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No one is spared suffering - no one! To be human is to suffer. Grief, pain, injustice, disappointment - life serves these up in portions great and small. We can try to deny this reality or escape from it through endless diversions. We can even fall into despair, the seemingly rational response of a caring person when faced with a cold, uncaring world.Denial, diversion and despair. Is that all there is? Is there another way? A way that is honest about suffering and yet offers hope rather than despair, victory rather than victimhood?About twenty-five hundred years ago, a literary masterpiece came on the scene. Known as The Book of Job, a wisdom book in the Hebrew Bible and Christian Old Testament, it has stirred serious thinkers and honest seekers for generations. To be sure, the grim story of a righteous man who loses everything - wealth, health and even his children - raises almost as many questions as it answers. But that is to its credit! The Book of Job never stoops to simplistic answers to hard questions. Instead, this narrative openly wrestles with some of life's most difficult moral and spiritual puzzles, including how to reconcile a loving, just God with a suffering and unjust world. Powerful and poetic, it points a way through life's most difficult challenges - the setbacks and sufferings that inevitably come our way. This is the way of Strength in Adversity, a way of honest hope and courageous faith.

An Unbashed Look At The Life Of A Bawdy Glasgow BoyFrom the rough Scottish streets to white sandy beaches of Hawaii, Jimmy Doc delivers a must read tale of globetrotting excess. Whether its the booze filled highjinks or his voracious appetite for women, the stories here are real... and they're unbelievable.Read the story of a truly one of a kind life of a Glasgow boy who, while traveled far and wide, remained true to his roots in Rotten Row.

Eighteen-year-old Amane has just two things to focus on, her senior finals and keeping her best friend, Elias, from finding out she's in love with him. That is until her family's secrets come pouring out after one horrifying night. The two set out on a journey to find their place in the world, discovering more about themselves than they ever thought possible. Will they make it out together or will their differences tear them apart?

Time is the Great Depression.1930's.Unmarried teen-ager chooses life for her unborn son despite many difficulties. .Cross-eyed and pudgy, he is teased a lot (hence book's title) .Mother must give him up, elderly grandparents are only choice. They proceed to raise him through trials and errors, some serious, some humorous. Conservative farm folks from the Ozarks, they apply old fashioned rules of character which shape his life, while others in the little Ozark town keep him on the proper path. At the end of the story he is on his way to college, first person in his family to do so and is reunited with his mother in the night of her death.

"As we practice our meditative breathing and our walking meditation, we gradually reawaken to our own inner wisdom."Nestor begins this mindfulness guidebook with her own personal story and journey to find a pathway out of her painful childhood through tai chi, meditation, journaling, and walking. What begins as a foray into personal healing and transformation ends up becoming her life's work. She deepens her own daily practice, studies the masters, and shares her expertise in this wonderfully accessible resource.Nestor provides a framework with clear instructions and examples for achieving mindfulness through practice. She also introduces walking meditation as a way to invite awareness. Once these structures are in place, they become the foundation for "Enriching the Journey." Nestor gently offers instruction for mindful breathing, walking consciously, and maintaining focus. These powerful practices can transform lives by reducing stress and awakening inner joy and peace.Nestor's intimate writing style is effective and soothing. Her suggestions, guidance, and advice are like open palms of welcome and an invitation to personal growth. Each chapter is a beam of peaceful light beckoning readers into a calm space of clarity and purpose. Anyone beginning a spiritual journey through mindful meditation or hoping to enhance their meditative practices will find inspiration in these pages. Nestor details practices that are accessible and actionable for anyone on a pathway to wholeness.Quieting the mind grows more challenging as the world becomes more frantic. Often, just living in modern society results in a hectic state of the soul that is nagging and constant. But there are proven methods for facing the chaos. Nestor's experience and wisdom are distilled in this guide and will help readers use meditation and walking to achieve balance. Over time, with practice, the journey will lead to a place of peace and achievable transformation. Nestor's practical and inspiring guidebook is well worth reading.RECOMMENDED by the US Review

Through a series of odd, disastrous and happy events that occurred in the life of a young boy, Frantic Souls share how resilient and courageous human being can be and still live a happy life. The book explored the struggle of two different families for the faith of Christianity and the world of voodoo. You will learn about catastrophic events of a sick child, the marriage of a father to the world of spirits, the difficulty of becoming a Christian, the pain and suffering of a struggle society, and natural disaster. Frantic souls explained the inner nature of life in a dictatorship society. While attempting to share actual events, the author strives not to turn this account into an autobiography. It is rather a series of excerpt from different life incidents that have shaped the character a true believer in Christ. Despite all, the young boy grew up to become a very productive member of society in a distant land.

This is a book of historical legacy of a Catholic secondary school in Lagos, Nigeria, with a long-term reputation for academic excellence, student discipline, and soccer superiority. The focus of this book is to salute, recognize, and celebrate the special group of Students, the soccer players, of Saint Finbarr's College, Lagos, Nigeria. Much has been written about the accomplishments of other groups of ex-Finbarrians, but nothing has been written collectively about the soccer players. It is a book targeting the alumni of the school to bring appropriate glory and recognition to the soccer players of the school, many of whom have gone on to play for the Nigerian National Team as well as play professionally around the world.

In a carefully-researched guide designed to be a companion to the Tarot of the Noutjeru deck, Douglas Blake leans on his intensive past studies and original artwork to provide a fascinating examination of the concept and format of this seventy-eight card deck.Blake's comprehensive presentation highlights the history of Tarot "Triumphi," the details of the cards that include high-resolution images, the practical uses of the Tarot that touch on Sortilege, Cartomancy, and Meditation, and recommendations for use in spreads that offer examples and charts. Included is a brief appendix with charts illustrating astrological, elemental, and Qabalistic attributions as well as Kemetic (ancient Egyptian) Decanates followed by a bibliography and glossary.An Oracle of Kemet: Tarot of the Noutjeru is an in-depth guide and companion book to a unique Tarot deck with an intriguing history and multi-faceted appeal to those interested in its aesthetics as well as its esoteric and practical value.

Northwest Illinois, 1885. Mitch and Andy Jensen's Adventure in the Haunted Woods will teach them lessons of God's unconditional love and His perspective about vampires and zombies. Do they really exist?A violent storm causes school to close early, and Mitch and Andy find themselves taking a shortcut through the haunted woods to get home. Ignoring the legends that say the woods are filled with vampire zombies, they stumble upon an old miner's cabin deep in the woods. Thinking they found shelter from the storm, they are scared off when they see glowing red eyes staring at them from inside.There is never a dull moment in this sequel to Mitch and Andy's Adventure on the Tyler City Trail. Readers get to visit Grandpa Joe's cattle ranch, learn about the final roundup from Uncle Stew, and meet Mitch and Andy's school friends including the new boy who arrives late every day and is the first to leave. Why won't he talk to anyone?Mitch and Andy's Adventure in the Haunted Woods teaches all those involved, including the reader that God goes with us when we are afraid and that He loves us so much that he made a way for us to be at His final roundup feast.

Northwest Illinois, 1885. Mitch and Andy Jensen's Adventure on the Tyler City Trail will teach them lessons about friendship, forgiveness, and God's eternal love. When Mitch and Andy's trail boss grandfather invites them to come on one of his cattle drives, they expect an exciting trip. But they have no idea what is truly in store for them. They make several new friends along the way: Uncle Stew, the camp cook; Running Deer, a young Indian boy who has run away from home; and Lucky Hopper, a giant bullfrog. When they find themselves prisoners of the Carlson gang, a notorious band of cattle rustlers, they'll need the help of every one of their newfound friends. Mitch and Andy's Adventure on the Tyler City Trail teaches all those involved, including the reader, many things about the nature of God's love. Readers will learn that God's watchful care is all around us, and that he does indeed answer our prayers.

A collection of poems from years working in the woods or on ranches, as a wild land firefighter and in academia, followed by a series of dream conversations with the HuldreFolk earth spirits.

Get ready to meet Mortimer the duck. Come see what kinds of adventures, and sometimes trouble, he gets himself into. Luckily his friends are always around the farm to give him a helping hand. What will happen to Mortimer next? Never know, until you read and find out.

Douglas ¿Doc¿ McBride dares you to step outside your door or go to a public area and find someone who does not have their face buried in a phone or some form of global information device.That¿s just one of his many observations in this book that reveals nuggets of wisdom, such as:¿ the world and how it spins on a daily basis has changed¿and mostly not for the good;¿ younger generations are not taught the respect, pride, and the drive that we were growing up;¿ today¿s parenting skills with the shunning of corporal punishment leave a lot to be desired.Libraries, toys that were interactive and not on a screen, cars without computers that you could actually fix in your driveway, and three channels on the TV¿these are a few of the things that the author believes built a strong generation.Learn lessons from the past and get to the bottom of where we¿ve gone wrong with the insights and observations in Living at the Zoo.

Writing software is a team sport, and if you aren't prepared, you could let your big ego get in the way and cause conflict! With over 20 years in computer programming, I have been responsible for my own share of discord and drama. Have you run into that fellow programmer yet who thinks they know it all? Have you encountered a coworker yet who is very highly opinionated, judgmental, or difficult to get along with? What about within the extended community of directors, testers, product owners, solution architects, etc.? Ever encounter any ugly office politics when working with any of these players?There was a time when I ran into a toxic situation at a certain company, and I learned a great deal from it. In this book, I author a set of twenty-five aphorisms that are merely reminders of what to do and what not do, to promote harmony and prevent conflict in the information technology workplace. I have been inspired by Lao Tzu's philosophical classic the Tao Te Ching. This work espouses moderation and modesty in behavior. I have also been informed by the Hindu concept of Karma Yoga--the yoga of action or work. This is about giving up the efforts of your work to the universe rather than expecting recognition or keeping the rewards for yourself.I offer up these aphorisms to you, as nuggets of wisdom, to help you to learn, or to help you to remember rules of behavior that you already know, yet so often forget to follow. This book is for computer programmers in challenging work environments. If you never knew how to address difficult office politics or that pushy teammate who wants to change your code, then I invite you to purchase this book to find the answers that you seek!

This world awaits exploration of people for discoveries that expand our awareness of our environment. Our competencies grow so that we can interact as we develop skills as responsible creatures. We then contribute to development of ourselves, peers and descendants. We have responsibilities to explore our world while helping living creatures to gain insights that are beneficial both now and into the future. We are "stewards" of past, present and future possibilities. Various cultures benefit from our contributions. DISCOVERING is designed to enlarge readers' appreciation of unique ways to appreciate our existence as creative creatures!

"The truth of Lucifer and Sophia is the world's biggest secret," said Joe. "To get this story right, you basically have to retell the history of reality itself." That's what Joe, Mike, and Ronald, pals since childhood and now in their late sixties, set out to do. Lucifer and Sophia were the first two archangels ever created, but their reputations today are in ruins or obscurity. They want to find out why. After much travelling and on-site investigation, they discover that the true story of these two primary archangels is not what people have thought. It is the key that unlocks the purpose and destiny of the Earth. The final outcome of humanity is implicated too. Many diverse cultures maintain cultural images of these two figures, and in many cases, their images are positive, uplifting, even comic. This trio of geomythic researchers take the Greek icon of Prometheus bound on Mount Caucasus for defying Zeus as their rallying point and seek to probe its true meaning. Mythic images, especially old ones, need to be decoded for the modern mind. They tend to have layers of meaning and you shortchange yourself if you either dismiss them or take them only on a literal basis. You have to jump into them psychically, put them on like clothes, and get mythopoeic about these old stories. Along the way, as they visit sites in America, the British Isles, Japan, Uzbekistan, Zimbabwe, Chile, Mexico, and other far-flung locales, they're assisted by angels, Ray Masters, and the genius loci of the many sites that preserve a myth of these two archangels. Foremost among the places visited is Ireland, the legendary Emerald Isle, and it turns out this island nation, anciently called Ériu-Land after its presiding landscape goddess, has a pivotal world role to play in the restitution of these mythic figures and the future well-being of the planet and its humanity.

Mark and Rosalyn Reese, and their 17-year-old son Jacob, are solid Middle-Class citizens living in northern California: with seemingly secure jobs, they have two cars, and are buying a house, as well as setting money aside for Jacob's upcoming college education.But when Rosalyn unexpectedly loses her job, she is unable to find another with a comparable salary. Suddenly, the financial world of the Reeses seemingly collapses, and they must struggle desperately simply to find affordable housing.And then, in early 2020: the Coronavirus (COVID-19) hits the country, causing a mass 'Shutdown' of businesses, government offices, and schools. Without warning, U.S. citizens must now cope with unemployment, working from home, and 'distance learning,' as well as with safety protocols such as wearing protective masks, practicing 'social distancing,' and avoiding crowds. The whole country seems to be in turmoil, and mass protests against social injustice only add to the unrest.A uniquely contentious 2020 national election creates even further divisions among the people, sharply dividing citizens into 'Blue State' or 'Red State' alliances, 'pro-vaxx' and 'anti-vaxx' factions, as well as controversies over the growing economic inequality in the country.As real as the events of today's headlines, the Reeses struggle to maintain their dignity and familial love in an increasingly uncertain world, which has a frequently harrowing future outlook. In this heartfelt and stimulating book, you can join them in their search for hope, security, and support, in a political and social environment that seems to work against them and their entire 'social class' at every turn.

My life is one of multiple stories. It is a young man's coming of age. It is moving from one way to the acceptance of many ways in philosophy and religion. It is transitioning from western thought to eastern thought. It is entering into an international and cross-cultural marriage. It is living in the East and in the West. It is taking road trips, climbing mountains, and sailing the seven seas. It is becoming a citizen of the world. And it is the story of survival, most recently in 2022. Truly my life is an example of the way that cannot be named, and thus must remain untitled.

She remembers living in a small house in Memphis, Tennessee, and going to church with her grandmother while wearing a cute blue dress. When her family moves to Chicago, things change. Although her parents are loving and supportive, she decides to go behind their backs and run with the bad kids. She goes from following her parents' teachings to hanging out with gangs.She would spend nights at her friend's house. The girls would wait until her mother went to work and then run off to 16th Street to see the boys. As she grows, her hangout goes from the streets to the bars. Miraculously, she finds the ministry and then finds God, who supports her through the loss of her son.Her godly sisters help, too, as she goes from her darkest time into the light of Christ. She lives through difficult relationships and incredible loss to find faith. God gives her the strength. God changes her into the woman He wants her to be. From the roots of a troublesome childhood, she grows into a masterpiece of God.

Rex Bundy is a kabbalist and teacher in Southern Indiana and can be reached at Temple777@hotmail.comAdherence to the Old Testament by Christians and the insistence that the entire Bible is literal fact is essential in order to validate the early Church's claim of Jesus' divinity. This claim was heatedly debated among early Christians and rejected by Jews who possessed unaltered and correctly translated scriptures. The Council of Nicaea (325 A.D.) purged any writings that expressed doubts concerning Jesus' origins. The four narratives of the New Testament that were accepted were not written by any of his disciples, nor anyone who ever met him.Subsequently, who Yeshua was and what he taught can never in truth be known.This work of Biblical fiction is based upon that premise and the philosophy contained in "The One Tree", which is included here.

Compilation of short stories and poetry on modern love and romance.

This book is intended for those children, teens or adults who think that their lives are not important. Raised by a single mother, who raised me and two younger sisters. Who was my most important mentor, teaching us to dream and follow those dreams wherever they take you. Taught us to respect, but expect that respect. Her most important advise was to go through the door, the minute one opened. My go to motto is "being a victim is not an option".

The short fiction of Susan Knier spans generations and time periods, ranging from the drama of human life to the unexplained on the outer fringes of reality. In "Leaving," two children face a dangerous dilemma when their fugitive father is seriously injured in a remote wilderness camp. A woman struggles to adapt to 21st century life after many years in a cloistered monastery in "Matins And Lauds." A mysterious young man protects the grand destiny of an impoverished but brilliant classmate in "Saving Grace." In "Under A Butterscotch Sky," a woman and her terminally ill daughter immerse themselves in coverage of the first manned mission to Mars, their isolation paralleling that of the astronauts. This collection of short fiction is accompanied by poetry and selected dream accounts of the author.

What is the point of nightmares, when your reality is just that, a horror flick directed by those you were taught to trust and born to love. In the town of Portland, Maine a child by the name of Sarah Lee lived with secrets no one in her neighborhood knew of, because instead of calling on a neighbor, a teacher, or even a police officer she called on God only for her cry for help to fall upon deaf ears. With no other choice, at an early age she made the decision to run away from home, but not until after she made her mark. During her escape she found herself lost and runs into a beautiful, but conniving woman with no honorable deeds on her conscience. Read along as deception turns a gorgeous girl with all the potential in the world into... Wouldn't you like to know?