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Lilies Are Waiting: Old Fashioned Poems is a collection of poems, including beautiful verses about nature, and also rhyming and free verse on a variety of topics, from Love to Antique Shops, and many other subjects, some humorous, and all very moving.

Much has been written of the Lindbergh-Hauptmann Kidnapping Trial of 1934. This book examines what actually happened in the town of Flemington, New Jersey, a sleepy farm town that became, for a few months, the center of the universe. The first weekend of "e;The Trial of the Century,"e; the town saw 50,000 people arrive. Over 700 reporters were on hand as well as 150 photographers and countless sketch artists. Nellie's Bar in the Union Hotel became a landmark for those who got to drink there while prostitutes roamed the streets, paying newsboys tips for "e;Johns."e; Every famous news writer and commentator of the day was there - Adela Rogers St. Johns, Damon Runyon, Dorothy Kilgallen, Walter Winchell, Gabriel Heater, etc. This book examines what they wrote and what they said in their own words as well as colorful stories about each of them. Some of the most famous sketch artists and cartoonists of the times were also there and this book examines what they produced on a daily basis. Flemington, the trial and the times are shown in a light heretofore not described in other books.

Few people know about Cyndi Hawthorne's dark past and she prays it will stay that way so she can move on in a new town, try to forget, and start over. Although her tormenter died over a year ago, his evil machinations unfortunately still follow her. Cyndi's past has unquestionably taught her that few people can be trusted, especially men. The dark and brooding John Hawke is a wealthy, powerful, and successful entrepreneur who draws the attention of women wherever he goes. But his failed marriage to his one-time best friend has taught him an important lesson that women are for pleasure, not for forever. Both John and Cyndi are convinced that they are on the right paths, dictated by the valuable lessons they have learned. But when John finds himself inexplicably drawn to the one woman he believes in and Cyndi's past catches up with her and places her life in danger, will either be able to move past their beliefs and trust issues to find much-needed light in the darkness? In this suspenseful romance, fate brings a woman with a shadowy pasttogether with a wealthy entrepreneur determined to protect his heart, and leads them on a journey frought with peril.

After working many years as a Data Analyst in a local hospital, Sara decides to move into a retirement community to enjoy her retirement years in a peaceful environment surrounded by friends. The Maple Leaf Retirement Community seems like the idyllic community for Sara. That is until shortly after she moves in a murder occurs. Sara finds the chief detective in that case attractive, so gets involved in the investigations as other murders happen within her building. Sara becomes involved in her first murder by accident. She blunders her way through the other murders in her building trying to catch the Chief Detective's attention. She's pleasant, so people tolerate her meddling, but the murderers just want her dead. Can Detective Hanson save her every time?

This is the final volume of a two-volume collection of stories by (and sometimes about) two generations of Penniman males. The stories in this volume cover many topics including "e;horse trading"e;, house selling, leather tanning, learning life lessons, running, flying, dating and much more.

It has been wished that two people get together and realize that they are meant for one another. Aaron and Elissa have never felt that for each other, at least not in real life. For certain people, they're sure that if given the chance Elissa and Aaron would see they're two parts of a whole. Current events and feelings have proven that it will never happen, but to give those hope, this was written. It was written to give hope that although it may never happen in real life, maybe if things happened differently, it could have. Aaron and Elissa have chosen their friendship above all else, but what if there were different outcomes?What if they decided to give it a chance? The statement remained. "e;If only they would give it a chance."e;

The spirit of various animals/pets from the life of the Human descend upon the current human care-taker to provide their support. We learn who these RESCUERS areThrough chapters on ROLL CALL and CAST of CREATURES, in which they describe themselves and the role they played inn various stages of the Human's life, good and bad. Separate Chapters , JUST BETWEEN US and TIGHT PLACES and CLOSE CALLS have the Spirits interacting and recounting their experiences in the life of the Human. During all of this Spiritual interaction, there, earthbound, are the present canines Quincyand Dakota-currently charged with the Rescue Mission. The feline liaison is Chloe who floats in and out of their earth space to offer advice from the other Creature Spirits. The final chapter describes the Human at last walking over the Rainbow Bridge to join her beloved creatures. The book is based on The Rainbow Bridge which is a description of where the treasured animals/pets go when they give up their earthly existence. A place of extreme animal happiness. Many veterinarians give out a copy of this to clients who have come in to ask assistance in getting their elderly or sick love-pet across the bridge.

As Hurricane Gladys bears down on Shadow Bayou, Fontaine Varney's ex-husband, lusty porn star Travis Coltrane, is shot to death in a fishing boat near Maison Fontaine, the luxury hotel Fontaine owns. Coltrane's reputation for chasing anything that catches his eye, male or female, makes him ripe for killing. The list of people with motives for murdering the bayou stud is as long as a gator's tail. Among the list of suspects is Travis's widow, Fontaine's mother, who spitefully married Travis before the ink dried on the papers nullifying his marriage to her daughter. Football-hero-turned-private-eye, Ace Chapelle, is hired by Fontaine's wealthy father to protect her. Ace is just too handsome, too cocky, and too blatantly sexy for Fontaine's taste. Fontaine cannot ignore her attraction to the roguish jock, but instinct warns he is a dangerous man. Meanwhile, she is equally drawn to the bayou's handsome and charming new doctor, Dan Birdsong, a far more fitting mate for a Creole princess; however, the young physician clearly has a past he wants left undisturbed. Sheriff Cheyne Delacroix's investigation leads him from the bayou into the fleshpots of New Orleans, where, he finds a spicy gumbo of suspects, most of whom voice the opinion that Coltrane wasn't worth killingyet somebody violently murdered him. Suspicions of blackmail, rumors of illicit affairs, and stories of past killings simmer in the sultry heat of Shadow Bayou's dark, murky waters, when, without warning, an attempt is made on Fontaine's life. Tension and tempers rise, heightening the fears of the stranded inhabitants of Maison Fontaine, as the storm approaches and the identity of the killer remains unknown. At the peak of the storm's fury, yet another murder is committed. A terrified Fontaine realizes most of the people surrounding her harbor secrets, secret lives, and hidden agendas.

This is a story of a prophecy told millennia ago and handed down mother to daughter. The reopening of Pandora's Box unleashes monsters and mayhem on the English countryside. But the event also releases magic into the world. The gathered companions must find and destroy the Orb, but first, they must set their own house in order. Merriam finds herself mated to four strong, caring men who will do anything to protect her. The group finds events spiraling out of control as they fend off monster attacks and make friends with new races never seen before.

"e;My Poems & Short Stories"e; book is about the gathering of various writings and collections after all these years. I wrote some of my poetry while I was in high school. I have compiled a great deal of my own family research however, I discovered my husband, Gene Fritz had more pioneer genealogy records from both sides of his family, than I did. And now, from within our own family home events, these short stories proceed onward, into our senior citizen status of today also.

As is the case with Doug's other poetry collections, Angels at Midnight, the fourth installment of poetry, tends to be a collection of "e;snapshots"e; of life that most of us can easily relate to. The poetry in Angels at Midnight is easy to understand, and will cause the reader to reflect and to feel.

Gary Hausmann breaks down the challenging and wonderful joy of successful parenting into fundamental building blocks in Joy and Peace in Raising Christian Children. With rich examples from both his life and his children, each chapter offers the reader proven biblical keys to unlock a fulfilling and rewarding lifestyle for the entire family. Learn how to tackle parenting challenges such as: correcting children God's way building mutual love and respect family communication finances ethics for livingThe author addresses the Christian's most vital relationship, fellowship with the heavenly Father, God. This becomes the foundation and springboard for all other relationships in the family and is the key to successful parenting. Whether you already have children or are thinking about starting a family, you'll find this book to be an essential reference on raising children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.

Finding your Soul Mate in the mist of the storm is amazing, but when things start to crumble, will he stay or will he disappear? Amira lost her mother at a young age and battles with her father's physical, mental and emotional abuse everyday. Her father, who manipulates her every chance he gets, as well as making her do unspoken actions to fulfill his drug habit. She fights and prays for a way out and for support. Wishing she had a Knight and shining to come save her but realizing she has to do things on her own to get out. Becoming a detective of her own life she finds out so much of the past that she had no clue about. For her father to say he loves her but has caused so much heart ache, Blows her mind. Will she make it out or will she stay and continue to go along with his manipulation.

The book Dreams, Revelations, and Manifestations is a continuation of the book: A Dreamer's Journey, written several years ago, and is an expansion and enlargement of the authors understanding, research, and experiences in the areas of dreams, revelations, and manifestations. This book seeks to encourage and assist the reader, as they seek out their own path, and provide tools, information, and a road map for experiencing their own cosmic experiences, links and understanding in these realms.

New Paris York is a love story that explores the histories, cultures, politics, art and architecture of its three geographic locations: Paris, New York and New Mexico. The story begins before the Covid pandemic and continues into the spread of the virus around the world. There's sexual and romantic intrigue as well. Before meeting Taos Pueblo artist Betty Lujan in New York, history professor Kiloran Hamill has a complicated relationship with a fashion journalist who lives in his East Village building. And Betty is pursued in Paris by a wealthy French high-tech executive who is obsessed with art and with her. As French author Anatole France observed, a tale without romance is like beef without mustard -- an insipid dish.

The brilliance of a lone white horse grazing on a hillside pasture of lush green grass dotted with scarlet sumac. And like the horse; I too would be alone, (without the light of my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ), amid the bountiful beauty of the land. With each new twist in the molding of life, lamplighters gently guide others through crossroads and obstacles, while providing hope at every turn. In a six-decade cultural collection of campfire tales and gatherings around winter's wood stoves, and fishing and hunting campfires while working at a farm and in barnyard lots, Albert Allen shares an inspiring and sometimes amusing glimpse into the goodness and kindness that permeates the peacefulness of Southeast Missouri's Carter County. Within short stories presented in alphabetical order, Allen casts a spotlight on the heartbreaks and sorrows that include accidental tragedies and the loss of community family members, and the poignant moments that include the beauty of nature and its creatures, the outpouring of kindheartedness toward the misfortunate, and the passionate prayer requests raised to God, the Heavenly Father. Life's Lamplighters is a volume of short tales that reflect on love, goodness, faith, hope, and all the gifts nature and life provides for the blessed residents of Southeast Missouri.

Beans signify the human kidneys. My professional development through advancing my understanding of Nephrology has allowed me to showcase my ability to serve those who are in need. This becomes my MEANS to achieve success on a job I learned to love and helped me appreciate the things I didn't in the past and things I have shared with people who benefited from my experience. A job that means so much to me and with a significant impact personally for me and my wife. It means bringing joy to our household, to procure the essentials on the table, and to see it as a reason why I have given up the supplementary idea of laboring more hours to live the most comfortable life but rather find solace and peace to see my effort done things I could never imagine. Dialysis Nursing is my calling, GOD has called me indeed, to foster the passion that lives in me. Someday I can say that I have fulfilled my dreams because of the "e;Beans"e; that give me the "e;Means"e; to sustainability. The life in a world where I matter and have made a difference on the lives of others.

Looking Forward is a short read with veins of gold, upbeat and written with humility. Most approaches to death planning are disease focused. Looking Forward applies to everyone in every situation. - Zail S. Berry, MD, PMH, Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine Physician, Burlington, VermontYou put into words what many of us struggle to know how to approach, and you do so in a way that is practical and comforting. I will share this with many people. - Marilee J. Aronson, Licensed Clinical Psychiatrist, Washington, DC I absolutely love the format and tone of Looking Forward. By leading with your curiosity and with the questions that you asked yourself, you offer a warm invitation for readers to engage with death and planning for it. - Mike Young, Executive Director, Hope and A Home (retired), Washington, DC That was a beautiful read. Your words open a lot of important conversations. - Mark Gabel, UVM Health Center Hospice Volunteer, Colchester, Vermont. Our Couples Group appreciated Being Mortal by Atul Gawande. Your book seems like a natural follow-up. - Sally Dowling, Licensed Mental Health Counselor (retired), Gaithersburg, Maryland Is there such a thing as dying well? Can we prepare for that? Here are stories about the author's quest for answers and the "e;saints"e; who offered help along the way.

377 people find themselves in the distant past by scientific accident. not by plan. They must stay alive and take care of each other until they can find a way to return home.

When she is born to a manipulative mother and alcoholic father, Keira unwittingly becomes part of her parents' abusive relationship. After numerous attempts to escape, Keira becomes deeply depressed. But what she does not know is that she has a unique destiny. After her mother murders her abusive husband and becomes involved with a self-professed sorcerer, Keira is assaulted in the middle of the night by a man who, while attempting to escape through a window, allegedly falls to his death. Unfortunately, her traumatic experiences continue as her younger brother is hit and killed by a drunk driver. But when she learns she may be in some way responsible for the horrific events, Keira becomes receptive to deception and uses her anger as the fuel to endure her challenges. As she practices her own brand of justice not based on the courts, she transforms into the judge, jury, executioner, and incubus's daughter who must battle her own darkness, all while searching for a soul mate. Whom Shall I Serve? is the thrilling tale of a young woman's dark journey to claim her destiny and retrieve what was taken from her as a child.

There is a weight to being alive. Everyone bears life's stones: some stones are light, others heavy; some are significant, others miniscule. They are our upbringing, environment, memories, mental and physical health, decisions we have made, lessons we have learned, people we interact with, experiences we have had, and other factors-for better or worse or with no particular outcome at all. Carrying Stones into the Colorful Unknown presents one man's exploration in verse of his stones and the life he has lived thus far through various tones and experiments in style and format. These poems consider the monotony, struggles, uncertainties, humors, and joys he has experienced and people he has interacted with in life, complemented by photographs from his own collection. This poetry collection seeks to serve as a companion to contemporary poetry lovers and to anyone who ponders the weight of being alive for all life is in our modern world.

After the death of her husband of forty years, sixty-year old Nanette Brinson sells her home in Chevy Chase, Maryland, moves to Pleasantville Florida, and begins the process of starting her life anew. She hires a handsome handyman, sixty-four-year-old Devin McCortland, for a project at her new home and soon a romance develops, along with Nanette resurrecting a career on stage that she abandoned after marriage. But when a smooth-talking beau from Nanette's past enters the scene, with promises of a Hollywood audition, all bets are off, as Nanette must decide on fame or love.

In the winter of 1993, Don Neworth, international dead-beat, and Ruth Cohen, infamous double agent, are having a stand-off on the snow and ice-covered stairs that lead up/down the famous HolmenKollen Ski Jump in Oslo, Normandy. They are not there to sight-see. She wears gloves. Don doesn't. To Don, that's not fair. Ruth is an undercover Hamas operator passing herself off as Mossad, the Israeli FBI. Don is a newshound who wants the big story so he can return to the USA in an explosion of literary fame instead of being a guy who dodged the Vietnam draft, drinks too much, and is always, always on the make. They met in Frankfort where Don worked for Stars & Stripes, Europe. He was covering an anti-Semitic incident involving him and she was posing as a member of the Mossad. Ruth's extraordinarily beauty mesmerized Don into forgetting his quest for the big story. Maybe, he should have guessed something was wrong after the third time she drugged him and set him up ala Lee Harvey Oswald, "e;Deranged American Newsman Blows Up Oslo Accords."e; He'd take the blame for the explosion that was designed to wipe out the Arab and Jewish peace negotiators. Don, in spite of his avowed cowardice, reluctantly tries to save their lives by driving them in a beat-up taxi with a blown-out windshield, through a snowstorm, dodging Uzi bullets, playing bumper tag at high speeds, and hiding in the famous Vigeland Park. All of which leads to the two antagonists' rendezvous on the icy ski jump stairs. Really, it would only be fair it he had gloves too. Maybe he can take hers after she's dead.

Victor the black cat is the class mascot for Miss Cater's students. To learn responsibility, each student gets the chance to take Victor home for the weekend and care for him. Mary turns out to be the last. She is shy, keeps a low profile at school, and often feels left out. With Victor at home, Mary begins to change through a series of amazing adventures with her cat friend. They play in the barn together and run through sunny fields. Mary is sad come Monday when she must return Victor, but when they show up with Victor walking obediently at her side, her classmates are amazed. Shy little Mary now believes in herself and her abilities as both a friend and artist. With Victor's help, she has found her own voice and is surprised other students want to learn from her. Mary blooms as her positive qualities shine, all with the help of a kind kitty.

At a time of peace during the Napoleonic wars, James Jenkins, aRoyal Navy captain, is found suspended under a dockyard pier in a cage. He is rescued just before the tide drowns him. Jenkins, driven mad byhis ordeal, is confined to a private asylum by the Admiralty. Admiral William Burns, suspecting that this attempt on Jenkins'life is tied to the loss of his ship and its cargo of gold, tasks ayoung commander, Albert Walker, to investigate the incident. This compellingstory of theft, murder and betrayal moves from London to the dockyardsto the high seas and the Caribbean as the commander and a trustedfriend, Lieutenant Samuel Mink, risk their lives to unravel the mystery.

The Third Verse of the hymn "e;How Firm a Foundation"e; describes the author experiences in Thailand. The challenges the author faced have driven her to pray more and seek the Lord's guidance more earnestly and to realize more and more how God was using them to "e;consume the dross and refine the gold"e; in her life. The author was blessed to have help and guidance in working with the ethnic Karens of Burma, then Thailand, and the Karens living in the USA. God used her to help in Christian Education, Healthcare, Women's Work, in preparation of language lessons, both for those needing to learn the language and for Karens illiterate in their own language.

With a shattered heart and yearning for more, author Rachel brings pen to paper as a means of survival. She illuminates the beauty found in chaos through her words. She is passionate about pulling on the heartstrings of others with her experiences with the ultimate goal of connection. She soars off of that cliff, leaving behind toxicity. She lets the wind carry her to the next step, where she is light. She is shedding away layers of repression, and the outcome is liberation. Soaring from the Midwest to the West Coast above the skies of societies expectations, this collection of poems sheds light on a sequence of hope, chaos, and resilience. Silk and Magnolia is a declaration of endurance and authenticity found in a world of madness and uncertainty. Home at LastWaves of emotion fill my chestAs I read your letter. Lips sealed shut from the love written in ink. Sleeping with paper under my pillowIn hopes you'll find meIn my dreams. Reaching out your hand,Bringing me in for a hug,I fall asleep to the soundOf your heartbeat. Home at last.

When Athenas Hernandez is murdered for the bloodthirsty monster he is, history is changed forever. Before his death, he promises to return from the depths of hell for his vengeance. He will wage war on the children of his captors and their children after that. He appears to die, and peace is found-but it doesn't last. Born again, Athenas becomes the owner and bartender of a place called Black Phallus. Those who visit discover hedonism at its best and bloody worst. This is a dark side walked by both the brave and sexually curious, but the cost is to cheat death. Not all will make it out alive. Deadly Desires is a thrill ride that captivates the mind, teases the senses, and seduces the body. This is a nightmarish tale of blood, sex, evil, and pure cruelty. At the helm is a devil once killed but now raised for revenge and the feeding of his debauched fantasies

Also by Chris Hoffman On the Way (poetry)Chris Hoffman voices an essential message for our time and he does so in a profound and beautiful way. I live in a demanding noisy world but suddenly found myself stopping and closing my eyes and going beyond the words to the truth that lies behind them. There are not many authors who silence me so that I make the time to dive below the surface of my life to see what mystery lies in the depths. Relish this sumptuous meal but eat slowly dear friend for it is full of the finest ingredients. - John Brierley author of the Camino Guides:Practical and Mystical Manuals for the Modern Day Pilgrim REALIZATION POINT (poetry)A rich volume of poetry about life's flourishing. - Roshi Joan HalifaxI especially enjoy the tone of the poems in Chris Hoffman's book, the union of his voice with the details and individual lives of his surroundings."e; - Pattiann Rogers Cairns (poetry)Every page of Cairns conveys the sacral, as revealed by the indwelling spirit of deserts, glacial fjords, kittiwakes, bald eagles, bears, and pine forests. - Reg Saner, poet and essayist, winner of the Colorado Book Award I take this book on the road with me, read the poems around sunrise and sunset, and feel both comforted and refreshed as I wander into wild places. - Stephen R. Jones, author of The Last Prairie and The Peterson Field Guide to the North American Prairie THE HOOP AND THE TREE (psychology/spirituality/native wisdom)Integrating modern psychology and the world's wisdom traditions, The Hoop and the Tree describes the deep structure of psychological and spiritual wholeness and shows how understanding and embodying that structure can help us lead lives of balance and fulfillment. "e;This 20th anniversary expanded edition is even more beautiful and enlightening than the original."e;- Anita Sanchez PhD, author of The Four Sacred Gifts

Dare Two Pray Salvation Basics is a simple guide that provides Biblical principles to follow when starting, renewing, or even cultivating a relationship with Jesus Christ. In this day and time, knowing Jesus as your personal Savior is so important; so many have the question, where do I begin? This easy to follow workbook lays out steps to receiving salvation, receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost, and the formula on praying effectively. It will be amazing to have such a resource at your fingertips. It will challenge you to change your life. Enjoy this study guide with a group or in your alone time. This workbook walks you through knowledge checks and faith based activities to ensure that this valuable information is taking root in your hearts. Open your hearts and minds as you learn and put into practice these foundational steps to living an enlightened and liberated life for Christ. I dare you to take a chance on this workbook, Jesus Christ, and know that your life will never be the same. Bonus: Do not miss out on the additional Psalm Overview Bible Study