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Mother Load is the story of Pamela, a young woman who suffered emotional neglect in her relationship with her adoptive mother. Her therapist, Lily, supports Pamela as she works to overcome the aftereffects of her upbringing. Pamela eventually finds love-with the help of her long-lost family. ¿Pamela and Lily's lives become entwined in ways neither could have ever foreseen. Their separate journeys transform through their work together.

Meatquake and Big Ernie by John B. Milbert is an eclectic compilation of stories that cover a span of more than seventy years in settings ranging from the Oregon outdoors to urban environments. These anecdotal vignettes are shared in the fashion of yarns told around a fire to a small group of friends in a way to make the author's mom proud-or, at least, wouldn't inspire her to wash his mouth out with soap. Find out what it's like to be bitten by a rattlesnake, outrun a derailing freight train, climb into a Golden eagle's nest, and more!Pull up a chair and hear a few tales of amazing adventures, witness myriad unique wonders, and you just may find out what the peculiar title means too.

Harold Bradley learned early in life, through family lore, that one of his great-great granduncles was an Irish sea captain. Sadly, the family lore was scanty. All it offered was a name, William Kelly, and two intriguing, albumin photographic prints-one of a large man squeezed into an ornate Victorian armchair; another of the same man, just head and shoulders, his penetrating gaze fixed on a distant point. Bradley couldn't help but wonder: Where did Captain Kelly go and what did he do in the so-called golden age of sail?After much determined sleuthing through historic newspapers, crew lists, ship logs, and other records including a passenger shipboard diary, the end result is SEAWARD, part biographical and historical memoir, part detective story. The book casts new light on Great Britain's 19th-century merchant navy-especially as the master mariners of one Irish family experienced this incomparable career. William Kelly (along with his younger brother, John) left wakes to trace and history to plumb, from Belfast and Liverpool to the Americas, British Guiana, Peru, India, Australia, and China. Their ships carried people with high hopes to far-flung destinations, while also moving agricultural produce and manufactured products around the world.Readers of SEAWARD will come away with a better understanding of 19th-century commercial seafaring as a business, along with a greater appreciation of the transgenerational connections that bind us to our ancestors.The ships are sailing. Let the stories begin.

It's 1984 and Father Sam isn't living in McGuffin Ridge to evangelize, assimilate indigenous people, build a church, or lead Bible lessons-although he gets asked about the Bible pretty often. He's not one for steeples and stained glass. Folks around this Appalachian village like Father Sam because he likes them. He's just a good neighbor who wears a white collar and lives in a log cabin at the end of Main Street. He keeps bees, grows organic herbs, teaches Cherokee kids English, drinks coffee with the old sheriff, and favors the cherry pie at Mabelline's Cafe. Then, one day, his age-old trespasses catch up with him, and he must break the laws of man and of God to right the wrong he ran away from in the crazed days of 1960 when he was a stumbling, addicted seminarian. For more information email him at STBoergadine@yahoo.com

A comic tale about a trip a young girl takes with her two aunts.A surprise leads to chaos and the desire for a home.Sally Sockwell is an actress and writer who lives in New York City with a lot of pets. Her book Aunt Betty Horns In won the New England Children's Book Review award for best chapter book of 2016.

However solid, secure, and together Rachel seems from the outside, she knows the truth about herself. She's lonely. She hides. She doubts everything she does.At twenty-six years old, she's learned to make the best of the life her past decisions created. But new demands, unexpected losses, and painful choices have changed everything. Rachel has always carried secrets. Now she has more, with far-reaching consequences on the horizon. To deal with all of it-to survive-she needs to grow. But can she?

Before Instagram or TikTok or Twitter, Brad Johns was one of the most famous hair colorists in the world with an opulent salon on Fifth Avenue in New York City. His clientele was a veritable "who's who" of fabulous females, from beauty editors and celebrities to socialites and CEOs. Known for his buttery blondes and a groundbreaking technique called "chunking" that he created for model Christy Turlington, the poor kid from the projects in Pittsburgh was living the American Dream. ¿¿As sparkling as his success was, Johns was also struggling with crippling depression and suicidal ideation that had begun in childhood. Growing up, music and his grandmother's unconditional love had sustained him. Later he used drugs to keep the demons at bay. Then came an astonishing revelation that sparked a spiritual journey from darkness into light.

Fred is back.It turns out that Fred Liljegren did not reveal all in Fredtime Stories: A Mostly Rural Life, so he's back with more tales from a mostly-rural life.Fred was born during the Baby Boom, grew up in the Cold War, and came of age during the Vietnam War. He ran a successful farm during the farm crisis and was witness to the decline of the small dairy farmer. Along the way he's lived a rather interesting life, finding humor in day-to-day life, making the most of opportunities life has afforded, and traveling the world. With these experiences have come an abundance of stories that can be found in these pages.

Eliza Jane is stronger than she thinks. And full of surprises! She may be a quiet girl with Tourette syndrome, but with the help of her beloved Chihuahua she dares to be a heroic friend and becomes her own best superhero. Come along for a ride in Eliza Jane Finds Her Hero and discover how even one spark of kindness can change everything.

The Birds of Dog opens in the early days of the Boston Society of Natural History and simmers with remarkable lost stories about America's emerging fields of science and its first scientists. Catharine Pickering, a curator's assistant, finds herself increasingly drawn to Nature's treasures, especially birds, and more and more opposed to the "kill-and-collect" methods of hunters. Her cousin, Charles Pickering, is off serving as chief zoologist for the Navy's first voyage of discovery to the South Seas, and her outbound letters tell of scientific findings at home and memorable encounters-with John James Audubon, Junius Brutus Booth, Charles Dickens, and other eminent visitors to Boston. When she meets James Cutting, a brilliant inventor whose discovery leads to the world's first public aquarium, she finds a kindred soul. It's plain to both that certain new technologies are on a destructive course with Nature-guns, in particular, have strayed far from their original purpose.The Boston Society of Natural History eventually evolved into Boston's Museum of Science.

Larry and Lenny are two lizards that love to have fun!In Larry and Lenny Lizard's Island Adventure, they visit a magical island where they meet creatures they've never seen before. The more they explore, the more welcome they feel as they make new friends and enjoy the beauty of the island.It isn't long before Larry and Lenny wonder if they should make their visit a forever-adventure and call the island home.

The conversational verses in 100 More Sonnets for Our Time appeal to the intellect and senses, covering a wide range of topics and emotions, from current events to music, nature, love, and philosophy. A sequel to Jeff Wyman's first book of poems, this collection continues to examine the cultural, political, and psychological times that we find ourselves in today.

For Catherine Raggio, any day can end in humiliation when, as a disabled woman, she falls frequently while pursuing the American Dream. Great Falls I've Taken is Catherine's insightful and often humorous account of surviving polio as a toddler and going on to become a leading advocate for people with disabilities.Traumatized by separation from her parents for over a year while recovering from polio, Catherine emerges with newfound strength. Though she often endures emotional pain when she takes a tumble while engaging in everyday activities, her story is a triumph of determination over such indignities. Catherine discovers joy in navigating dating, marriage, parenting, and a fulfilling career. She must always remain mindful, however, of the dangers lurking around each corner.

By his senior year at Prairie du Chien High School, Scooter Larioux is a famous football star. It seems that he will fulfill his destiny to play pro ball, marry his high school sweetheart, and live the American Dream. But it doesn't work out that way.Twenty years later, Cyrus Jackson is a young lawyer who has lost his first trial. Out of desperation, he takes on a pro bono case arguing for a new trial for his client, Scooter's ex-girlfriend, Diana Dillinger. Diana has been caught up in the FBI's investigation into a drug conspiracy involving a notorious motorcycle gang, the Hounds of Hell. Diana is tried and convicted along with several members of The Hounds-and Scooter is behind it all.

Kate Baker is Distrustful of Men, and for Good Reason. As the formidable CEO of Baker Jets, she's attained incredible success, yet never received the credit she deserved from her competitors in a male dominated industry-even after she sold the business for millions.Kate is determined not to let that stand in the way of her new venture. A passionate advocate for underserved female entrepreneurs, Kate negotiates her consulting services in exchange for research into biased lending practices at North American Bank, where the handsome and flirtatious CEO, Curtis Michaels, runs the show. However, she finds herself in a precarious situation when Michaels becomes interested in more than just her professional expertise-a lot more.Kate can think of dozens of reasons why having a romantic relationship with the CEO is a bad idea, yet their attraction to one another is intense, raw, passionate, and undeniable. As obstacles surface to threaten their connection and her professional aspirations teeter on the brink of peril, she's left to wonder whether love is worth the risk.If You Find Me Worthy is about letting go of the past, second chances at love, and the quest of a remarkable woman.

The year is 1969 and the American War in Vietnam has unleased it's horrors on the world. A French family is massacred in the Vietnamese jungle, and a treasure of unbelievable monetary and spiritual value vanishes.Soon after, the impact of the events in Vietnam are felt on the other side of the globe when a thief, an adulteress, a kidnapper, and a murderer find themselves on a collision course. The point of impact is Cape Cod, the Outer Cape of Edward Hopper, Eugene O'Neil, and Norman Mailer, where a tragedy framed in "Cape light" plays out on the wind-swept beaches.

Maybe you've heard of arthritis, gingivitis, or elephantiasis, but I'd bet you've never heard of OPPOSITITIS.In OPPOSITITIS: A Ridiculous Family Love Story, one dad does things very differently from other parents; he does everything opposite. He serves breakfast for dinner every night, wears tuxedos in the pool, and calls pets with a banana phone-until his daughter gets to know someone special who changes things for their family.

In Words That Echo, a new collection by Michael Haimes, each handwritten poem was intended to be meditated upon and pondered. Whether the reader agrees wholeheartedly or disagrees with them, this work is dedicated to helping to bring newfound perspectives to grow from old ways of thinking-perspectives that may confirm beliefs, add to them, or change them entirely. These poems contain wisdom to take a hold of in an increasingly demanding, fast-paced world. So put down the fast food that has been poisoning you for the past ten years and dare to take a hold of something more.

What happens when a devoted Evangelical Christian-an ordained pastor, seminary professor, and Christian radio talk show host-begins to doubt his beliefs? ¿Psychologist Cedric Johnson found out when he asked the wrong questions of the Evangelical hierarchy and suffered a backlash that included rejection, marginalization, and exile. He sought a direct experience of the Divine. Instead, he got a directive: Conform or get out. Turning to the "eye of the heart," Cedric opened himself to the Divine spark within and never looked back. Engaging in silent contemplation and dreamwork, immersing himself in music and nature, surrendering control, and resting in not knowing, he discovered a heart-based spirituality based on universal truths (love, oneness) and faith instead of dogma and division. In his memoir, Cedric Johnson offers himself as living proof that we can lose our religion without losing our faith. As he aligned with the unifying Presence, he recovered from toxic religion and returned home to a life of meaning and purpose. And so can you.

Parrot Sanctuary is the story of kidnapping, parrot trafficking, cocaine trafficking, and murder-and the rescue of the wild-caught parrots transported in burlap sacks, crates, and tiny cages from Honduras through Mexico to north Georgia.In the course of events the reader meets Scarlet macaws, Hyacinth macaws, Blue and Gold macaws, an Indigo macaw, and a Yellow-headed amazon, all highly intelligent, all in need of sanctuary at Zoo Arroyo.

Before Instagram or TikTok or Twitter, Brad Johns was one of the most famous hair colorists in the world with an opulent salon on Fifth Avenue in New York City. His clientele was a veritable "who's who" of fabulous females, from beauty editors and celebrities to socialites and CEOs. Known for his buttery blondes and a groundbreaking technique called "chunking" that he created for model Christy Turlington, the poor kid from the projects in Pittsburgh was living the American Dream.As sparkling as his success was, Johns was also struggling with crippling depression and suicidal ideation that had begun in childhood. Growing up, music and his grandmother's unconditional love had sustained him. Later he used drugs to keep the demons at bay. Then came an astonishing revelation that sparked a spiritual journey from darkness into light.

In A Collection of Limericks, poet Jose Guevara Hernandez expands the boundaries of the limerick. Usually humorous, brief, and punchy, you wouldn't really expect one to be used to describe a sunset in Madrid or the views of Paris from the top of the Eiffel Tower. After all, how much can you really say in five lines? And yet, five lines at a time, this collection of poems speaks volumes. Turn its pages and find yourself transported to winding streets, flea markets, museums, and stunning overlooks. Who knows what treasures you'll find between the lines?

In Mimi Gets a Tooth Filling, Mama, Mimi, and Baby-Sis go to the annual county fair. Mimi can't wait to play games, eat delicious food, and ride the Ferris wheel and teacups. At the end of the day's adventure, Mimi enjoys a tasty treat from the food stand vendors. But when she bites into a candy apple, she feels a sharp pain inside her tooth.Mama takes Mimi on a trip to see Dr. Jason, the town's pediatric dentist. What will Dr. Jason find when he checks Mimi's teeth? Will he find the cause of her pain and help her find relief?

Five years ago, thirteen-year-old Bart attended a Japanese public school with a female friend he's now keen to avoid. He wonders why he isn't in the advanced Japanese class in his new international school in the same city, Kyoto, and if it has to do with his headmaster, a mercurial Englishman who lost his right eye playing rugby.As winter gives way to spring, Bart and his younger brother, Quinn, enroll in judo. Summer finds them jogging barefoot to Nanzenji Temple in preparation for the citywide judo tournament, and climbing Mount Fuji, coated in volcanic ash.Readers will enjoy these adventures and many more in My Japanese Sabbatical, a debut memoir by Oregon author, Bart Aikens.

Yesterday's Voices: The 12 Universal Laws is the third book in the series of Yesterday's Voices inspirational anthologies.These selections of verse and prose from historical sources refer to and exemplify the timeless and immutable laws that govern the universe and our human experience. Literature over the ages has described these laws with a variety of terms, including "The Twelve Spiritual Laws," "Laws of Nature," and "Universal Principles," to name a few. They have also been represented as timeless truths and guidelines for living.Whether expressed in the writings of world religions, ancient and modern philosophy, spirituality, or the classic literature of the ancient world, these timeless principles continue to supply wisdom and guidance for our current times. Yesterday's Voices: The 12 Universal Laws discusses the value of embracing these laws and principles on life's journey.