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COMMENTS FROM PRE-PUBLICATION REVIEWERS Finished it a few days ago. I really liked it. It has a good ending, it surprised me. I was reading it on my phone, so I was not paying attention to where I was in the whole book. I was expecting more things to happen. I was thinking this could happen or that could. But I did like the ending. Overall, I will buy it and read it again. 5 out of 5! -Robert Eppig All in all, a fun and easy read. The characters come to life and the plot flows nicely, with some unexpected twists and turns. Can't speak to theological faux pas, being the heathen that I am. -Ed Green

Darkheart: A Novel of Judas Iscariot focuses on the life of Judas and his relationship with Jesus from his early youth until his suicide the morning of Jesus's crucifixion. It additionally probes Judas's psychological development and the chain of events leading him to commit his infamous act of deception. Author Jeanne Blanchet has a PhD and is an award-winning author of historical fiction as well as a Eucharistic minister and Stephen minister in two churches. Combining her academic and writing experience, Blanchet has written a compelling work of fiction meant to help fellow Christians deepen their spirituality, supported by biblical references in the appendix, a timeline, a map of first-century Palestine, and information on all twelve disciples.

If you are old enough to remember riding a bike without a helmet or roller skating without elbow and knee pads, you will identify with these stories. These were not daring feats or reckless behavior; they were the way things were done. Bicycle helmets and body padding didn't exist. Sure, we fell and got cuts and scrapes. But we survived! Did you ever eat dirt, have rock fights, or get your head stuck in a porch railing? Probably not, but we did that too. Do you remember being told to go outside and play, not to get dirty and you better be home for supper? How about black and white televisions - ONE per household! There was a very limited number of stations to watch and the only time you got to choose what you wanted to watch was Saturday morning - when all the cartoons and western serials were on. The sixties were many things to many people, a transitory time for many aspects of our lives. Revolutions were happening in music, civil rights, sexual freedom, and social consciousness. But for two young boys born in the second half of the 1950s, the sixties were just 'our childhood'. Simpler times; simpler activities; simpler problems for us. It's not that the sixties were better than any other time, it's just that, to us, they were simpler. And we remember them with fondness. Join us for some stories of our days of adventure in the Boston suburb of Everett.

This is the inspiring memoir of an Afro-American male who grew up in the 1930s, 40s, and 50s when poverty and segregation were in bloom, yet defied the odds to become a science educator and greatly admired member of his community. He discusses the many impediments of "The Bottoms", the colorful yet complicated riverbank neighborhood where he grew up. He frankly points out the reasons he initially fell through the cracks and became a high school dropout before personal and professional triumph through education. His life choices demonstrate that though the difficulty of overcoming one's circumstances may be the cause of falling, one does not have to remain down. In reading this memoir, seeking to discover and discuss the seminal events in the life of the author that allowed him to find a path to success will be beneficial to youth as they forge their own road through present day struggles.

We are in a spiritual pandemic, the long-term effects are hopelessness and delusion with only one way to happiness. This retreat examines the narrow way; focus on 2 questions: Do we desire life with God in eternity and is our faith important

These poems range across geographies, both physical and spiritual, and reveal deep insights into infinite reincarnations. A spiritual seeker will find these poems both transformative and illuminating---they speak with the voices of philosophers, or mathematicians, or lovers. The author opens to us all the possibilities that life appears, disappears, then re-appears in other bodies. Even the disciples of Christ witness the ascension of Christ as mountain climbers; other poems offer us reveries in Greece, terror in India, or beautiful, evocative lines written in Rome, where the poet works and lives.

Sera Series.....Seraphina and her friends are helping save Planet Earth. Will you and your friends help them?About the Author: Hannah Hope is an American classroom teacher with 20-plus years teaching in Inner-city schools. Hope has taught multiple subjects, including science, social studies and college-readiness.About the Illustrator: Sasha Beytler is a Digital Illustrator and Artist from Ukraine. Living in the US, Sasha's vision is to illustrate stories through which she can share a more diverse perspective of our Big Blue Marble. sashabeytler@gmail.com

Come along on an incredible journey where we had no idea where the adventures were. We just let the airplane take us there. The exciting part is, you never know what's next. As a ferry pilot, you don't get to choose what airplanes to fly, the destination, or the weather. And you don't get to choose the life-threatening complications. Sanford has been lucky enough to spend a great deal of his flying career in what we call bush country. The wilderness in the northern region of the United States and Canada is beautiful but non-forgiving. Classroom training is useful, but there is no better reward in life than the real experience of successfully flying over the wilderness to destinations most people will never see or go. There are no airport terminals, airline schedules, or rental car services at the most pristine places in the world! 9-1-1 simply doesn't exist! Special planning becomes routine, life-saving survival gear is standard equipment. Diverting to a local airport while in route to avoid some rough weather, or stop to stretch your legs and have a soda pop, is not an option. It is definitely not for everyone. But if you are willing and capable to step outside, where there are no warning labels that tell you how to wash your hands, in this little so-called safe world, where somebody else is taking you by the hand and leading you through life, the rewards are endless! Airplanes have opened up the world to us, and we have seen and visited so many places that we may never have known about. The journey is never the same. The risks seem high, but are worth the rewards. We had no one to share these incredible experiences with, until now.

The life journeys of Brigid, Rosie, and Babs, beloved characters from Magold's first novel, A Beast No More, continue in The Treasured Egg. Having achieved worldwide success in their respective careers as English professor, zoologist, and NASA scientist, these women approach middle age with a yearning to reconnect with their families, especially their aging mothers, in Cleveland, Ohio. The novel takes the reader through the splendor of Africa, the magic of Ireland, and the pulse of California-always with the underlying rhythm of a woman's heartbeat. Marriage, music, romance, and cosmic explorations intertwine as the characters rely on their friendship and faith to conquer personal crises of divorce, cancer, and sexism. Dominating the narrative are the women's close relationships with their mothers, especially when confronting the ravages of Alzheimer's and the frightening inevitabilities of old age. Many ancient civilizations traditionally revered women who carried "the treasured egg," the preserver of procreation and survival of the tribes. This story of Brigid, Rosie, and Babs, and their mothers and daughters, honors those traditions of reverence.

This book is dedicated to my parents, Joe and Gloria, and their unbelievable journey of a true love story during World War II. The letters between them show the trials and tribulations (and sometimes humor) they endured and overcame over a period of five years, four and half while my father was overseas and in battle. Following and chronicling their love story through their letters has allowed me a better understanding of not only who my parents were as young adults, but also of the strength and power of their love for each other. It is a testimony that not even distance or a war could keep them apart.

Treating Trauma with Energy Psychology Edited by Catherine Folkers, MSW Introduction by Vann Joines, PhDThe case studies presented in this book help bridge a gap that therapists newly trained in Energy Psychology can encounter between a new world of possibilities that energy psychology offers and the complexity of actual clients. Nine experienced therapists contributed to this collection of case studies illustrating the structure and nuance of their work with clients, going beyond techniques to share their insights and experience in both short and long-term therapies including work with trauma, phobias, psychogenic illness and personality disorders. Vann Joines, PhD Tony Roffers, PhD Glenn Soberman, PhD Marcia Guimaraes, LCMHC Gina Verseman, MA LPC Georgia Howorth-Fair, LMFT, LMHC, DCEP Susan Josephson, LCSW Nancy L. Smith, MSN, APRN Catherine Folkers, MSW

I Am the Poetry of Self Realization Vol 3 Young and Dumb The Poet Lamptey Cruickshank A.K.A Cossimoses the First (A Living Pharoah) is back again to share more of his uplifting soul searching and thought-provoking poetry with the world again. He shows the world from everyday human experiences why change is important for all of us and must become a major goal in the lives of us all in order to create a better world for ourselves and others. His short stories of poetry that rhyme is very detailed and informative and creates in the reader a wide range of feelings and emotions. After reading his books you will definitely realize things about yourself and others that are in dire need of change while being entertained at the same time. All men and women of every culture and creed will be rewarded by this masterpiece throughout the ages.

Cool Joe is a dealmaker of the 1920s New York scene; a distant relative of a famous mobster. Bosses and family. Strategizing next moves, plotting revenge against against those who wronged them. Suspenseful saga of a close-knit Italian family.

The study of how we think, and feel has undergone a transformation due to our ability to image the human brain. That transformation is described through the life experience of Michael Posner, a central figure, in making the transformation possible. During his three years at Washington University in St. Louis, the first studies were carried out that allowed us to observe individual mental operations by seeing the brain networks active when we listened or read words. These pictures of the living human brain while it thought, were fundamental to the resulting world-wide effort to image brain activity throughout life. Neuroimaging allowed us to observe in less than a second the brain networks that shift attention from one object to another, from thought to thought and how our emotions come to influence our thoughts. Posner was founding director of an Institute in New York city that examined how neural networks involved in attention developed from infancy. The Institute helped bring pediatric neuroimaging to study brain development. Together with his colleague and frequent co-author Prof. Mary K. Rothbart, interventions were designed to see if networks related to the development of the child's ability to control their own thoughts and behavior could be enhanced by training. The book also describes studies designed to improve adult self control and how the findings could be applied to those suffering from mental problems.Following retirement from teaching, and together with colleagues at the University of Oregon, the book describes studies using optogenetics in mice to understand how the physical structure of the human brain activity might change with some forms of training. These studies allow us to actually see the changes in individual connections magnified 16,000 times.The final chapter discusses not only Posner's personal legacy in the members of his family, but also the current status and future prospects of understanding early development of cognitive and emotional control, how we learn and the mechanisms of consciousness. All question to which he contributed and hopes for greater understanding in the future. This volume is intended to give a personal description of how events influenced the life and thought of a single individual. Hopefully, a large group of people care what has been learned about the human mind from these efforts. Understanding the transformation in psychology might influence what we are able to teach to the next generation.

The Minorcan Princess tells the story of a family whose ancestors arrived in St. Augustine in 1777 and are working every day to provide seafood to those who cannot produce their own. It describes a culture struggling to survive in today's world. It is a story of familial love and respect for others.

A Lure to a Kill is the most exciting and compelling Bruce McGowan novel yet. The ninth offering in the series by acclaimed author Lee Martin.

Dreams are what activate the creative side of our minds to see things that are not visible to the conscious mind. To see a future that builds the bridges of humanity that will unite our country and tear down the invisible walls of hatred and ignorance that continue to divide this nation. There is so much more to life than many of us could ever imagine, it is out there ready to be explored and expanded upon. We have it within our power as human beings to change the course of history and to rebuild this nation into a country that can be reimagined through love and a renewed faith in democracy. The future of our country will rest with one new generation known as millennials and the generations that will follow them. I believe in this new generation, that they will be the ones to figure out what the current generation in power failed to understand which is no one class of people in this country is more important than any other!This new generation who now number over seventy one million citizens of the United States of America is going to finally tear down these imaginary walls that have divided this country and rebuild this nation and our world to look like them, a generation that is filled with a diverse group of Americans who understand that we are all different and unique in our own special ways. My belief is that nothing is impossible in this lifetime and at any given moment we have the ability to change ourselves and our world. We are presented with many challenges and it is how we react to these challenges that will shape our destinies.Finally, when love overcomes hatred and we see compassion overcome violence we will see a new world that represents everything that is good and right about being human. Every day is truly a wonderful opportunity to change our world and this nation through kindness, compassion and the gift of love. So the next time you see someone who is struggling in life stop and take a moment to lift them up through a random act of kindnes

Ben Alexander is a highly trained and experienced security operative. Nickolas Zelenko is a computer genius. They own a bleeding-edge security firm called COMSEC, and things have suddenly become dangerous... even deadly. What looked like a straight case of insurance fraud has blown up into an international scandal: organ smuggling, human trafficking, and murder. Are Ben and Nickolas up to the challenge? They've got a few unbeatable secret weapons: Allison McBride-a beautiful, brilliant partner who completes her tasks with superior skill. A team of former Navy SEALs and Special Ops soldiers who do not let rules or red tape slow them down. And EVE-the most advance artificial intelligence on the planet, with creatively acquired access to every database, security cam, satellite, and news feed around the world. EVE can put COMSEC and its action team anywhere, anytime, to do whatever it takes to save the day and protect freedom. The heroes of COMSEC take the war against human traffickers from LA. to New York, from hidden prisons in gold mines throughout the world, to depraved island resorts in the West Indies and Seychelles. The goal is to bring it all down. Join the COMSEC heroes on a globe-trotting adventure filled with action and intrigue. You're in for a hell of a ride.

More plangent verse from the Pulitzer-deserving poet, whose modesty and talent are co-equal. There are poems on politics, love, suicide, guilt, and the seven deadly sins. Read at your own risk!

A Framework for Building a Digital Economy tells the story of success of BoDE - Builders of Digital Economy - and how it came out of the technological and digital world. While management techniques have advanced, the best use of a company's most valuable resource - its people - lags. The success of a business depends on the people it employs. A company also needs to navigate the consistent rapid changes in every aspect of business today. Customers' demands are always changing, markets are diversified, and the competition is on a global basis, not just locally or on a national scale.

Love comes in many colors. Intermingled hues are impregnated in the bowels of my soul. Blue suns rescind the day with sparks of orange sadness. Violet songs sing green molded melodies. Beads of gold chain my tears. I am the proprietor of red-hot sadness. Embarrassed flecks of yellow, tan warmth, pink love. Discreet gray fogs black/white reality. Silver mirrors impound my eyeballs. Chameleon white petrifies my smile. I am a purple savage parasite hooked into the insidious glycerin universe. Many colors come in love.

When Death, a gorgeous and painfully vain yet misunderstood member of heaven's team, is caught in the middle of a power play between God and the devil, she must decide if she'll retire forever in the lap of luxury or risk her beauty, her celestial status, and even her own life by stepping in to save the suffering human race who have always hated her. And God? He's playing golf with the other two members of the Trinity.

Trout Love is the third and final novel in the gritty, fast-paced Eddy Trout Series. It is preceded by Trout Kill (2013) and Trout Run (2017) and, together, the three linked stories narrate Eddy's struggle to overcome his tragic past and discover a new, more loving heart. The Series takes place over the course of a few months in the late 1990s in rural Oregon. Eddy, 47, the father of two college-age girls, is a former Vietnam vet, bartender and logger. He's divorcing his wife, Beth, after more than twenty years of marriage. He's haunted by his war experiences, but more so by the memories of the sexual abuse he and his sister, Emily, 50, suffered as children at the hands of their Uncle Silas, who tried to pass himself off as their father. In their teens, Eddy and Emily murder Silas, drowning him in the Tyee River. Years later, they learn their real father is Pence Trout, an author who's adopted the pen name of Spencer Gatz. Spencer has written a tell-all memoir, Night Drives, that reveals to Eddy the many tragic aspects of their past: how their mother, Rose, died at the hands of an incompetent doctor; why Spencer abandoned them on the very day of Eddy's birth in 1950; and so much more. In Trout Love, the county sheriff suspects Eddy of, among other things, killing Spencer and burying him in Spencer's garden. Yes, Eddy may have wanted to kill his father, who's sick with cancer, but the disease beats him to the punch. When Eddy returns to Spencer's log-built hilltop home in rural Oregon, he wants to question Doris Henquist, Spencer's life-partner, about his father's past. Doris is sympathetic. Through her, Eddy learns that his father's will has left everything--the house, a well-equipped workshop, the garden, eighty wooded acres and an old rowboat--to him and Emily. But do they want any of it? Emily, who's now got a life of her own, does not. Eddy does not either, at least initially, but events eventually begin to change his mind. The rowboat, he discovers, is named Rose, after his mother. And then when he meets Felice Navarro, the homeless woman Doris has taken in, friendship blossoms. Felice, Eddy soon learns, has her own haunted past. She sings and plays the guitar, too, and Eddy, charmed, wants to learn how to strum and sing. Felice is an able teacher. Together, through music, friendship and growing intimacy, Eddy and Felice begin to heal their wounded hearts. In Trout Love, Eddy finds love.

DO NOT TRAVEL TO ICELAND (UNTIL YOU HAVE READ THIS BOOK) Iceland! The land of fire and ice. The land of volcanoes and glaciers. If you are considering a visit to Iceland, read this book first. It is much more than a travelogue. N'Iceland is essential insurance against the embarrassment of being unable to pronounce basic Icelandic words such as Eyjafjallajökull-the notorious volcanic tongue-twister that has baffled English speakers since 2010 to the delight of native Icelanders. N'Iceland portrays a country that delivers natural beauty on a daily basis. Iceland is a country of pure air and water; of nature in its most pristine state; of rainbows and waterfalls; and of unforgettable panoramas. That's the good news. It is also the country that can go Krakatoa on you whenever it feels like it. No matter. The Icelanders don't worry about it, so take your cue from them and enjoy the island to its fullest. Let N'Iceland guide you there. N'Iceland humorously chronicles the adventures of a small band of travelers during the time of a global pandemic and a volcanic eruption. Follow in their footsteps and learn the hidden secrets and pleasures of Iceland. Expect to be entertained, but be prepared for the unexpected.

Beacon is a book of poetry using the life of one historical figure, Bob Marshall, as a basis on which to build a political manifesto in the poetic form.

Piano Master for Everyone Level II continues the training introduced in Piano Master for Everyone Level I, which was designed for adult beginners who have never (or just a few times) played the piano! Piano Master Everyone Level II is an all-in-one guide to performance, theory, and technique. Level II picks up where Level I left off and incorporates the introduction of musical theory. The music pieces are well-organized arrangements and include popular classical original forms. Piano Master for Everyone Level I and Level II were created for a wide range of learners, from the very beginner to advanced learners. Dr. Hajin Kim developed this methodological curriculum to ensure that piano learners and players are continually motivated and enjoy piano music with the Piano Master for Everyone series.