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This book is about a decorated Vietnam veteran who was the only male in his high school class inducted into the National Honor Society; was the president of the his high school student body; was captain of the tennis team; and was lead cellist in his high school symphony orchestra; earned B.S. (magna cum laude) and M.S. degrees in mathematics, and earned an MPA degree in Public Administration; commissioned a second lieutenant into the U.S. Air Force; served eight and one-half years where he earned the Bronze Star Medal for exemplary service after serving two tours in Vietnam and two outstanding unit awards for managing eight satellite communications sites all over Southeast Asia and supervising as many as 75 airmen; and was honorably discharged as a captain. When he arrived in Winston-Salem, N.C., his hometown, he was hired as one of three of the first black administrative employees for the City of Winton-Salem in 1970. In that capacity and after he was demoted, he completed studies and developed programs that enabled the City of Winston-Salem to receive millions of federal dollars and he effectively supervised about 10 city employees implement a $1 million manpower program that he developed. When his friend was hired as the city's first black assistant city manager in 1972 and wanted this decorated Vietnam veteran on his staff as an administrator to terminate as many black employees as possible and to accept and support his perverted sexual desires to hire only white men and the veteran refused his offer, this black manager with the support of the veteran's cousin who took the position that the veteran turned down planned how they would and did destroy the veteran's career with city government so that this black assistant city manager could and did keep a highly paid white male by his side on and off the job every day for his personal pleasures. However, when he decided to drop one young white male companion for an older white male companion, the young white male companion gave incriminating evidence to the local newspaper that showed how this black assistant city manager was embezzling thousands of federal dollars to keep his older white companion happy. This assistant city manager and the city manager resigned their positions, because of mismanagement and misappropriation of federal and tax-payers funds. But to coverup the actions of these top leaders and what appeared to be an on-going sex for hire, promote and or upgrade practice in operation for white men, the City Council gave them glorying recommendations so that their careers were not tarnished and hired another city manager who implemented a conspiracy plan that supported the past perverted actions of the past ineffective leaders and made the veteran the villain and troubler-maker in city government. To effectively implement their conspiracy plan against this decorated Vietnam veteran, the new city manager with the approval and support from the city council, state and federal justices, attorneys for and against the veteran, and city department directors used every corrupt and amoral practice possible to destroy the decorated Vietnam veteran's career and ability to adequately provide for his daughter and senior citizen mother. Those practices included discrimination, harassment, fraud, bribery, perjury, sexual perversion and embezzlement which cost the city taxpayers over 5-Million Dollars.

Come along for the ride as we follow a wandering preacher's kid (PK) on a journey of self-discovery or maybe self-destruction if he isn't careful. Jake Magnusson is on a mission to reconcile his quest for freedom with the constraints imposed by the fundamental beliefs of his Christian parents. As his father pursues a higher calling with moves to different churches every few years, the lack of stability in Magnusson's life feeds a desire to find his own footing and direction whenever and wherever he can. Words found in the Good Book are soon replaced by the latest word on the street. We accompany an evolving PK on adventures here and setbacks there as he crisscrosses the nation and sets off to various countries overseas with his dreams and doubts and demons as constant companions. His feverish pursuit of some kind of harbor to call his own pushes him towards an ever-receding horizon. In this thoughtful and at times humorous memoir, Magnusson recounts the unique problems and challenges that PKs like him encounter in a world full of temptations and endless possibilities. The pursuit of maximum fun and pleasure in his ever-shifting world is part and parcel of a baby boomer growing up with too much time on his hands. What will it take to bring him full circle to what he was searching for from the beginning?

The author writes about a moving and emotional journey as she shares her personal life story about the many challenges of a single mother raising four children while trying to become the breadwinner for the family.

Back in Los Angeles after a 5-month voyage through Central and South America in a motorhome, retired psychotherapist David Chatsworth unretires, venturing through time and space as no one but he can. In addition to encounters with an array of new acquaintances, colleagues, and clients, Chatsworth attempts to smuggle a 19-year-old Nicaraguan girl across the border, gets married and divorced for the fourth time, builds a relationship with the grown daughter he didn't raise, collects rent in a most unusual way, kills a man, invents a unique form of therapy, travels the Western States, and, yes... falls in love.

"Woody" Woodward is an anachronism. Whereas a 74-year-old man should probably be lying in a hammock perusing the obits, that's not in Woody's DNA, especially after some three decades of working in a black-ops sub-agency for the government as an assassin. A whimsical notion takes him to Jekyll Island on the east coast of Georgia, where he befriends another vet, like himself, from the Vietnam War, where he served in the Intelligence Corp. It isn't long before he finds himself embroiled in an international sex-trafficking ring. Woody is a savant. He reads, he studies, he debates, and he solves problems and puzzles. His peace comes from his one-man kayak. He's a beloved father, grandfather, colleague, and friend, yet there are those that would prefer that he was dead. Tough as nails, Woody, the humble soldier, does what few 74-year-old men can do. In the end, he is a hero to thousands of beneficiaries who will never even hear his name. A whimsical notion takes him to Jekyll Island on the east coast of Georgia, where he befriends another vet, like himself, from the Vietnam War, where he served in the Intelligence Corp. It isn't long before he finds himself embroiled in an international sex-trafficking ring.

How Scrooge Saved the World is a quirky, irreverent satire filled with dark humor and unforgettable characters. Definitely diabolical and not politically correct, but hilarious and will keep you laughing. The story opens on Christmas Eve 1843, Scrooge is a young, handsome, environmentalist, humanitarian and philanthropist. Tiny Tim is Scrooge's illegitimate son and the two of them save London from the zombie hoards. Gruesome and ghoulish and filled with gallows humor, forget everything you thought you knew about Scrooge and Tiny Tim, this is a riotous, tongue-in-cheek romp through history and a triple twist in a Christmas classic.

Once again Peter Warren has combined a mystery from the American Civil War with several modern-day murders. These murders occur as Warren's chief protagonist, Paul Waring, attempts to solve this lingering mystery from the deadliest conflict ever fought in the United States. As Paul and his friends slowly begin to unravel this decades-long mystery, they learn of their employer's checked past, and the murderous adventures of his young, attractive wife. Then, their employer, one of the world's richest men, is suddenly found dead inside his sprawling Texas mansion. Is the billionaire's young wife responsible for her husband's tragic and sudden death, or has he died at the hands of one of his housekeepers? Readers will enjoy how the author starts his novel during the closing weeks of the Civil War and then finishes this gripping story in modern times. This exciting and suspenseful story will certainly gain the attention of readers who enjoy both historical fiction and a good murder mystery.

Drainage Characteristics and Flooding Problems in the Ahoada East/west and Ogba Egbema Ndoni Local Government Areas, Rivers State, Nigeria is an objective analysis of the drainage character and the interaction of the hydraulic characteristics and processes of the major drainage channels in the region and impacts on the communities within the central Orashi - Sombreiro plains region.The book presents the environmental background including some aspect of hydraulic geometry of the main drainage systems of the study region- the Ahoada area of the central Orashi-Sombreiro plains. It analyzes areal aspects of the integrated drainage character of the area as well as climate change and human factors in the drainage characteristics prevalent in the Ahoada east and west and Ogba Ndoni Egbema areas of the region. It provides an in-depth description of the drainage pattern resulting from influenced by a complexity of interrelated climatic, geomorphic and human factors. This is followed by a descriptive analysis of the impacts of flooding in the communities as well as flood risks management and mitigation measures with emphasis on the need to consider the central Orashi and Sombreiro plains should be considered a single flood area. This will require collaboration between various organizations, agencies, and communities and a focus on efforts to address flooding within the natural boundaries of the Orashi-Sombreio river systems rather than the political/administrative boundaries in the area. Also, structural and non-structural actions should be taken together to manage flood risks effectively aimed at achieving positive outcomes: Because the swamps and the annually flooded lowlands constitute problems as well as pose a challenge to man's ingenuity in re-fashioning his landscape, efforts should be made to reclaim more of these for crop cultivation and settlement purposes Indeed, it is by improved drainage and mitigating flooding impacts that the Ahoada and Ogba-Egbema and Ndoni areas will move towards socio-economic transformation of their landscape which the present century can offer to all who believe in the modern geographic concept that man can cooperate with nature to improve his environment. The book concludes with a call for action to be taken to improve on the drainage and check flooding in the communities / region by at least controlling the effects of its occurrence in the area.

We are living in a time where it seems the world has never been in a darker place. The prison systems are overloaded, addiction is at its highest and families are at their most broken. Everywhere we turn, hopelessness is the blanket that covers society. How did we get here and is there anything worth salvaging? As our love for God has grown colder from each generation to the next, it has allowed the true enemy of our souls to get a foothold into our lives and that death grip has become tighter and tighter, attempting to render us completely powerless. Powerless to fight, powerless to love and powerless to live healed, whole and delivered. There is One who can restore everything that has been stolen and He gives us the master plan in His Word. We are created in His image, and we have been designed to be victorious, not victims. I see a new generation on the horizon and all of heaven is surrounding them as they walk out their destinies. One of which the likes of hell will never be able to stand against. Are you ready?

Love and inspiration combine to give the reader a bird's eye view of a young couple's daily conflicts and how they overcome all. Walk One Day at a Time with Jackie and Bonnie as true love endures. You will find yourself laughing at the incidents in their lives as well as heartfelt emotion as they face trials hard to imagine, and you will wonder how their commitment and trust in an all-caring, all-knowing God can withstand all. In One Day At A Time, Author Bonnie Wise tells the story of how health, monetary problems and family death are overcome in ways one could never comprehend without this detailed true story of a daily walk with God. Share with Bonnie as she describes each day with the assurance of deep love and devotion for family and God. The story of her love, life, happiness, heartache, and sorrows shows her faith, trust in God, and a true example of learning how to live One Day at a Time. You will see a commitment of love to each other, to family and a trust in God that will strengthen your faith.

How did a sixteen year old Arkansas plowboy with an eighth-grade education find his way into the United States submarine service and onto the frontline of America's naval war against Imperial Japan? For George Jones that path lay through the hardships of the Great Depression, around some of the rules and restrictions of enlistment, and into a Navy unprepared for the battles that lay ahead. During his service on a supply ship in the Asiatic Fleet, he watched the Japanese war machine grind across the Chinese mainland. Hard work, brains, and savvy helped George transfer to the submarine service where he made three war patrols on antique "S" boats and four more on the USS Pogy, a modern fleet-type sub. Firsthand accounts of the seldom told pre-war Navy, of life on a World War I era submarine, and of the terror and triumph of undersea battle are detailed in this autobiographic tale.

It is easy to become overwhelmed and discouraged because of everything that is happening around us. We are living in a fast pace world that subjects us to a hurried pace. As a result, some have become hopeless and are looking for some encouragement. This book is intended to serve as a means of hope through biblical narratives for those seeking it. Through God's Holy Word, we find assured hope and God's promises to help us navigate in this fast pace world. So, slow down long enough to grab a word of encouragement on the go. You will be glad that you did. God has a word for you!

For the author of Letters from Algeria, "The Day Everything Changed" came decades before September 11, 2001. Her memoir shows how her 1966 epiphany affected her response to the war on terrorism as she shares her letters from Algeria in the mid-1970s as well as those of her students after the attacks on September 11 and reflects on what led her to living in a country predominantly Arab and Muslim.Tina Martin, author of the memoir Everything I Should Have Learned I Could Have Learned in Tonga, did learn some of what she should have and could have during her two years in Algeria. Before teaching at City College of San Francisco for thirty-two years, she taught and/or trained teachers on five continents--Oceana, Europe, Africa, North America, and Asia. Her most eventful decade was the 1970s, when she lived in Tonga, Spain, and Algeria, got her MA in TESOL, got married, and had a baby, now forty-two years old. Her pieces "An Algerian Wedding" and "Crash Course in Spanish: How Getting Robbed Can Enhance Language Learning" appear in the anthologies I Should have Stayed Home (2003) and I Should Have Gone Home (2005), and "God, President Kennedy, and Me" in the anthology Even the Smallest Crab Has Teeth (2011). Her hobbies include walking all over San Francisco and reading, including 120+ books for the mother-son Jo-Mama Book Club, founded in 2007.

As a Christian pastor, Marc Scott could not shake this feeling even though he thought he was doing everything right to be close to God and help others do the same. The journey since then has led to life-changing discoveries and spiritual transformation.If you are questioning, confused, feeling lost, or abandoned by the church as you know it, then this book is for you. It requires some time in the proverbial wilderness and it is not always fun, but you can discover God has been closer than you think all along.Over the years, many people have become disillusioned by Christian religious teachings that often seem to be at odds with the ways of Jesus. There are many burdens that popular, institutional church structures have placed on us, but Jesus never did. You Don't Have to Do That is your invitation to embrace a spiritual journey outside of these religious structures. There is a simpler way to authentic faith that requires the dismantling of some old beliefs, but it is worth it for you and future generations.

The Perfect Christmas Gift for teens and adults! A wonderful way to kick start the Holiday SeasonFifteen-year-old Hailey Wilson has had a difficult year. The death of her beloved grandma at the hands of the dreaded coronavirus last winter, and the loss of a best friend to cancer in the fall, has sent her life into a tail spin. A year and a half of disappointment and heartbreak has left the high school sophomore feeling angry and depressed. However, twelve days before Christmas, strange happenings begin to occur in her life. These extraordinary events seemed to be tied to the song, The Twelve Days of Christmas, and lead Hailey on a journey of wonderment and self-discovery. The question remains; will these strange incidents turnout to be Christmas Gifts, or merely a continuation of uncertainty and heartache? A Christmas story filled with the customs and traditions of the season. A tale of hope and possibility to ignite the flame of Christmas joy. If you're looking for a little Christmas magic, join Hailey on her journey in search of that Christmas spirit and fulfillment."Like Dickens' Scrooge, Hemmerle's Hailey Wilson is helped along her journey of self-discovery and joy by some surreal events." Kris Kringle"A Christmas Tale for kids from ten to ninety-two!" Jack Frost"A Christmas journey of love and fulfillment we would travel to see." Three Wise Men"The gift of a story I would enjoy delivering on Christmas Eve!" Santa"A read to make your Christmas magical, just like my top hat!" Frosty The Snowman

Aristotle's Ghost does not fit a traditional genre. It is a multiple hybrid: history, comparative government, political theory, developmental economics, conceptual analysis, history of ideas, and memoir. It also has an element of dialogue, as the author discusses his work with his alter ego, Aristotle, often by comparing Ancient Greece with America. This procedure allows for a recapitulation of the chapter's major themes, while deepening the analysis and clarifying concepts. The reader, therefore, can more easily digest the analysis. Written for a generally educated audience, the text trusts the reader to be a partner in the enterprise of understanding the currents and crosscurrents of the American experience.

When aging witch Hester Habbakuk discovers her young nephews are being stalked by a monster, she enlists the aid of Gerber the grumpy supernatural hedgehog, Fred the homunculus, Hester's eccentric brother Carlisle, and fellow witch Betty Freier. Together they combine forces to fight an ancient enemy, one who has tracked Hester's family through the centuries to exact bloody revenge. From the McMansions of Central Florida to a cursed village in medieval Romania, Hester journeys through space and time to save her family and confront an evil that just won't die.

Providing real-world guidance and insights for opera producers, Opera Voodoo, is the long-needed "how-to" book for professional opera companies, local amateur productions and university directors. The author discusses the most important roles within any operatic production, how these roles are essential to the final product's success and the best practices for casting agents to utilize when determining hiring choices in order to assemble the most creative, efficient and harmonious production team. Dr. Rusthoi delves into the characteristics and behaviors considered the most valuable when hiring for specific cast and crew positions for full-scale, professional opera productions, and delineates a few of the typical pitfalls that casting agents and/or artistic directors can encounter when building a team for any production. Addressing "red flags" for casting agents, band-aids for unfortunate situations and providing resources for the work of pursuing the best artists, this book is an essential guide for regional professional stage producers everywhere.

The bridging together of different backgrounds threw this family into a step-family spin. Was it because people thought Ms. Ery came from the other side of the tracks? Normalizing relationships-How many times have I heard this phrase? What good does it do to talk about it? Well, in the case of blended families, it would depend on genuine intentions and who is attempting to go through those road blocks, unscathed. With respect to Ms. Ery, I would venture to say that although her previous experience would drive anyone nuts, she has prevailed, and her attitude can be used as a living testimony, that perseverance, if used wisely, can be a determining tool in a person's constant search for a normal relationship. I pray that those who read this book, will walk away with a different perspective on life, especially ones who are currently involved in a similar dilemma.

The colossal Sistine Chapel features Michelangelo's stunning masterpieces. His fresco of The Last Judgment serves as a reminder that mankind's obligation to life is not for personal advantage. No man should ever be used as a means to an end. It is no secret that every living being has a dark secret in the closet-be it living a lie, addiction, betrayal, commission of an undetected crime, uncontrolled anger, fear, hate, regret, abuse...and the list continues in perpetuity. The dilemma we confront is how we process our secret in relation to pulling back the mantilla of life to jibe with our agenda at hand-and the eternal agenda of our soul. Elf Dust to Excellence takes you through a 40-day journey of your life-from the perspective of how to assess, attain, and maintain the richness of living in simple abundance. It dissects the inner self from the outside-in. But this isn't just any ordinary trek. The book doesn't have you as the reader sitting on the sidelines watching through rose-colored glasses for the ship to come in. It works as a shared effort. The captivating daily entries provide an interactive approach to greatness via God's grace. Practical hard-hitting modules accompany the passages, weaving in a slice of humor. E. E. Cummings once said, "The most wasted of all days is one without laughter." Are you ready? Grab your lapel and let's go!

A Jewish Spiritual Political Playbook for the 2024 Presidential Campaign CycleBefore restoring the American soul, you must get to the deepest roots of systemic racism, the origins that unscrupulous politicians try to obscure to convince their base. One must explore the deepest roots of the human desire to understand how to put ourselves back on track toward the Promised Land. Using the Torah's central Kabbalah wisdom as a guide, Marc Daniels illuminates the Judaic roots of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s rhetoric for a new kind of Jewish spiritual and political playbook to counter the persuasion techniques of the Evangelical political right. Marc Daniels gamed his theories directly with the presidential candidates along the Iowa Caucus Trail. During the 2016 and 2020 campaign cycles, he captured the attention of candidates and the media with his kippah (yarmulke) swag offerings to Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, Joe Biden, Mike Pence, and Kamala Harris. Embedded within the kippahs lies the wisdom to change the grassroots political base behavior patterns for the better.In the concluding chapters of his playbook, Marc gives strategies for redefining the narrative of women's reproductive rights, environmental awareness, and voting rights for unifying the electorate in a brand-new way.