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It is normal to get stuck in a routine, but it's OK to incorporate little changes that make you feel special in ways that are sometimes viewed as selfish but are really selfless. Life can be mundane, but when you have some type of support system, it is much easier. God gives the best gifts, children, spouses, relationships, health, jobs, peace, love, hope, and joy when you can believe in something bigger-God.Perfect for anyone juggling life, family, work, and relationships, Flash the Teacher & the Guardian Angel offers an uplifting, informative, and humorous story. Author Karen Perla also used to experience doubt, fear, and anxiety but shares here what she learned to do to make life better for herself and her family.

The Knight family are long-time soldiers in the army of "the most evil one", affectionately known to his subordinates as the Supreme Patriarch. One of the highest ranks in this army of miscreants is the rank of Global Traveler, a rank that Santini Knight has attained.Santini is an expert in his field and his specialty is transforming the morals of the most devout. His career was progressing at a record pace until a trip to rural Mississippi.There he met Joanna, a young woman of unshakeable faith; Jeremy, the son of an evangelical mother; and Reverend Daley, the pastor of a small rural church. Corrupting the souls of "The Mississippi Three", as Santini called them, was supposed to be a piece of cake - that is until his powers were compromised by the transgressions of a member of his own family. With his abilities impaired, a determined Santini pursues his prey using the human frailties of hatred, greed, and addiction as his allies.

Sometimes mystical, sometimes gut-wrenching, as if a mélange of cinéma vérité had been superimposed on a background of gritty photorealism when she looked back on those scenes.This story is about Sarah living in Northern California over many decades. She reveals through the angels who watched over her and through the mirroring of movies she watched as a child in St. Helena seeing her life as a montage of miscellaneous film loops. This was especially true when growing up in Oakland during the black and white fifties into the Wizard of Oz technicolor sixties. Sarah tells her life story and that of her family and the people who come across her path through an honest and caring heart. She finds beauty and meaning arising from dissonant life experiences in the natural world of Northern California and in the deep recesses of her imagination. It seems she lived many lifetimes in one, but Sarah always knew her core self, her main rhythm and where to come back home. She sees herself as a casual mystic, an imperfect, sensual seeker of God. During the present decade, Sarah reluctantly returns to the Lost Coast where her son, Noah, and his partner, Heidi, are grieving over the loss of their young daughter who died unexpectedly. Sarah meets Michael there by chance and while uncovering who they may be for one another they become unwittingly over shadowed by Shasta. A Native American man who insists that the land where Michael has built his home and where he grows his cash crop, must be returned to his ancestors. A conflict of wishes, culture, and humanity makes this story resonant with depth, and through the interweaving of the past with the present.Roberta was living in Oakland when she married young and had four children by the time she was twenty-four. She enjoyed, in her earlier life, making theater productions with elementary and middle school aged children. Especially at Canyon Elementary School in Canyon, Whitethorn Elementary School in Whitethorn and Quaker First Day School in Berkeley, California. Some of the plays the children performed were inspired from Pomo and Maidu Indian myths. Pacifica KPFA Radio Journalist Vic Bedoian, and Roberta produced a series of Pomo Indian Oral Histories which were made into a series of radio programs titled: "These Things That Cannot Be Replaced." She published a portion of an interview aired with Kashaya Pomo Shaman Bernice Torres in "News From Native California" by Heyday Press publisher, Malcolm Margolin. Bernice was the daughter of historically well-known, Kashaya Pomo Shaman Essie Parrish. Essie was a Prophet and a Dreamer. The aired recording of Bernice includes her singing a spontaneous song for healing the nation as learned from her mother, as well as how she was identified as "one of them," as a child.

When good-looking Ben "Tano" Montano, of the Boulder Colorado based rock band "Badge", encounters a pretty red-headed girl stranded after a concert in San Angelo, Texas, he offers her a ride home to the Oklahoma Panhandle on his way to Kansas for the next concert. Two days pass on their fortuitous music-filled ride together in Tano's van, during which time they connect in an unforeseen and intense way. When they arrive in Sage, Oklahoma, with regret they say goodbye on a dirt road main street in the tiny town believing they will never see each other again. Five years pass as Badge's fame grows and Tano's Boulder tequila bar thrives, but he is haunted and taunted by his memory of the girl, Holly. Without even knowing her last name, Tano is convinced that he must take a chance to find her, and he sets off on an August morning for Sage. When they reunite, their romantic past is renewed, and a secret is revealed. But the chance reunion is threatened by a hostile brother, a boyfriend in Kansas, a jilted ex, and a wildly obsessed woman stalker with guns and a hunger for Tano's love. Dirt Road Main Street is a story of the strength and survival of love lost and found, entangled with the apprehension produced by the unpredictable desperate acts of an edgy mad woman.

Eight minutes after entering the bank, and after locking the three tellers and manager inside the vault, and hitting the silent alarm button, the couple exited the building. They stepped out onto the sidewalk, the man turned left, and the woman turned right. They each calmly walked three blocks and watched as two, and then three more, police cruisers screeched to a halt with lights flashing and sirens screaming. The man removed a walkie-talkie from his back pocket and spoke into it, saying only one word, "Go."

This book chronicles our designing and building a zome-adobe house in Placitas, New Mexico in the 1970's. Our house is featured in the Zome pages of the 1973 publication, Shelter, a book that celebrates innovative architecture, grounded in indigenous building techniques world-wide.

Shouldn't we be living in the United States of Colibria? What is a puffbird? How do cold refried beans on crackers comprise a fantasy lunch? Why are 15 rabies shots in the stomach, 35 years ago, of value today? How can pollution from the exploitation of oil and gas reserves be no one's fault? How do you find a coherent philosophy of life consistent with your values and experience?These are among the themes examined by Nic Korte in this sojourn into a pristine rainforest and into a thoughtful mind. Korte intertwines his personal passions with rare experiences in one of the few remaining truly remote locations in Central America. During the first day, spent in the urban jungle, Korte sets the stage. He considers why Costa Rica's geography, once considered a detriment, resulted in the most favored country in Central America. He relates this tiny country's mostly peaceful history including the story of the backwards fort that collects bullets, and of one young man's selfless martyrdom that was instrumental in driving out North Americans who wanted to conquer, rule, and establish slavery. He also observes that Costa Rica is urbanizing too much and too quickly, overpowering some of the world's most progressive environmental laws.Once in the rainforest, Korte follows the lead of the great ornithologist and truth-seeker, Alexander Skutch; one of the most careful observers of wildlife and of humanity the world has seen. Korte highlights, not Skutch's bird study, but his painstaking evaluation of the world's religions. Skutch concluded that the goal of every human should be to achieve harmony by living a life of appreciation and cooperation. Lovely as this philosophy sounds, Skutch saw the world with equanimity as he wrote: "The blue threads of happiness and the red strands of pain are so tightly interwoven in life's fabric that...not even the wisest and the best of us succeed in disentangling them." Korte describes his personal quest to be as equanimous as Skutch while struggling for meaning and happiness. He applies mature perception and evaluation to childhood memories, such as a Christmas Eve spoiled by family mental illness. He battles his introspection as it contends with his twin desires in the rainforest; to notice everything and to find seldom-seen species such as Thicket and Black-crowned Antpittas. Although year-around residents in well-traveled and intensely birded Costa Rica, these are only glimpsed a few times each year, if at all. Readers participate in the thrill of his hunt for the rare birds and experience exultation comparable to watching a favorite team win a championship. Simultaneously, Korte reflects on how fleeting are feelings of success and whether our planet will be capable of providing the same experiences to future generations.The natural journey goes beyond birds as we are awakened with blood drawn by the sharp teeth of a jungle mammal. And, what of a strange, purple worm-like amphibian that lives mostly underground yet bears live young, or a coal-black frog with a snout so narrow, one might think it can hardly eat at all? Tamanduas, curassows, nightingale wrens, a friendly tapir and the deadly fer-de-lance all appear in this engaging book. In the closing chapter Korte speaks of death and how curiosity drives his will to live. He summarizes his life beautifully by concluding with a nod to Darwin: "I have recognized and reveled deeply in the presence of unimaginable beauty. I've felt the warmest and truest of emotions, especially the feeling of love. There has been much grandeur, and there is much grandeur yet. I don't want to leave."

Are you looking for a book that will encourage, equip, challenge, and inspire you to live a more fruitful Christian life? If you haven't noticed, the world desperately needs YOU to be an effective servant of the Lord. And you absolutely can be, even if you have failed or doubted yourself in the past. The author, James Scott, wants you to know that you do not have to be a mega-church pastor, seminary graduate, or famous author to faithfully get the job done for God and help advance the Kingdom of Christ right where God has planted you. This unique book, "from RANGE RIDIN' to SOUL SEEKIN, '" showcases how a normal, everyday cowboy was called by God to spread the Gospel to the ends of the earth. As the title suggests, James wasn't born to any sort of prominent position in society. He was busy riding fences, roping cows, and living the "romantic," but mundane life of a cowboy in Wyoming and Montana. James got saved by God's grace, just like anyone else (details provided). But then James was set in motion by God in unimaginable ways. In this book, you will get a first-hand account of how God's call came into James' life, and how best to respond when God calls YOU to serve Him as well. Through trial and error, guidance from God, help from a mentor or two, and plenty of Bible doing (different from mere Bible "study"), James has mastered the art of loving and reaching people for Christ. He addresses many of the big questions in life, such as: calling, purpose, mission, and Kingdom. But he also provides pinpoint, incredibly practical advice on evangelism and discipleship. So many other books on the topic just provide generic, one-size-fits-all treatment of the Great Commission. James, in contrast, gives separate and detailed instructions on how best to witness to your family, friends, casual acquaintances, and then total strangers. James provides many stories, all completely true and unembellished, about his experiences in the trenches

As a high school athlete transitioning into playing college sports or an individual transitioning into a new career or phase in one's life, know that there will be ups and downs, highs and lows, and pitfalls to overcome. In 3rd & 10/ Overcoming the Pitfalls of Becoming a College Football Player, author Dr. Roosevelt "Bug" Isom, Jr. describes some of the pitfalls pertaining to the game of football, in life, and how to overcome, despite the constant challenges we face. Filled with painful truths, realistic guidance, motivating quotes, and riveting testimonies, 3rd & 10/Overcoming the Pitfalls of Becoming a College Football Player is a must read for all high school and college athletes, specifically football players, men and women, and mothers and fathers who seek guidance for their kids and for themselves on how to persevere, gain strength, grow spiritually, and overcome the pitfalls in life. "A famous Chinese proverb states," To know the road ahead, ask those coming back." In other words, if you want to know what to expect on your journey, take the time to learn from someone who has already been there. My friend, Dr. Roosevelt Isom Jr., has not only traveled the roads that you have begun to navigate, but he is also passionate about sharing the biggest lessons from that journey. Through 3rd & 10, he provides a transparent account of both his triumphs and defeats as a Division I student-athlete.Experience is truly the best teacher; however, not all learning experiences have to be your own. If you are committed to being the absolute best college student-athlete that you can be, I encourage you to read every word in this book with a receptive heart and an open mind. In doing so, you will have the opportunity to unlock your fullest potential in every aspect of your life.In my travels to various schools around the country as a motivational speaker, I constantly encounter young athletes who become their own worst enemies in their pursuit of success. Instead of being intentional about the steps they should take to see long-term success both on and off the field, they rely solely on their athletic talent, expecting all of the right cards to simply fall into place. However, the reality is that only 2% of all high school football players actually make it to the NFL, and many football standouts are prepared for neither the academics of college nor for life once their football careers come to an end.If you utilize the tools provided to you within the pages of this book, you can be confident that you will be able to successfully navigate the waters of being a college football player and overcome any pitfalls that commonly hold student-athletes back from achieving their goals. Dr. Isom is a living testimony of the ups and downs that can occur as a result of your decisions both in the classroom and on the football field. As someone who wants to see you succeed, I urge you to consciously carry each of these powerful lessons with you every day as you transition into college football."Your future self will thank you for it!Raven Magwood, International Speaker, Best Selling Author

In 1991, two hikers in the Austrian-Italian Alps discovered a 5,300-year-old mummy partially embedded in a glacier. Ötzi may now be considered one of the most significant archeological finds of all time, but who was he when he was alive?Award-winning author Jeanne Blanchet, PhD, spent years researching Ötzi to weave a suspenseful fictional biography of intrigue and murder. At Ötzi's birth, a shaman foretold that he would do amazing things and impart priceless knowledge to future generations. But to reach that goal, he was forced to endure a life of hardship, including avalanches, bear attacks, and enemies intent on taking down the one man capable of revealing an earth-shattering secret that would revolutionize society.Vivid and realistic, yet as thrilling as a mystery novel, The Iceman: A Novel of Ötzi is a revelation of one man's saga in Europe's Chalcolithic Age. This riveting work of historical fiction will keep readers breathless to the very last page.

Have you ever wondered where monsters like to hide? Monsters Are Everywhere uncovers some of the best monster hiding spots! Under beds and behind closet doors, monsters are peeking around every corner of your home. Explore the pages of this book to discover a new monster hideout. But beware! Monsters aren't hiding to frighten you. Monsters are ducking behind book cases and squeezing under furniture to keep an eye on you. You scare them, too!

In the book, Maximized Entropy: Death of the Internet, the main character SYLVIA MOON, former CEO of a homeless shelter now a barely employed security salesperson, struggles to cope since the demise of the internet. It is not that SYLVIA cannot live without the world wide web, but the insurmountable changes attributed to the global networking loss make for apocalyptic times. The modern world is adversely affected by the lack of internet capabilities, i.e., entertainment and travel industries, retail and wholesale operations, pornographic trades, and financial institutions. In summary, the world goes to hell over a short period of time and a fresh new underbelly of society is exposed. ME: does not focus on the technical aspects of the computer crash but, delivers a shocking realization of what industrialized society could become sans the world wide web and other consumer communication tools. Think about it .... what the world would look like without internet capabilities? This book will help you to imagine this future contemporary society in all of its diabolically depraved glory.

This book delves into the importance of understanding the gift of righteousness. Our God is sovereign, In order to approach him access must be granted. Righteousness is the key that gives you the access, because of right standing with him favor is granted to approach him. As you read this book get ready for Kingdom authority to be granted. Your access will change things in the earth. The rise and fall of nations people and places are directly connected to those who have access to the king. Get ready for your relationship with God and your prayer life to go to new places.

This story is about an eight-year-old boy named Peter, who was in the third grade at Leonard Street Elementary School. Alex and his friends, Max and Jax, picked on Peter every day. These boys were also in the third grade at the same school. This bullying made life miserable for Peter, and he knew he had to find the courage to tell his parents how Alex and his friends were terrorizing him at school.

The world is full of wonder, of magic, of the unknown. It's a dramatic and exciting place in which to live. But oftentimes we get lost in the mundane, in chores, in schedules-and sadly we become merely accidental tourists. We jaywalk through life, missing out on what is fascinating around us and within us.

This diverse neighborhood in the shadow of LaGuardia Airport was once called "Manhattan's Bedroom." Famous comedians, actors, physicians, scientists, and business leaders called it home, playing stickball in its streets and handball in its schoolyards. The roster of alumni is impressive; it includes comedians John Leguizamo and Don Rickles, NASA scientist Dr. Willey Ley, shock jock Howard Stern, actor Mercedes Ruehl, rock musician Gene Simmons of KISS-and me, Cary Silverstein! Join me as I share stories of my youth, my family, and of why growing up in Jackson Heights had such a profound impact on my life and the lives of others.

Contrarian Bacon - IntroductionDiscipline last because it's the only thing that works. (Try everything else for experience.) This book is intended to be consumed daily and is suggestive rather than explanatory. While traditional dietary nutrition is critical in maintaining a healthy lifestyle, I wrote this book to focus more on mental nutrition with a sarcastic spin on mainstream habits.

KC and Sam are forced together by fate. Sam subconsciously suppresses her desire to sing professionally until she meets KC. Watch as their paths continue to cross and develop into not only a working relationship, but a personal one as well... JD and Bella meet serendipitously and eventually fall in love. Bella can't recall a memory that's been suppressed for years and struggles with her current life-style. But when that memory is finally realized, she starts to question her purpose in life and what role she can play in making a difference in the world. Will she be able to pull it off? Que and Carmen have paths that are destined to cross. But Que struggles with a tremendous loss that Carmen inadvertently helps him to overcome. Follow all of these fictitious characters as they attempt to journey through life coping with love, loss, money, hidden desires and just about everything in between. And it all goes down where everything that happens at KLUB KISS stays at KLUB KISS!

Instead of presenting a "super teacher" or "super teaching strategy", The Sensitive Heart Vision: Revelation Two continues the compelling story of a fulfilling Call by God to teach, as well as a vision of how things should be...an illuminating view that casts out confusion in a dark world.Perfect for teachers, students, community members, and those seeking purpose for their lives, The Sensitive Heart Vision Series demystifies the world of education, challenges demeaning stereotypes and questions the smokescreen status quo. Author Hannah Hope has over twenty-five years of experience as an inner-city public school teacher, and Hope's experienced yet still fresh, honest, and humorous voice takes the reader on a thought-provoking and entertaining journey.

'TURN NINE EXECUTE' is a memoir of the actual humorous and serious incidents which occurred on the destroyer U.S.S. GOODRICH DDR - 831, during the period of 1952 through 1956. This is not a military document, but rather the recollections of the author, his shipmates, and several senior officers who preceded him, who actually experienced the events. It depicts some of the midshipmen training of the author, and covers operations areas of the ship from the home base in Newport, R.I., the North Atlantic, the Naval training base at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, in the Mediterranean and Red Sea with the Sixth Fleet, and to the Elbe River of North Germany.

Twenty-year-old Anna Carrington has always been jealous of her twin sister Bella. Bella is gentle, sweet, attending an Ivy League college, and has the relationship of her dreams. Anna is abrasive, a little rougher around the edges, a college dropout- and is constantly under her sister's shadow. Bella seems to have the perfect life, and everyone tends to favor her over Anna. To the eye, the two are nearly indistinguishable. There's just one difference. A difference so minuscule, yet a difference so mighty that it consumes Anna. Anna has plain dark brown eyes and Bella has radiant royal blue eyes. Blue eyes that come from the father they never met. For this alone, Anna feels that her father too, has chosen her sister over her; and she viciously despises Bella for it. After nearly a lifetime of manifesting envy, resentment, and constantly being in Bella's shadow, Anna's jealousy becomes catastrophic on the night of their twenty-first birthday, when she causes a freak accident that puts Bella in a coma and strips both of them of their eye color. Anna sees this as her one chance to change her fate and in a split second, makes the decision to switch not only her and Bella's eye colors, but their entire identities, stealing her sister's life. After just hours of pretending to be her sister, Anna decides that just a few hours aren't enough. She wants to be Bella forever. Anna is ruthless, and willing to sacrifice everything to continue to be Bella- betraying her family, friends, and her own humanity. Bella's coma is only temporary though, and Anna's drive becomes nefarious when she realizes the lengths she will have to go to ensure her plan goes smoothly. Anna sees this as her chance to finally have the perfect future, the perfect love, and the perfect life; and she won't let anything or anyone get in her way. She refuses to give up her chance at having everything she's ever wanted and is determined to eliminate all obstacles. At whatever cost.

Bayou Charlie is quite a character. He travels all over the state from Bossier City to Slidell to Lake Charles to Baton Rouge. No one ever knows when and where he will show up. He just does. He will listen to your stories and maybe tell you one of his.Bayou Charlie draws a crowd wherever he goes. People run to see him. Bayou Charlie will listen to any story from anyone who will tell it. The young and the old, the old man or woman that everyone thinks is crazy he will listen to what he/she has to say. You never know when a delightful story will be told, or what the source it came from. "Always listen to your elders." His grandma told him, and that is what he does. Bayou Charlie is all for having fun, if none is going on he just may go up and tell a few jokes. Bayou Charlie loves to make people laugh. Even if he has to sing a song off key. That's bayou Charlie, anything for a laugh. And the people love him. If he goes to the casino people will start winning, just because he is there. Bayou Charlie may appear at a night club and ask a girl for a dance and maybe even steal a kiss. (All in fun) Bayou Charlie would never hurt anyone.He usually wears bib overalls open toed shoes and a funny hat. Consider yourself Lucky if you ever run into him. You will not be disappointed.He may be at a bayou near you smiling and walking away.

Software developer Joseph McClarin awakes to find a strange man who has inexplicably appeared in his house, with no knowledge of how he got there. After initially dismissing the event as a strange, but random encounter, Joe begins seeing this man in other places, and discovers that not only are the two somehow connected, but both appear to be involved in the deadliest potential terrorist attack in U.S. history. Unsure if this stranger is friend, foe, or just insane, he must unravel the mystery and try to do the right thing to protect his family, and possibly save the lives of millions!

Miss Hattie, of Greek descent, pushed the proud parents aside to take a penetrating look at her newborn grand-baby already named Patricia Marie Register. She then turned to the parents and proclaimed, "This child is an 'Old Soul, ' and you will be called upon to follow her lead." Though bewildered, her parents O.C. and Athena Buster, followed the advice of their elder. It was to lead the family to reject the evil of black and colored segregation in the South for the next 80 years.

Dr. Gainson Fan, a husband and father of two boys, Brandon and Christian Fan; is an Epidemiologist and the author of the fiction novel, "Skye Wasn't the Limit." Dr. Fan lives outside Orlando, Florida with his wife and their boys. Dr. Fan is a passionate writer with great illustrative skills. Along with his Sons vivid imagination and inquisitive nature, they have created, the Brandon and Chris Adventure series. This is to spread knowledge and smiles on certain historical events that children of all ages can benefit from. God has been an unchanging factor in the Fan family's inspiration and success.

Frank, highly personal, truthful, and candid, My First 80 Years is John Klein's personal story of triumph over physical adversity. More than that, it is a lifeline to other seniors, reminding those who have experienced serious illness or injury that their fourth quarter of life can be enjoyable and stimulating and can continue to result in a sense of accomplishment. Klein himself is a patient but is also a patient motivation consultant, providing Americans with information on Disability Act compliance, safety, equipment, and courage. My First 80 Years is low in BS and high in motivation, reminding readers to keep going.

Throughout her twenty years of clinical practice, Dr. Kara Paat would often hear parents admit that they struggled to get their picky eaters to choose healthier foods. The dinner table discussion would turn into an argument full of anger and frustration, having two expected outcomes; tears from the children or parents throwing in the towel, saving the battle for another day. This pervasive parental challenge inspired Dr. Paat to write this book-helping parents educate their children and understand the importance of healthy food choices. This book illustrates that food choices have an immense impact on how we think, feel, function, and behave for better or worse. Dr. Paat has worked with many picky eaters in her holistic practice. Many also struggle in some way at school, whether it be a difficulty with reading, writing, focus, behavior, repetitive behaviors, emotionality, anger outbursts, or coordination. To respond to this situation, Dr. Paat became certified in the diagnosis and treatment of Childhood Developmental Disorders through the American Board of Functional Neurology and obtained her licentiate with the Institute for Neuro-Physiological Psychology. Regardless of Dr. Paat's functional evaluation, diagnosis, and protocol, dietary changes were foundational more often than not. The majority of the children lacked in nutrient-dense foods. Instead, the children were often stuck in a dietary pattern that included plenty of processed foods, artificial colors, preservatives, and added sugar. They were consistently deficient in whole foods such as vegetables, fruits, healthy fats, and unprocessed meat. Education, not dictation, has been the most effective way for Dr. Paat to facilitate an intrinsically self-motivated change in each child's dietary habits, allowing her to witness the fantastic results that accompany the transition to a healthier diet.Her unique approach to educating and empowering children has helped them make small dietary improvements over time, resulting in a positive impact on behavior, learning, focus, emotions, and physical abilities. As a mother, Dr. Paat can relate. She has written this book to help alleviate the struggle that most parents have at home. She hopes that with the routine reading of I Don't Want to Eat That, children will learn from Jack's choices and will want to eat healthier foods, realizing the importance of making healthier food choices for themselves, much like her own daughter Roxie. This book is dedicated to the mission of helping each child to be the best version of themselves.

Jerry Hansey was starting his senior year at George Harding high school. This is the time that most teenagers have looked forward to their entire life. It should have been filled with excitement and anticipation, but for Jerry it was the complete opposite. He felt nothing but dread at the thought of stepping back onto campus. Jerry knew that once he got to school he would once again become fair game for all the people that bullied him relentlessly. Jerry had been bullied for years and his only reprieve came when he was able to separate himself from his bullies. He was teased and tormented so badly the year before, that he actually started skipping school so he wouldn't have to deal with it. His plan did help cut down the bullying, but he wound up missing so much school that he ended up failing his first go around as a senior. With no self-confidence, no friends, and no escape from his tormentors, he just accepted his fate and never even tried to defend himself.The one place that he felt safe was at home, but lately that had changed. His father was so upset with the fact that Jerry had failed his senior year that their relationship had soured to the point where his father only felt disappointment and disdain for his son. When Jerry's dad would look at him he could only see a failure and a freeloader. He demands that Jerry goes out and find a job so he can start paying rent or he threatens to throw him out of the house. To satisfy his dad's demands he gets a part time job as a pizza delivery driver. It is at this job that he is introduced to a fellow driver named Kyle and his whole life changes. Unlike everyone else Kyle doesn't care what Jerry looks like or what other people think of him. He accepts him as a friend and Kyle is the kind of guy that would do absolutely anything for a friend.Once he learns about the bullying that Jerry is enduring he decides that nobody is going to treat a friend of his like that and get away with it. Taking Jerry under his wings he shows him how he can use his new job to get payback on all of his bullies. It doesn't take long before they are out delivering revenge, along with the pizzas to their unsuspecting victims. Calling themselves "Partners in Crime" they prove to be absolutely ruthless when dishing out the punishment that they feel is justified to even the score with Jerry's tormentors. With Kyle's help Jerry gets the revenge that he's always been looking for. After a while Jerry starts feeling bad and questions if they've gone too far. He wonders if he tells Kyle that he doesn't want to do this anymore, will he accept it or will he turn on him so he can't spill the beans on what they had done. Step inside and see just how far they are willing to go to get the ultimate payback as they deliver their justice one slice at a time.

Dreams are remarkable lenses for introspection-and Multicolored Dreams are the best kind. Multicolored Dreams is a companion to the popular Syncopated Love Dreams-a compendium of poems and poetic writing revolving around timely themes of familial relationships, long-term friendships, and coming of age in a racially hostile and divided nation. A focus on inspiration, gratitude, and love also serves as a thematic way of helping us to understand ourselves intuitively, and to respect others so that we can harmonize with one another, become the best within ourselves, and seek the best in others.

After a long, successful career as the author of an esoteric newspaper column, "Rambling With Milton," Jock Petitte finds himself unfulfilled and at loose ends. Two failed marriages have not diminished his romantic ideals or his youthful desire to become an actor, so he begins to compose one-man plays based upon historical events and to perform them at senior centers and retirement homes.Prudence Rogers, beautiful and intelligent, has struggled with clinical depression and chronic anxiety throughout her life. When Jock meets her at the rehabilitation facility where she is recovering from an overdose and he is performing a Christmas play, he is instantly smitten. Rambling with Milton is the deeply touching story of their romance and their attempt to save each other and themselves.