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In the 1960s, Casey Lancon, a former New Orleans policewoman and now a successful detective in Lafayette, Louisiana, is retained to investigate a recent murder in Baton Rouge, while Bobby, her husband and a history professor at the local university, has befriended Rose Derouselle Chauvin, the wife of the man accused of assassinating a prominent politician in the halls of the state capitol during the turbulent 1930s. When Rose asks Casey if she would look into the assassination as well, Casey tells her she'll do if and when she has the time but quickly discovers that the two murders are in fact closely tied to each other, and assisted by close friends, associates, and even strangers, Casey begins to unravel inconsistencies in the historical account while dealing with fantasy and madness as well as intentional misdirection and occasional outright lies, much of it provided by Rose herself. Forced by obligations to abandon their cottage in the university section as well as cherished visits to their houseboat in the great Atchafalaya Basin, Casey begins doggedly investigating both murders, and despite Rose's incessant interference and manipulation, Casey manages to forge a strong and cherished friendship with the woman known to history as the assassin's wife. The characters closely reflect the mixed French heritage of south Louisiana, the area now known as Acadiana-Bobby Lancon, Jean Claude Bourgeois, and Jimmy Melancon, Cajun swampers; Casey Lancon, Amos Allen, and Gerri Breaux, transplanted Cajun detectives; Tre, Bobby and Casey's Cajun son; and Susan DeVillier, Rose Chauvin, and Joey Davenport, descendants of French aristocrats who fled the French Revolution and the Reign of Terror and settled in Louisiana

Robert Paul had a best friend... (The boy-girl with the dangling earring), they were truly best friends. They used to live walking distance away and would hang out all the time. But times change as people do and people move as well...geographically. Robert did not see his friend as much as he used to but they stayed in touch. They considered each other brothers. Every time they would meet Robert would have a new story for his "e;Brother"e;...One day his "e;Brother"e; yelled at him and told him to just "e;shut up"e;. He then went on to tell Robert that he simply had too many stories to hear at one time and that he needed to write them down and then he would read them. That is exactly what he did and this is what he came up with, there is no word of lie in anything he wrote even though he was extremely intoxicated while writing. There is much more to be told.

J O Moshopeh Pratt, in his book, From the Valley to the Mountain, encourages and motivates his young friends who might be labeled as drop-outs to prove that they are not drop-outs. Probably, they might be slow or late developers; or most probably, they might not have had people who were capable to discern that they had potentials in them that needs to be developed. Parents who have children who are slow in their development process are also encouraged to read this book in order to help their children in the development process rather than push them too fast. He discovered that he was in the valley and that was not the place he wanted to be. He took steps to travel from the valley up to the mountain. He might not have reached the apex of the mountain due to health conditions, but at least he is somewhere up there. He has come to realize that there will always be valleys in our lives. No matter what situation you might be in right now, he wants to assure you that armed with his testimony, God can still make all things work together for your good. God gave him the strength, courage, power and divine right to change the course of his life to the right direction, which leads to the mountain. He climbs! So must you. If he was able to do it, you too can do it. Stay blessed!

Inspired by Walden and by the nature writings of Henry David Thoreau, John Burroughs, and John Muir, and influenced by the poetry of William Wordsworth, William Cullen Bryant, and other Romantic poets, Bernard Charles Barnick sought to write about nature with feeling and with imagination. In a book designed to make one feel at home in nature, Mr. Barnick shares many of his own observations of birds and other wildlife dating back to his childhood, proceeding through his numerous outdoor excursions in the Wyoming Valley of Northeastern Pennsylvania, and including many of his travels throughout the state. He has combined his love of birds with a love of nature, astronomy, literature, and history to form a uniquely poetic or Romantic view of "e;Penn's Woods"e;-a state that is rich both in natural history and in human history.

Great success stories all start the same way... You can't do it. Saying this book is about baseball is like saying Rudy is about football, and Rocky is about boxing. It is so much more than that. These stories are of ordinary people accomplishing extraordinary feats by simply believing in their dreams, with a steadfast determination to realize their goal. The Team is such a story. Paul Babcock, an ordinary man with a dream initiated as a young boy on a farm in Illinois. The youngest of ten siblings, he came to understand the value of teamwork, a strong work ethic, and a sense of self-worth. When not at school, with chores completed, he found himself falling in love with the game of baseball. He roamed his family's property, making up games such as "e;silo ball,"e; dreaming of the one great catch that would ensure his team a championship. Then in sixth grade, he met Gordie Gillespie, an icon in our world of Midwestern baseball and his goals were set. He wanted to play for him and bring him his first national championship at the College of St. Francis. This is his storya heartwarming story that recounts his journey through adversity, through countless disappointments and obstacles, to becoming the best baseball player he could be under the tutelage of the man he considered to be among the very best of baseball coaches. The Team is, without doubt, a "e;winning catch!"e;

Deonna is in a class of her own because when it comes to the words no or can't, they're not in her vocabulary. Throughout all of the twists and turns, she has found a way to still climb the great wall of success! Now she is using this platform to inspire others to never give up. Follow along on this exiting journey through trials, tribulations, and triumphs!

In this book, the author builds on a simple premise and ideology that everyone wants to get to heaven but too many are failing to do the works that are required to get there. He likens the eventuality of that person reaching their goal to one being on a journey having no map or well-thought-out plans of the proper route to take. As a result, they become derailed in a quest for the eternal goodness. They become twisted and mangled in thoughts and deeds, beguiled by an adversary who wants to take them in another direction. And the job of the adversary is made easy, because he seduces and paints the false picture that the secular pleasures in life are rather what is fulfilling and brings these to fruition center stage in their lives any and all such things to do with an unscrupulous social life and the full works, to include marriage and divorce in which they get caught up and led astray. He also does not omit to administer the sweet pills of greed, pride, and selfishness. At the end of the day, what it boils down to is that one can otherwise miss the mark on their journey, particularly if they figured they could reach their destination based upon wishful thinking only and not play by the rules. The reading has been made very interesting by lots of humor built in, but there is nothing fictional about the rules we ought to adhere on this journey.

Growing up in a small Redneck Cowboy town in California, this guy managed to live quite an unexpected life-tromping cotton in winter, branding cattle in the summer, a stint in the US Army, and with wheels moving all the time. Join this veteran as he rubs elbows (and more) with some of the world's most recognized, famous, and infamous. Hop alongside this veteran limo driver and take a ride. Some trips stranger than fiction. At times you may be laughing out loud; other stories might have you wishing to grab the door and run. Even the "e;not"e; famous is just as offbeat/colorful in their behavior and lifestyle. This collection of stories is part memoir and part documentary, always with a keen eye on the varied state of human disarray. Hop on in for the ride of your life, and as always, seat belts are optional.

Nick Carnavale is a wide-eyed, innocent young man growing up in Buffalo's working-class Italian West Side. As he is about to start high school, the height of the disco era's mayhem overtakes him. The quick-changing morals and attitudes of the time go against all his innermost thoughts and feelings. As he grows he begins to realize that some things are more important than others. His lighthearted observations and relationships with family and friends lead him to find meaning in the small things that life has to offer that are far beyond his years. And his fascination with a free-spirited girl pulls him through both the good and bad times we call adolescence. Dress Jeans, Disco, and Dating is a fond remembrance of the seventies that will make the reader remember pet rocks, eight-track players, "e;Dancing Queens"e;, and first love.

Poetry is a window straight into an author's Heart, Mind and Soul. Journey vicariously through a writer's life in this unique volume of autobiographical poems. Experience the excitement surrounding her greatest triumphs. Suffer through incredible miseries and heart aches. Explore unbelievably profound romances. Watch her writing style develop from that of a simple carefree thirteen-year-old into the introspective thoughts of a young woman whom has faced an inordinate number of trials. You will smile, laugh, wonder, ponder, and even cry. If you love complex meaningful poetry, then this is the book for you.

In each of these tales, friendship is formed or enhanced through kindness, creativity, and ambition. A surprise joyous ending is a happy reward for the characters. "e;The Elf, the Woodpecker, and the Owl"e; features a grump whose life is changed by a storm. Everything is fixed by two birds who care. In "e;Herbert Goes for Sherbert,"e; two cousins explore the simple wonders of summer, and one thing leads to another. "e;Pandy's Voyage"e; is a forest fantasy with a delicious treat finale.

Have you ever felt like you've been in a dark place and felt there was no way out , or nothing that could help you? WRONG; keep the Faith because, there is HOPE. Know when you least expect it, God always come through late in the midnight hour. He said, "e;I will never leave you nor forsake you"e;. Hebrews 13:5The author of this book felt all those negative thoughts that the enemy tried to have her believe were true. After being diagnosed with one of the deadliest diseases that women fear, Cathy trusted God and said, I know that there must be a purpose for this trial. Even during a dire diagnosis, she shares how her faith sustained her beyond her own comprehension and gave her a Peace. Read her lifelong journey how she overcame this disease with faith and hope. Know, her desire is for anyone who is experiencing any kind of adversities that her hope is that they will trust God and believe that there is a purpose in their adversity.

This is the true story of Graceland in 1970s Memphis, Tennessee, in the years before the death of Elvis Presley. It is also the story of a black man in Jim Crow South who made it.

Prince Rupert's Drop book presents a timeless plot. An atheist sets out on a journey to disprove God's existence. Things don't turn out exactly as planned. The book's central character, Rupert Austin, plays both antagonist and protagonist in equal measure. The former as a dark and disturbed boy with no empathy, no compassion, no love, and no guilt for any of it. Rupert has only one emotion, fear, and from there, fear's timeless bedfellow, hate. You see, Rupert is a severely autistic multiple savant. He's statistically one out of ten billion since the dawn of man. A child that talks at birth, won't feed from the breast, won't open its eyes, covers its ears, and lashes out to communicate displeasure because it can't stand the noise of its own voice. Such a child would die on its own of starvation, be culled as weak, or be persecuted as a witch/demon. But most importantly, if the child survived long enough to get the strength, Rupert's lot would kill itself. Every single timeThe setting is in the mid-twenty-first century. It's the time of a sweeping American revival called the Wildfire. Outside America, the world is literally in flames due to massive uprisings of isolated ghettos. We follow Rupert through high school. He shuns a loving mother and is manipulated by an abusive father. He is adopted by a classmate to be protected and tamed. She is largely successful until she unwittingly leads Rupert into an exorcism by a spin-off Christian cult. Rupert almost dies. Rupert seeks revenge. To get it, he will attempt to destroy the thriving mythology of a higher power. If you clip the tail, the head will die. Prince Rupert's drop. Rupert seeks out a partner for his proposed crime against humanity-Winchester Carnagie II, the richest man alive. Together they will exploit the world's most powerful computer. She's a sentient computer and performs heinous acts to achieve their goal, ridding man of God. The computer is narcistic and a sociopath. She has even less empathy than Rupert-in the beginning. But Rupert is asked a curious question during his rampage: "e;You a Judas, a Saul, or a Paul?"e; On the road to Damascus. This is a story about a doctor healing himself and not knowing it. On Rupert's misguided path, he's a coconspirator in horrific genocide, shameless execution, and a general disregard for life. That will change. Not only will the doctor heal himself; he will release a deluge on the world's inferno.

Babies love faces, but do they actually recognize their own? See how one little fellow works hard to solve the mystery of who is living in his mirror at home.

This political guide helps us understand why the federal government is designed as it is and how it can be fixed. Everybody proclaims disgust with the political system, yet the system continues to get more disgusting. Is the hard-nosed partisanship in politics today the result of a flaw in the design of our system of government? Did our forefathers overlook something important when they were writing the Constitution?In A Broken Sausage Grinder, author Hank Thomas explains the basic components of the government in order to provide insight as to why it functions as it does. From the diverse settlements and colonial experiences to the development of and the motivation for our demand for freedom and self-determination, this study looks at what our founding fathers were attempting to create as the United States of America was being formed. It studies the variety of influences that have molded our political system over the years, and it presents conclusions about what is wrong with our system of government and how it can be fixed. John Senger of Clarion Foreword Reviews gave this book five stars and said, "e;Much like Madison, Hamilton, and John Jay, the author is consistently reasoned and moderate in his arguments for restraint in the political forum. In fact, he concludes: 'Our problem today stems from a loss of respect for the beliefs and ideologies of other Americans.'"e;Kirkus Reviews said, "e;Thomas finally attempts to provide answers to the problems America faces, with such diverse advice as allowing only registered voters to make campaign contributions and stressing compromise over mere minority rule. Thomas' work is a compelling review of American political history in an easy-to-read form; a comprehensive set of appendices also aids the reader."e;Designed as a tool to facilitate discussion, A Broken Sausage Grinder communicates the idea that "e;we the people"e; form the foundation for our government; if it isn't working as we intended, "e;we the people"e; have the responsibility to fix it. Thank you for joining this important American conversation.

Maybe you have heard the stories of Christ. But what if Earth was not the only planet the Creator ever visited? Troubled times have come to Panterra, a nation set apart by the Creator since the dawn of time on the planet Oberon. The treacherous Shadow King and his Dark Army are on the move to conquer and destroy what the Creator has established. Ancient prophecies point to the Heir as the one to restore balance and peace. Read the record of the Witness, drawn to Oberon from across the stars. This is the journey of the Heir, who seeks the keys to the Third Gate. At stake are the souls of those held captive by the Shadow King and the eternal fate of the planet itself. The Third Gate is the first book in the Gates Trilogy.

Here's your missing aquarium owner's handbook: A guide from the beginning of aquarium keeping to that of an up-to-date review of aquarium filtration processes. Whether a beginner or expert, this must-have reference work is for both freshwater and marine aquarium owners. It is filled with a considerable amount of what has been learned over the past numerous decades about aquarium filtration processes (i.e., mechanical, chemical, and biological filtration). Then it applies its relevant advancements and thought processes to help promote a "e;balanced"e; filtration approach that can be applicable to many different styles of closed systems. And as to the word Camelot, it brings to mind a mythical place of perfection. It's the reason why it was placed in the title of this book as aquariums can at times appear to contain the perfect environment. Nevertheless, aquarium environments tend to change as they age, sometimes not for the better! Therefore, fully understanding aquarium filtration and tying its processes together in a "e;balanced"e; approach can result in Camelot-like environments! A win-win situation for both aquarium inhabitants and their owners!

It was in July 1502 when the sailing ship El Dorado, laden with plundered treasures, was making a return trip to Spain from Santo Domingo. The El Dorado was thought to have perished in the dark depths of the Mona Passage during the worst-recorded hurricane in history-one with winds of incredible strength and a tumultuous, angry sea of towering waves. Juan Perez, a survivor of that shipwreck, was held captive in Florida for nineteen years by the long-lost tribe of Calusa Indians. He endured torture, war, inhumane treatment and witnessed acts of cannibalism . . . and eventually fell in love with King Senequne's daughter, Tepe. This is the story of Juan's eventual escape and rescue . . . and the sacred Vid, the true Fountain of Youth, that his mentor, Ponce de Leon, had long dreamed of finding. But along with the Vid came the human curse of greed that endangered the lives of any who possessed it.

Moments that MatteredWhen I was young and slept sweet dreams,how could I know God's plan and the mysteryof breathing in and out? Childhood - Youth - Young Adult - Adult The span of our lives. Within each segment are disparate, illustrative stories of routine, everyday occurrences. Insignificant at the time, they eventually proved to be life-altering in forming character, direction and inclination, and with awakened insight, pivotal in coming to a deeper sense of ourselves. And yet, how often, if ever, do we assess or unravel these small moments, thinking them too trivial for permanent effect? Reflection may transform our emotional history and make our lives more generous, and purposeful. Let us then consider the people and forces which have determined and shaped our fortunes. And let us find the significant connections that have brought us to this day. Moments that mattered. Read Moments that Mattered by Pamela Hull for her artist's eye and sensibilities, and for the wisdom found in her elegant, quotable language. Her storytelling is a pleasure for the imagination, compelling words that may reshape a lifetime of yesterdays. Mahala Yates Stripling, Ph.D

This author was surprised to learn that her five-and-a-half-month trip around the great USA put over thirty-two thousand miles on her Jeep. Family and friends were also amazed. This author is aware that other individuals have taken similar trips, such as this one. However, this one is unique, in that this author did it alone at the age of sixty-five, and for five and a half months. Just the thought of checking in and out of hotels almost every day, during these months is enough to turn someone off from this type of trip. However, this author found ways to deal with it, such as regularly scheduled weekly phone calls with some family and friends. Also, after time, the standard breakfasts served daily at these hotels became boring, so this author would go to a local restaurant for breakfast for a different menu choice. This author encourages everyone, retired or not, to explore the great USA by a vehicle of some type. Each state has much beauty and many sites to see, which definitely enriches one's life and perspective of the world.

The story takes place in Nigeria. This book is about two sisters. One had a vision of becoming a doctor, and the other sister had a vision of becoming married with children. When they got older, their roles were switched. The doctor became married with children and the other who wanted to marry and with children became the doctor.

This book chronicles the eighteen years that a teacher worked in a maximum-security prison. Coming from twenty-five years in sales, Stan Lockshin had made the bold career transition to forever change his life. At the age of forty-six, there was an eager, burning question that prodded him: what will he do when he "e;grows"e; up?Nevertheless, he decided to go back to teaching, but of course, not at a public school, but rather at the California Department of Corrections, the institution where he worked until he retired. Covering the daily routine of working with inmates, security guards, and the teachers of the Education Department, Lockshin writes how it was to be placed in a yard full of inmates with lifetime sentences, as well as how to convert those who have failed themselves and society, killers who couldn't care less about an education, and turn negative activity to positive activity step by step. You will discover that, even with all the downsides, Lockshin was able to provide an optimistic success via the GED program.

Breathe. Take as many breathes as you need. Embrace yourself for a remarkable journey of four women: Anna, Beauty, Cherish, and Destiny. Hear their pain, feel their tears, and see them go insane and rise back to claim all that was taken from them. The only protection a woman has is God. Their story shows that the only guidance that can lead a woman that's broken back to her pieces is sisterhood. Anna was trapped by a life of sexual abuse. Beauty was cursed by physical jealousy, neglect, and abuse. Cherish was lost in a man-made crazy asylum. Destiny was burdened by a blackened soul unsure, now, of her own destiny. Can you catch the rhythm of their poetic flow? Breathe is a release, an exhale for all those that have been living in inhale, unable to breathe. Can you hear your pain in theirs? Do you share their tears? Have you gone insane and tried to claim all that was taken from you? Then breathe! It's okay because you have four sisters that will exhale with you. Discover how it can honestly feel like the entire world is against you. Learn how to relate to a loved one's pain. See the world through the eyes of four women that survived the horrors of this life with nothing to hold on to but true faith in God. Could you have survived some of their breathtaking tales? What would you do if you had to walk a mile in victimized shoes? Open your eyes to the cries of little boys and girls. Understand the emotions that trauma derives. Just remember to breathe.

Rayne: What do I do now? Not only have I fallen off a bridge, I've fallen onto an island of mythical creatures to a part of the world you won't find on any map. Zinn saved me from death and has even taken it upon himself to help me acclimate to this new way of life and powers I never knew I had. I'm learning new things every day and am quickly finding out that I have enemies I never knew existed. Zinn: Why did I save her? It's what I do. I save people. I saved Loki from a life of crime, probably a darker life than I want to know. I saved Rayne from falling to her death. And what do I get in return? A student who barely does what he's told, a semi-student with enemies in every direction, stuck in a human body, and thrust into the middle of the dragon-fae conflicts. And what's more? I can't go where she needs to go. Loki: She's beautiful. I'm trying to stay away, but something within her calls to me. I can't follow her where she's going, but I know who her enemies are. I can't help her master her abilities, but she has powerful enemies I can get close to. With any luck, her enemies will be dead before she comes face-to-face with any of them.

Raising her two beloved children in downtown Manhattan, Mallory Neuberger was living a double life: holding down a successful career, running marathons, eating healthy, married to a wonderful new husband, and hiding a soul-crushing drug addiction from everyone she loved. As the daughter of an alcoholic mother, Mallory learned to hide things at an early age. So when she found herself unable to stop snorting cocaine or find a solution, she was resigned to dying alone with her secret addiction. This is her story of addiction, recovery, and opening and running women's sober houses in Delray Beach, Florida. It is about her years of pain and isolation followed by growth, change, and immense happiness and joy, surrounded by people she loves and cares about. Mallory hopes that her story will help anyone struggling with or interested in addiction to find the peace, joy, and serenity that she has in living a sober life today, one day at a time.

Odelia is a doll who loves orange, the color of her hair. She refuses to be photographed unless something else orange is portrayed in her photo. Odelia is a political spoof on today's politician. She is running for president of the U.S. and stands on her orange platform. Odelia is totally non-partisan and is merely intended to amuse. Everyone speaks silently.

This is a story about three sisters who were sexually assaulted by a parent. It details some of the trials and challenges they faced on their journey from this evil toward healing and forgiveness. It details how a daughter attempted to help her parent forgive himself, despite his refusal to admit what he had done and despite his unwillingness to ask for her forgiveness. Furthermore, it's about using writing and art as a way to release, express, and heal from the inconceivable betrayal.

A beautiful gift from God is the meaning of the name Benita Michelle. The Lord revealed to her family that she should be named when she was born. Although she only used the name Michelle while growing up, she always knew that Benita also was an important part of her name as well. After going through the trials of her young adult life, she then began to use the name Benita and would then describe herself as Michelle, being the lost soul that had to be placed in a cocoon for the Lord to make right and holy and then to be released as Benita, beautiful butterfly. After receiving the Word from the Lord that it was time to write this book, when I asked the Lord what should be the name of this book, He then asked me, "e;What is your name, and what does it mean?"e; This book is also a very important message sent by God, and the title A Beautiful Gift from God is exactly what it is. It is meant to show nonbelievers that God really exists and how important it is to give your life to Christ so that God Almighty will be in total control of your life and you shall receive the blessings, peace, grace, and mercy needed to live in this world. Also to show the importance of making sure not to be left behind when Jesus comes back to take all of God's children to heaven to be with the Lord while this earth, as we know it, will be taken over by the devil and eventually destroyed by fire. God loves each and every one of His children, so therefore, He is sending this beautiful gift to you so you may have a clear understanding of what is about to happen and what you need to do about it.

Point no finger if you let the truth pass by. Where were you when a difference you could make was in your very hand? Airline Captain Arnault dwelled on this question. Would it lead to termination from his airline career?Aviation is ever so efficient. Clean, pristine, until that moment when one single action in the scheme of linked actions changes the universe. Then . . . A spectacle of death lights up the morning rush hour in New York. An airliner crashes into a New York neighborhood. Hundreds perish in the fireball. Hope for understanding is clouded by storms of controversy. No miracles. Just memorials. What is really going on in the airline industry? Folks from all walks of life step up to challenge government for the truth. Would Captain Arnault learn too much? Who else would lose their job? And ultimately, would Congress intervene to solve a tragic airline crash? Trouble in the skies as only Renn Eisen can deliver in Blazing Alive 785.