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A Rabbi's Journey is an honest and stirring account of a spiritual leader's experiences over his four-decade career-from his surprising route to the rabbinate to heartfelt moments shared with congregants.Rabbi Allan Tuffs shares an insightful memoir, full of colorful commentary on his life and a beautifully-written narrative detailing each part of becoming and being a Rabbi.From a young age, Allan was enamored by his Jewish roots. Throughout his adolescence, he found every opportunity to immerse himself more in the culture and religion. He studied Hebrew, lived in Israel, and went to a Jewish summer camp. As an adult, his slew of experiences provided his life with purpose and meaning.In this memoir, Allan uses the introduction to chronicle the unconventional and unexpected road that led him to the rabbinate and follows it up with fifty-four vignettes of his experiences during his career.The vignettes-though just micro moments in the expanse of Allan's life-play an influential role in his attitude about his profession. Included are cheeky-named chapters like: Your Assistant Rabbi is an Undocumented Immigrant.A Rabbi, a Priest, a Minister, and a Psychiatrist Walk in a Bar-No Joke.I Liked You Better When You Were a Lesbian.Who's Going to Protest the Mistreatment of Christians in the Mideast? The Jews of Course.Whether it's a purchase for yourself or a gift for a friend, A Rabbi's Journey is the perfect book for Jewish readers, people who are religious and live in the real world of congregational life, and those seeking out spiritual and religious memoirs.

After seeing something peculiar from their kitchen window, a mother and son explore their back garden. What might they find?After a mother spies a strange creature lurking in the garden from the kitchen window, she enlists the help of her son to figure out what it could be. As they venture outside to investigate, Henry's imagination runs wild. Could it be a dragon roaming around the flowers? As mother and son get closer, hilarity ensues. Designed for children ages 3-7 and featuring vibrant illustrations, The Dragon in the Daffodils sparks imagination and encourages critical thinking.

Angela, Bill's lover, is acutely ill in the emergency department at the university hospital where they both work. He is the successful and influential academic surgeon with the aristocratic family pedigree. She is the nurse from an immigrant Italian family. She knows too much, and she could ruin his reputation. She needs emergency surgery. She has no choice but to trust him with her life.What if something were to happen during her surgery? What if she did not get better? What if someone else got the blame for it all?Bill has done it before, and he's been able to get away with it. Still, the hospital and the medical school leaders have been promoting him with more titles, more accolades, more authority. His personal life may be in shambles, but he has influential friends on his side.This time, however, the situation is a lot more complicated. The Chief of Surgery, the senior surgical resident, the hospital attorneys, Angela's family with mafia ties ... they all suspect something may be hidden behind Bill's façade of success. Yet, their evidence can't even come close to the astonishing truth that Dr. Bill Bosworth has been hiding for so many years.

After attempting to fit into the mold of his seemingly normal yet highly dysfunctional family, a young man carves out a meaningful life of his own.Emerging from childhood with emotional scars is a rite of passage. But for those with deep scars from dysfunctional families, righting the ship isn't always that easy. From the outside, D. Scott's family appeared to be a model one, but behind closed doors, there was chaos and dysfunction. With the help of therapy and a robust sense of humor, D. Scott emerged triumphant. But the road to acceptance and happiness was not without difficulty. In A Square Peg, D. Scott reflects on his upbringing and family life, chronicling every hurdle and adventure along the way. Following D. Scott from birth to twenty-four, the book is set in the 50's, 60's, and 70's and reveals an empowering narrative on personal growth. While this poignant memoir depicts the struggles of just one family, it defines the experience of a generation. Baby boomers will laugh and cry as they relate to his experience, while younger generations are offered an intimate portrait of a bygone era.

When scientists invent the world's first time machine, and selects a young American journalist, history buff, and descendent of Ben Franklin, to travel back to colonial Philadelphia to fulfill his noble mission of creating a more perfect Constitution and union, his lifelong dream is about to begin. Once transported, he meets America's Founders, experiences colonial Philadelphia life, and the Revolutionary War. He also learns about James Madison's Virginia Plan, the great historical controversy behind Charles Pinckney's rival constitutional plan, North Carolina's mysterious Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence, Ben Franklin's dysfunctional family relations and evolving religious faith, the reason why the Founders chose not to free the slaves, Alexander Hamilton's outrageous executive office proposal, Thomas Jefferson's views of human nature and government-and much more! Alone and without a plan or social connections, he must overcome all obstacles to achieve his mission. The book includes professional handwriting analyses of Madison and Jefferson, an altered, more perfect Constitution, and much Spielberesque humor and drama. If you love American history, are concerned over the state of our nation, and love Spielberg's Back to the Future movies, you'll love this book!

Twenty-five brief sketches of adventure, action and truth, the Sawtooth Waves are calling...Inspired by Stephen Crane and Carl Sandburg, author Ben Schulz observes the giant, clumsy forest and ponders what makes it tick. He usually passes by the perfectly pruned rose. The variety of his subjects is broad, held together by his love of color, imagery, and, at times, humor. The Sawtooth Waves are calling. These poems have rhythm. They are dreamlike and possess a certain rawness, like when you spend the afternoon interpreting a grainy Edwardian era photograph. Take a swim inside the waves and behold a fresh perspective on nature, art, human conflict, and beauty.

While the elderly Freddy falls into a deep sleep that he will not wake from, the forces of darkness seek to destroy his childhood memories. The armies of heaven and hell clash over his soul. As Freddy sleeps, he battles for his soul. A treacherous, hungry monster lurks in the shadows of his mind and attacks his childhood memories. To overcome the tragedy of his childhood, Freddy must join with the armies of God and drive away the darkness. Only then can Freddy move past his childhood memories to his young adulthood where even more terrifying monsters await him. Meanwhile, the courageous Faith fights against the plots of Lucifer, who seeks to destroy the angel Nathan in his ongoing challenge against God. All the forces of heaven and hell clash and battle in this supernatural thriller of epic proportions. The Abdication of Faith is a timeless story about the battle between the ultimate forces of good and evil. Fans of supernatural stories with angels, demons, the armies of God, and the powers of Lucifer will be thrilled to open its pages. Readers who want determined characters who fight hard for what they believe in may find Freddy and Faith the ideal heroes they have been searching for. The Abdication of Faith continues the harrowing adventure of the Speak No Evil series.

A raw survival story that journeys through hardship and abuse to triumph and joy as one woman holds fast to the belief that she can find a better life for herself.Elaine Lynn dreamed of a better future for herself and her entire family. She wanted to get an education and escape poverty. She thought her husband shared her dream, but found herself in a cycle of domestic violence. Her husband was emotionally and physically abusive to her, leaving marks on her body and her soul.With the steadfast belief that a better situation could be attained, Elaine escaped her abusive husband and sought out her dreams. Now feeling a kinship with other women imprisoned by abusive relationships, Elaine shares her story to provide courage and comfort to her sisters in similar situations. I'm Still Here is a bright promise for the readers who feel like they may be trapped or like they have made missteps on their life journeys. This book delivers the powerful message that no matter the emotional or physical scars abuse may leave, there is indeed sunlight after the storm. Through her personal narrative, Elaine shows how even the most daunting of challenges can be conquered. I'm Still Here takes readers through the unfiltered ugliness of domestic violence and brings them to the other side where escape, survival, and prosperity are waiting for anyone who chooses hope.

At its core, The Road Home is an exploration of identity and minority experience. Addressing themes of race, sexuality and childhood, the work seeks to showcase what it means to exist in the world as an autistic, queer person of color. In this way, all of the poems and writings are simply lenses into my life, however shrouded in metaphor or abstracted they may be. The Road Home is a personal journey of self-discovery. Won't you join me?

In the small town of Council Grove, Kansas, two boys and a wise old man learn through mystery, danger, and heartfelt moments that age-old traditions can fade but true friendships endure the test of time.In the summer of 1961, Robert "Bob" Harrison met Paul O'Brady the day he moved into his new home. Bob's father had just relocated the family from Austin, Texas to pursue an opportunity at McConnell Air Force Base working on B-52 bombers.Becoming fast friends, Bob and Paul begin to do everything together. From junior high to high school, they plan outdoor excursions, Boy Scout trips, and adventures even The Hardy Boys would envy.Weekending in the quaint village of Council Grove, Kansas, the two pals break the rules and learn important life lessons. After meeting Hans, the boys form a kinship with the wise old Swede while doting over a historic piano. From adolescent days bunking in an 1860s limestone house and driving a 1941 Willys pickup truck to the perils of military service, The Last Christmas Card chronicles the love, trust, and faithfulness of three pals going totally different directions in life, with their ultimate goal being to reunite. As the two youngest men mature and enter new chapters of their life, a never-before-opened Hallmark Christmas card with a powerful message inside serves as a catalyst for bittersweet reflection.The Last Christmas Card is an enjoyable read for many enthusiasts, from lovers of Hallmark movies, to holiday fiction book readers, to readers who enjoy family closeness and books about friendship.

After finding herself pregnant from a one-night stand, Cassandra makes plans to raise her child alone. She makes the move to San Francisco and finds a job as a waitress in an Italian restaurant, an apartment close by, and new friends that will become like family. She is barely making ends meet but the joy and love she feels when her daughter is born is worth everything she has given up.Unexpectedly, opportunities start to present themselves. Her passion and talent for art has come to the notice of a new gallery owner who wants to feature and sell her paintings. A couple who has moved into her building offer to watch her baby while she works. A new love enters her life. But with all the opportunities, there have been attempts made on her daughter's life. It becomes clear that someone wants her dead.When she suddenly disappears, Cassandra will do everything she can and for as long as necessary to find her daughter. She will hire anyone who will look, even though some mysteriously don't return. Her need to find her or at least find what happened, consumes her life.Kacey Ryker is her last hope. He wants the job for personal reasons that tugs at Cassandra's heart but makes her think she should turn him down. One side of her knows it's time to let go, but how can she resist one last time to search? She agrees, but hopes he makes it home, alive.

Back at her dorm after a week away from the daily grind of college, Kerri watched Andy drive away and leisurely climbed the stairs to her room. She felt different. She felt like she was a woman who'd come of age.She no longer felt tied to the rigid schedules of classes. She looked in the mirror and loved the love smile that was her very own. She looked closer and saw a sunburned face smiling back at her. As she rubbed some lotion on the burn, she pictured herself driving the Mercedes Benz convertible, given to her by Andy, the roof down and the warm breeze blowing her hair and her soul mate was beside her, delighting in her joy. She had driven to the old Mill Pond for lunch and they sat at their favorite table. The time had flown by while they sat carelessly by laughing and talking, reminiscing about the day and past happenings. She held her left hand up in front of her face an admired the beautiful engagement ring. She swirled around and thought, 'In seven weeks, I'll be Mrs. Andrew Marks. I'm ready to begin my new Life.The following weeks were filled with miraculous daily events and she had forgotten about standing at the window on the stormy day and asking,"God where are you?" The thought of the document that would vindicate Judas, was forgotten. She still believed that it exists but it had become irrelevant and she was no longer angry with God for keeping it hidden. She was sure he had his reasons, and his own time.She still believed that Judas was part of God's plan for salvation of souls, but that nobody else thought or cared about it. There were so many good things happening, that this one thing had found a resting place.She was content to leave it there and move on.She had put it in the past...but Andy hadn't! He believed the experience was real and had a purpose, and that Kerri knew the location of the document. He also believed that God intended for her to find it and use him to direct her to it, and when she uncovered it, God would turn the world spotlight on and say,Kerri, It's Time.

Love covers a multitude of sins. This page-turning historical novel set in the mid-1800s is a story of love, lies, and deceit-all for the sake of saving a life. In the dawn hours, a light-brown young woman hides from her master in a big oak tree. But there is no escaping him. Nine months later, she stands at the edge of an ocean cliff with a newborn baby wrapped in her arms. Her master sits on a horse watching her with a rifle in his hand, his intentions clear. This is the poignant story of a woman who has grown up thinking the parents who raised her were her biological parents. But her true identity has long been a family secret kept by those who love her, and her real father does not know that she survived the untimely death he had planned for her so long ago.

The next follow-up to two successful books, An Investment Journey III focuses on teaching the risk-averse how to accumulate and preserve wealth-and is chock-full of actionable advice for the hopeful retiree. Author Frederick Wilhelm's third installment follows in the footsteps of his last: a digestible, easy-to-understand how-to book on how to build a successful portfolio. Focusing on the risk-averse investor who values safety over a higher return on their investment, An Investment Journey III zeroes in on the helpful techniques upcoming retirees can use to preserve the nest egg they've created while accumulating more wealth in safe and calculated risk taking.With two and a half decades of wealth management under his belt, Frederick highlights techniques for moderate wealth accumulation as those in their mid-50s approach retirement. He also offers ways to preserve wealth by ensuring that assets keep up with inflation. An Investment Journey III: A Compendium For Accumulating And Preserving Wealth: Investing For the Risk-averse is the perfect guidebook for those planning for and approaching retirement age. If you're in your early or mid-50s and want to grow and protect your nest egg, this book is for you.

"The Honest Microbes" illustrates a child friendly version of Streptococcus Mutans; a microbe that thrives on sugar and produces lactic acid that eats away at hydroxyapatite crystal-an essential mineral of dental enamel. It is every parent's goal to ensure that their children follow proper hygiene protocol, which helps the parent and child avoid the psychological stress often associated with pediatric dental visits that require drilling.The honest microbe approach warns children about the repercussions of not taking the time to take care of their dental health. The smart hygiene approach encourages parents to develop a routine with their child, making most fun out of brushing away those rapid-growing microbial monsters.

"Lost in the Desert" is Isaac's second poetry collection. Nearly 100 pages long, it explores poems related to nature, relationships, love, heartbreak, and disease. "Lost in the Desert" also incorporates some shorter pieces of prose that explore the author's life, including time spent in foreign countries, feelings of unsafety around being trans, and experiences he's had in Washington DC. Indeed, the author wants to dedicate "Lost in the Desert" to his hometown of DC, where thousands of artists are struggling to make careers every single day. DC as a city needs to make sure that the arts continue to thrive, be it in ballet studios, art galleries in Dupont, or spoken poetry readings at Busboys and Poets. The capital city is alive with beautiful dance, speeches, paintings, and song, and it needs to stay that way.

Colleen Plebanek has heard it all through her 14-year career as a nurse in an elementary school clinic-the hilarious, the heartfelt, and the wise. Enjoy her compendium of quotes from kids who visited her office.Inspired by Art Linkletter's Kids Say The Darndest Things! book and TV show, Colleen kept a running tally of "Clinic Chatter" of her five- to twelve-year-old clinic visitors as a Clinic Health aide. Nothing is off the table in the clinic. From the dreaded "Flu Season"-when the custodians were on standby and the clinic had the majority of its patients-to ordering the best "souvenirs" for the office, Colleen shares a detailed view of her tenure in the clinic. Enter into the humorous, hectic, and entertaining world of the author's daily life that showcases the necessity of attentively listening to kids. The lesson Colleen learned-and that readers can gain-is how important listening is in building trust and improving communication for children.Readers will laugh out loud as Colleen describes how her clinic visitors attempted to explain how their brain works, how to remember to spell words, or their general misconceptions of anatomy.Featuring nearly a dozen full-color illustrations from real children the author helped treat, Go Into A Dark Closet And Eat Vegetables is the perfect coffee table book for teachers, parents, nurses, and others who enjoy the unforgettable moments coined by well-intentioned kiddos.

God's 24-7 Soldier's Handbook was written to reiterate to Christians that they are Soldiers in God's Army, which is the most powerful Army in the Universe!As a former United States (US) Army Soldier, Felicia Shell Tucker realized that many of the strategies she learned while in the military are the same strategies she needs to maneuver around the spiritual battlefield. She hopes this handbook reinforces those already enlisted in God's Army and encourages those who are not to joyously enlist to serve under the Greatest Commander in Chief-Jesus Christ, because His rewards are priceless, and His benefits are eternal.