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This heartfelt Southern memoir is a collection of short stories that Edward L. Pope Jr. lived through, saw, experienced, or was a part of in some way. His stories tell of events, family, friends, and people he's been associated with since birth. There's a lot of laughter and drama, excitement, adventure, and suspense, real life tragedy and sorrow. Some of it will make you mad, and some will leave you wondering, but all of it is true. Everyone has stories that should be shared. A lot happens in our lives that we never reveal to anyone, keeping things locked behind the doors of our own personal privacy. If we unlock those doors and give others a glimpse inside, maybe they can learn from our lives, share adventures, while enjoying a little laughter along the way. Being ordinary is not so ordinary, after all.

The Dividing of America is a true story taken from volumes of court transcripts, depositions, news articles, video news presentations, felony booking warrants, and voluminous personal notes that all became public documents with the fraudulent arrest of an Oklahoma contractor and businessman. What began as nothing more than the bidding of a construction project led down a path of corruption, shady lawyers, corrupt public servants, and judges who hide the truth from the juries and hire criminal hitmen as special process servers!

What Difference Does It Make? is a true story of one individual who still believes in the democratic system that is now being stripped away from the honest American, and the struggle this one person went through to attempt to preserve it. With over seventeen years with the FAA and numerous excellence awards with cash bonuses, my career ended up being fired for "e;lack of candor"e; in my refusal to reveal what I had provided to the FBI after the retaliation began from my testimony in Washington DC, and the continued attacks. A complete lack of true management ability and training, including to the accidents of two FAA aircraft involving pilots who saw the corruption and the near fatal accident that were all set up by unscrupulous maintenance personnel at the direction of FAA management. A continual string of fraudulent contracts, all for just under $10,000,000 that happened to coincide with the limit of which the DOT/OIG would be required to audit.The majority of the story takes place in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center. Here, a group of "e;managers"e; who care for nothing other than their own gratifi cation and stolen wealth manipulates the budget, contracts, and contractors to their own best interest, leaving the American taxpayer to foot the bill! The fraudulent activities of FAA management completely turned my life upside down immediately after I testified. The few true friends who in two cases emerged from the woodwork to assist me during the worst time of my life came shining through. From professed good friends to a wife and on to a business partner who turned on me when they felt they could gain from my loss. At the time of testifying against the FAA, I had no criminal history, no bankruptcies, and a perfect credit history. My purpose is now to educate the American taxpayer as to what was and is occurring within the FAA after the FAA Re-Authorization Act of 1994 was signed into law by President William Jefferson Clinton.The Federal Aviation Administration has a budget that grows faster than the national debt, and we the people will receive nothing for it. Managers, if you wish to call them such, manipulate funds and budgets for their own personal gain and sell the American taxpayer a bill of goods. From our Mexican nationals who are in top management positions to the inspector who is told what to find on accident investigations, the system is broken all due to in part to the Congressional Act in 1994 that allowed the FAA to operate without outside supervision. How many times have you heard on the news after an aircraft accident or incident, "e;The FAA is investigating?"e; Did TWA Flight 800 really have a leaking fuel cell? The factual data shows a completely different story. This story goes from the investigations to the death threats of this one individual and the near accidents that beset him to his rapid termination! "e;He will be long in a pine box before he ever recovers anything from us!"e; I would like to state a great debt of thanks to Larry Benson, Mark Hendrix, Lois Ballard, Jack Vance, and especially to Clifford MaGee. Had it not have been for these five people; the outcome may have been dramatically worse.

UNFIT is a true story of corruption within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that depicts the various struggles within the organization, complete with a well-developed assassination plot, disregard for the lives of any citizen in the traveling public and apparent payoffs from those who seek approval.The FAA uses a standard game plan. First it attempts to buy-off anyone who might become a whistleblower. If this doesn't work, it will stoop to murder - that's what I said - murder. If its intended target survives and actively pursues an effort to expose the agency for what it is, the FAA will publicly discredit and financially break that person.Unfit will blow your mind. Clearly, the FAA is not just another Federal Agency run amuck, because it has responsibility for air travel safety. Believe me, I was as surprised and dismayed as you will be by the amount of criminality and mismanagement within the FAA. Fasten your seat belt! It's going to be a bumpy ride.

As Captain of the vaunted Marksmen Guard, Neil Stryder is considered one of, if not the most, dangerous warrior in all Ealderium. When a coup threatens to frame him for the death of his father-in-law, and leader of the country of Vessel, he and his fellow members of the Marksmen Guard are forced into hiding. With few friends left to him, and an entire country hunting him, Neil flees to become a mercenary while planning to clear the name of the Marksmen Guard by unveiling the true events of that fateful night.While Neil spends years piecing together what he can about that night, his past begins playing a major role in his future, and the future of all humanity. Unknowingly he becomes embroiled with an old enemy that must never be awakened. Neil, and his friends, are the last hope humanity has in stopping an ancient power that seeks to change the world as they know it, but what if they can't stop it? What if they shouldn't?

365 days to record your most significant personal birthdays: The happy ones, the sad ones, and the forgotten ones, all to be celebrated. Each day, read a thought to consider on that special day of birth. Here is a small book to keep nearby to remind you that there is always something to feel, think about, and do for that special someone you love. It is their Birthday! The other thoughts and messages in this book are brief recaps of what we all went through during the 2020 pandemic, physically, mentally, and spiritually, such as the frightful, enduring thought of possibly losing a loved one...a dreadful thought that lingers to plague us still today. Also during the past year, we have endured inhumane suffering, social unrest, and witnessed our precious democracy blatantly being swept under the rug by a large, egotistical broom of divisiveness, leaving us in its dust with sudden "reformation," new plans, new challenges, and the political disease our country is now infected with.365 daily birthday messages, along with environmental awareness as well as the effects that COVID19 has had upon us throughout the year. Each page contains a thought and four or five blank lines to write names of persons you would like to celebrate.

Most of us would agree that New York and the South are very different places today, both culturally and politically. Yet, surprisingly, during the 19th century they shared a common outlook. As a native New Yorker, Donald J. Green was astonished to learn that Varina Davis, the First Lady of the Confederacy, and her daughter Winnie, "e;The Daughter of the Confederacy,"e; moved to New York City after Jefferson Davis died in 1889. While researching Varina's life in New York, he discovered that thousands of Confederates moved to the big city after the Civil War. Green's investigation uncovered close ties between New York and the South dating back to pre-Civil War, and his research proved what began as a business association between the regions over cotton evolved into personal affinities. A fascinating deep dive into the Confederates' remarkable connection with New York City, Jefferson Davis's New York City also demonstrates the power of change.

Everybody loves Stacia. She's smart, charming, and successful in the hospitality world. She's a popular Philadelphia socialite who knows how to put together beautiful, successful charity events, and can work a room like nobody's business, making everyone feel special and valued. Years ago Stacia married her high school sweetheart, the love of her life, a handsome, now-retired NFL player. They had only one daughter, who now sometimes seems more like a sister than a daughter, and a sister, Tonya, who is more like one of those cousins you can take or leave. Stacia also has two young grandchildren whom she sends to an upscale private school.All in all, Stacia has a good life. She loves her family and her social life, and generally feels very grateful and blessed. But lately, she's been thinking there has to be more to life than the daily routine she has begun to feel stuck in. Her husband has become very attached to his recliner and the TV remote, and it's starting to get on her last nerve.Then at one of Stacia's many charity events she meets an exceptional piano player named John, who also serves as the master of ceremonies at many charity events. They develop a special bond which extends across Stacia's family. John's new friendship brings what has been missing in Stacia's life...although she hadn't really been aware she was missing so much.But one day, what should have been one of the most special times in their lives instead turns into the most tragic of days. These events give everyone in Stacia's family an unexpected turn they hadn't bargained on, and would not only change their lives forever but would take them on a whole rollercoaster of twists and turns along the way.Come and enjoy the company of a few good people navigating trials and turmoil, and learning about life along the way. They are all a little on the ornery side but they have great hearts and mad love for family. Of course they make mistakes, but have fun doing so.

Is there a difference between being a "good" priest and being an "effective" priest? Yes and you will learn what is needed to be effective! Raising self-awareness and EQ (emotional intelligence), building strong teams, improving communication skills, succeeding as an introvert and navigating conflict are some of the topics covered.This easy to read guide is by ordained deacon William DeVizio. He has coached Catholic priests who want to learn how to incorporate proven leadership principles to help them grow their parishes and successfully do what they became a priest to do. By gaining practical insight and improving basic leadership skills, you will be better suited to engage your staff and parishioners. As a result, you will come to truly enjoy your vocation.

In the midst of being haunted by the looming shadows and lurking creatures of the Black Needle Mountains, a surprising ability awakens within Victoria. Will she be able to use it to survive as s¿he is forced into the woods and down a sinister path?

For far too long it has been assumed that women over the age of 55 just fade away. They buy wine, adopt cats, fight depression, or discretely buy vibrators. The stars do not align for middle-aged women. The world largely ignores these accomplished women who have endured five decades of education, work, marriage, divorce, the trials of motherhood, and years of celibacy. But being overlooked is decidedly not in Rosie's future. After her divorce, Rosie is learning how to navigate middle age alone. She finds excitement on the small barrier island of Seabrook, just south of Charleston, with an attractive sailor whom she meets at Bohicket Marina. Before long, an old Yankee boyfriend reappears. Despite Rosie's active love life, a gnawing feeling of depression and self-doubt lingers and manifests into a presence she calls, The Hag. The Hag is always belittling Rosie, leaving her feeling insecure. But Rosie has an ally in her pet Chihuahua, Hades. With Hades unconditional love, Rosie is empowered to make the most of life. Infused with humor and warmth, Sunset in the Lowcountry: Bohicket, illustrates how with a little wit, self-exploration, and perhaps some vodka, women can survive and even thrive in middle age.

Ever since a near death experience as a teenager, Jamie Bennett has had sporadic visions of the future, including that of a wounded soldier. Now an aspiring fashion designer, Jamie and her best friend and business partner Cate are building their career. When Cate suggest they attend a concert to blow off some steam after being awarded a big design job, Jamie reluctantly agrees, but is shocked to discover the opening act, country musician Seth McKay, is the soldier from her vision. After meeting Seth backstage, the two form an instant connection and begin a long distance relationship. But not long into the relationship, Lexi, a fellow performer who is obsessed with Seth, threatens to derail their happiness. While on a concert tour in England, Seth proposes but is their love strong enough to sustain Lexi's jealousy and plot of revenge? Will Jamie's visions become a reality? A tale of love at first sight, A Glimpse of Tomorrow tells the story of two young lovers whose careers and talents lead them to success and to each other.

Dave Evans is a retired businessman and an American idealist who began serious study of history at West Point. Living abroad for most of the next forty years, he developed a perspective on the roots of American greatness influenced by his travels, the nation's reflection across the globe, and his remove from daily political struggles. Dave shares the disappointment of many Americans with the country's political direction and the increasing partisan divide. This volume offers observations on three transformative leaders - George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Joan of Arc - and suggests how their leadership examples can inspire a renewal of the United States. Much as Thomas Paine stirred Americans to seize and hold independence in 1776, the author endeavors to persuade and embolden his fellow citizens to restore American unity. It is simply Common Sense. During spring of 2022, Dave completed a 4200-mile cross country bicycle trip along the Pacific coast, across eight states from San Diego to St. Augustine, Florida, and from Washington D.C. to the Midwest. His daily conversations with fellow citizens left three distinct impressions. Americans from all the nation's many diverse backgrounds and political beliefs were - without exception - generous and helpful in providing the assistance needed for the trip to succeed. Secondly, Americans are immensely proud of this country - to a degree unobserved elsewhere in the world. Finally, despite their differences all Americans shared one viewpoint in common - the national leadership of both parties is not working in our best interests. They hope that the current American Crisis can be resolved and Common Sense restored to our governance. "These are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sun-shine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands it NOW, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman." -Thomas Paine, The American Crisis (1776 - 1783) "Perhaps the sentiments contained in the following pages, are not yet sufficiently fashionable to procure them general favor" "Tis not in numbers but in unity that our great strength lies; yet our present numbers are sufficient to repel the force of all the world." "The cause of America is in a great measure the cause of all mankind." -Thomas Paine, Common Sense (1775 - 1776)

Sharing love and passion Barrister Edward Thompson and Evelyn have grown close. As the barrister has introduced Evelyn to his social circle; she has become quite enchanting to many men, specially the Prime Minister. The required commitment in Evelyn and Edward's relationship towards a more permanent one is a thrilling ride of sexual desires and the discovery of erotic influences. The barrister is quite comfortable as Evelyn continues to tread lightly; naive to her own sexuality.The barrister showers her in clothes and jewels in tiny gift boxes with love notes. Together the couple is the toast of the London. They attend the most glamourous events: The Prime Minister's Celebration, The Winter Ball, and a reception for the new Cabinet members. Edward exhibits his prize trophy on the crook of his arm.Edward is comfortable with his fiancee, by exhibiting a slight control over sexual experiences; while Evelyn is more reserved. The growth of their love leads them to matrimony. A wedding surprise comes from a special person in their life, who presides over the nuptials. Edward surprises Evelyn with a honeymoon in a discreet location. When she asks where they will go on their honeymoon; Edward's riddle to Evelyn is: the colour she looks so beautiful wearing and the sun she has brought into his life. It is a trip to remember.A criminal act against Evelyn in the New Year; sends her in a tailspin. How can life be so cruel and wonderful at the same time?

This unique and uplifting book takes the reader on a spiritual journey with animals that have passed over to the Other Side. The animals are still here in spirit to help us know we are never alone. They are giving us signs and messages of love and are by our side always. Hearing their stories will give people hope, fill their hearts with love, and help them know that life goes on after their beloved pet goes to Heaven.Multi-sensory animal communicator Jan Schipman shares readings with the animals in spirit with whom she has connected. They want us to know that life goes on after passing, and they are still with their person giving them signs that they are still living on the Other Side. Jan also tells about the grief process, the transition of the animals before death, and the journey of her life with animals. She hopes readers will be touched by the words of the animals, and feel joy, happiness, and sadness, while helping people before and after their pet has passed on.

In this time of universal loss, hear from one who has survived.Hoover is an emerging voice that you will want to hear. "e;In the personal, private questioning, we are often without words or a way forward."e; voiced Hoover"e;Changing Tides"e; gives words to those who live through disorienting, unimaginable loss.In this vulnerable, yet powerfully hopeful collection of freestyle poetry and ocean photography, Hoover brings you on her journey to process and make room for the death of her son Kody. By comparing and contrasting her experience, with the natural rhythms of the ocean, she finds faith that helps her to survive the unthinkable and find joy. "e;I pray that "e;Changing Tides"e; will let others know they are not alone and help them find their way."e; Hoover shared.A revealing look into grief for those who walk along side of the bereaved and victims of trauma.

In a small town in rural Mississippi in the 1960s, Willie flirts with the beautiful Althea at a bar and gives her his cigarette lighter as a memento of their meeting. Little does he know a piece of his soul is attached to it. The evil woman casts a spell on him, which sinks Willie into a mysterious coma. While visiting him in the hospital, his wife Lynn learns that a boy, David, got sick around the same time and has the same baffling symptoms. David worked at a gas station that was on the same road Willie traveled down the night he got sick, so Lynn and David's mother, Madeline, go there to investigate. While following an odd creature, they are led to a small house deep in the woods. There, they encounter a strange old woman and discover a cavern packed with jars and bottles of potions and powders. Could they be clues? Lynn recalls an old story about a couple who were very much in love, but the woman was killed. The man went to see a spiritualist, Ms. Irma, who brought his beloved wife back to life in exchange for his gold wedding ring. Lynn learns Ms. Irma is still alive and convinces Madeline they should go see her. Ms. Irma tells them they are dealing with a curse, and if they bring her all the jars and bottles from the cavern, she will free their loved ones from the spell. But can she really do it? Or is she just a crazy old lady...?

Andrew Caldwell trained and worked firstly as a classically trained chef, then resort manager, in some fourteen countries around the World from Bermuda to Africa. Using his travels to avidly visit sixty other countries and their historical sites along the way, Andrew has walked Hadrian's wall,Machu Picchu, King Tut's tomb, pirate haunts in the Caribbean, and Aztec, Inca and Maya sites in Mexico and Central America. Many other locations helped develop his passion for history, which he combined with his love for cooking to create a trilogy of historical cookery books featuring legendary figures from the past, their lives, early demise, and the recipe for their final meals. Part historical narrative, and part grilling guide and cookbook, the first twenty chapters of Thi eir Last Suppers: Legends of History and Their Final Meals Volume 1, is now joined by Their Last Suppers 2, which covers another twenty eclectic characters from Nero to Versace, and Their Last Suppers 3, Legends of Music and Movies.

Andrew Caldwell trained and worked firstly as a classically trained chef, then resort manager, in some fourteen countries around the World from Bermuda to Africa. Using his travels to avidly visit sixty other countries and their historical sites along the way, Andrew has walked Hadrian's wall,Machu Picchu, King Tut's tomb, pirate haunts in the Caribbean, and Aztec, Inca and Maya sites in Mexico and Central America. Many other locations helped develop his passion for history, which he combined with his love for cooking to create a trilogy of historical cookery books featuring legendary figures from the past, their lives, early demise, and the recipe for their final meals. Part historical narrative, and part grilling guide and cookbook, the first twenty chapters of Their Last Suppers: Legends of History and Their Final Meals Volume 1, is now joined by Their Last Suppers 2, which covers another twenty eclectic characters from Nero to Versace, and Their Last Suppers 3, Legends of Music and Movies.