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"If it weren't for the pipe, I might have thought it a dream. But whenever I hold the pipe, it all comes back to me, and I know that everything we experienced was real and happened the way we remember. We who were inside the mountain, choose not to speak of it aloud, simply because it is too sacred to share, even with loved ones. Who can truly understand until one has traveled to the unseen worlds, so close and yet invisible to those without sight?" It began as a vision: a young boy on horseback galloping freely across the prairie, long, black hair unbound. Looking directly at me, he winks, a sign that his story will follow. What unfolded is a profound journey, a story shared now with you. Meet Luce, a spunky Manhattan lawyer, her bestie, Suzanne Whitaker, Roy Rogers, the elusive Harley riding Native cowboy, White Owl Hooter, Raven, the Sojan peoples from Middle Earth, an encoded gold nugget, the soul of a sacred mountain in South Dakota, Forest Dwellers, Kris from the Pleiades, Kent and Red, and numerous unusual wisdom keepers. Embedded within the story is the egregious history of Native Americans after their land was stolen, their way of life nearly destroyed. People whose wisdom is now sought because we must radically shift our relationship to our only home, planet earth. (About the Author) Soul of the Mountain is Leah Chyten's third novel. Leah is a psychologist, spiritual teacher, and grandmother. She lives by the ocean in Portland, Maine.

The Adventures of Jake & Rascal: A New Friend is a moral fable that demonstrates life lessons concerning anger, jealousy, caring, and compassion. It follows the tail-waggin' story of Jake, an adventurous Labrador Retriever mix, adjusting to his life in the country when his two young owners adopt a new puppy. Jay Martinez, inspired by author Richard Scarry, has been writing for ten years. He lives in Camarillo, California, with his wife and two-year-old son. He currently works for the Department of the Navy as a government satellite operator at the Naval Satellite Operations Center in Point Mugu, California. This is his first children's book. Publisher's website: http://www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/TheAdventuresOfJake&Rascal-ANewFriend.html

Ludwig van Beethoven was performing before the public at the age of seven. By the time he was 12 years old, this child prodigy composed and published his first work for the piano. Beethoven's father was an alcoholic, so the young boy was at times the financial support for his family, including his beloved mother, with whom he had a very close relationship. By the time of his death in 1827, Beethoven had composed nine symphonies and was completing his tenth. Despite his family and health problems, this man is responsible for much of the music we enjoy today in nearly every musical venue and interpretation. Mandie Garcia has written a stunning biography about this musical genius that depicts Beethoven's life, his struggles and how he overcame seemingly insurmountable obstacles to become one of the greatest composers in history. Included in her narrative is an opportunity to learn a new word on each page. This educational and personal account of the man, the musician, and the genius will inspire everyone, especially young readers, to pursue and realize their dream. Publisher's website: http://www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/BeethovensJourney.html

In Book 3, As Time Goes By: Secrets and Lies, Bart Bridges and Emily Hobbs are partners in The March of Time clock shop, where they formalise The Bartholomew and Hobbs Detective Agency, initially to find Emily's father and cousin Peter. The investigation leads to enquiries about the sudden hit-and-run death of a local man, which uncovers a tangled web of drug dealing and money laundering. Gina, a young girl who works at the local Co-op, knows an awful lot about everyone in the village. Is she really just a student, or something entirely different? Emily lives in a strange cottage on the Balmoral estate with Lily, whose ex-husband Martin, now in prison for murder and rape, finds every means available to make her life miserable. Bart is plagued by his past deed of helping Lily dispose of her car by using Anna and Warren Doyle, when her father, the Russian oligarch Grigoriy Novikov, traces her to him. Who is the Bogeyman written large on the graffiti in the Tour Bus Building? Will Emily and Bart be able to unravel all the secrets and lies in time to save their closest friends from becoming collateral damage? About The Author:British crime author Pat McDonald lives in a rural part of the Midlands, United Kingdom. She previously worked as a researcher, project manager, and programme manager in the NHS and in law enforcement and the criminal justice system. She is now a full-time novelist.

It's time for God's people to stop feeling hopeless and to start being encouraged. Being Encouraged by Your Knowledge and Understanding of God's Word will show you how people in the Bible, who were just like you and me, faced seemingly insurmountable problems, yet God brought them through. You will learn the secret to walking in God's favor so He can do the same for you. Believe that God is always listening to you, watching over you, and He always answers prayers. The key to getting God's promises manifested in your life is gaining knowledge and understanding of God's word. Once you gain this knowledge and understanding, you will find yourself being encouraged and your hope renewed, because you will start to see God moving for you. The theme running throughout the Bible is that God's promises are conditional. Even though salvation is free, it still requires faith and obedience. These are the same requirements needed for answered prayers. If you prayerfully read God's word, you will learn what God expects from you so He can answer your prayers according to His Will. (About the Author)Dr. Janice Walker, JD, DMin, ThM, is the founder and CEO of Reviving Hope Ministries, Inc. and Reviving Hope Sober Living, LLC, and the radio and TV podcast host of "Reviving Your Hope." She is a licensed attorney, a licensed and ordained clergy with the National Association of Christian Ministers (NACM), and a licensed and ordained Elder of her local church.

The first time Augie Bautista saw Paul Allen, he was sliding out of the back seat of a big green Buick. The car was like nothing Augie had ever seen in the small Midwestern town of Endicott. Paul was a snobby rich kid with a smirk that went for miles. But what set this young man apart was a profound and purposeful dedication to trouble, the kind of trouble that a small town is ill-prepared to handle. Paul's arrival turns Augie's life upside down, introducing him to a mysterious evil specter that serves its master in exacting revenge. Who is the man in the trench coat and fedora? Does he wield a mysterious power from another world, or is he merely an expression of human intent? With only his wits and his best friends to guide him, Augie confronts a force he does not understand. The actions he takes to protect his friends and family will ultimately decide the kind of man he will become. The Price of Vengeance is a coming-of-age story that asks why we choose love over hate, vengeance over forgiveness, and truth over lies. (About the Author)Susan Obijiski lives in beautiful Sedona, Arizona, with her husband Bob and seven cats. She is also the author of Dreams of the Many, Dreams of the Few, Dreams of the Exile, and Crackle and Wheeze, as well as Short and Odd, a book of short stories.

Synopsis: "How the Unicorn Said Goodbye is a gentle book about a difficult lesson: the loss of someone dear. Although it is a tale about unicorns, it speaks to all of life, including that of human beings. It is about the transmission of wisdom from elders to the young, the sharing of experiences within and across generations, the necessary solitary retreat of grief, the solace of happy memories, the healing power of abiding friendship, and, with the passage of time, the unfolding of joy from sorrow. With beautiful illustrations and a captivating story, this book contains a consoling and hopeful message for both young and old about the preciousness of this life, from birth to death, and beyond." - Dean William Rudoy, Ph.D., author and clinical psychologist About The Author: Vicki Dean Mayhew is an award-winning author of two other children's books. How the Unicorn Got His Horn Back and Sea Shoes were both finalists in the NM-AZ Book Co-op children's picture book category, and Sea Shoes won first place in the children's picture book category of the National Federation of Press Women's Communications Contest.

Cultural Criticism, Philosophy"The loss of wider purpose in our cosmology is no technical deficit. Though we loathe nostalgia of all kinds, and history does not run backwards, nevertheless we feel a deeper absence, even to the point of the encounter with the 'abyss of meaning.' Gazing into it, however, we find after all that it cuts both ways; there is an absence of ultimate order and meaning, no primer at the outset, no summa upon completion, but there is, almost instead and in its stead, a plethora of meanings, from which each of us can gather the glinting sheaves of meaningfulness. And if it was doubt that first fulminated against goal, against the telos of thought and of life besides, we have retrieved the question as our unique manner of understanding this condition, both meaningful for us and meaningless for the universe." (From the book's introduction.)"In his fifth book of collected critical essays, social philosopher G.V. Loewen, the writer with the most breadth and volume of any in his generation, asks a series of related questions. Why are we seeing an uptick in internecine social violence? What are the factors involved in decoying us from our authentic selves? How are these politically manipulated? And why are many of us so taken with the idea that selfhood is something to be shunned rather than lived? Yet these most serious contemporary topics are handled with wit, verve, and a directness of prose that will engage even the most passive of readers. With titles such as 'The Lap Dancing Drag Queen of Oz,' 'The Trouble with Tribal,' 'Bring me the "head" of Sergio Garcia,' and 'The Ballot and Bullet Ballet,' the themes of Investigations, Insights, Indictments will strike you as both immediate and enduring." - Avinash Pillay, COO of Vigilance Digital Media

Five boxers from Boston "Go for the Gold," as they compete for spots on the USA Olympic Boxing Team heading for Rio. In this dynamic sports tale, four of the athletes come from Southie, while one hails from the North End of Boston. The young men of differing personalities and backgrounds train hard, and fight in the ring for their spot and the honor of representing their country at the 2016 Olympic Games. The story shows how these young Catholic men learned to understand short-, medium-, and long-term goals. All want to pursue their education after the Olympics, and though they're rugged kids, tough down to the nail, they're not that way because they've been on their own. They've each had guidance from parents, a priest, a trainer, and each other. The five represent several neighborhoods in a grand city rich in heritage. They're put into situations that make them men by the end of their training, and are all willing to work hard through the pain to reach their goals.(About the Author)Mike Maloni has worked with Strategic Book Publishing since his first novel Defenseman: A Hockey Player's Story in 2009. His subsequent novels include Shortstop: Where Grace and Power Collide and Penn State Blue. Maloni took a hiatus from publishing as he battled mental illness. He has had some memory issues, but this comeback novel, Olympic Gold, is now available. The author is a professional photographer and a business consultant in Massachusetts. His grandfather was a Golden Gloves boxing champion.

Five boxers from Boston "Go for the Gold," as they compete for spots on the USA Olympic Boxing Team heading for Rio. In this dynamic sports tale, four of the athletes come from Southie, while one hails from the North End of Boston. The young men of differing personalities and backgrounds train hard, and fight in the ring for their spot and the honor of representing their country at the 2016 Olympic Games. The story shows how these young Catholic men learned to understand short-, medium-, and long-term goals. All want to pursue their education after the Olympics, and though they're rugged kids, tough down to the nail, they're not that way because they've been on their own. They've each had guidance from parents, a priest, a trainer, and each other. The five represent several neighborhoods in a grand city rich in heritage. They're put into situations that make them men by the end of their training, and are all willing to work hard through the pain to reach their goals.(About the Author)Mike Maloni has worked with Strategic Book Publishing since his first novel Defenseman: A Hockey Player's Story in 2009. His subsequent novels include Shortstop: Where Grace and Power Collide and Penn State Blue. Maloni took a hiatus from publishing as he battled mental illness. He has had some memory issues, but this comeback novel, Olympic Gold, is now available. The author is a professional photographer and a business consultant in Massachusetts. His grandfather was a Golden Gloves boxing champion.

Aliens escaping their dying world arrive on Earth, where they end up interacting with dolphins in a most surprising way. The Dolphin Riders begins with the story of the destruction of a far-off planet and the resulting relocation of its entire population. The aliens are water dwellers, so they fit in well with Earth's dolphins, forming a most harmonious relationship. Everything on the planet changes for the better, as there are no more wars or poverty. The story of these extraordinary beings is told to a group of children by their great-grandfather, who was unexpectedly involved in their planetary migration. (About the Author) D. R. Dempster grew up in a small town named Tully in North Queensland, Australia. He has lived in Cairns and Townsville. "I joined the RAAF and stayed in for twenty-two years. Was posted all around Australia and overseas to Malaysia." The author retired in 1982.

During the height of Freaknik in the early '90s, the city of Atlanta was thriving as a black cultural mecca, attracting college students from around the world for the annual spring break event. Crystal, a college student who moved to Atlanta to attend an HBCU, develops a close bond with her co-worker, Shakita. But Crystal's struggle with loneliness, low self-esteem, and the effects of childhood traumas have led her into numerous toxic relationships. Though she seeks true love and acceptance, her connection with Shakita instead exposes Crystal to mental and physical abuse. Despite her unwavering devotion and support for Shakita, Crystal faces the harsh reality that her love may not be reciprocated. It is her journey of healing and self-discovery that becomes the novel's focal point. Will Crystal find the strength to break free from toxic relationships and heal herself? Can she attain true love, or will she remain trapped in a destructive cycle? Lust, Lies and Betrayal delves into the complexities of human emotions as it explores the consequences of toxic relationships. Crystal's quest for self-acceptance and love spotlights the importance of self-worth and growth. It is about choosing to break free from toxicity or staying in an unhealthy situation. Crystal's journey delivers a powerful message about resilience, inner strength, and the possibility of finding true love within oneself.

In this third book of a paranormal series, Liberty discovers the last of the sky dwellers. She brings them to the Castle, because she has been away and has returned with doubts about what she has seen and been told by those closest to her. Through a series of events, she is helped by Mother Nature, and discovers that the world is not what it seems. Liberty is threatened and forced to spend time on the Lower Levels, where her perspective is further broadened. Liberty's life partner, David, is the adopted son of the ruling Emperor. He resides on the Upper Levels and is a vampire. Elathan is the ruler of the Lower Levels and Liberty feels a strong attraction to him. David and Elathan are the leaders of the two factions that will go to war, with Liberty as the prize. They have both manipulated her from a young age. They are the ones she is running from when she escapes the Castle. Her journey then starts to find her true beginnings and discover who she really is. She needs Clarity.(About the Author)Rita Chapman grew up in Romford, Essex. "I spent a lot of time in Ireland. My mother told us magical stories from a young age. Growing up, I believed in the things you cannot see," including the little people and fairies. She now lives in Devon, which is quite rural, and "I tell my grandchildren stories similar to the ones my mother told me."

This book encourages children to imagine that flowers can have feelings too, just as they do. About the Author:Doctor Joe is the pen name of Dr. Joseph N. DeLuca, MD, PhD, who is a retired clinical psychologist and primary care physician. He has written seven books for adults that enhance psychological health and wellness, and has also published numerous studies in professional journals. In addition, Doctor Joe has published books for children to enhance their psychological health. His other children's books are It's Fun to Be Kind, It's Fun to Never Ever Give Up, It's Fun to Use Your Imagination, and It's Fun to See What Is So Silly About That.

Conceiving a child is the dream of many young couples. But when Roger and Anne seek the help of fertility specialist Dr. Harvey Prill, Anne becomes the surrogate mother of an unknown science experiment gone terribly wrong. After the birth of Anne's child, Prill announces that the baby did not survive the delivery. Suspicious of foul play, Anne and Roger actually believe kidnapping is involved. With the help of Roger's law partner, Cari Hunter, and Detective Christian Stevens, the couple makes a startling discovery within the fertility clinic, revealing a twisted scheme the cunning doctor has planned for himself...and future generations to come. Like the author's earlier novel, The Capture of Art, Sole Mate is an adult romance novel, but with a sci-fi twist.Author Bio: Donna Eimer Villani lives in Sullivan, Missouri, is part owner of a technologies company and is busy writing the sequel to The Capture of Art, Return to Red Winds. For more information on Donna, visit her websites at http://www.laserpace.com and http://www.laserpace.net/donnav

Best friends Aden and Evie are orphaned when their parents are killed in a tornado. The teenage boy and girl get jobs working in a local park, but strange things happen in the park. Under cover of darkness, seances are held there late at night to reach the spirit world. For over a century, people have been killed there. And now, human hands are turning up in different sections of the park. A tale for all ages, Quite A Revolution is a mystery told by an old man who used to be the park's manager. About The Author: Trevor P. Morley has lived his whole life in Swindon, Wiltshire, England. He previously wrote The A-Z of Limericks, containing 501 poems, each composed of five lines. This is his first published novel, and a sequel is in the works.

Three friends' lives are changed forever when they bring Shera into their lives. Shera is a deep space probe that's been programmed to travel the galaxy and predict where life could be found. When Shera's mission is canceled, she is stored in a vault until Barry brings her home with him. Barry hopes to use Shera's capabilities for finding life in the galaxy to instead predict sporting event scores on Earth. Together they would make a fortune, providing the good life for Barry, and Shera with the spaceship she needs to complete her mission. Their plans change when gangsters discover that Barry has developed a program that picks winners. They want it, and give Barry a week to deliver Shera to them. This is the same week that Barry's friends David and Jessie decide to get married and adopt Shera. For David, it's all about accepting his heritage, and the psychic gift his mother gave him. For Jessie, her world changes as she takes their life-long relationship to the next level. Their plans for a quiet wedding are disrupted, when the gangsters, as well as the FBI show up at the ceremony. This will be a wedding to remember, as the fireworks fly in the madcap comedy Shera's Gift. (About the Author) Bryan Misuraca lives in St. Louis, Missouri, where the rivers meet. This is his fourth book. His previous three novels comprised the sci-fi series The Jellie Chronicles.

The intense novel Dalia: Lost Youth follows a young girl's difficult journey through her childhood in Mexico. Hers is a story filled with pain and heartache. Before Dalia was five years old, she had the responsibility of helping her mother serve her abusive father and three older brothers, and look after her two younger siblings. When she was 12, a stranger kidnapped her and forced her to live with him and his family. Even though her real father is a cruel man, she misses him and her own family. But Dalia's father betrays her and trades her for a tract of land. Says the author, "I wanted to share Dalia's story, for those children who had ever been abused to let them know that they can survive, and never allow anyone to still their dreams and glory. They are not alone."(About the Author)Rosa Flores found it emotionally hard to write Dalia's story and feel what she went through. The author grew up in Mexico and now lives in Dawsonville, Georgia. In her early teens, she was blessed to immigrate to United States and became a citizen. She continued her formal education in California, became proficient in the English language, and has held executive positions in several U.S. companies. Now retired, she enjoys nature and hiking, especially walking the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage trail in Spain. This is her first book, and a sequel is in the works.

Globally recognized process improvement expert Phillip C. Reinke has assembled a toolset that has differentiated him and his company toward success in a world where many have attempted and failed.The founder of The Continuous Improvement Institute, he helps businesses and organizations improve their performance based on the proven Six Sigma concepts, which increase efficiency and are enhanced with the psychological needs of individuals and organizations.Endorsement by M. Jayson Meyer, Synergy Billing, founder & CEO:"I started my career as a teenage entrepreneur in 1996, just at the advent of the dot com Internet bubble. Like most entrepreneurs, I had big ideas but lacked the skills necessary to convert my dreams into practical reality. "Like many creative people, I was frustrated that I couldn't execute on my ideas. I spent the next decade looking for a management system that would help me to go from creative imagination to execution. I read a book by Jack Welch (former CEO of General Electric) that turned me on to something called Six Sigma. I became obsessed with learning everything I could."I went on a search to identify the foremost expert in Six Sigma and continuous improvement. My journey led me to Phil Reinke and The Continuous Improvement Institute. After studying with Phil, and applying his philosophy and methods to my business, I've experienced transformational results. "Phil Reinke is a true master in his field and his methods can be universally applied, regardless of industry ... If you desire success in your personal and professional life, I strongly encourage you to read, study, and practice the critical concepts contained within."About the Author: A professor of philosophy and psychology, Phillip C. Reinke lives in Southern Florida.

Declining budgets and withdrawing military forces seem to spell a period of diminishing influence for U.S. business and government officials overseas.Not so!Bees and Spiders provides answers on how to develop real influence that does not come through massive military presence or big budgets. These answers promote the idea of influence through developing relationships. Such relationships can provide influence that lasts even when there are few military forces and little money.This influence is lasting because it is empathy-based. Bees and Spiders explains the critical nature of developing empathy, and provides usable and useful recommendations for turning simple understanding into the possibility of seeing the world from another perspective.Brian L. Steed is a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army and currently serves as an instructor of military history at the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College. He served in the Middle East for more than eight and a half years. During that time he was an officer in the Jordanian Army, a liaison to the Israel Defense Forces, and an advisor and analyst in Iraq, and was responsible for coordinating all training between the U.S. and the United Arab Emirates. He has traveled extensively to nearly every Arabic-speaking country. This book comes from a seminar series he designed and taught to help advisers, and was later used for business executives in the United Arab Emirates. His three previous books are about applied history, and military and organizational theory.

This book aims to increase the level of consciousness, communications, and authenticity in the business world. It advocates mindfulness, self-awareness, creativity, improvisation, and a cooperative nature for workers at all levels of the organization to facilitate greater leadership and enhanced organizational performance.Part One presents an observation of the business world, describing the concept that integrating nonlinear (right-brain) practices with predominant linear (left-brain) practices will improve both personal and business success. Part Two presents wide-ranging topics of awareness, including self-understanding, mindfulness, various styles of meditation, psychological modalities, and the application of these practices into daily life.Part Three delves into the art form of improvisation, discussing its principles, benefits, and applications, including exercises for both personal and business use.About the Authors: Bill Prinzivalli is an entrepreneur, executive coach, organizational consultant, author, improviser, speaker, and improvisational workshop facilitator. After working in corporate America for over 40 years, and starting four companies, he is now the CEO of his own consulting company. In addition to his business expertise, he has vast experience in the areas of mindfulness, communications, and improvisation; and he judiciously integrates these practices in designing customized solutions for his clients.Gerard Farias, an associate professor of management, earned a Ph.D. in organization studies from Texas Tech University. He joined the Silberman College of Business at Fairleigh Dickinson University, where he teaches at graduate and undergraduate levels. His research focuses on sustainability, exploring the role of business in society, the tensions in the context of sustainability, and the importance of embedding sustainability into business school curriculum. As a Fulbright scholar in 2011, he studied the social entrepreneurship movement in India.

Audra Markham is a ten-year-old girl born into privilege, but only in the sense of wealth. The granddaughter of a Viscount, Audra is the object of ridicule in her spoiled and spiteful family. Alone and unloved, Audra seeks solace in the comfort of food.In another part of London, thirteen-year-old Nathaniel Abbot lives a wretched life, forced to steal food in order to survive. Living in squalid conditions at the local orphanage, Nathaniel and three of his friends are spared further suffering when Audra "rescues" them from their plight.Two lost souls that cannot find their place in the world suddenly find a place in each other's hearts. Follow the lives of Audra and Nate as they grow from loyal childhood companions to inseparable young lovers, struggling through the perils of their own lives and facing difficult decisions that threaten to keep them apart.Barbara T. Cerny grew up in Grand Junction, Colorado. She served twenty-two years in the US Army Reserves, retiring a Lieutenant Colonel in 2007. She is an information technology specialist and supervisor at Wright-Patterson AFB in Dayton, Ohio and is currently working on her next book. She lives with her loving husband, Charles, and their two wonderful children, Oksana and Audra, in Dayton, Ohio.

Of all the mysteries the oceans hold, sea creatures are among the oldest legends known to mankind. This fantasy saga delves into one of them. Over thousands of years and sparse sightings, eyewitness accounts often become local myth, or even legend. In the present day, a diver named Mark is clearing abandoned fishing nets, when he accidentally crosses paths with a mythical creature, one that will change his life and the lives of those closest to him forever. Mark discovers that many ships over the centuries were supposedly sunk by this legend. Now he and his girlfriend Robyn are treading the fine edge of danger. Will Mark's discovery bring him fame and fortune . . . or disaster? A double-edged sword separates fact from fiction, and comes at the price of death or reward. Who lives and who dies is part of everyone's journey, but becoming a legend is at the heart of Poseidon's Legacy. (About the Author)David C. Dagley worked on tugboats in Alaska for over a decade, and since then has been a world traveler, diving around the world to catch glimpses of the underwater beauty the oceans hold dear. After experiencing thousands of dives, and calling on his imagination, he wrote this novel. Originally from Mill Valley, California, the author now lives in Indonesia. This is his fifth book and there are more to come.

Rachel Knight was only seven when she decided to do her bit for the environment and plant her holiday spruce trees, instead of discarding them when Christmas was over.Much to her delight, her uncle dedicated an unused field on his farm for the trees, and it became a symbol of hope for her. The hope was not only for the trees to live on, but for Rachel's family life to improve, since it was coasting along on a cloud of alcoholism and discord.Her father and uncle transported and planted every Christmas tree after that to The Christmas Field, representing the years as they passed. Some years were joyful, and some were sorrowful. Several small crosses also lay amongst the replanted trees.As time went on, life became a terrible struggle for Rachel, and sometimes seemed insurmountable. She was brave and strong, however, and the path she carved for herself was a courageous one.Christmas is often depicted as a Hallmark card or movie, full of celebrations, laughter, and making merry. But in reality, this doesn't happen for a lot of people, especially children, who are caught in the crossfire of marital strife, alcohol abuse, and parental stress.This timeless story about old anger and childhood sorrow is also a story about holiday joy, deep love, and hard-won forgiveness, all things that should comprise Christmas day, and every day of our lives.(About the Author)Barb Bissonette lives in the picturesque village of Washago, Ontario. She is a retired nurse of forty years and has always enjoyed writing. This is her sixth novel.

Voncile and her brother Lenard never knew their mother or father. They lived with their grandmother Lillian until one night a strange man killed her while they slept just a few doors away.The two were taken from the only home and family they ever knew. After their grandmother's murder in Alabama, the children were sent to live in a place called Texas with a woman they were told was their great-grandmother. With her world spiraling out of control, Voncile's brother was her last hold on reality. Then he was abruptly snatched away from her by someone who was supposed to be a man of God, but turned out to be the devil himself.Voncile experienced evil at an early age from two men her great-grandmother trusted. Murder, deceit, lost innocence, and the separation from her beloved brother pushed Von to the limits. How much could a child endure, and how will these things affect her future? About the Author: Veronica Voncile is a first-time author who was born in Birmingham, Alabama and currently resides in southwest Florida. Veronica was encouraged to write about her horrific experiences with childhood sexual abuse. She discovered her strength from deep within to speak out and share her life and her story, hoping it would help others realize they were not alone, letting them know they could find their voices as well. She learned that finding the power of her voice; removing the shame and guilt she'd lived with for so long, was the beginning of her healing.

The great coastal spirit, Raven, and his friends, famous for their transformational powers, realize that the world itself has now been transformed from the outside in.Raven then finds himself confronting the greatest mystery of all: Why did the newcomers appear and what do they want? Through a series of novel encounters and adventures, Raven uses all his legendary acumen, cleverness, and insight to solve the challenges set before him, his friends, and allies. These include the dark mystery of a leper colony, the dangerous shadow of an abandoned village site, the desperation of his children lost in the cityscape, and the puzzle of the houses of artifacts.With great imagination, compassion, and a poignant sense of recent history, Raven pushes through from the far end of what was the past, to a place where the future of his peoples can begin anew.Author Bio - This book is a modest gift from a European thinker to the Indigenous peoples of the world. Social philosopher G.V. Loewen, born and raised on Vancouver Island, spent much of his childhood in the local nature, becoming conscious of the deeper meaningfulness of place and history, promoting as well a new self-consciousness. He became aware of how he was at the same time part of the culture of historical conquest, prompting a reflective set of narratives told in the language of the folktale, but taking place in the contemporary world situation in which Indigenous cultures remain marginalized. This effort is a beginning, not only of a dialogue, but of an attempt at understanding a wider truth beyond the limitations of previous cross-cultural engagements. The author of 56 books, retired professor G.V. Loewen is now CEO of Vigilance Digital Media, Inc.

My 19-year-old niece Aly disappeared. Car, keys, cell phone, and laptop were abandoned at the airport. Law enforcement couldn't differentiate a legitimate trip from a nefarious abduction, because she was . . . a legal adult. On December 10, my presumably happy niece left the country with a person she'd met online but had never met in person. Multiple airline tickets to multiple destinations were purchased in her name. Airport security cameras outbound and inbound showed a third traveler. Multiple sources confirmed that Aly arrived in Canada, which narrowed our search to 3.8 million square miles with multiple points of entry. We learned that laws designed to protect young people will enable traffickers with almost unfettered permission to travel below the radar with 18- to 20-year-olds. Aly's young adult status created a barrier separating her from her parents, while deepening her relationship with a potential trafficker. Maneuvering the legal systems of two countries became as much a challenge as finding one 19-year-old in the entire country of Canada. A representative from one trafficking organization estimated that Aly might fetch $100,000. She looked much younger than 19, and customers of human traffickers are willing to pay more for a youthful appearance. Aly left a scar on her mother's heart that will never leave. (About the Author)This is Donna Stone's second book. "I'm reciting my interpretation of events in the hope that the parents of 18- to 21-year-olds will be aware. I am forever changed by the experience. I had no idea that traffickers invested in groomers on college (and high school) campuses for recruiting. The return on investment is so lucrative that traffickers pay groomers/other kids for years to slowly reel in a good catch."