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We all have a list of things we would love to accomplish in life. One of the goals I have wanted to achieve is publishing a book.The idea of what to write started me thinking about my holidays, adventures, and vacations over the past and present during the past fifty-odd years.The idea of recapturing my life in photographs, along with family, wife, and friends, has helped me to recall and expand on the humorous and touching moments I have experienced. After all, a picture is worth a thousand words.Here then is my life condensed pictorially in A Snap Shot Autobiography.Andrew Harries was born and bred in Bristol, United Kingdom, a city that dates back to prehistoric times. His wife helped him put the book together. "Thank goodness, we are still on speaking terms!"Publisher's website: http://sbprabooks.com/AndrewHarries

Foster Ring is a powerful story about finding love when it's least expected, and giving that love a chance no matter what the circumstances. It's also about children in danger and the efforts to save them. Orlando is an FBI agent working undercover as a landscaper to bring down a group exploiting foster children. He is instantly drawn to Schrelle, a woman new to the area. Unable to get her out of his mind, he keeps his guard up until he knows he can trust her. Schrelle just moved to a small town for a new job. Spotting a man doing her neighbors' lawns, she feels something stir deep within her. Not ready for a new relationship since she just divorced her cheating husband, Schrelle finds herself infatuated with this tall stranger. Orlando eventually reveals his identity to Schrelle and she offers to help him save the children. Their connection grows stronger, flourishing into a love that is tested by both their ex-spouses. Their love story is deepened by their common concern, commitment, and effort to help the mistreated foster children. The twists and turns are many, because whenever you open your heart to the possibility of love, there are always surprises.(About the Author)P. D. Greene (Phyllis D. Greene) has been writing since childhood. Born in Valdosta, Georgia, she was an Air Force brat. The mother of two and grandmother of three enjoys retirement by traveling and completing novels already started. A breast cancer survivor, she helps others understand what early detection can mean. Her first romance novel, Driven, was penned under Phyllis Greene-Nicholas. She hopes her readers see themselves in her stories and know they're not alone in struggles of the heart.

Children will enjoy The Briar Hill Brats: Family, Friends, and Fun. This charming collection of five stories is a sequel to The Briar Hill Brats: Meet the Brats. In this book, we find the same family of dragons living in an enchanted town known as Briar Hill. The five stories center on nine young dragons (brats) and the mischief and concerns that go along with trying to figure out the world around them. Their stories have them learning that friends can be considered family; being alone is not always fun; there is always enough love to go around; using imagination can make simple tasks more fun; and you do not need the brand new, or very best of anything to enjoy life. The wonderful characters and childlike wonder, while incorporating important values about family, friends, and life in general, will have children and parents revisiting Briar Hill over and over again. About The Author: Jennifer Merrill is a registered nurse and a lifelong resident of Michigan. Living in the Alpena area with her family, she+ intends to keep writing more books in this series.

The Last Boat tells the story of Somoni, an Ijaw fisherman who lived in Old Bakana, an island community in the Niger Delta area of Nigeria. Though a commoner, Somoni loved education, but had to drop out of high school when his father suddenly passed away. Unable to pay his tuition, he got a job as a fisherman. Then he met his eccentric old schoolmate, Inobio, who was full of ideas but penniless. Inobio sold him on the idea of selling fish instead of catching fish, and formed a partnership with him. However, Inobio didn't like the dirty work, so he made Somoni travel the creeks to buy the fish. One day, the partners went out together to the countryside. Inobio convinced Somoni to return to Port Harcourt city with him later that night. Somoni had a bad premonition, but went anyway. Then it happened. Their boat caught fire in the middle of an area infested with cannibals and crocodiles, and their trouble doubled. Somehow, both men survived the night, but not their partnership. Days later, Somoni boarded a boat with a leak and the vessel began to sink in the middle of the ocean. Somoni took extraordinary action to save himself and the other passengers, and thus, Somoni, the high school dropout, became a hero.(About the Author)Gogo Fubara Iyalla is from Bakana, a small island in Rivers State, Nigeria. Bakana was decreed into existence by Queen Victoria of England after the Kalabari Civil War of 1879-1881. He was inspired to write this story by the tales he heard from elders in his village. A broadcast TV journalist, the author is also a screenwriter and producer. This is his first published book.

The time is the thirty-first century. An old foe had resurfaced in an area of space no one had expected. An urgent call, transmitted four decades earlier, had finally been received from the ultra-distant Soo-Erthra Space. Its message sent alarm bells ringing within Terra Space Command Headquarters, as this event was taking place in the very backyard of the feared planet-destroying Ypsilanti Empire. Alerted to this new danger by the humanoid-denizen's hosts of the first contact with a Confederation vessel in the circa 2400s, this new crew travels slowly to that same region to render assistance in the solving of the mystery of the resurgence of the Al Suhailli Dakkarosis. The protagonists are the twelve-member crew of the CSS Boulder City, commanded by Wendy Rotenberg, dispatched from the Confederation colony of Orindani Prime to join forces with the feline-in-appearance humanoids known as The Dau of the Soo-Erthran planet of Lesbos. Their mission: To find the cause of this sudden Al Suhailli Dakkarosis' resurgence and eliminate it before it spread deeper into the Sagittarian Arm or the Orion Spur of the Milky Way Galaxy. About the Author:Born in Alton, Illinois, Gregory A. Pierson joined the military and traveled the world. Now retired, he resides in the Philippines. This is his seventh book.

"Nail's biography is a must-read for anyone seeking greater understanding and insight into the short but fabulous life and career of the legendary Hank Williams. I wholeheartedly recommend it." - Ed Guy, noted Hank Williams expert Dr. Paul R. Nail provides the most comprehensive biography to date of Hiram "Hank" Williams, The King of Country Music. He begins with Hank's humble origins from a broken home in rural Alabama in the 1920s and '30s, through nearly a decade of lean years, honing his skills in the rough and tumble honkytonks of south Alabama. His story includes his often volatile marriage to first wife, Audrey (Sheppard) Williams, the reputed inspiration for many of his songs, his rise in fame at the Louisiana Hayride and Grand Ole Opry, and finally his untimely death on New Year's Day, 1953. He was 29 years old. In Hank's short life, he suffered from congenital back problems, binge drinking, overwork, back surgery, overmedication, divorce, and perhaps most of all, a broken heart. (About the Author) Paul R. Nail holds a Ph.D. in psychology from Texas Christian University (1981). He grew up in rural Oklahoma in the 1960s but did not become a Hank Williams fan until discovering his body of work in 1984. Now retired, Dr. Nail was a college professor, researcher, and author for 39 years. Herein, he brings together classic and contemporary theory and research in psychology to provide a unique perspective into the life and career of Hank Williams, widely regarded as the most influential singer/songwriter in country music history.

Jesse Hardaway is used to things being his fault. It's just him and his mom at home, and she's always yelling at him. School is like home, only about ten times worse! He's in fifth grade special education and has to battle ADHD and an anger/behavior disorder every day. If he isn't in trouble, he's getting into it. The only thing Jesse is sure of is that the world is against him, and he is ready to give up. One good thing Jesse has in his life is his best friend Davess, who never stops trying to look out for him. At school, Mrs. Abogar and Ms. Dubose try to look out for him too, though Jesse doesn't know why and wishes they would stop. Here it comes, Jesse thought, the thing that drives me nuts. That irritating thing that they are so known for. That thing that makes you wonder whether you should hug them or yell at them. The famous Punishment-with-a-Smile. I hate it! But very soon he is about to discover that these two women not only understand him, for some reason they actually care about him.

Captain Jacob Clarke is promoted to major in the final years of the American Revolution. Along with General Francis Marion, their story, The Wolf and the Fox, continues the quest to liberate South Carolina from the British. Some of the bloodiest fighting in the war is about to occur, spanning from Shubrick's Plantation to the last major battle in Eutaw Springs. Beginning in 1780, this historical tale concludes on Victory Day, December 16, 1783, when the triumphant revolutionary army liberates Charleston. This is the sixth and final book in a series about Jacob Clarke that Erick W. Nason began writing in 2016. Holding a doctorate in history, he notes, "There is not much written on the Southern Campaign of the American Revolution."Erick W. Nason grew up in Glens Falls in upstate New York, the heart of Rogers Rangers country, halfway between Fort Edward, Fort William Henry, Fort Ticonderoga, and other battlefields in between. He currently lives with his wife Karin in Sumter, South Carolina, near where General Sumter is buried. "I am retired Army Special Operations, served twenty years in both the Rangers and in Special Forces. I am a military historian working to preserve the Southern Campaign of the American Revolution by supporting the education program Liberty Live, Southern Campaign 1780, and Southern Battlefield Preservation Trust." A battle reenactor for over thirty years, he is also a presenter at the annual Francis Marion Symposium. The author is currently a government contractor managing search and rescue programs for U.S. Air Force Central Command and the Middle East.

Jimmie the blue crab wakes up hungry. In his search for food, he encounters a toadfish that might eat him and a crab pot that could carry him up and away. Jimmie survives these perils because the toadfish is full of oysters, and he is small enough that he falls through and escapes the crab pot.He meets a diamond back terrapin turtle named Terrie and they become fast friends while searching for food together. Jimmie and Terrie find a dead fish and eat it all up. They then hide in some seagrass and sleep for the night. During the night, Jimmy sloughs out of his old small shell and is now a little bigger. The next morning, Jimmie and Terrie again go searching for food.Jimmie the Crab: An Adventure in the Chesapeake Bay includes photographs of the underwater animals in the book and some information about each one. The events in the story are real-life scenarios that play out beneath the surface of Chesapeake Bay any time of year when the water temp is high enough for crabs and turtles to be active.For most of his life, Joseph Christopher Cullis has called the Chesapeake Bay his playground. He lives on the Delmarva Peninsula on Maryland's eastern shore and has published two books of poetry. This is his first book written for children. "The idea of Jimmie the Crab started with an impromptu banter between my oldest brother and me. Once I started writing it out, the story kind of wrote itself."

When 17-year-old Veronica "Ronnie" Taylor first looked at the forest, she had no idea the forest was looking back at her. The tragedy of her mother's death brings Ronnie to live with her father in the small town of Mystic Forest, where there are secrets about the town and everyone who lives there. Ronnie gets the feeling she's being followed, and soon learns that the beautiful trees of Mystic Forest hold something dark, something that compels her to follow the people of the woods and to fulfill their ancient prophecy. The "Forest Dwellers" believe that Ronnie is the one they have been waiting for these many years, the one who will bear the child that might one day allow them to come out of the forest and take over what they believe is rightly theirs. Ronnie meets a young man named Drake, who has known his entire life that he must protect this girl. Drake is a descendant of the ancient "Protectors of the Forest," who are determined to stop the prophecy at all costs. If Ronnie fulfills the prophecy to release the dwellers, the ritual that must be performed will kill her. (About the Author) "This is my first completed book, but not my last," says Amy Hamlet. "I have written a sequel to Mystic Forest that I plan to publish next year." She is also working on two other books. The grandmother of thirteen adds, "I decided I would make my childhood dream of being a published author come true. Now that it's being published, I feel more accomplished than I ever have." The author resides in the small town of Phil Campbell, Alabama.

Get ready for an Australian adventure!Cooee is a spotted pony who has a heart of gold. Curious and adventurous, he has rescued a lot of people. The pony possesses sharp hearing and a great sense of direction while finding his way.He becomes a local hero and is loved by everyone for his brave deeds saving lives. But despite all this, Cooee is very lonely, so he makes friends with the crows.One day Cooee finds a lost puppy and they soon became the best of friends. When Brown Dog comes to live on the farm, every day is a happy day, and they have many fun times together.Read how a brave pony becomes best friends with a little pup in Cooee the Good Pony and Little Brown Dog.Lynne Pickering is an internationally renowned artist. She has sold over 5,000 paintings in more than 30 countries. She worked as an international finance broker arranging funding for projects from high-rise offices to resorts, and lives with her family in Queensland, Australia. She writes thrillers as well as children's books. Her book covers are her own wonderful creations.

A wicked witch captures the Rainbow Fairy, intending to exchange her for the unicorn's powers, which would allow the witch to be able to fly unseen without her broomstick!Kate, a friend of the fairies, comes up with a scheme to defeat the wicked witch.Kate and the fairies set a trap for the witch's goblin helpers, intending to trade them for the Rainbow Fairy. At first the plan fails, but then the unexpected happens when the witch's goblin helpers turn into greenies. Will the wicked witch finally release the Rainbow Fairy? Lynne Pickering lives in Warwick, Queensland, Australia. She paints art and exports art worldwide. Her book covers are her own wonderful creations. This is her seventh published book. Her future plans? "We intend to open an art gallery and coffee shop at our country retreat, where friends can come and enjoy the many rare bird species and wildlife."

Mary-Jane and Samantha live near an enchanted forest. Lulu, a fairy friend, asks for their help in rescuing a little dragon after a wicked witch has captured him.The girls have an exciting adventure as they attempt The Little Dragon's Rescue. With the help of fairies, a unicorn, and magic spells, they set the little dragon free from the wicked witch.The adventure ends happily with an enchanted forest picnic of strawberries and cream and pink lemonade. Are there more adventures in store for the girls and the little dragon?Other fairy stories in the series are The Magic Doorway and The Rainbow Fairy, which complete the wonderful set. Lynne Pickering of Queensland, Australia, wrote this story when she and her husband owned a large childcare center. The heartwarming story encourages good, unselfish deeds. With the wonderful pictures produced from photos of dolls and real magical forests, it will become a favorite read. The author is also an artist who sells her art worldwide. She has sold over 5,000 paintings in over 30 countries.

Janet and Mary-Louise live near an enchanted forest. One day a small fairy friend named Lulu visits the girls and tells them about a magical doorway that has mysteriously appeared!When they travel through the doorway, a magical whirlwind transports them to a strange land controlled by a wicked witch.The girls have an amazing adventure with Lulu and help the fairy to break the witch's spell, thereby saving the Fairy Princess and freeing her subjects. Will The Magic Doorway be able to take the girls back home safely? Find out in this magical adventure.Lynne Pickering is an internationally renowned artist. She has sold over five thousand paintings in more than thirty countries. She worked as an international finance broker arranging funding for projects from high-rise offices to resorts, and she lives with her family in Queensland, Australia. She writes thrillers as well as children's books. "We had a childcare centre and the children asked me to write them some fairy stories. My Grandmother was a great one for fairy stories and my love for them has stayed with me."

The Gateway to a Dream is about family relationships. More often than enough, a thought of truth can waver an imagination, often given to where a decision is greater than the means of importance in honor to an accomplishment. "When a dream falls beyond the stages of stability, identity, expressions and recognition in silence, what are we to do? Being there'll be no memories, will the effectiveness of the fallen dream be favorable or not? How are we to know when or how to react, when nothing's real, while the fallen dream fails to be known by surface of socialite's identity . . . When a dream falls, who's there to catch it? Or can it be caught by means, other than grit?" Alim M. Bey wrote this book because he's in a good place in his life, "having experienced the greater aspects of living, by ways and means of expressing thoughts and feeling that others might have a better understanding within the universal existence." "A dream is a thought that in times falls between the stages of recognition for the purpose of reasoning and meanings. Then there too, when doing your best and it works out, it becomes great. But in doing the best you can and it fails to work out, it becomes greater because you've given your best, which is all one can ask for." (About the Author) A retiree and a disabled Army veteran, Alim M. Bey grew up in Maryland. He now lives in North Carolina. After serving in the military, the author/poet later became a police officer and is now the author of five books.

In the tradition of Dan Brown, expect a wild ride from start to finish, as John B. Macurdy's The Masada Scroll mixes history, exotic locations, arcane religion, ancient texts, and plenty of modern action adventure. When former CIA assassin Nick Strahan undertakes a mission to help an old friend in trouble, archaeologist Dr. Jones, Strahan must evade danger or be assassinated himself. A shadow network of disparate and unlikely bedfellows helps him at each step along the way. Strahan can only guess at the explosive nature of Dr. Jones' find, and will do everything he can to make sure his find comes to light. "Strahan still didn't see any particular car that might be trailing him, but several other drivers had taken his passing them at a truly remarkable speed as a challenge. As a result, they had made the ludicrous decision to pick up the gauntlet and try to stay with him. This happenstance made for a truly comical scene playing itself out on the road behind Strahan as he watched the variety of unskilled drivers, who also lacked true performance automobiles, attempt to mirror his highly technical maneuvers. Equally humorous were the cornucopia of hand gestures that reflected the collective commuters' opinion of the road-rage drivers attempting to mimic him. But he flew over the East River so quickly he barely noticed he'd been over water."(About the Author) John B. Macurdy grew up in Stamford, Connecticut, received two degrees from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and currently resides in Santa Barbara, California. "I spent thirty years studying the historical origins of Christianity and the nature and identity of the historical Jesus. That became a nonfiction book I wrote called The Fourth Philosophy."

Surf, party, and romance take center stage in the breezy novel Blow Out Summer, as a group of local surfers in Huntington Beach, California, enjoy a summertime of hanging out and having fun. Their story takes place in the mid 1970s, when no one was paying much attention to the drugs being brought into California at an alarming rate. But Dee Dee's eyes are about to be opened. Dee Dee lives in a very well-to-do area and is introduced to social drug experimentation and drug trafficking while maintaining a normal family life. She and her friends enjoy the surf up and down the coast of California. Her friends run the gamut from the very wealthy to beach bums she met at the pier. Dee Dee's lazy summer is spent under beautiful sunny days with slow drifting clouds and perfect barrel waves. But the ups and downs in her relationships and the dangers of dabbling in drugs ultimately force her a decision that will change her life.Author Bio - Denise Ann Stock's first book is based on her research of drug trafficking in the mid '70s. She grew up in Huntington Beach, California, the Surf Capital of the continental United States, and moved to Jacksonville, Florida, after her marriage.

"Ancient Wisdom and the Measure of Our Days is a treasure. Brancato provides his readers with the opportunity to reflect on the universal process of aging while in the company of sages from around the world. It is a loving and gentle text that all will find comfort in." -Melinda Plastas, Ph.D., Bates College "This gem is long overdue and we thank Dr. Brancato for his gift." -Rabbi Harry Sky, author of My Journey and Give me 2 Minutes of Your Time "The further I ventured into Brancato's book, the more convinced I became that I will read it over and over again, learning something new each time." -Kali Lightfoot, Executive Director of the National Resource Center for Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes The longer we live, the more likely we are to experience great losses in life such as the death of a partner, family member or friend, and the inevitable diminishment of our physical and mental functions. Combining 50 years of ongoing study of world religions with his own experiences of aging, Dr. Brancato relates the world views of sages and saints to the realities of change as we age: our shifting personal identities, the quandaries of how to live in unanticipated circumstances, and the incomprehensible nature of the Infinite. This significant, thought-provoking book offers counsel, solace and advice to those facing retirement, aging and loss. It is to be read slowly, reflected upon and read again.Author Bio - Fred Brancato has a Ph.D. from New York University's Department of Culture and Communication, and a Master's Degree in religious studies from Fordham University His career path has included professional baseball player, social worker, teacher, foundation director and executive director of a child welfare association. In his retirement, Dr. Brancato teaches Tai Chi and conducts courses at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute of the University of Southern Maine.

The Halloween Ball is truly a Halloween treat. Mary wants to attend her school's Halloween dance at Broadmoor Middle Laboratory School. She's a normal, ordinary teenager, but has difficulty asking her father about attending school functions. A protective dad, he can't accept that his daughter is now a teenager and needs autonomy. Her mother knows what it's like to be a teenage girl, so Mary plots to get both parents to allow her to attend the dance.This story for young teens shows how behavior affects family relationships.Irma Jamison of Shreveport, Louisiana, is a 58-year-old mother of five, and was formerly a licensed practical nurse. This is her first book.

Paul Andrews is a man who isn't careful what he wishes for. The results are a spouse whose loyalty has been worn to a thread, an adoptive daughter who adores him too much, a therapist who looks the other way while he cheats with his wife, and friends who will do anything for him, including all the wrong things. Experiencing disturbing hallucinations and dreams, Paul is about to lead all of them and others straight into an existential abyss. The radically new knowledge of the human condition that is the result of this, may have been better off never having been known in the first place. "Loewen's first mainstream novel presents a shocking series of revelations, not only concerning our ability to know the others, but all the more so, our ability to ignore the oft inconvenient fact that aside from ourselves, others in fact do exist, have needs and rights, and most importantly, share a future with us both here on Earth and perhaps also elsewhere." - Avinash Pillay, COO and co-founder of Vigilance Digital Media, Inc.Author Bio - Social philosopher G.V. Loewen is the author of fifty-five books concerning ethics, education, aesthetics, religion, social theory, and more recently, metaphysical adventure fiction. He was a professor of the interdisciplinary human sciences for over two decades in both Canada and the United States.

Inspector Sniffabout is a dog. But he is no ordinary dog! He is a Bloodhound who can solve people's mysteries or problems. And he can talk to people. If anyone has a problem or mystery to solve, Inspector Sniffabout is on the case.This wonderfully illustrated children's book covers three cases that need solving. In the first, "The Case of the Missing Post," Inspector Sniffabout wants to know why everyone's post keeps disappearing. In the second story, "The Case of the Fallen Tree," the Bloodhound must find a way to stop a speeding train before it crashes into a fallen tree. And in the final story, "The Case of the Leaking Water Tower," all the Inspector's skills are put to the test in solving the mystery of why the water tower, which holds water for the steam train, keeps being emptied.This is the second book in the Sniffabout series, in which children can also try to solve the cases and become a detective, too. The third book is currently being written. John Rowe has worked in the television industry for over 45 years as a researcher, head of programmes and production, and as a producer and director. Besides his vast list of credits for adult audiences, he is also well known for his services to children's television. Among his many credits are "Blue's Clues" for Nickelodeon UK, "Havakazoo" for Channel 5, "Monkey Makes" for Channel 5, and "Big Cook Little Cook" for CBeebies. He also wrote and directed Nickelodeon UK's stage productions for six years. He lives in Wiltshire, England, with his wife and their playful Irish setter, Katy.

A story of lost and found, departure and return. The launching of a model sailboat that disappears in youth and returns years later. A wise and loving father inspires his children to explore the world and puts loss and love in proper perspective. "Life takes you to unexpected places. Love brings you home." - Melissa McClone About the Author: Mark Duffield has used his many and varied life experiences to write about the lessons learned in his youth that have provided a roadmap for those who navigate the uncertainties of daily living and inspire them to make sense of it. AS I RECALL: The Explorer draws upon Mark's past and his father's wisdom that laid the foundation for his travels abroad, a life at sea and the determination to write about how his life, and maybe yours, needs an inspired beginning. Other books by Mark Duffield include: THE LAST SHEPARD and TALES OF THE TENTH ORNAMENT, AS I RECALL; Fireflies in the Night, and AS I RECALL; Wings of Remembrance. Mark is currently a Media Consultant for Upstairs Downstairs on Beacon Hill in Boston. About the Illustrator: Nancy O'Hearn is an accomplished artist/illustrator whose amazing and unique style has delighted all who follow the AS I RECALL series of stories. Self-taught and always experimenting, Nancy, after years as a local letter carrier, enjoys her current life of creating art and creating a working and loving life and environment for the dogs she cares for.

A young quail named Quincy loves running so much that he's never even tried to fly. All the other quail tease him and think he's strange. Tired of being made fun of, Quincy decides it's time to learn to fly. The quail enters a contest, and is set to race against a fast road runner bird. Will his running skills come in handy? Has he had enough practice flying so that he can win the race? This insightful, fun story teaches children to value each other's differences. Inspired by his observations of nature at work and play, Richard W. Oldenburg introduces us to Quincy. In this wonderful collaboration with illustrator Elizabeth Lauder, Quincy, a quail who prefers to run rather than fly, brings life lessons to child and parent alike. ...All too often, children are encouraged to excel in and to practice things in which they do better during their lives ...spending time on their strengths, they grow up with a fear of failure rather than a desire to challenge themselves. Oldenburg brings a humorous, charming, and necessary lesson for children in this irreverently illustrated and written romp through the outdoors, as a quail learns to seize the day. - Todd Rutherford, The Publishing Guru

Mr. MooseOh where can he be?Come along with the characters to find me! This FUN and interactive book encourages communication between the author and reader. Do YOU know where Mr. Moose went?Start the journey with me to find out. Included in the back of the book are interactive coloring pages for kids to enjoy!