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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Light Shadows from a Dark MoonBy: Darius Rocky CollieOn the Keens Plantation, life for slaves is hard, unjust, and painful, but one night it suddenly becomes extraordinary and bizarre as a mysterious asteroid crashes near the property, doing no damage, but upending everyone's existence-black and white alike. Light Shadows from a Dark Moon is a story about equality, justice, compassion, and forgiveness. Think before you act and treat others as you want to be treated, or some day you may suffer the consequences.About the AuthorDarius Rocky Collie has been a community business owner for more than thirty-three years in Casa Grande and is a 6 year Veteran of the U.S. Army, Arizona. His hobbies include cartoon drawing, karate, singing, and playing guitar. He also enjoys board games, Keno, and blackjack. Collie has been married to his first and only love, Yolanda, for thirty-nine years. They have raised three beautiful and successful daughters: Rhoda, Semene, and Perveez. The couple has three grandsons. Collie has traveled all over the world, where he has seen so much bigotry, hatred, and prejudice that it hurts him. He hopes this story will shed some light on those who hate for no apparent reason.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A Life Worth LivingBy: Patricia Jenkins Burns'I found the poems exquisitely phrased and very moving. If people who commit suicide only knew what pain they cause. Pat has a rare gift, and it was a privilege to read her poems.'- Teruko CraigSenior Lecturer Emerita, Tufts University'This is a moving and beautiful collection of tributes, written with great honesty, self-awareness, and profound sadness, tempered after a while with triumph. While I don't normally read poetry, I couldn't put this down without finishing it, as it was so engaging and moving.'- Daniel SharpFormer CEO, Professor, Deputy Attorney-General, California'A sensitive and personal memoir expressed in poetic cadences that ebb and flow with the author's thoughts. The poet builds her life based on work and relationships, remembering but rising beyond early tragedy.' - Joan Macy KaskellAmerican Art Historian & Educator. …

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Blocks of Time: How to block your time, achieve great success, and.have fun in the process!By: Dr. Linda M. CampbellAre you ever overwhelmed with more tasks to complete than time to complete them In this awe inspiring book, Campbell provides a practical solution to conquering time and task management challenges, using Blocks of Time.Blocks of Time is a simplistic, actionable time allocation process using time blocks to achieve success in meeting daily, weekly, and long-term goals.About the AuthorDr. Linda M. Campbell has over thirty years of education and business leadership experience. She is the founder and president of a consulting company specializing in education leadership development. During her extensive career, Dr. Campbell served in a myriad of education and business leadership positions, including secondary principal, higher education doctoral consultant, bank officer, and telecommunications market manager. She earned an Ed.D degree in Education Administration and Policy from George Washington University; a masters from the University of Maryland College Park in Education Policy, Planning and Administration; and an undergraduate degree in Business Education from Virginia State University. Dr. Campbell resides in South Florida with her husband.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Losing America: Our National Crisis of Legalities vs. Justice How Our Own Laws Are Killing America: By: Imm d'CeazeLosing America: Our National Crisis of Legalities vs. Justice was written in the last half of 2020 through the first two months of 2021, when the Chinese virus pandemic was rampant and began affecting the entire world, while it destroyed our people and our economy. It includes some thoughts and realities about our past, present, and possible future political history, due to the dramatic change in our leadership from staunchly Conservative to dangerously Socialist. Burning issues written here are from the perspective of the fiercely patriotic and aging author from his personal accounts and countless news and television broadcasts that starkly indicate that this country has been sliding into a leftist Socialism for decades. Now we are at a pivotal moment in history where we need to fight back or lose our country, its prominence in history, and its light to the rest of the world. To many astute readers, some ideas here might seem raw, radical, and disturbing. So be it.About the AuthorImm d'Ceaze was born in 1942 in Wichita and raised in Kansas by hardworking blue-collar parents. As a youth he loved playing team sports, hunting, and fishing. In 1962 he joined the Navy and became a Hospital Corpsman specializing in laboratory medicine and blood banking. After being honorably discharged in 1966 off of a nuclear submarine tender harbored in Spain, he worked in Seattle as a laboratory technician while studying electronics and earned a Second Class FCC license in communication electronics. After a year working with secret clearance on a missile program at Boeing's Kent (Washington) Space Center, he attended Shoreline Community College in Seattle, achieving the Honor Roll and President's List before moving on to the University of Washington to eventually earn a Bachelor of Science degree with a minor in Math and a major in Geology. He then worked for two years for a consulting civil engineer in Seattle before being hired in 1975 by the U.S. Bureau of Mines (USBM) in Spokane where he worked as a mining and minerals field geologist on a Wilderness land evaluation program for about 11 years. From Spokane he and his wife moved to the USBM Headquarters office in Washington, D.C., where he served about five years as the Alaska Programs Manager, and was then promoted to the position of Deputy Chief of the Alaska Field Operations Center (AFOC) in Anchorage, Alaska, in the summer of 1991.While waiting for his wife to work long enough to secure some vested benefits, he worked at the Blood Bank of Alaska until moving to Blaine, Washington, in 1997. In Blaine he and his wife lived on their sailboat, designed and built their retirement house, and lived in Blaine for the next twenty years. They moved to the Southwest in late 2017.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Cape Cod Serial Killer StoryBy: Ronald D. GoodeThe Cape Cod Serial Killer Story is a mystery crime story about identical twins, one of whom become a serial killer after being traumatized from seeing his father kill his mother. Once he became a man, he got news that his wife and kids died in a car crash because a prostitute was right in the middle of an intersection from getting beaten by her pimp. He took it upon himself to start killing prostitutes and pimps. His brother went to prison for what he did, but he killed himself in prison because he could not take the suffering from being wrongfully in prison. The brother was the killer, trained with Russian ex-soldiers in KGB, became an assassin, and took on law enforcement and military, killing a lot of them. Read The Cape Cod Serial Killer Story, a real nailbiter.About the AuthorRonald D. Goode was born in the Hispanic part of North Philadelphia, which is the Kensington area. He is a landscaper at Liberty Tree and Landscaping Management and is looking to further his career in screenwriting and writing more books.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Poems to Tickle and Awaken the Senses and the MindBy: Frederica Darlin StellerThe magic of poetry is being able to awaken the senses and the mind, to create a scene within the mind, to feel and smell and taste all the poem is offering. Miss Frederica Darlin Steller's poetry takes you on a journey through holidays and love to fun and weather, and everything in between. Join her on a sensory experience that is sure to awaken your mind and tickle your senses.About the AuthorFederica Darlin Steller currently resides in a subdivision in Lexington, Kentucky, with her son, who has been very supportive of her writing. She enjoys reading a variety of genres, interior design, playing decorating games on her iPad, and, of course, writing poems and short stories. Miss Steller is retired and hopes to publish more poems and stories in the future. Poems to Tickle and Awaken the Senses and the Mind is her first published work.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Snowflake on a Spider's WebBy: Patti Laughlin FogtSnowflake on a Spider's Web begins in 1939, wine country, Tokaj, Hungary, and ends in your heart. You will follow a young Jewish girl named Eva through her life and adventures. It is a love story during a horrific time. She finds herself to be a refugee in a new world that she did not expect to find. Her strength and courage are remarkable and inspiring.About the AuthorPatti Laughlin Fogt is a nurse at the Veteran's Administration Medical Center. She has worked in the COVID unit this past year. Her work is usually with rehabilitation patients. Fogt has two daughters. She enjoys camping, the beach, the mountains, and riding motorcycles. She records veterans' stories for the Library of Congress. She organizes bike rallies for veterans as well. This story came about due to a dream she had about it, a dream that compelled her to write it.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Love You More: Through It AllBy: Tami McQueeneyWhen Cam's friend Maggie is found dead in her bathtub, everyone assumes suicide-except for Cam. She suspects murder. Soon, Cam and her husband Chris are pulled into the investigation, and everyone is a suspect. Will the truth be revealed, or will the end bring about more death About the AuthorTami McQueeney is in her sixties, living in Fort Worth, Texas. In her free time, she loves to cook, read, and work out.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Last Camelot: US Navy's 'Secret City'By: J.C. MartinIn the 1940's, the U.S. Military acquired over a million acres of California desert for the development of the Naval Ordnance Test Station in China Lake, known colloquially at the time as 'The Base.' By the fifties and sixties, a thriving community emerged with all the comforts of the typical American suburbs. In this book, J. C. Martin enthusiastically recounts his formative years at China Lake through numerous anecdotes, each one revealing glimpses of daily life inside this unique military base. From these stories, we learn why so many residents who grew up there referred to their home as 'Camelot.'About the AuthorJ.C. Martin, a semi-retired business owner in the Department of Defense contracting industry since 1972, currently lives in Las Vegas. Martin has always said he considers his proudest accomplishment, along with his forty-eight years in the business world, raising and coaching his four wonderful and personable children as a single father in the same local community where he grew up.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A Miracle Child and Her Authentic Italian RecipesBy: Nicolina AmorusoA Miracle Child and Her Authentic Italian Recipes is written to inspire people to find their purpose in life and to use this purpose to influence the lives of others. In this book, the reader will find inspiration, a love for cooking, and come away with a few stories and recipes which will feed their soul, their stomach, and their recipe box.About the AuthorNicolina Amoruso is a simple, strong, generous, and religious woman. She has depended on strength from God, who is her hero, to help her overcome obstacles in her life. Amoruso is a chef who is passionate about her Italian cooking because food brings people together and especially her wonderful family whom she loves. In her free time, she enjoys taking care of her grandchild, walking her little doggie, and bargain shopping.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Unheard VoicesBy: Miriam Abigail AmigonEmotions we have to dealTears we have to fearThe moment we wait forIs already hereMiriam Abigail Amigon wants readers to know that it's okay to feel sad and experience emotions. The Unheard Voices is her experience with writing down thoughts she couldn't share with anyone else.About the AuthorMiriam Abigail Amigon lives in a small town in Iowa and is happily married with two children. She started writing poetry in middle school, and it has become a part of her life, helping her express herself in many ways.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Silent WoodsBy: Will EmleyWhen Darwin Hall arrived at the farm, he could see Will Elliot's pickup parked in a field entrance just north of Walnut Creek. Darwin stopped his Explorer on the road behind Will's pickup. There was no activity around the pickup. He exited his Explorer to check Will's pickup. The doors were locked. After waiting for a half hour, seeing no sign of Will, Darwin decided to walk in and check some of the stand locations. He had seen the locations on the maps that Will diligently maintained.Darwin knew that there were two stands located in the gravel pit west of the road and one more stand along Walnut Creek, east of the road. With flashlight in hand, Darwin walked along the edge of the field north of the creek towards the east fence line. The stand was located in the corner of the fence line and the creek. At the east end of the field, Darwin shined the light up in the trees trying to locate the stand. Seeing the stand, Darwin walked over to the tree. The stand was empty, and there was no sign that Will had been there.A work of fiction, Silent Woods tells of a deer bow hunter who arrowed a buck and blood trailed it into a large tract of public wildlife hunting area and was then shot and wounded, becoming a missing person in a thirteen-day survival ordeal.About the AuthorWill Emley was a dedicated bowhunter for thirty-three years (1975-2008). He became involved in archery in high school. After a tour of duty in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam Conflict, he attended college at Long Beach City College (1972-1974) and Iowa State University (1974-1978). During his years at Iowa State University, Will renewed his skills in archery and began bow hunting for deer.Employing the Boy Scout motto - 'Being Prepared' -- Will was certified by the State of Iowa Department of Natural Resources, as a hunting education instructor (1983), teaching youth the skills for responsible and safe hunting. He specialized in teaching bow hunting and survival/first aid. Will received the State of Iowa Governor's Volunteer Award (1990) and the Iowa Hunter Education Instructor of the Year Award (2006). He continued teaching hunter education until 2017.Will Emley authored articles for magazines. 'Backcountry Survival' - tips for the carrying of proper equipment for hunter survival, was published in Bowhunting Magazine, the January 1998 issue. Other articles concerning bow hunting skills and experiences were published in the Christian Bowhunters Magazine. This book is a continuation of his writing efforts to educate hunters concerning survival skills, being prepared.Will Emley is continuing the hunting heritage with his son and grandchildren. The future of hunting depends upon the forefathers training the youth to be responsible and safe hunters in the future. Will now spends his hunting time pursuing deer and turkey with a shotgun.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Jamie's SecretBy: Patrice FentimanIllustrated by Jade AnelisseJamie's Secret is a story about a nine-year-old who loves soccer, playing with her best friend Sadie, and collecting crystals. She loves hugging and climbing trees, watching butterflies, and soaring on her swing. Jamie loves life and everything that points to it. Her energy is so vibrant that her mom and dad can't contain it. But Jamie has a secret.About the AuthorPatrice Fentiman is an African-American/British writer who works as a case manager of individuals living with addiction and is a college instructor of public speaking. She began writing to address the myriad of youth born with special gifts including clairvoyance, clairsentience and clairaudience. Patrice is the mother of two gifted daughters and makes her home in South Carolina.About the IllustratorJade Anelisse is a multiracial social worker and freelance fine artist and illustrator, inspired by social justice, everyday magic, and celebrating the roots we come from. She currently lives and works in Portland, Maine. Anelisse, Jade (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The ReckoningBy: T. M. SimonsonIn the early 1800s, when the Mexican Government had control of the Texas territory, a family living in the territory is murdered by the Mexican Army, all but one-Morgan Flynn. Upon discovering the dead bodies of his family, Morgan vows to take revenge. He befriends a local Indian boy, returning with his local tribe. There he learns new skills and how to fight his enemies. Through this learning Morgan will learn, not only how to take care of himself, but of everyone around him. Beyond revenge, The Reckoning is a story of community, and one in particular comes together to grow in the shadow of hatred.About the AuthorT. M. Simonson is from Montana and grew up working on a family ranch. After working professionally in the oil industry, he continued to stay involved in the raising and training of horses. In retirement, he has written several books ranging from the settling of the West in the 1800s to futuristic novels.…

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Believing in FaithBy: Ms. Marita BassettBelieving in Faith tells about the pain and suffering Ms. Marita Bassett has been through and not letting it get the best of her. It's about never giving up. It is interesting because it is all true events. Being patient makes her relevant.Marita's book is very unique; it talks about things that other people may have been through. She hopes that it gives someone hope not to give up and the understanding that things can turn around in your life. It won't be easy, but never give up.About the AuthorMs. Marita Bassett is a people person who loves everyone. Her hobbies include writing, singing, working with people, being a good listener, and helping people she sees deal with things in their life. Marita enjoys telling jokes to put a smile on a stranger's face and visiting her family and having family outings. She also helps out in churches and schools.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - When children say, 'But I don't want to!', their words are sometimes accompanied by temper tantrums and other nonverbal cues that prove their stubbornness. When the 45th President of the United States exhibited these same nonverbal cues, he too was telling us, 'I don't want to!'Through an examination of the character, lifestyle, and actions of the 45th President, this book breaks down how he showed the American public that he did not want to be the President at all.This book emphasizes the importance of maintaining a democracy and the need to vote for capable individuals who will respect the laws and documents that govern our nation. Voters will be reminded of what can occur when we do not elect capable, moral, and proven individuals to leadership roles.If the American people were not listening when the 45th President was elected, they should listen now.About the AuthorRev. Dr. McNair Ramsey, known to all his friends and schoolmates as Tony, is the second oldest of seven children. At an early age in life, his now-sainted grandmother Emily declared (one might say decreed) him through the words: 'This boy is going to be a preacher.' The Lord, through the power of the Holy Spirit, enabled those words to come true.Through dedicated studies in Lutheran Christian elementary schools, high school, and college as well as in secular universities, McNair became the first of his family to achieve a college education, earning his Educational Doctorate. He has used his blessings to assist others by serving in schools in Indiana, Michigan, California, and Alabama.He is married to JoAnn Abner and they are blessed with three daughters, five grandchildren, and two sons-in-law. All glory and praise be given to the Lord as He continues to bestow His blessings upon McNair and the completion of this book.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Bits and PiecesBy: Robert Hutto, DDSFound amidst the wreckage of a large plane crash is a suitcase containing the severed head of a young woman. How did the head get in the suitcase Who put it there Why was it put there As more heads show up at crime scenes across Southern California, it's up to Detectives Kelly and Meadows of the San Diego Police Department to follow the clues and find the killer.The killer leads Kelly and Meadows, along with medical examiner Bob Hughs, on a chase across SoCal, the detectives coming up empty-handed each time they get close to solving the mystery. Along the way, they discover an organized crime ring that could be connected to the killings. As they try to solve the crime before another head is severed, Kelly and Meadows struggle with their attraction to one another, a dangerous affair between two colleagues and partners. Can the detectives put their feelings aside to find the killer in time Find out in this thrilling page-turner.About the AuthorBits and Pieces is Robert Hutto's first attempt at formal writing. Now retired, he served in the Navy as a comprehensive dentist for over forty years. His experience in forensics and two deployments to Viet Nam in the late Sixties provide the background for his book. As a former commanding officer and a member of the Navy's Medical Inspector General Team, he has traveled the world and now spends his time in Northern California.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A COMPANION READER FOR MULTICULTURAL AND DIVERSE EDUCATION COURSESThis book is a strong support for anyone--teachers, professors, administrators who are working to make their courses more CULTURALLY RELEVANTBy: Dr. Wm. Patric LeedomHow does an educator-teacher, professor, administrator in their courses-provide a positive learning environment where every student strives to attend because they receive exciting and worthwhile experiences; they feel welcomed, safe, and respected; each student feels a positive connection between themselves and the educator, who has their best interests in mind Dr. Wm. Patric Leedom, professor of teacher education for twenty-five years, was teaching a course in the School of Education, University of Cincinnati, Teaching and Learning in a Diverse Classroom. The required readings were based upon forty-plus book chapters and journal articles that provided comprehensive information on how to welcome and support a variety of pre-K-12 students. Taking these lessons learned, each teacher-candidate then chose four or five of the topics and utilizing elucidation and exposition developed their individual essays. Thirteen students wrote outstanding papers, and their work as well as the literature behind it are provided in this companion reader to aid in imparting crucial knowledge and skillsets to the next generation of teachers.About the AuthorDr. Wm. Patric Leedom has been exposed to multicultural social situations since moving to California at fourteen with his father, who introduced him to a very important integrated church youth group. Ever since, he has been involved with and focused upon making the world a better place for all humans. As an adult, he became an educator with a master's in Montessori philosophy and practices and holds a doctorate in curriculum and instruction. He has been a founding staff member of both a private and public Montessori school, both strongly supporting multicultural education environments. As a professor he has strived to teach courses towards multicultural goals. His lifelong goal has been for everyone to have the opportunity to develop and utilize the potentials they are born with. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Among the Last ( ) Conservative VoicesBy: Richard S. Dillon MDAmong the Last ( ) Conservative Voices is the story of one man's education and experiences of a conservative in the modern world.Covering the adverse experiences and challenges met and the problems running rampant today, the message rings clear: Hope springs eternal if one plugs on.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - We Live to Love, to Hope, and to Laugh: Through Art and Words of ExpressionBy: Robin Charnel BlackmonExperience and learn the language of unconditional love. See reflections of your own life echoed within these pages, and remember that God created us to love one another.A collection of poetry inspired by artwork based on daily life, trials, humor, struggles, hopelessness, hope, and love, We Live to Love, to Hope, and To Laugh: Through Art and Expression of Words will inspire you to open your heart to love and embrace a sense of peace, joy, and happiness, and find comfort and strength in God's word.About the AuthorRobin Charnel is a mentor to many within her community. Many would describe her using a quote from Oprah Winfrey: Robin is the one 'who allows you to see the hope inside yourself.' And now, Robin's debut book brings her voice of love and hope to the larger audience. Her inspiration comes from art, nature, relationships, and most importantly her faith. She is currently working on her master's degree at the Bible-Based Ministries School of Theology in Stockton, California.Robin has remarkably diverse skills: she is an owner of a brand C. Elegance Beauty: one that specializes in chemical-free skincare and essential oil treatments; her homemade organic ice cream beats most off the shelf brands; in her spare time, she organizes clothes drives to support a non-profit organization W.O.M.A.N., Inc, serving survivors of domestic abuse and violence.Robin's full-time job and passion lie in dentistry, where she uses her skills to mentor and comfort patients. She currently lives in the Bay Area with her three children.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Long Road to TahoeBy: Richard Paul DavisThe Long Road to Tahoe is a gripping adventure story following Vic Tyler on his hunt for gold in the Sawtooth Mountains of Idaho. Along the way, Vic meets Big John, a hard rock miner, and together they travel through the mountains drinking, getting into trouble, and looking for gold. They fend off bears and wrestle with mountain lions, but will they find any gold About the AuthorRichard Paul Davis is an oil and gas land man working in the Powder River Basin Central Wyoming. He spent fourteen years at Lake Tahoe working as an Art Director for a magazine. He played music with a bluegrass band. After playing music professionally for 38 years, he is a pretty fair hand with a blues harmonica. He lives in the country outside of Douglas, Wyoming with his wife Jody and his step daughter, Dakota.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - AS I RECALL. Growing Up in the 1950s, 60s, and 70s in Kenmore, NY and BeyondAntics, Escapades, & Adventures of Gregory Granger Laker: My Auto-biography, Volume One 1951-1977By: Gregory Granger LakerTake a walk down memory lane with Gregory Granger Laker, a regular guy who reminisces on life growing up in suburban Buffalo, NY in the 50s, 60s, and 70s. Laker retells his life experiences growing up in Kenmore - from his close relationships with classmates, family, and friends to his lifelong love and participation in sports to everyday mischief and more.'I expect all baby boomers to be able to relate and reminisce about the content in this book,' Laker says. As I Recall: Growing up in the 1950s, 60s, and 70s; in Kenmore, NY has something that anyone who grew up in the same time period can connect with!About the AuthorGregory Granger Laker is a 69-year old retiree, after a 36 year career in heavy duty truck sales. He resides in Canisteo, NY with his beautiful wife, who together they have 4 wonderful grown children and 11 amazing grandchildren.Laker and his wife enjoy being active and social, as well as travelling and seeing live music. Yes, Laker still competitively plays pool and he admits to enjoying reading more now in retirement. Although he has many joys and passions, he gets the most enjoyment from watching his children raise his grandchildren.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Writings of the minor prophets comprise a large part of the Old Testament. These prophets were referred to as minor, not in reference to the role they played, as compared to the major prophets, but the content of the book they wrote. Each prophet was called individually by God and relayed the messages God gave them. Each had their own personality and relayed their messages in their own style. They were not always popular with their messages, as they were often harsh, as they confronted people with their sins warning of their coming judgment. Poetic Profiles of the Minor Prophets: Depicted in the Old Testament, written in poetic form for more pleasurable reading, will surely entice you to open your Bible and read more about these special men.About the AuthorDr. Brenda L. Taggart was born in Pennsylvania but has resided in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for the past 40 years. She enjoyed a successful career as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, working mostly with foster care children and special needs children. She gave many seminars to train workers. She also was an adjunct professor at two Christian colleges and a secular college. She was published in The Chittney Law Journal for her manuscript 'The Challenge of Working with Victims of Child Abuse.' Now retired and pursuing freelance writing, she had her first book, Poetic Praise published in December 2020. She resides with her husband and three Maltese. She has two sons, having lost her daughter in 2017 to cancer, seven grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren. Her hobbies are reading, writing, and taking photographs of her family and dogs. She is actively involved with her family and her church. Her favorite pastime is avidly studying the Bible, so as to continue with her writings in the realm of Christianity.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In our nation's neighborhoods, there is a disturbing indicator of inequality that few have noticed: light.Have you ever stopped to wonder why there is such a stark contrast between the appearances of low income communities and more affluent ones at night The disparity has many causes, but the two most notable are the differences in operational cost and illumination levels, and these point to deeper systemic issues. This contrast thus separates America's white light and yellow light districts, the haves and the have nots. In this book, author L. Tommy Long explores the impact politics has on economic opportunities and lived experiences. As the economic inequality gap continues to widen in America, Long offers possible solutions, and he challenges each reader to look inward for ways to improve his/her life. About the AuthorL. Tommy Long works with the Tarrant County Texas Democratic voter registration committee to help get voters registered. In his free time, Long enjoys playing basketball and reading widely. He considers sociology the most interesting subject, and it comes naturally to him because he has always studied people informally. Long is a father and a grandfather, and there is nothing more important to him than family.During his career, L. Tommy Long has worked in multiple industries, and he has found that, no matter the industry, politics controlled the day. His number one takeaway was that the haves always take advantage of the have nots, full stop.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Ron: A Coke Alley BoyBy: Ron PaliskisRon Paliskis grew up on the other side of the tracks with low self-esteem. Yet throughout his youth, he was able to have quite a few adventures. Overcoming a stutter, slight dyslexia, and a penchant for illness, Paliskis ended up having himself quite the coming-of-age tale. From the deepest forests of Canada to the alleys behind the factories, Paliskis will take you on his journey as a Coke Alley boy.About the AuthorRon Paliskis was an altar boy and Life Scout growing up. He later became an Air Force Veteran, a coach of a youth sports complex, and president of the Pop Warner Youth Football section of the complex.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Evie Doesn't BooBy: D.L. MooreEvie, a ghost, has one job to do on Halloween, SCARE people. But Evie is not like the other ghosts, she doesn't want to scare people anymore. On her path of self-discovery, we see where Evie takes us after she tries not to be a scary ghost anymore.About the AuthorD.L. Moore has always had a strong passion for writing. Her grandchildren proved to be the final inspiration she needed to write and publish her first children's book. Evie Doesn't Boo, happened when that passion and inspiration came together.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Follow the struggles of the Messina family, as told through the recollections of the older son, as they navigate the immigration climate in the United States. American Dream.or Nightmare is an intense, compelling telling of a young boy's experiences moving from Mexico to New Orleans, later developing and running a successful landscaping business in California only to lose it when he is deported and separated from his young wife and baby girl. His only option is to rebuild his life and get back to his family.About the AuthorOmar Messina initially intended this story to be a letter for his daughter, explaining his absence during the first year of her life. Even though she wouldn't have remembered, it was more for his own peace of mind. When she was born, he promised her he would always be there for her but was forced to break that promise. Messina enjoys the outdoors, whether its snowboarding or camping. Even when he's just reading a good book, he likes the outdoor ambience. He studied computer networking at the end of his high school years and into his college years but working with his father in landscaping construction was the trade he decided to work in. He likes the fact the scenery always changes and he comes home feeling like he accomplished something. He never imagined he would write a book. In school he was always terrible when it came to English class, but life has its moments where it wants to teach you not to underestimate yourself.…