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A New Beginning, Maybe? by Xiomara Rodriquez  A New Beginning, Maybe? is a fast-moving crime drama and is the 3rd installment of the adventures of the crime-solving team of twin sisters, Captain Jane Sparks of the SFPD and Special Agent Fran Morris of the FBI. This book takes the sisters into the world of stolen art and antiquities, that takes them into different roads in their lives.Xiomara Rodriguez is a 72-year-young woman with a dream. She was born in San Juan Puerto Rico and lived there until the age of 27 when she came to Mainland USA. She retired from the U.S. Coast Guard after serving 20 years, ten of which she served as a Special Agent with the Coast Guard Investigative Service. She was the first Hispanic female to become a Special Agent with the CGIS. After her retirement from the Coast Guard, she did many things, but one of her proudest achievements was that on April 1, 2014, she co-founded Tu Casa Latina, a non-profit organization geared toward helping immigrant women, men and children who are vic

Poetry at its Best by David Vanderburg1. The United States Flag to represent that the U.S. of America is a great country.2. The Okla. State to represent that Okla. Is a great state and to remind us that U.S.A. and Okla. Bonded together as one for OKLAHOMA during the crisis of the Alfred P. Murrah Building.3. The HEART to represent that this is the HEARTLAND4. The STAR to represent the LOVE that shines in our heart for all of those who were killed and their loved ones who lost loved ones and those who were but survived.David Vanderburg has been writing for over forty years and has been published for over thirty-five. He has poetry posted in the White House, at NASA, at the governor’s mansion in Oklahoma City, as well as a vertical file in the Oklahoma State Library.David has received four presidential citations. The National Library of Poetry/International Library of Poetry has published his work many times. He is The American Author of Poetry. Writing poems comes natural to him.David has been blessed to have

My Covid-19 Diary: Practical Tips and Scriptures for Improbable Times from an American Doctor by Theresa Y. Wee M.D.In 2020, COVID-19 became a worldwide pandemic. With forced shutdowns, Dr. Theresa Wee began to connect through social media with daily blogs. These blogs included practical advice on getting through this unprecedented time from her many years as a pediatrician, wife, and mother. She also shared the many ways God sustained her throughout her life, even after the unexpected death of her husband, Dr. Stephen L. Wee. In her book, My COVID-19 Diary: Practical Tips and Scriptures for Improbable Times from an American Doctor, readers can rediscover those blogs and find inspiration from her faith journey. They include various tips on health and fitness, dealing with loss, and learning ways to carry on.Dr. Theresa Wee is a practicing pediatrician, wellness expert, and mother of four. She has a strong commitment to improving the health of Hawaii and began her non-profit organization “Walk with a Doc - Oah

Sherwood by Bette HurstWhen 15-year-old Colleen Reilly becomes a patient in Sherwood TB Sanitarium in December, 1945, she leaves behind a life of orderly transition from student to adulthood. At Sherwood, she finds that there are two kinds of people- those who play by the rules and those who rebel against them. She finds herself falling into the group who take chances in order to live rather than merely survive. Some choose to break taboos and racial barriers and take risks in the name of love. Another will literally do anything to enforce his view of the world when he has no right to do so. One with much talent will risk throwing it all away for a higher purpose. And others live as if there is no tomorrow because for all they know, that may be true. Each chooses a path to happiness or power he or she feels must be followed. Colleen and her new friends find tragedy and love, violence and criminality, as these competing needs gradually build and then meet head on during a fateful Halloween night. Its aftermath

Women Telling Our Story: Baring Our Soul From Behind the Wall by Mae Dixon"Women Telling Our Story - Baring our Soul from Behind the Wall " is a compilation of stories told by incarcerated women as they begin the process of healing. These women could be any one of us except they lost their way mentally, physically, emotionally, or spiritually. The telling of their experiences is helping them to reclaim their life, their self esteem. Between 1980 and 2020, the number of incarcerated women increased by more than 475%, rising from a total of 26,326 in 1980 to 152,854 in 2020. Many women in prison have experienced physical or sexual trauma at the hands of men. The past 20 years the war on drugs has caused significant rise in the number of women incarcerated and their access to adequate drug treatment.Mae Dixon is the Amazon best-selling author of The Secret Code of Girls - The Ins And Outs of Being a Female; The Secret Code of Girls - Empowering Girls to Become Confident Women; Restored by Grace - A Journey Like

Matriarch And World War III: A 9/11 Incursion - Internal State Terrorism in Australia by Daisy SnowIn addition to what the author, Daisy Snow, revealed in her interview last year about her 1st encounter with the UFO Alien, Itt, her findings have become more important than ever because, as said, the American government has advised the world that flying saucers, UFO’s—now called Unidentified Aerial Phenomena, UAP’s—are not a hoax.What is known is that they (the UFO Aliens) are watching us. The assumption is that the world should destroy all nuclear weapons. But that is only because of the 21st Century wars in the Middle East. The military intelligence in the United States admits that the UFO’s / UAP’s are watching their military and nuclear sites. What is not always revealed is that UFO’s are also watching nuclear power plants.The author is a 77 year old Australian woman who has undergone injuries to her body that cripple or kill other people. The poor woman has been targeted by the government in Australia for

The Day My Life Changed: An Accident Survivor by Linda Crosby featuring Roy Crosby      The moving true story of Linda Crosby, an accident survivor who was left permanently and totally disabled, and Roy Crosby, her devoted husband and caregiver, The Day My Life Changed: (An Accident Survivor) offers a glimpse into the lives of an everyday couple whose love endured and thrived, even in the most impossible odds.     Crosby’s memoir offers more than just an in-depth look into the life and the daily struggles encountered by someone with disabilities; speaking the truth on every page, she details the transition period from being who she was to becoming who she is, and the heartbreak that can come with acceptance of such momentous adjustments.     But to those navigating life’s changing challenges, Crosby also offers a message of hope: that life goes on and is still beautiful, and God is on your side.    Linda Crosby is God fearing; a wife, stepmother, sister, an aunt, a friend, and a U.S. Army Veteran; and lover o

LIVE ON PURPOSE: How to Find Your Inner Peace to Fulfill Your Life’s Purpose by Peninnah M. Kako, Ph.DGod's desire is that you live your life on purpose, to do what God purposed you to do. Believe and know that God is with you right now, and that He has the best plans for your life. You will discover the secret of attaining peace with God, even in the worst of times. My heart is moved with love and compassion for you. The Word is working in your life. Since God declares the end at the beginning, and since He made us in His image, we can also keep moving ahead in our paths toward what we were made to do, by focusing out thoughts on what He has promised in His Word. I pray that you will rise above all circumstances in your everyday life, take dominionover that which is already yours, and acknowledge the presence of Him who loves you forever-------Jesus ChristPeninnah M. Kako, PhD, is a senior copastor of Kingdom Vision Outreach Center and cofounder of Kingdom Vision Outreach Ministries together with her husband

Art with a Story: Original Paintings. Original Fiction by John NiemanThis is a book of original art and original flash fiction (3 pages or less) The stories can be amusing, enticing, romantic, or shocking. Fun to read…especially for American’s busy culture. You can read some stories on the train, in bed, and airplane or anywhere. After college, I started in the advertising field, creating work for Coca-Cola, Hallmark, Anheuser-Busch, Lincoln-Mercury, among others. I won lots of awards and graduated to global creative director traveling all over the world. After much success, I decided to recreate my life around fifty, went to culinary school, and then started creating art and writing books. I have exhibited art all over the world, and enjoyed about a dozen solo shows. I have also written 32 books—novels, art books, essays, poetry, kids books, etc.https://www.amazon.com/Art-Story-Original-Paintings-Fiction-ebook/dp/B0CM1KXPXT?dib_tag=AUTHOR&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.oKjgmiclUI_O-Keo2MHY7wj2iPPrR880sMyu6gvj8ULq4QqgS

Words to Enhance the Soul” by Yvonne E. BrownIn a society where certain thinking or expressions can be viewed as a taboo, this book dares to show us how we can reflect on our experiences, whether in dreams or reality. Yvonne hopes that her writing will have an indelible impact on our lives from the wonderment of the words that are written. Yvonne Brown’s book “WORDS TO ENHANCE THE SOUL” (2ND EDITION)” is an intimate exploration of love, spirituality and emotion throughout the course of my life. This book dares to show readers how they can reflect on their experiences. Embark on a captivating journey through the eloquent verses of Yvonne E. Brown's masterful creation, "Words to Enhance the Soul." A collection of quotes, poems, and affirmations that are designed to help readers develop a more positive mindset and overcome challenges. A beautifully written book that offers a wealth of wisdom and inspiration for anyone looking to improve their mindset and live a more fulfilling life.Yvonne Brown is a writer, a pr

Cora: An All Alone Girl by Elaine VanderbergCora, a very intelligent young lady feels trap because of her family life being poor. She has no father and she has a poor mother. Searching for ways to escape she found her self and her hopes through books. Will Cora finds her greatest escape and have a good future?Elaine has always enjoyed reading books but never imagined writing one. Her first book, Chloe: The Left-Behind Angel, came from a story she made when her granddaughter, age 6, asked her to tell her a story. Years later, Elaine wrote it down, but more stories came into her mind. She has published four children's books with the following themes: belief in yourself, have good friends, and don't give up. These books are Timmy, the Timid Cloud, Sammie, the Sad Salamander," and Cora: An All Alone Girl. She then realized each story was based on a common problem children face, and her hope now is that children read these books and understand you can succeed if you just believe. Elaine believes that we live in a

Worthy: From Cornfields to Corner Office of Microsoft, Stories of Overcoming by Jane BoulwareWORTHY's relatable stories will make you snort, sob, cheer and rethink what's possible. Jane Boulware shares failures and successes from dirt-poor Iowa field worker to corner-office Microsoft executive. Too scrappy to fail, too stubborn to give up and too scared to let others down, Worthy is a vulnerable journey of grit, wit and learning self-worth is not defined by what others say, expect or have, but by what you make, claim and give of what you got. These stories are what I got to give.Born the fourth kid in a one-bedroom house, my path was forged long before me: get married, make babies and stay on the good side of the church and the law, in that order. The law did me no favors, but a gnarly nun did, securing a $320 scholarship to a future I didn't know existed. I left for college before my folks knew I was gone, selling dad's used carpeting and mom's prayers to pay my way.Penniless and married at 20 years old, I h

Egonomics 101: The Awakening Has Begun Within or Without You BY Tommy Joe LauxThis book is about Tommy Joe Laux's near-death experience and the message of honesty from the Great Spirit of Life. His NDE happened in 2008, and it has taken him almost twelve years of research into psychology, politics, and religion to understand what he was exposed to in the death of his fragile ego/self. When this happened, Tommy was at the top of his game, and in an instant, it was all gone. He had to learn how to communicate all over again with a whole new perspective on both life and death and without any fear of either.Tommy Joe Laux is a simple man with an extraordinary story about life after death or beyond this dimension of time and space. With little to no interest in school, he didn't go to a university; he went to the universe. Every question he ever pondered to that point in time was answered instantly. With an open mind and an open heart, he set out to help others with the gifts he was given by God.https://www.amazon

The Angels Were Amazed by Mihai OaraHuman history has had many mysterious episodes for which there is no easy explanation. Why did the magi decide to take a long and dangerous journey, all the way from Persia to Jerusalem, to bring gifts to a supposed future king? What about the Chi-Rho sign in the sky that encouraged Constantine's soldiers to fight the army of Maxentius and win a great victory in the Battle of the Milvian Bridge, which led to the recognition of Christianity in the Roman Empire? Why did Atilla give up on his march to Rome at a time when he had military supremacy in Italy? Why did the Mongols, poised to conquer the whole of Europe, suddenly stop and go back home? Why did the last Byzantine emperor, Constantine XI, decide to stay and die in the city when the fall of Constantinople was imminent?God's hand appears in all these episodes. He is sending His angels, who take on human appearance and make the light and barely noticeable push that changes the direction of history. In dealing with humans

The Power of Prayer in It's Working: Things Most People Do Not Know About Prayer by Walton WeaverWhat in the world is God REALLY doing, and HOW is he doing it?Prayer is one of the most powerful ways to find hope and inner peace. The Power of Prayer in It’s Working is a wonderfully written devotional book that will encourage you to reflect on your spiritual life. Walton Weaver provides the guide and motivation that you need towards a more powerful prayer. This book also shows you the soul-nourishing principles for a more meaningful Christian life!The Power of Prayer in It’s Working first defines prayer and then shows how Christians can be assured that prayer really works for them, in spite of certain difficulties like God's sovereignty and the freedom of man. So, the first challenge we face is, what in the world is God REALLY doing, and HOW is he doing it? You are about to find out here.In this book, you will learn: The true meaning and essence of prayer. The qualities of life that one must have for their pray

The Power of Imperfect Parents: Practical tools to parent your child with disabilities by Lynda DrakeAuthor Lynda Drake shares a toolkit for parents of children with disabilities. It aims to teach kids about handling money and food. It also helps deal with disappointments, failures, extreme behaviors, and more. Lynda shares her experiences raising three children with various disabilities and diagnoses, including Down syndrome, diabetes, life-threatening allergies, severe behaviors, mood disorder, ADD, anxiety, and eating disorder. The book will help release stress and learn to love, laugh, and let go!Lynda Drake worked for Bayaud Enterprises from 2006 to 2022 as a job developer and program manager. She has assisted over a thousand individuals in their job search as well as facilitated Beyond Bayaud for 15 years, which was a class where she strives to give people the tools necessary to rise above poverty and find their own personal power to create the life they desire and deserve. Before coming to Bayaud, she

As I Walk In the Heart of God by Terry BuheckerStruggles in life are fierce; the battle to overcome fears and shortcomings is in the Lord. Struggles turned us to our Lord. I wrote down my feelings on earth and God's thoughts like incense rising to heaven. My desperate prayer: our Lord and his Father would turn into power and faith, revealing to me loving thoughts, correction, that restored my faith, strength, hope, and love. He is an amazing God. Where there is victory, there is joy in my walk in the heart of God. May his help with me encourage you.https://www.amazon.com/As-I-Walk-Heart-God/dp/B0CGMQXLZZhttp://www.KingPagesPress.comhttp://www.BlueFunkBroadcasting.com/root/twia/11824kpp2.mp3   

The Life and Times of Walter Reuther: An Unfinished Liberal Legacy by James Ten EyckThe Life and Times of Walter Reuther recounts the events and social movements that have shaped modern America and the role Walter Reuther played in many of them. For over thirty years Reuther and his United Automobile Workers Union were in the vanguard of voices advancing economic and social policies that raised the standard of living for many Americans. Reuther serves as a lens through which a period of labor advances, civil rights struggle, and hot and cold war are viewed. The book traces the formative years of the Reuther brothers in Wheeling and follows Walter and Victor Reuther's European adventure to their ancestral homeland during the rise of Hitler and into the Gorky Autoworks factory in Soviet Russia. The pair returned home to help lead the labor battles in Flint and Dearborn that established a UAW presence in the factories and ultimately brought Walter Reuther to the bargaining table to negotiate historic labor agree

From The Magical Island of Jo-Pa: Dragon Dee and The Fireman by Joseph PadillaThis children's story focuses on a green dragon named Dragon Dee, who lives on a Magical Island and wants to find a job to help him purchase healthy food to eat. He finds a job as a fireman and comes to learn characteristics about himself he didn't know he had. The school is on fire the children are trapped. Will Dragon Dee be able to save the day in this magical land of Jo-Pa?Joseph N. Padilla was born in the small coal-mining town of Madrid, New Mexico where he lived till the age of 10. In 1941 he and his family relocated to Richmond, California. After graduating high school he fell in love with and married his late wife Alta of 52 years. After serving in the army overseas during the Korean War, he returned to his wife to start a family with three wonderful children. Josephs had many jobs till working and retiring as a mechanic for 25 years for the bay area rapid transit system. Joseph enjoys many artistic hobbies including oil pa

My Alaska! by Nancy LeeAn adventure from the get go, it contains Nancy's earliest memories of Alaska and the 1964 9.2 Good Friday earthquake. Her stories are inspirational and heartfelt, humorous and gripping. All true situations add faith to the faithful and hope to the hopeless. This book gives the reader a good taste of the Alaskan life as it was in the 80's.Nancy grew up in early Alaska, and as an adult, raised her family while obtaining her Liberal Arts Degree at the University of Alaska. Being an Emergency Medical Technician with Talkeetna Ambulance Service in Alaska for many years, Nancy fell in love with medicine and became a Registered Nurse. Moving to Grand Junction, Colorado with her children, she earned her Bachelor of Science, Nursing Degree from Mesa State College. She is also a Licensed Private Pilot, Certified Scuba Diver, proud mother of Andrew and Melissa, and Grandmother. This is her first book."This book gives the reader a great slice of the true frontier Alaskan experience. Nancy Lee has