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The remarkable story of a brilliant research scientist and key member of a Nobel Prize-winning team who moved on to recreate, with her husband Jim, the fabled OrientExpress train, played a major role in the creation of a £3 billion five-star hotel company, and built the Shirley Sherwood Collection of Contemporary Botanical Art, the biggest and most important in the world.

Amid the Second World War, two people from opposing cultures meet and fall in love, to the disgust of all those surrounding them. David, a young Chinese man, falls in love with Laura, a beautiful blonde woman whom he thought he had no chance with. David's past refuses to die however, and David must fight for his love with all he has. A touching tribute to the author's parents, this gripping tale fills in the blanks and shows the lengths people will go to separate lovers under the guise of bigotry, and just how much work went into supporting this forbidden love.A heartfelt story of bi-racial love in the 1940's. Although society still has room for much improvement, it was trailblazers like my grandparents who laid the foundation for society to love more freely, love whom we want, and without regard to the color of skin. It also points out that bigotry is not exclusively a White Man's game. (Christopher Scott Bell, Son and Nephew to the Fong Family.)

Carol Montgomery was a strong and highly intelligent woman who carried with her a deep sense of equity, fairness, and goodness. She was at home arguing about politics, women's rights, as well as the taste of food at a particular restaurant. Beloved by many, she was a pilot, avid volunteer, travel enthusiast, and an ambassador for all who sought a better life. Carol deeply believed in the accessibility and lifetime value of education.Born in Birmingham Alabama, She completed her undergraduate work at Armstrong State University in Savannah and her MA and Ph.D. studies at the University of California, Irvine. As an avid historian and educator, she taught at UC Irvine, St John's University (NY), Methodist University, Fayetteville State University, UNC Pembroke, and NC Community Colleges.Her love of the environment led her to volunteer in coastal NC and multiple tours at the Department of Interior recreation and refuge sites in New Mexico. Carol always loved research and learning; her studies were published in, Charity Signs for Herself, a history of female slaves and emancipation in the mid 1800's. Carol died in 2022 and is survived by her husband Mac and three grown children, Paul, Rhoda, and Mary, and their families.In Dr. Carol Montgomery, we find a woman whose life was a testament to the power of education, the importance of environmental stewardship, and the unwavering commitment to justice and equality. Her legacy continues to inspire us to strive for a better world, one where knowledge, compassion, and dedication prevail. As we reflect upon her life, we are reminded that even in the darkest of times, there are individuals like Carol who shine as beacons of hope and change.

James Montez kicked off the 1970s feeling pretty lucky. He made some fast friends in college, enjoyed his classes, and pulled a high lottery number for the Vietnam draft. Like everyone else, he dabbled in some fly-by experiences with women and drugs, but what he's been missing out on is love. A dazzling woman named Maria changes all that. In an instant, he's head over heels in love. James's world suddenly feels open and golden. He has youth, a future, and a lifelong partner who is the only woman for him. But then a horrendous tragedy shatters everything. Adrift and lost, James finds himself trying to gather the shards of his existence and reassemble them into some kind of life. Though he's been forced to grow up in ways he could never have imagined, he hasn't exactly learned from those life lessons, and now he's in prison for a white-collar crime surrounded by what he thinks of as real criminals. Most days, it feels like he's headed for a dead end, and fast.And yet, sometimes the universe throws you a lifeline when you least expect it. . . .

Come along on this bittersweet journey of love, faith, and tragedy. A daughter's story of intense grief, after losing the mother she adored, Tragically injured in a fall, Victoria lay in a comatose state for months, while her family remained at her bedside searching for answers, Walk with us while we learn that tragedy can sometimes turn into triumph when we discover love has no end

Marty Devlin has led an extraordinary life. He was a professional baseball player and manager for the Dodgers' organization, a self-taught tennis player who earned a world senior ranking, a ski patrol member, an All-American diver, and an All-City quarterback. Among his many "paid to play" roles were as college intramural director, college athletic director, and international tennis ball machine clinician for Prince. Marty is revered for his contagious enthusiasm and the impact he has had on many lives through coaching, motivational speaking, and positivity. In his memoir he shares, with humor and insight, how he overcame challenges. He also identifies the life principles that can benefit anyone who wants to experience success. In this book, Marty describes how he overcame obstacles by approaching life similar to what's now called "learned optimism." In this way he met any challenge, from physical limitations to poor self-esteem, illness, and other failures and setbacks. In his 90s (!), he continues teach tennis and inspire people with his energy, enthusiasm, and the joy with which he approaches each day. Marty's life principles guide him and serve as a self-help guide and motivation for others. Marty Devlin exemplifies creative living and creative aging.

In WAD the F*ck: Whiplash by Whiplash Shelley, the author writes about her whiplash experience, trauma and recovery.WHIPLASH:A common type of neck injury that basically occurs when the neck jolts backward or forward, sharply and suddenlyA term used for the force that causes the injury, although not for the injury itselfWhat characterizes the injury is neck pain, however there are usually other symptoms tooMoreover, whiplash due to a motor vehicle collision can strain muscles or damage soft tissues in the neckThis story is undoubtedly a moving personal memoir about the author's resilience and perseverance through chronic pain and trauma that lasted for years.Follow her on her journey as she attempts to find happiness once again! Excerpt from WAD the F*ck: Whiplash by Shelley Wrona:"My neck pain has been caused by whiplash. It's the worst kind of overachiever. And, it wasn't just centralized to my neck. It radiated throughout my upper body and affected my shoulders and arms as well as my head, and for me, produced headaches of which I had many. And, don't forget some TMJD, pain in the jaw. Neck/shoulder/jaw pain interferes with your day-to-day activities. Your sleep is affected and spending time with friends and family becomes a chore that you choose to just ignore sometimes. I mixed pain, lack of sleep, and distance from friends, and found myself in a gloomy/depressing place at times.There is no doubt in my mind that I have dispelled any myths and misconceptions I had about this common, yet invisible injury.Whiplash is real and the pain is real."

Amy loves games almost as much as she loves music. This is a book of games that has music ringing in her ears.Bam!Bam-bam.Boom...Board games. Card games. Oh, puzzles too. Games of chance. Mind games. Head games...She's played one game for over a decade, all while listening to music. This has spread out over thirty-three years, which then turns into...nineteen more years. Maybe even more. Who knows?She doesn't know. She has never known.Why?Well, that's because she's lost. Lost... Always.The games follow her. Surround her. They're everywhere. Games she played yesterday, today, and games she's ready to play tomorrow. Each with a lesson. One she never thought she would have to learn...until the whole family packed up one day and moved.From that moment, everything changed, because this move, out of all her other moves, is the one that made her someone she doesn't quite remember.Truthfully, she can't remember much. That's why she writes it down. To remember things. Not everything. She does not want to remember all of it. LOL. There are things that she would like to forget.It's a never-ending issue.Issue. Nope. Plural (s). Issues.All...over the places.For the past twenty-four years, she has raised a family of three boys and a bunch of cats and dogs in between. But this isn't about that completely.She has been put under a microscope by the US government. And she hasn't had a real voice since forever ago.Hmmm...5 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 3 + 3 + 2 + 1 + 4 + 2 + 2Anyway, this saga of a story will make you giggle, make you laugh out loud, and maybe make you sad. Maybe not. But she wants somebody to feel what she feels, because that way, she'll know that she's not crazy.What she is...she is happy, sad, mad, glad. Mainly mad. At everyone. Even her mom. That is why she wrote a story of happiness and pain. Frustration and anger. Joy and sorrow. Full of ups and downs, both good and bad. Madness and gladness. And every emotion she has never felt the right way. Or the left way.This book is full of self-discovery and her own personal issues, because she wakes up lost. Lost... Every day. Including yesterday, tomorrow, and at some point, today.Oh, boy. This is the start of everything. Again.Now sit down.Buckle up.And enjoy the ride.

The streetlights were dark. Black-out curtains hung on every window on every home. The buzz of bombers circled above, searching for targets in the night.For a little girl named Norma, this was the only life she knew. This was life in World War II England.A shiny apple for Christmas was all her father could give. Her mother had walked away without saying a word to her children, after young evacuees escaping the Blitz bombing in London flooded their town. Norma's older sister Pat comforted and protected her as they watched the "pretty little lights" that lit the way for bombers above their home. Her mischievous brother Brian entertained them with his antics when he wasn't entertaining himself in his search for adventure. He ran out onto the streets to see where the bombs landed when most ran to shelters instead. But together they found a way to live life.Soon, two American service members on leave would open their eyes to a whole new world filled with new tastes and new dreams for a brighter tomorrow.But what would it take for Norma to make it through? She takes us on an inspirational journey of love, loss, laughter, and hope. Norma reveals life behind the masks she would need to wear to survive.My Mask. My War. Norma's War.The streetlights were dark. Black-out curtains hung on every window on every home. The buzz of bombers circledabove, searching for targets in the night.For a little girl named Norma, this was the only life she knew. This was life in World War II England.A shiny apple for Christmas was all her father could give. Her mother had walked away without saying a word to her children, after young evacuees escaping the Blitz bombing in London flooded their town. Norma's older sister Pat comforted and protected her as they watched the "pretty little lights" that lit the way for bombers above their home. Hermischievous brother Brian entertained them with his antics when he wasn't entertaining himself in his search for adventure. He ran out onto the streets to see where the bombs landed when most ran to shelters instead. Buttogether they found a way to live life.Soon, two American service members on leave would open their eyes to a whole new world filled with new tastes and new dreams for a brighter tomorrow.But what would it take for Norma to make it through? She takes us on an inspirational journey of love, loss, laughter, and hope. Norma reveals life behind the masks she would need to wear to survive.My Mask. My War. Norma's War.*****A portion of the proceeds from this book are being donated to support non-profit veteran's programs.

In den Wirren der Kriegs- und Nachkriegszeit haben Pit und ich so manche zumutbare Grenze überschritten. Dabei passierte fast jeden Tag etwas Neues, wie zum Beispiel klirrende Scheiben, einen Flächenbrand oder Wilddieberei. Manchmal haben wir auch Tränen gelacht.Es ist aber nicht immer gut ausgegangen.

In his memoir, Livin' the Dream, author Mark Pollish shares his coming-of-age story and how his generation's music led the way for him. A true seeker, follow Mark's journey of growing up in the hippie movement of the 1960s and 1970s. Join in his adventures, including world travel, setbacks and disappointments, drugs, seeking truth in spiritual gurus and the Jesus movement, avalanches and death, and his 55 years of skiing the world-class Alta and Snowbird ski areas and the backcountry of the Wasatch Mountains in Utah.Reflect on your own life's path and purpose as you read Mark's journey in discovering his.

"Powerful, honest and gut-wrenching." - Paul Brogan, author"Simultaneously heartbreaking and heartwarming." - Dave Cummings, former editor and columnist, The Concord Monitor"Motherland is an insightful, searingly honest, and incisive exploration of child loss." - Margaret Porter, author---Is it ever possible to recover from the loss of a child?Amidst a tumultuous life of divorce, addiction, and destructive relationships, Barb finds herself on the brink of collapse. Little does she know that her world is about to shatter even further with the sudden death of her 13-year-old daughter, Molly.From the agonizing moment when Molly was rushed to the emergency room with excruciating headaches to the heart-wrenching decision to disconnect her from life support, Barb confronts the reckoning of a lifetime. She grapples with the haunting question of responsibility: Could she have altered the course of events during those sixteen crucial hours?In the days, months, and years that follow, Barb navigates the treacherous territory she dubs Motherland-a realm characterized by heartbreak and beauty, hope and devastation, self-doubt and grief, blame and loss. With determination, she takes countless small steps toward healing and rediscovering hope.At the age of 57, Barb makes a brave and radical decision: she has another baby. This transformative experience reshapes her understanding of Motherland, redefining the meaning of motherhood late in life and illuminating the significance of this new life against the backdrop of Molly's untimely death.Soul-searching, heart-wrenching, and unflinchingly honest, Motherland is both an achingly intimate memoir of a remarkable woman's experience of child loss and motherhood and a powerful call to reevaluate society's treatment and support of women, regardless of age.

My Love Affair with an Alien: And a Little Town Called Roswell is a heartfelt memoir that takes readers on a poignant journey of personal growth and self-discovery. After a heartbreak that leaves her questioning her place in the world, Laura Knighton Curtis, a single mother, shifts her dreams from marital bliss to unearthing the mysteries of the renowned UFO crash site, Roswell.This compelling narrative charts Laura's six visits to the intriguing town, documenting her explorations and personal revelations, as well as the town's captivating allure and fervent patriotism. Laura's relentless quest to uncover the truth about the 1947 Roswell incident reflects her strength, curiosity, and resilience.Laura's story is an invitation to single and independent individuals, particularly women, to redirect their search for love and companionship towards experiencing the wonders of the world. Roswell, with its rich history and thrilling stories of possible extraterrestrial encounters, emerges as the perfect symbol of adventure and the unknown.Through My Love Affair with an Alien: And a Little Town Called Roswell, Laura challenges the notion of conventional love affairs, demonstrating that love can take many forms, and often, the most profound love affair is with oneself and one's passions.

I never knew there would be a time in my life where I went to bed every single night praying that my mother would just die. For three years, my mother's body was ravaged by ALS. For two of those three years, she lived with me and my family. Being a caregiver to someone you love is not for the faint of heart. The turbulence of emotion, frustration, and exhaustion are all enough to leave you regretting your choice to take care of them. A caregiver is often told they are special and wonderful for taking care of an ailing loved one and that's not a lie-they are. But there is an underside to caregiving, one that is dark, twisted, and full of heartache and failure. It's the side most caregivers won't admit to anyone-including themselves. This is my journey. Our journey. I documented our ups, downs, twists, and turns in the hope that those who find themselves walking in my shoes might also find solace in my words. Remember that your loved one isn't the only person on a journey-it's YOUR journey too. It's the reality. It's the truth. It's good, it's bad, and sometimes, it's really ugly.

When Meg Weber - a recently divorced, queer, single parent - realizes she's ready to date again, she comes across the profile of Mr. Lucky; a smart dominant with similar interests. But not all goes as planned. In her memoir, A Year Of Mr. Lucky, Meg takes us through her journey of erotic encounters, pain and pleasure, explorations of self-worth, submission, yearning, and healing.

These beautifully written stories and poems - penned over the course of more than four decades - explore the author's search to find herself. After losing her mother at age four, she spent the better part of her childhood at a Midwest boarding school, with summers at an out-of-state camp and staying with relatives in New York and Connecticut. These were difficult times, for she was never quite certain just who she was or to whom she really belonged. But she endured. With insight, humility and humor, the author takes the reader on a rich and rewarding journey through her life, a journey that ended in California where she would become a loving mother and wife, a highly regarded magazine editor, and an award-winning author. What Endures will endear the reader to a woman who never gave up, who never let the darker or more difficult times extinguish the twinkle in her eye.