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A story of discovery, as a son reconstructs the life of a father he never truly knew in life. Hanus Neumann enjoys an idyllic childhood in western Czechoslovakia, until 1939 when the Nazi occupation shatters his family and, at age 18, he somehow manages an unlikely escape to America, where he begins a new life as Jack Neuman. What follows is an eventful life of unexpected turns and adventure. He returns to Europe, first to fight WWII with US Army Intelligence as one of the celebrated Ritchie Boys; and later as one of the first American private citizens to go behind the Iron Curtain. His life work then unfolds as a trailblazer in the emerging international travel business. Jack's life ends tragically in his early 50s, without fully revealing his life story to those who knew and loved him. Now, almost a half century later that story is brought to life, revealed through an extensive collection of documents and photos that he inexplicably left behind.

My journey with chronic disease, Type 1 Diabetes, along with a few other acquired afflictions, a traumatic brain injury and dysfunctional family dynamics. How I've coped with humor, love, and laughter. My experience with stem cell treatments, and my quest for a cure.

ENCOURAGE YOURSELFHermelinda Marcos Ramos. crossed the border at the tender age of just 15 years old. Having said this, not having anyone to welcome her while not knowing the English language or the culture, along with not having friends that she could rely on made her journey harder than one could imagine.At the age of 18 Hermelinda accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. Progressively, at the age of 19 she decided to seal her faith publicly for Jesus by getting Baptized by water.Living from government to government agencies and foster homes was not easy for Hermelinda. However, the Lord Jesus gave her the strength and courage to keep pushing without giving up in the middle of the diversified difficult trials that she faced.Encouraging herself in the Lord gave Hermelinda unknown joy, hope and sound mind!I pray that while you read this book you will no longer be bound by oppression, depression, or loneliness!I declare God will show you a way out, a way to freedom and to life in Christ.

Life is an exchange of experiences that we continue to build on as we age. In The Relationship of Me, Susan expresses, releases, honors, and accepts who she is as a mother, grandmother, daughter, Army Veteran, Nurse, advocate, and student of this life. This book describes the pain of loss, the joy of love, and the journey in between consisting of wins and losses that we all experience at some point in our lives. Our life stories may differ; however, the emotional turmoil that change brings is consistent for us all. Susan offers the invitation to open your mind and allow yourself to find a piece of you in the stories, poetry, or sidebar conversations. The hope is that through reading The Relationship of Me it will create an opening in your soul for growth and healing.

I am a student of Tao Te Ching. These poems are paradoxical, describing my experiences with Tao with words that cannot capture its essence. I discovered the written Tao Te Ching in 2010 when I was sixty-one years old. The more I read, the more I realized I had experienced the living spirit of Tao Te Ching many times, through an enduring relationship with Nature, that began when I was a child playing in the snow. These poems are not a translation of Tao Te Ching. Rather, they express my experiences, interpretations and impressions of the eighty-one verses. There is purposeful repetition in these poems as there is in the verses of Tao Te Ching. Silently, or adventurously out loud, read the poems; visualize each stanza. I invite you to reflect on your own life by the attribute of each verse that is presented in this collection. Feel free to journal or sketch your experiences or visions. Go ahead, engage Tao and tell your story on the blank journal pages adjacent to my poems. My soul is forever grateful for the texts and experiences that inspired this book. My hope is that Tao Te Ching will enhance your life with Nature, as it has enhanced mine. RW Hunker Jr

It will be called her good luck that Lakshmibai, born in an ordinary Brahmin family, became the Maharani. But the rare reticence, courage and bravery she displayed while fighting the enemy army during India's first fight for freedom were her individual understanding and her genius as a warrior. Some of our own brethren played traitors in India's fight for freedom, otherwise the Englishmen would have abandoned and left India at that time itself I the face of the Maharani's courage and valour. This book presents a date wise account of these events.

People also know 'Chanakya' by the names of Kautilya and Vishnugupta. In the history of India, he established the Maurya dynasty with his intelligence and later became the teacher of Bindusara and Emperor Ashoka. His creation of economics and Chanakya policy are relevant even today.Chanakya gave birth to an excellent intellectual tradition of keeping India's economic, political, educational and social system well planned. Suppressed the enemies with his diplomacy and made Sanskrit literature important with his talent. He made India proud by sacrifice and intelligence and gave prominence to lifelong character, self-respect and dedication. The biography of such a great man Chankaya is "FIRE AND WATER". This book is not just a biography but a living document which will help in knowing and understanding 'Chanakya' closely. He was intelligent, sharp minded, firm in his intentions, rich in talent, visionary and era-maker, his only aim of life was- 'BuddhiryasyaBalamTasya'.

If you could choose between being Black and being white, what would you do?As a child, Brianna Wheeler, the mixed-race descendant of Dangerfield Newby-first of John Brown's raiders to die at Harpers Ferry in their bid to end slavery-unconsciously chose whiteness, unaware that she had the choice at all. As an adult, following the deaths of her mother and grandmother, Brianna struggled with her own identity, convinced that her lasting legacy would be the rejection of her own Blackness.Then, in 2020, a racial reckoning rekindled her connection to both her heritage and her grandmother's lifelong work of preserving the stories of Dangerfield and the rest of her ancestors, leading Brianna to confront both long-held family dynamics and her own place in history-from a new perspective.A unique blend of memoir, creative nonfiction and illustration, Altogether Different untangles the complex connection between the stories we tell ourselves and the histories preserved for us.

Hundreds of years from now, anthropologists will puzzle: twenty-first century humans lived in some of the wealthiest societies in history, yet only a minority of us, around a third, reported being happy. Why? One big problem is that so many of us feel trapped, playing a part rather than being our true selves; pursuing an expected path to success, which is supposed to bring happiness but that doesn't actually excite us or nurture our souls.  Is this you? Perhaps you feel out of your natural element much of the time, undervalued, or left behind. Maybe you long to break free and stop following the herd.  Let's face it, though. We live in a white-sheep world, and that's where Peter Sims initially found himself, working inside the capital markets of London. As "just another suit chasing the next sip of sugar water" in the hamster wheel of life, Sims and his colleagues wondered if there's a better life on the other side? Turns out, the black sheep were everywhere, doing things differently-starting with living life.  If the thought of freeing your inner child exhilarates you, we invite you to crack open this book. If you yearn to dance to your own music, read on. If the idea of black sheep reinventing the world from the ground up excites you, join Peter as he shares his deeply personal journey and the development of the Black Sheep movement

A gripping reckoning with the bloody history of Australia's frontier warsDavid Marr was shocked to discover forebears who served with the brutal Native Police in the bloodiest years on the frontier. Killing for Country is the result - a soul-searching Australian history.This is a richly detailed saga of politics and power in the colonial world - of land seized, fortunes made and lost, and the violence let loose as squatters and their allies fought for possession of the country - a war still unresolved in today's Australia."This book is more than a personal reckoning with Marr's forebears and their crimes. It is an account of an Australian war fought here in our own country, with names, dates, crimes, body counts and the ghastly, remorseless views of the 'settlers'. Thank you, David."-Marcia Langton

"It is a bad omen to turn your back at this juncture," Urmilla Khanna's grandmother tells her at the cusp of her wedding ceremony. "You must only look forward."With these words Khanna begins her journey as she breaks barriers and crosses boundaries to fulfill her lifelong dream of practicing medicine in America. Born in a land of arranged marriages and strict societal expectations, she agrees to marry a Punjabi research scientist who is studying in America, only to discover that no women in his family had worked outside their homes.In America she has to face barriers and cross boundaries again. She has to switch from saris to skirts, give up her beautiful long hair, but she never gives up what is important to her-ghar-grahasthi-being a mother, wife and house holder and, of course, her love for pediatrics. It can all be done with determination, patience, and perseverance, she says. When all else fails, she banks on karma.In her memoir, Boundaries of the Wind, you read about Khanna's elaborate wedding arranged by her parents, the life of a housewife in Chandigarh, India, monkey-dance performances, and a lot more.

Jordan is the model Baptist kid, following in his parents' footsteps by living the word of Christ. As he nears adolescence, a growing understanding of sin coincides with an undeniable pattern of same-sex attraction. Jordan finds himself-the perfect Christian teen-grappling with the most abominable of transgressions. After various attempts to suppress his feelings, Jordan comes to grips with being gay, but he finds himself alone, feeling the pain of not being accepted as his true self. Depressed and broken, Jordan ventures to Chicago to build a life and explore his identity. But a war rages within him that pushes him to the edge. In the aftermath of a near tragedy, Jordan knows he must find a new path of healing...and it is one of reconciliation and an understanding that none of us are made in error.Genesis, a harrowing memoir by Jordan Roberts, reveals the traumas and trials of being gay within the church and his realization that no one is outside of God's love.

Whoever thinks they cannot be bought has just never gotten the right offer. After a failed marriage, single mother Lily moves to London, seeking to improve her life. Through her experiences with the men she meets on dating agencies, she is introduced to an intoxicating world of extreme and kinky sex, ultimately leading her into a life of an escort. Lily's unflinching account of her struggles with gangs, violence and tragedy sees her rise to independence via the seedy streets of South London, to the secret dungeons and sex parties that hide behind the glamourous facade of Mayfair's mansions. In this deep and sincere memoire, she asks: why she should be condemned for selling sex in a society where everything else is for sale? Sex for money is an explicit, funny and honest account of what it takes to be a London escort and how sometimes, the most dangerous thing a girl can do is to fall in love.

This is the first literary work, written by Gregory W. Kemmis, an acclaimed artist.He specializes in media production, whose previous experiences include a plethora of original works and performances within the music industry. During the most recent decade to date, he rapidly grew within his career, expanding his knowledge and applied skills to include creating independent documentaries or episodic series.Intentionally covering on some of the most pressing issues, to educate and spark awareness about experience, adaptation and controversial topics still at large presently, Kemmis has taken this goal to another level when considering the writings contained within The One By One Documentaries. It should also be noted that this literary work is a collection of what once was an episodic series made for television broadcasts, but was never actually distributed to the public. Although this remains the case regarding the television series, Kemmis has changed direction to avail the opportunity to publish this series in book form. It was critical to him that the events contained within The One By One Documentaries be heard and spoken to worldwide readers as generations continue to adapt to life and culture. He composes this book as the first of what should remain important compilations towards sufficiently leading a way towards past silencing rights to express ourselves.