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As I review my general surroundings, I am somewhat confused. The children of today are being bombarded and consumed by the continual assault of cyber technology, and I have this worrisome feeling that they are progressing to oblivion. Let us hope that I am wrong and their childhoods were and will be as simple and happy as mine.Dominic is a retired educator and resides in Arizona. This is his first book.

Often, we want to speak up, but we don't, gripped by fear and the need to get along. The reality is, it's hard to find our voice; and then one day we do. Katy McQuaid, former deputy director of logistics in the CIA, brings her true-life stories of courage, faith, and adventure related to that journey. From the life-changing events in her first year of college to her remarkable career in the CIA, McQuaid shares that you don't have to be loud to be strong. She shares her challenges as a woman working in a male-dominated industry. She was inspired by good leaders who helped her succeed and go further than she thought possible. After thirty-two years, McQuaid retired from the secretive and often dangerous world of intelligence gathering at the CIA, and found her voice through writing the Everybody Loves Grace series, winning two Nautilus Book Silver awards for Children's Illustrated Fiction books. Along with stories of strength through adversity, this book includes stories of leadership with humility.Humble Yet Fierce will remind you that leadership is a way of life, that you don't have to be overbearing to make yourself heard, and that you can laugh at yourself even in difficult times.

On the surface it is a story about a man and his dog traveling and discovering the world around them. But it is more than that. This story is about finding your way in a strange new place and trying to fit in as an outsider. It is about love and grand adventures filled with danger and excitement. It has times full of joy and fun, but it also deals with loss and difficulties.Mostly it is a book about life, and will have you laughing, crying and glad you came along with the adventure.In November 2008, Randy Snow pitched over the handlebars of his motorcycle and skidded 80 feet across the pavement, shredding his left leg and foot. Then his company laid him off. Injured, depressed, and unemployed, he applied for a new job with a software company headquartered in Switzerland-and soon, he found himself on an airplane over the Atlantic, traveling to a new life in Europe.This is the story of Randy's bewildering, hilarious, and often embarrassing adventures as he explores his new continent in the company of his trusted sidekick Cowboy, his one-blue-eyed, one-brown-eyed rescue mutt. Together, these two Texans discover some little-known Swiss secrets, like church bells don't always mean a fire and trash collection is far more mysterious than just taking out the garbage, all while sampling the bewildering array of Swiss bureaucracy and the magnificence of the Matterhorn. And through the dangers of the snow-capped Alps and the pitfalls of German grammar, Randy and Cowboy learn there's one thing that can fix just about any problem: a really top-notch gelato. Gelato, that is- and the love of a good woman. Whether you're planning a trip to Switzerland or you'd rather just read about it from someone who's made the mistakes for you and got the T-shirt to prove it, A Texan's Adventure in Switzerland goes down like a hot plate of Käsespätzle: delicious, authentic, and sometimes impossible to pronounce.

The Great Unknown is a colorful, zany, thought-provoking memoir about a young performer seeking the answer to life while pursuing a career in the arts.The story takes place in New York City in the mid 1980's, where the music, fashions, and pop-culture of the time serve as a colorful backdrop for a sexy, savvy, romantic, and humorous adventure . The Great Unknown is a page turning, spiritual memoir unlike any other with its off-the-deep-end, quirky, comedic drama. It is an exciting piece of literature for artists and performers in all mediums, philosophers, spiritual teachers and seekers of all types. 310 pages.

Liés par une profonde amitié, Yoop et Romain, deux amis de longue date, partagent une relation presque vitale. Pressentant son désarroi suicidaire, Yoop fait promettre à Romain de lui écrire tous les jours durant deux mois. Une fois disparu, celui-ci tient parole et lui raconte chaque soir le fait le plus marquant de son quotidien. Y a-t-il un espoir que son ami puisse lui répondre un jour ?

What kind of¿Reckless Yes¿ would you embrace if you knew for certain your¿yes¿ could change the eternal destiny of people all around you? We're all on the brink of eternity-what are you waiting for? Humans live an average of 26,703 days on planet¿earth, but we will live an infinite number of days in our chosen eternal destination. Many of our earthly days are marked with the ups and downs of joy and pain, sometimes leaving us to wonder if there could be purpose in our hardships. After a shocking diagnosis in 2007 sent her life in an unexpected direction, Johnna Hensley had a decision to make. Though she had walked with¿God for nearly two decades, she had to choose whether she would follow His leading on a strenuous journey to find the narrow gate that leads to eternal life; or would she take the easy, wide path offered by the temporal world? As she chose to say yes to selfless love, through God's guidance, she discovered this was the first of many forks in life's road that would ultimately lead her to a life full of adventure, surprises, and sometimes, even hardships. Inspiring and¿encouraging, this true story of one family's journey is intertwined with¿relevant teaching of who God is and¿why we can trust Him in the midst of life's chaos. Through relatable storytelling, wit, and wisdom, readers will be¿challenged¿to shift their perspective toward God's eternal adventure. In¿Reckless Yes, Johnna brilliantly weaves together biblical examples with a recounting of her own life. Her masterful storytelling¿serves as a gentle reminder of the beauty that unfolds through even the darkest of days when we boldly acquiesce to a life lived at the feet of Jesus. ¿-Erin Cuccio, author of Unraveled and podcast host of Room for Lovely

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Successful salesman John Alan Rosser recalls a life on the road - and multiple house moves as a result - in his poignant memoirs, remembering the people and places who have played a part in his life, none moreso than his loving wife Sylvia.Together, they did it their way.

A journal of six lads who self-organized a ~20-day trip down the Nahanni River, NT.We were a disparate group of six who were largely unknown to each other. Yet, we went directly from the "forming stage and norming stages" of team formation to the "performing stage," skipping over the "storming stage."The river did the "storming" for us.Fuck, we had so much fun!

A brief introduction to life through poetry and imagery.Laugh. Scream. Cry. Feed the rage or calm the whirlpool. This one says it all.

Through a Blue-Eyed Lens is a poignant memoir that takes the reader on the improbale journey of Shelley, a young white girl, in the 1960s South. When Shelley arrives from the outer reaches of Wyoming, her new stage is Memphis, a segregated city increasingly steeped in conflict and turmoil. By recounting the ways in which she navigated both social and historical constructs, Shelley unearths a storehouse of deeply personal memories. Through these selective reflections, she reveals the wildly unpopular decisions and consequential choices that found her estranged from one community and embraced by another. This is the story of how Shelley came into adulthood as she straddled two worlds within a city divided.

Did you know that 70% of people have experienced imposter syndrome at some point in their lives? Unfortunately, despite its prevalence, imposter syndrome is not well understood, and many people live their lives without realizing that they are victims of this all-too-common condition. In You Are Not an Imposter, Coline Monsarrat offers a powerful and personal exploration of this all-too-common condition. Through her raw and honest storytelling, Monsarrat shares her own journey of overcoming imposter syndrome, a condition that almost took her life in 2020. Part memoir and part guide, Monsarrat's book reveals how imposter syndrome can infiltrate all areas of our lives, from our careers to our health, without us even realizing it. She delves into the science behind the condition, discussing how it can bring self-doubt, perfectionism, low self-esteem and confidence, and people-pleasing, to name a few, and how it can ultimately hold us back from achieving our full potential.Using her own experience as a starting point, Monsarrat provides practical strategies for change, making this a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the impact of beliefs on behaviors and to reclaim control of their lives. You Are Not an Imposter is a transformative guide for anyone looking to unlock their full potential and live life on their own terms.Note from the author:"When I was confronted with the reality that my health condition had led me to develop imposter syndrome, it was a wake-up call. I realized that by not acknowledging my own struggles and challenges, I was doing myself a disservice and risking my life in the process. The burden of feeling like a fraud in my own disease had taken a toll on my physical and mental health, leading to more diagnoses and a downward spiral. But with this newfound understanding, I was able to turn my life around. I made it my mission to understand the root causes of my imposter syndrome and overcome it, not just for myself but for all those who might be struggling with similar challenges. And in doing so, I discovered a new level of strength and resilience that I never knew I had."

What does it look like to heal from sexual abuse?How is it even possible?Secrets. We all have them. Michelle had plenty of secrets and intended to take them all to her grave. Married with three children, she owned a business and actively participated in church. Everything appeared wonderful on the outside, but on the inside, secrets from her childhood bubbled up and wreaked havoc in her life. She visited a counselor determined to heal quickly without telling anyone else her secrets. ¿But healing took time, and she had to continue to show up and sit in her counselor's office. Sit with the awful memories. Sit with the Lord. Sit with others. None of those chairs were comfortable or easy, but they were necessary for healing. She never wanted anyone to know about the sexual abuse she endured throughout her childhood. But God had other plans. This is the story of how He saw her, healed her, and set her free.

Life is not just a three-ring circus, but a four-dimensional panoply! And, not only are X, Y, Z, and T, present, there also is P. P is for perception! I say this is a dimension-like facet because what else can it be when an independent observer views the overall panorama of any moving event. Perception is the conscious appreciation and qualitative understanding of the panorama. Of course, perception is an abstract entity, not easily quantified. Indeed, hard measurement of it is impossible. But measuring its subtleness is unimportant here - it is the resultant that counts, especially among the psyches of the psychologically distressed. To them, their view of the panorama must be adjusted and enhanced. It is the hope of the author this little book can assist in that regard.--Authors note Good luck!

We always hope that marriage is forever. However, many of us find that it isn't our destiny. We are left wondering who we are, where we are going, and what the future has in store for us. After her marriage of 26 years came to an end, Lisa Brearley embarked on a journey to discover the POWER OF RISK TAKING. She began to achieve LEVELS OF EMOTION that she would never have imagined. Lisa realised that it's never too late to look at making life changes that can expand and alter her future. With an open mind and willingness to have new experiences, she started to LIVE HER LIFE, TAKE RISKS AND DO THINGS THAT SCARED HER. Through her journey of SELF LOVE AND LOVE FOR HER PARTNER Scott, you too can discover your inner strength and come to accept that this time on earth is limited. Like Lisa, you can choose to live your LIFE OF LIBERTY.

Since author Daniel A. Capen attended medical school in the 1970s and '80s, a lot has changed in American health care training and the practice of medicine. With A Buyer's Guide to a Medical Career: A Long Trip Down the Rabbit Hole, Capen aims to inform those interested in a career in medicine of these changes. By being better prepared, new practitioners can better prevent stress and job burnout.Once independent, providers then became substantially regulated and now are pinned by large insurance companies and practices controlled by private equity. Capen has witnessed growing outside controls and costs and shrinking reimbursement. By preparing future medical students and doctors with bluntly stated information drawn from forty years of practice, Capen provides insider guidance before readers embark on a medical career.

Middle High School Voices is a collection of award-winning work by New Hampshire middle and high school students.

This book is based on the author as the protagonist in China's specific adversity environment, from suffering children to old age to learn, practice and grow continuously. It is a documentary story in which the protagonist sets different goals at different stages of his life and overcomes all difficulties in all aspects to realize himself one by one.The author writes along the lines of suffering childhood-naughty childhood-discriminated teenager-struggling youth-suffering middle age-successful adult-old age who continues to struggle, involving the author's long-term pursuit of knowledge and continuous progress throughout his life¿running through the author's hobbies, health care, many relatives, friends, friends, central classmates from elementary school to Harvard, and other social relationships, supplemented by the historical portrayal of the author's growth environment, it not only introduces the social development of multiple levels of Chinese society And evolution: politics, economy, culture, science and technology, civil affairs, foreign affairs, national defence, environment, and introduces the natural environment, political system, working environment, immigration gains and losses, the free market economy, information Internet society and the era of internationalization of the United States and Canada in western countries The historical background of major domestic events have shaped the author's success and self-realization at various stages of life in an environment of self-struggle for more than 60 years. The title of the work is based on the American psychologist Abraham Harold Maslow ( Abraham Harold Maslow, April 1, 1908 - June 8, 1970 ); the highest stage of the humanistic theory of life is self-realization because the author's ideal and Intention has been self-realized one by one through continuous struggle in many aspects of the reverse environment.

Fishing has always been an inescapable outlet for me and I have traveled throughout the United States and Southeastern British Colombia in search of the perfect waters. When I was younger, fishing was an epic game of hide and seek. Growing up, I cherished the time I spent with my father. I learned to fish as well as how to be a man, all under the guidance of a man who never said more than a handful of words at a time. However, my daughter brought a different kind of magic to the sport that I had never experienced before. For me, fishing used to be about the take but it's become more about the company you keep and the memories you take home with you. After working as a civilian contractor in the security industry for years, I know that the patience and persistence developed as a fisherman has helped me find balance in my career as well. I have truly loved this life and doing what makes me happy.

I experienced my first symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) twenty years ago in 2003. From those early days of bleeding intestines and gut pain to reaching remission and working daily to stay there, this book chronicles my experiences navigating medications, diet, and lifestyle with IBD. It is a personal documentation of my quest for better health-physical, mental, and emotional-and many adventures along the way, including colonoscopies, biopsies, and even a cystoscopy! Throughout my journey with IBD, I have sought out the stories of those struggling with the same issues. It is comforting to know we are not alone and why I wanted to share my story and experiences. Thank you for coming with me on this journey. "It was December when I finally did make the drive to see a doctor in hopes of getting help. But when I got there, I received that all-too-familiar look of skepticism and feeling of being dismissed. As soon as I checked in, I was questioned by the staff as to why I came to the emergency room, why I felt like that was the appropriate place to come after already having symptoms for roughly three months. I was told I shouldn't have come, that I should have made an appointment with my primary care provider, but they would see me anyway. I didn't know how to respond. At twenty-five years old, I was living in a different state from my parents, my husband was out of town, and I had been out of the Army for less than three months. I didn't know who my primary care provider was or if I had even been assigned one yet. The emergency room was the only place I thought to go and the staff made me feel ashamed for even walking in there."

"This book sings. It's a burning, beautiful memoir, rich in anecdote and character, and elegantly written. We need to see fathers in this light-tender, caring, committed." -Natalie Goldberg, author of Writing Down the Bones, Wild Mind and Three simple Lines. "The directness, the honesty, the terrible plain chant of the narrative stunned me. It will touch many readers, not only fathers and sons, but mothers and, like this reader, grandmothers as well." -Doris Grumbach, author of Fifty Days of Solitude and Coming Into The End Zone. "Thorndike was a young Peace Corps volunteer in El Salvador when he met Clarisa in 1967. She was 19, he 24, and love came easily. Clarisa had gone to school in San Francisco and spoke flawless English. They were footloose, fancy-free, and looking for an alternative lifestyle. They married and moved to a farm in Chile, and Clarisa gave birth to their son, Janir, in 1970. At first, Thorndike admired Clarisa's impetuousness, her contrariness, and her mothering: She couldn't get enough of Janir. Then her slow, cruel slide into schizophrenia began. The closeness between mother and child was replaced by a gathering distance; she would rage at the boy, giving him a sharp pinch for good measure. They returned to El Salvador. There, Clarisa stayed out all night; she demanded a car, then smashed its windshield 'to feel the wind in her face as she drove'; she reeked of dope. Thorndike left for Ohio, with Clarisa's agreement and with Janir. What followed were hard days and nights of fathering alone. Thorndike relates with simplicity and clarity the all-consuming nature of being a single parent, the terrors of child-rearing, the loneliness as he failed to find a mate, the rhythm of the days he spent farming the land and forging a tight intimacy with his son. The love is so palpable, so sugar-free and recognizable, it makes the heart ache."---Kirkus Reviews

Grandmother Barbara Vitale has been a dedicated, fearless walker between the worlds since a child. She has been blessed with many miraculous encounters with sacred "Medicine" elders and teachers. In this book, she shares the sacred lessons and medicine passed to her as she walks the path of the "Blue Star Woman."