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This is a work of fiction inspired by the experience of the author. We follow a youthful Dustin Asman throughout New York City as he climbs his way up from busboy to bartender. Asman is many things and represents the millennial man. He''s both an artist with the pen and the art of Brazilian jiujitsu. We meet his cohorts who are the last set of bohemians to witness the end of the great metropolis known as New York City.

You have a way of dancingTo the beat of a storm in the sheets,Making me say stop in the formOf a question. I''ve got it now, aForm in my mouth, and when I bitDown, all there was, was glass,And your face amazed. Why do ITalk about you again like everyPivot of my mind brings meBack to you?In a debut collection of poetry, Clifford Wayne Williams II opens his heart and life so that others can find understanding through his reflections about the world around him.Williams'' lyrical verse explores the years before his career began and represents his thoughts and philosophies as he organized and occasionally solved the puzzles within his mind. As he leads others down his path in life, Williams reflects on such relatable topics as the value of hard work, a twenty-one-hour drive when cruise control came in a clutch, and a pre-bucket list as simple as a book and a cup of coffee.The Man You Didn''t Marry shares poems from a fresh voice that explore his journey through life as he learns about love, heartache, and how to overcome his obstacles.

Bastian Roth grows up in a house divided. While his mother is a sympathetic caregiver, she is overshadowed by misery, completely under the control of her husband. Bastian's father also wraps his hands around his son's life in an effort to constrain and keep him from experiencing freedom. He flounders between trying to satisfy his father while developing indifference toward a young girl who lingers in the background of Bastian's awareness. Bastian's work attempts to understand love from an academic perspective. Although love, in theory, is to be felt, how does it fit within the grand scheme of academia? Thousands of words have been written about love. The idea of love has been dissected, studied, and taken apart-but what if love is supposed to be treated not with intellect but with innocence and simplicity? Bastian wars with these thoughts, obsessed with understanding this ethereal emotion. Romance is indeed within his reach, although he remains shaped by his upbringing and his study. He dives deep, experiencing meaningful kisses and touches-possibly the very love of his life. However, the obstacle to Bastian's happiness becomes a mix between want and love, mere satisfaction over adoration. He now must decide between love itself and the understanding of love, which lessens its power and could leave Bastian empty and alone.

As a young girl in Michigan, Bella Colquhoun knows she'll be a writer. It's not easy for a woman in the 1920s to have a career of her own. She decides to never marry, but Ray promises to support her dreams. No one could have anticipated the railroad accident that would claim his life, teaching Bella things she never wanted to know about investigative journalism. She moves to New York to attend Columbia University, but she never loses touch with the families back in Michigan, brought together by a nephew given Ray's name. She eventually researches the family tree and decides to record the interrelated stories of extraordinary women who never quite became who they thought they would be. Across four generations, Bella traces the stories of women confronted by societal challenges as they struggle toward more than ordinary lives. Bella's family saga begins with European immigration to the Midwest and moves with the younger generations across 20th century America into the Pacific and even Africa. From women's suffrage to civil rights, the Titanic to the Great Depression, these women face conflict with spouses and family members related to gender roles, childbearing, politics, and education. Yet, they find the strength to be someone, driven to rise above the challenges of a work-in-progress America.

With so much news and information out there in the media these days, it can be hard to know what to believe. But if someone asked you to explain the origin of your political and social beliefs, could you provide a thoughtful and complete answer? Could you explain why you believe the way you do? Have You Figured It Out Yet? can help you answer the question. Author Rick LaRhette has figured out the origins of his political and social beliefs by asking a series of tough questions on topics such as political orientation, raising a family, picking your friends, choosing your news and information sources, and knowing about the role of the federal government. He then applies his political and social beliefs to some current hot-topic issues such as immigration, health care, education, global warming, and firearms. It is important to keep asking the hard questions, and if you have ever wondered where your political and social beliefs came from, then Have You Figured It Out Yet? can provide you with some fresh, independent thoughts to chew on outside of media influences.

A beautiful young woman with long brunette hair stood next to Frank. He reached out and pulled her into his embrace. She laid her head on his shoulder while he rubbed her back. Frank lifted his head and looked toward Cammie; their eyes met and held for a moment. She dropped her eyes, put her car in reverse, and pulled away from the bridge-away from the fire and the man she loved.Two years after a devastating forest fire ran out of control through camp, Cammie, Kathy, Pat, Gary, and Ted return to spend one last summer together. While they are primarily there to help campers settle in for the first time since the fire, Cammie faces more than the memory of destruction. She also faces the memory of lost love.Even mentioning Frank causes Cammie pain, so she hopes to put his betrayal behind her. Once she had planned on marrying the man; now, she can't imagine loving anyone ever again. However, God has other plans as He always believes in second chances. Just before the campers arrive, so does the past. Cammie has a choice to make: does she leave or stay and face Frank, the man she can't seem to forget?

A famous film director, a cinematographer, an artist, and a novelist team up to make a movie in which the world, called Medialennium, is controlled not by governments but by media conglomerates. Mergers have created economic totalitarianism. Nation states are obsolete, and politics is symbolic ritual. The movie producers are also the actors. Their roles are made up of their real-life relationships, and the movie includes both script and documentary sequences. In the movie, an incumbent governor is running against a Chicano whose platform includes the secession of California to join Mexico, and shooting the movie in LA creates an alchemy that turns into a psychological and political thriller.

The pack at the Lazy Dog Hacienda in Oklahoma includes five dogs: Doc, the oldest and wisest; Zeke, his annoying younger brother; Patch, Doc's daughter; Rush, Doc's son; and Newt, a black Lab who is part of the family. One day, when Doc and Patch are napping on the porch, a young black crow swoops down and lands on Patch's head. This is how the dogs meet Willie, a crow with bad eyesight who becomes the particular friend of Patch. Although the other dogs don't like Willie very much, Doc knows Patch can learn a lot about birds by playing with the crow. Then one day, Patch accidentally falls into the swimming pool and isn't able to get out. Doc and Zeke can't swim, so Willie is sent to find Newt to rescue Patch. Will he make it in time?Featuring fun color illustrations, this children's story shares how a pack of hunting dogs and an extraordinary crow become friends and learn from one another."These hunting dogs jump off the page and come to life through Linda's tales of their adventures as they face challenges in life. I am a second grade teacher in Eagle Nest, New Mexico, and I also organize our public library summer reading program. Linda's stories engaged our students in the lives of these dogs sparking great discussions and learning activities about character development, sequencing, and elements of the story. One student brought a stuffed puppy dog named after Zeke to join the fun every week." -Cindy Carr, NBCT"A lovable bird dog points the way to outdoor fun in the country in this children's book......A sweet slice of rural American canine life." -Kirkus ReviewI had the opportunity to spend the summer doing a summer reading program in Northern New Mexico where we read Linda Harkey's book, Hickory Doc's Tales. When we got to the chapter, "Willie's First Secret", the kids loved it and eagerly wanted to figure out the "secret". The last paragraph revealed there were more secrets, so the kids wanted to know more stories about Willie. I am so excited that Willie's secrets will be revealed in this new children's book. I can't wait to enjoy it with my students!-Dana McBee, 4th-5th Grade Teacher, Eagle Nest Elementary School, Eagle Nest, New Mexico

Little Autumn Rose is not excited to get out of bed and go to school. After she is finally on her way, Autumn sees a beautiful oak tree that inspires her to draw one for an assignment that day. But when Autumn tells her classmates that trees can talk, they make fun of her. Luckily, her teacher encourages her.After she arrives home from school, Autumn escapes to her secret forest where she embarks on a journey to connect with nature. As she discovers that the greatest joy and happiness can be found in the simple things like trees, flowers, and tiny creatures, Autumn teaches everyone to look for the good in everything around us and to remember that our happy place is not as far away as we think.In this delightful tale for children, a little girl escapes to her secret forest where she sets out on a quest to connect with nature and all of its beautiful creatures.

Promises of Betrayals demonstrates the revealing history but complex and profound caution in the re-examination of Iran as it has remained shrouded in a murky cloud to those responsible for directing United States policy. Fazle Chowdhury fills the crucial information gaps by exploring key Iranian history events that has directly and indirectly shaped Iran's doctrine while syndicating 500-years of trials that has permanent implications on the clerical regime's present chronicled driven policy strength of regional influence and expansionism in response to drawing on past clashes with ruling Shahs and foreign interference that once tore Iran apart and one which the Shia theocracy are determined to avoid today.

A tale of Wabanaki folklore emergesfrom deep in the bayous of Louisiana...Twins Maritime and John Stephens, along with their significant others, are afforded the opportunity to take the trip of a lifetime after their college graduation. But the excitement quickly dissipates and the trip turns on a dime, after the foursome inadvertently delve into some local black magic. Their once-perfect lives turn horrific as they learn that it''s never wise to mess with the Devil. As they fight to get their lives back, they learn that forgiveness is not easily earned; nor is it guaranteed.Inspired by the tale of the Skudakumooch Ghost Witch of the Wabanaki tribes. Filled with edge-of-your-seat horror, McAleer''s nothing-held-back writing style, along with a few surprises; Skadegamutc will sit with you well after you''ve read the last page. Just as he did in his debut novel, The Churel, M.J. McAleer fuses an old wives'' tale--this time originating in Northern Maine and Nova Scotia--and retells it in what is arguably one of the most historically haunted cities in the world: New Orleans.

Whatever happened to the last painting of Mark Rothko? According to rumor Rothko gave it to two Russian spinsters in Atlanta in 1970. But they''re dead and the painting has vanished. Art historian Helena Gandolfi learns from her young friend, Justine Foxcroft, that her uncle, real estate agent Finny McGinley, has the painting stashed in a closet. Determined to keep the work secret, Helena and Justine hide it.Drawn into the high stakes world of the art industry, they become the targets of surgeon and ruthless collector, Ouruk Zaron. With lives and the painting in peril, Helena resorts to a dangerous ruse. But is the work of art worth the risk? Who will find it first? The art lovers or the art wolves? And what difference does it make?Telling Little, Telling All is a compelling mystery that explores the difficult choices between art and commerce.

Rosie Posie experiences the world from a unique perspective. Join irresistible, cheerful Rosie for an insightful journey to explore sensory extremes and learn techniques to help the super child in your life. While Rosie practices her words, she uses sign language to help people understand her. When she won't eat, creative ways to enjoy food are discovered. When she feels overwhelmed, calming techniques comfort her. With assistance from her parents and others, Rosie discovers ways to be her super self. Rosie is brave and strong, like a real-life super hero, in an often overwhelming world. She loves trains, making brilliant patterns with toys, and catching snowflakes with her younger brother, Buddy. In this delightful, educational picture book, a courageous little girl with super senses learns life changing techniques to help her cope and find her way in the world. Based on a true story.

Whether it is the spellbinding power of night or the reawakening of flowers after bloody battle, poet Say Say paints vivid pictures in this collection written over what feels like several lifetimes. The poems are short and simple. Each one is a call to get out, escape. Each poem inspires something difficult to understand but necessary to pursue. These are missiles fired at the cage called poverty and the wicked wind of injustice. Words are simultaneously touching and moving, impactful on the reader as these elegant, insightful poems invoke things lost and seek things yet to be found.

In a world of digitized euphoria, the lights shine bright. The future that humans have desired has finally arrived. The year is 2050, and all that shines is gold, except for one man.Named Patrick Shields, the man is a dark spot in such a world. His distaste for technology has become notorious to all who know him. Perhaps, he is just a precursor to what lies ahead. Patrick himself doesn''t know what is coming, but he is going to do whatever it takes to change the future for all of mankind. Even if that includes embracing what he hates.In this novel, a man whose experiences with technology and society drive him to change the past, in order to save the future.

Characterology, the study of who we are, will help you evaluate interpersonal relationships and make sensible decisions to manage and improve them.To make such strides, you must seek to understand character, which is a scalpel that cuts to the core of all animal interaction.In this analysis, the author (who wrote this book to save his marriage) identifies two character types: Bush and Gentle. They react with other human components to determine how we interact.The Gentle character seeks to glean value from the most negative of situations and feels bound to give an honest effort to improve the whole. In the industrial setting, the Gentle worker does the lion''s share of the work, while the Bush person gets the praise and promotions.This isn''t to say that one is good and the other bad, but they are two different things, each having different attributes. To get along, they must understand each other.Take important steps to improving relationships by understanding yourself and others with the insights in this book.

On his way to becoming a renowned chef in Europe, author Max Josephs was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. In Journaling through Bipolar Disorder, he shares his story as he struggles to find the correct treatment and deal with the backlash of those who claimed to love him.In this memoir, he discusses the details of his childhood, his family, and his relationship with his parents and siblings. Josephs talks about trying to eliminate the toxic people from his life as a crucial step to treating his disorder. He also tells about the debilitating physical and emotional toll his diagnosis had on his life and his career and how he struggled to find love ad acceptance from family and friends.Through Max''s personal experiences with doctors and medication, he communicates that mental illness is not a life sentence. Instead, it''s the beginning of an entirely new way of living and thriving.

Chase did not have a good day at school. Nothing seemed to go his way. The teacher asked him to be quiet three times during reading. He splashed in the water instead of washing his hands. And no one invited him to play at recess.Chase was sad when his mom picked him up from school. He told her all the things that had gone wrong. But then she asked him to remember the good that happened, and she reminded him each day is a new day to make good choices.This picture book for children demonstrates the power of positive thinking as one mom encourages her son to see the world through a different lens.

Saul was no ordinary agent in Jewish Homeland Security. His clearance was beyond top secret, and no one dared question his methods-not weary politicians from the Pharisee or Sadducee parties or even Rome. He drove his big Denali around Israel, sporting his trademark leather jacket and aviator sunglasses, hunting-always hunting.He hunted heretics-those who claimed the dead leader, Jesus of Nazareth, was still alive-who caused nothing but trouble. So Saul took them down hard. With the help of his deadly reputation, his two Glock 17s and a license to kill from the corrupt religious establish and government agencies. He had many enemies and few friends. However, all of that changed following an ambush on the Damascus Road, after which Agent Saul''s perspective is forever altered.Everything Saul thought he believed is now wrong, and he doubts his own faith and sanity. Saul was the most bloodthirsty hunter in the Middle East; now, he has become an enemy to those he worked for, an advocate for a new savior, and protector of those he once hunted.

Canadians face two huge obstacles to achieving financial security: The tax man and financial advice, from banks and financial advisors, that often stops and ends with buying high fee mutual funds. Kevin Bell, who has advised Canada''s largest institutional investors and corporations manage financial risks, provides timely and detailed guidance in this real estate, investment, tax, and retirement guide. In plain language, Kevin explains the home buying process for everyone from first time home buyers to seasoned real estate investors, he describes that factors that have led to Canada''s housing bubble, and how house prices will be impacted in the years ahead. Kevin provides an actionable plan to reduce risk and improve investment returns by minimizing fees and taxes, on everything from making financial investment, buying an investment property, and planning for retirement. Get specific tips on how to prosper financially in Canada''s real estate crash with the insights and lessons in this guide. www.kevinbell.ca

This is a compilation of passionately written poetry that emotionally and vulnerably challenges love, life, mental health, and problems plaguing relationships in the technological era such as unfaithfulness, broken hearts, unrequited love, trauma and open wounds so intimately through clear communication that anyone can find a piece of themselves within its pages. The author hoped to skip pass the color of the roses and get to the raw points as authentically as she could in a millennial-like tone hoping to foster open discussions on topics that are usually glossed over.

As an American educator with decades of experience, Dr. Deborah J. Rhea had a burning desire to know why Finland''s educational system was top ranked in the world, while the United States fell in the middle of the pack. She made it her mission to learn what she could. Rhea took a six-week trip to Finland, where she lived and learned from the best in their schools and government. During that period, her observations revealed that her generation experienced life and education very differently from children today. The philosophies and principles she saw reflected in the Finnish educational system helped open her eyes to the many wrong turns that the United States has made in education over the last thirty years. What''s more, Rhea presents the right moves needed to get the country back on track for a healthier, happier method of educating children. In this study, an experienced educator compares the educational approaches of Finland and the United States, considering ways that the latter might be adjusted and improved.

From the day we are born, life is teaching us lessons. Whether it is how we navigate our physical environment or our socio-cultural surround, we are constantly trying to make sense of our reality by listening to these life lessons. Yet while many of life''s lessons reinforce our reality, every so often life''s lessons present us with a curious idea-that everything out there, our reality, may not be as "real" as it seems.A Theory of Nothing: How Is the Finite Reality Created from the Infinite? chronicles one man''s lifelong journey to develop life''s lessons into a concept of reality that challenges our preconceived notions of objectivity. Although we tend to think of the world around us and our reality as being a shared, objective world in which we live, author D. N. Warren-Smith furthers the philosophical argument that it is really our subjective perceptions that shape and even make the world around us. With compelling logical arguments and descriptions of personal experience, he shows that our most basic assumptions about the reality of our existence in fact keep the true nature of reality hidden from us.Once we realise that there is no way to conclusively prove that we actually exist in an objective reality, we must weigh up the implications of a non-objective, subjective reality and what it means for our lives. We have a choice for our belief in what exists. How will you choose?

In the legendary city of Boston, a fifteen year-old, Ariel Smith, lives with her parents and her twin brothers, Aaron and Eric. She then discovers she was adopted by her godparents when she was three months old. Her young parents had been murdered, and their killer was never found. Ariel's life is turned upside down as she grieves for the birth parents she never knew. While dealing with all that life throws at her, she has a feeling she's being watched.Ariel is determined to solve the mystery of her parents murder, but ends up solving a case of her own, a case called life.Please stay tuned for the sequel of Unsolved Case, which will be in book stores soon.

It all starts with a bloodcurdling scream in the night. Just a short time earlier, teenagers Frank and Joe were discussing their upcoming double date with the Litzner twins. Now Frank is dead and Joe has no idea why. Even worse yet, Joe is now a suspect in Frank's mysterious death.What Sheriff Jon Bigs doesn't realize at first is that the scream is the start of an onslaught of attacks that will take several people in his town before it's over, including a few who are dear to him. As he begins digging into the cause of the assaults, Sheriff Bigs must summon help from Dr. Simon Holloway, a specialist from a nearby university and Elliot Radcliffe, the local exterminator he has hated for years. But will the sheriff and his men be able to stop the attacks before the horror spreads and it is too late for more innocent victims?Heebie-Jeebies shares a skin-crawling tale of terror as screams resonate throughout neighborhoods while a local sheriff desperately attempts to stop a series of shocking attacks.

The only thing that matters in WeAllGetAlong, Texas, is that they all get along. With so many diverse characters living in the town-all with different plans for the future-sometimes that task can be challenging.G.G. ILovedYouFirst is at the helm to watch over the citizens, ensure the first responders' offices are stocked with fresh cookies, and share God's word whenever appropriate. Ms. ImGoingToLoveYouAnyway is a new third grade teacher who is looking forward to her first year of teaching. As school begins, Ms. ImGoingToLoveYouAnyway is praying she is not assigned to a class with Burping Bobby, Gossiping Gerta, and Tattling Tina as students. But with co-workers like Mrs. ICanFindSomethingToComplainAbout and Ms. IDreadRetirement, Ms. ImGoingToLoveYouAnyway knows she has her work cut out for her, especially when the principal, Mr. YouBetterDoWhatISay, assigns her to a challenging class. Now as she attempts to make the best of her situation, only time will tell if Ms. ImGoingToLoveYouAnyway can live up to her name or whether she will go down in history as the only one in WeAllGetAlong, Texas, who can't get along with anyone.In this entertaining tale, a third grade teacher and many more diverse characters living in a Texas town must learn to get along despite their differences.

For too long, the magical kingdom of Iressia has been overrun with disease and starvation. The people are suffering and dying. Something must be done before it's too late. Princess Seraphina Kinsley would do anything to save her dying kingdom, including finding the Guardians of Iressia to light the five towers that protect their kingdom from darkness.With the help of her friend, Jer, she brings the Guardians together and sends them on the quest of a lifetime. The four young Guardians are just discovering their powers and learning to master the elements they control. Pressed for time, the four women set out to light the first tower, unsure of the dangers ahead. They only know that the dark sorcerer, Alastair, is hunting them and will do anything in his power to claim Iressia as his own.The Guardians are rising once more to restore their kingdom to its rightful glory. Together, Princess Seraphina, Jer, and the four Guardians must learn to trust each other and discover the mysteries of their past in order to save their beloved kingdom. Discover this epic story of magic, danger, and romance in the first installment of The Guardians of Iressia.

Essays in Interactionist Sociology contains a selection of contributions, spanning five decades, that advance the theory, organization, and research of the interactionist tradition.Harvey A. Farberman, professor emeritus of social welfare policy at Stony Brook University, wrote the fourteen essays, twelve of which were published in academic journals or annuals and two that are original to this volume.Each one focuses on some aspect of the theory of symbolic interactionist sociology, the professional and organizational development of the interactionist perspective, or empirical studies inspired by the perspective.The author highlights the emergence of the perspective from the philosophy of American Pragmatism, paying particular attention to the contributions of Charles Sanders Peirce and William James. He also examines what may be called refractions of the perspective. The latter part of the book contains four studies. Personalization in Lower Class Consumer Interactions; A Criminogenic Market Structure: The Automobile Industry; Fantasy in Everyday Life: The Intersection of Social Psychology and Political Economy; and Family Caregiving to Elders in New York State.In many ways, the essays in this volume contribute to and reflect the development of interactionist sociology as it grew from an American innovation to a robust, international social science discipline.

This is the story of the author's life growing up in a large family in a small Missouri town near Route 66 during the 1950s. DeWayne Landwehr, like many boys who grew up in small-town America, lived through physical and sexual abuse-but he also enjoyed some great times. His early memories involved raising chickens: There were always eggs to gather. Every day, the family would bring them to the basement to be washed, candled, graded, and sold-or washed, sanitized, and assembled into the trays for the incubator, depending on whether they were to be eaten or hatched into more chickens.With three older siblings, he could not wait to go to school. Every day, he'd see his siblings go to class-and it seemed so magical. The entire school system was located right across the street in three buildings.Later, he started working his way to college at a gas station on the famous Route 66, where he encountered people of varying backgrounds. He struggled with the sometimes dishonest practices of his boss, contrasted with the necessity of keeping a job, and met interesting characters along the way.

Charlie is a happy little boy. He is an only child who plays happily for hours at a time either by himself or with his best friends: his dog, Logan, and Rogue the dragon, who lives in the backyard and is visible only to Charlie.Then, one day, Charlie's parents bring home a basket holding a little bundle wrapped in a blue blanket. When the bundle begins to cry, his parents tell him that this is his new little brother, Sam, and that Charlie is a big brother now. But what does this mean? Charlie doesn't know, and he doesn't understand how or why his family is changing. Soon, though, he discovers what it takes to be a big brother, and he also builds important skills that will help him deal with an ever-changing world.In this children's story, a young boy whose family gains a new member must learn what it means to be a big brother.