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Gus was once a much-loved dog who lived a happy life. Then things began to change. His owner neglected and eventually abandoned him. He suffered abuse and cruelty from passing humans, deteriorating physically and emotionally. Over time, things out of his control began to shape Gus, his life, and his future.Gus was found by local rescuers in September 2018. He was in horrific condition, so he was immediately taken for medical treatment sponsored by the Houston K-911 Rescue group. Gus had many medical issues to overcome, he had a long recovery with lots of support from people all over the world, but now he is happy and healthy. Gus has a forever family now and he is loved, pampered and cherished, as every dog should be.Author Sandee Roquemore-Maxwell has worked with rescue dogs in the Houston area for many years. She understands that the key to a better future for animals is to teach the next generation to have compassion for those left in their care. The story of Gus reminds kids how to love their pets, and what to do if they see one abandoned, while instilling respect for animals everywhere.

Richard Brubaker is an eleven-year-old who loves race cars and his tough, no-nonsense mother's brownies. After enduring her own abusive childhood, his single mom is determined to protect him against all the bad influences in life. But when she asks Richard to take a bowl of chili over to the next-door neighbor, Ned Henderson, who also happens to be his best friend's dad, Edith has no idea what she has just helped instigate.Richard's friend, Paul, is no longer living with his father. After he warns Richard to stay away from his dad, Paul refuses to talk to him anymore. It is not long before Henderson begins luring Richard into his house to groom, swear to secrecy, and then abuse. As Richard spirals into depression and shame, he finally gathers the courage to tell his teacher. But will he ever be able to escape Henderson's clutches and begin the healing process?Secrets is the story of a boy's experiences after he falls prey to a pedophile. The story is intended to help parents and teachers introduce the subject, open dialogue, and inform children how to protect themselves against the same horrifying abuse.

It is 2004, three years after the events of 9/11 sparked hatred for and fear of Muslims. Remas Dishruhk, a third-grader who lost many of his friends in the aftermath at his elementary school in Canada, has an alluring charm with the girls, despite all the negativity that surrounds him. Now he is residing in Lahore, Pakistan, with his family, and enrolled in a new school.Soon Remas makes many friends that include the most popular girl in his grade, Zeha. As he matures and his friendship with Zeha grows, Remas eventually returns to Toronto where he builds self-discipline and eventually joins the Canadian Army with grand ambitions. Now immune to the troubles associated with romance, Remas becomes an arms dealer obsessed with his power. But he has no idea that very soon, he will have to decide between love and power as the girl of his dreams reappears in his life.The Canaste of Deux is the short tale of a Muslim boy's coming-of-age journey as he battles to find true love-and his purpose-in a challenging post-9/11 world.

Faith Brooks is a typical teenaged pastor's kid, until she does the unthinkable and moves in with Gabe, an edgy musician and nonbeliever, seemingly closing the door on her past forever.After Faith abandons them, the Brooks family is left to pick up the pieces, unsure if they'll ever see her again. While coping with Faith's unsettling desertion, each family member separately wrestles with feelings of betrayal, anger, and fear. The chaos that ensues threatens everything they have ever believed about themselves, God, and the world around them. As Faith struggles to find her way in a scary new world without a support system, her family desperately searches for the reasons why she was driven to commit such a treacherous act. In losing Faith, now the possibility looms that they might also lose their own.Losing Faith is a compelling, modern-day tale of loss, love, and the enduring power of faith, as a teenage girl escapes her reality to explore a world devoid of God's influence, leaving her heartbroken family to wonder why.

Warning! Reality May Not Be Compatible with Your Worldview explains how the most significant event in human history was the awakening of intellectual consciousness, and the ability to make informed decisions based on careful observation, logic, and critical reasoning. Author P. A. Ransom explores the evolution of the brain, what reality is, and how we search for it in our complex world. He addresses the question of our assumptions about truth and faith, and how when faith is added to the equation, it can destroy the credibly of anything it wishes.We all live in a world that is constructed in the mind. Our senses tell us that the world is real. We just accept as fact that what our senses reveal to us is not an illusion. Yet even our senses can be tricked: if you have experienced an illusion like a magic trick or special effects, you know how easily the brain can be deceived. What we think we know is sometimes far from the truth.No matter how well considered our knowledge is, it is always subject to change as our understandings evolve. It would be prudent, then, to reexamine our beliefs. Warning! Reality May Not Be Compatible with Your Worldview exposes the truth about dogma and rituals that lead our minds into delusional beliefs. When we embrace ignorance, we turn our backs on truth and close our minds to new ideas and discoveries.

What began as a simple quest to find her great-grandmother's birth certificate led author Elena A. Gomez to discover information beyond her dreams. In Kingdoms Within, she shares the story of growing up as a twin in Chicago, her experiences visiting relatives in northern Mexico and Texas as a child, and the search for her great-grandmother's birth certificate.This memoir chronicles the events of Elena's life as a child to adulthood, with special attention given to her family history and background. The tale begins with her search for her great-grandmother's birth certificate, carrying on a mission begun by her grandfather. That quest, requiring both persistence and faith, takes Elena to extraordinary places during her life.Filled with detailed recollections and vivid depictions of her memories, Kingdoms Within delves into Elena's heritage as a Mexican-American and tells about what she learns about her roots.

Sawyer is a special little boy who knows deep in his heart all the reasons why America is a great place to live.Living in a wonderful country allows Sawyer to love God and his two mommies, share the food that the farmers grow, help others, make peace, have a lot of friends, marry a princess, and most importantly, live free.In this touching children''s book, a little boy shares all the reasons why he loves living in America--land of the free and home of the brave.

How is it that I can remember every word, every bit of musical phrasing, every nuance from every song from my early years (Mitch Ryder And The Detroit Wheels, Abba, The Band, Credence Clearwater''s Revival''s Bad Moon Rising, Judi Collins'' rendition of Joni Mitchell''s Both Sides Now) but had a bit of a time recalling the last four digits of our phone number when somebody asked me for it last night?So begins one of Judy Pollard Smith''s journal entries, which she started to write to mark her seventieth birthday.As a fan of the memoirs, journals, and letters of famous people, she wanted to explore whether the journals of everyday people have value. How do others perceive us when we look seventy on the outside but feel twenty-seven on the inside?She writes about light and weighty topics - from relaxing with a favorite book to considering the removal of reminders of Canada''s colonial past. "How can the past be erased for all its faults?" she writes. "If the current vein continues, Canada will end up with a revisionist history, without truth."The More the Merrier offers a glimpse of the rich experiences of a seventy-year-old woman living life to the fullest.

Freud postulated generalities about the make-up of a person. In What on Earth are You, author Richard Palmquist attempts to go one layer deeper, sorting out the aspects of personality relating to God and to society.Most people only partly understand what "makes you tick." Even the most well-known psychological experts seem to hesitate to suggest how the unseen parts of a person fit together. Palmquist shows how defining the inner workings of your relationships with God and your friends can help your quality of life to become a melodious, joyful, fun experience. He asks you to answer a host of questions:· How do you define your character?· Does your willful mental emotion control your conscious, memory-fueled ego?· Are you soul-centered? · Are you allowing the Holy Spirit to fill and to control your spirit? · Does your spirit, your memory-driven, conscious ego, rule over your willful mind and emotion? What on Earth Are You? offers an engaging religious and philosophical commentary that asks you to seek God and his promise of salvation and eternity while discovering your purpose and destiny in faith.

Butterfly, take me out of this town. I''m trying to leave but there''s too much holding me down. It seems so easy the way that you breeze by. I''d like to come along and enjoy the ride so I can be free like you. Butterfly, can I borrow your wings? I''d like to fly for a while and see a newer scene. Afterwards then I could decide if I still want to run and hide.A young girl admires the beauty of a soaring butterfly and dreams of traveling like her winged friend. She longs for adventure and to see the world, so her imagination gives her wings! Free as a butterfly, she chases the wind and sees the unknown-but something is wrong. The little butterfly girl misses home and wishes she had someone to fly beside.Based on singer/songwriter Erica Sunshine Lee''s song "Butterfly," this is a whimsical tale that shows how even chasing dreams can require great sacrifice. It is a mirror reflection of Erica''s own adventures and displays the willingness to throw out conventional expectations to create your own destiny. Chase your imagination, follow your dreams, don''t be afraid to take risks, and always live and love to the fullest.

Five Brave Women was written to encourage and inspire young people of all ages. One should never be afraid to speak out against any injustice faced in life, no matter who it is perpetuated against. God has not placed in us the spirit of fear, but of power, and of love and of a sound mind. (2 timothy 1:7) This means that we must speak out against all injustice wherever we see it. If someone is being bullied on the school ground by another student, politely ask the bully to stop. Let him/her know that they would not like to be treated that way. God said we should love one another and treat each other with respect. We should do unto others as we would like done unto us. (Matthew 7:12)When Moses divided God's promised inheritance among the children of Israel, no land was given to the family of Zelophedad, because he had daughters and no sons. So, the daughters of Zelophedad took a stand and petitioned Moses, asking for their father's share of the land. The sisters, in standing up for their rights, were the force behind a change in the law that protected all women. Based in scripture, Five Brave Women was inspired by the five young women described in Numbers Chapter 27; Verses 1-11. A picture book for children, it encourages females of all ages to speak up when they feel they're not being treated fairly.

When you go on vacation, you probably travel by car or van.Sometimes you may take a train or an airplane. But have you ever wanted to travel the country on two wheels? On a motorcycle?Author Carol J. Cooper has ridden motorcycles for almost twenty years. In her book, Kickstands Up, she allows young readers the chance to ride along across the country and share many of the things motorcycle riders-bikers-experience in their travels. You will see how some of the things you learn in school can also come in handy on your journey as young bikers. Through the story and photographs, you'll come away with a better understanding of what goes into traveling on a motorcycle. You'll also come to know the type of people who become bikers-in other words, all types! Including a grandmother, like the author.

Humans have been suffering from an illusion, or self-deception for thousands of years. Ancient people experienced great fear, anxiety and discomfort from unexplained natural phenomena and from the hardships of a primitive life. To control these fears, they relied on defense mechanisms; with the unfortunate result, seen even today, of the widespread belief in an imaginary, supernatural being, known as God.The God Insanity will reveal this belief as an illusion-a mere by-product of ancient self-defense mechanisms intended to explain a confusing, mysterious world. Looking at the example of the Christian belief system, author James Andre Blunt uses critical thinking and logic to dismantle and disprove all of the laws and concepts of biblical Christianity, leaving no gray areas. In addition, we will discover that there is nothing remotely similar or consistent between the teachings of the Bible and the modern laws and sociocultural ethics of the United States. For too long we have been shackled to an unfounded belief system-one that has even been used to promote slavery and discrimination, among other unacceptable practices. Yet, with more knowledge about the world and its workings, and by critically examining the foundations of religious beliefs like Christianity, we can free ourselves from unconscious defense mechanisms and explore these timeless questions for ourselves.

Thirty-two thousand years ago, a gifted child is born into a world most would consider paradise. There has not been a war or hunger for some eight thousand years. The ozone layer is four times thicker than it will be later. Genetic abnormalities are nearly nonexistent and there are no diseases. As she matures, Mona Ann Lisa-just one of a highly advanced civilization on Earth-prepares to fulfill her destiny.Unbeknownst to Mona, a change in the political and military leadership has been ongoing for decades. Now something new is afoot. After she eventually becomes the youngest captain of the planet's fleet of spaceships, her career blossoms as she faces challenges and threats to her civilization. Mona is the best chance the species has to survive. While she accepts her many working titles, Mona knows that Levie, her sentient artificial intelligence entity, is the true brains of the operations. As a chain of events unfolds, Mona, Levie, and others must jump into action as the health and well-being of all sentient life precariously hangs in the balance.In this science fiction novel set thirty-two thousand years ago, a child prodigy transforms into the captain of a fleet of spaceships and embarks on a journey to save humanity.

Take a look in the mirror. Whether or not you believe you have flaws, it's important to embrace yourself and love your imperfections. You could have a mole on your face or short, brittle nails, but it's your mole or your nails, so own them. Your traits are special and were chosen just for you. Everything God creates is perfect in his sight.Who Created the Definition of Beauty? is for anyone who needs reassurance, and it reminds us all that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Author Doris Dancy-Whiteside invites us to love everything about ourselves, knowing that we are created just as God intended.We all have our flaws, but we were created by a perfect God who asks us to love ourselves and honor our temples. If you are struggling with your imperfections, then it is time to look at yourself in the mirror and love what you see--because doing so will help you feel beautiful inside and out, as you honor God for his beautiful creation: you.

Throughout history, God has made covenants with humankind. And while the very first covenant was between God and first man, Adam, many of us do not realize that even today, God has made a covenant with America. Yet like that original alliance, our covenant as a nation with God is breaking. In Ribbon of Darkness, author Rev. Mel Jolley offers his insights into the various social issues happening in our nation, taking us through the election period and the candidates running; this commentary explores the deterioration of America and the breaking of our pact as a nation with God. Jolley explains how this agreement mirrors the covenant Israel has with God-the only covenant nations with the sovereign God. Nothing is more important than the covenant God has with our nation today, and all of us need to be aware of the changes in our society and pray for guidance in these harrowing times. Because in the end, we must make a stand for Christ and the true heritage of our nation.

Twink E. Twinkle''s life began in a foster home. She had to learn very quickly how to survive, so she became a warrior pug--until she got into a fight. Twink was sent to a dog shelter, tagged as an aggressive dog, incapable of rehabilitation. Along came Mary Lynne, and although she was nervous at first, she eventually welcomed Twink into her home and taught her that being a warrior wasn''t necessary.The Twinkling self-learn training guide provides readers with the basic skills needed to build a successful pet therapy team partnership. The exercises outlined are time-tested and proven spiritual, mental, and physical practices that put you and your dog on the path to success. Simple techniques teach the dog handler how to train themselves and their dogs on how to pass a variety of exercises for therapy dog certification to become a therapy dog partnership team.It is a proven scientific and medical fact that therapy dogs improve the well being of people of all ages, suffering from a variety of medical conditions in a wide range of environments. Pet owners can learn to achieve their goals through creative imagery and other easy-to-learn methods. Mary Lynne and Twink mastered the art of pet therapy. Together, they''ve come to realize nothing is impossible and that a little love goes a long way.

Three little girls love to wear their tutus.Each morning they awake, they dress in their tutus.They feel as if they can achieve anything.When the girls put on their tutus, they can eat all the vegetables on their plates. When the girls wear their tutus, they can dance like ballerinas. When they wear their tutus, they become doctors, lawyers, police officers, COOs,CEO's and entrepreneurs. They teach others to make their dreams come true.This picture book for children shares an important story to empower little girls. It sends the message that they hold the key to their success and future. If they can dream it, they can achieve it.

Madeline Chambers lives the life she always wanted--that of a successful writer-until a highway accident in Virginia changes her in a way she never could have imagined. Waking in the hospital, Madeline begins having terrible nightmares of a child crying, being chased down a hallway, and eventually being strangled and pushed down stairs. She soon realizes her dreams are not her own but that of her hospital roommate.Suddenly being able to see the subconscious fears and desires of people in her life terrifies Madeline. She moves to the small remote town of Suffolk, Vermont, in the hopes that her seclusion will provide relief from the invasive dreams. She also hopes to reinvigorate her creativity. She soon meets Sam, a hearty New England woman and neighbor who becomes her friend. She also meets Drew, Sam's son and the sheriff of their quiet town, who quickly charms his way into her life.Anthony is a former student of Sam's who has returned to Suffolk looking for work after many years away in Boston, but Drew is immediately suspicious. Anthony's motives for being home again don't make sense, and after several disturbing dreams, Madeline is horrified to learn Anthony's presence in her peaceful town is a dangerous threat. Madeline sought the quiet, but now she gets anything but--as her dreams lead her further into darkness and possibly death.

Transforming our organizations to compete and thrive in today's digital age requires a combination of "old world thinking" of quality and differentiation and "new world thinking" of meeting your market where it wants to be.But making your organization "digital" is a lot more than creating a compelling mobile app and moving to the cloud. To thrive in the new marketplace, you must think and act differently.In this leader's guide to digital transformation, you'll get practical, actionable information on building an employee and customer-obsessed culture that drives speed and efficiency while leveraging technology to create and deliver your value.The guide will teach you how to:· understand, articulate, and analyze the value you offer;· get development and operations to work better together;· persuade associates to do things differently; and· solve problems in new and creative ways.Whether you work for a small, medium-sized, or large organization, you'll get meaningful guidance on overcoming obstacles that thwart success by learning from others.

Tehran Revisited is the fictional memoir of author John Sager, who served as part of the CIA's Tehran station in the 1950s. He sometimes dreams of returning for a brief visit, knowing it's unrealistic. Instead, this is his story.The tale is contemporary, as the American president--frustrated by his unavailing tweets--has directed the Central Intelligence Agency to bring about regime change in Iran. The critical caveat is to have no American fingerprints.Using a most unlikely array of agents and helpers, the agency succeeds in its mission, but not without the help of Roya, a beautiful young woman who has the last word.

Rosalind Noreiga's job as a registered nurse was to care for others. She never imagined that she'd wake up healthy one day and be undergoing surgery the next.But that is exactly what happened to the marathon-running nurse after she suffered an aneurysm that threatened to take her life.In this memoir, she recalls growing up in her native Trinidad and Tobago, growing up in a large family, and discovering a lifelong passion for running. She also explores her struggles in America raising a son as a single mother but never losing her faith when life seemed most fragile.With striking candor, she describes the moment-to-moment trauma, treatment, and aftermath of the two aneurysms she suffered as well as her recovery and ultimate return to work.Join the author as she looks back at immigrating to a new country, working several jobs, going to school, getting divorced, raising a son on her own, and fighting to survive in this heartfelt memoir.

Finding the humor in everyday living, author Valerie Crowe presents a collection of essays that takes a look at the world from her point of view. From the problems a grandmother faces babysitting the grandchildren, to the trauma of attempting to fold a fitted sheet, to the issues of aging, Oh, Sheet! explores a range of topics as experienced by Crowe, a woman who has sailed through the sea of life and weathered a few storms. Offering sly insights in an intimate, conversational style, Crowe gives an entertianing and unique perspective on an array of subjects familiar to many. I know that it cannot just be me! I am totally convinced that my recent "Houdini" exploits in trying to fold a fitted sheet qualify as one of the most common complaints experienced by anyone who has to do a weekly load of laundry that involves bed linens. I have watched countless YouTube videos on the art of folding these seemingly innocent objects, but as soon as I'm confronted with the wretched things, the nightmare starts again. I've tried laying them out on the bed and stretching out the corners, but as soon as I think I have one side under control, the other side curls up into a ball, and it's back to square one.

Now that the Korean War is over, Dr. David Cabot is one of many doctors drafted by the army who are ready to head home. Unfortunately, due to a freak communication error, Dr. Cabot is now in route to a hillbilly medical practice in Boston Knob, West Virginia, instead of Boston, Massachusetts, where he was looking forward to running a lucrative big-city practice.His acrimony about his unplanned new home is diminished somewhat when he is met at the Bluefield airport by a gorgeous redheaded nurse who immediately captures his interest. As Jenny Stone guides Dr. Cabot through the dichotomous poverty and wealth that surrounds the West Virginia coal culture, he quickly falls for her while attempting to embrace his new practice and the isolated people enslaved by the mountains and absentee coal magnets. But little does he know that his backward journey will soon take him to jail as a moonshiner, and eventually into an old-fashioned church revival, the bowels of a mine disaster, and a murder mystery like no other.In this historical tale, an army doctor drafted in the Korean War inadvertently heads toward a new solo practice in West Virginia where he falls for a beautiful hillbilly and becomes immersed in a battle for coalminers.

When Dr. Jamie Frothington embarks on a service trip to Liberia, he isn't prepared for the horrors of death and pain. The terrible effects of the highly contagious Ebola virus send his mind into the past as he relives the heartless murder of his parents. Drowning the pieces of his shattered heart in gin, Jamie allows his demons to take over.The undeserving target of his angst is his colleague, Nurse Sarah Ellison. Despite emotional turmoil, Jamie's busted heart finds a way to fall in love with Sarah-and she with him. Their newfound relationship is severely challenged, though, when they are forced at knifepoint into the blistering heat of the African desert by terrorists.Sarah, an eternal optimist, finds her positive attitude impossible to sustain, especially when the local terrorist's ruthless son threatens both her life and virtue. Jamie's weakened body and faltering heart may cost him everything, including the woman he loves. He is on a pain-filled tragic trajectory that will end in death if he cannot find hope in the depths of despair and hold on to the warmth of Sarah's love.

Before devoting her life to helping global victims of violent crimes and social injustice, author Evelyn Mejil was a survivor. Despite the challenges, she didn't allow her past to hold her back. Instead, she let it fuel her to push through and make a difference. In The Woman in the Mirror, she provides a vivid portrait of her courageous mind meeting her painful memories, her valiant heart overcoming her shameful unworthiness, and her bold spirit overpowering her relentless fear.In this account, Mejil shares an uncensored description of how she overcomes her past when she discovers an inconspicuous truth while traveling the world in search for answers to silence her nightmares and heal her pain. Hidden in the eyes of the woman reflected in the mirror, she sees the answers stood where she buried her painful past, and to find them there is only one journey left to take, a journey within.The Woman in the Mirror tells how once she goes beyond the memories and faces her demons, she finally discovers her true being and vividly recounts how her false self, the identity birthed in the lies of her past, collapses. Shattering the iron grip of her past, she heals and brings forth a new story. Mejil presents the unadulterated expression of her most powerful self, the authentic self.

LOUIS LINVILLE is plagued by nightmares that seem to foretell of something bad about to happen. By night, he dreams of a mouthful of blackened, rotting teeth and struggles to breathe. By day, he works as a busy and successful consultant and spends time with his love, Karen. But when he is involved in a horrific car accident, it seems Louis's nightmares have unfortunately come true.As Louis floats somewhere between reality and the world beyond, he meets his Watcher who has been with him throughout his lives. As the Watcher reveals that Louis has landed in a place where he can take stock of his lessons, observe what he has learned and has left to learn, and prepare to accept the next phase of growth and maturity, he also discloses that Louis has held several identities in his past lives. While the Watcher leads Louis back in time to see who he has been and why, Louis realizes there is greater meaning to his existence than he ever knew.In this poignant short story, a man who meets his Watcher after a life-altering accident is led on an enlightening journey back into his past lives.

In this day and age, everyone has access to the proverbial soapbox-in just a few clicks from our social media accounts, we can make our voices heard. But how do we use our voice? Is it for negativity and selfishness, or do we use our voice for inspiration and hope? What if God was using our voice as a gift?Up on My Soapbox is one man's collection of inspirational words of wisdom from his own soapbox. Although author Darryl C. Wilson Sr. once used his soapbox for his own purposes, he rediscovered his faith and focused his observations back on what matters-his relationship with God. Reaching out to fellow prodigal children returning to God, Darryl shares heartfelt, encouraging, and sometimes humorous anecdotes and observations about the finding God in the everyday.We never walk alone, and even when it seems like we have forgotten about God, he is always there with us. If you have drifted from God, or if you cannot seem to find him out there in the darkness of the world, then Up on My Soapbox can help you see how God is still there for you with the gift of his unconditional love.

There are so few places in the world to find love, mercy, and peace. Yet in his deep love and compassion for us, God has provided his church and his saints as our way to seek him and find what we so desperately need. But at a time where we have never needed God more, it seems like our church has never reflected God's mercy less.A Cry for Mercy is about how the church today is failing to hear the cries of the people of God. Author William Cawley explains how the church's lack of meeting people's needs has affected its relevance today, and he offers his thoughts on what the church needs to do to come back to operating as Christ intended. We all have spiritual needs, and although the church is experiencing prophesied difficulties, God will never give up on us. But we must surrender to him and his love, and respond to him more willingly.If you've experienced the diminishing relevance of the Catholic church and are tired of crying out to have your spiritual needs met, then A Cry For Mercy will touch your heart and your conscience. Moreover, it will provide a clear path to renewing the saints of God-and by extension, the church.

Eleven-year-old Paris, currently an only child, lives with her grandmother Daisy in Savannah while both of her parents are deployed with the military. But Paris isn't going to be the only child for long. Her mom is expecting a new baby. Paris and her grandmother get to choose the baby's name.They are hoping it's a girl, and they both have special names picked out. Paris loves the name, Savannah, because it reminds her of the beautiful city in which she lives with its big oak trees, Spanish moss trees, and beaches. Grandma, on the other hand, picks the name, China, because she loves the scenery, culture, and history of this foreign country. Maybe Mom will have twins so they both get to name the baby!