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A book about the emotions and emotional situations experienced as I moved into my retirement years. I found that other local retired folks that visited the coffee shop were experiencing similar feelings, like needing a sense of purpose and self-worth. I found that, just as I had done in my work environment, I needed to "work" at being happy in retirement. It just did not fall into place as I thought it would.

KENNEDY'S TWINS, the second novel in a trilogy that includes BLACK PRESIDENT (PICNIC PUBLISHING, UK ©2008), and BLACKMALE, follows the American Presidency of Jackson Little who, along with his brother John, were secretly fathered by President John F. Kennedy in 1961. When Jackson is assassinated, his identical twin John steps in, impersonating the President and taking the country in a new, radical direction. His unusual State of the Union speech, written and delivered without prior knowledge of the press, raises concerns about toxic lead levels in plumbing (still prevalent in depressed neighborhoods across America), exorbitant rents/general inflation, and the growing threat of US military buildup. The Little agenda is steadfastly anti-war, anti-Military Industrial Complex, anti-cronyism, and questions the effectiveness of the Federal Reserve banking system. With a risky speech, impostor-John attempts to alter the fatal direction in which, he believes, America is headed.

In the 1960's, Outfit Organization leader, a ruthless gangster, and former IRA mercenary named Devlin Kinkade; who was involved in a bloody war with the five families in New York. In a sit-down over racket dispute, Devlin Kinkade set-up Crime boss Emilio Lapuccio and Underboss Scolion Salvatore, and whacked them both walking into a nightclub, operated by Devlin Kinkade, in a move to solidify his power, and to become King of New York. Silvano Villanucci the Don of La Costa Nostra was out for retribution against the outfit Organization. Don Villanucci, ordered his blood, family, and the men he trusted most, to carry out the hits on Outfit leader, Devlin Kincade, and his cohorts. Silvano who felt being a war hero wasn't enough; thirst for more money, power, and respect. He sent newly appointed mobsters, Delfino, Amedeo, Giovanni, Antonio, Marco and Lorenzo to York to eliminate the Outfit organization, and regain control of an empire that was his for the taking.

Tenjin shinyo ryu fue una de las más completas y afamadas escuelas de jujutsu tradicional del siglo XIX en Japón. Se la considera como el padre del Judo kodokan, donde Jigoro Kano tomó prestado su atemi waza, katame waza y kappo waza entre otras muchas técnicas.Al igual que ha sucedido con otras koryu, Tenjin shinyo ryu apenas se practica en la actualidad. Por suerte, y después de un trabajo exhaustivo de investigación, rescatamos del pasado información y antiguos documentos que han sido de gran ayuda para la realización de esta obra donde plasmamos un estudio de su historia, linaje, el currículo de todos los kata, los puntos vitales, el kamae característico de esta escuela, su técnica en idori y tachiai así como los famosos kappo waza.Con este trabajo ponemos al servicio de todos los amantes de las artes marciales japonesas la extraordinaria belleza y singularidad de Tenjin shinyo ryu jujutsu.

When George Orwell wrote "Animal Farm" he didn't foresee the fall of Communism, the rise of Vegetarianism and a bunch of vegetables inspired by a dream and driven by a cause. Perhaps he should have.Packed with funny characters and jokes, ARABLE FARM is a children's novel that grown-ups will adore. For readers 8+

Iris finds her life turned upside down by a vengeful foe who watches her every move and anticipates her every action. When he invades her home, she soon realizes it isn't just her relationships and her career that are in jeopardy. Where can she turn when nowhere is safe and she has no one left?The Man in the Attic will captivate its readers with thrilling action and terrifying twists.The additional short stories in this collection are sure to leave you disturbed and in need of a scalding shower.

Book 7 in the Princelings of the East series sees Willoughby, nephew of Lord Mariusz of Hattan, succumb to his curiosity about the time tunnel. A quick trip to the other side sees him trapped in the Realms. He tells his own story of how he survived, learned a new occupation, and became part of Castle White Horse at the most dangerous time in its history. His adventures as a wall-runner and itinerant story-teller, or narrator, bring him to the attention of those in power, who need someone who can go anywhere and give them information. To spy, in fact. It's a tale of danger and double-dealing, lightened by Willoughby's stories, as told to his adoring public.Willoughby's tale starts at the tail end of Book 1, and reviews the events surrounding his first appearance in the series in Book 5; this book is best read after either of those two, but of course, the full sequence is best. Suitable for good readers aged ten and upwards, and essential reading for ninja story-tellers in troubled times.

Beautiful Joe tells the true story of a dog from Meaford, Ontario that had his ears and tail chopped off by an abusive owner as a puppy, but is rescued by a Meaford family whose lives he later saves. The story is written from the dog''s point of view, and is often compared to Black Beauty which was released a few years earlier. When the book was published, it received worldwide attention. It was the first Canadian book to sell over a million copies, and by the end of the 1930s over seven million copies were sold worldwide. About Beautiful Joe, Marshall Saunders commented, "I have had the honour of leading the old Ontario dog around the world on a chain of translations and rejoice in the report that he has become quite a propagandist for humanitarianism".

In celebration of the first five years of the DePaul Pop Culture Conference, this book collects essays, thoughts, and contributions from participants over the past half decade. From Doctor Who to Star Trek, the works of Joss Whedon to Supernatural, and of course the fifth anniversary event on Harry Potter, enjoy the 100 or so essays about the importance of Pop Culture in our lives. With keynote essays from Robert Shearman (Doctor Who) Brannon Braga (the Star Trek franchise), Robbie Thompson (Supernatural), Lisa Klink (Star Trek Voyager), Cheryl Cain (Firefly), and Alanna Bennett (Harry Potter)!

The first section of this book is a simple yet powerful guide to live a victorious Christian life. Ken left this manuscript in his desk when he went to heaven. Follow him as he followed Christ.In Part Two you will be inspired by a variety of people who were touched by Ken''s life. Our hope is that you will want to leave a Godly legacy as Ken did.

China and the Manchus by Herbert A. Giles was first published as part of the Cambridge Manuals of Science and Literature series. The volume presents a historical account of the Manchu people and the Qing Dynasty; originally published: 1912.

The "komposition book" is a series of composition notebooks containing half 35mm film images & half college ruled lined paper. Complete with 42 black and white images, komposition vol. 1 captures the distinct beauty and inspiring compositions of Budapest, Hungary.Stay inspired as you write alongside 42 full page images lovingly captured on 35mm film.

One of my friends tells me that you, little reader, will not like these old, old tales; another says they are too sad for you, and yet another asks what the stories are meant to teach. Now I, for my part, think you will like these Celtic Tales very much indeed. It is true they are sad, but you do not always want to be amused. And I have not told the stories for the sake of anything they may teach, but because of their sheer beauty, and I expect you to enjoy them as hundreds and hundreds of Irish and Scottish children have already enjoyed them-without knowing or wondering why.LOUEY CHISHOLM.

In Civil Warscapes: Images of American Sanctuaries, Eastern Theater 1861-1863, Matthew A. Holzman captures the scenery of the earliest significant battlefields in the Eastern Theater of the American Civil War. By specifically choosing photographs he has taken over the recent years, he highlights the various actions that ultimately shaped the outcome of these battles. The visual appearance of certain monuments and structures may very well be known by many who have visited and seen these locations, but the facts behind their meaning with relation to that given battle may not. The windows into these historic places reveal the dedication and destruction that took place on their hallowed grounds. They also display the natural beauty that surrounded unprecedented struggles over one hundred and fifty years ago. From the tranquil and clear water of Antietam Creek flowing under Burnside Bridge to the stone wall at the foot of Marye''s Heights, where perhaps no other display of valor was equaled during the war; from the magnificent farms surrounding Gettysburg to the distant views seen from atop converging mountains at Harpers Ferry. Holzman shares his vision of these fields of battle by presenting the critical events that transpired in the middle of their uniquely American landscapes.

Arms wide. Standing firm. Eyes open. This is me. Falling up. At peace. Embracing Light. Loving me. Forgiving me. Letting me be. This is me.Miguel Aguilera's collection of poems navigates the raging storm of identity, love, hate, family, friendship, relationships, skateboarding and the divine. This book is for you. For anyone who is navigating that storm, or knows someone who is. "The House of Forgotten Sinners and other poems" is a lighthouse that may guide you through the storm...back to you.

Teen and adult coloring book featuring historic Franklin, Tennessee, "The Best Southern Town".

Jeannelle Hart is a two-time cancer survivor. She writes about the death of her father, Hodgkin's lymphoma, breast cancer, and so many other things. Jeannelle takes you on her cancer journey from October 2013 to August 2015, and takes you back to 1993 and 1994 when she had Hodgkin's. Told as only Jeannelle can, with her acerbic wit and humor and pictures, this book will have you laughing and crying. It is a cancer memoir like no other, unless you've read other cancer memoirs.

The words journal and journey have the same Latin root, meaning a day. Every leader is on a journey; every day counts as a part of that journey. This leadership journal is intended to engage you in reflecting on your journey at any critical time in your career - whether it's a step up the corporate ladder, a new organisation or leading during a time of major change.My Leadership Journal contains room for a year's worth of journaling (53 journal entries), tips for using a journal for self-development and quotes from inspirational leaders to inspire your thinking and reflection. It is a tool to assist leaders of all levels to develop the self-concept that underpins authentic leadership and personal growth.

If you love movies then you are sure to appreciate the thought, ingenuity and downright creativity that some film makers have shown when it comes to naming their work. A witty pun, clever play on words, blood curdling situation or terrifyingly scary creature in the title can help to draw you in and build your anticipation prior to viewing. In this book we have selected over 400 of the wackiest, strangest and funniest movie titles that we have come across. Titles such as Microwave Massacre, Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader, Redneck Zombies and Santa Claus Conquers the Martians. Amazingly they are all real films. Crazy Title, Crazy Movie provides an indispensable compendium that is sure to entertain and amuse any film buff prone to the curious compulsion of watching the best and worst that cinema has to offer. Spanning decades and genres the book selects a range of titles so bizarre that you wonder how some of them ever got made.

Nutrition is the most important part of any diet. Our bodies need nutrients (Vitamins and Minerals) to function, to maintain itself and to be healthy. These nutrients come from the food we eat so it goes without saying that we need healthy nutritious food. I have written this book with that in mind and hope it will get you thinking about what you eat. With The Nutrition Diet you don''t have to count calories, worry about low fat, low carb, high carb, etc, things that can all make dieting a pain. It is a diet with straightforward healthy food. The book covers nutrition, digestion, diet etc which I hope is in a simple to understand way . Also included are tips on how to make your diet more varied and nutritious. Then there are lots of easy healthy recipes to help you get the nutrition you need. At the end are useful annexes including how nutrition is important for three of the most common problems in today''s modern world -aches and pains, stress and old age. I have tried to keep things simple without too much technical detail. There are plenty of more technical books but this book is meant to stress the importance of nutrition in a way that anyone can understand and realise how important nutrition really is.

If you are confident, joyful and productive in your writing life, if you understand your place in the world of writing, if you are happy and carefree when you think of what you have written and what you still want to write, this handbook is not for you.If you have struggled with insecurity, existential angst, being stuck and feeling unworthy; if you have wrestled with writing that is too crazy, too boring, too shameful, unorganized, or just plain sucks, read on.---"Twenty pages into your book and it feels like I've finally found my bible. It has literally never occurred to me that anyone else felt this way. Thank you, thank you, thank you!" -Susan Howson, RVA News"...[A]n absolutely necessary handbook for anyone who has ever felt that burning longing to write and all the tangled emotions that come with it: doubt, anxiety, fear, self-flagellation. With courage and grace, Valley shares her own struggles so that others will know they're not alone. I read the entire book with a smile on my face... But you will find more than affirmation in this book. You will also find an irresistible invitation to write: to write for 10 minutes at a time, to write without excuses or apologies. Valley offers prompts, gentle guidance and practical advice on how to approach this tricky process of extracting splinters and turning them into stories. If you write, or want to write, or even wish you could write, read this book. It's for you." -Melissa Scott Sinclair, freelance and fiction writer"The Halfway House for Writers is a gem of a book. Filled with revealing personal anecdotes and honest advice it's a combination memoir/self-help book disguised as a handbook for aspiring writers." -Noah Scalin, author of "Skull-A-Day""...[T]he finest tiny guide to writing of its kind... With advice that's both sobering and promiscuous it's destined to become a cult classic." - Slash Coleman, award winning author of "The Bohemian Love Diaries"