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This eclectic global adventure is portrayed through the eyes of a fun-loving larrikin, who proves that life started from less than humble beginnings, doesn't define your path in life. With a wonderfully unique and engaging writing style, Lewie captures a myriad of stories and experiences; some are sad, shocking, dangerous and excessive but most are just funny.Fortunate to spend nearly a decade of his twenties and early thirties working in London and New York, armed with a backpack, Lewie traversed the globe for years, along the journey, he even found time to play and coach Aussies Rules Football in London and New York. This adventure led to making new lifelong friends and a plethora of once-in-a-lifetime experiences, all while visiting some of the most exotic, remote, scary and exciting locations on the planet.

In the labyrinthine streets of Detroit, where secrets linger like ghosts, Kobe finds himself entangled in a web of his own creation. As his haunting past materializes before him, he's forced to confront the demons he thought he had buried. Less than 72 hours stand between Kobe and a crossroads. His heart pulls him toward Ashley, a beacon of light in his tumultuous world, while his life is entwined with shadows of secrets and survival. Brian and Snoop, once his allies, now incarcerated, navigate the brutal chess game of prison life, each move a battle for their existence. In the riveting sequel to the acclaimed "Spoiled," Kobe's past and present collide with devastating consequences. Love, loyalty, and betrayal blur the lines, and every decision becomes a life-altering move on the chessboard of fate. Will Kobe's secret love for Ashley lead him to redemption, or will he be consumed by the darkness of his past? In a city where loyalties are fragile and time is merciless, the game is far from over. Prepare for a gripping tale where love and survival intertwine, friendships are tested, and the price of forgiveness may be too high to pay. "Spoiled II" is a heart-pounding narrative that delves deep into the complexities of the human soul, challenging the very fabric of trust and loyalty. In the game of life, every move counts. Prepare for the checkmate.

A sweet story of a mom savoring everything she loves about her baby- her giggle, her cry, watching her sleep but most of all, looking into her Sweet Little Angel Eyes.

What possesses a man to leave a wife and family behind without just cause or explanation? What are the inner demons that plague a man, causing him to totally abandon the ones he loves - not just once, but twice in a lifetime? Unforgiven Destiny is an account of the life of John Frederick Williams based on historical fact obtained through family lore and legend. John was a man that learned early in life to run away from problems. As a child he migrated to America from Wales with his mother and sister during the second half of the 18th century. As immigrants to America, they were sponsored by a group of Mormons from Salt Lake City. After living in Utah for a few short years, they narrowly escaped the oppressive life of a polygamist culture. These experiences formed the catalyst of panic that plagued John for the remainder of his life. This consuming panic turned into a deep-seated fear --- causing him to turn tail and run when life became too overwhelming. It was the personal demon that pursued him throughout much of his life. As a young man living in Nebraska, his adulterous ways allowed him to marry several different women who bore his many children. The responsibility of family was a bondage that sentenced him to an unwanted life of drudgery and sacrifice. Each marriage took its toll on his dreams and aspirations. Ultimately, he was destined to live a secretive life of isolated solitude. In total desperation he would decide to leave his past behind while abandoning those he claimed to love as he set out to live his final years in obscurity. The story picks up in Gillette, Wyoming during the winter of 1917. After homesteading 120 acres in Gillette, with his second wife and most of his family, John was given a fraudulent check as payment for a large crop of hay from an agent purporting to represent the Western Hay & Grain Company out of Denver, Colorado. On Christmas Eve he headed out to set things straight with the swindler. His family never heard from him again. The circumstance involving his disappearance was a constant mystery, nagging his family and friends. For years they pondered the fate of John, haunted by the circumstance of his disappearance. The little information that was available was a close kept family secret, not to be revealed or unraveled for decades. Finally, after over thirty years of waiting to hear news about his fate, the family received word through a newspaper advertisement that he had passed away while living in Chester, Oklahoma under an assumed alias. Unforgiven Destiny is a compilation of the folklore from the family of John 'Frederick' Williams. It answers many of the unanswered questions of his life while unraveling the mystery of a man who made it a habit to run from the troubles of his past. While no one can firmly attest to the actual events or dialogue associated with his life after he left the homestead in 1917, this book fills in the missing pieces with calculated speculation. Nearly a century after the known events of his life, Unforgiven Destiny unravels the mystery while exposing the demons that plagued the man known as John 'Frederick' Williams.

The inspiring real life adoption story of two sisters and the unbreakable bond they build along the way.

One day, I was walking through a large Dallas-area bookstore while my daughters and wife disappeared into the sections of their interests. I was browsing the business section when I realized there were no books like I would write. I looked at many titles and read several back covers, but I saw nothing that sounded like what my yet-unwritten book would say. There were no cowboy hats, no horses, no restaurant stories, and certainly no ranching anecdotes. So that night, I decided to write this book for you. I hope you enjoy the journey we have been on to create the best small business we could imagine. After many failures, successes, and awards, the vision remains clear. Here is the story of insight, innovation, imagination, and true Burger Brilliance! This book explores the journey and culture of the highly successful business practices of Wells Cattle Co., located in Rockwall, TX. On these pages you will discover the innovation behind what many label as the best burger they have ever eaten. You will find insight into true servant customer care, along with the imagination required to create one of the most unique menus anywhere in the world. Innovation: I grew up with amazing ground beef. It was clean beef that was free of chemicals or hormones. Made from the entire side of beef deboned and ground together, it included the steaks and prime cuts, unlike other ground beef. Even when critics said it could not be done, I sold my first cow before I could get it to the processor. It has been an amazing ride! Insight: Just because I own a restaurant does not mean it belongs to me. That may be a shocking statement, but it is true. My restaurant belongs to every customer who chooses to spend their hard-earned money with us. I am humbled by the success we have seen in the time we have been serving our community. We have won almost every award given for burgers in our area, and we do not take a single accolade lightly. Imagination: One night I started creating burger ideas on my laptop. There was the Western Burger with our house-made barbeque sauce.... and a Mushroom Swiss. Then some crazy ideas started coming to mind like a German Burger with sauerkraut.... The list quickly grew to twelve burgers, ending up with an outrageous Brunch Burger built on waffles with syrup drizzled on the beef patty. Additionally, we are the only restaurant in town to serve farm-to-table Wagyu hot dogs. We offer standards like Chicago style, backyard, and even a few topped with a fried egg. We even have a dog with our peanut butter sauce, grape jelly, green chiles, and bacon. There is no lack of imagination!

Book number five from spoken word artist and slam poet Richard "Shake" White, this time he comes with his erotic collection. Cum and finger through the intimate side of the imagination. This collection of erotic poetry is coupled with interviews and sensual, sultry photography that'll keep the reader's interests peaked.

Lektionen einer 800 km Wanderung, ein Jahrzehnt persönlicher Transformation, zusammen mit inspirierenden Coaching-Fallstudien und praktischen Werkzeugen für ein erfüllteres Leben.

Join Miles K. Lometer as this distracted elf visits the U.S. States of New England in this children's geography and culture packed adventure.Combining the spirit of Sir Cumference, The Scrambled States of America, Just Ask! and Larry Gets Lost, The Adventures of Miles K. Lometer, is ideal for reluctant readers ages 4-7 and Pre K-3rd grade.The adorable, yet easily distracted elf, named Miles is more than a little ADHD, but with a little help from his patient mother, he's soon visiting the U.S. states of New England and even learning 5 fun facts about each state...but was he really there or was the adventure all just a dream?Packed with humor plus whimsical illustrations, this read-aloud picture book makes U.S. geography fun and accessible for everyone, including fun facts for children about Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.Using her own experience with her wonderful daughter who was diagnosed ADHD as a child, Melinda Eckell uses patience, humor and imagination to help teach your own lovable, distracted elf to learn a little geography and love of reading!"As a former educator I liked that Miles was presented as having some issues with distractibility. This would be a great book to use in a classroom as there are many children who face these same issues. My great nieces and I look forward to more adventures with Miles.""(Miles) is a bit scattered brain and taught my kids more about New England in one night than his teachers did in a week."Recommended for parents and teachers looking for an engaging way to incorporate geography and literacy into their curriculum - especially for your ADHD, reluctant or distracted readers.Ideal for ages 4, 5, 6, & 7 and grades k-3

Ravaged by political instability and famine, 1930s' southern China offered very little hope for a fatherless young boy gathering pig dung for fertilizer. Follow his odyssey as a "paper son" immigrant to Gum Shan ("Golden Mountain"⸺America) in pursuit of a better destiny for himself and his future family. Experience his challenges in assimilating to Western culture, his obstacles imposed by the Chinese Exclusion Act, and his seven-year separation from his new bride and daughter, left behind amidst World War II. Cheer him on as he reunites with and brings his wife "home to America" and builds an unimaginably successful business in the Bay Area of Northern California. Through this business, he not only provided abundance for his wife and their six children, but also sponsored more than fifty immigrant families in their own quests for a better future. Embrace the powerful human instinct of "paying it forward."

How to survive the apocalypse-fight like hell and then find seven hot guys to protect you...that's my advice. Of course, surviving isn't as easy as it sounds. Not when Ragers and natural disasters abound. But maybe I'll just need to rely on the sexy as hell men who barged into my life. Tamson, the shy, timid geek with a secret dirty side.Asher, the gorgeous, compassionate man who sets my skin ablaze. Ronan, the jokester of the group who never fails to make me laugh. Ryder, the flirty musician with a darkness inside of him. Declan, a cruel man who can't decide if he wants to kiss me or strangle me.Fallon, the fearless leader who makes me feel safe and protected.And Calax, my mortal enemy who I kinda want to kill and kinda want to kiss all in the same breath. Maybe now I know how Declan feels?Together, we might just survive the apocalypse.If we don't fall first.

Terrell Hurston and his ex have a close to perfect co-parenting situation. People often ask how?! and are shocked that a co-parenting relationship could be so rewarding and amicable. With no examples of healthy co-parenting relationships (his parents included), he vowed to find a way. The day his daughter avoided his kiss goodbye after his argument with her mother shifted his life's trajectory. Not seeing his princess every day was already devastating, but the possibility of their relationship changing was even worse. Terrell implements his co-parenting philosophy focused on the changes you can make to improve the shared parenting adjustment as well as help responding to triggers in a healthy way. You will get the intended results and ultimately the ideal co-parenting experience.

Beauty is one of the most universal and timeless themes in art. Throughout history, artists have been fascinated by the human form, especially the female form, and have tried to capture its essence and express its meaning in various ways. Beauty is not only a matter of aesthetics, but also a matter of culture, values, emotions, and ideals. Beauty is subjective, relative, and dynamic. What is considered beautiful in one era, place, or society may not be in another. Beauty is also influenced by the personal preferences, experiences, and tastes of the artists and the viewers. In this book, I present a selection of my paintings that explore the concept of beauty in different historical periods and artistic movements. I have been a working professional painter all of my adult life, and I have always been interested in the history of art and the evolution of female beauty in art. I have studied the works of the masters and learned from their techniques, styles, and visions. I have also developed my own style of painting that combines realism, impressionism, and fantasy. I use realistic details, impressionistic colors, and fantastical elements to create my own interpretations of beauty. My paintings are not meant to be exact copies or reproductions of the original artworks, but rather my personal homage and tribute to them. I do not intend to imitate or compete with the masters, but to express my admiration and appreciation for their art. I also do not intend to make any definitive statements or judgments about beauty, but to invite the viewers to explore and enjoy the diversity and richness of beauty in art.

Two ex-boy band heartthrobs.A witchy sex educator.The love triangle no one expected.Cazzi has been in love with her childhood best friend Patrick since, well, forever. He's the only one who gets her paganism, her passion for sex education, and knows what happened on the worst night of her life. But when she kissed him, it ruined their friendship. Now Patrick is back in her life-until his old bandmate throws a wrench in their relationship.Rohan is an ex-boy band heartthrob on his last bid for a comeback career. But this is jeopardized when Cazzi inspires him to leave his tempestuous girlfriend, causing a rift between Cazzi and Patrick in the process.Between the emotional fallout and work drama, Cazzi is duct-taping her mental health together with ritual, marijuana, and the brownies Rohan bakes for her. As Cazzi and Rohan grow unexpectedly close can their relationship survive when the machinations of his ex threaten to expose her biggest secret?

DOCI is a little Northern Green Frog from Frog Pond. Everyday he sits beside his family on a floating log. One day papa tells him of a great storm that years before washed a family of 8 frogs over the beaver dam. Doci sets out to discover what happened to the family of frogs. On his journey he has a series of amazing adventures culminating in an incredible life-changing moment. Escape from Frog Pond celebrates living over existing. Readers are challenged to reevaluate their own lives as they consider how to escape their own "Frog Ponds."

In this captivating memoir. Follow the remarkable journey of Ivan as he shares his life story filled with challenges, resilience. And personal growth. From his adoption as a newborn to navigating the complexities of growing up in Detroit. Ivan's narrative unveils the realities of segregation, Family dynamics, and the pursuit of dreams. With vivid storytelling, He delves into his experiences with work, Sports, Relationships, And the influence of religion and music. This heartfelt memoir is a testament to the power of perseverance, The importance of identity, and the enduring human spirit in the face of adversity.

"Yes" and "No" are not as straightforward in Cantonese as in English. In Cantonese, there is no direct equivalent of "Yes" and "No". The answers depend on the context. This story is written in spoken Cantonese. Follow along with Mina on her first day at school and meet the delightful characters and daily school events while learning the many ways of saying "Yes" and "No" in Cantonese. Your child will be excited to start school and learn Cantonese at the same time! A FREE audio reading in Cantonese is included!

WINNER OF 5 CATHOLIC MEDIA AWARDS! From Susan Tassone - best-selling, award-winning author and renowned "Purgatory Lady" -comes the first children's picture book about our friends the holy souls. New Friends Now and Forever: A Story about the Holy Souls is an age-appropriate and engaging book for children ages 6-10. Susan is the author of 14 books and has spent more than 25 years helping millions of Catholics storm heaven with prayers to release the souls in purgatory. In her passion for this holy work, she now turns to children and provides a much-needed resource for strong catechesis on this important doctrine of the Faith. New Friends Now and Forever is the delightful story of twins Ben and Hope, who become "prayer pals" with Mr. Ray, an elderly friend from their parish. They agree to pray for each other and to help him pray for his departed wife. Along the way, Hope and Ben learn that purgatory is real and that it is nothing to fear because it is a special way God shows His love for us. And the best part? The children learn that the power of their prayers helps the faithful departed reach heaven and that those souls will intercede for them, becoming their "forever friends." With vibrant illustrations by Yorris Handoko, New Friends Now and Forever beautifully expresses the rich traditions, signs, and symbols of our Faith. New Friends Now and Forever has been granted an Imprimatur, so you can be sure it is true to the teachings of the Catholic Faith. Special features include: An important message for adults, encouraging them to teach children about purgatory.Seek-and-Find activities.Special prayers for the holy souls in purgatory.Help the children in your life realize the power - and the joy - that comes with praying for the holy souls in purgatory.

A true story of the rescue of an abandoned duck egg that was hatched and raised by a caring man and is now living a happy duck's life in the lake.

In "The Art of Real Estate" we unlock the secrets of ancient military wisdom and transform them into a playbook for modern real estate agents. This innovative guide offers a unique perspective, demonstrating how the age-old strategies of warfare can be seamlessly adapted to the dynamic world of real estate. Strategic Real Estate Tactics: Delve into the strategic principles of "The Art of Real Estate" and learn how to apply them effectively to navigate the complexities of the real estate market. Gain insights into market analysis, competitive positioning, and devising winning strategies for real estate success.Leadership and Negotiation Mastery: Elevate your leadership skills and negotiation prowess, essential traits for any successful real estate agent. Discover how to build trust with clients and master the art of negotiation to seal deals with finesse.Market Intelligence Advantage: The author's emphasis on intelligence gathering is seamlessly integrated into the real estate landscape. Uncover the techniques for collecting and leveraging critical market data, property insights, and client preferences to stay ahead of the competition. Adaptation and Resilience: Embrace the principles of adaptability in the ever-changing real estate environment. Learn how to respond effectively to shifting market conditions, client needs, and unforeseen challenges while staying true to your objectives.Strategic Success over Brute Force: Real estate victory is achieved through strategic positioning, marketing finesse, and client relationship excellence, not by overpowering competitors. Discover how to outwit and outmaneuver the competition. Conflict Resolution Mastery: Conflict is an inherent part of any industry, including real estate. Gain the skills to navigate disputes and challenging situations professionally and ethically.Resource Optimization: Maximize your resources, including time, budget, and operational efficiency, to ensure your real estate business runs smoothly and successfully.

Dr. Charles Jirkovsky explores the music of ancient Israel from a musicological perspective. This book takes an academic approach in examining the instrumentation, notation, function, and tonality of music in the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament. "Charles Jirkovsky's book is easily the most thorough and well-researched work in this field to date. Music in the Bible fills a long-vacant void in both biblical and musicological studies and is an important addition to these fields."Taylor Smith, Ph.D. in MusicologyAssociate Professor of Music>"Charles' book is a fountain of knowledge and inspiration for anyone interested in music in the Bible. It transcends denominations and is biblically sound. My appreciation for music has grown deeper thanks to Charles' extensive research and work."Pastor Andy Lopez>"Charles has done something remarkable with this book. He has made a subject that normally would exist in the esoteric realm of academia accessible for us all. His research is exhaustive and his insights into instruments and tracing their historical precedents fascinating."Rabbi Benj FriedTemple Emanu-El San Diego

Murder Mystery! Detective series! Crime-drama!>In the shadowy alleys of Mohawk City, a pristine community and lifestyle shatters when the esteemed Doctor Rochester Gilding is found murdered in his own home. Homicide Detective Lyle Odell is called to the scene, where the brutality of the crime sends chills through the community. With a throat slashed and a military knife driven deep into the skull of the charismatic educator, Odell knows this case is anything but ordinary. As he peels back the layers of Gilding's public persona-wealthy, intellectual, and beloved-Odell discovers a world hidden beneath, brimming with secrets and scandals. Gilding, it seems, had a talent for offending everyone in his tight-knit neighborhood, and as Odell digs deeper, an array of potential suspects emerges from the shadows, each with their own motives, grievances, and tales to tell. In "Nefarious Intentions," join Detective Lyle Odell on a gripping journey through the dark undercurrents of a seemingly idyllic community. With each revelation, the stakes rise, plunging readers into a web of deceit where nothing is as it seems and trust is a rare commodity. As Odell races against time to uncover the truth, he must confront his own demons and question the very nature of morality. Will he untangle the threads of Gilding's double life before the killer strikes again? Prepare for an emotional rollercoaster filled with suspense, intrigue, and unexpected twists that will leave you questioning the facades we all wear. In a world where intentions are anything but innocent, every friendship could be a betrayal, and every truth could lead to deadly consequences.

Does December lead you to anticipate gifts and gatherings? Enter these devotional pages to discover an Advent of your Savior Jesus as never before!With intimacy that echoes Jesus Calling, Nana Vinar will awaken your soul and transform your experience of the Christmas season, including: A unique daily meditation to deepen your understanding of God's wordsHeartfelt prayers of honest need to personalize your relationship with your Heavenly FatherPowerful declarations of truth-filled hope to renew your spiritGrab your morning coffee or bedtime tea to nestle in with Jesus as you meditate on God's greatest gift to the world: He is coming. He is here.