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First Poetry Book by Writer and Artist Bode Burnout

Questo volume raccoglie tutte le grafiche che ho fatto in onore del doppio anniversario su Lady Oscar nel 2022, per i cinquant'anni del manga in Giappone e per i quaranta dell'anime in Italia. Ci sono uno scrapbook su modello di quelli che facevo da ragazzina, vari tributi nerd in tema e un viaggio con la bionda eroina alla reggia di Venaria, in attesa di fare altre cose del genere.

"A Greenprint for Achieving Financial Abundance" is a comprehensive guide to financial prosperity. This book offers a unique and innovative approach to wealth creation by combining traditional financial strategies with environmental sustainability. Through personal anecdotes and case studies, the author demonstrates how individuals can align their financial goals with their values and contribute to a more sustainable future. The author also provides practical tips and tools for budgeting, savings, and debt management, empowering readers to take control of their finances and achieve financial freedom. Whether you're just starting out on your financial journey or looking to take your wealth-building efforts to the next level, "A Greenprint for Achieving Financial Abundance" offers a fresh and inspiring perspective on how to achieve financial success while making a positive difference in the world.

For centuries, Black Female Artist were scrubbed out of the art fraternity and as such lost fame and more importantly, fortunes by the powers that be at the time. Now, it is up to us, people with a conscience to fix the wrongs of the past. The arts in general and BFAs in particular, as described in this book, benefits not just individuals exposed to it, but the entire society by proving creative avenues to tap into our intellectual strengths and emotional feelings, thus impacting the masses and challenging the status quo. This book features over 500 BFAs or expatriates seeking to elevate the arts in some underdeveloped countries with their expertise, not only as artists themselves but by modeling art for others to learn from them. For reasons such as these, we need to support the arts and BFA artists by purchasing this book at https://www.lulu.com/spotlight/indiana-robinsonThe works listed are brought to you by InJa Ink PPP - People, Production, and Promotion, an art collective that aims to feature the artistic and literary works BFAs and other artists as well.

Empowering Me, Understanding and Embracing ADHD and ASD is for all neurodiverse, their family, and friends. Understanding neurodiversity and embracing the beautiful person you are to feel empowered to follow your dreams and goals.If you are neurodiverse and ready to embrace your strengths and develop strategies to manage the tough days, then this book is for you.Empowering you to live your best life and be your best version.

This all started with the search of the higher self. I wish that I can take you on this journey together with me on each mandala that you let yourself be inspired to complete. Each mandala is a separate universe that awaits to be filled by you.This can also be used in personal meditations guiding you page by page through the chakras in rotation from top to bottom.

My Sister Meda: A Memoir of Old Singapore by Diana Saltoon describes her family growing up in Singapore within a Sephardic Jewish Community during pre-war and post-WW2. The author depicts the history of an enclave of Sephardic Jews that arrived and settled on the island, calling their community the Mahalla. This memoir revolves around the author's family, love, relationships, and particularly her sister Meda. Saltoon brings to light a Singapore that few in today's world know and the phenomenal harmony that existed between the country's diverse, multicultural population under the umbrella of colonial rule.

Another tale of life and troubles in the fictitious little town of Weeton, in upstate New York.

A Brief Introduction illuminates the raw, authentic and vulnerable state of the author as he experiences and processes his own self-awareness related to addiction, mental health, faith, and more."...I am counting breaths, one...two...three...I am forever fighting for my rights as a father, innocentof all prior allegations against me. I'm breathing heavily; my blood pressure is progressing higher and higher at a rapid rate. I close my eyes and try to find my happy place. I am in the hospital, seeing my daughter for the first time; I remember smiling when my brother said, she has your eyes..."He had wanted to be a traveling poet - the kind that hung around in coffee shops, chain-smoked and wore a beret. God had greater, more humbling plans.

This is a compendium of short stories; you can read each one in ten or fifteen minutes. There is an engaging mix of humour, love and a little homespun philosophy.

Jeffrey Lionel Dahmer è stato un assassino, un serial killer, autore di 17 omicidi, molestatore, mutilatore, necrofilo e cannibale; ma la cosa più interessante è la particolare attenzione che sta avendo la sua storia, non a caso, subito dopo la serie su Netflix di Ryan Murphy.Gli spettatori, infatti, ne sono rimasti affascinati fino a farlo diventare un argomento trend, e ciò ha suscitato un'aspra critica da parte delle famiglie delle vittime, che si sono sentite quasi offese dall'impostazione della vicenda .D'altronde è quello che capita spesso: almeno una volta tutti noi abbiamo preso le parti del Professore nella Casa di Carta, di Pablo Escobar in Narcos o di Walther White in Breaking Bad. È una cosa alla quale non possiamo fare a meno, quella dell'identificazione con il protagonista, ma questo non vuol dire assolutamente essere in grado di compiere quei gesti sconvolgenti: solo un artifizio narrativo, poiché il protagonista di ogni storia sei tu.

Who doesn't love a good love story? A young man, in search of his bride, goes to a trusted father-figure to help him find that young woman. The man is very willing to help. And, it looks like everything is set for the wedding. However, there is just one hurdle to overcome. The young man must move a mysterious stone away from the door. If this young woman is truly the bride Allah has selected for him, it shouldn't be a problem to move the stone. And, that is the problem.Over the years, I have collected over two hundred fifty tales from around the world. Hands down, no competition, not even close, this is my favorite one. Not only is it a beautiful story, but it reminds me of the two wonderful years I lived in Morocco.On my very first vacation, I headed over the Atlas Mountains into the Sahara Desert where I could ride a camel. Seriously, who wouldn't want to do that? But, in order to get there, the bus always stopped for a break in Taddart at the crest of the mountains. On my very first trip through Taddart, I met Lahcen. The friendship was instant. I returned there over and over whenever I needed to escape from Casablanca. I stayed in Lahcen's home, shared tagine with his family, and made a friend for life. I brought friends and family to Taddart over the years. They all loved the Moroccan experience, and they especially loved Lahcen. I guess love was in the air. One man had a crush on my sister. He called her a gazelle. And, he offered two camels for her. Her husband would never have approved.

In this story, two angels are the best of friends. They've been that way since anyone can remember. And, the friendship has helped them both. Hark was extremely shy. He never spoke in public. He only whispered his thoughts to Harold. Harold, not in the least bit shy, blew his horn -- loud and long -- whenever Hark had anything to say. There was just one problem. Harold was terrible with the horn. There was nothing joyful about his noise. But, as the years passed, changes occurred. And, it's those changes that created this memorable story about friendship.Just like with my previous book, Shirley, Goodness and Mercy - All the Days of My Life, this story was inspired by a sermon. In a talk about angels, my pastor talked about how kids say the darndest things. (If that reminds you of Art Linkletter, you know you are old.) Anyway, one little boy said he only knew the names of two angels, Hark and Harold. Hey, you never know when or where inspiration for a book is going to strike. I knew immediately that there was a story there.I love the main theme of this book. Hopefully, we all have people in our lives who support us, believe in us, and encourage us along the way. Neither Hark nor Harold would have reached their full potential if the other hadn't believed in them. My Hark, or Harold, was always my mother who believed in my art for as long as I can ber. When I look at my early drawings, I'm not sure how that was possible. Anyway, this particular book has what I consider the best illustrations out of all of my books, so far.

The triplets in this family think they are ready for just another day of school. As it turns out, each of them faced unexpected problems, problems that bothered them for the rest of the day. Mama knew that they needed to tell someone -- her! -- about the day each of them experienced. At the same time, she explained to them her concept of Triple Gratitude. When you think of three really positive things that happened during the day, it makes any and all problems feel a whole lot smaller. Some of this book is taken from my own life story. The take away centers on thankfulness. When I told one of my friends that every night I think about the three best things that happened during the day, she said, "You must write a book about that." It's how this book came to be. I am not sure where I came up with the idea of triple gratitude. Certainly, I'm not the first person to accentuate the positive to eliminate the negative. But, at a time in my life when a lot of things were going wrong, I decided this might be a good practice to live by. And, I continue to count to three every night. A little more truth? I've never been in love with math or spelling tests. I did outgrow a childhood bully! And, the Jeremy in my life already knew about Orion.If you like the story, I hope that you, too, will adopt the habit of triple gratitude. Some days it may be hard to find three things. Hopefully, there will also be many days when you just can't stop at three.

The purpose and objective of this work is to make the people of Israel great and glorious. hachibur (The Compilation) was arranged and compiled in order to facilitate understanding of key Hebrew Terms and Meanings. The combining and joining of Hebrew terms that essentially symbolize the concept of prayer, joining us with G-d.

Are you questioning if you could ever experience the fulfillment of true success? If so, coach Ashley Carter has the answer for you. You can start to experience the fulfillment of true success the moment you stop living your fears and run the play of living your dreams. As a Coach, Ashley had the opportunity to experience what some would call success. However, despite reaching success in her career, she lacked the fulfillment of success in her personal life. After a deep soul search, Coach Ashley developed a passion to draw up plays for athletes to succeed in the game and drawing up plays for individuals to succeed in each aspect of their life!The secret to achieving your desired success is believing that you already have it. Before believing in what you desire, you must first believe in yourself. Having faith is key and having faith in yourself is what unlocks the door to success. This book teaches you how to eliminate self-doubt, unlock your potential, and thrive in your purpose.

If you ask most people, they know that Dog is Man's best friend. But, who is Woman's best friend? Why, that is Cat. You may not have known that. And, this story explains how all of that came about.I wish I could tell you that I gathered this tale while I was painting one of my murals in Somalia. Although one time I interviewed for a teaching job in Mogadishu, the capital city, the closest I've been to Somalia is its neighbor to the west, Ethiopia. I collected this story when I compiled Once Upon East Africa. The original tale had about a dozen lines. I enjoyed expanding the story and setting it to rhyme. After that effort, I just felt that the tale deserved its own book. Now, I know that most children's stories tend to end "happily ever after". This tale also has a really happy ending, if you are a cat-lover. But, some really bad things happened to our poor kitty along the way. When stories have situations like that, it opens up a possibility for healthy conversation. And, that's not a bad thing since not everything in life is "happily ever after".This is also the first of my children's books to have a recipe included. I wish I had thought of that sooner, but I am glad the idea finally came my way. Macaan! (Delicious in Somali.)

This tale is a love story. A very wise man, the paramount chief, meets one wise woman. She turns his life upside-down in the best kind of way, as you would expect in a love story. You'll have to decide which one of them is the wisest.I love a good folktale and my journey with them began in Liberia where I gathered this tale as a Peace Corps Volunteer. It was so long ago and feels like another lifetime. It is dedicated to my best friend Daniel and his wife Theresa. From then unto now, Daniel has given me a friendship that spans time and distance. During my Peace Corps days, I'm told I once met Theresa, but I don't remember it. I am just going to have to believe her.Two weeks after I left Liberia, the country fell into a civil war that lasted for fourteen years. One of the worst affected locations was my Peace Corps hometown, Zwedru. It was the region of the ousted president and therefore a target. Zwedru became a deserted ghost town for seven years.For part of the time during the war, Daniel and Theresa fled to the Ivory Coast. It wasn't safe there either. They eventually fled back into Liberia and settled into Daniel's home village of Tugbaken. It's my most favorite place in the whole country.I revisited Liberia when the United States Embassy brought me back to paint murals with Ebola survivors. On that trip, I finally located my friend again. I wasn't even sure if Daniel was alive. I'd not heard from him for a couple decades.But, we reconnected and I visited Daniel and Theresa in Tugbaken. Since then, we've been able to connect much more frequently. I can't wait for them to read this Liberian love story because their story is the best real-life love story I ever saw in Liberia.

John, a government agent retires to a tropical island using an alias. His tranquil life is disturbed when a female is abducted. He uses his skills to investigate and finds more than he wants. A horrifying experience pursues.

This tale from the Democratic Republic of the Congo is about the right hand (the Husband Hand) who is having problems with the left hand (the Wife Hand). The real problem is that the Husband Hand is selfish, stingy, and just hasn't learned how to share. The Wife Hand could have argued with her Husband Hand. But, instead, she just let him dig his own hole and fall into it. Eventually, the Husband Hand comes to his senses and realizes that two hands are better than one.I traveled to the Democratic Republic of the Congo to paint a mural at an orphanage in Kamina. There was no water, running or otherwise, at the Kamina Children's Home since the well was broken. To get water to clean the paint brushes, someone had to go across the road to a neighbor's backyard and drop a bucket attached to a rope into a well. Little kids were very willing to help me, but they always came back drenched. The bucket was just too heavy for them. I learned to ask teenagers for help.It's not so easy to clean latex paint from brushes without running water, but it can be done. The problem is multiplied enormously when oil-based paint is used. You need soap, turpentine and a lot more water. And, alas, I had oil-based paint on this project. It dripped, splattered, ran, and got on all sorts of little hands and arms.There were several times when I sat by the water bucket cleaning my brushes as well as little arms and fingers. As I rubbed away splattered paint from the children's hands, they in turn cleaned me up from fingertips to elbows. It was the closest I've ever come to a footwashing. So, when I found a tale about hands, I knew it was a keeper.My favorite part of any mural project is the people that I meet along my path. It's why I keep on painting. Nobody along the way could be any more special than Kyungu and Michel. These two orphans were truly my right hand and left hand while I was in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

While teaching at schools overseas for twenty years, Burma was one of my most favorite destinations. After arriving in Asia, Burma was my first destination. It's where I discovered lacquerware, giraffe women, Thanaka, got the very worst haircut of my life, and discovered a delightful "Cinderella" story.I first went to Burma in the early 90s just after it opened to the West. The Burmese people were very friendly and so hungry for anything from the outside world. I traded every stitch of clothing not on my back for lacquerware and other treasures. I have never had that kind of experience anywhere else. My best treasure was a huge vase, as wide as my outstretched arms in a circle. The shopkeeper said it was made by his father, who had recently died. I said he couldn't sell it; he had to save this heirloom! But, the man wanted to sell it to me. I bought the vase for five dollars and a backpack. He knew I would treasure it. He also knew I would send him photographs of the vase. (Of course, I did.)My favorite place in Burma is Bagan, a UNESCO Heritage Site stuffed full of historic pagodas of enormous size. It is where you get your lacquerware while in Burma. There weren't many tourists in the area when I visited. So, while I climbed around the pagodas (taking limited photos in the days of film photography), I was easily discovered by a charming kid, about eight years old, who wanted to hone his English skills. Aung Aung was delightful. He had to meet many, many people in Bagan. I was just one among the crowds. But, for my travel experience, he was a highlight in Bagan. I even looked him up again four years later.When I left Bagan, Aung Aung and his mother met me at the hotel to send me off. They presented me a golden lacquerware vase that I have treasured ever since. I never heard from him after that. And, I always wondered what happened to this kid. Decades later, in a world the with Internet, I located my long-lost friend. I'm very pleased to dedicate this book to Aung Aung.

I enjoyed rewriting this tale and setting it to rhyme, but I was not sure if it would work as a children's book. I mean, the teacher dies on page one and so many characters in the book get beaten up by Goso's students. However, there is so much to talk about. What happens when people jump to conclusions without all the facts? The story expanded, and chaos continued, until the truth was finally revealed. There are lessons to be discussed and learned. Most people who read this tale first ask me, "What's a calabash?" I was introduced to this gourd when I was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Liberia. Since this tale is from Tanzania, it appears the gourd has spread across the continent. The calabash was one of the world's first cultivated plants that was not used as a food source. Dried calabash gourds were used as containers. In Liberia, they were also used as musical instruments and drinking glasses. And now, you know.Tanzania has long been my favorite tourist destination in Africa. It has the Serengeti Park and Ngorongoro Crater, Mt. Kilimanjaro, the Maasai people, as well as the island of Zanzibar. Who can compete with that?When I visited Stonetown, in Zanzibar, I splurged to stay at the Hotel International, well beyond my usual budget. It was once the home of a wealthy Arab merchant. The four-story building oozed with character, history, and well-worn age. The host at the desk was a delightful guy named Mudi.I asked Mudi where I could find a local dish with cassava leaves and coconut milk called "kisambo". Mudi didn't miss a beat and replied, "At my home." Of course, I accepted and the following day we climbed into a mini bus called a "matato" and headed home for a delicious experience on the Spice Island.I am continually surprised by the kindness of strangers along my path. Mudi's mother and her girlfriends prepared a feast with a good dose of cinnamon and cardamom. I gathered recipes, which thrilled the women. The book is dedicated to Mudi and his wonderful family who gave Zanzibar such a special place in my heart.

I come from a long line of storytellers in my family. Grandma Arilla, Mama Jeanne, and Auntie Marge spent years teaching Children's Church and Sunday School. So, I'm fairly sure that I've heard most of the stories from the Bible. When I was in high school, I illustrated those stories as my mother told them in Children's Church. Every kid wanted to win the drawing at the end of the service. I added a little of my humor to Jonah's tale. The Bible says nothing about Jonah hating fish, but I merely suggested it would be funny if that was the case. (In truth, that part was more my feelings about fishing than Jonah's.) The Bible does speak about Jonah not being happy about God's love and grace for the Assyrians. It goes into a lot of detail. As I read it, I thought, "Are you kidding me? How can anyone complain about that?" Then, I realized that there was a kid's book just waiting for me to write and illustrate.The prophet Jonah lived somewhere around 750 B.C. The Bible never really says if he changed his mind about the Assyrians. But, in Mosul, Iraq, (present day Nineveh), the grave of Jonah was a sacred site for centuries. So, it appears that he stayed there for the rest of his life. I'm hopeful that he grew to love the people. The grave and the mosque covering it were destroyed by ISIS in 2014.

This tale of three guardian angels (Shirley, Goodness and Mercy) centers around King David and his young son Solomon. David explains to his son that he has three guardian angels who have watched over him his entire life. And, he explains to Solomon how he met each one of them during experiences recorded in the Bible about the life of the king.I never really know where my inspiration will come from when I write a book. In my first original book, "Pick Me!" Cried Arilla, I wrote about a star getting ready for her mission. The inspiration for that story came from a sermon I heard when I was in college. So, yes, the idea rolled around in my head for quite some time.The story of Shirley, Goodness and Mercy was inspired by my pastor's sermon on Psalm 23:6. Yes, I wish I had cleverly come up with the idea of these three guardian angels, but I knew there was a story as soon as they were mentioned. I ran with the idea immediately. This time, I wrote the story within a week. Sadly, I don't remember anything else from either of those sermons.

When you hear the word "seasons," what comes to mind first? Seasons? Like the weather? I guess you could say that. In this case, the word seasons will imply the various changes you have experienced in life. Whether we know this or not, seasons have either helped or hurt to shape us into who we are today. Let us just look at what the word "seasons" means. Seasons help people understand the passage of time. Seasons also help teach people about change. Now in these seasons, are you questioning God? Do you feel alone in your crying-out season, or maybe you see no way out? "Seasons also help teach people about change." The question is, "What has changed you?" What did you experience during those seasons, and what was the outcome? There are many critical subtle differences related to each season. Keep in mind that just as humans change when the season/weather changes, so do everything else. Including plants and animals? Yes, even plants and animals. When the weather changes, plants and animals also change their behavior and adapt to the weather condition. Plants and animals do not stick to one season for their growth; they will adopt all seasons.This book will discuss many authors in their seasons, just like you. We have established and received the 4 pillars of these seasons: Grace, Favor, Overcoming, and Growth. Even though it may not seem like God is with you, He is always with you. He's with you even when you don't want Him to. He's with you in the valley that you may be facing right now. The testimonies you will experience in this book will help you along your way. It is not the end. Where you are is not your destination, and there is a purpose for you. We challenge you to read this book until the end because we have something for you. We have a dedication ready just for you, and we stand with you in this season.

This is an anthology, in dual language format (Friulian and English), of well-known literary works, or fragments of literary works, that focus on children, or on the concept of childhood. The portrayal of Sissy in Dickens' Hard Times is an example. The anthology is presented in both Friulian and English.

Captain Surov is a career Diaxophan navy man. He is a man with nerves of steel, and is capable of calming an angry crowd with his stoic presence. He is a man skilled at negotiating peace between the most hostile of peoples. And he has just been selected for the mission of a lifetime. He has been asked to explore Prazdny - an unexplored continent with a reputation for dark practices, mythological creatures, and death. Surov is a man of ambition who is determined to do what nobody believes can be done. But as the expedition spirals further and further into peril, Surov insists on moving ahead at all costs, causing his crew to rightly wonder... has his ambition become blind arrogance?

This heartwarming collection of short stories focuses on tales of love and perseverance in the lives of country women.

Step into the mesmerizing realm of "Oilers: The Power of Poetry and Photography" and be awestruck by the captivating beauty of oil field tanks. This breathtaking masterpiece showcases the glory of these mighty machines through a fusion of awe-inspiring photography and spellbinding poetry. The author's lens takes you on a journey through a world that may soon fade into oblivion. Be enchanted as the unique blend of imagery and verse weaves together the tales of oil production, life, and transformation. The world is moving towards clean energy, and the oil field is adapting to the changes, but these tanks stand as a symbol of human ingenuity. Each tank is a character with its own unique personality, waiting to be discovered. Embark on this incredible adventure of poetry and photography and be transported to a world of wonder with "Oilers: The Power of Poetry and Photography." Get your copy today and be inspired!

PRAYING THE WORD FOR HEALING AND EMPOWERMENT GWENDOLYN LOUISE GOOCH