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My Life Story I was born April 24,1829 at Bayou Blue, Louisiana, USA. The third child of 12 children of Abbie Joseph Porche, Sr., And Odette Marie Martin Porche. I spoke only French until I started school at six years old. I left Southeastern Louisiana College and Volunteered for the Army September 1946 at seventeen, A Paratrooper in the 82"e;''Airborne Division. Discharged in February 1948 I was employed by, Schlumberger Well Services May 15,1948. April 30,1950, 1 married my Co-worker, Phyllis Panepinto, In Harvey, Louisiana at St. Rosalie Church. I retired from Schlumberger as a Senior Sales Engineer October 1982 A widower, I have 4 children, 7 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren. And 1 great, great grandchild. Rudolph Ray Porche
Have you ever wondered how life could be different? Have you ever wondered what your purpose on earth was? How could I become a leader with purpose? Well, Believe in You tells a story about how you can see your purpose, your greatness, and most of all, how to believe in you. "With man it is impossible, but not with God. For all things are possible with God." (Mark 10:27)
In order for Satan to rule the world in the final days, as prophesized, he must first obtain the keys for dominion over the Earth. The struggle for control over these has been going on since humans first appeared. And the battleground where this fight has ensued between good and evil is not Earth, Heaven or Hell but somewhere in between. This story chronicles a small timeline in that battle.
T. J. Calger started out writing poetry for friends and strangers and some of them made it into a box. The box became a bag and it took two days to transcribe them and put them into a book. What he writes could be important to others. He is still going strong trying to rhyme and giving poetry away.
Praise for This Love Story"e;This has been such a beautiful story and tribute. What a fabulous life you two had together"e; (Rhonda K.)."e;I'm glad you shared your journey with Ruth Ann. It gives people of our vintage a lot to think about and be grateful for"e; (Bernie P.)."e;This is so beautifully written. What a wonderful tribute to your life together! I'm sure you feel her presence each and every day. She was awonderful lady"e; (Dorothy M.)."e;Pete, you and Ruth Ann were so blessed to have so many wonderful memories. Keep on writing"e; (Pat S.)."e;1972 was quite a year for the two of you-you were named Teacher of the Year, Ruth Ann had to strip search female visitors going into the Reformatory and you got your Norwegian lutefisk and lefse dinner organized for the first time"e; (Carson O.)."e;Loved reading all your memories. You two were the best. You were blessed to have such a great life together"e; (Michelle T.)."e;So very touching. Enjoyed your whole journey"e; (Jeff N.)."e;Wow! Mark Twain did his early writing as serial chapters in magazines. Your chapters could certainly entertain and enlighten folks who don't even know you"e; (Richard S.)."e;You are a great writer and story-teller"e; (Dave E.).5454oo158158
Buffy the red poodle was a gift to the author and her late husband from her physician daughter and son-in-law. Newly retired and still mourning the loss of twenty-two-year-old poodle Heidi, she wasn't sure she was ready for another fur baby. But Buffy was special-and just what the doctor ordered.
What would you do if you were me? A testimony of survival in prison is side-splittingly funny, moves at a pace that absorbs the hours without your noticing, and goes down like pink cotton candy.This book will introduce you to the challenging and not-widely-known world of incarceration in the Illinois Department of Corrections where Mr. Raylan Gilford, inmate number B-66509, has earned his PhD in prison psychology after twenty-six years of imprisonment.Mr. Gilford moves from street vernacular and prison lingo to acute philosophy without blinking an eye. In the process of reading this literary Steve Harvey, you will become savvy in prison slang and grow acquainted with the five jailhouse archetypes distilled from over one thousand cellmates that Mr. Gilford has spent time with in a seven-by-ten-foot chamber outfitted with nothing but bunk beds, shared sink, and toilet wide open to any eyes passing by.Do you have the forbearance to transform a life spent mostly inside a pantry-sized enclosure with individuals who are not the best company, engage, in rich intellectual pursuits, and provide wise counsel for the next generation coming up?Mr. Gilford was convicted of murder and concealment of a homicide at the tender age of eighteen and has been incarcerated ever since, which means that he has had to learn to be an adult in a challenging situation. And his carceral wisdom will attest to that fact.This story will make you laugh, and it may make you cry. It will certainly fill you with respect for the knowledge gained through great effort in a setting that does not readily encourage the human spirit.It contains information essential for young men and women who may be at risk for prison time and who will learn from Mr. Gilford that this is not an experience that they want to have.This book is a good incentive for young people who are struggling to make their way into adulthood and who need to look closer at all the options available to them and be sure they do not end up in prison. Be part of convincing them to find a different path.
As a renowned kidney transplant surgeon and one of a small number of African Americans to hold such a title, Dr. Charles Modlin has overcome enormous odds, roadblocks, and trials. In his book, It Isn''t Difficult to Do It if You Know How to Do It, he provides an extensive compilation of the successful strategies used to overcome challenges and accomplish his goals in hopes of encouraging high school students and college students whose ambition is to succeed in life. From life in high school through applying and succeeding in college through the beginnings of one''s professional years, It Isn''t Difficult to Do It if You Know How to Do It not only outlines the proven tactics to embrace but also offers navigation around many of the pitfalls that entrap youth and prevent success in college and graduation.This resource is written specifically for ambitious high school students and college students who are aiming to achieve no matter their goals. This book details for the reader the most important guidelines for youth to consider when transitioning from high school to college and beyond that Dr. Modlin has learned from his childhood through medical school and eventually his profession as a kidney transplant surgeon.
The real-life adventures of a United States Secret Service undercover agent. In Street Guy, a retired special agent in charge details his experiences working undercover against some of New York''s most notorious members of the Mafia and traveling overseas on undercover assignments against transnational criminal groups. Street Guy details his experiences investigating crimes, including armored car robbery, the counterfeiting of US currency, financial fraud, and the murder of a government witness. This book shows the reader the gritty side of what it takes to be a Secret Service criminal investigator, a side not often seen by the public. Street Guy gives the reader the excitement, unpredictability, and danger of working undercover. It puts the reader right in the room with members of the Mafia where one mistake could mean death for the undercover agent. Street Guy details the very diverse responsibilities of the Service and opens up a new and exciting look at one of the premier law enforcement agencies in the world.
These tales of human intrigue and folly are both compassionate and hilarious. The bachelor who is forced to marry to receive an inheritance, the woman who "e;fishes"e; for information about her friend's sex life, the little girl who dresses as a nurse and vaccinates her doll so her doll won't get the flu, the ambitious girl who plots to marry a man with money but ends up with a man who has nothing, the gossipy woman who gives new meaning to the words "e;fake news,"e; the couple who hides a million dollars in their furniture because they don't trust banks-all these people are chronicled here in stories that are filled with irony.Some of these tales are inspired by actual events, and Jack Clubb has read them at various venues in the Los Angeles area to great acclaim. There are people in this book that you will come to love in spite of, or perhaps because of, their strengths and weaknesses. They may even be the people next door.
This is a book where I tried to turn each moment of experience in my hands which convey my insights with elegance of language. This book of poetry goes far with emotions and sensitivity. Effulgent Dream is a book of poems that evoke feelings of love, separation, despair and loneliness. My poems trace a path across the world, delving into other experiences with learning one's intensity. This book will offer you the plans to give you hope, happiness and renew your strength. Muqtadir Chowdhury lives in Los Angeles, California, USA with his family and has a son, Shamiul Chowdhury. He graduated from the Reading University, England, UK in Molecular Biology. He also studied in the US. He wrote short stories, novels and articles during his College days.
Vog loves to play with his friends, but sometimes he gets angry. When he gets angry, he does things to his friends that upset them, and then they don't want to play with him anymore. Vog feels sad without any friends to play with and wants to know what to do when he's angry. Fortunately, his friends help him out and offer him some suggestions.
Nancy Lee Walker falls in love with an old childhood friend only to discover that her sexual appetite soon leads her in a world of trouble that she never dreamed that she could or would ever think of being in.
Life throws each of us curves, and there are times these curves can damage us for life. Some curves stem out of our childhood, siblings, and so-called friends. There are so much envy, jealousy, and hatred among those who smile in our faces day to day. There comes a time when we have to say enough is enough, no more feeling sorry for ourselves, no more regrets, no more comparison with others, and no more allowing people taking charge over us. We must not let our past rule us. We must not let rejection hinder us from trusting, loving, and forgiving. We must show kindness, compassion, and love; and we must open our hearts to receive kindness, compassion, and love. Why continue to go through life in denial putting up a mask over our hearts and minds?We must see ourselves as special, unique, appreciated, and loving. Let the queen and king in you shine. Allow yourself to love and be loved. Always put an effort to be the best version of yourself first to yourself and let that flow out to others. These writings are not just for encouragement to you; they are also for reflection of how you can start renewing your mind and opening your heart to the real you. Just because you failed before doesn't mean you must stop trying. Change is inevitable in life. Some people handle change in a positive manner, and some do not. In order to have change in a positive manner, we first have to change our thinking. We must be willing and teachable and adapt to be big and better. When we choose to fight change, we are not willing to see the big picture for something better. Change for some takes time to equate their thinking, actions, and perception. When we are set in our ways, we tend to be stubborn and suspicious of authority of people and new ideas. Change sometimes makes people feel like it is an attack on their ability or performance. They are unable to adapt to constructive criticism which is not the case in the majority of the time. When there is a new administration, there will be changes with new ideas on the operation, duties, and opportunities. When there is a new person in our lives, we tend to immediately think that they have hidden motives rather than accept that they bring a positive change that we have not seen before. The wrong perception can hinder us from seeing the positive change that they bring to our lives. Adapting to change is up to you. Ask yourself, "What do you want? What do you want to accomplish?" These are questions only you can answer. Be honest with your answer and then put your all into adapting to making your life better. If there are areas in your life you need to change, start making those changes. The question are, "How do you handle change?" Do you handle it with anticipation for a new beginning or with dread? What perception are you bringing forth? What attitude are you displaying?
The City of Brotherly Love is an unforgiving place for a hungry eight year old living on the streets. For Jack 'Bojack' Salterelli it was the training ground for the future life as a stick up man, a hardened convict by twenty-one, enforcer, and meth kingpin. After decades in 'the life' Bojack would turn his life around by going undercover for the F.B.I. However, what he thought was the road to redemption ended as another double cross leaving his fate , once again, to the only person he could trust, himself.
Captured in the African desert Battle of El Guettar, the German corporal Erich Keppler must survive POW camp in Texas. The Americans follow the Geneva Convention's rules, but the real danger is within the camp-Nazi, anti-Nazi, and neutral-minded POWs. Erich clings to his dream of working as a rocket engineer to sustain himself through his service to the homeland. Germany incurred punishing devastation during these years, and in 1945, Erich returns to an impoverished, starving country, where his dream has little hope of succeeding. Erich struggles with ideas of how to fit his life into postwar Germany. His family tags him as an outsider, enamored with life in America. Disgusted and despondent, he tenaciously pursues a life-changing opportunity and discovers he is not an outsider. He is free.
Keisha Jones had her life all figured out. So she thought. She was on track to getting her career started as a teacher. She assumed she'd marry her high school sweetheart after graduation and have a few babies down the road. But an unplanned pregnancy and a chance encounter with a stranger left her at a crossroads that redefined everything she knew of love, relationships, and loyalty. Here's one woman's journey to finding home.
Zack loves whales. Join him and his dad as they explore sea life in the Pacific Ocean. Learn about some of the creatures that live there as you journey to find whales.
¿Por qué escribiría un libro sobre un poeta? Siempre he tenido un gran amor para el idioma español, algunas de mis primeras palabras que me enseñó mi tía Gloria cuando tenía nueve o diez años eran "agua" y "Hasta luego". Palabras tan sencillas pero las recuerdo. Aún tuvimos vecinos que eran de México y siempre trato de escuchar y entender sus conversaciones. Aun en la escuela secundaria escogí clases de español. De hecho, fui a Chile después de la escuela secundaria y aprendí a hablar Castellano con bastante eficacia y salí del país hablando de una manera más fluida.Decidí estudiar Español en la universidad. Pablo Neruda fue uno de los primeros poetas que conocí al estudiar español en una clase de literatura de la universidad, y antes en Chile, y de casualidad, pude ver la película de Il Postino en italiano. Cuando me asignaron a escribir un trabajo final en la universidad sobre un tema de literatura sobre el que quería saber más, tenía que ser sobre Pablo Neruda y su influencia. Quería saber que lo convirtió en un gran poeta y si otros fueron influenciados por él y por mí mismo. Desde entonces me gradué de la universidad. No fue hasta ocho años después que decidí exponer mi trabajo y convertirlo en este libro.
My Two Cents is a book I started over a decade ago while deployed to Baghdad, Iraq, during the days and nights I could not sleep. I was experiencing so much turmoil, and this book is a direct reflection of ideas and opinions from a man's perspective (from my heart) of what is necessary to be said or done within a relationship. These opinions are solely based on my experiences over my lifetime, which, as a result, shed light on the possibilities of sustaining growth, maturity, love, and support throughout friendship or a relationship. The chapters currently written do not cover everything, but it is a synopsis of the many attributes, values, and morals that are needed to be considered to defeat divorce or breakups. Furthermore, this book is filled with relatable content to help readers understand the importance of being who you are as well as accepting others as themselves. In order to grow and not hide behind a mask, one must unmask their true identity and live their truth.
I wrote this book to share my spiritual journey and the things I believe God has shared with me. It has truly freed me, and I pray that the things I have shared will help free you as well.I must give my wife credit for helping to inspire me to write this book. My wife woke me up one morning very wide-eyed and excited. She said, "Baby, God just gave me the title of your book, but you have to write the book."This was not the first time my wife, as well as a few of my friends with whom I have shared my views, had encouraged me to write a book, but I laughed it off, saying to myself, "I''m not writing a book, my spelling is horrible, and my punctuation is even worse." But thank God for the technology of computers because it helped me with my shortcomings, and I finally felt a release that this was my time and season, and it allowed me to set my shortcomings aside and share what God has given me to a broader audience.Just like nature, when we are in tune with God, we come into spiritual awareness and insight of our times and seasons.I am just an average guy who has allowed Christ to touch my life and change my perspectives concerning how to walk with God, and with all my heart, I believe this is the time and season for kingdom worship.I have experienced worship under religion, and I am learning the freedom of kingdom fruit worship, which has truly satisfied my spiritual thirst. I believe it will satisfy your thirst as well. It is truly a well of life with a never-ending supply.You just have to get onboard, and you will see Christ standing at the gates of our Father''s kingdom with His arms opened wide, saying,COME TASTE AND SEE THAT THE LORD IS GOOD. (Psalms 34:8)
Beauxregard is a little dachshund who is looking for his forever home. His nickname is Beaux. Join Beaux on his journey that begins with being rescued by a special person. It's a nice home, but not forever. Beaux is a lucky boy. He finds his special forever mommy who takes him on a trip to his very own forever home.
You have come to the same conclusions that many before you have reached-that this nation and the world are in BIG trouble. You are afraid for your family's safety, security, and survival. This is not your average prepper's manual. This one will teach you the skills you need, the things you need, and how to do the things you will need to do. It will also teach you to think more critically about those issues in front of you. You will learnPreparing a Bug-Out BagMake your emergency pantryChoose and ready your Bug-Out LocationHunker Down In PlaceElectricity-how to make it, store it, and use itWater, Energy, Motors, HousingWeaponry, Tracking, and EvadingGrow your crops using innovative techniquesTrain to protect yourself and your familyGather/store the information you will needPrepare goods and food for long-term storageAcquire the knowledge you do not haveAnd much, much more
This book offers a challenge to all who search for the truth as to why we do the things we do. It traces biblical history (which is designed to bless) against the backdrop of today''s world and that which has plagued mankind throughout time. Within each chapter the truth bubbles to the surface and the reader is slowly introduced to the menacing power that has clandestinely guided many into making wrong decisions. Truly this book is a window of opportunity that offers a view into a much larger world, a world filled with truth, peace, love, and hope. By the end of the book, the reader will truly be able to answer the age-old question, “What is Truth?”
My story tells of triplet crossbreed lambs that don''t worry about what others think. They just do what is right and help wherever it is needed. They don''t judge anyone by their color or breed. They just be themselves and treat others the same way and protect anyone that needs it and don''t think about it if they can or not. They just do it because it is the right thing to do and that is who they are as crossbreeds. We are who we are!
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