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It started with a piece of paper--a birth certificate, sent to the author's parents long after her birth. There is much history in that piece of paper. For she was born to an unwed mother in the generation prior to Roe v. Wade, on a warm day in August-a small, painful beginning in which she had been an unwilling participant, yet one that would shape her destiny. She is adopted into a loving home with another child that would become her beloved brother. She finds herself pregnant; she's a teen and a college student, abandoned at the news. The options are obvious, but there is only one decision she could make: to give her child up to a family praying for one, and walking away. Saving Grace is more than a story of adoption. It's a deep look into family-at hope and faith and why we end our days surrounded by souls that may not bear our name or share our blood, but who are our true family.

Do the Chickens on Ceres prove Roxy's Moxie or Foxy? Ceres is not a place to raise your kids; and if the cute Frenda Kunkle thought the revolving door from the adjacent insane asylum came through her door on earth, she may have just hit the jack-pot with her soiree over to Ceres-a veritable psychiatrist's smorgasbord. Curley Cornstinkler and Nikki Nooner are two of the 'locos,' at constant loggerheads with one another-a classic battle in futility over closet chauvinism and tepid exhibitionism that somehow meets in the middle of unfounded animosity. Zarley StrangerFord, who owns a knick-knack shop, foists a seemingly inoperable 'Smrglonometer' over to Frenda Kunkle who gets caught in the middle of all the action. Years past, a group of scientists built a nuclear facility on the asteroid Ceres, adjacent to a chicken hatchery and feed silos, and when it pulled a Chernobyl in the meantime, the entire landscape of Ceres became dotted with humongous, idiotic chickens that grew to a stupendous size. This founded the favorite hobby of the inhabitants of the cold island asteroid, chicken racing-a hobby which led to the contest of the Century between Baron Van Beaklestone and Charles Cartstinkler III; two other dire enemies, engaged in battle on the two and a half kilometer race of their lives, Beaklestone with three large chickens tugging him behind a chariot and Cartstinkler in a shopping cart with two very athletic birds. It is only at the very end that the reader will learn who has moxie, and whether it does indeed pay off to have the wiles of a fox in a chicken coop.

From Green Hills to Blue Seas is the memoir of a young American determined to be a midshipman at the United States Naval Academy. With no nominations available from his state¿s members of Congress, he enlists. From such humble beginnings, the young man makes his own way and retires from the US Navy thirty-nine years later in the rank of vice admiral. Beyond being a compelling story of personal success, From Green Hills to Blue Seas is one of a family¿s triumph over tragedy and a military community¿s legacy of strength and national service. Author James Sagerholm¿s only son went on to attend the Naval Academy. Though his life was cut tragically short during a military aircraft accident, his own son grew up knowing his father had been a hero. That boy became a third-generation graduate of the academy, served his country in Afghanistan, and is now a Marine Corps captain. He encouraged his grandfather to write this memoir, drawing together one family¿s story¿and opening it up to touch the lives of other US Navy families.

Who will become a mummy...It's 1324 BC in Egypt - the era of King Tut. The high priest Nebamun and his brother Iramen, the embalmer, are standing ready at the embalming slab.Nebamun feels trapped and surrounded by death. Will he ever be able to escape his duty and be happy?He could have lived a happy life, but today he must mummify a young woman and her daughter, drowned in the Nile reeds.Mother and daughter will meet in the afterlife...--- What will they find in the tomb...It's 1874 AD, in Luxor, Egypt. Abdul and Karim, tomb-robbing brothers, stand knee-deep in the riches of ancient Egypt. Abdul wants a new life, out of the dark, dismal tombs, and into the light.Karim wants to become rich selling the possessions of the dead...These characters' lives are separated by thousands of years, and yet they are each connected by mysterious forces.Luxor: Book of Past Lives takes you into the ancient past, containing details gleaned from countless historical accounts. It is a riveting tale of violence and greed, riches and poverty, and good and evil in the time of the pharaohs and beyond.Get it now.---"This book captured me from the first page. This was a unique look at how the regular guy spent his life in ancient Egypt." 5-star Amazon review"Excellent Read! This really is a amazing book because it is based on research so to be taken back you are actually relieving what happened. I enjoyed this book very much the author did a wonderful job and I highly recommend it."5-star Amazon review"It's not every day that you get transported back in time. History buffs would really enjoy this book because it takes you through a comparative element of two different time periods." 5-star Amazon review

A Mitch Blaine Adventure: Blaine and Beyer, recuperating from their recent narrow escape from almost certain death in a lost canyon in Utah, were about to call off their afternoon's fishing in Apache Lake, Arizona, when the girl literally dropped in on them from an aircraft flying overhead. She plummeted to the water and went to the bottom without a sound. Blaine, ever the recalcitrant hero, dived in after her and spent several long, terrifying seconds releasing her from the heavy bars wired to her feet. Her name was Gabby Alvarado, and now Blaine wanted her to have a new chance at life. But when she came around, the story she told of the events preceding her near-drowning led Blaine and Beyer on a hunt for lost Spanish silver, a long-abandoned railroad, and ultimately to a murderous gang of drug-runners and human traffickers; one of the most cold-blooded bands of killers they had ever encountered. And now these thugs wanted Blaine and Beyer - dead....

Marriage Can Be Like Pulling Teeth will give you some insight to the pain a person goes through with any tooth pain, but can also be so similar to being in a troubled marriage. Pain does come into our lives whether with a spouse, employees, co-workers, death of a loved one, loss of a job, home, infidelity, and many other issues, But God!! With God all things are possible.( Matt. 19:26) He can turn your pain to Divine Healing!

Discover the beauty and strength of self-love. Be Empowered! Be challenged and inspired as you read and reflect upon the encouraging lessons in this empowering book. Author Amy Lynn, a Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Psychotherapist {MA LMHC LPC NCC}, empowers thousands of women though her books and work in Private Practice. In this must read book, she turns her attention toward sharing her empowerment work in a brilliantly focused, easy to read format. She has filled each section of this remarkable resource with interactive tools and experiential exercises; all designed to show you how incredible, beautiful, gifted, talented, and precious you are! She successfully utilizes these strategies in her clinic, teaching hundreds of women the gifts of empowerment, wellness, satisfaction, contentment, positivity, and peace of mind. Learn how to nourish your mind, body, and spirit. Discover wholeness, harmony, and balance. Find joy and true happiness. Be empowered as you work through four key areas for personal growth: health, wealth, wellness, and joy. You will build confidence, success, and true inner happiness. Discover the best of who you are. Grow in self-esteem, confidence, self-compassion, and self-love. Learn how to embrace your strengths and accept yourself unconditionally. Know there is hope, no matter how arduous your struggles have been. It can begin today and every day. The journey to a new life is at your fingertips. There is no need to search for happiness outside of the amazing person you are. Take control. Be content in YOU. Discover the beauty and light of your inner essence. Fall in love with who you are. Experience an incredible new journey that begins and ends in the mystery and wonderment of an amazing you. Delight in life. Be enchanted. You are worth it!

Unfortunately, Mike's path in life was ultimately determined by one word: Greed. Moment of Greed is the story of Mike Bradford-a young man with a happy childhood and an honorable career in the Army. After completing his military obligation, Mike relocates to Seattle to work in security at a large firm. But when he finds himself living beyond his income, he begins to look for opportunities to make extra money. After overhearing a conversation in the cafeteria, he lets his greed overcome his common sense-and in a matter of a few weeks, Mike has set a course that will lead him into the seedy underbelly of human trafficking...and ultimately prison. He serves his sentence and then becomes part of the Witness Protection program. But fate will deal Mike Bradford one more surprise in Moment of Greed, an unforgettable novel about the frailties of human nature.

The Tower of Ojai and Other Cuban Tales/La torre de Ojai y otros cuentos cubanosFully bilingual English-Spanish edition of short stories inspired by Cuban subjects from the 1700's onward into a post-Communist future:The Tower of Ojai: A young man falls in love with an aristocratic young woman in 1879 Havana; she returns his love but he hides from her an unimaginable secret that will destroy them both. However, their relationship will continue in a strange way in Havana and California even beyond the grave.Life Insurance: In a post-Communist Cuba a young executive attains wealth and power in Camagüey only to discover suddenly that he has only three hours to live and that the cause of death will be suicide-and he has no idea why this will be so.Clippings, A Cuban Mystery: In late 1800's Matanzas a series of gruesome murders of young women from the aristocracy has the Spanish Royal Police baffled. Is someone from their own social circle the murderer? Or is it santería? Or the result of recent slave revolts? The Man of Her Dreams: How far would you go to regain the love of your life and take revenge on the person you hate most in the world? Would you even lose your soul over it? In 1890, now back from Rome, that dilemma is the tempting choice that Agustina must make one night in provincial Camagüey. The Strange Case of Irene Hartley: On the eve of the Communist Revolution in 1950's Camagüey, spoiled rich girl Irene wants it all and wants it now even if that means murder. However, soon the eeriest and most terrifying event in her life will turn her world upside down forever. The Vampires of Havana: In December 1862 a famous Cuban writer attends what she expects will be yet another ceremony in Havana honoring her literary talents. She is mistaken, however, as to what those moving shadows at the back of the theater really are. The Christmas Gift: It's 1762 and the British Navy has just taken over Havana and Ramoncita in Matanzas now has only one thing left in her life that she treasures above all else. At Christmas time she will receive the greatest gift of her life in the most supernatural way. The Devil Comes to Camagüey: It's the year 1800 and a series of child murders has started to take place during the Carnival-like atmosphere of the week-long Camagüeyan "San Juan". It's not for sex or money, so why then are these children being killed as rituals? And who is the true killer?Spanish readers/Lectores hispanos: Los mismos relatos se hallan también en español en este mismo ejemplar.

'Magic'. Deception. Deadly Secrets. What's going on? Puckett is eighteen now and still wondering about the fear, anguish, and destruction humans allow on their planet. He's been summoned back to Orr, unaware that he's a major player in the game of a devastating adversary. The reason for the summons is deliberately hidden, but a visit to the Eight Bells Inn and a frightening and deadly encounter in the forests of Pottles Patch soon make it clear. Puck and his brave group are separated, and their task takes them through the perilous Soggy Downs, the great Festival in Wackerbarth, the magical city of Dragoslava, the horrors of Dawn's Perch, and unexpectedly . . . to the deadliest game of all.

The area itself is known as Hell's backyard. Right now he wasn't so sure there was any coincidence involved at all. He just knew this was going to be an exciting day to say the least. He just wasn't sure how this day would end or what it truly had in store for him. For either of them...

Elizabeth Marcello is a beautiful and successful billionaire with a pair of heels. She is strong, brilliant and dominant at business decisions. Dominic Taylor is in trouble. He has lost his way and life just does not make sense. Elizabeth has been in love with Dominic since she was a little girl. She wanted to be like him when she was young and when she got older she wanted him to be hers. When Elizabeth heard of Dominic's trouble, she does not think twice in going to his aid. Her childhood crushed returns and sparks, lust and love will conquer all.

Carl Huff is unlike any man you are ever likely to meet. Words describing him might include strange, reclusive or anti-social, but in short, Carl and the world at large seem to be forever at odds. A child of the early days of the Great Depression, life for Carl never seems to get close to normal. After a series of failed relationships including two marriages, Carl finds peace and refuge-a hermit-like existence in a remote country setting. After suffering for several weeks from blinding headaches, however, Carl seeks treatment from a physician he picks from the yellow pages. Driving his trusty old pickup truck home from his first visit to a doctor in over ten years, Carl is now convinced, from misconstrued comments made by the doctor, that he is dying from a brain tumor. Under these unique circumstances, it occurs to Carl that he has nothing to lose. Sweet revenge becomes foremost on his mind and Carl begins to carefully plot out the demise of Kandy, his divorced and hated second wife. He becomes completely obsessed in the thorough and comprehensive planning of every minute detail of his diabolical plot. On a steamy-hot August night just a week later, all the elements appear to be in place. The stars are in perfect alignment; a freshly-dug grave awaits.

When people part ways where does the LOVE go? Mirtha Michelle Castro Marmol is a Dominican born actress and contemporary poet. At the age of five her family migrated to Miami, Florida. She wrote her first poem at the age of six and since then cultivated a passion for poetry. "Letters, To The Men I Have Loved" is her debut as an author. In it she expresses her feelings through distinct letters and poems to various men whom she considers motivated personal growth and her transition from young adult to womanhood. With words she paints a vivid picture of feelings such as passion, forgiveness, lust, and hope. Gracefully playing with the universal theme of the pursuit of love and the desire for change that can resonate with women all around the world.