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Thoughts About our Friend Don MuellerWhere you meet someone can make all the difference.I met Don on a bicycle, going up a hill, both our shoulders sagging under the effort. Age did not matter. Career didn't. Where you lived or what you had. None of it. It was the effort, the focus, the comradery that can only come from shared endeavor--competitive and friendly alike that leaves each of you drained. Where you go together matters more still.I was lucky for the many days of friendship that followed, not just the hours on the bike together but the way our lives began to overlap. Whether on the road, on a run, with a glass of wine, in a conference room . . . The Don Mueller emerged. Here are a few of the lessons that I took away . . .- You only get someplace by effort. One day, one week, one month, one year, one decade. If you haven't put in the miles, the race is already gone.So, put in the effort.- Everybody fails sometimes, sometimes small and sometimes big. The problem, though, is often you just don't realize it until it is long past. After others have been hurt. After you've hurt yourself. All in ways you never thought possible.So, try to come clean, even if just a bit. Make amends when you can; how you can, even to yourself. And pay more attention going forward.- We all have a role. Sometimes you're a star, most of the time a member of the chorus. They all matter, and they are all just as important- Barry Sullivan

This highly personal and inspirational collection of healing poetry by Dragana Krstic has helped her to overcome many challenging places in her life. Her spirit was calling to be in alignment with the mind and heart, so while energetically shifting her mind, body, and soul, a strong passion emerged to write poetry. In her poems, she began to confront and conquer the challenges that kept arising, and to dive deeper into childhood memories and release generational trauma. She hopes her poems will help the reader find rebirth by defeating the pain in their mind, understanding the emotional bond we have with the universe, and lifting their spirit so they might feel again within. Her poetry will help you dive deep into your senses and love yourself as who you are meant to be in this world, and encourage you to raise your voice, stay in your truth, and be compassionate.

For Reverend Clements, ministry came late in life, having experienced an entirely different career prior to his calling. In the summer of 2017, he was offered a life-changing role to serve as an interim minister in South Africa. While living and working in Cape Town, he kept a daily journal, and it is from those pages that his story unfolds. In When the Elephant Laughed, Clements relates his experiences while living and working outside his native country and ministering to a multicultural and multiracial congregation in Africa. Tasked with leading his congregants he persevered by fostering deep, spiritual connections and discovered that the Holy is often best heard in life's quiet moments. A moving testament to the complex cultural and political history of South Africa, the book pays tribute to the strength of its people, and in doing so, ignites a desire for self-reflection and a better understanding of oneself.

How to Win (Almost) Every Political Argument is an easy-to-read guidebook of talking points meant to encourage positive discussion. Intended to educate and inform, this book separates fact from fiction of different political narratives, with charts, lists, stats, and facts included. Readers of all ages, genders, and political ideologies will greatly benefit from this informative, straightforward guide. Both liberals and conservatives will see politics from a different perspective, as well as learn about the background and gain insight into each party's platform and why they are what they are. A collection of political topics and facts, How to Win (Almost) Every Political Argument is a must-read for those who seek to understand opposing perspectives and to engage in positive discourse, especially in today's heated political climate.

Tia is an ambitious young Indian woman who has moved to the U.S. to achieve her dreams. She is willing to put in the hard work, and focuses on making her life better. She is excited to explore her new country, her new colleagues, her new friends, and herself. Her life has just started and she could not be happier. She then decides to marry the man of her dreams she was dating back in India. She brings him to her new country and they get married, but soon things take a turn for the worse. She uncovers his shocking dishonesty and that he has been living a facade. Somehow she manages to cope with humor, and goes on a hunt to understand the man she thought she knew.

Joe "e;JoHo"e; Hornsby's journey with the University of Alabama began at the ripe old age of five when he began going to Bama football games and other activities, and ended with his 2019 retirement as a University faculty member. During his college years, he earned three degrees at Alabama: a BA in English, an MA in English and a JD in Law. He received his PhD from the University of Toronto where he wrote a dissertation on Chaucer and Medieval Law. Going back to Alabama as a faculty member, Joe's specialty was Medieval English literature, with an emphasis on Chaucer, and he also taught courses in legal writing and the Delta Blues of Robert Johnson.

Lacy Hollgrum's life has been mapped out since birth. The daughter of a powerful, abusive family, she is expected to join the family business. But when she meets Richard, a man on the run from a crime he didn't commit, she seizes the opportunity to break free. Together they travel the globe, meeting new people, but their adventures are cut short when Richard's ex-partner catches up to them in search of a flash drive with details of the crime. Lacy refuses to betray Richard and suffers the consequences. And she won't give up on the fight to prove his innocence. Can she uncover the conspiracy at work and find a way to stop the political elites who are pulling the strings? And as truths come to light, Lacy finds herself involved in a war against societal oppression. But will she survive? Any Last Words is a provocative tale of the complexities of current culture wars and societal unrest.

Four young girls have it all until experiences in their lives change everything.Sara loses her mother when she is six years old and is taken from the loving arms of her aunt to live with her biological father who lacks the knowledge of how to raise a child. This leaves Sara to suffer hunger, neglect, and abuse as she learns how to survive on her own.Michele is spunky and full of life, living her dream as she excels in the art of dance. Her parents are loving and supportive but are also very protective. One night, Michele sneaks out when her mother will not allow Michele to do things the rest of her teenage friends enjoy. This leads to a traumatic experience that changes Michele's outlook on life.Agisa is sassy and lives in an exquisite neighborhood in NYC, spoiled with expensive gifts. Her life changes forever when her parents choose her father's career over raising Agisa, leaving her to be raised by nannies. She releases feelings of abandonment by acting out with the aspiration to find love and acceptance.Elizabeth revels in making her parents proud, indulging in their constant praise. Her world is turned upside down when her parents find freedom with friends and parties, leaving Elizabeth with the overwhelming responsibility of taking care of her five siblings in a small, rundown apartment.Eventually, these four girls meet when they attend the same high school, finding the family in one another they all have been seeking.

Navigating the tween and teen years is not without its challenges. And in the age of social media, young people need help managing their emotional wellbeing now more than ever. Enter Wa'Quita McCauley. As a mother, McCauley knows firsthand the trials of the teenage years and with her insights, has created an effective tool for teaching America's youth to be proactive when it comes to their mental health. Writefully HONEST: Be Yourself is the first of a series of self-help books designed specifically for pre-teens and teens that provides a safe space for self-expression, free from the judgment of parents and peers. While acknowledging the everyday struggles of adolescence, McCauley promotes mental health awareness, mindfulness, empathy, self-love and healing, while giving a voice to those who are not yet confident enough to speak up.

A spiritual odyssey into the heart of American Family by a pediatrician. Adventures in Pediatrics. True People, True Cases is a work of love and dedication that honors the human spirit at all ages. With kindness and sympathy, the author bring us poignant moments, cozy chuckles, and sage advice from his busy pediatric practice. Dr. Tsesis speaks about the importance and the beauty of the American family and its glorious triumphs over the dramatic predicaments facing modern society. This book is dedicated to the contemporary American family in search of purpose and meaning--both serious and humorous--it reflects the burning issues facing our society.

Set in a prison, this contemporary romance considers the risks and rewards of searching for love and illustrates how love often surprises those who least expect it. Heather Belk is a twenty-eight year old corrections officer who considers swearing off dating after years of questionable choices and a string of failed relationships. For too long, Heather has been mistreated and disrespected by men, leaving her feeling unworthy of love. But before she can completely abandon the notion of romantic bliss, she unexpectedly finds herself in what appears to be a new relationship. However, when a fight at work jeopardizes her safety, an inmate steps in to become her unlikely hero. Now she must choose between a new relationship with a flirtatious co-worker and the man who saved her life. Incarcerated for a DUI, Croy saves Heather in more ways than one, and offers her the validation and respect she has been searching for. A heartfelt, realistic romance novel, Locked Away encourages readers to stay true to themselves and never lose hope. Relatable characters and questionable futures will leave readers eager to get their hands on the second book.