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The poetry by Machaga Johns covers a wide variety of themes in Two Fine, from the whimsical to the dark, the mundane to the monstrous.Some works are political, some insightful, and some are downright scary. Anyone, got milk?TreeEarth - birth oxygen lungs take the air in. Tree sways in breeze we read on paper. Leaves change twice a year. Branches; limbs ropes to them swing in to swim. Beauty, truly cannot: feel free without tree. Roots tucked deep within dirt. Providing generations of life: nice. Bark tough: maple - sap - oak. White birch: where birds perch. Home: a place where some birds chirp. Acorns: pine cones. Squirrels scurry tree no worry. Tree baring fruit we serve for growth to our youth. Standing for all to see feel free breathe.Thank you: tree.

Palestinians in Rebellion shows that while Israelis and Palestinians have uneasily co-habited The Land of Israel/Palestine during the past century, Israel has thrived as an independent startup country, while the Palestinian state entity never came into being, and instead has been controlled by Britain, Egypt, Jordan, and then Israel.Since May 2021, a major revolt of the Palestinians against Israeli rule has taken place. Taking advantage of their concurrent missile attack on Israeli cities from Hamas-controlled Gaza, the Palestinians in Judea and Samaria, as well as within Israel proper, rose in rebellion, using advanced weaponry and demonstrating unprecedented temerity in confronting Israeli troops, thereby causing enormous fatalities on both sides.In addition, deterioration in Israeli security conditions has unfolded, while a serious rift persists between right-wing reformist Israelis who won the majority of the votes in the November 2022 elections and the "liberal" constituency, which lost the elections and cannot accept its loss and admit its rival's new control.(About the Author)Raphael Israeli has taught Islamic, Chinese, and Middle Eastern history at Hebrew University in Jerusalem. A graduate of Hebrew University in history and Arabic literature, he earned a Ph.D. in Chinese and Islamic history from the University of California, Berkeley. Now retired, he has been a Fellow of the Harry Truman Research Institute at Hebrew University and the Jerusalem Center since the1970s. He is the author of over 90 books and 100 articles.

New Year's 1984 brings big changes for 40-year-old Jerry O'Donnell. After a messy divorce, he quits his job as a teacher at Muir High School in Pasadena, California, to become a stockbroker. When he leases a car, he meets his fiancée, Kate Cleary. The two buy a small home and have ambitious plans for the future. It is then that the AIDS epidemic raises its ugly head. After a gay friend dies of AIDS, his lover, a retired doctor, asks Jerry, the fledgling stockbroker, to help earn money for AIDS victims, but they experience strong resistance. The Best and Worst of Times The remaking of Los Angeles for the Summer Olympics is a high point of the year. Jerry's favorite baseball team, the Chicago Cubs, comes painfully close to making the World Series. At the same time, President Ronald Reagan remains silent in the face of the AIDS epidemic. He cuts taxes on the rich, causing the federal debt to soar. Kate worries about the collapse of the savings and loan industry. Jerry becomes disillusioned with his company's economic philosophy of "churn and burn," selling marginal equities. When President Reagan wins an electoral landslide, it sets America's course for the next four decades. His neglect of the AIDS epidemic motivates Jerry to apply to grad school in Public Policy.(About the Author)Says author Henry Rex Greene: "My sixth novel, Life Could be a Dream, is a fictional version of my childhood in the San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles. I now live in Henderson, Nevada, after an exciting coast-to-coast journey through America. I'm a practicing physician, specializing in hematology and oncology. I had strong involvement in shaping the hospice movement and medical ethics."

The Weimar Legacy begins in 1918 in a small town near Berlin, Germany, where a Catholic school girl named Gertrude befriends Martin, a Jewish boy. After being together for several years, Martin moves to Berlin. Gertrude follows later on and becomes a well-known cabaret singer. The two fall in love and marry. A year later, Martin is killed in a firefight between his Communist party members and the Nazi militias. A devastated Gertrude later meets Erich, a German Protestant from Berlin. The two get close, and along with some friends try to oppose the Nazis. Their efforts do not have much consequence, and some of their friends leave the country forever. Eventually, in 1937, Erich and Gertrude leave for Italy, where Gertrude becomes an opera singer. As seen through the eyes of contemporary people, this historical novel brings to life the Nazi era in Germany in the years leading up to World War II, as well as the terrible aftermath. The Weimar Legacy: From Republic to Dictatorship reveals some important truths for today's readers.(About the Author)Alex Bloch grew up in Germany. Prior to World War II, his family left for the United States in 1936. He was educated in America and graduated from MIT and from Columbia University with a master's in industrial engineering. The author moved to Israel in 1968, where he was an engineer. Just before retirement, he went back to school to study history, an old favorite, and received a Ph.D. in this subject, and then taught for some years. He was inspired to write this novel because "it shows the change from a liberal democracy to a dictatorship."

In times of rapid change and instability, people are vulnerable to seductions of cult leaders and terror groups like Al Qaeda and ISIS. This book describes the psychological roots of such Malignant Pied Pipers.

A manned deep space mission goes horribly wrong. Decades in the future, when near-light-speed space travel is a reality, an explosion rips through deep space probe Kronos, crippling it, killing half the crew, and terminating their assignment. The Perseverance, a new class of military ship with the capacity to catch up to Kronos, is launched, carrying the uncanny Colonel Bruce on board. His ability to overcome every obstacle, coupled with a secret mission he can't reveal, makes him a formidable, if inscrutable hero. Murder and sabotage become commonplace onboard ship. It is up to Colonel Bruce to unravel the mystery . . . and live long enough to tell all that he knows. When President of the United States Robert Hughes Daley saves a survivor of a flying vehicle off the coast of the Seychelles: "What say we take your helmet off and let you breathe some fresh air, Captain." "Good idea," the pilot exasperated wearily. He then touched a button at his wrist, and the helmet came off with another hiss of an airtight seal being broken. The pilot then reached up and removed the helmet completely. Daley could only stare in confusion. The skin color, the shape of the eyes, texture of hair, the teeth - oh, my God - the teeth! The pilot, for gross appearances was human, but upon further examination was no more human than the orangutans of Borneo. (About the Author) John B. Macurdy grew up in Stamford, Connecticut, received two degrees from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and currently resides with his wife Michelle in Santa Barbara, California. He originally wrote this story in 1990, and has updated it.

Michael Belardo paints a beautiful picture of scenic Italy in his new book Italy, Thru My Lens: A Photographer's Guide to Italy. The author has traveled throughout Italy for the last 28 years, and as a photographer, each trip posed another challenge to capture this magical country and its picturesque regions. He says, "I put together a travel book that is photo based. The concept is from the south to the north, each photo represents a place that I hope you will want to visit. The photography for me is very important, and I wanted to give you a little more than a regular travel book. My photos are all places you can visit. Use the images as an inspiration to explore Italy. It's a magical country and you can never go there too often." "Michael is not just a great photographer. In his photos, the images, people, places, and scenes come to life, through his vivid depiction and careful attention to detail. You always feel a 'sense of place, ' and want and need to be in that place. Through 'his lens, ' Michael shares with you his experiences and emotions as a photographer and story teller." - Bob Lipinski, founder, Bob Lipinski Consulting "His albums of Italy describe familiar places, with fresh stories to tell. Even the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Duomo of Florence, and il Colosseo in Rome look different from the postcards. Having an Italian background obviously makes a difference!" - Frank E. Johnson, author and importerAuthor Bio - Michael Belardo grew up in Connecticut, lived in San Francisco, and is now residing in New York City. An importer of Italian wines, his previous photography book was Friends of Wine: In Vino Veritas.

Discover the fascinating stories that historians have neglected to tell us over the years. Caroline Princess of Wales was the wife of King George IV of England, a man who neglected her womanly needs. Deciding that what was good for the gander was good for the goose, she is often said to be the first woman of the Women's Liberation. This collection includes many other largely unknown historic people and events. Read the story of American patriot Nathaniel Wheatley, "brother" of Negro slave poet and singer, Phillis Wheatley, whose death is still a mystery. Unearth the truths of the Holsworthy Connection, a tale of the three most important women in the history of early Australia and illuminates the religious connection to the founding of Sydney. Encounter other important men and woman whose stories have yet to be told, until now.Keith R. Dawson lives in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia, where he enjoys his retirement in the Garden city. After a heart attack in 1989, he found researching these widely unknown stories a welcome form of recuperation. In addition to being rather obscure events in history, he found that much of the information available was also incorrect. Caroline Princess of Wales & Other Forgotten People seeks to bring those stories to light while also correcting the misinformation. He is currently working on his next book about the Founding of Sydney.

Synopsis: Birds love to sing. Some can even talk and sing. Ever seen a colorful parrot or a parakeet repeat everything you say? Or perhaps they've even serenaded you with a song. But what if you met a bird that could also rap? In the delightfully illustrated children's book The Juggling, Rapping Buzzard and Friends, meet Mr. Pepper and his wife Cutie Pie. One day Mr. Pepper finds a waterlogged creature on the ground and comes to its rescue. Turns out that the creature is a buzzard named Survivor and she has some very spectacular talents. She can juggle and sing rap songs. She can also change the appearance of other animals. As you read this fascinating story, you will be able to imagine, identify, and visualize the uniqueness of the relationship Mr. Pepper and Cutie Pie have with their animal friends, and how they try to understand them all. The skunks nearby claim to have a special stinky juice power. Their juice can cause you to cry if it gets into your eyes. Hearing the animals' raps will give you a reason to rap too as you read along. You might even be able to strike up a rap or two of your own. About The Author: Nancy Hall Jones grew up on a large farm in the very small community of Knowlton, Arkansas. The eighth of nine children, she learned about animals from her father. Retired as an educator in the Kansas City, Missouri School District, she received her master's degree from Webster University. This is her third book.

Soweto Story is the compelling tale of the trials and tribulations of the Khumalo family that took place during the terrible years of apartheid in South Africa, before the release of Nelson Mandela in February 1990. It is the story of South Africa, in which the colour of one's skin determined one's destiny. The Khumalo family represents all the families who were on the brutal receiving end of consecutive ruthless National Party governments that did not hesitate to silence dissent, be it from children or adults, who suffered jailing, torture, and even murder. Author Oswald Brandt says, "This is my first book, which I self-published over 20 years ago. I do plan to write about my own experiences and how I survived the brutal regime to be still alive to tell the tale." (About the Author) Oswald Brandt knows of what he writes. The family is originally from Cape Town, South Africa, but he grew up in what was then Western Transvaal, now North West Province, and also lived in Johannesburg for many years. "I reluctantly left South Africa in 1984 for Australia after surviving a 12-hour interrogation in the notorious police station known as John Voster Square in Johannesburg. It was safer to leave." He writes about apartheid "from personal experience. From the inside, not by others who wrote about apartheid, but never experienced it."

Pamela Trainor Hines writes a beautifully detailed and poignant account of the life of basso Jerome Hines, who performed for the Metropolitan Opera for 41 years. The author, Hines' daughter-in-law, gives the reader an insider's peek at the life of a man who was deeply committed to his family, faith and profession. Hines shared publicly his belief that he could hear God speaking to him. He also offered information in opera journals and authored books about how he was able to stay vocally healthy for sixty years of his professional life. The author explores Hines' beginnings in Hollywood, California, recounting how his father needed to be convinced of his sons' talent before allowing Jerry to be a professional singer. Trainor Hines describes his childhood, including early years with a foster family, and parents who were trying to make a living in the movie business, as well as the events that caused the young basso to explore Evangelical beliefs. In her research, Trainor Hines approached the writing of this book with a commitment to documentation rather than sensationalism and poured through boxes of the basso's personal memoirs, letters and documents, spoke with family members and friends, and scoured clippings and personal interviews. This deeply personal book will lead you through Jerome Hines' fascinating life: his years at the Met, performance in Moscow for Nikita Khrushchev on the eve of the Cuban Missile Crisis, the challenges of raising a son with Downs Syndrome, a battle with skin cancer, his composition and worldwide performance of "I Am the Way" about the life of Christ, and his marriage to Lucia Evangelista, an Italian lyric soprano who died in 2000 of ALS. Jerome Hines is a stunning tribute to a man who lived a life that reflected his convictions. Hines, who died in 2003, is considered America's best Boris Godunov.

Three true stories of interracial conflict show how interpersonal racism can be dismantled when conversational partners co-construct uniquenesses, a powerful process everyone can do. A stressful conversation between Isabel and the plumber was transformed from racist abuse to "momentarily family." Ronald and Jennifer progressed from "violent Black rapist" and "lying white bitch" to friends, co-authors, and collaborating social justice advocates. After Robin owned up to her white privilege, Angela comfortably connected with her as a colleague. Dismantling Racism One On One provides a mental model and three ways of listening and speaking that can empower readers to reverse toxic stereotyping. Stories of real conversations illustrate the anti-racist power of specific ways of listening and speaking that we can all practice. Since each of us is unique, we can harness our uniqueness to combat the racism we experience in one-on-one situations. The first step is to understand productive ways to think about dismantling interpersonal racism by storifying, listening dialogically, practicing cultural humility, and being genuinely curious. The second is to mobilize appropriate reflections, choices, and emotions. This how-to guide is proven and powerful, and the overall process is simple: It's the opposite of social stereotyping. (About the Author) John Stewart edited 11 editions of Bridges Not Walls: A Book About Interpersonal Communication, and authored U and Me: Communicating in Moments That Matter, and Personal Communicating and Racial Equity. His research, teaching, and writing at the University of Washington spanned 32 years, and he served the final decade of his career as Vice President for Academic Affairs at the University of Dubuque. Now retired, he writes and offers Diversity-Equity-Inclusion-Belonging training.

The Goose and the Tree is a wonderful children's story about a tree who feels so sad and alone that she is colorless. She is one of the last trees left in the field, and even though the world around her is filled with life and the colors of the rainbow, the tree's depression doesn't allow her to enjoy the beauty. One day a goose happens upon the lonely tree and describes to her all the birds and animals that depend on her. If the tree would just take a really good look around, she would see that in friendship there is happiness. As the tree experiences Friendship & Inspiration for the first time, her leaves burst into brilliant colors because she is finally being herself. A teacher, counselor and artist, Hope Reilly lives in a 1912 farmhouse in Lakewood, Colorado, with her three children and husband of 18 years. She shares her art studio, which is located in the barn, with her Connemara and Paint ponies. She is working on her next book My Teacher's an Astronaut. Do You Know Why? about a student inspired by his teacher.

In this delightful true story, a new shop owner takes over a successful business. He worries he might not measure up to the task, and wishes his dad were alive so he could seek his counsel. His wish is answered when a winged visitor appears, evoking memories of his youth and his father's love and wisdom."Once in a while when we least expect it, life flies in with lessons and blessings on the Wings of Remembrance. Sometimes a wonderful unexplained coincidence should remain unexplained. This allows the miracle of the moment to live on and soar." - Mark Duffield

Set in the 13th and 14th centuries in Spain and in Muslim Al Andalus, this fascinating political novel follows three families of different faiths. They escaped from Cordoba during the conquest of that Muslim city by Ferdinand III of Christian Castile. Traveling on dangerous roads during wartime, they arrive in Toledo, which at that time had its own political upheavals due to economic problems and royal inheritance issues.Friendships were reformed between the three families, even though they were of different social classes. After valiantly taking part in battles against Southern Muslims, the son of one of the escaped families was made governor of Cordoba, the city of his mother's birth. It is there he begins a love affair with a girl of a different faith.Three different kings ruled the region during this interesting historical era. Following the rule of Ferdinand III was Alfonso X, who was succeeded by Sancho, his second son. Sancho's older brother died in battle against the Muslims.(About the Author)Alex Bloch was born in Germany, which he left when Hitler was in power. He is now living in Israel. Educated in the U.S. at MIT and Columbia, he earned a Ph.D. from Tel-Aviv University in history and also taught there. The author is retired. This is his 11th book.

The children's book Two Men and Their Catch is part of a fun fisherman series by Deborah K Crawford, based on her experiences living in Mexico part time.The story explores the friendship and adventures experienced by the hard-working people of Mexico, especially fishermen. These are very patient souls, staying in their boat for hours and hours until their catch comes in.There is real camaraderie among them, and when the day is done, they celebrate with colas and good cheer.Best of all are their out-of-this-world surroundings. Picture the sea, the beach, and the tropical resorts of Mexico.About The Author: In each of Deborah K Crawford's books, she likes to include a life skill, such as "never give up." She says, "I'm a Texas gal and I have Texas close to my heart. I moved most of my life and finally landed at the beautiful Lake of the Ozarks." She also spends four months in Mexico every year.

Three Men and Their Boat is a sweet yet realistic tale about friends who work hard and play hard together in the tropics. They dream about what selling their fish will bring.They sail their boat called The Three Amigos (Friends) looking for fish.After sailing a while, they had a successful catch. And went on to shore.The amigos celebrated. There were cheers all around. They had been praying for such a catch as this."No problem paying for Javier's school this term, thought Marco. Miguel said to himself that he could get the one vehicle repaired and get all the groceries on the list."Bernardo, who was the youngest of the three, could see a moped in the near future. May be a bright red one."What else will their load of fish pay for? Working is hard, but necessary to pay the bills.Then the worst thing happened. What will the three friends do?(About the Author)Deborah K Crawford has been writing for fifteen years and is launching her ninth children's book. The tenth is almost complete. Her love for animals drives much of her writing. She has two series: Pity the Kitty and Iggy's the Iguana of His Island. Previously a teacher and a business entrepreneur, she loves the project of developing a book. She also opened the business The Culinary to the Literary, which helps others get their books to print, a process some find overwhelming.The author is thrilled with her talented illustrator, Ashleigh Sutton, who truly reaches the reader through her artwork, and she thanks Scott, her supportive husband, who has helped in all her projects, and Ryan, her creative and loving son.