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A love story that begins on the sunny shores of Rio takes newlyweds Henrietta and Amy on an unforgettable journey from their present lives to a forgotten one of the past...but will they ever find their way back home...and back to each other? Henrietta unexpectedly-and mysteriously-becomes pregnant as unearthly events begin to unfold, beginning with a visit from an angel. Arriving back in New York from their vacation, things get even stranger when they find themselves at "The Graveyard of Forgotten Stories." With the help of The Traveler, Henrietta enters a story that began over two-thousand years ago in Ancient Egypt. Losing her identity and her memory, Henrietta - now Josephine - becomes a young girl who is faced with the shocking truth of her half-brother's true identity. As she grows older, Josephine must do what she can to survive, but falls from the arms of her lover into the trap of greed and lust in the palace of King Herod. From Biblical history to time-traveling odyssey, The Story of Josephine is a seductive, bittersweet tale of romance that will last throughout the ages. Rena Dunsworth grew up outside of Denver and currently resides in Manhattan, New York. She is inspired by her fascination with mythology, religion, and her own desire to create worlds and stories. Her next book takes place in the year 2072.http://SBPRA.com/RenaDunsworth

Walt Whitman: Shamanism, Spiritual Democracy, and the World Soul begins with a dream that sent the author, Steven B. Herrmann, on a journey to analyze the "shamanic structures" of the collective unconscious that are present in the poetry and prose of America''s greatest bard, Walt Whitman.From a contemporary, analytical psychological point of view, Herrmann demonstrates how Whitman speaks to age-old sociopolitical and religious questions that are highly relevant to our world today. The book discusses topics including:ΓÇóWhitman''s Emergence as a World-Liberating FigureΓÇóThe Three Stages of American DemocracyΓÇóBi-Erotic MarriageΓÇóWhitman''s Religious VisionBased on extensive research into the roots of the American mythos, this book will be essential reading for literary, political, religious, and psychological studies.Steven B. Herrmann is a Jungian writer and psychotherapist and lives with his wife in the hills of Oakland, California. Publisher''s Web site: http://www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/WaltWhitman-Shamanism.html

Milo Hestler is a lonely, unusual, fourteen-year-old girl. She is constantly moving from home to home with her oblivious parents. The only friend she has is her conscience, whom she has named Bob. Her only comforts are cooking and listening to hip-hop. When her family moves yet again, Milo is bullied mercilessly by her classmates. Such treatment prompts her to travel to Australia for summer camp. During the plane ride, Milo awakens to find the plane deserted and about to crash. After parachuting into the ocean, she discovers she is near an island. Milo passes out, and upon waking, learns she was rescued by a boy named Simon, who is cute, but can''t speak English. Not able to understand him, she accidentally says yes when he asks her to marry him. He leads her to a small town on the island, where they locate someone who can translate for them. Milo is outraged to hear that she is engaged to Simon and wants to call it off, but learns that this island has rules that cannot be broken. She must go through with the marriage against her will.After learning about the trick he played on her, Milo hates Simon, though it is obvious that sixteen-year-old Simon really likes her. What will happen next on The Island of Lote? From her earliest memories, Emily Kinney has wanted to be a writer. She lives in Maine. "This book is just the first of many to come, rest assured."Publisher''s website: http://sbpra.com/EmilyKinney

Still.There is nothing in the world that affects us more than the death of a loved one, especially a child. Stephanie Cole found that out first hand when her unborn daughter died unexpectedly one week after her due date. Stephanie stumbled through the death of her daughter, using creative expression as a tool to navigate her way though the darkness. This book is a collection of the writings and artwork that she created in response to her loss."Still is the poignant exposition of the reality that besets more than 25,000 pregnant families each year in the US. Stephanie Cole''s portrayal of the year following Madeline''s death is vivid and stark, and speaks to the disbelief and emptiness of the 50% of parents who never discover why their unborn baby died. Stephanie''s year deprived of an infant is illustrative of the challenge families and those who care for them face when experiencing the loss of an unborn child. Each child is a special chapter in every family''s life, even if that chapter is but a few, heartbreaking pages of limited memories. Still is important reading for those who experience pregnancy loss. Perhaps it is more important reading for those who have not shared the experience but wish to understand."Dr. John J. Botti, Maternal-Fetal Medicine"Stephanie''s honesty and candor are refreshing in a society that wants everything, even mourning, wrapped up in some sort of neat package. She allows us to walk her path with her, acknowledging that everyone''s journey will be unique and that we will eventually accept what will become our new normal."Beth Gauthier, Mother to Mark (stillborn, Feb 2007)"Stephanie writes from a place of honesty and raw emotion. Throughout her writing she weaves the dreams she and her husband had for their precious daughter Madeline. Her words help the reader understand the depth of pain felt by parents who experience the death of a much loved and hoped for baby. A great read for any professional who wants to gain a better understanding of the emotions and feelings of a grieving parent."Chaplain Carolanne Hauck, Bereavement Coordinator

In the sequel to his fascinating analysis of religion and science, ''What is God?'', Loewen proceeds to ask the major question implicit in this previous work; What then is Human? His responses take us on a journey from what has been human and what we are today, and allow us to confront some of our favorite conceptual confusions, including such as those between morals and ethics, modesty and humility, and criticism and critique amongst many others. Along the way he defends Wal-Mart, analyses the Dixie Chicks, suggests we temporarily stop having children while also questioning our motives regarding their nascent sexuality, and tells us how we can share the consciousness of another in bizarre circumstances. Engaging the reader with both philosophical and personal narrative, ''A Modest Society'' is a must read for all those concerned with not only the current state of social relations, but of humanity itself.

There are discerning moments in life that impact our journeys, creating portals to our innermost thoughts and imaginations. Sometimes these journeys emerge from painful events and circumstances. I AM is about the path of a young man who experiences abortion with his first love. This very dramatic event, coupled with the end of the relationship to his girlfriend, lead to an inward journey towards self-awareness. I AM explores the immersion of one writer who retreats into his craft and his thoughts to find himself. As he thinks and writes, he begins to learn more and more about himself, discovering that he will surrender to a world he has yet to know. This book is not only an illuminating exploration into the mind of the writer, but also an excavation into the meaning of life and finding one''s purpose. As readers turn each page and learn more about the writer, they will soon uncover more about themselves. I AM is not only a book about one man''s experiences, it is a stepping stone to enlightenment.The author Alexander Jackman was born in the United Kingdom and works with vulnerable adults and young people. At the time of this publication he is completing his second and thir

Take an inspirational journey with Dr. Dana M. Barry, a scientist, educator, and spiritually strong woman, who believes in The Power of Prayer. Dr. Barry, through her work and study, is accustomed to logic, proof, and facts. However, her faith and prayer are endless and extraordinary. Dana's "spiritual side" is what gives her life purpose, joy, and meaning. Barry presents amazing examples of unique and astonishing responses to prayer. Citing references from the Bible, the Saints, and Mother Teresa, her book is an enlightening and beautiful rendering of her own personal, spiritual journey. After reading, you will be inspired to begin your own journey, embrace the healing and wondrous power of prayer, and believe in the eternal love of God. Dana M. Barry, Ph.D. is an author, science educator and chemist. Dr. Barry, the senior technical writer and editor at Clarkson University's Center for Advanced Materials Processing and scientific board president for Ansted University, has served as a visiting professor overseas. She is a member of St. Mary's Parish in Canton, NY. In her most recent book, The Power of Prayer: A Science Educator's Experience, Dr. Barry draws on her professional experience and reflection on her unique personal religious experiences to provide the reader with an inspiring message about the power of prayer. The telling of the story of her faith journey encourages the reader to find God in the routine of life and know that the Lord has a plan for each of us. -Rev. Terry R. LaValley, J.C.L., Rector, St. Mary's Cathedral, Ogdensburg, NY

This book is about babies and mothers, but also about fathers, adolescents, lovers and others. It''s about a child''s universe and families, especially mothers, who struggle to survive. Stephen J. Costello, Ph.D., writes with wit and wisdom; he offers his observations with insight and intrigue. He explores, among other themes, eighteen reasons why mothers hate their babies, even as they love them. It''s a book of aphorisms intended for everyone because childhood experiences affect us all. Fortunately, they stop us from ever becoming adults.A lecturer in philosophy and psychology (and a former analyst trained in infant observation), Dr. Costello draws on a wealth of material; he shares the reflections of philosophers and psychoanalysts on a subject he clearly finds fascinating. He is of the strong belief that these unique and often controversial thoughts should be read by parents and non-parents alike. His other publications include The Irish Soul: In Dialogue and The Pale Criminal: Psychoanalytic Perspectives. He has several other books forthcoming, including one on the ethics of happiness and another on the philosophy and psychology of lying. He is a member of the Irish Philosophical Society and the Viktor Frankl Institute of Logotherapy. Stephen J. Costello lives in Dublin, Ireland.

While staying at her godmother''s cottage by the sea, ten-year-old Florence finds a secret passageway into the attic where she learns some surprising family secrets - about herself! Why did her mum keep these secrets from her? Who is Florence''s real father? And what is the reason her godmother and mum don''t get along?Shortly after her discovery, Florence begins having unexplained and scary experiences. Her belongings are mysteriously moved around. She is rescued from sea, but where is her rescuer? And most unnerving of all, Florence has the constant feeling that she is being watched!Join Florence as she learns more about her family and the mysterious things that are happening to her in Ruth Young''s new book, Aunty Marmalade.

Inspirational, moving and truly uplifting are perfect words to describe author Jacqui Vittles'' memoir, ''Dyslexia - An Amazing Discovery.'' This book is not just about dyslexia, but about Jacqui''s personal experience of being dyslexic and not knowing.At 46, having already earned an MBA, held down high-powered management jobs, and run her own business, Jacqui made the life-changing discovery she describes as "emerging from a tunnel into the light for the very first time." For so many who have been labeled stupid or lazy, this book will help them to explore whether they too might be dyslexic, but not know it. It is also an important tool for helping parents and teachers understand how dyslexia might be affecting a child''s behaviour and how a child might be seeing the world, yet is unable to express it."I feel so passionate about helping non-dyslexics to get an insight into this strange but all too common world that dyslexics experience, through description as opposed to a dry listing of symptoms. We''re intelligent but we''re often treated like dunces. We have to work a hundred times harder, just to reprocess life''s information into a form we can deal with - and then we''re called slow and lazy for our pains!" Gut-wrenching, heart-warming, and inspiring, this book will fascinate readers.Jacqui Vittles was born in 1955 in the northeast of England. She now lives in Sydney, Australia, with her husband, and still has no idea what she wants to be when she grows up!

Nine-year-old Noah Ramsbottom is a lonely boy who lives in a remote farmhouse in England with his Grandad Fred, who is an explorer. But when his beloved grandfather mysteriously disappears, Noah soon embarks on a magical adventure. He travels to Victoria Cave, an enchanted cavern full of magical doors that his grandfather has told him about. While there, Noah meets Mr. Littleplod, the cave guard, who tells Noah that his grandfather has been taken prisoner by the Furglegurgles, vile creatures who smell of old socks. Determined to find the truth, Noah faces exciting and fantastic adventures on his quest through the doors of magical possibility.

There are numerous television shows, books and movies about the life and tribulations of doctors. But what about those guys who peer into the mouths of millions day in and day out? Have you ever wondered what these people of the dental profession endure to get through their education in order to administer oral care to you and your family?Dr. Ken Spaldane has written a humorous novel about the pains of going through dental school. You''ll get an up close and personal view of what these individuals go through-the pain, the agony, the pressures and the satisfaction of surviving it all to do the greatly needed, but often little appreciated, practice of dentistry.Spaldane''s caustic wit and descriptive narrative of his first patients and his diverse and colorful cast of misfit colleagues will have you laughing out loud. Maybe, just maybe, your next trip to the dentist will be a very different and eye-opening experience indeed!

This is a tale of an inspired journey from corporate dinosaur to dynamismin action. Maxine is a newly appointed chief executive who inherits an ailing organization. The organization has a very poor reputation based on historical mismanagement and poor performance. Maxine inherits a board of directors who are either rigid and set in their ways or poorly equipped to be operating at director level. This is the story of how Maxine uses her vast range of leadership skills to turn the company into a thriving, flexible, dynamic and successful organization.Dr. Linda Edwards is the founder of Rising Star Training & Consultancy. She is an executive coach, traner and writer with a reputation for enabling personal and organizational transformation. A chief executive at the age of 32, she has spent the last 13 years working as a consultant and coach to numerous organizations, Linda currently lives in Goytre in rural South Wales with her husband Robert, two cats, Bramble, and a Welsh sheepdog, called Star.www.LindaRisingStar.com

Outside the Business Box: All about Sales is a book formulated with proven methods and new techniques for success to help professionals increase sales and unleash their earning potential. By empowering the reader with creative strategies to meet the challenges faced by sales people, Outside the Business Box: All about Sales could easily become a reference guide and motivational tool that no salesperson would want to be without. Arming the reader with innovative methods of projecting personal charm, well-being, and raising awareness and creativity, this dynamic book endeavors to help each salesperson reach their full potential. Outside the Business Box: All about Sales is not only a great resource for sales people, it is also an ingenious approach to fulfilling one's earning dreams through becoming a healthier person and professional. There's no longer any need to fear the sales process. Instead, Outside the Business Box: All about Sales will help readers embrace and overcome the obstacles that block financial freedom. The time is now for a more enriched employment possibility with satisfaction guaranteed. Author Richard Alan Hilliard is a professional sales technician who is currently writing more books on sales to help readers achieve fantastic results in a shorter time period. Richard resides in Sarasota, Florida with his wife and inspiration, Suzy.Publisher's website: http://www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/OutsideTheBusinessBox-AllAboutSales.html

Send Me My Eve is a celebration of love and life. I learned early in life that the two most important decisions we make are what professional path we need to take so that we can be of service and value to our fellow humans, and to live life to its fullest. What is equally important is our decision in choosing the best spouse, who should be a friend, confidante, lover, inspiration, and source of encouragement for the rest of our life. Only God, who has planned our lives and given us our purpose, can help us when we are messing up these decisions. This book highlights one of these challenges; it recreates the road I took to find my spouse.I was fifteen when my first love captured my heart. Love, I found out, was too complex an emotion to limit to mere verbal expressions. I began to feel the need to write, so that my deeper feeling for the one I loved could be understood. My first love is now my wife of several decades.This book is fun and offers inspiration despite its dramatic surprises. Life can inspire us if we learn to reflect without fear and regret. Reflections can heal us, and set us free from mental and emotional prisons. Reflections can make us wiser and stronger to face the future. Join me as I reflect. I made it in the end, and so can you.About the Author: Raised in Beterverwagting, Guyana, Kwesi Oginga is a pastor and lives in Silver Spring, Maryland. Ten years after meeting Eve, they married.Publisher's website: www.SBPRA.com/KwesiOginga

Do you want to transform your life? Would you like a connection with the divine within yourself to create an intimate and sacred relationship with God?Healing and Transformation: Moving from the Ordinary to the Extraordinary by Dr. Eric Alsterberg is a revolutionary how-to manual that will inspire you to recognize and understand the voice of the Higher Being that speaks within each of us. Alsterberg teaches you how to heal old emotional wounds and traumas, move away from dysfunctional patterns, and return to a more spiritual path. His astonishing insights into exploring the various challenges and adversities in life and viewing them as opportunities to evolve physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually will become words to live by as we face an uncertain future in a secular society.Accept the ultimate truth that you are a spiritual being having a human experience. Relinquish your ego to walk a spiritual path and learn how to fully experience unconditional love, complete forgiveness and nonjudgement. Healing and Transformation: Moving from the Ordinary to the Extraordinary will teach you how to heal and transform your relationship with yourself, your loved ones, your community and ultimately, the nation and world in which we live. Dr. Eric Alsterberg is a writer, psychologist, and certified hypnotherapist. He is actively involved in spiritual teachings, mentoring others through his expertise in metaphysics. He is a member of the Association for Research and Enlightenment (the Edgar Cayce Foundation), the Astara Mystery School, and the Reconnection, Eric Pearl healing technologies. Dr. Alsterberg lives in Michigan. http://SBPRA.com/EricAlsterberg

Zindaba, "Zindie" Nyirenda was the granddaughter of traditional Zambian heritage and raised in an elite and privileged environment in Zambia during the country''s booming economy. Zindie''s formative years were filled with love and happiness; she studied at the best schools and her outlook for her future was bright. While Zindie moved to the United States to live and study abroad, her country took a devastating downturn as the AIDS/HIV virus destroyed a large populace of her beloved country and the economy crumbled.Zindie''s family and friends suffered unimaginable tragedies as this magnificent paradise succumbed to a relentless virus and inconceivable poverty. Her heart wrenching tale takes the reader inside a world that most people will never experience. The face of AIDS becomes her own as Zindie resolves to do everything within her power to improve the dire statistics that plague her country. Her pledge to God and Africa is beautifully narrated in this moving story of her commitment to a continent that is part of who she is, and always will be."A stunning tribute to our country, our continent and our people. Our struggle to freedom, peace and dignity took a long time to accomplish. The challenges we faced inspired us to soldier on vehemently. Today, we are confronted by a different struggle with frightening ramifications on the human race. The AIDS pandemic which has so mercilessly afflicted our continent in unprecedented proportions is a call to action on all of us to join the fight against this alarming epidemic. This book contains a wealth of information on this daunting challenge to humanity. "Princess Zindie, you mean so much to us, you are the bridge between us and the world of compassionate people out there. Your voice will no doubt resonate loudly and clearly across this our one world. For the world has been waiting, groaning for a voice such as this one". I therefore highly recommend this book. May Princess ZindabaNyirenda''s appeal be an inspiration on all of us to join hands for a common purpose: To fight and conquer AIDS."-Dr. Kenneth D. Kaunda, First President of the Republic of Zambia, Founder/Chairman of the Kenneth Kaunda Children of Africa FoundationPrincess Zindaba Nyirenda is the President and Founder of The Light on the Hill for Africa, a non-profit organization that equips and empowers local leaders in remote areas and neglected villages in Africa. She was the 2007 keynote speaker for in World AIDS Day Conference in Illinois and currently attends Roosevelt University to obtain her masters degree. She has published magazine and scholastic articles in Zambia and is currently writing a nonfiction novel about those living with AIDS. She lives in Illinois with her three children.

Practical advice, uplifting poetry and inspirational quotes fill this wonderful little guide that will help single mothers cope with the emotional rollercoaster and sheer exhaustion of raising a child alone.Drawing from personal experience, the author shares the laughter, heartaches, failures and triumphs of being a single parent, and offers much comfort and support to turn difficult situations into positive challenges.Genuine and heartwarming, How to be a Happy Single Mother encourages women to take control of their lives, creating happiness for themselves and their children.

This groundbreaking book teaches the Korean martial art Taekwondo to novices above the age of forty. Primarily written for Taekwondo trainers, Sekwondo is also easily understood and useful for the student. Why should one embark on practicing Taekwondo in the second half of one's life? The reason is simple - you may live longer and healthier. In contrast to many other types of sports, Taekwondo is unique in its dynamic nature. It embodies all the various elements of physical fitness, such as muscle strength and endurance, flexibility, agility, balance, coordination, motor speed, and cardio-respiratory function. With very little material written and available about sensible and safe Taekwondo training for seniors, Sekwondo offers a fun, accessible, and effective exercise program, while introducing a fascinating and transformative discipline.About the Author: Prof. Jan Lodder, MD, PhD, grew up close to Rotterdam and currently resides in a rural village in Belgium. He received his MD in 1974 from the Erasmus University Rotterdam where, in 1977, he also received his PhD degree. Prof. Lodder has been a clinical neurologist for almost thirty years, and a professor of vascular neurology to the University of Maastricht since 2006. Two years ago he retired, but still enjoys a non-paid appointment to the University Hospital and University, which allows him to carry out formal research, such as the SEKWONDO study. Prof. Lodder holds a Taekwondo second dan degree.

"If anyone ever asks me whether words can heal... I will say ''have you ever read Amy Leigh Cutler?''"-Kari Jensen Orange Juice and Rooftops chronicles a year and a half of Amy''s life. Through poetry and prose she recounts her journey through a broken engagement, her explorations of France, Albania, Mexico, and California, and her struggle to make her faith her own as she lives in New York City.Both hilarious and heart wrenching, Orange Juice and Rooftops is unrelenting in its poignancy. It tenderly captures the pain and longing of a broken heart, the uncertain excitement of exploration, and the sweet taste and touch of newness."Amy''s words blew meapart - and then putme back together. Amazing grace."-Deborah Hartnett

Are you under parental control? Do your parents think you're selfish and spoiled rotten? Well, they haven't met Teary. Imagine your parents resorting to sorcery to change your behavior. It took two enchanters to initiate it, a sorceress to foresee it, and a thirteen-year-old girl to live it. Her name is Tearston Olivia Rachael McCain and this is her story.