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In this anthology, the author's personal essays recall growing up in an age of innocence and enjoying the simple pleasures of a laid-back life in the tropics. These essays chronicle a few important periods of her early childhood and later the recognition of a new life in seasons after migrating, as well as the pandemic of 2020. They are followed by short stories of courage, love, betrayal, loss, and faith that are sure to entertain and an impressive variety of poetry expressed in a lively combination of rhyme and free verse that fits the mood for every style and taste. This treasured collection of a choice gathering of biographical essays, fiction, and poetry is a literary work of art. Anne Coltman is the author of Scarred with Fortune, The Mute's Masquerade, For the Love of Grandma, and Charming Expressions: Capturing Life, Recalling Times and Enjoying Nature. A poet and novelist, Anne delights in entertaining readers of all ages. A fan of the arts and classics, she enjoys writing, classical music, theater, and antiques. Anne and her husband reside on Long Island, New York.
From mumblety peg, to throwing his father's hunting knives, pocket knife, butcher, or paring knives, little did an eight year old son of a wealthy Planta-tion owner in North Central Louisiana know that one day, he would become very accurate and lethal with a knife of any size and shape....But he was. From shooting rabbit and squirrel with a slingshot, to firing his father's flint-lock firearms, little did an eight year old Jeremiah Creed know that he would one day be very accurate and lethal with a firearm of any caliber and sizeBut he was. He also did not know that one day he would become quite famousHe was that, too. This is the whole story, the life and future legend of a man that some-day would become the old West's very first fast-draw GunfighterJEREMIAH CREED
Thousands of innocent little kids and people lost their lives in the brutal shootings happened at various schools and public places in United States. This should be stopped once for all. How?Here are some guidelines:- To all lawmakers to implement more constructive and preventive measures. - To school authorities to include yoga and moral classes in the curriculum. - To parents to empower their children with regular activities for body and mind health.
Listen to the Silence is a compilation of my recent poetry, latest artwork, and some of my nature photography. In this book I continue to express myself through writing poetry and the use of artistic media. My work expresses my coping with life's difficulties and also enjoying the pleasures of life. Listen to the silence and never stop dreaming!
A universal need of all warm blooded mammals is: to love and be loved (in return). Paradoxically, in our modern, fast paced, society, it is a need which often goes unfulfilled. This is attested to/evinced by data on percentages of the population living alone and unattached: 50% alone, in Canada, where I live in a retirement community. Before industrial society came into being, in days of feudalism, the problem situation facing humanity was characterized/portrayed as being one of battles between rival lords of manors, vying for supremacy, and the exploits of knight errant employed in their service. The best simile/metaphor for this type of fighting in feudal society, was seen to be that of an "e;obstacle course"e;, where knight errantry often involved knights in white armortaking on first, one opposing knight in black armor, and then another, and then another in a jousting match on a field of battle. Thus the obstacle course analogy: successful knights would overcome all obstacles, i.e. all rival knights in the way of a victory for their lord of the manor. Each knight would be identified by distinctive insignia/coat of arms that was unique to his lord, that way each knight could tell friends from foes. This was an exciting but dangerous life, and knights were the heroes of the story, as in the Legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, or in John Bunyan's Christian book, Pilgrim's Progress. Contrast this with the metaphor for life and living, under modern industrial society, where there is a widespread feeling of isolation even in the midst of many. What is the reason for this feeling of isolation and alienation? Could it be that it stems from the nature of work or the workplace (interacting alone with a computer screen) - or the rules and laws governing interpersonal relations of people living in communities (a don't touch me society)? - or, sometimes, over-reliance on "e;passive"e; forms of entertainment which connects people to the medium, but disconnects people from each other? Is there any metaphor for the new problem situation facing people in our modern, industrial society, namely: alone and lonely? You may have heard of the story of the famous shipwrecked sailor, Robinson Crusoe (book by Daniel Defoe), marooned all by himself, on an uncharted desert island? Who made the best of his situation by building things to satisfy all his physical economic needs? Much like we have built an economy that satisfies all our physical needs. Crusoe, did not stop there, he went on to satisfy his spiritual needs, by noting all the marvels of nature, and narrow escapes from storms, that made him believe that providence was on his side, converting him to Christianity. Then, providence did him another good turn. A cannibal, by the name of Man Friday, was fortuitously left on the island, by an accident of fate, and Robinson, now had a companion, whom he educated into Christianity from his heathen/uncivilized ways. The functional role that Man Friday fulfilled for Robinson - his best friend - in many ways bears a resemblance to the the "e;role"e; of pets - especially that most loyal of pets, the dog - play as friends for people, in isolated modern society. If Man Friday was Robinson Crusoe's loyal best friend, then could we not with justification, say, that for people, esp. isolated ones, dogs likewise serve as man's best friends and loyal companions? Thus our need to love and be loved, even when we are denied "e;the real thing"e; - a person to call our own - has a way of "e;going underground"e; and finding the next best substitute for the real thing - which oftener than not - turns out to be a beloved pet (s). Dog may not be quite as desirable as a human partner, but given that so many people have no human partners, dog has, in effect, become: man's best friend!It is to be hoped that we humans reciprocate by also being: dog's best friend! Knowing that genuine love is always a two-way street!
The book is based on the author's life and it's about love, relationships and different situations. He thank God that he made it through all the awful circumstances and wants to inspire others by knowing his story.
Love somehow reaches us in ways we think of but not see. Water slithers through cracks and crevices invisible to our eyes. Flowing fluidly, water moves as loose as time. Slither is a journey of love poems and quotes written by a hand that experienced every word first hand.
As an observational writer, Throne tells the American story woven together, by my account, from the waning days of the great depression to the era of Vietnam's extravagance. Voiced and performed by a plethora of actors' who details Americas transforming events. What is fashioned is an American population both angelic and diabolical too often unable to discern one from the other. Americans a pampered people for whom more is never enough, easily roused to anxiety and reconciled to the paradoxical belief that God loves America but Satan keeps us safe.
Are you comfortable living on the surface of life, or do you strive to explore life's enigmatic deeper core? Are you conscious of the possible immense insignificance of life when viewed as a tiny splinter in the fabric of a multi-universe some astrophysicists speak of? Can that realization be grounded in an existential sound sense that might make for communal coherence?How do you discover truth? Does a probing deep introspection help? How important is it to understand one's Self? How severely do our existential confinements restrict our ability to grasp enlarging awareness? Is higher honesty something mankind is capable of?Exercising our God-given capacity for Reason may be the only outlet available to us for escaping the indited cloisters and confinements of our human condition. Becoming a pioneer in the forest of doubt may be the only way to attain to a newer vision of human reality.
If a woman wants to marry and live the rest of her life with the "e;man of her dreams,"e; she will do anything and everything in her power to bring it into existence - even if it means ridding herself of one interesting and significant detail. However, when family members discover her plans and become alarmed, she will race against time and employ the help of some unsavory elements to ensure her evil plans will not be thwarted. "e;Francine"e; brings suspense, drama and intrigue, as well as some unfathomable schemes to the jaw-dropping conclusion. The Tidewater region of Virginia is the setting for this fast-paced and emotionally-moving novel.
This soul stirring, heart moving gospel story is about a young adult lady who has a real resilient and passionate love for God and a deep-seated love for her childhood friends that lived in her neighborhood and that she went to school with to be saved from the evil temptations and the luring devices of this world system and pursue a life of promoting good and upholding righteousness through God's grace and love. In one of the scenes there are Some Churchgoers who are gathered around the front of the church just before the services starts. Only with itching ears can you wait to hear what they have to say. It's a soul culture. Another scene Friends (very special) who grew up together, and now years later are talking on the telephone about old times. They fell in love and then grew apart, but the love never faded. One has become very successful but has an emptiness inside searching for real love. Deep inside, it's hard for him to love or trust anyone. So, he calls a friend who was a beauty queen, wore the latest styles and had a new boy toy every week. She learned over the years to put up a good front, but secretly, she was trying to find a true relationship with God. She was trying to hide her emptiness until she gave her life to God and filled all the empty spaces. The result of "e;Soul Thang"e; is when prayer and faith work together souls are reached. This is what true victory looks like especially when it comes from a message of hope.
Spanky the dog goes for a walk to enjoy a beautiful day. Children and animals are singing and and dancing and start to sing the song Ms. Lynn wrote which help kid's to read (It's a Beautiful Day song). While they are singing they encounter a mom and dad dancing, a cat chasing the mouse, grandma knitting and grandpa milking the cow. They also play the game Simon Says.
Ola is a daughter of immigrants. Take a journey with her as she reflects on what it is like to speak more than one language and have family that lives far away. Step into her shoes as she tries to navigate airports, and calls them her home. This story will appeal to all children who feel! It encourages us to talk about our feelings and ask how others are feeling as well. We can learn a lot about each other by asking questions. This book also explains what it is like to arrive at an airport, go on an airplane and land at another destination.
This is a Chapbook collection of lyrical poems rich in imagery and metaphor. Each poem is an ode to the beauties of the natural world as the author connects usto the solace and comfort nature can bring us even in our most isolated moments.
They let Atarah's past and their insecurities get in the way of their relationship. No one stayed and the towel was thrown. Can the two come together and be the parents they need to be for the child that did not ask to be in this situation. Both of them are hurt but willing to make it work. Atarah and Ishmael can't deny the love that they have for each other. She tried to stay away but the pull was just too much. As long as they can forgive and forget things should be great, right? Or as they continue to get to know one another, as more of the past is drudged up, will it break them? Can the love they have for one another keep them together?
Little boy Bear always loved dinosaurs so when he found a dinosaur egg while digging in his backyard, he was excited. But when the egg hatched and Bear saw that is was a T-Rex dinosaur, he was even more excited! He named the baby dinosaur, Rex. Bear learned how to take care of his dinosaur and learned to love Rex with all his heart. But when Rex got too big to keep, Bear had to learn an even bigger lesson. He had to trust in his faith and God's Will to do what was right for Rex.
This book is specifically to educate the reader about the purpose of prayer. To answer the basic question why am I praying? How do I pray? Who should I pray to? What should I pray about? This book will help you understand praying and getting the favorable result expected. This book will help eliminate the (1) Frustration of unanswered prayer (2) Theshame , disgrace , untold hardship and not depression caused by vagaries of complications not from God; not his fault but due to ignorance and lack of understanding of his ways . This book is come at the right time to do away with those problems are reduced or totally removed ensure that inability to pray and get result.is eliminated in our prayer. Lastly, it will bring joy to readers when prayers become realities and happiness borne through gods faithful intervention.
You will really enjoy this book! It's a great literary selection! Grammie's great grandson is so happy he finally gets a chance to brag about things he enjoyed while visiting his unsung hero. He expresses appreciation for her unconditional love, random acts of kindness, wisdom and special Flying Words. Words which improved his life, encouraged his family and empowered communities and friends around the world.
A single mother of two, Samantha must lear her new powers to save the world from a alien threat. teaming up with others with powers she confronts true Evil.
This book needs to be on the shelve of every person in the world! It needs to be in English, Swahili, Spanish, French, Chinese and every other language on planet earth. So, settle down, get a cup of tea, a cup of coffee, a smoothie or a glass of wine and Baby, Hunni Chile, Man, Woman, Brother Man, Sister Girl, Baby Boy and Baby Girlfasten your seat beltsThis Black, Fine, Jamaican teaching, preaching man is about to take you on the ride of your life with the most powerful poetry I have heard this side of heaven! All Aboard Reverend Louise A. Battle 5-time Author, 2014 Mother of the Year representingthe State of Maryland through American Mothers, Inc. 2011, Recognized by The NationalAssociation of Professional Women
When you're afraid of something, what do you do? Run away! No, you learn more about what frightens you and make discoveries in the process. The more you know, the more you'll become comfortable to overcome the fear. This book reminds us that with imagination, courage, and a little help from a friend, we can overcome the obstacles we're faced with no matter how big or small.
This book contains testimonies of the great and wonderful acts of our lords Jesus Christ. From the beginning to the end you will experience goose bumps and the hair at the back of your head, shoulder and arm rising up.
This book food for thought has been created to help today's youth and young adults to address the ongoing issues that they face on the day-to-day bases. With the hope that it would help them address these situations on their own. This book will also points out reasons why each person should develop the ability to become self-awareness. It also has been designed to guide in the development and or learning to become self-aware. That will create several changes in those that show an interest, to change their character, within their family structure, with their friends and most of all on the environment they live in. Somewhat like a rippling effect in one's life. Causing those to become aware of their responsibilities and realizing that there are consequences for their actions. Another reason for designing this book was the hoping that those that read it would gain the needed insight each of us need to become self-aware and will value them. Giving each reader the unique opportunity to conceive several dreams that would change the way they live their lives, then to empower themselves to set goals and fulfill them. That will lead to rethinking their views on matters of concern. Food for thought has been designed to increase my chances to reach out to kids and share the possibilities. That are to consider in one's life. Along with the ability to create a different point of view of themselves and how to live their lives in general. To also know that the insights and words of wisdom that I share with each of them is to also understand that there is more to gain from these few moments. This books focus is to inspire today's youth to become self empowered. At first it was for my follow Latinos, but at this point it has gone beyond them and now to today's youth and young adults. It's also my dream that one day this book be used in a school setting, So that those that read this book can go over the reasoning behind several of the message in this book to discuss their point of views as they come to mind and address them. These issues are important. The hope is that with this change it will assist them in becoming an active member in today society and enjoy the many opportunities that it has to offer us all.
Deep in the Amazon basin hints of danger appear. People go missing, others are found with terrible wounds from an unknown source. A hard working anthropologist in the region is puzzled. Rumors from the Congo River frighten villagers into moving away. In the remote regions of Southwestern China, the People's Liberation Army has started moving thousands of troops and heavy military equipment into the area, but places a news blackout over the district and will not disclose the reason for the maneuvers. In Washington, DC, hundreds of analysts watch and wait as information trickles into their domain. The bureaucracy is beginning to awaken to an unknown threat that looms over vast areas of the world. This hurried city of blurry eyed office workers, living and working out of sight of the public, are the brains and sensory receptors of the most powerful people in America. Two of them are buried deeply in the maze of offices that become the centers of the microscopic analysis of events around the globe. Patsy and Crag will soon be the center of the information flow that means life and death for the world, as a super invader awaits to spring its attack on an unsuspecting humanity. The adversary will not wait long. Both Patsy and Crag suffer personal turmoil and endure an abiding loneliness that may interfere with their perception of the danger. Can the world die because of the loneliness of two people? Patsy and Crag have to battle one another as well as the unknown evil lurking outside. Will their friends Cheryl and Becky help or hinder the search for answers in an erupting arena of horror? Will nations be pulled apart by the threats that will soon be upon them? The humans of earth are threatened by an enemy of countless numbers. Will they be overwhelmed or will they defend the earth to the last? The answers await in a traditional story of an invasion of earth, Savage Invasion!
This book is entertaining, thought provoking and educational. Children will experience a visual treat of multi-colored pictures as well as cute, outrageous characters depicting the answers to the riddles. Many young kids, just learning to read, will love being able to answer some of the riddles by simply looking at the pictures and guessing the answers. Hopefully, this will encourage them to read more as they make these exciting connections.
The PARENTAL GUIDE, a companion to BEDTIME STORIES FROM THE BARN and MORE BEDTIME STORIES FROM THE BARN, presents psychological principles and techniques mentioned in the bedtime stories that help parents and children learn effective coping skills to deal with today's issues. The PARENTAL GUIDE is designed to help answer children's questions generated by the bedtime stories. Covered in the PARENTAL GUIDE are topics based on the bedtime stories, including Anger Management, Depression, Active Listening, Anxiety, Abandonment, Grief, Divorce, Bullying, Obedience, Caring and Compassion, and Forgiveness. Specific scripture verses and bedtime stories for each topic are identified in the PARENTAL GUIDE. A glossary of "e;horse"e; words is provided to better understand the horses' world depicted in the bedtime stories. The PARENTAL GUIDE is also a helpful resource family therapists can recommend to their clients to facilitate the therapeutic process at home.
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