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What does a 68-year-old widowed homemaker from Philadelphia have in common with a 67-year-old single retired teacher from Hershey? Not a lot, it seemed, when forced to interact at 8 AM on a flight to Albuquerque. Was fate linking Lizzie and Alice together, forming a long-lasting friendship? Nothing could have prepared these two women for their sightseeing adventures, a shocking murder, profound grief, and the outpouring of love that comes when facing what lies within each of us. Together, they build confidence, tell their story, and identify opportunities to open doors that many people their age think are closing.

THE OTHER PART OF HER, a Contemporary Romance with twists and turns focuses on the romance between HOPE MADISON, a beautiful college coed, and DREW BARTLETT, the star football player at the University of Colorado. In 1959, during their first meeting, sparks fly and a romance blossoms. Time is short, however, as Drew is embarking upon a career in the U.S. Navy and she is leaving on a family trip to Europe. The anticipation of receiving his letters fuel her during the trip abroad, however, when she returns from the extended vacation, there are no letters from Drew. Hope is baffled by his silence, and his broken promise. She searches for answers, but no explanation can be found and she returns to college heartbroken.Drew reports to the Navy carrying with him his childhood dreams of being a pilot, however, the disconnect with Hope has dampened his enthusiasm and he wonders how he will be able to execute his duties. Thankfully, life aboard ship takes over and his dream of flying is realized, but he's still lost without any contact with Hope.The Madison's housekeeper, Odie B, intervenes when she sees Hope struggling to make sense of Drew's disappearance many years after the fact. Odie B wants the truth to be told and the cause of their separation to be disclosed. A secret meeting is arranged.The many twists and turns in this dynamic love story keeps readers, young and old, turning the pages.

I was born and raised in Jersey City, New Jersey. My father suffered from a disability and struggled to provide us with a home and the necessities of life. My four brothers, my sister, and I lived in poverty in the inner city.This book is about my life. It's about growing up in a time when beating your child bloody was an unspoken common practice. It is about a time when great things happened. The war to end all wars was won, and the baby boomers were born. I was one of those children.In this book, I take the reader on a journey behind the music of the 50s and 60s and into the lives I and many others of my generation lived.The reader will learn about the physical, mental, and sexual abuse I suffered at the hands of my mother, her boyfriend, and even the parish priests. How I survived all that was because of my father's love and the love of others God sent into my life.In this journey, the reader will learn that I've seen the empty shell Death leaves in his wake and how I beat the Grim Reaper ten times. The reader will also learn why, at a young age, I never feared dying and still don't. Why, to me, death is either the beginning of a new adventure or oblivion.At the age of twelve, when the minimum wage was thirty-five cents an hour, I set a goal to have a million dollars in the bank by the time I was fifty. That goal led me to lead a very diverse life.Before joining the military, I worked many jobs, such as cleaning toilets in a bar, shining shoes, delivering newspapers, and loading milk trucks. I also made jelly apples, helped on a fruit and vegetable truck, worked in a dress factory, and pulled in other kids at a carnival as a shell.Growing up in that harsh urban environment, I started defending myself when I was seven. Back then, it was "life" of which I was afraid. In fact, there were times as a child when the abuse was so bad I wished the Angel of Death would take me. But God had other plans for me.Everything changed after I left the military. It was as if I'd paid back my Karma. The reader will learn about the wonderful women I met who helped me rid myself of the violence, hate, and pain and grow into the man I am today.Through their love, I have been blessed with a good life. A life I would never have dared dream of having when I was growing up. I became a successful businessman, a proud grandfather, a loving father, and a devoted husband, albeit that took me three tries and a lot of maturing.Late in life, with the help of my wife, Judy, I achieved my dream of becoming a published author.Judy and I have been lucky enough to travel all over the United States and to thirty-six countries together.Through her love and the love and help of others, I escaped from that painful life. I worked, studied, and learned that there is another world out there-a world filled with love.I found that love can quell negative memories. It's hard to be sad if you are loved. Love can erase the hurt, restore your soul, and give you hope. I was saved by the love I received. I am what I am today because of the love of my wife.The nightmares of violence and sexual abuse still come once in a while, but my wife Judy is right there to tell me it's just a dream. But sometimes, at night, when the world is quiet, I have my doubts. Am I really living this good life, or am I lying on a hospital bed in a coma, dreaming of a life I wanted to have?

This is the story of a young boy with a 26" bike, who had a burning desire to have a train set to go around the family Christmas tree each year.This story is true. It takes the reader on a journey using a 26" 1950's style homemade bicycle starting from when the boy was five years old and it ends when he is nine. It is a great read for all ages.Either a miracle happens or the Christmas Spirit or Santa or all three bring forth one of the happiest and most amazing moments that any child can experience in a lifetime.Not all stories, even Christmas stories end well. This incredible story will not disappoint any reader once you mount the 26" bike right next to the young boy as he goes through the preparations and the work efforts and adventures within this story. The ending is outstanding.If it were not true, it would still make a great Christmas Story. Since it is true, it makes it even more special, especially for me. I am the boy in the story. Thank you for reading it. It melts my heart whenever I think about it.

Bill Stephens is a veteran author, poet, and teacher for many years. He has the Holy Spirit leading him and blessing him to write words of comfort to a hungry and hurting people. His book is bot entertaining and interesting to all Christians as well as those who are searchers.He hopes to help all who read this book be aware of his thoughts and struggles in his walk with the Lord. That's why the book is titled, From My Heart to Yours. May all who read it come away a better person than before.

"...indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." The words now felt like a distant memory to Stephen Moore. North Korea had successfully orchestrated an Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) attack that did exactly what China had hoped for- split the United States into warring factions, unleashing a level of violence and terror that would have made even the biggest horror movie fans go pale.How could this have happened so easily? Is there anything that could bring the US back?In a struggle for power and territory, there seems to be no depth of immorality that people won't sink to- including former Vice President Sirrah who assumed control of the presidency and claimed a critical territory in the northeastern states now known as The Meg. Citizens are operating in survival mode, making the boundaries of good versus evil, right versus wrong, and patriot versus rebel all the more unclear.From food shortages to new foreign invasions, nuclear threats to voracious hogs in the NYC subway tunnels, American Calamity: The Continentals leaves no terrifying stone unturned in the sequel to the acclaimed dystopian page-turner, American Calamity. Perhaps the most alarming of all is that this fiction doesn't stray far from what could be a future reality.Are you ready to get deeply immersed back into Moore's post-apocalyptic reality? Don't worry. Spanky, the old military tank with a never-say-die spirit, has got your six.American Calamity: The Continentals continues the story of Moore's journey into the abyss of a worldwide nuclear disaster. From a rag-tag group of regional rebels to a growing North American movement, American Calamity: The Continentals provides hope in a country where little exists. A hope continually challenged by America's enemies--both foreign and domestic.American Calamity: The Continentals is perfect for fans of One Second After, Edge of Collapse, and Out of the Ashes.

Cyber Election Meddling: The Impact on Voter Beliefs and Decisions explores the rise of cyber-influence campaigns that have shaped modern elections. Beginning with the 2016 U.S. presidential election, Russian state-sponsored organizations systematically deployed misinformation across social media and news outlets. This unprecedented effort undermined public trust in candidates and the electoral process, reshaping how voters perceived key issues and made decisions at the ballot box.This study takes a quantitative, non-experimental approach to examine the relationship between voters' belief in foreign election meddling and how it influences their decision-making process. Using the social cognitive theory as its framework, the research highlights the role of information sources in shaping voter perceptions, finding that those who relied on traditional news media rather than blogs or social media were more likely to recognize interference efforts.The findings of this research are compelling: awareness of cyber-meddling doesn't necessarily reduce its impact on voters. Better-educated individuals were likelier to detect these disinformation campaigns, yet their decision-making process remained susceptible. Cyber Election Meddling offers a timely, critical examination of how foreign influence operations affect democratic outcomes and public trust, with implications far beyond a single election.

When private detective Walter PKK Montgomery wades into the cold waters of the Nolin River for a birthday weekend of trout fishing, he doesn't expect to catch a briefcase containing $150,000 in unmarked bills. In the next 36 hours, Walt, his country-singer girlfriend, Belinda, and his partner, Johnny Horoscope, are pursued up and down Interstate 65 by a psychopathic cop and a crooked Kentucky lawyer, and both of them will kill to reclaim the money.A former Alabama Highway patrolman, Walt knows that a dirty cop is the worst kind of fiend to have on your tail, and when this knife-obsessed, psychopathic killer takes Walt's girlfriend hostage, Walt must outrun the state police in three states, outwit a crooked Kentucky lawyer, and unravel a twisted plot that ultimately pits him against a perverted judge who has paid to have his own wife kidnapped and killed. To save Belinda and the judge's wife, Walt must confront the memory of his first wife's death. Finally, he must find Belinda and overpower the cop before he subjects her to the most hideous torture and death imaginable. $150,000 is not enough money to die for, but all of these characters are ready to kill for it.Joe Marshall Hardin crafts a thrilling and action-packed ride as Walt races to save his girlfriend and clear his name. This crime thriller races to a dramatic and gun-blazing conclusion.

Someone Better Than You is a comic novel of manners that demonstrates it's never too late to "know thyself." The novel also dramatizes how, in a time of relentless change, remembered private experience is what redeems daily life.It's early June. Change-averse and critical of the young, retired newspaperman Brady Ritz is seeing off his artist stepdaughter Jane and her family at Florida's Fort Myers Airport. The visit has obviously not gone well, but it's clear that Brady sees Ashley, Jane's four-year-old as a rebellious kindred spirit.On the drive back to Naples, Ritz's estranged wife calls him from their Michigan home. He tunes her out as she begins a familiar lecture: the publication of a collection taken from his secret satire column in a little magazine has hurt and angered friends and family. Ritz dismisses such talk as the whining of humorless people "mired in a steamy compost mound of feelings."Back in Donegal Golf and Country Club, his gated golf community, we see that Ritz has offended almost everyone. But not Ace Foley, a right-wing exercise fanatic with dementia. Ace represents the social and political bubble occupied by many enjoying an upscale retirement.Ace leaves. Bitter over the failed visit with Jane and at being left by his wife, Ritz calls Sunshine Urbanski, a clever young "sex worker" he recently met in a Naples restaurant. She comes to his club, and when she presses him to talk about his wife, Ritz tells her "She suffers." With odd certainty, Ritz knows this is true: "Sitting in a bar with a hooker, he has thought his way to something worth remembering."Their date is interrupted by the arrival of Ritz's older, latter-day-hippy stepdaughter Anne, and her two children. Ritz has never forgiven Anne for her counter-culture revolt in adolescence. She tells him she will leave the next day to visit friends.The following morning, Ritz's likeable, blind neighbor Murray Grunwald makes Ritz read aloud the snarky column on karaoke that caused so much anger at the club. Hearing his own words, Ritz decides to apologize on karaoke night. During "rehearsal" in his walk-in closet, he discovers that Anne has left her dog in his house. Alone all day, it has urinated on the rug."I'm sorry." The dog won't look at him. It's been in here since ten this morning. Seven hours, and not a sound. "Your name's Truman." Nothing. Ritz goes in the bathroom and grabs a hand towel. He runs it under the faucet, comes back and drops to his knees. "I know all about it," he says, rubbing hard. "I have an enlarged prostate. I couldn't last three hours."This sincere apology to a dog contrasts with the following night's disastrous fake apology at karaoke: the song Ritz sings turns out to be the signature song of a man who has lost his larynx to cancer. It also initiates the process by which the dog will help Ritz recover what he has long suppressed in his relations with people: a capacity for feeling and kindness.Anne returns, and soon leaves in anger with her children. Ritz's neighbor Murray sends him to another neighbor's house. Crazy Ace Foley has wandered into Daisy Pruitt's. Daisy has had lots of "work done," and cosmetic surgery is something else Ritz wrote about. Daisy denounces him, and he leaves with Ace.At the novel's midpoint, Ritz discovers Anne has again left her sad dog. A thunder storm rages, and he does his best to comfort the terrified animal. He calls her previous owner, and learns that, like himself, Truman is suffering over the loss of a companion.A growing sense of guilt leads Ritz to visit Aspen Afternoons, the nursing home where Ace Foley has been taken. Ritz now sees a reality he has always ignored.The novel ends with Natalie Ritz returning to Naples. In the first person, she explains the suffering that has kept her gone so long.

This book is a history about how the small English-speaking Baptist Church in South Chicago encouraged Mexican immigrants who were arriving in the area to find work shared a building in which they could worship and serve God in a Spanish-speaking environment in a Baptist worship service that began in this building in the mid-20th century.We learn about how this particular Spanish-speaking ministry was stablished and how it grew in its weekly morning, and evening worship and other services for over sixty-five years. We learn how particular congregants and their officials served here and in various Baptist associations and conventions to spread the Gospel.The latter part of this books discusses a brief history about how the Spanish-speaking Baptist congregation was the impetus for the development of a new branch of Christians in the early 1960s.

Life is a voyage and for Thalia McGrath, the voyage is literal. In 1965, she sails on the ocean liner Oriana from Australia to America engaged to marry journalist Douglas Barton, the man she met when he was working temporarily in Australia.The long ocean crossing of Polynesia and the glamor and fun of a sea voyage-a rite of passage for young Australians-take a serious turn when Thalia, in a misguided attempt to be more alluring to her husband-to-be by acquiring some sexual experience, impetuously begins a shipboard affair with one of the ship's officers. Meanwhile fellow passenger Nigel Somerville has fallen in love with her and asks her to run away with him.Refusing Nigel, and ending the affair with the officer upon arrival at her destination, Thalia marries Douglas, but does not reveal the shipboard affair. She settles down to be a wife and mother, only to find that marriage guarantees neither fidelity nor honesty. She begins to suspect that Douglas is serially unfaithful to their marriage vows, and although her own conscience is hardly impeccable, she is appalled by his amorality and by the larcenous conduct he exhibits toward his dead brother. When he takes a new position in Belgium and imperiously orders her to make the arrangements to sell their house and move their household to Europe without his assistance and support, she is angry and resentful. Pregnant and with a toddler, she accomplishes this task, but begins to consider whether she wants to remain in the marriage.Douglas goes ahead to Europe, promising to find a new home for them, and Thalia and their son Daniel set off to Belgium. Passing through London en route, Thalia re-encounters Nigel Somerville and the group of amusing friends she had met during the voyage across the Pacific; a new, intriguing door is opened for her.Should she continue to follow Douglas and his unsavory ambitions or accept this enticing new opportunity and follow her own uncertain compass as her life's voyage continues?

A dangerous blizzard stops everything in the small town. Five friends are trapped in a large house without parents. They watch a movie and play games. Then they play hide and seek. That's when the danger begins! Where is Willie? Suddenly a large tree hits the house and knocks out the electricity. Will they be able to find him? A voice can be heard behind the wall in the basement. "Help me!"The adventure begins. History comes back to life. The friends work together and in the end the town benefits.And could there be a Guardian Angel involved?

This book describes 23 unusual animals from different ecosystems around the world. Some are newly discovered; others have only recently been investigated. All contribute to the amazing biodiversity of planet earth. Many are threatened with extinction.Their presentations are introduced by an amusingly descriptive poem followed by a brief description of what is known about the animal.A delightful water color or digital art accompanies each animal. The reader will be challenged to consider important questions and additional references at the end of the book.

The magazine "Psychology Today" has said young people are being unduly influenced by what they see on social media on the internet. Many even admit that being on social media platforms for hours can make them feel depressed. And yet, they are so hooked to their so called smart phones that teachers in school have to collect them or institute other policies to get them to quit looking for a while.We live in a fast paced world in Western society, but especially in America, dependent on technology for almost everything, from factories canning our food and making our clothes, to dependence on the family car to go to work or recreation. But some are looking at this and wondering, in this twenty-first century, is human dependence on so much technology healthy or beneficial? And what about its effect on the environment and especially the climate? In the nature vs. technology debate, who is winning anyway?In the book "Nature vs. Technology -- Who's Winning?" D.J. Mathews does look at various topics and sees where we are going, what we can improve, and what technology can be helpful overall. Take the internet, for instance. Though it can contain a lot of disinformation and get young people addicted to it, or even show fake news and fake images, there are ways to spot fake information and not be tricked into a fake relationship.The book also looks at the pros and cons of how our food is produced, whether robots can be helpful, the pros of going off into space, the wonders of the ocean, and even how to survive if you are lost in the wilderness. Nature can be harsh if you are not prepared, and there are ways technology can be helpful.This is a book that gives you much to think about. If you are a parent of grandparent you may be especially concerned about the future. It can be bright if we work to address different modern issues logically and quickly. So learn more how.

"Creating Your Living Plan" is a transformative guide for those who want to shape a life rooted in purpose, clarity, and fulfillment. More than just a workbook, this book is a pathway to aligning your deepest values with a personal roadmap that evolves as you do.Whether you're seeking a greater sense of direction or striving to live in harmony with your values, this step-by-step guide invites you to uncover what truly matters to you. Through thoughtful exercises and reflection, "Creating Your Living Plan" offers tools to explore your life's purpose, establish fulfilling goals, and build resilience to face life's challenges.This book is ideal for those who want to invest in themselves and live with intention, whether you're at a crossroads, entering a new stage of life, or simply wishing to create a balanced, meaningful existence. In a world full of distractions, this guide helps you tune into your own voice, build authentic connections, and design a life you're proud to live.Inside, you'll find:Clarifying Exercises that prompt you to identify your unique strengths, values, and vision for the future.Actionable Steps for creating both short- and long-term goals aligned with your true self.Guidance on Resilience to help you adapt to life's changes without losing sight of your purpose.Techniques for Mindfulness that help you remain present and engaged on your journey."Creating Your Living Plan" empowers readers to chart a course that feels right from within, crafting a path that's as adaptable as it is fulfilling. Designed for individuals from all walks of life, this book is a resource for anyone ready to live more consciously, make values-driven choices, and cultivate a life of lasting impact.Embrace a life where each step aligns with your purpose and values. With "Creating Your Living Plan," discover how to set intentions, deepen your understanding of yourself, and build a life that resonates with who you truly are.

A Montana Rivalry is a sweeping story of Rusty Blackstone and Warren Weston, two young men who become bitter rivals the first time they meet. It is a complex tale with many interacting characters. Set on modern day ranches in Montana and rodeos all over the West, the story is told by an author who grew up on a Montana ranch and competed in rodeos at all levels. Whether it is ranch work, saddle bronc riding or steer wrestling, the details that only an insider would know create a slightly exotic world that is completely authentic.Warren Weston is an only child. His parents own one of the best ranches in the state. His father is from back east and has a trust fund. His mother is the fifth-generation descendant of the hardy man who founded the ranch and made it prosper. His mother thinks of herself as Montana aristocracy. Although she can be a demanding woman, as far as she is concerned, Warren can do no wrong. On the other hand, nothing that Warren can do pleases his father. Although his family is wealthy, Warren grows up arrogant and emotionally destitute.Rusty Blackstone has two sisters. His father works on various ranches and often switches jobs and moves his family. His is a former professional saddle bronc rider and starts teaching Rusty to ride broncs at an early age. When he takes a job in New Mexico working for a large rodeo company, Rusty's mother refuses to go. She keeps the kids in Montana and works whatever low paying job she can find to support them. Rusty finds a job on a nearby ranch and spends all his free time working. He loves the work, and the older couple who own the ranch take him in as if he were their own. Even though his father only shows up a couple of his is supportive. With a loving mother and two younger sisters, Rusty grows up in a stable environment and has no idea that they are poor.Because Warren's parents sent him away to boarding school, the rivalry between the boys isn't a constant burden for either of them. At their hometown rodeo, on Labor Day just before their senior year in high school Rusty enters the saddle bronc riding and is astounded to see Warren steer wrestle with modest success. He decides right then that if Warren can do it, he can do it better.They both compete successfully in college rodeo, often trying their best to outdo each other. When Rusty ultimately partners with a professional steer wrestler to go down the rodeo road, Warren has to stay home on the ranch. He does manage to steal Rusty's girlfriend and marry her. Later, when he watches Rusty on television competing at the National Finals Rodeo, he figures that if Rusty can qualify for the Finals, he can too. He decides to buy a new horse and become a full-time professional steer wrestler himself. This has all kinds of negative effects on his personal life and makes Warren a pariah on the rodeo circuit. His encounters with Rusty are fraught with tension. It takes a couple of years before Warren can come to terms with all the unfair things in his life and find a way to be happy.In the end, Warren and Rusty go head-to-head for the World Championship in steer wrestling at the National Finals Rodeo.

Zombie Beach follows the lives of Aaron Parker and his family along with other survivors as they persevere and adapt to this new world after their lives are turned upside down from the start of the zombie apocalypse. These seemingly random survivors fight to find safety, family, and understanding in what becomes the end of the world as they know it. Is it the end of the world or just the end of America? With bigger forces at play, flesh eating monsters all around, and the country cut off from the rest of the world, these survivors are forced to focus on what is in front of them, unaware of the evil schemes that are unfolding.

Senior executives and Organizational Resilience practitioners across organizations continue to focus on understanding their continuity risk profile. Making informed choices about continuity assessment, planning, and overall preparedness is vital. Implementing enhancements can demonstrate continuous and systemic improvement of an organization's risk posture. Ultimately, organizations need constant and comprehensive visibility across continuity-related activities to support their strategic and tactical decision-making needs. In other words, precise data is required for leaders to make data-driven decisions.This book focuses on the often overlooked aspect of Organizational Resilience metrics. Candidly, when most leaders become interested in these metrics, it's due to an audit, crisis event, or customer complaint. Yet, the development and publishing of metrics can be daunting. While metrics are a science of statistics, they are also an art. What are the critical metrics best suited for your company culture? What industry-standard metrics can be leveraged? Do organizations continue to struggle to define the best organizational metrics for their Organizational Resilience management programs? How can they clearly understand and articulate the performance of such programs and, most importantly, their ability to recover from a disaster?We have written this book to ease practitioners' strain when they kick off this initiative. From definition to building a plan with a maturity roadmap to learning how to tell the story behind the numbers to execution - this book is the playbook you need to deliver best-in-class metrics.