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Brutus is the sweet and loveable dog of a family who loves him dearly. One day, Brutus becomes lost and is kidnapped! As Brutus manages to escape, he realizes he's even further from home than before. When a very kind man comes along, he takes Brutus in and helps him find his family by placing an ad in the paper. Can Scott's plan work? You'll just have to read to find out!Based on a true story, Have a Heart is a tale about friendship, loss, and finding your way back home. A delightful story for children of all ages, Brutus's story is sure to be a family favorite!About the AuthorKathy Cook has spent her life surrounded by young children. She was a preschool teacher, and later a director of many daycares including KinderCare where she still works part time. Kathy always finds great joy introducing children to new books. She loves to see the excitement on their faces and questions they ask about the story. When Kathy is not working with children you can find her reading on the beach.

Rosie is given a work assignment to photograph fish on the Kailua-Kona Reef in Hawaii. While there, she encounters many beautiful fish species. Rosie makes friends with many of the fish. She also encounters a special hidden friend at the end of her adventure that makes himself obvious throughout her photos. Upon closer look Rosie sees that her special friend is photobombing her in all her photos. She calls her friend Spots the Photobombing Octopus! Can you find Spots?About the AuthorMary Whelan Hohl has used her personal experiences as inspiration for writing and illustrating this book. Mary came upon an online live Hawaiian reef cam and became fascinated with the beauty of the colorful undersea world of intriguing and vibrant fish. Mary's favorite things to do are painting with watercolors and writing. Mary loves to spend time with nature. She lives in New Jersey, loves her family and her German Shorthair pointer. Some of her other hobbies include rockhounding, bird watching and metal detecting along the Jersey Shore.

In the early years of his life, Thomas Fletcher was exposed to how family and his belief in God would influence his life.As a father, he loved his children and wanted them to grow up and live a wonderful life. This was not to be, and within two years, Thomas watched all three of his children pass away. When Thomas' last child passed, his thoughts turned to God. Thomas asked God if he were being punished for the life he lived. The prayers within A Little Talk with GOD: Spiritual became a way for him to talk with God. He hopes these prayers become a source of comfort to all those struggling through a similar pain.About the AuthorThomas Fletcher was born in Indianapolis, Indiana. Thomas' dad worked for the Federal Aviation Administration, so he was introduced to aircraft and flying at a very early age. As a child, Thomas built model airplanes and knew flying was always going to be his dream. That dream was realized in 1974 and lasted for 35 years, and he still has the memories.Thomas is married to a wonderful woman, and he even believes the good Lord had his hand in making that happen. Thomas is not a perfect Christian, and he still needs to ask for forgiveness every day to make sure he can close his eyes at night feeling right with God.

Discover the long and fascinating history of forensic pathology in this interactive reading experience! Directed especially toward people having interest in forensic aspects of murder/crime dramas and the utility of the various forensic findings touted in these presentations, Bloody Hell!: A Forensic Pathologist's Notebook of Sundry Conversations delves deeply into a number of interesting cases investigated by the author in North Carolina, Texas, Oklahoma, Mississippi, and California, as well as Nepal, England, and Thailand ranging from homicide and murder to suicide and everything in between.With over half a century of experience in the field of forensic pathology, author A. Jay Chapman, MD-perhaps more famously (or infamously) known as "the Father of Lethal Injection," much to his chagrin! -details forensic pathology for lay people, paying special attention to the medical examiner and justice.A semi-autobiographical account of the author's working, living, and travel experiences in several countries and his growing up in the US of the past century (which is markedly different from the US of today), A Forensic Pathologist's Notebook will transport you to different times and different places as seamlessly as your favorite TV crime drama or novel. Just remember as you explore, sometimes fact is stranger than fiction!About the AuthorA. Jay Chapman, MD, is a forensic pathologist with more than five and a half decades of experience. His hobbies are photography, cooking, reading, classical music, and travel.

Perhaps for owed-selves it's fateful findin', with wit wholesomely, an oasis (cure), and don't forget, in faithful timin', which is totally damn bodacious. With wedged lubricants, inviscid, inchings, no, weren't as useless, as fillings, in toolsets; they weren't some chasers of ingenuine, chipped in, felicities, but thundered, the teamed, unstumped, were more miraculous than pristine silhouettes. 'Twas a world not found within any planetariums, what's greater's not outfitted, emptied slash big atriums.About the AuthorHe'd call for attention and care like somebody who's gloomin' that had broken both femurs, half's somethin' not in the big leagues, cometh from he, no third-sixth; he's also possessed 'n' has care like somebody whose rootin'-massed fans don't with foam fingers, that's comin' honestly (strictly) from with love, the pro wordsmith. As a freak of nature's hyped, useful past when its youthful, much like a pavilion, and areas, a sir's primed noodle can't send him to some fulltime dang oblivion.

After moving with their parents to Costa Rica, Brooke and Brody are stuck with each other, at least for the summer, (Good thing they get along!) So, imagine their surprise when they find something unexpected in Brody's bedroom that takes them on an adventure of a lifetime. Come along with Brooke and Brody as they unravel a mystery, and maybe make a friend or two along the way. About the AuthorKaty M. Domer lives in Sonoma County, California, and works for a Medical Group, writing in her spare time. She had always desired to write a children's book and found inspiration in the natural beauty of her family's property in Navarro, California. Domer enjoys spending time with her family, camping, hiking, and boating. She also enjoys spending time with her extended family and friends - be it for game night, movie night, or traveling.

Why Don't You Fly? Introduces us to a butterfly who overcomes a frightening experience to achieve his full potential. The story is about a butterfly who cannot fly but is inspired to try. Many folks struggle with past events that prevent them from embracing their future. Through love and faith, anything is possible.About the AuthorKarl Hackbarth and his wife, Pat, enjoy traveling together. They also adventure in their RV with their two Australian Shepherds, Freckles and Pebbles, and Bingo their African gray parrot. When they are not on the road they enjoy kayaking in ocean surf, scuba diving, photography, and nature walks with the pups.

Calvin is on a mission to drive a train full of cocoa to a candy factory atop a mountain. Along the way, he encounters a number of situations that require him to be brave and kind and offer a helping hand despite his fear. In those moments, he touches the lives of those he meets and proves the purity of his heart. Once at the top of the mountain, Calvin meets a mysterious man who explains that God is always present, even in moments when we may think him absent, and by the time Calvin begins his descent, he's discovered the ever-present power of faith and prayer.

Swanocerosman is a tale wilder than a snail or bumblebees, and along with puddles, trees. In the wild, going crazy lengths is a normality; why, there's no way to be safely prey is named mortality. It's gist unalike a lost cause or a prob'd hit the spot like what's in a non-distant teapot, Philly cheesesteaks or, in addition to grilled cheese, sweet shakes. It reeks of grim things, a so dang poetic fetish, and it's crystal initial-hearter's artwork. So while it's no secret lions protect their much-less feared young; what this neat fiction's depictin's are qualities in nature that've stuck out like some clouds which're very much out plus about, or an undead deer's tongue. About the AuthorFact's the need for love sculpted me, and the need for what's quality. For a decade who I'm's been lonely, & did box/kickbox since it's straight true I've been lose-my-head lonely. Stuff I so've did isn't cliché, much like a Covid victim's sick pay. Based on how understandable, my cover's tactical. Like a sheltered feller, what I come after's vital matters. I can't put pleasure over a good measure; otherwise, a struggler cries. Real adroit, I've had tears of joy.

About the BookLife sometimes takes such an unusual turn that it is neither possible to forecast, nor explain. Towards Eternity is an almost-true story with a little fiction of a super-rich person relinquishing everything, including his family. He is dragged into some ghostly and unimaginable circumstances, and fights hard for years and years. Fraud and manipulations by his own do not have any end. Suddenly, he sees light in giving up everything and taking a noble route, which inspires all around him. He attains supreme peace, a level that he could not previously achieve even if he possessed the entire wealth of the world.About the AuthorBijay Banthia is a retired professional engineer in Houston. Though he is a technical person by profession, he has profound love for reading books on different subjects from all around the world. Banthia considers himself extremely blessed to get an opportunity to have come to the U.S.A., where he could send his two sons to boarding and Ivy League schools. He is very proud to have his cultural background both from the East and West.

About the BookA sequel to Lowe's first book Seven Sins Plus One Obsession, Collecting Information with a Passion departs from the way that mysteries or crime stories are usually presented. When four senior detectives are told to train rookie cops in a murder simulation on a ship, the training mission becomes shockingly real. Through many twists and turns, the unique message is always this: treasure what's precious, even if it's just a memory.About the AuthorCorey Lowe was born and raised in Louisiana, mainly in the Shreveport area and countryside. He's worked in different fields from restaurants to retail and warehouse industries. Lowe now owns an irrigation and landscaping business that he runs with his father. In his spare time, he enjoys writing, working out, and watching anime. He is the youngest of 5 children, with 3 sisters and a brother. He has always enjoyed watching any type of mystery or crime show or movies and loves the challenge of solving a good mystery.

About the AuthorMarie B. Jackson-Peoples, BS, MS, M.Ed. grew up in a Christian home in rural Virginia. Her recently published books include Book of Short Stories and An Awesome Power Controls this Universe. Peoples has also published articles, as a result of attending the Institute of Children's Literature in Connecticut. One of her favorites is Children Left Behind which lingered in her spirit after a three-week visit to South Africa.Peoples worked in the public schools in Washington, DC. After retirement, her focus turned to early childhood education. Peoples joined the International Association of Childhood Education and became an advocate for licensed child care centers in Washington, DC.

About the BookEveryday, good employees leave jobs where they are viewed as top performers. Voluntary resignations of high-potential employees negatively impact workflow and the company's bottomline. While organizations continue to spend millions on leadership development, there still seems to be little change in the workplace. Unfortunately, many individuals in leadership roles participate in leadership development activities to merely meet requirements of their annual performance reviews and return to their business units continuing their old practices and carrying out actions that do not align with the organization's goals. This book uses Jamaevra Jackson's personal experiences in the workplace to discuss how these actions play a role in a good employee's decision to quit.About the AuthorJamaevra Jackson is a single mother of two. She had her kids young and had many personal and professional struggles she worked hard to overcome. She worked, raised kids, and returned to school to complete her education. She obtained an undergraduate degree in business management and graduate degree in human resources management.Currently, Jackson works as a human resources professional in the manufacturing industry. She has always been intrigued by business and entrepreneurship. Jackson feels the best way for companies to succeed is by supporting the success of its most valuable resource: its human resources.

In No Turning Back, Lena has a nice, stable, and normal life until one day when she learns the secrets that her husband has been hiding. When he disappears, she tries to keep her life stable with her young daughter and her controlling mother-in-law. Soon she finds herself surrounded by murder, betrayal, and legal trouble. Eventually, Lena is incarcerated through no fault of her own. Lena must learn to adapt to life in prison. Once she is finally released, she is desperate to start over and to fix her past all at the same time. She starts over in a new country with a new job and new challenges. Will she succeed in overcoming new trials and tribulations that face her? Will she fall in love again? Will she reconnect with her daughter? This inspirational and sometimes heartbreaking tale of Lena will show readers the power they can have to overcome life's toughest challenges.About the AuthorLuba Kamen was born in Harbin, China. She currently resides in California. She enjoys learning about politics, reading, and writing in her free time. She also likes to cook and collects Buddhist artifacts. Kamen is a widow with two children She earned a degree in psychology and has her teaching credentials in special education.

About the BookCoffee Break Devotional is designed to encourage people for when things are not going so well in their lives. These inspirational scripture passages are truly a blessing for people in these troubling times.Scripture has a way of speaking to us in ways no other book can. Read this book and perhaps you too will find some words of hope.About the AuthorBrenda Ford Biggs is an 83-year-old widow with no children of her own. Her husband passed away eight years ago after a 16-year illness. They were married for 30 years. Brenda remained by his side until the end.Brenda has endured a lot of sorrow and hardships, so that is why she wrote this book. She teaches a Bible study class every Thursday for anyone who wants to get to know the Bible and the One who inspired it, where the characters come alive in each study. She has read the Bible from cover to cover 26 times and will continue to do so till she draws her last breath. Brenda loves God's Word and she learns something new each time. She also serves her local church in various committees.

Cloud Catcher is a whimsical story with a message: Don't take what doesn't belong to you! You must learn to love and respect nature from a distance. The antics of a little boy are innocent until he learns this valuable lesson.About the AuthorSusanne earned her bachelor's degree in Educational Psychology, with an emphasis on Early Childhood Education, from the University of Georgia. She has raised two amazing children and currently resides in the peaceful Blue Ridge mountains of North Georgia where she draws inspiration from the wonder of nature all around her. She enjoys hiking, cooking, and baking, as well as reading and music. But most of all, she is grateful for joyful time spent with family and friends.

From a very early age, Thomas E. Barnett and his sister were taught the value of hard work, family, and caring for your neighbors. Living as a young person in the '60s and '70s in the Midwest wasn't easy, but it was always filled with love, laughter, and a sense of community. In his memoir, Barnett shares the peaceful moments of growing up, from Christmas mornings to picking strawberries in the summers, and the realization he has now as an adult of just how hard his parents worked to provide a joyful life for himself and his sister. By recording his own upbringing, we are given a glimpse into the past, and a time capsule for future generations to connect with those who came before.About the AuthorThomas E. Barnett was born and raised on a farm in Livingston County, Kentucky, with a vision of rolling hills and valleys, a place called Bizzell Bluff. He lived three miles from the nearest town, called Burna, a small agricultural community where everyone looked out for one another. He attended Livingston County High School from 1973 to 1977.

Johon is an anxious boy with a very negative attitude who gets nervous about everything! When Johon's friend calls him a pessimist, Johon is very upset. Johon turns to his mom for help, so that he can learn how not to be such a downer. ​The Little Pessimist is a humorous story, perfect for children suffering from anxiety and similar issues, teaching them how to frame their thoughts in a more positive light. About the AuthorQuinn Adams is involved in her community by donating goods to local shelters and outreach programs. Her hobbies are horseback riding, writing, and reading, but Adams holds an exceptional interest in art-particularly, oil paintings. ​Adams has a 22-year-old son and a 15-year-old daughter.

About the BookTold through the minds of the book's characters, Internal Damage is ultimately a human story about survival. Filled with action, monsters, and terror in a sci fi setting, we witness how life and tragedy can change a person and alter relationships. As the story progresses, the humanity of these characters is reflected on the reader. Author Lucas B. Gerke hopes readers connect with the characters while reading on the edge of their seats.About the AuthorLucas B. Gerke's interests mostly began in film. He majored in film and minored in theatre and has been making films and shorts ever since college. His passion for reading formed toward the end of his college career. In the end, Gerke wants to create fiction in any and every form available.

A business health check assessment of a Shared Services organization is important to determine if the service delivery organization is operating effectively and creating value for the company. The executives and other professionals can use this assessment to develop a step-by-step approach for assessing the effectiveness of their Shared Services organizations. Assessing Business Health of Shared Services focuses on the issues that impact decision-making and action planning regarding service delivery management, customer relationships management, employee motivation management, business contribution management and change and quality management, as well as building and managing plans for improvement. The business health check assessment has been used by several companies to improve the effectiveness of their Shared Services organizations. The assessment of the Shared Services effectiveness is determined by a qualitative assessment of how well the management practices are deployed and how well the internal customer requirements are met at a point in time.About the AuthorDr. Vipin K. Suri is the Managing Director of Shared Services International Inc, a management consulting firm focused on Shared Services design and implementation, as well as online and in-classroom training in the areas of Shared Services, Project Management, and Six Sigma. He is also the Managing Director and Group CEO of SSI (Beijing), a management consulting firm in China. As a management consultant for over 21 years, Vipin has successfully assisted several companies in the Asia-Pacific Region, Australia, India, and North America with their efforts to implement Shared Services and to review effectiveness of their Human Resources, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Information Technology, and other business support functions.

Meet Solly, a likeable PhD with a weakness for cars, self-doubt, and interests spanning belles-lettres to physics. He becomes a rhetoric/literature teacher and RA at CalTech. Unwittingly, Solly gets involved with his students, especially brilliant Darryl, and with the attempt of local mobsters to recruit Darryl to hack into local municipal databases to demand ransom. Darryl's partner in hacking, Fang Lou, has quit school and is working with the mob. Early in his RA role, bachelor Solly meets and falls for Ewa ('Mia') Kulpa, the RA of another undergrad house. The relationship of Mia and Solly develops as the mob ransom hacking escalates until the threads come together in a violent denouement.The cast of characters also includes Clarence, a 300-pound gay pro wrestler and philosopher; FBI forensic expert Xi Luk; Solly's previous mate, Sweet Caroline; the ambitious criminal leader Sashi; and several unusual undergraduates, Toobee, Zonker, and more. As the book progresses, Solly experiences how life confronts us with choices and how difficult it is to be honest with ourselves. About the AuthorR. Henry Price is a scientist who considers writing an important part of a scientific career. He was a professor for 33 years at the University of Utah, for 11 years at the University of Texas, and is now a Senior Lecturer at MIT. He has also have been an adjunct professor of mechanical engineering at Utah and an adjunct professor of physics at several institutions. Price has coauthored three published books, one of which, The Future of Spacetime, is a trade book that made the top 100 on Amazon. He has also been elected a Fellow of the American Physical Society and a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Price has a PhD in physics from Caltech where (like protagonist Solly of Mentis and Ethos) he was a resident associate in one of the undergraduate houses.

About the BookGod Greatest Commandment: A Guide discusses in detail the two greatest commandments given by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ that will enable all humans to live a godly life during their earthly pilgrimages. The book's objective is to provide steps on how to love God with all your heart, soul and mind, and love your neighbor as yourself, as well as to outline rewards that you will receive by loving God and neighbor. Readers of this book will be reminded that we are all one, that we all came from one God, just like the billions of rays of sunlight all come from one source, the sun. Since all humanity is from God the Father, we should endeavor to love our Creator and also love all created people. If we all love each other, then our communities, our countries, and our world will be better places to live, without war, but with peace and harmony.About the AuthorAndrew Oghena is a happily married family man with two kids. He loves family time and sharing stories together, whether it's during meals, road trips, or long walks. He was born and brought up as a Christian in the Roman Catholic faith and is a member of both the Blue Army, a Catholic society that promotes the message of Our Lady of Fatima, and the Knights of Columbus, a society that promotes family and defends the Christian faith. He has a PhD degree in petroleum engineering and has traveled to multiple countries on international assignments and worked on several teams with colleagues of multiple nationalities. In his profession, he sees himself as a citizen of the world, and sees the world as a global village. After viewing himself and the world this way for twenty-five years, he has come to realize the Gospel Truth that Our Lord Jesus Christ said in the Bible 2000 years ago. Andrew Oghena knows that all humanity needs to hear this priceless message, and most importantly apply it to their daily lives, to make the world a better place for all.