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In The Year School Stopped, the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic ended many social outings and communication with the outside world. Everything had to be done six feet apart. Will all the kids survive, not being able to do the things they love, such as playing at parks, hanging out with friends, and eating at restaurants? Find out while reading this cute and funny book based on real life events.About the AuthorKayla Wilson likes to take real life and turn it into many adventures. Most of her inspiration comes from her children, and she loves to make life relatable to others. She resides in Oklahoma with her children.

Sometimes called the Alcatraz of the East, Rikers lsland in New York City sits in the East River between northern Queens County and the Bronx. lt is a place where no one would ever want to be incarcerated. In this instance a well known mobster, Joey "Chop Shop" Terelli, was being held there. A short distance away, his trial for the brutal bloody murder of several people in a warehouse in Queens, was being held. His crime was being compared to the Saint Valentine's Day Massacre of 1929. His attorney, Ed Marone, was doing his best in court for Terelli but the mob was not satisfied with how things could turn out. They insisted that the best chance to make him a free man again would be to arrange for an escape from Rikers lsland before the conclusion of a trial. To attempt this task the mob gave Marone no choice but to assemble a group of societal misfits to stage a jailbreak and with the backdrop of a pandemic and major tragic events in Ed Marone's personal lite the impossible was to be attempted.About the AuthorThomas LoFrese, P.l. is a licensed private investigator in the state of New York and president of TL Services lnvestigations, LLC. lnvolved in investigations of all types for over fifty years in private industry and governmental agencies, he and his staff currently provide investigative services for both Civil and Criminal cases. Listed as an expert by New York City and Nassau County, NY.; he is also a member of the National Council of lnvestigation and Security Services and the Associated Licensed Detectives of New York State.

The United States Army Ground Forces During the Interwar Years 1919-1941 covers the period of the Interwar years 1919-1941. It is intended for individuals interested in US Army history of that era. Insignias and pictures lend to the experience of the era.About the AuthorMSG Jim Irwin (Retired) is a retired community college professor. He taught business and technology courses. He served two years in the US Army during the Vietnam war, and spent another twenty-seven years in the Indiana Army National Guard. His biggest hobby is reading fiction and non-fiction alike.

Fifi Fafa the Ornery Little Alligator is the story is about an actual alligator named Fifi Fafa. When Fifi Fafa first saw Steve Martin, Fifi Fafa actually did a backflip! A story about unconventional friends, Fifi Fafa the Ornery Little Alligator keeps a bright spirit and shows that anyone can find happiness in unlikely places.About the AuthorSteven L. Martin is a lineman and a father of two incredible young men, who are his inspiration. Steven works long hours and is away sometimes for weeks, which makes Steven's time with his sons special. Steven has been an artist all his life, finding beauty where others didn't.

About the BookAll inspired by the word of God, this book is a collection of poetry with scripture references accompanying each poem. It was developed during the author's deep and intimate devotional time, while full of His Spirit and enraptured in His Love.These various poems deal with a plethora of topics that address the issues that face us today. Along with inward inspiration, encouragement, and outward thanksgiving and praise, there are also select poems that visit our low points in life and expose our frailties. This book brings the Bible to life in practical and spiritually beneficial ways, making it an invaluable Bible study tool. Like King David in the Bible, the author's love for God speaks out through the volume of this book, as he, too, desires to be a man after God's Own Heart.About the AuthorAn animal and nature lover, George L. Hayes is a former boxer who now coaches and mentors youth. He is involved in his church, community outreach, and has worked in special education for twenty years.

Phyllis was born into a large family, but at barely three years of age she was torn from her loved ones and given up for adoption. Taken in by foster parents into an unwanted family, she somehow survived and flourished. How could such a little child overcome obstacles that the ordinary person would not be able to handle? She accepted her life of change and uncertainty with faith and fortitude, even when disease and death threatened it. Phyllis was an exceptional woman, and this is her amazing story.About the AuthorDuane Labane is the middle child of fourteen children. He attended the University of Minnesota in Duluth and he is a retired certified nurse's assistant. He enjoys music, plays guitar, writes poems and books, and loves nature and animals.

About the BookIn the earlier book, you and I danced together on the wind. Wonder, secrets, and delight bring you back. For this second volume of poems, we stand grounded to discover the many directions to stalk with grit, tenderness, and lostness. Feel the sublime beauty of nature, hear voices raised against injustice, revel in a lover's arms. Together we step into the random flow of life as common as grass.About the AuthorMarie Scott lives and breathes the poetry of life in San Francisco. Stalking Through Tall Grasses follows the success of Dancing on the Wind, her first poetry collection. She has been featured in BookWomen, a publication out of St. Paul, Minnesota, which is a vibrant readers' community for those who value women's words.

About the BookMen's health is often a topic that is overlooked, under-researched, and misconstrued. By society's standards, men are taught to "suck it up" and move on, often never speaking about their physical or mental health concerns. Health and Economics for Men serves a comprehensive guide to teach and encourage men to get real about their health, covering topics like diet, sleep, and mental and spiritual healing.About the AuthorMarcel J. Sales is a father of four children. He and his wife reside in Rockford, Michigan.

About the BookRenae Elevated is meant to breathe life, love, and inspiration into others. The desire to share life's journey and experiences is just one component that led to the culmination of this book. This poetry collection was started during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. It has been therapeutic and healing to the author and hopefully will be to all its readers.About the AuthorRenae Speaks was born and raised in Columbus, Georgia. She has had a lifelong passion for music and singing that started while in the church choir as a child. Her love of writing poetry and short stories has developed over recent years and ultimately led to the creation of this book. Renae Speaks enjoys spending time with her two beautiful children, family, and friends.

About the BookHis life was one devastating blow after another, losing multiple family members over the years to suicide, growing up in foster care, and being bullied.How does one pull themselves out of a storm like that?Surviving Loss: My Journey of Hope follows a man who often has reason to ask Why me? Many people ask themselves the same question when life pummels them, but this is a story of hope and coming out the other side, of recognizing the gifts and blessings between the pain and struggle. At many levels this story reveals the voice of many struggling with the stigma associated with mental health. One out of every four people are struggling with mental health issues. It is highly likely that readers will have experienced at least one component of this personal trauma. This story demonstrates how personal resilience makes a difference in our survival. In letting others know that it is okay to not be okay, together we can get through the adversities we face in life. Speaking to someone about it, seeking help are not signs of weakness. When you focus on the benefits, you can clearly see that it is a sign of strength and resilience.About the AuthorMilton Dennis has recently opened an office in his local community of Mount Holly, located in Carlisle, Pennsylvania where he holds monthly meetings as a NAMI Certified Family Group Facilitator for families surviving loss by suicide. His hobbies are custom woodworking and fly fishing for trout in area local streams of Carlisle. His special interest is his 501(c)3 nonprofit "Cal's Hope" where Dennis provides scholarship assistance to those seeking an education in public service and mental health. Dennis is happily married to his beautiful wife and best friend. He is affiliated with the PULSE Taskforce-Preventing unnecessary loss through suicide education, holding multiple awareness events through the year. Dennis is a Certified QPR trainer and provides Gatekeeper training to others on the subject of Question, Persuade, Refer.

About the BookThe Sound of Peace is the saga of two dynamic Quaker families immigrating to Central Montana in 1879, where nothing resembling European civilization exists except one abandoned fort and one trading post operated by two men of questionable reputation. From 1879-1884, everything changes: There are three gold strikes in three nearby island mountain ranges, two huge open-range cattle companies who resent homesteaders, at least five small towns within a 50-mile radius, road agents, and vigilantes. For the two Quaker families, made up of unique individuals, it is not always possible to maintain their peaceful lifestyle.About the AuthorDavid J. Murnion was born in the territory of Alaska and moved to Eastern Montana at the age of eight, whereupon his family assumed management of his grandparents' 76-square-mile sheep, cattle, and horse ranch, where his father was born. He learned a great deal of Indigenous history and early open-range cattle era from the land itself and from many old-timers.David currently lives with his wife, Jacqueline, in a one-room log cabin off the grid in a small mountain range in Central Montana, where he writes, Jacqueline is an artist, and together they hike and travel to national parks and monuments, and to wilderness areas and wildlife refuges.

About the BookA Book of Miracles shares an account of the life of Beverly Young Jones. It goes from lighthearted to completely riveting as Jones shares the many experiences God has carried her through. As she looks back over many perilous times and many dangerous situations, only God alone miraculously brought Jones through them.As a young Christian, Jones sometimes doubted the existence of God, in that she felt so alone in the most terrible situations, but as she grew older, God let Jones know without a shadow of a doubt that He exists and He goes ahead of all, preparing the way. Jones hopes many Christian readers will know with surety that God exists after sharing these short stories.About the AuthorBeverly Young Jones attended Norfolk State University to study art and returned later to study elementary education. She worked for the Norfolk Public School System for 17 years, until she retired.In her leisure time when she is not babysitting her grandchildren, Jones enjoys painting portraits of family members, especially her grandchildren.

About the BookLife can be deceiving and bring out the worst in people, sometimes your own family can bring you to this point. That is the case with young Sia and her family. Through horrific nightmares, she learns more about a serial killer LadyGrim as well as her own past. Will this knowledge make her someone who can overcome any obstacle or will she break into ten thousand pieces? Her journey will delve into the deepest pits of the human psyche to unleash her inner fears. Will she be prepared to face them when the time comes? Sia must find her inner truth and learn who she can and cannot trust as well as the importance of not judging people by their appearance or life situation. Sometimes those society deems "unsafe" or "insane" are the only ones you can trust.About the AuthorDemitri has always been a fan of athletic activities. He played football in high school for two years as a wide receiver. Being the shortest on the team, he was insecure, but his coach loved his endurance and ability to run circles around his teammates. Football taught Demitri to turn his weaknesses into his strengths. He has also been fascinated with writing since he was a child, writing poetry was well as fiction and earning perfect grades in literacy at school. He finds writing a therapeutic way to release his thoughts and share them with others. Seeing LadyGrim published is a dream come true for him.

About the BookFormer police officer Mark A. Kashirsky is not a celebrity sharing his story of struggle. He is a regular man, husband, father, and White Sox fan. However, after an officer-involved shooting, he began struggling with mental illness-panic attacks, PTSD, depression.Progress Not Perfection is about several life-changing obstacles that Kashirsky has faced in his short forty years, especially becoming handicapped following a surgery that went wrong. His life changed overnight and he had to push forward every day. Kashirsky details his recovery, his growth, and his acceptance of his new normal. This is a story about coping, and he hopes readers take away positivity and hope. "I want them to realize there is good in this world and it is worth living for. And obstacles can be overcome."About the AuthorMark Kashirsky is forty years old. He is happily married to his wife, Jamie, of ten years. They have a sixteen-year-old stepdaughter, Lia, and a nine-year-old son, Jaxon. Kashirsky was a police officer for sixteen years, with the last six years being a detective and an investigator assigned to a homicide task force. He enjoys spending as much time as possible with his family, watching television shows and movies. They are a huge sports family too. They absolutely love the Chicago White Sox and Chicago Bears. Kashirsky and his wife cohost a true-crime podcast called Death Do Us Part Podcast. They love researching for the shows and performing live episodes.

About the BookHave you ever looked up into the night sky and wondered how our universe came into existence? Have you ever asked yourself "Why are we here; How did we get here; and are we alone? Could there be life on another planet?" If you have, then this book, by Solomon M. Jacob, PhD, is for you.The author sets out to demystify the world of cosmology and astrophysics and to provide answers to these questions in accessible and easy-to-understand terminology.

About the BookJustice for Baby Roston discuss the traumatic birth, short life, and tragic death of Roston Hanson and the unjust prosecution of Roston's father, Kody Hanson, on charges of felony child abuse and murder. The book highlights law enforcement investigators' rush to judgment to clear a death case and charge a parent without having the final results of the autopsy or conducting a complete criminal investigation or considering all possible causes for Roston Hanson's skull fracture found for the first time by a CT scan taken on April 7, 2015.About the AuthorRobert A. Anderson, Sr. served in the United States Army as a military policeman from 1970 to 1973. He worked for the Fairfax County, Virginia Police Department from 1973 to 1979 where he was a patrol officer for four years and a detective for two years. From 1979 to 1980 he worked for the Rock Springs, Wyoming Police Department as a patrol officer and later as a lieutenant. He was an adjunct police science instructor at the Rock Springs Community College where he taught criminal investigation classes in 1980. He received an A.A.S. Degree in Police Science (with honors) from the Northern Virginia Community College in 1976, a B.A. Degree in the Administration of Justice (with honors) from the University of Wyoming in 1981, and a Juris Doctorate Law Degree (with honors) from Washburn University of Topeka School of Law in 1984.Anderson semi-retired at age sixty-five and moved with his wife to Biloxi, Mississippi, in October 2016 but returned to Kansas in November 2016 for Kody Lee Hanson's jury trial. He fully retired effective June 30, 2021 after being licensed to practice law in Kansas for thirty-seven years. For thirty-three years, he practiced criminal defense. For over twenty-nine years, he accepted Board of Indigent Defense Services (BIDS) court appointments in higher level felony criminal cases from BIDS and multiple judicial districts in Northwestern, Western and Central Kansas. Anderson also performed pro bono legal services in every year that he was a licensed Kansas attorney from 1984 through 2021.

About the BookCommitment: A Life in the Service of Music is the autobiography of one of the nation's leading music school deans. Robert Freeman explores the educational innovations that he introduced during his 24 years as Director of the world-renowned Eastman School of Music (University of Rochester). These innovations are vital for the survival of America's symphony orchestras. No one has had the unique experiences in the domain that Freeman has had throughout his illustrious music career. He also leaves the reader with a message of hope by outlining some intriguing curricular changes that would better meet the educational needs of America's future musicians.About the AuthorRobert Freeman (1935-2022), descendant of a family of musicians, was concerned throughout his life about the future of classical music. In the course of leading three major institutions of higher learning in the performing arts (the Eastman School of Music, the New England Conservatory, and the College of Fine Arts at the University of Texas in Austin), "Bob" became a much-loved and influential figure nationwide. His devotion to keeping music a vital part of America's cultural life was matched only by his energy, articulateness, and restless imagination. The book tells, for the first time, how his family background helped prepare him for the tasks he undertook, and how he continuingly adapted to new challenges in the course of an adventurous and fulfilling life and career.

About the BookAnesu's Tree is a heartwarming story about a young girl going on an exciting journey with her friend to get fruit for her family from the village's fruit tree. Anesu has a sour plum tree in her village and she finds great joy in picking the fruit and going with her mother to sell them at their local market. On her adventure, she enjoys many surprises that lead her to love and appreciate the simple things in life.This book gives children a chance to expand their world view and discover that happiness is universal and can come in many forms. They will learn about life from the eyes of another child and discover the universal nature of joy.About the AuthorKristy Stevens has enjoyed working for organizations with a mission to alleviate world hunger and provide awareness to the community. There are millions of children and women who are impacted by famine every day and Kristy enjoys utilizing her skills to support programs that can provide resources to families across the world struggling with hunger.Kristy enjoys her free time writing thematic plays, poetry, and music. She believes a child is never too young to learn about other cultures, perspectives, and global issues. The literature and the arts are perfect mediums to explore strong themes and tell unique stories.

About the BookIf It Wasn't For GOD, I Would Have No Sanity is a Christian-based autobiography chronicling the emotional struggles of the author, growing up feeling neglected by her family and having no one close to turn to. Despite being at her lowest, despite contemplating suicide several times, it was God entering her life that allowed the author to raise her kids through her difficult life. She believes God gives His battles to the strong, and the author is a firm believer in "what doesn't kill you, makes you stronger." God was there for her when she couldn't be for herself or her children. Her story is not just inspirational but marked by God to be revealed. There are others out there who experienced similar difficult paths in life but never had a voice. The author prays this book opens doors for them because it's knowledge, and a lot of people are still on that path of life as a victim. Kinds says, "I want people to see that through it all, God was there and He's there for them as well."About the AuthorLaWanda Gray Kinds is the mother of four beautiful girls and one handsome boy. While many women her age may have certain perspectives on life, hers is quite remarkable. Kinds feels there's a lot of thoughts to life and some can be suicidal. As for her, she's come too close to that very thought in life, but God! God helped her to realize suicide was not the answer. In fact it was the worst answer to believe in because in the end, it would have been hell for her when she lifted her eyes. God also told her to look to Him, so with that she often questioned the life she was given. Believing at times that God wasn't there, that He had left her to fight her battles alone, but then He spoke to her at a very young age. He came into her life and He never left her, even when she felt he should have. Kinds says, "I came very close to losing my mind a few times in life, but God! It is because of Him I have my sanity, so the true experiences I'm about to share may be a little disturbing or uneasy to some readers, but just imagine...you may be reading it, but I actually lived it! Glory be to God, I'm here!"

About the BookFrom youth to adulthood, Milo Ice's life has been full of confrontation. From being denied as a member of his church's youth group to facing the murder of a loved mentor, Milo must turn his heart from ice cold to burning with compassion for others, especially those who hurt him. With the guide of an angel, Gabriel, Milo's story proves what a little faith can do for you. Our lives are up for change based on the decisions we make.About the AuthorDaphne Mills has an Associate's Degree in broadcasting production technology. Happily married and with one son, Mills has always loved to write since childhood.

About the BookIn Why Me? Ashley M. Polidore describes her experiences with romantic relationships, family drama, motherhood, and financial struggles. This book is meant to let women know they don't have to be embarrassed about the choices they have made throughout their life. Polidore hopes readers take with them the message that although nothing is perfect, all you can do is try to be better than the person you were last year.About the AuthorAshley M. Polidore was born in 1991 in New Iberia, Louisiana. Her parents are Rivers and Eunice Polidore. She has two siblings - her oldest brother Trenell and her baby brother Christopher. She has one daughter named Paris Daurbigny. She enjoys nature and likes to sit under trees on a sunny day and visit the park to feed ducks. She loves all varieties of music and considers herself a down-to-earth girl.

Every parent watches their child grow and understands how truly unique and beautiful they are. All The Ways I Love You, from A to Z is a love letter from the parent to their child emphasizing how they are important, valued, and loved from just being who they are. Inspired by her daughter, Savelia Howell has written this book for parents to share this alphabetic love letter with their little one as they learn not only the alphabet, but also about their physical uniqueness that is accepted and treasured.

Susie the Rescue Dog tells the story of Susie, a puppy with no family other than her mom. Susie and her mom would love to find their fur-ever home, but for now they live on the beach and have to look for food every day. Their lives are changed forever when they meet a nice lady and go for a ride.Sandra Murphy has always loved all animals, and even had a rescue dog named Daisy growing up. When it was time for Sandra and her husband to get their own dog, they knew they would adopt a rescue dog, which is how Susie came to Sandra.

Messy Jessie's room is always a giant mess, with toys and clothes strewn about. Despite being messy, Jessie has a great talent-she is a wonderful artist! Even if Jessie can't always keep her room nice and tidy, she uses her own unique abilities to create amazing art. Messy Jessie is a children's empowerment book to teach children from an early age that anything they may want to pursue is possible.About the AuthorPatricia Lane-Perkins is a new author of children's books. She loves spending time working on her hobbies of painting and making antique ornaments for her friends during the holidays.

These stories are based on the idea of helping Dana Rhoades' third-grade son learn his spelling words. He was struggling and she had the idea to incorporate the random twenty words into a story about Titus and his sister Autumn on adventures and have him read them out loud. It has been working well for him and she writes a new story every week. The spelling words are in bold to be seen easier and will be used in their proper definitions. This way the child understands the new words and if they forget how to pronounce them, they may remember what they mean by recognizing them in sentences. If repetitiveness is a fun learning experience, then the struggle won't be too difficult. Children will feel more confident, and parents won't feel so helpless and stressed for their child.About the AuthorThis is Dana Rhoades' first book. Without her children and the encouragement and support of her husband this wouldn't be possible. Her children are her everyday inspiration, and she is lucky to be surrounded by them in their country house in a beautiful small town.

Business Guide to Understand Nigeria's Tax System is a comprehensive exploration of taxation in Nigeria. The text includes details about the tax system, assessment of tax, collection of tax, and the tax resolution system for both individuals and corporate entities. Each of the text's seventeen chapters includes detailed subsections that are easy for the reader to follow. This book was written by Remi Oyekola, who has been practicing auditing, accounting, taxation, and general advisory for over thirty years.About the Author: FCA Remi Oyekola is a chartered accountant and a forensic accountant of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria. He graduated with both a bachelor degree and a master degree in accounting from the University of Lagos. He worked for several years at Ernst & Young in Nigeria before he resigned to set up his accounting firm in April 2002. The Firm, at present, has in its employment over thirty staff members, ten of which are qualified accountants. Remi is married to 'Nike Ejiwumi, his wife of nearly thirty years, and they have been blessed with three children who are all post-graduate students at different American universities.

Things That Go Poop in the Night is a funny rhyming children's book that ultimately teaches children about going back to bed after nighttime trips to the bathroom. In this book, we will discover all the animals who are most active during the night-running, eating, playing, and yes, pooping-while we humans are curled up in our beds asleep. About the AuthorKathleen Allison Wojdyla is a child development specialist. She works with young children at Live Oak Little School. It is an arts and academic children's school she owns in Charleston South Carolina. She lives happily with her family on a little farm on Johns Island, SC. She is the mother of four children. All of whom are wonderful.