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This is the story of Chance, The Incredible, Wonderful, Three-Legged Dog and how he makes friends: In particular how he has made a friend with foster cat Sophie. This book helps children to understand the concept of making friends despite differences; friends come in all shapes and sizes and sometimes from unexpected places. You never know who your next friend will be! Also included with the book are Dolch Sightwords to help the young reader grasp reading concepts. Keywords: Friend, Friendship, Accept, Happy, Share, Dolce, Sightword, Dog, Cat, Foster, Different, Acceptance

While many books have been written about investing, few contain the essential information needed to make truly informative decisions. Working with people for over three decades as both personal advisor and professional financial instructor at local colleges, my passion for imparting basic financial knowledge has only grown. Once people gain a clear understanding of timeless financial concepts, they are empowered to live a life of greater abundance with less fear and stress. This typically results in a better overall quality of life, fewer divorces and less reliance on government. My hope is that the time I have spent writing this book will provide you with knowledge you can use to improve your finances, grow your self-confidence and liberate your life in the years ahead. Thor McIlrath served four years in the US Coast Guard before entering the financial services industry in 1992. After several years of serving local clients throughout Washington State, Thor earned the CFP(R) designation and established McIlrath & Eck in Arlington, Washington with attorney Sam Eck in 2007. The firm's mission has been to provide comprehensive financial planning services to clients in a Fiduciary capacity. Thor continues to be driven by his passion for educating others about the opportunities available using proven financial strategies through local colleges in the Pacific Northwest. Financial, Investments, Taxes, Planning, Retirement, Pension, Stocks, Real Estate, Advisor, Insurance

Many of us climb the corporate ladder thinking that we need to be a certain kind of leader. Yet, once we reach the top, we often discover that we need to change that direction. As Spitulnik explains, that's the beauty of becoming an Insightful Leader, a composite entity learning to adapt to different environments, people and challenges rather than applying one leadership style to all scenarios. To stay up to date on what David is thinking and writing about, follow him on LinkedIn at: https: //www.linkedin.com/in/davidspitulnik/ David Spitulnik is a successful executive with over 35 years' experience in both large technology companies and in consulting to and leadership of mid-market, closely held and family owned businesses across a variety of industries. As Managing Partner of Spitulnik Advisors, David is an Executive Coach and works with organizations to develop and implement strategies that drive transformation, growth, diversification, operating efficiency, and value creation. He is a catalyst for change with the ability to drive ideas from concept through successful execution. David is a leader and member of motivated, high performance teams who builds strong relationships with customers, business leaders, team members and government officials. He has broad governance experience on not-for-profit, corporate and advisory boards in the United States and internationally. David graduated from Haverford College with a B.A. in Economics and received his MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. Keywords: Leadership, Growth, Management, Culture, CEO, Insightful Leadership, Leadership Journey, Team Leadership

Imagine the power you would have if your organization ran like an Olympic Gold Medal Team. In this exciting, authentic, and revolutionary book, you will discover: 1. Over 200 insights from top leaders.2. How to make success an adventure.3. Insider secrets guaranteed to double productivity.4. The potential of the multiplier effect.5. Olympic tactics to build an Olympic Dream Team. Sherry Winn is a Two-Time Olympian, National Championship Coach, and CEO of the Winning Leadership Company. She captivates audiences by her edge-of-the-seat storytelling weaving empowering leadership messages throughout her presentation. Affectionately known as Coach Winn, she has earned her place as one of the go-to keynote speakers for conferences who want to begin or end on a high note. Sherry is the author of three best-selling books including Unleash The Winner Within You: A Success Game Plan for Business, Leadership, and Life. Her new book, Winning Leadership: Seven Secrets for Becoming a Truly Powerful Leader, has received rave reviews from business leaders, coaches, and authors. Sherry's books provide real-world, practical advice that leaders can immediately implement. She has interviewed over 250 top leaders from Fortune 500 companies to small mom-and-pop businesses to discover the secrets that winning leaders utilize to engage and retain the very best people. She stepped into the world as a leader, first in sports where she attained the highest level possible in athletics-The Olympic Games. She then led college basketball programs for 23 years where she won a National Championship and took her teams to three Elite Eights. Since 2012, she has delivered over 3,500 hours of leadership programs where she has developed Olympic-level leaders. Sherry has earned a reputation with C-Suite executives for her thoroughness in teaching Olympic-level methods for successful leadership. Whether working with a small company or a Fortune 500 company, Sherry enters each collaborative effort with the same level of passion she used to become a Two-Time Olympian. Her strong skill of coaching leaders to be pragmatic and passionate while driving teams to achieve improbable outcomes makes her among the best in the business. CEOs are often astounded by how quickly Sherry gets to the root issue of a sticky situation which allows the team to move forward in collaboration. Sherry has spoken to audiences as large as 14,000 and has spoken for companies such as Dell, Hitachi, and Adobe. She has spoken in airplane hangers, on baseball diamonds, and at Gillette Stadium. Successful organizations and companies such as Volunteers of America, Florida Chamber of Commerce, Dell, AnyTime Fitness, and a host of multi-million and billion-dollar companies invest in Sherry's teachings each year. Keywords: leadership, leading, team building, winning teams, powerful leaders, loyalty, champions, management, success, motivation, leadership strategy, communication, professional development, employee retention, employee engagement, double productivity

What can happen when an 80-year-old Dallas widower meets an 80-year-old Austin widow and they discover they have a lot in common? Several things, one right after another. They start emailing and texting each other, telling each other their stories from eight decades of living apart; then, in a matter of weeks, deciding to get married, and, soon after, resolving to tell a broader audience the stories they had been telling each other. Front and center is their courtship experience itself told through their emails, combined with Charles and Nancy's separate accounts of growing up. Charles details his parents' attempts to polish him and wise him up about sex; his efforts to combat his social anxiety; stories about lassos, bullwhips, and crossbows; one disastrous bridge game and a biology science project gone wrong; and tortured therapeutic sessions with pediatric nurses, orthodontists, and dermatologists. Nancy's separately chronicles her efforts competing at tennis, swimming, and singing; relationships that went nowhere; days as a civil rights protester; moments as a college prankster; slow-dancing with a boy wearing contact lenses; the family dog that ate a chicken; and her adventure at the laundromat. Finally, for those who are really thinking things over, wondering about the hereafter, a sobering fantasy of a final judgment day concludes this memoir. Charles Francis Guittard is retired trial attorney and mediator; teacher, coach, and trainer; and author of I WILL TEACH HISTORY, The Life & Times of Francis Gevrier Guittard, the 3rd volume of a trilogy chronicling the life of a long-time professor of history at Baylor University. memoir, late-life romance, 1950s, teenagers growing up, orthodontists, dance lessons, bridge games, tennis competitions, scouts, high school debate, sex education

A suburban American housewife, Patty LaPlante, finds herself transplanted to a little town in Belgium-a result of her husband's corporate transfer. Her lifelong dream of travel is finally coming to pass, but the adjustment is hard for their three children, who are reluctant to leave everything they know. Given her propensity to attract trouble (think Lucy Ricardo!), her naivete lands Patty into many comic misadventures, such as introducing the Mexican ambassador to a roomful of people by the wrong name; accepting a lift on a lonely road in Spain from a man who thought she was a street-walker; and dealing in diamonds in a shady part of Antwerp. As her husband states, "Every time she walks out the door, I wonder if I'll ever see her again." But there are poignant and heartrending moments as well. There is the day at the Luxembourg War Memorial Cemetery when she finds herself standing on General George S. Patton's grave, as well as touring East Berlin during the German blockade and seeing both sides of the infamous Wall. At the end of her husband's assignment, however, Patty had grown through her experiences and become more street-smart and worldly-wise. With the lessons she learned, she knows she can never return to the past, nor remain the person she used to be. Patrice LaPlante was born in New York City and lived there until the age of thirteen, when her family made a post-World War II move to a small town in the most northern reaches of New York State-a stone's throw to nowhere, she always thought. After graduation, she was anxious to leave the remoteness of the area and high-tailed it to Washington where she landed a job with the U.S. Geological Survey-a branch of the Department of Interior. It was the height of the Cold War era, and after being cleared for confidential work, she transposed Eastern bloc countries aerial photographs into map form. This is where her interest in world travel became a passion, and she wondered if she would ever get to see all of the places she was dreaming and drawing about. Then came marriage, and with it a move to an island in northern New York State. While her husband was traveling world-wide for the company (when is it going to be my turn, for heavens' sake?) she continued to can corn, pull weeds and play bridge-lots of bridge. Times were wildly unfulfilling. When her husband received an overseas transfer-a eureka moment in her life-the family moved to a little town outside of Antwerp, Belgium. Their 44-month odyssey gave rise to a memoir, A Belgian Odyssey. Patty is a member of the Authors Guild, and when not traveling, she lives in Danbury, Connecticut with her husband, two cats, and a shefflera plant.

A collection of short pieces, tangentially related. An exploration of human connection and our quest for something better. "Like every other part of creation, man is an end in himself - resting like a stone in the sand." ~Stig Dagerman

This book is a piece of art that consists of poems that express the many emotions, experiences and trials and tribulations that have helped me navigate throughout my life.Before you open this to the first poem, do me a favor. Imagine your best memories, worst fears, and insecurities were exposed for all to see. Now, imagine that no matter what those feelings or experiences may be, you are still worth it.That is the message of this masterpiece. No matter what page you flip to, you'll be overwhelmed with non-stop emotions. Every poem is a puzzle piece that as you put it together, you'll realize that even through lust and bad times you can find love and hope. My brother, you have done us all a favor in writing this instant classic.In a world overran with chaos and "emotionless" people, this will be a reminder that flaws and all we're just human. That even though we're hurting, we are at our strongest when we confront our feelings instead of shutting them off.Every poem will make you wonder how he does it. The answer is hope, love, family, and God. Antoni has challenged us to feel again, like the emotional beings we are. The scripture says to "come as you are," not stay as you are. This is a transformational experience in book form. Thank you, Antoni, for allowing me to deliver your foreword and for challenging the world to live in our truth. -Channing "Yondo" Strickland IPA PR DirectorCo-Author of Concrete Jungle HBCU

Digital Anthropology is a guide to show how to bring attention to our many cultures in a technological world. As technology has taken over and improved for the most part most of our lives, certain aspects of which make us human have been lost. By using this technology with different intent, our various aspects of culture can be embraced and brought to the forefront. Digital Anthropology focuses on the various arenas of culture and the tools of technology and how they intersect.Alina Miret Shah is an author and researcher who has focused on blending the two disciplines of anthropology and computer science in order to contribute cultural awareness to the world of technology. She has published research in a variety of scientific journals including the AME medical journal. in addition, her writing has been featured in in TeenInk magazine. Her mixed ethnic background including Pacific Islander, South Asian, European has highly influenced her in bringing attention and appreciation to other cultures.

The author, Robert Boyd, here describes one of the most thought provoking discoveries in the field of healthcare for many years. His conclusions promise a reassessment of a range of medical thinking and offer what many will see as the "Missing Link" to explaining the origin of our total functionality and, therefore, dysfunction in its many forms - illnesses, disorders and many injuries. His unique concept is totally absent from any current teaching and will challenge the basics of widely held views, conventional or alternative. This book is intended for the seekers, professional and non-professional, who are open minded as to the possibilities of a new and important dimension in the world of healing. Robert describes in straightforward and largely non-technical language the core mechanism - the engine - of what makes us tick and his conclusions on why this hitherto little understood area are essential for addressing almost any disorder. In particular he describes why it is necessary to move away from the widespread treatment of diseases or disorders - symptomatic treatment - to that of addressing the basic functioning of the total person. The concepts described derive from the author's background and painstaking research over a number of years. Current consensus is that there is, at best, a limited role in healthcare delivery to be played by the body's structure, such as in the musculo-skeletal system - back pain, extremity disorders and the like. Robert believes that the structural component, if fully realised, is central to almost all of the body's activities and, therefore, to restoring disorder in all its forms to normality. He describes why structure must be specifically addressed and what that objective must be for each of us. Not least, what must be done for it to be achieved. The author's style is almost conversational and leads the reader logically step by step to his conclusions. In doing so he questions a number of accepted teachings, particularly in the area of "structural medicine" and goes on to plea for fellow professionals to dispassionately examine the accuracy and value of his findings. The reader will find in these pages refreshing, stimulating and optimistic commentary.

"From the Guttermost to the Uttermost," is the latest book from Apostle Winston G. Baker. It will take you through his captivating journey from being the number one dancer in his home town, Savanna-la-mar, to becoming one of God's dynamic mouth-piece of this era. His story shows how God can shift one from condemnation to congregation and from the 'pit' to the pulpit. His call to God is nothing short of the Apostle Paul's encounter on the Damascus Road. His many trials and temptations caused him to fervently seek the Lord; which resulted in him being moved out of the Gutter of poverty and sin, to the Utter of prosperity, peace, love and joy in the Holy Ghost. Journeying with God, Apostle Baker willingly shares wisdom keys to unlocking one's harvest and being ultimately seated in the uttermost as a child of God. Journey with Apostle Baker - From the Gutter-most to the Uttermost.Apostle Winston George Baker was born and raised in Savanna-La- Mar, Westmoreland and has fathered six beautiful children. He accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Saviour at the Holiness Born Again Apostolic Church in Savanna- La-Mar, on October 6, 1996. Apostle Baker was ordained Pastor in 2006, Elder in 2009 and was installed as Bishop in 2011 at the Word of Wisdom Apostolic Church. Apostle Baker is a man of profound faith and wisdom, a great leader and teacher whose life is epitomized by the Word. On October 26, 2012, Apostle Baker founded the King Jesus Pentecostal Fellowship Church which has now expanded to four locations locally - Red Hills Road in Kingston, Sheffield, Fort William and Petersville in Westmoreland. The church also expanded internationally, to Orlando Florida, and Maryland in the United States of America. Additionally, there are branches in Birmingham, London and Manchester in the United Kingdom and a branch in Belgium. From the very onset of his ministry Apostle Baker's passion for the kingdom was evident. The Lord has been faithful to his Word, and thousands of souls have been added to the church and were baptized in the name of Jesus. This man of God has the anointing of the Lord heavily upon his life. He has been used by the Lord over the years to heal the bodies from diverse infirmities such as HIV, cancer, diabetes, hypertension, fibroids, and kidney disease. The sight of the blind has been restored, the ear of the deaf open, demons cast out, babies talking to the Apostle from the womb, and even the dead brought back to life. Still, Apostle remains humble, knowing that the miracles, signs and wonders, that the Lord has used him to manifest on the Earth, are all for God's Glory. Under the mantle of the Great Commission, found in Mark 16:15, Apostle has carried the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the Cayman Islands, Turks and Caicos, United States of America, Israel, Bahamas, St. Maarten, Antigua, the United Kingdom and across the island of Jamaica. Apostle Baker was inspired by the Lord to author three dynamic books, "Warring Unclean Spirits "(2016), The Leader Who Covers (2017), "The Kingdom Mandate " (2019), and his current book- "From the Guttermost to the Uttermost". He was also inspired to write other books, which will be coming soon. Apostle Baker's services are streamed on various media platforms, including Facebook, YouTube, Tik Tok, King Jesus TV and Vibes Radio Station of which he is the owner. Additionally, you may shop at his online store called "Winston Royal" at https://www.winstonroyalinternational.com Apostle firmly believes that one should study the Word of God and that through fasting and diligent prayer life, one can develop a relationship with God. He believes victory is inevitable for those who trust in God, and that God can turn around one's life in twenty-four hours. To God be all the glory.

It's a Small World is a collection of short stories from emerging writer Rachel Joel. These ten accounts range from action-packed tales such as Flashback and Sparrow to heart-wrenching stories including The Chess Man and Dear Mom. From suspenseful to touching, these diverse narratives show that everyone has their own story to tell. It's our job to listen.Rachel Joel is a high school student in the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics. She won a national competition in Duke TIP for her writing in fourth grade. Shortly afterward, in sixth grade, she published her first book: the novella The Famous Miller and Smith Detective Agency. In eighth grade, she was declared State Champion of Narrative Writing in the Quill competition, which is sponsored by the North Carolina Association for Scholastic Activities. She loves science and creative writing, and she hopes to make a difference in the world in both fields. In her free time, she loves to read, write, listen to music, bake, and spend time with her family and friends.

This book project (written with 45-year hindsight) is part journal, part memoir, and part unofficial master's thesis. One goal is to indirectly compare and contrast the 1977-1978 basketball season to the 2022-2023 season. Another goal is to celebrate the players, coaches, broadcasters, sportswriters, referees, and so many others involved in making my designated annual basketball madness such a unique nine-week period of each year. Storylines, backstories, acquaintances, friends, family, and family trees. Coaches and coaching trees. High school, college, and the pros. Girls and boys. Women and men.Kent Anderson is a proud Avenal resident who spent the last twenty-five years of his full-time career in education teaching math at Avenal High School to the students of Avenal and Kettleman City (1995-2020). He continues as a devoted coach and fan of the Buccaneers after stints as the head coach for the varsity boys basketball team, as the athletic director, and as the head coach for the varsity girls basketball team.keywords: Basketball, California, History, Avenal, Visalia, Fresno, Bakersfield, Sacramento, Santa Barbara

On his first night employed as the night-time security guard at the Star Luck Shopping Plaza, Lenny Harris was horrified to see a shooting on one of the monitors covering the property. He immediately called 9-1-1, then ran to the scene of the crime. But when he arrived, there was nothing there. Where was the victim, the blood, or any other indication that something unusual had just occurred at that spot? When the police arrived, they also found no evidence of foul play. Lenny was arrested for making a false 9-1-1 call. But that charge would be the least of Lenny's problems because the next night, a shooting did occur in the same location, exactly as he had described the night before. How was that possible? The mystery of Lenny Harris and the plaza shooting was just the beginning of what would prove to be very strange times in the town of Star Luck, Arizona."Strange Times in Star Luck" is Ken Siegel's third published novel. He has also written, "The Courts of Garrowville" and "The Wrong Man From Willingham" both of which are available at Amazon.com and all worldwide online book stores. He has also written a short story, "A Better Place" which can be found at Booksie.com. Ken Siegel is originally from New York, and currently resides in Florida with his wife, Heather.

Este libro emplea pruebas científicas para examinar por qué los seres humanos tienden a tomar malas decisiones de inversión. La mayoría de los inversores siguen viendo perjudicados sus resultados de inversión por los dos temas principales del libro: el miedo y la codicia. El miedo y la codicia son emociones humanas tan antiguas como la historia, incluso la prehistoria. La Biblia también cita el miedo, la avaricia, la envidia y el deseo como influencias destructivas, así que esto viene ocurriendo desde hace mucho tiempo. Estas emociones están muy arraigadas y son muy fuertes. A menos que se reconozcan y se traten adecuadamente, las emociones le impedirán alcanzar sus objetivos de inversión. Los seres humanos estamos predispuestos a vender en los momentos más bajos y a comprar en los más altos de un ciclo de mercado. No crea que las noticias le ayudarán a determinar la dirección del próximo ciclo del mercado. A menudo, el miedo o la codicia convencen al inversor para vender en el punto más bajo de una corrección del mercado. Muchos inversores compran en la cima de una burbuja especulativa. Las noticias alimentan los impulsos destructivos. Tómese un momento para reflexionar que los medios de comunicación no son sus amigos. Detente, reflexiona y respira hondo. En el libro llamo a ese paso "pausa y reflexión".Los seres humanos somos imperfectos. Nuestras imperfecciones se manifiestan en nuestra forma de invertir. Con entrenamiento, un inversor puede crear buenos hábitos de inversión. Confíe en el proceso mientras lee sobre las pruebas y los triunfos de nuestros antepasados. Quizá vea cómo encajan todas las piezas.En conclusión, los seres humanos no hemos sido creados con defectos. No somos errores. Somos así por una razón. Se nos dio el libre albedrío y la capacidad de aprender y sacar provecho de los errores de los demás. Una vez que te has vuelto bueno en ello, es tu deber difundir la buena palabra a tus compañeros Homo Sapiens y mostrarles el camino.Dale Buckner ha pasado sus 34 años de carrera como planificador financiero ayudando a la gente a evitar los errores que arruinan la mayoría de los planes financieros. Tiene las credenciales académicas: una licenciatura, un MBA, la designación como CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER¿ Practitioner y Accredited Investment Fiduciary®.Dale ha presentado un programa de radio financiero durante dos décadas. Ha escuchado de todo mientras estaba en las trincheras, resolviendo los problemas de la gente y ayudando a guiarles a través de algunas de las oscilaciones más violentas del mercado en la historia de la bolsa. Su experiencia y sus sabios consejos pueden ayudarle a evitar errores trágicos, como vender en el punto más bajo de un ciclo bursátil o comprar en una burbuja.Dale ayuda a sus clientes a alcanzar sus objetivos financieros y personales utilizando Life Stage Planning, una forma avanzada de planificación financiera que desarrolló con la ayuda del curso CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNING®.Dale es un Principal Registrado y ofrece valores a través de United Planners Financial Services, miembro de FINRA y SIPC. Posee licencias de seguridad Series 7, 24, 63 y 65 y tiene licencia de seguros desde 1988. Dale ofrece planificación financiera y asesoramiento de inversión a través de su empresa de asesoramiento de inversión registrada, Dale Buckner, Inc. Dale Buckner, Inc. y United Planners Financial Services no están afiliados.Palabras Clave: Finanzas, Planificación, Inversión, Rico, Ganar Dinero, Financiero, Consejos, Mercado, Comprar, Vender, Comportamiento, Emociones

James M. Russo is the founder and chief investment strategist of Altrius Capital Management. Jim's military service as a Naval Aviator in the U.S. Marine Corps gave him a unique global perspective. His extensive travel and residences from small towns to larger cities across the country for much of the past forty years has given him a singular understanding of the American economy. The combination of these two life experiences has provided Jim with a unique financial perspective distinctly different from the multitude of experts, analysts, and investment managers immersed in the Wall Street mentality. While much of the industry chases momentum, Jim remains fearlessly against popular opinion, like the aardvark he has chosen to represent his investment philosophy. When daily news events drive investors to overreact, Jim calmly asks, "What impact does this have on how many hamburgers are eaten in China or chocolate consumed in Latin America?" Since the day Jim founded Altrius in 1997, he has always remembered that his clients have entrusted him with their life savings. A former All-American boxer; captain of the Naval Academy boxing team, and Marine officer; Jim has led his clients over the past two and a half turbulent decades. He has guided his clients by example, investing side-by-side with them in his distinctive value-based, income-focused investment discipline. Despite the accolades he has received for his sustained investment success, Jim remains refreshingly modest, and believes humility-a trait in short supply on Wall Street-is a vital attribute that enables investors to live to fight another day and not blow up their future retirement savings.

NOSECENTRIC takes you on a deep dive into the world of Rhinoplasty with world-renowned facial plastic surgeon, Anil R. Shah, MD FACS. In this book, Dr. Anil Shah discusses everything you wanted to know and ask about rhinoplasty. He takes you into the history of rhinoplasty, the current state of the procedure and the future with hands-on experience of the latest tools and techniques. There is also a list of practical questions to evaluate your own nose as well as ask a surgeon to see if reshaping your nose is right for you.Anil R. Shah MD is a leading facial plastic surgeon who has an international clientele. He focuses on improving patient surgical results by using technology as well as advanced metrics to help patients look and breathe better. As a medical researcher, he has written multiple scientific articles innovating plastic surgery. He has been featured on WGN, Vogue, Elle, Fox, as well as other news outlets for his expertise.Rhinoplasty, Nose Job, Beauty, Nasal Breathing, Nose Reshaping, Ethnic Rhinoplasty, Self-help, Recovery Tips, Plastic Surgery, Aesthetics

NOSECENTRIC takes you on a deep dive into the world of Rhinoplasty with world-renowned facial plastic surgeon, Anil R. Shah, MD FACS. In this book, Dr. Anil Shah discusses everything you wanted to know and ask about rhinoplasty. He takes you into the history of rhinoplasty, the current state of the procedure and the future with hands-on experience of the latest tools and techniques. There is also a list of practical questions to evaluate your own nose as well as ask a surgeon to see if reshaping your nose is right for you.Anil R. Shah MD is a leading facial plastic surgeon who has an international clientele. He focuses on improving patient surgical results by using technology as well as advanced metrics to help patients look and breathe better. As a medical researcher, he has written multiple scientific articles innovating plastic surgery. He has been featured on WGN, Vogue, Elle, Fox, as well as other news outlets for his expertise.Rhinoplasty, Nose Job, Beauty, Nasal Breathing, Nose Reshaping, Ethnic Rhinoplasty, Self-help, Recovery Tips, Plastic Surgery, Aesthetics

In 1986 the drug war in South Florida and the Caribbean is going full bore. The DEA requests the operational services of a veteran MACV-SOG soldier who is now a long-term local undercover narc in Pittsburgh. The target of the operation is the leader of a cocaine smuggling network based in Haiti. When the "Org" discovers that the group is active in the world of international terrorism as well, the DEA's borrowed narc is secretly recruited as an asset. He soon learns the dangers of playing a triple game.About Regis Sheehan - A native of Pittsburgh and a resident of Northern Virginia, the author is a former Special Agent of the Diplomatic Security Service (DSS), U.S. State Department. His career included criminal investigations and dignitary protection in the Miami and Washington field offices, as well as a tour in MSD - or the DSS Mobile Security Division. With MSD he provided training, tactical support to protective details and emergency security enhancement to high threat embassies and consulates around the world. Assigned overseas, he was a member of the Regional Security Offices in El Salvador, South Africa and China. Prior to retirement, he served as the Chief of the DSS Counterintelligence Division.Keywords: Narco-Terrorism, Covert Action, Undercover, Spying, Haiti, DEA, MACV-SOG, Org, JICSA, Drug Smuggling, Miami, Narcs, Cedar Key, Florida

In the Kingdom of Harkimer, a wizard has emerged with a weapon of unrivaled power: the obsidian staff. With it, he seeks to end the dark wizards' exile to the Southern Mountains almost eight centuries prior. But a prophecy haunts him. A girl with unusual gifts will appear and become his greatest enemy-or ally-in his quest to conquer the land of Ilian. The only problem? The girl has disappeared. She has no memories of her past, her identity, or the destiny that awaits her. As her friends and foes race to find her, the girl must quickly remember who she is-or facing losing her home forever.Jaz Azari is a young adult fantasy fiction author currently working on the second novel in The Lost Legacy Series, The First Conquest. She is also the author of the stand-alone novel, The Noble Rogues. Jaz has been a visiting author with Page After Page at the Maryland Renaissance Festival and hopes to continue the tradition, complete with period attire. She lives in Virginia with her cat Blitz, who provides input in between hourly requests for a refilled food bowl. Learn more about the author at www.thelostlegacyseries.com or contact the author at thelostlegacyseries@yahoo.com.

Louise works nights at a mall. One night, she discovers something that would change her life forever. She was headed for the breakroom for coffee when she sees a penny on the floor and stops to pick it up. As she does, she sees movement on the counter in the break room through the crack of the door left slightly open. What she saw was shocking... on the counter were little people. By little, I mean no taller than a soda can.

Tara is struck by a car after shoving her mother out of its way. Trying to move, she realizes she is injured, and cannot walk. The car that struck her had pulled over, the doors open and the two legged get out and walk towards her, Tara tries to get away, but her injury is too great. Giant hands pick her up from the roadside, and carry her back to the car, open the door and put her inside on the floor. Taras heart feels as if would pound out of her chest. She is about to go on the greatest adventure of her life....but will she ever see her family again.Donna Riley, a lover of outdoors and all the outdoor creatures. She is an avid fisher, kayaker and hiker. She is a proud mother of three daughters and six grandchildren and one great granddaughter. She currently lives in eastern Carolina where she gets many of her ideas for her books from her paddles in the swamp lands, creeks and sounds of the area.

If you've picked up this book, it's probably not an accident. You're likely someone who has an essential mission: assisting humanity during these times of great upheaval in making a monumental leap into a consciousness known as the Fifth Dimension. This book will assist you to see this more clearly and help you in your own challenging process of ascension into 5D, while you play the role in the world you have come to accomplish.The process of Ascension entails more than simply becoming more positive, loving and spiritual. And it's more than just being aware that you are a Multidimensional Being of Light. It involves shifting your whole sense of identity into a higher dimension of reality and fully embodying the divine Essence of who you are. It's about achieving total freedom from the suffering you've endured while living, probably for many lifetimes, in a controlled and distorted reality known as the Third Dimension.Fully waking up to yourself in 5D consciousness is not easy, especially amidst the chaos occurring in the world today. But with a sincere intention, you can begin to shift into 5D consciousness in your everyday life and experience the freedom you yearn for. In a heartfelt and easy-to-read style, Vidya explains why it has been so difficult for humanity to spiritually wake up and become free of suffering, poverty and war. She then offers clear and practical steps in how you can nonetheless make this transition in your own life with relative ease and comfort - and with great joy and love in your heart.Vidya Frazier is the author of four previous books on the subject of the Fifth Dimension: Awakening to the Fifth Dimension, Ascension: Embracing the Transformation, Triumph of the Light, and The Ascension Lightworker Guide.She also writes blogs on her website, www.vidyafrazier.com, and offers personal sessions of remote Quantum Healing, Ascension Readings, and AscensionCoaching.Fifth Dimension, 5D, Ascension, spirituality, multidimensional self, consciousness, divine essence, spiritual mission, dimensions of reality, spiritual freedom, humanity's evolution, inner guidance, 5D self, Source, new age teachings, reincarnation, deep silence

From memoirs to short stories, speeches to non-fiction, fantasy to op-eds, Unbecoming is a collection of thirteen vibrant writing pieces that lay out High School student Iris Liu's journey from Sixth to Twelfth grade. Her writing displays the story of a Chinese-American immigrant student who struggles with self-worth - but finds a medium to challenge and reflect on her Unbecoming nature and influence communities through writing. Includes: Ghost Story (Ninth Grade) - Fiction - A story about the friendship between a singing ghost and a mute boy. My Perfect Plan to Become the President of the United States (Ninth Grade) - non-fiction - How Iris intends to become the President of the United States (not really). An Informative article on the election process. Dream Baker (Tenth Grade) - Fantasy - Everyone has a dream baker living inside their mind who's responsible for baking all sorts of dreams. Sylvia, Lin's dream baker, is forced to go on an expedition to find more dream ingredients. But the world outside is not what it seems. A deadly monster called Chaos is lurking outside her kitchen, set on destroying dream ingredients and seemingly her. An Open Letter to the Educational Department of New York State (Tenth Grade) - Essay - Bias is not inherited but learned. We need to include Asian American history in the school curricula by passing Senate Bill S6359A to accurately and responsibly convey the rich history of the United States. The Quiet Girl (Eleventh Grade) - Speech - "e;the Asian American community, as we face the continued violation of our fundamental rights, cannot remain quiet in the corner of the classroom."e; Praise: If you care deeply about your community and believe in human rights and minority equity, then put this book on your required reading list. Iris draws her passion from experience and believes in advocating for the rights of Asian American and Pacific Islanders. Her deep desire to bring peace and justice is sincerely rooted in her values as she wants to see a balance between the immigrant and mainstream culture. This book, and all her work, shows her authenticity and her mission to bring that positive change which can help our society and our country to redefine democracy in its true spirit. Iris, I wish you all the best! ~Good Luck- Dr Dilshad Dayani About the author: Iris Liu was born in China and raised in New York. She is an active advocate for Asian American Rights, a writer, a student, and a public speaker. Teen & Young Adult, Memoirs, Chinese-American Writer Asian American, Anthology, Short, Stories Speeches, Self-reflection, Fantasy