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"I'm a humble wizard," confides Eric Hawthorne Wood, "next to the ones of fantasy." Still, he's as close to the real thing as you'll ever get. Set in 2019, The Elven Smith continues the arcane Cold War Wood saga revived in The Prince of the Air. A rookie member of a long-lived occult communitynicknaming itself "the College," Wood has a role in a black economy. ("Even wizards need money," he says.) Wood is a cross-continental security agent who escorts precious and sometimes enchanted artifacts from buyer to seller. The significance of most of his deliveries is "above my pay grade," he concedes, but his trade is dangerous. An unusual adventure, this second book of memoirs deep-dives us into mysticism, symbolism, occultism, shamanism, world spirituality, and intrigue.

An Unexpected Coddiwomple takes you on a journey through a captivating collection of World War II (WWII) letters abundant with humor, intrigue, and romance across the U.S., to the U.K., and back again. Join S/Sgt. Frank G. Thompson and his daughter Loretto on parallel "missions." Frank's mission is to survive the war as a B-17 radio operator gunner and get on with his life; Loretto's is to discover whatever she can about the father she never knew. Frank wrote his family almost daily, which transports you to the everyday life of a WWII soldier from the day he reports to the day he is discharged. Frank's story could belong to any one of the 16 million WWII soldiers who served. Not since The Diary of Anne Frank has a window with such an intimate view of WWII been opened to the world, seen this time through the eyes of a soldier. ---Learn from the pilot himself, "Big Sundin," what happened when they ditched Heavy Date in the North Sea in 1945, saving the lives of the entire crew. Had Big Sundin not executed a "perfect ditching," Loretto and her six siblings would not have been born. Through her father's words, she uncovers truths about her parentage that were buried with him in 1965, solving decades of mysteries that culminate with an invitation to Buckingham Palace. It's a story of family, duty, faith, and a life transformed. It's a story of love.---... By the time Loretto discovered the cache of WWII letters, her father had been dead almost 50 years. She'd accepted she would never know him. That changed when she decided to type his 500+ letters for her siblings. With each letter, she heard her father's voice. With each place she visited, each person she met, the 50 years without him melted away, and the enduring gap that had opened between them when she was four years old gradually began to close...----Coddiwomple (v.): To travel in a purposeful manner towards a vague, as-yet-unknown destination.

Sitting Still is about a quiet space and the curiosity of exploring the world outside. In a world moving at the speed of never fast enough, it's important to stop and find balance by simply being present among nature. It's about following the calls of your heart as you open your senses to the remarkable world around you. It helps us to feel connected to the earth and at peace where we stand. As we establish this connection, we're invited to tread lightly upon the earth and to make choices that respect and protect our fragile planet.

"Eggshells of Eagles" is about the early days of the hazardous waste industry and the workers who toiled anonymously early in an industry designed to help America move on from the mistakes of its industrial past and into our industrial future. These workers were environmental professionals-scientists and engineers, chemists, and biologists-who worked tirelessly many times in the frigid cold of the northern winters and the steaming oppressive heat of the southern summers in all manner of gear meant to protect them from the chemical and radiological hazards or biological agents and the physical hazards all around them. The events portrayed in this book are real, as told through the experiences of one of the early workers, Nick. The story also examines how the public is introduced to the notorious toxic substances from DDT to PFAS and the consumer products that birthed them.

In any discussion that centers upon the creation of art, the focus is generally on both the medium that one works in, and the unique process employed by the artist within that medium. Rarely will the dialog extend to where all this takes place - the artist's studio. Creative Spaces: The Western New York Artist Studio Project, documents the studios of 15 Western New York artists. Each artist's chapter includes an introduction, photos of the artist's studio, an interview with the artist, and an essay written by each artist describing their studio and how it informs their art.

Coast to Coast, we are a nation of local tastes and conspicuous calories. From Rochester, New York's Garbage Plate and Detroit, Michigan's Boogaloo sandwich, to Hawaii's Spam Musubi and Biloxi, Mississippi's Koolickles, our regional foods in the United States are deeply embedded into our local culinary consciousness. These hometown delicacies are a marriage of cultures, subtleties of tradition, local ingredients, and, above all, community. These morsels of scale-tipping pride are equal parts civic symbols, edible tourist attractions, and cultural obsessions. This book features the birthplace of many of the foods we love. Some seemingly strange combinations are hard to get your head around until you take your first bite. Please note: none of them will make you skinny.These recipes, which I've been collecting for decades from many long-lost sources, are an homage to our immense bounty of our great country's uber-local foods and a great excuse to putter in the kitchen.

Sunspot never realized how different she was from the rest of the crowd until her first day of school! Instead of letting that weigh her down, she persevered after wise words from a peer. Embracing what made her different led to a new empowered & carefree perspective! Join Sunspot in figuring out what makes YOU special!

From former Disney storyteller, bestselling author, and branding expert, Annie Franceschi, discover a clear roadmap to brand, streamline, and grow a coaching, consulting, or service business without stressing social media or self-promotion.

Eric Hawthorne Wood is a humble wizard next to the ones of fantasy. "I don't wave wands or cast spells, but I also happen to be real." He admits some talents "that would look to you like magic" and that makes him dangerous.

A young boy named Mark, curious about why some people can't get along, sets out on a journey to find peace. The many friends he meets along the way help him to discover the answer.Dr. Mark Donnelly is an author, artist, educator, and a proud husband and father of four amazing children. Mark is the author of several children's books including Theresa's Sock, My Name Is Rocky, Last Year When I Was Small, The Worm Doctor, Twenty-Five Cents, and Where The Bathwater Goes.

This book addresses thirteen excuses you probably have heard or used yourself which serve as the foundation to frustration and failure.

The first systematic program for advancing business relationships. In five easy-to-follow steps, the book shows how to transform any casual business relationship into a valuable source for revenue, leads, and advice. Author Ed Wallace combines memorable anecdotes with a clear theoretical framework that shows individuals how to leverage their hard business skills with the often-overlooked soft skills of relationship building. In a recent survey, 88 percent of executives indicated that the strength of their client, customer, and referral relationships was critical to achieving their goals each year. But only 25 percent of those same executives said they had a formal process for planning, managing, and growing business relationships-and 73 percent of the group surveyed said they would be very interested in reading a book on this topic. Business Relationships That Last delivers the process that so many people and organizations need. -- Ed Wallace graduated cum laude from Villanova University, was a Teaching Fellow at Drexel University while he earned his MBA, and has a CPA designation in the State of Pennsylvania. He is president of The Relational Capital Group, which focuses on helping professionals build outstanding business relationships through Relational Capital development.

No matter what kind of organization you work for, whether it's your own small business or a global Fortune 100 company, your number-one goal is success. Predictable Success takes you step-by-step through a startlingly simple, intuitive, and universal process that shows you how to bring sustained, lasting, predictable success to your organization.Find out where your organization is today and take the uncertainty out of tomorrow as you make the journey towards Predictable Success.

Convinced that the washing machine took one of her favorite socks, Theresa, a very determined six-year-old fights back her fear and makes a unique friend in the process.

n the heart of Buffalo's Allentown, inconspicuously watching in alleys, behind keyholes, and in the sultry shadows atop a barstool lurks a gumshoe hot on a case. Meet Jake Knight, a hardboiled, trench coat-wearing, cigar-smoking, private eye that could have walked straight out of central casting. Join him as he and his trusty dog Duke sprightly traverse the city's endless maze of crooks, politicians, and men who blow bubbles, in search of justice and money to pay the rent. Rather than overhearing his inner monologue, we're invited to study the depths of his daily observations through the pages of diary entries he posts every night after last call. Insightful, philosophical, and even poetic at times, Jake Knight's story is sure to be a boffo, instant classic, according to his mother.

Bouncer is a partially true story of a black and white cocker spaniel who grew up on an idyllic 1940's suburban neighborhood. He was adored by his middle-class family whom he served with intelligence and great devotion. Bouncer was also valued by other people in the neighborhood and had established daily routines with them. One day during hunting season, Bouncer disappears and is faced with learning new skills and experiencing many hardships.Thank goodness a few caring people and animals lend some kind help.

Monster In The Morning is my childhood recollection of how mornings in our house worked before mom had her favorite drink. This wild tale is inspired by the two most wonderful women in my life, and a green bathrobe where money grew and Kleenex just appeared from. The illustrations genuinely make the chase come to life, and the ending seems as happy as any fairy tale. This book is a treat for every child.

Around 1900, Buffalo was a happening place. It was America's eighth-largest city and the world's sixth largest port. Buffalo was the world's first city lit with electricity. Famous architects like Frederick Law Olmsted and Frank Lloyd Wright did some of their best work here. Buffalo hosted a World's Fair featuring buildings illuminated by Thomas Edison. And so much more. By 2000 the city's population was falling, the economy stagnant, the region's reputation stained by racism and poverty, and jokes about the area's weather became a frequent target of nightly talk shows. So what happened? Recently, it's been easy to find positive signs of a change: waterfront development, medical campus construction, new business expansion and startups, and an uptick in population and employment. But how well are we really doing? Buffalo Niagara could arguably have the biggest gap of any metropolis in America between what it could be and what it is today. Can the region ever be great again? Buffalo Niagara: Diagnosis & Prescription for Change starts by taking a look at the status of the region that goes beyond just new construction. It then examines in unvarnished detail the major causes and forces that caused the region's decline. And the book ends by offering a prescription for change that could once again make Buffalo one of the most progressive cities on the planet. Buffalo Niagara: Diagnosis & Prescription for Change is a tool and a road map for all those who love Western New York and are willing to help make a positive difference.

Survival Juice is an unbridled love story about coffee, written by Dr. Maddog, (a.k.a. Mark Donnelly, Ph.D.) a self-admitted java-junky who regularly rotates coffee shops to avoid paying rent. This book will help you to get to know your addiction better, understand caffeine delivery systems, and speak in fluent Barista as you skillfully navigate the coffee aficionado culture.