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The Mark of the DoveBy: Sydney SandersAfter humankind was taken captive on their own planet by a powerful intruder, the world's fate rests on the shoulders of an unlikely squad. An ancient prophecy foretells the salvation of the world by six teens with mysterious abilities, unlike any the world has ever seen. Individually, each is impressive. As a unit, they are world-changing. Join Sadie and Chase in this action-packed tale of discovery and adventure, as they meet a variety of interesting creatures and people, making friends and enemies alike along the way.About the AuthorSydney Sanders was born on September 10th, 1997. She attended Appalachian State University where she majored in Education. Sydney currently resides in Lexington, North Carolina.

Harvest Field of Joyful MaracasBy: Betty SerraHarvest Field of Joyful Maracas highlights the author's personal journey of battling stress and panic attacks over 40 years until she discovered authentic prayer and healing. The book strolls through memories of the coronavirus and the world-wide panic that ensued, as the infected numbers grew and the death tolls hiked up, rapidly.While facing day-to-day uncertainties, particularly during the pandemic, mini-revelations flew onto the author's notebook and little by little, anecdotes of expression, gratitude, forgiveness, faithfulness, discernment, and mindfulness emerged. Harvest Field of Joyful Maracas identifies a few self-inflicted miseries. However, in the midst of chaos, one can transform into a life of loving attributes while moving to the author's imaginary sound of joyful maracas.About the AuthorBetty Serra is a first-generation Latin American, born and raised in San Francisco, California. Early in childhood, she developed a fascination with storytelling and has been scribbling, journaling, and writing ever since. She draws inspiration from blessings and hardships found in everyday occurrences. She previously published a couple of books, but Harvest Field of Joyful Maracas is her first book about spiritual growth and reflection.

Blackstar: U.S. MarshalBy: Robert BlackBlackstar wasn't one to mess with as he was over six feet tall in his stocking feet with very broad shoulders and built like a bull, his fist was like being hit with a sledge hammer. Rob was the youngest of three boys who grew up in the Black Hills of Montana and always got into trouble since he was ten years old, one thing about Blackstar was how quick he was on his feet which helped him when he fought in the war between the States, it was here where Rob learned how to use his boxing for good and to stand against lawlessness....

Poems and Prose About LifeBy: Mary Ann KalinMary Ann Kalin was born in Madison, Wisconsin. She had an older brother and a younger brother. She was the only girl on her Dad's side of the family. When she was ten years of age, her parents bought a forty acre farm and they all moved there. Mother grew up on a farm in her youth. Dad was a house painter.That is where the author grew up. At the age of eighteen she moved back to the city of Madison and found a job and started dating. That is where she met her husband to be, he was in the Air Force in Madison. They got married in Chicago and made it their home. This was were his parents lived.Her husband passed away in his mid forties due to cancer. Her children were grown and self supporting. She decided to move to the state of Tennessee. She had two cats and two dogs in the car with her. They were well behaved except the young cat, she meowed all the way from Illinois to Tennessee.She found work at Emerson Electric. When she came home from work, she would be greeted by two cats and two dogs. Later, she found herself with another dog. A lady at work had a poodle that she thought was too big. Mary Ann took the dog home with her. Now she had three dogs and two cats in her quant little home.She lived in Tennessee for a while and met her second husband. They later decided to move to Kentucky. She has enjoyed living in both southern states.This book is dedicated to her eldest son. He wrote his own book and it inspired her to write a book also.

The journey to another world begins with Pam's first encounter with an alien. Shortly after she is diagnosed with terminal cancer, Pam goes to her family's camp in an attempt to clear her head and improve the time she has left on this earth. A couple of weeks later, while taking one of her short walks, she begins to feel dizzy. Seconds before passing out, she thinks she sees a little man staring at her. The little man is actually an IALF, an Intelligent Alien Life Form. Near death, the aliens stabilize Pam and transports her to their home planet. Minutes after her arrival on Dandor, Pam is put under Doc's care. His advanced medical abilities make it possible for the alien doctor to fix Pam's little problem. During the time that Pam spends with Doc during her treatment and future checkups, their relationship grows from friendship to something more serious. Months later they decide to make it official; they pair. Their hybrid son proves he has skills beyond that of either parent. The IALFs are telepathic with other members of the same species. Humans communicate verbally. Shortly after he arrives, Bob proves he had a voice. At the same time, Bob begins to spend more and more time staring at his father. Pam knows that they are communicating telepathically. Bob has another skill that is a total surprise. Weeks later, they realize that Bob can also read Pam's mind. Shortly after Pam comes to Dandor, a small group of higher life forms are rescued from a dying planet. The strange life forms have long hind legs and waddle when they walk. The RAH do a lot of nodding and waving when they are approached, but both the IALFs and humans are unable to communicate with them. The three higher life forms have a few problems to solve, but the new residents of Dandor follow the IALF's lifestyle as a caring, loving species. This is the story of how three species come together and share a planet in peace and harmony. About the AuthorJay Fullum is a retired artist and magazine and newspaper columnist, who had a grand time dreaming up the interactions between the IALFs, humans and RAHs. It was also quite a surprise when the author within the book found out that an alien hybrid actually helped him with the illustrations and text.

'Collection of Poetry' by John SchwendermanCompiled by Joseph SchwendermanJohn Schwenderman has taken from his many years of experience in both civilian and military life and transposed it to beautiful lines of poetry which will both pull at your heart strings and sadden your soul. Back in the forties, the war was going at a hot and brutal pace when John organized his own squad of neighborhood boys, from five to 15 years of age, wearing various parts of uniforms and weapons, trained and ready to ship out! John's oldest brother, Norman, was, at that same time, prepping in England for the invasion of Normandy, of which he was part of. John attempted to join the Marines, but was turned down - too young. However, at a later time, he was accepted. He did a four-year stretch and dropped out.John was disheartened by the outcome in Korea (Police Action!), and the treatment of General McArthur. Tens of thousands of young men and boys gave their lives for naught! After separating from the Corps, his love, he started his career in carpentry, when along came the war in Vietnam. He joined the Seabees shortly after. He did not one, but two, tours in Nam, after which he was honorably discharged. His thoughts of these wars, especially their outcome, he has encased in poetry. This is a must-read for all Service men and women, and most certainly, Vets!Schwenderman is now retired at 90 years of age, but suffers from Agent Orange exposure and more.

Police officer Bobby Benton turns from a law-abiding gun advocate to an assault weapon opponent. Guided by an unlikely co-conspirator, he initiates violent and deadly attacks on assault weapon promoters. From illegal gun shows all the way up to the highest levels of government he reigns terror. With law enforcement on his heels, he deftly evades capture and attracts national attention. A must-read for anybody living in the war zone called the United States of America. About the AuthorEric Wright has produced his second book on the polarizing topic of gun control, this time focusing specifically on assault weapons. As the United States is bombarded by constant gun violence and high death tolls, Eric develops a fictional story concerning the critical topic.

Since coming home from the war, Tad Forte has led a solitary life in Charlestown, Rhode Island, doing his best to quiet the ghosts of Vietnam and the memory of Ellis Buck, the girl he loved. But Vietnam and a life without Ellis still haunt him. The thirty-year fragile truce with his past has begun to unravel. In search of answers, he decides to return to his hometown. His return leads him back to Ellis. They rekindle the fierce love they'd shared as teenagers, but Ellis is married and has a secret that threatens to rip Tad's world apart for a second time. Her only child, the consequence of one last night together, is Tad's daughter."Bravo to author Ron Farina for giving us At the Altar of the Past. Competing against hundreds of Vietnam war stories, one more grisly than the other, Farina succeeds in wading past the slosh and delivers a unique, compelling reflection of regrettable choices, stolen moments of affection, and the devastating realization of love lost. Utilizing the Vietnam War as a backdrop, Farina deftly navigates his hero through the conflict within himself, making this book a captivating saga of the human condition." John Bonanni, author of, Just Off, Stage Right.------"Ron Farina weaves a lifelong tale of hardship and enduring love. Tad Forte and Ellis Buck are as easy to know as your own high-school sweetheart. I loved this book and the time spent with these beautiful, relatable characters." -Kate Katcher, Playwright, Artistic Director Stray Kats Theatre Company------"Reading Ron Farina's gritty, romantic novel, readers will find themselves riveted as they follow Tad Forte on his heart-wrenching heroic quest. An unforgettable and highly-satisfying read."-Steven Ostrowski, author of the forthcoming novel, The Highway of Spirit and Bone.------"Farina gives us a closely observed world, whether it be in the war zones of Vietnam or the small-time routines and rituals of New England life. The characters are unforgettable and their development shows a careful understanding of how the human mind and heart engage both pain and pleasure."-Michael DiRaimo, Professor Emeritus, English, Manchester Community College.-----"One can tell in each line that Ron Farina knows well the horrors of war and the pain of lost love that lies at the heart of this gripping and achingly realistic novel."-Erik Ofgang, co-author of The Good Vices.

Peaceful Passings is your average, unassuming funeral home located in Pentastoke, South Carolina. Operated by two childhood friends turned business partners, they have moved their fair share of stiffs into the dirt and crematory oven. One day, a very peculiar customer arrives with very specific instructions for burying her deceased husband. What then ensues is a torrent of madness involving lies, betrayal, false identities, and a litany of crimes, all centered around two cufflinks belonging to the deceased husband with a mystery all their own surrounding them...

Join Mr. Blue on his adventures through the wilderness!

Through the Eyes of a SerpentBy: Ashley HannanOne package turns a group of friends' lives upside down. On the run for their lives, standing up against the bad guy, and a little romantic revenge, none of them expect it to turn into what it does. Paul, Neil, Caleb, Marcus, and Amanda end up delivering a package; unbeknownst to them, it is to a drug lord. The game of survival never becomes so real as they have to get out of Florida before the clock runs out. The rules end up changing when one of them is kidnapped by "The King" and the fight to get out of Florida alive diminishes in this action-packed romance.About the AuthorAshley Hannan has been writing since she was very young. Listed as a young author at the age of 11 and awarded the young authors award, it was her passion to continue writing and one day write a novel. Ashley lives in Minnesota with her beautiful border collie, Colette, and lab/Aussie mix, Rex.

Feeling Free is a book for all ages. The prevalence of anxiety and depressive disorders in people of all ages is rising. While written to speak to our younger children, the timely concept of sharing our feelings, talking about our thoughts and worries with adults and mentors has infinite relevancy.The journey taken by Max in this book and the many ways he is helped along the way (some obvious and some hidden treasures for kids to find), help people of all ages better understand the emotional freedom we feel by talking about the concerns we carry. As Max's worries get heavier, talking about his thoughts helps to lighten his heavy feelings.Adults and children of all ages will use this story to open dialogue about the importance of talking about our thoughts and emotions.About the AuthorAmie Allanson-Dundon is a licensed professional counselor in the states of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. She is Network Director of Clinical Therapy Services for a nationally recognized university health network in their department of psychiatry.Amie is the wife of a machinist, the step-mother to two grown step-children and mother to one grown biological child. Amie has a Bernese mountain dog named Sadie who is a certified therapy dog and often works with her in her work in the world of psychotherapy.Amie has also been a collegiate softball catcher, an avid football mom, and finds her soul drawn to the ocean. Amie is passionate about ending the stigma of mental health issues and helping people of all ages be the best version of themselves possible.

Choose Your FutureBy: Jesse Leaman Ph.D.Choose Your Future is set in 2047 AD, and should serve as inspiration and motivation for reversing the looming climate crisis. The reader will hear two alternative realities, one where the whole planet Earth's human population is intent on doing whatever it takes to prevent runaway global warming. In the other reality, a few rogue nations and billionaires manage to convince enough people that climate change is no big deal. You the reader can help create the future, simply by thinking about which reality you prefer. It is science fiction only until you make it reality.About the AuthorJesse Leaman Ph.D. was born in Oklahoma in 1977. In 1996 Jesse had a spinal cord injury as a senior in high school, which left him paralyzed from the shoulders down. Nevertheless he persevered and graduated with a B.S. in Astronomy from the University of Maryland, College Park in 2002. Then, he earned his Ph.D. in Astrophysics from the University of California, Berkeley in 2008. At the same time he worked his way from summer intern to Post Doctoral Fellow at NASA where he was stationed at three different locations (MSFC, GSFC, ARC). Leaman learned about the International Space Station, solar wind, black holes, supernova, and extra-solar planets.In 2011, Dr. Leaman made the pivot to computer science in order to develop robotic wheelchairs and solutions to the climate crisis. He made the illustrations herein using a head tracking mouse and 3D rendering software. There are multiple technical solutions herein that will be very lucrative, but Dr. Leaman wants to share them with the public, because the climate needs help now and he has neither the time nor the resources to produce significant changes by himself. He asks you to contribute in your own way to maximize the human potential and save Earth.

A beautiful young maiden lives in a quaint cottage in an enchanting forest where all the birds and animals come to her for help and to enjoy her cheerful singing and joyful dancing. Sometimes in life, our loved ones leave us and we learn to continue our lives. We learn that the best way to honor their memory is to remember them and the wonderful lessons they taught us. There will be so many things to help us remember them, such as, birthday parties, good books, picnics, boat rides, rainy days, sunny days, and even stormy days.Enjoy the activities in this book which include: Maze, Word Search, Decoding Puzzle, Crossword Puzzle, Jokes, Craft, Song, and Fun Facts. About the AuthorRosette Elizabeth Hurst was born in Oregon into a large family. Her elder sisters taught her to read and write. By the age of three she was telling long stories to her siblings and friends. Throughout her school years literature, drama and creative writing were her favorite subjects.Rosette Elizabeth Hurst was a ghost writer for many years. She is now retired and is returning to the world of creative writing. She studied fine arts and produced several portraits, landscapes, seascapes, and florals using oils. She sculpts in wood, clay and concrete. Volumes of stories and poems reflect her delightful sense of humor and Christian background.Rosette Elizabeth Hurst grew up reading about Babe the blue ox, the giant and the beanstalk, Goliath, and many more. While her siblings and friends were donning capes and trying to fly like Superman, she dressed in furs and tromped through the woods, streams, and valleys searching for the lost land of giants.Rosette Elizabeth Hurst has written and illustrated and published several other children's short stories. Look for them at your favorite Book Stores or Online.

The Coalition Trilogy begins simply, in current times, with two young people making their way through life before meeting a stranger not meant to be there and in need of help. The next part examines a possible future as Humans expand into our own star system and realize they are far from alone, not to mention in the middle of harm's way. The final chapter looks at what the various species may think or feel about each other from their own views.These stories will inspire hope that Humans have a place and destiny if they work to achieve it. They always have.About the AuthorJon David Vandenburg has been a sci-fi enthusiast his entire life, starting with the Star Trek TV series, realizing Gene Roddenberry was an innovator in his potential futures. The subsequent movies and series solidified that admiration. George Lucas's Star Wars visions added to that as well as so many gifted authors he read over the years. This is his first work. He resides in southeastern Wisconsin.

Sheila Warfield, originally from a small town in Mississippi known as Panther Burn. Growing up with six (6) sisters and both parents, surrounded by family, she learned values, love and how to have fun. She has always been expressional, trying to dance, singing around the house with her sisters, however, she found through writing that she could get to know and show herself. She has also spent some time in Ohio, Arizona and now exploring North Carolina. Through residing in different areas of the US, this has allowed her to meet different people, experience difference, which is now being shared through this writing. Letters To the Family is a collection of poems, that illustrates not only Family, but Hope and Love.

Royal Family Stories Presents: Ghost: Book 2: Diamond Heights Peace KeepersBy: Vincent HopsonA few hours after being recruited into a circle of protectors assigned to protect the city from evil doers, Marcus and Kara are back out on the streets of Diamond Heights and hot on the trail of a gut feeling...With their original Mission accomplished, Aliyah is back in the picture but is this change in reality a blessing or a curse as a fallen angel has risen with plans of setting the rift straight again...As if that wasn't enough our cities protectors are also tasked with protecting Kiauna Vonn and her sister Stacey Vonn from the Black Jack Mafia...With the power of light on their side follow as Marcus and Kara use Ghost in an attempt to save the realm without destroying it themselves.

A crab named Carter is afraid of the big, deep sea. When a flock of seagulls threatens Carter, he finds the courage to face his fear of the see in The Courageous Crab Carter. About the AuthorSarah McShea is a children's book author and full-time special education teacher at a high school near where she lives. She is also a mother to two beautiful boys: Rowan and Torryn. She was born in Weymouth, Massachusetts and has lived most of her life around the Boston area. When she is not writing, you can find her in the gym powerlifting, or drinking coffee while walking her favorite trails outdoors. Sarah has a vision of providing hope and encouragement through her storytelling and characters to young children. She believes that any dautning, fearful circumstance can be faced with even a little bit of courage, just like the courageous crab Carter does. You can connect with Sarah on Instagram @sarahmcshea_official.

Shades of Grief: Echoes of Hope from the DarknessBy: Frances Dougherty Kendall, M.D. Shades of Grief chronicles Frances Dougherty Kendall, M.D.'s walk through the complexities of death and dying and loss, grief, and hope. This personal journey begins with the loss of a beloved patient in Boston, the death of parents, her own cancer, and ends with recovery and hope. The various pieces are accompanied by her husband, Michael Kendall's original photography, each photo capturing a component of the emotion of a given work to enhance the depth of feeling experienced.The author was driven by her experience to provide a modicum of comfort, peace and joy through her words to many struggling with the most human of all experiences - grief. A fellow physician, Dr. Emma Neish, said of the manuscript, "It is so raw and honest and it beautifully captures the human experience of grief. I think a lot of people will relate to these words and I think they will be healing for many souls."About the AuthorFrances Dougherty Kendall, M.D. is often called upon to be the messenger, witness, or participant in life's most challenging events and uses this unique exposure to the rawest of human emotions as the inspiration for her writings.She is a Harvard trained Board certified Clinical Biochemical Geneticist with a 25+ year career specialized in rare and often life-limiting genetic disorders.As one of the first women in her field, she piloted the first Mitochondrial Disorders Program in the US, created one of the first private laboratories focused on metabolic and mitochondrial disorders, and offered telemedicine to underserved rare disease communities around the world before such practice was commonplace. Her current consulting firm, a unique, innovative group, VMP Genetics, brings together Metabolic leaders to provide direct patient care consultation, physician support to understaffed programs, and biochemical genetics education through a host of platforms.

If My Nana Had a Unicorn with Wings...By: Kimberly GaffneyIllustrator: Kaitlyn SmithLogan is a delightful six year old with a delightful imagination. That means there are many wonderful places to go and things to see. Maybe with his Nana and her very own Unicorn with Wings.About the AuthorKimberly Gaffney lives in Murphys, California with her husband. She and her husband raised 6 wonderful children and are now enjoying the love of 6 amazing grandchildren.About the IllustratorKaitlyn Smith is a student who enjoys turning words into pictures. She was specifically chosen by Kim for her love of art.Kimberly has been best friends with Kaitlyn's mom for years. She has watched her bloom into the young woman and artist that she is today.

From the book: "Sources of InspirationThe King James Bible, 1616 Edition. Print, Nelson Bibles, 2016. The Holy Qu'ran. Yusuf Ali translation with parallel Arabic text. Print. 2020-DOD-CHINA-MILITARY-POWER-REPORT-FINAL.PDF Fildes, Alan and Fletcher, Joann. Alexander the Great, Son of the Gods. Print. Jinping, Xi. Speech in Tiananmen Square,2021. Marlowe, Christopher. Tamburlaine the Great Parts One and Two from The Complete Plays. Print, Penguin Books, 2003. Mingxin, Du. Ten Xinjiang Dances for Violin and Orchestra. Plato. Apology. Trump, Donald. Speech to the UN. 2019. Tzu, Sun. The Art of War. James Clavell translation. Print. Tzu, Sun. The Art of War. James Trapp Translation with parallel Mandarin text. Print."

Testing of a LifeBy: Shakima WalkeTesting of a Life details a life that experiences so many ups and downs. Violence, hurt, pain. You imagine it, it probably happened. This book is to show anybody that no matter the obstacles, you can get out of any situation. It's full of lessons. It always shows that with God on your side, nothing is too hard or impossible to happen for you.About the AuthorShakima Walker is a 35-year-old woman. She is a mother of five, and a Pastor. Shakima was born in Queens, NY, where she grew up most of her life. Church was always something big in her life. She always knew she had a teaching spirit, but never imagined she, who was always shy, would become a Pastor and a mother. Shakima in her early 20s moved to Dover, DE, where her life had just begun.

2021 was another volatile year on the political and social fronts. It was President Biden's first year in office, and while his administration attempted to legislate a new social agenda, it had to contend with the neverending fallout from the election and the prior Trump administration. Trump's "Big Lie" energized the Republican base and proved to be a force in the year long struggle between the parties.Adopting a voter suppression strategy and sensing the country's unhappiness with the direction Democrat progressives were taking the country, Republicans set their agenda to win back Congress in 2022 at any cost. And throughout the year, the COVID virus, its mutations, vaccine hesitancy, and mandates proved challenging for the Biden Administration, adding another dimension to the struggles between the parties.About the AuthorSteve Rosen is a retired attorney who lives with his wife, Marilyn, of fifty-plus years in their longtime residence in New Jersey. Together, they have two children and four grandchildren.

In a fictional, male-dominated country that does not value its female citizens, Zora, a young woman running from her traumatizing past, uncovers a resistance blossoming at the heart of a sanctuary dedicated to protecting the downtrodden and abused. Meet the brave souls who spearheaded the movement, and experience their journey to deliverance through Zora's eyes. Political commentary on the dangers of male-dominance and the violence that women still face across the globe, Deliverance inspires women everywhere to find their voice-and the courage to use it!

Harmony Theory: The Simultaneous Grand Unified Transformation Equations and the Mathematical Theory of DNABy: Evan OlsenThis Harmony Theory is a continuation on the last Harmony Theory the transforms spacetime and the factors of proportionality it is alpha a Lorentz factor equal omega a winding number equal delta an energy gap translation equal psi a mobius transformation on omega equal sigma the square root of the current density ratio for a superconductor equal 1 over the safety factor for plasma torus fusion. This book is time travel, faster than light entanglement, fusion and new theory of DNA and cancer and viruses. As well as a theory of hexagonal carbon rings that can lead to antigravity due to negative mass. This is a grand unified as it combines relativity spacetime with quantum theory a solution to uncertainty.About the AuthorEvan Olsen has completed bachelor's of science in physics and minor in math, and another degree in psychology sciences with neurosciences topic of study with a minor in biology.Olsen enjoys martial arts, running, movies, video games, and cross country skiing. He is the eldest of two children and lives in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

E. Lockey dedicates this book to her husband, James, her daughters, Raelyn and Cora, and the original Lou Lou (Marley).May you stay silly, wild, and totally optimistic of all you can achieve in this great, big world.