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Why Should You Read This Book?Are you struggling to sell your product, service, or idea to the market? Clay Clark is a master of selling, and now he wants to teach you his proven processes, scalable systems, and sales mastery moves in a humorous and practical way.What Will You Learn In This Book? Why If You Aren't Getting Rich Don't B#%$, Just Implement the Super Moves I Use How to Construct the Ultimate Scalable Sales System How to Diagram Your Sales Plan The Three Ways to Get Rich and Why It's More Painful to Be Poor Than Rejected Why At the Top, Everyone Can Sell How to Cut Through the Clutter of Commerce The Law of Credibility to Work on Your Behalf The Power of Proof Statements How to Create Your Scalable Sales Script The Art of the Cold Call Learning to View Rejection as Just Another Step in the Right Direction Why Even With Great Sales Systems, Without KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) Your Sales Will Die Why Training Great Salespeople is Not an Event, It's a Process Why You Must Commit to Taking Your Communication Skills to the Next Level How to Determine the Other Problems That You Can Solve for Your Ideal and Likely Buyers That Now Both Like and Trust You How to Properly Price Your Products and Services Why You Must Not Complicate the Strategy: Call Them All Until They Cry, Buy, or Die Why This Can Be Your Year to Start Thriving and to Move Beyond Just Surviving The Dark Art of Door to Door Sales

WANT TO BECOME A POWERFUL PRESENTER & INFLUENTIAL PUBLIC SPEAKER?In this page-turning power-packed classic, Clay Clark teams up with the (now deceased) former iconic pastor and his long-time friend and speaking mentor Carlton Pearson to teach you proven public speaking tips, tricks, and moves that you can use.NOTE: Although Carlton Pearson & Clay Clark could not disagree more about their religious beliefs (Carlton Pearson was a Universalist) and Clay Clark (Is a Jesus-believing Christian), Pearson & Clark agreed on the power of words, communication, inspiration, and persuasion. In This Book You Will Learn How Master theArt of Public Speaking As Well As: Dealing with The Fear of Public Speaking Earning the Right to Speak Delivering Powerful Presentations How to Build Rapport with Your Audience Planning Your Speech Setting the Expectations with Your Audience The Power of Words The Super Moves of Oral Roberts Preparing for Your Presentation Knowing What You Are Working With Using Humor Incorporating Music Into Your Speech Becoming an Expert Turning Strangers Into Friends 24 Hours Before Show Time Tuning In Your Audience The Nuts & Bolts of a Properly Outlined Speech Engaging Your Audience Mastering Your Craft The Ultimate Public Speaking Outline How to Generate Paid Speaking Engagements How to Turn Presentations ThatSucceed Into Viable Leads How to Turn Your Leads into a Financially Viable Business Model That Succeeds And More!

A friends-to-lovers romance filled with family shenanigans, new friendships, and island breezes to keep things cool when the chemistry heats up! Emily Evans knows better than to date a guy like Lucas Edwards. He's cocky, arrogant, and way too good-looking for words. He's completely indecisive, a player, and can't even keep his houseplants alive. So, she very clearly puts him in the friend zone where he belongs. And their friendship comes on strong. She loves nothing more than hanging out with Lucas, bickering over what show to watch or where to eat, and daydreaming where their next un-date will be. She's never had such an amazing friendship before and can't imagine not having him in her life. Except for that tiny problem of putting him in the friend zone, things are going great. Lucas Edwards fell hard for Emily the moment she opened her mouth and chewed out his cousin. No one ever did that, and he loved every second of it. Since that moment, he's been following her around like a lost puppy dog even though she very clearly put him in the platonic wasteland. He starts to wonder if those sparks that he's feeling are real or just wishful thinking. But when she insists that he goes out on a date with a girl that asks him out, he realizes this might change everything, and it might not be the way either expected.

SEVERAL SALESPEOPLE WERE OFFENDED IN THE MAKING OF THIS BOOKFor years, sales managers have been puzzled by the excuses that their team members have fabricated in response to no sales.This is simply "jackassery" (term coined by US Small Business Administration Entrepreneur of the Year Clay Clark). It comes down to one simple action - calling your leads. Whether your team needs a pick me up, or a kick in the butt, Call Your Leads Is designed to be that healthy reminder to your sales team that those valuable sales leads are not going to call themselves.The book is designed to be a useful tool with quotes, statistics, and helpful tips that will get your sales team on the right track to closing more deals. This satirical book characterizes one of the leading problems with sales teams in the modern world. Too much automation and drip campaigns, and not enough picking up the phone and talking to a human on the other end of the line.The tips in this book come from a variety of industries that have seen success applying these tips. Whether you sell in pharmaceutical and medical sales, or even real estate and lawn mowing equipment, the success of these tips are not industry dependent.Over time, a mastery of these tips and principles will become second nature to your team and will increase your team's likelihood to close more deals. Flip to any page; and the message will be clear for your team - call your leads.

"Denial is a powerful thing..." Izzy Stark, returning home from her service in Afghanistan, faces a heart-wrenching tragedy when her husband Dave is killed by an IED just weeks before his discharge. The shattered dreams they once shared now burden Izzy alone as she navigates her civilian life in Whistle Canyon, Colorado, where Dave had inherited a home. While Dave's memory haunts her, new friends like Ben McCully rally to help mend her neglected home. Fellow soldier and friend, Tom Biddoe, reconnects with Izzy to work on a project. He feels compelled to share long-held secrets about Dave's death. However, an enigmatic mystery box arriving in the mail forces Izzy to ask more questions, leading her to uncover a truth Dave never wanted her to know. As Izzy wrestles with Dave's lingering influence in her life, she learns that, like the growth rings of a tree, she can heal by Finding the Grain.

Notre époque est marquée par une promiscuité de valeurs, affaiblissant les repèreséducatifs et complexifiant de plus en plus le rôle des éducateurs. On ne sait plus selon quellesvaleurs conduire l'éducation. Des représentations affirmées dans des discours philosophiques ethistoriographiques européens, des stéréotypes relatifs à l'histoire de l'Afrique, ont tenté de laprésenter comme anhistorique, primitive et dépotoir de tous les maux. Les systèmes éducatifsafricains actuels, pour la plupart imposés ou hérités, sont en déphasage avec les réalitésendogènes. L'école africaine peine à se faire levier du développement socio-économique desÉtats. Est-ce dire que l'écolier africain est condamné à échouer ? Non ! L'Afrique queveulent les Africains fait preuve d'une résilience remarquable sur la base de laquelle, Doum-HaniDouksidi Jean pense qu'il est une impérieuse nécessité pour ce continent, indiscutablementpeuplé majoritairement de jeunes, de repenser la réussite scolaire de ses enfants. En se donnantpour support d'argumentation, l'analyse de Bourdieu et Passeron (1964), ce jeune chercheurdéploie une réflexion en faveur d'un nouveau type d'école, par et pour l'Afrique.

The Little Book of the Grand Canyon (Introduction for children to the Grand Canyon, Famous Landmarks, Desert Life, Native Americans, Erosion and Canyon Formation for Kids Ages 3 10, Preschool, Kindergarten, First Grade) There are so many things to know about the Grand Canyon and how one of the most famous landmarks in the world was formed over millions of years. It is all explained in The Little Book of the Grand Canyon. This book for children provides a basic and easy-to-understand introduction to one of our nation's most amazing sites. With fun text and engaging illustrations, The Little Book of the Grand Canyon will become an essential title for families visiting the site or for those reading about it at home or in schools and libraries.The Little Book Of series introduces young kids to a wide range of ideas, activities, values, and emotions. With engaging text and warm, kid-friendly illustrations, each story teaches children that having fun, learning, talking about your feelings, and doing the right thing is always much easier than they think. Kids can enjoy the journey and fun of reading while discovering the world around them, one little book at a time. That's what The Little Book Of series is all about!This book comes with adorable illustrations and is a fun and educational read for the whole family. It is available in paperback and Kindle formats. Add it to your shopping cart now and your child will be introduced to one of the most interesting and amazing landmarks in the world.The Little Book Of series is written for kids 3-10. The books are perfect for boys, girls, early readers, primary school students, and even toddlers. This series is an excellent resource for counselors, parents, and teachers alike.Fun, free printables at BooksByZackAndLaurie.com

Alster Lightbridge was meant for great things. Locked away in his father's estate, he yearns for more than cold stone walls and endless days in his family's library. He wants the adventure promised by legend-to live up to his namesake: the revered general Alistair the Fourth. Four centuries ago, Alistair fought and won the First Conquest of the Shades, putting an end to a plight caused by magical beings known as Shadowliths. After the war, his tomb was sealed away, hidden where no one could go, and the magic of Shades was forgotten along with it. Crippled and alone, Alster is barely a shadow of his mythical ancestor, but that's all about to change. Join Alster on the epic adventure of a lifetime in the Umbral Blade Collector's Edition featuring the complete duology plus bonus content unavailable anywhere else. Contained within the Collector's Edition: Umbral Blade 1: ShadowlithUmbral Blade 2: MournsteadBonus Content: The First Conquest of the ShadesStuart Thaman writes epic fantasy, LitRPG, and grimdark horror. Check out all his titles, including the critically acclaimed Forsaken Talents LitRPG series, here on Amazon and at www.stuartthamanbooks.com. Find more awesome fantasy, sci-fi, and LitRPG at www.nefhousepublishing.com.

Russian for Kids Soroka 3 Teacher's Book complements a Student's Book and an Activity Book. In this book you can find all of the explanations for concepts and answers to assignments, extra activities for class and home, as well as tests to the course (at the very end of the book).You can also find it interesting how to work with a comic book, what questions to ask, and what subjects to talk about."Soroka: Russian for Kids" was created for children ages 7 through 9 who are learning Russian for the first time. This course is suitable for speakers of all languages. Each of the three levels have a Student's Book, Activity Book and Teacher's Book that complement each other.The direct method of teaching, which is based on the oral approach, makes learning more fun and comfortable as there is no need to study grammar rules specifically and then see how they work in practice. In the course, we work in a totally different way: We don't learn the names of the cases or things such as that; instead, we take ready-made phrases and learn how to apply them in speech. We immediately see the use of words and phrases and analyze them with examples later, if necessary.For students and teachers, the course provides free audio recordings where mini-dialogs spoken by Russian native speakers can be heard. Also, there are methodical recommendations on how to work with the audio files.The course is appropriate for parents who want to teach their kids the Russian language independently, as well as for organizations that conduct group classes in weekend schools, study groups, and so on.

Sakevia has been labeled a stripper, a teen mom, a runaway, and a seventh-grade dropout, but success was never one of them. Join Sakevia Wilder as she shares the chronicles of being a habitual statistic in society while being open and honest about all the experiences she grows through in life. While exploring and discovering who she was, finding her purpose and herself.Sakevia Wilder, a resilient soul with a captivating mind, once navigated the challenging streets of Broward County. From a cry for help, she transformed into an accomplished Author, Fashion Designer, and a devoted mother of two sons. As the elder sibling, raised by her grandmother and mother, Sakevia faced adversity, attending various schools in Broward County before leaving in the 7th grade. Determined to provide, she worked odd jobs and eventually became a stripper at 21, using her earnings to obtain her high school diploma. Battling financial constraints, Sakevia, teased for her style, turned adversity into creativity by designing and modeling her own clothes. Fueled by her passion for fashion, she became a successful Fashion Designer before venturing into the world of writing. Sakevia's life, marked by challenges, led her to share her chronicles, aiming to inspire the next generation. This is Sakevia, Statistically Speaking.

Begin your transformative journey with 'Bridging Hearts: Understanding, Strengthening, and Sustaining a Marriage, ' an introductory exploration of matrimony designed as a lead magnet. This book offers a glimpse into the profound aspects of relationships, providing a taste of the deeper insights available in the full series. From laying the initial foundations of a divine union to touching upon the complexities of intimacy and parenthood, 'Bridging Hearts' serves as a brief guide through the challenges that can strain bonds. It offers an initial recognition and addressing of relationship struggles, introduces confronting the formidable adversary of narcissism, and provides a preview of a lifeline for those ensnared in its grip. While not exhaustive, this book is filled with insights, tools, and inspiration, positioning itself as your starting point and companion in the quest for love. Discover more in-depth guidance and extensive support in the complete series, tailored for those eager to delve further into the art of sustaining a loving marriage.

Once upon a time . . . ...there was a girl named Rosalie who loved to run away from home and sleep in cemeteries. To most, she was obscure, but to him, she was fascinating. Bastien had been waiting for someone like her to cross his path. What some saw as blunt, he saw as honest, and what some heard from her mouth as irritating, he found melodious. She was his little songbird. So eager to learn-eager to fall into his insanity. But their love story had limits and was fated to end from the start. Only an act of divinity would keep their love singing for an eternity.

Second Lieutenant Tyler "Ty" Carter embarks on his first test as an officer in the jungles of Vietnam. As fate delivers its first brutal blow, he finds himself wounded. Courageously battling through physical and emotional obstacles, he struggles to reclaim his rightful place in the Army ranks. Destiny's twisted hand plays the joker, thrusting him back into the Vietnam War, where his mettle as a leader comes under a fiery crucible of death and destruction. At the end, he is faced with a make-or-break choice that will define his destiny forever.

...a continuation and sequel to Canary and the Mothman; Canary Amongst the Covey chronicles the events in Jesse's life as he travels abroad for his tour of duty in the United States Army, 1st Infantry division aka, The Big Red One. Join him and his comrades as they attempt to liberate the Viet Cong stronghold known as the Iron Triangle, near Saigon, Vietnam. Find out if Jesse, aka Canary, obtains the answers to those questions asked during his youth. Find out if he comes to terms with the abuse suffered during his childhood. Find out if he will survive and live to see another Dawn.

What's happening at Kensington Manor? Join me, Mr. Peabody, Mrs. Kensington's favorite boarder, confidant, and self-appointed envoy, as I attempt to unravel the duality of mystery that consumes my hostess and lady-of-the-house. Mrs. Kensington, widowed since the turn of the century, gravitates toward the kindness of strangers to remediate her loneliness as she opens her Manor house for boarding. The garden district New Orleans mansion is soon filled with travelers and displaced individuals from far and near eager to reside within the once lavish residence. As Mrs. Kensington's health and home spiral into decline. Questions arise: Who's gonna care for Mrs. Kensington when she can no longer care for herself? What happened to her husband? Was he murdered? If so, who murdered Mr. Kensington? Where was the gold fortune allegedly in his possession prior to his death? Did the fortune of gold exist at all? Does it remain housed within the safe behind the portrait that hangs on the wall just above the mantle in the grand dining hall there in the manor house on the Kensington estate? This is the basis of my investigation as I search for clues, evidence, and suspects in an attempt to solve the mystery of 'Schrodinger's Gold.'

Have you ever looked at a passing ambulance's flashing lights and screaming siren and thought, "What are they doing?" or "What's going on in there?" You are about to vicariously live a paramedic's life where there is little connective tissue between the chapters, and this was done intentionally. As a paramedic, you never know what the next call into your ambulance will bring into your professional life. I wanted you to have that self-same experience in your comfy chair. The tales may be funny, tragic, or make you scratch your head as you say, "What the hell?', or leave you with a sense of relief and wonder. That is the world that my Grady Medics and I have lived throughout our careers. You may be taken to training or see things as a field supervisor sees it happen while working with his employees. The timeline of this story begins normally with how a country boy from the rural area of Jackson, Georgia got into this outlandish field as one of the pioneers of EMS and found himself working at Grady EMS. After that happens, strap in for a rollercoaster ride through history. Yes, the stories and tales told are all true to the life of a medic; some are mine and other calls belong to my friends from that era. Let me begin by saying that I had a job that I truly loved. Hell, I probably would have done it for free because it was that much fun. I spent 27 years as a paramedic working for Grady Memorial Hospital's Emergency Medical Service (1980 to 2007). Grady EMS, at that time, ran 200 to 300 calls in a 24 hour period. These stories are about the calls run by our paramedics and EMT's. These men and women who wear the title of 'Grady Medic' are my heroes. They provided emergency medical care in the worst possible situations within the inner city of Atlanta, Georgia without seeking praise or glory for their performance. I plan to introduce you to people who are actual 'unsung heroes' because their stories need to be heard. I am humbled in their presence because these men and women are the best at what they do: saving lives.You watched the news; we lived it. To quote one of my medics, Bill Marbury, "When you see people running away from a situation, we're the crazy ones running in." Before you begin to read this novel, please understand that paramedics are unique in their approach to daily life. If you're easily offended or have delicate sensitivities, please close the book now. Our reality, and that of the people we served, is a brutal existence in the high poverty areas of Atlanta. We were the voice of our patients and acted as gateway into the medical care system for Grady Memorial Hospital's emergency rooms for some of the poorest areas of Atlanta. Our Grady Medics hold themselves to the highest standards of delivering compassionate, high quality emergency medical care. It is, was, and will always be our core belief. If you have the nerve; strap in and let's go to work.

Little does CJ Caldwell know, danger lurks in the shadows, ready to pounce when he least expects it.

"Pulp to Paper is an engaging, disturbing and sometimes humorous novel exposing a calcified network of corruption between a company (Rand-Atlantic) and the government (EPA) in a small Southern town where "the stink [is] the smell of money." Weiss's talent for detail is extraordinary as she takes us into the homes, sandwich shops and hydrogen-sulfide infested creeks of East Hentsbury with its unforgettable cast of characters."-Leslie Kirk Campbell, The Man with Eight Pairs of Legs"This is a time of great tribulation, and I believe Lenore Weiss has a voice that can help us through it. Read this book."-Luis Alberto Urrea, Good Night, Irene---In the close-knit community of Hentsbury, racism and the local paper mill's oppressive control over the town collide in a gripping tale set in the 1990s in southern Arkansas along the fictional Mud River.Rae-Ann, owner of a convenience store and unofficial mayor of Hentsbury, finds her life intertwined with Vernon's when a budding romance between them hits an unexpected roadblock. Their love story takes an abrupt turn when chemicals from the mill's runoff claim the life of Rincon, a young black boy battling acute asthma. In a harrowing failed rescue attempt, Vernon, the plant's Environmental Officer, relives the trauma of holding the dying boy in his arms.As the community grapples with this tragedy, Vernon stumbles upon a back-door deal between state and local officials who ask him to suppress critical information about the mill's dangerous hydrogen sulfide emissions. With the rising tensions, Rae-Ann begins to question whether Vernon will stand by his principles.In the end, it's Rincon's determined grandmother, along with Rae-Ann and her older sister, who rallies the town to take action. Their efforts lead to the arrival of an EPA investigatory team, but not without consequences. When the dust settles, Vernon loses his job, but he and Rae-Ann embark on a new chapter in life together.

An inspired-by-true-events tale of Jesse a young boy growing up in Georgia's rural Blue Ridge Mountains and burdened with the "family secret". Jesse is pressured to keep the secret through intimidation, threats and violence but ultimately it's the SILENCE that proves his most difficult adversary. Jesse begins his journey on his family's farm during WW2 and winds his way through the bluffs, backroads and hollows of that nostalgic time searching for answers to questions he doesn't know how to ask. All the while... wondering...doubting...seeking....Jesse learns numerous lessons along the road a few the-easy-way but most the-hard-way. He encounters many friends (Chameleons) but only few foes (Owls). It's not until many years later he begins to learn that his youthful certainty was merely his inability to distinguish the Chameleons (foes) from the Owls (friends).Join Jesse as he struggles to comprehend his FAMILY'S WAY while attempting to obtain (Owlness) or answers to his family's secrets as he comes of age in this tragic tale of SILENCE. Find out how Jesse, an Owl at heart, becomes a Canary instead but for the SILENCE. Don't be like Jesse. He can only wish that he'd spoken up...

This swords and dragons fantasy art book is a unique hybrid of a graphic novel and a coffee table art book. Sure to appeal to all kinds of people who love heroic men and dragons set in interesting fantasy worlds with stunning artwork. Follow the tale of Winged half-man Eloiel as he leaves home in exile and heads to a Southern land where the people have never seen his kind before. Featuring inspiring artwork of dragons and men in various fantasy settings. Follow a tale of a young man ostracized by his Northern tribe because of his Dragon Gift. He heads to new lands and is discovered by the local Southern tribes. Will he be accepted?

A tail about a demon boy who doesn't know what he is, he finds out more about himself after accidentally burning his mother. An alien demon picks him up to take him to anther planet where he learns more about himself. He winds up in a swirling mess of intrigue. Will he over come, or will his life take a darker path. All look on with trepidation, worry and hope while choices are made.

La escritora mallorquina, a sus 23 años, empieza a desarrollar una degenerativa y hereditaria enfermedad, de la que sólo se sabía que procedía de Portugal, cuando en el 1256 desembarcaron las tropas del infante don pedro de Portugal y se asentaron en la isla. A través de sus experiencias con la ya conocida "enfermedad de Andrade" nos cuenta cómo ha ido descubriendo las herramientas que le han ayudado a atender sus verdaderas necesidades (no sólo físicas sino también espirituales y emocionales) y a transformar el dolor en sanación. Nos narra una sorprendente experiencia extracorporal en quirófano que le lleva a una certeza desconocida para ella hasta ese momento. A partir de entonces se despierta su espíritu y decide enfocarse en fortalecerlo día a día regenerándose con él.Nos anima a descubrir en nosotros el hábito de "instraerse" para recibir las revelaciones del espíritu, que son la verdad de nuestro sentir con el fin de que podamos activar lo que nos construye y nos sana, lo que nos hace sentir plenos y satisfechos.>"Escucha tu espíritu, rescátalo y llévatelo de aventuras... ¡Será tu héroe!"

Oakley Hutton, the hockey prodigy. The guy ready to grab the sports world by the balls and finally live his dream.Octavia Layton, the girl unable to move beyond her broken past, fearful of her childhood betrayal following her through her new adult life.Two polar opposites with only one thing in common. Their inability to stay away from each other.Two people pushing the other in ways they've never experienced, forcing them out of their comfort zones and making them forget how different they really are after all.

Welcome to Helmut's Secret: The Trilogy . . . Concludes! Book 3 of The Shteinmekel Tales Trilogy is the finale of The Shteinmekel masterpiece! And just like any grand finale, this one is filled with exuberant energy and surprises galore! Will Helmut finally be able to get his beloved birds back? Will all his shark/teacher and school troubles be resolved? There's only one way to find out . . . FLY into Helmut's final adventure in Helmut's Secret, Book #3! See if YOU can help Helmut find everything he is looking for. Celebrate this unique triumph of an ending by dancing, singing, laughing, writing, and drawing with your favorite Shteinmekels, their warm hearts, their extraordinary noses, and of course, their magical birds! Let the Shteinmekels soar into your heart's imagination in Book 3, a celebration of diversity, kindness, self-love, and the joy that Helmut's Secret brings!

Desperate times call for desperate measures, and ending a perpetual, deadly mage war between good and evil is certainly no exception. Five years after the Betrayal, a ruinous war still rages between the Lambent Praetors and the Children of Chaos, and there's no end in sight. Despondent, standing on the verge of hopelessness, and tired of sending his Battlemages to their inevitable deaths, Conall will try almost anything to end the war. He's run out of ideas and seeks the wisdom of his war council, resolved to find a solution. Seldanna has an idea so crazy it just might work, but timing is everything. Three decades later, Seldanna struggles with anxiety and PTSD, worsened when her repressed memories flood her mind. Ghosts from her past haunt her, forgotten traumas plague her, and buried emotions emerge from their crypts to torment her, but she must persist through the storm or be swallowed by it. Life relents for no one. Fans of strong female main characters, high-stakes action, and elemental magic with fantastical races will love this enthralling tale. War of Mages serves as a prequel to The Drendil Saga and takes place before Land of Madness. This story has two timelines, and the past is told using flashbacks.

Darkness has fallen across all of Azdia. Soon, all of life will stop glowing with light. The tress have lost their life. Even the mighty feldroes have ceased to roam freely. Most of the lumens, the shape-shifting caretakers of Azdia, have been destroyed or enslaved. The only hope for the creatures of Azdia are the awaited chosen ones sent from another world called Earth.The problem is Del Ryder has decided she never wants to go back. She feels like it's all her fault that the Crystal Seeds are in the hands of the evil Heir of Mordlum. She's given up on her lumen friends thinking it is all too late. But when a bird shows up with a message, and Del's annoying older sister, Suzanne, is whisked away to Azdia in a way that no one saw coming, Del and her friends have no choice but to follow. Will they be able to mount a rescue before Suzanne is corrupted by the forces of darkness? And might they finally discover the key to restore the light and remake the world?

This book is a testament to the power of knowledge, empathy, and collective action. It is my fervent hope that the words within these pages will ignite a flame of understanding and compassion, inspiring readers to join the noble pursuit of eradicating modern-day slavery and alleviating the plight of those trapped in the cycle of poverty.

Mac Churchill is a Positive Spirit personified. He has led many civic and charity organizations in Fort Worth. Mac spent 39 years in the car business always guiding employees to personal excellence. Mac's cancer began with an annual physical in 2014. Mac lives in Fort Worth, Texas with his "Trophy Wife" LuJo.

The poems in this collection consider the "slow wreckage" that comes with advancing years. As well as considering the travails of an aging individual, Barbara Crooker uses a wider lens to examine the damages inflicted by society and its failings. And through it all, or despite it all, Crooker finds beauty and hope in the physical world. In Slow Wreckage, she writes with candor, irony, and ultimately, love.