Bøger udgivet af AMOS HOBBY PUB

The "Dixie Book Series" details the deeply haunting and troubled life of a young man in the Deep South during some of history's most trying cultural changes, constantly at war with his own demons and promoted by a sinister man in the ways of running shine, driving fast cars, cavorting with loose women and inadvertently gaining sole insight into a secret, southern-style organized crime network, historically known as the "Dixie Mafia." Always trying to do the right thing by the love of his life; a beautiful, religious and spirited local, he finds himself torn by his angry nature and constantly tormented by his own failures and irresponsible actions

You'll find heavy doses of nail-biting exploits, a profusion of surprise endings and a mixed bag of loveable characters ... in addition to chills up the spine, flippant forays and two real-life adventures for your reading pleasure.

Now that I am eighty years old, I feel that I have learned a few things about living. Honesty: A person's word is his/her honor. There are times when it is tempting to tell a falsehood, but if the truth is found out, the trust of another person is likely to be lost, and it may not ever be regained. However, one should not be brutally honest if it will hurt someone unnecessarily, and there are times when a little blarney adds zest to a conversation and a relationship. Appreciation and Compliments: All of us have a need to feel worthwhile and of some importance, and honest compliments foster those feelings. Compliments don't have to be about big things. They can be about little things: "You look very nice." "The dinner was really good." Thank you's, both written and oral, are important. On the other hand, slurs cast a dark shadow on the speaker as well as on the one being talked about. Outlook: It is more enjoyable to be with someone who has a pleasant outlook than with someone who has a negative one. Sarcasm: Should be used sparingly, if at all. It has a cutting edge which tends to be hurtful. Graciousness: There are many definitions for graciousness, but the one I like best is that it is that quality which, simply, makes another person comfortable. It is the quality which is entailed in all of the above suggestions. My father-in-law, Dr. Tom Hawkins, was a wise man. He said, "Don't take yourself too seriously, and let your friends fight your battles for you." Doing nice things for others brings happiness, so be kind, and, if you want to have friends, be one.

Beings of advancing cognition, an entire species, race headlong toward almost certain oblivion, taking most of the world's other living forms along with them - stranger than any contrivance of fiction - these recently discovered creatures and their world actually do exist. From the pages of his private journal, renowned primatologist Rruam Drykz shares with us an intimate and up-close account of these remarkable life forms. Prepare to be shocked and amazed as this perceptive and insightful scientist leads us on an incredibly rich journey to an otherwise inconceivable world. - Kyzem Arbolst E76L61-37N8-B41JH11, Chairman, Living Heritage Preservation Commission

While looking back on an unusual childhood, a tribute to this endearing horse becomes apparent. Big Birdie's impact as a loyal mentor to a tiny, young cowgirl will always be cherished.

In 1991, a 3/4-ton pickup running 50 mph broadsided my car. I was at the wheel; my toddler was strapped in his car seat behind me. My son's facial lacerations took over 100 stitches to close. I suffered a traumatic brain injury that left me with an unmistakable limp, terrible balance, wandering eyes and vision issues. Before my accident, I was an athlete. I earned many awards and accolades, accumulated twelve conference titles, and hold a college record set over 30 years ago. Though I lost nearly everything, lessons learned from sports lived in my subconscious, driving me forward when nothing else could. This is my story...I am still Lexie.

This book was written for people under nine years of age. Most people over nine are too sophisticated for anything I might write. Some of these stories are mostly true, others are mostly fiction. I have embellished some of the true ones. That is one of our rights. It is called "Freedom FOR the Press." Being retired, I have a lot of time on my hands. I sleep eight hours a day and idle away the other eighteen. Wait! That's twenty-six hours. I never was good at math.

Whether you are planning for your retirement, living with a chronic health condition, caring for someone with Alzheimer's Disease or other form of Dementia, or sensibly planning for your future or that of a loved one, '7 Steps to Long-term Care Planning' is designed for you. The aging demographics are shaping how communities are prepared and how care is delivered. It is important for individuals and families to engage in meaningful discussions early and have a plan. The truth is planning for long-term care is highly personal and the responsibility of each individual. Through my experience as an RN and a long-term care planning specialist, I have found many individuals and families don't know where to begin when it comes to designing a road map for aging. Perhaps the greatest challenge is knowing where to start. I developed a simple, seven-step process to guide you through important decision making. You will gain valuable insight while developing your road map for aging, regardless of your situation. The goal is for your peace of mind, sense of control and direction so you can focus on the joyful parts of life. Is seven-step planning right for you? I bet so.

How do you define a hero? Your parents can be heroes. A football player who scores a winning touchdown is often referred to as a hero. Then there is Sir Nicholas Winton, whose actions in World War II saved the lives of 669 children. For 50 years, he told almost no one about what he did. When a child he saved, now in his sixties, asked why he did it, he said he felt compelled to do something after seeing the squalid conditions in the Czechoslovakian refugee camps. He recently passed away at the age of 106. A young soldier falling on a grenade to save the lives of his fellow soldiers is another example of a hero. We also have heroes who enter burning buildings to save lives. It is difficult to predict how a person will react when faced with life and death decisions. We would all like to be heroes. But, when faced with extreme situations, some find they are unable to react. Here is a story of some who were able to get it done.

The beginning of this takes place when I received a little duckling around Easter time. Most of the stories are based on true experiences, but told from a "little duck's" point of view...

With retirement, my ricochet life ended and the designer life began. It has lasted more than 20 years and remains in full bloom. It has been filled with romance, travel, daily pleasures, and accomplishments that it would take a book as long as this one to leave its history to our children. If there is to be a second book, it will be printed when we are living in the Villas on Buffalo Hill, where we are scheduled to move in late 2018.

This is a real life story and it is mine - my travels, adventures, misadventures, mishaps, near death experiences, pain and suffering. My laughs, triumphs, miracles and experiencing God's healing right in front of me. I've eaten out of garbage cans and stayed at a fancy hotel in Seattle for free. I have ridden boxcars, flat cars and grain cars on the railroad. I have hitchhiked all over the country and seen 37 states, most of them by the time I was 20. I toured with the carnival. I traveled from Florida to Washington just to see how long it would take - seven days to hitchhike and a few freight train rides. I still love trains but when I take them now, I have a seat. I am still a gypsy at heart; Nomad used to be my nickname on the street. I have been drunk and I am in recovery. I have taken so many drugs it would make your head spin and it is a wonder I have a brain left. I have been in two motorcycle accidents, five car accidents, two of them major, taken two falls off ladders and had three mental breakdowns. I have had so many vehicles over the years that I could be a used car dealer. I had so many different jobs and businesses you would hardly believe it. It is all here in this book. When I was a teenager, I hung out with hobos, winos and beach bums who told me stories about traveling around. I wanted that life and to travel as much as I could, so when everyone else became a college student or got a job, I became a beach bum and hobo. After a couple of months of living on the streets I got used to it. That life gets in your soul and your very being. That's why I had to write this book - to let others know how it is out there and share my experiences, strengths and hopes, how people treat you when you're a street person, how many nice people are out there. God bless and thank you for buying my book. Enjoy!