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Names of Oconee Kings and Villages of Florida Compared with their Meanings in Miccosukee examines an alternate explanation for the sudden disappearance of the Long Warrior and concomitant sudden appearance of King Thomas Paine who nobody knew anything about before 1786. It also explores the unusual education of Billy Bowlegs II and his sister. Dr. William Simmons saw them at Horatio Dexter's place and mentioned them being cared for at his home. Edward Wanton, the clerk at the Picolata Indian Store kept meticulous records and names of the Alachua Chiefs with the amount of debt they owed Panton, Leslie and Company. Sitarky, the second in command under Billy Bowlegs II may have been the son-in-law of Oconee King Thomas Paine. This different perspective on where Oconee King Thomas Paine may have come from stresses the value of being open to new information and paradigms. Many hold the perspective that history is finished with nothing more to be added. The author seeks to inspire people to be willing to entertain new ideas with fresh looks at old data.About the AuthorH. Stephen Hale, PhD was the first anthropologist to do archaeology among the Kuna in the Comarca de San Blas in Panama. While there he helped transcribe Kammu (flute) music, pictographic books, and study midden (refuse mound) formation. Hale studied Nahuatl in Mexico while mapping Totonac temple sites. He also translated for Kuna Natives of Panama studying Tenrikyo in Japan. Hale presently serves on a prescribed fire burn team for the Florida Park Service and a specialist for the removal of invasive, non-native plants from park properties. He is a trained First Aid Responder. Hale continues to support many of his Kuna friends in Panama and maintains friendships with people he met in Tenrikyo, Japan.

I IRS (My Hell of Life) follows the life and experiences of a young black man as he survives the South but continues to face systemic and institutionalized racism throughout his life, in overt as well as subtle ways. The story moves back and forth in time, painting a vivid, often painful, picture of growing up in the South and later working at the IRS and serving in the military. But despite all the racist blows dealt against him, he never doubted that God exists and loves him.About the AuthorJames M. Moten is a retired IRS agent who served in the US Air Force and Marines. He is the owner of Taxonyourside LLC. He works for two CPA firms and has a degree in finance. His special interest is outer space. Moten has eight children.

Deprived of his youth and young adulthood after a tragic act of violence leaves him trapped in a coma, once-17-year-old Peter Danko is forced to deal with his new life and surroundings in a strange new world when he wakes up 25 years later as a middle-aged man.Now, Peter has to choose between living his life as a helpless invalid or using his experience to show others what can easily happen to them if we don't work tirelessly to stop the spread of violence and moral decay.Learn from Peter just what courage is all about, and that sometimes, we need to accept help and put away pride and self-pity to succeed.Jim Baun was raised in a hard hat and lunch bucket city where love of God, family, and country meant something special. Like so many in the seventies, he and his family moved to the southwest, where he spent 40 years dealing directly with regular folks as a salesman who loved to talk, which gave him a perspective of what people really want in this country.Now in retirement, Baun has become outspoken about social ills. He especially enjoys writing about them because it allows him an opportunity to better formulate an opinion. He has been active in his church his entire life and he prays for the same blessings for today's youth as he knew in the church and in his home. He prays that today's church and family will retake its intended role in society. He remains a loyal Buckeye and Browns fan.

Lonely at '15 is the true story of Donna K. del Villar's almost nine decades of life. She vividly describes her lonely but loved childhood, her dozens of moves over the years, and her loving relationship with her second husband, Ben. Donna keeps a positive outlook as she navigates and ultimately succeeds through all of her struggles, which include being a teenage mother, dropping out of high school, and divorcing her high school sweetheart, who ended up being a convicted felon. Donna K. del Villar is currently eighty-seven years young and firmly believes that God has life already planned for us. In His plan for us, there will be downs that make us stronger and ups that make us happy. She also believes that He puts fate into our lives, which led her to meeting the love of her life. She recently applied at the local Boulder City Hospital as a volunteer and is awaited acceptance. She hopes to live long enough to see her great-grandchildren graduate from high school.

About the BookAll children need guidance, even when it is unwanted.Advisors to the Guardian is the continuing story of Ranon and his best friend, Scootie. Together, they discover triumphs as well as troubles. They also learn that there are consequences to their actions.Ranon and Scootie realize the importance of taking advice from those around them with more experience. Living and working in harmony are key ingredients to accomplishing their goals.About the AuthorBarbie Bellinger is an animal lover, especially cats. She believes that all animals have the right to live. She is a licensed massage therapist who enjoys helping people.Writing is just one of Barbie's hobbies. She also enjoys playing video and computer games, hiking, walking, and the martial arts.

How is mankind going to cope with an ever-increasingly warming world? The author presents, with many examples, strong evidence that the world is warming which will have profound effect on our lives and future generations. This has become the greatest issue of our times, actually of all times, and he has presented the evidence this is true. Humanity is on trial with little time left to recover before unrepairable damage occurs to our way of life and our ability to maintain a lasting livable Earth. This is not the message that political leaders, policy makers, or friends and neighbors want to hear. Unfortunately, it is the ultimate "Inconvenient Future".About the AuthorRobert Byrum has lived a full and rewarding life of action, adventure, friendships, and lots of happiness. He was born and grew up in San Diego and moved to Montana in 1990, seeking a new horizon and a quality of life which he found. Following his passion for living and adventure has allowed him and his wife Nancy to enjoy traveling the world, witnessing other lands and people. They have had the pleasure of fishing and hunting in many locations and have enjoyed competing with their Labrador Retrievers. Writing has become a new hobby; this is his fourth book in the last two years.

About the BookOil of Riches centers around Dominic, an ex-god, and his interactions with two orphans, Paxton and Paisley. They were both taken in by a rich family-the Mallorys.As Paisley stumbles across Dominic's jar, she becomes hunted by three women who want the jar for themselves.Iyinoluwa Ogunyemi skillfully builds a crescendo of suspense and anticipation in Oil of Riches. About the AuthorIyinoluwa Ogunyemi is a 13 year old female author who has passion for reading and writing. She lives in Illinois with her parents and two sisters.

Daniel David Ntanda Nsereko served as Judge of the Appeals Chamber at the Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL), in The Hague, Netherlands, from 2012 to 2023. Prior to joining the STL, Nsereko also served as Judge of the Appeals Division at the International Criminal Court (ICC), also in The Hague. Before his election to the ICC, he was Professor of Law at the University of Botswana where he served as Head of the Department of Law for eight years. He also taught law at Makerere University in Uganda and at the University of British Columbia in Canada as Owen Brown Visiting Professor of Law. At the time of his election as Judge of the ICC, he was a List Counsel, a lawyer admitted to represent accused persons and victims before the Court. Whilst at the STL, Judge Nsereko was elected member of the Advisory Committee on Nominations of Judges, which vets candidates and advises States Parties to the Rome Statute on their suitability for election as judges of the ICC. He served on the Committee for six years. He is a distinguished scholar, particularly in the fields of international law, international criminal law and human rights. He is also an advocate and has practised law in Uganda. This book is an autobiography in which Judge Nsereko narrates the story of his journey from Nabinene, his home village in rural Uganda, to The Hague, the legal capital of the world. It also gives an overview of his scholarly activities and professional experience. It is a fascinating story, replete with anecdotes, including those of life under successive despotic regimes since Uganda's independence. It is testimony to the value of good education and hard work, to the power of resilience and to the inestimable grace of God. It is also proof to the truth that it is not how you start but how you end that ultimately matters.

About the BookEat the Cookie is the story of a nation that has undergone change, featuring people from the past and present with various views.About the AuthorJim Lowenstern started Eat the Cookie in about 1976. He has stayed true to the original spirit of the story, although slightly altered as time has passed. Lowenstern was employed by health food stores and was a sales rep for a vitamin line during this time, before now.

About the BookBruno and Huno is largely autobiographical, mirroring how author Rodney D. Koch and his brother grew up loving the outdoors and spending time at their uncle Hal and aunt Marie's house. After the passing of Koch's father and sister in a three-year span, it was important to incorporate the message of acceptance of loss as a steppingstone in the journey of life. With brilliant illustrations, Bruno and Huno hopes to help young kids who might be going through a similar experience and let them know they are not alone in their feelings of loss.About the AuthorAs far back as Rodney D. Koch can remember, the outdoors was a big part of his family. He still enjoys the smell of pine and cedar in the mountains in late summer; the crisp, cool air at the lake fishing in early spring; and watching dark clouds roll in ahead of a looming winter storm. He's always had a fondness of cats and fascination for their independence, stealthy approach, and often feisty behavior.

About the BookThematic Autobiography is a unique approach to writing one's life story. By using universal themes, this method guides those who wish to connect the seemingly random events of their lives into a meaningful pattern. The authors have facilitated thematic autobiography workshops at public libraries and online. They have guided hundreds of participants to write and share their stories.About the AuthorSusan Aminoff is a member of the Board of Trustees of Santa Monica College. She holds Masters' degrees in sociology and gerontology and a Ph.D. in the sociology of education from the University of Southern California. She lives with her husband in Santa Monica, where she loves to knit and spend time with their five grandchildren.For more than three decades, Marlene Wagner enjoyed many roles as a senior administrator at the University of Southern.California. She earned her Bachelors' degree at Boston University, and holds a Master's and Ph.D. in comparative literature and a Certificate in Gerontology from the University of Southern California. She is very proud of her three sons, her two grandsons and her six great grand-dogs. She loves to needlepoint and entertain.

About the BookColeen Stevens spent countless hours creating these doodles. Sometimes she sat watching mindless television, cuddling with her husband and chihuahua, or even on the front porch enjoying either the beautiful Utah summer warmth or the occasional thunderstorm. Stevens would work through the many emotions and other stresses that arise in life as she drew, so she sincerely hopes folks who color her pages experience some healing and comfort as well.About the AuthorColeen Stevens began doodling in Mrs. Siert's English class in the 70's, decades before doodling was even cool! Art has always been her greatest passion, and she is fluent in many mediums, but drawing is her greatest love. As a hobby, Stevens loves to sing cheesy karaoke in her she-shed karaoke room!Stevens has two perfect children and three perfect grandchildren. She is married to her soulmate, Lee, and they love to slice through the wind on their Harley-Davidson named Black Betty, with their chihuahua, named Poppy Joy! Stevens has been a resident of Utah all her adult life, and she is a desert rat! She loves the change of seasons and the beautiful scenery Utah offers, as well as the fantastic people!

Loneliest is a book based on the author's true-life stories. He shares interesting coincidences that have occurred and brought his life to certain points. The stories are fascinating and often entertaining. The author believes that all of the events, people, and apparent coincidences in his life are part of a divine plan.

Belonging is a collection of short stories about ordinary human beings from different corners of the globe and different walks of life. We can congratulate or commiserate as we recognize and identify with their triumphs and tumbles, successes and sorrows.ABOUT THE AUTHORChalfont St. Giles grew up in Europe and the Far East, and has never lost her delight in travelling and seeing new places and enjoying the infinite beauty of our magnificent planet. What a privilege it is to live here.ALSO BY CHALFONT ST. GILESThe Solitary Child & Nowhere To Hide

About the BookIn the tradition of the Country Mouse and the City Mouse, these two grandmas live in two different worlds. The funny part is, when they were young, they lived in the opposite situation! Country Grandma grew up in the city and City Grandma grew up in the country. But wherever they live, they still love spending time with their grandchildren.About the AuthorKerry Maltzman is a retired teacher and parent educator as well as a singer. She has two adult children, a super supportive husband, two adorable grandchildren, and a lovable German Shepherd. She and her husband recently moved from the city to the foothills of the Ozark mountains where they love to spend time outdoors with their grandchildren.

About the BookBurial at Home Plate offers a colorful look at the Pittsburgh Pirates, with an emphasis on offbeat moments in team history. Read about the doubleheader completed underwater; the Pittsburgh outfielders whose pursuit of a batted ball was halted by a gun-wielding Cincinnati fan; the pitcher who earned a victory while taking a nap; the dead man who tied a franchise record for games played; the sparrow that flew from beneath batter Casey Stengel's cap; and the rookie who struck out while seated on the bench.Burial at Home Plate touches on the indoor game that was rained out; the throng of 50,000 that turned out in Pittsburgh for a game played more than 400 miles away; the tipsy pitcher who fell asleep inside the tarp during a game; the future MVPs who delivered their first major league hits while still in the minors; the FBI agent who "pinch hit" for Ralph Kiner; and the Pirates manager who disproved the notion that you can't steal first base.Burial at Home Plate also shines the spotlight on the Green Weenie, the alabaster plaster, Aunt Minnie, the Rickey Dinks, Destiny's Darlings, Dr. Strangeglove, eephus pitches and-the inspiration for the book's title-a strange pre-game interment that took place at home plate.About the AuthorBob Fulton has written extensively about the Pittsburgh Pirates for regional and national publications such as Sports History, Pittsburgh Magazine, The National Pastime, Pittsburgh Sports Now, Pennsylvania, the Major League Baseball All-Star Game program and On Deck, formerly the official magazine of the Pirates. His work has also appeared in American Heritage, Football Digest, The NCAA News, NFL Exclusive, Delta Sky, Marathon and Beyond, Basketball Weekly, Referee, The Elks Magazine, Collegiate Baseball and Sports Heritage, among others. Fulton is the author of The Summer Olympics: A Treasury of Legend and Lore; Never Lost a Game (Time Just Ran Out); Top Ten Baseball Stats: Interesting Rankings of Players, Managers, Umpires and Teams; and Pirates Treasures: Facts, Feats, Firsts in Pittsburgh Pirates History. In addition, his story on the major league debut of 15-year-old pitcher Joe Nuxhall was included in an anthology, The Ol' Ball Game. Fulton, a member of the Society for American Baseball Research, resides in Indiana, Pa.

About the BookThe three primary Guardian outposts along the Agreed Zone, which separated the Guardian Republic from the Tirgonia Independent Empire, are suddenly and savagely attacked. The years of peace enjoyed by the Guardians ends with what the Tirgonians believe to be the complete annihilation of the foremost nemesis of the Empire.Initially, the only Guardians known to have survived are on long-range patrol duty, known as Probe. As the five ships of Probe Red return, a Lieutenant Commander Gandle Hoppinzorinski received a distress call from survivors. Now Hops, as Hoppinzorinski prefers to be called, along with the commanders of Probe Orange and Probe Gold from the two other devastated outposts, are the only hope for survival for the remnants of this once proud and peaceful civilization.About the AuthorF. Thomas Jones enlisted in the US Army in 1967. After completing basic and advanced training he spent the next 3-1/2 years working in a variety of MOS's in South-East Asia between the 1st Sig. Bde and the 1st Cav Div where he was awarded the Bronze Star, before spending 1 year in Hawaii. Returning to state-side in 1972 he was permanently assigned as an Armored Reconnaissance Specialist. While serving at several different posts he graduated from various training courses which included the long range patrol course (Hawaii), the long and medium range anti-tank missile instructor course. After a tour in Germany, he again returned to state-side duty where he was assigned as the Platoon Sergeant with the 9th Cavalry Regiment, 24th Inf. Div. at Ft. Stewart, GA. After graduating from Drill Sergeant School, he spent his remaining 4 years at Ft. Knox, KY, first as a drill sergeant then as the Senior Instructor for the Scout Commanders Certification Course. He retired as a Sergeant First Class in 1987.Jones now resides in Indiana, where he has been a substitute teacher for many years. He is a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and Moose, the American Legion to include Sons and Legion Riders, and a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Affairs.

About the AuthorMargaret McCaulley grew up in the small village of Coalway in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, England, near the border of Wales.As a girl growing up in this country setting, she and friends wandering the forest trails, among the huge oak and beech trees. WWII German bombers ravaged far away London, but the people of the Forest were safe in the remote little coal mining community that was their home.She could never have imagined then that a few years later she would meet a handsome American soldier from the mountains of Tennessee, and shortly after that, at only 22, she would make the biggest decision of her life-to marry him and start a new life in America.

In this compelling novel, aging sisters dredge up the mystery of an old curse to prove they were rescuedby Angels. This book was written for anyone with doubts or disbelief in the power of prayer or theexistence of God. The author uses actual ancestors and loved ones as role models for the Angels shebelieves are real. Historical events and facts are based on actual records and research, but literarylicense was incorporated to turn once living humans into modern-day Angels.Are they real? What about Demons? In this book of good versus evil, the sisters work to prove theexistence of Angels while Demons try to stop them. Who will win this battle for souls? Do ancestors playa role in the choices made by future generations? In this current age of racial, sexual, political, andreligious conflict and tension, are we really all so different? Or is something else pulling our strings?Debra Ann Ristau is a historian who believes nonfiction be truthful and fiction should inspire, intrigue, andentertain. She hopes Fate of the Sisters does all three. After decades of writing nonfiction, she is thrilledto offer this book as the first of an exciting series that features Warrior Guardian Angels protecting usfrom evil. To learn more, visit debraannristau.com.

About the BookThe Mathematics Tuner for Certification of Elementary Educators provides a wide assortment of creative problems for college students, licensing candidates, and any teacher looking for new material. The problems within this book are focused on strengthening the problem solving skills of individuals seeking to be licensed at the K-6 level for the four major content areas: 1) Algebra2) Number Theory3) Geometry/Measurement4) Probability/StatisticsAbout the AuthorJoseph Caruso taught mathematics in Somerville, Massachusetts and served as the Mathematics Department Chair for twenty-eight years. Caruso has been involved with various professional organizations, among these being: Eastern Mass Association of Mathematics Department Heads (EMADH), Association of Teachers of Mathematics in Massachusetts (ATMIM), Association of Teachers in New England (ATMNE), National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics (NCSM). For decades, Caruso was on the executive board of ATMIM. Additionally, he was president of the Massachusetts Mathematics League (MML) and a member of the executive board of the American Region Mathematics League (ARML).Caruso and his wife Joanne have been married for fifty-two years and have three sons together: Joe, Jim, and John.

About the BookIn Is the Swing High or Low? author Wilma Cotten reveals the struggles she had with her bipolar daughter Andrea, who succumbed to the evils of drugs as a method of self-care.While trying to be a supportive and loving mother, Wilma struggled for years to find some solution to her daughter's problems. Counseling, medication, rehab-nothing seemed to help. So she did what any mother would do-she loved her unconditionally anyway.It is important to remember that mental health issues should be taken seriously and treated as illnesses, much like diabetes or heart disease. Is the Swing High or Low? will help us open our eyes to symptoms early on so we can be proactive in obtaining the best possible treatment plan for our loved ones.About the AuthorWilma Cotten lives a simple life now in Upstate NY. She resides in an old farmhouse that she shares with her 2 German Shephard rescues. Over the years she has taken classes on parenting and brain disorders. Her interests include sewing, quilting, reading and being outdoors. She has a precious daughter who is the mother of her only grandchild.

About the BookIt was a new opportunity, for those that stumbled upon it.Eldrina was a world straddling a cosmic leyline, flush with magic. Portals dotted the landscape as well as mystic shrines that could grant immortality to those who could use them. Yet the beings that created such objects had disappeared, their civilizations long shattered.For a time, the portals attracted wanderers from other worlds and these humans, through decades of war, and using the mystic shrines, had established three kingdoms that covered most of the eastern portion of the continent.Kharnak, an unparalleled mystic warrior with a dark past, has found peace and has carved out a life for himself and his new family, but his shame follows him wherever he walks, and haunts his dreams.However, in the West, one threat still remained.Now, a mysterious plague has arisen, the first for humans since they arrived. There are no perceived symptoms, but victims eventually turn on their comrades, killing without mercy and subservient to an unseen master. Can Kharnak and his comrades piece together what is happening and find a cure before time, that true immortal enemy, runs out?About the AuthorPete Osmussen has taught middle school Social Studies for over twenty-five years. In his free time, he enjoys bowling, playing softball, Dungeons and Dragons, Pathfinder, and participating in P.E. with his students (who find him an irresistible target in dodge ball). He and his partner Brandi currently reside in Glendale, Arizona.

Going to Grandma's house is always a wonderful time-full of delicious smells, beautiful music, and warm feelings. The best memories are always made at Grandma's house, whether she is entertaining a house full of people or teaching you how to make biscuits in her kitchen. This book celebrates those wonderful childhood memories grandparents give us, and reminds us to cherish those memories forever. Sonjia Colson is an elementary school teacher who grew up in a community outside of Durham, North Carolina called Caldwell. She is an alumnus of Shaw University and Vanderbilt University where she earned degrees in Elementary Education and Human Development Studies. In addition, she is a member of the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc.

About the Book1844-2844: Atomo & Àgape was written 30 years ago, to describe the beginning of the Bahai Era and how its principles will play out during the Apocalyptical Millennium, in a form of historical fiction, according to the author's imagination. Two aspects stand out in the book, such as achieving Universal Peace through the Progressive Revelations of the Envoys of God and the concept that neither Matter nor Spirit are Created or Destroyed; they only Transform. In the end, readers will have a better understanding of Faith and Hope in a source of Power greater than our own.About the AuthorCarlos J. Mendoza is an American citizen who was born in El Viejo, Chinandega, Nicaragua. He obtained a degree in Business Administration from the Universidad Centroamericana UCA. He came to the USA in 1979 and worked as a journalist during the 80s and 90s in the weekly La Raza News. Carlos is a CAC (Certified Addictions Counselor) and actually is retired and living in Chicago.

About the BookDon Alverzo's Tweezers is about Gregory Basenfelder's life growing up, and how he kept a secret during that time about something he did, but felt he could never tell anyone, so he lived with guilt and fear since then. It was a "mortal sin," and he believed he was going to hell so he fought ideas of doing more mortal sins. "Gregory was really smart and had a great sense of humor, and we were so much in love. He promised to take care of me after I had multiple hip surgeries in 2019, but he got so sick, and, of course, I forgave him." - Charlotte BasenfelderAbout the AuthorGregory was born in 1952. He grew up as the second son with three brothers in NE Philadelphia, and his parents raised all four sons as "good Catholics." We met each other in 1987 and married in 1992. We both loved traveling and drove back and forth to California up and down the West Coast from Mexico to North California. He loved trains and built a train set in our living room. We met each other in a recovery meeting and I hired him to work in my dialysis unit where I was the administrator. I fell in love with him after watching him do CPR on one of our patients; he was my hero. We were both nurses, and he eventually transferred to another unit where he became the unit administrator. Our company had annual meetings for all of the administrators and each year we went to a different state, so we always rented a car and traveled around that state wherever that took us. When we drove to California for our vacations, we decided to camp out on our way there several times. We were both involved in recovery.

In this "coming of age" journey, Daniel Heller is a recent MBA graduate, finding his way in the world, when he meets Anna. He is taken in by her tenacity, commitment, beauty, and resilience, but he soondiscovers there is more to her than meets the eye. Anna is a vehement vegan with convictions andaspirations, or so it seems; it's just not overtly obvious to Daniel who she really is. He embarks on ajourney to discover his own professional strengths and conquer the inevitable challenges he encounterswhile balancing his love life, his interest in this woman of mystery, and his own ambitions. As hestruggles to decipher what veganism is, how it affects him, and whether or not he should take anopportunity to market prime meats in NYC for a private equity firm, he brushes up against his ownvalues, obsession for Anna, and what's really important to him. Ultimately, he must cope with reality andthe ramifications of his choices.About the AuthorRebecca Linquist lives on the Central Coast of California near Pismo Beach. She recently beganexploring fiction writing, which has been a life-long ambition that she is delighted to have finally found thetime and energy to pursue. While Rebecca has lived in the US her entire life, she has traveledinternationally and lived on the east coast as well as the Midwest prior to moving to the west coast, where she has spent the majority of her career as an executive speech, accent, and presence coach inthe Silicon Valley. Her passion is to write engaging stories that have that "page turner" qualitysurrounding modern day themes like veganism, excessively high health care costs, and divisive politics.Rebecca shares her perspective while also striving to incorporate a variety of diverse takes on hot topicsthrough the use of provocative dialogue, unexpected plot twists, and innovative nuance that set herworks apart from a "typical" read. Her plan is to learn as she writes through research, decisive probing, and thought-provoking conversation.

Gravity Cause Explained explains gravity as a step-by-step process of the historical development of thetheory. Verification is in algebra and geometry. Certain paradoxes like how a massless graviton cancause change in mass momenta are explained.About the AuthorAlthough technically self-educated for not having a college degree, author Bobby Dee Ticer appreciatesall of the free information on Wikipedia and other educational programs on the internet and knows howinvaluable they are for the continuous development of this book. Self-education is allowed by mere effort.

In this memoir spanning nearly 90 years, Tony De Angelis recounts the many unusual events that make his life unique. De Angelis grew up in Rochester, New York during the Great Depression, and his adolescence was greatly shaped by the drastic global shift caused by World War II. Inspired by the brave American heroes that fought during WWII, and with a strong desire to make a difference himself, De Angelis joined the Army when he was just a teenager, eventually serving in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. During the Cold War, De Angelis found himself engaged directly in tracking Soviet intelligence, leading him all over the world and allowing him to meet incredible individuals. Tony De Angelis was born in Rochester, New York. After serving in the United States military for twenty-one years, De Angelis had a successful career in sales. De Angelis is deeply passionate about politics and has been involved in many political campaigns, most notably for his long-time friend George H. W. Bush.