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. . . hikers not yet born when the fire ragedfantasize how wonderful it would be to have a cabin in this placewhere nothing apparently changes but the seasons. Today is a gift to use and enjoy to the best of our ability, or to take for granted as a string of hours. Great or small, good or bad, what happens today makes a difference. Tomorrow is Not Just Another Day is a glimpse of this journey from different perspectives . . . an introverted high school student with a facial deformity becomes the one person the most popular leader in the class trusts . . . a Black man endures racial prejudice to keep his job . . . a young soldier is the victim of a Rotary Club fund raiser gone awry . . . a homeless man buys a coat from a thrift shop and leaves the cashier speechless . . . a boy secretly morns the fate of a paper airplane he launches from a bridge into swift current beneath . . . a middle-age lesbian with a domineering mother achieves closure with a wretched doll . . . a college student discovers lost opportunity to say he is sorry. These and other poems within this book exemplify how each precious moment is given up for what we are and what we leave behind when tomorrow will not come again.

The world needs more Christian daycares! In this book, Pastor Ellsworth McIntyre will show you how it is possible to build your Christian daycare and school while becoming financially independent at the same time. Take care of your family, have total control of your children's education, and run a self-supporting missionary operation. Preschool is an area underserved by the Christian community and your path to success. In your own Christian daycare, you will have the freedom to teach young children without theological compromise - a blessing few pastors enjoy! Your family can work alongside you. By building family capital through a successful daycare business, you will have the means to leave an inheritance to your children's children while gaining an eternal spiritual reward. The preschool is by far the greatest tool for societal reform and the least utilized. By filling the need for childcare in your local community, you will be providing a valuable service customers will pay you for. And the preschool years are when educators can most productively present the Gospel to children. Make an impact on future generations by starting a Christian daycare - this book will show you how and why you should. Rev. Ellsworth E. McIntyre lives in Florida, where he pastors the Nicene Covenant Church of Naples. Rev. McIntyre has a Ph. D. from Faith Theological of Avon, Indiana, completed all but dissertation for a doctorate in education from the University of Southern California, a Masters of Education from Georgia Southern University completed at Johns Hopkins University, and a B. S. in education begun at the University of Pittsburgh and completed at Bob Jones University. Rev. McIntyre has many decades of experience in Christian education and is the founder of Grace Community School, a chain of successful daycares in Southwest Florida.

"Where do the Seagulls sleep?" Is part one of a beach series between family and their children. Experiencing the ocean and it's wonders for the first time is a memorable outing between Stefan and his mother on this daylong adventure at the beach. Mom carries a big red beach bag to collect all the treasures of the day. Stefan finds out about the ocean from little creatures like dancing sand crabs to flying dolphins! It is exciting and yet relaxing. Mom remembers to bring lunch and let Stefan nap. In the end, they appreciate the wonders of the day and watch the sunset together, leaving Stefan still wondering -Where do the Seagulls sleep? Leah Kelly, writing under a pen name, started writing at the age of 8 years old, after she arrived in the United States with her parents. She was born in Brazil. She grew up in Maryland, became a lawyer with an extensive practice, fighting for those who were injured in the line of duty or without fault of their own. She was blessed with two sons, raised her family in Annapolis, and now resides on the Delaware shore near Bethany Beach. She has traveled extensively as president of the Maryland Sister States Board; and remains passionate in working on civic projects. A Paul Harris Fellow in Rotary and a lifetime member of Hadassah, she believes in giving back. She believes that mentoring is an obligation and has endowed a book scholarship for her alma mater, UMBC, named SomeOneCares. The Daily Record, a newspaper in Baltimore, named her Top 100 Women in Maryland in 2007 and 2014. She is a supporter of the Grael Project, in Niteroi Brazil, where children are taught sailing and vocations in sailing, in order to improve their life situations and champion the sport. Her love of family and the ocean inspired this series of the beach stories.

Dark Tears Light Tears - Watershed Survivors of Domestic Violence highlights a few brave women representing the many. It offers new concepts and valuable insight into the warning signs and characteristics of a potential abuser and why this problem exists. It symbolizes the struggles associated with survivors and perhaps non-survivors of domestic abuse and violence. It focuses on Anna Cutters, a self-made affluent, nonprofit female executive who overcame an impoverished upbringing under the worst circumstances. Anna thought she had escaped and hidden her former life as a victim of domestic abuse. However, unknown circumstances revealed her dark past, which forced her to once again come face to face with debilitating events of her childhood years, and the life of five other women who had experienced abusive relationships. Dark Tears Light Tears create awareness and reminds us about the devastating effects of domestic violence. Statistics support a historical component, and glorifying moments restore us, reminding us that weeping endures for a night, but joy comes in the morning. Dark Tears Light Tears makes no separation between Violence committed by an intimate partner within the home and the oppression of other human beings induced by slavery during the 1800s. Domestic violence, defined as "any threatening form of mental, emotional, psychological, or physical force against a spouse, intimate partner, person, or a group that either results or is likely to result in injury, or death within the home," Dark Tears Light Tears brings controversial and often hidden subject matter to the forefront. Subject matters include politics, religion, Christianity, baptism, abuse, poverty, and gun control. It emphasizes the benefits of positive emotions, and the impact of negative emotions. Most importantly, it explains fundamental reasons for not being afraid or ashamed to share stories of abusive relationships. It introduces new perspectives and explores historical events necessary for shaping our future. Dr. Brenda J. Lewis graduated with distinction from Capella University, St. Paul, MN. She has a Ph.D. in Human Services with a specialization in the Management of Nonprofit Agencies. In addition to her Domestic Abuse Platform, Dr. Lewis is an active member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Alpha Mu Zeta Chapter, Little Rock, AR. She is active member of the McCabe Chapel United Methodist Church, North Little Rock, AR. She is the Director of Waste Not, Want Not, Inc., a 501(c) (3) organization. Dr. Lewis has a loving family and holds the well-being of family members within her heart.

Gallant and Gracie have a special bond, rarely seen between human and horse. Separated by a bad accident when Gallant is five, each gets a second chance of happiness pursuing the long-distance sport of endurance riding, neither knowing they are leading parallel lives. Gallant's arch nemesis, The Almighty Flash, threatens to destroy all that Gallant has worked for. His misguided ambition and greed, developed at the hands of an abusive owner, has created a darkness in his soul that turns to blind fury when his endurance career is threatened. When Gracie meets Jack, she realizes that nothing will ever be as simple as it used to be. The characters' lives are beautifully woven together against the backdrop of a sport that tests the physical and mental endurance of horse and rider like no other. Gallant: The Call of The Trail, is ultimately a saga of love, adventure, and self-discovery, with an unexpected ending that threatens to change everything. "All ages are in for a treat when you put author Claire Eckard's enthusiasm and talent between the covers of a book. This story plays with your emotions in each chapter and then leaves you wanting more as the last page is turned." -Julie Suhr, author, endurance rider, 30,857 recorded competition miles. "Just finished the book, with tears streaming down my face! The story of a young girl and her love and devotion to her horse is heartwarming! In this world of uncertainty, it was refreshing to read a wholesome, loving book, suitable for all ages." -Diane Marquard, author, endurance rider, 12,654 recorded competition miles. "The Gallant Series promises to be what Black Beauty, National Velvet, and Lassie were to the youth of previous generations. Eckard has written a riveting story of faith, affection, and adventure that follows the lives of two teenagers as they train to compete in the heart stopping sport of endurance riding. Brilliantly written by Eckard and brought to life by the vivid illustrations of artist Phylicia Mann, this first book is sure to become a classic and will leave you breathlessly waiting for the story to continue in the trilogy of books to follow." -Lucian Spataro, Jr., Ph.D., Author of the "The Long Ride", Endurance Rider and Senior Fellow, Civics, Arizona State University Claire Eckard is an award-winning author who lives in Arizona. She grew up in England and travels there regularly, where she is still obsessed with clotted cream teas, and the tranquil English countryside of her youth. She is married with two grown sons and two beautiful granddaughters. Gallant is her first novel and is the first in a trilogy of books highlighting the sport of endurance riding. She has several published children's books which can be found on her website at www.claireeckardauthor.com, as well as at Amazon.com and other major online sites and bookstores.

Dr. George Ames notices an unusual gold coin in a necklace worn by Dr. Nancy Alvarez. On closer examination, he identifies it as a rare, pre-Civil War California Territorial gold coin. Nancy tells the ever-curious George that it was a gift from her former graduate assistant at the University of New Mexico, Anita Two Crows. George, aware of legends about lost Confederate gold buried in the Arizona desert, immediately thinks: "Where there's one coin, there may be more." His collector's instinct immediately kicks in, and he quickly surmises it might be part of a fabled hoard of lost Confederate gold. Once again George enlists the aid of his friends who had been involved in The Volsung Project and No Loose Ends. The serendipitous discovery of an old diary and a 19th century bible found in an old trunk at the Alvarez ranch in Texas leads the cast of characters on a series of discoveries as the author spins an exciting and convoluted tale. Full of unexpected twists and turns, The Deacon Affair: A Quest for Lost Confederate Gold is resolved in a most unusual way with an unexpected surprise conclusion. Robert Corwin attended Wake Forest College and Duke University School of Medicine. After completing his military service as Chief of Urology at Valley Forge General Hospital in 1968, he moved to Waco, Texas with his wife and first daughter. He actively pursued a private practice for 40 years, and added a son and another daughter to his family. He has had a lifelong interest in American History with special emphasis in the fields of military medicine, surgery, and weapons. He has been a frequent lecturer for local schools, clubs, and organizations, including Baylor University's Institute of Lifelong Learning. A gifted storyteller he has written three novels. The first two, The Volsung Project and No Loose Ends, dealt with the die-hard, post WWII Nazis attempting to build a Fourth Reich. In his third novel, The Deacon Affair: A Quest for Lost Confederate Gold, Corwin switches gears. This book is set in the American Southwest. No longer searching for Nazis, the characters are trying to solve a mystery that has baffled historians since the Civil War. Visit bobcorwinbooks.com for more information.

A young couple, Sally and Tim, meet and fall in love. After three months of being together, they marry. Sally, however, had not revealed to her husband that she carries a dreadful disease in her blood: schizophrenia. Her mother hastens to the couple and warns Tim about the difficulty of helping anyone so affected. She affirms that she would not hold it against him to divorce her daughter because he has no concept of what he would endure to live under such circumstances. Tim remains true to his love and passion. Mrs. Kalichevsky begins living with them in order to help if there should be problems. Soon afterwards, Tim is given the greatest shock of his life, and it is only the beginning. While the family meets many challenges, the sad death of the mother leaves the couple alone to face their fate. Dr. Thomas Berry is a retired Professor of Russian Language and Literature. He lectures for Johns Hopkins University, the Smithsonian Institution, the Russian Cultural Center of the Russian Embassy in Washington, D.C., and on numerous international cruise lines. He received a "Gramota" from the Russian Government for service. He has published eleven academic books and eight novels. He has traveled extensively all over the globe. His websites: www.thomaseberry.com and sbprabooks.com/thomaseberry

Are you seeking to reimagine and redefine your organization? Any organizational transformation begins with understanding how to effectively transform the board! In his new work, The Change-Making Board: Consequential Governance for Public and Nonprofit Organizations, R. J. Dunn introduces you to a new framework of board governance to aid you in making greater sense of trustee leadership for your agency-whether a school, college, hospital, museum, foundation, or any other public and nonprofit entity. With the practical guidance and powerful wisdom of Dunn's experience with boards over 35 years, you will have the opportunity to positively impact the mission, resources, and effectiveness of your organization. Dunn offers the Four Facets of Change-Making Boards, providing real-life examples of how to apply the facets in profound ways to improve your public or nonprofit organization. Dr. Dunn's approach unpacks the complexities and provides a framework for moving a board from transactional to transformational. - Susan T. Schmidt, President, Nonprofit Leadership Alliance With a style that is conversational and relatable, Dunn lays out a framework for organizing action on the part of the board in generating meaningful change. - David Guth, CEO, Centerstone, Inc. and author of Strategic Unions: A Marriage Guide to Healthy Not-For-Profit Mergers Many boards will be tempted to return to the old normal laid bare by the pandemic. This book provides not only the vision but the practical steps boards must take to transform their work so they can address what society now needs them to do. - Dr. James Applegate, Former Senior Vice President, Lumina Foundation and Executive Director (retired), Illinois Board of Higher Education This book has something for everyone about governance-both new and seasoned board members. - Sue Ellen Wagner, Vice President for Trustee Engagement and Strategy, American Hospital Association R. J. Dunn has been a leader in PK-12 and higher education over a thirty-eight-year career. Following tenure as Illinois' state superintendent of education, Dunn served as a public university president in Kentucky, Ohio, and Illinois. Dunn holds a Doctor of Education degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He has served as a board member and a consultant for several nonprofit agencies and organizations.

An intelligent work, Too Late For Fruit, Too Soon For Flowers follows in the footsteps of author Steve M. Skupien's previous books of poetry (The Wrong Pipe, 2013; and It Rings a Bell, 2016). In his latest book, he continues the examination of the human condition - the characteristics and key events that compose the essentials of human existence, including emotion, aspiration, conflict, faith, and mortality. The book makes for a fitting trilogy. With a keen mind (and heart), Skupien investigates the human spirit here with an insight reserved for a poet. Not without humor, the poems presented here are vivid, unique, and sincere.

The World of Mythor is a rich fantasy world of Dragons, Elves, Humans, Dwarves, Ogres, Elementals, and the Gor. Alex Thornlin is an Oakenheart whose ancestor Emperor Oakenheart swore an oath on the World Stone Tablet that the Oakenheart's would always protect Mythor when in great need. This oath drums in his blood, but how do you protect the world from an Evil great enough to destroy worlds. He had defeated the Askieri Emperor and his armies but it nearly cost his life. Counseled by the Rainbow Goddess, he knows he must learn to rely on his companions and possibly risk them if they are to succeed. It is essential that Alex, his Shadow Cat, and his companions learn the skills and use the great wonders his ancestor has left. They will need to bring this entire world together and prepare it in time to face the World Eater, who has spent over a thousand years subverting people and governments to keep this world weak. The World Eaters time is growing short as his current world is nearly depleted. He is close to finding a form that will allow him to pass through Phase Door Portals. These physical paths to each world that were created by his sister. He must enter through Mythor now to be able to access the others. The World Mother has expended much to prepare this world to face the challenge of destroying her brother. She has brought together all the finest races and natural magical talent from her other worlds to defeat him once and for all. It is up to Alex and his companions to be ready to deliver the final blow when he arrives. All her plans and hopes for the worlds she created rest with Alex Oakenheart and the World of Mythor. Timothy Van Dyke writes Fantasy fiction, Nature, and Nautical Poetry. He created the World of Mythor and has spent over 20 years improving the richness and history of this Fantasy world. Currently a Licensed Chief Marine Engineer he sails on Research Vessels traveling around the world. He served in the USMC and Army. Tim discovered the love of books in the 6th grade and studied Advertising Art at The Seattle Art Institute. This is his second published book on the World of Mythor. Tim splits time at sea, his home in Washington, and traveling the US in his RV.

Mankind's new home will be a moon that's almost exactly like earth but on steroids. Human beings will be blown away by how much better this new home will be. Earth's resources were being use up at a rapid rate. A series of weather related events destroyed half the world's land mass and population. An alien race came to the earth in the year 2100 to warn of the coming end of mankind. One hundred years later in the year 2200 a group of scientist made a startling discovery. The aliens that came to earth that Christmas day changed mankind's beliefs and put a fear into everyone's hearts that lasted a generation. These great creatures told the world of a future that shook everyone to their corp. The Earth had an expiration date due to it's resources running out. All of the world leaders got together to try and figure out what to do. No one knew for sure what the end result would be. The only thing that every leader could agree on was something had to be done immediately. Two scientist would come up with a plan that was so bold and nearly impossible to complete. They led a team of scientist that were tasked to come up with a plan to save the world and the human race. There was only thing that could stop them in their quest; their fellow human beings! M. Everett Baylor has a background in law. He's been writing since the age of eight. He received a Master's Degree in Law from Champlain College in Burlington Vermont. His literary heroes are Stephen King and John Sandford. His passion for writing came to life at an early age. That passion leads him to begin his literary journey and allowed him to pursue his dreams of becoming a writer. M. Everett Baylor has written over thirty books. His writings include series in the genres of Romance, Comedy, Sci-Fi, Thrillers and Children's books as well.

Literal Life Lessons is a collection of poems capturing the tender, hauntingly human frailties of the poet and the persons she has observed over the years. The poems draw the reader into real life, familiar experiences and into thought-provoking realizations. Nothing is spared in depicting the underbelly and vulnerabilities of humanity. Author's Bio Mother, veteran, former interpretative national park ranger, retired educator, poet and activist, Sandra Nelms-Ludwig was born and raised in rural Bedford County, Virginia, nestled beneath the Blue Ridge Mountains. She began writing poetry at age 12 and has performed in numerous poetry slams and open mics both in Germany and America. Her poetry has appeared in two chapbooks, Litspeak at Hollins University in 1994 and Mouth Music at Big Island, Virginia, in 1997. This collection is her first book of poetry to be published and is a sampling of her writing from over the past 50 years. She presently resides with her Cocker Spaniel, Sir Duke, in Virginia.

Love Notes for Teenage Boys is a composition of letters written by a mother, wife, musician, educator, and counselor who sees a unique brilliance, beauty, and unlimited potential in every child. The author shares her candid and heartfelt sentiments and words of encouragement with the teenage boy, hoping that affirmation and optimistic awareness continues to grow in his thought process. This book can be used to help foster a conversational tool that can lead to more uplifting and constructive interactions between the young male and his peers and the way he sees and interacts with others. This collection of notes also reminds the teenage boy of his positive and influential self concept. It should never be forgotten that it is his birthright to not only sit at the table of life, but partake in its privileges as well. Shelia Slappy-Wormack was born and raised in Newark, New Jersey, and attended Newark Public Schools throughout her elementary and high school career. She has earned a Bachelors of Arts degree from Drew University and a Masters degree from Montclair State University. Shelia became a professional singer at age five and continued singing and traveling throughout her childhood and adult life. She has been featured on several musical compositions and television commercials and has toured extensively, nationally and internationally. In all of Shelia's studies, success stories, touring adventures, and travels, she is most proud to be a mother of a Man-Child. Always sentimental and empathetic when it comes to the community of men, and boys in particular, especially those of Color, Shelia understands that because the woman is the first teacher of all men, it is important for us to uplift, support, and allow a man to be absolutely present in our lives.

Young beautiful Bryanna Giavonne is hired as an executive assistant for a large firm, by the company president, Dave Sterling, a rich, good looking, single man, who is a playboy through and through. He loves to take her on adventures including overnight trips to exotic places. After 15 months of employment, she goes on his yacht with him where he is determined to have her, as he has been physically attracted to her for a long time. She loves him but knows she will never get a relationship commitment from him, and she is not interested in casual sex. As things get heated in the bedroom on Dave's yacht, modern day pirates come aboard the ship and kidnap Bryanna, hold her hostage on their boat, while they go after a sunken treasure. She is almost sexually assaulted while held there, but makes a deal with the men if they promise to leave her alone. When the treasure is retrieved by the 'pirates', Bryanna is left in a lifeboat alone and is quickly rescued by Dave. But Dave is determined to recover the treasure. He tells Bryanna he must go after it. Bryanna is very upset and tries to stop Dave, but he goes anyway. She needs to know why he is so determined to do this. She eventually finds out why it is so important, and wants to help Dave. She hated how powerless she felt while a hostage, and she needed to get her power back. She thinks Dave doesn't understand, but she continues with this dangerous adventure. Will any more harm come to them? Will they both get what they want? Will Bryanna show Dave a side of her that makes him fall in love with her? Read and find out... Uploaded to site - last page of book

"Because you're still Nettie. You're still my friend, the person that I care about." "I am a monster," her voice quivered. "No, you aren't." "That... is the first time I have ever heard anyone say that." Mason wasn't happy about spending the summer with his aunt and uncle on Hollenboro, a remote island off the coast of Maine. He expected his time there to be quiet and uneventful, until he discovered a young woman following him. Nettie is from a neighboring island and has little knowledge of the modern world. The pair quickly form a friendship, but Mason realizes Nettie is not welcome on Hollenboro. Her island holds a terrible, deadly secret... but Mason, blinded by affection, is determined to flee Hollenboro with Nettie by his side. As the pair settles into their new life, Mason realizes that living with a werewolf will be unpredictable... and dangerous. Sydney Wilder is a design and writing enthusiast, whose love of fantasy was sparked by many late nights playing and hosting Dungeons & Dragons campaigns. She has lived in several states, with the inspiration for this novel coming from a year spent in Maine. She holds a Bachelor's in Communication and a Master's in Graphic Design. Sydney currently resides in her hometown in Central Florida, where she lives with her menagerie of animals and works for a publishing company. This is her first novel.

This book series spans on FAITH, epoch times of events as each book generates of humanities greatest faults and our virtues. Never before has a young Christian surrounded by influence of the dark forces living within the shadows of each corners of our world with an epiphany life changing moments growing into adulthood learning to be a Man of God, Along the way making new friendships and meeting valued opportunities taking chances that could risk his own life. When I came to an understanding the way of life or one per say would say how the universe works literally it was an aha moment ordeal that did involve me dropping to my knees praying to the lord for gratitude and wisdom. It was to raw and beyond to scream at the top of my lungs on the tallest mountain, hopefully the reader can decide from this book, what is truly dark and what is light? As world events keeps turning upside down there is always appreciation in every gloom of darkness that can be a ray of light for hope in our darkest times. Been a fan of multiple books and writers one being in the six grade falling in love with the hobbit/LOTR by J. R. R. Tolkien to reading throughout high school on JK Rowling's Harry Potter with a splash of my classic childhood magic memories into a blender along with history and all-time favorites such as the Matrix and Men in Black would be a fictional book straight out from the backyard of Austin Texas if you haven't heard the saying, "Keep Austin Weird," Most and importantly I wanted my nephew, nieces and cousins to smile and laugh along the way within their own epic adventures of how beautiful our world that it truly is. Michael Angel Ruiz is an actual Texan from San Angelo, and a real cable guy in Austin Texas, a dreamer, a writer, and an author of his first new novel Epic Adventures of Cableguy. On my free time you'll find me reading the next exciting story about secret knowledge and history unfolding that always draws my curiosity to the extreme. what inspired me to write a book is genuine thought, to express freedom to value critical thinking starting with fresh young minds and polishing up on the next novel book. www.facebook.com/EpicAdventureofaCableguy/

This Handbook of Beef Calf Health gives concise recommendations and practice tips of critical topics from mid gestation nutrition of the cow to calf weaning to the producer on chapters such as water quality affecting health, colostrum quality affecting lifetime performance, sire EDP evaluation, and many more topics that affect economics of beef production. This book is useful for the new producer, animal science student, practitioner, and those in the beef production industry. Dr. Bob (Beef) grew up on a registered Hereford ranch near Manhattan, Montana and has been a rancher all his life. He presently works at Medicine Creek Bovine Health and Consulting, and ranches near Wilsall, Montana. This is the second edition of this Handbook for Beef Calf Health. Bob has wrote chapters in text books, articles for beef magazines, research articles involving micro-mineral supplementation affecting the humoral immune system in beef calves and has spoken at national and international veterinary meetings on the subject of mineral nutrition and mineral deficiencies affecting health and performance in beef cattle.

From the inner-city streets of Chicago to the mysterious snow-covered mountain peaks of farthest China, the human voices in this multilayered novel are perplexed and conflicted. But the spiritual voices and the story they tell are irrefutable and cannot be ignored. Each is driven forth by the Will of God, whose existence is no longer in doubt. The Iyrin Chronicles speaks of an apocalyptic time in the not-so-distant future. Read, believe and prepare...for they are coming.

"You have a destiny from The Most High" a message from a six-winged golden eagle named Malachi presented to a shy little sparrow named Hawk. Gifted with singing, Hawk's songs deeply touch the hearts of people and birds. He is friendly with people and knows what they are saying. Hawk's affection towards people turns to resentment and mistrust when his mother tells him who killed his father. He tells his best friend Paxie about his quest to find the murders forgetting the message from Malachi. On his journey, Hawk is reminded of his destiny from Malachi, angels, and Judah a six-winged lion. Hawk lands in Crow City ruled by the crows who take notice of his magnificent singing. He survives with the help of Zeke, a street-smart sparrow with a motive to make Hawk a famous singer. A little girl named Sarah hears Hawk sing becomes a special friend touching his heart. Missing his best buddy, Paxie leaves town for Crow City desperately seeking Hawk, always one step behind. Conflict over a singing contract and the crow's plot to apprehend Hawk, unbeknownst to the sparrow amigos trouble is brewing in Crow City. When I was nine I lived on a small farm in S.E. Arizona along with my four brothers and sister. I spent afternoons sitting under a mulberry tree reading children's books a breeze and the smell of peach blossoms permeated the air. We had cows, horses, chickens, and a beloved pet crow named Qwi Qwi. An environment that would foster imaginations for a future children's book. I went to Catholic schools taught by nuns that were thorough in discipline yet merciful. I am currently an R.N. Years later like my character Hawk, I would have a destiny from THE Most High to write a children's book.

In HOPE OVERCOMES FEAR, we will explore a straightforward and effective formula interwoven in the titles and content of the chapters of this book. As we take this faithful and purposeful journey, researching knowledge in the meaning of keywords will alert our way of thinking and attitudes, the illumination of wisdom, and the fruit of experience will give self-control to discern everything and practice these teachings. We can then declare with all firmness and integrity of the Holy Spirit of God within us that our HOPE lives forever and OVERCOMES: DEFEATING Anxiety, GAINING SELF DOMAIN And EXERCISING THE STRENGTH OF SELF-ESTEEM. BREAKING The "Storm" and seeing THE ILLUMINATING SUN!TAKING A LEAP OF FAITH and LIVING WITH COURAGE!MAKING SACRIFICES and ACQUIRING WISDOM!CHALLENGING and eliminating the problem!FACING TRIBULATIONS with FAITH AND COURAGE, THE STRENGTH OF PERSEVERANCE, GENERATING IN US THE FRUIT OF EXPERIENCE.WITH THE EMPOWERMENT OF FAITH AND PATIENCE, STRENGTHENING THE EFFICIENCY OF HOPE!BECAUSE THROUGH FAITH'S POWER, HOPE OVERCOMES FEAR!

All a divorced, police detective named Will Staples wanted to do was take some personal time off and drive from Virginia to the mountains of Colorado. He wanted only to take a breath, relax and just get away... Midway, interrupted by a blinding late night blizzard, he had to leave the interstate highway finding himself in a totally different and unfamiliar world within a small town somewhere in Indiana. A brutal murder and the disappearance of two young girls introduce a combination of circumstances, interesting people and bizarre events that changed his life in that small town...That town was named Hartford City. G.S. Youngling is also the author of the action-packed book, Ozzi's Boys. He spent nearly 40 years within the law enforcement/security community in a number of different capacities. Retiring from the Fairfax County Police Department in Virginia as a detective, he continued his career with the Department of Justice in Haiti. He developed and presided over a private security, investigation and protection company for over a decade traveling throughout Europe and the middle-east. He finally retired again from the Department of Defense as a law enforcement professional with the U.S. Army, completing two full tours of duty in Iraq between 2008 and 2011. He received the Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts degrees from George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia - where he also taught Criminal Justice and Sociology. Currently he is living in Tucson, Arizona and volunteers with the US Forest Service for the Santa Catalina Ranger District. Refer to GSYoungling@gmail.com.

"A Long Night for Mr. Dennis" is a true story that occurred one July 4 several years ago. Many animals and people for that matter are frightened by the loud sounds that fireworks make. Mr. Dennis was one of them. He was let outside and disappeared into the night almost immediately. Family and friends were visiting and helped look for him for many hours. I am unsure what animals he actually met up with during the night except for a skunk as he had an odor for sure! Other animals mentioned however are common in Ticonderoga so they were included in the story. Coyotes and other predators are especially common in this area so we were all quite concerned for Mr. Dennis out on his own. We started a message chain on his disappearance in the neighborhood and were so happy and thankful he was found and returned to us! Nancy Carlson grew up in a family that loved animals. Her father, Frank, was especially influential in sharing his curiosity and knowledge regarding animals of all kinds. He was an avid fisherman so naturally our summer vacations were spent near a lake and along the Long Island Sound. My brother Jeff and I would accompany him while fishing, crabbing, exploring the shorelines, etc. Our summer toys consisted of a seining net, fishing pole, drop line, shovel and pails, and beginner identification books. Nancy earned a Bachelor's degree in Biology then taught Environmental Education for 30 years.

Did you ever go looking for love? We all do it, our own ways. Love can sometimes seem hard to find, or even like a mystery to be solved. However, when looking for love, through the eyes of love, we can find it everywhere! Taylor "Tulasi" Rae A first-time author from Boise, ID, Tulasi is a licensed clinical social worker and military veteran who served as a behavioral health officer in the active-duty Army. She currently resides in Idaho with her family, where she enjoys the outdoors and her many artistic pursuits.

The novel plays out in three historic frames: 1919 Bavaria, Germany; Second World War France; France in 1960. The main character, Yann, is a French journalist, professor, and Camus scholar who is plagued by a lifetime of regrets. He finds hope in an unforeseen friendship with Klaus, the only son of Karl, a German soldier who saved Yann's life in 1919. Klaus is a depressed young man burdened by history and challenged by the stories that he encourages Yann to revisit and to share. In Southern France during World War II Yann again meets Karl and also Madeleine, a French engineer and Resistance fighter who attempts to recruit Yann to join the Resistance. Yann's hesitation eventually leads to Madeleine's death, and this will haunt Yann ever after. Karl's first novel, Clipperton, was published in 2006 by the now-defunct Harbor House Books of Augusta, Georgia. Over the years, Karl's short stories have been published by local and regional journals such as The Loyalhanna Review. Karl was born in Munich and immigrated to the United States in 1970. This novel was influenced by his upbringing after World War II and the disastrous role his native country played in the 20th century. Karl has been working all his life as a general pediatrician.

My book summary is about what's going on in the world today to let my youth know how things are going in the world today and what's happening in this world today and what to except from this world today and to be aware what is going to happen in the next generation of the world soon one day before they see it coming their way. Please do not waste any of their time on earth and treat people that you know with respect because we do not know when it's our last to the youth and all age groups in world today and we might need someone to whole our hand and be by our side and our memory to live on when we all are gone. Tomorrow is not a promise, yesterday is gone and every hour or second or minute is not either. This is too cold to live today. To all ages please be aware when you are wrong and stand up to your mistakes because once you make them you can't turn back the hands of time. Because you only get one life to live on earth in this world for old time sake. I was born with cerebral palsy from drugs used when I was still in my mothers stomach. The doctors said I wasn't going to make it so my grandmother took me back and forth too far in the country on the train to the hospital for surgery on my back both knees and legs. I was spilt from my back all the way down my whole body. I had tubes all inside of my body just laying in the bed in the hospital. The nurses and case workers said if I would have made it I would have been a vegetable that would not be able to hear talk walk. I wouldn't be able to do anything for myself at all today. I was born blind and deaf I got my eye sight and hearing back at the age of 9 months. At the age of 9 months I had heart failure. I had a big seizure at the first minute of birth. I was age five when I just started to talk. I was age 10 when I started eating table food, first eating out of a food blender and I was in diapers and pacifiers since age two. other learning activities. I would only go past a third grade level of learning.