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Once upon a time, the year 2000 had held a fascination for young people of the 1950s and 60s as the point beyond which the future predicted by decades of science fiction writers would arrive. Unfortunately, that future never happened and what we ended up with has been the somewhat disappointing present. Luckily, however, our imaginations are as sharp and bright as they ever were so that we can continue to look forward to a superfuture made up of flying cars, monorails, moving sidewalks, and space liners heading to Ganymede. It is in keeping with those dreams that the stories in this collection were written hopefully to recapture the spirit of optimism young people had for the future at a time when World War II was not that far removed from living memory and American heroes were square jawed soldiers or God fearing scientists who were as comfortable in the cockpit of a jet as they were in a laboratory. So if you are one of those SF fans who are still looking to the future for personal spacecraft, ruined Martian cities, or high speed rail service on Venus, then look no farther than these fables of a time that may yet come to pass!

A Man Without a Story is about a man whose life is mysteriously crippled, despite his athletic and intellectual gifts. His long search for a purpose and a woman to love leads finally to a near-miracle, a surprising revelation, and sublimely unresolved denouement.

This is a humorous manuscript on the subject of Australian slangs, cultural diversity, and societal make-up. It is an attempt to capture what makes us unique as a nation. The work is well-researched, properly referenced, engaging and humorous. It is also somewhat autobiographical chronicling the author¿s journey to become an Aussie. This work is unique in that it presents the material as follows: 1. Four sets of 50 multiple choice questions (200 in total), testing knowledge of a slang word, Australianism, or basic knowledge of the country. The material is new and amusing. The replies are cleverly chosen to frustrate guess-work. 2. A scoring sheet. 3. A section where the questions are individually dissected. The correct answer given, and the Australianism upon which it was based explained. 4. A glossary that is specific to this work and thus not overly laborious.

Why would Lauren Worthington, reporter for the Cedar Creek Chronicle, trade romance, a good job and a bright future for controversy and peril? The year is 1983, and the western South Carolina village of Cedar Creek with its racially embittered past and depressed economy has begun to change, but far too slowly for Lauren. Her father, whose mansion was built more than a century before on the backs of slaves, plans to construct a shopping mall just off the nearby interstate. Her boyfriend, a black attorney and a member of the village board, is the project's staunchest opponent. And her boss, a savvy taskmaster who favors political pragmatism over ethical principles, is on her back. Determined to prove herself an objective journalist, Lauren takes a stand. Arson strikes her boyfriend's home. Compelling evidence points an incriminating finger at her father. But a shocking disclosure about her boyfriend's past, coupled with revelations he had been giving money to an Aryan separatist, spawns new suspicions. Accusations run wild. Threats abound. Tensions with both her father and boyfriend magnify until bizarre courtroom theater forces all concerned to reexamine not only their positions but also themselves.

In the world where illness appears to be the norm, "A Life of Wellness" reminds us what is possible when we develop guidelines and strategies to create a healthy life. Each page simply guides us on a healing journey, as we reconnect to our physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Where other books can weigh us down with complexities regarding health, "A Life of Wellness" lifts us up as each page is a healing meditation in itself. This is a book that can be reread and shared with family and friends, so that we are all reminded that "A Life of Wellness" should be anticipated.

Reading a translation of any book is just not the same as reading it in its original language and is adequately stated in the phrase "lost in the translation." Whenever a text is translated from one language to another it loses some of its flavor and substance. The problem is compounded by the fact that a language is tied to the culture that uses that language. When the text is read by a culture different from the one it is written in, it loses its cultural context. A Biblical example of this can be found in the Hebrew word tsur which is translated as a rock - "He only is my rock and my salvation, he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved" (Psalm 62:2, KJV). What is a rock and how does it apply to God? To us it may mean solid, heavy or hard but the cultural meaning of the word tsur is a high place in the rocks where one runs to for refuge and defense, a place of salvation. "The Living Words" is an in-depth study into the Ancient Hebrew vocabulary and culture of the Bible replacing the flavor and substance that has been removed from us.

Take a journey to the Bending Light with Lilthan and the people he meets in the strange and sometimes frightening seven circles of Geom . . .For the Kids:Giants. Evil trees. Magic pools. Tricky toys. Heinous spiders. Talking lions. Undercover demons. Confusing tunnel mazes. Thick smoke and deceitful pills. Hideous cigar gardeners. Fairies. River monsters. Brain scrubbing, flesh biting worms. Fire bats. Evil dwarfs. A lava canyon. A metal castle. A tracker beast. Huge beetles. A wall of vipers and rats. Clown reverends. An evil being of indescribable power. A glorious, golden king. And a few soldiers doing their best to finish the fight to obtain a reward beyond imagination.Need we say more?For the Parents:Have you ever wanted to protect your kids from bullies? Explain to them the value of sharing and being content with what they have? Teach them to avoid slick-talking strangers who don't have their best interests in mind? Convince them to avoid the dangers of addictive behavior? Help them to understand the temptation of materialism and the pitfalls associated with the pursuit of immediate gratification?Strengthen their resolve to stand up for what they know is right, even in the face of intimidating forces and the threat of unjust punishment? In short, do you want your kids to approach life with a long-term worldview, governed by courage and conviction?Travel with your kids and the characters in "Journey to the Bending Light," where every new circle in the world of Geom provides a platform for serious discussion about the dangers facing every child today. And who knows? Perhaps you'll learn something along the way.

"The Ultimate Kitchen Consultant" is the result of over 30 years of experience in cooking and entertaining, and is intended to educate, inform, and inspire potential cooks. There are 13 divisions covering kitchen organization, cooking, and entertaining. Building Blocks, Equipment, and Appliances inventory kitchen items. Table Settings covers casual and formal settings, tips on entertaining, and table etiquette. Herbs and Spices explain the uses of each seasoning and its health benefits. Wine Connoisseur catalogs the names and varieties of wines, and advice for cooking and serving them. Equivalents & Substitutions encompasses oven temperatures, dry and liquid measures, conversions, and ingredient substitutions. Meal Planner lists the amount of food needed for a specific number of servings, which is especially useful for planning dinner parties. Food Storage & Safety covers food storage, handling, and preparation from the market to the table. Grocery List is a list of items that are necessary to a well-run household, including plant and pet supplies. The greatest benefit of "The Ultimate Kitchen Consultant" is the Vocabulary, which contains approximately 1700 words and phrases that are used in cooking and entertaining. Medical Terms explains the terms used in the Herbs and Spices divisions under health benefits.