Bøger udgivet af Virtualbookworm.com Publishing

Orphan Ollie Opts In chronicles the life of a l6-year-old orphan who chooses to reside in a Boys Town Orphanage. Ollie to Victor: "I don't know which is worse: never having a Dad in your life to love you or having a Dad in your life who doesn't love you."

This book is a collection of oral stories from members of an African American family called the Hanna, Heastie, Tynes, who originated on a Bahama Island settlement called Pompey Bay, which is almost uninhabited today. The family traces their origins to three men (John Hanna, George Heastie, and Benjamin Tynes) who were settlers on Acklins Island, and the slaves who worked there in the late 1700s. Due to the isolated nature of the island, the people living there intermarried and became a proud, loving, tightknit family, who thrived and passed down family values through the generations. This book includes memories of everyday life experiences from some of the family members who lived on Acklins and later migrated to Miami, Florida. Today, the family has grown and spread to other Bahama Islands, the U.S. and other parts of the world. As a result of these stories, we have a glimpse of what life was like so many years ago.

Pure entertainment! Collage: Six Decidedly Fun and Eclectic Novellas, marks Dave Willert's first published venture into fiction writing since his popular four-book science-fiction series, 'Dimensions,' which he wrote and published between 2009 and 2014. This exciting new collection, over 50 years in the making and creatively illustrated by Doug Kuhl, features six vastly unique tales of mystery, adventure, intrigue, humor, fantasy, romance, absurdity, nostalgia, reflection, excitement and surprises, all rolled into one fun and entertaining book, suitable for preteens through adults! The complete list of novellas featured in this book, as well as the year they were each originally written, includes: 'Where Is Mr. Madison?' (2012), 'Cannon Manchester is Dead!' (co-written with Doug Kuhl) (2020), 'The Foreign Exchange Student' (1969), 'Dr. Brighton's Secret' (2013), 'The Adventures of Horace Black!' (2016) and 'Mind Over Mind' (1984).

This 2023 updated and expanded version of the Town of Hempstead's estate areas documents 873 estate owners by surname in a modified "Who's Who" format. Entries are accompanied by relevant biographical and architectural information. Included are 547 estate photographs and cross-references to family members mentioned in the other five volumes in the series.

Casey Conley, a one-legged detective, is charged with solving the most sensational crime to occur in the town of Ridgewood. Someone has stolen nine bodies from their final entombment in the Cemetery's Mausoleum. Casey's investigation lacerates wounds to his psyche, similar to the one his leg suffered inIraq, where Casey was part of an Army Special Forces Unit. His dark emotions, which he thought he left in the desert, resurface as Casey's investigation deepens. He is consumed with why someone would take these bodies, as much as where they might be.Casey's investigation points to a suspect who would not appear to be attracted to dead bodies. No, this predator abuses sad, living souls, unfortunate enough to be drawn into his evil orbit. One such victim, her life tragically ended by a bomb, has special significance for the amputee, this crime fueling his relentless passion to apprehend the predator.A confession is not the only thing on Casey's mind when he finally confronts the accused. The detective needs to exorcise demons that have been resurrected by this strange crime. The accused, a perfect sociopath, recognizes this need. The two men's epic confrontation - a dance between good and evil - is a discourse on human pain. One suffers from survivor guilt so strong that he does not feel worthy to be among the living. The other, consumed with survival, discards victims when they no longer fulfill his needs. Only one of these men will depart this desperate encounter intact.

The church today has been divided into many different denominations and many different fundamental beliefs. After Jesus Christ ratified the New Covenant in the Spring of 30 AD., the current Church age and the Age of Grace began to build up and unify the Body of Christ under a New Covenant. After Steven was stoned and the Gospel was first preached to the Jews, Christ anointed Saul of Tarsus to carry the gospel message to the Gentiles. The church was formed over the next few years and Paul wrote 13 separate Epistles to explain salvation and forgiveness of sins under the new Covenant. Shortly after the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Jerusalem Church was founded as the first Christian church with about 120 Jews and Jewish Proselytes (Acts 1:15). Since that time, followers of Jesus Christ span the globe but the body of Christ has been separated into 200 Christian denominations in the United States. and a staggering 45,000 globally (Center for the Study of Global Christianity): Catholic, Pentecostal, Presbyterian, Lutheran, Baptist, Apostolic, Methodist.... the list goes on and on. Why has this happened since the Jerusalem church was founded in the 1st century AD? A cursory look shows that differences in beliefs, theology and corruption all had a part to play. How sad that the single atoning work of our Lord Jesus Christ has splintered into so many parts. Jesus Christ never taught that there would be different denominal forces fighting over variations of common, basic truth. This book has not been written to free any Christian from denominational chains. It is intended to search the scriptures and determine what they say with regard to 6 fundamental points of disagreement. 1.0 The Holy Bible as a Dispensational Document2.0 The Ordinance of Baptism 3.0 The Requirement to Tithe4.0 The Role of the Holy spirit5.0 The Meaning of the Genealogy of Jesus Christ6.0 What Happens at Physical Death?This book will primarily contrast the Old Covenant requirements and commands to those given by Jesus Christ and the Apostle Paul under the New Covenant. This study will search the scriptures for Biblical Truth and does not involve opinions or man-made rules.

The Wrath of God is not a topic which is usually discussed today in denominational or nondenominational churches. Part of this hesitancy to study and understand the Wrath of God is a reluctance to admit that this is an important part of what constitutes the character of God. Most Biblical scholars, teachers and preachers place God's Wrath and Righteous Judgment in the same secular package as sex, homosexuality and abortion. They are topics we address with care even though each is widely referenced in scripture. The goal of this book is to present a biblical teaching on God's Wrath in ways that make sense to a professing Christian, even as the concept of God's Wrath challenges secular sensibility. The second consideration is the overwhelming opinion of Christians today that God is a forgiving and loving deity who would execute wrath upon sinners. A message consistently taught today is that God is love, and a loving God could never condemn anyone to an eternity of wrath and persecution. Both positions are untenable if the Word of God is carefully studied. There are over 600 references to Wrath in the Holy Scriptures. It is certainly not something that can be overlooked or ignored. This book will carefully and completely discuss the complex nature and meaning of God's Wrath. We can learn and understand much about God by examining Wrath as it is manifested in both the Old and New Testaments. This book will carefully examine:¿ The Meaning of God's Wrath¿ The Motivation of God's Wrath¿ The Method by which God pours out His Wrath upon mankind¿ The Magnitude of God's Wrath upon mankind¿ The Administration of God's WrathThere is a significant difference in how God's Wrath was carried out in the Old Testament versus the New Testament, and this will also be presented and discussed. Over 30 examples of the Wrath of God will be presented.

Musical legend Richard A. Reid is described by his family and friends as someone you can always count on. He came from humble means, raised by his mother and older brother, Cecil. Richard was sickly as a child with whooping cough and many didn't think he would live past infancy. But Richard says, "I fooled them." Becoming a living legend in the Jazz and R&B world was not his goal in life. He just wanted to play his bass, take care of his family, love God, and love people. It is because of those things - and his humility and God's hand on him - that helped him become who he is today.

"I will accept anything that showers me with gifts."When Sadie Collins stretched out her arms and yelled this "oath" to the universe, something was listening. Soon the materialistic girl "finds" a stunning yet spooky slot machine that starts fulfilling her wishes - and turning her life upside down. Known as "Pavlov," the machine demands allegiance for its magic ... or there will be Hell to pay!Once Sadie realizes something otherworldly is at play, she seeks the help of a pastor, and a parishioner who had fallen under a similar spell. Will God-given talent and wisdom prevail against demonic trickery? Well, what does The Book say?

Brighten your day and invigorate your mind reading for pure relaxation and enjoyment. This is an eclectic collection of TRUE "smiles" and can be read at any time, in any order and at any pace by a wide variety of ages. Nearly 600 quotes and stories include topics of love, employment, wisdom, sports, grandparenting, health, faith, pets, politics and always, a touch of humor. Reading this book will prompt personal recollections of family and friends. "Food for thought" is abundant in these pages. I suggest reading with "sticky notes" nearby, so you can mark your favorites and return to them. Humor lightens our burdens, inspires hope, and makes us smile. Give this book to a friend in need of a lift, or one in celebration to "immerse them in smiles." Add this book to a gift basket for a special occasion, read it to someone recovering in the hospital or home alone, place it on a coffee table or put it in the bathroom. "Wherever you go," sharing smiles can improve the health and happiness of others.

Who killed the Reverend Horatio Howell, a minister from Delaware Water Gap and chaplain to the 90th Pennsylvania Regiment, during the Battle of Gettysburg? Why would a Confederate soldier intentionally shoot a Union chaplain? Three veterans of the 90th Pennsylvania, all survivors of the battle, travel to Gettysburg in 1913 for the 50th reunion of that three-day fight. Will they meet the rebel who felled their beloved chaplain, and if they do, how will they react?

Blood Brothers is a tale about two young men from Botswana, Sasha and Dumisani McDaniels. Sasha is white and Dumisani is black. 'Dumi' was adopted at childbirth, the same day Sasha was born. Even though they are not biological brothers, they are as close as real brothers can be and more. Their parents were nature enthusiasts and documentary filmmakers, who tragically were brutally murdered by blood thirsty poachers, led by the notorious Molo Sahili. After their parents' death, the brothers, now also profound martial artists, decide to move to the United States, their parents' country of origin, where they start a new life. This dream is shattered almost immediately, when they inadvertently and unknowingly witness an armored car heist making them 'loose ends' that the robbers need to tie up. It turns out that the mastermind behind the robbery has strong ties to a man who has his sights set on the White House, so the brothers need to be silenced at all costs. The brothers believe they will be safe in their home country, so they try to make it to the Mexican border on foot and catch a flight back to Botswana. Meanwhile, the pursuers get closer to catching them with every minute that ticks by, and it's a life-or-death race against time.

A community collection of memoirs of weird and whimsy -and wisdom from the Muncie, Indiana community. Creative Writing in the Community, is a course at Ball State University in the Department of English. An immersive, service learning opportunity, students met with community members to write and create collaborative stories.

Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, Ira Stone, walks away from his profession and moves to Walnut Creek, North Carolina, the setting of his fondest childhood memories. In retirement, he hopes to affect the world in a passive, exemplary manner, rather than through the forceful rhetoric he is known for as a war correspondent. Ira's peaceful aspirations are challenged by the arrival of Blue Ridge Energy Corporation, a company with plans that threaten to turn Walnut Creek into an industrial zone. Concurrently, he's introduced to Backbone Mountain Militia, a secretive, citizen army that stands in opposition to this corporate incursion. The journalist resists becoming involved in the conflict, but as trouble wells up around him, Ira comes to believe that fate has drawn him back to Walnut Creek to participate in a fight that he long envisaged, and one he has been preparing for his entire life.

Powerful words motivate!What do you hear when you listen to yourself talk, all day, every day? What kind of words are you using? Listen to your friends as they share stories. What do you hear?Words are powerful. How affected are you when someone throws a bunch of ugly words your way? It is incredible and amazing how words can help you grow in a way that will surprise you. Love Grows: The Sweet Potato Vines Story is a fun, exciting way to teach believing and positive affirmations to children (and adults). Words can ignite fire in the belly enthusiasm to help make a difference in our success every moment. Children needs it. Adults need it. Use this book as an example to be creative in your own personal growth each day. Throw your arms up in excitement and watch love grows within your world.Powerful words motivate!

Bad dad puns - that's how eye roll. You could say that I wrote the book on bad dad jokes. It's poor form to tell dad jokes if you're not really a dad, because that would be a ... faux pa.This collection is divided by category, including:SportsComputersGeographyMathematicsNatureSchoolPoliticsScience...and many more!

A fateful decision by those around them tests the love of two women. One is Chelsea, the lonely daughter of a wealthy physician. The other is the family's beloved housekeeper, Maria. They bond over Maria's succulent pupusas, sharing feelings, dreams and secrets with one another.Their lives are irrevocably altered by a terrible act - a molestation. The repercussions from keeping it a secret plummet both families into new lives of pain. Maria's family is exiled to her homeland of El Salvador, where walking on the wrong side of the street can mean death. With blood of denial on their hands, leading to their son's murder, Chelsea's family sits in their mansion barely able to look at one another .Until Chelsea decides to correct her family's wrongs. Strengthened by her love for her friend, she cajoles immigration attorneys, exposes crooked private investigators and confronts her brother's murderer.Ultimately this is a book about love and forgiveness - and a search for the truth wherever it might lead - as painstakingly crafted as one of Maria's pupusas.

Greed in the form of benign pink pills found in Springdale's medicine cabinets is poisoning its young people. Unfortunately, it is 2001 and the infancy of Big Pharma's false marketing campaign. These new class of synthetic drugs - known as opiates - free people from pain while being "safe and non-addictive." Beyond the grieving families burying loved ones, someone in Springdale realizes his community is being poisoned. He is funeral director Sonny Fiorentino. His life is changed when another young opiate victim, Kelsey Jordan, awakens in his morgue. With a second chance at life, Kelsey and Sonny awaken Springdale to this new drug scourge. The conspirators responsible for putting thousands of pills on Springdale's streets think otherwise. These doctors , pharmacists and street dealers will kill anyone in their greedy paths. Will Kelsey survive this battle? Will America survive this new drug war?