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Funny, thrilling, and ultimately heartbreaking, FATE BALL is a wild ride through a young man's first experience with the tragic companionship of love and loss. You'll be rooting for Able and Ava, but it isn't meant to be.

America is as divided-generationally and politically-as it has ever been. But the strength of America has always been its people. Our teachers, families, coaches, mentors, and volunteers have the opportunity to shape America's future. In doing so, they will not only improve individual lives, but also have the biggest impact on our national security. With 20 years of working in the trenches of America's emergency rooms and with 22 years of military service, Dr. (Colonel) McConkey combines lessons of leadership and poignant examples of how we can move Americans forward. Be the Weight Behind the Spear encourages a national dialogue on the importance of motivating all Americans to be the weight behind the spears of America's future leaders. Our national security and our future depends on it.

We are all wandering through life to get to know ourselves better, to understand our purpose in the world, and to respond to an inner calling we cannot fully describe or understand." These are the words of author, Y.R. Lacska. This book takes us along on his personal hero's journey through the worlds of martial arts, qigong, psychology, and spirituality, as he gradually discovers his life's purpose. While this book doesn't provide the answers to life's questions, the author's informative and illustrative approach to sharing his insights, inspired by the wisdom of C.G. Jung, Joseph Campbell, and others, and enriched by his personal stories, provides an engaging, humorous, and poignant framework for reflecting on our own life, and struggling with our own questions and challenges. In reading this book, we learn that like the heroines, heroes, and wanderers in myths and stories, we don't know how our future will unfold, but if we learn to trust our hearts, the helpers along the way, and guidance from the transpersonal, we may just find our own way.

Politics, pork, environmental activism, and a request from a deceased college friend all converge when the University moves to sell Battle Park to developers. Lassie's wife, Pearl, puts her freedom on the line to protect the beloved forest. Pearl's strong-arm defense of the 93-acre treasure leads to her arrest and pulls Lassie into trading favors with Gov. Emelyn Wheeler just as the governor is campaigning for reelection and fighting off threats from competitors of her chain of Miss Emmy's Barbecue Shacks.With Battle Park imperiled, Lassie receives news that an old friend from Connor Dorm, H.F. Turley, has passed away. H.F. had been the lead singer in Snow Camp, their Connor Dorm band. In his will, HF asked Lassie to produce a memorial service in Battle Park's Forest Theatre featuring songs Snow Camp played at Springfest '82.The events leave Lassie and Pearl navigating multiple hazards while trying to protect Battle Park's future and chasing after the long-lost Springfest '82 tapes. As bulldozers rumble at Battle Park, new unexpected global threats emerge. Siler, owner of Pig Farm Tavern, opens his bar to Lassie and Pearl to plot their course and lends his charm to boost Miss Emmy's campaign.

Dangerous and disregarding people don't just drop out of the sky. Nor are they born bloodthirsty and cruel. When looking at the developmental years of adult criminals and juvenile delinquents or the selfish patterns of anyone that we must rub shoulders with, the question is asked "How does one get this way?" Typically we can see the answers within their genetic mental health history which may hint of possible concern and their first 5 years after birth which is their most impressionable social training ground.This volume reveals what the source and beginnings of aberrant behavior looks like, and what the adults they become act like. It also gives us perspective as to how to recognize and at least avoid predators in regular person clothing.Is there a cure or pill for predatory behavior?Is there hope for your relative or coworker from Hell?Where they come from, what they look like and how we can prevent or dodge them is the purpose of this book.When it comes to the above questions Theodore Robert Bundy's life gives us all the information we need.

Nel 1992, in una cerimonia per commemorare il 50º anniversario dell'Office of Strategic Services (OSS) e dedicare un memoriale ai membri che persero la vita durante la Seconda Guerra Mondiale, il direttore della CIA Robert M. Gates menzionò in particolare un individuo: Roderick Stephen Goodspeed Hall. La proposta di Hall di "lanciare un uomo con il paracadute" dietro le linee nemiche nel nord-est dell'Italia con l'intenzione di bloccare il Passo del Brennero e così accelerare la fine della guerra, e la sua successiva morte in un campo di prigionia nazista, sono state oggetto di una biografia scritta dallo storico militare Patrick K. O'Donnell, che definisce l'episodio "la missione spia più audace" della guerra. Donna Hennessee Bryan, la cui suocera era la prima cugina non geneticamente imparentata di Hall e anche la sua prima innamorata, rivela come le dinamiche familiari abbiano aiutato a motivare Hall a ideare e cercare di eseguire un piano così audace. Pubblicate qui per la prima volta ci sono due delle storie di Hall, che confermano il suo desiderio di diventare scrittore e forse l'eroe della sua stessa storia. Anche pubblicata qui per la prima volta in inglese c'è una trascrizione del diario di guerra di Hall con annotazioni dello storico italiano Paolo Zoratti. Ma la cosa più significativa di tutte è la narrazione di Bryan sull'entità con cui Hall viene ricordato decenni dopo nel nord-est dell'Italia, basata su interviste con partigiani con cui ha lavorato e sulla partecipazione di Bryan alle cerimonie organizzate per raccontare la storia della Resistenza italiana e ricordare l'eredità di Steve Hall. Come ha riconosciuto Gates, la saga di Hall è una delle storie più memorabili emerse dalla Seconda Guerra Mondiale.

The Paris Photo compassionately conveys the story of American soldier Ben Gordon and his relationship with a young mother and her son just after the Liberation of Paris in August 1944.

Cecil the Littlest Ant may be small, but he has a lot of confidence since learning to surf the biggest waves. The other boys in town invite him to join their club soccer team, which was a good thing, as they need a lesson in sportsmanship.Cecil stands up for his good friends, the Pesky triplets, when boys tease them about girls playing soccer. The girls have to fight their own battle . . . on the field . . . to prove to Moose and the others that girls can play soccer too. Cecil is proud of his friends for standing up for themselves, being good sports and showing everyone in town that you can accomplish great things - no matter if you're a boy or a girl. Cecil and his friends know that with practice, hard work and playing together as a team you can reach any goal.

How would our human species compare to other advanced species across the Universe? Would we be considered a successful advanced species or a not-so-successful advanced species?Inside this book you will find the following hypothetical situation: A highly successful advanced species from another Galaxy has been observing us and learning about our ways for a long time. They are now ready to share with us their thoughts and ideas about how we live here on Planet Earth. They will be grading us across several different categories much like a teacher grades a student.The 9 Categories we are graded on: Technology, the Economy, Entertainment, Health, Management of Life's Stresses, Mental State, Equality, Preparing our Young for Life's Challenges, and Planet Maintenance.Are we a highly successful A/B type species or are we something less? The answer is revealed within these pages.

Set sail with Blackbeard.Everyone has a story, and Cooper's is quite a tale. The year is 1718 and Cooper has an important job to do. Being a ship's cat isn't unusual, but Cooper never dreamed he would cross paths with the fearsome pirate, Captain Blackbeard. When Cooper finds himself on the newly named Queen Anne's Revenge, he must learn how to become a true pirate cat. Along the way, Cooper faces his greatest fears, fights for survival, and works hard to earn a place on Blackbeard's pirate crew.

How do you hold love in one place? How do you share love in a magical way? How do you keep someone's love with you when they're far away?This precious book answers these questions and more! Lizzie Lange takes us all on a whimsical adventure, deep in the woods, discovering how one can always hold love for another. Through a unique gift, The Love Box, a mama bunny shows Lil bunny how love can be stored and shared, by using your voice and a little imagination. Lil bunny discovers that her Mama's love is always there with creative flare, as she opens her heart and mind, to find that love is everywhere just like air.

What will you do for our children and grandchildren, knowing their future depends on it? Climate Warrior weaves together the story of one person's response to this question: from awakening and education, to inspiration, advocacy, and action. This is the author's personal story of leaving the world of business to become a climate activist. He dedicated himself to doing what he could, with the talents at his command, working through his church, his Rotary Club, local non-profits, and national organizations. On this mission, he has upgraded multiple homes for energy efficiency, crawled under mobile homes and built storm window inserts to help low-income people. He has also founded a non-profit, written grant proposals, testified before utility commissions, written numerous newspaper op-eds and articles for other publications, and met with members of Congress.Climate Warrior reaches beyond the confines of "e;memoir"e; and provides valuable information about the fundamental transformation of the energy system and economy now underway. It details the best ways to speed up this transformation through public policy and the personal actions of millions of people. Climate Warrior is written to help the non-expert develop an understanding of the energy transition ahead and learn how to join the army of climate warriors making that change happen fast enough to avert the climate catastrophe. Read this book as a guide, and join us in the fight!In the words of Harriet Shugarman, the award winning author of How to Talk to Your Kids About Climate Change, Turning Angst into Action, "e;Grandchildren - Bruce Springsteen, Energy Transition, Climate Warriors - Grandchildren; are you intrigued? You should be! Author Brad Rouse certainly packs it all in, in his new book Climate Warrior. Brad ends and begins by stating his love and hope for his children and grandchildren - the perfect bookends. Read this book and be inspired by Brad's personal journey as a climate warrior and his concrete ideas and replicable examples on what each of us can do to create active climate hope and a more positive future for all our children."e;

Viento is not a typical horse. Viento can talk. And when Viento talks, Viento assists with matters of the soul.  On this Journey, Viento meets all types of young creatures in forests, meadows, on the beach, and even in the lake, to provide insight on such common day topics as diversity, respect, grace, work ethics, and social media.This is your personal invitation to travel with Viento and a collection of rememberable creatures on the Journey of the Soul.

Ellie the elephant is beginning her first day of school, an exciting day that makes Ellie feel nervous, sad, and even mad. Throughout this lively day, Ellie has the guidance of her trusty magical friends, her four emotional dragons! With her magical companions by her side, Ellie learns to manage her feelings as she meets new friends and deals with difficult situations, leading to a wonderful first day of school!Ellie''s First Day of School brings back the delightful characters from Ellie and Her Emotional Dragons whose loving approach to emotional intelligence will teach kids courage, patience, and provide them with positive communication skills in the school setting.

A New 20/20 Vision is an inspired road map for creating sustainable happiness. Rochestie boldly illustrates the ability to always have perspective and find joy in all aspects of life. By adopting this innovative positive filter, you too can redefine the way you experience the world.This timely approach to how we define authenticity and success lays the foundation for turning personal soul communication into purposeful action. ¿ Reclaim your truth¿ Defy the odds by learning how to live with endless thankfulness ¿ Make joy a prerequisite to attract what you truly desire¿ Design a life beyond your wildest dreams Your journey begins today.

WHAT HAPPENS AT THE CHURCH STREET BREWERY DOESN''T ALL STAY THEREThe Church Street Brewery is located in the center of Uptown, in what use to be called Mechanicsville, a mile north of downtown. In the 1930s, during the Depression, only the rich factory owners could afford to live in downtown. The small-business owners of automobile shops or tailors moved to Mechanicsville, where now stands The Church Street Brewery.On any night, this former furniture factory, a one-story remodeled building is surrounded by several dozen folks sitting or standing on the outdoor patio or attending a university-sponsored religions discussion. Some sit like Rae and some stand like Professor David. A reserved Nadia sits at a nearby table and talks with her college friend Yuan, a 20-something Chinese-born student. Some men, like the 70-something Jim, a pillar of the community, float around the patio with a glass of chardonnay in hand. The reserved Carlton is a 71-year-old widower whose wife Dorothy died of breast cancer nine months ago. On sunny days, a cancer survivor, Debra, dons a cap to hide her hair loss while she strokes paint across a canvas. Next to Debra is Katherine, a 40-something, single, political operative who works for the governor of North Carolina.Then one fall Wednesday evening, all thesecharacters strangely (coincidentally?) meet,converse, and warm their bodies from thepatio fire pit. Some drink and some just talk.Some are kind and some are rude. At least one person''s life is changed ina moment that Wednesday night. 

Guaranteed to make you sleepy.Sophie is an adventurous young girl who notices that whenever she yawns other people yawn too. Does she cause the yawning? Is her yawn traveling from person to person? Throughout the day Sophie notices that all kinds of different people yawn. Then she notices that something has changed, and her yawn is gone. Where did it go? Will it come back? Discover how Sophie, with the help of her dog Henry, finds her yawn again. Be careful. Reading this book may cause spontaneous yawning and sleepiness in young children and older adults!

Meet Ava the Antibody!She's here to give you an inside look at your amazing body.Have you ever had the flu?Maybe you've heard of chickenpox, the measles, or the mumps?All of these are viruses that can make you sick.But vaccines can help keep us safe and healthy, and Ava is here to show you how!