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Chrissy Landress and four of her friends are the victims of a buyout of their local telephone company in the small town of Chinquapin, Fl. They lost their jobs and are quickly running out of money. They've all moved into Chrissy's ancestral home, Magnolia Hall. The friends have their backs to the wall and must think outside the boxextremely outside the boxin order to survive. They decide to open a high class gentlemen's club. They must keep the operation of the brothel under the radar, but even with all the clandestine machinations, word spreads, and the club prospers. Everything is copacetic until a local VIP dies in the bordello. The club workers must cover up the death of the guest by making his demise appear the result of a car accident. Chrissy's boyfriend, the local sheriff Hank Albritton, has turned a blind eye to his lady love's business endeavor, but he discovers the guest was murdered. Where, how, and by whom is a mystery. Could the killer be a member of the Magnolia Hall staffor another guest? The killing attracts national attention to the plight of many American workers who lost their jobs during the Great Recession, and the women and men of Magnolia Hall attain celebrity status, but more scandals loom on the horizon for Chrissy and her friends.

Diving into boiling hot water covered with oil, a hero responds. He freed the battleship USS Nevada from her berth during the Pearl Harbor attack. If it were not for Chief Bos'n Edwin J. Hill's quick action, the USS Nevada's run for the sea would never have occurred. She was the only battleship to sortie. Edwin J. Hill's Irish roots lie in Cape May, New Jersey, the country's first seaside resort. He resided at the renowned Windsor Hotel.. Mr. Hill met his beautiful wife in Ireland during World War I. They raised their children in the Philadelphia area and then onto Long Beach, California, as World War II loomed. Mr. Hill was three months from retirement when the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor occurred. Sacrificing all for his country, Mr. Hill was a true hero that day. He freed the battleship he was aboard and gave his life to save many others. Chief Bos'n Hill was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor.

This book is explained and covered, but not limited, the followings; The content of the tender invitation package. How to evaluate the bids technically and commercially. The Concepts of a contract. The elements of enforceable contract. Types of Contracts. Allocating liability and risk in contracts. The Contract Management tasks and responsibilities. Explain FIDIC contract forms. Discuss the risk spectrum in construction. Gives in Chapter 3, seven attachments form samples of different materials needed in contracts. The book is useful tool to whom are working in supply chain management and contracts departments, this book has been prepared to provide practical guidance in general terms in relation to various public services, it is not a legal textbook but practical guidance tool for business. Author email; ahkamw@yahoo.com

On edge first breath of life, not crying just very happy to breath. That is the only thing I remember. From that point on until I was five years old everything is just drama. Pitiful how life things that happen with no fault to anybody, nobody. You see being next to last born in my family. You will see with me, hear with me, listen and we will smell this thing out together. The Camden Kid.

The Connecting the Dots 21 Devotionals book, seeks to highlight one thing to its readers - there is a better way to live on earth, through understanding principles of God's Kingdom and actively living with a Kingdom mindset. Operating under and by the world's system of living is nothing but difficult. It leaves many frustrated, burdened, exhausted, and discouraged. Sadly, much of the world lives under this mentality. Many people do not understand principles within God's Kingdom nor more importantly, how to apply what is taught in the bible to everyday life. Through this series, the author uniquely outlines how God has used personal experiences from the author's life in each devotional, to educate him and now his readers, on principles of God's Kingdom and how the understanding and application of these may renew our minds spiritually and mentally, and be of practical benefit during our lives here on earth.

In this compelling and gripping tale social worker Joshua Blume confronts drug dealers, and crooked cops to help his clients. However his biggest challenge will come from an evil force that also saved his son's life. Josh is finding that he can no longer continue living as a bystander who is merely interested in doing the right thing by people. With each passing day the idea of true justice and how it is achieved is becoming intimately personal. This happens in his interactions with his colleague Maria, his new client Samuel Benson , his wife Amber, Detective Schmidt and lastly everything comes to a head when he learns the true identity of his neighbor Mr. Lerner.

Based on true events, Nigerian-born Sire migrates to New York in search of new opportunities. He wishes to become a world-famous singer but is forced to deal with the harsh realities of living in America as an undocumented immigrant. His struggles are amplified as he finds it difficult to suppress his carnal desires while trying to take care of his family.

THE ELGINS' FAMILY AND FRIENDS, TRAVEL THROUGH TIME WITH THEM. IS THIS THE RIGHT THING TO DO?MAYBE NOT, BUT LET US TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT THEY SEE IN THEIR FUTURE AS YOU READ THIS BOOK, ELGIN THREE, TIME TRAVEL.

Expectations are high for the Castle College basketball team in Castleport, Vermont. They have an All-American player and a balanced team, but unforeseen events deter them from success. Their All-American player mysteriously disappears from the deciding game of a tournament. Another player is attacked and yet another is the victim of a tragic accident. All of these events occur before important games. Is it just coincidence, or is it something more? It is a story of how a team draws strength from misfortune and overcomes adversity by blending together into a cohesive unit. Paul Fiore must navigate his college experience by balancing his studies, his love life, and being a team leader on the basketball court. Coach George Calzoni must guide his team through a maze of misfortune urging his players to work together as a team in their quest for the common good, winning. Hayes Aldridge, the All-American, must learn to sacrifice his ego for the esprit de corps of the team. "e;A Vermont Basketball Story"e; is a roller coaster ride that will have you on the edge of your seat as it steamrolls to an exciting conclusion.

Social change is more than a political statement or demand; it is a moral and spiritual imperative. If this is so, then it involves the whole human being in the way he perceives and thinks, feels and relates, and acts on and impacts the world. This work gathers the threads of pioneers and visionaries in various aspects of social and cultural renewal. Paradigms of "e;include and transcend"e; offer us paths along which the personal and the global are intimately intertwined. Through established pathways and processes we can experiment with new ways of being as we impact our immediate world. Practically speaking, this book explores three avenues to change. At a first level we can start to recognize that society is built around three poles. Besides the public and private sectors, civil society has emerged to play a crucial role and alter dualistic thinking. If we think beyond capitalism and socialism and all their variations and combinations, new unthought-of frontiers and possibilities emerge. It is possible to expand our practice of democracy beyond the majority/minority dynamics to the inclusion of all stakeholders. A new art and science of civic collaboration can break the gridlocks of polarization and opposition. We can engage in a new area of honest, energetic collaboration moving beyond weak compromise, through an array of social tools that have grown in the last forty to fifty years and have now reached full maturity. Lastly, we can expand organizational and social forms in ways that completely break away from the past. We can reconcile both entrepreneurial and participatory paradigms and transcend top-down or bottom-up models in ways that our intellect alone cannot fathom. Paradigms offer generous visions but are also exacting masters. The new revolution will request as much of ourselves as we will request of the world.

This book is a fictional account of childhood friends whose paths crossed in adulthood. The plot is intricate and explores the effects of ambition, infidelity ,envy, jealousy and the interplay of innate sexual desires on life's choices and actions. The nuances of interracial relationships without direct references are evident. The constant theme is that life's difficulties can be overcome with savvy planning, goal setting and belief in one's capabilities.

During a time of a pandemic, the world seems to lost hope in people, government and careers. There is hope! We have taken the simple things for granted. This book will teach you how to go to the park and sit without a cell phone. We have to learn to not get so distracted. We have to see the positive in everything around us. If it is just hearing a baby laughing, there is beauty in the laughter. Let's get back to the foundation of true happiness and peace.

This book is written to contribute to the existing discussions about race, racism and racial inequality, discussions that have polarized many societies. It debunks some arguments in "e;Why Nations Fail"e; and explains causes of African poverty and the future demise of white supremacy. Many other people have presented arguments that race-based prejudiced persons often use skin colour as a signifier of identity and superiority of race. This illusion has become so deeply entrenched that races such as the Caucasian race, the 'White Man', have demonized the dark skin, to the extent that they feel there has never been and will never be a match between the varying skin hues, in the sense that no matter how poor a light-skinned person is or how inefficient they are, the light-skinned person is still better than a successful dark-skinned person or coloured boss. Added to that, skin colour has become a significant trait in the western world to determine who gets employed, who gets convicted, and who gets elected.

KEY WEST and CUBA 1955 is a novel showing a young woman maturing from self-interest to the importance of family. Healing from a brief affair in San Francisco she starts on the journey to reestablish bonding with her brothers, separated when their parents had died many years prior. After traveling to Canada, New York and Mystic, Connecticut, she chooses to move to Key West, Florida. Working for the "e;Key West Courier"e; newspaper, she is sent to the island of Cuba to write travel articles. Although innocent, she is suspected of being a spy, unaware she is transporting illegal papers. She suffers precarious situations.

The stories contained herein will take the reader through a real life obstacle course of choices that have to be made when confronting morality vs immorality, good vs evil, and social responsibility vs just deserts.

"e;Like a shadow that does not depart"e; is the exciting biography of Ananda, Buddha's attendant during the last 25 years of his life. In an age before writing, Ananda heard and memorized all of Buddha's estimated 84,000 sermons and 15,000 stanzas without omitting a syllable. He also strongly advocated a Buddhist order of nuns, which Buddha approved. Although Ananda did not become enlightened until Buddha's parinirvanization, he was de facto Chief-of-Staff for Buddha. Ananda scheduled Buddha's appointments, so he exerted enormous power over who could see Buddha, even the senior enlightened arhats, who technically out-ranked Ananda. Ananda implemented important organizational changes in the sangha as it grew; thereby giving Buddha a planned, structured system for his travels and sermons. He was Buddha's constant shadow. He ministered to Buddha's needs. He set up Buddha's camp when the sangha was traveling. He guarded Buddha with his ever-present staff. Ananda was one of Buddha's pivotal disciples. Without his incredible photographic memory and methodical approach, it is questionable whether Buddhism would have grown into a major religion.

I knew very little about our neighbors that resided on the "e;Rez"e; a mere five miles south of Syracuse. They are called Onondage which means "e;People of the Hills."e; The Iroquois confederacy encompassed most of New York state from lake Erie to the Hudson River, the St. Lawrence river to the state of Pennsylvania. Learn about their lifestyle, language, food choices, clothing, respect for the children and elders. They have their own belief regarding the creation of the earth. They were the founders of democracy! They were not conquered but still here today. I am proud to know them and to be welcome in their homes. Jack Edgerton A.K.A "e;Mohawk Jack"e;

After growing up in a small town with deep family roots, then spending much of her adult life in larger cities many miles away from that hometown and family; the author and her family relocated back "e;home"e; in 2007. Adjustments were made as they found themselves relearning small town life where everyone knows you and most of your business. They built their dream home while their only child was getting ready to leave the nest. The nest will be empty before it is built. As the author and her family navigated these life-changing and milestone events, she recorded this transition by blogging from 2007-2011. Sometimes difficult. Sometimes humorous. Always an adventure. This book includes those blogs along with present day commentary by the author as she looks back on those times. Come peek into her rearview mirror as she looks ahead through the windshield.

Set goals, define your vision, and start living your dreams. It sounds like an easy formula, but you probably already know it's not easy. But when you accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, you'll be on the path toward victory. Jesus will help you craft a vision and help it come to life, including working with your family to launch a business. By sharing her life story and looking to the Bible for guidance, the author helps you: talk to family members to work on business ideas; re-evaluate life goals in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic; change your mindset, get a new attitude, dream big, and stay focused; win hearts and enhance your leadership skills. The author also emphasizes the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people-high achievers that you can learn from and try to emulate. After all, the people you spend the most time with play a big role in stopping you or propelling you forward. Look at the world around you, decide what you want to change, and make it happen with Finding God's Vision for Your Life.

Jesus (Noel) is tempted by Satan along with Noel's entire family with unknown twists that are true to the unknown knowledge and truth of the Bible as the veil is slowly lifted.

It is 1865 in New York City as fourteen-year-old Annika Svensson inks her mamma's death date into the family Bible. As she looks around her sparsely furnished live-in maid quarters and contemplates her future, her employer's husband, Walter Brown, creeps into her room under the cover of darkness and rapes her. When Annika realizes she is pregnant, she is seemingly left without options until she writes to her mamma's cousin, Noak, and his wife, Kjerstin, for help. After she confronts Brown and resigns, Noak arrives to accompany Annika by train and steamboat to Stillwater, Minnesota, where they are met by Noak's neighbor, Oscar. When Annika reveals she is with child, Noak and Kjerstin urge her to consider marriage. After Annika rejects Oscar's attempts to woo her and he leaves town, she gives birth to a son. But when a letter brings news of Brown's death and his wife's invitation for her to return, Annika embarks on a journey of self-discovery that leads her to God and ultimately into the arms of the one who unconditionally loves her. Annika Alone is the historical tale of a teen servant's determined quest to escape her dark past in New York City and carve out a new beginning in Minnesota.

RUBBISH DUMMY: A story of a young British couple who relocate to Japan for English teaching jobs, but break up soon upon arrival. They both decide to remain in the country and see their experience abroad through--one with hopes of reconciliation, while the other seeks to immerse headlong into Japanese society producing cataclysmic results... As bizarre relationships develop in their personal lives, combined with the complications of culture shock, their predicaments take a turn for the worst and shockingly perilousBased on / Inspired by True Story

DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ? Why the world came to be filled with discord? If God really exists, why doesn't He fix it? Is there a penalty we must pay for sinful acts? Is there a way we can escape this dilemma? Is the Old Testament important today? Is prayer important in our belief system? Is faith important in our relationship with God? What does it mean to worship in Spirit and Truth? What does "e;Born Again"e; really mean? ********************** I acknowledge that I'm not a member of the clergy, nor am I able to claim an educational degree of any high importance (especially in theology). I do however have many years experience fortified by attending church, Bible study, seeking out the council of the Holy Spirit and learned mentors, and doing some serious praying. The result was this book, "e;My View from the Pew"e;, which when translated means...a layman's attempt to simplify and bring to an understandable and workable theology that which otherwise might be (in some cases) unnecessarily complicated.

Author Fiona Gobin wrote this book during a tumultuous time in her life where the hand of God was evident. It was during these dark days she found the light within. In The Light Within, she shares her story while helping others illuminate their own life. Through Biblical examples and personal testimony, she communicates a variety of faith-filled messages: understand life is a precious gift and should not be wasted; remember God's loving-kindness and tender mercies are new every day; see the goodness that surrounds you; look within and recognize the beauty that exists so you can truly appreciate the things and people in your life; discover your purpose by listening to the small voice within that speaks and directs you; and look at each day as an opportunity to fulfill your purpose, your God-given destiny that was birthed before you were born. The Light Within encourages you to step out and shine; embrace each day with gratitude; be resilient and have perseverance, willpower, and self-control; and have an inner strength that initiates inner peace, forgiveness, healing, and restoration.

Oluwole Komolafe reveals what life is like for everyday people in Nigeria and shares observations on traditions throughout the world in this collection of essays.Each essay is a standalone piece of work and can be read as a separate story, but they're all connected. The various characters you meet show that life in poor communities shares some similarities with more affluent places. In reading the essays, you'll note how poverty can be inherited and transferred from one generation to another-just like inheriting riches. Poverty can also take various forms- encompassing a lack of knowledge, spiritual awareness, and money. The author also tackles challenging topics such as poverty rooted in societal structure, poverty rooted in environmental development, and what communities sometimes take for granted. He also explores how poverty can cause the masses to engage in dehumanizing professions to earn a living. Join the author as he shares a snapshot of life in Nigeria and the themes that unite us in Musings in Solitude.Oluwole Komolafe studied Industrial Engineering at the Technische Universitaet, Berlin. He is an ardent student of philosophy and classics and has published many other books on African wisdom and philosophical reflections on the life of man. He lives in Lagos, Nigeria, with his family.

When faced with the bitter truth that a life at sea would not sustain his appetite, a youthful alchemist decides to pursue fulfillment above all else. He utilizes his gift of observation and an understanding of science passed on by a childhood mentor to kickstart a life of his own. Along the way, he encounters kind strangers who boost him toward cracking a forbidden secret that could change the world: how to turn ordinary objects into gold.

Tawny "e;Mae"e; Harris lives in a dangerous Hillbilly Town Bum - Zion Egypt in the Bible East. Mae was cheerleader for 5 years , Beta Club, Secretary of Art Club, Pep Club and graduated High School in 1976 - Bicentennial year. 3.4 E.P.A. Mae graduated Zion Egypt Community College in 1981 with 2 WHo's who, 3.6 E.P.A. Assoc. in Arts (all prequisites in R.N Nursing & Applied Science/ secretarial administration. She worked as a waitress for 7years, factory receptionist for a Real Estate Co. and Milk Co, janitor, operator and money dealer clerk for a tracking co. 17 years cashier. Mae is now on home kidney dialysis. Pray for her. God is loving -kindness and mercy.

This book chronicle the most significant events of all time and life. It begins before the existence of anything, including God and the Universe, and ends with the day of Armeggedon, when the sons of light battle the demons of darkness for total control of humanities soul. It explains how a "e;Bet"e; between the two most supreme Authorities starts an intergalactic war involving lesser Gods, aliens, and mankind, their interactions shaping and changing a flexible future. Along the journey several exciting philosophical questions that intellectuals have been holtly debating for thousands of years will finally be truthfully answered. Such as: Where did God and the Universe come from? Creation or Evolution? What is the totality of Sin; and why is Evil winning? Are Aliens influencing our history? What is the purpose and meaning of life? Is this novel happening right now? Is my soul ready for Apocalypse 2060?

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When Pauli Maki is born into a loving family, no one ever anticipates that one day he will become a hopeless alcoholic. Expected to go far in life, he has a healthy, normal childhood in a small town that includes his good friends, Rotten Mugga, Football, Hicks, and Magooch. As Maki gradually progresses into the disease of alcoholism, what begins as a pastime of enjoying a few brews with his chums degenerates into wholesale binges. While he experiences drunken excesses and often-productive periods of sobriety, Maki repeatedly forfeits success for failure. As the cycle seemingly never ends, an engagement to be married is broken, he is fired from promising positions as an aerospace engineer, and becomes very familiar with the inside of a jail cell. Even worse yet, there is a murder. Saddled with guilt, Maki believes he is partially responsible. As his already dark life spirals even further downward, he winds up on skid row. Is there any hope for Maki who has become completely addicted to alcohol?In this novel inspired by true events, an aerospace engineer battling alcoholism spirals downward to rock bottom where he eventually discovers there is always hope.