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Deadly Revenge was James( Jim) Knox's first novel. Upon graduation from high school he declined a contract off er from the Cincinnati Reds. James was a machine tool dealer and machinery auctioneer from coast to coast until retiring in 2006. He was a pilot since 1973, and flew his own plane all over the country. After retiring in 2006 Jim and Pam, his wife, moved to Lakeland, Florida. In 2015 they, along with Pam's mother, Millie Reiberg, moved back to South Carolina.

Fight or Flight is a two part book. Part one explains how stress is an integral part of our lives. It can be motivational or debilitating. Therefore it is not avoiding stress, but rather managing stress that is critical. The book discusses the four conditions that cause stress, mindset, habitual thought patterns, and how the brain functions during stress. Part two is aimed at helping us manage stress. Stress can affect us physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Hence, rather than relying on general stress reduction techniques, it is better to employ specific physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual techniques for managing stress.

Jerome is imprisoned in another dimension with no chance to escape. He is placed on trial for the many crimes he committed against the Crystal Race. His only thoughts are of his lost love Katie who he hopes is safe back on Earth with all the rest of his friends. While within his captive habitat Jerome encounters a strange being that alters his perception and now he is able to see the Universe in a different manner. Deciding escape is impossible, AK enters his dimension and they escape to the normal Universe. Jerome learns just who the Harvester really are and what it is the Crystal need from the stars.

Psalm 32 The Joy of ForgivingThis is a testimony about true renewal and to find my place with God. After a downward spiral of alcoholism, drug-use, memories of childhood abuse and never-ending suicidal thoughts since a young girl, I decided that there had to be something more to this life. I ended up on my knees asking God, "Why me?" Sometimes we have to let go of everything in this world to find our place with Him. When I was at my lowest God scooped me up and He truly saved me. I heard His audible voice and I want to live and tell everyone that He is Real and Amazing!!

A personal account of the courageous men of an Army Combat Engineer Battalion during our most unpopular war. They faced constant danger from enemy attacks as they cleared jungles, built roads and bridges through dangerous Viet Cong sanctuary areas, built airfields and fire support bases, cleared mines and booby traps, and lived through nightly enemy mortar and rocket attacks only to push further into Viet Cong held territory the next day. They were combat engineers in the finest tradition of the United States Army.

Sweet, Sweet Addiction relates the story of a family man driven by his passion to learn tennis at an age when most professional players retire. George Newton is age 33 when he finds the game. He plunges into the sport and pursues it as if he is addicted. He dealt with the duplicity of balancing tennis practice against the demands of domestic and professional life. The story unfolds a progressive development of this tennis family. The Senior Newton advanced through years of competition to National and International Levels. His wife, Rossana evolved to become his main cheerleader, scorer-keeper and "coach". His sons Geoff and Greg obtained Athletic University Scholarships. The book concludes with the author changing careers from Education to Sports. Newton follows his passion and becomes a Certified Instructor. Consequently, he motivates hundreds of players to enjoy the sport. The book appeals to adults (no matter how old), to pursue their passion aggressively and live a fulfilled life

In this world of myth and faery tale transportation is by one's own hoofs or wings or the wings of the great-moth. Long distance communication is by "speaking mind." Two tiny, six-winged faery go to seek the riders of the great-moth to learn the secret of the mother moth, twah. Led by the Black Faery, Sorro of the many dreams, they visit the mountain home of Gormaak, the Centaur. He guides the Faery and the Twahin across the glaciers to the edge of a high plateau. The small folk plunge into the unknown and come again to the City-on-the-Edge-of-the-World, the ancient home of their common ancestors.

J.M.VALENTE’s BLOOD PASSION SAGABLOOD PASSION-Book III~CHILD Of MALICE~ Synopsis    The continuance of the Modern Gothic American Horror conflict; between the untainted Passions of Good and the unbridled Horrors of Evil, for which the ingenuous through no fault of their own are compelled to deal with, because of being endowed with the obstinate curse of a life sustaining need, to ingest fresh Blood of living beings on a regular basis.     This astonishing Novel is the telling of Rachael’s coming of age story, and of how she must handle her extraordinary way of life, in which, the iniquitous ravenous desire to consume the fresh Blood of a living organism must ensue to sustain her very own strange dilemma of being born from what was once the tainted Love, between a Normal Human Mother and a Living Vampire Father. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Also included is a three chapter Bonus prequel Novella.

"Just Let Me Throw This Out" fulfills the author's passion to share thoughts, beliefs, and interpretations from studying God's Word. There is no intent in this project to replace the bible. It presents the desires and efforts of the author, as a church layman, to encourage others. Topics cover a wide spectrum. Obtaining clarity and hope through the passages shared is the main focus presented. This project was designed for brief discussion when possible, and offer encouraging thoughts to ponder. Prayerfully, spiritual help is offered and some directions are given. If this book helps anyone move toward a closer relationship with God, my efforts are accomplished.

The Broken Harmonica is the compelling saga of Cornelius Wright as told in his own words: from his earliest coming of age on a plantation in the old South to his journey to freedom. Through nearly one hundred years of his life Cornelius tells the dramatic tale of his time spent as a soldier in the Civil War, forging a path toward the freedom he holds so deeply in his heart. Cornelius's personal struggles transform him, even after the freedom comes and he must continue the fight to find a way for himself and his family in the complex and divided world of the late nineteenth, early twentieth century America. In the midst of it all is a harmonica, an instrument that becomes symbolic of his life, his trials and legacy.

WHAT ARE YOU?SOMETHING TO KNOW BEFORE YOU DIE!GOD'S THERAPY IS YOUR THERAPY!Homo sapiens are in dire need of transcendence, a waking up,to be "born again," ENLIGHTENMENT! The Play is all about the fall of Spirit into matter (involution) and the long climb back through the evolution of consciousness. It's about God's fall out of the Godhead and Lucifer's extended Therapy to bring us to greater understanding, and to upgrade Sapiens, particularly before they cause a "Therapy Interrupt Us" in the final war of Armageddon. It's all described in the enclosed letter to God by Lucifer, and the enclosed Play, a comedy-farce as God's Therapy, as though icing on the cosmic cake. Join more consciously in the effort of Lucifer's Therapy, along with the Angels, to help God topple General Ignorance from Heaven's Throne, in preparation for the next species.

Kitty Girl and Mr. Squirrel, Book One - Rescued and Homed, a touching story of a rescued kitten, subtly teaches the responsibilities of pet ownership and the value of friendship. Kitty Girl's wise friend and favorite toy, Mr. Squirrel, provides sound advice that the new kitten takes to heart. This story is Kitty Girl's first adventure into the world, which she finds a stark contrast of happy and sad. Coming soon is Book Two, Kitty Girl and Mr. Squirrel - Lost and Found, where Kitty wanders off on her own and is at a loss without Mr. Squirrel to guide her. The buzz about Kitty Girl and Mr. Squirrel:"For any child who has ever asked for a pet, this book hitsthe mark for love and its responsibilities.""Kitten lovers everywhere will relate to this enchanting story.""For younger ages, this book is a great bedtime read-to story.For ages 6 and up, it's a great vocabulary builder to read on their own.

A comprehensive survey of all the biblical references to blessings and benedictions. The purpose for this study is to assist learners in gaining an awareness of the various occurrences of the many spoken and written blessings and benedictions found in the Scriptures in order to claim them for personal benefit and to share them with others. Study Guides follow each section to be used for personal and group learning.

This book is the story of three boys who lived in the late fifties and howthey lived without electronic gadgets of any kind. They came from lowincome families. Television had just hit the market in black and whiteform and that was all they had. They built their own toys and made uptheir own games because money was scarce but they never felt theywere poor. Their playground was The Big Woods as they called it alongthe banks of the Broad River where they found many adventures in thesummer of '53.

David Earl Henard received his commission as a second lieutenant signal officer in the US Army upon his graduation from the University of Missouri of Rolla with a BS in electrical engineering in August 1965. His service as a helicopter pilot with the 25th Aviation Battalion, 25th Infantry Division in Vietnam began in July 1967 and ended in June 1968. After a nine-month assignment near Warrington, England, as the aviation detachment commander and battalion signal officer, when he married Gail, he began civilian life as a graduate assistant and student at the University of Illinois. His work there led him into computer programming and systems development, leading to an assignment as the assistant director for systems development at the University of Illinois, Urbana. He received a Master's Degree in Industrial Engineering in June, 1971. He was hired as the computer services director at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois, beginning in 1980. He retired from EIU as the associate vice president for information technology services in 2000 to join his wife Gail as a part-time missionary and as a stock trader. The two have served in various humanitarian jobs in Scotland; Juarez, Mexico; and Central Asia. This is his story about the Tet Offensive, where the 25th Infantry Division was heavily involved in the defense of Saigon. He includes some Vietnam history leading to the Tet Offensive and some researched insights on the press coverage that heavily influenced the ultimate outcome.

When you explain something to someone are you inclined to draw a diagram? What about when you want to understand something; do you find that a diagram helps you learn? Whether you want to master a personal interest, such as understanding your cholesterol; better perform a school or work assignment; or simply a desire to get your point across more effectively, diagramming is a natural way to facilitate understanding and to subsequently convey that understanding to others. This book teaches you the tools and techniques you need for creating diagrams that will help you depict any subject at an appropriate level of detail for your intended audience. The techniques presented are based on the industry standard Unified Modeling Language (UML). UML is used by the world's most sophisticated organizations to build the world's most complex information systems. Its success lies in its innate ability to break down the most complicated subjects into their simple components. This book shows you how to harness the power of UML in your everyday life and decision-making processes. Tom Fargnoli is a system engineer for Lockheed Martin, a teacher at a community college, and a professional magician. He has been very successful in using and teaching his simplified visual modeling techniques. His techniques have been proven many times across the country in various domains, including Sears, American Express, the US Navy, Lockheed Martin, Wachovia Bank, and of course, in his full-time position as a system engineer. Tom's strength lies in his ability to bridge the gap between various levels of understanding using his simplified diagramming techniques. People who have been frustrated with learning new concepts, or retaining important information, or have not been able to convey information to others effectively will benefit from the concepts Tom delivers in this book.

In the beginning of time, all the free people roamed the fields, plains, and forests of the new world and grew in numbers until the lands became over crowded. The animals became hungry. Father Time saw the problem and, one moonlit night, brought forth the Great Mother Wolf from the waters of the first spring. He then charged her to take from the free peoples the old,sick, and injured so that the strongest and fittest would share the gifts of the new world. Soon the Mother Wolf became overwhelmed with the task that Father Time had given her. She went to Father Time and begged for some helpers. That night she was given four new cubs that looked just like her.  The animals were very unhappy and went to Mother Nature to complain that they could not rest because of all the new wolves.

Breaking the cosmic communication barrier is breaking the constricted barrier of the dual mind. Have you ever wondered why there are those who have ears that hear not and eyes that see not? It is evident that it’s not enough to simply hear or see things, for there is something missing when one simply does that.By breaking the barrier of the dual mind, we come to see and not see at the same time, and to hear and not hear at the same time. We come to have ears that hear and eyes that see. This is why the deaf are said to hear and the blind are said to see. 

A story of murder, espionage, and terrorism comes together when private investigator, Jordan Anderson teams up with Senate oversight committee investigator, George Kilburn to discover how and why a highly classified, early warning security system that was being shipped from the Arlington, Virginia warehouse of the Kingman Corporation to their warehouse in Seattle, Washington for testing, ends up in Afghanistan. The sudden death, thought to be caused by a massive heart attack, of the Arlington warehouse disbursement officer further complicates the puzzle when it is found that the death was actually a highly unusual and well-planned murder that was essential in carrying out the deception. The two investigators also discover that they make quite a team in more ways than one.

“After being pronounced dead in the hospital, I came back to life...”In this manuscript, the author writes about his drama-filled existence that has taught him many important life lessons. The book begins with Mr. Finkley sharing memories of growing up under the roof of a strict father in Virginia. Enlisting in the United States Army pushed Mr. Finkley’s personality and beliefs to the brink of falling apart. After barely escaping service with his personality intact, the author began to embrace his true self. Writing helped guide Mr. Finkley into following his dreams. The manuscript concludes with “Abraham Jr.’s Corner,” a story about following “one of the few free black families in the south” following World War II.  This work may appeal to readers who enjoy inspirational books.