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This is a revised and enlarged version of A Troubled Oasis: A Critical History of Palm Springs. The key chapter on the tragedy of the Section Fourteen so-called "urban holocaust," when minorities were evicted from the center of the city in the 1960s, has been dramatically updated in light of a tranche of new, revelatory documents published online by city officials in the spring of 2023. However, all of the chapters have been enriched by greater detail, new subjects, and deeper research, making this new edition practically a new book. A critical perspective has been maintained, eschewing the boosterism of traditional municipal histories. This comprehensive study should appeal to anyone who wants to know more about the history of Palm Springs, from the prehistoric times of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians to the present day.

Are you stuck in your past? Do you need direction and guidance in your life? Let me share some insight and knowledge that will help you begin a new journey of a lifetime. This book will shed some light on how to manage and take control of your negative or distorted thoughts. This book will teach you tools to silence the chit chat that constantly clutter your mind. I know first hand what it feels like to be stuck in your past. Take this journey with me and gain the strength, courage, and boldness to face your challenges head on.

It's not easy being a pimp in New York. The hookers give you problems, organized crime families give you problems, the police give you problems and other pimps give you problems. And now and again your own staff is a problem. That said, someone's got to do the job. This is the story of a few simple and good-hearted individuals who have decided to make it their life's work. This is the thirteenth book in the John Board series. He's in the thick of things but does not decide to become a pimp.

Yes... this is a strange cover for a romantic/adventure novel. However, it is just another example of this author's mischievous way of keeping you in a state of curiosity and anticipation. Once you have read it, we think you will agree it is indeed an excellent choice.Gloria Peech is a feminist to the extreme. Being the CEO of a multimillion-dollar corporation, at such a young age, shocks some of the business community. In her opinion, it seems the male business culture does not feel beauty and brains are a compatible commodity. She is strong-minded to show them they are wrong. Very wrong!As if the difficulties of the business world are not enough, there's the nagging problem of her husband. She needs to check out her suspicions. Her decision to hire private detective, Wolf Howell, changes the course of her life forever.Wolf is the height of male chauvinism. She decides to put up with him, seeing working with him will be short term. Besides, she knows how to handle men like him.Then... a huge mistake! It bonds them together in an unbearable situation. Their very life is on the line. Where to go? What to do for their survival? Can a woman like Gloria possibly endure the impossible? Especially, having to do it together with a guy like Wolf.The answer is what will make you remember this novel long after you have turned that last page.

What do biological weapons and playing cards have in common?Usually, not much. But in A. D. Pollard's thrilling new novel, Aces to Kings, a deck of cards may be all that stands in the way of humanity's destruction. Well, cards and the determination of three best friends.Terrence, Charlotte, and Nick are living pretty normal, albeit a little boring, lives-until things get more exciting than they ever could have imagined: they uncover a plot to release a biological weapon made by an international megacorporation. Fortunately, they also discover a deck of playing cards with the ability to predict the future. Now they just need to figure out how to use them so they can save humanity...Though Aces to Kings is full of subtle magic and unique abilities, it's grounded in reality: the complexity of human relationships, ethical dilemmas and moral uncertainties, corporate corruption, and, of course, friendship. The book's everyday magic is plausible; the true revelations come in the form of an authentic narrative and relatable characters who will move readers to consider, and maybe even reimagine, their own life choices and possibilities.

If you think you know anything about this assassination, be prepared to be blown away! Things you have never heard of: Two Oswalds, Botched Autopsies, and Connections from the CIA to the Mossad to the Mafia. Kevin Sandifer has done an exhaustive review of all the information available and come up with many astute observations. The plot of this cover up story is so interwoven, masterfully hidden, and undeniably eye opening that you will find yourself enthralled for hours with the details. Definitely, something very worthwhile reading as your mind opens up to a huge story that eclipses all your thoughts of The End of Camelot!

Peruse this eclectic collection of poems written over 50 years ago, and muse along with the author. They are timeless as they explore the range of human emotions during a particular time in his life. Explore the thoughts and feelings from love, beauty of nature, hope, disappointments, dreams, fears, and being trapped in a job. Visualize these words alongside beautiful nature photography which at times adds to the poem. There are lines like this " B52 is a firefly riding the end of a birch log skimming a sea of milk-blue opalescence'. Or' savoring the feel of the earthskin beneath my feet."

TRAIN DEPOTS are portals of travel. Travel to adventure. There is only four things you need to prepare yourself; Transportation, lodging, food and security. All others you should not be! If you have the funds and the spirit, go for it.

Mom hasn't been herself lately. She's constantly misplacing her keys and she is more and more disoriented, even in her own home. Is this normal aging, or is it the start of dementia?FACT: one in three seniors in the United States is affected by dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Whether it concerns a parent or perhaps a spouse, virtually everyone knows someone with the disease or knows a family touched by its effects.FACT: It is most beneficial to recognize the early symptoms of dementia and to respond to them, whether or not the disease is medically diagnosed.FACT: Dementia and Alzheimer's disease are progressive and incurable. In UNLOCKING THE DOOR TO DEMENTIA BY LAUREN, families and caregivers will read how to understand and navigate their loved one's new reality. They will learn:¿What is normal behavior (ex., occasionally having difficulty finding the right word while speaking), vs. what is suspect (frequently struggling to find words or substituting words for others)¿Practical suggestions concerning the behaviors of dementia, such as Wandering, Anxiety, and Financial Irresponsibility ¿Practical suggestions for handling difficult situations of dementia, such as moving a loved one to a new home or facility, reducing the risk of falling, and taking away the car keysFrom knowing the early signs of dementia, to managing daily activities, to handling palliative care and hospice, families and caregivers will gain the confidence and encouragement needed when their roles are reversed or changed, and they want to provide their loved ones with the best care possible.

Shun Mie Shee's Essential Aborigine Food Cures offers a new perspective on staying healthy by using the unique food wisdom of the ancient aborigine culture that has been on the island that is now Taiwan for over six thousand years. Shun Mie's father was the healing "doctor" of her mountain village, and while growing up she learned from him these natural food remedies that kept his villagers healthy or returned them to health when necessary. Health conscious readers will learn here, for example, how to extract the oil from an egg yolk to treat burns, to cure insomnia, to stop vomiting, and to end the discomfort of a woman recovering from a miscarriage. Readers will learn that the fresh roots of day lilies can be eaten to relieve the discomfort of arthritis, and they'll learn how to prepare grapefruit peels and brown olives to treat morning sickness. This handy manual of aborigine natural food remedies -- never available before now -- offers simple cures for every ailment from diarrhea to diabetes, from psoriasis to shingles...all laid out in convenient alphabetical order.The author also tells why the Western obsession with the fat, vitamin, sugar, and protein content of foods may be less important than matching the energy of a specific food to a person's own body type. Shun Mie shows readers how to do this so that they can keep their systems in balance -- or return them to balance -- for continuous long term health.Essential Aborigine Food Cures offers hundreds of new, unique aborigine remedies to those seeking only natural methods to heal themselves and to keep themselves healthy.

It's Gonna Rain is a story about a church playing church and it's coming soon to a church near you if it ain't already there! Welcome to Slippery Rock Baptist Church pastored by The Reverend James 'Too Slick' Jones. It's just a typical Sunday Morning Worship Service. The choir is singing, the preacher is whooping and The Spirit is moving. All is well and there's nothing out of the ordinary on this typical Sunday, except for the visitation of three interesting gentlemen. Slippery Rock is a small church, where everybody knows everybody and everybody's family, and they rarely have visitors, especially visitors that no one knows. As they would reveal, they are there to meet with Reverend Jones and offer him the opportunity of a lifetime. Surely he can't say "No" to becoming the new spiritual leader of the world! With this opportunity he will be able to serve both God and man, therefore fulfilling his life's passion! The cons: The lust for power, money and the temptation of sex. Yes, Pastor Jones has been tempted as a minister and pastor, but his love for God and his wife has always helped him to maintain his integrity and moral standards, which is why he has been selected by the three gentlemen to become the leader of their spiritual movement! He didn't apply for the job, nor did he have to in their eyes! He's not in this game for what he can personally gain, but in it for the sole purpose of serving The Almighty! But having to deal with the particular issues that come his way, along with the politics that exist in the church house poses the question, is the office of The Heavenly Called, the anointed and the standards within it too much to bear even for those who have the sincerest of intentions? The doors of the church are open! Whosoever will, let him come!

"Layla's Gift" is a heartwarming children's book that celebrates the beauty of diversity, friendship, and cultural understanding. Written by Alina Syed, this enchanting story follows Layla, a young girl who embarks on her first Ramadan fasting experience. As Layla's friends, Luke and Kate, discover her fasting journey, they become curious about her culture and join her in exploring the wonders of Ramadan.Through Layla's eyes, readers learn about the significance of Ramadan, the practices observed during the holy month, and the values of gratitude, prayer, and charity. Layla's determination to observe her fast despite challenges and her eagerness to share her culture with her friends create an atmosphere of inclusivity and acceptance.As the story unfolds, Layla's friends experience the magic of the neighborhood mosque, where they witness the joyous breaking of the fast (iftar) and immerse themselves in the vibrant cultural traditions surrounding Ramadan. The book beautifully captures the essence of the mosque, with its golden dome, dazzling silver moon and star sign, and the warmth of community gatherings."Layla's Gift" encourages children to embrace and appreciate different cultures, fostering empathy and understanding. It emphasizes the importance of friendship, kindness, and respect for others' beliefs and traditions. With its engaging narrative, relatable characters, and vivid illustrations, this book inspires young readers to celebrate diversity and recognize the value of their own cultural heritage.Ideal for children aged 5 to 10, "Layla's Gift" is a delightful addition to any bookstore or library collection. It promotes cultural literacy, opens doors to dialogue, and encourages young minds to embrace the rich tapestry of our global society.

This book is for all people who want to find the Key to the Universe, tap into its energy, and be the creator of their reality. Here is everything you need to reveal your full potential and make all your goals and dreams come true.This book will free you from unwanted emotions, habits, and behavior patterns.It contains the wisdom and knowledge you need to bring one's consciousness into complete purity as you align your energy and vibration with the Universe and create the life you truly desire.It will help you grow spiritually, allowing you to deepen your connection with the divine and find your life purpose and meaning, creating a greater sense of fulfilment.It will help cultivate inner peace and tranquility and reduce stress and anxiety, significantly improving your health.This book will improve your relationships by becoming more aware of your thoughts and emotions, realizing the connection with others, and understanding their needs and feelings.The applied knowledge in this book is a powerful tool through which you will uncover your deepest desires, fears, and aspirations and connect with your true self. It will inspire you to discover the incredible power of the Universe within you or simply how to be divine. Through this book, you will remember who you are. Why are you here? What is the meaning of life? You will learn how to purify your soul and mind. How to turn your life into a paradise. How to give and receive love. What prevents us from being happy? Why do we have fears? The power of speech. What an awakened person is. The power of forgiveness. How to be happy. Bad habits that hinder us. How to become an optimist. Eliminating the feeling of guilt. How to reduce stress. Knowledge of our chakras and aura. The help from yoga, meditation, and prana. Methods of affirmation and manifestation. How to be optimal and successful. How to choose your environment. How to be more responsible. How to improve self-control and will. How to motivate yourself and be persistent.

"Hi, this is Ruth Colon. May I please speak to Mack?" "Mack speaking, how can I help you, Mrs. Colon?" "I'm calling regarding my ex-husband Lonnie Colon; I just got a call from one of his co-workers to tell me Lonnie was in an accident and rushed to The Tremont Hospital." "Mrs. Colon, your ex-husband doesn't work here any more; he was fired about six months ago; as a matter of fact, we had to call the police to escort him out of here and get a court order to keep him off the premises! Mrs. Colon, I don't know you, but I've heard some nice things about you from some of the guys here that know Lonnie personally. Look, I'm not trying to get in your business; anybody that knows me will tell you I am not one to get involved in my employee's personal life. As long as my employees are doing their job, I stay out of their business, but just hearing your voice, I feel obligated to tell you this, you need to get as far away from Lonnie as possible. He has some serious mental issues! Your ex-husband is a very dangerous man and is not to be trusted; if I were you, I would never be left alone with him. When Ruth hung up from Mack, a feeling of dread swept over her.

The author's journey will keep you captivated with exciting stories, which will make you laugh and cry; but it will mostly make the reader question the security of our borders. The security that is compromised, not for a lack of effort from patriotic employees, but for the dereliction of duty of those involved in treason, namely Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas.This book is for all people who want to educate themselves about the issue of illegal immigration and the harmful politics involved. The author (Joel Maldonado) takes you on a journey that he personally experienced. The author, Who served 28 years as a Border Patrol Agent at multiple stations throughout the Southwest Border of the United States, also taught immigration law and Spanish at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center while serving as an instructor at the U.S. Border Patrol Academy.The author takes a compelling look into the manufactured crisis at the border by people and entities that are treasonous enemies within the government. The author focuses on the oath taken by all involved to uphold the Constitution of the United States and how that oath has been forsaken.The author's journey will become your journey, so be prepared for a wild ride in the world of counterproductive politics that make this journey almost impossible.

Young people are often more intelligent than adults give them credit for. The Music of Pounce is a story to encourage them to face the adventures and troubles of everyday life with courage and the rest that song brings. Learning to understand an issue through music is one way to grow and the Pounce cat did this through his songs. Young adults are also urged to use music as a learning tool. Life is filled with both joys and troubles and music is healing and instructive. It can help a cat, or anyone, learn to navigate life and enjoy every day.

In 1921, an Italian immigrant named Sabato Rodia purchased a property in Watts, California, and started building a series of sculptures and decorative features in his backyard, including three open, pyramidal-shaped towers - two of which are nearly 100 feet tall. Though Rodia referred to his creation as Nuestro Pueblo (Our Town), today, it is known collectively as the Watts Towers. Constructed over 35 years, Watts Towers remains a marvel of structural engineering and architecture and is widely recognized as one of the finest examples of "outsider art" or "land-based" art in the United States. Rodia abandoned his property in 1954 never to return. Over the years Watts Towers has experienced a long history of vandalism and neglect punctuated by major conservation campaigns and interventions. This book describes in great detail the history of these preservation efforts with a view to collecting and synthesizing all available information into one coherent study.

W ARESZCIE UWIĘZIENI W MURACHW LAŃCUCHACH I SZNURACHCHODZĄ Z BAGAŻEMNIEPOMNI KTO JEST LEKARZEMDorothy K. Kardaś, urodzona w Żninie - w Polsce; wyemigrowalado Stanów Zjednoczonych w 1981 roku; otrzymala obywatelstwoamerykańskie w 1989 roku. Dorobek pisarski autorki jestwielogatunkowy i nieszablonowy zarówno w prozie jak i poezji.

If you are one of the countless people who have said or heard, "My boss is a bitch," this book is for you.This is a game-changing approach to female leadership for all female leaders today and it will change the paradigm of female leadership once and for all. Women in the workplace have made tremendous strides in this millennium, but sadly, women vs. women continue to compromise our professional relationships, our potential for career advancement, and our emotional well-being. It's time to redefine and realign female leadership with women's values and strengths.Marcy Moriconi chronicles decades of work with archetypal female bosses, both difficult and inspiring, from the Poseur and the Last Bitch Standing to the Badass and the Steel Tiger. It's for all female leaders, managers, individual contributors, but especially for those women who are newer to the workplace. This is the roadmap we all wish we had. Now, you don't need to wait for someone to tell you what you wish you already knew and you can learn knew tools so you can be the kind of female leader we need today. The lessons Marcy shares will inspire discussion, empowerment and a culture change that will enable women to lead in a new way. Her approach is different and easy to implement.This book includes actionable tools you will use every day regardless of where you are in your career: -how to be your authentic self-how to find your innate superpower-how to listen to your gut-how to embrace healthy conflict-how to embrace healthy conflict-how to let go of fearYou'll emerge with a stronger sense of self, a new language to help you navigate your career, your relationships and, above all, a deep understanding of how to be the kind of boss everyone wishes they had.

Shihan Bhinda also takes us, the reader, on a knowledgeable perspective journey of how Ronin Kai Karate is an integral part of our daily life outside the dojo

This is a satirical fairytale for the 21st century. Troglodytes Watch is the Winter Wren, a direct descendant of the dinosaurs. It survived the calamitous upheaval caused by the meteorite perhaps because it was as it still is: a diminutive, secretive and watchful spirit. The substance of this tale begins with three ancestors who escape from a tribe of headhunters in Borneo around 700 B.C. and ends with some of their descendants on a nuclear waste dump island in the northwest Pacific Ocean where they are prepared to wait out the next evolution-changing, life-arresting calamitous upheaval. The foibles, frolics and conflicts of the various peoples are witnessed, narrated, and influenced by the spirit of Troglodytes. This tale is infused with some literary, some facetious and some deliciously infuriating commentary. The figures are drawn by the writer and the foreign words and expressions should be no burden to the Reader. Relax, read and enjoy the book.

The late nineteenth century, known commonly as the "Gilded Age," produced some of the most beautiful yet controversial architecture in America's history. The great influencers of the period, including Richard Upjohn, Henry Hobson Richardson, and Charles McKim, each spread the gospel of his own architectural style. The result was an eclectic mix of styles that some detested but that others embraced. Caught in the struggle to find an architecture America could claim as its own, Hartford, Connecticut architect William Brocklesby carved out his own stylistic path. In an age when the taste for ostentation and pretension was adopted by many, William Brocklesby produced some of the most dignified and beautiful architecture in the Connecticut Valley. His churches, libraries, and theaters remain as artistic landmarks throughout western New England, and his work at colleges from Hartford to Amherst, Massachusetts make for some of the most picturesque college campuses in America. This book serves as a companion to the author's earlier book, Asher Benjamin, American Architect, Author, Artist. Taken together, the two books provide a view of developments in American architecture from 1790 to 1910. The Architecture of William C. Brocklesby Hailing from Hartford, Connecticut, architect William C. Brocklesby (1847-1910) spent his career designing beautiful yet dignified churches, libraries, and public buildings throughout the Connecticut River Valley and western New England. Working in an age when ostentation was the rule rather than the exception, Brocklesby maintained a restrained hand in the application of ornament. His design ofForbes Library in Northampton, Massachusetts stands out as a monument to his ability as a design architect. In addition, William Brocklesby was among a handful of nineteenth century architects who made the Connecticut River Valley the birthplace of the prototypical American college campus. Working largely within the vision of the famed American landscape architects Andrew Jackson Downing and Frederick Law Olmstead, Brocklesby and others built campuses that were meant to mimic the traditional New England village. "Through the designs of the college buildings by Peabody and Stearns and William Brocklesby, Smith College's architectural history traces the development of late nineteenth-century styles." - National Register of Historic Places Inventory

Most children nowadays would rather be playing video games or watching videos on a device. Well Grandpa has another idea; to take his grandson fishing! The child grumbles and complains, but follows Grandpa down the path to the pond.

The town of Silver Slopes was once a winter wonderland, offering all the activities a blanket of snow affords. Why would a winter village be deprived of a snowfall year after year? The villagers are hopeful, but the clouds above are determined to find the answer to that question. Fluff and Buff, the feathery clouds assigned to the sky above Silver Slopes, have two immediate problems: first, they long to be a part of a beautiful white snowfall, and secondly, they need to release the unwieldy and restless snowflakes they house. Afterall, it isn't natural to create snowflakes only to release them as raindrops. Fluff travels to the Castle of all Seasons, to meet with Mother Nature seeking answers and help. What they learn about how one villager is causing the problem is not as surprising as the solution nature provides.

From a Norwegian perspective, and by focusing on the Special Operations Forces component within the Norwegian Armed Forces, this book provides a scholar-practitioner's perspective on how to increase the strategic utility of different types of military efforts in an SSA context. The overarching project encompasses a wide range of elements for understanding the contemporary security environment and, in particular, how the military component fits into the strategic picture within an international context for small states. It shows that small states must be aware of the different limitations for existing strategic options for the various actors involved. It also outlines the strategic utility of potential niche capabilities, and how elements within the Norwegian Armed Forces can take on a strategic, enabling role for Norway, bilateral partners, and even coalitions in future conflicts. Small State Irregular Warfare in the Twenty-First Century serves as both a guide and a handbook on how small states might utilize SSA as an instrument of national power to meet national strategic objectives.

While this book is about America in 2028 under a socialist government that no longer provides protection for its citizens and no longer believes public should have the right to protect themselves. That no longer believes our Constitution and Bill of Rights means the same as it did one hundred or even fifty years ago. Then calls this progress with their new ideas of how the nation should be run. While discarding old definitions to replace with their new interpretations. Forgetting past promises to balance the budget, control government spending. Free speech is redefined and limited; gun ownership is restricted to firearms that do not pose a problem against law enforcement. Even then very strict enforcement of very restrictive laws applies. Inter-structure means paying for government programs as well as repairing roads, dams, bridges and all it meant in the past. A time when Citizenship means nothing, and any human with their feet on American soil, all have the same rights. A time when inflation has grown so bad that retirement funds are valueless. Then only a small percentage of Americans are able to maintain a small standard of living in 2028.A time when opposition to the government is treason.

A collection of 365 straightforward, bite-sized, prescriptive sales practices that work! Professional salespeople have grown weary of the myriad methodologies, theories, and systems of selling, each of which are generally promoted as a panacea for all challenges sales related. Guess what? They don't work! At least, they don't work that well, that often. Additionally, salespeople become so preoccupied with trying to remember and execute the method du jour, they lose perspective and begin ignoring the principles and practices which matter most. Sales Rx reintroduces those core practices and principles in a current and pragmatic way, which salespeople can immediately implement and quickly see positive results. Each prescription is delivered in a conversational style, from one sales professional to another. No fluff, no filler, just practical and proven sales tips you can take to the bank!

The future is calling is about dreaming, and believing with the help of the creator that our dreams will come through and working hard without giving up, living a purpose driven life, believing that our thoughts and words are powerful, to think positive thoughts and say positive words to ourselves. Each chapter is meant to resonate with the reader and also the stories from the author are to help the reader in knowing the truth.