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This book is the result of our love for music, for our families, our musical colleagues, and even our dogs. The story is by no means chronological, though after a "e;Prelude,"e; it does follow very loosely accounts of our youth, our education, our musical experiences, and adventures. Those experiences have included playing with the Pittsburgh Symphony, the Boston Pops, Peter Nero's Philly Pops, our concerts in Moscow (in the midst of a revolution), St. Petersburg, Carnegie Hall, the Salzburg Festival, Havana, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Japan, Taiwan, Slovenia, Denmark, Norway, Italy, England, Germany, Peru, and the Library of Congress. It is also a history of Orchestra 2001, the Swarthmore College- and Philadelphia-based contemporary music ensemble I founded and directed from 1988 to 2015. It includes in the appendices a complete list of O2001's concerts, repertoire, and recordings, as well as highlights and critical commentary about many of those performances and CDs.

A Little Something for All Ages is compelling and true. Throughout this thoughtful book are illustrations and pages written in a diverse array of poetry from Mark McCullogh, covering practical topics for children, youth, and adults with a touch of history and humor. Suitable for the entire family, this book is a must read and will enhance "e;family time."e; "e;Helping Mom and Dad with the Big Bad Storm,"e; a story featured in this book, is a great read to your children. With illustrations, it instructs younger children how to cope by helping you, the parent, prepare for natural disasters such as a hurricane and gives suggestion and comfort to the family during and after the storm. "e;In the Dawn of Morning"e; brings the story of 9/11 to life, on how we felt on that dark day in history, and gives a new generation an appreciation of its reality and how America grew stronger for it. "e;Bush and Gore"e; is more of a lighthearted historical look at the 2000 election, and with these, in a family setting, helps children understand real-world situations."e;Fire Is Not a Friend"e; helps the youngest of our children understand the dangers of fire, what it does and what happens to bad people who commit them while teaching what fire is for and how to respect it. "e;Love and Respect Older People"e; teaches children of all ages to not only love and respect grandma and grandpa but all elders. "e;The Taming of Deer"e; is a real-life look at Northern Nomads taming live reindeer with a familiar twist at the end, which makes it enjoyable for the holiday season. "e;Ode to the Essential Workers"e; is a tribute to all those on the front lines who have helped us through COVID-19 and continue to do so through all walks of life, who will always be with us in times of trouble. From history to satire and down to adolescent lessons, this book is suitable for the whole family to love. This is the first collection of writings by Mark McCullogh, and there will be more in the coming years.

This book marks the first time that the poetry of Curtis Wayne Parris appears in print. The poems were selected to showcase Parris' mastery of verse and provide readers with a broad range of poetic styles from Parris' diverse catalog. Readers should be advised-and forewarned-that they are about to enter into a world of hauntingly beautiful prose and verse that spans the spectrum of human emotion, from zeniths of bliss to nadirs of sorrow. In his cosmic meanderings, Parris wanders through psychedelic dreamscapes of sublime beauty but also descends into the deepest gorges of despair. Through linguistic alchemy, Parris skillfully blends subject, sound, syntax, and syncopation to create naturally rhythmic poems charged with pure emotion. Blessed with a gift for alliteration and cadence, Parris uses simple, everyday words to convey the most intimate and horrifying details of his life.Parris does not seek exposure nor notoriety, for he lives in a world of night, of moonscapes and shadows. Instead, Parris writes because he has a tempest inside. Parris injects metaphysical concepts into his poems, frequently traveling through time, space, and other dimensions as he explores the mysterious universe within his mind. In these respects, his poems can touch upon ancient nerves; for we are all, to some degree or another, just fellow travelers in time, journeying through life, seeking solace, and awaiting final destinations. Into this abstract poetic tapestry, Parris weaves his observations on life, death, religion, and politics. Come along and take a journey through the land of dreams.

Life for the animals in the shelter isn't so bad. It's actually pretty good. The animals are well cared for and loved by all the volunteers. It would be nice, though, for each of them to find a forever home. It's Christmas time, and that is the wish that each animal has-to leave the shelter and find themselves in a home where they can receive and also give love. For all their lives, the animals have heard of the fabled Jinglebella-one of Santa's helpers-a helper who visits animals in shelters on Christmas Eve. Is Jinglebella real, or just a make-believe character from a make-believe story? If Jinglebella is real, what is she truly capable of doing to help Santa? This Christmas, the animals in the shelter of the Portage Animal Protective League will find out!

Who was Sydney Rinard?God loves everyone. He does. But sometimes he sends someone to us who channels that love so well that their life revolves around sharing it. Not in fancy lights or productions. Just by being them.This book is about one such person. My dad, Sydney Rinard.He was an ordinary man. But he was an extraordinary man.Those who were lucky enough to know him already understand that. In his gentle, unpretentious ways, he touched so many lives. He would help anyone in need. Anyone.He was not a famous man. He did not walk the red carpet, win an MVP, or discover the newest scientific breakthrough.He was a son, husband, father, and grandfather. He was an engineer, a woodworker, a friend. He was humble as the day was long but affected so many others with his oversized heart and love for his creator. He loved everyone. And he was funny. Life made him laugh. He was truly happy.Why write a book about him? Sydney Rinard was the type of man that the world needs to know and emulate. As his only daughter, I felt it was not fair for me to keep him all to myself. He wanted to reach out to everyone before he died, so I am now giving all humankind this opportunity to get to know him and be his friend.This story follows his life and a final posthumous journey with me to the beautiful Rocky Mountains in Colorado that will touch your heartstrings.Does God have a favorite? No. But if he did, Sydney Rinard would make his short list.

In Naupaka Emmalee Gray Denning is trying to cope with the death of her husband. Burying herself in work, her children and the Lodge. She believes she is finding peace in her new existence until a documentary showcasing her as an artist appears on a local television station bringing with it danger. She chooses to flee life as she knows it, in order to protect her children and family. Can she find solace and safety in the new life she is trying to make for herself?

I was led by the spirit to write this book. On my journey in life, I have had my ups and downs. I remember when I was a young man. I was carefree, did not have a worry in the world. I had my strength and that was all I thought I need. I was strong, like a flower when the sun heats the morning dew. I had the job and all that came with it. I was doing good as a young man. I had been raised in the church as a child, and now I was of age and independent, had my own place, and no one could tell me what to do anymore. I even had the nerve to tell God I was too young to come and serve Him. I had everything a young man could ask for in the palms of my hand. I would go to the parties, stay out late-all the things that young people do. Little did I know what was lying ahead. I started getting hit with the storms of life. I was like a sheep caught in the dark in the forest. It took me years to get back on the track my mom started me on when I was a little child. I have been back on the trail for over thirty years. I know what it is to be in darkness and believe everything is all right. I kept stumbling along in this life in the dark. I really thought I was seeing things clearly. I have a high tolerance for pain, so I stayed in darkness longer than I had anticipated. Life pain was taking a toll on my life. Those things I thought were fun took more pain to have the fun. This life I loved did not love me anymore. One day I saw some people getting out of their car and going up the steps to the church. I said, "e;Lord, if you would change my life to be like them church folks, I will serve you the rest of my life."e; You know, it is said that the deeper that you were in darkness, the more loyal you would be to God. Now I'm in the light. I see with insight, not as much with eyesight over the years. I come to see some things that require our immediate attention. This can't wait. We have been brought to the light so we can show others how to get to the light, and there is a lot of work to do as a child of God. It is our responsibility to carry out God's will. We can't push it on the next person. We have to step up and do it. This book can help people to learn to treat people like they would like to be treated, and it gets you to know about the Lord. You can practice this in your daily life. I'm a new creature. Old things I don't do any more. I thought that my old behaviors would be with me all my life until I was shown the light. Now I must share the light and show others how to get here.

Have you ever stood in a historic building and tried to imagine what the people who lived or worked there experienced? Or wondered how many other faces a clouded mirror has reflected? Perhaps you've looked at a museum display and wished the objects could tell you how they came to be there. Eight stories and poems, inspired by family heirlooms, museum collections, and local history, explore the tangible connection objects and places create across time and the power of passing down stories through the generations.Author Lindsey Wood envisions the stories behind everyday objects, from the cross-country travels of a family quilt to the conversations around a spinning wheel. Short stories bring to life the eight-year-old Hugh Morrison, caught in the crossfire in the battle of Fort Montgomery, and Sybil Ludington's devotion to both the Revolutionary cause and her family. Newspaper articles and local lore weave together to form the stories of people living in New York City's Gilded Age and rediscovered appreciation for Peekskill's rich history.

The Destroyer is a detailed analysis of the factors which affect the dynamics of society. It was fiction to compare and contrast what is serious and what is ridiculous in the world around us.It is in fact two levels in one, for sandwiched within this book is another book written by writer Phil A. Mignon who lived in Canaria. In it Binsad, a space traveler, takes Abdul on a journey through the cosmos exploring wild, weird and wonderful worlds. It's quite a journey. It's the damnedest book you'll ever read.

When an eight-year-old boy went from playing cops and robbers in the streets around Boston to chasing down criminals with a real badge and gun, he knew that there was nothing else he'd rather do for a living.High-speed pursuits, drug busts, domestic assaults, burglaries, kidnappings, medical calls. Ed has seen it all.For six years, he patrolled the streets, proud of serving the community where he and his family called home.Until the day it all came crumbling down around him...Ripped from the headlines.Suddenly, the lead story on news outlets around the country, Ed found himself going from hero to zero overnight at the evil intent of the Nobodies. A series of false accusations and being in the wrong place at the wrong time, he now faced going to prison as a disgraced cop.Hitting rock bottom, and the bottom of a bottle, he found himself back where it all began, only this time he had nothing to lose. Everything built to a single moment that would define the rest of this life and realized that being on the wrong end of that gun could make a police officer do unspeakable things.Leaving all law enforcement and everything he ever loved behind, he must do something he never thought he would have to. He regretted nothing, did what he had to, and found himself in the most unexpected place.Breaking his twenty-one years of silence, this is the first time Ed Canto will tell his true story.

Woodlawn Giants. A story about a group of boys growing up in West Memphis, Arkansas, in the '60's and early '70's. The story begins with Daddy and Mr. Rick planting some pine trees. Those trees symbolize my lifelong friends, the Woodlawn Giants. Enjoy the trip back in time as the boys embark on several adventures to include Florida Ball, snipe hunting, and an attempt to jump the Ten-Mile Bayou. You will experience the "e;it takes a village"e; mentality that defined the everyday world the boys experienced under the watchful eye of Mrs. Mary Jane and Momma. Meet Big Phil Spicer the benevolent, larger- than- life patriarch of our gang. You will love the sassy Janice Smith, aka Skillet, quick and sharp with the tongue. Have a front row seat to the sniper operation where the entire gang comes together in a takedown of Old Man Donaldson. If you love to fish, you will enjoy the trot line stories on Dacus and Tunica Lake. Of course, anytime boys get together, there will be accidents and mistakes. We were not angels, and we learned some hard life lessons along the way. We all lived, we all learned, and it was a wonderful childhood. Miss you, Momma and Daddy. Miss you, Big Phil and the Woodlawn Giants. The pines still stand, and the memories live on.

Families are struggling with Alzheimer's disease on a daily basis. It is hard to share with children what is happening to their loved ones. This book will open the door to conversations about loving someone inflicted with memory loss through their memory struggles. The illustrations are of cheerful animals, because they are universal and comforting. The story shares the thoughts and feelings of a child who is recognizing that their loved one is not acting the same as they once did towards them, and questions what could be wrong? The realization that their actions may look different, but their love and heart is the same, is brought to the forefront as the story progresses. We can all benefit from this heartwarming book whether we are a child or an adult child to someone who is struggling with Alzheimer's.

War. Families are torn apart, estates are plundered, farms are torched, and the war lays bare the dilemmas of mankind--the struggle, boredom, treachery, and fear. Brothers Jacob and Aaron Abbott serve His Majesty's Army nobly, but circumstance and fate violently disrupt their lives, removing them from a peaceful war to a dangerous peace. They embark on a thrilling journey across the great state of Pennsylvania, a wilderness, in 1778. From Swatara Creek to Chambers Gate, they guard against the elements, befriend some unlikely locals, and display courage and good sense to combat the danger and confusion that lurk inside the dense gray foliage that engulfs them. One thing is for sure: the sun sets in the west, and that is where the adventure will send them.

Small-town judgment can be brutal, as Sherry Dyke, a high school student, finds out after she is date-raped, becomes pregnant as a result, and makes a difficult decision. The family moves to another state to avoid the harassment and begin to rebuild their lives. They win over their new communities, including Sherry finding love.But when the man who raped her shows up, the harassment begins anew until Sherry is brutally raped again and beaten. Sherry survives her injuries, and she and her family seek justice through the court system but are disappointed.Sherry's tragic story is contrasted by the beauty of the setting-the Columbia River Gorge, which separates the states of Oregon and Washington-and the manner in which she finally gets justice.

Please do not read if you want an entertaining narrative, a suspense or romance novel, a scientific or action thriller.The following is a series of events that took place from 2000 to 2020. Two-thirds of that time I worked for Rikers as a correction officer (CO). In my defense, I must confess that I was too tall, too opinionated, too theatrical, too self-righteous, and I could not keep my mouth shut. If I repeat myself, it is because I think it must be repeated to make a point. Hopefully, documenting the events I experienced will bring me inner peace and maybe give hope to others who find themselves in similar circumstances.This is the story of my recollection of some of the events that happened and often reminisce about. Everything is true. Most of it can be confirmed by newspaper articles, the many docketed federal and state lawsuits, and various other archives. Although I had a hand in trying to lift up a lot of people who were falling prey to the chaos and corruption that ran rampant throughout that whole department, at no time did I ever declare or think for one minute that I was anyone's hero or savior.

Mylena watched the man from the shadows. He was very handsome with his too-long golden hair and bulging muscles. At first, she had thought him hurt as he had almost staggered out from the hall, but then he had straightened, seeming to shake off some unseen weight. Now he stared into the window, watching as the dancers twirled by. He wore a slight frown as Mylena followed his gaze and saw that he watched the Lady Samantha and her husband very intently. "e;She is very beautiful,"e; her soft voice whispered from the shadows.

Sydney and Jack are a duo you don't want to miss. Easter is here, and they are ready for some fun, but what happens when everything is turned upside down? This duo learns an important lesson about family and courage.The Adventures of Sydney and Jack is a moving story about the strong bond of siblings and having hope in the dark.

When no one believed Alicia, she had to teach herself how to survive. Yet how do you survive when you are only three and your predator is your father? What happens when you find yourself in a situation where you have to either fight or take flight, but you can't do either? That's exactly what happened to Alicia when her father preyed on her. She did not realize that the trauma she had gone through as a child would follow her like a shadow into adulthood. Once Alicia had a daughter of her own, she started experiencing extreme emotions, feelings, and some of the most horrific visions that she could not explain or understand.Years later, Alicia would find out most of her life was a lie. After a long and emotional journey, Alicia would figure out the truth of her troubled past once and for all. The only problem was, she wasn't getting the answers she was expecting. As she dug deeper into her dreadful and unhinged past, more troubling things would emerge.

Little Girl Lost is a story of a mother's arduous journey to try to save her daughter's life and the one special person who changes it all.

This story takes a look at the effect of racial injustice on the mind of a Black seventeen-year-old, above-average high school graduate in Philadelphia who finds himself caught between two worlds. Disillusioned by what he sees as unjustified murders of African American men and women by people sworn to protect and serve, Kenny makes the decision to explore the fast money option of drug dealing. He barely escapes a police sting operation, and as a result, is sent to spend the summer with family members who live on a farm in Georgia. Kenny meets some like-minded young people in Georgia which presents the opportunity to continue his pursuit of fast money while his family endeavors to turn him away from the streets and toward higher education. Will they be able to overcome his righteous indignation and cynicism in time to save him from prison or worse?

Stone City is a small community located near Cedar Rapids, Iowa. It was made famous by Grant Wood's fantastical painting entitled, Stone City, Iowa, 1930. This novel is a work of historical fiction set in and around this charmed community during the summer of 1969. As their society is being torn apart by war, poverty, and racism, these star-crossed lovers will come together for one fateful week that will forever change the trajectory of their lives. Ashley Morgan, thirty-eight, married and mother of three, is in Cedar Rapids for an educational conference. But a chance encounter with Jaymes Fitzgerald, a free-spirited, twenty-four-year-old graduate student and consummate blues player quickly turns into a dinner invitation and an evening of "e;dancing on water"e;. The ease of their togetherness leads to an offer to ditch the conference to enjoy a day of exploration and untethered freedom. They visit historical Stone City, vestiges of Greene's two-hundred-acre estate, and Jaymes's favorite hangout - the town's General Store Pub. Hearing stories of this folkloric town, Ashley learns about Eastern Iowa's art community, which in part evolved from Grant Wood's Art Colony Schools of the early '30s where Jaymes's dad, a renowned regional artist from St. Paul's warehouse district, had attended as a student. Hungering for more time together, the couple travel farther north on Jaymes's fiery red, Indian Chief motorcycle to see many of Iowa's scenic places and cultural interests. Throughout their odyssey filled with edgy scenes, they share long held secrets before returning for the conference's concluding rooftop luau. After toasting their week of self-expression, they slip away to a private world of flickering candlelight and strains of Dvorak's New World Symphony to assert their new-found love. Each was oblivious to their looming destinies in this emotionally charged story of two opposing truths.

Life and Breath is a collection of poems that breathe life into those who want to know their spiritual identity. It allows the reader to look deep within the recesses of themselves, evolving and becoming enlightened strong men and women who stand against oppression, opening our people's minds, and standing in unity.

Shhhh! Clear your mind as you enter the exotic mind of Venus, the Goddess of Love and Beauty, and now your seductress into the Mind and Body. In this world, you will go on mind-blowing adventures from a lake to an SUV in the airport terminal. This compilation of erotica short stories will have you snuggling up next to your special someone or finding a quiet place to enjoy each story. These stories are a place that you can let your mind wander free. As you are reading, watch the scene unfold in your mind's eye. Envision yourself in the moments as you are reading along. The characters will engulf you. You will find yourself chuckling then gasping. Sit back. Open the book. Indulge your senses. Each story will bring new sexy scenes. Who knows, you may even attempt to reenact the scene and create your own story.

If you would have told Sarah ten years ago that she would have two Model T's parked in her garage, she would have told you that you were crazy. Model T's were her dad's thing. Fast forward ten years, Sarah is just as passionate for these cars as her dad was. Sarah's second book My Model T Diaries: The Good, Bad, and the Funny is about her adventures and misadventures since her first book The Model T in Me. She has learned a lot in the last couple of years, such as to crawl under her T to check her oil and to rely on a measuring stick, and not her husband, to check her gas. Hop in the passenger seat and ride along with Sarah and Molly on their adventures. Of course be prepared, you may have to get out and push when Molly is having an off day.

My family enjoys traveling, primarily by auto, but we have also taken our sons across the country by Amtrak. Visits included a number of stops at several National Parks. During a recent trip from California, I was impacted by our spectacular South West geography. The images haunted my mind until the idea blossomed to write about them. I chose to appeal to young people, and to inspire them to learn about, and visit many beautiful parts of the United States.

True story, New York, Bonnie of 1964. A beautiful young Southern Italian female, with hazel eyes and long black sexy hair, was told her entire young life African American men were inferior to white men and had little dingalings (slang for an individual with a small Johnson). Every time Bonnie viewed pictures of black sportsman and black men in general, she was impressed and physically attracted by their physiques and their athleticism. This, she confesses, totally confused her. But lo and behold, Bonnie made sure she respected her family's wishes and ignored all black men whenever in their presence. Surprisingly, deep down inside, Bonnie's internal curiosity overwhelmed her to the point where she would become sexually excited (no matter where she was, even to the point of having vaginal contractions in the presence of others) when seeing black men. She wondered if she was responding this way only because her parents programmed her like this as a deterrent (not to deal with black men). Bonnie finally decided she had had enough about this black stereotyping. She also decided she was going to try some of that black man Johnson and put her curiosity to rest once and for all. Continue reading this true story and find out how Bonnie's first sexual encounter with a tall black man affected her sexually, physically, and emotionally for the rest of her life. Her family had damn near lost their minds, and so did Bonnie. To be continued in the next book soon.

This story is about a young man's dreams of moving to Alaska with the thoughts of moving for a year even if he had to eat bark. Forty-two years later, he tells of his experiences with the land and the characters of the time. Many people of Alaska have had similar experiences, and he is hoping more would write and help to share the history of this great land.

This book is a concise approach to promoting and strengthening family relationships that create healthy and respectful bonds between parents and children. It conveys the importance of establishing family boundaries and embracing respect for every family member through basic principles of politeness, courtesy, honesty, and respect. More importantly, it imparts the necessity to respect each family member's personal right to privacy. These same principles empower all family member to find self-esteem and personal value while bestowing the same behaviors and principles toward others. These principles are simple, basic, and integral for the development of healthy and empowered relationships within a family as well as in dealing with those outside of family boundaries.

The Bright Idea Series are stories based on Mr. Watts - a light stand that magically comes to life. He lives in apartment number 4, where he befriends and advises the children that pass through. Mr. Watts assists them in finding solutions to their problems and helps them to see how each family is special. At the end of each story, the reader is invited to share their Bright Idea for today.

Educated at the most prestigious universities in France and the United States, Alex Diggs was destined for greatness, or so everyone thought. While corporations were salivating at the prospect of employing one of the brightest minds to emerge in at least the last twenty years, the storm brewing and fueling Alex's mind was, to say the least, attuned to a different frequency. Many years ago, in a villa in beautiful and picturesque Andorra, the past would not stop haunting Alex, try as he might to normalize his life. This story will take the reader into the mind of this genius, through the peaks and valleys and through the most intimate musings.