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One-Niner is a thinly veiled autobiography recounting the experiences of a young navy chaplain who served with the Marine Corps. His outfit-second battalion, Fifth Marine Infant Regiment, First Marine Division-had among the highest casualties of any infantry battalion in the northern I Corps in 1968-1969. The unique perspective of a Marine infantry chaplain brings the excruciating images of war from the wards of field hospitals to the battlefield itself, giving the reader a comprehensive understanding as to why those scars continue to remain for the combat veteran forty to fifty years later. The chaplain, also known as "e;padre"e; or "e;sky pilot,"e; has a radio call sign, "e;one-niner"e; but carries no weapon and has no one to command. He lives with the "e;grunts"e; in the field and draws deeply from his own personal religious and psychological resources to bring spiritual comfort and emotional release to his Marines. Somehow he makes sense out of nonsense and squeezes hope from hopelessness but is not immune from bullets and shrapnel or the insidious, debilitating assault on the human body and spirit that twelve months of daily, relentless warfare brings. His ministry is diverse, sometimes mundane, much of it dangerous as he travels daily to his four line companies by chopper or walking. Then in an instant, when rockets slam into their perimeter, primal fear screaming inside, the chaplain is hugging the ground, fearful he will die a painful death. Minutes later he is holding a bloody, dying Marine in his arms. Sometimes he feels deep pain and sorrow for them, like a mother grieving for her injured child. And sometimes, when too many casualties make the anguish too much to bear, he feels nothing at all. Although bullets and shrapnel will no longer cut them down, the combat veteran will face two battles returning home. First is the vociferous, angry political confrontation raging in America over the morality of the war. The second battle, much more difficult to deal with, will soon be raging in his head, those buried memories and horror of battle that will never, ever be excised out of his experience.

This story is an action-packed thriller about forty-nine-year-old Jake O'Nell, who works as a custodian for the local high school. Most of the people in and around the little town of Wineca assume they know exactly who Jake is, a drunken loner! The drug cartel that tries to carry out a plan to use Jake's school as a distribution center assumes the same thing. But then comes the day so many find out assumptions can kill!

There is another security breach between Earth and Xeracik, the first two planets to actually exchange intellectual information and form an alliance. The large historic oak tree on Grandpa's Texas ranch, which was being used as a portal between the two planets, has unwillingly delivered something to Earth. Yes, the tree was beginning to show signs of human emotions. It actually tried to stop the delivery. After an unwelcome entrance to Earth is made, there begins a threat of an all-out war between the planets. Rex Jr. is an innocent bystander who arrives at Mr. "e;Grandpa"e; Olson's ranch to see his uncle Rex. His uncle watches over Sam the tree portal, and when Rex Jr. arrives for a Thanksgiving visit, he accidentally gets involved in the catastrophic mishap. Fortunately for all involved on both planets, Rex Jr. is a science student who enjoys inventing things and entering science fairs. He was named after his uncle, and both ironically have the same first name as the ranch owner, Mr. Rex Olson, "e;Grandpa Rex"e;. Grandpa Rex and his grandsons have been involved in the first four alien encounters and would rather not be involved anymore, but they do not have a choice. If you were thrown into a situation involving visitors from another planet, would you try to run away, or would you be curious to know more about these strange beings? Rex Jr. has always been wanting to figure things out. He is a little nervous when he is all alone, confronting an alien, but as he stands beside Sam the tree portal, he doesn't run away. He begins asking the strange being one question after another. It has been named Kitty B by Grandpa Rex Olson. As Kitty B does things to try to unnerve Rex Jr., Rex Jr. just becomes more intent on understanding what is going on. Rex Jr. and the Xeracik laboratories come up with a very unusual invention. Read to find out what happens in this fifth of the Earth/Xeracik encounters.

Margaret La Vorn Lewis brings us, "e;Out of the Will"e;, an entertaining look at real life experiences growing up in the City of Detroit. Full of memorable people, tragedy, and triumph through the eyes of the author, "e;Out of the Will"e; sheds light on the need for spirituality in everyday life. A character-driven true story full of antagonism about a middle-class black family in the late sixties and early seventies. The venue is in the Motor City where the trials of being raised by a divorcee who had been abused by two husbands. She was left to raise five children on her own. However, the first husband had great input and one child was born to this union. The second husband had little to no communication which caused division coupled with sibling rivalry. Meanwhile, the mother tried to live her life as the madness continued.

In Not One Dry Eye, Sharon Diggs shares her wonder of God-humanity's need for faith, love, wisdom, mercy, and hope. These poems are creative reminiscent accounts of her walk with Christ. Her poetic themes will keep your attention and have you begging for more. She shares her many spiritual encounters with God from childhood to adulthood. She shows that age, religion, or occupation has no impact or importance in knowing God; he will choose those willing to listen. She pulls out the existence of God from everywhere, be it crime-ridden neighborhood, everyday prejudice, drug abuse, or times of sickness and death. She shows that mourning a loved one can be hard, but there is redemptive qualities within fear-you will get through it. She encourages many to just hold on and believe and don't give up on your fight for an understanding of life. She lets us know we are not perfect. God loves us all; we could never do enough to earn his love. These poems teach hope, endurance, and acceptance of life. You must love yourself. She shares her tragic losses and her strength to rise again. She is not afraid to be real. Poems are reverent of a convincible spirit to teach that God is real. She sets a table for a final feast and invites her readers over for that acceptance supper. Therefore, sit down and ready yourselves for a calming, anxiety-chasing-away revelation. These poems will speak to you.

I Believe in Butterflies is a story of a family's coming together after suffering an unimaginable loss and their way of keeping their child's memory and spirit alive by sharing stories of her transformation into a butterfly and her travels around the world. A story of love, loss, and healing.

As a medium, poetry should express the hopes and dreams, trials and tribulations of everyday life. The stories of the people we pass on the street each day whom we don't know and, probably, never will. This book examines the aspects of everyday life as a means to reflect on our dreams, aspirations, shortcomings, and failures.

SEAMLESSA story of eternal hope in the midst of great lossDesiring to share her journey about her son's illness, decline, and subsequent entry into eternal life, she heard Holy Spirit say: "e;Wait until you stop bleeding."e; Her heart had bled profusely with grief. She asked, How was she and her family to adjust to living without their son's vibrant presence here with them? As more healing came, nearly two years later, the Lord spoke the title for this book: Seamless. As she reread her previous journal entries and began to outline the story, Carolyn began to see the seamless correlation between their son's journey from earth to heaven and that of the lily bulb's transformation from bulb to bloom. Her own faith began to emerge from the dark and lonely place of loss to unfolding revelation through the grace of her Lord, Jesus Christ. Three of their son's last words sum up the truth that love and hope are eternal. He boldly stated within his last few hours that he would love them ALWAYS AND FOREVER. She invites you to walk with her through this journey of raw emotions, great loss, yet with surprising gains of God's generous grace. Learn from her story of how God, in His great mercy, will bring hope and encouragement to us all, when we trust Him with our darkest nights and gaping wounds. Whether you are struggling through a personal sickness or loss, or whether you have detoured from knowing and experiencing Father God's love, her prayer is that this testimony will help in restoring your hope. Carolyn Lee has co-pastored Jubilee Worship Center with her husband, Allen, since 1998. She has earned her bachelor of ministry and master of ministry degrees through Wagner Leadership Institute of Colorado Springs, Colorado. She has earned her doctorate of theology degree through Christian Life Educators Network out of Columbus, Georgia. Carolyn ministers in healing to individuals, at retreats, conferences, and through weekly Bible studies at her church. She and her husband live in Pleasant Garden, North Carolina, and have two sons (the youngest son now in heaven) and two daughters. They have nine grandchildren.

The girl lay in the grass on the side of the trail beneath the low-hanging limbs of a dogwood tree. Her arms were by her side, one leg bent at the knee. She was completely nude, and her skin glistened with a thin coat of early dew. Her lifeless eyes were open so that she gave the appearance of a storefront mannequin. There were no signs of any struggle, no drag marks, no obvious footprints. There was also no obvious sign of any blood anywhere to be seen. There was not a mark on her that could be seen, nor was there any hair-anywhere. She had been completely shaved everywhere one would normally expect to see hair. It also appeared as if she had just stepped out of the shower and dried off. The body was spotless, save for a few insects, which had begun to crawl on it. There was no sign of any dirt, grass, twig, even dust. Homicide Detective Robert Gillette had investigated a lot of murders in his nearly twenty-five-year career as a policeman and had seen a lot of bodies-bodies shot, cut up, blown apart, run over, ground up, beat up, burned up. The bodies now turning up around the city are unlike any he had ever seen-they are perfectly clean. How are they dying, and who is killing these beautiful young girls? And are the murders connected to the series of unsolved sexual assaults that had eerily similar characteristics? As the investigation continues, Gillette would encounter more and more questions while finding fewer and fewer answers. It will also draw him back into a relationship he thought was long over but would lead to near-tragic circumstances.

A memoir that reads like a novel, this is a story of E. D. Paull's mind-blowing life journey, and it's nothing short of amazing. Paull lived as a federal fugitive for thirty-eight years, "e;beating the system"e; for half his life. He used his skills, luck, and talents to navigate the twist and turns of an adventurous life that most people can only dream about. This is Paull's remarkable story-a story of a smuggler by trade, sprinkled with sex, drugs, rock 'n' roll, and reggae. In the middle of it all, he coached amateur boxing from 1988 to 2001, formed and served on the board of the Caribbean Boxing Federation, and held the Jamaica National Boxing Forum in December of 1999. On the run, he lived life to the fullest while his travels took him from New Jersey to Philly, California to Vietnam, Canada to Jamaica. Though he lived an unconventional life, his contributions to society included serving in the Army during the Vietnam War, working on programs to help Vietnam vets, and various writings that have appeared in Connecticut Cruise News, Born to Ride magazine, and Go For a Ride magazine.

Volume two of the Page Publishing Poetry Anthology Series presents the work of contemporary poets Casey Carter, Jonathan L. Evans, Annette Jeffery, V. Shaw, Dianna Flowers, Rochelle Baxter, Amanda Pope, Keelie Brennan, Mimoza Hithi, and Sadie Markley. Compiled of a mixture of free verse and traditional styles of poetry this anthology will peak interest to all readers. It contains poetry about human spirit in a religious manner, the physical world around you, and personal relationships, both p

Two hundred fifty years from now, vampires dominate the world and are ruled by Azai and Saba, the oldest and most powerful vampires of all time. Most of mankind are forced into slavery and are used as food for the vampires. For those few that remain free, they live in isolated villages where they are always under threat of attack by the vampires. Christo, is a man of faith, and the world's last missionary. He travels from village to village to deliver hope, and the word of God to any that would receive it. One night he is attacked by vampires and left for dead but survives the attack, only to find the dead bodies of the vampires that attacked him. As a result, Christo becomes the most wanted man on the planet. It is discovered that Christo holds the key to the destruction of all vampires and mankind's liberation-his blood. The human resistance wants to use him as a weapon. The vampires want him dead. Only Azai and Saba hold the fate of Christo in their hands, and upon discovering another secret they decide to protect him at all costs even if that means destroying the vampires themselves.

Perhaps everyone has had ideas of what a worldwide human catastrophe would be like. In this story, even though three-fourth of the world's population dies, it is not all gloom and doom. Action, adventure, and some futuristic, science fiction thinking will keep the reader from putting this book down until they have read it from cover to cover.

Words from My Heart is about special people in my life and both sweet, wonderful experiences and some tougher times-all of which have made me who I am today. The book is truly words from my heart, and I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it.

Dawn in the Sea of Japan: The Nelson Chronicles is about the trials and tribulations of Brandon Horatio "e;Buck"e; Nelson III, an American descendant of the great Lord Horatio Nelson, England's greatest admiral. Things are happening in the Sea of Japan with ships disappearing into the night and fog. The North Koreans blame the West; the West blames the North Koreans. War sabers rattle as the world is on the brink. Buck Nelson is sent into the Sea of Japan to find and neutralize the threat. On the way, he remembers his life as it was and as it is now. Who is the Horseman? Is he/it the Russians, Chinese, North Koreans, ISIS, pirates, clones, or aliens? What does the Horseman want? Why does he appear to Buck in dreams? (The Horseman will be a big surprise to many.) On the way, Buck meets the Nordic goddess who tries her best to seduce our hero, but will she?Dawn in the Sea of Japan: The Nelson Chronicles is an action-packed mystery that contains romance, love and marriage, tragedy, a bit of science fiction, and is really all about duty, honor, country, death before dishonor, integrity, and leadership. And it is a tribute to the United States Navy and submariners.

Life before and after Cerebral Palsy: We Are Their Voices is based on real life events. In this story, the author, Tammy, takes us on a whirlwind of events and one heck of a roller-coaster ride. She allows us in her life to show us what it was like being a young, teen mother of a child with a disability. She talks about the trials and tribulations of being a young mother and dealing with diversity and disappointment. She speaks about how what she went through made her into the woman she is today. She shows us that despite all the challenges in life, that you can still live life and not allow the turmoil of life to keep you down. She hopes that by sharing her story, she will help someone to overcome some hardships and look at life differently.

When the Neutral Zone separating Unavaaris from the Tark Empire was upgraded with state-of-the-art Axolan mines, it was promised that Tark technology would not be able to surpass that of the mines for hundreds of years. This ushered in an era of peace and security that had never before been seen in the jaalm. Because of this, the people were prompted to demand that the government dissolve the military, ban all lethal weapons, and severely restrict intelligence-gathering by the government through stiff right-to-privacy laws. However, not long after the new laws were passed, a rogue group within the police force took it upon themselves to maintain the old - world intelligence - gathering protocols against the probability that hostilities would eventually resume. Now 200 years later an unsanctioned covert operation within the Tark Empire, has uncovered a startlingly concerning situation that has so far gone undetected: the Tark people are no longer in control of their own jaalm. Sometime over recent months, a vicious race of beings has come out of the void of intergalactic space and has descended upon the Tark Empire, seizing control of the government and subjugating the Tark people with an iron hand. They are looking for something. And someone in the government of Unavaaris knows what that something is. It is feared, from the new intelligence out of the Tark Empire, that the aliens might move their operation out of Tark space and into Unavaaris, only now the technology of the Axolan mines will not be able to hold back the onrushing tide. Unavaaris is going to need a military to meet this new threat, and it is going to need it now. Enter secret agent Marc Keslin, who is just coming off probation when he stumbles onto evidence of such treachery within the government that he is compelled to conduct his own investigation, putting him on a dangerous course, navigating the mysterious waters of the Mu conspiracy!

Have you ever given a promise you couldn't keep and you caused a precious loved one to seriously weep? God is awesome! The only of his kind. Jehovah gave a promise a spiritual lifeline. Within your earthly lifetime, get ready to laugh, scream, and shout. Legacy the Promise will tell you what the promise is all about. Don't judge or condemn your legacy and promise too quick. When Jehovah gives a promise, it is legit.

Poems of a Christian Cowgirl is a collection of poems written for people who enjoy the cowboy way of life and want to feel a closer connection with God. Containing stories and experiences, as well as beliefs and views on life, Poems of a Christian Cowgirl taps into your emotions and speaks to your soul in a rustic Western elegance of someone who knows this life and the hardships Christians and cowboys face in the modern era.

In the 1930s, hard-working men kept the country alive, and the little town of Black Eye depended on one lumber mill to keep its community on its feet. Due to the lack of lumber orders, several times the mill came close to being shut down, but it seemed like each time there was no relief in sight, the mail would pick up an order and start sawing again. When malaria hits Black Eye, Dr. Fred Baker runs out of antibiotics and he is getting run down himself. He phones and old friend in Minneapolis,

Ecclesiastes 1:2-5, "e;Vapor of vapors and futility of futilities, says the Preacher, vapor of vapors and futility of futilities, all is vanity - emptiness, falsity and vainglory. What profit has man left of all his toil at which he toils under the sun? (Is life worth living?) One generation goes, and another generation comes, but the earth remains forever. The sun also rises and the sun goes down, and hastens to the place where it rises."e;These scriptures depict what life is like when we do not k

When the Croley family comes to the Ozark Mountains to find shelter from the realities of life during the Great Depression, they find a new home in an old wooden cabin borrowed from a friend. As time goes by, they find more than a new start. They find neighbors willing to help, discover the value of having a sense of humor, and regain hope. This story comes from actual written letters and verbal accounts from the family and their friends. These accounts tell of the music, the faith found in hymn

When I sat down to write this book I didn't just want to be another author. I wanted to write about something a lot of people could relate to, so this book tells the story of a young woman who comes from a very strict faith and ventures out into the big city. There she meets a man who, unbeknownst to her, happens to be married. Through her journey with him, she embarks on a life of deceit and betrayal. Everywhere she turns, from the love of her life to her friends she is lied to, cheated on, and

Carnal Chloe is this season's guilty read, as it is a story about carnality. Yes, that weak flesh in you and me. And especially Chloe C, and she is naughtily hoping her new friend Jay B. She meets him and is instantly ready to have a little adult fun. You see, yesss. You see . . . well . . . as soon as she can get rid of her pesky client Shelly . . . the thorn in her eye. This is the story about a girl who was not looking for love or Mr.Right. Nope, Chloe C was the anti-girl: she didn't have t

Rick Adams had one goal in mind: to kill Jonathan Stern. What should have been an easy job quickly became complicated when he met Amy Hill. Amy loves her job at the Inn. Working the always busy second shift, she relishes on the quiet, comfortable life she's made for herself outside the Inn. Until the handsome, alluring Rick Adams checked in. Who knew that with a simple cup of coffee that she'd be drawn back so quickly into a world she'd hoped left far behind when she came to the Inn. Rick wasn

Written from a daughter's perspective, My Mom's Gone . . . Now What? seeks to inspire others who may find themselves in a similar situation to come to terms with their loss, and more importantly, to move forward in their lives. The author's mother was to undergo a standard catheterization procedure when she suddenly goes into cardiac arrest at the age of sixty-two, leaving the family in shock and disbelief. Unable to share her sadness with anyone, Kotlowski struggles to cope by throwing herself into various activities-including operating her own day spa and salon-and consequently neglecting her health. When she discovers that she has high cholesterol levels just as her mother did, she slowly comes to the realization that she needed to make changes in her life; she needed to move on in order to live.Filled with insightful advice and anecdotes, My Mom's Gone . . . Now What? is a journey of self-discovery and making the commitment to living a quality life.

The Essence of Life is meant to be a bit of a mystery. Life as you know it holds many mysteries yet to be discovered. God inspired me to put this title of my poetry book to draw attention to what it means-the essence of life. The essence of life is all around us, drawing us closer to God Almighty, who has created us in his image. Now, I am aware that everybody has their own religious and/or spiritual beliefs, but the purpose of the title is to challenge your own beliefs. It is meant to challenge

Does the uniform mean that much, or is it something inside you that makes you part of the corps?On her maiden voyage, an expeditionary mission to explore an icy moon in the Glirase system, Dr. Leba Brader learns firsthand how different military life can be when compared to the comforts of home. After the traumatic loss of her friend and mentor, Brader disobeys a direct order, which results in a significant and unexpected change in her status. Squad Leader Tivon Garnet is an experienced soldier for whom following orders is an obligation he takes seriously until he, too, suffers a devastating loss. Pulled in multiple directions, Garnet questions decisions made by his colleagues and commanders. His judgment is clouded by factors he cannot control. When an unknown entity launches a systematic assault on a previously peaceful system, the Tal-Kari have no choice but to respond in force. Brader and Garnet are thrust into the midst of the conflict. Do they trust enough to balance their growing feelings for each other and their commitment to duty, or will they need to choose what is more important?The thrilling sequel to A Change in Tactics: Maiden Voyage

Corn dog tells the tale of a popcorn loving pooch who lets her nose lead her away from her family's farm following the scent of popping corn coming from the town's giant popcorn ball contest. She must find her way back home after getting lost amid the delicious smells and tastes she finds in the town's square. Will Corn dog find her way back home? Read this delightful story to find out.

How did I get here?Who is to blame?How do I change the outcome?Through understanding why, we can learn how to make better choices for our future. We Are the Choices We Make is the insight we need to make our clouded judgement clear.