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Mistreated his whole life, Courage wanted nothing more than to be excepted by his older brother, Speedy the Turtle and all the animals in Forest Bay. Everyone made fun of little Courage because he was born without a shell and look different from all the other turtle. All the animals in the Forest Bay were mean to him that make Courage sad, but soon, everyone will see that Courage is trusty different but in a special way. Will Courage gain everyone's friendship?

Addicts know how cunning, baffling, and powerful the disease they are battling is. Families are sure they have the answer to their loved one's problems if only the addict would heed their advice!Most communities are woefully lacking in treatment programs and facilities that work. Treatment providers are outnumbered by the patients battling addiction, and they struggle with how mental illness muddies up the picture and how little government officials care about those bothersome addicts. Sometimes it's not lack of caring. Sometimes it's ignorance by officials, medical personnel, and undereducated treatment folks and lack of facilities. How much would it mean to most folks impacted by this insidious disease to be able to navigate the roadblocks to getting their loved ones the help they need and deserve?Read on to discover some of the challenges in one community. Could it be your community?

All kids love to talk and dream about what they want to be when they grow up. They know they can be anything they want to be if they set their minds to it, and when they're ready they can succeed and thrive at whatever it is in life they chose to be if they give it a try. So, to all the kids out there: dream big and reach for the stars!

On a rainy day in Seattle, three women stumble through a portal to a world where magic and myths are real. Shortly after they arrive, a wizard informs them they've come to save his world. When assassins appear, they find themselves fighting for their lives. Traveling by horseback, they go on the run, while trying to adapt to this world without technology. Unfortunately, this is only the beginning of their real problems.

In Diagnosis Death: A Prescription for Murder, as an economic downturn causes a city to have paralyzing financial hardships, you learn even good people can be forced to do the unthinkable. Consequently, darkness and evil are found to be alive and well at University Hospital, a facility initially started as a safety net for the uninsured. With deception and blackmail having become routine, the truth is waiting to be discovered, however will it be, and if so, who will discover it? And will those responsible face justice?These are just a few of the questions waiting to be answered in this saga of love, hate, life, death, murder, and intrigue told against the backdrop of the world's noblest profession. In learning the answers, you may forever question health care after discovering that at University Hospital, what you don't know might kill you.

The fast life was just what it was-the fast life. Things never could slow down but instead got faster by the day. There was no giving up and no going back. Can Shantel pull through this deadly experience? Or will experience become hard for Wendy or deadly for Shantel? Take a spiral out of control while Broken Hearted takes you on an unexpected twist that will leave you mixed up all in your feelings and brokenhearted.

The book Ken's Shorts is both entertaining and edifying as it is a series of short stories and documentaries-and perhaps a tad irreverent, judging by its title and cover design-that seems to strike a perfect balance between funny and entertaining with educational.

Imagine that your worst nightmare has come true, when fantasy and reality collide. The moment you finally realize that you have a chronic and, more often, fatal disease that attacks your mind, and no one truly cares. Words without actions are simply just words. All because a diagnosis of any metal illness, either mild or severe, is still considered in today's society to be a "e;dirty secret best kept locked in a box buried in a dark place,"e; you find yourself wondering what crime against humanity had you committed that you contracted a disease that will ultimately cost you everything and everyone?The truth you find is that you did not make a choice to get it, that you are not a bad person, and that it simply chose you! Quickly you come to the devastating realization that the ones you loved and trusted the most and that you thought would stand by you, comfort you, and see you through your battles with any illness start dropping like flies one by one until they are all gone. The best part is that on their way out of your life, most of them stab you in the back or directly in your face, betray you, and slander your name and credibility, leaving you with the feeling of worthlessness that morphs into self-medicating that then turns into full-blown addiction, which gives those same people even more ammunition to be used against you and to justify why you are no longer worthy or allowed to be a part of basic family living. No more happy holidays, no more phone calls, no more visits, you have now just become invisible, like your life never even existed. Only you have photographs to prove different. It is now only you, your disease ("e;The Monster"e; inside your mind), and the dark place you hide; so that you no longer have to see or hear your own internal death and crucifixion from the ones that said they loved you the most. Does justice ever prevail? Is there a happily ever after at the end of the rainbow? Or is suicide really the only answer to end our pain and suffering from not being allowed to be a part of the elite, "e;normal society"e;?

Unknown are the lies and secrets of Kathrin Doolb's life until a sinister plan was set in motion. After her parents' death, Kathrin was sent to live with her uncle whom she has never met. Upon her arrival, Kathrin began having recurring nightmares and visions while she is awake. As Kathrin tries to figure out what the dreams and visions are trying to tell her, she also has to keep her sanity in the process. Filled with mystery, romance, and intrigue, Kathrin's world is turned upside down that will lead Kathrin in a dance she never wanted to learn but must accept.

Treasures of Darkness is the book of poems about reality of living and life and God's promise as real as it gets. Not realities God says maybe to Muslims, not now to Buddhists, or no to atheists. Not realities he says yes to sometimes, most times, or once in a while. This book of poems is about human experience, in living all the times. Are there such realities? You bet there are. Storm of life is no respecter of person. Man, woman, transgender, gay, lesbian, rich, poor, Christians, Muslims, Buddhists, atheists, felons, saints, or heroes, every person faces some unexpected changes, heartbreak, or affliction at some point in their lives. I know how hard it is for so many to face change in life, especially sudden or unexpected storm. But I assure you, this book of poems is not just a spiritual or inspirational book. This is about the human experience where "e;treasure in the darkness"e; is available and as real as it gets to everyone-riches in secret place. In the dark, the only thing you can see is light. This is reality, not perception. This book of poems is written to help put things, many times, things you already know in perspective, and show us ways how to cope with self, others, and adversities better by embracing the human experience in every situation. My sincere hope to every reader of Treasure of Darkness is that you will discover, as a mature person, you are not the ones to have answer to everything, but the ones who enter into every situation with purpose. And if you choose to embrace the human experience, discover the purpose and follow the light (the Word), you surely will find your riches hidden in secret place, even in the most despised place, indeed.

The book is a A collection of poems that are genuine And matters of the heart I hope it gives you the strengthTo find yourself and the courageTo find your light

If you were fortunate enough to view the movie Erin Brockovich, then reading Profit...at What Cost? will bring back memories of environmental wrongdoings. Those who read the first outline of this novel said it should be made into a movie, as it's even more riveting and eye-opening!Are you paying attention, Hollywood?Follow an environmental reporter and her sidekick photographer as they search for the truth in two highly emotional yet mysterious environmental situations: above-normal births of deformed children in a small town in West Virginia and what finally leads to the death of thousands when an unknown bacterium is unleashed in the Midwest. And since the author actually wrote the terms and conditions, awarded and oversaw the progress of a similar contract, as described herein for the cleansing of contaminated soils at a USAF facility (one that could have unleashed an unknown bacterium into the wild), only its termination after its first test results became known, may have saved the earth from similar disastrous events, as described in this novel!DO NOT MISS READING THIS NOVEL!

Peppa is an up-and-coming pimp from Richmond, California, who's facing the trials and tribulations of street life on his quest to be the biggest pimp he can possibly be. But the game he's playing comes with ultimate sacrifices and rules he must stick to for him to become successful in the game. He's a con man slash pimp who will do whatever to acquire the almighty dollar. He's dealing with a wife at home who's aware of his dealings with the streets and a flock of hos in his stable who are coming in at a rapid pace, and he's pissing some people off along the way. Eyevette, Peppa's wife, is a drug dealer who's dealing in the streets of Richmond, trying to grind her way to the top rock for rock. And she has the recipe that's going to get her rich. And she's doing so while raising her children and trying to stick by her husband's side through thick and thin and be a good bottom bitch to him and his stable, but while she's getting money, others want in on her turf. Lil Pep is a product of the '80s and is soaking all his parents' actions in and is watching and preparing himself to be a major pimp like his father or a major hustla' like his mother. His innocent youth is being sucked away before his eyes as he's getting the game raw and uncut from his parents. He is growing up in the '80s crack era where anything goes, and he wants in. Will this family make it through the storm, and do they realize the influence that they're having on their children? Dope era. It's all in the game.

Many methods for teaching people to read exist today. Reading mastery on the whole is made of many segments summed together. Reading programs have taken a fraction out of order, attempting to teach an end segment at the beginning. Some segments are left out entirely. This will frustrate a new reader. Sounding out letters is a great beginning and should not be omitted. But there is also a vital fraction of reading wholeness that should immediately follow sounding out, which shows the resemblance of rhyming and patterns in the smallest portions of words. These two, sounding out and identifying patterns, are most important to the mastery of reading. Sounding out makes accomplished goals stick in the mind. Showing small patterns in repetition through fun enhances faster learning. The title for this book, Reading Mastery Prescription, came about while I was pondering the book's utility for those who would teach reading. I visualized the analogy of someone who is illiterate meeting with a reading teacher just as a sick person must go to the doctor, seeking a cure for an illness. The doctor will write a prescription and discuss other things that can be done to assist with optimum health. The medication must be taken in the exact dose and method as prescribed, over a period of time, until the illness is conquered. The reading teacher and aspiring teachers can prescribe these easy lessons and use this straightforward method of reading instruction to cure a person's illiteracy. The lessons should be followed exactly, without skipping a dose, and in the order set out until illiteracy is conquered. Whether the student is young, middle-aged, or elderly, if the teacher prescribes this reading method and the student applies it, reading will produce its own joys and great satisfaction.

Join Fitzpatrick, Willoby Rabbit, Goat Gibble, and others in this collection of short stories for children.

Sammy's story is about a little guy who has lost his favorite rock. Go with him on his many adventures through his home as he frantically tries to find his rock.

I strive to contain as much descriptive power in a small space as possible, which is then released in the reading, and it should never leave the audience's expected conclusion flapping in the breeze or confused.

The Yeah-Buts only come out at night, but it's just to make sure everything is all right. The Yeah-Buts are there to help children squeeze out every last bit of attention they can get for that day. The Yeah-Buts turn that time into a joke for families to enjoy long after they are done reading this story. "e;Yeah-but Mom, I'm not tired!"e; "e;Yeah-but Dad, I'm thirsty!"e; can now be pictured in your minds and hearts as bunnies and silliness for all to enjoy! We hope bedtime can be fun and filled with laughter and hugs every night of the week. Good night and sweet dreams!

This book was written for the sole purpose of helping others avoid the many pitfalls of choosing a roommate. Our intent and feelings are generally good when we decide to take on a roommate. All the variances of why we are making this decision differ from one person to the next. It could help you financially, or just as well help a friend, acquaintance, or family member in need. There are more of us than you realize that needs a constant companion, and does not like to be alone. For most of files decisions, there is usually a price to pay. Some prices are great and works out for you, and some not so much. The not so much are the ones we tremendously pay for, and that's where my book comes in. There are so many ways to help others. Giving money, clothing, volunteering, donating food, visiting hospitals, and the list goes on. My way is to give strong advice on what and what not to do in life and the decisions we make. Put into focus that your current roommate just packed up and left, said, "e;I am moving back home."e; You're stuck in a twelve-month lease with eight months remaining. One job, school supplies, car, and insurance payments, groceries, utilities, and now the full amount of rent is on you. You ask around, no luck. You post sticky notes on the college boards as well as placing ads online. Then bingo, you get a response. They said they have a full-time job, are clean, father is a police officer, mom is a school teacher, and you say, "e;Great, my problem is solved."e; They give you the first month's rent and move in. You are quiet, an introvert, reserved, respectable, and tidy. The next month, the place starts to build up trash inside, more traffic in and out of the residence, personal items start missing, more and more loud music, you come home and someone is laying in your bed. You have a talk with your roommate about all the issues at hand, but they have a right to do as they please because it's fifty-fifty, so what do you do? It's unfortunate, but some are now deceased from not taking the wise first step and just went with the "e;I-need-it-now"e; mentality. There are certain things in life that are just unavoidable, but taking a step in the right direction from the start would be smart and wise.

One angel who was chosen was from the Silent Warrior clan named Silent Warrior who was chosen by the Great Spirit to save the human race against the evil dark shadows in the twenty-first century. Where there is dark, there is light.

This two-year journey of discovery into the new way of dating is a honest tale of one woman's struggles and accomplishments. The weekly blog The Tragedies and Follies of Dating in Your 30s is the inspiration for this book. Its purpose is to not to only entertain with the disasters of an average woman trying to navigate the new formula of dating in her thirties but to also reassure the reader that they aren't alone in the struggles that we all face. Dating has taken a paradigm shift over the past twenty years, and the people who didn't grow up with social media and dating apps are now trying to explore and conquer the new way of things. Mistakes were made, lessons were learned, and all the dates were had, and this book chronicles one woman's journey of trying to find Mr. Right in the vast sea of Mr. Very Wrong. So join her in her adventure of discovery and swipe left on every page to laugh at the disasters she found herself in along with learning from her mistakes!

Auntie M.'s Gift shop is a magical shop that bridges the imaginations of all generations. The characters of the books share their experiences and tales of fun and adventure. Auntie M.'s Trilogy are true stories interwoven with fantasy and good family values. Welcome to the special little magical gift shop located in the rolling hills surrounding the town of Happy Holidays. Enjoy!

When Elaine and Dwayne's Great Dane, Zane, jumps on a train to Key Biscayne, Elaine and Dwayne must endure great difficulties as they attempt to retrieve their dog and the sack of grain he took with him.

A question about your school days, elementary, high school, and college: Good times? Bad times? A mix of both?Small schools? Large schools? Did size matter? Were some years more enjoyable, more memorable than others?Your teachers? How many did you have? Do you remember their names? Did you have a favorite? What made your favorite(s) special?"e;Teach Me Something, Mister"e; is a follow-up to "e;Throw Me Something, Mister"e; but quite different. "e;Throw Me..."e; is fiction. "e;Teach Me..."e; is real! The stories were sent to the author from teachers and friends recalling their school life. They are mostly fun; regret and sadness in a few. It's not all good, no matter how much we would like it to be. The stories are about teachers, students and school secretaries, cooks and custodians, parents and principals. They will remind you of your school days, and hopefully prompt a few thanksgivings. The author welcomes your shared stories and feedback. Maybe you should write your own school stories, for your family to remember and cherish?The young mother asked her five-year-old "e;What did you learn in school today?"e; The kid replied, "e;I guess not enough. Miss Banks said she'd see me again tomorrow."e;

Most golfers have been set up to fail. Trying to follow protocols that statistically stack the odds against them has led to an enormous amount of frustration and angst for most of the recreational golfers out there. Poor scores and extremely slow play have caused many golfers to lose much of their passion for golf. GITCA golf has streamlined the parameters for recreational play to allow for better scoring opportunities and much more expedient play. By adapting our guidelines and maintaining an eternally grateful mindset, everyone who tees it up will be inspired to play golf much more often with those closest to them.

Join me for a hike in the mountain and forest wilderness where magic can happen if you let your imagination run free. In this story, you will meet a dancing moose in bright-red socks. Dance along with him and enjoy this awesome adventure.

We all have experienced pain and the joy of relationships. Though each relationship is different, they all come with a similar set of ups and downs, of feelings and emotions. The poems within this book are a collection of such emotions. It Is What It Is takes the readers on an emotional roller coaster of the trails of a relationship. Take a ride on It Is What It Is, and I'm sure you will enjoy.

Michael makes maps to guide his father from sadness to smiles and to fill a bit of the emptiness in his own heart. Unfortunately, one of his mischievous maps that he makes for a best friend leads to bad feelings. Eventually, Michael discovers the secret to making a map that steers his father and all his friends back to smiles. This story encourages discussions about how friendships begin with understanding and appreciating someone else's feelings.

Bo Wakefield is a paramedic married to Beth, who is a physical therapist. They are enjoying their young marriage with their three dogs and kitten. They have the world by the tail, planning a family, and nothing can get in their way. That is until a series of killings start occurring in Pulaski County, Arkansas. The vigilante killer is killing all the perpetrators of the defenseless victims in Bo's district. Having already been arrested for suspicion, and with more evidence mounting and pointing to Bo, he is desperate to have the killer caught, so he hires J. P. Dayton, the best attorney/private investigator that money can buy, and together, they are in for the ride of their lives. Could a family massacre from twenty years ago hold the key to the identity of the vigilante killer? Bo seems to think so, but the detectives don't believe it. They are convinced that Bo is trying to transfer their attention off himself. Could the four-year-old lone survivor of the massacre, Jason Wesley Jones, have grown up to avenge his family's deaths and Bo just got caught in the cross fire? If so, where is he and who is he? Time is running out as the killer zeroes in on Bo and his wife.

This book is about an Eaglet who gets separated from his family at birth and lands in a chicken farm where he is raised and believes he is a chicken; that is what he has been told by all of the chickens. In spite of what the Eaglet was told, he always knew he was different, and he didn't look anything like the chickens. The Eaglet always knew deep down that he was something bigger and had so much more than a chicken. This book will inspire you to always believe in yourself and in your dreams.