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The Watchers and the Rise of Goth: Book 2 is the sequel to The Watchers and the Unholy Order.A 5-star Amazon review about the first book reads: "This is by far the best fantasy I have read. It has a lot of action, intensity, and has funny parts in it as well. The future of the world that J.J. Falcon has written about is a world that is close to becoming a reality. This book should be read by everyone because it is inspirational even as a fantasy story."In Book 2, Ian and Darius continue their journey back to the Trinity Mountains to recover the golden seal and meet up with the most unlikely misfit rebels, who join in to help accomplish their mission.The beautiful young spy Camille is tasked with building a relationship with Minister Balarus to locate and destroy a cloning chamber located deep underground.O'Leary and Kasbar embark on a mission to find the new location of the command center for Hercules II, which will have twice the power of Hercules I. All this as Toumus prepares for his upcoming battle against Orpheus and the loyal angelic Watchers.Ian must complete his mission before Toumus unleashes Phase One on Earth and the greatest celestial battle since the creation of the universe begins. But Ian is confronted by the truth, making him battle the one he trusts the most.Publisher's website: http://sbprabooks.com/JJFalcon

The Lysander Passenger is a story of treachery, betrayal, and duplicity; human failings that all men and governments are capable of, and which can cause many deaths in wartime.Britain, in 1942, should have been a safe place for a French resistance fighter visiting his handlers in the Security Intelligence Service.Sergeant Ian Gifford of the RAF, along with other pilots of the Special Squadron at Tempsford, risk their lives with every flight into occupied France. For their enemy is not only the Luftwaffe, but the weather.Four Soviet agents dropped into France by the RAF knew their chances of fulfilling their secret mission were close to zero, but Moscow gave them no choice.This compelling tale of World War II intrigues involves combatants from several nations, all depending on transportation on the British Lysander aircraft. As an aviator, the warplane has intrigued the author for years. The Lysander was one of the great special mission aircraft of WWII, requiring exceptional low-speed handling, downward visibility, and short takeoff and landing capabilities. The missions were extremely dangerous, as the planes had to drop off or pick up downed airmen and special agents, explosives, weapons, and other supplies from tiny improvised airstrips in enemy territory.Peter Clements has written five novels. He holds an honour's degree in political science from the University of Canterbury. Grandfather of seven, he is a retired airline pilot and has also worked in film, television and radio, and ran his own video company. Born in the UK, the author has lived in Canada, West Germany at the time of the Berlin Blockade, the Middle East with the Royal Air Force, and now resides in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Shari Boruvka Roth was born in Prague, where she witnessed the Nazi and Communist takeovers of the then-newly-born Czech Republic. She immigrated to the U.S. with her family to escape the Stalinist persecutions. In New York City she studied illustration at Pratt Institute and voice at Juilliard School of Music. Returning to Europe on a Fulbright, she embarked on a decades-long career, singing leading roles in classic and modern operas. Later she taught voice and opera at Montevallo University in Alabama. Her imaginative and sometimes humorous stories reflect her eventful childhood, her special love of opera and cats, but also her outrage at cruelty committed throughout history.Before she died in February 2017, Shari dedicated these stories "to my parents' memory." Her sister, Radmila Boruvka Raikow, edited her text; and her nephew, Steven Boruvka Raikow digitized her illustrations.

Two cultures, embodied in Alma, an ex-nun, and Carmelo, a newly arrived young man from Puerto Rico, hit head-on in this '80s-era story about language and obsession.A Short Joy for Alma Hedman begins as Alma, a troubled postulant nun, leaves her convent for an uncertain outside world. She brings with her strong religious beliefs, embodied in a handmade cross she wears around her neck. Her life collides in the big city with Carmelo, a young Puerto Rican who can barely speak English.Unable to get a job in America without learning better English, Carmelo enrolls in Alma's ESL class at a community college. Both are outsiders, and as it turns out, both have much to learn from the other.Alma, an ex-Episcopalian postulant, is leaving the convent for good. On the drive home, her mother tells her, "We'll stop at Bloomies - you have no clothes I'm sure; no home, no man." Alma responds with religious platitudes, including, "Virginity is the highest calling." Their annoyance with each other builds until Alma tells her mother to stop the car. As her mother drives off, Alma hears her yell, "Go find a church."Alma does just that. She comes across a large church as well as a mentor, who in exchange for a job, allows her to remain until she can adjust to the outside world. She's told about a job teaching English at a new community college, something she did at the convent.Carmelo, a young Puerto Rican, comes to the city and is met by his brother, Mario, who lectures him on the need to learn English, the "right English," so he won't end up a thief like him. All Carmelo wants is to get a job as a diesel engine repairman and bring his girlfriend, Miguelina, to the mainland.But because Carmelo knows little English, he can't get a job. Finally, a sympathetic garage owner tells him to come back when he can speak English.Both Alma and Carmelo end up at Cardenas Community College. Alma is on duty at registration and Carmelo is in her line. He ends up in her ESL English class. Both have been dropped in a strange environment and have much to learn. What can these two learn from each other?Author Frances Webb grew up in a small town in Northern New Jersey during World War II, and now lives in a Philadelphia suburb. This is her third novel. Her other books are Innocence and Gold Dust and Come to a Memory: Joab's Story/Lila's Story.Now retired, the author's inspiration for this story came while teaching in a community college and watching the struggle on all fronts that non-English speaking immigrants face.This is the third novel by author Frances Webb.

Paddy the Muskrat drives a bright yellow wheelchair with green racing stripes. He's in the second grade and is struggling with a bully named Luke the Skunk. Luke is forming a recess club and won't let Paddy and his new friend Austin the Rabbit join, simply because they're not skunks.Luke is secretly jealous of Paddy and Austin's newfound friendship. The skunk struggles to form a relationship with Paddy, but is not sure what to think about his wheelchair or his disability of having cerebral palsy. Luke learns the hard way that being bossy and excluding others doesn't help you keep friends. And, he learns that Paddy can be a great friend when given the chance.Paddy's Recess Adventures at Hilltop School is the second book in the series and the sequel to Paddy's First Day at Hilltop School.Says the author, "I feel like everyone can learn from Paddy and his adventures, with being in a wheelchair and having a disability. Having a disability myself, I always want to encourage others to reach for their dreams."Sean Rooney lives in his hometown of Bourbonnais, Illinois. "Writing is my day job, but I also love creating art with my wheelchair. I also do motivational speaking at schools regarding my disability and book publishing."

The Path of Tenderness for a Child's Sake features real-life stories based on the lives of children of war in Liberia. The tales take us through the struggles of broken dreams, family, friendships, and love.Dreams do come true, four-year-old Maddy believed. But when darkness and betrayal took over her world, her shooting star disappeared and her dreams melted away. Her beautiful childhood wishes disappeared and she began to battle the many challenges ahead. The voice of an old friend reminded her, "Dreams do come true to those who make their wishes deep within their hearts.""As we waited for our situation to improve so we could return home, we were discouraged to find that it actually got worse. Every night, people continued to cross the border to escape the war, and many settled in our village. They were mostly all women and children. From the newcomers, we heard Liberia was occupied by rebels who were going from house to house, killing all the soldiers. Although we never received any word, I was terrified for my father."As a teenager, Marthaline D. Shar dedicated herself to helping others. As an adult, she helps single mothers and children in Liberia, West Africa. She reaches out with a foundation that creates job opportunities for the hopeless in a society of increasing poverty. Her foundation builds a platform to eradicate poverty through the creation of jobs, helping the disabled and homeless children. The author grew up in Liberia as an orphan. She came to the United States as a refugee, went to school in Rhode Island, and now lives in Iowa with her family.

Gee St. Canopy tells her own story as she sees it. Living in the Big Apple, New York City is everything Gee thought it would be. As a successful working woman enjoying an executive lifestyle, she is strong, independent, versatile, and family oriented.But the one thing she doesn't have down pat, is the man.After a relationship gone bad, Gee takes on life as a single mother, hoping she will one day meet the man of her dreams. Taking readers along on her journey to find Mr. Right in metropolitan New York, Gee meets and evaluates men with the never-ending hope of falling in love. On her quest, she takes dating advice from her many colorful friends.As Gee says, "I have nothing to lose, but instead a lifetime of love to gain."About the Author: Deborah C. Sang resides mostly in Coral Springs, Florida, with her family, friends, fellow associates & relatives. Her many travels include India, Jamaica, Costa Rica, and the islands. This is her first book and there's a sequel is in the works.

Two best friends tackle the problem of one face full of freckles. Maura and Arline have no money, but plenty of ingenuity! This fun children's book follows their antics as they scheme, scheme, and scheme some more to get their hands on some Freckle Cream. The girls live in a housing project in the 1950s and '60s. After one of the girls sees an ad for vanishing cream in a magazine, their planning begins. How can they find ways to earn the money for the cream? And if they do get the cream, will it work on Maura's stubborn freckles? Follow these two friends as they purchase the freckle cream and then test it on Maura's face. Kramer Greenfield is a medical technician in Nashua, New Hampshire. She remembers growing up in the housing projects and how she used to alleviate the boredom by playing with her best friend. Her previous books are The Blessings and Sorrows of Schlumel the Angel and One Duck Missing.

You will delight in the fresh, innovative voice of writer Susan O'Connell. 'Short Stories to Tickle the Imagination' is a book of marvelous imaginings! Adults will understand O'Connell's themes immediately and children will recognize themselves in the characters. O'Connell uses a lighthearted and fun approach to teach children solid values, overcoming obstacles and fears, and having faith in themselves. These stories have whimsical characters, as well as young boys, girls, and animals-all with unique problems to solve and obstacles to tackle. O'Connell's love of and experience with children captures the essence of childlike wonder and the beauty of seeing the world through a reverent innocence.

The Journey to Forgiveness delves into family relationships after a death in the family. It is written through the eyes of the younger brother, a middle-aged man who finally confronts the difficult relationships he's had throughout his life with his newly deceased brother and their mother.He is a successful writer and restaurant reviewer working for a travel book publisher. As he visits the world over for his work, armchair travelers can join him.The man wants to resolve the problems within his family, because they are now impacting his troubled relationship with his girlfriend. When his girlfriend's son is involved in a criminal act, the ensuing crisis, plus his relationship with his family members bring about a deeper understanding of himself, and he is finally able to consider a committed relationship.It's all brought about by The Journey to Forgiveness.Dr. Alex Bloch earned his Ph.D. in history and taught in this field. He started to write fiction after retirement and has written six novels: The Road Taken, The Cathedral, Fusion, Fermosa Rosales, The Coin and A Family Saga: Life and Love Amidst Turmoil and Tragedy. Writers' life experiences and feelings often impact their books. It is especially true for this book.Publisher's website: http://sbpra.com/AlexBloch

This delightful, funny story is written from the point of view of pigs!Pigs are the only intelligent life form on a planet called Terra Porkorum, and they are very happy living on Terra Porkorum.In fact, they are so happy, they don't realize that they are running out of food.Fortunately, they have good friends, some orangutans who come to visit often, especially in the springtime.The orangutans talk about strange beings called humans, who can only walk on two legs. They are so strange that these humans stick little metal things on their ears. They also wrap themselves with things called clothes.The orangutans tell the pigs about things they never heard of before. Things like school, work, cooperation, and how to grow food.The pigs have never gone to school or to work either. But things are about to change on Terra Porkorum!The moral of this story is timeless. Everyone must appreciate and take care of their beautiful planet, assure there is enough food for everyone, and most of all, know the importance of education.Born in Italy, Urbano Salvati currently resides in Las Vegas. Having worked as a chef and culinary educator for 40 years, he now delights young readers with his creative storytelling. He believes true happiness comes from love and from good food. "There is a certain magic about children's stories that I have always loved. I have always dreamed of beautifully written prose that will elicit in readers all of the best that our heart can produce."