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The History of the Oklahoma State Petitionary - Volumes I and II, by Dan Reynolds provides tremendous insight into the evolution of the prison from statehood to the present, including its struggles and accomplishments. The books balance the humor and tragedies which have given the Petitionary its unique personality. A great coffee table book!

On Friday, July 27,1973, two records were set. The temperature climbed to 96 degrees, the hottest day recorded that year, and a riot at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary became the worst prison riot in US.. history. Read the true accounts: four inmates died, twenty-three hostages were seized and several employees were injured.

The History of the Oklahoma State Penitentiary Rodeo contains historic illustrations of rodeo events beginning at the inception in 1940. The rodeo was the largest rodeo behind prison walls. The book contains narratives and photographs of rodeo action, inmates on bucking bulls, broncs, tub riding, 'money the hard way', and specialty acts.

Police officer, estranged from his own family, finds his destiny and himself with the help of his friends.Ligea McCracken Adsit was born during a war, a blackout and a snow storm into a Scottish family from Oban, Argyll Scotland. She has a Scottish title as well. With a degree in Home Economics and a minor in Psychology she knows just enough to be dangerous.Other books by Ligea McCracken Adsit include:McGraw and Ms. HillandThe Lieutenant and Ms. Sweeney

A wry blend of hilarity, fantasy and everyday life, educator Matt West’s writing captures the subtle and not-so subtlehumor in the life of a Southern family man. His unique view of ordinary and imagined events leaves the reader either laughing out loud or with a new and amusing insight into daily life.His short, often self-deprecating anecdotes will strike a familiar chord in his audience, although some might think tothemselves, I just wouldn’t have told that one. The book leaves the reader wanting more of these somewhat twisted but entertaining musings. 'This book will give you a look inside the mind of a comedy writer.If the author wanted to do stand-up comedy, he already has allthe material he needs inside his head. Couldn’t stop reading thisbook—except when I was laughing so hard I had to put it down.– Darl DeVaultDistinctly Oklahoma magazineThe older of two sons from a U.S. Navy family, Matt West attended schools in New Jersey, Texas,Oklahoma, Arkansas and Alabama. After finishing high school in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, he majoredin physical education at the University of West Alabama and began teaching in 1997. He later completeda master’s degree in educational administration.He is now the assistant principal at Albertville (Ala.) Middle School.

Whether the golden years of retirement are close at hand or yet over the far horizon, it’s never too early ortoo late to begin Charting a Course to the Retirement of Your Dreams. We all imagine the day when we willhave the financial flexibility and the freedom to pursue our favorite activities, and the steps we can take today tohelp shape that future.It is our desire this book helps make you more confident and hopeful in your future by giving you the best toolsand principles we have seen our clients put into practice over our many years of being successful financial advisors. Together, we will tackle challenges, assess financial health, and help you answer the difficult questions of life so you can better navigate your own successful journey to retirement.

If you aspire to meet the challenge of hunting elusive game in rugged terrain and difficult conditions, or if youlike comparing your own similar experiences, this book should be of interest to you. My decades of mountain hunts for various North American game animals are shared in these pages. But if you just enjoy a good read on the thrill and satisfaction of taking game in pristine wilderness settings, allow me to entertain you with hunting adventures that have been my life’s passion.Bonus setions include Gear Requirements for Mountain Hunting and 1Weekly Training for Mountain Hunting. Enjoy the informative maps and breathtaking full color pictures!‘Leonard brings the reader along on his adventures in remote places of the continent. This book could be a how-to guide for hunters who want to get out of their comfort zone to take prized game animals.’– Devlin Oestreich, BlueStone Adventures‘I want to hunt with this guy! He knows how to have fun taking game most hunters only dream of.’– National Baseball Hall of Famerand lifetime hunter Ferguson Jenkins

Permission to Rise takes you on a brave trip down memory lane and explains how surrendering to Divine Love changed the author’s life.Permission to Rise provides endless opportunities to cultivate greater intimacy with Angela’s mind. Her story describes self-healing, heart-listening, determination and courage to transcend inner obstacles. Each page overspills with compassion, encouragement, wisdom and persistence.  I strongly recommend this remarkable journey must be read by each and every growing up woman or anyone looking to rewrite their own story.” Solmaz Bulut, MS, LPC, Family and Children Mental HealthBorn Angela Cordeiro da Silva, the author grew up fighting poverty and childhood traumas at a very young age in the streets of Sao Paulo, Brazil. She pushes herself through traumatic events up to and including a suicide attempt until she finally decides to rewrite her own story. 

1Have you ever heard someone say, “God lead me to do _____” or “God said _____ to me?” Did you wonder,“Is he some kind of spiritual giant or is his bubble just a little off center?”Author Bill McIntyre shares true stories of his personal journey, from a childhood plan for murder, to hikingthrough jungles sharing the Gospel in remote African villages.Bill relays testimonies and examples of God’s miraculous workings in his life to demonstrate how to hear and understand the voice of the Holy Spirit. In these pages you will discover sound Scriptural teachings onhearing the voice of God.This is not a book that says, “Try harder to become more sinless. Follow all the church’s religious rules.” It doesn’t say, “If you were just a better person God might talk to you, too.”Finally, here is a book of practical advice on how to train your spirit to hear God and how to recognize His voice when He speaks. God desires to talk to you. Are you ready to learn how to listen?“Bill’s life stories are for people like me who benefit from knowing others have faced difficulties and circumstances never taught in school and far from theoretical. You will learn much from reading Bill’s experiences andfrom his practical application of God’s Word. This is a book unlike any other you have ever read.”Ric ShieldsPresident/Founder of DoorWays® 

SPANISH FOR DIALYSIS PERSONNEL by Kaith Chiwawana is a valuable resource guide for Christians who want to evangelize to Spanish people in the medical community. Faith K. Chiwawana obtained her Master of Arts in Spanish from Cleveland StateUniversity in 2004. Faith also holds a Master of Education in Counselor Education fromPenn State University in 1986. Her Bachelor of Arts in Spanish is also from PennState University in 1986. Faith has taught Spanish on a university and collegiate level,and also a high school level. While teaching high school, Faith often served as a bilingualtranslator for faculty, students and parents. Faith is a member of The InternationalForeign Language Honor Society. Her travels throughout Europe, Mexico and Puerto Ricohave enriched her teachings and skills. Her compassion for Spanish speaking dialysispatients comes from having been on dialysis herself for nine years.

The last twenty years have seen an explosion of uses for working dogs. Service dogs are nowasked to perform a variety of tasks for people with disabilities. And therapy dogs—once largely seen only atnursing homes—are now used for emotional support and motivation in schools, libraries, courts, universities,hospitals, churches and employee lounges. This book provides positive-motivation training techniques for basic manners and specific tasks expectedof working dogs. Beyond training these animals, the reader can learn to evaluate both the suitability ofa working dog and the suitability of the dog’s client.A final goal of this book is to help working dog owners, clients, and trainers— and dog owners in general—to understand the capabilities, needs and limitationsof these dedicated animals.

Let Them Speak While You Listen Is prayerfully written to open your eyes to see life from a new perspective. Take a moment, take a breath, and listen to what the other is saying with love and patience. In doing so, hopefully we will open wide the lines of communication, bridge the gaps and be a generation of world changers.Tina Bill is not only the author of the book “Let Them Speak While You Listen.” She is wife toher adoring husband Randy Bill for over 31 years, and the devoted mother of two beautiful childrenIsaiah and Hannah. She is a mother to many nonbiological children and lovingly known to them as“Momma Tina.”Tina connected with them in many different ways through her musical talents and abilities. Her heart is anendless well of grace to those who are in need of love, affection or who may need a listening ear. She has beena rock to her youth group, small group and those she serves alongside of. She values time spent with heradopted children whose ethnicities range from Shri Lankan, African American, Russian, American Indian,Asian Indian, Arabic, just to name a few. She is passionate about God and is determined to walk out herlove for Christ daily.

Police officer, with a secret of his own, meets his destiny, a womanwho has no memory of her childhood or who she is.A great follow-up to the thriller "McGraw and Ms. Hill "!Ligea McCracken Adsit was born during a war, a blackout and asnow storm into a Scottish family from Oban, Argyll Scotland. Shehas a Scottish title as well. With a degree in Home Economics and aminor in Psychology she knows just enough to be dangerous. 

Your Creator is a genius who wants to work side by side with you to build a life you'd never imagine. InOption Ocean - Navigating the Sea of Possibility, you'll discover your gifts and how to enjoy using them.Maybe you think you've been given bad parts-painful experiences, weaknesses, or the wrong resources. Theauthors of Option Ocean have been there too, and they'll show you what's on the other side.

Into His Presence is a simple book on accessing the Presence of the Lord and to be constantly aware of His Presence.It will help you answer the age old question, "Why are we here?"

You are welcomed into the kingdom of God to glorifyJesus, since he is the glory of God. The church, whichrepresents the kingdom of God, teams up with the HolySpirit to glorify Jesus, the King of kings and the Lord oflords.Hence, we are invited to the kingdom of God to glorifyJesus.

Choosing Happiness will teach simple techniques to adjust your outlook to allow better control of your life's outcomes. In other words,it WILL make you happier!Few of us realize the truly pervasive nature of our negative thinking. Society is constantly inundating us with negativity and self-doubt.Many of us are enslaved to fear simply by exposing ourselves to a constantly terror-saturated media.Thankfully, a light exists within each of us to change our mindsets to positivity.Dr. Chrissy Whiting-Madison received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from SaintVincent College in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, her Masters' degree in Rehabilitation Counselingfrom Langston University-Tulsa, and her Doctorate (PhD) in Rehabilitation from theUniversity of Arkansas.Chrissy currently serves as Assistant Professor of Psychology at Rogers State University in Claremore, Oklahoma and continues topractice as a therapist, specializing in Positive Psychology. She also enjoys spending time with all her loved ones; a husband,daughter, three bonus children, and 5 beloved cats.