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The Living End by David S. HeerenEnd-Time LoomsWhat Should We Expect:Peacefulness or Chaos?Many churches in the U.S.A. are led by pastors who have been preaching that parishioners should not be concerned about Scriptures that seem to be pointing toward tribulation (big trouble) during the end-time.They say, "Don't be concerned about serious trouble. It isn't going to happen because God loves us too much to allow it." But how can we avoid it?Another viewpoint: God loved Peter, but when he found out Jesus was about to be murdered Peter panicked and fled. Just because God loves us doesn't mean we won't experience difficult times. For many of us, great tribulation is looming. This author recently experienced it.We need to draw closer to Him. Read this book and then decide what to believe, and what to do about it.Will Time Expire Soon?Recent Who's Who in America inductee David Heeren has authored 21 books, with 12 having Christian themes. This one studies in detail the approaching era known as the end-time. For heaven-bound believers in Christ, will it be breezy or turbulent? Should we attempt to make an intelligent guess when it will start? Or should we just do as Jesus instructed and, no matter what happens, stand firm? His primary professions were sports writing, sports editing, religion writing and editing, and book-writing (21 of them so far). He has won 15 awards during his writing career.https://www.urlinkpublishing.com/
ENCOUNTERS with GOD by William K. DorranceENCOUNTERS with GOD reveals the significance and purpose of human life through the author's mystical experiences, the more extraordinary experiences and abilities of others, and relevant scientific research. As if in response to his prayers, when he was a teenager, to be led to a Jesus-like spiritual teacher; a serendipitous sequences of experiences and an inner voice guided Doctor Dorrance, a retired optometrist, to the Avatar, God in human form, of our age, and the empirical and antidotal evidence for our underlying reality or soul. Unfortunately, the Western world's secular education and Christianity ignore all but one (Jesus) of the many sources of spiritual insight and guidance which God provided for us.Doctor Dorrance grew up in San Diego and graduated from UC Berkeley's School of Optometry in 1967. After over 40 years as a self-employed optometrist, he retired in 2011. In 1988, he was president of the Parapsychology Association of Riverside, whose meetings and classes he attended for over twenty years. Doctor Dorrance also met with Sathya Sai Baba's devotees for over twenty years. He was voted Favorite Optometrist by the readers of Riverside County in California's largest newspaper and served for two years as Director of Continuing Education for the California Optometric Associationhttps://www.amazon.com/ENCOUNTERS-GOD-William-K-Dorrance/dp/B0F9FWGB9Z/ref=monarch_sidesheet_titlehttps://www.ecpublishingllc.com/http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/8725wdec.mp3
Our God Still Speaks: Real-life Stories Of How God Answers Prayers – Book 1 by Virginia Stewart MetzlerHave you ever wondered if God still speaks today as He did in Old Testament times? Have you longed to see evidence of God's working in your life? Have you struggled because of unanswered prayers? Then you must read Our God Still Speaks. After God led the Old Testament Israelites across the Jordan River, Joshua stacked up stones as a memorial to Him. Every time the Israelites saw those stones, they were reminded of God's faithfulness to them. Similarly, Our God Still Speaks is Virginia Stewart Metzler's own “stack of stones.” It is her written memorial of God's repeated answers to prayer. Virginia and her former husband were missionaries in Liberia, West Africa until he was killed in a tragic plane crash. After she married Les Metzler, they became missionaries with Wycliffe Bible Translators in the Philippines. This book reveals compelling stories of God's working in their lives and it was written to honor God. Her prayer is that it will motivate, encourage and bless those who still seek Him.Virginia Stewart Metzler was born in Houston, Texas. After high school, Virginia married John Thomas (Tommy) Barnett, Jr., a pilot, and moved to Liberia, West Africa. There they served as missionaries with R. G. LeTourneau for two years. After Tommy's untimely death, Virginia moved back to the U.S. with her two small children, Vicki and Randy. Virginia met Les Metzler after moving to California from Texas. They have now been married 46 years. Virginia and Les served as support missionaries for 14 years with Wycliffe Bible Translators and the Summer Institute of Linguistics. They are the parents of two married children and an adopted daughter Hannah-Joy, a pre-med student. Besides being a wife, mother and grandmother, Virginia is an artist, writer, Bible teacher and discipler of women.https://www.readersmagnet.com/product/our-god-still-speaks-real-life-stories-of-how-god-answers-prayers-book-1/http://www.bluefunkbroacasting.com/root/twia/9723vmrm2.mp3
FROM TRAUMA TO TRIUMPH: A MEMOIR by Dr. Robin GethersDr. Robin Gethers' moving book FROM TRAUMA TO TRIUMPH details her journey from domestic violence and childhood trauma. Dr. Gethers hopes that by sharing her own experiences, she can encourage those going through similar struggles by demonstrating the human spirit's tenacity and the transformational potential of healing. Her bravery and tenacity are demonstrated in the book, which also shows how she used her traumatic experiences as a source of strength. By sharing her story, Dr. Gethers hopes to end the cycle of trauma, and encourage readers to seek help, and leading them on their own journeys from darkness to light while promoting self-awareness and optimism in the midst of trials.Dr. Robin Gethers is the CEO and Co-Founder of New Beginnings Life Ministry and Consulting, recognized for her extensive work as a mental health advocate and Board-Certified Christian Counselor. With over a decade of experience, she specializes in helping individuals and families navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and trauma through a compassionate and sensitive approach. Dr. Gethers holds a Doctorate Degree from Theophany University. She's also an award-winning motivational speaker, best-selling author, and community leader. Her recent accolades include the Quill Inspiration Award from ReadersMagnet, the Community Leadership Award, the Impact Award on Mental Health Awareness, and the Joe Biden Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award. Dr. Gethers serves on the Board of Directors for various community-focused initiatives where their focus is on domestic violence and abuse. Outside of her professional life, Dr. Gethers enjoys spending time with family and friends. She is dedicated to empowering others to lead purpose-filled lives.https://drrobin.info/https://www.amazon.com/TRAUMA-TRIUMPH-Dr-Robin-Gethers/dp/B0DY7HMYLZhttps://www.readersmagnet.com/http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/52925drgrm.mp3
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I Was Man's Trash, Now I'm in the King's Treasury by Georgia SmithI Was Man's Trash, Now I'm in the King's Treasury, is about a woman writing to her daughter, Tee, who wanted to know about her mother's life, and to any other daughters and sons that have been hurt or devastated in life no matter how old or young they may be. All though this is a story about my life, and my choices, as you read this please remember that it is never too late to change your future. This is not meant to be a sad story, but one of victory.It is my hope that some would be healed while reading the pages of this book.Where men literally walked on me, stepped over me, and threw me aside as trash, The King, of kings saw me, picked me up, cleaned and polished me, and declared me to be a valuable jewel.I decided to go on an adventure to see if I could find some sort of connection from my past to the person that I am to day. So where should I start? ... at this house I found out that I was black. I never thought about being black or white. One Christmas mama bought me this little rubber doll that had molded black hair, black eyes, and brown skin. I told mama that I didn't want that burnt up doll. When she told me that it was the same color that I was, I was shocked.As a teen I needed to get away from all of the crazy things that were happening to me so I ran away. I had fallen into such a pit of low self-esteem that I had decided to use my own body to get me out of the mess that I was in.Believe, believe in yourself, believe that you are somebody, believe that you can rise above where you are now. My book ( I was man's trash, now I'm in the King's treasure can help you believe again. Because of life I had been spiritually destroyed, it seemed with no where to turn or no one to turn to for help life wasn't worth living. Being numerously raped and degraded I lost all self esteem. My life was turned around because of the love of God. Yours can be too.This is who I am today, Georgia Smith is a graduate of MTI Business School. She is a freelance writer, and painter. She has spoken to groups of women about the subject of this book, particularly in church groups. She has also spoken to men, and mixed genders in places of business on other subjects.Georgia was born in a small town in California, and moved to Sacramento California where she met and married her husband of thirty-six years. They have a blended family of four children and seven grandchildren of whom they enjoy as often as possible, especially on holidays, along with their two dogs and six koi and goldfish. She has two sisters, as well as one brother who has moved on with the Lord to better things. She attends a great church of mixed ethnic backgrounds which she loves.AMAZONhttps://www.georgiasmithauthor.com/https://www.urlinkpublishing.com/
Cold Case Investigators: The Prostitute Killer by Merrill VaughanFor years, someone has been killing prostitutes on the same day of the same month; in their business room. However, the first one was a mistake. All of the killings were in the state of California with the exception of one that was in Las Vegas.The first one was just a weary traveler that just wanted a place to sleep for the night before seeing her son and daughter-in-law the next day. For years, the Bakersfield Police Department tried to solve the case but to no avail.Soon, the highly successful Cold Case Investigators, or CCI, were called in to help solve the killing of Denise Robinson. Soon the lead of CCI investigator, Patrick Johnson, a retired U.S. Air Force Security Police Investigator found move victims of what was soon to be called The Prostitute Killer.Even though he eventually thought he knew who did the killings, along with an accomplice, it was not until the killer and accomplice died in a murder-suicide act.I was born in Santa Anna, CA January 3, 194,9 and raised in Monrovia and Duarte, CA. Graduated from Duarte High School in 1967 and Citrus Jr. Collee in 1970. Entered the U. S. Air Force in November 1971, serving in CA, Thailand, FL, NY, Greece, HI, WY, Germany and Honduras. Retired May 31, 1993, with the rank of Master Sergeant. After retiring, he moved to Pittsfield, NH where he was a substitute teacher for Pittsfield School District until 2020. He also attended Franklin Pierce University, graduating in 2012 with a degree in General Studies. He is committed to his community by being involved in his church and local committees.https://www.amazon.com/Cold-Case-Investigators-Prostitute-Killer/dp/B0DNS7F9LS/ref=monarch_sidesheet_titlehttps://merrillvaughan.comhttps://www.ecpublishingllc.com
Chasing Shadows by A.C. AdamsWhen renowned professor Dr. Aidan Ryan vanishes without explanation, he leaves behind a haunting message revealing he has a new life and can never return. His devastated daughter Sofia embarks on a global search to uncover the truth behind her father's disappearance. What she finds is more shocking than she could have imagined—a web of family secrets and lies that challenges everything she thought she knew. After clues lead her to Italy, Sofia reconnects with her estranged mother, Ella, who reveals a hidden past of trauma and deceit. When they discover Aidan's ties to The Brotherhood, an elusive, powerful society that operates in the shadows of world affairs, Sofia and Ella become ensnared in a deadly conspiracy. Trapped in ancient catacombs beneath the Roman countryside, they must confront their mysterious captors and fight for their lives. But as they edge closer to escape, one question remains: Will Aidan choose his family or The Brotherhood?A.C. Adams is the nom de plume of co-authors Anthony Leigh Adams and Christina Adams, who have written, produced, and developed film and television projects for many studios, including Disney, ABC, and CBS. Christina is a producer of the Emmy Award-winning series, The Amazing Race and multiple programs for Oprah Winfrey. Anthony composed the music and co-wrote the book and lyrics for their most recent theatrical project, Sideways: The Musical, which is based on the Oscar-winning film and is in development as a Broadway musical.The Adamses also wrote and produced the original musicals Love-In: A Musical Celebration and Primal Twang: The Legacy of The Guitar. Both shows were filmed and aired nationally on PBS. Primal Twang won Best Documentary Feature at the Rome International Film Festival.Adams Entertainment, Anthony and Christina's production company, is based in La Jolla, California, where they work and live with their two calico rescue cats. Chasing Shadows, their debut novel, is inspired by true events.AMAZONhttps://www.adamsentertainment.com/https://www.acornpublishingllc.com
The Commander In Chief's Trophy 2nd Edition: Desert Storm The Beginning of the Air Assault by Paul H. D'AnnaIn 1959, Paul D'Anna read about West Point cadets attempting to make off with the Naval Academy's mascot Bill the Goat. Since then, he has followed other similar accounts and was inspired to blend them all together in a book. For, while America's different military academies are rightly prestigious and highly disciplined institutions, students there still have a campus life. They have sports rivalries and a sense of youthful camaraderie like any other school in the country. Against this backdrop, there are still plenty of intriguing and humorous stories to tell.Paul is a happy and content retiree who has had quite an extensive career in technology. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from LSU, which landed him jobs at IBM, Shell Oil, and Exxon Mobil. Today, he spends his days gardening and writing down interesting tales for publishing. Aside from technology, he is also fascinated by the going-ons in the U.S. military, such as contemporary events like Operation Desert Storm as well as the less-talked-about life among students at the country's various (and prestigious) military academies.https://www.readersmagnet.com/ product/the-commander-in- chiefs-trophy-2nd-addition- paperback/https://www.pauldannabooks. com/http://www. bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/ twia/5825phdr.mp3
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Help! I've Got Family in the Business by Hugh RobertsIs your dream of continuing the family business legacy becoming a nightmare? Do you feel your business is blowing up your family? Are there answers to your unique situation? When it's working, a family business is a dream come true-to watch your children succeed in your company is the greatest joy. But family in your business often means navigating minefields everywhere. Help! I've Got Family in the Business shares real life stories of successes to be followed and failures to be avoided. Hugh Roberts leads you through potential time bombs that may exist and gives you the help and guidance to avoid them. There is hope your dream can come true!This is more than a book; it's a roadmap that reflects the depth of Hugh's insight and the profound impact he's had on our lives.Roland Spongberg, President and CEO of WKS, Inc., Owner of over 300 restaurantsEasy to understand and incredibly valuable for anyone dealing with the complexities of a family business.Beth Beans Gilbert, VP of Fred Beans Automotive Group, Owner of 25 auto dealerships plus multiple auto related businessesExcellent counsel and advice.William Bradshaw, founder of Bradshaw Automotive Group, Past President of the National Auto Dealers AssociationHugh B. Roberts has worked nationwide for over 40 years with high-net-worth family business owners, their families and management teams to provide solutions to challenging issues which often derail succession legacies. While addressing tax and legal issues in his planning, Hugh also focuses on helping families navigate landmines created by generational differences, sibling rivalries, communication differences, fears and emotional concerns which can blow up a business owner's succession dream.A partner with The Rawls Group, Hugh has delivered seminars to over 70 automotive 20 Groups, multiple state and national industry associations, plus 10 National Auto Dealer Association national conventions. Hugh has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Colorado, a Masters in Youth Ministry from Fuller Theological Seminary, and is a Certified Financial Planner, CFP, and a Certified Succession Planner, CSP. Hugh is married to Lisa, has two married children, five granddaughters and resides in Woodland Hills, California.AMAZONhttps://seekingsuccession.com/https://christianworksmedia.com/http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/72425hbr.mp3
THE WANTED BOOK by John NiemanThe Wanted Book is a compelling compendium of role models, creatively presented in the style of Old West “Wanted” posters. The book features a diverse mix of singers, entertainers, activists, political leaders, sports heroes, and business visionaries, both historical and contemporary.Each artistic poster is paired with a short tribute celebrating the individual's contribution to society, offering readers inspiration and admiration for their courage, innovation, and impact.John Nieman is a multifaceted creative force—a globally accomplished Advertising Creative Director, celebrated Music Director, visionary Chef, prolific Author, and internationally exhibited Artist.He has written more than 30 books, spanning multiple genres including novels, short stories, poetry, and works that blend narrative with visual art. His career includes over 25 years as Creative Director at top advertising firms, followed by a transition into fine arts and writing.John's artwork has been exhibited around the world, and he continues to create from his home in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York, where he is also a proud father of five.AMAZONhttps://johnnieman.gothambooksinc.com/https://gothambooksinc.com/http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/72425jng.mp3
Remembrance of Things Forgotten by Steven ChananieA Remembrance of Things Forgotten describes Steven's journey from being a high-powered lawyer, to going to Seminary, and then to being an interfaith hospital chaplain intern seeing cancer patients on two oncology units at a major New York Medical Center. The book describes his visits with patients and explores the heartbreak - and inspiration - of their suffering and how they opened his heart to the precious worth of their lives and to the very real presence of a divine love, realer than real, shining concretely in each room and in each patient's heart. The resulting spiritual insights provide a powerful - and even prophetic - message to us all as individuals and as a society: how a love of infinite worth shines within each of us and is present in everyday acts of simple kindness and compassion; and how the ultimate meaning of our lives resides in that love, and not in the transitory whims of career, ambition, power, wealth, or possessions.While we often forget these simple "truths" in our hurried life, we are nevertheless capable of remembering what we have forgotten if we only notice what is before us, open our hearts, and quiet our minds. If we do take the time to notice and see what is before us, we will see God's love shining closer to us than we are to ourselves; and we will hear God calling us, not necessarily to do great things, but to grow each day in loving-kindness and take care of each other with patience, kindness and a listening heart.After 37 years as a practicing attorney, Steven stepped down as a partner at his law firm to go Union Theological Seminary in New York City to pursue a Master of Divinity Degree. While at Union, he was accepted as part of his Seminary training into a part-time chaplaincy intern program at a major New York City hospital system. His time as a hospital chaplain took his spirituality and faith out of the realm of theory and into a lived reality of quietly accompanying cancer patients and embracing the presence of divine love shining in each hospital room and in the heart of each patient.AMAZONhttps://stevenchananie.ampbk.com/www.KingPagesPress.com http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/72425kpp1.mp3
Headaches: Why You Have Them What you Can Do About Them by Egilius L.H. Spierings, BS,MS,MD,PhDThis book is primarily for those afflicted by headaches, particularly intense headaches like migraine.However, it also deals with other headache conditions, such as cluster headache, concussion headache, and headache in pregnancy as well as with face pain.Dr. Spierings is a pharmacologist, neurologist, headache and face pain specialist, and clinical trialist. He was born in Helmond, the Netherlands, in 1953. He attended the Erasmus University Faculty of Medicine in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, where he received bachelor's and master's degrees in medical sciences, a medical doctor degree, and a doctor of philosophy degree in experimental pharmacology.In terms of postgraduate education, he trained in neurology and neurosurgery at the University Hospital Dijkzigt, now Erasmus Medical Center, in Rotterdam, the Netherlands; in psychiatry at the Reinier de Graaf Gasthuis in Delft, the oldest hospital in the Netherlands; and in headache management at the Headache Research Foundation at Faulkner Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts.He was a professor of neurology and craniofacial pain, part-time academic faculty, at Tufts University Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine until he retired from academia in 2018. Since, he has been the medical director of the Boston Headache Institute and MedVadis Research at Boston Advanced Medicine, formerly Boston PainCare, in Waltham, Massachusetts.Egilius L. H. Spierings, BS, MS, MD, PhD Medical director at Boston Headache Institute and MedVadis Research, Boston Advanced Medicine, Waltham, Massachusetts Retired clinical professor of neurology and craniofacial pain at Tufts University Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts Former associate clinical professor of neurology at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts AMAZONhttps://www.help4headache.com/https://citiofbooks.comhttp://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/72425cob.mp3
“Go Dat Way and Go Dere”: Around the World in Fifty Years by Gary LoupassakisOne would never think that someone in a war zone would be bitten by the travel bug, but that's exactly what happened to Gary Loupassakis's father while serving his country overseas during the Second World War. When he returned home, he began taking his family on vacations along the East Coast, and eventually throughout the entire country and the Caribbean. Unwittingly, he passed on the travel bug to his son, Gary.In a travel memoir that includes vivid photographs, Gary shares entertaining stories and images from his life, beginning with his childhood, and then as he worked as a travel agent and toured the world from 1959 until 2021, visiting sixty-five countries on six continents—and still counting. While detailing his adventures, Gary offers fascinating insight gathered through five decades about the cultures, traditions, and tourist attractions of other countries that include Egypt, Israel, Australia and New Zealand, Switzerland, South Africa, Greece, and many more.“Go Dat Way and Go Dere” is a travel memoir that details the many journeys of a seasoned American travel agent as he embarked on a fifty-year tour of the world.AMAZONhttps://www.auctoremhouse.com/https://garyloupassakisbook.com/http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/72325gl.mp3
Seasons: The Beautiful Transition:: The Beautiful Transition by Silas ToneySeasons: The Beautiful Transition, a poetic exploration of the transformative power of nature's cycles. Through the metaphor of the seasons, Toney offers readers a unique journey, guiding them to discover the beauty and wisdom in life's transitions. Whether it's the harsh yet reflective winter or the hopeful dawn of spring, each season plays its part in the grand narrative of life, encouraging us to embrace change with grace and purpose. Born in Sumter, South Carolina, Silas Toney is no stranger to the ebb and flow of life's experiences. The youngest of nine children, Toney was not initially drawn to books. As a child, he wondered about the magic of writing—how authors could craft so many words and what gave them their weight. Many years later, Toney not only found his voice but also began pondering the "weight" of words in a deeply personal way.https://www.amazon.com/Seasons-Beautiful-Transition/dp/1645521648http://silastoneybooks.com/https://www.auctoremhouse.com/http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/72325st.mp3
Glimpses into Other Worlds by Kristy L. ShanahanGlimpses into Other Worlds will take you on a personal journey through other times and dimensions. It is mostly nonfiction but also stretches the imagination to consider other possibilities and controversies. It is filled with spectacular images from NASA of our universe and other fantastic artwork. You will begin in our universe in the past and consider what some of the ancients thought about the heavens and gods from the heavens through their oral traditions, myths, legends, holy books, and history. From there, you will read recent information on UFOs (now UAPs) and some recent well-known UFO incident reports. The words of the witnesses to these events give clear and compelling testimony and impact our limited knowledge of our universe. Then, we will examine some of the scientific and technological wonders of what science tells us about our universe. From there, you will consider other dimensions from differing perspectives. You will look at ancient oral traditions, myths, legends, and historical beliefs about other dimensions (other worlds, realms). You will learn what scientists currently theorize about other dimensions. Finally, you consider the inner dimension or realm. You will learn about recent prophets, psychics, and scientific attempts to use their skills. Then you will seek the ancient wisdom of classic metaphysics, Hindu metaphysics, and the spirituality of diverse cultures. You will consider recent scientific support for connections between the consciousness of your mind and the entire universe through quantum physics. And this will return you to our universe again, hopefully with new insights into life.Kristy L. Shanahan lives in northern Illinois with her family and her Golden Retriever, Rosie. She has degrees from the University of Wisconsin, Johns Hopkins University, and Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science. She is retired from teaching full-time but is still an adjunct faculty at Rosalind Franklin University. She spent many years teaching biomedical and biological sciences and working as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, MLS(ASCP)CM. This book, however, relates to her hobbies and interests outside of work and was inspired by a recent visit to Roswell, New Mexico. In her spare time, she also enjoys traveling and visiting family and friends. Amazonhttp://www.AuthorKristyShanahan.com http://www.KingPagesPress.com http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/6525kpp1.mp3
My Redemption from Pluto by Larry V. DykstraLife's connections are what grow us, shape us, and transform us as we learn to navigate four types of relationship—the ones we have with ourselves, with others, with the world around us, and with the Divine. But how can you be sure you are approaching each connection with the care and intentionality needed for a rich and fulfilling life?Larry V. Dykstra brings decades' worth of engaging stories and perceptive commentary to the table in My Redemption from Pluto, sharing thirty-two lessons he has realized along the way. He prompts every reader to manage their mindsets, show up for others, and rediscover wonder, among many other sincere encouragements. As you read his personal anecdotes containing thought-provoking wisdom, pause and consider how each might apply to your own life story. You might be surprised by how much insight can be gleaned by slowing down and reflecting on how each connection continues to shape who you are today and will be tomorrow.Larry V. Dykstra worked for 25 years as a corporate executive for well-known consumer brands Gatorade, Kraft Cheese, and Pizza Hut specializing in consumer insights, brand strategy, and innovation. Following his retirement, Dykstra pursued experiences intended to stretch him as a person. These activities explored three broad themes: playing music with and for others, serving hospitalized children, and exploring matters of spirituality and healing. Along the way, Larry found that stringing words together on paper was a useful tool for helping him process his thoughts and find meaning.AMAZONhttps://www.authorlarrydykstra.com/https://www.auctoremhouse.com/http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/72325ld.mp3
How to Succeed as an Inventor: What Does an Inventor Do? Our guest is Bob Labbe, an Engineer, Author and Inventor Meet Bob, a guy who has a pet peeve with drink coasters, and justifiably thinks you should too! Drink coasters are meant to protect any surface from the water rings produced by cold beverages - but they aren't user-friendly.One day before a nice dinner out at a restaurant, Bob was enjoying an ice cold drink with his family. He was dressed to the nines and decided to use a leather coaster for his drink. After about 10 minutes, he grabbed his beverage only to have the coaster stick to the bottom of his glass, spilling the condensation all over his tie, shirt, and slacks.His silk tie was forever stained, and so a new product was born. As a problem-solver, he got right to the drawing board.He used his engineering knowledge to sketch The Ultimate Drink Coaster - one that protects surfaces from drink condensation AND prevents that condensation from spilling on the user.His Captures all the condensation from your drink.Controls where the condensation goes.Conveys the condensation into the coaster, away from your drink container.Contains the condensation, preventing spillage. is the first on the market to do both, utilizing the capillary effect of water and a small basin to collect the run off.https://ultimatecoasterco.com/
The Cloud People by Kenard TuzeneuBilly is a typical middle-grade boy who is excited to be spending his summer vacation with his grandparents in Indiana. He is super excited because this time, he is going alone. He will soon discover though that going by himself isn't the most special part of the trip.One of the things he wanted to be sure to bring is the brand-new camera that he received for his birthday. In the rush to get to the airport, he forgets it. Little did he know how much he will miss it as his vacation turns out to be far more than he could have ever imagined!After getting his seat on the plane, he falls asleep almost immediately. He doesn't wake up until they are about to land. It is then that he happens to look out the window and sees something that would change his vacation and his life. There, in the clouds around the plane, he sees a face, a cloud person. The eyes on the face open and look directly at Billy, Appearing startled that he was seen, the mysterious face abruptly disappears.From that moment, Billy becomes obsessed with trying to figure out what he saw and if it was real. He shares his secret with his best friend, Megan, and together they enter a world they never dreamed existed. Their friendship grows as they try to understand it all. Billy also discovers that his grandfather and uncle have both had similar experiences. His vacation, will take him on an unforgettable adventure, and along the way, he and Megan will learn a lot about life, loyalty, and friendship. Their summer vacation is filled with a lot of surprises and a big one at the end that will leave you guessing.AMAZONhttps://www.thecloudpeoplekenardtuzeneu.com/index.htmlhttp://www.KingPagesPress.com http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/71725kpp2mp3
MY SON, THE DOCTOR: The Trials and Tribulations of a Modern-Day Jewish Physician by Dale J. Block, MD, MBA, DABFMIn My Son, the Doctor: The Trials and Tribulations of a Modern-Day Jewish Physician, Dr. Block takes readers on an intimate journey through his life as a contemporary Jewish doctor navigating the complexities of medicine, culture, and personal identity. Balancing his heritage's deep-rooted expectations with the relentless demands of modern healthcare, Dr. Block shares poignant anecdotes, sharp humor, and raw honesty. From the pressures of medical school to the ethical dilemmas of patient care and the joys and challenges of family life, the memoir illuminates how tradition, resilience, and a love of healing shape his journey. This heartfelt narrative offers a window into the soul of a Jewish physician striving to uphold his values in an ever-changing world.Dr. Block is a seasoned board-certified family physician with over 5 decades of experience across diverse clinical settings, where he has led healthcare teams in achieving practice transformation aligned with the Quintuple Aim. A highly skilled physician-executive and health educator, Dr. Block's administrative responsibilities included value-based care initiatives, clinical transformation and innovation, managed healthcare, population and public health management, quality improvement science, environmental health, climate change, and stakeholder engagement/empowerment. He holds multiple clinical and administrative certifications and has contributed extensively to the healthcare field as the author of several books, peer-reviewed publications, and scientific abstracts.https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXWM914Whttps://pagesolutions.us/https://www.dalejblock.com/the-books
Greetings from SweetAire Farm: A Lifetime of Stories by Arthur T. JohnsonGreetings from SweetAire Farm is a collection of human-interest stories from a family living on a small farm and engaging in farm activities. It includes humorous, pathetic, philosophical, and interesting descriptions of incidents encountered over the years. Most of these stories have been shared with family, friends, and farmers' market customers through a weekly email message that has proven popular with about 400 recipients. Readers will share vicariously in rural or life experiences that they otherwise may not have access to.Art Johnson moved to a farm near the little town of Darlington, in northeastern Maryland with his family in 1972, after serving with the US Army in Vietnam and working for a year at Edgewood Arsenal in Maryland. The family farm, now known as SweetAire Farm, started with a house and 5 acres and now comprises 49 acres. About 20 of these are devoted to fruit grown with organic methods. For many years, his family kept cows, sheep, pigs, chickens, ducks, and geese on the farm, and raised these animals for their own use as well as to sell to others. He began selling fruits at the Bel Air Farmers' Market in 1982 and has been participating continuously for ever since. He is now retired from the University of Maryland and devotes his full time and energy to the many jobs around the farm. He likes to experiment with new fruits, and has made available to his farmers' market customers a wide range of fruits not commonly found elsewhere at local farmers' markets. He operates SweetAire Farm with his wife, Cathy, who is also retired from the Harford County Library system. They send out a very popular weekly email about farm activities to about 500 people, some of whom resend it to friends and relatives around the US and in the world. Many of the stories in this book originated from these weekly messages.AMAZONhttp://www.KingPagesPress.comhttp://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/71725kpp1.mp3
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The Attenuating Puritan by Robert McGuinessEmbark on a contemplative journey with our altruistic hero, a reflection of purity in words and deeds, yet occasionally marked by ancestral toxins. With unwavering conviction, he dances under the world's weight, marching into the unknown, his steps marked by hope and staunch faith.Bound by a noble quest to restore the splendor of Eden, his every gesture is a sacrifice, a stride towards the pristine and divine. Amidst adversities, he stands a fortified pilgrim, mastering the shackles of mind and body, emerging as a triumphant victor, a mirror to us all daring to confront our reflections.He is the champion of tainted sacraments, a crusader against the clutches of heavy metal and forever chemicals, hinting that our destinies might be cradled in such hands. As we tread the path of love eternal, each step taken is righteous, a gentle move towards the boundless cosmos that binds us in love.In The Attenuating Puritan, every breath taken is a whisper of attenuation, every quenched thirst a sigh of grace, and every bounty received a step closer to the celestial, encapsulating a tale of hope, resilience, and the ceaseless quest for the divine amidst the terrestrial.Robert Gary McGuiness was born in Bay Shore, New York, on February 8, 1954. He graduated from Smithtown Central High School in 1972. After school he travelled west to Arizona and eventually to California, where he has lived since 1976. He was an active part of the "back to land" movement and homesteaded off the grid in Northern California. He has two children, three wonderful grandchildren and a dog named Marbles. Amazonhttps://robertmcguinessbooks.com/http://www.KingPagesPress.com
Unshackling The Truth: Triumphant Over Injustice by Keith Tyrone Bush"Unshackling the Truth: Triumphant over Injustice" tells the story of Keith Bush, who endured over 44 years in the criminal justice system, with more than three decades spent in prison. Despite great adversity, Keith's determination for freedom and self-empowerment now serves as an inspiration for others.The narrative highlights his resilience, transformation, and persistence. It offers lessons on leveraging internal and external resources through asset mapping to achieve personal goals. Keith's journey includes significant mental toughness, independent thinking, and proactive strategies.He stresses the importance of leaving behind valuable life lessons for other prisoners and emphasizes community and civic duty. "Unshackling the Truth" reflects on the power of knowledge and broad perspectives in personal growth, showing how Keith constantly reinvented himself and found his way back home.Keith Tyrone Bush was born in Bridgeport, CT on May 7, 1957. He spent his early years between Bridgeport, CT, and Bellport, Long Island, New York. At 17 years old, Keith was taken into police custody, held incommunicado and physically forced to sign a confession. He was subsequently arrested, convicted, and sentenced to life imprisonment.While in prison, Keith furthered his education and utilized information as a means for personal growth. Keith also worked towards achieving his release from prison. After being released, he focused on making a successful reintegration into society. He also worked towards achieving exoneration. On May 22, 2019, Keith was exonerated of all charges. Keith has now reunited with his family and friends in Connecticut. He is married to Dora Moore-Bush, and they enjoy a peaceful life with their family and friends.AMAZONhttps://unshacklingkeith.com/https://gothambooksinc.com/http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/71625kbg.mp3
AS THE JOURNEY BEGINS by George MillsI find myself as a single free man once again on a journey in search of a beautiful wildflower to have my beloved soul mate for life. I do know that God has created her for me to hold in the good time as well as the bad times. I begin to go down this old rugged dirt road we call life in search of this most beautiful wildflower. I find going on a journey, looking all over this world for her, and to this day have not found such a love to become my soul mate for life.George C. Mills was born in Jones County, Mississippi, and raised in the small community of Mulberry. Surrounded by family and friends who instilled in him the values of faith in God and the importance of hard work-where the simple rule was, "if you don't work, you don't eat"-he credits these lessons for shaping the man he is today. Growing up with two older brothers, two younger brothers, and two younger sisters, George began his education at Glade Elementary in Jones County before his family returned to Mulberry, where he completed his schooling at Clara High School.After finishing his education, he joined his home-town National Guard. While on this journey of life, George wrote several books such as "As The Journey Begins", "Looking Forward as the Journey Continues" and "any others such as "Clay's Battle Between Love and Lust", the highly anticipated sequel to "Clay Faces Gloria's Ultimatum". His journey continues with "Clay Battle Between True Love and Lust", the highly anticipated sequel to "Clay Faces Gloria's Ultimatum".https://www.amazon.com/As-Journey-Begins-George-Mills/dp/1642992402https://authorgeorgemills.comhttps://authorsperspectivepress.com
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