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About Stars, Stripes, and Corporate Logos

While growing up in Southern Illinois and later while serving in the U.S. military, I visited 35 countries on five continents; yet, I have never been anywhere I would rather live more than right here in the U.S. In the military, my buddies and I often talked about “home,” which was not the place from which we enlisted. It was anywhere in the U.S.

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Donald Gilleland was born in Alton, Illinois. He is married to the former Margaret (Peggy) Chaffee, from Worcester, MA. He has a bachelor of science degree in communications from Southern Illinois University and a master of science degree in public relations from Boston University. He served 30 years in the U.S. military and ten years in the defense industry. He has lived in 12 states and visited 35 countries on five continents. His travels gave him a unique perspective on America, which is the subject of four of his books. All four of them were published by Black Rose Writing, a Texas publishing firm. The first book, America: A Cultural Enigma, is about major changes to America’s culture over the last 50 years. His second book, America: Where Great Things Happen, is about wonderfully exciting things Americans do that get very little media attention because the news media focuses almost exclusively on negative news. His third book, America: An Exceptional Nation, is about how God has blessed America with attributes that set it apart from the rest of the world and make it possible to hold out hope for the 21st Century. His fourth book, America: A Conflicted Nation is a discussion of issues about which Americans feel conflicted. By conflicted, the author means having positive and negative feelings about something at the same time, and being unable to shake off the uncomfortable feeling it produces. A fifth book, Stars, Stripes, and Corporate Logos will be published in April 2018. It is a memoir of the author’s life experiences.

About Four Feet Together

Four Feet Together is an anthology of poems written by two lovers to each other over a period of eight months. They are an amalgamation of love, longing, melancholy and hope.

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Veevee and The Wandering Poet are lovers who met in difficult circumstances.

About Dangerous Wisdom and Revelations by Losim.l.k

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They say nobody knows the origin of the universe and all that comes with it. But I lean back and laugh at that statement. They say nobody can bring the thiests and the atheists into one very conclusion. But I flick my wrist and say, “why do humans like to rush to conclusions?” They say moral beings are always gonna face injustice and the evil get away with their evil deeds. But I look into their eyes and say, “nobody knows the future.” They say the laws they made and implemented on people are what that brought peace, equality and order. I say the apes have a message for you: “man shouldn’t consider himself the most intelligent creature of all but one that uses the least of his intellectual ability among all.”
Ladies and gentleman, before your very eyes is a book not to be compared with any other. For in it lies the most shocking and eye opening revelations one has ever come across. Far fetched are the writings not, for they were just within us but we didn’t mind to fetch them out. So truthful, logical and factful are my writings that I’d be ready for anyone against them. So ready for the challenge where I am the only one who gets to place the bet.

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Back then when I was anti-social I had enough time to think about the world in my own world. I studied the universe and human interactions. I have no better way to put this but there behavior buffled me in a way that I percieved them as stupid. They seeked answers to what they clearly overlooked in their daily lives and so their ignorance caused them to act silly. It is only then that when I became social that I thought more like them. Now I could tell what blinded them and so form a way-a pattern that could help them see what they always have over looked and hopefully they will be able to see the truth that is right before there very eyes. That knowledge is what am finally willing to share with you today.

About Summary & Analysis of Educated by ZIP Reads

Educated–debut author Tara Westover’s gripping account of her life growing up barely literate in a conservative family in rural America and achieving academic success through hard work–is one of the greatest, and most well-told, inspirational stories of our times.

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We cover books in self-help, business, personal development, science & technology, health & fitness, history, and memoir/biography. Our books are expertly written and professionally edited to provide top-notch content. We’re here to help you decide which books to invest your time and money reading.

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About Glimmer Vale (Glimmer Vale Chronicles #1)

On the run from their past, swordsmen Raedrick Baletier and Julian Hinderbrook search for a place of refuge where they can start over.

That search sends them through a remote mountain valley called Glimmer Vale, where unbeknownst to them, dark forces threaten the population’s lives and fortunes.

With their hopes of quiet passage through the Vale dashed, and facing a deadly conflict against overwhelming odds, Raedrick and Julian will need all of their wit, courage, and skill just to survive, let alone prevail.

Fans of sword and sorcery will enjoy this fast-paced tale of redemption set in a world of valor and magic.

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After completing a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, and recognizing with sadness that the odds of his making it into outer space were relatively slim, Michael Kingswood did the next best thing – he entered the US Navy as a submarine officer. He subsequently spent twenty fun years on active duty and has recently returned to civilian life. His primarily focus in writing is Science Fiction and Fantasy, and he has written numerous stories in those genres, including The Pericles Conspiracy, The Glimmer Vale Chronicles, and the Dawn of Enlightenment series. His interest in scifi/fantasy came at an early age: he first saw Star Wars in the theater when he was three and grew up on Star Trek in syndication. The Hobbit was among the first books he recalls reading.

He holds graduate degrees in Engineering Management and Business Administration, and resides in sunny Southern California with his four children. Fitting with his former service onboard Fast Attack submarines (SSNs), he does his writing on Saturdays, Sundays, and at Night.

About Switch of Fate Prequel

Love follows no rules…

Growler and Anna begin their lives at the cosh, a place with only one rule: A switch may not favor only one shifter, because it makes her weak. This is a rule Anna has no choice but to break, as Growler steals her heart again and again.

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Troy’s done? Troy’s done. Don’t miss One True Mate 9, Shifter’s Dream.

Sweet as can be to his family, but all teeth to everyone else, Troy Burbank is a man on a mission. Trapped as a wolf for decades, newly shifted, he’s all about sensations. If he can taste it, feel it, or.. well, you get the idea, Troy is all over it. Until he meets his mate.

Watch for Switch of Fate 4 and One True Mate 10, both in progress.

About Ultimate Mindfulness Activity Book by Christian Bergstrom

Kick-start and sustain a successful mindfulness practice with kids and teens.

What if you could give your child lasting life skills to de-stress and calm down, navigate difficult emotions, control impulses, focus on what matters, and nurture empathy, kindness, and positivity?

This book is jam-packed with activities to develop these exact skills.

In Ultimate Mindfulness Activity Book you will find:
• 150+ playful mindfulness activities
• Tools for calm, focus, joy, kindness, emotional intelligence and regulation
• 21-step-guide to kick-start and sustain your practice together
• Inspirational examples of how mindfulness makes positive change
• Easy to understand explanations on how to explain mindfulness to kids and youth
• Includes a FREE audio course for grown-ups
• And more

UMAB empowers readers to share mindfulness with kids and youth in a playful way.

UMAB equips readers with the keys to make practice simple, engaging, joyful and sustainable.

UMAB turns aspiring practitioners into happy practitioners.

UMAB helps you nurture focus, calm, and joy and kindness through mindfulness.

Don’t wait.

Read this book and unlock the benefits of a playful mindfulness practice today!

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During a long adoption phase Chris searched for the best children’s mindfulness techniques to help his child. Chris tried more than 200 mindfulness activities for kids and teens. He made an amazing discovery: mindfulness could be made both simple and playful—and if mindfulness was made playful it would be enjoyable and it would actually stick!

After 8 years of trying to conceive and just 2 weeks before finalising adoption his wife became pregnant with their son Anton. Chris felt it was nothing short of a miracle and started mindfulness practice when his son was just six months old.

Anton, now 4, knows tools to help him be focused, calmer, less scared, and happier when he needs to be. He even knows how to cheer daddy up by gently guiding Chris through a joy-boosting gratitude practice. It’s amazing what kids can do!

Mindfulness has helped the whole family experience more moments of family peace, heartfelt connection, and laughs.

Chris now teaches mindfulness to kids, teens, parents and educators to give them easy access to that same sense of contentment, accomplishment, and connection with kids and youth.

Chris is the founder of BlissfulKids.com, a blog dedicated to children’s mindfulness, and a dad who is thrilled to practice mindfulness with his son. He is a certified mindfulness facilitator and trained to teach mindfulness to students in K-12. He’s also an executive consultant and has taught meditation for more than 15 years.

About 21 Difficult Conversations

You’ll learn to:

1. Live fully and not skirt around the perimeter of relationships.
2. Talk about your differences and not avoid relationships because of a few small errors.
3. Say no and not feel bad, say sorry and smile, speak from the heart and be
respected.
4. Connect with customers, colleagues, and friends at a far deeper level.

Let’s change the conversation!

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Dr Latha Vijaybaskar is Communication and Leadership Coach, Trainer, Author, and Speaker. She helps transform the way teams communicate and engage with their colleagues and customers. When not working you can find her amidst a lifetime collection of books with her nose buried between the pages.

About This is Nug

This is Nug is the story of a little creature overcoming his urge to collect and gather possessions just to impress others. The moral of this is Nug is that materialism is not the route to happiness, and letting go of possessions is liberating and enjoyable.

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I’m a game artist and illustrator, and father to a nomadic family. We have been travelling the UK and beyond for the last 2 years with no permanent address. We have recently arrived in Northern Ireland and are now considering our next move.

We home educate our two children, and teach them through the experiences we have while travelling.

About Escape to Osprey Cove

What Doug finds in the secret compartment of his new red Corvette will forever change his life. It will also change Catherine’s. Doug and Catherine come from two different worlds. Catherine’s world is one of privilege and wealth. Doug grew up dirt poor and full of envy of others who had the things that he wanted but could not have. His goal was to one day have all the things he coveted. Their worlds collide when Catherine, VP of a large New York City marketing firm, hires Doug. As soon as Doug learns of Catherine’s wealth, he sees Catherine as his ticket to all the things he covets. After a whirlwind courtship, they are married.

Poor boy meets rich girl should have resulted in “happily ever after” — not exactly. Doug quickly learns he also covets independence. Events begin to unfold in each of their lives. For Doug, it is his mysterious discovery in the secret compartment of the Corvette. For Catherine, it is a business meeting with Alex Droxell at the Osprey Cove Lodge. When Catherine enters the beautiful and serene lodge, it’s as though she is entering another place and time. The lodge is an escape from the nightmare she is living back home. Follow the twists and turns of Book 1 of the Osprey Cove Lodge Series. Follow Doug and Catherine’s story to see if there is a “happily ever after” and with whom.

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Luisa Marietta Gold was born in Pennsylvania where she spent a large part of her adult life. She moved to North Carolina after the birth of her only daughter. She published her debut novel, Escape to Osprey Cove, which is Book 1 of The Osprey Cove Lodge series in September 2016. The Osprey Cove Series was born from Luisa’s love of the Rideau Lake region of Canada, the outdoors, and lake life. She spent many years enjoying the Rideau region while staying in lodges reminiscent of the lodge in her first novel. She currently resides on eleven acres in her North Carolina home near an idyllic lake with her husband and several mixed labs. She spends as much time as possible enjoying the beauty of the lake. Luisa also does acrylic painting. The cover of her debut book which features The Lady Droxell on a Canadian lake was painted by her. It was very satisfying to Luisa to know that she created the entire project. There is a tea room not far from her home where one selects a hat to wear while dining as did Libby and Rosalind in the book. And sometimes they are silly. Luisa’s bio picture was taken there.

About Death in the Old Dominion by Gary L. Pullman

When attorney Matthew Brewster investigates his best friend Patrick Turner’s death, he discovers that it was no accident. His quest for the truth uncovers political intrigue in colonial Williamsburg, Virginia. The more he learns, the stranger things become. Voodoo, adultery, slavery: could any of these have led to Patrick’s murder? Available in both paperback and e-book editions.

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Gary grew up in Northern Virginia and visited colonial Williamsburg many times with his family. Inspired by the beauty and history of this reconstructed town, he chose it as the setting for his colonial mystery, Death in the Old Dominion. Gary enjoys writing in multiple genres. His books are available on Amazon. His blog, Chillers and Thrillers, offers his insights on the theory and practice of writing horror fiction.

About Sadie Smiled by CA Martin

Sadie loves her small-town life until her husband Alan leaves her and ruins all her plans. Now, Sadie has to find a way to make her plans work on her own. But Alan isn’t done dropping unpleasant surprises on her yet. If Sadie wants to stand on her own and avoid drowning in poverty, she’s going to need a little help from her friends.

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CA Martin lives by the lake. She and her husband like to load the dogs in the golf cart and head to the beach for a swim or a game of fetch. She is an indie author and writes women’s fiction short stories which warm the heart and inspire readers to cherish their friends and family.

About EFFECT

Millions of people watch what they eat, exercise ferociously, and yet they still get sick—obediently trusting corporations to bring them their nutrients.

A powerful cult called The Order infiltrates the government and uses their influence to plot against civilization by modifying seeds, pesticides, and insects causing chaos to rein throughout the land. These actions have unintended consequences and the world soon discovers that playing with the natural order of the ecosystem has a disastrous effect.

A solution to the catastrophe is proposed several times but just when it looks like the crisis has subsided, the insects evolve through artificial intelligence and turn on their masters.

Raymond Brown is on a mission for answers after his son, Allen, who works for one of the corporations run by a cult leader, dies trying to expose the truth.

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Lifelong Educator ( public school teacher and administrator) and science enthusiast.

About Willow’s Walk by Rusty Blackwood

“The path each person walks is entirely their own.”

The pitfalls along that path, as well as the way in which they are dealt with, are entirely up to the individual. But Willow Sutherland-Crosby walks a far different path, and with her own agenda.

Abuse, deception, intrigue, and a never-ending quest for happiness and love – will she find these, or will her blind determination be her downfall?

This 5-star awarded romantic fiction drama is a gripping new tale, certain to hold readers captive from the very first page. Set in the beautiful city of Ottawa Canada in 2003, this touching story centers on the life and times of a woman determined to prevail at all costs, regardless of what is set before her, the result of which is certain to leave the reader reeling in its wake.

Reviewer: “Excellent read and story with an exciting plot twist in the middle! Don’t miss reading this one.”

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Romantic fiction romance author Rusty Blackwood, who chose her plume de nom by combining the colour of her russet hair with her husband’s great, great, Scottish grandmother’s maiden name, was born in St.Thomas, Ontario, Canada on October 5th, and grew up on her paternal grandfather’s farm in the County of Elgin, located in the south-western portion of the province of Ontario.

She acquired her love of literature while still in elementary school where she entered her original compositions into county fairs, school contests, and whatever venue allowed participants in the writing field. She has carried that love ever since and has put it to use many times since becoming a professional writer in 2001.

From the time of youth she has loved the Arts in their many unique forms and is a graduate with honors in Interior Decorating & Design. She spent many years on the south-western Ontario stage performing with her family’s country music band: The Midnight Ramblers, followed by the country – rock – blues band: ‘MIRAGE’ as an accomplished vocalist, bassist, and rhythm guitarist. She now resides in the cultural city of St. Catharines, Ontario.

About A Lasting Tale

Many can play a part in the history
of a glorious land, but only a few can be part of the ending…
Today only some remember Therneck, an Empire for the lucky ones. It’s people, once emperors of a land that stood strong against adversity, today are only remembered by those eager to kill their legacy. But no one— no one other than me knows what happened.
What truly broke it all and made it crumble.
How the ending began inside the home of a powerful family.
Ace and Mel, brother an sister, enemies.
Their father would tear them apart, and even as they tried holding on, love and childish promises couldn’t keep them together forever.
They had been broken too many times.
They had too many secrets.
I’m here to tell you how their story began, and how it led to the downfall of the Empire.
But I shall warn you, you’ll wish you had never heard the story of
Therneck. . .

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I’m a 21-year-old Industrial Designer, but I love nothing more than writing Sci-fi and creating new worlds.