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Welcome To Mineola : A. Louise Robertson
Welcome To Mineola
Rachel stands at the stove about to throw some spaghetti into a pot of boiling water. The radio announcer just said that there had been a horrible and bloody train wreck on the Long Island Railroad this Thanksgiving Eve, 1950. Matt and Tommy were planning to be on the evening train.
Before this day is over, Rachel faces an uncertain future, if she is able to keep from losing her mind. WELCOME TO MINEOLA spans the next fifty years of Rachel’s life. The story is character-driven, told from the perspective of several key players as they “take the microphone” to share their perspective.
Rachel and Matt arrive in Long Island, after being reunited at the end of World War II. They participate in the neighborhood barbecues and card games typical of suburban living in the late 1940’s.
While becoming part of this new lifestyle, Rachel finds that she misses the women in the city brownstone who sustained her during the war. She is devastated when one of them takes her own life.
She contends with suspicions of her husband’s infidelity and is further challenged as she experiences the birth of her fourth child; her mother’s death; her neighbor’s shocking anti-Semitic behavior; and a dear friend’s stroke.
Her children grow up and begin their own families, counting on Rachel’s encouragement and support. The family matriarch is always there to lean on offering her sage advice and her continual strength and presence, until sorrow overtakes the celebration of the Millennium New Year’s Eve.
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Old Friends Are Hard To Kill : Gary Towner
Old Friends Are Hard To Kill
When an American CIA agent is ordered to terminate a fellow agent who has gone rouge, he is conflicted to learn his mark is his best friend.
He finally decides the edict is warranted and fires the fatal shot. But the event leaves him devastated and he resorts to drink to ease his pain.
Then comes the improbable news that that maybe his old nemesis didn’t die after all. There are reports that a rebel leader in Guatemala eaves a trail of bloody ruthlessness identical to that his old friend exhibited.
When they finally reunite, it’s a fight to the death.
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Vishwaroop : Rajendra Kumar
VISHWAROOP (The Face of the Universe)
VISHWAROOP is a collection of 20 short stories about the face of man within the universe.
The portrait of man, complex, diverse. Like a tapestry woven with multitudinous threads. Sometimes saddening, infuriating, revolting, frightening, at other times uplifting, calming, happy, hopeful; but always interesting, entertaining, even hilarious. Within it we see a kaleidoscope of images, all different, all fascinating, even enlightening, a jumble we call life.
A lot of content is adult oriented, uninhibited, not only sexually but also philosophically, politically, socially, and any other way imaginable.
The stories are entertaining, but they are thought provoking, too. They are filled with philosophical musings, many of them are unconventional. If you like a take on man and the universe which is exasperatingly, even inflamingly, different from what a lot of our religious, political, and social leaders have been presenting for thousands of years, then this book is for you.
VISHWAROOP is a Sanskrit word with philosophical connotations. It refers to the cosmology and the place of man within the cosmic structure. No place for the concept of God is posited.
While filled with philosophical ideas, it is not a book on philosophy. It is fun fiction. Man is presented in realistic form, in his stark nakedness, the way he really is, not the way we wish him to be. Although fiction, it is not fantasy. Realism does not mean dull. Once started on a story, you may not be able to put it down. And once you have put it down, you will start to think. The characters, the settings, and the ideas within, will linger in your mind, for days, months, even years.
So, take a plunge, and you might find yourself enjoying a very different kind of universe, submerged in reality, not dogma.
Yohannes Ishi : Nabse Bamato
Yohannes Ishi
Born in Ethiopia, but adopted by a British couple, Yohannes grows up far from his cultural roots. Following the death of his adoptive mother, he is persuaded to return to the beautiful, yet seemingly impossible nation, to take on a teaching job.
With no memories of the land of his birth and no knowledge of the language or culture, Yohannes finds himself a virtual stranger. He meets a whole raft of interesting characters, each with their own story to tell, including Abeba, who helps him not only to learn about his country, but also to make discoveries about himself.
Yohannes Ishi is a light read, but, at the same time, it paints vivid pictures of contemporary Ethiopia and successfully explores issues of identity and belonging. It is full of memorable and, often humorous, characters and evocative locations. While introducing you to, or reminding you of, Addis Ababa it will certainly raise a smile or two along the way.
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How’d I Get Here? : Dan Beckmann
How’d I Get Here And Why Am I Stealing M&M’s From Air Force One
A quirky journalist stumbles his way to the top with the famous and the infamous on the journey of a lifetime.
Dan Beckmann appears to be an average guy living a common life. That is, until he begins to share his extraordinary collection of surprising stories. He finds adventure the way he finds friends-everywhere.
Through his witty, light-hearted, and entertaining tales, he reminds us that the best things in life are free, that extraordinary adventures are always waiting just around the corner – and that it’s never too late to laugh your way to the finish line.
No matter where you are in life – there are people around you who help you step up, step over or step to it. Even if you’ve stepped in it!
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Armageddon and the 4th Timeline : Don Mardak
Armageddon and the 4th Timeline
“Armageddon and the 4th Timeline” is a riveting, multi-genre mystical fantasy that has three thought-provoking themes. The themes are: the war on terror (similar to a Tom Clancy or Vince Flynn novel), the teaching of spiritual principles (ala Richard Bach in “Jonathan Livingston Seagull” and “Illusions”), and all of that is set against a backdrop of time travel as you have never seen it before.
The book is a breathtaking thriller that recently has garnered four book-writing prizes. After being a finalist in the ForeWord Reviews Book of the Year Awards last year, “Armageddon” has just won the silver medal in two categories of the 2014 eLit Electronic Book Publishing Awards and a silver medallion in the recently concluded IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards. It also has more than 110 five-star reviews, and the Kindle edition has been a #1 best seller in two genres.
Armageddon and the 4th Timeline, is a fast-paced adventure through time and space, as mankind faces the enormous specter of violent and cataclysmic annihilation.
We live in uncertain times. With the chaotic and rapidly deteriorating conditions in the Middle East, the underlying threat of nuclear proliferation and the potential spread of weapons of mass destruction exist throughout the world. Add to that a collective consciousness that doesn’t always agree on religion and the nature of existence, and you have the potential for conflict ending in disaster.
In the story, the United States’ military and intelligence communities pull out all stops in an effort to prevent a nuclear holocaust while one man—encouraged by his enlightened Tibetan Master—strives to rise above this arena of conflicting forces. Can he find a place in the past where altering a key event could change the future and prevent Armageddon?
Here are typical comments by the numerous readers and reviewers:
“One of the best books I’ve ever read!”
“Beyond excellent!”
“Incredible from start to finish.”
“It doesn’t feel like just a book, but a new scroll of some kind.”
“I’m Speechless!”
“Impressive one-of-a-kind tale.”
“Thrilling like a roller-coaster ride with many twists and turns.”
“Mind-altering!”
“Awesome … in the true sense of the word.”
“Absolutely brilliant”
“Wow! What a fantastic book!”
“If you read one book this year, make it this one.”
As one reviewer stated, “A thrilling ride from the first page, Armageddon and the 4th Timeline has definitely set the bar in its genre. It is thought provoking, entrancing, and filled to the brim with gut-wrenching and hold-your-breath events.
Armageddon and the 4th Timeline is a must read for Truth seekers and those who have been searching for answers to their most basic question about life and the nature of ultimate reality.
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Ageism Activism : Judy Hanna
AGEISM ACTIVISM: Deadly Secrets Revealed That Could Save Your Life
AGEISM ACTIVISM exposes the sheer magnitude of homicides of millions of people age 60 and older that are undetected and unpunished.
What if someone or something caused the premature death of your parents, grandparents, friends, and no one even suspected a crime, and they got away with it? AGEISM ACTIVISM exposes how and where the crimes occur, and how you can save yourself from the dangers while armed with information before you or a family member become a victim.
Ageism, the illegal acts of discrimination and stereotyping because of age is putting people over 60 at risk of premature death, and due to trust, into tragic endings.
Life, Love, and a Polar Bear Tattoo : Heather Wardell
Life, Love, and a Polar Bear Tattoo
Over 380,000 copies downloaded!
When Candice’s in-laws were killed eight months ago buying a huge faux polar bear rug for her Christmas present, she lost more than just two of her favorite people: she lost her husband Ian as well. After only two years of marriage, their guilt and pain have left them living together but apart, unable to really talk for fear of what they’ll say to each other.
Ian leaves for a month-long contract overseas, and Candice plans to use the time apart to decide whether her marriage can be saved. When her ex walks back into her life as the new client at work, ten years more attractive yet saddened by his own recent loss, she’s left wondering what she really wants from life and love.
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Someone To Come Home To : Zanne Sweeney
Someone To Come Home To (Uncut Edition)
A romance novel packed with suspense and intrigue.
Placed into Witness Protection, Kit Taylor, formerly Karen Sue Murphy, now a self -imposed loner, slowly pieces her shattered life back together in beautiful Steamboat Springs Colorado. Jess Ryan, a Firefighter, Smoke Jumper, and Explosive’s Expert, just back from Afghanistan, is haunted with demons of his own. When they meet the attraction is undeniably.
‘‘The guy was drop-dead gorgeous. His body commanded serious space. He had to be 6’4’ easily. His shoulders were wide under his firefighters uniform and she could see his arms were muscled as they stretched the blue fabric tight around his bicep. Back east some men purposely wore smaller sized shirts to accent their muscles, but Kit knew, without a shadow of a doubt, this man did not play that game. He was perfectly sculpted and all male. She inadvertently wondered what he looked like out of his clothes. Kit had to slam her eyes shut to force that random thought away.’
However, the close bond Kit has formed with the DEA Agent that saved her life forces Kit to return the favor, despite the danger it places her in. The added stress of Jess’ job as a Smoke Jumper and Explosives Expert, has Kit questioning his love for her. These separate and equally dangerous undertakings lead them into perilous situations that test their courage and ultimately their love for each other.
This romantic thriller is offered in two versions. The Uncut Edition contains adult content and is intended for mature readers. The Abridged Edition is a milder in content.
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The Rise of the Black Knight : HW Cumming
The Adventures of Horace, George and Ingle: The Rise of the Black Knight
Horace, George and Ingle are three brothers aged 15-17 growing up in a time of relative calm in a land once dominated by great battles called Galray – an expansive kingdom that stretches as far as the eye can see. The younger twins, Horace and George have shown a strong affinity for becoming knights whereas their older brother Ingle spends much of his time perfecting the art of cooking and baking with the artisan chefs from throughout the lands.
The Kingdom has enjoyed peace and prosperity for many years under the watchfulness of the knight’s council and the strong leadership of their father King Reynold.
A fierce storm raging outside interrupts the brothers from a game of chess – their favorite game with a dazzling display of nature’s fury and lightening just outside the castle. They decide to lay down their game and venture into the watch tower to get a better look at the storm and witness the enormous lightning strikes in one of the villages – causing fires that the villagers cannot seem to control. In the darkness of the tower, Horace and George encounter a figure in the shadows that is also watching the devastation and that they see leap from the tower and disappear into the night.
The next day at the council meeting their father King Reynold makes the unusual choice to appoint his son Ingle to the investigation that is to be led by another King’s son from the council named Roland. Ingle and Roland set out to investigate the scene of the fire and uncover a strange substance with an unusual smell that Ingle can faintly recognize from his time in the kitchens. The next day, Roland anxiously sets out to see the Oracle of the mountains, while Ingle visits the kitchen and enlists his teacher to help him uncover what the substance could be. After uncovering that something or someone had coated the village roofs with a sort of film that burns when wet, Ingle now sets out to enlist his brothers. Later that night they set out to find Roland and warn him that someone is working against their father and that the kingdom may be in danger.
The boys didn’t know that tonight would be the start of an adventure that would change the course of their lives. What starts as a simple storm turns into a race to save the kingdom. Dragon’s, myths and betrayal lay ahead as the three brothers are forced to lead and become men.
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