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A Love Like Ours is touching my heart: The love of my life
by Tony GlezA new beginning, a chance encounter, and the decision of a lifetime. It's safe to say that Abigail never imagined moving to a quiet town. She was a New Yorker for goodness' sake! What would make her even consider moving? And yet, that's exactly what Abigail found herself doing when her estranged father passed away, bequeathing her a bar she never wanted. Abigail is 100% committed to selling the bar (even for parts!) to the highest bidder-anything to get it off her hands as soon as possi... more -
Escape Your Routine and Visit the Most Popular West Coast National Parks
by Tony George GlezNational parks are an amazing idea for everyone because they’re known to be fairly cheap to enter, which makes them budget-friendly. Because they’re spread across 27 different states, it’s very easy to access them as well. If you have kids, national parks can provide them a space to learn about nature, history, and conservation while also enjoying fun activities. Moreover, spending time in nature also improves your overall well-being because you can step back from your phones and computers. This... more -
Crank It Up! Harnessing The Synergies of Team Belief
by Dwane Fritz GeraldThe book explores the challenges and triumphs of leading a diverse team, showcasing how belief, collaboration, and a shared vision can transform individuals into a powerful force. The narrative is more than just a tale of professional success; it's a testament to the power of human connection and the transformative impact of believing in oneself and others. -
A Perfectly Good Fantasy: A Memoir
by Lynn WalkerFiercely determined to live without drugs and alcohol, Lynn has rebuilt her life—survived, somehow, her dad and his cocaine and his smuggling—but she can’t seem to find all the pages to life’s instruction manual. With wit and insight, Lynn takes us on a journey, and what a wild ride it is! Trying not to drink vodka in a Russian castle. Trying not to drink anything in graduate school. Cocaine-addicted lab rats. Peeing next to a grizzly bear. Trudging through the wilderness of relationships in ... more -
TIME STATUE HARVEST From the 21st Century
by Robert F MorganTime is a place. Each moment is a statue in time, always rooted in that time and that place. Visits include Singapore, Guam, Hawaii, New Zealand, Australia, Japan, San Francisco, and Albuquerque. In this book of an eight decade lifespan revisit to the first quarter of the 21st Century. -
TIME STATUE HARVEST From the 20th Century
by Robert F MorganTime is a place. Each moment is a statue in time, always rooted in that time and that place. Visits include Singapore, Guam, Hawaii, New Zealand, Australia, Nova Scotia, San Francisco, Japan, a Taotaomona jungle spirit. In an eight-decade lifespan revisit to the 20th century. -
TIME STATUE DREAMS
by Robert F MorganTime is a place. Each moment is a statue in time, always rooted in that time and that place. Visits included Singapore, Guam, Hawaii, New Zealand, Australia, Japan, Nova Scotia, San Francisco, a Taotaomona jungle spirit. In an eight-decade lifespan revisit to “Dreams”. Dreams inspired by lived events and reciprocally lived events inspired by dreams, -
It's All About The Hair: My Decade With Diana, H.R.H. Princess of Wales
by Renae PLantStep into the glamorous world of Princess Diana through the eyes of her trusted hairdresser, Richard Dalton, and the passionate curator of the Princess Diana Museum, Renae Plant. In this captivating memoir, Dalton and Plant come together to share intimate stories and behind-the-scenes moments from their time spent with the beloved Princess of Wales. From the iconic short hairstyle that captured the hearts of millions to the elaborate updos that graced the covers of magazines worldwide, Diana'... more -
Pray for the Bear
by Carly Fauth"Pray for the Bear" chronicles one woman’s journey through breast cancer, but it is much more than a personal story. This book serves as a powerful guide for anyone facing adversity, offering tools and inspiration to persevere through life’s toughest challenges. At its heart, "Pray for the Bear" is a testament to the strength and resilience that can be found in even the most ordinary lives when confronted with extraordinary trials. The book is structured around a series of short stories, each... more -
To Steal A Moment's Time
by G. J. Berger"I’ve decided to write it down. Later, when he is a grown man and I might have the fortune to still be alive, I will no longer remember one thing or another. I will, therefore, whenever I am able to steal a moment's time, record what is happening with us and around us while he is becoming accustomed to life—to this life which seems to offer little more than death." -Katharina Berger On the brink of World War II, Katharina Berger was the most sought-after stage and film actress in Germany. As... more -
Wild Running: Lessons from Dogs, Wolves, and the Natural World (A Memoir)
by Rebecca WallickWhen ultrarunner Rebecca Wallick was in her forties, a life-altering medical diagnosis upended her world. Running away from both emotional and physical pain, in 2005 she and her two Alaskan Malamutes moved to rural Idaho to forge a new life of solitude. Together, they began exploring remote trails in the vast wildness of the Salmon River Mountains, reveling in the natural world. Wallick shares lyrical descriptions of wildlife encountered while running trails in all seasons with her dogs, includi... more -
Finding Loretta; An Adopted Daughter's Search to Define Family
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Voices Carry: A Story of Teaching, Transitions, & Truths
by Raven Oak**The Rules:** 1. Clone thyself 2. Learn teleportation. The sooner the better. 3. Trust no one. These are the rules I learned as a middle school teacher, though it was the last one that drove me from the classroom forever. Like many educators, I couldn’t survive the politics. After thirteen years, I bailed. How did I, an abuse-surviving queer, end up teaching in the middle of the Bible Belt? Better yet, how did I survive? **New Rule of Life:** Neither my silence nor my identity is fo... more -
Not yet Not now Back of Book Synopsis In February of 2013 Jo and her husband, Carl, embarked on a 50th-anniversary, twenty-one
by Jo CalcagniBack of Book Synopsis In February of 2013 Jo and her husband, Carl, embarked on a 50th-anniversary, twenty-one-day cruise to Australia. Two weeks in, Carl left the blackjack table, cashed out his winnings for the waiter and stateroom staff and they said goodnight. The next morning, Jo was awakened by a call from the exercise room. Carl didn’t get up to answer. When Jo turned toward him, she saw what she couldn’t believe and knew in her heart what she didn’t want to be true. Follow J... more -
Mission to China: The Life of Walter Henry Medhurst (2024)
by John Holliday"When China wakes up, the world will shake" Napoleon prophesied. Two hundred years later the world is coming to terms with China's growing economic and military dominance, and is only just starting to recognize its diplomatic and cultural influence.
In the front rank of those who wakened the Sleeping Giant was Walter Medhurst. By the time he left China in 1856 he had spent twenty-six years among the Chinese Diaspora of South East Asia and, following the Treaty of Nanking, ... more
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An Unconditional Friendship: Messages from a Colorful Granny and an Off-Color Gay Guy
by James Pauley, Jr. & Charlene PotterbaumShortly after 9/11, the most unlikely of friendships was born. Whether it was serendipity, a divine setup, or was simply meant to be, no one will ever know. Charlene was in her seventies, had been married forever, and had a whole slew of kids and grandkids. Jim was a couple decades younger, was gay, and had been with his partner for almost twenty years. He was a flight attendant for a major airline, and Char was . . . well, she was just flighty. As their emails traveled all over the world, their... more