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Before they would take their place among the best known minds of the twentieth century, a youthful trio of men-Joseph Campbell, John Steinbeck, and Ed Ricketts-became best of friends among the fecund hills of California's Carmel Valley. As Depression and Prohibition gripped the country, these three embarked upon a journey of burgeoning passion and ideas, propelling them toward future provenance, but also down a path that would tear their frien...

Degree In Irony is inspired from real life events and is attributed to the real life pressures we face as young adults. Degree In Irony is a 21st century twist to the classic "coming of age" genre. Degree In Irony is the reflection of a young man's journey from Teenage Youth to Adult is short time span. Real Life events such as Columbine and 9-11 play significant roles in the development of Keith Sullivan as they have a direct impact in his li...

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ELDER NUTRITION" The senior years can be very active and fulfilling years. However, the majority of people over age 70 years are deficient in many nutrients. Experience and research have shown that many of the chronic health problems of elders are due less to the aging process itself than to the malnutrition which occurs in a majority of seniors. Elder Nutrition will show how seniors can achieve excellent health and an active lifestyle through...

The San Francisco Bay Area's unique history and setting provides the background for this collection of nine stories of the strange and fantastic, all told with a meticulous eye for detail and a macabre imagination. On the Barbary Coast: A young man, newly mustered out of the Army, finds himself working as a cable car gripman in Prohibition-era San Francisco. He discovers that dark forces from the past are trying to drag him back to the dangero...

Life has changed forever. The matriarch of the family has died, things will never be the same. All that is left is memories of a life well lived and preciously spent. Enter a world where challenges for survival never stop. Life looms large, anything and everything is possible. Lewis and Larry, two brothers growing up on a farm in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia expereince outrageous adventures as they face down bulls and hide from bears, ...

Feeling lost or overwhelmed? Is your life in need of the healing power of the Lord? Soothe your soul with these amazing and encouraging sermons from one of God's devoted followers, Rev. Dr. Mankekolo Mahlangu-Ngcobo. Containing forty inspiring sermons, Restore Me delivers a message of hope, love, and faith. From her humble beginnings in South Africa to her flight to America and a new, frightening life, Mahlangu-Ngcobo draws upon her own strugg...

Serefina and some new friends are just starting out in the world of university--the ultimate first time away from home. So many responsibilities, and yet, also, so many new things she never dared to dream. Serefina, She, and Saignon all are on a journey that takes them into and out of each other's paths, as new ideas and experiences begin to merge their lives together forever. Who can really know what is real until it is tested and explored? S...

Dave Hickock never pulled the trigger of a gun or held a knife to murder another person, but he was sentenced to a lifetime of shame, ostracism, guilt, and psychological anguish because of the actions of one man-his brother. On November 15, 1959, Richard Hickock drove to a bus station in Kansas City and picked up Perry Smith, a prison buddy. Together, they drove to Emporia, Kansas, and purchased rubber gloves, nylon cord, and black stockings. ...

From the Author Most often those of us that record youthful memories (with much embellishment) are dreamers at heart. Josh is a little boy from the South. He is loveable and mischievous as all little boys are. These stories follow his adventures, from his point of view, as he grows from a little boy to a teenager. His rural escapades with his friends, enemies, and family are a mixture of my own as well as those of my thirty years as a classroo...

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As we go through life, be it placid, peaceful, painful, or pleasurable, at every turn we take, we walk through the walls of another dimension, a spirit that seeks more, and a soul that forces us to delve deeper, reach higher, and grow stronger. We may chose to ignore, attempt to be oblivious, or simply accept at face value, an inner being that cries out for help, or seeks to give validation to our stage in life. Our battles in life take place ...

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Architect Joy Carlisle welcomes the change of scenery as she drives from Atlanta to Florida's Panhandle to remodel an old beach house. She's just discovered that her fiancé, Alan, is having an affair with his legal assistant, and Joy wants to put as much space between them as possible. Upon arriving at the beach house, Joy becomes absorbed in the white sandy beaches, the beautiful gulf water, the flavor of the old south, and the caring communi...

This book contains 39 chapters. Each chapter begins with a poem, and the poem is followed by a discussion of the subject of the poem. Subjects range from "Rolling Through Life, " "Death of a Saint, " "You Live in a Rental House, " "Straddlin' the Fence, " to "He Was A Good Man"...and many others you will find enjoyable to read and contemplate. Inside this book you will find how God can help you through life's difficulties, some of which seemin...

Many coaches have said there are many things one can learn on a football field that are never taught in the classroom. This proved to be right for Murtagh when he applied the values of discipline, perseverance, and teamwork in facing the most turbulent times of his life. He conquered the crippling effects of polio and was able to succeed on the playing field and in the ring, and while working full-time to help support his family, he completed ...

New England has played a prominent role in the history of harness racing in America. The greatest horses, owners, drivers and trainers competed here and the sport reached its height of popularity following the legalization of pari-mutuel wagering in the mid-1930's following 300 years of Puritanical resistance to gambling. Today harness racing is barely hanging on as a viable commercial entity. This book details the history of the sport, tracin...

Architect Joy Carlisle welcomes the change of scenery as she drives from Atlanta to Florida's Panhandle to remodel an old beach house. She's just discovered that her fiancé, Alan, is having an affair with his legal assistant, and Joy wants to put as much space between them as possible. Upon arriving at the beach house, Joy becomes absorbed in the white sandy beaches, the beautiful gulf water, the flavor of the old south, and the caring communi...

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Many coaches have said there are many things one can learn on a football field that are never taught in the classroom. This proved to be right for Murtagh when he applied the values of discipline, perseverance, and teamwork in facing the most turbulent times of his life. He conquered the crippling effects of polio and was able to succeed on the playing field and in the ring, and while working full-time to help support his family, he completed ...