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A personal account of working as a Bell Captain and Bellhop at Colorado's Grand Lake Lodge in Rocky Mountain National Park from 1924 to 1926, written by Ted Coover when he was 96 years old.Also included are rare never-before-seen photographs taken at work and at play plus images from historic postcards.If you've been fortunate enough to have worked at the Lodge as a young student, or had the pleasure of sitting in the old-time rocking chairs a...

Being a foster dad is one of the most selfless jobs a man can endure. It is also one of the most gratifying. In this book, Julian Goodson will creatively explain how he turned his childhood traumas into adult triumphs. Realizing that his life has heavily revolved around foster care and adoption, Julian writes about his thoughts and personal experiences in a heartfelt and engaging book. Julian humbly writes about his youth and his parenting exp...

Miracle or massacre... which waits to be born from you?"A great tome from the ancient time of the elves speaks of a true God's relic, a relic so strong and powerful, that he who welds it may wreak a great truth-or a great catastrophe. In dark and dangerous times, missing lowlanders is just one of many mysteries that stalk the land. An entire containment is rife with mistrust, scarred by deep-running memories of war and suspicion of all outside...

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The Golden Theme is the study of writing's essential commonality-the question of what makes writing and storytelling vital to human nature-by award-winning writer/director/producer Brian McDonald.

One of the greatest of English poets, Edmund Spenser was born in East Smithfield, London, in 1552. He was educated in London at the Merchant Taylors' School and later at Pembroke College, Cambridge. In 1579, he published The Shepheardes Calender, his first major work. Edmund journeyed to Ireland in July 1580, in the service of the newly appointed Lord Deputy, Arthur Grey, 14th Baron Grey de Wilton. His time included the terrible massacre at th...

One of the greatest of English poets, Edmund Spenser was born in East Smithfield, London, in 1552. He was educated in London at the Merchant Taylors' School and later at Pembroke College, Cambridge. In 1579, he published The Shepheardes Calender, his first major work. Edmund journeyed to Ireland in July 1580, in the service of the newly appointed Lord Deputy, Arthur Grey, 14th Baron Grey de Wilton. His time included the terrible massacre at th...

How do I present to executives? What if I make a mistake in a major speech? How can I stop saying "um" all of the time? Should I write its or it's? How can I lead an effective meeting? Does small talk matter? If you have ever wondered about these questions, you are not alone. From interpersonal communication to public speaking to grammar, effective communication can be challenging. Communication Snacks: 52 Bite-Sized Communication Tips for the...

For kids of all ages, especially the grown up ones! Written in a whimsical, fun, Dr Seuss style I AM Magic offers a simple and easy way to create your happiest life. Drawing on age old spiritual wisdom, I AM Magic shows you how you can quickly and magically turn your life around for the better, or create an even better life than you already have, using positive thinking and the law of attraction! Easy-to-remember actionable truths that can be ...

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William Congreve was born on January 24th, 1670 in Bardsey, West Yorkshire. Congreve's childhood was spent in Ireland (his father, a Lieutenant in the British Army had received a posting there). He was educated at Kilkenny College and then Trinity College in Dublin. After graduating he returned to London to study law at Middle Temple. However his interest in studying law soon lessened as the attraction of literature, drama, and the fashionable...

Henry Fielding was born at Sharpham Park, near Glastonbury, in Somerset on April 22nd 1707. His early years were spent on his parents' farm in Dorset before being educated at Eton. An early romance ended disastrously and with it his removal to London and the beginnings of a glittering literary career, he published his first play, at age 21, in 1728. He was prolific, sometimes writing six plays a year, but he did like to poke fun at the authori...

A brilliant artificial intelligence (AI) scientist, Dr. Alan Boyd, develops a new program that integrates part of his brain with a computer's operating system. The program, Alan 2, can anticipate a user's needs and automatically perform many tasks. A large software company, International Microsystems (IM) desperately wants the program and tempts Dr. Boyd with huge sums of money, but when Dr. Boyd refuses their offer, IM sabotages his job, leav...

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In the short story "Overcoming A Life Of Turmoil, Losing A Child In The Midst Of It", Author Barbara Johnson Simpson display her life before and after losing her daughter. During this challenging time, she experienced becoming homeless, accepting a job as director of a homeless shelter and difficult personal relationships. This book replicates the story of many women from various walks of life, ethnic groups, faiths, and socio-economic statuse...

Henry Fielding was born at Sharpham Park, near Glastonbury, in Somerset on April 22nd 1707. His early years were spent on his parents' farm in Dorset before being educated at Eton. An early romance ended disastrously and with it his removal to London and the beginnings of a glittering literary career, he published his first play, at age 21, in 1728. He was prolific, sometimes writing six plays a year, but he did like to poke fun at the authori...

Henry Fielding was born at Sharpham Park, near Glastonbury, in Somerset on April 22nd 1707. His early years were spent on his parents' farm in Dorset before being educated at Eton. An early romance ended disastrously and with it his removal to London and the beginnings of a glittering literary career, he published his first play, at age 21, in 1728. He was prolific, sometimes writing six plays a year, but he did like to poke fun at the authori...

What do you get when you take a red headed pole-vaulter with an obsession with words and give her access to a magical portal to worlds without number? Adventure, for sure, but not without danger. Claire Grant loses her younger brother in a maze of outlandish realities and has to track him down. Claire and her friend, Roger travel through worlds of magic, science fiction and the just plain bizarre in an effort to find Nick before he vanishes fo...

One of the greatest of English poets, Edmund Spenser was born in East Smithfield, London, in 1552. He was educated in London at the Merchant Taylors' School and later at Pembroke College, Cambridge. In 1579, he published The Shepheardes Calender, his first major work. Edmund journeyed to Ireland in July 1580, in the service of the newly appointed Lord Deputy, Arthur Grey, 14th Baron Grey de Wilton. His time included the terrible massacre at th...