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Ivan & Me

by Jennifer Faus

Ivan Cooper was born in Killaloo, Northern Ireland to a working class Protestant family. In 1968 Ivan was elected to Parliament where he served until 1983. Committed to non-violence, Ivan became a prominent leader in Northern Ireland's civil rights movement. Ivan believed that Protestant and Catholic should work together to demand equal rights in employment, housing, and voting. A speaker, participant, and organizer of many civil rights marches in the late 60s and early 70s, Ivan was one ... more

Perfect in Memory: A Son's Tribute to His Mother

by Rick D. Niece, Ph.D.

The third book in the award-winning Fanfare for a Hometown series, Perfect in Memory: A Son’s Tribute to His Mother, is a gift Rick D. Niece wishes he had started sooner. Gathering with his family at his mother’s bedside, Rick prepares to say goodbye to the woman who shaped his life and will live on through his memories. During the last four days of her life, Rick remembers his mother’s legacy with tenderness. Savoring the “little moments” of life, he reflects upon his childhood in DeGraff, Ohio... more

The Band Plays On: Going Home for a Music Man's Encore

by Rick D. Niece, Ph.D.

Celebrating the soul of America’s heartland, The Band Plays On is Rick Niece’s heartfelt tribute to friendship, community, and, most importantly, his father, Lewis Niece. When DeGraff, Ohio’s beloved band director is invited to conduct an encore performance, “Lewie’s Alumni Band” gathers to celebrate with gusto. As the band practices for its final parade, Rick, his baritone in tow, reflects on treasured memories, relationships, and the legacy of a small town with indomitable spirit. The second v... more

With Open Arms: Short Stories of Misadventures in Morocco

by Matthew Félix

When Matthew had to renew his European visa, his point of exit was obvious: he was going to Morocco. Memories of his previous trip filled him with anxiety. What was he thinking? After everything that had happened, did he really want to go back? Scams. Altercations. Mishaps. But also humor and beauty. His curiosity overcoming his fears, his second trip would prove as unforgettable as the first. ※ An Amazon best-selling collection of travel writing as entertaining for the armchair traveler as i... more

Scars & Make-up: Her Life

by Shantay Williams

A young girls who went though constant struggles in everyday life sessions as a mother, trying to find love and PTSD. No matter what the struggle was in her thrilling adventures with life she never gave up.

THE BODY SNATCHER'S WIFE MEMOIRS Cuts Like a Knife

by Barbra Lynn Reifel

The Body Snatcher's Wife, Barbra survived life on a Hellride with the Devil himself and has appeared on several shows because of it. Oprah, Who the Bleep Did I Marry, The Devil You Know, Nancy Grace, Tabloid, My Life is a Lifetime Movie. But her raw account has never been laid bare. Of love, betrayal and retribution. A warrior. Through all his darkness until the end. Every step. Riveting. Soulful. Inspiring.

THE BODY SNATCHER'S WIFE MEMOIRS Charmed to the Bone

by Barbra Lynn Reifel

The Body Snatcher's Wife, Barbra survived life on a Hellride with the Devil himself and has appeared on several shows because of it. Oprah, Who the Bleep Did I Marry, The Devil You Know, Nancy Grace, Tabloid, My Life is a Lifetime Movie. But her raw account has never been laid bare. Of love, betrayal and retribution. A warrior. Through all his darkness until the end. Every step. Riveting. Soulful. Inspiring.

Finding the Narrow Path: Patterns, Faith and Searching

by Lin Wilder

Deciding to walk away from God did not come easily or quickly. Nor did the decision to return. These kinds of tumultuous events feel as if they happen impulsively, spontaneously. But, if we take the time to look back at patterns, we find the seeds of the decision sown years before the actual action. This was not a book medical fiction writer Lin Wilder planned to write. Ever. Until she remembered a promise made to a friend years before. Author Wilder explains: Exactly how much of m... more

Ending Life

by Tina Truax

"Ending Life: A Young Girl's Journey Through Abortion" provides a glimpse into the heart and mind of author Tina Truax, a self-proclaimed pro-lifer, as she prepares for, and endures, a post-rape abortion.

Moments of Clarity

by G. M. Barlean

Take a break and have a few laughs while you read this collection of essays by author G. M. Barlean. It's the simple things in this busy life that bring us together. We are all unique and yet so similar. Memories of childhood, school, and the routines of life have roots in not the spectacular, but in the most normal of activities. Sharing a meal, what we learn in school, how siblings and cousins find trouble to get into—life is sticky and fun. I choose to look at the bright side. This book is an... more

Standby for Broadcast

by Kari Rhyan

Five years years ago, when I returned from a deployment to Bastion Hospital, a British trauma unit just west of “The Most Dangerous Place in the World,” I thought I could resume a normal life. But neither the Navy nor my nursing experience could have prepared me for the devastating injuries that had poured in from the Sangin Valley between 2010 and 2011. Then, one night, after rescuing the family dog from a painful, but otherwise insignificant, household accident, I ransacked the bedroom an... more

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by Cindy Rasmussen

This is a story of a family journey growing up with an autistic family member, from the perspective of a Mom. It is also Steven's story from birth until the present as a man in his 40's. It is an honest portrayal of living with autism on a daily basis. There are no magic cures and no perfect solutions, but it is a story of hope and encouragement. Knowing Steven through this story helps readers to have a greater understanding and acceptance of others like him.

Watching Their Dance: Three Sisters, a Genetic Disease and Marrying Into a Family at Risk for Huntington's

by Therese Crutcher-Marin

Would you marry the man you adored if you knew he had a chance of inheriting one of the cruelest diseases on earth? Therese Crutcher is not a risk taker. Through meticulous planning, she eliminates as much uncertainty from her life as she can. Yet during her senior year of college, blithely planning to marry her beloved John Marin, she is suddenly thrown into turmoil when John’s sisters announce they finally know what killed their mother, institutionalized when her four children were all under ... more

Gubba - Confessions of an American Streamer

by Gubba

Gubba - Confessions of an American Streamer reveals the inner workings of a high-profile online Twitch TV stream and the meteoric rise to prominence of streamer “Gubba,” leader of the infamous Gubba Squad. This book is as much about the history of gaming in America as it is about the adventures of a young female streamer. Readers get a glimpse into the not-so-distant future, when videogames are like software apps that play in our minds rather than on our phones. Online streams&mda... more

Finding Paradise: Leilani Farm Sanctuary of Maui

by Laurelee Blanchard

Finding Paradise: Leilani Farm Sanctuary chronicles Laurelee Blanchard’s unique journey from corporate America to nonprofit animal rescue. Her story is inspiring, devastating, instructive, heroic, and unforgettable. The story—enhanced by stunning photographs—begins by taking readers on a tour of Laurelee’s life running a sanctuary for rescued farm animals such as goats, pigs, and chickens in Hawaii. It quickly rewinds the clock beginning with her harrowing childhood, a highly successful care... more

The Island

by Pete Healey

"The Island", Gives the reader a glimpse of 20th century ranching on Santa Rosa Island, Calif. At 53, 000 acres, Santa Rosa is the second largest of the eight Channel Islands and is 30 miles off the coast of Santa Barbara. This book tells some stories of four long-time Island residents, their humor and integrity that is only unique to a cattle operation in the ocean. These stories are fun and interesting and give a good historical account of Santa Rosa Island from 1843 to present time.

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