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Apropos of Running
by Charles MooreA world-class marathoner who completed all six of the Abbott World Marathon Majors, Charles Moore brings to light his experiences as a Black man in the world of marathons in his incisive memoir. Based on Charles Moore’s experience running 24 marathons between 2016- 2023, Apropos of Running is at once a celebration of his journey to become a 24-time marathon runner and a candid, deeply personal interrogation of how race and culture are intertwined. The author explores the lack of diversity in ... more -
Snap Shots of Us in Love Around the World
by Michael BoyajianJoin the author and his late wife Jeri as they travel the world in celebration of art and culture and their love for one another from the inner circle of Stonehenge to the mysterious pyramids of Mexico, kissing beneath a Napoleonic bridge on the Seine to watching the sunset from a rooftop cafe overlooking Rome and its expanse of church domes. All collected in a photo essay format.
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The Wrong Calamity
by Marsha JacobsonAn intimate and compellingly honest memoir of a woman coming into her own after profound pain and grief. Marsha Jacobson agreed to marry a secretive and controlling man because she saw no way out. He compelled her to move to Japan with him, where a chance meeting led to a job at the Tokyo headquarters of Mattel Toys. As she became successful, her husband became more abusive. When they were back in America, she grabbed their two toddlers and escaped from him chased by police. Years later,... more -
HOW MUCH ARE THESE FREE BOOKS
by Judy S. HoffIn an "easy and relaxed" writing style, Judy Hoff shares her delight in owning and operating the Book Nook for nineteen years in Schenectady, New York (1983-2002). With a small loan from her parents and no retailing experience, she opens her used tiny 200 square foot bookstore, but within four years more than quadruples the Book Nook's space to 900 feet — still considered small -- and transforms it into a full service store selling new books only. Humorous a... more
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My Holoholo Diary
by Nancy ClemensNancy has loved coming to the Big Island on vacation with her family for many years. This time, lured by Kupuna Pele, she came alone, embarking on a mid-life journey of what she called “a sabbatical between being a mother and a grandmother.”
“Holoholo” means “to move around with no particular plan or destination.” My Holoholo Diary records Nancy’s year of adventures and challenges while living in the Hawai’ian culture. Her colorful v... more
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Family History Lost: Whispers From My Ancestors In A Rusty Metal Box : An Unbelievable True Story
by Raymond Lopez"Family History Lost'' is a gripping and emotional tale that spans generations, exploring themes of tragedy, loss, redemption, and the resilience of family ties. The story revolves around Mariano's father, a hardworking and ambitious young man who aspires to become a successful rancher. Set against the backdrop of a small town near the Sonora mountains, His fathers journey takes him from dreams of prosperity to the dark reality of envy, betrayal, and violence. His fathers life takes a tragic ... more -
CHOP THAT SH*T UP!
by CSM Daniel L Pinion, USA (RET)Chop that Sh*t Up! is a collection of stories by a military veteran with deployments ranging from Bosnia-Herzegovina to tours in Iraq. Follow along his twenty-eight-year career from private to command sergeant major, and learn how a young, gullible private became a battle-hardened soldier to an emotionally broken leader on his journey back to civilian life. Whether you served, are thinking about serving, or know or care about someone who has served, this book will make you laugh, cry, or both. A... more -
Black Box
by Chelsey GlassonYou don’t have to fight workplace discrimination alone. By the time Chelsey Glasson filed a lawsuit for pregnancy discrimination against tech giant Google, she had lost the job she once loved and had gone against the advice of trusted professionals. Many thought she would lose everything. Instead, her faith in fairness, reparation, and equal opportunity was restored. In Black Box, Chelsey shares her story and provides the strategies you need to pursue justice for yourself and your famil... more
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The Unexpected Benefits of Being Run Over
by Naseem RochetteBreaking doesn't mean you're broken. In a pedestrian crosswalk on a quiet tree-lined street, Naseem is hit and then run over three times. Onlookers yell for the driver to stop as she hears her fate in her husband's screams. Is he is watching the mother of his children die? Miraculously, she survives, yet she is no longer the person she worked so hard to be. Her "cracks"-the changes to her body and mind-initially feel impossible to accept. In learning to embrace this new, unrecognizable s... more -
Who is Nika Nikoubin?
by Nika NikoubinI'm excited to connect with you about a remarkable and meaningful opportunity that perfectly aligns with your passion for literature and impactful storytelling. Please keep this email confidential until book publication.
I have an upcoming autobiography book set to be released on August 31st, and it's not just another piece of literature; it's a deeply personal and profoundly significant story aimed at shedding light on the realities of living with mental health... more
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The One By One Documentaries
by Gregory KemmisThis is the first literary work, written by Gregory W. Kemmis, an acclaimed artist. He specializes in media production, whose previous experiences include a plethora of original works and performances within the music industry. During the most recent decade to date, he rapidly grew within his career, expanding his knowledge and applied skills to include creating independent documentaries or episodic series. Intentionally covering on some of the most pressing issues, to educate and spark aw... more -
It's Good to Say Thank You
by Michael CoccariExpressing gratitude can serve as a catalyst to intensify the meaning of our past and transform the trajectory of our future. Through the simple act of writing letters, It's Good to Say Thank You demonstrates how we can discover the profound blessings in our relationships and experiences, which can then propel us to lead more meaningful and fulfilling lives. This book shows how expressing appreciation and gratitude to key people in our lives enables us to uncover important life lessons that deep... more -
Cancer Fight: My Wife's Faithful, Fearless Battle Against Breast Cancer
by Michael CoccariFrom my perspective as spouse and caregiver, this book reflects on my wife's seven-year battle against Stage 4 breast cancer. The story demonstrates that when facing an extreme challenge, such as a deadly disease, one can choose to respond with grace, courage, faith, and optimism. Included are explanations of medical treatment (surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation) and its effects on body, mind, and spirit. The story affirms the importance of love, family, friends, and faith, and reminds us t... more -
Master Lovers
by David WinnerWhile clearing out his great aunt's midtown apartment after her death, author David Winner discovered artifacts of her storied existence: notes from opera stars, love letters and artifacts from the Middle East of the 1930’s. His Aunt Dorle had been a co-founder of Angel Records and a prominent figure in the mid-century classical music world. But the more he learned about her world, the more complicated her story became, a twisted puzzle full of love and fascism, a record of a young woman grappli... more -
Survivor's Odyssey
by Richard WienerEXCERPTS FOR WEBSITE (Survivor’s Odyssey – BID # 112614) As I sit by my window, gazing out over the autumnal park, the turning leaves straining in the gusting west wind, and a suggestion of morning sun stippling a clump of trees in the near distance, my thoughts return to the view from my childhood room on Lutherstrasse, a bourgeois, cobblestone-paved street in Wittenberg lined with neatly spaced lindens. How tranquil it all seemed then. Like other early childhoods contemplated late in life... more