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How Beneficial Is the Radiance Glow Tonic to Enhance the Glow of the Skin?
by jeannot ceuticalsHow Beneficial Is the Radiance Glow Tonic to Enhance the Glow of the Skin?
The Radiance Glow Tonic is one of the most essential products that you should use on your skin. It will help you refine your complexion and make you look attractive. For... more
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Get Off The Grass
by Wayne ChaffeyHI, MY NAME IS WAYNE Chaffey and I served in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) from 1980 – 2011, with some breaks in between, my job title being: Ground Support Equipment Fitter (GSEFITT). This is my story about my 24 years of working in the Defence Force. I talk about my ups and downs associated with this career choice, and also give an insight of how life can be when compared to any other career path, and not necessarily what many perceive as too disciplined and restrictive. Althoug... more -
The Beach Boy II - Aliyah
by William SemenowHere is a Kirkus Review which was published in August 2024. https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/william-semenow/the-beach-boy-volume-ii-aliyah/ -
Knucklehead
by daniel sohn MDKnucklehead is a life's story, an evolution of consciousness, a tale of self-actualization. The author experienced childhood in 50's mid-America, 60's anti-Vietnam War turmoil and cultural revolt and found his raison d'etre in the 70's. Beyond this the book details medical education and practice, family controversies, travels and triathlon competitions. After facing the grill of a speeding dump truck, this young man considered his failing choices and became a seeker of life's essence. -
The Beach Boy
by William SemenowHere is a Kirkus Review of my book. https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/william-semenow/the-beach-boy-semenow/ This book was featured in the August 2024 edition of Kirkus Reviews as an Indie Publication. -
Landed: A Yogi’s Memoir in Pieces & Poses
by Jennifer LangAmerican-born Jennifer traces her journey—both on and off the yoga mat—reckoning with her adopted country (Israel), midlife hormones (merciless), cross-cultural marriage (to a Frenchman) and their imminent empty nest (a mixed blessing), eventually realizing the words her yoga teachers had been offering for the past twenty-three years: root down into the ground and stay true to yourself. Finally, she understands that home is about who you are, not where you live. Written in experimental chapteret... more -
River Town Wellsville Ohio
by David NavarriaRiver Town Wellsville, Ohio, is a book that weaves romance, sentimentality, action, adventure, and the darker side of human nature. In this saga, rooted in a true story, the author crafts a series of emotionally charged narratives that resonate deeply with the human heart, engaging readers on a profound emotional level. The book offers a deeply felt exploration of the complex personal lives of families across three generations, with each part dedicated to a specific generation, creating a rich t... more -
The Child Catcher: A Fight for Justice and Truth
by Andrew BridgeThe Child Catcher is the true story of the fight to rescue the children confined to a violent and secretive institution in the rural South. Andrew Bridge’s bestselling memoir, Hope’s Boy, told the story of his survival after he was taken from his mother, who struggled with schizophrenia, and was left to foster care. Bridge was first confined at one of our country’s most notorious children’s institutions, MacLaren Hall. Now, in The Child Catcher, he chronicles his role in the longest-running, ... more -
An Accidental Pilgrim, a memoir in prose and verse
by Maria Z. CaponiAn Accidental Pilgrim, a memoir in prose and verse by Maria Z. Caponi, explores one journey and life's many paths. While it may seem like a typical hiking story, this memoir is anything but ordinary. The prose and poetry are woven together to create a rich tapestry of life, offering an intimate glimpse into the experiences of a physicist, an immigrant, and a nonreligious widow of Jewish heritage. It delves into the possibility of spirituality within a scientific persona. The book is further enha... more -
Mending Together, Building Together
by Rachel Zirkin DudaWhen you have been abused and bullied much of your life, can you raise an emotionally healthy child? What if that child becomes abusive himself? From an early age, my son, Seth, hit me on a regular basis. Because of my history, our interactions triggered me – to the point I began doubting I had the emotional strength to raise Seth successfully – but I knew I needed to push through those fears and stop the cycle of abuse that had been plaguing our family for generations. I learned much late... more -
Out of Place: Coming of Age in Cold War West Germany
by Mary McKnightFor fans of coming-of-age narratives and feminist journeys, an empowering tale of one teen’s quest to establish her own voice as an Army Brat living in Cold War–era West Germany. Relocated with her family to Cold War–era West Germany, Army Brat and middle sister of three Mary grapples with the torment exacted by her older sister, the high moral expectations of her military father, and societal pressure to conform to traditional gender roles during the rise of the feminism movement. Through th... more -
Full Crazy Town
by Stephen ColeA rather dystopian account of current affairs, yet a solution to our plight is included. -
Big Queer Nun
by Shane PhelanThis is my life! From childhood trauma and teenage alcoholism to coming out, building an academic career writing on LGBTQ politics, to an Episcopal convent, priestly ordination, and beyond, I trace my journey to wholeness and healing. I'm now privileged to walk with others on their journeys, and to share what I've learned over 39 years of recovery. -
Pennies from Heaven for Kevin
by Kevin HydePennies from Heaven for Kevin is a remarkable story of a man whose life spiraled out of control after the death of his two-year-old son, Kyle. Blaming himself and ridden with pain and guilt, Kevin went on a downward path spending a total of seven years locked up in nineteen different jails and prisons, along with numerous rehabilitation centers over twenty years for alcohol and drug addiction.
At one treatment facility, Kevin found a penny on his nightstand. The year of the pen... more
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Watching Sarah Rise
by Jennifer Celeste BriggsSarah is a feisty and determined four-year-old with autism and a unique genetic blueprint. Her mom Jenny is equally feisty and determined, which leads to clashes and strife but also leads to phenomenal connection and progress as Jenny runs a Son-Rise Program for her, calling it Sarah-Rise. The Son-Rise Program is an approach to working with people with autism to foster social connection. It provides intensely loving, focused one-on-one therapeutic play time, meeting Sarah where she is and nev... more -
Broken Water: An Extraordinary True Story
by Barbara Lane"Broken Water: An Extraordinary True Story," recounts the incredible journey of 11 sisters who navigated through a childhood filled with abuse, neglect, and separation in the foster care system. It is a raw and honest portrayal of their eventual reconnection and healing as they bravely share their individual tales of resilience and survival. The primary objective of this book is to provide readers with a deep understanding of the lasting effects of childhood trauma, as well as the u... more