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Twinkle Toes - Tales of a Broadway Gypsy 1949-1969

by Gene Gavin

In 1949, Herbert Eugene Tuttle left a small town in Michigan for New York City with only a dream —to dance on Broadway— even though he didn’t know how to dance. Determined to learn, he studied modern dance with Martha Graham and learned ballet from the many Ballet Russe exiles living in NYC after World War II. Through sheer determination, he performed with the brightest stars of his generation—Jerome Robbins, George Balanchine, Bob Fosse, Elaine Stritch, Gwen Verdon, Tanaquil LeClerq, Maria Tal... more

Somewhere Over The Rainbow: A bittersweet memoir

by Cécile Rischmann

A bereaved daughter comes to bid farewell to her mother and finds herself swept away in a flood of memories. As she relives her past, she visits moments in her childhood, drawing comfort from happy times and forgiving the not-so-happy ones. ‘Somewhere over the Rainbow’ is a tribute to the author’s mother, a bittersweet memoir that’s written straight from the heart.

Parkinson's Lite: The Laughable Side

by Yoram Nachimovsky

Parkinson's Lite is a non-fiction funny book about a not-so-funny disease. It brings to light Marie and Pat, a married couple, who in an attempt to cope with Parkinson's, wind up switching roles. Pat, the retired cop accustomed to great Italian meals and lots of pampering to being the caretaker, maid, dog walker, and cook. The latter which he compares to an acute case of Shingles. We watch Marie slowly leave her independent self behind and become totally dependent on her exhausted, stressed out ... more

LEAVING...Sometimes you have to leave

by Janet Holloway

My grandmother said, "A girl in West Virginia's got three choices: she can get religion, get pregnant or get out. I tried Number 1 but it didn't last. I skipped Number 2 and took Number 3. I've left jobs, men, cities and more and been left a couple of times. My book, Leaving, focuses on how to develop resilience and trust yourself through each of these leavings.

Clear Seeing Place

by Brian Rutenberg

From the salt marshes and moss-draped live oaks of the South Carolina Lowcountry to the New York art world, Clear Seeing Place takes the reader behind the studio door to explore the making of a painter in intimate detail. Brimming with the joy of process and a love of art history, Brian Rutenberg reveals the places, people, and experiences that led to the paintings for which he is well known today. This book is packed with ideas, observations, techniques, and career advice all thoughtfully arran... more

"I Do" 15 Years Of Wedding Misadventures

by Kiersten Hall

"This book is a MUST READ for anyone who is planning on getting married or has already taken the trip down the aisle!"

15 years of memories from 1,400+ weddings as a professional videographer. There are plenty of entertaining stories to share with the readers!

Chapter titles include:

* Where's Grandma?

* Can I Get Your Autograph?

* Who Brought the Gun?

* Calisthenics in Formal Wear

&qu... more

No Reply: A Jewish Child Aboard the MS St. Louis and the Ordeal That Followed

by Pamela Sampson

May 13, 1939. The MS St. Louis ocean liner pulls out of Hamburg harbor and begins a long journey across the Atlantic Ocean toward Cuba. On board are more than 900 German Jews fleeing Hitler, including Hermann and Rita Goldstein and their 10-year-old son, Heinz. The passengers hope to stay in Cuba while they wait for visas to enter the United States. However, once the ship arrives in Havana’s harbor, the Cuban government refuses to let the passengers enter. An urgent request goes out to America, ... more

The Accidental Captain

by Glenn Patron

20 years of learning to sail by trial & terror Asthmatic, bookish and timid, young Glenn Patron spent his childhood dreaming of a life of adventure like the stories he read in the sanctuary of his bedroom in the suburbs of New York City. As an adult, bumbling along on the edge of failure, his life begins to change when he marries an adventurous saltwater lady. Rebuilding an abandoned 30’ sloop starts them on a 20 year journey of mishaps and triumphs that challenge his beliefs, goals and... more

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.

A Glimpse of the Chihuahuan Desert

by Patricia R. Mihok

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