Patricia is a PPP (Perpetual People Pleaser) who's exhausting herself to take care of everyone else, only to feel unseen by the people around her. Her employer is considering yet another round of layoffs. Then her husband surprises her with their first vacation in years. Also, he's bringing along his mother, Evie, who doesn't seem to like Patricia much, and Evie's wiener dog, Midge. Yay? Things are tense. Then Patricia accidentally becomes a bit famous. Or infamous. With the help of Midge ...

This is the first part of a reflective account of my experiences in Thailand over the past seventeen years. It is an account of someone who has journeyed two different paths; that of a professional diving instructor and, later, a whoremonger.It is a story of a journey from an initially carefree, idyllic, adventurous lifestyle in an island paradise, to the harsh reality of the urban environments of Bangkok and Pattaya. It is a story of a journey into the dark side of life in Thailand and a ...

When a father is separated from his child, he embarks on an unyielding journey to be reunited with the one he loves. Driven by an unbreakable bond and the fierce love of a parent, he will face any obstacle, no matter the cost. "Papa Bear" is a heartfelt story of a father's relentless quest to find his child and reclaim what was lost.based on true events

It is 1976 and Phil Harte's single ambition is to hitchhike to California. When he begins to run out of money in Colorado, Lonnie Hazel, the egotistical conman, loans him $100 and that loan precipitates a series of misadventures as Harte is forced to sell Hazel's marijuana, all the while pursuing love in the form of Miriam and opportunistic sex with the housewife Hazel ripped off in my debut novel, Mr. Green Goes to Town, which is 140,550 words for this comedy.Hazel has ar...

In this groundbreaking exposition into the nature and impact of the planetary nodes, astrologer and therapist Mark Jones presents a thought-provoking investigation that builds a compelling case for the importance of these seldom studied but seemingly potent points. Drawing upon original research including twenty years of observation and study, Jones surveys key moments in recent Western history to illuminate the potential meaning and significance of the planetary nodes from Jupiter to Plut...

Welcome to a world where cooking is an art form and every dish is a masterpiece waiting to be created. "A Culinary Canvas" is not just a recipe book; it's a symphony of flavors, a dance of ingredients, and a celebration of culinary creativity.Dive into a palette of vibrant recipes that will paint your kitchen with aromas that tantalize the senses and flavors that spark joy. From bold and spicy creations to delicate and nuanced dishes, this book is a treasure trove of culinary inspi...

Join two international astrologers and lecturers as they examine: Potential traps for the counselling astrologer; The importance of Mercury in consultation; The transformational potential of astrology; Tools to use when preparing for a chart analysis. The ebook version also includes an interview and a further essay from Mark Jones along with Frank Clifford's award-winning essay on the first and final degrees of the signs.

A South Carolina historian examines a selection of true crime murder stories from the Palmetto State, from 1903 to 2003.Murder leaves no decade unscarred. In 1903, the lieutenant governor of South Carolina shot dead a local newspaper editor, in full view of witnesses. George Stinney was marched to the electric chair in 1944 at age fourteen. A mother made national news in 1994 pleading for the return of her kidnapped sons, when in truth she had driven them to a wate...

“Do you know where this track leads to Peter?” said Baey shining his torch into the blackness of the jungle beyond.“It skirts the river, into the National Park, and ends at a major waterfall roughly three kilometers from here. I’ve been up there once, a couple years ago,” said Pete looking shell shocked after all the physical exertion.“I think we’d better get going,” said Baey as we heard the mesh fence rattling with the sound of people climbing over it.“On the run int...

Psychosynthesis therapist and counseling astrologer Mark Jones delivers one of the most fascinating astrological studies of this decade. Taking us on a journey into the karmic underpinnings of the birth chart, this book provides tools for understanding the hidden forces driving not only our personality, but our soul. Jones outlines a method that anyone can use to learn more about the unconscious dynamics that drive us.The beginning astrology student will find this a useful referenc...

The Balm is a heart-warming comic and romantic story about family and the healing power of community. The novel’s surprises unravel truths, which reveal characters’ health struggles and anguish, uniting them as humans.As the Snowstorm of the Century bears down on the town of Gilead, its residents are preparing to celebrate the life of one of its most prominent citizens. Twyla Fox, business owner, mother, grandmother, and loving partner, decided weeks ago to forgo any further treatm...

Book 1 of the series.Laugh hysterically with your child as you read about the hilarious and bizarre world of The Dinosauroids.Imagine the asteroid impact that killed the dinosaurs actually missed the Earth. The Dinosauroids, dinosaurs who have evolved to be quite human-like, emerge as the dominant species.Our first character, Trex, is a tiny but imaginative T-Rex. He loves to invent the most curious and fun-loving of inventions. Like his Chrysalis Trumpet, it doesn’...