A Remarkable Memoir of Mountains and Outdoor AdventureWashington’s Cascades, California’s Sierra, and Wyoming’s Wind River Range form the backdrop for the gritty personal stories of Bill’s engaging memoir. Seventies Seattle was a beautiful and rich basecamp for the recent Midwest architecture graduate, and Bill kept saying yes to the wilderness invitations from his adventurous new friends.Bill’s transformational story weaves through a series of narrative essays and v...

In the spring of 1987, Ed Underwood is happy with his life: he has a good job as personnel manager at a successful jewelry company, a loving girlfriend, and in his spare time pursues his passion for karate. Then one day Henry Cohen, the company president, summons him to his office. Cohen has received an anonymous note, both cryptic and threatening, and he asks Ed to call on his psychology training to interpret it. Unsure what the note means, Ed also doesn't realize that its arrival is abou...

Parenting has become a complex and often confusing process. Today’s parents are expected to create perfect citizens who are fully prepared to take their place in society. Add to that the fact that the parenting process must conform to the expectations and regulations of a myriad of government agencies, schools and people. Parents are expected to embrace all these expectations while still trying to instill their own values and belief systems into their children’s minds. It’s a tough balanci...

Most authors are either workaholics (the successful ones) or terrible procrastinators (the unsuccessful ones). I fall somewhere in between. I always had the desire and some ability to write, but my passion was tempered by a need to support and take care of my family. Family always came first and that was a trait I inherited from the characters of the non-fiction book you are about to read. While I was looking for some public domain material to place on my web site the other day, ...

Life is full of intangibles. That doesn’t mean that you cannot be aware of these and plan ahead. The most successful person in the world is one that decides what he will do in advance of most any situation or challenge. The purpose of this book is to help you prepare for those situations and challenges and face those you already have with confidence. What I am offering you are practical solutions to real life problems. These are solutions that work and I hope that you will...

Business done right is a rare thing these days. That’s why tens of thousands of small businesses, and large firms, fail every year. Whether the problem is with the boss, the employees or both, it is a terrible waste of time and effort that can be avoided with a commitment to excellence and procedural integrity. This book is for business owners, investors, managers and employees. I hope that you will take the time to ready through this book, take notes, underline information and l...

They were once thought to be huge‭ ‬rats or even mystical creatures.‭ ‬They have been worshiped,‭ ‬eaten and treasured by ancient civilizations.‭ ‬The one thing for sure about the Chihuahua Breed of Dogs is that just about everyone seems to love them,‭ ‬especially celebrities. She may not be able to put up with Simon Cowell and his sharp-tongued criticisms on American Idol or The X-Factor,‭ ‬but Paula Abdul can‭’‬t get enough of her three Chihuahuas-‭ ‬Thumbelina,‭ ‬Tulip and Tin...

It's amazing to think that only one to two hundred years ago a family would open a small business, run it for three to five years and then retire with enough for all to live comfortably on for life! People that did this all had one thing in common - an idea or products that everyone wanted or needed, but few sold. In today's complicated and expensive world I doubt anyone would be able to repeat that kind of success. But, the one thing that spells the difference between success and failure...

The primary thrust of this book is to help people navigate the problems that can errupt during a business or pleasure trip. I have picked certain areas that I know are of interest to people to write about. With that in mind, I have made various suggestions which I feel will be helpful.I traveled extensively throughout the USA and Canada for many years and got to know the places, people and roads of both countries very well. I have tried to offer what I have learned in this simple n...

The Chihuahua is a confident, intelligent breed best known for its small stature and fearless nature. Ranked #12 in registrations by the AKC, these brave little dogs are loyal and often become quite attached to their owners. In this guide youll find crucial information about caring for your Chihuahua, including advice on the special handling requirements of these pint-sized pets.

The dog training book you’ve been waiting for from the bestselling author and star of National Geographic Channel’s Dog Whisperer.#1 New York Times bestselling author Cesar Millan shows you how to communicate well with your dog and shares the most effective and humane methods for teaching your dog how to be a happy, well-behaved member of your household. In Cesar’s Rules, he addresses:• The most popular training techniques, includ...

A young boy emerges from life-saving surgery with remarkable stories of his visit to heaven. Heaven Is for Real is the true story of the four-year old son of a small town Nebraska pastor who during emergency surgery slips from consciousness and enters heaven. He survives and begins talking about being able to look down and see the doctor operating and his dad praying in the waiting room. The family didn't know what to believe but soon the evidence was clear. Colton said he met his miscarri...