A poetic exploration of life's transformations through aging, loss, and gratitude. This collection reflects a journey of self-discovery, interconnectedness, and the acceptance of change, revealing the beauty of existence and the importance of consciousness.In 81, the second collection of poems, the author delves into the profound impact of aging and the loss of a loved one, particularly his wife. These experiences serve as catalysts for a deep introspectio...

A collection of twenty-nine tales of the Old West featuring previously unpublished stories by such classic Western writers as James Reasoner, Douglas Hirt, McKendree Long, and Michael R. Ritt. Edited by award winning author, L. J. Washburn. Western Fictioneers is the only writers' organization devoted solely to traditional Western fiction, and this huge collection will take readers from the dusty plains of Texas to the sweeping vistas of Montana and beyond.Western Fictioneers was f...

These are aphorisms that I try and live by. They are easy for me to write, and I feel privileged to be able to share them with readers. It's part of my plan to make this world better by offering advice on how to live. The first aphorism is real. A person must first defend themselves in life, if not mentally, then physically if necessary. It is sometimes a hostile world, and a person has to fight for their freedom. I say be free and pursue your dreams. Get educated and make good choices.

A hard-boiled detective novella. Private eye, Tom Sharp, and his faithful AI assistant, Frank, investigate the death of an unlucky man hit by a bus. It looks like an accident, but the victim's elderly mother believes her son was cursed.It's Los Angeles, 2055, where life is cheap, the tech is glitchy, and magic is real. The kicker: Sharp is the only one in this world immune to magic. As he's often reminded by friend and foe alike, he's not immune to bullets. Welcome to the Peaceable...

Yoshi is an exciting young adult fantasy novel about a young woman who has spent her life training to become a Sakura Ninja. On the day of her transition from tribal member to full-fledged ninja, Yoshi is forced to part ways with her best friend from training, Yakishu, who is leaving on a secret mission. Their parting is a bitter one, as Yoshi is hurt that Yakishu has kept a secret from her. Yoshi is soon sent out on her own mission to find a ninja known as the Black Dragon, and this journ...

The story begins in the simple home of a boy, Jimmy, in a rural Georgia town in the 1930s. What unfolds is the singular tale of an unlikely youngster who grows up to be not only the President of the United States but an inspirational winner of the Noble Prize for Peace. Jimmy Carter dreams of being a sailor and escaping his one horse town to see the wide world. He achieves his goal beyond even his wildest imaginings but suddenly gives it all up to return to his home following the untimely ...

This book examines incrementalism as a policymaking process in the USA. It provides an overview of incrementalism as a theoretical concept, assesses historical and contemporary attitudes toward it, and considers it as a viable alternative to rationality. The book argues that incrementalism is both an inevitable and desirable method of policymaking, despite seeming ill suited to the current system of highly ideological and polarized political parties. It also advocates a return to realism i...

A testament to strength and determination, Maud Hawk Wright recounts the true story of a young American woman who is kidnapped from her ranch in Chihuahua during the Mexican Revolution by Villista raiders. The raiders force her and her husband off their land, leaving their infant child with a hired hand, and shortly afterward, murdering her husband. Bereft and grieving, Maud is taken to Pancho Villa’s encampment in the mountains, peopled by hundreds of revolutionaries, preparing for action...

This picture book for young readers, rich in the details of Middle Eastern village life, tells the warm story of a bond between a father, a son, and the son's favorite camel, as well as their devotion to the Muslim faith, and the power of prayer in their daily life.Salah and his camel, Qadiim, are constant companions. They work together, eat together, and sleep together. Salah is distressed, however, because his camel always seems so sad and downcast, hanging his h...

These are the collected tales of Christmas celebrations, antics, and some truly unbelievable events that take place in the magical land of Quillandia. Here in the mysterious Quill Manor, magic is afoot as they delve into the meaning of Christmas and a place to call home. Stories written by: Rustina Johnsrud Anderson , Bradley Botts, Casey Bunch, Jared Elijah, Michael Hayes, Christina Ridley, and Dana Woods

Labor Guide to Labor Law is a comprehensive survey of labor law in the private sector, written from the labor perspective for labor relations students and for unions and their members. The text emphasizes issues of greatest importance to unions and employees. Where the law permits a union to make certain tactical choices, those choices are pointed out. Material is included on internal union matters that tend to be ignored in management texts. Bruc...

Mike Carney was born on the Great Blasket Island in 1920 in that unique, isolated Irish-speaking community. Mike left in 1937 to seek a better future in Dublin and eventually settled in Springfield, Massachusetts, with other former islanders. The death on the island of his younger brother set off a chain of events that led to its evacuation, in which Mike played a pivotal role. This is the story of his life and his efforts to promote Irish culture in America, to preserve the memory of The ...