This book is based on true events. It is the story of my life, with fictitious names for a better narrative.My mother and I got to a point in our lives where we were so distant that for many years I avoided her.I wouldn't say it was entirely her fault because she thought she was doing the right thing for me. I wish I could take back those years I lost with my parents.Now I've written this book for those out there who may still have time to act and are experiencing t...

This is another volume of the successful Best Short Stories Collection, a selection of masterpieces by authors from various nationalities and with very diverse themes, but sharing an enormous and possibly the most important literary quality: providing pleasure to the reader. In this e-book, you will have access to the Best Foreign Short Stories, a selection of memorable tales written by great masters of international literature such as James Joyce, Julio Cortázar, Borges, Horacio Quiroga, ...

Children's human rights are regularly violated around the world. We hear about graphic examples including child soldiers, child prostitutes, and children sold into slavery, but hungry, sick, and orphaned children are equally at risk and more prevalent. In the United States, children suffer similar abuses, but some are unique to the U.S. justice system. Unlike most of the rest of the world, the U.S. is a well-developed western nation in which juvenile offenders can be tried as adults and se...

Ben Wilder, a world-renowned, widowed architect, designs a house for himself and his estranged teen-aged children. Knowing this commission will enhance her contractor reputation, feisty Annie Calhoun submits a winning bid with near-zero profit. But when family and weather-based delays make it impossible to meet the penalty-carrying deadline, she makes her exacting employer an offer he can't refuse. Contemporary Romance by Joyce C. Ware; originally published by Zebra Romance "To Love Again"

Federica Pellegrini: Breaking Records in the Pool," dive into the extraordinary journey of one of the greatest swimmers of our time. Follow Federica Pellegrini's rise from a young talent in Italy to a global icon in the world of swimming.Discover the challenges she faced, the sacrifices she made, and the unwavering determination that propelled her to shatter numerous records. From her stunning performances in the Olympic Games to her domination in world championships, witness the u...

Bibliophiles, grab your glasses! Here is a compendium of interesting--and often scandalous--facts and quips about the literary world. Featuring authors and tomes of yesteryear and yesterday, from Tolkien's Middle- earth to Jeffrey Eugenides's Middlesex, you'll sections such as:You Don't Say?: Commonly-used words and phrases that were coined or popularized in classic words of fiction--sometimes with very different meanings. Gruesomely Ever After: The...

Enlightened Teaching: Elevating Through Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs is an educational philosophy that incorporates mindfulness in the school setting. Enlightened Teaching follows the ideas of Dr. Shefali Tsabary presented in her book The Conscious Parent in an effort to awaken the consciousness of individuals who work with students. Instrumental in developing mindful is the recognition that many students are suffering from emotional wounds. As laid out by Dr. Joseph Hendershott in his book...

The Buttefly Girl: Torri Huske's Amazing Swimming Adventure’ is a delightful and inspiring story designed for young readers aged 6-8. This book takes children on an exciting journey through the life of Torri Huske, a remarkable young swimmer who dreamed big, worked hard, and made her dreams come true by winning gold medals at the Paris 2024 Olympics.What you will find insideIn this story, children will meet Torri as a little girl with a big...

The book offers a vivid analysis of the new geopolitics in the Indo-Pacific in terms of big power rivalry between the US-China and country-wise perspectives situating largely within the late 2000s and culminates with the developments of the COVID-19 period. The great power shift, marked by the rise of China and the relative decline of the US, poses a serious challenge to the balance of power in the Indo-Pacific region and the world order in general. Ironically, the play of realism in the r...

Struggling to get the respect and success you deserve in your workplace? Discover the tips and tools to maximize your professional potential.Are unspoken rules and hidden hierarchies holding your career hostage? Are you tired of falling short of your goals to advance in your true calling? Do you wish you had a better grasp on how to maximize your health and wellness on the way to the top? Author and human behavioral expert Dr. C.S. Flemming has spent years observin...

Sail on the high seas or into uncharted galaxies! When it comes to love...pirates risk all!Delilah’s next delectable anthology is filled with roguish pirates! Readers who crave adventures set on the high seas—or in deep space—will find plenty of sexy bad boys, naughty alpha males unafraid to risk life and limb for treasure—or a lucky lover’s heart!Just a few of the titillating stories inside...In “The Treasure of D...

INSIGNIA VOL. 6. includes 8 short stories with Asian characters, settings, and magical creatures.In this volume you'll find an array of animal-shifters, magical creatures, gods, and spirits. Story settings include: India, Japan, Cambodia, China, and outer-space!CONTENTS'Reborn' by Nidhi Singh'The Star Ball' by Amy Fontaine'Raising Words' by Stewart C. Baker'Apsaras' Dance' by Kelly Matsuura'We, the Ravens...