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Observations of ISRAEL’S APARTHEID SYSTEM, is an informative book about how Israel subjugates the Palestinians through its occupation, apartheid and colonization. All aspects of what Palestinians must endure in their daily lives is observed–from discriminatory practices regarding water distribution, electricity manipulation, land confiscations, building permit frustrations, educational intrusions, identity manipulations, license plate restrictions, travel limitations,  silencing of Palestinian’s aspirations, and unequal criminal justice applications. The lack of a defined Israeli border in relation to the Apartheid Wall is analyzed. The complicity of the United States and Western Countries is explained while criticism is hurled at both Palestinians and Israelis for the causes of the Israeli apartheid conditions. Overall, the book aims to provide a comprehensive observation of Israel’s system of apartheid against the Palestinians. 

Dive into the dreadful depths of the unknown with "Echoes from the Abyss" a gripping collection of short stories that will send shivers down your spine. Each tale unfolds like a macabre tapestry, weaving together suspense, terror, and the unexplainable to create an atmospheric journey into the heart of horror.
Within these pages, you'll encounter spectral entities that linger in the corners of forgotten places, ancient curses that awaken malevolent forces, and the haunting echoes of long-buried secrets. From the eerie silence of desolate landscapes to the ominous creaks of a haunted house, each story is a carefully crafted nightmare that will leave you questioning the boundaries between reality and the supernatural.
Prepare to be captivated by the skilful storytelling that explores the darkest recesses of the human psyche. "hoes from the Abyss" invites you to confront your deepest fears, as the lines between the living and the dead blur, and the things that go bump in the night come alive in the imagination.
Are you ready to step into a realm where the ordinary transforms into the extraordinary, and where every shadow conceals a bone-chilling tale? Open the pages, but beware — once you enter, the echoes from the abyss may linger long after the stories have ended!

WHEN LIFE IS TOUGH AND GETS TOO MUCH
WATCH WHO YOU TURN TO FOR HELP!

Often wondered what it would be like to look after yourself and your family?

Meet Lena...A young feisty woman who's Mum, Fran, has relied upon most of her life.
Meet Fran...An alcohol dependent Mum whose life is going from bad to worse when she is forced to live with chronic pain and all that it entails!

Lena has not had the best upbringing, with both of her parents alcoholics, she is left to care for herself and her two young brothers. One night her parents drinking turns into another fight with life changing consequences for them all!
In their hour of need they turn to the only person they can, which brings family secrets, once thought buried, to the surface.

Now Lena and her family find themselves embroiled in drug dealings and jealousy, with dangerous outcomes for them all!

Lena thought her life was hard before asking for help, now it's turned upside down. It turns out the person who is meant to be helping could be making their life worse!

The only certainty is that Lena's life will never be the same!

Ever wondered what it's like to hit the refresh button on life and land in a whole new world of awesomeness? That's my tale – from scraping by to thriving in a place so perfect, it feels like I stumbled into a better version of reality, snagging that elusive Zen along the way.

Imagine packing up your life and your nine-year-old sidekick with nothing but a few bucks and a bucketful of bravery, ready to conquer unknown territories without a roadmap. That's me, switching careers on a whim and single-handedly steering my ship through life's hurricanes.

Why Ireland, you ask? Because that's where the magic happened – where I found the missing pieces of my puzzle. Life's never been a walk in the park for me. My stories? They're like roller coasters – never dull, always a twist waiting around the bend. And boy, do I like to keep things moving!

Going solo's my style, but when push comes to shove, I've got a handful of golden friends who've got my back. Yet, I'm all about facing challenges head-on, all by myself. And guess what? It works.

My bestie says drop me on an ice floe, and I'd not only survive, I'd come back throwing a party. She's not wrong. I'm the roach of resilience – but like, in a cute way. Ready to dive into my world of whirlwind changes, unexpected joys, and the pursuit of my personal Zen? Let's roll!

I was born in February 1972, in Bucharest, Romania. Like any ordinary child, I played and laughed—I just couldn't walk. Both my brother and I were diagnosed with a congenital degenerative neuromuscular disease that could not be treated. We were home-schooled, with support from classmates and teachers who came from time to time to test us. I was in love with Romanian and English language and literature, I listened to lots of music, I read and wrote.

I have always been a self-taught person, thoroughly studying what I enjoyed and wanted to have for keeps!

I later became the Fan Club president of one of Romania's leading singers. My world began to open up and I began to use the talents I thus found out I had.

In 2008 I chose to live in another country, and during the COVID-19 pandemic period, I wrote this book.

"If You Can't Walk, Try Flying" is a book about my life in Romania, dedicated to those who wake up in the morning without hope, without the willpower to try harder and enjoy what life has to offer!

Learn to grow wings—each of us is born to fly!

Brother and sister soulmates Jon Karl and Summer Odom, orphaned at an early age and thrust into the human comedy of a small southern town, must survive a variety of predators, especially a sociopathic barber who abducts Jon Karl, forcing Summer to access a surprising inner strength that changes both their lives.

After the death of their mother, Maryrell, Jon Karl and Summer Odom are raised in the town of Douvale by their grandmother, Mildra, whose boss, Spruill Dawes, steps into the role of surrogate father. Jon Karl befriends his son Millard. Jon Karl, sexually precocious, finds himself increasingly humiliated by the ravenousness of Douvale women and yearns for a hermit life while mythologizing the few women he likes to think actually loved him. Summer attracts oddball boys which sends her through a series of ill-suited males and strange jobs.

Complications arise when Balch, a local barber, becomes obsessed with Jon Karl, and even more arise when Jon Karl catches the eye of Vance, a young strip club owner and porn filmmaker. Then, when Jon Karl gets into an ill-advised cannabis-growing scheme, he leaves himself vulnerable to blackmail by Vance. Things get worse when Jon Karl is sentenced to the for-profit Baptist correction center run by Spruill’s hated rival, PruetEchols, and he finds Balch working there. One day, Summer’s intuition of something wrong sends her, Spruill, and the sheriff into a ghastly scene and a dangerous rescue of Jon Karl. Jon Karl is released to pursue at last the life he longs for, but becomes increasingly seduced by the strange energy of an abandoned roadside house and the oddly familiar portal it seems to offer. Summer has uneasy premonitions about the house, and with the legacy of a young son from one of her earlier boyfriends, and at last a promising relationship with the latest, survives.

"Unified Hearts: Proven Strategies for Cultivating Lasting Marital Harmony in Blended Families" delves deeply into the art and science of nurturing a successful blended family. This insightful book unpacks the complexity of merging families, offering a rich tapestry of strategies, from effective communication and conflict resolution to emotional support and financial management. It emphasizes the importance of empathy, patience, and unconditional love in overcoming challenges and celebrates the joy of creating a united, supportive family environment. With expert advice, engaging exercises, and heartwarming success stories, "Unified Hearts" is an indispensable resource for couples seeking to build a strong foundation for their blended family, ensuring every member feels valued, understood, and integrated into the family dynamic.

An inspirational guide for visualizing and actualizing success on a personal and professional level.

Author Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino, master life coach and founder of The Best Ever You Network has long espoused that we must redefine success for our authentic selves—a one-size fits-all-concept is not only outdated but unworkable. Success is so much more than data or the dollars in our bank account. True success is reflected in the smiles that brighten our faces and the peace that settles in our hearts. It's the gratitude we seek in all things and the intention and actions being our very best in each moment.

In The Success Guidebook , readers will find inspiration, motivation, and a pathway to live their best, most fulfilling life. By implementing Elizabeth’s unique Ten Factors of Success—the behaviors consistently exhibited by people who stand out and behave with world-class excellence—readers will learn how to finally overcome the stubborn obstacles that have stood in their way and harness the power to move forward with clarity, a renewed purpose, and the personalized confidence to build a life of bold, brave, and infinite possibilities. Included are profiles of 20 people who exemplify these principles. Here’s the You don’t need to be on a national or international platform to be world-class. You can have it right in your own home, to be and feel successful in each and every moment of your life. This book will help you learn how to tap into world-class behaviors and get the results you desire—at last.

THIS IS AN UNTOLD FAIRY TALE

In “Aladdin and the Bad Owl” get ready for a whirlwind adventure alongside Aladdin and his trusty friend Jiinn! As they race against time to foil the wicked plans of the mischievous owl and  the villainous wizard Jafar, you will be swept away by thrilling encounters with monstrous creature and daring escapes. But it's not just about action and magic; this story is also a heartwarming tale of friendship and bravery.

And guess what? A surprise at the end of the book will surely delight your children.

Jade thought she knew her younger sister Skylar who was an ER nurse. But when Skylar goes missing and is later found murdered, Jade learns Skylar had a secret life as a high-priced escort. Police discover Skylar had a large bank account, designer clothing and handbags, blonde wigs, and influential rich clients that she meets at two of the city's most high-class hotels.

Detectives Mark Ross and Al Shapiro are now investigating a murder case, rather than a missing person. The investigation leads them to two influential persons of interest and a second murder. The case takes a turn when DNA genetic markers are matched, and a paternity test reveals hidden secrets from long ago.

During the investigation, there is no mistaking the sexual attraction between Detective Ross and Jade Rose. Detective Ross knows he needs to keep it professional, and he has his own commitment issues, however it's becoming harder and harder to stay away from Jade. He’s never met a woman like her. He can’t get enough of her. As their relationship sizzles, a killer has his sights and rage focused on Jade. Ross is working against the clock to save the woman he loves.

The Haunting of Hill House meets The Lovely Bones in this evocative and mind-bending psychological thriller following three teen girls solving a treacherous murder.

Nobody believes sixteen-year-old Lila Sadler, who was diagnosed with bipolar disorder that her sister is possessed by the ghost of Kate Watkins. As Rose's health worsens each day, the only way to save her is to uncover the awful truth of Katy's death so many years ago.

And nobody knows what happened to Katy on October 31, 1925. Not even Katy. Unaware that she was murdered, Katy has wandered for a hundred years in complete ignorance, until the day she meets Rose and Lila.

Together Lila, Rose, and Katy must confront their demons to escape. But to escape they must forgive the unforgivable.

"Plenty of spooky goodness...action packed...you'll puzzle over mysterious messages and try to put the pieces together with every turn of the page." - Geeking-By.net

Ariion Sanders, a disabled teenage girl, is inspired by a homeless man she meets in a New York City jail. The man, Cameron Littleheart St. Lawrence, has been arrested for bank robbery, but without convincing evidence, the judge is forced to release him. The bumbling bank robbers have their loot stolen from them and they think Cameron took it. After they kidnap Cameron, Ariion hatches a plan for his rescue, however, her scheme goes awry, and she finds herself in deep trouble.

I discovered a long time ago that I was never going to be Arnold Schwarzenegger, or as I had hoped a professional baseball player so I decided to just enjoy working out. This included running, weightlifting, and some skill activities like pick-up softball games or basketball games. In my 30’s and 40’s these worked fine but I found that I had to do more and more to stay in shape and to stay well simply fit. I am currently 69 years old, have had quadruple by-pass which I trained for and have come to terms with the fact that more isn’t necessarily better and as we grow older and we have to get the most bang for our buck when it comes down to exercise. Exercising for 10 minutes every day for a year can put you on the path to good health and it helps to prime the pump so that it becomes easier, which creates the desire to want to do more. But fitness doesn’t only include the physical dimension. Fitness includes the mental, the emotional and the spiritual dimension as well. Reading for 10 minutes every day can be a welcome break from technology and can help us expand our vocabulary and knowledge base. Even those who fear going out of their house can benefit from just a 10 minute walk and a friendly greeting to one of their neighbors. This can also help them to strengthen their emotions and begin to see some of the good in the world. Ten minutes of prayer and meditation can help strengthen our faith and create in us a sense of wellbeing and peace.

All of these things sound great don’t they? Well they are if we just do them consistently. I am sixty nine years old as I stated above and have played the start and stop game my whole life. I have discovered that patience is the key to any form of change that a person wants to make. I have to be patient with myself and others, that’s what makes the difference. Change will come as long as I don’t give up. The change will be incremental but it will come as long as I stay the course and remain consistent, that’s when I will realize that I am Simply Fit. My goal is to help you do the same. This book offers some quick ideas to help you become healthier and improve your longevity. But more importantly I want to help you live a fuller and more vibrant life.

What would you do if you were the 12 year-old new ace pitcher of a very small town baseball team, you and your teammates go on in one magical year to represent your roots at the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, and you were much too embarrassed beyond mere words to see your own mother cheer you on as you take the big stage hundreds of miles away?

This is Sooner's situation, and his story for the ages is Going to Williamsport, as he faces a mother suffering through acute paranoid psychosis, or just simply really crazy things, in the early years of deinstitutionalization of the mentally ill during the Eisenhower administration.  As the awkward moments pile up, the dirty looks and misunderstandings multiply in town, and the psychotropic drugs and Demedication sessions gather endlessly without the option to "just put her away" anymore, the only child Sooner only sees his own embarrassment and severe contempt for a Semper Fi father who will not deny his marriage vows, nor his unbelievable love for his own son.

Going to Williamsport matters more than anything to Sooner, but definitely not at the expense of seeing "her" in those stands.  In his own very young words, he takes as much as he possibly can, and then makes incredibly clear in the clearest of places that he alone, with his team is Going to Williamsport, and Dad isn't and certainly Mom isn't, either.  

Sooner's story plays out as a kid farther away from the far western Oklahoma Panhandle than he's ever been.  Sooner rather than later, his decision to be separate and apart from Mom and Dad is rewarded in surprising ways, but to everyone's surprise, Sooner understands very quickly how his family coin truly has two sides that look surprisingly alike.  From an early exit at the Little League World Series, Dad, Sooner, and special friends realize that in the thankless world of serious mental illness and the family, both the sick and their caretakers need love, support, and most of all, unrelenting allies.

Sooner's experience echoes that of author Rich Agnello, who saw his own mother suffer this way for thirty-seven years, and yet through the constant presence of family and faith, saw his two sisters and him earn two graduate and three undergraduate degrees, as well as the author's fifteen years as a select youth soccer coach.  Through endless painful and proud moments, Going to Williamsport makes incredibly clear to a third generation of deinstitutionalization that both the mentally ill and their immediate support system are both dealing with the Loneliest Illness in the World and are both deserving of our unconditional love and friendship.

Rich Agnello is a native of Webster, New York outside Rochester, who earned his undergraduate degree in speech communication from Marquette University’s Diederich College of Communication, and his master’s degree in public administration from the University of Denver’s Daniels College of Business.  Agnello also earned PMP, ITIL, FAC-COR I, FAC-PPM 1, CTAL-TM, CTFL, and Shunra Level 1 professional certifications during his twenty-year career with EDS/HP and the Federal Government.  He resides in Worthington, Ohio north of Columbus with his wife Theresa.

This is his first full-length book, and also his first children's novel.

This is unique……and here’s a sneak peek…..

Music and literature collide in this unique tale set in the mid 1970’s Australian/American music scene as the reader walks side by side with the music creators, Jordie and Jess, as they write record and perform the songs in this fictional yet totally believable musical adventure. A fly on the wall insight into the lives of two music heavy weights, the highs and the lows, as they come together once again to scale that mountain for a second time. 

An added bonus is the reader can actually hear what those songs sound like as they’ve all been recorded and can be heard/downloaded @ http://djmcmusic.com 

A 12 year old boy, Noah, goes to the zoo with his mother and father and is swept away on a seven-continent fantasy magical adventure. He sees dozens of animals and learns about them in their true habitat and hears them speak. His guide, Manny Meerkat, teaches Noah about the animals' lives. He also teaches him about the possibilities in life. AUDIOBOOK LINK INCLUDED, FREE!

Prepare yourself for a wild rollercoaster ride through the twists and turns of my life growing up with my narcissistic mother. In this memoir, I delve into the intricacies of my childhood, revealing the hidden truths behind closed doors and the daily challenges that made it feel like I was trapped in an ongoing emotional saga.

From the early days of feeling like I was walking on eggshells to navigating the exhausting game of seeking my mother’s approval, this memoir is a no-holds-barred account of surviving a childhood filled with emotional ups and downs. Get ready for tales of manipulation, a stifling atmosphere of constant scrutiny, and the relentless pursuit of my mother’s unachievable love.

"The Narcissist’s Daughter" is not just a memoir; it is a roadmap for those navigating their own journey through the complexities of toxic relationships. It is a narrative of breaking free, reclaiming autonomy, and leading a life fuelled by the brilliance of self-discovery. So, join me as I speak my truth on the not-so-glamorous side of family life and share the real, unfiltered story of how I went from just surviving to actually thriving.

Dear Reader,

This transformational and motivational book is about Life and People; Gratitude, Thoughts, and Meanings; Victories and Knowledge of Self and the World. You need it, even if a diagnosis or symptoms are not knocking at your door. I have a medical diagnosis, and this is part of my story of healing. Every day the Person going through this book will have a clear goal: "To be better than you were yesterday."

A true master is a lifelong learner.

People who understand more about writing than I do have asked me these questions: 1. Who are you writing for? 2. What is it for? With your permission, I'll answer:

1.    I am writing for men and women with the same diagnosis and symptoms as me, and with similar ones. I am writing to give hope and add positivity to the lives of these people and those who will receive this book, because this book will cover different aspects: from diet and weight management, to rest and sleep, we will also talk about alcohol and cigarette use, porn addiction and more.

2.    "For what?" To share information, to contribute to the new World, to ignite hope in those who have lost it, to overcome despair, to discuss and reflect on the meaning and power of thought, the power of actions and words; to earn money from selling books, because it is very sad to live on a pension. You have in your hands the beginning of your new Life! And yes, it is the beginning of the Path to your Wholeness!

May everyone be happy, peaceful and free from suffering.

Petro Volkov, 2023

BOUND is a Space Opera/First Contact science fiction novel that should appeal to readers of Ann Leckie’s “Ancillary Justice,” Scott Westerfeld’s “Risen Empire,” and Walter Williams’ “Dread Empire’s Fall.” 

Shennan and Adin are two minds joined in a single body, one of the rare Bound. Bred and trained as an elite soldier, they protect the Polis’s clandestine First Contact Teams on new worlds. The Bound can be reanimated into a new body after death, and brutal deaths on hostile worlds are a price they willingly pay to protect the Polis.

Shennan is gregarious, charming, and a glib liar while Adin is blunt and in-your-face aggressive. Their duty is to protect the idyllic Polis worlds. In their daily lives they don’t always like each other’s lifestyles, friends, or lovers but during battle they share their body, their sensors and weapons, and fight as a seamless whole.

On Polis worlds, violence is long forgotten; equity and justice are universal. But when peaceful citizens transform into savage killers—the Mad—idyllic Polis worlds descend into chaos. The Mad are spreading. The Mad are winning. And the Mad know how to kill the Bound—permanently.

Shennan and Adin become the key to destroying the source of the Mad. Thrown into a frantic pursuit from star to star, they will be tried not merely in battle but in their hearts. Will friends abandon them in horror at what they must do? Can they defeat the Mad without becoming a monster? 

During the reading to his students, the physicist and chemist Dr. Peter Wehller was informed that his wife was killed in a car accident. The police closed the case, but for Peter, there were a lot of discrepancies in this accidental death! Why was his wife in the passenger seat when there was no one else in the car? And why did she have a puncture mark on the side of her neck? In order to find out what happened in this accident, he dug out the “Research into the Past” project from his ideas drawer. But the trip into the past brought a surprise. The perpetrator himself came from the future. Can Peter stop the murderer to save his wife without changing contemporary history? Or has it already been changed by the murderer?

The book is currently only available in German!