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Sergeant at War: Letters Home from Vietnam
by Brett Gordon
The true story of Sergeant Michael Gordon’s first-hand experiences in the Vietnam War as told in letters to his father, written from his enlistment in 1965 to his discharge after sustaining injuries, rescuing men in his platoon in a major battle, that earned him two Purple Hearts in 1968. For those who are interested in what it was like to be there, on the front lines, with men in your charge, not knowing who your enemy or your friend was this poignant book puts you right there. You can’t get any more real than Sergeant at War: Letters Home from Vietnam.
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Muddy the Water
by Jessica Barrows Beebe and Matt Barrows
When a popular fishing captain is murdered on his own trawler, everyone in Haversport, Massachusetts, knows the culprit is a young deckhand named Ben Broome, including Detective Lillian Grimes. But Ben has discovered the perfect hiding place: as a reporter writing for the tiny Coastal Packet, a newspaper down in South Carolina. When a half-eaten body washes in, it becomes the biggest story in the paper’s history and brings cunning, charismatic Ben immediate success. But it also leads Grimes closer to the truth. She soon teams up with hungry rival reporter Florence Park to hunt Ben down before he can charm—or kill—his way to freedom. Shown from three perspectives, killer, detective, and reporter, Muddy the Water brings readers inside the newsroom of a struggling small newspaper on the bucolic South Carolina coast and speaks to the concept of identity—and whether anyone ever shows their true self.
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One Happy Accident
by Gary Simonds
Know what it’s like in high school to still inhabit a child’s body? Would-be soccer star, Sean McLaine, certainly does. Well into junior year, he remains woefully “puberty-challenged,” and it’s messing with his soccer dreams and his non-existent love life. Out on the pitch, he’s up against full grown men who don’t mind greeting his undeniable talent with repeated pummeling. In the world of romance, all the girls see him as a nothing, a non-entity. All, except brilliant, whimsical, Ireland transplant, Kayleigh McLaughlin. She is hopelessly drawn in by Sean’s his poetic nature, in class and on the soccer pitch. Can Kayleigh help Sean clear the hurdles of a potential career-ending injury and the echoes of a horrific past trauma? Will Sean’s unbridled devotion to soccer doom the couple’s budding relationship?
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Align, Feel, Heal
by David Starbuck Smith
Despite the best efforts of traditional Western medical care, millions of people worldwide are left suffering from a chronic pain condition they can't seem to shake. Considering we are hardwired to heal at every level, having healed every ache, pain, illness, and injury up to this point, the question is, why? What is blocking the body's magical ability to heal, and how does one become stuck in a cycle of chronic pain? If you are one of many who suffer every day from chronic pain, David Starbuck Smith—using science-backed solutions and over two decades of clinical experience—will answer these questions while helping you uncover and remove the common blockages that doctors aren't trained to treat. In Align, Feel, Heal, David will lead you on an eye-opening and transformational journey to discover the tools that will help you connect to your body, heart, and soul in a way you may never have before. Ultimately, you will tap into your body’s extraordinary capacity to heal, freeing you from chronic pain and putting you back in charge of your health and life.
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Boys
by Roger Newman
After Alex’s family is killed by the Ku Klux Klan during the Depression, he takes refuge in the barn of a nearby dairy farm. The family that owns the farm, including their young son Pete, take in Alex and raise the boys together. Pete and Alex think of each other as brothers and help each other navigate Jim Crow racial intolerance together, a challenge experienced differently because of their races. Anticipating European war, Pete and Alex join a segregated US Army. The brothers discover their own identities amid the trauma of battle, leading to them to separate for many years as they continue their careers in the Army. They finally reunite at Fort Jackson, South Carolina in 1969. Confronting escalating racial and civilian hostility in response to the civil rights and antiwar movements, Alex must find those responsible for the brutal off-base beating of Pete. He must also come to grips with his childhood and what it means to be a Black man with a White brother.
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Spin Cycle
by Alfredo Botello
High school math teacher Ezra Pavic is having a rough time. His wife left him, his son barely tolerates him, and now he’s being blindsided by a chapter of life he never saw coming: the emotional spin cycle of parenting his parent. His mother Irene has dementia and it’s exhausting. Caring for his mother is a constant source of frustration, resentment, and guilt. Lots of guilt. In search of others in the same boat, Ezra opens a strip-mall storefront school—APPA (Adults Patiently Parenting Adults). As Ezra learns to handle the personalities of his nine misfit students, he must also navigate the complex feelings he has about his mother, plus deal with his little brother Loomis, a slacker his mom adores. But Ezra hasn’t told the students of APPA that he has a secret agenda beyond just becoming a more compassionate caregiver. It turns out, so does one of his students. Ezra confides the entire tale to his childhood friend Danny as he attempts to sort it all out and stop the spin cycle.
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The AI Lead
by Brian Lambert, PhD
In a world where the pace of digital transformation accelerates daily, AI Lead: Overcoming Data Drag to Accelerate Digital Dominance emerges as a critical roadmap for leaders at the forefront of innovation. Authored by Dr. Brian Lambert, with his rich background in organizational management and technology, this guide demystifies the journey toward harnessing artificial intelligence and big data. It not only addresses the challenges of navigating the digital landscape but also illuminates the path to leveraging these technologies for strategic advantage. Through a compelling mix of insights, case studies, and practical frameworks, Dr. Lambert equips leaders across industries with the tools to cultivate an AI-ready culture that champions agility and innovation. AI Lead delves deep into overcoming data drag, transforming data into invaluable strategic assets, and the ethical stewardship of technology in carving out a sustainable future of digital dominance. But beyond its comprehensive analysis and actionable strategies, what sets AI Lead apart is its unique blend of executive wisdom and technical understanding. It stands as the indispensable guide for those seeking not just to navigate but to lead in the digital revolution. Will your organization lead or be left behind in the wake of AI's transformative power?
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The Magic of Yes
by Lori Pappas
Curious and ambitious women of all ages want to know what is possible—they want to be inspired, to feel safe, valued, and respected. Does this sound like you? The Magic of Yes is a captivating common-sense guide that will help you leverage what you already possess, build on your strengths, and shed old habits and “supposed-tos” that block your way. Lessons extracted from the journey of humanitarian and entrepreneur Lori Pappas and those of other extraordinary ordinary women, supported by expert advice and research, offer pathways to overcoming adversity, discovering inner balance, and ultimately finding peace. Embracing the wise woman within is a lifelong journey that involves continuous learning and incorporating feedback, taking risks, aligning actions with personal values, and cultivating an attitude of gratitude. It takes time, energy, and an intentional mindset—but it’s worth it. Lori’s journey is a testament to the power of saying yes to curiosity, empathy, creativity, love, and, most importantly, to oneself.
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The Bad Girls Club : Promises of a Spirituality-Based Recovery
by Karen Marginot
There’s a seismic shift happening worldwide, as individuals from every social class question their relationship with alcohol and drugs. While marijuana gains mainstream acceptance, a profound inquiry persists: "Is this okay? Am I drinking too much? Is this normal?" These questions resonate deeply, particularly among professional women who are drinking at higher rates than anyone else, and White women are drinking themselves to death. Beyond the health risks, high alcohol consumption affects women’s personal and professional relationships and ability to successfully function and lead in their professional roles. "The Bad Girls Club: Promises of a Spiritually-Based Recovery" encapsulates Ms. Marginot’s journey through addiction to redemption. Delving into Karen’s tumultuous past, she narrates how she found healing and renewal through spiritual tools, transcending addiction to create a fulfilling career in tech and leadership coaching. This isn’t merely a narrative on redemption; it shines a light to a way out for those grappling with the devastation of alcoholism and addiction. "The Bad Girls Club" doesn’t preach; it shares a deeply personal odyssey from self-destruction to empowerment.
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A Quest for God and Spices
by Dean Cycon
In the year AD 1200, a new pope agitates for a renewed crusade to reconquer Moslem-controlled Jerusalem. European monarchs largely ignore his call, too involved with squabbles among themselves. The pope chooses two men—Brother Mauro, an older monk, and Nicolo, a young, striving merchant—to traverse the treacherous political, religious, and mercantile terrain of medieval Europe and seek out the powerful Prester John, a mysterious king in the Far East who has promised to put his wealth and vast armies to the service of the pope’s crusade.
Nicolo’s task is to guide Mauro, but a corrupt cardinal has secretly charged the young man with finding the source of the precious spices that ensure the Venetian and Arab trade monopoly. Nicolo’s youthful exuberance, carelessness, and desire to be important jeopardize their mission, while Mauro’s knowledge of scripture and pagan works has not prepared him for the schemes of doges and emirs, clergymen and kings.Please read the synopsis above and then CLICK on the cover you prefer. Thanks for helping us pick a cover.
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