 Nether Bound by Bonnie Rae
Seventeen year old Ava Walker has everything a girl could ask for. She’s captain of the cheer squad, has tons of friends, and could easily have any guy she wants. Being popular is easy.
Lying about her entire life, on the other hand, isn’t.
Since she was little, Ava has had a connection with the dearly departed. She knows seeing dead people is abnormal, but they never try to communicate, so she does her best to turn a blind eye. The older she gets, the worse her visions become. With more and more ghosts showing up, her secret is on the verge of driving her mad.
The only person Ava ever trusted is her best friend, Devon. Only, she hasn’t really talked to him in years and lately he hasn’t been acting like himself.
To make things worse, her evil stepfather, Mark, is hitting the bottle harder and harder. Ava hates the alcoholic psycho her mother married a few years ago. To him, beating women is a sport. Lately, the beatings are getting worse. Ava fears it won’t be long before her mother is among the ghosts invading her life.
She wishes Mark would just die. When he suddenly does, her life changes forever.
Just when she thinks her family is safe, Mark shows back up.
Not all ghosts are silent, and dear old Daddy wants some serious revenge.
Be careful what you wish for …
Bonnie Rae spent her early childhood in the sunny state of California. At the time, she was an only child with a very large imagination. Thanks to her Grandmother, the love of reading books started at a very young age. Through books, Bonnie learned you could be transported into other worlds. The addiction was instant. She started her first set of novels at the age of sixteen and has been writing ever since.
Find her website at: bonnieraebooks.com
Nether Bound can be obtained at: Amazon.com
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 Enchanted By Sacred Stones, Ireland, Deeper Than Memory by Maryaine Curtis:
This is the compelling story of one woman's dream and the way it unfolded to bring her closer to her ancient roots. MaryAine Curtis discovers for herself the magic of intention, dreams and desires as she manifests her destiny in the magic and mystery of the land called Ireland. In her search for life's meaning, she discovers her own.
The scars of time are the experiences that make us who we are. The shadows give us our strength."I was given a second chance at life, and I intend to live to my best ability by staying true to the inner voice that guides me and nudges me to take another leap of faith."
It began with a desire to experience Newgrange, an ancient Megalithic Passage Tomb. Twenty eight days and 2,800 kilometers around the island only scratched the surface of all that is there. This is a transformational insight and photo guide to wonderful ancient sites, that will make you want to experience the deeper memory of Ireland too!
MaryAine Curtis is a Visionary. Growing up in a family of nine children shaped her imagination, resourcefulness and strong desire to explore the world.
Photography, travel and helping others to "take their lives back", are the passions that give her creativity a Voice. She lives in Central California where she writes, helps people heal and captures nature’s beauty with her camera. MaryAine is surrounded by her huge family and lifelong friends that keep the wind in her sails. Find her website at www.maryainecurtis.com.
Enchanted By Sacred Stones can be viewed and purchased at:
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 Officer Honey, by Honey French: At 5’2" Honey was one of the first women officers in a men’s prison. Her traumatic life gave her compassion, understanding, and the desire to help men change. She knew hurting people hurt others. Her sorrows weren’t wasted but instead were eventually used for her good and the benefit of others.
Honey had an encounter with God while alone in a gun tower at 3:50 am. Then God gave Honey supernatural knowledge about inmates and staff to show God’s concern and heart of love for those who are hurt and damaged by life’s circumstances...both those suffering through no fault of their own and also those whose wrong choices cause their pain.
This book will encourage those who are having difficulty coping with life, families who have incarcerated love ones, prison staff, and prisoners.
Read about escapes deterred, sexual harassment, amazing transformations and miraculous healings of staff and inmates . . . Supernatural God adventures!
136 Pages
OFFICER HONEY can be purchased from: Healing Rooms of Santa Maria, from Bible Depot in Grover Beach, CA, from the author's web site: www.HoneyFromTheRockMinistry.com
. . . as well as at Amazon.com
and as an eBook at Smashwords.com
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 Lusitania Lost, by Leonard Carpenter: History, romance, action. This is the final voyage of the Lusitania, the world's fastest luxury liner torpedoed by a German U-boat in the first year of the Great War. The story is told above and below decks, in the capitals and battlefields of Europe. We meet world leaders, the swank Broadway party set on shipboard, and the relentless submarine crew who fired the torpedo that launched America into war.
Alma Brady,a torch singer on the run from a New York mob boss, joins a group of nurses headed for the battlefront in Europe. Aboard the Lusitania she meets Matthew Vane, a war correspondent who wants to find out what secret weapons may be hidden in the cargo hold. During the one-week voyage, the characters are drawn into romance, intrigue and murder, culminating in a disaster whose full harrowing details have never been revealed in history or fiction.
Available in Ebook format at: Amazon.com or Smashwords.com.
Visit Leonard Carpenter's blog at: leonardcarpenter.net/blog.
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 Biohacker, by Leonard Carpenter: Biohacker is a near-future medical thriller about a designer plague. The anonymous computer and gene hacker, a physician/stalker obsessed with reducing Earth's population, announces his intent in highly personal emails to journalists Will and Eva Warner. They soon realize that the plague's creator must be one of the team they've been helping to fight the Blackpox epidemic. But which one?
Settings are international, from highrise LA towers to hospitals to third world slums in over-stressed 2037. Future hi-tech includes freeway rail lanes, crowded urban Skylanes, and flying air terminals known as Skyports. The characters are diverse and at their own risk, become romantically involved. The troubled and delusional antagonist is in treatment with an AI computer talking-head named Dr. Ergo, but he has difficulty keeping the therapy sessions offline.
From a violent, sinister buildup as the contagion is released, the mystery deepens. Events accelerate to a final chase and confrontation that will settle the fate of the world and its human occupants.
This highly-charged novel may spark controversy, or even social movements, but it will certainly grip the reader. The story delivers a tense, mind-bending conclusion as the investigators, or those who survive, learn the diabolical secret of the biohacker. Available in Ebook format at: Amazon.com or Smashwords.com.
Visit Leonard Carpenter's blog at: leonardcarpenter.net/blog.
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Anything Short of Murder, by Tony Piazza: Logan was a former L.A.P.D. cop unceremoniously discharged from the force because of his honesty. A bootlegger had tossed him some money to look the other way, and in response he tossed the criminal. Logan was a hardboiled, two-fisted, no nonsense kind of guy that would rather take it on the chin than get his hands dirty with tainted mob money. Ousted from the force, he decides to set up his own business as a gumshoe in a town known for glitter, glamour, and girls.
The minute the dame walked up to Logan, he smelled trouble. A “real looker”, with tons of money and a daddy who enjoyed spoiling her. She asked him to investigate a note whose message was clear: keep your mouth shut or die. The first day on the job, its fatal warning becomes a reality, and the woman is murdered… or so it seems. Very shortly he discovers that it wasn’t the woman at all, but someone who looked very much like her. Twists and turns abound as Logan’s investigation leads him through a labyrinth of blackmail, lies, and of course, murder!
ISBN: 9781608449316
248 pages
Available in Ebook & Paperback formats at: Amazon.com or Barnesandnoble.com. As well, you can purchase Mr. Piazza's book from his
Author Page On Amazon.com,
or from the Anythingshortofmurder Website.
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The Curse of The Crimson Dragon, by Tony Piazza:
There is a Serpent in Paradise!
 Captain Matthew “Rogue” Ryan was a pilot in the Army Air Corps, and a damn good one at that. Accepting an honorable discharge, he buys a used DC 3 and begins a charter service in Hawaii. Away from the European theatre he thinks that he has found peace in paradise undefined that is, until two government agents show up on his doorstep with a line that his country needs his services. A nuclear fission scientist and his daughter have gone missing while vacationing on Maui, and the U.S. government is sure that the Third Reich is behind it. Confident of Ryan’s abilities and his comprehensive knowledge of the islands, the agents believe he is the best man to discover what happened. This request, however, is only the beginning of an adventure that takes Ryan and his R.A.F. pal Manning across three islands, facing larger-than-life dangers and ruthless adversaries, ever racing toward the brink of a horrifying discovery that could turn the course of the war and perhaps change the face of freedom for the entire world.
The Curse of the Crimson Dragon is one hell of an adventure. It is set in the romantic backdrop of the tropical Hawaiian Islands and packed with enough action, suspense, and intrigue to please the most discerning thrill seeker. This escapism reading conjures up memories of the novels of the late Ian Fleming or the adventures of a certain archeologist of recent times.
304 pages
Available at: Amazon.com or Barnesandnoble.com. As well, you can purchase Mr. Piazza's book from his
Author Page On Amazon.com,
or from the Curseofthecrimsondragon Website
Bullitt Points (2012), by Tony Piazza:
Bullitt Points, a new ebook by film historian and author Tony Piazza. Tony shares his memories of Steve McQueen during the filming of Bullitt. You won’t want to miss this fascinating behind the scenes account of the making of the movie! Introduction by Dave Congalton, popular KVEC talk show host, and screenplay writer.
Purchase at bullittpoints.com or Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Smashwords websites. All proceeds goes to The Boys Republic, a charity that helps troubled youth.
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If Wishes Were Horses (2011), by Mark Arnold: Ani Bolles hunts varmints for a living. Kira Adams rides in prestigious equestrian contests. Yet this unlikely couple is just what Mikol Collier needs to find a lost starship. There's more than one answer to age old riddles about love and loss, seeking and finding and what you get as opposed to what you wished for.
Ebook: Category: Fiction>Literature>Science Fiction-Adventure
Word Count: 16097 (approximate)
Available in all popular Ebook formats at Smashwords.com
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 Last Resort (2011), by Rolynn Anderson: Corporate fixer Rena Gordon needs to wrench a Canadian resort out of the red in time for the Canadian-American Winter Games -- but employees bent on sabotage are blocking her every move. When her loose-cannon sister arrives after being kicked out of yet another school, Rena must face the past she's worked so hard to hide, while fighting her attraction to a local fishing guide.
CIA agent Neal Jackson is undercover as a fishing guide to find terrorists at Big Bay. He needs Rena's confidence to access her employee files without exposing his identity, but despite his vow to keep a professional distance, his feelings for her are anything but businesslike.
Caught between vengeful employees, a sister who likes to party, and a hot CIA agent -- Rena’s corporate training didn't prepare her for this. Can she trust her instincts to save the people and resort she's grown to love?
Rating: Sensual
Page Count: 282
Word Count 75000
Print ISBN: 1-60154-925-3
Available at The Wild Rose Press, or Amazon.com. Read more about Rolynn Anderson's work on her website, or her blog. Or visit her Facebook page.
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Food of Love (Popcorn Press 2011), by Anne R. Allen: After Princess Regina, a former supermodel, is outed in the tabloids for gaining weight, someone tries to kill her. She suspects her royal husband wants to be rid of her now that she’s no longer model-thin. Stalked by the mysterious assassin, she seeks refuge with the only person she can trust: her long-estranged foster sister, Rev. Cady Stanton, a right-wing talk show host who has romantic and weight issues of her own. Available at amazon.com.
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 THE GATSBY GAME, by Anne R. Allen: (Romantic comedy/mystery: Mark Williams international Digital Publishing, October 2011) When Fitzgerald-quoting con man Alistair Milborne is found dead a movie star’s motel roomundefinedigniting a world-wide scandalundefinedthe small-town police can’t decide if it’s an accident, suicide, or foul play. As evidence of murder emerges, Nicky Conway, the smart-mouth nanny, becomes the prime suspect. She’s the only one who knows what happened. But she also knows nobody will ever believe her. The story is based on the real mystery surrounding the death of David Whiting, actress Sarah Miles’ business manager, during the filming of the 1973 Burt Reynolds movie “The Man Who Loved Cat Dancing.” Available at amazon.com as an Ebook; paperback edition soon-to-come from Popcorn Press.
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 GHOSTWRITERS IN THE SKY, by Anne R. Allen: (Romantic comedy/mystery: Mark Williams international Digital Publishing, October 2011) After her celebrity ex-husband’s ironic joke about her “kinky sex habits” is misquoted in a tabloid, New York etiquette columnist Camilla Randall’s life unravels in bad late night jokes. Nearly broke and down to her last Hermes scarf, she accepts an invitation to a Z-list Writers’ Conference in the wine-and-cowboy town of Santa Ynez, California, where, unfortunately, a cross-dressing dominatrix plies her trade by impersonating Camilla. When a ghostwriter’s plot to blackmail celebrities with faked evidence leads to murder, Camilla must team up with the dominatrix to stop the killer. Available at amazon.com as an Ebook; paperback edition soon-to-come from Popcorn Press.
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 SHERWOOD, LTD., by Anne R. Allen: (Romantic comedy/mystery: Mark Williams international Digital Publishing, November 2011) Suddenly-homeless American manners expert Camilla Randall becomes a 21st century Maid Maria -- living rough near the real Sherwood Forest with a band of outlaw English erotica publishers -- led by a charming, self-styled Robin Hood who unfortunately may intend to kill her. When Camilla is invited to publish a book of her columns with UK publisher Peter Sherwood, she lands in a gritty criminal world -- far from the Merrie Olde England she envisions. Hungry and penniless, she camps in a Wendy House built from pallets of porn while battling an epic flood, a mendacious American Renfaire wench, and the mysterious killer who may be Peter himself. This one was inspired by Anne’s own adventures in the UK with her first publishers, SilverMoon. Available at amazon.com as an Ebook.
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 THE BEST REVENGE, by Anne R. Allen: (Romantic comedy/mystery: Popcorn Press) When Camilla Randall, a 1980s New York debutante, is assaulted by her mother’s fiancé, dissed in the newspapers by a sexy muckraking journalist, then loses all her money in the Savings and Loan Scandal, she seeks refuge with her gay best friend in California. But her friend has developed heterosexual tendencies and an inconvenient girlfriend, so Camilla has to move in with wild-partying friends. To make things a whole lot worse, a famously debauched TV star ends up dead after one of their parties, and Camilla is arrested for his murder. In order to clear her name and find the real killer, she must turn to a friendly sanitation worker, a dotty octogenarian neighbor and the muckraking journalist who ridiculed herundefinedwho also happens to be her boss. Available at amazon.com as an Ebook, and as a paperback book at popcornpress.com. |
A Tough Journey, by Evy Cole: In Huntington Beach, CA, someone is killing the neighborhood dogs. Bernie, a local surfer and photojournalist in conflict with his father over politics, tried to find the killer. On the way to discovering the identity of the murderer, Bernie travels from the depths of despair to the mysteries of his own heart. Available at iUniverse.com, or contact evycole@hughes.net. Novel available at www.coles-poetic-license.com.
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Gambling For Good Mail, by Evy Cole: Take a romp through contemporary Southern California culture. You’ll encounter self-help groups, weird addictions, drive-in religion, romance novel contest, time-share sales, serial marriages, chiropractic manipulations and stuffed pets, all overshadowed by an unusual and tragic love story. Contact evycole@hughes.net. Novel available at amazon.com or at www.coles-poetic-license.com.
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For The Sake Of All Others, by Evy Cole: When star high school basketball player Jason Foster III hangs himself in the school gym, principal Harold Martin works to discover the reason, for the sake of all the other students in the school. Along the way, and at great personal risk, he uncovers the deeply secret flaws of this wealthy seaside community. But he can’t stop. Contact evycole@hughes.net. Novel available at amazon.com and at www.coles-poetic-license.com.
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Ahead of Time, by Sherry Eiselsen: a novel available at amazon.com.
The Human Side of Child Care Administration, by Sherry Eiselen: a non-fiction text book.
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Help, I’m Stuck With These People For the Rest of Eternity, by Susan Gaddis: A pastor once said that ministry and church life would be great if it wasn’t for the people. Others have said the same thing about church leaders. Help, I’m Stuck With These People For The Rest of Eternity! shares practical, scriptural guidance along with real life stories guaranteed to help build healthier relationships. User-friendly and easy to read, this book will enable you to live peaceably with those nice and the not-so-nice folks in your life. Author’s website: www.susangaddis.net. Word DIVAS website: www.worddivas.com. Holy in the Daily Blog: www.susangaddis.net/blog. Email address: suegaddis@att.net.
Intercessors, God’s End-time, by Susan Gaddis: Providing a scriptural foundation and practical application, this book on prayer instructs and releases intercessors to enter the fullness of their calling and encourages those who are currently on the front lines of intercession. Susan shares her stories drawn from years of experience as a pastor and prayer warrior. She believes that with feet firmly planted in Scripture, intercessors can be secure in their duties and experience. Author’s website: www.susangaddis.net. Word DIVAS website: www.worddivas.com. Holy in the Daily Blog: www.susangaddis.net/blog. Email address: suegaddis@att.net.
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Tales From The Corner, An Anthology: featuring Paul Fahey, Troy Parker Farr, Debra Davis Hinkle, Karen Juran, Jim Leonard, Shirley Powell, Terry Sanville and Laurie Woodward. A collection of works including fiction, humor, children’s literature, fantasy, non-fiction, personal reflections, and poetry by local talent. Available at amazon.com.
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Heroes Arise, by Laurel Anne Hill: published by Komenar Publishing (www.komenarpublishing.com). Contact her at laurelannehill@gmail.com.
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A Little Bible Guide for Carly, by Jim Leonard: published by Trafford Publishing in Victoria, BC, Canada. Order at: www.trafford.com/05-1070. Contact him at: james.p.leonard@att.net.
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Dynamite Women, The Ten Nobel Peace Laureates of the 20th Century, by Eve Malo: Available at amazon.com. Contact her at: evemluna@gmail.com.
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Murder in Los Lobos, by Sue McGinty: Something is rotten in Los Lobos, and it’s more than just waste from the aging septic tanks. Former nun Bella Kowalski and her husband, Mike, find themselves up to their eyeballs in a deadly mix of murder most foul, long-buried family secrets, and snarky local politics. Available at: www.danielpublishing.com or at amazon.com. Her website is: www.suemcginty.com. Contact her at suemcginty@aol.com.
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Murder at Cuyamaca Beach, by Sue McGinty: Bella Kowalski, former nun and dirt-digging obituary editor, becomes involved in a series of murders seemingly connected to the homeless program supported by her parish church in Los Lobos, the town itself no stranger to controversy. She is aided, and sometimes thwarted, by her husband Mike, a former Chicago detective who now works part-time as a cold case investigator. Available at: barnesandnoble.com or at amazon.com. Her website is: www.suemcginty.com. Contact her at suemcginty@aol.com.
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Loving Firmness: Successfully Raising Teenagers Without Losing Your Mind, by Corrie Lynne Player: Contact Corrie Lynne through her website, www.corrielynneplayer.com or email her at corrieplayer@hotmail.com.
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What About Me?, by Destry Ramey: addresses contemporary real-life issues through the eyes of two little pugs. Available at: www.pugadventrueseries.com.
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Why Am I Dark?, by Destry Ramey: addresses contemporary real-life issues through the eyes of two little pugs. Available at: www.pugadventrueseries.com.
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KIPPY’S AFRICAN ADVENTURE, by Destry Ramey
In The Adventures of Hunter and Ramona Pug Series
Meet Kippy, an ADHD little pug who loves adventure.
She loves it so much that she often rushes in before checking for any danger. Can a 500 pound silverback mountain gorilla teach her to think before she acts? Or, will she always be too impulsive for her own good?
Kippy’s African Adventure is the third in a series of children’s books related to contemporary real-life issues.
http://www.thepugs.com
Destry's books are available at: amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com, www.thepugs.com
There is also a list of other Californian stores where Destry's books are available at www.thepugs.com
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Branches on the Conejo: Leaving The Soil After Five Generations, by Anne Schroeder: is a social history of Southern California. Written by a descendent of the pioneer Borchard and Olsen families, it traces the history of the Conejo Valley from the founding of the Norwegian Colony in 1880s Moorpark, to the land boom of the 1950s in Westlake Village and Thousand Oaks. An excellent read for collectors of California history. Used copies are already showing up on out-of-print Americana book sites. A limited number are still available through local bookstores. Available at: amazon.com.
Be sure to visit Anne's popular blog at: anneschroederauthor.blogspot.com.
“Reading Anne Schroeder is like sitting across the table from her. Her prose is colorful and conversational; her memories are honest and hilarious. She looks back on her life with the self-acceptance and clarity of a wise woman, and, gratefully, has chosen to share her memories with us." Kathleen Deragon, Former Editor, Women’s Press, San Luis Obispo, CA.
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Ordinary Aphrodite, by Anne Schroeder: A memoir celebrating life’s small steps as mother, daughter, sister, wife, friend. Take-away lessons for enjoying a life full of love and purpose, the stories are vignettes of work, play and life on the Central Coast.
Available at: Buckets of Books 9475 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422 Phone:805.466.3510
and at amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com, and at smashwords.com (in multiple eBook formats).
Be sure to visit Anne's popular blog at: anneschroederauthor.blogspot.com.
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Scent of Cedars, by Anne Schroeder: is an anthology of short stories and poetry edited by Anne Schroeder for Russell Dean Publishing. The stories and poems introduce the reader to the Hutterite community of Northern Montana, the end of the line for a dying railroad tramp, the elusive butterflies of the Amazon, the broken career of a Nisei baseball player sidelined by WWII. Excellent stories by writers from the Pacific Northwest. Available on amazon.com.
Be sure to visit Anne's popular blog at: anneschroederauthor.blogspot.com.
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 Tangled Webs, by Susan Tuttle: Lia Willett, professional art quilter and daughter of a serial killer, returns to her hometown after a 17-year absence. Suffering from partial amnesia, she finds herself stalked by unknown foes and surrounded by ever-more-lethal danger. To save her life, Lia must unearth terrifying, long-buried memories of what happened before she left Mercerville. What exactly happened the night Cerise Forrester, Lia’s arch-enemy, died? Is Lia Willett, like her father, a murderer? Tangled Webs can be ordered through any bookstore and is available on amazon.com. Autographed copies can be obtained through Susan’s website: www.susant-creations.com.
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Chicken Soup for the Soul in the Classroom ES, by Anna Unkovich.
As a secondary school teacher in Michigan for 31 years, Anna used Chicken Soup for the Soul in the Classroom. Anna has combined students’ favorite stories with lesson plans and activities that light a fire for reading while building character and creating a classroom "family." Books are available through any major bookstores, but you are encouraged to purchase through her website www.annaunkovich.com or through www.emc.cmich.edu/products/unkovich where Anna is reverse tithing (donating 90% of profits) back to her Alma Mater, Central Michigan University. For more info or autographed copies, contact Anna at annaunkovich@gmail.com.
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Chicken Soup for the Soul in the Classroom MS, by Anna Unkovich.
As a secondary school teacher in Michigan for 31 years, Anna used Chicken Soup for the Soul in the Classroom. Anna has combined students’ favorite stories with lesson plans and activities that light a fire for reading while building character and creating a classroom "family." Books are available through any major bookstores, but you are encouraged to purchase through her website www.annaunkovich.com or through www.emc.cmich.edu/products/unkovich where Anna is reverse tithing (donating 90% of profits) back to her Alma Mater, Central Michigan University. For more info or autographed copies, contact Anna at annaunkovich@gmail.com.
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Chicken Soup for the Soul in the Classroom HS, by Anna Unkovich.
As a secondary school teacher in Michigan for 31 years, Anna used Chicken Soup for the Soul in the Classroom. Anna has combined students’ favorite stories with lesson plans and activities that light a fire for reading while building character and creating a classroom "family." Books are available through any major bookstores, but you are encouraged to purchase through her website www.annaunkovich.com or through www.emc.cmich.edu/products/unkovich where Anna is reverse tithing (donating 90% of profits) back to her Alma Mater, Central Michigan University. For more info or autographed copies, contact Anna at annaunkovich@gmail.com.
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Magic Moments: This Worked for Me is a FREE ebook for anyone purchasing the Chicken Soup for the Soul in the Classroom books through Anna’s website www.annaunkovich.com . This book of true stories and teacher tips may also be purchased in print version through www.emc.cmich.edu/products/unkovich as part of a joint project with Central Michigan University, Anna’s Alma Mater. For more info or autographed copies, contact Anna at annaunkovich@gmail.com
All four books make wonderful teacher gifts, and are more useful and appreciated than the typical "teacher mugs."
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 Caring to Teach, Teaching to Care (2011), by Anna Unkovich: Co-authored with Dave Opalewski, this book is about the importance of putting Relationship, Respect, Responsibility, Relevance, and Rigor back into the classroom. At a time when educators are forced into over-testing and student dropout rates are increasing at an alarming rate, this book is a reminder to teach to the heart and the head will follow. It is available through 1. barnesandnoble.com as an eBook or in print, 2. amazon.com as an eBook or in print, 3. iuniverse.com as an eBook or in print. Also available through any major booksellers.
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Fishing for Equilibrium: The Power of a Diary, Kalila Volkov: This charming memoir affirms the power of diary writing and gives the reader a look into the psyche of a highly sensitive person. Kalila wove together her collection of more than 22 diaries to share insights and anecdotes about relationships, parenting and spiritual lessons. Her book proves how journal keeping can provide fascinating records, both historical and personal, and can also serve as inexpensive psychotherapy. Included in the book are several poems dedicated to the beauty of nature. The book is available by emailing Kalila at www.kalilavolkov.com, or at amazon.com.
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David, Goliath and the Beach-Cleaning Machine, by Barbara Wolcott: Nestled between the Sierra Madre Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, the self-described funky little community of Avila Beach had an ominous neighbor lurking over, and under, the town and its sand, soil, homes, and businesses. The Unocal Oil Company, long the town’s major employer, had been steadily, and knowingly, polluting the seemingly pristine beach community for decades and would have continued were it not for a fateful morning jog in which longtime resident and new attorney, Saro Rizzo, literally stumbled on evidence of Unocal’s dastardly despoiling of the environment. What begins as a simple case of trying to correct what appears to be a small problem quickly snowballs into the discovery of an environmental nightmare to rival the Exxon Valdez. In a classic and, unfortunately by now, familiar tale of big-business greed versus small-town pride, Pulitzer Prize-nominee Wolcott presents a balanced expose of one company’s arrogant response to an ecological and economic disaster and what one town and one man accomplished in the face of overwhelming odds. Available at amazon.com.
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Power From the Mountains, by Barbara Wolcott: The Eastwood/Huntington story has one foot in the past and the other in the halls of Enron Corporation. It played out at a time of rising power exercised by the Robber Barons in the east and the California Big Four.
Big Creek took place during the Golden Age of Engineering, an incredible span between 1850 and 1950 when every basic modern convenience in use today was dreamed up, fabricated and put into production. A notable exception might be the circular saw, said to have been the idea of a US colonial woman who had her husband attach it to her spinning wheel.
In the tradition of James Michener, a story is threaded through the whole cloth of history and told through John Eastwood, a man of titanic ability who made his mark in a deeply forested part of the Sierra Nevada called Big Creek. Available at amazon.com.
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In and Around San Luis Obispo, by Barbara Wolcott: Takes the reader on a quick tour of the Central Coast, providing behind-the-scenes glimpses into this region s many locations, sight and attractions. Author Barbara Wolcott acts as tour guide providing historical facts about the area s many jewels. From Lompoc to Morro Bay to Paso Robles and San Miguel, there are stories to captivate you around each corner.
The appeal of the San Luis Obispo area goes beyond hotels, resorts or getaways. It lies in the history, much of which remains for readers willing to look in the hidden places, feeling what transpired, getting to know those responsible for it and how the past influences today. Wolcott s vignettes tell the story of: Hollywood s fascination with San Luis Obispo; old saloons and taverns; wines and wineries; Avila, the world s largest oil port; Morro Bay’s fishing roots; old stagecoach stops; military installations; Cal Poly; nearby museums and much more.
Of particular interest is the walking tour of downtown San Luis Obispo, complete with maps and descriptions of the historical buildings and homes of interest. Knowing where to look for the past in the present is what this book is all about. Available at amazon.com.
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Small Town Perfect Storm, by Barbara Wolcott: A monstrous environmental public health disaster lay under a town of 12,000 people – Los Osos, California. It had already contaminated on of two aquifers serving them and the surrounding area. Now it threatened the remaining water supply. The source was not oil, nor chemicals but 5,000 septic tank sending millions of gallons of effluent down the drains daily.
Good intentions, enormous egos and a plethora of happenstance contributed to the long contest, creating a Perfect Storm that came gradually, destroyed people, long time friendships, some marriages and trust in government. Few believed the town of Los Osos was worth saving, but it survived with scars and started to reclaim its serenity before the dust settled. There are no comparable stories. Los Osos cut a fresh path and claimed its own redemption. Available at amazon.com.
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Showdown At The Hearst Ranch Corral, by Barbara Wolcott: The evolution of conservancy for preservation of open lands is not widely understood. Hearst corporation was paid $95,000,000 to give up all future development rights to the family Ranch at San Simeon, an amount less than a third of the market value. Opposition in the region wanted the Ranch as a gift. Dispute exploded into battles, splitting the environmental community in a nasty public divorce from one another. In addition, it wasn’t enough for the Opposition to accept the gift of 13 miles of coastline property. They demanded free access to the property itself despite that it is a large, active cattle business, ranched today as it has been for 150 years.
For three generations since Citizen Kane, the opposition remained suspicious. What was Steve Hearst not saying? What was he hiding? Was it a gift or Trojan horse? What is he getting out of it that we don’t know?
It’s an improbable story about sixth generation Californian Hearst and a feisty rancher elected as County Supervisor, first enemies, then becoming good friends. He, an iconic maverick cowboy, at home in the saddle as much as his offices and she, old enough to be his mother and having a caustic wit sharp enough to snap barbed wire. Most of all, it’s the modern history of a people loving the land and putting everything they had into ensuring some of the most valuable acres in California would be preserved forever. Available at amazon.com.
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The Lodge -- A Tale of Corruption, by David H. Brandin: The Los Osos Stags Lodge, a charitable fraternal order, is selling prime beachfront property along the central California coast. Harry Warrener's best friend, Randy Lismore, dies in a bizarre incident. At the inquest into the death, an FBI agent reveals startling connections to organized crime. Harry begins an investigation and joins the Stags. He meets and falls in love with Janet Zimmer. Together with Thor, Harry's German shepherd, they uncover corruption that has spread from a mansion in San Francisco to the Stags' officers, county officials, and construction executives. The corrupt, inept Stags have exploited archaic rules and weaknesses in the management of charities. Kickbacks have been demanded and millions of dollars skimmed through a mobbed-up agent.
As the investigation unfolds, Harry, an ex-Navy SEAL, who panicked in his first and only combat experience in Vietnam, is forced to confront the fears and insecurities that have haunted him for over thirty years. Available at amazon.com.
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The Horns of Moses, by David H. Brandin: A lust for revenge unleashes a bonfire of murder, deceit, and civil war in the Middle East. Michelangelo's statue of Moses sits in Rome on the western slope of the Esquiline Hill in the Church of St. Peter in Chains. Much has been written about the horns on the head of the statue of Moses and there remains a controversy as to whether the horns represent the horns of the devil or beams of light that radiate from God. One suspects that the church preferred horns. The meaning of the horns, devil or saint, is a dilemma that parallels the central focus of this novel about the Middle East - does defense of the state and its survival justify murder? Available at amazon.com. |
The Miracle of Alvito (And Other Stories), by David H. Brandin: Why did the town of Alvito, Italy rename its church The Church of the Miracle in World War II? What happens when an airline misplaces a passenger? Is it gambling if there's no risk? Who was the Greatest Roman-Ever? What's the easiest way to steal an identity? The author explores these and other questions in this eclectic and fun-filled mix of fiction, science fiction, and historical fiction and fantasy stories. Available at amazon.com.
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 The Earthquake Prophet (And Other Stories), by David H. Brandin: In this distinctive collection of thirty-nine short stories, author David H. Brandin mixes satire and political incorrectness with startling story-line twists in the tradition of O. Henry.
Divided into four parts, The Earthquake Prophet combines modern history, fantasy, and current events to deliver a treasure trove of prose. Brandin delves into a variety of subjects that range from earthquake prediction and World War II to the hot political topics of today such as global warming, sanctuary cities, and TSA's no-fly lists.
With wit and his own unique brand of humor, Brandin offers an interestingexplanation for the collapse of the American economic system; deftly describes the inanity of professional politicians; exposes corruption in the judicial system; and skewers high-stakes issues in national security. Stories also explore how the ordinary can turn extraordinary. Scuba diving takes a strange turn, a piano lesson lapses into terror, and an unusual Texas slot machine creates quite the controversy. Blending political, historical, and general fiction with tales of science fiction and fantasy, The Earthquake Prophet promises a fascinating literary adventure. Available at amazon.com.
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Angel of The Gold Rush: Book One of the Angel Trilogy: by B. J. Scott: Released in February 2004, Angel of the Gold Rush, Book One of the Angel Trilogy, begins the saga of Irish immigrant Kathleen Connelly and her daughters Megan (born to her) and Danielle (an adopted orphaned French girl). In 1847, Kathleen, her husband Terry, and Megan flee the Irish potato famine to America, where the 1848 discovery of gold in California prompts them to head west. Terry is killed just short of arriving in the gold fields. Widowed in a savage wilderness, Kathleen struggles for survival in the new frontier of California against the backdrop of the gold rush. One man is sworn to kill her, another sworn to destroy her, and a third sworn to make her his own. Kathleen battles incredible odds with the courage and determination that earn her the nickname, "Angel of the Gold Rush." Available at amazon.com. For more information about Bill Scott's books visit lightonadistanthill.com. |
Angel's Daughter: Book Two of the Angel Trilogy: by B. J. Scott: San Francisco, 1867 - A beautiful heiress is kidnapped and put aboard a ship bound for distant lands, a deed with mysterious ties to the building of the transcontinental railroad . . . a ferocious sea battle at Hong Kong . . . an unstoppable warrior . . . a Chinese mistress of unspeakable evil . . . a thrilling locomotive chase through the Sierras . . . and a family of steel-spined women who yield to no one!
The Connellys are back! The formidable females introduced in 2004's "Angel of the Gold Rush" return in Book Two of the Angel Trilogy, release in November 2005. An old enemy arises again and allies himself with a new, more deadly foe. Corruption reaching to the highests levels of the building of the new state of California poses a threat to the Connelly empire. The pace never slackens as Kathleen and her daughters Megan and Danielle battle enemies at home and abroad in "Angel's Daughter." Available at amazon.com. For more information about Bill Scott's books visit lightonadistanthill.com. |
Legacy of Angels: Book Three of the Angel Trilogy: by B. J. Scott: Released in June 2008, Book Three of the Angel Trilogy, "Legacy of Angels", continues the Connelly saga with Bridget Daley, the granddaughter of Kathleen Connelly Wilson,the founder of the empire. Bridget gains the helm of the family businesses, as a legend passes away. But challenges abound. A company ship is lost at sea with all hands save one. Then another. Then a railroad trestle is dynamited, sending a locomotive and its trailing cars to the bottom of a deep ravine, followed by a second such incident soon after. Bridget is faced with the greatest challenge of her young life upon the dawning realization that those tragedies were not accidental. An old enemy, filled with hatred and lusting for vengeance on the Connelly women, has arisen. And then Bridget herself disappears into the Sierra Nevada Mountains during one of the worst snowstorms in memory. Available at amazon.com. For more information about Bill Scott's books visit lightonadistanthill.com. |
Light On A Distant Hill: by B. J. Scott: A young girl stands at her window. She is fourteen, on the edge of womanhood. Looking out across the vast sea of grass that is the Great Plains, she dreams of the day when she might set sail upon it. Two years later, she does, venturing forth into that vast unknown as a mail-order bride journeying to meet her husband-to-be, a cavalry officer stationed at Fort Walla Walla in Washington Territory. But her traveling party is massacred by Indians at Elko, Nevada, and she is one of only two survivors. Badly injured, she wanders off into the wilderness and disappears. She will emerge later, older than her age and wiser than her years, having been shaped andl burnished in one of the great tragedies in American history. And now torn between two worlds -- and two men. One man clings desperately to the hope that she is alive. The other would have considered her a mortal enemy -- until he met her. This is her story. Available at amazon.com. For more information about Bill Scott's books visit lightonadistanthill.com.
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Dulsey: by Mary Martin Benton: When her father’s health spirals downward in 1860, seventeen-year-old Dulsey Carpenter is faced with the overwhelming challenge of caring for the family farm in Tennessee’s High Valley. Determined to fulfill her father’s request, and against her mother’s wishes, she embarks on a trip across two states to locate a missing uncle in hopes he will return and help care for the farm. Two friends, Carla Sorenson and Harvey Kendall, join her. Along the way their lives become entangled with runaway slaves, bounty hunters, lawmen and charges of murder. Available at amazon.com. For more information about Mary Martin Benton's books visit mmbenton.com.
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Winds of Time: by Mary Martin Benton: Ex-Confederate soldier, Jed McCabe, returns to his home in Tennessee where he discovers his only surviving sister, Kate, is missing. Jed vows to find her and traces the wagon train he believes she is with, into Texas. Available at amazon.com. For more information about Mary Martin Benton's books visit mmbenton.com.
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Acro Bat: by Adrian Hurtado: Because bats are nocturnal, Acro Bat had only been able to dream of participating in the popular Owl-ympics. After much self-determination and self-training, he thinks he has come up with a way to compete. Will all his hard work be good enough or will he have to get used to being left out?
You can obtain more information or purchase Acro Bat through amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com, or directly from Adrian at amhurtado@charter.net.
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Forgotten Past, by Michael Hake: English professor Sean Lordson must rekindle his highly trained skills as an ex-secret government operative. Sean has a past he'd like to forget and a past he tried for years to remember. The events that pose a threat will uncover truths he had buried long ago. Available at amazon.com. For Kindle version click here.
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Sins of My Brother, by Michael Hake: Sean Lordson is faced with solving a murder to ensure he’s not the next to take a bullet. The former secret agent will put his life on the line as he attempts to unravel the mystery behind the tragic death of a loved one. Available at amazon.com. For Kindle version click here.
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Oil Prices Fuel Corruption, by Michael Hake: tells the tale of a world dependent on oil but looking for a solution to the soaring costs. If there were such a solution, would there be those willing to kill to sabotage the project? Available at amazon.com. For Kindle version click here.
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 Awakening the Sleeping Tiger, by Liu Yu & Dawn Cerf: When Liu Yu, an impressionable Chinese girl, witnesses the venomous public trial of her mother’s co-worker and friend during the Cultural Revolution, her life is changed forever. The incident silences her voice but not her desire to escape from poverty and the wearisome fate her mother endures.
At age eleven, Liu Yu grabs her chance to avoid being sent to the countryside in the government’s plan to re-educate its young people even though it means leaving her supportive family behind. She catapults to the top of Communist society by becoming an elite professional athlete, living the dream of every child in China. Prestige and material comfort, however, are quickly overshadowed by loneliness and a brutal training regimen.
After Liu Yu endures nearly ten years of rigorous martial arts training, feuding coaches threaten her dreams of a national championship. She must then decide whether to follow her family’s values and her heart or push for the championship she feels is within her grasp.
Guided by her grandmother’s wisdom, the young woman realizes what she wants more than fame and fortune is the chance to control her own life. Liu Yu risks everything, finding the courage to turn against the cultural tide in China to seek her own destiny. In the process she rediscovers her voice, the one she lost as a child of the Cultural Revolution. Available as a Kindle eBook here. Also available as a Nook Book (ebook) at Barnes & Noble.
For more information about Liu Yu's and Dawn Cerf's book please visit their website here, or their Facebook page here.
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