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Boston Historical Information, Massachusetts. USA Tour Guide. Boston is a historic city, with old colonial buildings, a long history, and a strong link to the founding of the country. Bostonians are very proud of their city and show their Boston pride any chance they...

Author: Paul Du ChailluISBN-10: 1389634345ISBN-13: 9781389634345Publisher: BlurbLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/29/2026Pages: 388Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.14lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.80d

Life is a journey, enveloped by trials and tribulations, a constant reminder that nothing comes easy. Experience the pain of a man, who learns to deal with heartache, only to grow stronger and acquire the strength from within. Walk in his shoes, understand the...

A poet's reflection on what it is like living with hearing impairment, navigating moments of isolation, fear, mistreatment, and acceptance.Author: Kimberly HockadayISBN-13: 9798349909771Publisher: BlurbLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/21/2025Pages: 48Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.13lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.10d

This collection of tales is Kim Francisco's memories of his first summer working for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Commercial Fisheries Division in the Arctic-Yukon-Kuskokwim Region. His experiences ranged from the mundane to life-threatening, comical to tragic. He found it so satisfying...

In Fragmented Memories of a Man-Child, Donald M. Smith, MSW, LMSW, takes readers on a remarkable journey from the urban streets of 1960s Baltimore to a life dedicated to redemption, healing, and hope. Born into the turmoil of inner-city poverty and racial injustice, Donald...

In the winter of 2024-25, I underwent Deep Brain Stimulation surgery for Parkinson's Disease. I had been diagnosed at the age of 52, seven years prior. Whether it was the effects of pain medication or some unexpected result of the surgery, I sensed a...

Destiny Allen's life was shaped by pain - abandoned, rejected, and thrown into the chaos of foster care. But even in the darkest places, God whispered, "You still have a purpose."Destiny shares her trauma, betrayal, emotional heartbreak, and spiritual healing journey in this raw...

Mobilized for Operation Enduring Freedom after 9/11, Colonel Len Shartzer is ordered to leave his job and family for a combat deployment in Afghanistan. He becomes engaged in the international effort to transform ethnically diverse tribes into a country loyal to a central government....

This story takes place over the most difficult eleven years of Jeaninne's life. Her instinct to bring a Golden Retriever puppy into a new marriage proved to be a decision that changed many lives. Think of that one dog you will never forget, then...

Buried beneath the weight of insecurities and a hunger for acceptance, one woman's life becomes an electrifying tale of love, betrayal, and redemption. In a world where deceit and desire collide, she is thrust into a labyrinth of lies and chaos that transforms her...

Called to Lead: Overcoming the Challenges of Ministry in a Male-Dominated Space as a Woman of Faith by Dr. Madelene F. Beard is a heartfelt guide and personal testament for women called to ministry. In this empowering book, Dr. Beard shares her journey of...

The Founders created the first modern nation-state; via the democratic principle that political sovereignty lives in the citizenry, not in a divinely sanctioned monarchy; the capitalistic principle that economic productivity depends upon individual energies in the marketplace rather than state policies; the principle that...

Hell's Shadow in Heaven is a young girls journey through poetry that gives her a voice to release her inner feelings. Tobika becomes this girl. As she ages she finds her way out of the shadows. The message is we can survive with understanding...

Fred Zandpour captures the essence of historical events that have shaped modern US-Iran relations, from the echoes of World War II to the birth of the Islamic Republic of Iran and its pivotal role in political tensions and regional conflicts with far-reaching implications. In...

The life vignettes here reveal Bil to be a man born to a rowdy family, grown to be brash and outspoken, who sees humor everywhere. Almost athletic, very verbal, and good at mathematics, he skated through school and college without plans. Doubts of sexual...

Gary Llama's 'Lessons in Consciousness' is a small book of lessons and reflections on the artist / musician's spirituality and approach to life. Influenced by a mix of Southern Baptist belief and the studies of his Great Uncle, a Baptist minister turned 'Cosmic Consciousness'...

What will it take? To finally end?The story of a young girl completely I'll prepared for what would lie before her. She sought love, and was met with abuse. This world of emotional pain and domestic violence carved her path, into years of difficulty...

When music lives inside you the shadow dims is a lyrical view of life. From being a young teenager through to adulthood. Music releases the bonds of childhood trauma and brings awareness to the soul to grow. From the pain of falling in and...

Sir Isaac Newton famously complained about "action at a distance." How was it possible, he wrote, that gravity, or attraction, operated between objects without physical contact? Well, jump to the twenty-first century, and we have a lot more to say about that. Readers will...

Mary L. Gordon intertwines the adventures of a fearless heart with a keen ability to see the humor in life's quirks. Her humor and wordplay can catch the unsuspecting reader off guard. She describes a multitude of God-ordained coincidences as "God-cidences," (for instance).These chapters...

SNAPPED is a gripping true story of survival, betrayal, and the relentless fight for justice. With raw and unfiltered storytelling, unearth the insidious nature of covert narcissism, exposing deception, charm, and manipulation that mask a hidden darkness. Hearts shattered the night Earl-driven by blind...

Gabriel was born into a family marked by abuse. Trying to avoid her father's anger, her childhood was filled with blurred lines between right and wrong, leaving her longing for a sense of normalcy. Compared to her struggles, the everyday challenges of her peers...

In the Houston metropolitan area resides a multifaceted individual whose life embodies a profound commitment to education, spirituality, and personal growth. As an ordained Christian Minister and the President of MI 3 Center, the author's journey unfolds in the pages of "Life's Curves and...

Relocating from Brooklyn to Texas, was a huge difference between how things work from the north to the south in every way. Working in the prison system, she found out that being blue pays the bills but it's hard to be black and blue...

In The Shadows in My Rain: A Journey of Isolation, Self-Discovery, and Growth, Dr. Omomaro Okekaro takes readers on an emotional and transformative journey through the complexities of isolation, the power of introspection, and the triumph of personal growth. With poignant reflections, vivid storytelling,...

This book outlines the story of a 20th Century African American Female Soldier's journey through the United States Army. She held her tongue often. She gracefully bowed out of confrontational situations. She was often depressed, and struggled with anxiety. She explains how she overcame...

You are holding in your hands a precautionary memoir. This extraordinarily personable author thrills readers with her exploits and adventures as a die-hard "quirky" public high school science teacher.With twenty-six years as a science teacher, she has plenty of teenagers-driving-you-bonkers experience and describes her...

Salvaged From the Flood is an evocative collection of first-person essays, offering glimpses into the author's journey through life. These narratives touch on poignant moments of youth, love, family, and the pursuit of a filmmaker's dream. With candid tales of college debate and adventures...

Old photographs and mirthful text tell the uniquely stirring story of two hearty, Nature-Loving souls who, in 1979, broke with their mainstream lifestyles and bought a rugged piece of property in the forested hills of West Virginia. First there was a need for an...

A girl who grew up in the urban environment of Flint Michigan. With a mother and Father, a brother and two sisters. She dealt with problems out of the ordinary: madness, suicide, sexual abuse and murder. Those tragedies left a deep imprint, that never...

Author: Richard O'BrienISBN-13: 9798988913924Publisher: JenocoLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/24/2023Pages: 432Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.39lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.96d

As a child, he climbed to a rooftop to be closer to the sky and dream of flying. He had no fear because he didn't yet know how much hurt comes with fallingFirefighter, first Responder, Pilot, Skydiver became entangled under his plane, he risked...

A parent of a child diagnosed with ASD can be overwhelmed, exhausted, and desperate for relevant, factual, helpful information that is useful and that makes sense.Moving Beyond Survival - The Early Years: How We Thrive With Autism, is a quick, easy read, relating our...

From six-time award winning author, Krishnanand Scott Spackey. "The author is well versed in esoteric topics ranging from alchemy to past lives to Kundalini energy; in his narrative, the good and the bad all connect through the concept of a soul developing over lifetimes...

Women Who Illuminate is a collection of 30 illuminating stories to inspire your soul's journey. In this special edition cover, we dive deeper into the story from co-author Samantha Ruth.About Samantha RuthWhat you think of me is none of my business. I have spent...

Dear Younger Self is a collection of 30 stories about life, love, loss, resilience, and the drive to unlock the power within ourselves. Each chapter tells the individual journey of 30 unique individuals as they reflect on what they have learned throughout their lives...

"You are not done with me yet. I see the future and it looks bright. Everything that was stolen will be Restored. My journey is not over, and Your blessings are being poured out on me."Does your past hold you hostage? Has anyone ever...

A tribute to the joy, misery, beauty, obsession, and spiritual calling that lies within the heart of those who seek wild places-whether in the mountains, canyons, caves, or the dark recesses of the mind and spirit. While some souls are outward bound, and a...

On May 10, 2018, at the age of 17, Nikalette suddenly passed away either during or after a seizure. This book brings her short life and accomplishments, as well as her faith in God, into focus. Written especially to engage readers that suffer with...

Chet Gritzmacher tells his heart-warming account of a boy who finds himself growing into adulthood and experiencing the thrills and pains of island life as he attempts to find his feet in a completely new land. Chet finds himself unapologetically attracted to the glistening...

In the pages of "Fried Chicken and Chorizo," the author lovingly unfolds a heartwarming tale, deeply rooted in the boundless love bestowed by his cherished Abuela. This beautiful tribute to his grandmother, hailing from Guadalajara, Mexico, gently unfurls the tale of a love that...

Inserting Consciousness into Collisions-the revised, expanded Volume III of the Space Encounters series-investigates a host of unconscious principles operating on/in us all. As in a detective story, the author explores an undeveloped side of "chaotic-unfolding"-that through research, intuition, and channeled spirit work, over decades,...

I wrote this book to honor my grandfather, Raffaele Colaluca, and tell the story of his journey from Bugnara, a small, medieval farming village, in the mountains of central Italy, to America The privileged first son of Baron Venjenzo Colaluca, Raffaele grew up well-known...

About the AuthorDr. Laurance R. Doyle, a Principal Investigator at the SETI Institute (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) in Mountain View, CA, became interested in astronomy at age 6, when his Dad gave him a map of the Solar System with stars in the background,...

If someone asked you to describe "the most important stories of your life," what would you say? Something about family or career? Missed opportunities? Fulfilled dreams, unfulfilled dreams? Nagging regrets, moments of joy?Your stories define you. When you retell your own stories, you consider...

Every marriage has its own melody... its own beat... its own rhythm. Marriages go through twists, turns, changes, and turnarounds. We are constantly learning what our rhythm is and will be. As a great DJ reads the mood of a crowd, learning when to...

Forget everything you think you know about legacy.In Be Au Sm: The Essential Elements to Living Your Legacy with G.R.A.C.E., Josh Peach redefines the concept of legacy as not something you leave behind-but something you live every single day with your actions, mindset, and...

In this book, I humbly share my personal journey as a parent, husband, and son. I wish I could claim that I always got everything right, but the truth is that I am far from perfect. I've faced numerous challenges and encountered seemingly insurmountable...

In "The Journey from Africa to Achieve the American Dream," embark on an incredible odyssey of courage, determination, and unwavering faith. This transformative non-fiction book shares the captivating story of the author-a resilient African immigrant who defied the odds to achieve the American dream....