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Reflections of Twelve Decades
Reflections of Twelve Decades
Frank Morgan

This informative and loving memoir about the life and times of author Frank Morgan tells the story of his years in East Africa with his beloved wife. But the story is even much richer than that, in that it also covers twelve decades of time in an area of the world most can only dream about. Now age 88 and retired, the author has always wanted to share his East African adventures, as well as his work for the British government in the development of the region. Morgan also tells of his ancestors’ involvement in East Africa and the Seychelles …

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Memoirs of London
Memoirs of London
Christine Levy
This book is about life and times in the world famous capital of England that is London, spanning the years from 1960's to the present age. It is a fairly short, relaxing, interesting, amusing and very entertaining read that covers a varied range of topics such as headline news, socitey;s changes, subcultures, music, as well as personal stories that again cover all the topics mentioned.
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Within Scope of Ascension
Within Scope of Ascension
Vincent Augmon

Within Scope of Ascension is a poetic litany of philosophies and prose that addresses a wide range of subject matter on the human condition, from both the past and present.The book hopes to encourage readers to exercise freedom of independent thought, while aiming to inspire patience, tolerance, and acceptance of others' feelings, beliefs, and expressions. It also presents a 300-year historical analysis of specific political, economic, cultural, and social agendas, and their distinct effects on the human condition from 1712 to 2012. The book was written to help forge a universal awareness that can fortify communications and ultimately empathy with …

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You've Got a Friend in Me
You've Got a Friend in Me
B. A. O'Reilly
Says author B. A. O’Reilly, "We were born to be free. Open the pages of this book and smile." You’ve Got a Friend in Me presents a collection of delightful children’s poems about animals trying to survive in the wild, striving to make friends, and searching for their happy place. Each poem comes with a good message for children to embrace as they grow up in a world lacking in love and compassion. It’s always important to make friends!
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Reality
Reality
Pauline Hatton

What makes people tick? Reality: A Collection of Thought Provoking Poetry is written to cover a wide range of diverse subjects that readers will relate to and enjoy. Teenagers can also become aware in advance of things that could cross their path as they age. It is a small book that parents can safely share with their children. Says author Pauline Hatton, "I have felt for a long time there is a lot to be said about life and its characters and the unknown things that people are affected by. This brings out the hidden side of people." Bearing an …

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Still
Still
Stephanie Paige Cole

There is nothing in the world that affects us more than the death of a loved one, especially a child. Stephanie Cole found that out first hand when her unborn daughter died unexpectedly one week after her due date. Stephanie stumbled through the death of her daughter, using creative expression as a tool to navigate her way though the darkness. This book is a collection of the writings and artwork that she created in response to her loss. "Still. is the poignant exposition of the reality that besets more than 25,000 pregnant families each year in the US. Stephanie Cole’s …

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Lamentations from Sikaman
Lamentations from Sikaman
James Amoateng
This wonderful anthology of poems, Lamentations from Sikaman, covers everything from day-to-day activities to the environment to relationships. The author asks, "Isn’t it strange that a path is smooth, but is still full of pits? But no, that is reality. It tells me about the complexities of life. Put simply, all that glitters is not gold." More precisely, one of the poems tells the tale of a man who leaves his wife for a younger woman. But the young lady screws up his life so badly and he wants to return to his wife. Lamentations, indeed.
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Fifty Years of Gathering, Fishing, and Unusual Animal Encounters
Fifty Years of Gathering, Fishing, and Unusual Animal Encounters
Joseph S. Lunkas

Fifty Years of Gathering, Fishing, and Unusual Animal Encounters: Lessons Learned of a Michigan Outdoorsman is part of the culmination of author Joe Lunkas’ fascinating experiences during hid over 50 years as an outdoorsman. Artfully presented, organized, and integrated, these stories strongly convey the messages and their true meanings derived from his outdoor journey of learning. This book will ignite the flame in the hearts and minds of both novice and veterans of the outdoors, infusing a deep appreciation, respect, and love for nature. The healing and rejuvenating solitude, thought-provoking atmosphere, and the pure personal enjoyment experienced in the wild …

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Sand to the Arabs
Sand to the Arabs
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Craig Alexander Johnson has sold it all. Advertising, alarms, ball bearings, beds, booze, electric fences, farm supplies, freight solutions, lubricants, and real estate, to name a few. But he has come to realize something is amiss. After 20 years on the road, he is exhausted with the whole sales charade and can’t bring himself to put on the "show" anymore. In the dead of night while his family sleeps peacefully, Craig has been following his passion: writing screenplays. Sand to the Arabs is the story of one man’s attempt to leave his life in sales, a life which has been …

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Solace in Verse
Solace in Verse
Migel Jayasinghe
Solace in Verse was penned by the author in the last few years after he retired and while living in Costa Blanca, Spain. The majority of Migel Jayasinghe’s poems are his response to this new environment, while others hark back to his origins in Sri Lanka. A few touch on contemplative and philosophical themes. One critic commented that these "pages reflect an imagination that is at times playful and at others serious, but always expressed with the utmost clarity and accuracy."
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The Komodo Verses
The Komodo Verses
Martina Nicolls
Dr. Martina Nicolls is an international educator and science writer. Her collection of 18 poems, The Komodo Verses: Dragon Poems, delves into the habitat and habits of the largest lizard in the world: the Komodo dragon. Unique to Indonesia, this magnificent reptile is vulnerable to extinction. These insightful poems describe the Komodo dragon in a scientific way. Learn about its scientific name, its description, what it eats, where it lives, how large it grows, how much it weighs, how it walks, and how young dragons are born.
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God is a Coleman Lantern
God is a Coleman Lantern
Connie Darlene Stewart

For anyone who has ever wanted to become a better person, this book will truly inspire. God Is a Coleman Lantern is the autobiography of Connie Darlene Stewart, a woman who has dedicated her life to following in the footsteps of Mother Teresa, helping the homeless and poor in the Phoenix area. From collecting outdated canned goods from a local supermarket, to oily rags and blankets from a local mechanic, Stewart helped the homeless in her community one donation at a time. She later created a "ministry on wheels" and traveled the California Coast, providing food, clothing, and supplies to …

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