Here are a handful of tales to be scattered like seed, some of which may germinate hopefully, leading some readers to seek out the works of art around that these five tales, without exception, revolve. Perhaps there will be contemplation of the pictures of old masters like Pontormo, Poussin, and Velázquez with their hidden depths and sly allusions. Perhaps Tartini’s music will be listened to, full of its Italian baroque vitality and virtuosity. It may even be that Alfons Mucha’s decorative style of art comes to be viewed on par with the posters of Toulouse-Lautrec. A 19th-century Frenchman once wrote …

Come along on the true-to-life journey of Thee Ace Man as told by Thee Ace Man himself. The New Math is all about a journey through life and beyond as it’s never been told before. What really happened and what’s next? Why is the name Ace so famous, yet the actual person unknown? Heaven, hell, politics, religion, mathematics, and more are joined together in this amazing book for the first time ever. How is your life adding up or subtracting out? How about the lives of those around you? Take an amazing journey when you read The New Math to …

Life, our presence on earth, it's purpose, is everybody's question and many have views, guessing what it's all about and some have had near death experiences, others talk of reincarnation and quite recently.A neurosurgeon (in the USA, reported by Huffington Post) who was comatose for a week springs back to life, tells of his visit to heaven and that there 'is' God and even witnessed the agony of those in hell and says that our visitation on earth has purpose and that it is a 'test' and that we should plan now for the afterlife and that the magic word …

The extensive consumption of high calorie yielding sugar containing foods and drinks is causing a huge amount of illness in America. This is a potential threat to our culture and can be compared to the effects of chronic lead poisoning that contributed to the decline of the Roman Empire. Lead, leaching out of the glaze used in their wine containers caused multiple symptoms. Though their cause was recognized and reported by one or two individuals, their warnings were ignored. Lead caused the wine to have a sweet taste, thus making it more desirable and increasing its poisonous effects. Sugar, when …

Fifty-Fifty, The Clarity of Hindsight is a compilation of the lessons learned by a fifty-year old lawyer, wife, mother, daughter of immigrant parents, survivor and thriver, though not of course always in that order. By professional and personal circumstances, the author has traveled to nearly fifty countries, lived abroad as an expatriate twice (first in Japan and then in France) and speaks several languages. The book apropos of the title, contains fifty chapters, recounts many fascinating travel vignettes and astute observations, reflects on interesting work related "war" stories, and is often hilarious as only truth can be - and sometimes …

Learn how to play and win at the game of poker! Chiapelli’s Live Poker Strategies, a book written for novice and experienced players alike, features live poker games like Seven Card Stud, Omaha, and Texas Hold’em. Understanding the fundamentals of heavily popularized and celebrity-studded games of poker doesn’t have to be an impossible or difficult feat. This unique book is guaranteed to both entertain and educate any player worldwide. Included are modern, easy-to-follow illustrations on winning poker hands as well as new topics that often go unaddressed, such as gaming etiquette, online poker, and poker room environments across the United …

Don’t Ask Your Doctor is a revolutionary and controversial book, written to wake up the American people about the tremendous downturn in general health over the last 25 years. Wolfgang H. Moll is not a physician and has no medical training; but he approaches health from the patient’s point of view. He criticizes the American addiction to unnecessary doctor and hospital visits, and is also critical of the extreme influence of drug manufacturers pushing prescription drugs. He made it to age 75 without doctors, prescription drugs or other medicines, without hospital visits or bypass surgeries, and without a wheelchair, chemotherapy …

The economic downturn has taken most people by surprise. Only a few economists and some so-called "whistle blowers" warned of the imminent crisis. As a psychologist, Dr. Lieselotte Badenhorst believes politicians and economists are still talking around the real issue of the crisis. Her views of the current situation are based on the reality that we as human beings have become too rational in the way we live and think. World leaders, CEOs, managers, housewives and students need to develop what she calls Loony Intelligence, or LQ. This intelligence includes spiritual, emotional and creative intelligence. LQ is the ability to …

The Best Kept Secret Is "You": A Journey into the Rabbit Hole with Autism and Love gives an inside look into the thoughts of the author as he grew to understand not only himself, but the thoughts of his son with autism. His story begins in 1958 and continues through 2011. "As I was given to write this book, it starts with my childhood and my views as I grew up. Then came the gift of my first son who was labeled autistic, and without speech. He could not tell me his thoughts, so the only place I could go …

Golf Made Easy! begins with all the basic knowledge you need to know about the game. This how-to book provides the A to Z for golf aficionados in a logical, simple and fun way. It describes a typical golf course, different types of clubs, ball selection, different types of the game, and some basic golf course terminology. It then transitions to stretching and exercise, which is important on the course. These easy-to-perform basic exercises can help save several strokes off your score! Learn about putting, chipping, pitching and the full stroke performed with irons, which leads into the big long …

Honey, I’m Home. Those three little words strike terror in the mind of Katie Beatrice, a wife dealing with spousal abuse. This fictional tale takes on the important topic of domestic violence in a terrifying way. After living with her husband Tom’s abuse for years and suffering in silence, Katie finally shares her story with an old friend from high school when he questions her "accident." With her friend Jack’s help, Katie finally works up the courage to escape her marriage. Just as Katie is leaving him, Tom walks in and they have a violent argument. Katie continues to run …