"Sometimes You Just Gotta Take A Walk" is more than just a collection of opinions; it also includes the author's observations, musings, gripes, and pet peeves. It's full of color and humor. The casual, conversational, and approachable writing style makes it feel as if you're sitting and chatting with an old friend over coffee. Sometimes you'll chuckle, sometimes you'll nod, and sometimes you'll raise an eyebrow. This thought-provoking book includes plenty of "I never thought of that" momen...

In a conversational, writing out loud style, the author covers the inane and mundane of daily life, offering his insights and opinions on myriad subjects including euro-steppin', pancakes, tooth enamel, universal health care, heart tingles, quality sleep, good clean fun, and an occasional political rant among dozens more topics. This sequel completes the duology with seventy-seven topics complimenting the sixty-nine topics covered in the author's first offering.

The Great March by Rose G. Lurie

The Great March represents a selection of Jewish stories for little children covering the period beginning with the Destruction of the First Temple and ending with the expulsion from Spain. As the book is intended to meet the needs of children in Grades Three or Four, the stories are written in simple style. A definite attempt was made by the author to write the stories as they would be told to the child by the teacher in the class or by the mother in the home. It is important that those u...

The renowned food historian delves into the early culinary traditions of Dutch settlers in New York state and their influence on the American kitchen.In 1609, Henry Hudson, under contract with the Dutch East India Company, set out to discover the lucrative Northwest Passage. The Hudson River Valley is what he discovered instead, and along its banks Dutch culture took hold. While the Dutch influence can still be seen in local architecture and customs, it is food and...

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.

"The Third Time's the Charm, Right?" is a continuation of the author's sequel, "Sometimes You Just Gotta Take a Walk…More: MORE Insights, MORE Observations & MORE Pet Peeves. The book reads like a casual chat with a clever, slightly sarcastic, endlessly observant friend who has something interesting to say about most things. The author turns everyday social-cultural moments into witty reflections that are relatable, thought-provoking, and frequently chuckle-inducing. The storytelling is co...

When Owen first feels the tickle in his throat, he doesn't think it's a big deal.Everybody gets sick sometimes, right? The problem is, he never seems to get back to normal. With the threat of summer school hanging over his head and a new art project on his mind, he doesn't want to think about what his symptoms might mean.Avoiding the sneaking suspicion that something is wrong brings him to the bank of a mysterious river. There Lethe, the goddess of Oblivion, offers to take ...

Can you still have a future if you forget your past?Senior year. For most high school students, it's something to celebrate. For Ella, it's a reminder of what she's lost. A car accident cut short the life of her brother Jack before he made it that far. Now her fear of outgrowing her big brother is putting her at odds with everyone. And it's stirring up some really terrible dreams.No one seems to understand what Ella is going through, not her parents or her ...

Jack and Anna are supposed to be BFF's. Can their friendship survive an adventure through the afterlife?Jack Pratt and Anna Poplin have been looking forward to this beach trip all summer. It's their last chance for some real fun before senior year starts. Too bad they never make it to the ocean. The car accident that cuts their vacation short sends them on a whole new adventure.Now they're on a quest through an afterlife full of disappearing buildings, dire warnings, and tr...

Eric just wants to do his job as an EMT. He's mostly recovered from the freak accident that put him in the hospital. There's just one thing still bothering him--the ghosts. At least, he thinks they're ghosts. They only seem to show up when one of his patients is close to death.In Eric's case, "close to Death" is more than a figure of speech. The Reaper is not thrilled about Eric's newfound abilities. Humans aren't even supposed to see the souls of the nearly departed. They're certa...

A vibrant treasury of post-Biblical Jewish tales, this collection brings to life stories drawn from Talmudic tradition and beyond. With humor, moral insight, and timeless wisdom, the narratives highlight themes of perseverance, justice, and spiritual devotion.Alongside accounts of resilience in the face of persecution, the book offers moving depictions of cooperation between Jews, Christians, and Muslims, reflecting moments of shared humanity across faiths. Originally crafted for y...