The Donati Family had walked into a nightmare. One that had left the once full family nothing but a ghost of what it was. It had all started with the parents and the lust for revenge stole a lot from them. Little August was at the forefront of it all.This is a classical story on the making of a boy who cared about nothing but the duty he owed to his family. August Donati had lost all he had but not the desire to see those responsible for his losses pay their crime. In the end, all ...

Unlike most childhoods, mine was far from being a happy one. My siblings and I, as well as the generation before us, were born at a time when warplanes, gunfire, foreign men in uniform, constant evacuations, and locals hiding under bunkers or war tunnels were commonplace. Now whenever I see playgrounds that are lush with trees and green grasses and filled with children on swings who are laughing while being pushed by their parents, I cannot help but feel a tinge of envy. They are so young,...

In the natural world, the process of appropriating a place for one’s own use involves planning, organization, and strategies for implementation. Getting to know the people, language, and culture is a valuable asset for effective communication. Possibly the greatest need in succeeding is the provision of a leader to act or speak on behalf of the new government. A person who is knowledgeable of the government and loyal to its king would be an ideal candidate. The key here seems to be an ackn...

The journey continues in E.C’s life… the old groundskeeper’s life. These are ideas, prayers, reflections, and observations as he goes about his life going to church, to work, to teaching tennis, to playing tennis, and to visiting his friends. He is a secretary writing down the ideas, prayers, and reflections that come through his life. Ideas give him energy. Still he knows one needs to carry them out. E. C. wishes that these ideas will help him sing a song to God…a song with sweet accord “...

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This book is a person’s journey to discern what “Christmas” is about. Every year at Christmas time the groundskeeper E.C. feels the pressure of Christmas. And each year he does what he can to step back and see what Christmas is really all about and what does it mean in his life. Each year he writes a story about it. And these are a collection of his stories over these past years. Also E.C. works in the field of tennis. He helps take care of tennis courts so people can play tennis and learn...

E.C. helps take care of the tennis courts at an old country club. He also plays tennis and teaches tennis in the parks. These are his reflections on his work, his life, and the game of tennis. And it includes ideas from talking with a wise old tennis player.

Then came a time to build my shattered life. I had my legal work, of course, but that was not enough. I rafted for a week down Colorado River rapids. The scenes and feelings evoked there gave birth to river poems presented here. At that time too, I wanted back the home life I’d abandoned recklessly. The love poems written at that time reflect the hopes and fears and turmoil driving me. I also, in those years, wrote legal articles that most properly have since been long forgotten and ignore...

“I kept reading until the end. It was life affirming, exciting, hot, and new. It has everything so many people would love.”—Zach Book, Producer, Director, Actor“Ray Cook has an innate ability to tell his story with a wonderful artistry that keeps the reader connected, engaged, and fascinated in the revealing chapters of his colorful journey … and the lessons he has learned ...”—Dr. Brad Lemack, Author, Professor, Talent ManagerEveryone should be so lucky—an ...

Jaxon is a boy with a big imagination. This story is the encounters Jaxon has experienced as he comes in contact with the dinosaur, the pelican and other creatures that God created, during his week long journey. Let’s see what Jaxon is up to next, with all his exciting adventures.

Rain in my mind. Thinking of a beach, Anywhere I can relax And soak my feet. Maybe you already know What I mean. The water is warm. We can watch the sun and then the moon, no demons to defeat. The norm is freedom. Richard Azael Martinez Jr. has seen his share of challenges throughout his lifetime. In his first compilation of poems, he shares insight into his journey through life as he works to conquer a variety of difficulties and emotions while facing seemingly insurmountable obstacles. W...

How do you keep a positive attitude? How do you maintain a strong faith in God, work hard, and consistently work at forming the right daily habits that lead to success and happiness in life? What stories do you tell yourself about how you manage your emotions, and do you know why you are where you are on your life’s journey?Spirituality and Scientific Strategies for Managing Your Emotions helps you answer these questions, and it will increase your awareness of the power that spirit...