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Paperback. Condizione: Good. Beneath the Blades is about the many humorous situations the author encountered in his long career flying helicopters while in the military and then as a commercial pilot. The author hopes that whoever reads these anecdotes will have a laugh or two and a smile on their face when they are done. It is an insider look at the often quirky experiences of a helicopter pilot that the public at large never gets to witness. About the Author Sal Greco is eighty-six years old with four children (two boys and two girls), nine grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. His wife Loretta passed away almost three years ago after over sixty years of marriage. Over the course of his career, he has flown eighteen different aircraft and enjoys outdoor activities. He has had a very happy and charmed life and is extremely grateful for that.…

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Paperback. Condizione: Good. The Large-Mouthed Bass and the Way of ThingsBy: Roy F. WeaverThe Way of Things is eroding. In the reefs of each prosperous free society in the Ocean World, Hard-Working Fish are being oppressed by a class of characters who are more egomaniacal, entitled, and greedy: the narcissistic Politi-Sharks. Ultimately, constant oppression of the Hard-Working Fish causes society to fall into deep depression, despair, and distress.Then, an unlikely hero arrives: the Large-Mouthed Bass. An outsider to the typical ruling class, the Large-Mouthed Bass rallies the oppressed Hard-Working Fish and energizes a hopeful challenge against those who would Reign in Dominion. With his leadership, what will become the new Way of Things?This is an allegorical story which gives insight into American and international government, politics, and class divisions. Through the animal kingdom, this book can help children and adults understand the centuries-old human struggle to be free from oppression, while encouraging the reader to look more critically at the current Way of Things.About the AuthorRoy F. Weaver grew up in the Wisconsin woods down a gravel and dirt road with no cell phone and no computer, just a tractor, an ax, and a shotgun. He is an Eagle Scout, an Air Force Veteran, and a career civil servant. Spending time in other countries, including Iraq in 2005, Weaver got a firsthand view of the human history he studied in a public school.When Weaver returned from Iraq, his daughter and only child, Hero, was diagnosed with the same brain cancer as a couple well known Politi-Sharks. Unlike them, she stuck up for the bullied, fought the unfair, and lived to rescue the oppressed and forgotten. Hero was and remains Weaver's standard for how we should all stand up for ourselves in a world that demands we submit to those who believe they have a right to reign in dominion over us. He dedicates this story to her for questioning everything, challenging every assumption, and facing her life and death with the greatest courage Weaver has ever witnessed.…

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Paperback. Condizione: Good. Nathan Wright has written a stirring adventure story in the best tradition of the western novel. It relates the difficult journey of Zeke Conley from Kentucky and his half-wolf dog, Big Ben, as they wander the frontiers for treasure and excitement. At last, Conley and his ever-faithful companion return home to help his family fight off swindlers and desperadoes. Here, there is rousing action enough to satisfy any reader, but it is in its depiction of the hardships and rewards of life in nature that Chester's Last Ride rises to true inspiration as it conveys the feel of such details as the refuge of a campfire on a freezing night under the barren sky or the comradeship of a fellow's horse and his big dog. About the Author Nathan Wright lives and works in Kentucky. He has a twelve-year-old son and a ferocious cat named B. Chester's Last Ride is the third and final installment of his trilogy.…

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Hardback. Condizione: Good. Born in the era of Jim Crow segregation, Terry Wells-Jones grew up in a small town in the Deep South. Even from a young age, this Black girl knew she was destined to overcome the obstacles that faced her. Through her faith, belief, hope, stamina, and grit, Terry overcame a traumatic experience and countless roadblocks to become one of the first Black models in the mid-1960s. She also became the first woman hired by a Fortune 500 company in a sales position. Breaking through the glass ceiling opening doors for other women in a male-dominated world. Terry Wells-Jones fought many battles to reach her level of success in business while also cultivating a happy family life. In this memoir, Terry shares the philosophies that helped her on her journey, as well as the disappointments and opposition she faced along the way. This is her astounding success story.About the AuthorTerry Wells-Jones has a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin in Pre-Med and Business, and is a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Now retired from her business career, she enjoys traveling all over the world and spending time with her husband, children, and grandchildren in her Golden Years.…

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Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. This heartwarming poem tells the story of a joyful little dog named Scooter. Scooter was born different, but he doesn't let that slow him down. With the aid of his Scoot Scoot he can do just about everything that his friends can, and even some things that they can't When he's in a bind, his buddies are always there to help him out. Scooter has a happy life and true friends. Scooter and his pals teach us that it's what's in our hearts, not our outward appearances or our disabilities, that truly counts and sets us apart. About the Author Annie Streit loves working with children. Her ideas for her stories stem from her own experiences navigating through life in a wheelchair. She's been wheelchair bound since the summer of 2005 as the result of a diving accident. She has spoken to many groups about her accident, life in a wheelchair, and overcoming obstacles. Being an advocate for those with disabilities has become her passion. She graduated from Ball State University in 2005 with a degree in Social Studies Education.…

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Paperback. Condizione: Good. Sent to WatchBy: David J. LebensteinSent to watch, but not to affect-such is the Noninterference Protocol that binds all of the agents in the Interplanetary Intelligence Service whose mission is to infiltrate leading nations on primitive planets to help the Confederation of Civilized Planets determine when a world is ready to be formally contacted and offered membership in the Confederation.Unni Vlaytork and her two fellow agents, Ori Svavapass and Urelt Sraymlat, are assigned to a faction on Earth 48 known as the British Empire during the Regency of Prince George. They find themselves at odds with their agency's Noninterference Protocol when a cruel and aggressive starfaring empire is discovered in another part of the galaxy.The agents conceive a plan to accelerate the technical development of the planet, hoping to have Earth 48 admitted to the Confederation before the invaders arrive. Two of the agents are to marry, have a son, and groom him to be a future prime minister who would carry out the necessary reforms. The success of the plan hinges on hiding this apparent violation of the Noninterference Protocol from an inflexible superior officer.But there is another complication: both Ori and Urelt are in love with Unni.About the AuthorDavid J. Lebenstein grew up on Long Island. He is a geoscientist and has worked in the petroleum industry and in environmental remediation. Since his youth, Lebenstein has had an interest in history and in planetary science. He is an amateur musician and composer. Lebenstein has been married for over thirty-five years and is a father and a grandfather.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. This memoir is about overcoming setbacks and finding hope. It's about Jeffrey L. Baxter's journey overcoming chronic depression and the resultant obesity that developed because of his inability to deal with two significant deaths. He hopes that readers will see that life is, indeed, a journey, and that hope can be found even when it seems least likely. About the Author Jeffrey L. Baxter is the oldest of five children, born when his mother had tuberculosis. His Dad had to quit architectural school to pay the bills and his mother couldn't have contact with him because of the TB. So, Baxter was raised for the first four years of his life by his Grandmother Younkin, a retired school teacher. As he grew up, she would suggest poetry and other literature for him to read to discover the answers to the questions he was asking her. Then they would sit in her rocking chairs and figure out the answers together. Baxter has taught for well over thirty years. He's a fellow of the National Writing Project and very active with his local affiliate, the Greater Kansas City Writing Project. He's presented hundreds of workshops in the Midwest and nationally. After overcoming chronic depression in the nineties and losing more than two hundred pounds, he rediscovered his teaching career and his life. He is the 2014 Kansas Teacher of the Year. He's also the 2015 Kansas Global Education Fellow, working with teachers globally. In 2015 he traveled to Peru to work with Peruvian children and educators. Baxter believes that character matters more than test scores, and that teaching literature should be a meaningful conversation between teacher and students like Baxter's conversations with his grandmother.…

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Hardback. Condizione: Very Good.

Paperback. Condizione: Good.

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Hardback. Condizione: Good. Tito the tooth has many friends in Mouthland, and he loves visits from Mr. Toothbrush, Mr. Toothpaste, Mr. Dental Floss, and their guidance counselor, Mr. Dentist. He is always first in line to see them whenever they come to visit. But, when a new friend, Cavity, comes to Mouthland, he tells Tito he's very scared of Mr. Toothbrush, Mr. Toothpaste, Mr. Dental Floss, and Mr. Dentist. What will Tito do? And will his new friend affect his chances of entering Tooth Fairyland? Tito the Tooth: Success was written to help children understand the importance of caring for their teeth and to teach them that the dentist is not scary. Dentists are here to help About the AuthorZully Pina was born in the Dominican Republic, and although born into a mixed-wealth family, she and her grandmother, Mama Rosa, were not wealthy. At an early age, she became a police officer. After graduating college with a degree in English language and American English expressions, she became a news anchor radio broadcaster and resigned from her police officer position. Later, she started working as a TV producer. After Mama Rosa had a few brain strokes and better conditions were needed, Pina moved to the USA and became a citizen. Pina is a single mother, and had to leave her Mama Rosa and her son, Diego. Tito the Tooth: Success is her first book, and she has many more in the works.Pina's inspiration to write this book came when she was working as a marketing manager for a dental practice. While doing the marketing research, she found that most of the children in one way or another were scared of the dentist and not too crazy about using the tooth cleaning tools (toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss). Then it occurred to Pina to create a character that children love and identify with. As a result, we have Tito the Tooth: Success.…

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Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Under Five Flags is the true account of Hackchan Rhee's experiences under a variety of governments and political circumstances. Through it all, he's seen that people share not only the finer characteristics of humanity, but the dark undercurrents as well. Born in Pyongyang, Korea, before World War I, and eventually moving to the United States, Rhee has lived under the rule of Japan, Russia, North Korea, South Korea, and the United States. His experiences taught him the futility of socialism and the devastation that a planned economy can have on a society. About the Authors Hackchan Rhee has been a U.S. citizen for fifty-two years. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a degree in mechanical engineering. His professional accomplishments include the design of commercial and aerospace items. Marta L. Tullis has had a long career as a configuration analyst in the aerospace industry. Upon retirement she hopes to resume her ham-radio hobby. The authors have been married for nearly twenty-eight years and enjoyed many years of hiking throughout the Rocky Mountains.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Matt, Melford, Miracles: A Boy's Courageous JourneyBy: Maureen Wierman Matt, Melford, Miracles: A Boy's Courageous Journey is the story of Maureen Wierman's family and the grief journey they traveled after their seven-year-old son, Matt, was diagnosed with a rare leukemia.Maureen hopes her story will encourage other families who have experienced the loss of a child or a loved one. This includes the impact on a marriage and on family and friends, both initially and throughout the years. Their story is one of faith and making the best of tough situations and discovering ways to navigate the journey successfully. Her goal is that others will discover that you never lose hope, you are not alone, and there is no right or wrong way to do grief, but in reading Matt's story you will know that you can heal and move forward. About the AuthorMaureen Wierman is a mother, grandmother, and is happily married to her husband, Rich. Her faith in God is at the core of her life. Maureen works for an online university in their nursing program, and she and her husband are both blessed to work from their home in Maryland. She loves to spend time with her family, writing, travel, sewing, and cycling. She has wanted to write a book since she took a course in college but thought she would write children's books. While praying for a topic, her son became ill. That is how this book came to be. The family received so much help and support during this crisis in their lives, and God walked alongside them through this journey-and still does after many years.…

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Paperback. Condizione: Good. Tear Drops from Rose PetalsBy: Rose HometchkoTear Drops from Rose Petals is a loving tribute to Catherine Hometchko's daughter Rose, who passed away too soon. Read her words of love, life, and dealing with the hectic and challenging days that unfold in each of our journeys.About the AuthorRose Hometchko received her MS degree in Biochemistry from Scranton University. She also received her training in yoga and meditation from the Hymalayan Institute. Rose also taught yoga and meditation at Danko's fitness Center. Rose also played bass guitar in the band Ginger.She worked for Luzerne County Community College as a chemistry teacher and lab technician.…

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Hardback. Condizione: Good. A call to prayer, A Pencil in God's Hand is a compilation of inspirational messages received after praying the Gospels. Each message provides a glimpse at the humanness of some of the characters in the referenced Gospels, creating a personal connection and making the experiences easy to relate to. May the words contained within inspire a powerful prayerful journey of your own.About the AuthorZeca Rodrigues was born in the island of Madeira, Portugal. She immigrated to the United States with her family when she was 15 years old and knew no English. She graduated from Point Loma High School and went to U.C. Berkeley. She studied languages (Portuguese, Spanish, French and Italian) and physical education. While at Berkeley she participated in a work-study program in Paris, France. After graduation, she returned to San Diego and was hired as a full-time interpreter by an attorney specializing in maritime law. This work allowed her to reconnect with her roots and community and ultimately led her to discover a rich spiritual life. Through work, Zeca has traveled the world extensively.…

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