This is the story of one man's amazing journey, his destination and the intervention of an almighty God. The tragic event of May 17, 1951 would change the lives of many families forever. Numerous newspaper articles have been written about that night and what took place but this story is different from anything that was ever printed. This is the event as it happened through the eyes of a 16 year old boy watching as his father was gunned down and died in front of him. James Kilpatrick escaped the hand of death as he dodged bullets standing strong and brave to protect his family. The enemy sought to destroy him but God sent angels to camp around him and protect him. That night began a long, hard journey to places unknown and dangers unseen. Come walk with me through these pages as we pull back the curtain and view the life and testimony of James David Kilpatrick. (Some names have been withheld to protect the innocent victims and their families.)
The purpose of this book is to encourage a discouraged generation. It is a story of hope, courage, and faith. Cliff Jacobs was diagnosed with cancer at the age of fifteen, and was given a 20% chance of surviving. Cliff held on to his faith in God and three and a half years later is alive to share his testimony with others. Cliff wants you to know that no matter what battle you may be fighting whether it be physical, mental, or spiritual, there is a God in Heaven who loves you and cares about all you are going through. You do not have to live a defeated life, you can be happy in Jesus. As long as there is life, there is hope. This is the testimony of Cliff Jacobs.
When Mariah St. Cloud becomes a full-fledged member of the walking wounded, she shuts down. She’s learned that men are born heartbreakers, so the biology professor makes work her lover instead. It’s dependable and won’t leave the toilet seat up. But the untimely death of her beautiful, estranged sister Allegra kicks Mariah’s predictable life to the curb, and brings ex-cop Anthony Caine into her everyday existence – intense, protective and far too handsome for her self-imposed celibacy. Conflict is inevitable. Anthony wants to tumble Mariah’s reserve like the walls of Jericho and keep her safe. Mariah just wants him out of her hair – even as she stands in the deadly shadow of Allegra’s secrets.
From the halls of Congress, New York Times bestselling author Dana Milbank exposes the chaotic, incompetent and dysfunctional state of the current Republican House—a confederacy of dunces, united by paranoia and conspiracy theories, blundering from one self-inflicted crisis to the next. When Republicans took control of the House in the 2022 midterm elections with a historically slim majority, mayhem began immediately. “Failed completely.” “Can’t govern.” “Broken.” “Lunatics.” “Embarrassing.” “Bunch of idiots.” And that’s how House Republicans described themselves. Take it from Marjorie Taylor Greene, who said in May 2024 that “many Americans in general are sick and tired and fed up with a feckless, useless Republican Party, a conference that does nothing.” This is the House of George Santos and Jim Jordan, of Lauren Boebert and Matt Gaetz. They investigated space aliens and Hunter Biden’s art dealer. They punched and they groped. They championed Confederates and insurrectionists—while disparaging the military and sabotaging the economy. They tied up the House so often with far-right fantasies that they produced what was arguably the least effective session of Congress in history. Dana Milbank, widely-read Washington Post columnist, spent a year reporting from inside the Capitol, watching the circus from the front row. The result, Fools on the Hill, is simultaneously horrifying and laugh-out-loud funny. Sadly, it is all true.
A Fascinating Classic True Story From The "Golden New Age" Of Flying Saucers! THE AUTHOR BEFRIENDED THE BEAUTIFUL LIFEFORM FROM ANOTHER WORLD... BUT WAS SHE A SPIRIT OR A SPACE BEING? Dana Howard had been a sensitive since childhood. As a child, she had strange nocturnal out-of-body experiences and travels to serene and beautiful worlds. She claims she made "friends" in the fantasy realm, one of whom was a lovely woman named Diane. Dana visited with Diane in the Mojave Desert, a location she soon realized was a portal between worlds. The desert was alive with spirit energy, drawing Diane from the ether to Earth. On these visits, Diane would offer hope that humanity could unite to meet the challenges of the future: the climate changes, geographic changes, geopolitical turmoil, wars and more we are now experiencing... all foretold in the 1950s! As odd as Dana's experiences may seem, something happened that added weight to the encounters. Diane appeared before a group of 27 people who had gathered in a Los Angeles church on April 29th, 1955, forming quickly from a single thread of ectoplasm. This book contains a continuation of Dana's original work with an Introduction by noted contemporary researcher, Regan Lee.
Beginning with the Timucuan Indians around 2000 BC, life along the Indian River in Oak Hill has always been simple. The natural beauty and pristine environment that drew Oak Hills first inhabitants to the area still abounds, and the waterfront lined with large oak trees continues to inspire a feeling of serenity and relaxation. The first Florida pioneers settled in Oak Hill around 1870 and were drawn by the treasures of a diverse ecosystem of marshland, cypress hammock, and timber pine forest. These first settlers harvested the natural resources of timber, turpentine, and salt, followed by citrus groves and a thriving fishing industry. The selected photographs in this book, many appearing courtesy of local families, document the lives and times of Floridians who chose to call Oak Hill home.
The purpose of this book is to encourage a discouraged generation. It is a story of hope, courage, and faith. Cliff Jacobs was diagnosed with cancer at the age of fifteen, and was given a 20% chance of surviving. Cliff held on to his faith in God and three and a half years later is alive to share his testimony with others. Cliff wants you to know that no matter what battle you may be fighting whether it be physical, mental, or spiritual, there is a God in Heaven who loves you and cares about all you are going through. You do not have to live a defeated life, you can be happy in Jesus. As long as there is life, there is hope. This is the testimony of Cliff Jacobs.
College and career readiness is essential to promoting the success of all students. Educational and economic changes in today’s society demands well thought out strategies for preparing students to survive academically, socially, and financially in the future. African American students are at a disadvantage in this strategic planning process due to a long history of racism, injustice, and marginalization. African American Students’ Career and College Readiness: The Journey Unraveled explores the historical, legal, and socio-political issues of education affecting African American students and their career and college readiness. Each chapter has been written based on the authors’ experience and passion for the success of students in the African American population. Some of the chapters will appear to be written in a more conversational and idiomatic tone, whereas others are presented in a more erudite format. Each chapter, however, presents a contextual portrayal of the contemporary, and often dysfunctional, pattern of society’s approach to supporting this population. Contributors also present progressive paradigms for future achievements. Through the pages of this book, readers will understand and hopefully appreciate what can be done to promote positive college bound self-efficacy, procurement of resources in the high school to college transition, exposure and access to college possibilities, and implications for practice in school counseling, education leadership, and higher education.
Nick Rhodes is an English musician, singer and producer, best known as a founding member and keyboardist of the new wave band Duran Duran He is also informally monikered as "The Controller," after being introduced as such on stage by band mate Simon Le Bon during the Astronaut album world tours of 2004-2005. He is the youngest member of the original lineup.
Sincere Strongheart is a modern day rez chick and single mother of three, living on one of the poorest Indian reservations in America. The novel Pointing with Lips covers a week of her life in Pine Ridge, interacting with many unforgettable characters in her large family. Sincere's story is funny, raw, sad, even suspenseful, but the main struggle lives inside her as she hopes to overcome the buried demons of her past"--Book description on Amazon.com (viewed October 11, 2014)
Marvin Hill Dana (1867-? ) was the author of A Puritan Witch (1903), The Master Mind (1913), Within the Law (1913), The Shooting of Dan McGrew (1915), A Perfect Memory: How to Have and Keep it (1917), How to Train Your Mind (1918), Arithmetic Made Easy (1918), A Complete Course in Memory Training (1919), Grammar Made Easy (1919), Spelling Made Easy (1919), Shorthand Made Easy (1919), Law at a Glance (1920), The American Encyclopedia of Etiquette and Culture (1922), The Lake Mystery (1923), Chemistry for Beginners (1923) and The Mystery of the Third Parrot (1924).
What is a Thief? Someone who takes something that belongs to someone else-easy enough. Or is it? In Den of Thieves, you'll meet different types of thieves. Those who steal for money, those who steal for fun or challenge and some who steal with the best of intentions. Stealing dreams, memories, hearts, souls, an abandoned throne, and more. You'll find a very unique group here within this collection of stories from the Den of Quills Authors. Proceeds from the sale of Den of Thieves will be donated to the World Literacy Foundation.
Marvin Hill Dana (March 2, 1867 - April 3, 1926) was an American author and journalist. After working as a lawyer in Missouri and New York, he did post-graduate studies at Columbia University and attended the General Theological Seminary. During this time he wrote his first published book, a collection of poetry titled Mater Christi and Other Poems. He was ordained in the Episcopal Church in June 1893. He served at St. John's Episcopal Church in Stillwater, New York, then at the Church of the Messiah in Rensselaer, New York. Dana left the ministry and turned to journalism. He worked for the New York Herald, then in 1896 he was the editor of The Hungarian-American magazine. His first novel, The Woman of Orchids, was published in 1901.
Marvin Hill Dana (1867-1926) ws an American author and journalist. He was born in Cornwall, Vermont and after graduating from Beeman Academy in New Haven he attended Middlebury College where he received his BA in 1886 and MA in 1889. He also obtained a Bachelor of Law degree from Albany Law School in 1888. After working as a lawyer in Missouri and New York he undertook post-graduate studies at Columbia University and attended General Theological Seminary. During this time he had his first book published, a collection of poetry, and in 1893 was ordained in the Episcopal Church, serving at St John's Episcopal Church in Stillwater, NY, and then at the Church of the Messiah in Rensselaer, NY. Dana left the ministry and turned to journalism, working first for the New York Herald before becoming editor of The Hungarian-American magazine in 1896. By 1897 he had moved to London where he edited the satirical magazine Judy until 1900 and wrote poems and articles for the Pall Mall Gazette. His first novel The Woman of Orchids was published in 1901 and he then returned to New York to work for the magazine The Smart Set, first as assistant editor, then as editor from 1902-04. In addition to his novels he wrote a number of practical guides on various subjects. This novel was first published in 1923.
I always prayed for a happily-ever-after... Then I, Cassie Blake, got divorced and lost my faith in men. Well, that isn't exactly true...my aunt and uncle are proof of love's enduring power. After a quarter century, they're renewing their vows and want the original wedding party to help celebrate.
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Strong Like Rhoda is a book about how Rhoda Strong Lowry's life is relevant to Lumbee women today. Written as a memoir, the author reveals how Rhoda symbolizes many struggles in the lives of Native Americans. The author has chosen the "strong" attributes of Rhoda, a historic figure of the Lumbee, which lend themselves perfectly to explore life lessons and new perspectives. The author shares some of her own revelations and encouragement to enrich her desired message: You can be Strong Like Rhoda.
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