About thirty miles east of the Arizona border, just off Interstate 40, is a heart that beats in time to the ghosts of the west, of the lost, and of the betrayed. A heart that delivers an original, quirky beat all its own. That heart is Nizhoni, New Mexico; a small, dusty town lodged like a spent bullet in the heart of Indian Country. It is a town I know well, for I grew up here, in Nizhoni and it is the place I call home. Fabled for its wide, dry, open spaces, the Southwest truly lives in Nizhoni. Mud-splattered trucks, bull riders and sexy cowboys with their wide-brimmed hats reside among polished local politicians, well-groomed teachers and spotless, luxury SUVs. Here, the ancestors of lore watch over us from the pale, purple plateaus, red mesas, and brown canyons. These ancestors do not always keep us safe.
Im not sure how I got started thinking about this. I had mixed emotions when my Aunt said to me, RaeLynn, you could write a book. And it would sell! Thanks, I think. Up until that point, the thought had never crossed my mind. I have had this nagging feeling that what Ive learned could help someone else. Perhaps sharing my story would be the way to do that. If I could help one person, it would be worth it. I did motivational speaking for kids several years ago. I wanted to help other kids that were in the same position as my kids were. I couldnt protect my kids from the negative influences around them so I decided I needed to teach them how to protect themselves. I wrote an introduction, kind of a come see me invitation when I was just getting started. I stated by the time I knew I was a victim, I was already a survivor. But it wasnt so easy for my kids. And that was the honest to goodness truth. I had no idea what I was doing. I had no idea what I had been through. I guess I wasnt worried about me I was worried about my kids. Make no mistake I know that what I went through and what my kids went through is nothing compared to what some women and kids go through. Nor do I believe that any amount of abuse is okay. Zero tolerance. Enough said.
In the turbulent years after the rise of the Berlin Wall, Germany stood dangerously divided between freedom and Communism. Dodging border patrols and guard posts, a silent few were able to cross the borders of the Iron Curtain to deliver needed supplies, always at the risk of their own lives. This is the past Faith Whitney knew. The daughter of an active smuggler of religious paraphernalia, Faith was raised on the danger that such a life brought with it, a danger that can rip lives apart, even that of a mother and daughter. Now grown and living in 1989 Germany, Faith continues to smuggle goods across the border, narrowly slipping by the East German Stasi each time. But her activities haven't gone unnoticed. The Stasi have recruited her to deliver a package to Moscow, a package that must be delivered within forty-eight hours . . . or Faith will be eliminated. Her payment: the long-desired location of her missing father. The danger mounts as Faith is secretly contacted by the beautiful and seductive Colonel Bogdanov of the KGB, who also wants the package at any cost. Barely surviving harsh interrogations, and unsure of whom to trust, Faith turns to her ex-fiancée, Naval Officer Max Summer, the only man with the know-how to get her and her delivery to Moscow in one piece. On the run, the more they discover about the package, the more they realize that delivering it will likely cost them their lives. Little do they both know that the package is part of a larger plan, one that could affect the result of the Cold War in ways no one ever imagined. Raelynn J. Hillhouse has constructed an engrossing novel of espionage, action, and heart-pounding danger. Told with knowledge and authenticity, Rift Zone takes you inside the workings of communist East Germany and the Soviet Union. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
America has failed to realize that depriving people of their freedom for a criminal act is the punishment-it is vengeance to require that they suffer every day while they are incarcerated. In Shame: America's Failed Prison System, the author lays out the case for reform through essays from prisoners and reports from judges, legislators, defense attorneys, and even a warden and corrections officer about how our vengeance mindset plays out in the daily lives of prisoners. They are warehoused in a bleak, dangerous, cold, and unforgiving environment that many refer to as gladiator school, and they come out more damaged than when they went in. Many will never get out and can only look forward to dying alone because their families will not be allowed to be present during their last hours. What you will learn from this book is that it is simplistic as a society to expect people to "get it together" once we send them into an abusive system. Many people in prison are broken from addictions, mental health issues, and abusive childhoods. And there are not enough programs available to help them figure out the underlying causes of their behavior. One of the gang members featured in this book says, "This isn't punishment, this is the way we lived on the streets." The same hustles, the same violence, the same "predator or prey" mentality. The art for the book was contributed by four prisoners. They show that, even in the ugliness of an institution, there is untapped potential. This book closes with hope because political winds are blowing for change and there are now ways that people can help drive reform. Americans are waking up to the fact that mass incarceration is not sustainable and Shame is a call for change.
Addressing the significant loss that divorce represents for children, this caregiving companion makes it possible for adults to guide them through the natural grief that accompanies the experience. Contending that children can continue to thrive if they are shown the way, this sensitive guide provides 100 practical suggestions for supporting them. Aimed at assisting a wide range of adults, the methods presented are ideal not just for parents but for grandparents, teachers, day care workers, counselors, and even coaches who care for and about kids. Enabling grownups with down-to-earth tips, this handbook is essential for helping sons and daughters navigate the inevitable array of confusing thoughts and feelings.
Focusing on the natural grief children endure when their parents divorce, this guide helps kids process the common feelings of shock, sadness, anger, guilt, and relief while highlighting their most vital need—love and support. The handbook helps children name and understand these strange new emotions and affirms that their thoughts and feelings are natural while teaching them the value of constructively expressing them. An assortment of suggested physical and verbal activities for mourning grief are also included.
Jay the black cat goes on a journey to help Corky, another cat. Corky has a problem, and he doesn't know where it is coming from and realizes at the end that that it is coming from his heart. Stay tuned for Jay's adventures in the following series.
On the summer solstice, it's the right time to fall in love. But can love between mortals and an ancient wizard or a person and a witch, a ghost, a sorceress, a vampire?
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