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Why Didn’t Anybody Ever Tell Me About This! by MS Carolyn Mannila Harper

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1600349048

“Why Didn’t Anybody Ever Tell Me About This! A Mother’s Search For a Living God,” by Carolyn Mannila Harper, MS, is the riveting story of a mother who insisted Jesus Christ was alive, and He would help her with her epileptic son she’d been told to abandon to the institution.

Driven to Build, Guided by Values: Leading for Long-Term Success in the For-Profit and Nonprofit Worlds by Peter Finn

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1953943659

Peter Finn was always a little different. As a high school senior, he became an ethical vegetarian, took up meditation, and immersed himself in Eastern religions; later, as a long-haired student at Brown University, he fell for a beautiful classmate named Sarah, and the two began dreaming of creating an organic, green-energy farm. Then, as a rising executive in his family’s public relations business, Peter began stirring up controversy by advocating an entrepreneurial leadership style and growth through acquisitions that would also require decentralized control. It became increasingly clear that, somehow, Peter Finn would end up forging a life path all his own.

In the end, Peter shattered expectations not once but twice. First, in 1998, having fallen in love with rural Hunter, New York, Peter and Sarah (now his wife) launched the Catskill Mountain Foundation with the dream of using arts programs—drama, music, dance, movies, and more—to spark economic and social revitalization throughout the region. They started on a shoestring, but over time, through improvisation and daring, sometimes “crazy” opportunism, they forged partnerships with talented people and groups to build one of the most vibrant artistic hubs in the Northeast.

Second, late in 2011, Peter took an even riskier plunge into the unknown. With a handful of like-minded colleagues, he negotiated a separation from the family company to launch a new PR agency built on values ranging from “Work hard and play nice” and “Create a best-place-to-work environment” to “Commit to diversity” and “Make a difference in the world.” Today, having won a host of industry awards and honors, FINN Partners has grown to embrace 35 offices with 1,300 employees around the world.

Driven to Build, Guided by Values tells the parallel stories of these two unique organizations, operating in very different spheres yet shaped by the same core beliefs. Leaders in every field will discover valuable lessons about how to build organizations for lasting success in the dramatic, colorful stories that fill the pages of Driven to Build. About the author Peter Finn is Co-Founder of the Catskill Mountain Foundation as well as the Founder and CEO of FINN Partners, a public relations and integrated marketing agency. Peter started his career in 1977 at Research & Forecasts, a research company owned by Ruder Finn, before moving into a senior financial management position at Ruder Finn in 1984. Peter was Co-CEO and a 25% owner of Ruder Finn before leaving the company to start FINN Partners. Peter splits his time between Hunter and New York City, though Hunter is his primary base. He has a BA from Brown University and a master degree in comparative literature from Columbia University.

A Fairly Tale: Consciousness by Bette S. Baysinger

https://www.amazon.ca/Fairly-Tale-Consciousness-Bette-Baysinger/dp/B0GFP7MTYJ

A Fairly Tale is meant to be a feasible continuing story told by Bette S. Baysinger in a fairy tale context using historical artifacts and evidence that helped shape her interpretation of how things may have happened before us. It is about Consciousness so to tell as complete a story as possible, it starts before there was anything other than Consciousness. There is no “what happened before that” since this starts there. BS uses the model of Reality based on there being nonphysical Consciousness that we each derive our individual and consensus realities from. Tom Campbell wrote the book on that in his My Big TOE trilogy, his “Theory of Everything” that has been the unifying concept in more than just physics as a TOE needs to be. It takes us out of the limited materialistic world view into one that does include everything, while at the same time helping to make sense of it as a useful model.

Currently physics experiments provide evidence that it is very likely our reality is based on nonphysical information or data. A Fairly Tale is told by a somewhat educated person (A.S., B.S., M.S.) using that model in a fast, adventurous account of the evolution of everything that hopes to provide enough food for thought to last until the next book. In this book we go from before the organization of Consciousness to about twenty thousand years ago, give or take. It is not a love story, but it is a story about Love.

About the Author Born in the United States, in MI, in the late 1950s, BS was the fifth of what would be six children, the first female, to a TV repair man and a housewife. She moved with the family of eight, little sister just months old, to California in the early 1960s; she is still in California to this day. Moving away from that family to Ridgecrest, CA, a small desert city, in the late 1970s, she eventually raised twins, a boy and girl, one having autism, singly, while earning an Associate of Science degree at her local college, followed by a B.S. degree and then an M.S. degree online. A big fan of Ancient Aliens with deep interest in the evidence they discover, as well as natural philosophy, which is all the sciences before they split with physics and neural psychology main foci, she has searched for a Theory of Everything (T.O.E.) that could help make sense of the experiences she has had in her life so far. Finding such a T.O.E. in 2003 in the model of reality in Tom Campbell’s trilogy My Big TOE, and with a foundation in science and education, that model is what the author bases her researched probable scenarios from, along with current scientific discoveries, which she enjoyed writing about in this, A Fairly Tale. She is a fan of those who can practice openminded skepticism where we can allow an idea into our mind to consider before judging it as useful or not in helping us to understand our experiences with life, bottom lines, and Consciousness.

A Voter’s Handbook: Effective Solutions to America’s Problems by James P Gray

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1637928610

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Over the years, special interests and mismanagement have driven the federal and state governments completely off the track. Once prosperous and flourishing, many American states today are insolvent, dysfunctional, and ungovernable.

Now, based upon his experiences as a veteran trial court judge, his solid Libertarian principles and his observations on the election process based on his personal involvement, Judge James P. Gray (ret.) presents a number of effective solutions for some of America’s most pressing problems.

Judge Gray addresses bedrock principles that made America great in the first place and suggests particular changes in our nation’s governmental, tax and energy systems. He shows how we would be safer, healthier, better educated and more successful by implementing specific changes in our systems of Criminal Justice, Healthcare, Education and Immigration.

The suggestions made by Judge Gray are straightforward and workable. Democracy is a participatory exercise and the best way to turn government around is to heed Judge Gray’s Call to Action.

This provocative and perceptive book should be required reading for all of our public servants.-JIM DOTI, PRESIDENT, CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY

An informed electorate is essential to preserving liberty. Jim Gray’s book stands out for its clear and insightful discussion of key issues confronting America.

-MANNY KLAUSNER CO-FOUNDING EDITOR, REASON MAGAZINE

We must get copies of this book in the hands of our candidates as quickly as possible.-KEVIN TAKENAGA, CHAIRMAN, LIBERTARIAN PARTY OF CALIFORNIA

James P. Gray is a retired trial court judge of the Orange County Superior Court, a former federal prosecutor in Los Angeles, criminal defense attorney in the US. Navy JAG Corps, and Peace Corps Volunteer in Costa Rica. He has received a number of prestigious awards and honorary degrees. He presently works as a private mediator and arbitrator in Irvine, California.

About the author Judge Jim Gray was a trial court judge in Orange County, California for 25 years, and was awarded the Orange County Bar Association’s highest lifetime achievement award. Judge Gray also started what was probably the first drug court in the country within six months of his appointment to the bench, this one addressing alcohol-related offenses. Prior to becoming a judge, Jim Gray was a federal prosecutor in Los Angeles, a criminal defense attorney in the Navy JAG Corps, and a Peace Corps Volunteer in Costa Rica, where he probably should be in the Guinness Book of Records for brushing his teeth in front of more elementary school classes than anyone else in history. Jim also founded Teen Court, which takes real juvenile delinquency cases to 14 different high schools in Orange County, thus helping not only the subjects and their parents focus upon responsible behavior, but similarly helping the high school jurors and members of the audience to do the same thing. “You show me your friends, and I’ll show you your future” is one of the lessons demonstrated by Judge Jim Gray. He also founded the “William P. Gray” Chapter of the American Inns of Court, which is a legal professional group that focuses upon ethics and camaraderie in the practice — which is what his father, Judge William P. Gray, stood for throughout his legal career. Judge Jim is happily married to his wife, Dr. Grace Walker Gray, DPT, DOT, and has four children, Ky (adopted from an orphanage in Vietnam in 1973), William and his wife Carla, Jennifer, and Morgan and his wife Nicole — and their two children/his grandchildren(!) Hudson and Elisabeth.

Nexus Companies and a Reimagined US Economy: Revitalizing the US Economy in 5D by Shaun Sterling

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1977289290

What if the next phase of economic growth is not driven by a single innovation, but by how everything connects?

This book introduces the concept of the Nexus company ecosystem, a new framework for understanding and shaping the future of business, labor, and economic policy. At its core is the idea that productivity, opportunity, and long-term growth depend not only on individual industries or technologies, but on how effectively they are coordinated.

Rather than focusing on economic decline or inequality alone, this work offers a constructive and forward-looking alternative. It outlines how businesses, governments, and workers can align through emerging models that integrate advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence with evolving workforce systems, education pathways, and infrastructure development. Nexus companies act as the central connectors in this system, linking talent, capital, and opportunity in ways that increase efficiency and unlock new forms of value creation.

The book also introduces innovative financial structures such as Special Infrastructure Investment Vehicles, designed to attract private capital into critical infrastructure while improving execution and long-term returns. These mechanisms, combined with policy frameworks and workforce development strategies, provide a practical roadmap for revitalizing economic growth.

Drawing on real-world experience across multiple industries, the author presents a systems-level perspective on how economic evolution can be guided rather than passively experienced. The result is a pragmatic yet hopeful vision of the future, one in which technological advancement enhances human potential instead of displacing it.

For business leaders, policymakers, economists, and anyone concerned about the direction of the modern economy, this book offers both insight and direction. It is a call to actively shape the next era of economic development, ensuring that growth is not only sustained but broadly shared.

About the author Shaun has had a lifelong passion for economics and an eclectic knowledge base and focus on trends. Particularly what is next for business evolution and how to build a more robust economy for everyone. Hailing from Virginia’s Eastern Shore and spending quite a few formative years in the corridors around DC.

The Israeli: A Work of Historical Fiction by Phillip Kurata

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYQ7CTRC

The Israeli: A Work of Historical Fiction – This page-turning tale, based loosely on the life of legendary Israeli spy Eli Cohen, explores the terrible effects of ethnic hatred on individuals, peoples and nations.

As a new, free Egypt emerges from British colonial rule after World War Two, Eli Cohen, an Egyptian Jew, ignores his mother’s warnings and tries to enlist in the Egyptian army. He is shouted out of the enlistment office as an insidious Jew. Later, his closest friend, Sami Azar, is executed by the Nasser regime for participating in a Zionist bombing campaign aimed at thwarting British plans to turn over ownership of the Suez Canal to Egypt. These events turn Cohen into a fervent Zionist and hater of Arabs.

The Israeli tracks Cohen’s rise as a top Israeli spy, from his resettlement in Israel, his marriage to the beautiful intelligent Nadia and his recruitment and training by the Mossad, Israel’s intelligence service. He infiltrates into an unstable Syria where he becomes part of the country’s political and military power structure that is bent on destroying Israel. Soon he finds himself under consideration for deputy defense minister.

Life’s Little Pebbles: Quotable Quotes by Anthony Knym

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lifes-Little-Pebbles-Quotable-Quotes/dp/1467882011

Life’s Little Pebbles contains small nuggets packed with deep meaning and fresh original ideas, that will inform, educate and entertain a diverse audience. Birthed from the author’s years of personal reasearch, practical experiences and careful observation of every day occurrences, this is a valuable gift for knowledge-seeking minds. AN ANTHONY KNYM GIFTBOOK

The Arrow, the Wolves, and the Guardians by Charles L. Hay

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lifes-Little-Pebbles-Quotable-Quotes/dp/1467882011

It is early in the morning during the second week of elk hunting season in Montana as Harold Hendricks leaves a note for his sleeping wife, Shayla, and heads out on a solo bowhunting excursion into the woods. But when he spontaneously decides to change direction and hunt in another location, Harold has no idea of the implications of his choice.

A few hours later, Harold sustains an accident that leaves him momentarily unconscious and severely crippled. When he regains consciousness, he realizes he is alone in the mountains of Montana unable to summon help, and in life threatening circumstances. As his time in the mountains drags on, his loved ones embark on a desperate search to find him. And Harold finds himself on his own trip that he has no control over—a trip of beauty and wonder that is also more terrifying than any trip he has taken before. In the course of this trip, Harold searches for a loving God to help him amidst his suffering, his fear, and his troubled relationships at home and at work. Will he find the answers he seeks, and will his family find him before it is too late?

In this inspirational novel, an attorney must grapple with his complicated feelings about God after a hunting accident leaves him injured and without much hope in the mountains of Montana.

True Learning: A Renaissance in Education by Trudi J Carter

https://www.amazon.com/True-Learning-Renaissance-Trudi-Carter/dp/177883583X

Have you ever wondered why some students thrive in the classroom while others fall behind? Parents are naturally concerned, and teachers wonder whether they’re taking the right approach.

Based on the author’s experiences in education, True Learning includes teacher-led lessons with high student participation. Real-life stories describe the analytical thinking that creates effective life=long learners. These inspirational and innovative strategies are the models for children’s success in school.

Lesson plans and teaching methods must adjust to new classes and changing curriculum. With the extensively tested ‘lesson design system’ explained in True Learning, every adult can easily create unique ways to encourage student learning. As an original and inspirational guide, teachers and parents – especially those who homeschool their children – will find True Learning is a unique education system ready to use today.

Unlocking Psychic Abilities with Natalia Ray’s Seven Rays Method

https://nataliaray.com/en

https://www.instagram.com/nataliaray2026/

About the Guest(s): Natalia Ray is a distinguished clinical hypnotherapist, psychic development coach, and creator of the transformative Seven Rays Method. With seven published books to her name, Natalia combines her expertise in hypnotherapy with her spiritual insights gained from initiations at sacred sites across the globe, including Karnak, Mount Sinai, and Glastonbury. She leads an extensive international community focused on spiritual education and has guided over a thousand students in unlocking their psychic potentials.

Episode Summary: Welcome to another episode of The Chris Voss Show, where we dive into the profound world of psychic development with the esteemed Natalia Ray. As a clinical hypnotherapist and intuitive development coach, Natalia shares her expertise on her innovative Seven Rays Method, a practice she developed from spiritual insights received at Mount Besbarmag in Azerbaijan. This episode reveals how the seven rays correlate with chakra colors and how they influence different aspects of our lives, from wealth to psychic abilities.

In this enlightening discussion, listeners will learn how Natalia’s background in hypnotherapy complements her psychic insights, allowing her to guide clients in unlocking their true potential. She also speaks on her book, “The Path of the Warrior of Light,” inspired by her past life memories through hypnosis, offering a mix of romance and self-discovery. With profound narratives of visiting sacred sites for initiations, Natalia elaborates on how these experiences have heightened her abilities and enriched her spiritual journey. Hypnotherapy, energy work, and the unlocking of innate psychic abilities are just a few captivating themes waiting for you.

Key Takeaways: The Seven Rays Method: Natalia Ray explains her method, which uses the spectrum of rainbow colors to unlock different areas of life, like energy blockages related to abundance and psychic abilities. Transformational Initiations: Insights from visiting sacred sites such as Mount Sinai and Glastonbury play a crucial role in enhancing psychic and healing abilities. Unlocking Psychic Potential: Most people possess psychic capabilities that remain untapped due to energy and subconscious blocks. Natalia’s methods aim to unlock these abilities. Healing with Hypnotherapy: Hypnotherapy combined with energy work is a powerful tool for overcoming issues like procrastination and fear by alleviating underlying blocks. Intuitive Guidance: Trusting one’s gut feelings and following intuitive insights can lead to profound personal growth and success.

Notable Quotes: “I believe that everyone has that. People call it a gut feeling.” “Those places are quite well-known, and they are not secret places. For example, Mount Sinai was my second place.” “I find that the state of trance is a very good state, actually. It is healing on its own.” “Most of the people on this planet do have psychic ability, and this is our natural ability.” “This is how you develop your intuition in a very natural way.”

GIs Confess by John Sancandi

https://www.amazon.com/GIs-Confess-John-Sancandi/dp/B0H8FMJ8Q6

A stolen masterpiece. A troubled veteran. A conspiracy that could change the world.

Ed Smith has spent years fighting battles no one else can see.

A Marine veteran haunted by PTSD, crippling self-doubt, and disturbing dreams that seem to predict the future, Ed struggles to separate reality from imagination. When a mysterious woman appears at his door claiming that a stolen Monet painting is connected to a plot that could trigger an international crisis, Ed is forced into a world far more dangerous than any nightmare.

As political tensions rise, secrets unfold across Washington, and powerful figures maneuver behind the scenes, Ed finds himself at the center of a deadly conspiracy involving art theft, deception, espionage, and global power.

The problem is simple:

No one believes him.

Not even Ed is certain he can trust himself.

With time running out and the stakes higher than ever, one damaged veteran may be the only person capable of stopping a catastrophe that threatens far more than his own future.

Fast-paced, thought-provoking, and packed with unforgettable characters, GIs Confess is a gripping thriller about courage, redemption, and the fine line between intuition and madness.

Three Times Free: Autobiographical Story by Ramón E García

The true story and odyssey of a man who wanted to attain his freedom at all costs. It takes him through a perilous voyage at sea, during which he would rather face the possibility of death than remain enslaved by a totalitarian regime.

In the course of this book, his liberty will be challenged and will cost the teller of this passionate story, Ramon Garcia, to have to recuperate not only his independence but also something much more important, his spiritual freedom, conquered minute by minute behind the bars of several prisons.

Garcia’s testimony takes us through intense moments of struggles, missteps, and redemption in a volume full of experiences almost novelesque, but which are the detailed account of a significant revelation that we may share with the enjoyment of this reading.

“That is why I am three times free, but not as those with liberty as a pretext to do wrong, but as a servant of God.”

Discover the Benefits of Hiring Virtual Assistants for Business with Timmy Vanvonno

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About the Guest(s): Timmy Vanvonno is a seasoned professional currently serving as the Vice President of Growth at 247VA, a renowned remote staffing services company based in Maryland. With a focus on fostering sustainable growth and establishing the firm as a reliable partner in global workforce solutions, Timmy Vanvonno is committed to redefining standards in remote support by blending high-quality human talent with practical technology. Outside of his role at 247VA, Timmy Vanvonno is a licensed class A contractor in Maryland and Virginia and brings extensive experience as a licensed real estate professional handling multi-million dollar projects and complex team management.

Episode Summary: In this engaging episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss interviews Timmy Vanvonno, Vice President of Growth at 247VA. The conversation primarily revolves around the burgeoning world of virtual assistants and remote staffing solutions. Timmy Vanvonno shares his insights into how businesses, particularly in the United States, can benefit from employing virtual assistants for tasks they would traditionally hire local employees for, highlighting the significant cost savings and efficiency gains. He outlines 247VA’s unique business model, emphasizing their focus on combining skilled human talent with robust technological infrastructure and their exceptional recruitment, training, and support processes.

The episode delves deep into the operational efficiency and cybersecurity measures 247VA has put into place to ensure client data remains secure, while offering unparalleled support and seamless integration of virtual assistants into any business. Timmy Vanvonno elucidates on the wide range of services virtual assistants can provide, from administrative duties to marketing and technical support, which offer businesses flexibility and significant savings on labor costs. This enlightening discussion offers valuable insights for business owners considering expanding their remote workforce, underscoring the strategic advantage of partnering with a vetted and reputable staffing agency.

Key Takeaways: Cost-Effective Staffing: Engaging virtual assistants can reduce staffing costs by 70-85% compared to hiring in-house employees. Comprehensive Support: 247VA offers extensive recruitment, training, IT, and cybersecurity support to ensure seamless integration of virtual assistants. Scalable Solutions: Ideal for businesses at various growth stages, 247VA provides virtual assistants suitable for small startups to large enterprises. Enhanced Data Security: The firm prioritizes cybersecurity with sophisticated monitoring and IT solutions to safeguard client data. Versatility Across Niches: Virtual assistants from 247VA can support a wide spectrum of industries, providing services from administrative to technical tasks.

Notable Quotes: “The biggest obvious benefit’s the cost savings. So the US dollar has a lot more value in some of the other regions around the world.” “Working with an agency like ours means you get an infrastructure behind the relationships.” “By the time they get to our clients, we don’t see these issues. But we do- have all the checks and balances in place to make sure that really nothing can happen.” “Our rates at our full-time admin tier VA start at $5 an hour.” “The best relationships with the virtual assistants are the ones where the business really brings them in as if they’re one of their own.”

Resurrected Worth: When My Body Failed, God Prevailed by Constance André

https://www.amazon.com/Resurrected-Worth-When-Failed-Prevailed/dp/1956673504/

Constanceandre.com

Has pain held you back? Your body is speaking; will you listen? In this raw and moving memoir of redemption, a courageous pursuit of healing leads to triumph over what once felt impossible. When God revealed the hidden roots of Constance’s pain, revelation awakened her heart to the transformative power of surrender. With resilience and courage, she faced her fears, embraced the discomfort of growth, and discovered the beauty of vulnerability as she stepped fully into her authentic, God-given self.

Resurrected Worth will help you

Trade anger for peace Let go of unforgiveness and walk in freedom Experience how full surrender invites divine healing Rise from the ashes and discover your Resurrected Worth The time is now. Rise. Surrender. Claim your Resurrected Worth.

“This book will impact your soul with unwavering love. Faith restored by truth, love, and most of all God’s healing hand. Truly a gift from God.”—ELISHA ROSE, International Impact Book Award winner, two-time author, motivational speaker

Constance André is a multi-award-winning author, speaker, and trauma-informed coach whose faith in God fuels her mission to inspire and uplift those who are hurting. Through compassionate guidance, she coaches others to process trauma and rediscover their authentic worth. Constance’s ability to speak truth with a growth mindset serves as a testament that, with faith, perseverance, and dedication, transformation is possible. Music speaks to her profoundly, offering a place of solace and reflection. Connect at constanceandre.com

About the author My name is Constance André, and I am an entrepreneur, transformational speaker, trauma-informed coach, and multi-award-winning author of Resurrected Worth: When My Body Failed, God Prevailed. Through personal experiences, spiritual insight, and faith-filled encouragement, I inspire others to confront hidden wounds, pursue healing, and rediscover their God-given worth.

Having walked through my own journey of emotional, physical, and spiritual restoration, I speak with authenticity, compassion, and courage. My message blends truth, grace, and practical tools to help others process trauma, uncover root issues, and move from survival into freedom and purpose.

Living Intentionally by Viterose Van Huis

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGWFSJMN

https://viterosevanhuis.wixsite.com/elaine

From an early age, we are influenced by many different voices that constantly suggest how to be more beautiful, healthy, and wealthy, making it challenging for us to set clear intentions for ourselves. Living intentionally means living a life of knowing who we are. We don’t have a life; we are life. All we need to do is trust our intentions and the enabling force that powers our intentions. In an inspiring guide, Elaine Van Huis shares insight into a multitude of life experiences both in Barbados and the United States as she learned the value of setting intentions and maintaining a positive mindset to achieve her goals—even during challenging times. As she reveals how she transformed into a wife, mother, and more, Elaine leads others through her lessons learned on her evolutionary journey as she attempted to stay present, visualize the best possible outcome to every situation, intentionally grow old, and move away from misguided and negative intentions. Living Intentionally shares the personal experiences of a lifelong learner who has navigated the twists and turns of life with purpose, grace, and peace to help others do the same. “This easily digested read is so important since it makes clear how this power we have in our own minds answers our collective human failure to reduce conflict and achieve more harmony in our world today.” —Richard Harrison

Touched by the Hand of God: In the City of Angels SEND ME! by Patricia L Blake

https://www.amazon.ca/Touched-Hand-God-City-Angels/dp/1997587025

This writing is a multi-faceted personal testimony of life changing miracles, faith, guardian angels, and overcoming adversity with strength, courage and relentless resolve under fire.

Join the author, Patricia L. Blake, in her personal journey based on a span of thirty-three years with the Los Angeles Police Department. These experiences on the force reflect the human emotional side of police work, deep bonds forged in the line of duty, and a true partnership with the community.

The writing is dedicated to all our brave First Responders – our military, law enforcement, fire, and medical personnel who are called to protect and rescue total strangers in their desperate time of need.

Hang on for a wild ride filled with twists and turns to the very end, where the reader is promised a shocking unexpected tapestry of emotion, including a newly added special dedication section in memory of the legacy of one of her cherished partners.

But there are more incredible surprises waiting at the end, guaranteed to captivate and resonate with the reader. One small clue – the final prose, with the theme “SEND ME”, Isaiah 6:8 will resonate with audiences everywhere with front-row seats into the world of law enforcement based on compelling stories; capturing the heart, leaving indelible hoofprints imprinted on your heart forever.

SEND ME: Isaiah 6:8

A Different Approach and Other Stories by Alex Grant

https://www.amazon.com/Different-Approach-Other-Stories-ebook/dp/B0FF3PZ1QT

What happens when the ordinary turns disturbingly extraordinary?

A Different Approach and Other Stories * is a darkly compelling collection of thought-provoking tales from author Alex Grant—stories that twist the familiar, challenge perception, and expose the fine line between normality and madness.

Each story explores the unsettling undercurrents of human nature and modern society. From moral experiments gone wrong to eerie childhood memories and the consequences of casual cruelty, Grant’s writing balances sharp satire with haunting realism. These are not tales of monsters—but of people, choices, and systems pushed to their logical extremes.

In this captivating collection, you’ll encounter:

A chilling new form of justice where punishment truly “fits the crime.” A council worker who signs a seemingly routine contract with horrifying consequences. A man haunted by a childhood vision he cannot explain. Ordinary lives unravelling in unexpected, often darkly comic ways.

Grant’s stories are unnervingly plausible—anchored in everyday details yet spiraling into moral and psychological unease. Witty, unsettling, and profoundly human, A Different Approach and Other Stories invites readers to question not just what happens—but why.

If you enjoy the moral unease of Black Mirror, the dark irony of Roald Dahl’s Tales of the Unexpected, or the quiet dread of Ian McEwan’s early works, you’ll be riveted by Alex Grant’s unforgettable short fiction.

About the author Alex loves reading novels, but having grown up in the punk era, he also values writing that is sharp, direct, and entertaining. However, his stories are far from the literary equivalent of a simple three-chord thrash. Instead, they are layered and thought-provoking, inviting multiple readings to fully appreciate their depth and complexity. An economist by profession, his interests span the criminal justice system, the spiritual dimension of life, and playing bass guitar. He also enjoys the croquet game as quintessentially English as it is vicious.

I Survived the Starr Hill Gang: The True Story of Kids Playing in Wild Alaska by John Bertholl

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GKYS81F2

Time travel is real! Just open this book and read. You’ll be transported back to 1950’s Alaska led by a master storyteller and guide. Little Johnny tells it like it is for a young boy growing up in Alaska way back in the day. Things were different back then. People? Not so much. We all know the Starr Hill Gang. They have different names in our lives, but they’re all around us. Little Johnny points them out just by telling us about his friends. When you return, the world will be different. Little Johnny reminds us what it’s like seeing the world for the first time…again. ~ Mitch Nelson: Professional Storyteller, Song Writer, Singer, and Harmonica Player.

Unlocking Peak Performance by Ditching Alcohol with Fred Auzenne of Clear Edge 90

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About the Guest(s): Fred Auzenne is a transformative leader in the realm of alcohol management, focusing on high-achievers looking to enhance their performance by addressing alcohol consumption. His unique path includes overcoming personal adversity, having served in the U.S. Army and working in counterintelligence, ultimately leading to 25 years in executive development. Fred founded Clear Edge 90, a program tailored to assist individuals by treating alcohol as a performance variable rather than a recovery issue. Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, he provides an innovative approach to achieving peak productivity and personal growth.

Episode Summary: Dive into a riveting discussion with Fred Ozen on The Chris Voss Show, where we explore the intricate connections between alcohol consumption and performance. As one of the few remaining long-standing podcasts, The Chris Voss Show remains dedicated to bringing listeners thought-provoking content with guests who challenge everyday paradigms. Fred Auzenne, the founder of Clear Edge 90, reveals an often-overlooked variable in personal and professional success: alcohol. Learn why performance isn’t just about numbers but is also profoundly influenced by lifestyle choices.

Fred delves into the nuances of alcohol as an unseen barrier to achieving maximum output, particularly among high-functioning professionals like CEOs, entrepreneurs, and doctors. By breaking down the detrimental impact of “harmless” drinking habits, he illuminates the sharp contrast in productivity and well-being achieved by removing alcohol altogether. As alcohol remains a social norm, Fred provides listeners with practical strategies to reframe their approach, offering a 90-day program that substitutes old habits with performance-oriented routines. Engage with this insightful session to understand how alcohol-free living might just be the advantage you’ve been missing.

Key Takeaways: Alcohol’s Impact on Performance: Fred Auzenne discusses how removing alcohol as a variable can significantly boost personal and professional productivity. Mindful Drinking: The episode highlights innovative approaches to assessing and altering one’s relationship with alcohol for improved quality of life. Clear Edge 90: Fred’s program offers a structured 90-day path to reassessing alcohol’s role in your life, emphasizing performance over recovery. Social Norms vs. Personal Growth: Challenges social perceptions of alcohol use, offering strategies to thrive socially and professionally without it. Empirical Evidence: Debunks the myth of moderation apps with no empirical evidence, showing Clear Edge 90 as an alternative backed by scientific studies.

Notable Quotes: “There’s an enormous group of high-functioning people who’d never walk into a recovery room but produce dramatic results when they remove alcohol as a variable.” “It’s costing them something. So I call it the alcohol-free advantage.” “No one ever said, ‘I wish I could’ve had one more drink.’ Everyone thinks, ‘I wish I could’ve done this 10 years ago.'” “You’re the same person at 9:00 AM that you are at 9:00 PM, which is a performance advantage.” “By not consuming alcohol, you’re improving your performance both at your business, at your home, physically, mentally, emotionally.”

Grief, Forgiveness, Acceptance, and Rejection by Dr. Daniel Brubaker

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1665763159

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Healthcare providers and the public had no education in how to conduct end of life grieving until 1969 when Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross published her experience with hospice patients at the end of life. She was a Swiss-American psychiatrist, a pioneer in near-death studies, and author of the internationally best-selling book, On Death and Dying (1969), where she first discussed her theory of the five stages of grief, also known as the “Kübler-Ross model”. Since then, grief has been expanded into different areas other than end of life. This book also describes the five stages of grief and adds two more stages. However, it delves deeper into the emotions involved with grieving and how one manages many grieving areas, such as death, divorce, job loss, and so forth. Therefore, this book is written for anyone going through a grieving process. We say pain, suffering, and grief are inevitable, but how to cope and improve life is only done with experiences and knowledge. This book is not just about grief, but other emotions that come into play such as forgiveness. As Forgiveness is associated with grief. We discuss the different types of forgiveness and how each functions. Understanding the emotions involved with forgiveness helps relieve the pain of hostility and grudges one may hold. Acceptance is the last stage of Kubler-Ross’s five stages of grief, but we take this a step further into social acceptance, which also plays a role in grief. We discuss acceptance by others, such as friends and family. We include rejection by others, which can produce grief. We also discuss acceptance of others, such as people of other races, gender and so forth. Rejection of others, such as being prejudice, can lead to grief by the victims and others around them. I felt compelled to write about all the hatred, pain, and suffering causing grief around the world. I wrote this in empathy for my patients who grieve. I wrote this book out of my own experiences of grieving from health, personal and professional negative issues.

About the author Republicans for Progress has been initiated by Dr. Daniel Brubaker to release the negative, retrogressive, and oppressive grip of the Republican Party over Americans. The goal of the initiative is to move forward, instead of backward, to compete as a great democracy representative around the world. There is no place for autocracy and fascism in America. We incorporate numerous ideas to continue our democracy, and further compete globally.

Dr. Daniel B. Brubaker has spent half his career in academic medicine including the University of Pittsburgh Health Science Center, Oklahoma University Health Science Center, the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Departments of Pathology. He has spent the past twenty years in medicine industry, which includes legal and clinical medicine.

Dr. Brubaker has been a registered Republican for his entire life, yet he is one of the only truly progressive Republicans. Currently Dr. Brubaker is concerned over the current direction of the Republican Party towards far right nationalism.

Dialogues with Lucifer by Chet Roberts

https://www.amazon.com/Dialogues-Lucifer-Chet-Roberts/dp/B0F1H9MY9T

Few would disagree with the observation that we are living in very challenging times. While individual “rights” are touted as the highest goal, our culture continues to descend into violence, crime, and personal depression. No one would dare utter the words “Shame on you!” that was so common just fifty years ago. “Shame on you!” was a handy phrase by which society would challenge inappropriate behavior. The recognition of a higher power was legislated away for fear of offending someone, and time would reveal an increasing acceptance of weakness and indulgence as our true “rights.” Honor, honesty, and integrity were abandoned by a culture who only recognized “feelings” as the true barometer of human experience. A good idea? The fruit of these choices has resulted in paranoia, degradation, unchallenged crime, and despair. Why? Because we have cheerfully believed the lies of an evil force that desires the crushing of our very souls–a force that will give us what we want now but for a terrible price later. Worse, when we cooperate with this force, we soon find that something is still missing. There are only distractions to fill a void that only a reconciliation with God will heal. Dialogues with Lucifer may bring you closer to that which you really seek.

THE WAR POWERS RESOLUTION: A CONSTITUTIONAL CRISIS? by Dan Ostrander

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https://www.amazon.ca/WAR-POWERS-RESOLUTION-CONSTITUTIONAL-CRISIS/dp/B0GZC3Y86R

The War Powers Resolution: A Constitutional Crisis? by Gerald R. Ford offers a concise yet powerful examination of the struggle between presidential authority and congressional control over military action. Drawing on historical examples, legal analysis, and his own experience as President, Ford explores the origins and consequences of the 1973 War Powers Resolution. He questions its practicality, constitutionality, and impact on U.S. foreign policy during times of crisis.

Blending real-world case studies with insightful commentary, this book sheds light on one of the most enduring debates in American government. Ideal for students, history enthusiasts, and readers interested in politics, it provides a thought-provoking look at how the United States balances leadership, law, and national security in a complex global landscape.

About the author Daniel Ostrander is a retired professor of history with 38 years of teaching experience at Butte College. Renowned for his in-depth analyses of U.S. presidents’ leadership, Ostrander has personally interacted with nine Presidents, gaining rare insights into their leadership styles and policies.

Having co-authored works with leaders like President Gerald Ford and President George H.W. Bush, Ostrander brings unparalleled expertise to American history books. His experiences range from advising on historical political strategy, U.S.-China relations and monitoring international elections alongside President Jimmy Carter. His dedication to preserving historical accuracy and contextual understanding has inspired countless students and readers.

Tom Clancy Pressure Depth by Jack Stewart

https://www.amazon.com/Clancy-Pressure-Depth-Jack-Novel/dp/B0GQF8ZW6Z

Some secrets are best left at the bottom of the ocean. But since that’s not in Jack Ryan, Jr.’s nature, he’ll battle all of China to stop them from finding a weapon of immense destructive power in the latest entry in the #1 New York Times bestselling series.

Jack Ryan Jr. is on Guam to work on a project for Hendley Associates. It’s a perfectly ordinary insurance matter, but trouble finds the Ryans wherever they go. So, it’s no surprise when Jack’s involvement with a US Navy dive team working off the coast uncovers a threat to international security.

For years, rumors persisted that the Soviets had placed a device for tracking American submarines on the sea floor. By now, the technology should be outdated. But the Americans are still interested in recovering it. It’s a seemingly routine mission until they make a shocking discovery: the defensive network they thought they were looking for is actually a weapon unlike anything they’ve ever seen.

That explains the arrival of a Chinese special operations team who seem determined to get their hands on the aging tech, even if they have to kill to do it. They’re sure they can handle the Americans. But they don’t know Jack.

A Journey of Insights: Lessons in Leadership and Legacy by James G. Ellis

https://www.amazon.com/Journey-Insights-Lessons-Leadership-Legacy/dp/1493096087

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A Journey of Insights draws upon the lessons James G. Ellis learned while a teacher and dean of USC’s Marshall School of Business as well as those he absorbed during his preceding years at Harvard Business School and in business. In trying to plot the roadmap for a successful business life, his stories show illustratively the secrets or ingredients of how business schools and their students can prosper. At the core of his message is the central theme that listening to voices around you throughout life is the key to success. In essence, ears can speak louder than voices.

Before entering academia, author James G. Ellis built a distinguished career in business. He served as President and CEO of Porsche Design’s American operations and owned, operated, or partnered in multiple companies spanning retail, manufacturing, and distribution.

A graduate of Harvard Business School and the University of New Mexico, Ellis has received numerous honors for teaching, mentorship, and leadership, including USC’s Golden Apple Award, the Teaching Has No Boundaries Award, and recognition as one of USC’s most influential professors.

He remains active as a consultant, advisor, and board member, continuing to share insights from more than five decades in business and education.

Ellis and his wife, Dr. Gail Ellis, reside in Southern California. Together they have five children and twelve grandchildren.

Alchemist Z: The Evolution Continues by Jack Groverland Jr.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H864BZQF

ALCHEMIST Z is a novel featuring a modern day alchemist who has extraordinary magical powers but hasn’t got even a hint of scruples. Thus, it is a story of intrigue, suspense and paranormal mystery. It involves a priest, having lost his faith and is on the verge of suicide, a Hollywood actor on the verge of stardom, a millennial girl in search of life’s meaning, and an old detective who knows when someone is lying without the need of a polygraph. And then there is ALCHEMIST Z who has been alive since the ninth century, living in stolen bodies down through the ages.

The chance meeting of these characters and their interactions results in mayhem, lust, murder, love and transcendental magic. You will be shocked over and over again as you try to anticipate what will happen next in this masterfully twisted thriller about people trying to hold on to their views of reality. Your own views of reality will be seriously challenged by Z.

DON’T MISS THIS ORIGINAL MIND CHALLENGING NOVEL.

Bride of Jesus by Oried E Graves

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FXNFR5LQ

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Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God and becomes part of the body and Church of Christ. The Church is the bride of Jesus on earth, and Jesus is her Bridegroom. He died to redeem her from sin and death, and He rose again to prepare a place for her in heaven where she becomes His wife.

Jesus made His Church His bride on earth and His wife in heaven because she kept His Word and abided in His love, just as He kept His Father’s Word and abided in His love (John 15:10). Before the Church could become the wife of Christ, she first had to be redeemed into the spiritual image and likeness of God.

Only Christ could redeem His Church, for she was created in His image and likeness as His closest relative. Jesus did not redeem her merely to marry her He redeemed her because He was already united with her from creation, and He came to save her from sin and the lake of fire.

Do you believe this truth? You should want to if you don’t. For this is the greatest life mankind can live on earth or in heaven (Matthew 11:11).

UFO February: Sci-Fi, Space Aliens, and Unidentified Flying Objects By C.A. Hartnell

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Step into 1956 with Pete and Carol Ann for a thrilling mystery filled with UFO secrets, strange happenings, friendship, humor, and childhood wonder! When an eccentric neighbor arrives with stories of Roswell and secret government projects, an ordinary California neighborhood becomes the center of an unforgettable adventure. Perfect for readers ages 8–12, this wholesome chapter book blends 1950s nostalgia, gentle mystery, faith, and courage—with fun bonus features for young readers.

Description What if the eccentric new neighbor next door has actually visited a real UFO crash site? It’s February 1956 in El Monte, California, and eleven-year-old Carol Ann’s quiet world changes when Pete’s colorful Uncle Sci parks his shiny Airstream trailer next door. His stories about Roswell, mysterious lights, and secret government projects spark an unforgettable adventure. But when Carol Ann’s older sister seems to be watched by something strange, the mystery becomes all too real. With Buddy the beagle leading the way, Pete and Carol Ann follow clues, explore eerie happenings, and discover that some mysteries are bigger than they ever imagined. Can they uncover the truth before Leap Year arrives? Perfect for readers ages 8–12, this wholesome chapter book blends gentle mystery, 1950s nostalgia, friendship, humor, and faith into an exciting adventure. Bonus features include a glossary of 1950s slang, a sci-fi vocabulary guide, a list of classic science fiction films, Carol Ann’s Crescent Moon Cookies recipe, and encouraging Bible verses about the Armor of God. Join Pete and Carol Ann for a heartwarming mystery full of childhood wonder, courage, and unforgettable adventure—then continue the fun in the next book of the 1956 mystery series!

Stepping Stones to Personal Healing: A Traditional Physician Goes Beyond the Limitations of His Medical Background and Embraces the World of Holistic Health by Robert Koppen

https://www.amazon.com/Stepping-Stones-Personal-Healing-Traditional-ebook/dp/B0G6LLFVWL

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We know now that our habitual thoughts and feelings determine how the physical world, which includes our body, responds to us. With this book, Dr. Koppen hopes to provide us with some tools that can help us adjust our thought and feeling patterns in a way that will invoke a new response from our earthly environment. We can then replace our old programs of self-inflicted suffering and illness with a more expanded outlook on life, which will bring us new hope and happiness, as well as healing to our human family and our planet. We all know how much this is needed at this time.

About the author Robert N. Koppen, MD, born in Amsterdam, began his career in ear, nose, and throat surgery before shifting his focus to mind-body medicine. After studying the body-mind-spirit connection in Holland, England, and the U.S., he has spent more than 26 years in Scottsdale, Arizona helping clients release emotional and mental patterns that contribute to physical illness. His work includes emotional release therapy, spiritual counseling, and international phone-based consultations. He is honored by Marquis Who’s Who.

My Path to Global International Relations: A semi-autobiographical textbook by Dr Vendulka Kubalkova

https://www.amazon.com/Path-Global-International-Relations-semi-autobiographical/dp/B0GJSFG95W

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My Path to Global International Relations is a semi-autobiographical textbook.

Textbooks are comprehensive compilations of content in a branch of study students learn. Textbooks are produced to meet primarily the needs of educators. They come with ready-made PowerPoints, quizzes, videos, lesson-by-lesson schedules, etc., to facilitate the teacher’s job.

Unlike textbooks but like fiction generally, the autobiographical format of this work is designed primarily with a reader in mind: to be learned in an enjoyable way since it tells a real-life story. It is a story of “study abroad” gone awry at the height of the Cold War. The permission to study abroad in the Communist country came with strings attached: a KGB espionage assignment. The author’s home Prague, and she was only 24 at the time, was occupied by tanks. It became a moral issue for her, and having been blackmailed into accepting the espionage assignment, she blew her cover in England, where she was to study on a British scholarship. It started a lonely path of exile through international relations, statelessness, undocumented, and, for decades, unable to go home. It led to a challenging but successful career as a Professor of International Relations in several countries.

Standard textbooks quickly become out of date, the Preface stresses, the “Globe is in everybody’s living room.” Many stories and animated learning videos are referenced throughout this book and available separately. The chapter’s topics are interdisciplinary with history excursions, the philosophy of knowledge, social sciences, postcolonial studies, and sociology of knowledge (challenges universities face), and it introduces some of her friends and colleagues, the prominent scholars of the field of International Relations.

Dogs Don’t Bark at Parked Cars: Your GPS in an Era of Hyper-Change by Jeff Piersall

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1683504461

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Some attribute it to Aristotle, but whether the great Greek philosopher said it or not doesn’t affect its timeless truth. “If you want to avoid criticism, all you have to do is say nothing, do nothing and be nothing.” If on the other hand, you decide your life is purposed for something worthy and being on the playing field is preferred to sitting in the stands, there is something you are sure to encounter; what Jeff Piersall and Eric Wright call “barking dogs.”

Dogs Don’t Bark at Parked Cars illustrates this encounter as the voices that find fault, who don’t think it’s possible, who are unable to see a future alive with opportunities waiting to be seized. They are the ones governed by fear instead of faith. Unfortunately, many times the loudest of these barking dogs are kenneled right in most people’s own heads. For Jeff and Eric, that priceless quality is wisdom. It goes beyond knowledge or aptitude and transcends this era of cultural and technological hyper-change, with principles that are timeless.

Artificial Intelligence Governance, Risk, and Compliance: Ensuring Trust, Security, and Ethics in AI-Based System by Dr. Kellep A. Charles AIGP CISSP

https://www.amazon.com/Artificial-Intelligence-Governance-Risk-Compliance/dp/B0GYJD5D6X

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Artificial Intelligence is rapidly changing many industries, but with its power comes responsibility. “AI Governance: Ensuring Trust, Security, and Ethics in AI-Based Systems” is your guide to navigating the challenges of responsible AI development and deployment.

Written by cybersecurity expert Dr. Kellep A. Charles, this essential resource connects AI innovation with ethical practices. Whether you are a cybersecurity professional, data scientist, business leader, policymaker, or student, this book offers practical frameworks for managing AI risks, ensuring compliance, and creating trustworthy systems.

Inside, you’ll find: Foundational AI concepts and the development of machine learning technologies Insights into agentic AI systems, including their benefits, risks, and governance needs Real-world applications of the NIST AI Risk Management Framework Strategies for managing the entire AI development lifecycle Practical threat modeling and security testing methods for AI systems Techniques for data governance, privacy protection, and reducing bias Current laws, standards, and regulations such as GDPR and the EU AI Act Step-by-step guidance for creating AI cybersecurity frameworks Protocols for incident response, monitoring, and maintaining deployed AI systems Tools, certifications, and organizational resources for AI security testing What makes this book unique? It includes real-world case studies, detailed checklists, sample governance policies, and templates for assessing AI impact. This book turns abstract AI ethics into concrete action plans. It addresses critical risks like model poisoning, adversarial attacks, data protection, and algorithmic fairness, providing practical strategies for mitigation.

It is ideal for professionals seeking AIGP certification, organizations establishing AI governance programs, or anyone dedicated to responsible AI innovation. The book offers easy-to-understand explanations for non-technical readers while delivering the depth that practitioners need.

Create AI systems that are powerful yet transparent, accountable, and aligned with human values. In a time when AI failures can have serious consequences, this book shows you how to ensure AI serves everyone safely and ethically. Learn to manage AI before it manages you.

The Greatest Love: Lessons for Living with Extraordinary Courage–Even After the Worst Day of Your Life by Tim Brown

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0593981391

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“A powerful reminder that true courage is measured not in strength but in service to others . . . Tim Brown doesn’t just tell a story of survival—he delivers a blueprint for leadership under the most extreme circumstances imaginable.”—Gary Sinise

“I was profoundly moved by Tim’s story of resilience, faith, and enduring purpose.”—Admiral William McRaven, from the foreword

Decorated FDNY firefighter, 9/11 survivor, and expert emergency manager Tim Brown shares the lessons he’s learned about grief, resilience, sacrificial love, and transforming pain into purpose.

Would you be able to stand again after the worst day of your life? How do you keep serving and leading when the task is heavy and the cost is high?

On September 11, 2001, FDNY firefighter and emergency manager Tim Brown was inside the World Trade Center complex when the towers fell. Nearly one hundred of his friends and colleagues were killed. He lived—and vowed to never forget.

Then came September 12. And every day after that. Days spent first surviving, then grieving, then learning how to transform pain into purpose.

Drawing on decades in fire service, disaster response, and national security, as well as on the lessons learned from the fallen heroes, Brown distills the principles of sacrificial service that he forged in the midst of pressure, trauma, and great personal cost. In The Greatest Love, you’ll learn:

• How to re-discover purpose by finding your sacrificial why • What nine therapists missed about managing grief—and the process that finally worked • Why establishing the DNA of sacrificial service in your life is key • How to connect with your brotherhood and leave a legacy

Sacrificial service is the greatest love any of us can show. This means carrying the load when no one is watching, putting service before self-protection, and not letting your loss dictate who you become. Step beyond survival and into a life marked by purpose, resilience, and grace.

The Raid: More Than A Body Ought To Bear by Robert J Rosenbaum

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1684866227

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When the DEA raids Jake Grummond’s dairy in the wee hours of an August morning they find no drugs but they devastate the dairy and turn Jake’s wife into a basket case. With little help from the legal system, Jake takes the hunt for who falsely fingered him, into his own hands. County Sheriff C.W. Blakenship also tries to unravel the reason for the ill-fated raid. They keep meeting, locked in a dance neither acknowledges, as their hunts reach an explosive climax neither foresaw.

The Digital Delusion: How Classroom Technology Harms Our Kids’ Learning–and How to Help Them Thrive Again by Jared Cooney Horvath PhD Med.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GPR5NXSM

Educator and neuroscientist Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath reveals why digital tools in school consistently undermine learning—and what parents, teachers, and schools can do to push back with purpose.

Our children are struggling.

Schools, once alive with human connection, are now dominated by screens and digital tools. The result is unmistakable: declining performance, fractured attention, and the slow erosion of rigorous thought. For the first time in recent history, children are falling behind previous generations on many key measures of cognitive development.

In The Digital Delusion, neuroscientist and educator Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath reveals how the widespread use of laptops, tablets, and classroom software is undermining how children learn and develop. Drawing on decades of research, he provides practical tools for families to reassess device use at home, equips educators with the means to restore attention-rich learning environments, and helps schools make smarter decisions about technology. He exposes and dismantles the central myths driving the EdTech movement and lays out a clear path for putting people—not programs—back at the center of education. This is not a call to reject technology.

It’s a call to reclaim real learning.

About the author Jared Cooney Horvath (PhD, MEd) is a neuroscientist, educator, and best-selling author who specializes in human learning and brain development. He is the creator of The Learning Blueprint, an international award-winning program helping educators and students understand how learning actually works. Jared has conducted research and taught at Harvard University, Harvard Medical School, and the University of Melbourne, and has worked with more than 1,000 schools around the world. He is the author of six books, has published over fifty research articles, and his work has appeared in The New Yorker, The Atlantic, The Economist, Harvard Business Review, and PBS’s NOVA. He currently serves as Director of LME Global, an organization dedicated to bringing cutting-edge brain and behavioral science to educators, students, and communities.

Wrong Side Out: Madness Misdiagnosed by Benton Savage

https://www.amazon.com/Wrong-Side-Out-Madness-Misdiagnosed-ebook/dp/B0GRPVD4NX

In Wrong Side Out, Benton Savage tells a starkly honest story of living through prolonged confusion, loss of control, and the slow work of reclaiming himself. Told from the inside, the memoir captures what it feels like when judgment falters, reality bends, and everyday decisions carry unexpected consequences, often with lasting personal cost.

Savage writes openly about isolation, damaged relationships, and moments when his own instincts could not be trusted, yet the book resists easy explanations or tidy redemption. Instead, it follows a long, uneven path marked by resistance, collapse, persistence, and gradual clarity. The struggle is not abstract or symbolic; it unfolds through real events, real mistakes, and the determination to keep going when forward motion feels impossible.

At its core, Wrong Side Out is a story of endurance and self-reclamation, of learning to live with limits without erasing identity, and of finding steadiness after years of imbalance. It is not about labels or diagnoses, but about what it takes to regain footing, rebuild trust in oneself, and fully reengage with life on one’s own terms.

About the author Benton Savage’s life story is as rich and varied as his lines of writing. His time spent navigating personal changes and traversing the diverse landscapes has indelibly shaped his perspective and literary voice.

Today, Benton resides in Fort Walton Beach, Florida where he balances his property management business with his true passion, writing. His daily dedication to capturing his thoughts and experiences on paper is a testament to his unwavering commitment to exploring the complexities of the human condition.

His recently released poetry book, Fortune Cookies:100 Sayings to Help you Navigate Life’s Challenges, a unique collection of poetic musings that mirrors the paper fortunes found in the heart of a cookie, reached number one on Amazon for new poetry in August 2024.

Savage’s coming-of-age novel, Free and Satisfied, explores issues with impulsivity, alcohol, and nuances of an interracial relationship, was published in April 2025.

Leadersh!t: A Look at the Broken Leadership System in Corporate America That Accepts Leaders Who are Really Good at Being Bad by Rande Somma

https://www.amazon.com/LEADERSH-Broken-Leadership-Corporate-America/dp/1634919343

With humble beginnings in a small, low-income home in Pittsburgh to over 40 years of business experience including serving as a Chairman, Vice-Chairman and member of several corporate boards of directors, being a corporate officer and running a $20 billion global operation for Johnson Controls, Inc., Automotive Operations, Worldwide, Rande Somma has seen some things in the context of leadership that deeply disturbed him.

Somma brings an empathetic top-down perspective to the problem of corporate leadership and the chasm of disconnect that often exists between the workers, management, and the C-suite executives. His book looks at lowered standards for leaders, higher compensation, and the path of convenience, fraud, greed, and corruption that leaders are more often choosing over obligation to their duties.

Recently, American businesses have been looking for and hiring leaders who are willing to do anything to elevate our companies to be “successful”, to be the “best”. The author contends that what is considered to be “successful” and the “best” has changed over the past several years or decades to refer almost exclusively to financial gain. While leaders we hire are supposed to be individuals talented in the art of leading people, they are now those guys and gals who are more talented at being financial wizards and creating the illusion that the business is fundamentally sound. This book is about what we have surrendered in the process of our hyper focus on financial gains, and that includes the exceptional return on investment of integrity.

The author presents a narrative about what he perceives as a serious and disturbing truth that is incrementally infecting companies both large and small. This truth that was once unacceptable has now become not just acceptable but expected and normal with regard to leadership in corporate America.

Somma demonstrates through his personal stories and others’ experiences how corporate American leadership has descended into leadershit.

While many of his stories are based on his own experience in the auto industry, Somma sees the problem as a more pervasive issue. It was not just the auto industry having a bad year or two; the pattern was repeated in other companies and industries and in other leadership situations. He recognized this as a leadership system that doesn’t serve us anymore, and therefore, it is the system that is the problem.

Somma shows how we – all of us – are paying for leadershit’s lack of commitment to absolute integrity, authenticity, and real performance. While this book walks through Somma’s own tangles with the facets of leadership over the course of his professional career with many organizations, he encourages the reader to recognize the challenges that we all face and for all of us to emerge with solutions and as authentic leaders.

The Stoic Alcoholic: It’s Not Only About Counting Days by Benton Savage

https://www.amazon.com/Stoic-Alcoholic-Only-About-Counting/dp/B0H1RRSBXV

After thirty years of addiction, broken relationships, and self-sabotage, Benton Savage reaches a turning point. The Stoic Alcoholic is an honest and deeply reflective journey through sobriety, discipline, and personal responsibility. Through daily entries, Savage confronts the habits that nearly destroyed his life while applying timeless Stoic principles to rebuild it one day at a time. Raw, real, and unfiltered, this book is not just about quitting alcohol. It’s about taking control, finding purpose, and choosing a better path forward.

WHAT DO 11 U.S. PRESIDENTS, the DALAI LAMA and WHOOPI HAVE in COMMON? by Patrick O’Donnell

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CVG1G21C

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He photographed 11 U.S. presidents. But this California photojournalist’s 60-year career was about more than just the leaders of the free world. It was also about the evolution of modern journalism and one photographer’s quest to capture iconic images along the way.

Patrick O’Donnell’s journey began in high school, when he caught the photojournalism bug from a master teacher. By college, he was taking pictures for his student newspaper, then working full-time for local papers while still in school. Early assignments included Richard Nixon’s failed California governor bid and Eisenhower’s 1964 Rose Bowl appearance.

So began O’Donnell’s front-row view of history. His warm, personal stories take you behind the lens and scenes of inside access chatting confidentially with George H.W. Bush at an event and capturing images of Nixon’s resignation day at El Toro marine base.

Much more than presidents alone, this memoir follows O’Donnell through adventures covering sports, local events, fairs and entertainers like Kevin Costner and Tony Bennett. We ride along to meet everyone from Dr. “Bee Man” Norm Gary to Groucho Marx feeding grapes to Alice Cooper. The Dalai Lama, Margaret Thatcher and Jerry Brown sprinkle the narrative too.

Part journalism passion project, part who’s who of 55+ years behind closed doors, this richly illustrated book memorializes an era when newspapers still ruled – before cell phones and digital film crowded out the dark room. Personal, humorous stories make this insider’s chronicle a must-read photo memoir for any news junkie and photography buff.

Shadows Of Justice by David Hasty

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G8KQNKRG

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“There’s a fine line between saving lives and losing your own in the process.”

Eighteen-year-old Evan Drake has always lived in two worlds.

By day, he’s a struggling student trying to keep up with grades, track practice, and a family still healing from loss.

By night, he becomes Shadow-the masked apprentice of Vanguard, Crescent City’s legendary vigilante.

But every lesson comes with a cost.

Every victory leaves a scar.

And as the Syndicate’s criminal network tightens its grip on the city, Evan’s double life begins to unravel. His relationships fracture, his body breaks, and his conscience fades under the weight of “justice.”

When a mysterious voice on the comms warns him that Vanguard’s mission isn’t what it seems, Evan must choose between loyalty and truth-between being the weapon his mentor forged, or the hero his city truly needs.

Shadows of Justice is a gripping, character-driven vigilante thriller that explores how far one boy will go to protect others before the darkness consumes him.

Fans of Batman: Year One, Daredevil, and Nightwing will find a hauntingly human take on heroism, sacrifice, and the cost of wearing the mask.

About the author David Hasty was born on September 15, 1971, in Ahoskie, North Carolina. David has always been drawn to the mysteries of life—both seen and unseen. A lifelong learner and natural storyteller, he has built a career that bridges science, humanity, and quiet spirituality.

A graduate of North Carolina State University, he later earned his Master’s degree in Education Administration from East Carolina University. For over 15 years, he has served as a high school science teacher, where his passion for discovery, curiosity, and connection has inspired countless students. Before his time in education, he worked in 911 emergency services and as a Quality Control Chemist, roles that gave him a unique understanding of people, precision, and the delicate balance between chaos and order.

Outside the classroom, David Hasty is a proud father of three children—Jenna, his oldest daughter; Alex, his middle son; and Hannah, his youngest. Though divorced, he cherishes the close bond he shares with his children and finds joy in simple, grounding routines—cooking, singing, reading, and enjoying a quiet cup of coffee.

Writing has always been his creative refuge. From his earliest years, he found comfort in books and storytelling, often imagining new worlds while reading survival stories or exploring nature. Today, his fiction reflects the same curiosity and wonder that have defined his life—a blend of imagination, empathy, and a subtle spiritual awareness that guides his characters and themes.

While his stories are fictional, they are deeply influenced by his belief that there’s a greater design in life—something spiritual that shapes every experience and connection. Through his writing, he hopes to remind readers that there is always light to be found, meaning to be discovered, and hope to be shared in the stories we tell.

Random Thoughts by C Oliver Stewart

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GSCJMS5R

My book is a collection of emails I have sent and received over the past fifty years and jokes I have told, heard, and made up. These are humorous, serious, stupid, and maybe soul-searching. Enjoy!

The Way Back To Being by Tom Askman

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FDN6BHMN

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What if the path to joy, purpose, and love was already within you?

In The Way Back to BEing, Tom Askman-artist, professor, and spiritual guide-shares a life-changing roadmap for returning to your truest self. Through deeply personal stories, hard-won insights, and practical tools, this book invites you to move beyond the noise of the ego and external expectations and rediscover your intuitive, heart-centered nature.

Based on over five decades of teaching and spiritual exploration, this transformative guide explores themes of mindfulness, heart-brain coherence, emotional healing, and authentic living. You’ll learn how to break free from societal “somebody training” and align with your inner guidance-what Askman calls your BEing.

It’s time to reconnect. Time to awaken. Time to live from the inside out.

Start your journey today-your Way Back to BEing awaits.

Catholic Positive Energy by George Goodsaid M.A

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1968403868

In a world where negativity and criticism often dominate, Catholic Positive Energy offers a refreshing perspective on living a fulfilling and balanced life.

Author George Goodsaid, M.A., opens up about his personal experiences of overcoming pain, ridicule, and emotional struggles. Through his journey, he demonstrates how choosing positivity, self-respect, and forgiveness can lead to lasting inner peace and happiness.

With heartfelt reflections and uplifting insights, George encourages readers to focus on personal healing, compassion, and gratitude. His message reminds us that every person, no matter their past, has the power to rise above challenges and live with purpose and joy.

Featuring a foreword by Cy Kellett, this inspiring book is ideal for anyone seeking motivation, emotional clarity, and a more positive approach to everyday life.

Catholic Positive Energy invites readers to embrace hope, nurture kindness, and live life to the fullest — with confidence, optimism, and a renewed sense of self-worth.

The Science of Global Warming: And Four Ways to Fix It by Dr David Edward Comings M.D.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1878267043

This well-illustrated and easy-to-read book emphasizes that, instead of being a hoax, climate change and global warming are very real and getting progressively worse, and without any mitigating efforts, will be a serious threat to the lives of our children and grandchildren. In addition to presenting the scientific evidence, it outlines four powerful approaches to combating global warming. One innovative approach suggests a way in which fossil fuel companies can profitably participate in the solution and a method by which individual citizens can help to remove CO2 from the atmosphere. The purposes of the book are listed on the back cover and include trying to convince the Trump administration that their policy of total denial of the reality of global warming is disastrous both for the U.S. and the world.

Nifty Neighbors: Mr. Rogers and Jesus Christ by Tracy Emerick

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1972102060

This book explores the opportunities and the benefits of being a good neighbor and having good neighbors in personal and professional life. Two model examples are used, Mr. Rogers and Jesus Christ with explanations of characteristics, traits, and attitudes you can follow to improve your “neighborhood.” The text provides excellent food for thought and action in our daily lives.

ARE YOU GRATEFUL?: Gratitude Living: Science, Scripture, & Testimonials Confirm Its Power by Dr. Joyce Addo-Atuah

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0960007555

Are You Grateful? Gratitude Living: Science, Scripture, and Testimonials Confirm Its Power is an inspiring exploration of how gratitude can transform every aspect of your life. Integrating scientific research, biblical wisdom, and moving personal testimonies, this book demonstrates how gratitude can uplift your spirit, strengthen your faith, cultivate inner peace, and enhance your overall well-being.

Through practical guidance and real-life examples, you will discover how gratitude can deepen your relationship with God, strengthen your relationships with others, improve your physical, emotional, and mental well-being, and inspire a more purposeful, productive, and fulfilling life.

Whether you are seeking spiritual growth, greater joy and peace, renewed purpose, or a deeper appreciation for life’s blessings, this book will help you unlock the life-changing benefits of gratitude living.

This updated, rebranded, and expanded edition builds upon a previous title that received multiple international awards and editorial recognition, including: Winner – National Indie Excellence Awards Finalist – Book Excellence Awards Finalist – Christian Inspirational, International Book Awards Bronze Medal Winner – Christian Non-Fiction, Global eBook Awards Henry Award Winner – Testimonials, Christian Literary Awards

About the author Joyce Addo-Atuah, PhD, is a multiple award-winning author, educator, speaker, pharmacist, and Founder & CEO of Crafters Global Communications LLC, a gratitude-inspired social enterprise advancing education, healthcare, leadership development, and positive social impact. As the Global Gratitude Ambassador, Dr. Addo-Atuah is passionate about helping individuals, organizations, and communities harness the transformative power of gratitude to enhance well-being, strengthen relationships, build resilience, improve productivity, and live more purposeful and fulfilling lives.

We Believe: Membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints: A Christian Conversation by Phillip M Graehl

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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GPGL17P3

If Jesus Christ is to all people our Good Shepherd and his gospel is the good news, why is there so much contentious debate in the world over all this goodness? Why is there such derision cast between religious bodies and their adherents toward others of differing beliefs?

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and its members have been persecuted since the founding of the Church, and its members often called non-Christian. Is this really true? There are many truths about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints that invite discussion. There are also many fallacies and misunderstandings regarding the Church that deserve exposure and explanation.

Herein is described to the traditional Christian world and all others who will inquire some history as well as doctrines and practices of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, given in an attempt to help bridge a divide that need not exist between disciples of Jesus Christ.

“Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”

About the author I am a “mid-boomer” having been born in 1955, in Provo, Utah. The first few years of my life were spent in Fort Collins, Colorado where my father attended veterinary school, alternating with summers in Provo which was my father’s home town. Over a two year period I lived in Bend, Oregon; Salt Lake City, Utah; and then Glendale, California. Grades K – 3 were in Glendale, and then we moved to Huntington Beach, California. While in Huntington Beach I enjoyed bodysurfing and surfing as well as outdoor sports in general including backpacking and skiing. I also played high school football, basketball, and baseball. I attended college at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City and graduated with a bachelor’s of science degree in Geology. One summer in college I worked on the North Slope of Alaska for a geophysical company. The summer after college graduation I worked in Uranium exploration in northern Idaho and northeastern Washington. I attended medical school for two years at the University of Utah and completed medical school at the University of California, Irvine. My post graduate training was in orthopedic surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, Texas. Prior to completing my training in San Antonio I met and married my wife of the last forty years. My wife is also a physician. Fellowship training in lower extremity total joint replacement and sports medicine occurred in San Antonio, Texas and then Sydney, Australia. My first orthopedic practice was in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Then after two years I immigrated to Texas where I practiced for another thirty years in the northern suburbs of Dallas, Texas. I continue to enjoy outdoor sports, fishing, and I am an admirer of Western art of the United States. After two total hip replacements I have abandoned skiing, but I continue to enjoy hiking in the Rocky Mountains of the United States. I have also found that I enjoy writing. Following my retirement I enrolled at the University of Texas at Dallas and began with a creative writing class. Thereafter, the Covid pandemic caused an acute cessation of my post-post-graduate education.

Burn Fuel Better: From Helpless to Hopeful in the Race Against Climate Change by Don Owens

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1736090070

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The time for blaming, minimizing, or avoiding the climate crisis is over. We are in a critical ticking time bomb, and the Earth is in a perilous state. The effects of climate change are everywhere — for anyone to continue to deny it, is insane. From the extreme weather conditions like drought and fires to the devastation of our glaciers covered with black carbon — we are running out of time.

Burn Fuel Better will shed light on some of the unintentional mistakes we are making to address climate change and suggest practical solutions we can make to minimize and possibly reverse the impact — solutions that can be fully implemented today, not 20 – 30 years in the future, when it will be too late. With an accidental discovery of lowering certain types of emissions from diesel engines, this new way of burning fuel minimizes black carbon from entering the atmosphere and adds life-sustaining oxygen.

It may sound too impossible to believe and too good to be true. Still, once you discover the proven science behind the technology, you will see how easy it is to join the revolution to save our planet — one fuel-burning vehicle and application at a time. Go to BurnFuelBetter.com to get your free gift and join the revolution today.

To the Cross and Beyond: A Devotional for the Lenten Season by Terry W Eddinger, Jeff S Patterson

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GT44CVC1

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To the Cross and Beyond is a Lenten devotional guide that offers fifty-seven daily readings, each rooted in Scripture, to help readers reflect on the life, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ. The book is organized chronologically, covering Old Testament prophecies, the events of Passion Week, and the aftermath of the resurrection, with each devotion providing historical and cultural context for deeper understanding. It emphasizes the significance of Jesus’s sacrifice. Readers are encouraged to engage personally through reflection questions and note-taking, aiming to strengthen their faith and relationship with Christ. Authored by Terry W. Eddinger, a retired professor and U.S. Navy chaplain, and Jeff S. Patterson, an Anglican pastor and church leader, the book aims to inspire believers to live out the hope, grace, and mission of Christ in their own lives.

From Disaster to Destiny by Beth Eades Jones

https://www.amazon.com/Disaster-Destiny-Beth-Eades-Jones/dp/1664218351

There are always two sides to every story. In this post Civil War story we can come to understand the feeling and losses on the South or the Confederacy side. These are the losses felt by the every day citizens, both the soldiers who fought and died and those they left behind. The same scenario was evident in the North. War (truly) is hell, as one character states in this story.

The Mail Order Bride became a true American phenomenon of the late 18th century. This is the story of one particular pair of Southerners involved in this adventure in far off Wyoming Territory.

I Recommend Everyone Die at Least Once: Mental Health Journey with Tyler Kaulbars

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About the Guest(s): Tyler Kaulbars is an inspiring author and speaker focused on mental health advocacy through personal experience. He shares his journey of living with bipolar disorder and addiction and his recovery process. His upcoming memoir, “I Recommend Everyone Die At Least Once In Their Life,” aims to provide a deep understanding of mental illness from the inside. Tyler strives to normalize mental health discussions and hopes to help others find peace by offering honest insights into his struggles and triumphs.

Episode Summary: In this enlightening episode of The Chris Voss Show, Chris engages in a candid conversation with author and mental health advocate Tyler Kaulbars. Tyler Kaulbars shares his profound journey through mental illness and addiction as described in his forthcoming book, “I Recommend Everyone Die At Least Once In Their Life.” Emphasizing the importance of understanding mental illness, Tyler delves into his past experiences, discussing the drastic changes in his life and mindset due to childhood trauma and difficult family circumstances.

The discussion further explores Tyler’s personal battles with bipolar disorder and how addressing these led him to a moment of clarity after a life-altering event. With the use of expressive metaphors such as the ‘Warden’ and the ‘prison of the mind,’ Tyler explains how he learned to regain control over his thoughts through medication, meditation, and observation. Offering hope and strategies for others facing similar challenges, this episode is rich with insightful narratives and practical advice for mental health awareness and recovery.

Key Takeaways: Tyler Kaulbars’ journey with bipolar disorder highlights the significance of accepting and understanding mental illness for effective management. Overcoming addiction and mental illness often requires a combination of medication, meditation, and self-observation. Reframing thoughts positively and being present can significantly impact one’s mental health and overall quality of life. Cultivating compassion and understanding toward others is essential, as everyone is battling unseen struggles. Sharing personal stories can be powerful in creating connection and promoting mental health awareness.

Notable Quotes: “I Recommend Everyone Die At Least Once In Their Life, really in, in reality it means dying to your present life.” – Tyler Kaulbars “The Warden really watches over the prison of my mind and keeps me in those negative thoughts.” – Tyler Kaulbars “Medication, meditation, and observation… give me even more space in between those thoughts.” – Tyler Kaulbars “Every human that is on this planet is going through something that we know nothing about, and all they need is a little love and compassion.” – Tyler Kaulbars

Resources: Tyler Kalbarz on LinkedIn: Tyler Kalbarz LinkedIn Tyler’s YouTube Channel: Happiness Compass