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This is a story of L. A's life....the hustle & struggle of two young men, and the life-changing decision they're left to make. African-American, Romeo Jackson... Mexican American, Romero Ramirez grow up in Los Angeles challenged by neighborhood struggles and society's expectations on different sides of our racial palisade. although these two young men are different culturally, they yet share similar destructive addictions to L.A.'s gang lifestyle,...
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Darwin Hastings is seventeen and his dying aunt sends him from Pittsburgh to New York to a new guardian, a famous wealthy football player. He is excited and afraid; he wants to recapture the love he knew with his parents before they died and become a doctor like his father. But in his new home of celebrities, crooks, untrustworthiness, and excessively wealthy deviants, lust and want thwart his search for selfless caring love, and in his quest to become...
3) Po ~ Life
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Po-Life is a compilation of poetry reflecting Life as seen through the eyes and journey of the author, detailing his realities and conquest of Love, Lust and Life. Although writing poetry is a way for him to release, open up and communicate to the world, it is subsequently a means for him to escape and cope with the way he is living.
4) Toofer
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Toofer, two books in one, is comprised of Vaudeville Blues a Play in One Scene, and Leftovers, a collection of the authors old writings.
The play was written in 2005, and the old writings date from 1973 to 1991.
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After a lifetime of being a church member, and leading the Church, as a Teacher, Ruling Elder, Lay Speaker, Lay Preacher, and a certified Lay Pastor, this is my understanding of the power of God's word. God's Word is the most powerful thing in the cosmic universe. By His Word He can create, sustain, or destroy. He created the universe, and created mankind in His own image. This is a synoptic of the use of His word, from the beginning to the present...
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Curtis M. Brown has long been recognized as the worlds foremost authorities on land surveying. His works and textbooks are found in virtually every Land Surveyors library across the country. His legal principles have been adopted by a large number of courts across the United States and his books are standard reference works for practicing Land Surveyors. The Curt Brown Chronicles presents a collection of papers, lectures, and articles prepared by...
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The former enlisted Marines whose stories you will read in this book have a common thread. The common thread is that they became one of the few, the proud, the Marines. They joined and entered the Vietnam war when their country called. They fought and returned home to adjust to normal lives by themselves. These are the life stories, told in their own words, of how Marine Corps vets came home, built families, businesses and are living the American...
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When Arthur fell in the water, his body twitched several times against the wet wire, then total darkness. Arthur began to visualize a long tunnel. It seemed to be an ancient passageway; the walls were covered with forgotten languages. A face appeared; it looked incredibly ancient. A voice seemed to enter and speak to Arthurs psyche, It is not your time ye, for ye have another path to follow. Arthur turned to speak to the apparition, but it had disappeared....
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A Conscious Spirit offers a savory taste of urban poetry, exploring the soul of a young woman and all that comes with it. You will be truly mesmerized by the authors search for a better understanding about life, love and the sometimes traumatic scenarios we all come across in our lifetimes. These intimate and very personal poems will leave you covered in the authors charm and quick wit as she exposes her vulnerabilities and her strength. A true work...
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This book covers the origin and archaeological development of selected categories of civilized elements identified as being Jaredite in origin. It is an attempt to elevate the Jaredite civilization into the light of day from the heretofore dark mists of history where science has forced it for the last 2,500 years. The Jaredite civilization spanned a possible 2,530 years, and its known achievements have far exceeded those of modern mans in many regards....
11) Roses Are Read
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Roses are Read is an eclectic collection of poems that express the struggles and stages of teenage existence. From first kiss to first heartbreak, awkward moments to awkward stages, and broken lies to broken cries, Roses are Read illustrates what average (and not so average) teenagers experience every day and after. No one will understand the ups and downs of struggling to balance school, friendship, young love, disappointment, and learn to recognize...
12) Vivace 2
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ViVACE 2 is a selected collection of poetry, prose, travel commentaries, art and photography edited by Christine Neilson. A Special Tribute to George Hitchcock, poet, teacher, activist, painter, actor, playwright, publisher of kayak literary journal is included in this issue.
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The purpose of this book is to set you free to be who you really are. As you love who you are you will find that you move through life holding your head slightly high and your chest will be expanded and open for love and receiving. Your neck will be long and lean, your throat open showing you are always ready to share and relate. You will know who you are and therefore will feel comfortable to be fully expressed. You will no longer worry about what...
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Freds Way is a coming-of-age novel about a young man torn between going off to college to become an ordained Lutheran pastor or staying home in Chicago to marry his high school sweetheart. It resonates with the agony of someone trying desperatelyand often comicallyto find his role in a society that refuses to fit his innocent expectations. The central character, Fred Hansen, is at root a mystic, alive to the wonder and glory of life. Like a latter-day...
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Words and photos to inspire, encourage, and affirm. . . Shelley Malcolm uses the image of hands to reveal much of what we have in common, as well as, like fingerprints, that which makes each of us completely unique. The pages of REAL tell the stories of actual people who are comfortable with sharing their dreams and triumphs as well as their imperfections, losses and failures. These stories, paired with dramatic and honest photographs by Terilee Dawn...
16) Catharsis
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"Catharsis" is a collection of poetry that has been crafted from a mix of creativity, realism and psychology. Each poem deals with common feelings and stimuli that individuals may come across in every day situations, including a look into the power of the conscious and unconscious mind. Other themes that are present are mental illness, perception, death and religion.
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This book is an in-dept analysis of the letter/sound correspondence of USA English. It combines two databases, one from the Times of London which counts the frequency of words in the newspaper, and the other from the truespel database of phonetic spelling of USA English. Together they combine to count letter and sound correspondence for frequency analysis. Each of the 26 letters of the alphabet is examined and lists are made of a letters most frequent...
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Albert Einstein, then the recognized smartest man alive, just after World War II and the use of the atomic bomb, was asked the question, What weapons will be used in World War III? He replied, I dont know. But sticks and stones will certainly beused in World War IV!
19) Bibliography of St. Lucian Creative Writing: Poetry, Prose, Drama by St. Lucian Writers 1948-2013
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Bibliography of St. Lucian Creative Writing: Poetry, Prose, Drama by St. Lucian writers is an invaluable reference tool for those researching St. Lucian literature, including the work of internationally recognised St. Lucian-born Nobel laureate Derek Walcott. It lists published and unpublished literature by St. Lucians writing poetry, prose, and drama. Reviews and articles on St. Lucian literature are also cited in a substantial section. Also included...
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Don Quixote Explained the Reference Guide analyzes the Life and Times of the Ingenious Hidalgo Don Quixote De La Mancha. Specially, it scrutinizes the novels: 110 characters; 46 relationships; 19 themes; 12 groups of people; 30 obscure words; 23 Latin phrases; 4 major jokes; 4 scene sequences; 78 Quixotic poems; 17 Quixotic letters; 2 physical objects; 11 romantic relationships; and 35 regular relationships. At 161, 917 words, it is the most comprehensive,...
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