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Lawrence Onuzulike - Until Now

by Lawrence Onuzulike

Over the past ten years, the author has published many articles on his website at http://www. lurrenzinc.com/lawrence, Issues With Lawrence Onuzulike, where he blogs about everything that keeps him awake at night including societal problems, politics, Africa, and more.

This book contains his opinions on contemporary world issues. He tries to provide a voice for Africa without being anti-west.

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Measure of a Man

by Akash and Rahul Shukla

"I could not put this book down- it made me cry and want to hug each family member. But most of all it gave me humility. It takes strength, love of your family, higher power, and endurance to undergo such an ordeal. Readers will love Measure of a Man – it will make you take an evaluation of your life, lift your hearts and your soul."—Dr. Carole Hoyer, PhD, Reader Views

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Hotel - Untold Stories II

by Rene D. Egle

Hotel–Untold Stories II, Food & Beverage, Private & Confidential tells the story of Andre Schwarz, a young hotel professional who leaves his native Europe to work in Beijing, China, where he has been offered the position of assistant Food & Beverage Manager at the Sheldon Grand Hotel in Beijing.

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Gossip Kills

by Carole A. Fielder

Acting on an accusatory letter sent by a sister in Virginia, the police   continue to harass her.   Soon afterwards she learns that someone has been impersonating her, posting pornographic web pages inviting men to come directly to her house to be paid for sex parties on yachts.  Trespassers, vandals, stalkers, and burglars show up, but the police refuse to help.   In defense, she tries to uncover the truth.

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Growing Up with Bob

by Darrell Bright

Of eleven grandsons growing up in 1950s, Bobby and the author were the only boys without brothers or sisters. They bonded very young, and Bob's amazing feats even as a young man, so impressed his cousin, that he began keeping a record. Bobby was a pilot, an explorer, a scuba diver, a businessman, an instructor of life, and most of all, a very humble and caring individual.

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Justice Denied

by Dora Pettiford

Justice Denied is a true story about the denial of justice by all three levels of the federal court system in a case that addressed the violation of Dora Pettiford’s civil rights under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended. The book provides a compelling, dramatic account of her real-life experiences with racism in the workplace and her persistent plight to seek justice for the wrong doings against her.

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Agents of Order

by Philip L. Garza

When Henry Ford revolutionized American industrial manufacturing in 1908 by introducing the assembly line and mass-producing the Model T, working men and women became subjected to the realities of hard production toil.

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A Future Beyond Imagination

by Bruce Kriger

In A Future Beyond Imagination, Bruce Kriger offers his unique views on a trends that seem insignificant now, but may trigger groundbreaking changes in the future.  The masters of philosophy from prior times become a springboard for Kriger’s own ideas. Yet, his work is wholly original. It is easy to read.  At the same time, the messages are deep and provocative. 

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Fishing with Hand Grenades

by Ari Pontz

Fishing with Hand Grenades is based on the riveting true story of an eighteen-year-old U.S. Marine grunt who fights for his life at the height of the Vietnam War, in 1968, and must then battle his own inner demons in the conflict’s aftermath.

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The History and Families of Unije

by Grant Karcich

The History and Families of Unije began as the author's quest to study his own genealogical past, and evolved into an examination of the history and origins of the people on the island of Unije in western Croatia. Based on documentary evidence and the oral knowledge of residents, this volume recounts the island’s history and family origins spanning four hundred years.

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Mangrove Cay

by Terrie MacDonald

 

I had a dream. For years, I had a desire to find a tropical island and make it my second home. My ideal island was accessible to the United States, not thousands of miles away. When I was given the opportunity to make that dream a reality, I dove in with total commitment.

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Hotel:

Untold Stories

 

 by Rene D. Egle

 

Andre Schwarz began his career in a small luxury hotel in Germany, a career that would lead him from Europe to Asia and to the Middle East. From humble beginnings as a waiter to his first managerial position in London, Andre lives through the many exciting experiences that in a five-star hotel are everyday occurrences.

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Puppies from Heaven

 

by Susan Luginbuhl

A heartwarming collection of true stories detailing the joys and trials that take place in the life of a full-time dog breeder. Full of feeling and emotion, the stories are as much about the people who purchase the dogs as the dogs themselves, showing rare insight into the magical bond between dogs and their owners.

 

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Wavelengths

 

 by Robert G. Lambert

Have you ever dreamed of taking a cruise around the world, but couldn’t afford the $45,000 price tag? Well, here’s the answer to your wishes. Join Professor Robert Lambert in Wavelengths, as he takes you on an armchair cruise of the world. Visit such exciting ports of call as Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; Sydney and Melbourne, Australia; Lam Chabang, Thailand; and Mumbai, India.

 

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Further Wavelengths

by Robert Lambert

Continuing his seaborne adventures where Wavelengths left off, Professor Robert Lambert voyages on the Amsterdam, the Prinsendam, and the Constellation.

 

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The Visa

by D.C. Raymond

 

 

To many, obtaining an American visa is a strong statement of acceptance and opportunity. For many others, a rejected visa application is a damnation.

The Visa follows the dreams and adventures of two international students as they pursue their degrees in the U.S.

 

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Age Smart

by Harriet M. Vines, Ph.D.

“Dr. Vines provides helpful advice to our rapidly aging population.” —Paul R. Solomon, Ph.D. Professor of Psychology, Williams College

 “Informative, helpful, fun. I use at least a half dozen of the suggested tools and techniques daily.” —Gil Katz, Attorney

“Easy to read, entertaining and most important, full of useful and useable information.” —Stephanie Beling, M.D., Integrative Physician, Canyon Ranch, Lenox, MA

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Fire in the Skyscraper

 

by Arthur Scheuerman

*Retired FDNY

Battalion Chief

 

Arthur Scheuerman has written a book through the eyes of a firefighter and structural engineer. His careful and objective analysis of the facts and images of the Towers’ collapse on 9/11 should be required reading for those who seek answers. —James Quintiere, Professor of Fire Protection Engineering, University of Maryland

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Trails Within

By Norman Beaupré

 

his is essentially a book of reflections on particular ways of seeing things on the three walking trails at the Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu, New Mexico. This very popular site is often referred to as Georgia O’Keefe country.

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The Return

of Common Sense

 

by Felix R. Toro, M.D.

The Return of Common Sense addresses how special interest groups and their indoctrinologists have fundamentally changed the core of American society, shifting its public and private policy from a citizen-driven democracy to special-interest elitism, where the narrow needs of a few, however contrary to what most people would consider common sense, are imposed on all. Such self-serving policies, by definition, ignore the broader picture, leaving society to suffer the consequences.

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A Nation of Wimps

By B. Howard

This dialogue between two southern middle-aged men expresses their frustration and outrage concerning the excessively high levels of criminal activity in American society, and the apparent inability of our country to effectively deal with these problems using current methods and resources.

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Beast

by Dave N. Donch

...a heart-warming and inspirational story I'm sure you'll enjoy. —Kaye Trout's Book Reviews

...a wonderful book for baseball fans of all ages. —Diane La Rue Book Report

Emerson Park, in Auburn, New York, is home of the baseball fields used by Auburn little league for its games. It’s a place where a young player’s dreams can come true and where memories are made and revisited.

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Distributed Architectures for Laboratory-Based E-Learning

by Marc-Alain Steinemann

Originally published as a PhD thesis, Distributed Architectures for Laboratory-Based E-Learning describes research on resource access management in the Internet, proposes novel architecture and didactical frameworks for resource access management, and distributes those plans and didactics.

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The Woman Radical:

How the Chinese Language Defines Women

by Lorraine Huang

Lorraine Huang, scholar, has created not only a major contribution to feminist Chinese calligraphic history, but an art piece as well in The Woman Radical: How the Chinese Language Defines Women. Her illustrations, inked on a variety of papers, and interpretative text demonstrate not only the early linkage between the feminine divine and the domestic female, but its denigration when used for patriarchal dominance. The book will fascinate linguists, inform historians, and delight any woman who reads it. (see chang and qian)

— Deborah Ann Light, President of the board of trustees, The Thanks Be To Grandmother Winifred Foundation

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Profitable Real Estate Investing

 

by Petros S. Sivitanides, Ph.D.

Real estate investing is a venture of diligence and foresight, and investors with a good sense of where property rents and values are headed can be very successful. Although there are many books examining due diligence and analytical processes involved in assessing real estate investment opportunities, few books focus on the foresight aspect of real estate investing.

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"Signal 63"

Officer Needs Help!

 

by Harold B. Goldhagen

 

A first-hand, non-fiction account of the drastic change in the socio-political climate of one of the most influential, fastest-growing, yet historically overlooked cities in the U.S.: Atlanta, Georgia—during the Civil Rights Movement.

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Legal Motion

 

by Henry Quaniaim

 

An effective, informative guide for anyone filing a lawsuit or retaining a lawyer. Proper preparation can prevent the destruction of your assets by corrupt defendants and attorneys.

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The Book

of Plots

 

by Loren Niemi

"I use Loren's plot templates both as a teller and a teacher. He honors the tradition and also keeps it living and growing new directions with a great tool for cobbling tales."  Kevin Kling, Storyteller and NPR Commentator.

 "One of the best tools to break open a story that is stuck and finding new ways to view and interpret your raw material."  Nancy Donoval, Storyteller/Coach

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Issi's

(and other)

Tales

 

by Anthony Waugh

There is humor and pathos, perversion and persistence, mysteries and clues, menace and madness in a diverse set of tales designed to entertain the reader.

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Rollabout Australia

 

by Thom Fritz

I dreamt about going to Australia ever since I was a child. At age 29, it was time to make my dream come true. I knew it meant facing one of the most intense challenges of my life, one that had kept me apart from my dream for many years.

This book offers the reader a different view on travel that can only be told from the perspective of a person in wheelchair.

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Pioneers of Ethnomusicology

 

by Mervyn McLean

The book contains biographies of 98 of the most outstanding pioneers of ethnomusicology, of whom Alexander Ellis (1814–1890), Carl Stumpf (1848–1936), Jaap Kunst (1891–1960), and George Herzog (1901–1983) are singled out for illustration on the cover of the book, because of their special significance.

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Mentoring

Diverse

Professionals

 

by Bahaudin G. Mujtaba

Mentoring is the art and science of helping others advance and grow. In today’s global economy, it is important for all managers and leaders to understand the skills of mentoring for effectively developing and influencing others toward maximum individual and organizational productivity.

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Earth's Future Climate

 

 by Henry Willis

 

“This short, highly-readable book is an excellent overview of climate change and prediction. The author writes in a friendly manner, wanting the reader to ‘get it.’ Most important, he backs up his contentions with good science.”

 Sheldon M.- Grants Pass, Oregon

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