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  • Featured Book: Sum and Substance: Comprehending Yourself, Your Universe and Your World by William L. Martin

    Featured Book: Sum and Substance: Comprehending Yourself, Your Universe and Your World by William L. Martin


    About Featured Book: Sum and Substance: Comprehending Yourself, Your Universe and Your World by William L. Martin

    Sum and Substance leads you on a personal journey to a richer comprehension of your life; our universe, as revealed by science; and civilization, from the first humans to modern times. Richly illustrated and using language understandable by anyone who will try, the book offers the ambitious hope that if you spend eight hours reading it, you may learn more than in any other eight hours of your life.

    The book first identifies where each of us fits in the universe, the use of the scientific method as the best way to understand reality, and a concise timeline of events beginning with the Big Bang. Next, we describe the path from the Big Bang to the appearance of modern humans. Third, we trace human history from the beginning to the present. Finally, we conclude by offering conjectures about the meaning of life and the possible futures of our beautiful planet Earth.

    Because of their significance, separate chapters are dedicated to warfare; systems of belief, including the major religions and humanism; and environmental concerns. We analyze how great ideas come to fruition, and propose that seven specific ideas, each originating in a single mind, have great impact on everyone. We speculate about which technologies might have the greatest future impact.

    Each chapter begins with two relevant quotes from great minds, and one chapter is dedicated to giving an overview of the book entirely in the words of others. These could trigger hours of your own thought, such as “Why is there something and not nothing?” (Leibniz) and “What is the use of a house if you haven’t got a tolerable planet to put it on?” (Thoreau)

    The tone is non-judgmental and suggests that the beginning of charity is knowing that we all experience reality individually. We recognize that everyone is unique and is the achievement of four billion years of evolution of life on Earth. The goal is not to tell you what to think, but to give you a foundation for comprehending everything you experience. The book shares how others have defined the meaning of their lives, and suggests that you can choose your own unique purpose.

    This Non-Fiction book is available in these Formats: eBook, Print

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  • Featured Book: Guarded Hearts: Genesis Sabotage by James Bèyor

    Featured Book: Guarded Hearts: Genesis Sabotage by James Bèyor


    About Featured Book: Guarded Hearts: Genesis Sabotage by James Bèyor

    Genesis Sabotage is the first journal in the Guarded Hearts trilogy. Mankind is suffering. No one will deny that, but why? The human mind is in a precarious state of confusion, the result of a biological event that man perpetrated upon men centuries ago. We are each the deliberate victim of an inherited sensory sabotage. This journal introduces the reader to 320 definitive statements that will awaken your consciousness in preparation for the restoration of your genesis being.

    Mr. Beyor encourages us to return to, or rather discover for the first time, our own internal, individual, central voice clarity, defining your own living truth and exposing the lies you have been taught through forced cooperation. This must be done if humanity is to survive. IT BEGINS AND ENDS WITH YOU!

    This Non-Fiction book is available in these Formats: eBook, Print, Audiobook

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  • Featured Book: Discover Crochet Yarn Art, A Comprehensive, Illustrated Beginner’s Guide by Genevieve Ann Christeson

    Featured Book: Discover Crochet Yarn Art, A Comprehensive, Illustrated Beginner’s Guide by Genevieve Ann Christeson


    About Featured Book: Discover Crochet Yarn Art, A Comprehensive, Illustrated Beginner’s Guide by Genevieve Ann Christeson

    There’s a certain appeal to hobbies that let you make extraordinary objects out of simple things – and crocheting easily dominates this creative DIY space.

    One of the most popular crafts enjoyed by people of all ages and walks of life – including celebrities – crocheting hits that sweet spot of being the perfect productive pastime that is unbelievably affordable.

    And this art – honed with time and expanded by various cultures – offers more than just an outlet for your creativity. Along with the feelings of happiness and pride, this simple craft has been reported to benefit people in many ways, such as:

    ● Giving a sense of accomplishment
    ● Reducing stress and anxiety
    ● Improving self-esteem and self-confidence also opens you up to a secondary source of income – you can sell your crochet projects to earn money.

    Not bad for a hobby, right?

    But if there’s a hint of doubt in your mind that, having never picked up a hook, you will get lost in the threads, then no need to worry. In this guide modeled for beginners, you’ll embark on a journey to bring out your inner crochet wizard as you discover:

    ● Crochet Art 101 – prime yourself with the absolute basics and master techniques stitch-by-stitch in a highly detailed yet friendly way
    ● A brief history of the origins of crochet and various cultures that influenced it into its modern avatar
    ● The surprising benefits of crocheting – from stress relief to an increase in productivity and focus, including business opportunities as a side hustle!
    ● An accessible, easy-to-use guide to deciphering the challenging crochet patterns and various techniques (along with a handy symbol chart)
    ● 7 essential stitches to practice and master, with several unique stitch patterns to spice up your projects
    ● A comprehensive tools and materials list to help you get started right away (from crochet hooks to yarn types and more)
    ● 11 easy-to-crochet patterns, from fashion staples like scarves to household items and even Amigurumi toys!
    And much more.

    This deeply rewarding hobby is perfect to not only help you stay relaxed and mindful, but also allows you to express your artistic side through deeply creative yet practical projects. What’s more, the guide also comes with clear instructions and tips for left-handed crafters.

    This Non-Fiction book is available in these Formats: eBook, Print

    This book is in Kindle Unlimited!

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  • Featured Book: Handbook for Enlightenment & Ascension by Jonathan Parker

    Featured Book: Handbook for Enlightenment & Ascension by Jonathan Parker


    About Featured Book: Handbook for Enlightenment & Ascension by Jonathan Parker

    Today more than ever, there are many people searching high and low for detailed explanations and guidance on how to find relief from their struggles and find lasting happiness and peace. Whether they know it or not, what they are searching for is enlightenment.

    Finally, you will have the answers you have been searching for and come away with a deep understanding of enlightenment and ascension, as well as techniques to accelerate attaining both.

    This rare book fills many gaps in contemporary writings on enlightenment and ascension with practical explanations and practices often missing in books on the topic. You’ll find extensive explanations and, most importantly, detailed guidance on how to address challenges on your spiritual path.

    This long awaited Handbook for Enlightenment and Ascension follows Jonathan Parker’s previous book, The Soul Solution, which contains in-depth explorations into the transformative power of the soul with many self-guided meditations. He has been refining techniques and teachings presented in this book for over 40 years and as a result, now you can delve the depth of spiritual realizations with techniques to have your own ascension shifts in consciousness.

    Your time has arrived to put and end to endless questioning and struggling on your spiritual journey and put into practice the simple solutions to attaining enlightened consciousness you may have only read or heard about.

    Limited Time Price Drop to 4.99

    This Non-Fiction book is available in these Formats: eBook, Print

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  • Education Aggravation by Leslie K. Brooks

    Education Aggravation by Leslie K. Brooks

    Education Aggravation by Leslie K. Brooks

    A retired teacher’s take on our failing education system from the inside. Honest and controversial, Education Aggravation examines the roles of the various actors and elements: students, teachers, parents, administration, politicians, money, media and technology.

    What is happening in our schools? Do schools prepare students for “real” life? How? Who calls the shots?

    Students advance from grade to grade without learning how to read or decode. How is that possible? Parents have trouble with 3rd grade math. Why is that? Technology is doing the critical thinking for our students. Snap! The importance of lifelong learning needs to be stressed in the households, the schools and on social media.

    Instead of throwing blind money at a never-ending fix and just passing students from grade to grade, we need to re-examine our goals for them from the ground up. The student is supposed to be the focus. Only by looking at the cultural dynamics molding our students and using the tools at our disposal (one being our brains) to develop their ability to think on their own can we help them navigate their individual success in an unknown future.

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  • Inferno! by Tom Gormley

    Inferno! by Tom Gormley

    Inferno! by Tom Gormley

    INFERNO! reveals the true story of the December 2021 Boulder County Marshall fire and the many events that can only be described as miracles that occur during and after. Interviews, local history and pictures convey the turmoil, tragedy and drama of this nightmare. These stories are intertwined with the police and fire dispatch broadcasts and public announcements to provide a timeline of the fire and its aftermath. With it, readers get a better understanding of how first responders attacked the fire, how the communities reacted, and how they are recovering. It also provides an overview of government responses and offers informational guidance on how to prepare for an emergency nearby.
     
    The December 30, 2021, Marshall Fire outside of Boulder will be remembered as the most destructive inferno in Colorado history and one of the top fifteen worst fires in the western U.S.  In a little over four hours, the fire, fueled by high velocity Chinook winds, burns 6,026 acres, consumes 1,084 structures, and causes over $2 billion in damage.  Over 37,500 residents evacuate.  And yet miraculously, only two persons are killed and eight injured during the fire.  Scenes during the fire are surreal with one house engulfed in flames while its neighbor sits quietly next-door displaying Christmas lights.  The fury of the wind decides what burns and what stands untouched. 
     
    This is the story of the inferno, the heroes who fight it, the area history, the fire recovery, and the many miracles that happen along the way.

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  • FEATURED BOOK: Hope Inspired: A Creative Color in Reverse — Journaling — Adult Art Therapy- Stress Relief — Scripture Coloring Doodle Book by Sheryl Lynn Siler

    FEATURED BOOK: Hope Inspired: A Creative Color in Reverse — Journaling — Adult Art Therapy- Stress Relief — Scripture Coloring Doodle Book by Sheryl Lynn Siler

    Use this book to embrace your creativity – even if you don’t count yourself as creative.

    Use your doodles on these color-inspired pages to give your mind a chance to let go and inspire hope. We provide the color – you provide a pen in this unique doodle and more book. It’s like coloring backward.

    A few ways to enjoy this book:

    Meditation & Mindfulness – Doodle to reduce stress, help with relaxation & quiet your mind so you are more receptive to hearing from God, Meditate on His Word

    Bible Journaling – Journal your praise for God, your prayer requests, the things on your heart–your reflections

    Junk Journals, Treasure Journals and Traveler’s Notebooks – Cut out your favorites and add these to your journaling Bible or create your own Treasure Journal

    Stationery – Create a unique personalized stationery masterpiece and make someone feel special — Use these to doodle your own custom stationery. Write letters of appreciation & thank you notes

    Wall Art – add a splash of color and your unique personality

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  • Featured Book: Sell More With A Right-Brain Marketing Strategy by James I. Bond

    Featured Book: Sell More With A Right-Brain Marketing Strategy by James I. Bond


    About Featured Book: Sell More With A Right-Brain Marketing Strategy: Learn How A Simple Change To Your Product Name And Sales Pitch Can Multiply Your Income by James I. Bond

    Discover How a Simple Change to Your Product Name and Sales Pitch Can Multiply Your Income

    This book shows you a simple way to add Right-Brain EMOTION to your Ads, Social Media Posts, Emails, and Sales Pitches. This helps transform moderate-selling products and ideas into blockbusters of success – just like it has done for thousands of the most successful marketers.

    The eye-opening examples will help you recognize something that’s been in front of you the whole time, but you didn’t recognize it.

    Like the thousands of people who have attended my breakthrough seminars and workshops, I believe you’ll wonder why no one showed you this before.

    This Non-Fiction book is available in these Formats: eBook, Print, Audiobook

    This book is in Kindle Unlimited!

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  • Featured Book: Best Evidence: Poems by Mark S. Osaki

    Featured Book: Best Evidence: Poems by Mark S. Osaki


    About Featured Book: Best Evidence: Poems by Mark S. Osaki

    Evocative, deceptively straightforward and wry poetry that delivers a shock to the system.

    This Poetry book is available in these Formats: eBook, Print

    This book is in Kindle Unlimited

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  • Featured Book: So What Comes Next? by Michael A. Deffina

    Featured Book: So What Comes Next? by Michael A. Deffina


    About Featured Book: So What Comes Next? by Michael A. Deffina

    Find Comfort in the Future With This Guide That Will Guide You Through Difficult Life Decisions – The Perfect Workbook for Teenagers Unsure About Life After High School

    You’re a teenager, and that means the future is wide open. You can be anything you want to be!

    But how do you know which path to take?

    Will you go to college?

    Should you take a gap year?

    What about your career?

    How do you know you’re making the right decisions?

    It’s normal to feel overwhelmed and frustrated when trying to figure out what you want to do with your life. You have so many options and it seems like everyone but you has it all figured out.

    So What Comes Next? was written just for you!

    It’s the perfect guide for any teen who wants to find their passion and make the most of their life. This workbook will help you determine which careers or occupations suit you best, and will make you happier than anything else.

    This Book Provides the Reader:

    – A personalized experience: Know that the answers that you’ll find in this guide are specially-tailored to work for YOU!
    – A brighter future to look forward to: Say goodbye to uncertainty and anxiety about the future and feel excited about it instead!
    – No missed opportunities!: Make the most out of your youth and make decisions that your future self will thank you for.
    – And more!

    With this guide, you can create a personal life plan that is tailored specifically for you – because you are unique! You’ll be able to pinpoint what is most important to you, and make the most of your time in high school and beyond.

    Create the roadmap to a successful and fulfilling life.
    This book includes the following bonus content: A Downloadable Life Planner Tool to build your Life Plan and update as your circumstances change and A Downloadable Financial Guide & Budget Planner to build your present and future budgets.

    This Non-Fiction book is available in these Formats: eBook, Print

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