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Landing On My Feet, Teaching and Learning During a Career in Education by James Kleiner https://www.amazon.com/Landing-Teaching-Learning-During-Education/dp/B0CN2KDMRV The book is a memoir about James Kleiner’s public-school teaching career. It includes recollections of his own education and mentors. “Landing On My Feet, Teaching and Learning During a Career in Education” chronicles the challenges of his career as well as the many joys and inspirational moments he experienced. “Landing On My Feet, Teaching and Learning During a Career in Education” is a memoir written by James Kleiner, a career educator in the Connecticut public schools for 33 years. The book chronicles his own education and pays tribute to the teachers who mentored and inspired him. His story takes him through the challenges he was faced with and, ultimately, overcame through the years. In every case, he learns from these experiences and continues in the field, buoyed by many inspirational and joyful interactions with his students, colleagues, and co-workers. Throughout the book, there are many instances where he learns as muchfrom his students as he has taught them.

Marked…: A Checkmark, or a Cross by Magnolia Robinson https://www.amazon.com/Marked-Check-Mark-Reverend-Magnolia-Robinson/dp/1662887191 Magnoliarobinson.com It’s no secret that we are in a great time of woes. Whether we have fully come to the Tribulations described in the scriptures, is not yet certain. I quote multiple Scripture references that describe what will take place in the end times preceding the Second Coming of Jesus. I talk about the increase in people complaining about the churches because of people supposedly living hypocritical lives. Those same individuals much of the time, are still living worldly lives themselves. Marked is a reminder that Jesus is still coming, even if we don’t know exactly when. I discuss several issues tying Biblical scripture to our Post Modern current events. I also go so far as to admit that the prophesies in Scriptures concerning the end times are being fulfilled as we read. Last thing anyone want’s is to be caught on the wrong side of salvation. So the question is, “Who’s mark do you have? The mark of the lawless one? or the mark of our Lord Jesus Christ? He is closer now to coming than before. It is worthwhile to thoughtfully consider and decide. My Name is Reverend T. Magnolia Robinson-Felix. I have my Batchelor’s Degree from Rochester Institute of Technology in 1996. Even though I was raised Protestant I graduated from a well known Catholic Grade and High School. So Basically I had extensive experience in both faiths at a young age. I bounced around trying various other churches for over a decade. That is until life’s severe trials and a long bout with serious life threatening illness really made me return to the faith of my youth. That faith being Protestant Non-Denominational and a closer relationship with the LORD Jesus Christ. I was much like the Prodigal Daughter coming home after loosing everything. It wasn’t long after that when I enrolled in Bible School and spent 5 years commuting the long distance to attend classes each week. I received my Minister’s License in 2019 and my Certificate of Ordination in 2020. I have been serving in my home church and around the community ever since. About the author My Name is Reverend T. Magnolia Robinson-Felix. I have my Batchelor’s Degree from Rochester Institute of Technology in 1996. Even though I was raised Protestant I graduated from a well known Catholic Grade and High School. So Basically I had extensive experience in both faiths at a young age. I bounced around trying various other churches for over a decade. That is until life’s severe trials and a long bout with serious life threatening illness really made me return to the faith of my youth. That faith being Protestant Non-Denominational and a closer relationship with the LORD Jesus Christ. I was much like the Prodigal Daughter coming home after loosing everything. It wasn’t long after that when I enrolled in Bible School and spent 5 years commuting the long distance to attend classes each week. I received my Minister’s License in 2019 and my Certificate of Ordination in 2020. I have been serving in my home church and around the community ever since.

Intertwining Choices by Cleresse Annette Sprague Cleressespraguestories.com When I looked at Rosalia’s face, she was pale as a ghost. Her smile was gone, and for a brief moment, I thought her eyes looked ‘dead.’ This haunting image would stay with me for years. Eventually, I came to understand why I had the haunting image of Rosalia. I had allowed my own unknown prejudice to show through, and it targeted her. I condoned the prejudice message that said it was okay to treat Rosalia as unworthy simply because she was different from me. Rosalia was cut deep with the knife of prejudice, and the scar would be eternal. Our youth today have an array of social issues they are trying to cope with and to comprehend. As an example: they may struggle with friendship, bullying, prejudice, or drugs. Our youth are often confused, searching for answers, and in need of guidance. Parents, families, school staff, the juvenile system, church and civic youth groups, and the medical profession are all educators who impact the social development of today’s youth. Intertwining Choices is a curriculum designed to aid these educators as they guide our youth through formative years today and to socially empower them as they traverse into the realm of adulthood tomorrow.

Fires in the Sky: Fifty Years of Experiences in the United States Defense Industry by Richard Janik https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYWJY6P3 https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-janik2110/ What does it take to lead some of the most complex and cutting-edge defense programs in history? Fires in the Sky takes you behind the scenes of the U.S. defense industry, offering an insider’s perspective on five decades of innovation, leadership, and lessons learned. With 50 years of experience managing and developing defense programs for the U.S. and international customers, Richard Janik offers a unique memoir filled with insights from tactical weapon systems to strategic missile defense interceptors. His expertise in fostering team cohesion through a “common language” has led to groundbreaking achievements in the industry. In this book, you will learn how to: Navigate the complexities of winning and managing defense projects. Develop a “common language” to create team cohesion and achieve program goals. Overcome internal and external challenges unique to the defense industry. Handle the dynamics of international defense programs. Deal with the notorious “customers from hell” with professionalism and strategy. Fires in the Sky provides a wealth of real-world experiences to inspire and educate anyone interested in leadership, innovation, or the defense industry. This book captures lessons learned over a 50-year career, helping readers apply these insights to their own professional journeys. Step into the world of high-stakes defense projects—pick up Fires in the Sky and let these experiences become yours!

Wear Your Waders: From Panic to Peace Vol:1 (New Edition) by Ann Simard https://www.amazon.com/Wear-Your-Waders-Panic-Peace/dp/B0G43VGTLH Wearyourwaders.com Born into hardship, I spent years searching for love and acceptance in all the wrong places. Though I knew God was there, I struggled to see His hand in my story—or to recognize my own worth. For a long time, I tried to numb the pain through destructive choices, repeating cycles that seemed impossible to break. But God had other plans. At my lowest point, He sent an unexpected guide who helped me uncover the truth: that I am worthy, loved, and created for more than survival. Step by step, I learned to embrace myself, to heal, and to live with courage and joy. Today my life looks very different. The darkness has given way to light, and what once felt like endless struggle has become a testimony of freedom, adventure, and miracles. When you’ve faced the depths of brokenness and discovered the One who loves without limits, fear no longer has the final word. About the author Ann Simard is a child of the most high God, a daughter of the King. He has taken her so many places as she wanders through this world. She loves to travel, take photos, and meet people to hear their stories. She will teach you about vulnerability, fearlessness, and the refusal to limit yourself. She lives in wonder of all that is around her with child-like abandon. She knows she is loved with an everlasting love, that her Papa wants nothing but His best for her, and that her purpose is to take the love that is the Light of the World within her and shine it for all the world to see.

I Married A Junkie: Put to the Ultimate Test by Addiction, Love, and Life by Dr. Cali Estes https://www.amazon.com/Married-Junkie-Ultimate-Test-Addiction/dp/1732178100 Theaddictionsacademy.com Unpauseyourlife.com They fight for the love they know is there, hiding beneath a wicked and drug-fueled storm. This is the story of a relationship overwhelmed by an unbelievable force, addiction. This force attempts to repeatedly destroy Cali and Tim, but through will and determination, the couple finds a way to continue the fight. The Addictions Coach Dr. Cali Estes and her husband, professional drummer Tim Estes come clean about their amazing story as the couple struggled with Tim’s heroin addiction which threatened to end their relationship…and his life. Cali grew up in rough and tumble, blue-collar Pottstown, Pennsylvania. Surviving a childhood where verbal abuse was the norm, Cali made her way to higher education, motivated to make something of herself. After realizing she was addicted to food and finding a path to her own recovery, Cali found success in the business world before it all came crashing down. On her way back up, she discovers Tim in New York City, an aspiring rock musician who had migrated north after leaving his “American Dream” upbringing in Florida. Tim brought aspirations of making it big, like his idols Mötley Crüe, along with a penchant for cocaine and the rock n’ roll lifestyle. Cali and Tim launch their new lives together and celebrate with a move to the warm Florida sunshine, where Cali’s Addiction Coaching business begins to thrive and so does Tim’s new passion for heroin. “Cali is a true survivor in life and has taken her pain and turned that negative into a truly positive situation. Cali helps more people than most and remains humble. This book is a must-read for everyone.” – Tim Ryan, A&E’s Dope Man and A Man in Recovery Foundation “Dr. Cali Estes helps clients reach their ultimate goal, a lifetime of sobriety. This amazing book is a small peek into what powers her desire to help educate the world on addiction. I’m glad to call you coach!” – Vance Johnson, former Denver Bronco and Personal Trainer / Coach at Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches About the author Dr. Cali Estes, dubbed The Female Dr. Drew, is a no-nonsense addiction disruptor, high-performance coach, and 6X #1 bestselling author who’s built a global empire in mental health. She’s the powerhouse behind Sober On Demand®, the elite concierge recovery service for CEOs, celebrities, and athletes, and The Addictions Academy, training over 35,000 professionals in 28 countries. Featured in Forbes, CNN, NBC, and People Magazine, Cali fuses neuroscience, psychology, and biohacking to deliver life-changing results. Her bold approach is fueled by real experience, turning personal tragedy into a worldwide mission to help others rise from chaos and thrive. Through Unpause Your Life™, she empowers high-achievers to break cycles, shatter limits, and reclaim their edge. Fierce, fearless, and unapologetic, Cali is the go-to expert for those ready to rewrite their story—and win.

LOH by Rajeev Nanda https://www.amazon.com/Loh-Rajeev-Nanda/dp/1969572299 Rnanda.com LOH interweaves science, religion, and the rise of sentient machines into a gripping tapestry of intrigue and existential reckoning. As secretive experiments in time manipulation, artificial consciousness, and human hybrids yield unforeseen consequences, an ancient prophecy begins to unfold-one that speaks of the rebirth of a divine being Foretold in nearly every religious scripture. When a mysterious scroll appears at the Vatican, it raises questions that no one has answers to. The Pope is disturbed, sensing an omen. Others, lurking in the shadows, are vigilant in cautious euphoria. With the world always teetering on the edge of chaos fed by religious fanaticism and political ambition, would the arrival of a so-called god unite the civilization or plunge it into its darkest war? What if the scriptures are true? What if God provably exists? Rejoice! The Lord arrives tonight. About the author Rajeev is a hi-tech industry veteran with over fourty years of experience in multifarious leadership roles. He started his career as a developer and later moved into management and leadership roles. He has managed cross-functional and cross-geo teams and has worked with CxO level staff on strategic programs. In his free time, he takes long walks, goes for a bike ride, reads a book, clicks some pictures or troubles his spouse by unnecessarily poking his nose in her affairs. When he is shooed away, he tends to write books, blogs or articles on whatever topic interests him at that time. Lately, it seems, he’s turning more philosophical… he claims it is because of his spiritual growth but his loved ones say that it’s the *cough* age creeping up on him. He currently lives in California, USA. More about him is available on his personal website.

Simply Put by Andrew Elitzer https://www.amazon.com/Simply-Put-Andrew-Elitzer/dp/B0CV6RPTMZ Are we dust in the wind, or are we human beings with a purpose? Are we born to live alone or thrive together? These are questions that have rocked my foundation. Simply Put is my attempt to propose questions in order to find answers. In my search for understanding, I have allowed life to unfold with its wonders and complexities. It is my sincere hope that you will join me on this voyage.

Breaking Free and Healing the Heart Workbook by Sydney Gienty https://www.amazon.com/dp/1512780464 This workbook has been written to help individuals walk into healing when life has thrown them curveballs, and they have a desire to get their life back on track. The teaching will help you obtain all God has for you. Jesus promises in his Word that he will heal your heart and set you free. The workbook will show you the steps to obtain that healing.

Quit The Game: The Aligned Man Method: 31 Principles for Men Who Are Done Chasing Status and Approval by Ryan Vertucci https://www.amazon.com/Quit-Game-Aligned-Principles-Approval/dp/1971949728 Alignedmanmethod.com Quitthegame.com The life you are chasing is real, but the game is rigged. You have seen the men with the boats, the cars, the money, the women. You have stopped mid-scroll for them. Maybe for just a second. Maybe longer than you’d admit. And you have told yourself that’s the answer—that if you could just get there, everything would fall into place. The dating problems. The quiet suspicion that you are running the wrong play, that hum inside your chest that never goes quiet no matter what you try. The Tate clips, the Rollo Tomassi posts, the dating-app spreadsheets, the thousands you spent on the programs. You have done everything men are told to do…and the hum is still there. Ryan Vertucci had that life. The 4,300 square foot waterfront home with the boat at the back door. The BMW i8 and the Aston Martin Superleggera in the driveway. A million dollars in personal income working a few hours a week. He was recruited by Dan Bilzerian’s organization to help sell the formula, brought in specifically because he looked like proof it worked. His Instagram was featured by Men of Action as one of the profiles students were told to model themselves after. When the industry needed to show other men what the destination looked like, they pointed at Ryan. Then a woman looked at him and said the ten words that destroyed something: “You’re just another rich guy in Tampa with a boat.” She didn’t say it cruelly. She said it the way you say something obvious. She looked at everything he had built and she didn’t see power. She saw a pattern. A type. A man she had seen a hundred times before, standing in the middle of everything the formula promised, wondering why it felt like nothing. The entire system is built to keep you chasing. This is the book Ryan wishes someone had handed him at twenty-two, before he spent nearly a decade and over a million dollars finding out the hard way. Inside Quit the Game: 31 Principles for Men Who Are Done Chasing Status and Approval, you will find: The Be Do Have inversion — why the sequence every man is following is completely backwards, and what to do instead 31 principles for becoming the man you are waiting to feel like, built on the spiritual and emotional foundation underneath real alignment The hidden architecture behind the lifestyle you are chasing, told by the man who was on the inside of it Why getting the money, the status, and the women will not close the gap… and what the industry never tells you about why A direct, blunt, sometimes funny account of what is actually waiting on the other side of the life you want This is not a pickup book. It is not a Tate book. It is not a Rollo book. This is the book for the man who tried all of those and still feels empty—and for the man who doesn’t want to. Quit the game. Become Aligned. Start here.

The Road to Happy Destiny by David Sequeira Ph.D. Drdavidsequeira.com I describe how I do therapy. I tell people that I have stolen flowers from other people's gardens, but the bouquet is mine. Therapy, for me, is mainly based on the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. It was a long and arduous journey, and I hope who reads my book will find some light on their way through their lives.

Dissension: A Disagreement that Leads to Discord by Rodney Phillips https://www.amazon.com/Dissension-Disagreement-that-Leads-Discord/dp/B0FNW29M3Y Dissension: A Disagreement that Leads to Discord by Rodney Phillips - A New Must-Read Thriller! The night air hung thick with Miami’s ever-present humidity, wrapping the city in a suffocating embrace. Neon lights flickered along Ocean Drive, casting distorted reflections in rain-slicked streets, the remnants of a brief but violent storm. In the alleys and backrooms of the city’s underbelly, the storm had only just begun. The game had been in motion for years, long before those playing it even knew they were pawns. Borders had shifted, alliances had formed and have since become fractured, and blood had been spilled in quiet corners of the city where no one dared to look. The rules were unwritten, but they were absolute: Power demanded obedience. Betrayal demanded retribution. And the past, no matter how deeply buried, had a way of clawing its way back to the surface. For those caught in its grip, it was simply survival. A phone rang in the dim glow of a downtown penthouse, cutting through the silence like a blade against glass. The man who answered spoke in measured tones, his voice betraying neither urgency nor fear. Across town, another call was made, this time to a woman whose life will be spent unraveling truths hidden in the shadows. And somewhere between them, in a place where trust was currency and loyalty a death sentence, a decision was made that could never be undone. What had started as a feud was now a reckoning. And before the sun rose over Miami’s restless skyline, the first shot would be fired. About the Author Rodney Phillips was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he has spent his entire life. He holds his master’s degree in human resource leadership management building a successful career in the pharmaceutical industry. Beyond his professional career, he has been active in youth sports, coaching football, and boys and girls lacrosse for more than twenty years. His dedication to mentoring young athletes reflects his passion for leadership, teamwork, and personal development. Phillips resides in Pittsburgh with his family and three dogs, where he enjoys staying active in the community, following his favorite sports teams, and exploring new avenues of storytelling.

Love, Helen: Letters to My Mother: Creating a Loving Connection after Loss by Helen Fernald https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0DJNF31BH Helenfernald.com What if the pain of loss became a path to rediscovered love? In Letters to My Mother: Creating a Loving Connection After Loss, grief memoirist Helen Fernald shares a heartfelt collection of personal letters written to her late mother. Through this intimate and emotional healing book, she explores the deep mother-daughter relationship that continues to evolve even after death. As she navigates sorrow, suppressed grief, and spiritual awakening, Fernald’s writing becomes a powerful tribute to enduring love. Written over three decades, each letter is a journey through healing after loss, reflecting on emotional milestones, family memories, and the spiritual connection after death. This memoir beautifully balances raw vulnerability with inspirational strength, guiding readers through their own grieving process. Blending poetic reflections and true-life storytelling, Helen's letters demonstrate how personal letters can serve as therapeutic tools, helping others uncover strength in the face of absence. For those mourning the death of a loved one, especially a parent, this grief memoir is a beacon. It validates pain, encourages emotional expression, and gently offers hope. Whether you're searching for solace, looking to understand your own journey through bereavement, or simply drawn to stories of deep love and loss, this book will resonate in your heart. Begin your journey of emotional recovery—write your own letter, and find your own peace.

The AI-Human Paradox: What Artificial Intelligence Reveals About Consciousness and the Future of Being Human by Bruce D Randall https://www.amazon.com/dp/1960346946 brucedrandall.ai We're teaching machines to think. Who's teaching us to be conscious? Although AI can process a billion data points in seconds, it lacks any capacity to sit in silence and know that it exists. At this time in world history, humanity stands at an unprecedented crossroads. Artificial intelligence is reshaping every dimension of life--how we work, create, connect, and even understand reality itself. However, in the race to build smarter machines, we've neglected the deeper question: What is the intelligence that no machine can manufacture? The AI-Human Paradox explores the territory between the algorithm and awareness, between computational power and the quiet force of consciousness. Written by a software consulting professional with decades of experience in the technology industry--who is also a mediator and Reiki Master--this book bridges two worlds that rarely speak to each other, and as such reveals why their conversation is the most important of our times. Inside, you'll discover: Why the rise of AI makes human consciousness more essential--not less. The paths that artificial and human intelligence may walk together--or apart. What meditation, energy work, and contemplative traditions reveal about the limits of machines. A vision for a future in which technology serves awakening rather replacing it. This is not a book for technologists or spiritual seekers alone. Instead, it's for anyone who has felt the tension between a world moving faster and a should asking to go deeper. About the author Bruce D. Randall has spent thirty years inside the technology industry and twenty years sitting still. That tension —enterprise software leadership at companies like Oracle and AT&T on one side, two decades of contemplative practice on the other — is what his books are built to hold. He writes about artificial intelligence and quantum computing with a combination almost no one brings to the subject: the fluency of someone who has actually sold and deployed these systems at scale, and the skepticism of someone who has spent years watching his own mind and knows the difference between a capability and a claim. His work is deliberately anti-hype. Where the industry promises revolution, Randall asks for the evidence — and when the evidence isn't there, he says so, on the page, in plain language. His books are fact-checked to a standard most technology writing never attempts, because he believes readers deserve to know which claims are proven and which are merely sold. He currently serves as fractional CEO of a technology group, so the questions he writes about are not abstract to him — they are the ones he is answering in the room, under real stakes, right now. Across The AI Human Paradox, The Quantum Human Paradox, and The QAI Human Paradox, he traces a single widening question: as machines grow more capable, what remains distinctly, irreducibly human? In The End of Smart, he turns the lens on intelligence itself — and on what happens to a society built to reward it when intelligence stops being scarce. What his experience revealed about getting a job today. One line runs through all of it: Power seizes. Consciousness receives. Bruce holds a Data Science certificate from MIT and also holds an AI product management certification, and lives on the coast of Massachusetts.

Let’s Take a Walk by Gina K. Trehus https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GXQQV19D Ginaktrehus.com A piece of paper can be flattened out, but it will always have those crinkles in it. It will never be the same again. Amalia Rose grew up in North Dakota with those words from her father etched into her heart—a reminder that while we can heal from life’s hardships, the marks they leave remain. She never expected that a simple walk to clear her head in California would leave her with a scar that would last a lifetime. After witnessing a crime that upended her world, Amalia spent eleven years living in the shadows. To protect the people she loved, she accepted a life of silence, hidden away in protective custody where her past was a secret she carried alone. Now, she has finally returned to the familiar horizon of her hometown. She has built a life of peace with a husband who supports her and a daughter to raise. But as the ghosts of her past are released back into the world, the safety of her new home is threatened. Amalia must decide if she will keep running or if she is finally ready to stand her ground. In this poignant story of memory and resilience, you will find: The Complexity of Healing: A moving look at how we carry our past into our future. A Journey Across Landscapes: From the fast-paced uncertainty of the West Coast back to the steady, golden fields of the Midwest. The Strength of Home: An exploration of what it means to truly belong and the lengths we go to protect our sanctuary. Let’s Take a Walk is a quiet, powerful reflection on the paths we choose, the detours we endure, and the hope that waits at the end of the road. Follow the road home. Order your copy today.