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Non Fiction / Memoir – phill and Into the Wind

Non Fiction / Memoir – phill and Into the Wind

Non Fiction / Memoir

Date to be Published: 10/15/20

Publisher: Acorn Publishing

 

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It’s 1973. Our nation is torn apart by the Vietnam War, and the massacre of
unarmed students at Kent State. The Vice President has resigned for bribery
and tax evasion. The President is being investigated for engaging in
criminal activity.

At twenty-three, David Reed has become embittered by political strife and
corruption. Disenchanted with his future, he wants out. Along with new
friends, Rusty and Susie, David leaves everything he knows to cross the
United States with little more than his bicycle and a camera.

The trio gets more than they bargain for, with menacing animals, extreme
weather, and astonishing encounters.

Uphill and Into the Wind recounts an odyssey that spans 5420 miles on
bicycles. It chronicles the sudden and surprising glories of nature, the raw
beauty of the land, and the majesty of the mountains. But that is just the
start. Through it all, the three are changed forever, in ways they did not
expect, by their long journey into the unknown.

 

Excerpt

In a few days I’m going to begin riding a bicycle across the continent. Having been a stonemason for the last two years, I’ve finished my last day of work, and drive down the rural, two-lane road in my vintage 1950 Studebaker, windows open to the faint stirrings of early spring greens. Blasting Steely Dan’s “Rikki Don’t Lose That Number” from my AM radio, I’m singing along, excited to begin a new chapter of my life.

As I walk into our grand bachelor apartment, known for its legendary parties, my roommates Henry and Kevin ask if I have plans for the evening. When I ask why, they announce that they are throwing our bike trippin’ threesome—Rusty, Susie, and me—a bon voyage party.

Kevin is my best friend; we’ve been together since kindergarten. He’s short and stocky like me, but with dirty-blonde hair, a booming laugh, and parents who are “lace-curtain” Irish.

I grew up next door to Henry, the most upbeat guy I know; his freckled face is set in a permanent grin. Henry takes karate and teaches me the horse stance, great for strengthening a bicyclist’s quad muscles.

Our dearest friends attend the party and shower us with encouragement. These are our blood brothers and soul sisters we’re leaving, to set out into the great unknown, terra incognita, on an asphalt ribbon of highway. We feast on lasagna, and drink Anchor Steam beer.

Henry gathers everyone in the living room, raises a frosted mug and shouts over the hubbub. “A toast to Susie, Rusty, and David. May you have clear skies and easy climbs. And take all the love in this room with you.”

The room erupts. “Here, here!”

Kevin chimes in with an Irish toast. “May the wind be always at your back.”

“It won’t be,” quips Toby from the crowd. “You’re heading west.”

Laughter.

“Then may the road NOT rise up to meet you,” replies Kevin.

More laughter.

Susie looks sidelong at me and whispers, “I hope I’ll do okay.”

“You’ll be fine,” I say.

I turn to Kevin and Henry. “I’ll miss you guys—and the apartment. We’ve had it great here.”

“Don’t worry, we’ll take care of the place ’til you get back,” says Henry, beaming.

“Whenever that is,” snorts Kevin.

The morning of April sixteenth, still just spring, is mostly cloudy and chilly. We circle around in the street, testing the balance of our hauling loads. This is going to take some getting used to, like driving a semi after you’re used to a VW bug. Still, we set off about eleven a.m. after a group photo in front of my apartment, whooping excited cries and waving goodbye to our friends. I feel a great sense of adventure heading west, from East Orange through Orange and West Orange, from the haze and smog of the inner city to suburbia where the air is fresh and clear.

Our first climb, aptly named First Mountain, is steep and just over a mile long. Halfway up, I stop to find Susie, she’s way down at the bottom, walking her bike up the grade, only three miles into the trip.

 About the Author

David Reed has spent a lifetime studying the natural world, from his youth
in the woods, his University training, his apprenticeship as a stonemason,
and his travels on a bicycle, to his career as an award-winning landscape
architect.

A career highlight includes re-designing four major gardens in San
Diego’s jewel, Balboa Park.

A visual storyteller, David has guest lectured at the San Diego Museum of
Art, Rutgers University, Kansas State University, The New School of
Architecture, and other venues. His professional work has been published in
Sunset Magazine, Garden Design Magazine, and Building Stone Magazine.

Uphill and Into the Wind is David’s debut memoir. But his work has
been published in A Year in Ink, the San Diego Writers, Ink Anthology and
awarded at the Southern California Writers Conference.

David believes that life is “out there,” in the forest, and on
the land, not inside the box.

He currently resides in San Diego with his wife and family.

 

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Non Fiction – What is the Holdup?

Non Fiction – What is the Holdup?

Non Fiction

Date Published:  7/16/20

 

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 I want to awaken your passion and nudge you enough to cause you to
move and not be satisfied with where you are or with what you are doing.
Every minute you let your dreams lie dormant, it’s possible you are
slowing down the evolution of someone else’s dreams. There is greatness in
you. I want you to see how amazing you are and how you will be every day
after you unleash the potential and talent within. You will discover your
purpose, vision, and the power to release both of those components in your
life.

You should expect never to be the same as you read through this book. I
strongly suggest journaling your thoughts to help you create a road map to
your success. The journal helps maintain your focus as well as helps you
keep track of memorable moments you have created. When times get rough,
people tend to forget their successes. The journal will help you track and
recall those moments, providing strength that will keep you moving forward.

 

About the Author

 

 George was born in Memphis; Tn. George’s parents were
hard-working blue-collar people. George was the second born of four
children, two sister and a brother. George is a loving husband and father.
His wife Cassandra of 40 years has been the love of his and his soulmate.
George and Cassandra extended their family by having three amazing children
the eldest being George III, and his two daughters Mariama and Ayana.
George’s family continues to grow and now he also has six
grandchildren. After graduating High School, he went on to receive to
degrees, one in Criminal Justice and the other in Business Management.

Among other things George has been involved establishing three
companies.  George established Soaring Eagle International robotics
service company, a Bakery Violet’s cakes, and a non-profit sports
organization that has helped hundreds of children throughout the world with
after school studies. George has sat on the Board that oversees the sport
complex owned by the federal government which allows children in the
community to have a place to play safely.

George has been unstoppable in his commitment to serve the community
working with the LA Unified School District, and Recreational Programs over
the past fifteen years. George has been unwavering in his efforts help
others build confidence, increase self-steam, business owner grows their
business, management manage employees more efficiently, and expand their
goals and expectations by speaking and coaching in corporate America, and
the community.

 

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Self-Help – Dear Lyme Disease

Self-Help – Dear Lyme Disease

Non-Fiction, Self-Help, Chronic Pain

Date Published: 4/21/20

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This book is a must-read for anyone who lives with Lyme Disease, chronic
pain, and illness and is still seeking answers and support.

In 2015, Wendi’s life drastically changed when she was diagnosed with
Lyme disease and other life-threatening infections. She was once a
competitive athlete, enjoyed the flexibility and freedom of her life to
being bedridden. She shares her struggles along with her celebrations of
living with Lyme disease and chronic pain.

As you read this book, Wendi guides you through each chapter taking you
from theory to practice learning alternative healing tools and engaging in
experiential exercises to start implementing a new way of thinking, living
and finding your “new normal” and hope again.

If you are struggling with Lyme Disease, chronic illness, and pain, you
will learn to forge a new relationship with your body, mind, and soul and
learn new tools to optimize your life despite your limitations.

About the Author

Wendi M. Lindenmuth BS, MPH, is an Author, Energy Medicine and Alternative
Healing Specialist and an Intuitive Healing Artist. With over 25 years of
experience in teaching, medical and public health, and healing, she helps
people suffering from Lyme Disease, chronic illness and pain find relief
from their symptoms and limitations and start creating a life of hope,
strength and purpose again. She lives in Dresser, Wisconsin with her husband
and 2 dogs surrounded in the tranquility of Wisconsin Interstate park.

 

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Self-Help – A State of Decay

Self-Help – A State of Decay

 

 

Non-fiction, Health, Dentistry, Addiction/Substance Abuse,
Drugs, Medical, Well-being, Self-help
Date Published: 6/4/2020
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“Doctor, your exam patient is ready in operatory #1”! But are you ready when your patient opens his mouth to reveal teeth blackened, broken, and rotted with decay?  At first glance, you might think the decay is from poor oral hygiene, candy or your patient’s soda consumption. But could it be from methamphetamine, a drug that causes severe tooth decay? Before you pick up your anesthetic syringe or dental drill, pick up and read “A State of Decay”: Your Dental Guide to Understanding and Treating Meth Mouth. With step-by-step advice and her outspoken style, Dr. Brown, walks you through how to Recognize, Communicate and Treat patients who have “meth mouth”. In these pages you’ll learn:
•       What methamphetamine is and why it causes rapid tooth decay
•       How to recognize patients in your practice who are using methamphetamine
•       Effective strategies to treat your patients with “meth mouth”
Excerpt
Addiction is a disease that is not discriminatory based upon socioeconomics, gender, race, culture, or geography.
Wealthy people can become addicted just like people who are poor. People who live in urban areas become addicted the same way people in rural areas get addicted. People who are educated get addicted just like people who are uneducated. At the jail, I have
treated truck drivers, teachers, soccer moms, CEOs, software engineers, chefs, nurses, lawyers, college students, athletes—the list goes on—who have used methamphetamine! They sit in the dental chair, seeking help for the damage that meth has done to their teeth, but they also sit in their jail cells due to the impact that methamphetamine has had on their lives and the lives of others. 
About the Author
Dr. Ronni Brown is a dentist, researcher, speaker and author who bridges the gap between dentistry, public health and substance abuse. Her work treating patients with “meth mouth” at a medium-security jail, research on the oral effects of methamphetamine, and courses at the world’s top dental conferences positions her as a leading expert on “meth mouth”. When not treating, speaking, or writing, Ronni can be found hiking, baking and visiting zoos across the world.
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Non-Fiction, Environment – Grass Miracle From the Earth

Non-Fiction, Environment – Grass Miracle From the Earth

Non-Fiction, Environment
Date Published: December 2019
Publisher: Balestier Press
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We see grass every day, tread on it, maybe handle, smell, or plant it but how many of us actually notice it and appreciate its amazing resilience? This remarkable book gives the unexpected full picture of the plant that, humble and often forgotten, yet, astonishing, in its incredibly multiple forms holds our human and natural world together and clothes its surface in richness and beauty.
Grass, Miracle from the Earth, is not only highly engaging and readable, but has some stunning illustrations as well. It gives us the full picture of grass. The author reveals that even bamboo and sugarcane are forms of grass and that three kinds of, yes, of grass make up the major food of humans and grazing for innumerable animals.
The book provides hitherto unknown and interesting details about grass. It helps create a high level of appreciation for the abiding necessity of grass for humanity, for nature, and for the arts. The author also explores the eminence of grass in folklore and poetry.
The author makes use of a simple and easy-to-read style to introduce readers to the world of grass. She traces the history of grass right from its origin which dates back to some 50 million years ago. The book highlights the journey of the humble grass as an agricultural asset to its use in medicines, construction, cooking, and many other purposes.
Grass, Miracle from the Earth, also lets readers into some interesting anecdotes and tidbits about its association with mythology, symbolism, and arts. The book establishes a firm connection between grass and the wellbeing of the human race.
According to the author, grass is one of the most extraordinary plant families on Planet Earth. The book will force readers to stop and contemplate the role of this green gift from nature every time they eat food stuffs such as popcorn or even a Thai curry of which lemongrass is a key ingredient.
And … but just read it!
 


About the Author
David Campbell Callender, a name taken (adapted) from, and in memory of, her gifted Irish grandfather, is the penname of the British anthropologist Ruth Finnegan,
Ruth Finnegan OBE, an anthropologist and multi-award (fiction and nonfiction) author, was born (1933) in the beautiful fraught once-island city of Derry, Northern Ireland, and brought up there, together with several magical years during the war in Donegal. She was educated at Ballymore first School County Donegal, Londonderry High School, Mount (Quaker) School York, then first class honours in Classics and a doctorate in Anthropology at Oxford. This was followed by fieldwork and university teaching in Africa (principally Sierra Leone and Nigeria). She then joined the pioneering Open University as a founding member of the academic staff, where she spent the rest of her career apart from 3 years (and more fieldwork) at the University of the South Pacific in Fiji, and is now an Emeritus Professor. She is a Fellow of the British Academy, The Royal Anthropolgical Institute of Great Britain and Ireland, and the American Folklore Society. She is also an Honorary Fellow of Somerville College Oxford.
She has three daughters and five grandchildren and lives in Old Bletchley, southern England, with her husband of over 50 years, where she continues her academic and dream-inspired creatve writing, but now devotes much of her time to her work as co-editor of the innovative Balestier Press young adult series ‘Hearing Others’ Voices’.
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Non-Fiction – Feasible Living

Non-Fiction – Feasible Living

 

 
Non-Fiction
Date Published: November 28, 2019
Publisher: 1779671 Alberta Inc
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No matter which way we turn today, trends like pollution, climate change, and the 4th Industrial Revolution are impacting the ecosystems that you and I live in.
The thrust of the book is to bring awareness to major global trends that we are facing and to give suggestions on how to adapt and prepare for them.
Topics covered include mental health, physical health, employment and lifestyle, social impact, and emergency readiness.
There is an emphasis on mentoring our youth who are especially impacted by both the anxiety that these trends raise and their direct impacts.
About the Author

Ken Kroes is the author of the Percipience Eco-Fiction Series and the non-fiction books, Feasible Planet and Feasible Living. He is passionate about our relationship with our planet and applies his diverse background which includes agriculture, mechanical engineering, and information systems into his writing. Born in Calgary, Canada he has a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and has had the pleasure of living in many locations in North America and has traveled extensively.

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Wear Your Purpose Like It’s a Fashion Statement By Shavonda Robinson

Wear Your Purpose Like It’s a Fashion Statement By Shavonda Robinson

Wear Your Purpose Like It’s a Fashion Statement
By Shavonda Robinson
ISBN: 978-1723718656
ASIN: B07HCSW1DP
Genre: Non-Fiction, Self-Help

This motivational book is about taking your vision and turning it into a reality while you are in your thirties. This book will educate those who are in their thirties to plan ahead for the future, and how to take care of themselves along the way. Learning how to build your legacy, empire, and set yourself up to become successful for life.

 

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Shavonda Robinson is an author of
Thy Paintbrush Of Abstracting Images.
Hidden Voices Of Abuse For Women All Around The World.
Your Worst Nightmare.
I am A Free Woman Poems For A Little Girl.
Moving Phrases Into Inspiration.
Wear Your Purpose Like It’s A Fashion Statement.
Poems Cries Out Beautiful Songs.
Saving Our Youth.
Love Scenes.
Love Memories In The Rain.
All Women Are Queens So Here Is Your Crown.
Build A Dream Build A Legacy By Using Your Talents.
Mesmerizing Falls.
World Of Issues.
A Woman’s Strength Through Her Pen.
Jack The Dancing Caterpillar.
Playful Rhymes.
Drowning Souls On The Mend.
Spiritual Reflections/ I am Changed Woman.
Play Hour On Exploring.
Confessional Booth Volume One.
Dancing Souls Across The Horizon.
The Gift Of Love On Christmas Day.
She Is On The Rise.
Profound Voices Of Women Throughout The Movement.
Beautifully Invisible
Sailing Away On My Love Thoughts.
We are Fashionably Loud Sisters.
Pen Thoughts.
Spoken Truth Of A Misunderstood Girl.
Raindrops On Memories.
God Spiritual Hands
Freed My Soul.
Touch The Sky
I am Fearless Woman.
She Has A Purpose.
She is an award winning, published songwriter
and poet.
Songs written
Love Hour,
Love Corruption,
Written Alibi’s,
Forgive Me Or Forgive Me Not,
Liars and Cheaters,
Kiss Her Now,
She has published in many anthologies and magazines.
She has a degree in Creative Writing.
She is the founder of “Creative Something For The Future” an poetry magazine for upcoming poets and writers.
She is the owner of Color Me Beautiful Collection
From her online store
Inspiring Your Desires.
She has two beautiful children.
She lives in Nashville, Tennessee.