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As Commander Wong gazes into the vastness of the South China Sea from the deck of a Chinese Navy ship, he is alerted that a US Navy battleship is approaching. Meanwhile as Admiral Smith stands in the control room of the US battleship, three Chinese jets fly overhead and warn the crew that they are in foreign waters. But neither leader has any idea that in mere seconds, everything is about to change. After a computer glitch prompts a US Navy lieutenant to make a split-second decision to take down two of the Chinese aircraft with missiles, the Chinese retaliate and launch their own attack. While Russia and others push China toward war, a peace summit is called. But can the sworn enemies who are leading the summit find a way to utilize diplomacy, cultural understanding, and friendship to stop a Third World War from unfolding? In this political thriller, a computer error prompts an unplanned battle in the South China Sea between two superpowers with the potential to cause a Third World War.

Experience the drama that unfolds from a single fateful moment of decision. This is the story of what follows from that decision - the protagonist pushes himself to and beyond his limits. Les Savage, 38, started out as one of the golden boys of his generation. Somehow he wasn't able to parlay his Olympic achievement into something more sustaining. Then suddenly his fortune changed. On impulse, he agrees to go to Africa and compete on behalf of a safari club. His Golden moment has arrived. This is the account of what happened when he met his toughest adversary. Often it is when we feel most sure of our situation, when life is most dependable, we let our guard down.

In speaking with a friend of mine, she said she had just moved to Chipmunk Lane. I found the name so endearing and knew I had to write about it. I know how much kids love animals so I decided to put an odd grouping of different animals together in this book and why they loved Chipmunk Lane. I included the owner of Chipmunk Lane on the last page so as to give it a feeling of love and caring.

What if humankind were suddenly faced with an alien visitation? How would governments react? How would people react? Would governments deny their existence? Would people reflexively react with fear and/or hostility? Could governments react sensibly? Could people overcome their innate fear of the unknown and dislike of differences to warmly welcome such strangersto greet them with open minds and open hearts? Is it even possible to resolve the conflict between these human instincts and morality? The answers to these questions not only matter in this tale of irony and moral conflict, they also matter to modern society. This story about humankinds first contact with an extraterrestrial intelligence is in the tradition of hard science fiction. The author strives to build a bridge between classical moral theory and modern neurobiology. It is compelling and provocative, entertaining and informativeand a somewhat different approach to storytelling.

"While having its own unique style, this children's book is very reminiscent of the works of Roald Dahl." -US Review A humorous story about a kooky, eccentric, off-the-wall grandmother named Martha May McKenzie, who appears to be a simple coffee shop owner at first but is, in fact . . . A WITCH! Now, Martha is no ordinary witch. Her coffee shop, known as The Witches Brew, is where she hides in plain sight, helping grandmothers with their naughty little grandchildren. She is wacky and weird and completely unconventional, even by witches' standards. As a grandmother witch, Martha wants to use her magic to try and lift the spirits of her two grandchildren (Trinity and Lucas), who have drifted from each other after they experience the tragic and sudden loss of their dad. However, they have no idea that their Grandmother is a witch to begin with! So, Martha will be revealing her secret to them for the first time ever . . . but was it a secret? Jamie (Martha's daughter) has always known that her mom identifies as a witch but has never truly believed her to be one. She begs her mom not to fill her kids' heads with the same nonsense she filled hers with, but Martha doesn't listen. Using her magic, she goes ahead with her "perfect plan." Unfortunately, things don't go as Martha hoped, and in a single Saturday morning, everything quickly spirals wildly out of control, unlocking magical events that take them back through time on the unwanted adventure of a lifetime. Together, they must try and find a way back home, that is, if they can survive what lies ahead, as well as each other.

The Squirrel family and their neighbors are all set for winter in Farmer Ebineezer Pickeral's meadow. Thanks to Oliver the oak tree, they have shelter, and they've gathered plenty of acorns to get them through the winter. Or so they thought. Oliver and the Great Acorn Theft, by author Donna J. Demarest, EdD, RN, tells the story of how Oliver helps the animals on Farmer Ebineezer Pickeral's farm. His branches provide a home for animals and birds to live in harmony and with good will toward each other, and keep them cool in summer and warm in winter. The peaceful community is shattered when the acorn stash the Squirrel family has so patiently hidden away for winter is gone. They turn to Oliver for wisdom and guidance. With his help, the neighborhood works to discover the culprit--who learns an important lesson about living in a community where respect and caring for each other is expected. Although told through the eyes of animals and a tree, the lessons learned in Oliver and the Great Acorn Theft apply to people as well. The ability to live and work with others is an important part of growing up.

The falling of the World Trade Center changed the lives of a nation but more so the lives of families facing tragedy. The Bennett family-mother Rachel and twins Samantha and Andrew-lost husband and father Ben when the towers fell and have since struggled to rebuild their lives. They now live in the Victorian cottage Ben left them on Martha's Vineyard. In this sequel to Windswept, as the twins prepare to enter high school they, and a group of friends, follow clues about a Vineyard legend of missing pirate treasure. Their research leads to a compelling two-hundred-year-old tale that is revealed as they discover more about their own lives and purposes. Sea Change is an exciting novel combining coming-of-age themes with elements of adventure and mystery. Interweaving two timelines, the novel explores the lives of a young sailor in the 1790s and two teenage siblings in the early 2000s who embark on a journey to investigate a local legend involving treasure greater than gold.

Genetically, all living things were created with the distinction male and female. However, the LGBT communities rationale for their sexual freedom, sexual self-determination, and changing their gender classification is this; "God made a grave error because he placed my soul in the wrong body." In fact, homosexuals say "biologically I am a boy, but in reality, I am a girl trapped in a boy's body." Likewise, "biologically I am a girl, but in reality, I am a boy trapped in a girl's body." Similarly, many people claim the moon is made of cheese, but that doesn't make it so.

The Mystical Ladder to Elysian Fields reveals a way to climb from the illusionary consciousness of this world to the kingdom of God. Through the substance of inner realizations and revelations, a Soul constructs a ladder and ascends to heaven amidst the angels of God. There are seven foundational principles to spiritual existence, seven intuitive stages of progress leading to the inner life. Through utilization and fidelity to these principles you build Soul awareness and develop the qualities to climb the rungs of the mystical ladder. Adherence to these precepts of life are the essence that form the rungs of ascension, fanning the fire of spiritual rebirth. As you climb this ladder, you experience a gradual expansion of truth. Each step appears as a different state of conscious awareness, accompanied by sequential revelations, brought to pass by an open heart and receptive Soul faculties. It is then you come to live a visionary's dream and feel the intense joy of mystic union, of knowing God as the one essential spiritual reality embodying all life. This is the natural order of the wonderful, angelic state of consciousness, free to ascend and descend the mystical ladder, to come and go as the wind.

From the suburbs of Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia to the bat infested caves of Wuhan, China, this book traces the myriad networks of the virus that brought the world to its knees.

Ravi R. Iyer, M.D. gives readers a ringside seat to the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the calculations of those who influenced the fate of millions and the science that saved the world.

The author analyzes the various forces and decisions that unleashed the most catastrophic disaster mankind has experienced in this century while zeroing in on the horror, pain, struggles, and triumphs of common people who faced the coronavirus.

Written in a fast-flowing style, the book explores how patients battled the disease and how science may have unleashed it on the world.

From the failures of governments and leaders to the triumphs of individual men, The Reaper's Dance is a story of the tapestry of human hubris and humility, courage, and cowardice with an enduring cautionary message for all mankind.

A little boy has been very naughty. After he is caught throwing a stone at a camel, the shepherd's son runs into the innkeeper's stable and falls crying into the straw. But when he hears the footsteps of the innkeeper approaching, the boy hides behind a mound of hay. The innkeeper leads a man and his pregnant wife into the stable and leaves the couple alone-or so he thinks. But it is not long before the man and woman discover the boy and coax him out of hiding. Filled with regret, the boy runs straight into the arms of Mary, mother of Jesus, who quietly comforts him as Joseph looks on. As the boy sets out to find his shepherd father, a savior is born. The Shepherd's Son is the beautifully illustrated tale of a frightened little boy who is led by fate and divine direction to find Mary, Joseph, the baby Jesus, and forgiveness.

A city in peril is in need of a hero! Who will save the day? Five-year-old Rufus Jones has just bought a new pair of red shoes. He has no idea they are magical red shoes until he is called to action. Rufus's enchanted shoes propel him on a thrilling journey. To save the city, Rufus performs unimaginable feats of strength. He finds the courage to rescue a cat trapped in a tree and lift a sinking ship onto the shore. A young boy's dreams, determination, and imagination create an epic adventure not soon forgotten. As a father, grandfather, and great grandfather, debut author Lawrence D. Brown believes children deserve access to wondrous stories about imaginary worlds that encourage curiosity and stretch the imagination. Join Rufus and his red shoes, as a young boy becomes a hero.