Come along with an American boy named Bobby Wilson as he begins school in the fabulous 1950’s and continues through the turbulent ’60s. Graduating college at the beginning of 1970, he soon becomes a school teacher and coach, and continues along this career path for decades. Witness the sights, sounds, thoughts, and emotions in a span of time that has strong echoes to this day. Be with Bobby as he stoically attempts to overcome a devastating leg injury, develops his teaching skills, and attempts to be a stable influence for his students. Be there on the basketball court as a professional referee and observe what really happens. Savor the energy and sweetness of hunting with a pair of beagles. These are a few events that occurred in Bobby’s journey. A fascinating story, this is an inspirational, historical novel in an era that was often bittersweet but was also a privilege to live through.

The Journey of Bobby Wilson

Biographies & Memoirs

Dorr, George

Memoirs

Maple Creek Media

This book is designed to introduce diatoms to younger generations and to enlighten them about how these “living jewels” help our planet function on a daily basis. Diatoms are in the group of plants called algae, and have typically been appreciated only by the scientists who study them and those who use them commercially. The significance of these mysterious tiny plants is especially important for the younger generations, because diatoms will forever play a critical role in the health of our planet. Most diatoms are smaller than the period at the end of this sentence, yet together they provide nearly 40% of the Earth’s oxygen and effectively help reduce global warming on our planet. Diatoms also help us in learning about the past, solving crimes, manufacturing household products, providing ideas for artists and designers, and potentially creating fuel and solar energy for cars, trucks, and planes. Diatoms are also critical in the ecological food chain of streams, lakes and oceans. There is still much to be learned about these tiny plants and there will undoubtedly be new discoveries about the importance of diatoms in medicine, commercial products, potential food sources, and their necessary conservation in maintaining our planet for future generations.

Diatoms: Unnoticed Living Jewels in Water

Children's Books

Blinn, Dean W

Blinn, Sandra L

Science, Nature & How It Works

&#xDD; read his wife's text messages and found out about her affair with Chung, her old classmate. He began to search for ways to win back her affections, all the while reflecting on their past with all the hardships and struggles involved with their survival during the Vietnam War, the aftermath, and the open door policy. &#xDD; resorted to many different methods in his attempts to win her back, even magic. But his wife Loan, having felt mistreated and humiliated by a thoughtless and aggressive husband, was determined to get a divorce. Chung decided to stop his affair with Loan when his wife had learned about it. Loan, again feeling humiliated by Chung, vowed to revenge herself on &#xDD; and his friends who had helped him with his effort. &#xDD; and Loan eventually got reunited but their life is as it had always been, in dire poverty, got into more bad debts while trying to get out of them. Life goes on and &#xDD; strengthens his faith in God.

Awakening

Literature & Fiction

N., Thomas

Genre Fiction

Do you have the fervor to join a global campaign to end the handshake greeting from oceans to shores - continent to continent- all around the globe? Gayle Westmoreland is calling logical thinkers to ascend Blooms Taxonomy and reach a sensible conclusion. The author’s manifesto reveals the cultural, economic, and social underpinnings of the handshake. In her studied analysis, the author guides the reader through her ubiquitous campaign to promote better health, personal safety, and a cultural shift that is as pivotal as any other raison d’être around the world.  This humanitarian breakthrough sparks every worldwide citizen to consider the myriad consequences of ever offering a hand for a dire handshake.

Dangerous Hands: Shake the Handshake!

Westmoreland, Gayle

Science & Math

Aklog Birara’s new book, Organized Plunder, is about poor, exclusionary and corrupt political and economic governance in Ethiopia, the author’s ancestral home. Ethiopia is home to one of the world’s most ancient civilizations and is the first Christian nation-state. The source of the Nile River, the longest in the world, Ethiopia is also the second most populous country in Africa. Yet, this ancient land is among the world’s’ poorest, “un-freest and hungriest” nations in the world. It should not be. Ethiopia receives ample rainfall and possesses untapped potential for irrigated farming to achieve food security and self-sufficiency. Unfortunately, close to forty billion dollars in aid later since 1991 - it is the largest foreign aid recipient in Africa and one of the largest in the world - and is still one of the poorest countries on the planet. The reason for this dire condition is poor, repressive and corrupt governance. The country has lost billions of dollars in illicit outflow.

Organized Plunder (Amharic Edition)

Politics & Social Sciences

Birara, Aklog

Politics & Government

A Naturalistic Introduction to Philosophy introduces several crucial topics required for Philosophy 101 sections, as well as basic definitions and concepts that all freshman must know to be successful in learning philosophy, in a more systematic and methodical way. Although the main objective of the book remains to highlight the differences between traditional philosophy and naturalistic philosophy, several philosophical disciplines such as Ethics, Metaphysics and Epistemology are discussed from a naturalistic point of view, including a side-by-side comparison, contrasting methodological differences between a naturalistic approach and “the traditional approach,” resulting in a deeper understanding of Euro-centrism and its claims.

A Naturalistic Introduction to Philosophy

Salehi Ph.D., Amir

Philosophy

An old heavy suitcase that belonged to the widow of a World War II soldier had been moved from place to place over many years. The contents remained unknown other than an explanation to her daughter that it contained “your Daddy’s letters.” After her death the suitcase revealed a family treasure and a legacy. The letters tell the story of a soldier’s experience in Europe with the 83rd Division, known as The Thunderbolt, and portray a beautiful tale of love and devotion. They describe the heroic actions that earned a Bronze Star for Valor and a Purple Heart. They illustrate the limitations of communication in the 1940s and describe the contrasts of going from a clean home to fox holes and destroyed buildings; from clean sheets on a soft, warm bed to dirty blankets on a cold floor. The old suitcase also contained letters from and about the widow’s young brother who was killed when his B-24 Liberator was downed over Belgium the night before the D-Day invasion. This book shares these letters and also accompanying pictures and documents in appendices such as General Dwight D. Eisenhower’s D-Day speech, Bronze Star Medal citations and an award-winning essay What I Am Fighting For. These letters tell a love story and chronicle the day-to-day life of a WWII soldier who was faithful to his country, his faith and his beloved wife. Enjoy and be inspired.

A Faithful Soldier Writes Home

Fuss, Elizabeth Plume

Leaders & Notable People

Scott Kersey speeds off to the park’s bike and run trail to help his mother. When he and his father arrive, Scott sees the police, an ambulance, and someone in a body bag. After realizing that the body in the bag is his mother, he regrets the fact that he deliberately didn’t answer her when she asked him to run with her that morning. Scott now blames himself for her death. If he could just do the whole morning over again… if he could just retrace his actions, answer her or go with her. Consumed with guilt, Scott feels the only way he can correct his wrong is to bring his mother’s murderer to justice. But can he? Other than guzzling large pitchers of beer at a party, he’s never really done anything risky. Committing to the task, Scott begins a journey of discovery and self-fulfillment. Filled with mystery, gentle romance, and powerful suspense, That Ever Died so Young, is an unforgettable story about a family’s struggle to maintain their humanity and their sense of forgiveness. This wonderful story explores the complexity of guilt and forgiveness and unveils the human need to see the truth and understand life.

That Ever Died So Young

Kelly, Judy

Contemporary

David Santorino,  his sister Martha and her children, find a quiet Florida beach-side rental unit for their vacation in the sun. The vacation starts out okay, but by the time the third scrawny old woman turns up dead on the premises, David is in trouble with the ferocious chief of police, in love with her sister the artist, and entangled with a web of busy children. In short order, the police chief’s hapless brother becomes the main suspect, two of the children are missing, three families have pooled all their assets to gather an insufficient ransom, and the artist is attacked in the lower-level garage. Chocked full of action and intrigue, Murder Beach is a compelling read from cover to cover!

Murder Beach

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Kruger, Evelyn Wolph

Mystery

This book was written to inform educators as well as parents about how young brains can get smarter. The research behind a growth mindset explains how adopting this belief can impact a child's education, career, and life. Although its story is an easy-read, its message is a powerful one that can be read over and over to empower all children as they grow up and learn new things. Parents will find themselves repeating Mama and Papa Owl's words in their children's own real life situations. Those same words will echo throughout children's lives as parents adlib key messages to foster a growth mindset in the future. Plus, educators can utilize this story as a read-aloud to open conversations about a growth mindset and reference it frequently throughout the year as challenges are faced in the classroom. Because all teachers hold high expectations for their students, this book will undoubtedly become a favorite staple vital to promoting a growth mindset for all students in the 21st century classroom.

Growing Smarter

Judith V. T. Wilson

Activities, Crafts & Games

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