This is a "lite" version of the book, Poetic Expressions, which is an inspiring and motivational poetry for individuals, famililes as well as businesses to encourage and strengthen in different situations.INTRODUCTIONLet me begin by telling you the story of my interaction with one of my cliens, well, patients, to illustrate the importance of this book. I was helping my patient who was in great physical and mental distress. She was so much in agony that she asked me to do anything and or give her anything to relieve her pain. This is because, before now she had been elsewhere without much help. She had tried many therapies without much success. Well, the story proceeded and she insisted on her demand. I told her that, “I can only give you what I have. What I have include what I know”. That is exactly where this book is heading. Writers write their books from experience and skilful abilities which may have been inherited: an experience that may flow from inspiration, instructions whatever their form, active lessons learnt in education, professional or personal tragedies and tri-umphs. My own understanding is not different. If anything, I have been through them all—bereavement and failings amongst others.I can only give you what I have, in poems and in other forms of words, from experience that I have acquired.Like my patients who ultimately found relief from my offering, I hope this book will serve as a great comfort to you, the readers.Now, the book is divided, broadly, into sections to make for easy search and access. Readers may discover that, life in general is a continuum. As such, while individual poems as sources of encouragement may be read individually, the poems as in, life may be read altogether.My target audience is just you who in times of need, you may requires simple words of encouragement to give you a boost. If my poems have resonated with you and help your personal situa-tion, then, I have achieved my aims. Views: 575
When little Calista can't sleep, her father tells her a story.When little Calista cannot slep, her father helps her by telling her the story of a girl, a dream, and a dragon. Views: 574
Baritone Juicebox is a jaded young man who decides to commit suicide by jumping from the earth to the moon, but doubt causes him to fail, and so reality fractures, leading to a myriad of shenanigans and hijinks, as well as the obligatory valuable moral lessons.Baritone Juicebox is a jaded young man, who decides to kill himself, by means of shooting himself on a rocket into space, but fails. In doing so, he lands on the moon, and decides to drown himself in the ocean's of the Earth. However, when he hits the Earth's atmosphere, his inner doubts causes the realities of his life to fragment. In one, he becomes a basketball, falling to the earth's surface to score the winning point for the local team, leading him on an adventure of self discovery for him and his newfound friend, the one who scored that point, Arthur Crouton. In the second, he falls to the surface of the Earth, and dies, but is resurrected by a sardonic magician, and is thusly deified by the inhabitants of a primitive island. In the last one, he is rocketed out into space, wherein he encounters the four sided triangles of the grilled cheese nebula, and must aid them to save their species. Eventually, all the realities collide, in an unforgettable basketball game, in which the future of all of our protagonists is decided. Views: 574
With the Experiment in Terror show finding some success, amateur ghost hunters Perry Palomino and Dex Foray embark on their most terrifying investigation yet. A tiny, fog-shrouded island in the rough strait between British Columbia and Washington State has held a dark secret for decades: It was a former leper colony where over forty souls were left to rot, die and bury each other. Now a functioning campground, Perry and Dex spend an isolated weekend there to investigate potential hauntings but as the duo quickly find out, there is more to fear on D’Arcy Island than just ghosts. The island quickly pits partner against partner, spiraling the pair into madness that serves to destroy their sanity, their relationship and their very lives. Views: 574
Marie Tranton is a vivacious 23 year old in 1927 Boston who discovers that her Prince Charming isn’t much of a prince. She goes for a walk in her garden and, lost in thought, wanders into a strange garden. It belongs to Rick Lauman, a successful but lonely realtor in Boston…2012 Boston.In 1927 Boston, Marie Tranton, vivacious and in love, thinks all handsome men are like Douglas Fairbanks. But once she becomes engaged, she sees a side of her fiancé she doesn’t like. She goes for a walk to think and wanders through the fog into a strange garden. In modern-day Boston, Rick Lauman is one of the nice guys who finish last—especially in the romance department. His matchmaking sister gives him a 1920s book to lure him to a theme party. When he sees the young woman who’s just walked into his garden, he’s stunned. Why? She’s the image of a girl in the book.Both Marie and Rick become convinced she’s wandered into the future. Frightened and homesick, Marie walks in the garden every morning to try to get back home while Rick waits, wondering if she’s going to come back.Unlike all the women Rick has dated, Marie is guileless and open, but he resists falling in love with her. After all, she could walk out of his life any morning. But he doesn’t want her to marry her fiancé. According to the book, that man abused her. Rick decides to show her how a man is supposed to treat a woman. But spending so much time with her, he can’t help falling in love. Views: 574
Maggy's grandfather knows he'll be dead by the time she's born. The only gift he can afford is one he makes with his own hands. As he finishes the little wooden chair, he has no idea that his gift will not only be her protector and companion, but it will teach her the meaning of Love.Includes a free bonus story: The Price of Friendship.Maggy's grandfather knows he'll be dead by the time she's born. The only gift he can afford is one he makes with his own hands. As he finishes the little wooden chair, he has no idea that his gift will not only be her protector and companion, but it will teach her the meaning of Love.Includes a free bonus story: The Price of Friendship.Independent Reviewer Captainlock: Amazing BookThis book may seem like a book for little kids, but once you start reading it, it gets better and better. Definitely a book I would recommend to a friend. Worth every penny. If you have doubts about buying it the forget them! You will not be disappointed, that I can assure you of.Independent Reviewer Book Junkie: Kleenex AlertThis short story was well written, it made you smile at points with the things the little girl came up with and then it made you fear what was going to happen next and in the end you are crying and fearful at the same time. The story is told from the view of the little wooden rocking chair in the little girls room, rocking chair recounts past events as well as what is happening in current time. Views: 574
Gran has plenty of surprises up her sleeve when she comes to look after Emily for the weekend. For one thing, she rides a tiger-striped motorbike, and for another, she lives on burgers and muffins. And that's just the start ...Gran is recently back from spending a few years in Australia. She comes to look after Emily for a weekend. Emily is dreading it as she doesn't really know her Gran, and all her friends say theirs are boring and fussy. Grans can be so uncool. But not this Gran. She rides a tiger-striped motor-bike, a bit too fast sometimes. She eats nothing but burgers and muffins and has picked up some handy Aboriginal skills during her time 'down under'. Emily is in for quite a surprise! Views: 573
This is the companion teacher's guide to The Secret in the Hidden Cave, a middle grade novel for children ages 9 - 12. The questions, discussion prompts and activities were created by the author, a 30 year veteran teacher. This teacher's guide is appropriate for use in public, private and home school settings and may be reproduced or condensed as deemed necessary.This is the companion teacher's guide to The Secret in the Hidden Cave, a middle grade novel for children ages 9 - 12. The questions, discussion prompts and activities were created by the author, a 30 year veteran teacher. This teacher's guide is appropriate for use in public, private and home school settings and may be reproduced or condensed as deemed necessary. There are over 130 choices which can be modified to meet the teacher's needs or objectives. The activities cover musical, artistic, spoken and written categories. Views: 573
A gripping debut work of crime fiction, from the author of the bestselling memoir about life as a New York City cop, Blue Blood. (“May be the best account ever written of life behind the badge.” —Time)In Red on Red, Edward Conlon tells the electrifying and suspenseful story of two NYPD detectives, Meehan and Esposito: one damaged and introspective, the other ambitious and unscrupulous. Meehan is compelled by haunting and elusive stories that defy easy resolution, while Esposito is drawn to cases of rough and ordinary combat. A fierce and unlikely friendship develops between them and plays out against a tangle of mysteries: a lonely immigrant who hangs herself in Inwood Hill Park, a serial rapist preying on upper Manhattan, a troubled Catholic schoolgirl who appears in the wrong place with uncanny regularity, and a savage gang war that erupts over a case of mistaken identity.A literary thriller about the twisted dynamic of a successful police partnership—the tests of loyalty, the necessary betrayals, the intersections of life and work—Red on Red tells an unrelenting and exciting story that captures the grittiness, complexity, ironies, and compromises of life on the job.From the Hardcover edition. Views: 573
Melora Merriweather is searching for a fellow witch to protect her from a scheming uncle with plans of marriage. When her carriage overturns on her journey, she is rescued by a mysterious man whom she learns is the very person she seeks. But, he's not the witch she thought he was... Sebastian Collins should have left for London days ago. Now a snowstorm has trapped him with a woman who has come seeking protection, a woman who intrigues him like no other. And with each passing hour, his hunger for her grows...hunger for her kiss, her caress, and her blood.From the Inside FlapExcerpt:"You are Sebastian Collins? Of Caldwell House?" she asked. Had she made some horrible mistake? Who knew how old this letter might be? There had been no date written on any of them. Could this have come from a previous owner of the single address she had managed to discover leading her here? But, no, it could not be possible. Her dreams never misled her. "Indeed, I am," he answered, relieving her fears. He paused briefly, and then continued, "But there is no Mrs. Collins." Comprehension dawned. The blush of embarrassment and dread crept up her neck. To her surprise, Mr. Collins stiffened in agitation. "I-I am truly sorry," she stated, suddenly understanding his reaction. At least, now it made sense why Mrs. Collins never entered her dreams. "I had not realized she had passed. I apologize for the grief I have surely inflicted on you." "No, no," he said, with a shake of his head. He appeared to have difficulty speaking for a moment until at last, with a deep breath, he reclaimed his composure. Still, he kept his eyes cast down, toward the fire. "You fail to understand. I have never married." Melora stared at him. Confused, she looked again at the letter in her hand. "But the letters...?"This time, his head snapped up, and he looked in her direction. She inhaled sharply at the sight of his light blue eyes staring at her. Into her. Through her. Sharp. Piercing. As if he searched her soul for the answers to his questions. About the AuthorTricia Schneider worked for 12 years in a bookstore as Assistant Manger and bookseller. Now she writes full-time while raising her three young children. She lives with her WWII re-enactor husband in the coal country of Pennsylvania. Views: 573
Robena finds an answer to her 11:11 visions with the help of a friendly swamp dragon.Robena searches for meaning in her life and wants to know what the magical numbers of 11:11 mean. She finds a message of faith through the help of swamp dragons. Views: 573
There are things in your life that change you right down to your foundation. Amy has changed Chris's and Duff's lives forever and all she had to do was die. This story is the prequel to "The Confession" and tells the story of of Chris's and Duff's decision to enter the FBI and become the agents they are today.Mat has a problem. He made a serious mistake and now Chris and Duff are on his trail. Mike wants his daughter's killer brought to justice. Chris wants the love of his life to walk through the door one more time. Someone is going to be disappointed."The Reason" is the prequel to "The Confession". See how it all began and how lives are changed when bad things happen to good people.Enjoy the read! Views: 572
