September 2007

Hebrew Text and Lexicon of Genesis
by Jeff A. Benner

If you know the Hebrew alphabet then you're ready for this book. With the resources contained within it you will begin to interpret and translate the original Hebrew language of the Bible for yourself.

Once you have learned the Hebrew alphabet and have some basic understanding of Hebrew grammar you are ready to read and translate the Bible for yourself. This book contains the Hebrew text of the book of Genesis as well as a lexicon listing each and every Hebrew word as it appears in the Biblical text with its prefixes, suffixes and conjugations intact assisting the reader with interpreting difficult and unknown words. A dictionary of each Hebrew word is also included for more in-depth study of Hebrew words. By working through the book of Genesis using the tools available in this book one will soon be on their way to reading the Bible without the aid of a translator.

 

Beyond the River of the Sun
by Fredric M. Hitt

Intrigue rocks the world of the 17th century Indians of La Florida, as they struggle for survival under Spanish dominance.

A new paramount chief emerges. He is a Christian. Soon the Franciscan missionaries are welcomed where they have feared to go, beyond the River of the Sun into the Timucua provinces of Potano, Utina, Yustaga, and even further west to the land of the Apalachee.

The friars gain thousands of converts, but even among the faithful the seeds of discontent are sown, as the priests trample upon the old ways: the legends and ceremonies and beliefs that have served the Indians well for ten thousand years.

The priests seek only to save pagan souls. The Spanish governor and soldiers would change the Indians into beasts of burden, to carry food and supplies two hundred miles to the starving colony of San Augustin. Thousands die, struck down by diseases carried by the Europeans, the heat, and the weight of their burdens.

The aging Spirit Warrior, Atichiciolo-Iri, seeks to foment rebellion. He is laughed at and scorned by his people, until a head-strong and insensitive Spanish governor makes a tragic miscalculation of how much the Indians will endure. A fuse is lit, and the resulting wildfire of passion and violence may scorch them all.

 

Release Your Writing
by Helen Gallagher

"Release Your Writing, Book Publishing, Your Way" goes beyond "how-to" books with all the information you need, whether you have:

  • Written a book and not attracted a publisher.
  • Finished a book you need out right now, for a particular market or timely topic.
  • Just started writing a book and need to know how to get it to market.
  • Grown weary of shopping a book around to agents and publishers.
  • Let your manuscript languish because the publishing process seemed so intimidating.

Learn strategies to get your book published, write better with your computer, and discover dozens of marketing and promotion tricks to sustain a successful book launch.

"Helen Gallagher's new book 'Release Your Writing' has just stripped you of your last excuse for not writing that book that's inside you and waiting to be released. She has an answer for every question you've ever had about birthing a book into the world and covers every step you need to take it from beginning to end. If you follow the steps that Helen suggests, you can be the author you've always wanted to be. She's one of the best guides out there on the pathway to publishing!" Jan Phillips, author of The Art of Original Thinking, Marry Your Muse

 

Green Machine
by Cecilia Harvey

Green Machine is targeted to young professionals with minimal work experience, such as recent college graduates and interns. The book is intended to serve as a roadmap that should be adopted before the first day of work. Unlike other career guides on the market, Green Machine is addressed to all young professionals, regardless of the type of companies they are working for, whether it is a large global corporation, a small local business or a nonprofit organization. It offers practical career advice to help them become young stars within their organizations. Green Machine will prepare young professionals to realize success by teaching them how to:

  • Position oneself to capitalize on opportunity.
  • Build a solid foundation based on a marketable skill set.
  • Develop solid leadership skills to ultimately move into the ranks of senior management. o Set measurable goals and develop a strategic career plan.

Green Machines will emerge as leaders within their professional world and within their communities.

 

Honor Due
by D.H. Brown

"Killing my enemy is work. Loving my friends is pleasure."

In "Honor Due," the Major is an ex-Special Forces Vet whose years in 'Nam taught him the art of war. He'd worked covertly for the government until the '90s, when bone-tired of the killing, he walked away and lost himself in the Pacific Northwest.

Until he's targeted by a Special Ops team, and forced to resume hunting in the old way. When he find his old Montagnard friend, former Rhade Striker, tortured and killed, and his friend's daughter hiding in the forest, he vows to take the vengeance owed his fallen brother and family.

The Major's new mission is to unearth what happened 35 years earlier as South Vietnam was falling, that has triggered the current pursuit.

Still mourning his Rhade wife and children killed in that far-away jungle, he doesn't expect to find, and does, another chance at love.

"Honor Due" speaks for the soul of our citizen warriors, appealing to readers of both genders interested in the way soldiers view the world.

Without glamorizing violence, "Honor Due" offers a tense drama and insights into the warrior's code, honor, personal responsibility and the necessity of keeping fang and claw sharp in this age of terrorism.

 

It is One Grand Rush for Gold
by Tom Jewett

In April of 1849 a group of settlers from Marion County Iowa pulled up roots and joined thousands of other Americans in traveling across the western American continent in the hope of staking a claim to newly-found California gold. Very few had their dreams fulfilled. For George E. Jewett, who had left behind his wife and two young boys in the pursuit of his El Dorado, it meant never returning home, being divorced by his wife and starting a new life in California.

What distinguishes Jewett from the tens of thousands who made that long trek is that he kept a journal of his odyssey and it survived. With this publication that record is being made easily accessible to all who wish to read a first-hand account of those amazing gold rush emigrants of 1849.

The editor, Tom Jewett, is a descendent of George Enoch Jewett and has published two other books of Jewett family history. They tell the stories of Homer H. Jewett and George A. Jewett, who were the two Iowa-born sons of George E. Jewett. Obviously, adventure and keeping personal records ran in the family.

Titles by Tom Jewett
"Failed Ambition: The Civil War Journals & Letters of Cavalryman Homer Harris Jewett"
"George Anson Jewett: Pioneering Iowa Entrepreneur"
"His Way: Twelve Studies for Spiritual Growth"

 

The Basker Twins in the 31st Century: Danger at the Clone Academy
by Kristi Wright

When twelve-year-old twins, Elsie and Everest, are forced to attend their uncle's boarding school for clones while their parents are off-world on a secret mission, little do they expect to have a dangerous adventure themselves. The year is 3002, the place is Northern California, and on the surface, thirty-first-century Earth is a virtual paradise with no war, violent crime, homelessness, poverty, or disease. But underneath the pretty façade, greed and deception still exist. Someone at the clone academy is smuggling artifacts from the twenty-first century for outrageous profit. The students are being used as cover for this reprehensible abuse of time travel for personal gain. Elsie and Everest must overcome the clones' initial distrust and dislike so that they all can band together to fight a common enemy. Life gets even more complicated when the Baskers and the clones find they've transplanted a twenty-first-century kid to the thirty-first century. Now the students have to stop the bad guys without irreparably altering history as they know it.

 

Buddhism, A Westerner's Compendium
by Kirby L. Whitacre

"Buddhism, A Westerner's Compendium," is an overview of Buddhism, its teachings and its traditions, as well as its similarities and differences with Christianity. It is written from the point of view of a Western practitioner, who has spent more than 30 years investigating this seemingly alien topic, ultimately becoming a convert. The author uses personal anecdotes, scholarly sources, and offers unique perspectives in showing that, in reality, Buddhist thought does have a place in the Western world. The work explains the history of Buddhism, the differences in practice of its various branches and its rapid growth in the West.

 

The Codex
by Robert Gilbert

Rob, a surgeon, and June, a graduate student, are thrown together on an archeology dig in Belize. A frightening experience welds them in a romantic bond, which neither seems quite prepared for. They become friends with Phoebe, a beautiful and brainy archeology professor. She will play an unsuspected role in their lives. In a mysterious cave, the pair discovers a strange Mayan vase. Within it is hidden a rare Mayan codex. When George Avakian, a brilliant but out-of-luck and out-of-work professor translates the codex, he finds it answers much about the collapse of the ancient Mayan civilization. He then makes use of the codex in an ingenious but problematic manner. Phoebe reenters Rob's life and complicates both his and June's future. The book explains in a concise manner certain aspects of science and history while striving to resolve the problems of its characters.

 

Enoch and the Book of Coincidences V: Much Darkness Approaches
by Howard Michael Riell

In what is undoubtedly the most personal chronicle since the original "Enoch and the Book of Coincidences," this fifth book in the Enoch saga finds author Howard Michael Riell confronting major life changes - getting married, embracing Orthodox Judaism, leaving New York City and his friends and family, preparing for parenthood, and taking the first tentative steps to bring his amazing story to the world - even as the inconceivable revelatory experiences that changed his life continue to mount.

Though he senses something momentous lies ahead, Riell can hardly be prepared for what comes next. Instead of glory and fame, what fate has in store will bring the stark realization that, as he is soon warned, "…much darkness approaches.'

Please visit www.enochcoincidence.com; www.enoch.riell.net; and our blog at www.enochcoincidence.blogspot.com for more information.

 

The Fields of Clon Miarth
by Samuel Schiller

Rebellious Dukes make a bloody bid to seize the kingdom. King Osric Murchadha and a handful of loyal followers hold fast the fortifications of the Sceir Naid while chaos spreads throughout the land. Amidst the beginnings of civil war, Aine Ceallaigh is kidnapped by Eowulf Fitzwarren, and an intrepid band attempts a desperate rescue.

Yet beyond the selfish ambition of man, a deeper evil threatens Glenmara; the Red Goblin Klabaga turns his wrath against the world of human-men. On the rolling meadows of Clon Miarth he pits himself against Evan MacKeth in a battle to decide the future of both goblins and men.

Torn between the desire of his heart and the Will of Almighty God, Evan must make a terrible choice, upon which rests the fate of the entire kingdom.
"The Fields of Clon Miarth" is the sequel of "Priests of Moloch," and the third book in an ongoing series. Follow the adventures of Evan MacKeth, "Warrior of the Son," through love and war, triumph and tragedy, and the daily struggle to walk in faith with the One True God and His Risen Son, Iosa Christus.

"What a delightful read! I'm ready for book two…the characterization is very well done, and the story interesting and compelling. More importantly, it is faithful to the gospel, and presents periodic reminders to the characters about the importance of a life of moral integrity, courage, and obedience to the One True God."
Larry Gott- Park Cities Presbyterian Church

"Samuel Schiller places Christian precepts within a clever plot, carefully allowing the characters to guide readers through a land of fantasy, which mirrors a world of faith. Action, adventure and a stirring sense of victory lie snugly within the covers of this book."
Joyce Handzo- In the Library Reviews

Learn more at www.ChristianWarriorBooks.com.

 

Out of Brooklyn
by Gerald Conteh

"Out of Brooklyn" is a collection of short stories for readers of all tastes.

"Queen's Treasure" - Follows several families on a quest to uncover a hidden gypsy treasure, which was lost since 1492. Some violence with sparks of humor.
"Abandoned Assets" - About three ex-KGB agents, trying to recover their money from the previous employer. Some dry humor as the three old-timers tackle the new breed of Russian security goons.
"Lucky's Bones" - Builds on a collection of bones, uncovered by a high school class of archeology on a working trip. Animal bones, including those of a young boy, are part of an undeveloped property. The police are interested, but the previous owners refuse to cooperate.
"The Killer From Dead Horse Bay" - A Gerritsen Beach neighborhood is up in arms over missing fishermen. What was discovered on the outside of one of the sunken boats created wild rumors as the local irregulars started to patrol the shores of the channel fully armed and ready for action.
"The Moth" - She had her finger on the pulse of Bay Ridge area in Brooklyn, dispensing her own brands of justice, charity and revenge. Some say she was a hundred years old witch, destroying the neighborhood. Others, mostly children and the old, were glad that there was someone looking out for them.

… and many others

 

Intervertebral Discs and Other Mechanical Disorders of the Lumbar Spine
by C.K. Fernando

This is a book written for physical therapists and physicians interested in the treatment of patients with low back pain. The author has brought nearly 50 years of clinical training and scientific evidence to write this book. According to a very well known physical therapist and physiatrist, this book is claimed to be a seminal book on low back pain, and according to Dr. Basmajian (Father of EMG Biofeedback) "it should strengthen the hands and minds of several branches of the healing professions while clearing the debris of dubious techniques."

The book is about treatment of Mechanical Disorders of Lumbar Spine and mainly Intervertebral Disc Disorders by physical therapists using conservative techniques.

The author is cognizant of the fact that patients who come to physical therapy should not be harmed by physical therapy, hence with this in mind, these gentle techniques are presented to the practicing physical therapist and the student alike.

There are 9 chapters with two appendices and an index. The three anatomy chapters were co-authored by Dr. Arthur Nelson. The next few chapters are on sprains/strains, intervertebral disc conditions, spinal stenosis and disc degeneration, spondylolisthesis/spondylolysis and spondylosis. In addition to that, there are chapters on epidemiology, clinical evaluation, chronic low back pain, and physical therapy techniques.

The main thrust in this book, is that all patients must be treated by proper clinical diagnosis based on pathophysiology using sensitive and specific tests and arriving at treatment techniques which are evidence based.

This book is not for the believer and non-scientist, but to all those who profess to be physical therapists/scientists. This might be the only book written by two physical therapists for the treatment of patients suffering low back problems, with evidence to back it up.

 

Americans' Survival Guide to Australia
by Rusty Geller

This is the Operator's Manual for Australia.

This book covers the basic and essential information the author and his family learned in order to survive their first few years living in Australia. It will help you avoid making the same embarrassing mistakes and asking the same dumb questions they did.

Includes a 1,500 word Australian-American Dictionary

An essential tool for tourists, business travelers and migrants.

 

Group Facilitation: A Research and Applications Journal Volume 7

This is the premier publication for professional facilitators, the peer reviewed "Journal of the International Association of Facilitators."

This issue 7 of the International Association of Facilitator's Journal contains articles: Facilitator Education-Learning from group counselor education; Difficult Conversations-Authentic Communication Leads to Greater Understanding and Teamwork; Exploring the language of facilitation; and a facilitation classic by Sam Keltner, Facilitation-Catalyst for Group Problem Solving. There is a book review of The 9 Disciplines of a Facilitator: Leading Groups by Transforming Yourself by Jon C. Jenkins and Maureen R. Jenkins.

For the full list of articles from all seven volumes to to http://www.iaf-world.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3504

 

The Ultimate Recovery Program of I Am that I Am Anonymous
by Anonymous

"Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions, ever reminding us to place principles before personalities."

Principles are the stuff dreams are made of. The dream of "I AM THAT I AM ANONYMOUS" is that spiritual principles will become the building blocks that construct the ark of salvation for the future of mankind.

All suffering - past, present and future - has been, is, and will be the result or egocentric personalities creating and manifesting selfish desires. The Human-being is, in deed, his/her own worst enemy.

Salvation, wither physical, mental, emotional or spiritual is found in spiritual principles. The principles, here in question, are of such substance that they can make grass to grow, a heart to beat, or hold a zillion stars in place with unbending intent. Principles are the stuff from which we are made and its is principles that will save, resurrect and re-create the human as a citizen of eternally divine worlds and dimensions.

The truth of being is more than we can even imagine with ordinary conscious awareness. However, that will take care of itself as spiritual evolution unfolds. The challenge at hand is to make it to this future unfolding. Quite simply, it is time for us to grow up and take responsibility for ourselves, our planet and our future evolution, both physical and spiritual. There is no better way for this to happen than to learn, understand and apply the principles that are the realities behind the reality of existence.

The mission of "I AM THAT I AM ANONYMOUS" is to reveal and point to paths that can lead one to a discovery and understanding of the principles of eternal life.

We are Divine Co-Creators, co-creating our own reality in concert with a Supreme Creator. However, God can only do so much unless we work with Him. At some point, the bird must be pushed from the nest, as the child must learn to stand and walk. All children grow and learn, in time, wither physical or Spiritual. As spiritual children we are coming of age, and it is simply time for humanity to grow up and take on the burden and responsibility of existence, or suffer the consequences of not doing so. The time is now and the information is her: you hold it in your hands. Look within, and let the Spirit be the guide.

 

DECISION TIME! Better Decisions for a Better Life
by Richard Davidson

Intrigue rocks the world of the 17th century Indians of La Florida, as they struggle for survival under Spanish dominance.

A new paramount chief emerges. He is a Christian. Soon the Franciscan missionaries are welcomed where they have feared to go, beyond the River of the Sun into the Timucua provinces of Potano, Utina, Yustaga, and even further west to the land of the Apalachee.

The friars gain thousands of converts, but even among the faithful the seeds of discontent are sown, as the priests trample upon the old ways: the legends and ceremonies and beliefs that have served the Indians well for ten thousand years.

The priests seek only to save pagan souls. The Spanish governor and soldiers would change the Indians into beasts of burden, to carry food and supplies two hundred miles to the starving colony of San Augustin. Thousands die, struck down by diseases carried by the Europeans, the heat, and the weight of their burdens.

The aging Spirit Warrior, Atichiciolo-Iri, seeks to foment rebellion. He is laughed at and scorned by his people, until a head-strong and insensitive Spanish governor makes a tragic miscalculation of how much the Indians will endure. A fuse is lit, and the resulting wildfire of passion and violence may scorch them all.

 

Twilight Conspiracy
by Pegge J. and Steve Hofman

Zoe Greene, speeding along an isolated highway, notices a light in the night sky. It's gone in a streak almost before she has a chance to note it...but note it she does. And later, when she would go over the events of that evening, it was the fiery streak that marked the beginning of the nightmare.

Justin Creed, sprawled in his swivel chair, sips coffee and warily eyes his computer. Lately, the PC seemed to have a mind of its own; a weird, spooky mind. Sometimes, there are images that scare the you-know-what out of him.

Dr. Arthur Dillman, a retired OBGYN, is obsessed with the autopsy of a suicide's fetus. Even after thirty-five years, the sight of the tiny creature haunts him. Driven to dig deeper by a series of strange events, the doctor becomes convinced a grand conspiracy is being orchestrated...and if he is right, the implications are shocking.

Three strangers, drawn together by inexplicable forces,find themselves thrust into the center of mankind's greatest challenge. The only question: Are they game?

 

The Cards you are Dealt
by Barbara F. Gramberg

Miss Emily Bolton and David Hadden, the Duke of Woolhampsted, meet by chance happening. Even though initially feeling insulted by the Duke, some subsequent events force Emily to take a second look at her feelings for David Hadden. She is a free spirit, but her father has been killed in the Napoleonic War, and her family has fallen on hard times. He is the heir to a large fortune, but he is in the military, fighting as an army Colonel for England under General Wellington. When he gets severely wounded and is captured by a blackmailer in France, Emily manages to accompany her French friend and former governess to make an attempt to rescue the Duke. But a string of strange schemes and happenings put the mission into jeopardy, leaving the question, how cam Emily and the Duke ever get together again? And what will happen to the villains and the good people that surround this love story?

 

The Frank Reilly School of Art
by Doug Higgins

The teaching program of Frank J. Reilly consisted of communicating an accumulation of knowledge and skills beginning with the elementary and building to the complex. He primarily taught the craft of drawing and then painting the nude figure. Each step in his teaching followed logically upon the step that had been previously taught.

This is an honest account of the substance of his teaching as experienced by the author, Doug Higgins, during the four years or so that he was his student and monitor during the 1960s.