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Recently published a nonfiction ode to America: OF, BY, AND FOR THE HANGED MAN.

And while happy to let the back cover copy and Amazon/Goodreads reviews do the talking (as well as admittedly eager for feedback), that's selfish author talk. After all, I wrote the book as an effort to share a different perspective with the world, not just to accumulate praise.

The Hanged Man is a depictive historical figure (originated from the Norse god Odin, who hung himself upside down to gain knowledge). And the knowledge gained? That the greatest truths of all our found hidden in our own contradictions. Contradictions like faith, morality, mortality, loyalty, and even equanimity.

Well, in this current Age of Misinformation, it felt more pertinent than ever to explore these contradictions, as the truths revealed are hopefully what can cure this horrid divisiveness, bridging us all back together for the betterment of humanity.

Lofty stuff, I know, but tackled with humor and optimism, I hope many a reader will find solace in embracing a new perspective. Will find renewed energy in embracing critical thought. Will ultimately find their own "Hanged Man."

- A.M.

hi, my name is Joseph Roberson and I recently published my first book, One Half-Breath At A Time, on Amazon. I'd love to hear feedback, positive and critical. Thank you!

From the Amazon product page:
Did you know that just changing how you breathe can raise or lower blood pressure, lift mood, reduce anxiety, and send  you off to a good night's sleep? In this book, you'll discover just how easy it is with breath-centered practices! 

Lay Of The Land:
Part 1 shows how the rising prevalence of VUCA conditions-volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity-in daily  life cause lifestyle diseases. A perfect example is hypertension, which now afflicts 1.13 billion people worldwide.  
Part 2 provides convincing evidence of the effectiveness of breath-centered practices and therapies with medical research, actual programs involving police officers, soldiers and first responders, and veterans with PTSD-plus personal testimony from the author's students who have used these techniques for asthma, insomnia, anxiety, and trauma. 
Part 3 explains how breath-centered practices work. Breath is the missing link between, on one hand, lifestyle diseases caused by chronic stress-such as hypertension, anxiety, depression, and diabetes-and, on the other hand, imbalances within the autonomic nervous system. As such, breath-centered practices give you the power to create your own health, well-being, vitality, and success. 
Part 4 describes the historical background and cultural context from yoga and other mind/body modalities. Breath-centered practices include techniques of mindfulness, walking meditation (Vipassana), yoga pranayama (breath control), and the physical practices of yoga (asana). Then you are guided to create your own routine. 
Part 5 contains clear step-by-step instructions for practicing an extended Breath Inquiry, Yoga for Better Breathing, Optimal Diaphragmatic Breathing, Coherent Breathing (TM), Coherent Walking, and the Fifty To Zen breath meditation.
Part 6 is all about creating small breath-centered habits. First you will discover why habits are so challenging to break or make, then you will follow the only evidence-based, research supported formula as you design your first small daily habit. 
Part 7 Resources, includes links to online resources as well as information about the author. 

Breath-centered practices are the best free medicine available, so what are you waiting for? Purchase this book and get started!

What's Included:
• Simple, easy to follow instructions for seven breath-centered practices 
• Clear, step-by-step instructions in the absolute best habit creation method 
• Bleeding-edge research from peer-reviewed journals 
• Gripping stories, case histories, and student testimonials 
• Illustrations, photos, graphs, and tables 
• Inquiries for you to do while you read 

Armed with breath-centered practices, you will discover how to turn stress and anxiety into calm ease, productive, power-and joy, one half-breath at a time!

Presumption of Guilt - How the kids for cash scandal trampled justice

Hi everyone. My book, Presumption of Guilt - How the kids for cash scandal trampled justice is coming out in May 2019. It is an explosive account of a headline making prosecution that allowed an experienced judge to be railroaded. I am a former federal prosecutor and call out my former colleagues for falsely accusing the judge for taking money in exchange for jailing kids. I would very much appreciate feedback and comments. Thanks!

Howdy All. I am new here. I have joined several reading groups, but I am worn out with Fantasy, Si-Fi, Fiction, made up books. I would like to read some real world, true story books. Please recommend some for me. Here are my books if you guys would like to take a look. I received a 5 star review yesterday from (City Book Reviews) in Ca. for my book (Our Teenage Years). Thank you and have a great day...TJ

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...

Hi everyone,

My name is Ost Neer. I'm an automotive blogger and Ph.D. in social sciences. Today, I would like to present "An Introduction to Academic Driving" to you.



This is the first book from the "Academic Driving" series. 15 popular science articles about cars, societies, technologies, discoveries, music and even astrophysics. This book has NOTHING to do with boring academia; instead, it aims to entertain you with some light and curious stuff.

The book can be easily read in a number of everyday situations: while commuting in public transport, crawling in traffic jams, eating your favourite burger, dreaming about Mars, and others. The book is a perfect read for long road trips. If you have children, the book will keep them engaged on backseats.

The book may also help you passing exams at the College. It has that kind of potential, yeah!

So far, the book is available only in Kindle version (freely accessible through Kindle Unlimited). But the paperback is coming soon. And the paperback will be a completely different experience (thick, slick, and fully illustrated).

I'm looking forward to hearing your thoughts.

And yes, your honest reviews are more than welcome!

Truly,
Ost

Blog: https://drivetribe.com/t/academic-dri...

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Acadrive

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ostneer/

Hi all.



I've been a member of the Non Fiction Club for a while now, but am mostly a lurker. Over the last many years I've worked on a nonfiction book (now released as a memoir because there was no other way to craft it). Shrapnel in the San Fernando Valley, although humorous, it's based around some difficult subject matter: childhood sexual abuse, escaping a destructive cult, and mental illness. But it's main "character" (me) is a creative person who, during these experiences, built careers in both art and music.

Though some of these titles are not nonfiction, I was inspired by Bastard out of Carolina, PUSH, Bee Season, and Beyond Belief.

I would be very grateful for feedback. :)

Hello!

I'm brand new to the Non Fiction Book Club--and eager to engage with its members.

I'm the author of the recently released (self-published) memoir Smoke Rings Rising: Triumph of a Drug-Endangered Daughter. Written during an extremely difficult time in my life--when I was faced with the decision to either adopt my two great-nephews, Nick (4) and Kasey (5), who'd been abandoned by their parents due to drug abuse, myself or adopt them out to a stranger--my book, I hope, will bring awareness to what drug addiction is doing to the bonds between parents and their children.
Thank you!

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...

Have you ever thought of moving to another country?

I have and... I did move. And it was hard, the hardest thing I've ever done. I totally underestimated what it meant to prepare properly, to be away from family, to start everything from scratch.

But, on the other hand, it's beautiful to challenge yourself, to reinvent yourself and to literally expand your horizons in the new country you've chosen to be your home.

I've put all my experience, knowledge, skills and above all care and love in the first Master Guide

Moving Abroad series: The Essentials

It's easy, fun and helpful to read and also contains real-life stories from people who've moved abroad successfully.

I am looking for reviews for my July 14th release on Amazon. If you're interested to get free and valuable information, please email me at diana@mymoveguide.com and I will send you a free online copy (eBook).

This lasts until July 8th. Hurry! I'll see you on the other side.

Moving Abroad: The Essentials
diana@mymoveguide.com

Extract from my book VQE The Tale of an Indian Physician in the United Kingdom of 1980s'
https://www.amazon.com/V-Q-Indian-Phy...

I would be dishonest if I said that I disliked Great Britain. I didn’t. “Dislike” was an understatement. I abhorred it with the full gravitas of the word; visceral disgust is another term that could approximate my true feelings. Having been born in India in 1954, a mere seven years after the British reluctantly parted with the country, and growing up at a time when the memory of a dominated nation was still fresh in the minds of Indians, I, naturally, harbored an animosity towards Britain as a nation and the English as a people.
Nevertheless, here I was, about to set foot in that very country. My passage to Britain was not a journey of choice, as it was for many awestruck sycophantic Indians of my era. Yes, at that time India had many Indians who, unlike me, looked up to Britain. It was a place that they admired; a fantasyland that made dreams come true for poor Third World Indians; a land of milk and honey that would make them rich beyond their wildest Indian aspirations. Mesmerized by this glowing idyll of Great Britain, they failed to appreciate the dark underbelly of the British and the atrocities they had committed in India – or rather, they chose to knowingly ignore it. What they saw instead was the “the proper Englishman,” a superior human being who came from a more advanced land, his smart Western clothes, his well-articulated language and his white skin, all of which had been carefully projected to highlight the Indian’s own inadequacy.
For the longest time, the word foreign (or phoren as the Indians pronounced it) was synonymous with Britain for most Indians. Their concept of an alien land began and ended with England, the commonly used term for Britain. Most Indians had little knowledge of other Western countries. The “States” did pop up occasionally in their soirees but was never a strong contender to usurp England’s pride of place. In my case, opportunistic though it may sound but honest nevertheless, this trip was to be a stepping stone in my medical career with the lodestar being a little further away across the Atlantic, the United States of America, a country that represented the pinnacle of progress in the twentieth century

Hello again,

A brief summary of my kilometer-long post above:

I'm offering a free online copy of my first book in return for an honest review from you.



Moving Abroad: The Essentials
Free online copy (PDF) for an honest review
Until July 9th

Please send me an email at

diana@mymoveguide.com

... and get your free copy.

Thank you very much in advance,
Diana

Hi everyone,

I'm excited to announce that my first memoir is being published next week. The book tracks my grandfather's unlikely rise from mailroom employee to President of Twentieth Century Fox Television. Blurb below:

From watching his colleague get shot in the testicles by a jealous producer to running Hollywood’s most successful television studio, Harris Katleman had a front row seat in the development of the television industry. Destined to become a classic account of the business side of entertainment, this book shares what really happened in the early careers of Hollywood stars and the development of iconic programs.

Through a number of hilarious accounts, Harris Katleman shares his journey from office boy to talent agent to television producer, and finally to studio head at both MGM and 20th Century Fox. Along the way, we meet industry giants including Rupert Murdoch, Bob Iger, Barry Diller, Marvin Davis, Kirk Kerkorian, Mark Goodson, and Lew Wasserman.

Enjoy!


You Can't Fall Off the Floor: And Other Lessons from a Life in Hollywood

I would like to introduce my nonfiction book, Tainted Ladies: A lively little history of female outlaws, soiled doves and women in the old West. It has recently been selected for Amazon Prime or can be purchased for $1.99 This is a fairly short, concise history.

Hi,

My name is Kenton and I recently joined the group.

I'm looking forward to exploring more, but I've also written a book about my experiences living and parenting with bipolar one called Bisection.

It's an honest and, hopefully, funny tale of life with bipolar. It's currently available for pre-order from the publishers in physical copy, but will be generally available in paperback and e-book - and listed her on Goodreads - from the end of July.

I'd love it if anyone had a chance to check it out.

https://www.chinbeardbooks.com/apps/w...

Best,

Kenton

Ian wrote: "Certain shady events during the 1912 World Series are a prime illustration of Joe Wood's propensity to bet, and also of how gambling during the Dead Ball Era involved both the players and managemen..."

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Around the World in 575 Songs : Traditional music from all the world's countries Volume 1Around the World in 575 Songs: Africa: Traditional Music from all the World's Countries - Volume 2Around the world in 575 songs : traditional music from all the world's countries Volume 3Around the world in 575 songs : traditional music from all the world's countries Volume 4

Project website https://aroundtheworldin575songs.com/

Sample chapter https://foreverycountryasong.wordpres...

It began with a crazy idea : I committed myself to collecting songs from every country in the world, and writing a book based around the songs chosen. It was to become a festival of cultures - a four volume series, and a website streaming songs from every country in the world. This is for anyone passionate about exploring other cultures.

The four volumes contain 200 chapters, each covering one country. Readers are invited to listen to the featured songs streamed on the project website as they dip in and out of the books. Although the chapters are written as self-contained articles, a number of larger themes run through them all. For example, I look at the role played by music and culture in constructing national identities, and gently deflate a few myths. I tell the stories of artists who’ve fought against the tide of globalisation and tried to keep alive music that’s rooted in traditional culture. Many of the stories are of minority cultures, and include inspiring examples of how musicians contributed to kindling new hope among oppressed minorities and indigenous people.

"Wall is a civil servant yet writes with flair and insight. His entries avoid cliché, he sketches out artist biographies with considerable élan and makes points and links that caused me to think about the music and its surrounding environment. " - Songlines magazine

"Nick Wall presents us with a thoroughly readable, well-researched and stimulating analysis of the sheer variety of music across the world. Every section stimulates the reader to explore the music on the website - and beyond. At the same time, we are encouraged to engage with the cultures, history and personalities of every single country. That's no mean feat." - Fatea Magazine

The Lure of the Red Dragon: Life and Love for a Foreigner in Modern China

Delighted to join the group and look forward to many discussions about my new book or other areas of interest.

Your book does look interesting. Do you have plans to offer this as an audiobook? I need audios because I have poor vision.

Dear Chrissie.

It's an excellent question that has come up before and I am happy to answer it. Sadly, this book does not lend itself to an audio format as there are some visual elements that relate to the Chinese language. Here is an example:

For example, if you see the symbol for a bird, (鸟- niao3) in other structures, you can be pretty sure that it relates: 鸭 - ya4, duck, 鸡 - ji1, chicken, 凤头䴙䴘 - feng4tou2pi4ti1, great crested grebe etc. Similarly, if you see the symbol for fire, (火 - huo3) then composites will relate: 炖 - dun4, a stew, 烟 yan1- smoke, 烛 zhu2, a candle etc. The last one 烛 - zhu2 is particularly helpful as it is a composite of 火 huo3, fire and虫 chong2, an insect, which is one of the functions of a candle (to smoke insects away).

I am sorry I can't help more.

Mark

Mark wrote: "Dear Chrissie.

It's an excellent question that has come up before and I am happy to answer it. Sadly, this book does not lend itself to an audio format as there are some visual elements that rela..."

Thank you for explaining.

Hello & Happy Monday!

This whole week, my book "Enjoy Food! ...and the top myths that still prevent you from doing so" will be FREE on Amazon.



If you're interesting in evidence-based information about how to be physically healthier without affecting your mental state and social life, this book is just for you.

Why is your healthy way of eating probably not THAT healthy?
How bad is sugar actually?
And how good are detox products?
Which is better - organic or conventional/processed or non-processed foods?
What about GMO or going gluten-free?
Saturated fats? Salt?
And many, many more food myths debunked & truths revealed (again, scientifically proven)

You'll find tons of reasons to finally stop worrying about what you eat all the time and simply...
ENJOY FOOD!

Hi all- I recently wrote my memoir called "The Girl Who Wasn't Me" by Persephone Grey. I would be so grateful if you took the time to check it out. It's the first book told from the perspective of a child that grew up with a parent undiagnosed autism spectrum disorder (that I've been able to find). It's so much more than that though. It's a "Glass Castle" meets "Running with Scissors" type of experience, unique and beautifully haunting in it's own right. My coming out story is lightly woven into the memoir as well.

Pick my book for your book club and I'll send copies! I also have another free eBook giveaway day to leverage. The most important thing to me is sharing my story. There is a whole community of us out there who have been voiceless for a long time.

Description:

Persephone has lived in forty-two homes in seven different states, most of which was before she was a freshman in high school. Her parents set their own agenda for life, shamelessly bringing their kids along for the rocky, steep ride. The Girl Who Wasn’t Me tells the story of a complicated relationship with her mom- in this case, one who was struggling with undiagnosed autism spectrum disorder (known as Asperger’s at the time) and depression and who would enter and exit her children’s life on a whim, not concerned with her children’s well-being.

Persephone recounts how she was drawn back to her mom by force, need, and necessity, establishing a pattern of abandonment and betrayal. She delivers a raw, real account as she shares the details of her experiences in the spirit of honesty, revelation, and candor. In the process of uncovering family secrets, she began to understand how her mom’s undiagnosed autism spectrum disorder and her dad’s ineffectiveness caused huge chasms within her that altered the course of her life. Persephone shares details of her experiences, some for the first time, with the audience. She leaves them to decide who, if anyone, is the villain in her story.

Persephone finds a path to a successful career and life. But it takes traveling down the road to the past, reliving her painful experiences, and accepting her parents for who they are, and ultimately letting them both go.

Hello dear reader,

Have you thought about moving abroad? Or have you already moved?

I am offering these guides for free for an honest review on GoodReads and Amazon:


Moving Abroad: The Important, But Hidden
How to integrate efficiently, be prepared for the unexpected and aware of what most people don't think about when moving


Moving Abroad: The Mental & Emotional
How to manage your emotional roller-coaster, fulfill your key needs, nurture old relationships, while building new ones and mitigate your risks successfully

If you are a person who considers moving abroad or has taken the step already, you’ll find concrete strategies of how to create the quality of life you desire, deserve and looked for through the move.

Email me at diana@mymoveguide.com for a free copy.

Let’s do this!

I would like to share this amazon promo:
Amazon is currently discounting some copies of my second book on their US platform. take advantage of this opportunity! (37% discount)
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Thanks in advance!

Hello Everyone,
I'm delighted to present to you my book 'Fantastic Planes and How to Identify Them'. this book covers not only airplanes, but also history, economics, technicalities etc. Scroll down for excerpt, store links etc.


Excerpt from Prologue:

"When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been and there you will always long to return" - Leonardo Da Vinci

And while looking skyward, identifying aircraft incorrectly might cause disaster. On 17th June 2011, South Korean soldiers fired upon a civilian passenger airliner after mistaking it for a North Korean military aircraft. The aircraft belonged to South Korea's Asiana Airlines and was coming in for landing with 119 people on-board. Thankfully the plane was not damaged and everyone was safe. Being able to identify aircraft correctly would have prevented this shooting incident.

Not everyone is so lucky though. On 1st September 1983, Korean Air Lines flight 007 blundered into Soviet airspace due to enormous errors in navigation. Mistakenly believed to be a U.S. spy plane, it was shot down by a Soviet fighter jet. The 007 flight number, ironically, did not contribute to this mistake. The chain of blunders culminated with the Soviet fighter pilot misidentifying the four-engined Boeing 747 for a four-engined Boeing RC-135 used by the U.S.A. for intelligence gathering. Regrettably, all 269 people on-board died a horrific death in that incident.

More excerpts on my website: https://tos201519.blogspot.com/2019/0...

Online store links: https://books2read.com/FantasticPlanes

Thank you!

Hi everyone,

My book is free but only this week! 🤗😊
Looking forward to having you on board!

The Simplest Way: The three easy habits of happiness

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VR46CBS

As a business major I never expected to write a book, but my paternal grandfather Ove Mortensen was such a central figure in my life that I identified a story that had to be told. My World War I biography “George W. Hamilton, USMC: America’s Greatest World War I Hero” (McFarland Publishing, 2011) has a bold title that I stand by. I’m proud to say it’s in higher education libraries such as Stanford, Duke and Harvard and has been used as a textbook at Elon University where I was asked to address the class.

Major Hamilton, who was the battalion commander of my grandfather, was twice recommended for the Medal of Honor and listed in one Leatherneck Magazine article as one of the “TOP 10 Toughest Marines in history. Through research I discovered that the relationship between Hamilton and his father Charles Hamilton had been kept as secretive as possible from society and the Marine Corps. Charles Hamilton was known as “Dean of the Congressional Press Corps” serving a then record 60 years as a Washington, D.C. press correspondent from President Chester A. Arthur to President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Additionally Charles Hamilton held a first name relationship with each president. Shortly before my biography was published I spoke with Don Richie, chief historian for the U.S. Senate. Mr. Richie was quite familiar with Charles Hamilton the “Dean”. He was quite surprised when I told him I had finished writing the biography of his son George, who I considered to be America’s greatest WWI hero. The surprise stemmed from the fact that Mr. Richie once actively served as Marine and he stated he never heard of George. So he was well familiar with the father but not the son!

Last summer I was honored to be a guest speaker at the Marine Corps World War I Centennial Anniversary and provide a PowerPoint presentation of Major Hamilton. Later in the year I was selected to be the Veteran’s Day guest speaker on the 100th Anniversary of Armistice Day at the Carolina Field of Honor, known to be the largest veteran’s memorial on the east coast outside Washington, D.C. On this occasion I intentionally did not mention Hamilton as I wished to address a wider audience. My talk of WWI was upbeat but followed a theme that today America cares little for history. Additionally, as I am not a veteran, I honored veterans like both my grandfathers who fought in WWI and my father who dropped out of college to serve overseas in WWII.

Earlier this year, while I was watching on television a current edition of PBS Antiques Road Show, a woman from Florida had an Armistice Day hand written note from Colonel Logan Feland USMC to Major Hamilton USMC notifying him the war was over. The appraiser stated there were lots of notes on the last day of the war and this was just another example. Wrong. This note is exceptional and is printed in my book. You see my grandfather was with Major Hamilton and a small contingent of other Marines so far advanced that Hamilton finally received the note from a currier at 1:30 PM, 2 ½ hours after the 11 AM Armistice. This is fully documented in my book. I notified the head of the Marine Corps History Division and a friend, who is a retired Marine Corps lieutenant general and they contacted PBS immediately.

Hamilton tragically died at age 29 a few years after the war and sadly America never got to know the great WWI hero. Having never married I located his closest living relative, an elderly nephew in California. I called the gentleman out of the blue and certainly startled him. I asked him if Charles Hamilton the “Dean of the Congressional Press Corps” was his grandfather, whereupon he answered affirmative. I then asked if Major Hamilton was his uncle and he again answered yes. We became pen pals and developed a unique friendship. In his first letter the nephew stated: “I wish you well, if you take on writing his biography, but realistically, I suspect it will have circulation primarily among the Hamilton’s (none) and the survivors of 1-5 from that war (also none)”.

I tried my best to rekindle a flame for an American WWI hero and one for the ages as the Centennial Anniversary fades away. However as a WARNING, few Americans care about WWI. This biography was written for a small select audience, not mass appeal.

by Mark Mortensen

Hi. I recently published Out of Order. It’s a memoir covering the decade I spent living in catholic monasteries in the 1990s. It’s a story of emerging authenticity within the tight confines of an institutional church. It covers the drama of training and becoming a priest in a time when the dark history of abuse and cover-up was emerging. It’s largely set in Australia.

I have a video and further information on my author page. I’m always happy to field questions.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...

All the best

Rob Donnelly

Greetings fellow nonfiction authors!

To date, I have published three nonfiction books. Each of them are available on Amazon, with exclusive previews featured on my Author Page on the network: https://www.amazon.com/Peter-Felton/e...

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My first nonfiction book was published in 2012. Titled DAILY PUBLIC TRANSIT RIDERSHIP: THE INSIDE SCOOP, this book documents the modern history (covering a 40-year period from the 1970s-2012) of San Francisco Bay Area public transportation--primarily examining the two dominant transit systems in the region, Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) and "Muni" (the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency/SFMTA). In its lifetime, this modernized public transit literary historical chronicle of mine covers important ground in regards to San Francisco City and Bay Area developments on the public transportation front during the post-World War II era of urban development and transit technology. The book has received several five-star reviews, has sold many copies, and is an excellent companion literary work to other books written about public transportation in the modern world that cover correlative topical territory in different geographic-metropolitan locations around the world. You are also encouraged to read this book after reading others focusing on the pre-WWII romanticized era of (San Francisco Bay Area) public transportation to boot.

My second nonfiction book was published in 2015. Titled, TOMMY WROUGHT: A MUSICAL REFLECTION OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, this analytical literary work serves as a multi-angular comparative analysis between children with special needs of both today and yesteryear, and the musical-historical-political-contextual significance of the Rock Opera Tommy--written by iconic composer Pete Townshend and first performed by legendary Hall-of-Fame British Rock band The Who in 1969. By going back and forth between the background behind the artistic content of the Rock Opera, the personal and group histories shared by the founding members of The Who, as well as children with special needs (namely in terms of individuals who are on the autism spectrum, and/or bear learning differences in school), this book draws attention to the interpersonal features of children with these special outlooks in everyday life and how they can be regarded with deeper understanding and acceptance on the part of today's society. Contrasts are also drawn between how children with special needs in generations past were viewed by their peers and families, and how children of today are seen and heard in such a manner by the given groups of people, as well society(-ies) at large. During its lifetime, Tommy Wrought has received five-star reviews both in America and England. You will definitely want to read it if you like music, are a parent with a special-needs child(ren), an enlightened educator with an open mind and heart, as well as a history buff!

My third book was published in 2018. Titled SCHOOLS OF THOUGHT: WELL-ROUNDED EDUCATION IN THE LANDS OF OPPORTUNITIES, this book serves as a memoir focusing on the highlights and important lessons learned on my end throughout my lifetime of education as a student, and later throughout my wide-ranging career a teacher--at American schools of different foundations (public, private, charter, parochial, immersion, special education, single-sex [for boys and girls, respectively]). Besides telling tales of my own experiences learning in and from the different categorized schools of mine over the decades (1987-2018 to be exact), this book also provides thorough insight for readers into how different schools of the above categories of (American) education operate internally, philosophically, socially, academically, and ultimately in the public eye. You will enjoy reading and learning from this book if you are: a student or parent looking to get the right type of education at a type of school that you feel would be the best fit for you; an aspiring educator looking to land a school that agrees with your teaching methodology; a current teacher looking for a means of moral and professional support in writing; an administrator looking to improve your professional surroundings and horizons; or a civic-minded American who values education as a whole and believes that it should be treated with respect on a universal level at all times.

I am in process of writing my fourth book, which will focus on the ironies and evolution of bullying in the United States of America from a combination cultural-societal-political perspective. Keep your eyes on my Author Page(s) online at Amazon, Facebook, and right here at Goodreads for updates as they arise!

Cheers,
Peter Felton

Seeking Reviewers for New Book on Healthcare - Burnout in Healthcare: A Guide to Addressing the Epidemic
https://amzn.to/2ZDDT5b

Pdf and mobi copies are available from NetGalley at
http://netgal.ly/om7ne9


Burnout in Healthcare
A Guide to Addressing the Epidemic
By Dr. Rajeev Kurapati
Published: July 2019
ISBN: 978-1082440571
ASIN: B07VPXRD3W
Genre: Health Education

Burnout is not only harmful to overworked, unsupported healthcare professionals, it also puts patients at risk. In this book, award-winning author and hospital physician Rajeev Kurapati offers a guide to recognizing burnout, as well as providing practical, actionable techniques for developing resilience at both the individual and organizational levels.

Free ARC copies available!

Ever thought of quitting your job and moving abroad? In 2016, that's what I did. As a UK citizen, I had always had the legal right to live in Europe but never exercised it. Until Brexit came along.

My wife and I planned to live in Italy for six months. But six months became two years, as we explored the continent and found a way of life very different to the one we left behind.

If you'd like an electronic copy, email me at ryan@ryanfrawley.com

Towers Temples Palaces: Essays From Europe

Alternate Creationism Theory Proposes that Scientific Conclusions Must Be Determined Independently of any Religious Beliefs

This post is on the topic, ideas and concepts presented in the book,
From Void to Universe:
Proposing a New Theory by which Science and Religion Can Get Along.

It's listed on goodreads at this link:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/47551723-from-void-to-universe
                
The book is available from Amazon or Barnes&Noble online bookstores. I hope some of you might add it to your goodreads "Want to Read" list and read it soon. :)

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Hi everyone,

"From Void to Universe" is a non-fiction philosophy book published on July 31, 2019. This book might be interesting to some of the readers in this group. It tackles the debate between a supernatural creation vs. a natural origin by proposing a completely new approach to our view of reality.

The book develops an idea taking a position that for any theory about a supernatural creation of our universe to be valid, it must require the end result of such a creation include all the natural evidence that scientists find.

*Section One* of the book builds a foundation to develop the central idea into the format of a scientific theory. The resulting "Void to Universe theory" can be applied to any mythology or creation story.

*Section Two* presents a series of essays that shares some additional related thoughts, and also applies the theory more thoroughly in the context of Genesis. The book uses the story of Genesis and Christian faith as examples throughout both sections because that is the most common basis for creationism theories in the U.S.

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ARC is available for reviewers upon request (in pdf, mobi, and epub formats).
ARC Request, Advertising blurb, Preview, and more can be found on publisher's website: https://voidtouniverse.com
        
From Void to Universe:
Proposing a New Theory by which
Science and Religion Can Get Along
Release date July 31, 2019 on Amazon and Barnes&Noble.
Ebook & 5x8 Paperback, 208 pages cover to cover, appx. wordcount 37000.

Paperback book or Kindle (mobi) ebook available on Amazon.
Paperback book or Nook (epub) ebook available on Barnes&Noble.

My book This Ain't My Life is scheduled for release in two weeks 10/4/19. I am looking for all reviewers who are interested in reading the story and offering an honest review on Goodreads or Amazon platform.

A quick synopsis of the story:

A compelling story of Bilal's journey to finding his destiny. Growing up Muslim Bilal experiences many trials throughout his youth with his father leading him down an arduous path. As he fights and claws his way out of every obstacle he relies on his faith to pull him through. Bilal shows his willingness to never give up on finding his true purpose. As he goes through failed marriages, criminal proceedings, the shelter system, and lost job; Bilal refuses to believe that this is the life he was meant to live. He challenges his reality and what he believes by stating, "This Ain't My Life."

"This gritty memoir has key moments of poignancy and inspiration"---Self-Publishing Review

"Alaji clearly has wisdom to share and a good hand for storytelling"---Kirkus Review

Anyone interested in reading the book I will provide an ARC once you contact me. The book will be provided in pdf format.

Thank you for your time concerning this matter and I look forward to working with you.

Bilal AlajiThis Ain't My Life

Hi All!

I wanted thank those of you that have read my book, Shrapnel in the San Fernando Valley and announce that I have now re-released it as an updated 2nd edition. I probably should have come here before to tell you about the giveaway of 10 print books, because there's only just a few hours left as I type this, but when it's over, I'm selling the Kindle version for $2.99 for the rest of this month and all of October.


Please visit my book site for more info!

Here is a short synopsis of my story:

Artist and drummer, Carol Es grew up with a mentally abusive mother and an unstable family that moved more than a dozen times before her ninth birthday. After years of enduring horrific sexual abuse, she left home and emancipated herself by age 15. From there, she would wind up trapped in a cult for the next 20 years.

Seduced by the celebrity that lured her into Scientology and their magic promises to fix her broken life, Carol maintained an unbreakable bond with her passions as a means of survival. She exhibited her art and played music tirelessly in bands on Sunset Boulevard and the LA circuit. She toured the US and Canada, signed with Sony Music, but all the while she’d been conditioned to hide and deny her own mental illness in order to stay true to the doctrine of L. Ron Hubbard—a man who claimed psychiatric treatment was an evil hoax.

After a tumultuous childhood and years of mind control, Carol has taken a huge stride out of the blackness of fear and silence by completing Shrapnel in the San Fernando Valley in the face of resistance. With gallows humor and a unique perspective, she invites readers into her confidence, laying bare her most raw and intimate revelations on her seemingly endless search for self-worth as a woman. Managing to embrace the painfully sad scenes of her past and her biggest embarrassments, she finds absurdities one can only laugh about through tears.

Illustrated with original sketches throughout, Shrapnel in the San Fernando Valley is not just another survivor’s tale or misery memoir, it is a courageous, relatable story about gaining the ability to identify growth from experience. Sometimes true victory comes when learning, relearning, and coming out okay is triumph enough.

Hi, My name is Lisa Marshall, I’m a parenting coach and communication expert, author of the book “Easy Newborn Care Tips” who helped thousands of first-time parents dealing with most of the common issues at caring of their newborn baby.

SYNOPSIS

The first year of a child’s life is critical for healthy development.

There are so many parents who are so frustrated and distressed because they just do not know what to do for their baby. They may be faced with hundreds of parenting decisions during this period about sleeping, nourishing and caring for their baby.

The fact is, even second-time parents sometimes find themselves overly concerned about the growth and development of their baby. What did the best research say about getting a baby to sleep through the night, how much and how often should a newborn eat, how to boost brain development? I wanted to know for myself. I figured other parents did, too.

I realized I wanted a book of valuable parenting tips, tricks, and insights - based on scientific studies - that would “just tell moms what to do” to deal with the challenges of being a new parent, so that they can enjoy their baby more.

I spent more than 5 years in a deep research in infant development and childhood, collaborating with many experts in the field. I have used these proven and effective tips many times on my 2 children, but I have also helped many mothers and babies with immediate and amazing results. I summarized my research into practical, bite-sized tips. And that became my book:

“Easy Newborn Care Tips - Proven Parenting Tips For Your Newborn’s Development, Sleep Solutions And Complete Feeding Guide”

This guide provides dozens of parenting tips based on scientific research distilled into something parents can easily digest during one of their two-minutes-long breaks in the day. The pages are divided in useful section based on specific needs and situations.

The topics covered include:
- How to understand newborn child’s behavior and respond correctly
- Everything a mom need to know about breastfeeding her child
- Knowing how to interpret baby’s crying, the reason why, and the solutions
- What to do an what to avoid during child’s early development
- Baby essentials and unnecessary expenses to avoid
- Colic remedies, SIDS prevention and much more...

Link to the book here : https://www.amazon.com/Easy-Newborn-C...

This book is a philosophical take on the riddle and purpose of human existence. It employs a casually structured conversation-style narrative to discuss a wide range of topics that include the randomness involved in all creation, mysteries of the human mind and consciousness, the miracle of evolution and resulting nature, the reality of moral values and fallacies of our society, perplexing supernatural myths of possessed humans, and the like. The author sheds light on his views about the true purpose of existence and the right methods that lead to attainment of wisdom and contemplation of the absolute cosmic truth. There are a good number of theories, principles, concepts, philosophical arguments, laws, and true stories that have been presented. The overall writing style is engaging, with a lot of questions thrown in to stimulate your thoughts. Some interesting and imaginary fictional conversations have found a place in many places. You will observe that the author digresses randomly on some occasions with peculiar, yet relevant, references to corporate HR. All in all, reading this book should be time well spent. After all, it does make sense from time to time, to think about how and why we are here.

Goodreads: Random Cosmos
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RBBVNYK/

The Mexico Diaries: A Sustainable Adventure


Greetings Fellow Non-Fiction Lovers!

I'm looking for reviews for my popular expat memoir "The Mexico Diaries: A Sustainable Adventure", a feral romp through the Mexican underbrush rated 4.48 on Goodreads and 4.7 on Amazon/Kindle! (75+ total ratings)

This story-driven narrative is about my wife and I dropping out of our upscale New England existence to pursue a life a hippie homesteading in rural Mexico. In addition to the scores of outrageous animal episodes, entertaining tales of life at the nexus of Americano and Mexicano culture, and a lively cast of outlandish characters, The Mexico Diaries is, first and foremost, a story about re-inventing life, and rolling with the consequences.

Tony Cohan, Author of the NTY’s Best Seller ‘On Mexican Time’, and winner of the Literary Guild Award calls it “As lively and engaging an account of reimagining life as you’ll encounter, replete with goat wrangling, narcos, scorpions, and a rollicking cast of characters…”

Surviving Mexico.com/Book Reviews wrote: “A whirlwind Mexican journey to sustainability and beyond. A read in a million and one you won’t want to miss!”

Underratedreads.com says: There are a few books I’ve read that have had this effect on me. I look forward to my reading time, usually nap time or bedtime, because the book is there waiting for me. And, as I near the end of the book, I begin to feel sad because I know I will soon be saying good-bye to it.

This book will appeal to anyone hankering for a rollicking, real life adventure!

Hi Everyone,

I am Kendra Blevins Ford, author of They Said She Couldn't So She Did.

My book is truly my great-grandmother's story- the Navy's first poster girl. What makes this story unique is that she recorded the most memorable events of her life on audio cassette back in the 1980s. Recently, I took it upon myself to not only listen to the tapes, but to transcribe them and put them into book format so that the world can finally hear her story. She was a veteran of both World Wars, a divorcee, and a single mom. My anecdotes on how similar we are in personality are noted throughout the book. This is not just a woman's story, it is a strong woman's story. She encountered and overcame so many obstacles in her life. Her story is both important, historical, and empowering.

https://www.amazon.com/They-Said-She-...

The Wellness Myth: The Truth About Happiness

What if we could untangle the mystery of "What makes us happy?

What if there was clear, indisputable information about what makes us happy? Is it money (and if so, how much)? Is it marriage? What about children? Or religion? Why do we sometimes feel sad when we live better than anyone else at almost anytime in human history? Are we happier at 30 or at 50? And is there anything I can do to experience more happiness?

The Wellness Myth provides the reader an unequivocal understanding about what actually makes us happy and why we feel the way we do. It makes an important distinction between Baseline (your long term well-being) and Happiness (the momentary experience) and unravels why they are different, how they helped you survive, and ultimately how you can work within your own limitations to make the most of both of them.

Heavily researched and up to the minute, this book differentiates fact from fiction and arms you with reliable knowledge and strategies intended to make your life a little easier.

The book is available in e-copy or hard copy from Amazon

The Wellness Myth at Amazon.com

or as an e-book on Kobo

The Wellness Myth at Kobo.com

And...

I'm currently (Nov 15-Dec 15 2019) running a giveaway on Goodreads!

It's here:

Goodreads Giveaway!

Thanks Richard. Sounds interesting. I plan to check it out!

Daniel wrote: "Thanks Richard. Sounds interesting. I plan to check it out!"

Richard wrote: "
The Wellness Myth: The Truth About Happiness

What if we could untangle the mystery of "What makes us happy?

What if there was clear, indisputable information about what makes us..."

Look forward to hearing what you think Daniel!

Hi everyone!
For the next 2 days (Sun-Mon) my Architecture & Photography book Tadao Ando's Church of the Light is FREE to download on Amazon.

I hope I could find several genre lovers here who may want to get it -->
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0821WXMK2.



What do we look at? The wall or the cross, which is not really there?
Former professional boxer, Tadao Ando, though self-taught, is acknowledged as one of the most important Japanese architects and one of the greatest representatives of the minimalist current in contemporary architecture.

Framed in aesthetic design with a powerful contemporary layout and creating an engaging visual but informative narrative, this book will take you on a fascinating journey to one of Tadao Ando’s world-known signature architectural works - Church of the Light.

Light and darkness - what are they? An irreconcilable confrontation or the dual nature of (co)existence? This book will help you to reveal the spiritual secret of Ando’s “light”.

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If you liked this book (or even if you didn’t) please write just a brief review. Your feedback is important to me and will help other readers decide whether to read the book too.

Thank you!

I feel like I always have to preface my story with "have you heard of Crohn's disease" in Jamaica, where I'm from. I doubt I'll have to do with that here.
Hi. I'm a sufferer and overcomer of severe Crohn's disease. My debut book not only tells of my 16 years with Crohn's, but also with the added perspective of a young man growing up and trying to find himself when so much was hidden away when he was afflicted.

It's been gruesome. It's been a lesson. It's been real.

My book is available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle for $19.99 and $4.99, respectively at the link below.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/976824...

Please let me know what you think! I'm at linktr.ee/llemytheecon.

Hello readers,

Wish you a very happy new year and a fulfilling novel chapter in your life.

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Please message me if you would like a free review copy (or audio-book download code) of my new book: Accidental Activist: Justice for the Groveland Four. This book describes my son Josh Venkataraman’s successful four-year quest to obtain posthumous pardons for The Groveland Four, a cause made famous by Gilbert King's Pulitzer Prize winning book: Devil in the Grove: Thurgood Marshall, the Groveland Boys, and the Dawn of a New America.

It’s a book about activism and describes an important chapter in Florida’s history as well as current events since the pardons were just granted in January 2019 by the Florida Clemency Board.

Here’s the link on Amazon:
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Hello there!,
Today is the last FREE promo day for my book: 'In Trouble with Coffee: 4 Steps for Controlling Consumption in the Workplace'. It ranks #1 free in categories "Work-related Health" and "Substance Abuse" on Amazon!

The link:
https://www.amazon.com/Trouble-Coffee...

Barbara wrote: "Please message me if you would like a free review copy (or audio-book download code) of my new book: Accidental Activist: Justice for the Groveland Four. This book describes my son Josh Venkatarama..."

Barbara, I could not find the way to message you on GR, but I would be interested in a free review copy of this book.

WANT TO CURE YOUR WORRY HABIT? Get a free e-book or audiobook to review. Glanger2202@gmail.com

“50 Ways to Worry Less Now: Reject Negative Thinking to Find Peace, Clarity & Connection” by Gigi Langer
Amazon link: https://amzn.to/2RMx5m5

Many years ago, I used alcohol, romance, and professional accomplishments to soothe my frayed nerves. When I quit drinking, I was left with only my fears and worries. Over time, I discovered effective tools from therapy, recovery pro­grams, scientific research, and a variety of philosophical and spiritual teachings.

My book describes how I and others have defeated the faulty thinking leading to dysfunctional relationships, perfectionism, addiction, and worry about loved ones. It contains practical strategies with directions, personal stories, and other helpful suggestions.

“This book was recommended to me by a health care professional and it was the best "medicine" I could have been prescribed.” Oct 2019

What is a Family Disaster Dog?

It is Your Dog trained to Find and Rescue You!

The Family Disaster Dog Book shows you how easy a pet dog of any age, size or breed can be your very own Search and Rescue Dog!

Any size dog from the little Chihuahua to the Great Dane can help its owner survive..and they find you every day already when they want to play or eat so why not learn what else they can do to help you !

One of our biggest fears and chores during a disaster is losing or finding a loved one and every dog has the ability to find its family members or friends. We, as dog owners, only need to learn how to use the natural ability of the dog to the full advantage during emergencies.

These fun and easy lessons are tailored for the family to learn rescue skills in the comfort of the home during daily activities by me, former Search Dog Instructor Amber Higgins who spent over a decade breeding and training AKC Bloodhounds for nationwide Search and Rescue FEMA volunteer work along with German Shepherd Dogs.

This updated 2nd edition of The Family Disaster Dogs book includes more short easy to do at-home lessons that are fun games for the whole family to learn how-to:

Ask any dog to find family members and friends who are lost or missing !
Learn how your dog can be a messenger dog !
How any size dog can carry extra supplies if you have to evacuate.
Learn how to pack and use a Dog Bug-out Bag with 3 days of survival supplies for you and your dog.
Teach your dog to alert you to danger and warning sirens with these easy at home lessons.
If you are trapped in an earthquake,your dog can find you, dig you out or bring you first aid until rescuers arrive !
Send your dog for help or to your partner or child on command, it's easy to do with this book.
Teach your dog to bring you items by name

Learn K9 CPR, how to prepare for disasters and shelter-in-place as a family and much more !

Teach the whole family how to use the family dog as their own search and rescue dog in tornado, floods, earthquakes and to find lost loved ones !

Don't have a dog then this book is a great gift for a friend or neighbor who have a dog and they can come to your rescue too !

Use this book to form a neighborhood Family Disaster Dog group at church or clubs to help neighbors until emergency response arrives !

Coming soon "My Puppy Can Find Me" children's picture books by Amber Higgins for young children to learn what to do if they are ever lost. https://www.amazon.com/Family-Disaste...

Ronald, please post your book here. Now I’m curious as to what it is.