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"THE LUCKY BASTARD"-Life of Lenny Kingston
Colleen G. Lowe
Lignum Vitae Investments/Import-Export Soluti
2014
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Book One of a Trilogy, a synoptic look on foreparents, enduring the rigors of colonial plantocracy and slavery in Jamaica, followed by assimilation into a normal existence. Written in English and Jamaican Patois, with definitions, it captures what is best described, in some instances, as "Tragic humor". A humor which at times, exposes harsh realities of an existence, mired in societal disdain and ultimate rejection. Added to this, the specter of poverty is ever present, but life in the ghetto, imbues one with a resilience and ability to strategize, ensuring survival of the "weak", alongside the "strong". It becomes clear then, that insurmountable obstacles were overcome, close encounters with fate, did not end in tragedy and the "grasshopper" is amazed.
A compilation of formal unions among Mormon pioneers and early Utah residents taken from the biographical four volume set "Pioneer Women of Faith and Fortitude". Marriages are listed by male/female surname and date (1787-1935).
"THE LUCKY BASTARD" Life of Lenny Kingston Book Two: Because the sea was calm
Colleen G. Lowe
Lignum Vitae Investments/Import-Export Soluti
2014
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The Hidden Saga Continues Eunomia. Right hand of the Angel. Guardian. The last of her kind, is now Death's hunter. And the thing she most desperately needs to find is herself. For thousands of years, the Guardians collected the souls of the dead, bringing them before the God of Death for their final judgment. It all ended when Eunomia's sisters, the other twelve Guardians, betrayed the God of Death and his daughter. In the blink of an eye, Eunomia's reason for existing ceased to be. Now, Eunomia is the last of her kind, and she has no idea what to do with the rest of eternity. Everything changes the day her best friend, the new Goddess of Death, comes to her with a problem only Eunomia can solve: "We're having a problem with lost souls. Find them, and bring them back to me." Of course, nothing is ever as straightforward as it seems, and what at first appears to be nothing more than a simple soul collecting job turns into an around-the-world journey that challenges Eunomia at every turn. All she has to do is find twenty-seven lost souls, keep her friend sane, and solve a mystery... all while trying not to lose herself in the arms of a man thousands of years of experience tells her she should avoid.
From Pen To Page: A biographical poetry collection
Colleen Nye; Alonzo "chacho" Gomez
Blue Deco Publishing
2016
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Alonzo Gomez, better known as Chacho, has lived a life most people only see on television.From drug worlds to turf wars to biker clubs and even prison, he's wound his way away from and back to his home via a life that's been competitive, hard and dangerous.However, aside from his mother, stepfather and brothers, the one thing that's helped him through it all was his poetry. He's found it to be both an escape and self-therapy. Which, in his world, are indispensable assets.From Pen To Page gives you a glimpse of his life through his poetry and a little bit of his story.Biography by Colleen Nye
Exploring Books Through Play: 50 Activities Based on Books About Friendship, Acceptance and Empathy
Colleen Beck Otr/L; Jen Kossowan B. Ed; Chelsey Marashian B. Ed
Meredith Magee Donnelly
2016
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Exploring Books Through Play: Friendship, Acceptance and Empathy celebrates play-based learning with 50 unique, hands-on activities that explore social and emotional development, literacy, art, science, mathematics, sensory exploration, gross motor development and fine motor skills. The activities are inspired by 10 children's books including "A Sick Day for Amos McGee", "The Adventures of Beekle", "Little Blue and Little Yellow" and "The Day the Crayons Quit." Focusing on high quality children's literature centered on friendship, acceptance and empathy, this book is designed to be used in home and school settings and is perfect for large or small groups. Ideal for children ages 3-8 years old, the activities can be adapted for multiple skill levels and developmental stages. As you work through the activities in the book children will naturally be discussing the characters, delving deeper into the lessons, bringing the stories to life and falling further in love with literature.
Noted tax economist Frederick C. Stocker has observed that the property tax ""resembles a structure designed by a mad architect, erected on a shaky foundation by an incompetent builder, and made worse by the well-intentioned repair work of hordes of amateur tinkerers."" While that may still be a popular view, Glenn Fisher suggests that the actual history of this much-maligned tax should make us less inclined to such easy ridicule. The frequent scapegoat of rebellious taxpayers, yet essential for the functioning of modern local governments, the property tax has a long and controversial history. Fisher's richly detailed account reveals the fundamental difficulties confronting all past attempts at designing an equitable and efficient system of property taxation during the past two centuries. The general property tax-a locally administered tax ostensibly levied at equal rates on all wealth evolved out of the struggle for political and economic equality in the early American republic. It was, as Fisher shows, consistent with Jacksonian democratic principles that kept the tax power decentralized, limited, and close to home, while producing sufficient revenue to support state and local government even in thinly populated frontier states. But as new states and their constitutions emerged throughout the nineteenth century, many citizens criticized the Jacksonian approach for its inconsistencies and inequities. Advocating principles long-associated with Alexander Hamilton and the Federalists, these critics called for uniform taxes centrally administered by professional bureaucracies. This tension between Jacksonian and Hamiltonian principles is an integral part of Fisher's story and remains unresolved as our local governments continue to cope with the conflict between their revenue needs and the desire for equitable taxation. Drawing upon economic, legal, political, and public administration perspectives, Fisher has fashioned an illuminating chronicle of popular government and intergovernmental relations (federal, state, and local) that will be of equal interest to scholars, students, local governments, and reform-minded taxpayers.
Will Sarah’s journey west lead her back into the arms of the one man she can trust?When her father succumbs to a long illness, Sarah Montgomery is freed from duty to family. At last she can be with the love of her life, Rand Campbell, who has gone out west to Fort Laramie, Wyoming. Sarah and her younger brother Joel make the arduous journey filled with hope.But at Fort Laramie, the reception Sarah meets isn’t what she had hoped for. Her friend Amelia is thrilled to have her, but Rand seems to be in the clutches of Jessica DuBois, the scheming daughter of the post commander.Sarah resolves to remain at Fort Laramie and try to win Rand back. But things will get tougher before they get easier . . . especially when her ex-fiancé Ben Croftner arrives in Wyoming, obsessed with having her back in his arms.
On the brink of war with the Sioux, Sarah risks everything to expose the betrayal threatening the man she loves.Christmas is coming, and the air at Fort Laramie has turned cold . . . but relations with the Sioux have turned colder. As tensions between soldiers and natives approach a tipping point, a trap has been set for Rand Campbell.Rand’s new fiancée wants to keep him from returning to Sarah Montgomery . . . for whom his heart clearly still yearns.Sarah just wants to move on with her life at Fort Laramie, but doing so under the watchful eyes of both Campbell—the man whose love she craves—and Croftner—the man whose lies have cost her everything.Will Rand fall victim to the conspiracy and go through with his wedding? Or will he declare his love for Sarah and make good on the promises that brought her into the rugged western territories?
Emmie makes a promise to her friend that, if fulfilled, could mean the end to her dreams of a future with Isaac.Emmie Croftner let Isaac Liddle go to avoid telling him about her past. But Isaac remains determined to win Emmie’s heart and hand. Though Emmie resolves to keep her heart in check, it hurts when she sees that another woman has set her bonnet for Isaac.Then Emmie’s dear friend extracts a costly promise: if anything happens to her in childbirth, Emmie will marry her widower and raise the baby herself. And it seems Emmie may have to fulfill that promise. But can she live happily without Isaac?
Journey to two of USA TODAY bestselling romantic suspense author Colleen Coble's most beloved settings--Bluebird Ranch and Hope Beach--for holiday romance and mystery! Perfect for fans of Karen Kingsbury and Debbie Macomber.All Is CalmIt's going to be an unexpectedly romantic Christmas at Bluebird Ranch.Brendan Waddell has always considered Bluebird Ranch a little piece of heaven: an idyllic ranch that pairs abused children with abused horses, run by one of his Marine buddies. Now, it seems just the place to spend Christmas recovering from an on-the-job injury.Lauren Everman first came to the ranch as a foster kid, but now knows it's the perfect hideout. As the witness to a murder, Lauren needs somewhere to lie low. Her beauty immediately catches Brendan's attention--but so does her secretive behavior. This Special Ops Intel man knows a woman on the run when he sees one. Can he trust her, or is she putting the ranch at risk? One thing is certain: he's going to do everything he can to keep her safe so he can see what magic Christmas brings.All Is BrightA romantic Christmas wedding at Tidewater Inn gives Delilah's unique gifts a chance to shine. But will her light be snuffed out before the bride and groom say "I do"?As manager of the Tidewater Inn, Delilah Carter has been planning a spectacular Christmas wedding for her friend, Elin Summerall. But when Delilah's car is forced off the road and into the ocean, she finally has to admit that the strange phone calls she's been receiving lately may be more than just pranks.Sheriff Tom Bourne has always had a soft spot for Delilah, and he's determined to protect her. He hopes to win her heart by giving her the surprise gift of a lifetime . . . but first he has to make sure nothing happens to her before Christmas Day.It's the season of miracles. But will both Elin and Delilah get the ones they need this holiday season?The stories in All Is Calm, All Is Bright are just the escape you need this holiday season: enough mystery to help you forget your stress, enough sweet romance to make you swoon, and plenty of festive cheer to make your spirits bright."Colleen is a master storyteller." --Karen Kingsbury
USA TODAY bestselling author Colleen Coble delivers another riveting romantic suspense set in Hope Beach. After her heart transplant, Elin Summerall begins having flashbacks . . . of her donor's murder. And the killer will do everything in his power to silence her. Perfect for fans of Terri Blackstock and Dani Pettrey.Elin Summerall was one of the lucky ones. Not only did she get a heart transplant, but the donor was a perfect fit. A miraculously perfect fit.But when Elin begins having violent flashbacks--and vivid dreams of being strangled--she realizes that she has been the recipient of more than just a new heart . . . Elin is remembering her donor's murder.Her strange affliction has attracted some unwanted attention: from the press, from the authorities . . . and from the killer himself. Now, living alone with her young daughter and aging mother, Elin is being stalked--by a man she's only met in her nightmares.The police are dubious of her story, but one off-duty FBI agent agrees to help her: Agent Marc Everton.Now, in a remote cottage on Hope Island, Elin and Marc must probe the secrets buried in her borrowed heart. And there's no time to waste. One man is desperate to silence her--before she remembers too much.The Hope Beach series includes Tidewater Inn, Rosemary Cottage, and Seagrass Pier, but each can be read as a standalone and includes discussion questions perfect for book clubs.
Amid the beauty of Charleston, not all is as it seems.When her husband Liam is killed by a car bomb while their Celtic band is on tour in Charleston, singer and Irish beauty Alanna doesn’t quite know where to turn. Her father-in-law is threatening to take custody of the baby she carries, but Alanna knows she can’t lose the only piece of Liam she has left.Alanna’s manager offers her a marriage of convenience to obtain U.S. citizenship and allow her to escape her father-in-law’s control. It seems like the perfect solution until she arrives at the family home of her new husband—a decaying mansion with more questions than answers.Strange things begin happening that threaten Alanna’s life and the life of her child. Are they merely coincidences? Or is something more sinister at work?A mysterious painting, a haunting melody, and a love stronger than death leave Alanna questioning where darkness ends and light begins.
Filled with the enticing blend of suspense and romance Coble is known for, “devotees of Dani Pettrey, Brenda Novak, and Allison Brennan will find a new favorite here.”* After her husband, Jack, dies in a climbing incident, Shauna has only her five-year-old son and her helicopter charter business to live for. Every day is a struggle to make ends meet and she lives in constant fear of losing even more than she already has.When her business partner is murdered, his final words convince Shauna that she’s in danger too. But where can she turn? Zach Bannister was her husband’s best friend and is the person she blames for his death. She’s barely spoken to him since. But right now he seems her only hope for protecting her son.Zach is only too happy to assuage his guilt over Jack’s death by helping Shauna any way he can. But there are secrets involved dating back to Shauna’s childhood that more than one person would prefer to stay hidden. *Library Journal "Prepare to stay up all night with Colleen Coble. Coble's beautiful, emotional prose coupled with her keen sense of pacing, escalating danger, and very real characters place her firmly at the top of the suspense genre. I could not put this book down." —Allison Brennan, New York Times bestselling author of Shattered Full length romantic suspenseIncludes discussion questions for book clubsPart of the Lavender Tides seriesBook One: The View from Rainshadow BayBook 1.5: Leaving Lavender TidesBook Two: The House at Saltwater PointBook Three: Secrets at Cedar Cabin
When a house flipper’s sister vanishes and the Coast Guard suspects she faked her own death, Ellie must find her sister before they do.Ellie Blackmore is making a name for herself as a house flipper. But when her sister Mackenzie disappears, Ellie can’t focus on anything but uncovering what happened. Her only clue is the bloodstain on the deck of Mackenzie’s boat. Ellie knows her sister isn’t on the best of terms with her ex-husband, Jason, but he wouldn’t kill her—would he?Coast Guard intelligence officer Grayson Bradshaw believes Mackenzie faked her own death after stealing a seized cocaine shipment. The problem is convincing Ellie, who seems to view him as the true enemy.Both Ellie and Grayson want truth, but truth—and family—is often more complex than it first appears. And they’ll quickly find that the dangerous beauty of Lavender Tides is harboring secrets that reach around the world.Full-length romantic suspenseUSA TODAY and ECPA bestsellerIncludes discussion questions for book clubsPart of the Lavender Tides seriesBook 1: The View from Rainshadow BayBook 1.5: Leaving Lavender TidesBook 2: The House at Saltwater PointBook 3: Secrets at Cedar Cabin