Daniel Rose

In January 2018, Randall Keith Beane was railroaded into a trial in the Eastern District Court of Tennessee. Though hardly a hardened criminal-his crime being more of the white collar variety- Randy was found guilty and sentenced to thirteen years in prison. All this came about because he committed the cardinal sin of going up against the Federal Reserve by accessing an account which existed under his name and social security number. The case was fraught with enough corruption on the part of the prosecution to declare the verdict unconstitutional, and thereby void. Nevertheless, Randy remains in custody. This is his story so far, and after reading it, I hope you will add your prayers and energy towards his immediate release.

This book was originally conceived at the end of the last century. It was meant as a cautionary tale, a warning to humanity to look before it leaped into the wondrous world of technology which had been laid at its feet. It was an attempt to stimulate the conversation which was necessary before we plunged willy-nilly into a world that might just lead to our demise. For at that time we were but kids in a candy store, gobbling up the goods with no regard as to the stomachache which was sure to follow. That said, within these pages you will find extremes at war with each other. On one hand we have Calif, our token Luddite who lives alone in a cave deep in the Permafrost. From here he conducts various clandestine missions, all of which are meant to bring about the demise of the medical technocracy which has overtaken the world. This group is controlled by a handful of medically enhanced individuals who have found a way to vastly extend the lifespan, with the ultimate goal of achieving immortality. However there is a downside to their plan, a flip side to eternity, so to speak. For their obsession has led to a world which is a drab colorless place where evolution has come to a standstill, a world with very little diversity or change. Ah, but change is life, and like two peas in a pod, they cannot be separated for long. Enter into the formula, a young bio-technician who is well in the throes of a mid-life crisis. Unhappily married and discontent with her life, Colleen is ripe for the picking. Then her father dies, and she finds herself in a full-fledged breakdown. She somehow stumbles into Balsam, an oasis within the Permafrost, where an old friend now resides. Here she meets Calif, and from that point on everything in her prior life is simply referred to as BC. Her infatuation makes her easy game for his anarchist schemes, and he has no qualms in using her position and knowledge to further his own agenda. But over time, they genuinely do fall in love, as opposites often do. This is their story, which provides the backdrop for many a philosophical debate before shifting into a universal love affair which transcends both space and time. As with any a good story, it is reflective of the hero's journey within us all. So on that note, may you take it for what it is: both a wake-up call and a lullaby. Whatever the case, may it help you to awaken within the dream.

In this book you will read many examples of rich literacy conversations between a teacher and his 8th grade students that never would have occurred face to face in the classroom. These conversations take place online when 8th graders write to their teacher about the books they’re interested in reading and choosing to read independently. Students write about what happens when they read or don’t read, how they feel about reading, how they’re connecting with characters and ideas, why they don’t have enough time to read, and what their reading goals are. And their teacher writes back to them. Every week. After each conversation you will read some “meta-talk” that shines a light on what the conversation has taught us about this language learner and how this “data”is informing our beliefs and practices. Embedded within the chapters are suggested resources (articles, book recommendations, links, websites, blogs, etc.) you can follow should you want to read more in that chapter. What these students reveal about their own literacy development- their successes, their challenges, their lives- and how their teacher nudges them along socially, emotionally and academically, teach us the value and power of one practical, authentic literacy tool- the Reading Conversation Journal.

In this book you will read many examples of rich literacy conversations between a teacher and his 8th grade students that never would have occurred face to face in the classroom. These conversations take place online when 8th graders write to their teacher about the books they’re interested in reading and choosing to read independently. Students write about what happens when they read or don’t read, how they feel about reading, how they’re connecting with characters and ideas, why they don’t have enough time to read, and what their reading goals are. And their teacher writes back to them. Every week. After each conversation you will read some “meta-talk” that shines a light on what the conversation has taught us about this language learner and how this “data”is informing our beliefs and practices. Embedded within the chapters are suggested resources (articles, book recommendations, links, websites, blogs, etc.) you can follow should you want to read more in that chapter. What these students reveal about their own literacy development- their successes, their challenges, their lives- and how their teacher nudges them along socially, emotionally and academically, teach us the value and power of one practical, authentic literacy tool- the Reading Conversation Journal.

Spanning five decades and almost as many continents, this book provides a contemporary travel log as it chronicles the journeys of two lost souls who are seeking their own private redemption. Space Age gypsies, both have dedicated their lives to the fine art of wondering, always on the lookout for the Holy Grail which might complete their quest. For years they are ships passing in the night, subliminally aware of the presence of each other, though not yet not ready to make contact. Then, after events in their lives finally push them to the boiling point, they manage to not only meet but form the sort of indelible bond that is only available to opposite ends of a magnet.

Denial, acceptance, grief and depression; Daniel attempts to survive throughout the year, drawing strength from his faith in God, his religion and the love and support of his family, along with the guidance and wisdom that his late father provided, enabling him to finally face the future with positivity.

A true, "first hand" account of December 7th, 1941 featuring hand-written letters from Pearl Harbor survivors sharing their own experiences from that day.

Dogs at Large weaves together the struggles of two women as they confront the slings and arrows of our Matrixed world. Because they live in the information age, they have turned to the Internet for guidance with their current conflicts. Here they discover a double edged sword for, although information may be powerful, too much can be overwhelming. They soon realize that a fine line exists in cyberspace ranging from the usual array of charlatans and false prophets to a remarkable community of like-minded people whose goal is to save the planet. It is to the later that this book is dedicated. On one level this is a story about how we go to bat for what we love the most. On another, it as multi-dimensional as the changes that are in store for the human race. To sum it all up: God is truly alive; magic is truly afoot.

There is something about West Virginia that serves as a magnet. Ask John Able Adams, he should know. Brought up in one of those little honky-tonks that line the S-curves of good old Wild and Wonderful, his first impulse was to escape. Yet despite two tours of duty in the Marines and a decade long hitch in South Florida, he's back, trying to make sense of a world that seems bent on spiraling out of control. This is his story, part crime novel part romance, part political statement. In short, a little something for everyone.

It was called the storm of the century by some but, for Jonah, it was just another night until the roof blew in. Tough, callous, and a veteran of many a foreign and domestic war, he was not the kind of guy to give a damn. Yet a serious injury during his last call of duty has left him questioning his past actions, so he is determined to return to the scene of one major crime of passion in search of some sort of resolution. But a major hurricane has other plans, and he is in for a surprise. Although her home is miraculously intact and one room in particular just as she left it, the woman he seeks has disappeared. In his attempt to find her, he discovers that he must embark upon a journey that defies both time and space, a journey into the unfamiliar country of her memories. This is made possible through an odd collection of talismen and is as disconcerting as it is life changing. With each new memory comes a lesson to be learned via her search for perfect love, and love is not something that Jonah does well.

They say you can't go home again, but Louisa Banks is determined to try. Intent on caring for her brother's two teenagers while he is away in jail, she returns to the family farm in West Virginia. It is a difficult homecoming, made worse by crash and burn memories and self-induced poverty. Still she preservers, and eventually becomes involved in small town politics and a militant Ganga grower who moonlights as writer. This explosive combination pushes her to her limits and yet results in self-discovery and a new direction. Hers is a story that boomerangs back on itself and meets the reader head on.

In this substantive yet accessible book, pioneering software designer Alexander Stepanov and his colleague Daniel Rose illuminate the principles of generic programming and the mathematical concept of abstraction on which it is based, helping you write code that is both simpler and more powerful. If you’re a reasonably proficient programmer who can think logically, you have all the background you’ll need. Stepanov and Rose introduce the relevant abstract algebra and number theory with exceptional clarity. They carefully explain the problems mathematicians first needed to solve, and then show how these mathematical solutions translate to generic programming and the creation of more effective and elegant code. To demonstrate the crucial role these mathematical principles play in many modern applications, the authors show how to use these results and generalized algorithms to implement a real-world public-key cryptosystem. As you read this book, you’ll master the thought processes necessary for effective programming and learn how to generalize narrowly conceived algorithms to widen their usefulness without losing efficiency. You’ll also gain deep insight into the value of mathematics to programming—insight that will prove invaluable no matter what programming languages and paradigms you use. You will learn about How to generalize a four thousand-year-old algorithm, demonstrating indispensable lessons about clarity and efficiency Ancient paradoxes, beautiful theorems, and the productive tension between continuous and discrete A simple algorithm for finding greatest common divisor (GCD) and modern abstractions that build on it Powerful mathematical approaches to abstraction How abstract algebra provides the idea at the heart of generic programming Axioms, proofs, theories, and models: using mathematical techniques to organize knowledge about your algorithms and data structures Surprising subtleties of simple programming tasks and what you can learn from them How practical implementations can exploit theoretical knowledge

Annie is still a young woman when she comes to West Virginia. The time is the early 1970's when many young people were leaving the cities and seeking a rural lifestyle. Although her introduction to the state comes in the form of a music festival, she soon graduates to permanent status as a member of a local commune. In the years that follow she learns many lessons-some bitter, some sweet-about human interaction under such conditions. Interwoven throughout her odyssey is Clarisse, an enigmatic Rastafarian iconoclast who is part mentor and part object of her desire. Although Clarisse has a bad habit of going on walk-abouts and disappearing for months on end, he continues to influence Annie's thoughts from afar and is even there for her when she enters into a disastrous relationship with one bad-assed outlaw by the name of Jesse James. This is a story of opposites and one woman's attempt to find her way through the labyrinth that leads to adulthood and autonomy.

Taken from over twenty years of personal journals, this book tells the story of one woman's journey into recovery through self-exploration and holistic health.

Excavations from a Blue Room is a collection of three stories that were written over a twenty year period. True to archaeological form, the first is the most recent. Entitled The Twelve Days of Christmas, it is somewhat of anti-love song, and involves two tortured teens who have a serious communication break-down. The second story, Some Random Thoughts on Death and Dying needs no further introduction; the title says it all. The final offering, A Society of Strangers, is perhaps the sweetest of the lot. In it, a middle aged woman brakes for a good looking hitch-hiker and ends up on a wild romantic tangent that pushes her views on the nature of reality itself. Bundled together, the stories make a tight and unusual package. It was as if they were waiting for each other through the decades for the time when they could be joined together. All it took was digging up the bones and presenting them under the same roof. Let's just call it Exhibit A for short.

This book spans over half a century in the lives of two women, one dead and one in the midst of a mid-life rebirth. Although Tabby and Sarah have never met, they have both been drawn to the same location, a remote property in the wilds of West Virginia. Here their destinies interlock through invisible bonds and a mysterious shared heritage.

Catalina McGregor is a hefty middle aged English professor who is living in fear that she will perish before she publishes. She is either a boat in search of a dock or a cat in search of a catalyst. She finds both in the form of Cody Kingfisher, an aging hipster, who has moved into the office next door to her at the small community college where she teaches. Over designer coffee and cheesecake, they become partners in crime in the excavation of Catalina's past. One by one, her decades are delved into, revealing their secrets and giving up their dead. This story is her dissertation, her crowning achievement and her highway shrine.