JOHN L. BISOL

Got a "tummy-ache?" Feeling a bit "under the weather?" I'll trade you one of my "conditions" for your lone ailment. I've watched the television commercials and learned how "devastating" a "Touch of Diabetes" can be to a family. I can certainly relate to that - after 33,603 personal insulin injections. I can (also) empathize with ESRD (End Stage Renal Disease - got that), CHF (Congestive Heart Failure - almost killed me this year); Carotid Artery Blockage (Moderate on one side); Aortic Stenosis - that one runs in the family; Colon - you name it, I got it - problems; and don't forget the lung diseases, I particularly enjoy gasping for breath. (This is just a summation.) Yet, here I am, banging out a book detailing the (physical) answers to "What's wrong with you?"

One book containing the ENTIRE four books of the House on South Street series in one place! Added insight and comments make this collection a worthwhile addition to your library. Read it again and again...

The finale to the saga of The House on South Street. Protective forces are gathered for a final struggle to seal the veil between the realms of the living and the dead. A witch's banishment to eternal damnation is the goal of the unlikely warriors. (Revenge cannot soothe the loss of loved ones, but it is a necessary instrument.) The funeral pyre, as the result of that struggle, of the once great Victorian house, is the sad conclusion.

Third in a Series: The House on South Street has a new owner. The only constant to the property is the continued relentless overgrowth of brush and brambles as unseen forces strive to hide the secrets of the land. Hauntings are challenged and an evil entity finally meets its destruction. All who pass through the house need to beware that beyond the veil, Cadence Shadowsoul watches and plots to keep what is hers. Human souls are lost in the struggle as well - they did not consider the volume of evil nesting in the ready for the naive. Perhaps the next family will fare better...perhaps not!

Evil lives in the House on South Street, waiting to devour all who live within its walls. Every family who has ever owned the stately Victorian mansion has experienced tragedy and misery, caused by sinister spirits that haunt the House on South Street to this very day. Seekers of the paranormal will not be disappointed in the story of the house. Sometimes, the activities of evil spirits within the premises are so subtle,unbelievers could easily explain away their handiwork, but at other times, ghostly creatures burst upon the scene with inexplicable, supernatural fury; making it nearly impossible to find a rational explanation for the acts of havoc they wreak. In all cases, the spirits within the house are obviously bent on controlling and possessing the very souls and destinies of all the people in their midst. Once you enter The House on South Street, you may look at eerie old houses in a new way and thinking more about that subtle movement of a curtain or the shadow that crosses in front of a window.

A collection of discussion papers and essays concerning Occupational Education. The intent is to provide insight into the methodology, organization and documentation of Occupational Education, its history, philosophy and "Best Practices". Every essay (or thesis) presented herein may not fit every situation, however, the context presents a uniform approach in that "behind" every Occupation/Trade there is: * A history * A need to document methods * A need to have program structure * A need to understand social implications

Mark Twain said: "...Truth is stranger than fiction, but it is because Fiction is obliged to stick to possibilities; Truth isn't." It's been over a decade since we last visited The House On South Street. More of its background story has been revealed (in dreams), in fact and in confidence. The missing pieces start to fall into place as the real "characters" are unmasked. The house continues to brood in its somber way and yes, it still kills.

Another of the houses that defined my life. These are the stories behind the House on Middle Street and how a large part of my mother's family shaped my own history. Each story tells more than the obvious. There is always a "background" that is so much more than what others see. There is (also) courage needed to record the struggles, joys, hurts, frustrations, fears, and (perhaps) regrets in the context in which they happened. The joy and sadness of a true family history will be lost forever if we do not write or tell our stories.

Evil follows one person, no matter where he lives. Retirement does not mean having nothing to do, or never being called upon to be an instrument for the power of good. Knowledge is given. The battle is waged and the outcome remains in the hands of the weakest. Keep the lights on while you read.

AN INTERPRETATION OF THE ARTWORKS In St. Francis of Assisi Church - Fitchburg, MA, was originally written by my father to be used as an instructional aid during his religious education classes. The need to enjoy and understand the artwork in a church was best explained by Pope John Paul II: Letter to Artists on the Place and Significance of Art Pope John Paul II - April 4, 1999 "...In the history of human culture, all of this is a rich chapter of faith and beauty. Believers above all have gained from it in their experience of prayer and Christian living. Indeed, for many of them, in times when few could read or write, representations of the Bible were a concrete mode of catechesis. But for everyone, believers or not, the works of art inspired by Scripture remain a reflection of the unfathomable mystery which engulfs and inhabits the world..."

This book re-examines the work of the Committee on Disaster Studies, Study #3, "Tornado in Worcester, Massachusetts: An Exploratory Study of Individual and Community Behaviors in an Extreme Situation" originally edited by Anthony F. C. Wallace, PhD. The review draws upon the primary source including the original interviews, maps and committee investigatory materials (included in their entirety and unabridged). Commentary is provided by End Notes - to enhance the material and to allow for a modern day understanding and comparison to the events described in the original report and subsequent commentary on disasters/studies. Included is a personal recount of the day of the storm and the following day's trip to the disaster city.

Not the misty story about hazy-day summer sessions with adoring students who fawned over my abilities. Inside is a sometimes acerbic, sometimes tongue-in-cheek look at the world of tutoring. There are no cherubic encounters with eager learners or tall tales regaling the greatness of one (or another) of my secret tutoring techniques. You will encounter (head-on) my frustrations, the truth about "Competitive" parents and of course, some useful hints and hidden truths reflecting the world of tutoring.

A humorous revelation of the "truth" behind selling a home and buying a new home. Based on actual events; it is an odyssey that captures all the insanity, silliness and downright lies that were endured during one house Purchase and Sale. Not a "Reality TV" storyline but a "snarky" telling of the truth. Many are "hoisted with their own petard." (If you cannot "take the heat," buy a "happy book.") There are twists and turns in what should be a straightforward process. Just when everything seems under control, there are breaks in the continuum. Fortunately, there are plenty of tips on how to anticipate and perhaps avoid the traps set by "everyone."

Out of Sight - Out of Mind brings into a modern light a horrific crime that was swept away as quickly as it occurred. The grown town exists as a peaceful oasis in Central Massachusetts, but it still harbors this dark blot. Though few may recall it and less of the original players are still alive, the shame of those days cannot hide forever.

The House on Ernes Drive tells the story of one person who was misjudged by his friends and neighbors and is driven to an obsession for personal justice and revenge. The act of revenge is fueled with the help of forces of evil - demonic forces that, in the end, destroy all who had sought their help.