Here are a handful of tales to be scattered like seed, some of which may germinate hopefully, leading some readers to seek out the works of art around that these five tales, without exception, revolve. Perhaps there will be contemplation of the pictures of old masters like Pontormo, Poussin, and Velázquez with their hidden depths and sly allusions. Perhaps Tartini’s music will be listened to, full of its Italian baroque vitality and virtuosity. It may even be that Alfons Mucha’s decorative style of art comes to be viewed on par with the posters of Toulouse-Lautrec. A 19th-century Frenchman once wrote …

Come along on the true-to-life journey of Thee Ace Man as told by Thee Ace Man himself. The New Math is all about a journey through life and beyond as it’s never been told before. What really happened and what’s next? Why is the name Ace so famous, yet the actual person unknown? Heaven, hell, politics, religion, mathematics, and more are joined together in this amazing book for the first time ever. How is your life adding up or subtracting out? How about the lives of those around you? Take an amazing journey when you read The New Math to …

Care, Duck & Weave was written with the aim of assisting people entering into a new career as a youth worker. Author Zoe Harvey possesses a lifetime of experience in this field, and through this book presents a vivid account of the enormous joys, as well as the trials and tribulations of this rewarding career. "All I can say to those that read this book, written in dedication to the youth I am now caring for, is to focus on helping these children strive towards a healthy, fulfilled, happy and independent life. Work together as a team and treasure the …

Life, our presence on earth, it's purpose, is everybody's question and many have views, guessing what it's all about and some have had near death experiences, others talk of reincarnation and quite recently.A neurosurgeon (in the USA, reported by Huffington Post) who was comatose for a week springs back to life, tells of his visit to heaven and that there 'is' God and even witnessed the agony of those in hell and says that our visitation on earth has purpose and that it is a 'test' and that we should plan now for the afterlife and that the magic word …

The Best Kept Secret Is "You": A Journey into the Rabbit Hole with Autism and Love gives an inside look into the thoughts of the author as he grew to understand not only himself, but the thoughts of his son with autism. His story begins in 1958 and continues through 2011. "As I was given to write this book, it starts with my childhood and my views as I grew up. Then came the gift of my first son who was labeled autistic, and without speech. He could not tell me his thoughts, so the only place I could go …

Golf Made Easy! begins with all the basic knowledge you need to know about the game. This how-to book provides the A to Z for golf aficionados in a logical, simple and fun way. It describes a typical golf course, different types of clubs, ball selection, different types of the game, and some basic golf course terminology. It then transitions to stretching and exercise, which is important on the course. These easy-to-perform basic exercises can help save several strokes off your score! Learn about putting, chipping, pitching and the full stroke performed with irons, which leads into the big long …

Joao lives in a sanctuary called Chimp Eden in South Africa. He is the oldest known chimp in his group. He tells the sad story of how he was taken from his family and sold to a circus, ultimately to sit in a small cage at a zoo for more than 50 years. Now Joao has been rescued and lives in the Chimp Eden sanctuary as part of the Jane Goodall Institute of South Africa. After his many years in captivity, he learns that people can be good and caring. Another chimp named Cozy is also rescued and comes to …

The extensive consumption of high calorie yielding sugar containing foods and drinks is causing a huge amount of illness in America. This is a potential threat to our culture and can be compared to the effects of chronic lead poisoning that contributed to the decline of the Roman Empire. Lead, leaching out of the glaze used in their wine containers caused multiple symptoms. Though their cause was recognized and reported by one or two individuals, their warnings were ignored. Lead caused the wine to have a sweet taste, thus making it more desirable and increasing its poisonous effects. Sugar, when …

Take a journey that is mysterious, exciting and fun. Everyone loves surprises, especially when they are few and far between. This true children’s story can bring families closer together and perhaps help them create special memories of their own. The author’s dad was a quiet man and spoke only when he thought it was important. Daddy loved animals and was kind and compassionate to every creature he met. He drove a bulldozer for a living. One day he cleared the land of trees and noticed a skunk nest. The mother skunk and her babies ran for cover except for one …

Fifty-Fifty, The Clarity of Hindsight is a compilation of the lessons learned by a fifty-year old lawyer, wife, mother, daughter of immigrant parents, survivor and thriver, though not of course always in that order. By professional and personal circumstances, the author has traveled to nearly fifty countries, lived abroad as an expatriate twice (first in Japan and then in France) and speaks several languages. The book apropos of the title, contains fifty chapters, recounts many fascinating travel vignettes and astute observations, reflects on interesting work related "war" stories, and is often hilarious as only truth can be - and sometimes …

A highly informative and entertaining picture book, A Child’s ABC of Health, will capture the imagination of young readers ages 4 to 10 with its important facts about health and how the human body works. Beginning with the letter "A" and moving through the entire alphabet, children will learn about topics including "Diet," "Immune System," "Kidneys," "Pulse," "Teeth," and much more, all emphasizing the value of making good choices that promote excellent health. Presented in a fun-filled format with wonderfully engaging illustrations, A Child’s ABC of Health will become a book cherished by families and will be read over and …