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Thin Wire: A Mother's Journey Through Her Daughter's Heroin Addiction
by Christine Lewry
Genres: Nonfiction, Memoir, Biography, Family, Psychology, Autobiography, Biography Memoir
Average rating on Goodreads: 3.93

Thin Wire is an honest and intimate account of heroin addiction told by both mother and daughter. Amber is introduced to drugs and becomes addicted without her mother's knowledge. She meets a dealer who feeds her habit. Whilst living together, they are raided by the police. Bailed to her mother's address with a £200-a-day addiction, Amber doesn't think her family will accept her back when they discover the truth. When she's charged by the police with dealing class A drugs and accepting stolen goods, she fears she'll go to prison. Trying to feed her habit alone, Amber meets a fellow addict who offers to introduce her to prostitution. The prospect terrifies her, but will her mother help her?An unflinching story that looks at drug addiction from two sides. The book's concluding section offers two sets of personal guidelines; one for addicts, the other for parents or partners of addicts, while the in-depth, harrowing real life story vividly illustrates the difficulties of overcoming addiction. In a society where 50% of teenagers experiment with drugs, Amber is every mother's child. She could be yours.
Winning Formulas Ebook
by Stella Oladiran
Average rating on Goodreads: 4.00

A guide to overcoming the various challenges of life. This book is for those who desire to resolve personal and family issues quickly. It is for those interested in building strong and lasting relating relationships- family, marriage, dating,love, spirituality and others. It gives peace of mind.Reading this book always will keep you focused and motivated.
How the Wind Demon Been Save' the World
by Stephen Roscoe Cooper
Average rating on Goodreads: 4.20

In this novel of magical realism, the Wind Demon makes a valiant attempt to save the world and everything in it from humanity’s twin cancers of environmental hubris and endless warfare. His allies include homeless children, bag ladies, certain tribes on the Molecular level, an ancient samurai sword, post-apocalyptic trashcan gladiators, an artist and part-time witch, a cook. His adversary is a corporation of elite players in media, military, government and industry bent on building a secret, high-risk--and highly profitable--hot fusion power plant in lower Manhattan. The Wind’s battleground is a cordoned-off section of the Lower East Side now dubbed “District of Containment” and currently used as an indefinite holding area for dissidents and enemies of the state. "I mean," figured Sideswipe, "you take too much shit away from people, they got nothing to lose, am I right? Pretty soon law an' order, even civilization as we know it–it don't matter to 'em no more." How the Wind Demon Been Save’ the World is the story of a leaderless and highly diverse band of disenfranchised human beings who occupy the ghetto that confines them, and transform it into their own version of the American dream. WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM THE WIND.
The Marcel Network: How One French Couple Saved 527 Children from the Holocaust
by Fred Coleman
Genres: Holocaust, History, World War II, Nonfiction, France
Average rating on Goodreads: 4.03

Syrian immigrant Moussa Abadi was only 33, and his future wife, Odette Rosenstock, 28, when they found themselves trapped in Nazi-occupied France. This young Jewish couple—he a graduate student in theater, and she a doctor—was poor but resolute. Risking their own lives and relying on false papers, the Abadis hid Jewish children in Catholic schools and convents and with Protestant families. In 1943, their clandestine organization—the Marcel Network—became one of the most successful operations of Jewish resistance in Europe. By the end of the war, 527 children owed their survival to the Abadis. Yet their improbable success came with almost unspeakable sacrifice. As an example of what just two people of good will can accomplish in the face of crimes against humanity, the Abadis' story is a lesson in moral and physical courage. Drawn from a multitude of sources, including hundreds of documents in the Abadis' archives and dozens of interviews with the now grown children they rescued, Fred Coleman tells the Abadis' full story for the first time. The Marcel Network also breaks historic ground, and reveals how the Catholic Church, French Christians, and Jews themselves did far more to save Jewish lives than is generally known.
Nirupa and the Book of Shadows
by Leora Cika Waldman
Average rating on Goodreads: 4.65

Description Nirupa has an interesting life, traveling around the world with her mother. But she is lonely. She longs to be like the other kids, but above all Nirupa longs to meet her father whom she has never seen. When she receives a mysterious gift the day of her birthday she knows her life is about to change completely. But she is wrong; Her life was meant to be extraordinary since the day she was born.
40 Days Till 40RTY: Life Lessons from the Ramblings of My UNFILTERED Thoughts
by T. TaJuan Mercer
Genres: Nonfiction
Average rating on Goodreads: 3.45

THE BOOK THAT WASN'T S'POSED TO BE A BOOK!Conceived as 40 Facebook lessons to be posted daily 40 days before her 40th birthday, TeeJ, a bold domestic violence survivor, told all of her deepest secrets and turned her heartbreaks and comedic misadventures into 388 pages of transparent, raw, purging and practical life lessons for people of ALL ages. From ages 18-99, you will undeniably relate to TeeJ as she takes you on a ride full of twists and turns that will have you crying one minute, thrown for a left turn, and then spontaneously cracking up laughing because she has caught you off-guard with one of her unabashed admissions. TeeJ is the hilarious and brutally honest best friend we all want to have.Veteran TV editor TaJuan "TeeJ" Mercer is a self-proclaimed "hater of writing/lover of people," whose day job consists of shaping stories of popular television shows for network giants such as NBC, ABC, MTV, VH1, TLC, Style, The History Channel and WEtv.With a revealingly fresh, honestly raw and amusingly incisive perspective, TeeJ bares her soul with grace, humility and humor, as she converses openly with God, family, friends and even complete strangers about the trials, the challenges and the disappointments she has faced, including almost losing her life at the hands of her ex-husband-several times. Each day along the way, TeeJ offers another life lesson illustrating the three concepts for a happy, giddy, and guilt-free life:* OOPS AIN'T IN GOD'S VOCABULARY releases you from the mistakes of your PAST* I DON'T FIX CRAZY reconciles the circumstances of your PRESENT* JUST KEEP WAKING UP reestablishes hope for your FUTURE
On Earth As It Is in Heaven: Spiritual Attunement for Living Out God's Power Abiding in You
by Mark    Mills
Average rating on Goodreads: 5.00

An awesome and refreshing look at the power of the Lord's Prayer. Not just an example of how to pray, it is an unfolding means of aligning with the power of God. This book will help the reader understand each phrase of the prayer, attune to God's power, and manifest greater peace and abundance. This is a must-read for anyone on a spiritual journey, Christian or not.
The Next Step: A Gobsmacking Odyssey of Reinvention
by Robert Koppel
Average rating on Goodreads: 4.00

THE NEXT STEP is the story of a man who reinvents himself through a cast of characters. In the process, he saves the world and redeems himself.
A Cat's Tale
by Susanna Fantich
Genres: Fiction
Average rating on Goodreads: 3.71

Fifteen-year-old Isadora was born with a silver hair. Though she dyes it an average brown and has perfected blending into the background, she battles with always feeling like a secret freak. Things worsen when her mother remarries. Isadora and her new stepbrother, Cheyenne, have little interest in each other or their new home--- until they discover an unsettling story about a sixteen-year-old girl who went missing from their home, never to be heard from again. Obsessed with the details of the girl's disappearance, Isadora's best friend, Heather, consults with an old Ouija board, ripping the veil between our worlds wide open. Heather vanishes, as does Isadora's mother. Bit by bit, Isadora and Cheyenne, along with their wise cat Serena get sucked into an ancient realm long forgotten by humans- an enchanted land where nothing is what it seems, where nothing can be taken for granted. Before Isadora can save anyone, she will have to dive deep into an unfamiliar world--- one that holds the darkest truths to her fears and family secrets, leaving her to face an intimate threat that will change her life forever . . .
When Sam Set Sail
by LeAnn Beck
Average rating on Goodreads: 4.80

This engaging tale of adventure and camaraderie welcomes the reader aboard an unexpected journey with unforeseen events. For children of all ages who enjoy the sea, from the deck or the shore, this adventure begs to be read again and again. Illustrate the events in this journal as you would record the voyage. Share with family and friends and see what they think of the surprise ending!
How Culture Makes Us Human: Primate Social Evolution and the Formation of Human Societies (Key Questions in Anthropology) (Volume 3)
by Dwight W. Read
Genres: Cultural, Anthropology
Average rating on Goodreads: 4.20

What separates modern humans from our primate cousins―are we a mere blink in the march of evolution, or does human culture represent the definitive evolutionary turn? Dwight Read explores the dilemma in this engaging, thought-provoking book, taking readers through an evolutionary odyssey from our primate beginnings through the development of culture and social organization. He assesses the two major trends in this one that sees us as a logical culmination of primate evolution, arguing that the rudiments of culture exist in primates and even magpies, and another that views the human transition as so radical that the primate model provides no foundation for understanding human dynamics. Expertly synthesizing a wide body of evidence from the anthropological and life sciences in accessible prose, Read’s book will interest a broad readership from experts to undergraduate students and the general public.
AMERICANA, Boiled Alive in the Melting Pot
by Matt Ponticello
Average rating on Goodreads: 4.67

From the annals of How to Beg for Cigarettes, the author continues his hilarious, "Laugh-a-mile-a-minute" romp through the Inner City where he introduces a cast of real and sometimes surreal characters within a dysfunctional city, a business, and a staff of employees to match. Based on actual events!
The Forgotten Sole
by Stephanie E. Rawle
Average rating on Goodreads: 4.50

I am only one person, with a vision, one snapshot away from bringing the light in with a new view. As I explore, meet, interview and photograph "The Forgotten Sole" that, within the "soles" of their feet, hold tightly and secretly to their stories. I will venture within the depths of the streets, back alleys, abandoned houses, empty lots, and under bridges to bring to life the untold and well guarded pages that need to be read and heard. I am the voice of many... in honor of OUR homeless... "The Forgotten Sole" ~Stephanie E. Rawle
Noah (5th Street, #1)
by Elizabeth Reyes
Genres: Romance, Contemporary Romance, Contemporary, New Adult, Sports, Adult, Fighters
Average rating on Goodreads: 3.78

Veronica Cruz has been through hell and back. After disconnecting with the world two years ago to be at the side of her dying mother, she’s left alone, unemployed, overweight, and feeling a decade older than her twenty-eight years. When her best friend coaxes her into joining the local gym to ditch her depression and rejuvenate her life, she meets Noah. Assigned to help Veronica lose weight, Noah is everything she expected a young trainer to be—perfectly chiseled, supportive and motivating. Add to that, he’s incredibly sexy. He’s everything she’s ever looked for in a man. What she least expected was for him to fall for her, but he has. There's just one glaring Noah is eight years younger.Noah Quintanilla has his eye on a boxing title—someday. Down for a few months with an injury, his maintenance-boy pay at 5th Street Gym won't cut it. He’s finally given the opportunity to train. The catch? His trainee is an out-of-shape woman with a free week pass. Taking on the challenge, Noah stumbles into one of the closest friendships he’s ever known, and before he knows it, he’s in love. But Veronica’s not having it—the age difference is too much. Their platonic relationship means having to watch her date other men—something that would make him crazy. Believing he's the man for her, Noah sets out to prove that age is but an illusion, and there's more to him than just a number.Adult Contemporary
A Hummen in Spiral Gorge (Stones of Elemdray #1)
by T. William Watts
Genres: Childrens, Middle Grade, Young Readers
Average rating on Goodreads: 5.00

“No common dreams, no common pools,For these to travel, the stones to rule.Twelve trees, seven falls, in hidden gorgeWatch over one secret wisely forged.”Few remember the crystal pools that opened doors to hidden worlds. A rumor of a rumor says that one world was left open. What emerges from this world does not fail to leave its mark.Small as a pebble or tall as a tree, shadowy creatures carry out secret missions. Things have been taken, fates intertwined, and piece by piece another world begins to fall apart. The end of their world draws near unless help comes from an unlikely source. A thousand branches tremble at the thought of welcoming a dangerous thing, a foreign agent, a hummen.One boy thinks it’s just another one of his daydreams. Just a fancy dragonfly landing on his desk, he supposes, until he takes a closer look. A promise, a mystery, a secret book, a modified Harley, and a majestic gorge surpass his wildest dreams.Dare to plunge into a twisting, witty adventure in "A Hummen in Spiral Gorge" (Book 1 of the "Stones of Elemdray")Notice: The names in this book do not represent any real-life personalities. Any gnome named Reminim, dwargen named Dwenzuak, or troll named Umdim are coincidentally named and non-related to this fictional work.
E.V.P. Electronic Voice Phenomenon
by J. Andrew Taylor
Average rating on Goodreads: 3.42

Tim Sharp, a sound editor for a mid-west college, had always lived his life as a paradox. Half of his life was spent in tireless pursuit of the next scientific or technological advancement; the other half was usually filled by ‘role-playing’ and video games, or fantasy novels. He held only a passing interest in the paranormal, but he was at least intrigued by the possibility. When he met Carley Newquist, his two worlds collided with a mind and heart-numbing crash. Both Tim and Carley would remember the day that old Professor Freeman came into the sound editing lab with a mysterious recording and a strange request as the day that changed everything.Old Professor Freeman tells Tim and Carley of a strange incident in a recent class, involving half of his students turning in an assignment late; and they all offer their recordings as proof of what the Professor requested. After interviewing most of the students in class that day, Tim and Carley’s investigations are halted by a secretive student who refuses to talk.Is this student the author of an elaborate college hoax? Or does he know more about the mysterious voice than he is admitting? After finally getting the kid to talk, Tim and Carley learn the reason for his silence and evasiveness. He had recognized ‘the voice’ in class as the same one from one of his ‘Ghost Hunting’ trips.Armed with this new clue, Tim and Carley begin an investigation both with the group and, more treacherously, individually. The results are a perplexing, terrifying and enlightening roller coaster ride through both this world and the world just on the other side of perception leading to a shocking and edifying conclusion.
The Whole Price of Blood
by Brian Bolin
Average rating on Goodreads: 5.00

A predator finds his newest prey is much more than he imagined; aging stars do verbal battle in an broken elevator; flocks of demonic birds hold a colonial town in the grip of a vengeful curse; a jilted make-up artist plots to take out his reality-starlet nemesis; Brian Bolin’s shocking and funny debut short story collection will take you to these worlds and more. THE WHOLE PRICE OF BLOOD contains ten stories of the macabre, the terrifying, and the hysterical.
Evolution: the future
by Marco Santini
Average rating on Goodreads: 5.00

Download for free from: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...Author's site: http://www.smashwords.com/profile/vie..."Evolution: the future" is a transhumanist novel about emerging technologies and space, set in a near future populated by humans and digital beings. Suspense and action, but also a fascinating travel into the impacts of Artificial Intelligence on our civilization.According to future studies, the world will be dominated soon by disruptive technologies, able to plunge Mankind into an era of accelerated progress. Main outcomes will be the achievement of immortality, the creation of smarter than human Artificial Intelligence and the spread of the new species through the universe.“Evolution: the future” is a breathtaking story set in a near future altered almost beyond recognition by disruptive technologies.24th century. Humans live on Earth and the Moon, last strongholds of their past power. Mars and the Net are inhabited by artificial intelligences and souls, these last obtained by digitizing the brain after death. The virtual reality allows the two races to communicate. Their differences are deep, their interests incompatible.With digitization, humans have postponed real death to an indeterminate future, but they are not happy. Towards the virtual beings they feel admiration but also envy and inferiority. The digital creatures instead cannot bear being relegated in worlds too small for their unbounded ambitions. Their Martian experience has allowed them to develop the competence necessary in extra-terrestrial environments, most of all to acquire the self-confidence indispensable for the colonization of other star systems. The Alpha Centauri project obtains the humans’ support, in exchange for the waiver of any expansion on the Earth. Just before departure, Earth Security intercepts a suspect message from the Space Agency. Terrorism? The evidence leads to the Elects, a sect that entered Net fifty years before through a collective suicide...Eve and Victoria, the main characters, are “souls”, digital beings whose brain was digitized after death. They move in a context of epoch making events, becoming more and more involved and finally merging their destiny with that of the digital people.A script is also available. The last edition of the ebook can be downloaded from the Author's website. A vast bibliography as well as links to videos by main exponents of advanced think tanks, plunge the reader into an enchanting, boundless voyage.
Circle Dance
by Lynne Constantine
Genres: Fiction
Average rating on Goodreads: 3.91

The beautiful Parsenis sisters led charmed lives – or so they thought. Born into a prosperous Greek American family, sisters Nicole and Theodora have achieved the perfect balance between the old world rich in Greek tradition and the freedom of life in America. But when Theodora marries a rich and handsome man from outside the Greek community, events are set in motion that threaten to disrupt the enchanted “circle” of the sisters’ lives.Headstrong and independent, Nicole plunges into life head-first. Her talent and astute business acumen make her the perfect heir to her father’s empire, but his old world attitudes prevent him from giving the top spot to a woman. Nicole’s world spins out of control when she falls for a married senator who shares her heritage and her dreams. As the dramatic plot unfolds, the two young women must confront deceit and betrayal and the consequences of their personal choices – while they struggle to preserve the values they cherish.Set in Baltimore, Annapolis and the tiny island of Ikaria, Greece, Circle Dance gives the reader a view into the lives of a dynamic family that has successfully achieved the American dream without abandoning the customs and traditions handed down through their Greek heritage. Artfully intertwined plots bring generations together in a dance of rejoicing and mourning, loss and healing that will keep readers enthralled until the last frame.
Outside the Mists of Time
by April Wood
Average rating on Goodreads: 4.00

Ebbie's life was never really "normal", but when her mother is burned at the stake it changes forever. Forced to relocate, her entire clan begin to learn to live in peace. Ebbie takes care of everyone in her family selflessly. Until she sees Egan in the market place. Then her world starts to tail spin again. He is everything she never knew she wanted, but he comes with deadly secrets. When faced with the harsh truth, will she choose love or walk away?
The Seeds We Sow, Kindness That Fed A Hungry World
by Gary  Beene
Average rating on Goodreads: 4.39

This work is an account of cross generational change embellished with fictionalized conversations among historical figures. With regard to genre, it is non-traditional in its use of history and biography as vehicles for examining kindness as an attitude toward the world. All of the characters who are identified by two or more names are historical figures. A few characters identified by a single name are fictional, primarily because the main players in the historical events being described are not known. The book uses the lives of three great men, (George Carver, Henry Wallace, Norman Borlaug) and the research of another (Edward Lorenz) to tell the story of how kindness is passed and enhanced across generations by virtue of the "butterfly effect." The "butterfly effect" maxim emerged from the title of a paper Dr. Lorenz presented at the American Association for the Advance of Science annual conference in 1972. He had originally submitted his paper to the conference program committee without a title. One of his friends on the committee was ribbing Dr. Lorenz when he added to the conference program booklet the facetious title " Does the Flap of a Butterfly's Wings set of a Tornado in Texas?" In his opening remarks, Dr. Lorenz' response to the question posed by the title was, "If the flap of a butterfly's wing can be instrumental in generating a tornado, it can equally be instrumental in preventing a tornado." Whatever it is called, Dr. Lorenz' theory is at once both exquisitely simple and intricately complex. The implication is that given enough time every event, indeed every expression of energy everywhere, ripples through time and space to impact every subsequent event and expression of energy everywhere, forever--the "butterfly effect." While this book offers considerable detail about the lives of these men, it is not a series of biographies. Rather, it is the story of the impact they had on each other, and all of humanity, as they pursued the hybridization of the plants that feed us and the hybridization of the way we interact with each other and the environment. Because George Washington Carver, Henry Agard Wallace, and Norman Ernest Borlaug lived, so do we. This book tells that story.