This book uses a variety of characters, real and imagined, to tell the story of a people who went from being Spaniard to Mexican to American in a short span of 30 years. They struggled to hold on to their land, their language, their culture, and their history—against insurmountable odds. At times this struggle resorted to violence. This is a historical novel depicting the “Plan of San Diego, Texas,” one of those times when the struggle became violent. They lived in what can truly be called "Medio México." It was an area that was claimed by distant capitals in México City and Washington DC, but ruled by neither; neither knew or cared much about them. They were caught in between two languages, two cultures, two legal systems, two political systems, and two monetary and economic systems. Despite it all, they survived and flourished. It was not easy by any means; to survive they had to fight and die for what they believed, what they owned, what they knew, what they wanted for their children. This book uses fictional characters to tell their story. The characters are fictional but they are authentic. They are not based on any one person but rather are a compilation of various real persons and the imagination of the author–formed by historical knowledge and his own experiences. Their conversations and interactions with real persons, such as President Woodrow Wilson, President Venustiano Carranza, and all the other historical figures are imaginary but they are based on who these historical figures were, said, and did.

Balo's War

Literature & Fiction

Cardenas, Alfredo E

Genre Fiction

MCM Publishing

There are times in every person’s life when we realize that we are about to make a decision that will affect the rest of our life. Author, artist, and educator Eric Olander has crafted 12 uplifting messages that will guide you through this crossroads to a new, more dynamic approach to living. With 12 Journeys: To Peace, Joy, and Fulfillment, Eric translates broadly accepted core values into two levels of life-enriching inspirations so that you may better experience your own journey of discovery and personal fulfillment. At the heart of 12 Journeys is a unique formula for self-empowerment and high consciousness. There are six paths of preparation that lead to the six fields of enlightenment. As you move through the journey, you will deepen your appreciation and understanding of the balance and beauty that exists around you. You will use relaxation exercises to experience remarkable new levels of clarity and enthusiasm. Eric created this book from experience. After completing his 12 Journeys, he opened up to new expressions he had never before dreamed possible. After a career as a secondary educator, he is now creating beautiful and evocative metal sculptures that are being accepted in juried shows and exhibited in galleries. His unique artistry enables him to share with others the incredible achievements that await them with 12 Journeys: To Peace, Joy, and Fulfillment.

12 Journeys: To Peace, Joy & Fulfillment

Olander, Eric

Religion & Spirituality

Colt Lewis, a rookie fire paramedic, is obsessed with finding the severed foot of his first victim after she dies in his arms. His search takes him into the connected lives of a graduate research student, with the rarest blood in the world and the vampire fetishist who is stalking her. Within the corridors of high-stakes medical research laboratories, the shadow world of body parts dealers, and the underground Goth clubs of Los Angeles, Lewis uncovers a tangled maze of needles, drugs and maniacal ritual, all of which lead to death. But whose death? An unusual and fast-paced LA Noir thriller. Awards: Code Blood was awarded FIRST PLACE in the 2012 International Book Awards Fiction-Cross Genre category Writer’s Type - First Chapter Competition. January 2011- First Place 2012 International Book Awards - Fiction: Cross Genre category – First Place NATIONAL INDIE EXCELLENCE BOOK AWARDS® – Faction (fiction based on fact) – WINNER OF THE 2012 AWARD The 2012 USA Best Book Awards - Fiction: Horror - WINNER The 2012 USA Best Book Awards – Fiction: Mystery/Suspense - Finalist Knoxville Writer’s Guild - 2011 Novella or Novel Excerpt – 2nd Place

Code Blood

Kamm, Kurt

United States

One Foot in the Black tells the coming-of-age story of a young wildland firefighter. At eighteen, Greg Kowalski, leaves an abusive home in Michigan for California to become a helitack (helicopter attack) wildland firefighter. He finds a new family in fire crew but suffers the loss of his captain and mentor while fighting a major burn on a mountainside. In time, Greg comes to terms with the death of his captain but has greater difficulty overcoming his abusive father s influence on his life. Awards: The 2012 USA Best Book Awards – Fiction: General –Finalist

One Foot in the Black

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Mystery

"A firefighter battles a his own painkiller addiction and the infamous Vagos outlaw motorcycle gang. When he joins the Sheriff s Department in a drone search for a meth lab in the Mojave Desert north of Los Angeles, an enigmatic aerospace scientist joins the intrigue. Firefighting, hazardous materials, illicit drugs and aerospace technology are brought together in the fourth in a series of firefighter mysteries by award winning author Kurt Kamm ". Awards: 2012 Hackney Literary Award Winners 2012 Novel : Kurt Kamm, Malibu CA - Hazardous Material. Winner of the 2012 Hackney Literary Award for an unpublished novel

Hazardous Material

Thrillers & Suspense

There is magic to this life. Six Healing Questions: A Gentle Path to Healing Childhood Loss of a Parent is for anyone facing a well of grief. Written for adults who have lost a parent or parents at an early age, Madonna shares her own story of loss, asks gentle questions, provides tangible tools, and easy-to-understand research.Discover:• your hidden strength• your unique gifts• your path to wholeness.Six Healing Questions is about accepting your story and embracing hope. Grief is a journey, and beauty does await you. Join Madonna on this remarkable and sometimes surprising path toward healing.

Six Healing Questions: A Gentle Path to Facing Childhood Loss of a Parent

Self-Help

Treadway, Madonna

Death & Grief

The San Diego Memoir Writers Association is honored to present the second volume of compelling true stories drawn from our annual Memoir Showcase contest. This year's winning selections address the theme of Things We Don't Talk About, and our writers bravely answered the call to share the most intimate narratives of their lives. The authors take on bold issues such as hidden racism, physical and sexual abuse, illicit affairs, the tragic loss of a child or parent, secret family members, and the painfully awkward experiences of adolescent first love. Sometimes hilarious, sometimes terrifying or mysterious, the stories within these pages challenge us to check our assumptions, seek out understanding, and connect with the triumphant bravery it takes to shine a light on our secrets. You can't make this stuff up. IN THIS EDITION: Elise Kim Prosser PhD - Krisa Bruemmer - Huda Al-Marashi - Laura L. Engel - Lauren Halsted - CJ Elliott - Lenore Greiner - Donna L. Jose - James Roberts - Bill Peters - Nancy "Pants" Johnson - Kimberly Joy - Misha Luz - Amanda Byzak - Katya McLane - Patricia Geist-Martin - Lynn Gahman - Marilyn Woods - Janice Alper - Marijke McCandless - Heather M. Berberet - Sarah Vosburgh - Laura May - Susan F. Keith - Caroline Gilman - Saadia Ali Esmail - MarDestinee C. Perez - John Cunningham - Laura Jaye - Madonna Treadway - Melissa Bloom

Shaking the Tree: Brazen. Short. Memoir (Vol. 2): Things We Don't Talk About

Biographies & Memoirs

Freedman, Marni

Community & Culture

From the sylmar tunnel disaster of 1971 to a modern-day terrorist attack on Southern California’s water supply…. When Homeland Security mobilizes Los Angeles County, fire captain Nick Carter and his fiancée Cindi Burns, an ATF Special Agent, find themselves working together to stop the terrorists. As the crisis unfolds, California’s contentious history of water wars is laid bare and Nick confronts a 40-year-old mystery from his childhood.

Tunnel Visions

Get ready to write your best bio ever. Writing a professional bio is the first step to creating a polished, powerful, personal brand. Whether you are a thought leader, author, speaker, or entrepreneur, your bio is your chance to control the narrative of YOU. It’s often your introduction to the people who matter most—your audience. Your bio is your pitch! In How to Write a Professional Bio, personal branding expert Jeniffer Thompson walks you through ten easy steps with her proven Bio-Writing Formula, shares bio case studies with before and after examples, and provides worksheets to gently guide you through the process. You’ll learn how to write a bio that fully represents the best of you, establishes trust and credibility, and creates engagement and builds a loyal following. Plus, you’ll get helpful tips and strategies to build your brand, find your audience, and increase your visibility. Are you ready? Today is the day to write your best bio and start your journey to success!

How to Write a Professional Bio: For Authors, Speakers, and Entrepreneurs

Business & Money

Thompson, Jeniffer

Business Culture

A Wild Ride Through the Drug Cartel World! Alejandro, a middle class Guatemalan, wants his share, and makes a deal with the cartel. Now he’s risking his life to deliver the goods. El Dedo, a brilliant financier, is the Sinaloa Cartel’s banker. HE worries about what to do with the billions of dollars collecting dust in his underground vault. Ryan, a DEA Special Agent, needs to make a high profile case to get a promotion. Is the big yacht headed for California carrying a Mexican drug shipment? Kate, a wildlife officer on Catalina Island, smells smoke. When she heads out in the middle of the night to investigate a fire, she makes an astonishing discovery. Jorge, an orphan from the streets of Mexico, is abandoned in the United States. Will he find his way back home and track down his mother’s killer? These are some of the characters who inhabit the gripping world of The Lizard’s Tale. Award-winning author Kurt Kamm takes the reader on a riveting journey.

The Lizard's Tale

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