A portrait of an often overlooked part of America--Puerto Rico and the Spanish Virgin Islands--this is the little-known story of how the U.S. government, in particular the Navy, almost destroyed a pristine coral reef to provide a target for gunners. The author's true and humorous account of his role in this sometimes bizarre tale reveals how locals, politicos, and mariners came together to save a coral reef from certain destruction, and how the need to protect the fragile marine environment can bring meaning and direction to anyone's life, young or old. The conservation efforts represent a perfect example of what highly motivated citizens and political leaders can achieve when taking action to protect what they love. The author, hired as captain of a small research vessel, led the underwater search for evidence of the coral reef damage that would be used to convince the U.S. government to stop its bombardment of the island. While he did not have a direct role in the legal activities of Washington, DC, his efforts to collect factual evidence that would be used by the lawyers proved to be of immeasurable importance. His role enabled the Culebrans, the residents of this tranquil island paradise, to gather proof of the destruction, which ultimately convinced everyone--including President Nixon--to stop the carnage. This triumphant tale serves as an inspiration for anyone wanting to make a difference in environmental conservation. Video link about the title&nbsp;<a href="https://vimeo.com/115834587" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://vimeo.com/115834587</a>

Islands Under Fire: The Improbable Quest to Save the Corals of Puerto Rico

Biographies & Memoirs

McCarey, Kevin

Professionals & Academics

Rainbow Ridge

A portrait of an often overlooked part of America―Puerto Rico and the Spanish Virgin Islands―this is the little-known story of how the U.S. government, in particular the Navy, almost destroyed a pristine coral reef to provide a target for gunners. The author’s true and humorous account of his role in this sometimes bizarre tale reveals how locals, politicos, and mariners came together to save a coral reef from certain destruction, and how the need to protect the fragile marine environment can bring meaning and direction to anyone’s life, young or old. The conservation efforts represent a perfect example of what highly motivated citizens and political leaders can achieve when taking action to protect what they love. The author, hired as captain of a small research vessel, led the underwater search for evidence of the coral reef damage that would be used to convince the U.S. government to stop its bombardment of the island. While he did not have a direct role in the legal activities of Washington, DC, his efforts to collect factual evidence that would be used by the lawyers proved to be of immeasurable importance. His role enabled the Culebrans, the residents of this tranquil island paradise, to gather proof of the destruction, which ultimately convinced everyone―including President Nixon―to stop the carnage. This triumphant tale serves as an inspiration for anyone wanting to make a difference in environmental conservation. Video link about the title https://vimeo.com/115834587

"Let it be known that there will be stories and information that you may not have heard before. I encourage you to allow yourself to remain open and to receive what is meant for you. Time continues to go by so quickly. Grasping for crumbs of harmony and joy is not what your life ought to be about. Be assured that it's definitely not the reason you're here." How does a Jewish woman from Brooklyn become best friends with Jesus? What makes one person's experience of Jesus more important than another's? Does Jesus speak to people in the twenty-first century, or is He confined to the Scriptures? The truth is . . . there is no way to really answer these questions definitively. Even the authenticity of the Gospels is questioned by many scholars, as there have been so many revisions and translations over the centuries. The only way to approach the information in this book is to consider whether it is relevant to you, the reader-- whether it touches you and makes sense to you . . . or not. As we are all the creators and judges of our own lives, we also know what is meaningful to us. As you read these pages, you will hear the wonderful and profound messages that Jesus wishes to convey, and you will know if its truth is yours . . . or not. You be the judge.

Conversations With Jesus

Politics & Social Sciences

Eldridge, Alexis

Philosophy

"Well, here is the situation: although I have been around for almost as long as your creator, even after two thousand years of Christendom people get me wrong, misinterpret, and demonize me on a global scale . . . but nobody ever understood me. Actually, nobody even tries to understand me. Nobody comprehends my real role on this planet. That's why I want to reach out to mankind through you. Together we shall write a new book!" Dialogue with the Devil is a unique book. For many centuries, human beings have been fascinated by a so-called supernatural being called by many names: Satan, Lucifer, a fallen angel, and the Devil. Whether feared, worshipped, ignored, or discounted, there is no doubt that the devil has played a major role on the planet. But who is he? For the first time, he himself explains who he is, where he came from, and most important, what his “job” is on the earth and in the scheme of the universe. Challenging, controversial, and always fascinating, this book will shake the foundations of many a belief system and change the way we look at the Devil forever.

Dialogue with the Devil: Enlightenment for Unwilling

Religion & Spirituality

Patak, Yves E.

New Age & Spirituality

When a flash flood claims the life of Steven Drilach, he finds that the death of his body does not mean the end of his existence. Soon, Steven steps into an afterlife where all his dreams can come true and anything can be his as long as he is able to imagine it. Following the lead of his guide, he learns the connection between the physical world he left behind and the spiritual world that is his new home. Through his experiences, which include journeys back to earth and encounters with lost souls, Steven is able to face his own personal doubts and understand what truly separates him from God. Here is a fascinating exploration of the relationship between the seemingly meaningless and cruel events that occur on earth, and our belief (or disbelief) in a loving God.

When Do I See God?: Finding the Path to Heaven

Ianniello, Jeff

For most of us, difficult people are the bane of our existence. They annoy us, they throw us off balance, they test our patience, and―to one degree or another―they provoke reactions that are decidedly unhealthy. But it is also true that difficult people (DPs) mirror our own dysfunctional mental states and provide us with wonderful opportunities to understand ourselves, heal ourselves, and learn to live in the moment. Lisette Larkins realized the positive aspect of dealing with difficult people when she was providing care for a late-stage Alzheimer’s patient. Through daily interactions with a DP, Larkins began a personal journey of exploration that ultimately led to spiritual awakening. In Difficult People: A Gateway to Enlightenment, Larkins shares her journey and guides readers in reaching a “chronic state of well-being.”

Difficult People: A Gateway to Enlightenment

Larkins, Lisette

Wandering into a bar in Mexico with her husband, Pat Walker is hoping to enjoy a rock concert by a famous singer previously unknown to her--but something frightening and wonderful happens instead. In the midst of the cheering fans and screaming guitars, she is lifted out of her body and becomes engulfed in a white light and a feeling of ecstasy. She stumbles upon her soul, and God. Soon after this experience, more stange things begin to happen to her--she starts having psychic revelations, glimpses of past lives, and contact with angels and spirits. Fearing the loss of her sanity, Pat's search for an explantation leads her to international recording star Sammy Hagar (former lead singer of Van Halen), who takes it upon himself to help her decipher the meaning of these supernatural experiences. In this true story, Pat struggles to maintain her roles of middle-class wife and mom, while simultaneaously being thrust into the explosive world of celebrities, sex, and rock 'n' roll. She confronts the incredible power of her mind and spirit, and soon begins to reevaluate her perception of reality, and the meaning of life.

Dance of the Electric Hummingbird: An Ordinary Woman's Accidental Journey to Enlightenment, the Supernatural, and Rock Star Sammy Hagar

Walker, Patricia

Community & Culture

Thank Your Wicked Parents has at its core a shocking but undeniable truth: Some parents are wicked and repeatedly lash their helpless children with abuse and humiliation. Other parents, while not intentionally malicious, nevertheless fail to provide their family with the loving kindness that they need and deserve. But the author also offers a positive message: While uncaring, cruel parents can’t change the long history of their abuse, grown-up children should not only let the misery of the past go, but also learn from the lessons that their parents unintentionally taught them through their actions. In other words, the pain of the past can be transformed into blessings. A unique book, Thank Your Wicked Parents is intended to offend abusive parents and, more important, to provide their adult children with a new perspective on the past and a path to a far brighter future.

Thank Your Wicked Parents: Blessings from a Difficult Childhood

Self-Help

BACH, RICHARD

Relationships

Who better to tell the real story of Ernest Hemingway than Hemingway himself? In this amazing book, Frank DeMarco provides the great American author’s own fascinating interpretation of his life and the Hemingway myth. DeMarco also explains communication with the nonphysical world, describing precisely how it can be accomplished. Perhaps most important, Afterlife Conversations with Hemingway demonstrates that the afterlife is not a fantasy but a necessary part of life, without which our existence would not have meaning.

Afterlife Conversations with Hemingway: A Dialogue on His Life, His Work, and the Myth

DeMarco, Frank

Personal Transformation

In spending time with his 86-year-old mother in the advanced stages of Alzheimer's disease, author Eliezer Sobel discovered something astounding. Although she could no longer speak full sentences or follow a story line, his mother could still read! He observed her sitting in rapt attention as she paged through magazines and coffee-table books, reading individual words and short phrases aloud. He wrote Blue Sky, White Clouds for her: a simple, adult picture book with beautiful, realistic photographs and large, easy-to-read captions. Perfect for any loved one suffering with Alzheimer's or dementia.

Blue Sky, White Clouds: A Book for Memory-Challenged Adults

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Sobel, Eliezer

Mental Health

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Islands Under Fire: The Improbable Quest to Save the Corals of Puerto Rico

Islands Under Fire: The Improbable Quest to Save the Corals of Puerto Rico

Conversations With Jesus

Dialogue with the Devil: Enlightenment for Unwilling

When Do I See God?: Finding the Path to Heaven

Difficult People: A Gateway to Enlightenment

Dance of the Electric Hummingbird: An Ordinary Woman's Accidental Journey to Enlightenment, the Supernatural, and Rock Star Sammy Hagar

Thank Your Wicked Parents: Blessings from a Difficult Childhood

Afterlife Conversations with Hemingway: A Dialogue on His Life, His Work, and the Myth

Blue Sky, White Clouds: A Book for Memory-Challenged Adults