On the surface, this is Andrew Olson's story of emigrating from Sweden in
1903, settling in Washington State and British Columbia, and mining precious
metals in Alaska. But it is much more than that. It is a story of enduring
hardships, all the while holding onto a dream and seeing it realized on a
far grander scale than ever imagine. It is a story of risking all that is
safe and comfortable and familiar for the chance to do better in a new
world. And it is a story of holding firmly to what matters - family bonds,
close friends, high ideals. All this, Andrew Olson did. Living in an age
when choices were simpler, Andrew is no less an inspiration for us today in
our more complex society.

This book offers the practical applications of humor in every day life.
Forrest Wheeler opens new and exciting ways to empower the reader by
connecting humor to:  health and healing, education and learning, increased
productivity. Humor is the natural activator we all possess to help us:
develop positive attitudes; make lasting relationships; distance ourselves
from problems with minimum risk; increase your productivity; strengthen our
immune system; reduce pain in our body and soul; enhance communication
skills; change our life for the better.

Kathy Keating's inspiration comes from what she sees and what she hears. She
is guided by sunshine and shadows, moonlight and nightsky ... but mostly she
is guided by the people she knows and "the strength of the unbreakable
circle of kitchen string that connects all of us ... hand to hand ... truth
to truth ... heart to heart."

A New Song is a frank and revealing look at the highs and lows, the ups and
downs of one woman's struggle with manic depression. It is a compelling
account of how this treacherous illness kept changing Patty's personality
and challenged her to take control of her life. With tongue-in-cheek she
tells the reader ... "how to be a joyful manic depressive." The author
describes her tears and laughter, her despair and ecstasy and the chaos
caused by the deceptive mental state of manic depression. This story was
written for every person whose life is touched by this disease and those who
love them. Patty Dean is singing a new song and offers hope and a
happy-peace making ending to others afflicted with manic depression.

Anyone who has ever been in the workplace knows it's a jungle out there, one
filled with powerful predators, secret "rules," and hidden perils. And the
age-old law of the jungle keeps the big monkeys securely on top, leaving the
other monkeys to fend for themselves on the tangled and treacherous jungle
floor. This book knocks those arrogant monkeys right out of their trees by
exposing what they don't want everyone else to know:  insider information on
how to survive and even thrive in the workplace jungle. Within these pages
you'll learn the secrets to:  making the interview and selection process
work for you; ensuring you receive an accurate and effective performance
review; knowing and making use of your legal rights when discriminated
against; compiling critical and correct documentation to help your case;
protecting yourself in a disciplinary review process; navigating the
unemployment process and perhaps most important of all -- uncovering those
unspoken "rules" your boss doesn't want you to know.

Northwest native and author Nancy Whitmore Poore chronicles the case of
Robin Lee Row and the agonizing ordeal of Joan McHugh, who becomes entangled
in this true-crime tragedy and survives to tell about it. Through carefully
compiled reports of the crime, actual court records, police interviews, and
her own research, Nancy Whitmore Poore skillfully recounts the real-life
drama surrounding the investigation, the trial and the unforgettable
outcome.

The heir apparent to one of the most successful cotton empires in the South,
Bill Wilson grew up with a father too busy expanding the family business and
a mother who could not control him. Given neither discipline nor direction,
Bill followed his own self-indulgent impulses, recklessly careening through
life in the fast-lane, the pursuit of pleasure his only talent. By the time
he lands in his thirties, Bill has earned a reputation as a freewheeling,
high roller who always gets what he wants. Until he meets the cool,
confident and captivating Judy Freeman. Intelligent and independent, Judy
refuses Bill's advances, which only serves to fuel his desire. He sets about
redefining his playboy image, wooing her with newly minted integrity and
old-fashioned romance, demonstrating his respect and fidelity by promising
to bring her into Wilson Industries and the Wilson family.

Covering a vast range of topics and ideologies, WHAT WE THINK represents the
young voters of America in an innovcating and profoundly unique way: using
their own words. The ninety-nine essays and poems that make up WHAT WE THINK
are provocative, passionate and undeniably honrest. This is the voice of a
generation -- America's young voters have something to say.

"You're A Stranger Here But Once" -- with those words and her unbridled zest
for living, Mo Niemi opened her heart and the doors of her restaurants to
all who came to Newport, Oregon to see the sights, and to drop in at Mo's
for a cup of her famous clam chowder and a generous helping of her
irresistible hospitality. Mo's raspy voice and warm welcome brought locals,
fishermen, tourists and celebrities alike to her table. With the same
enthusiasm with which she grew her business, she tirelessly supported the
growth of the once sleepy fishing village on the Oregon Coast. Mo Niemi
became the heartbeat of Newport and a legend in her time.

"Old age:  the crown of life, our play's last act." So said Cicero, the
Roman orator and philosopher, whose opinion might have been penned with the
remarkable men and women of Young At Heart in mind. Crosman, inspired by her
own parents' graceful aging, interviewed hundreds of elderly people, each of
whom continued to lead vibrant lives. She spoke with the famous and
non-famous, those born in this country and those who had immigrated, some
who had endured a difficult life, others who had known a life of privilege.
To each she posed the same question:  What was their secret of living long
and well? The answers she received were as individual as the interviewee--
sometimes contemplative, often funny, occasionally cantankerous, always
insightful. These elders shared one common attribute:  an unsentimental
attitude toward longevity. Their no-nonsense outlook offers  a bright,
realistic look at aging for the rest of us headed down that path.

KISS is a simple approach to writing that will reduce your anxiety about
writing and show you how to use your time to organize, write, and present
papers effectively.

Step into Carol Kay Green's shoes for a while and journey into the mind of
the mentally ill. She knows the way. Green is not a medical professional
surmising what a patient must be thinking. She is not a scientist explaining
what is going on in the brain. Nor is she a family member discussing a
mentally ill relative. Green speaks from direct knowing. She is one who has
lived through mentql institutions, remembers what happened, and has the
courage to tell us what it is like from the inside. Hers is a personal
account of what was felt, thought, and experienced as she moved from
overwhelming confusion in her mental instability to tentative attempts in
initiative, and finally, to declared self-confidence in her reintroduction
to the outside world.

Denise Martin grew up in a nice, upper-middle-class family, with a loving
stay-at-home mom and a successful dad who served as a church elder. But
beneath this perfect picture lay a dirty secret, one of incest and abuse,
deceit and denial. To protect herself, Denise tucked her memories away, but
she couldn't shake the hurt, confusion and shame she felt. To compensate for
her lack of self-esteem, she indulged her unhealthy obsessions with food,
drugs, and danger, always living life on the edge. Yet she never sunk into
oblivion. Bright, compassionate, and tenacious, she also created responsible
roles for herself as an innovative businesswoman and an advocate for
children. This book is the sometimes outrageous, often comical, always
entertaining story of Denise's long hard journey from a damaged past to a
healthy, promising, productive future. This candid, no-holds-barred account
illustrates so well that when we have the courage to admit our denial and
confront our demons, what we will find can set of free.

In this book, Wayne Anthony along with input from many healthcare
stakeholders, offers a surprisingly uncomplicated, yet workable plan that
would simplify the system while offering coverage for people at all income
levels, in every industry, and in both urban and rural areas across the
nation. His plan, which calls for the creation of State Healthcare
Cooperatives, offers a  number of attractive features, including:  making it
possible for everyone to participate in a collective healthcare trust;
giving participants more choices on healthcare providers and services;
dramatically improving how healthcare is delivered; reimbursing and
rewarding preventive healthcare and healthy lifestyles; putting purchasers,
participants and providers of healthcare back in charge of healthcare and
its delivery system. The Healthcare Solution lays out just how to implement
such a plan, building on a foundation already in put in place by past
legislation and regulations. As Mr. Anthony illustrates, accessible,
affordable, quality healthcare for all is an achievable goal. To do that, we
must know how it can be accomplished. The blueprint lies within the pages of
this book.

Doctor. In most people, the very word evokes a spectrum of reverent
adjectives ... Intelligent, powerful, all-knowing, infallible, demi-god. Or
sometimes ... JERK. The last description comes courtesy of Dr. Hollenbeck
who ought to know. She has spent her entire adult life as a physician and
has crossed swords with many a doctor who should have chosen a different
line of work. Dr. Hollenbeck shares her insider's view into the art and
practice of medicine, and opens a window into its soul. This entertaining
look at real-world medical care comes from  woman who's been a family
physician for the past three decades, knows her way around the medical
profession, and speaks up about its unflattering angles. With a wry sense of
humor and a no-holds-barred writing style, Dr. Hollenbeck pops the balloon
of sanctity that insulates those at the top of the medicine machine,
exposing its glitches and recommending a much-needed overhaul to make it
hum.

Polly Ushers' story is one that began in 1937 as a licensed instructor
operating an airport followed by serving our nation in the 1940's by
training some of our World War II flight cadets. Following the war, Polly
continued her passion for flight by flying film crews to view set locations
throughout the west. An early aviatrix, who quietly, unrecognized achieved
much at a time when women did not, Polly's memoirs are filled with her
personal remembrances of those early days of flight and her love for
aviation. To this day, that passion has not waned! It was an honor to have
added Polly Usher's name to the National Aviation and Space Exploration Wall
of Honor, where her personal story and contribution to flight will forever
be preserved.

Education and experience -- those quantifiable "hard" skills on your resume
that "validate" your suitability for a certain job or career -- are
important to achieving professional success. But the benefits of education
and experience can be neutralized if not complemented by another, just as
essential skill set -- that of "soft" skills. Soft skills are those that,
when acquired and applied, influence attitude, behavior, and character in a
positive way. They work synergistically with hard skills to create a
powerful vehicle that moves you toward your goals. However, while hard
skills are easily measured, soft skills are more difficult to assess and
sometimes perceived as "open to interpretation"  -- a common rationale used
by those who tend to apply these skills on a "sliding scale." In this book,
the authors remove any ambiguity surrounding the validity and application of
soft skills. For each soft skill they cite -- forty-one in all, ranging from
leadership and managing anger to developing trust -- they present a clear
picture of the responsibilities qnd rewards inherent to each skill. The
wryly humorous Mistakes to Avoid and the introspective Steps to Success
accompanying each skill add both spice and specific guidelines for making
these skills your own.

Several feet below the surface of the roaring river, Jaime reached for the
end of the rope wrapped around his waist. He knew if he remained tethered to
the Jeep's roll bar, he would soon drown. One pull on the rope and he would
be released to the current, surging toward the gaping black hole. He
hesitated a moment longer, his lungs about to explode. Then, realizing it
was impossible to hold out any longer, he began to tug on the rope with what
little strength he had left. As the end of the rope began to slip through
the knot, Jaime heard a voice. The words were as clear as if the water
hadn't been roaring in his ears, the tone so gentle and peaceful it
distracted him from his pain. He let go of the rope. He was still tethered
to the Jeep, floating under the water. He felt himself slipping into an
altered state of consciousness, as reality began to recede into the
distance.

As a first-grader in a one-room school in Kansas in 1927, Edgar Allen could
not muster the courage to ask his teacher for permission to miss school to
attend his first air show. Seemingly a lifetime later, in 1948, the same
reticence nearly kept him from speaking up and preventing his future wife
from slipping through his fingers. In the interim, he had fulfilled his
dream of learning to fly and had faced enemy fire, bad weather, equipment
problems, and the the privations of wartime Britain to return his crew and
himself safely from 30 bombing missions in World War II. In PILOT FROM THE
PRAIRIE, he modestly tells his story in a series of episodes as
uncomplicated as the Kansas farm boy this combat veteran never ceased to be.

In this book, Rees Johnson, with over 30 years of experience in estate
planning, updates his comprehensive overview of wills and estates,
incorporating recent changes in Oregon and federal laws. WILLS AND ESTATE
PLANNING looks at various consequences of different planning tools, such as
the effect a strategy to avoid estate taxes may have upon the donor's
ability to control the property, and upon the recipient's income tax
liability and even eligibility for college financial aid. A discussion of
Oregon's Death with Dignity Act, a glossary, and a sample will are included.

Maggie Mae is a curious beagle who loves adventure. She also loves shoes.
This book tells the story of Maggie Mae's adventurous outings and her
favorite shoes to wear for each one.

Used in prison classrooms, court-mandated parent education programs, and
with divorced parents seeking understanding of the family law since 1986.
Translated into Spanish at the behest of the Federal Bureau of Prisons in
1998. Parenting From a Distance details the rights and responsibilities of
separated parents for staying in touch with their children and learning
about their daily lives. It includes information on the court system and
child welfare agencies, and guidelines for sharing parenting with others who
help care for the children.

This book operates on the radical premise that neither child nor parent must
dominate. She offers specific suggestions for relinquishing control in favor
of authenticity. Lots of help for those who want to give up scolding,
threatening and punishing.

Charles Edward Erickson was an individual who had the gift of spreading
goodwill. He'd say, "Now tell me this," connect with the person, then answer
the question himself. A slight, dignified man, he was a pioneer from Sweden,
who helped shape the city of Seattle. He opened up to others and lived a
full and productive life during his retirement years. In his 80's when he
enrolled in a creative writing class at the University of Washington, his
classmates dubbed him, "Grandma Moses."

Becoming Your Own Hero illuminates a path available to us all to attain the
kind of personal power demonstrated by our most revered and inspirational
heroes. Using five extended teaching stories that mirror real life, Becoming
Your Own Hero not only provides enjoyable reading but makes its information
accessible. At the book's culmination, readers learn how to put the
principles they have learned into everyday practice through a simple yet
dynamic seven-step process that leads to finding greater fulfillment.

Inside this book is a proven writing system which will rapidly help you be
clear, be concise, be confident and best of all, be quick when you write.
Forget the old rules and tedium! Apply this simple system and you'll have
that writing "weight" lifted off your shoulders instantly. Use this book to
empower your workforce of 1 or 100,000. You'll gain immediate productivity
increases and improve the bottom line. This book dramatically cuts down the
"dreaded thinking and organizing time" by providing an easy way to shoot out
effective reports, e-mails and correspondence.
Special sales writing section by Jonathan Todd.

In this book, media specialist Lorraine Howell guides you step by step
through her unique process for creating a winning elevator speech. By using
Lorraine's method, you can explain what you do -- in thirty seconds or less
-- as well as determine your listener's need and interest, making your
elevator speech one of your most compelling and time efficient marketing
tools for generating new business.

This book is dedicated to those who are seeking first the kingdom of God in
order to fulfill the purpose to which God has called us. The assignment to
Adam was: "Let them have dominion over all the earth." Adam lost the
rulership mandate through disobedience to God's word.

Living with Severe OCD is from one who suffers with this disorder every
moment of her life. Written to enlighten others, the medical community as
well as the general public, Marie Gius' account puts a personal stamp on
this debilitating mental illness, including her five psychiatric hospital
confinements and her attempted suicide.

A Childrens' alphabet book

The Alaska Pen:   An Illustrated History of Unga, is an extraordinary story
about the last four decades in the life of a remote Alaskan village. Unga
and its rich history were kept alive by the Alaska Pen, Unga High School¹s
monthly newsmagazine and the only printed periodical in the entire Alaska
Peninsula district. The collapse of the cod fishing industry, closure of the
Apollo Mine and the Second World War all led to the decline of Unga and by
the end of the 1960s the last few families were forced to leave, and Unga
village ceased to exist. The Alaska Pen:   An Illustrated History of Unga
compiled and edited by Thor Lauritzen, Peggy Arness and Edward Melseth all
spent their formative years in Unga. They tell a compelling story of a
village that enjoyed a great community spirit.  It is a story about a hardy
people who eked out a living from the sea, whose lives were constantly
challenged by the harsh environment in which they lived, whose isolation
bred independence, whose joys were generously shared, and whose heartaches
were felt by all. This is a story about Unga, told through the eyes of the
children who once lived there, but a similar tale could be told about many
of its Aleutian neighbors, which suffered the same fate.

SPONGEHEADZ:  U & MEdia is a user-friendly guide to 21st century media for
children with smart, busy parents. Built around the framework of the remote
control, this book offers short chapters on each button, with a twist. The
chapter on the COLOR button is about the importance of on-screen diversity,
since children always look for faces like their own. The SELECT button is
about advertising that targets children. And in a tongue-in-cheek nod to a
network that doesn¹t seem to offer any, the BALANCE button is about news.
And so on. There is no other book about TV like SPONGEHEADZ:  U & MEdia. It
presents facts and trends in an engaging format, and offers activities,
info, web sites, resources, quotes from kids and other VIP¹s (from Jon
Stewart to John Lennon), drawings by schoolchildren, and cartoons by the
legendary John Callahan. Funny, informative, progressive and
thought-provoking, SPONGEHEADZ:  U & MEdia gives parents a way to make sense
of our TV-saturated world.

This book shares the author's expeirence and expertise on the many issues
involved when seniors consider moving from their long-time home. Now seniors
all across the country as well as the friends and family who care for them,
can turn to this simple, direct, and comprehensive guide as they make this
important transition. Written in a conversational style with several
entertaining vignettes, this book offers invaluable information that is
specific, usable, and thorough.

Touring in any of these countries becomes tranquillement when you take along
these guides as your traveling companion. Within these pages you will find
everything you need to know, quickly and easily -- the rules of the road and
motorway etiquette, the best routes to follow and those trouble spots to
avoid, a time-tested itinerary for the optimum experience and tips on
visiting the countrys' most enchanting sights. It's all here, at your
fingertips, just waiting to show you the ins and outs of driving in any of
these countries.

Most families do not even consider adding South America to their travel
itineraries, but Robin and her family did. Follow them and learn how you,
too, can travel around this fascinating continent from the heart of the
Amazon rainforest through ancient Incan civilizations and modern luxurious
high rises to the thundering glaciers at the southern tip. South America can
be an exciting, family-friendly vacation destination and an increasingly
attractive, affordable alternative to the sharply rising costs of a trip to
Europe or even the United States.

Women are  no strangers to confronting challenges and overcoming obstacles
in their lives. From climbing out of acute poverty, to raising children
alone with a husband off at war, to recovering from a failed business, to
escaping from under the thumb of an abusive relationship, this book explores
the myriad of ways in which women find the means to conquer situations that
threaten to destroy their lives. The stories that Mackey tells reveal an
intimate look at twelve women who have all faced seemingly insurmountable
circumstances, risen to the challenge, and navigated their way with enduring
courage to successful and healthy lives. Women of all ages, ethnicities,
religions and backgrounds will be able to identify a part of themselves
within the women navigating adversity in this extraordinary book.

This book will prepare you with a framework that will set you apart from any
competition for the job you want. You will gain greater insight of yourself
and how your achievements relate directly to the  needs of the job, giving
you a distinct advantage during interview. It will help you polish the
language you will use to convince an employer of your skills, competencies
and interest in the job. It will help you listen for subtle, often
over-looked clues that this job is consistent with your needs,
skills and values.

Hold on for the most heart-throbbing roller coaster ride of your life as
Randi Berger shares her remarkable journey rescuing, loving, and re-homing
thousands of dogs in her all-volunteer pet rescue charity, Recycled Pets.
More than just another dog book, this is an inspirational and insightful
instrument for the human spirit to blossom and be set free. Experience the
astonishing synchronicities and miracles that gave Randi her faith. You,
too, will see how every detour from what we think is right holds a message
somewhere for us that everything is always in Divine Right Order.

The fun, easy way to learn Chinese. Weighing an elephant, turning an iron
rod into a needle, and other authentic stories in this book, which charmed
generations of Chinese children in the past, continue to delight young
readers today. The English/Chinese bilingual texts allow both novice and
advanced Chinese language learners to sharpen their language skills while
enjoying the stories. More than just a picture book, the intricate papercut
illustrations invite young readers to color the pages and to reflect upon
the stories. From making shadow puppets to constructing your own
shuttlecock, the Chinese activities and games provide further enrichments to
the reading of these traditional tales.

In her day the beauteous Isabella of Angouleme was called a Jezebel,
a sorceress, and adulteress. As the young bridge of King John of England she
was charged with seducing John into neglecting his kingly duties. Back in
her native land she and her second husband were accused of trying to
assassinate the King of France. Now meet the real Isabella. Relive the
turbulent twelfth and thirteenth centuries when France and England were
struggling for the control of western France. You'll encounter kings and
queens, popes and prelates, warriors and courtiers who were the power elite
of their day. You'll become intimately acquainted with this fascinating and
enigmatic woman, prey to strong passions and ambitions, aware of the power
of her beauty, willing to dare all in order to be and be seen as a queen.

This book takes us into the identification and basic care of our backyard
friends and then goes beyond. Find out how to keep them happy and returning
to your yard. Learn to listen to them and hear what they are telling you.
Birds are God's messengers to mankind. They are in the Bible, carrying His
words to us. And they are with us everyday, reminding us that just as God
sees and loves the little sparrow so, too, does He see and love each one of
us. This book was born out of Pamela Kern's personal experience with a
special bird visitation in her backyard. Soon she heard of other who had
also been so blessed. She has gathered these stories and more so you, too,
can hear the birds sing!

It truly is magic raising children with a love, respect and appreciation for
animals. The bond between a child and a pet can be deep, true and constant
in an ever-changing and often confusing world. This book opens that world
for us by answering questions, addressing challenges and unfolding the
lifetime reward that awaits not only the child, but the parents and the pet,
as well as society as a whole. If you are interested in raising a
compassionate, responsible and thoughtful child, this book is a fascinating
and informative guide that shows you how pets can help.

As a well-respected fact-finding investigator and inner city minister, the
Reverend Wayne Perryman looks into some of the hottest issues during the
Bush Administration to see where the truth lies. From immigration reform to
bringing our troops home, he provides truths, facts, insights, and
thought-provoking common-sense conclusions that were often overlooked and
ignored by the mainstream media.

Perryman offers an important corrective to the assumption that the
Democratic Party has been historically the friend of Civil Rights and the
Party of black voters. For most of the history of the two parties, the
opposite has been true as this book forcefully makes clear.

What every CEO needs to know -- your company is booming, fueled by an
aggressive staff whose confidence and work ethic has delivered an enviable
bottom line. The stock price continues to soar, investors are lining up, and
your team is riding high, ready for more. The very model of American
corporate success, right? Unfortunately, it¹s also the perfect breeding
ground for an insidious virus that can bring it all down. In Killing Your
Company, financial expert Tim Scala exposes a widespread problem most people
either don¹t recognize or refuse exists. He¹s dubbed it the ³Phase Three
virus,² because it infects both companies and individuals during the third
phase of professional development. Conceived in the rapid rise of success,
powered by arrogance and denial, the Phase Three virus pushes people to
reach beyond their grasp, leaving them nowhere to go but down.

In Forcing the Hand of God, Jacquie Ream weaves a multi-layered story about
a time both revered and reviled in American history -- that of the great war,
World War II. At the center of the tale is Rodger Browne, a man caught in a
web of conflict -- a soldier who must decide when to kill and when to show
compassion, a husband and father who must choose between fighting the enemy
abroad or serving his country stateside. But woven within the woof and warp
of Rodger¹s narrative are the stories of so many others: the Chinese
mechanic LinChing, and his daughter, Mary Elizabeth, wiser than any
ten-year-old should be; Rodger¹s wife, the woman who abandoned her own
burgeoning career to start the family he so wanted; the priest and nuns who
run the ramshackle mission in Yunnan Province; Rodger¹s uncle, the dashing,
man-about-town who woos the woman who gave Rodger the nurturing his own
mother couldn¹t; and so many others who add to the tapestry of this tale.

This is the story of people who fight the good fight, without and within.
They are flawed, to be sure, but they continue to do their best as they
fulfill their need to help one another as they move through this turbulent
time. Rich in history, filled with unforgettable characters, posing those
questions that haunt a nation decades later, Forcing the Hand of God makes
for an engrossing and timeless read.

Rules are Rules is a gentle story about a little girl, Maya, who is supposed
to kiss her aunt but doesn't feel comfortable doing so. With help, she
resolves her dilemma to everyone's satisfaction, including her own. The book
opens with Maya angrily stomping away from her home. She relaxes as she
enters "her" forest, not ready to consider her problem more calmly. With a
neighbor's help, Maya figures out why her mom has imposed such a rule -- and
even the wisdom behind it. With such respect in mind, Maya "thinks outside
the box" and comes up with a perfect solution. This book guides children in
making wise choices. It subtly tells them to listen to their intuition, to
find comfort in  nature, to share their problem with a trustworthy adult,
and to know they deserve respect.

The Science of Opportunity gives you a simple blueprint for attracting,
identifying, and acting on opportunities of all kinds in your life.  Anyone
can use these principles, regardless of age, gender, race, financial
situation, political bent, or religious persuasion. You don¹t have to learn
a special handshake, pay dues, recruit downline ³associates,² or mortgage
the house to buy your way in. However, to successfully use The Science of
Opportunity, you do have to be willing to take one very important step:
Open your mind and become aware. The choice is yours: You can wait passively
and hope luck comes your way one day; or you can take action and learn how
to recognize when an opportunity crosses your path. Once you acquire that
knowledge, you possess the power to decide your own destiny.

This book is a testament to the impact one person has on the lives of many,
to the tremendous good one can bring about whatever the chosen path, to the
responsibility each of us carries to make a positive difference in this
world. Do they still make men like Chuck Randall? He was a solid strength of
character, holding to his principles, enforcing no drinking and no smoking
among his players. His rules were as much a challenge then as it is now and
contributed to his incredible wins on basketball courts. But what mattered
most was the respect he gave his players as individuals and as equal
partners on the team. They were all one, working toward the same goal, no
one more important than another, each fully supporting the other and giving
his all. It is now wonder that the respect he gave returned to him a
hundredfold.

Circle of F.R.I.E.N.D.S. is a program for girls ages 8-14 that
teaches them how to:  Develop a positive self-image; maintain healthy
friendships; solve conflicts with effective communication; build emotional
strength and manage their stress

This guide is for teachers, parents, scout leaders, camp counselors,
therapists, and community and church leaders.  In addition to step-by-
step instructions for getting started it includes:  65 small group
activities; ice breakers; parent letters with tips for at-home support;
reproducible handouts on CD ROM; Capable & Confident!  Raising Empowered
Girls audio program and one year of free consultation on how to use and
present this material.

Before computers, television and video games, storytelling entertained
children of all ages. Just released, Stony and Goliath the True Hero written
by David Alcorta is a new take on the age-old bible story of David and
Goliath. A wonderful tale about being patient and having faith that God will
reveal his purpose to those who believe. No matter how big or small you are,
everyone is special in God¹s eyes and can make a difference in this world.
Stony and Goliath, a beautifully illustrated picture book, is written in
both English and Spanish, providing an opportunity to teach both languages
to young children. Anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling with a
positive message for young readers will appreciate this new story of a true
hero.

In this second edition, analyst and author Kathleen O'Connor nails the flaws
of the health care industry and the horrendous changes facing doctors,
hospitals and everyone who wants affordable, high-quality health care. She
lays out the problems we face and why they are there, and then she paves a
path to change. O'Connor uses direct language to strip a complex and greedy
industry of its mystery and offers a no-nonsense template for community
action.
 

Grown in Washington is a joyous journey through the growing season. The
months come alive with richly colored eye-popping photos of flavorful fruits
and veggies. Owner of Yakima Fruit Market, Poage peppers the pages with
advice for growing your own or choosing the choicest in the market. What to
do with nature¹s bounty? Tried and true recipes will send you scurrying to
the kitchen. Descriptions of favorite varieties of produce round out this
gem.

Meet the native species of Alaska ­ the animals and plants that have been
around for ages, as well as those that died out eons ago. How did these
creatures manage to survive the extremes of Alaska¹s environment? How were
the Alaskan dinosaurs different from their counterparts elsewhere in the
world? How have present-day animals and plants adapted to the harsh winters?
Open up to Ron Smith¹s world and learn that the answer is not just in what
these creatures are ­ their size or color or type of skin covering ­ but
also in what they do. Smith highlights the most interesting of Alaska¹s
residents ­ the towering grizzly as well as the petite pika, the
³coat-changing² ptarmigan and the ever-popular salmon ­ to reveal nature at
its amazing best. This insatiably curious scientist asks questions we¹d
never think of to discover the wonder of this wild land. How can a
ponderously slow-growing evergreen ever hope to survive when it¹s surrounded
by the rapidly growing deciduous trees? Building upon the discoveries of
Alaska¹s extinct dinosaurs and plants and the interrelationship of current
species, Smith looks to the future. What are the trends? Which of these
specially adapted flora and fauna are likely to survive or even flourish?
Past, present, or future, our country¹s final frontier continues to
fascinate. Join Smith on his journey within and around Alaska for a truly
unique tour of its incredible inhabitants.

This book answers the questions young people today are asking themselves:
what are my unique gifts and talents? What do I really care about?
Do I have what it take to create a life of meaning and purpose?

³I never thought I would die in London, England.  On June 16th, 1980, I was
killed in an automobile accident there. There was no self and no earth. It
was like being in love on a beautiful day with the sun shining to the
millionth power.  Reflecting on it, I cannot escape the irony that I spent
the subsequent eighteenth months passionately wanting to return to where I
had gone.  Twenty-eight years and three books later, I realize we do not
have to return.  Part of it is still with me every moment before that
moment.  The truth is that we don¹t die.  This book is not an account of my
experience, but rather is the essence of the truth forever contained
ultimately within that experience and within The Immortal Now.²

Clearly written from a child's point of view that also honors the
intelligence of the read, Detective A: The Case of the Missing Silver Spoon
is destined to be a classic. Curious, clever, and determined to solve his
case, Detective A knows what to do. Eight-year-old Detective A learns to
keep his eyes on the prize when he controls his impatience with a difficult
witness (his younger sister), to be tenacious in getting all of the facts,
and to see a situation from another point of view. Along the way, Detective
A - and maybe his sister, too - learn an important scientific concept.

This is a story of a young woman with a courageous whisper in her heart that
leads her on a journey to reach the royal destiny that God has designed for
each and every one of us who will believe and press forward. ³The Courageous
Whisper² is a whimsical tale of a girl named Lisette who leaves the familiar
simple life, encountering whacky people and obstacles along the way.
Eventually, she does discover the place that her Grandfather had promised
her was real. All young dancers must learn to work hard, overcome adversity,
and never quit in order to accomplish the dream (or treasure) that God
placed deep inside them.

After Senator Obama's inspiring and thought-provoking speech on race,
most Americans feel it is time to set the record straight regarding the
origin of racism in America. Over the years, we have had several discussions
on the subject, most of which focused on the relationship between blacks and
whites.  But seldom have we ever acknowledged the number of whites who gave
their lives to wipe out this deadly social disease nor have we reviewed the
role that politics played in establishing a racist society. Historians
report that one party supported slavery and Jim Crow while the other party
opposed them.  They also report that one party was known as the Party of
White Supremacy and the other party was known as "Nigger Lovers".  Senator
Obama confirms this fact in his book: Dreams from my Father.  He tells his
readers how white Chicago Democrats vowed to vote Republican before they
would vote for a "nigger" (Harold Washington) to be mayor of Chicago.
Many have confessed that the Senator's speech was compelling,
comprehensive and forthright and perhaps one of the greatest speeches
on race since the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream"
speech.  Although his speech touched the hearts of all American
citizens, its fatal flaw was its failure to tell the truth, the whole
truth and nothing but the truth regarding who was really behind the
efforts to divide our country by race.  This book is an in-depth
analysis of Obama¹s speech and contains information he chose not to
include.