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I Was Man's Trash, Now I'm in the King's Treasury by Georgia Smith I Was Man's Trash, Now I'm in the King's Treasury, is about a woman writing to her daughter, Tee, who wanted to know about her mother's life, and to any other daughters and sons that have been hurt or devastated in life no matter how old or young they may be. All though this is a story about my life, and my choices, as you read this please remember that it is never too late to change your future. This is not meant to be a sad story, but one of victory. It is my hope that some would be healed while reading the pages of this book. Where men literally walked on me, stepped over me, and threw me aside as trash, The King, of kings saw me, picked me up, cleaned and polished me, and declared me to be a valuable jewel. I decided to go on an adventure to see if I could find some sort of connection from my past to the person that I am to day. So where should I start? ... at this house I found out that I was black. I never thought about being black or white. One Christmas mama bought me this little rubber doll that had molded black hair, black eyes, and brown skin. I told mama that I didn't want that burnt up doll. When she told me that it was the same color that I was, I was shocked. As a teen I needed to get away from all of the crazy things that were happening to me so I ran away. I had fallen into such a pit of low self-esteem that I had decided to use my own body to get me out of the mess that I was in. Believe, believe in yourself, believe that you are somebody, believe that you can rise above where you are now. My book ( I was man's trash, now I'm in the King's treasure can help you believe again. Because of life I had been spiritually destroyed, it seemed with no where to turn or no one to turn to for help life wasn't worth living. Being numerously raped and degraded I lost all self esteem. My life was turned around because of the love of God. Yours can be too. This is who I am today, Georgia Smith is a graduate of MTI Business School. She is a freelance writer, and painter. She has spoken to groups of women about the subject of this book, particularly in church groups. She has also spoken to men, and mixed genders in places of business on other subjects. Georgia was born in a small town in California, and moved to Sacramento California where she met and married her husband of thirty-six years. They have a blended family of four children and seven grandchildren of whom they enjoy as often as possible, especially on holidays, along with their two dogs and six koi and goldfish. She has two sisters, as well as one brother who has moved on with the Lord to better things. She attends a great church of mixed ethnic backgrounds which she loves. AMAZON https://www.georgiasmithauthor.com/ https://www.urlinkpublishing.com/

Cold Case Investigators: The Prostitute Killer by Merrill Vaughan For years, someone has been killing prostitutes on the same day of the same month; in their business room. However, the first one was a mistake. All of the killings were in the state of California with the exception of one that was in Las Vegas. The first one was just a weary traveler that just wanted a place to sleep for the night before seeing her son and daughter-in-law the next day. For years, the Bakersfield Police Department tried to solve the case but to no avail. Soon, the highly successful Cold Case Investigators, or CCI, were called in to help solve the killing of Denise Robinson. Soon the lead of CCI investigator, Patrick Johnson, a retired U.S. Air Force Security Police Investigator found move victims of what was soon to be called The Prostitute Killer. Even though he eventually thought he knew who did the killings, along with an accomplice, it was not until the killer and accomplice died in a murder-suicide act. I was born in Santa Anna, CA January 3, 194,9 and raised in Monrovia and Duarte, CA. Graduated from Duarte High School in 1967 and Citrus Jr. Collee in 1970. Entered the U. S. Air Force in November 1971, serving in CA, Thailand, FL, NY, Greece, HI, WY, Germany and Honduras. Retired May 31, 1993, with the rank of Master Sergeant. After retiring, he moved to Pittsfield, NH where he was a substitute teacher for Pittsfield School District until 2020. He also attended Franklin Pierce University, graduating in 2012 with a degree in General Studies. He is committed to his community by being involved in his church and local committees. https://www.amazon.com/Cold-Case-Investigators-Prostitute-Killer/dp/B0DNS7F9LS/ref=monarch_sidesheet_title https://merrillvaughan.com https://www.ecpublishingllc.com

Chasing Shadows by A.C. Adams When renowned professor Dr. Aidan Ryan vanishes without explanation, he leaves behind a haunting message revealing he has a new life and can never return. His devastated daughter Sofia embarks on a global search to uncover the truth behind her father’s disappearance. What she finds is more shocking than she could have imagined—a web of family secrets and lies that challenges everything she thought she knew. After clues lead her to Italy, Sofia reconnects with her estranged mother, Ella, who reveals a hidden past of trauma and deceit. When they discover Aidan’s ties to The Brotherhood, an elusive, powerful society that operates in the shadows of world affairs, Sofia and Ella become ensnared in a deadly conspiracy. Trapped in ancient catacombs beneath the Roman countryside, they must confront their mysterious captors and fight for their lives. But as they edge closer to escape, one question remains: Will Aidan choose his family or The Brotherhood? A.C. Adams is the nom de plume of co-authors Anthony Leigh Adams and Christina Adams, who have written, produced, and developed film and television projects for many studios, including Disney, ABC, and CBS. Christina is a producer of the Emmy Award-winning series, The Amazing Race and multiple programs for Oprah Winfrey. Anthony composed the music and co-wrote the book and lyrics for their most recent theatrical project, Sideways: The Musical, which is based on the Oscar-winning film and is in development as a Broadway musical. The Adamses also wrote and produced the original musicals Love-In: A Musical Celebration and Primal Twang: The Legacy of The Guitar. Both shows were filmed and aired nationally on PBS. Primal Twang won Best Documentary Feature at the Rome International Film Festival. Adams Entertainment, Anthony and Christina’s production company, is based in La Jolla, California, where they work and live with their two calico rescue cats. Chasing Shadows, their debut novel, is inspired by true events. AMAZON https://www.adamsentertainment.com/ https://www.acornpublishingllc.com

The Commander In Chief's Trophy 2nd Edition: Desert Storm The Beginning of the Air Assault by Paul H. D'Anna In 1959, Paul D’Anna read about West Point cadets attempting to make off with the Naval Academy’s mascot Bill the Goat. Since then, he has followed other similar accounts and was inspired to blend them all together in a book. For, while America’s different military academies are rightly prestigious and highly disciplined institutions, students there still have a campus life. They have sports rivalries and a sense of youthful camaraderie like any other school in the country. Against this backdrop, there are still plenty of intriguing and humorous stories to tell. Paul is a happy and content retiree who has had quite an extensive career in technology. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from LSU, which landed him jobs at IBM, Shell Oil, and Exxon Mobil. Today, he spends his days gardening and writing down interesting tales for publishing. Aside from technology, he is also fascinated by the going-ons in the U.S. military, such as contemporary events like Operation Desert Storm as well as the less-talked-about life among students at the country’s various (and prestigious) military academies. https://www.readersmagnet.com/ product/the-commander-in- chiefs-trophy-2nd-addition- paperback/ https://www.pauldannabooks. com/ http://www. bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/ twia/5825phdr.mp3

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Help! I've Got Family in the Business by Hugh Roberts Is your dream of continuing the family business legacy becoming a nightmare? Do you feel your business is blowing up your family? Are there answers to your unique situation? When it's working, a family business is a dream come true-to watch your children succeed in your company is the greatest joy. But family in your business often means navigating minefields everywhere. Help! I've Got Family in the Business shares real life stories of successes to be followed and failures to be avoided. Hugh Roberts leads you through potential time bombs that may exist and gives you the help and guidance to avoid them. There is hope your dream can come true! This is more than a book; it's a roadmap that reflects the depth of Hugh's insight and the profound impact he's had on our lives. Roland Spongberg, President and CEO of WKS, Inc., Owner of over 300 restaurants Easy to understand and incredibly valuable for anyone dealing with the complexities of a family business. Beth Beans Gilbert, VP of Fred Beans Automotive Group, Owner of 25 auto dealerships plus multiple auto related businesses Excellent counsel and advice. William Bradshaw, founder of Bradshaw Automotive Group, Past President of the National Auto Dealers Association Hugh B. Roberts has worked nationwide for over 40 years with high-net-worth family business owners, their families and management teams to provide solutions to challenging issues which often derail succession legacies. While addressing tax and legal issues in his planning, Hugh also focuses on helping families navigate landmines created by generational differences, sibling rivalries, communication differences, fears and emotional concerns which can blow up a business owner’s succession dream. A partner with The Rawls Group, Hugh has delivered seminars to over 70 automotive 20 Groups, multiple state and national industry associations, plus 10 National Auto Dealer Association national conventions. Hugh has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Colorado, a Masters in Youth Ministry from Fuller Theological Seminary, and is a Certified Financial Planner, CFP, and a Certified Succession Planner, CSP. Hugh is married to Lisa, has two married children, five granddaughters and resides in Woodland Hills, California. AMAZON https://seekingsuccession.com/ https://christianworksmedia.com/ http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/72425hbr.mp3

THE WANTED BOOK by John Nieman The Wanted Book is a compelling compendium of role models, creatively presented in the style of Old West “Wanted” posters. The book features a diverse mix of singers, entertainers, activists, political leaders, sports heroes, and business visionaries, both historical and contemporary. Each artistic poster is paired with a short tribute celebrating the individual's contribution to society, offering readers inspiration and admiration for their courage, innovation, and impact. John Nieman is a multifaceted creative force—a globally accomplished Advertising Creative Director, celebrated Music Director, visionary Chef, prolific Author, and internationally exhibited Artist. He has written more than 30 books, spanning multiple genres including novels, short stories, poetry, and works that blend narrative with visual art. His career includes over 25 years as Creative Director at top advertising firms, followed by a transition into fine arts and writing. John’s artwork has been exhibited around the world, and he continues to create from his home in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York, where he is also a proud father of five. AMAZON https://johnnieman.gothambooksinc.com/ https://gothambooksinc.com/ http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/72425jng.mp3

Remembrance of Things Forgotten by Steven Chananie A Remembrance of Things Forgotten describes Steven's journey from being a high-powered lawyer, to going to Seminary, and then to being an interfaith hospital chaplain intern seeing cancer patients on two oncology units at a major New York Medical Center. The book describes his visits with patients and explores the heartbreak - and inspiration - of their suffering and how they opened his heart to the precious worth of their lives and to the very real presence of a divine love, realer than real, shining concretely in each room and in each patient's heart. The resulting spiritual insights provide a powerful - and even prophetic - message to us all as individuals and as a society: how a love of infinite worth shines within each of us and is present in everyday acts of simple kindness and compassion; and how the ultimate meaning of our lives resides in that love, and not in the transitory whims of career, ambition, power, wealth, or possessions. While we often forget these simple "truths" in our hurried life, we are nevertheless capable of remembering what we have forgotten if we only notice what is before us, open our hearts, and quiet our minds. If we do take the time to notice and see what is before us, we will see God's love shining closer to us than we are to ourselves; and we will hear God calling us, not necessarily to do great things, but to grow each day in loving-kindness and take care of each other with patience, kindness and a listening heart. After 37 years as a practicing attorney, Steven stepped down as a partner at his law firm to go Union Theological Seminary in New York City to pursue a Master of Divinity Degree. While at Union, he was accepted as part of his Seminary training into a part-time chaplaincy intern program at a major New York City hospital system. His time as a hospital chaplain took his spirituality and faith out of the realm of theory and into a lived reality of quietly accompanying cancer patients and embracing the presence of divine love shining in each hospital room and in the heart of each patient. AMAZON https://stevenchananie.ampbk.com/ www.KingPagesPress.com http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/72425kpp1.mp3

Headaches: Why You Have Them What you Can Do About Them by Egilius L.H. Spierings, BS,MS,MD,PhD This book is primarily for those afflicted by headaches, particularly intense headaches like migraine. However, it also deals with other headache conditions, such as cluster headache, concussion headache, and headache in pregnancy as well as with face pain. Dr. Spierings is a pharmacologist, neurologist, headache and face pain specialist, and clinical trialist. He was born in Helmond, the Netherlands, in 1953. He attended the Erasmus University Faculty of Medicine in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, where he received bachelor's and master's degrees in medical sciences, a medical doctor degree, and a doctor of philosophy degree in experimental pharmacology. In terms of postgraduate education, he trained in neurology and neurosurgery at the University Hospital Dijkzigt, now Erasmus Medical Center, in Rotterdam, the Netherlands; in psychiatry at the Reinier de Graaf Gasthuis in Delft, the oldest hospital in the Netherlands; and in headache management at the Headache Research Foundation at Faulkner Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. He was a professor of neurology and craniofacial pain, part-time academic faculty, at Tufts University Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine until he retired from academia in 2018. Since, he has been the medical director of the Boston Headache Institute and MedVadis Research at Boston Advanced Medicine, formerly Boston PainCare, in Waltham, Massachusetts. Egilius L. H. Spierings, BS, MS, MD, PhD AMAZON https://www.help4headache.com/ https://citiofbooks.com http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/72425cob.mp3