Detective Ray Shields and the Mountain of Trial

Ray Shields isn’t your average private eye. He’s a little more like your traditional gumshoe than most, and in his line of work, being dedicated to the job is a good thing. Laura is his secretary and, as far as Ray is concerned, she is the best one he’s ever had. She’s never late to work, she keeps his affairs in order, and most importantly, she always has the coffee brewing. Then there’s Eddie, Ray’s partner. He’s a dedicated alcoholic with a troubled past, but he doesn’t let that affect his work. Together, the trio make up the Ray Shields Detective Agency, and the only thing separating the R.S.D.A. from the competition is a rusty chain-link fence.

But everything is about to change…

One day, after receiving a mysterious envelope in the mail, Ray, Laura, and Eddie find themselves thrust into the heart of an ancient prophecy that places them all in danger and unravels a secret about Laura that’s long been hidden.

Together, the R.S.D.A., with the help of a few made friends along the way, will face a myriad of mythical monsters, hunt for a magical relic powerful enough to stop a maddened cultist, and traverse the arid Atacama Desert to fight an ancient evil. Saving the world is all in a day’s work for the Ray Shields Detective Agency.

Developing Practical Wisdom

Many people recognize wisdom as an important ideal, but the subject is rarely studied in public education or widely understood outside academia. Drawing from historical and contemporary research in psychology, philosophy, and education, Developing Practical Wisdom describes, in language accessible to any thoughtful reader, how people can intentionally learn to become wiser. The narrative provides a comprehensive set of pedagogical tools, including theories and practices, for developing deeply coherent perspectives on the world and the people in it. It explains how to cultivate coherent thinking and apply moral principles in daily life.

Dream the Green

Every night five brightly colored sheep called Red, Blue, Green, Yellow and Pink help Ruby fall asleep.

But tonight, it seems Green is in trouble, and it is Ruby’s turn to help them this time. Green is fading away, and only Ruby has the key to saving Green!

The sheep and with the help of hidden forces reveal to Ruby the secret and everything she needs to save Green.

Dropped Calls

Dropped Calls will ring like a lost phone and have you scrambling to pick up the call. Should water, food, and even the air we breathe become threatened? Providence assembles at the bugler’s call. When democracy is under threat from our collective complacency, these words shall find meaning in the screaming echoes of two centuries past “eternal vigilance is the price of liberty”.

In this work of fiction, the resonance of truth should challenge the reader’s sagacity so that each person becomes the keystone to the solution. Just like Siddhartha, to read it once is a revelation, and immersed deep in its pages, understanding and enlightenment may develop.

Perhaps some of the people and places in this book are familiar to you. Imagine the events that unfold happening to your loved ones, in your backyard, or on your watch. Prudence necessitates reading Dropped Calls as an act of prevention and a pathway to compassion.

Eight Fought to Live

1988: 82,362 gay and bisexual men had AIDS.

1989: 100,000 gay and bisexual men had AIDS.

1990: 307,000 gay and bisexual men had AIDS.

These are the two years Dr. Rosiello led an AIDS therapy group at Gay Men’s Health Crisis in New York City. Within two years each man in her group passed away from AIDS complications. One of these men was Vito Russo, an AIDS activist and historian.

This is the story of eight gay men living with advanced AIDS and one inexperienced fresh out of training psychoanalyst. Each man’s intimate story is peppered with Dr. Rosiello’s anxiety and her growing awareness regarding the importance of emotional authenticity in psychotherapy. The group members had no spare moments for Dr. Rosiello to use her newly learned psychoanalytic techniques. There was only time to be real.

Early on these group members pledged to not die. They pledged emotional support for the life of the group. This pledge held true for over a year. Blood brothers in their fight to live.

El Club de los Suicidas

La vida nunca es fácil. Es una lección que varios jóvenes aprenden al decidir e intentar tomarse su vida. Por medio de un acto insólito, estos jóvenes logran ver que la vida trae consigo muchas cosas, tal como personas que no solo se encuentran en su misma situación o similar, sino que también les abre los ojos y los ayuda a ver lo hermosa y variada que es la vida.

Fairy and Gnome Tales - Book Four

Ah! Welcome back! I have been waiting for you! So, you would like to hear another story! Well, get comfortable, and I will tell you one. You have found the path that leads back to a secret place I know deep in the great Northwoods, where the magical trees whisper tales of fairies and gnomes. Open the story and continue your journey.

Autumn has arrived in the Northwoods. In this fourth Fairy and Gnome Tale, you will meet some magical creatures including Quinn, a young gnome who struggles with reading, and is quite distraught as the new school session begins, and Quinn’s friend, Fletcher the Owl. You will discover magical trees of the forest including, The Owl Tree, The Story Teller, The Word Collector and The Weaver who help Quinn to learn the important virtues of patience, perseverance, and determination.

Well now, let us begin this new adventure! You are certain to discover a magical place where anything is possible!

Fairy and Gnome Tales - Book One

Ah! Welcome! I have been waiting for you! You have found a path that leads to a secret place I know deep in the great Northwoods, where magical trees whisper tales of fairies and gnomes. Open the story and begin your journey. In this first tale, come meet the Grandfather Tree, who always has a story to tell, and Joshua, a special gnome who learns the importance of teamwork and cooperation.

Fairy and Gnome Tales - Book Three

Ah! Welcome back! I have been waiting for you! So you would like to hear another story! Well, get comfortable, and I’ll tell you one. You have found the path that leads back to a secret place I know deep in the great Northwoods, where the magical trees whisper tales of fairies and gnomes. Open the story and continue your journey. In this third tale, meet some magical creatures, including Sage, the hedgehog – a rather overwhelmed orchard garden caretaker and baker, and her fleet-footed friend, Fraser Fox, who, along with Sage’s Special Magical Tree and a host of Northwoods gnomes and fairies, work magically together to help the little hedgehog harvest the orchard bounty and prepare for the Autumn Harvest Celebration. Come along on this magical journey where you will meet creatures who learn the value of gratitude and responsiveness. You are certain to discover a magical place where anything is possible and encounter a little fun along the way.

Fairy and Gnome Tales - Book Two

Ah! Welcome! I have been waiting for you! You have found a path that leads to a secret place I know deep in the great Northwoods, where magical trees whisper tales of fairies and gnomes. Open the story and continue your journey.

In this second tale, come visit with the Grandfather Tree, who always has a story to tell, and Joshua Twillaby, a special fairy who has been feeling alone, rather glum, and stuck in a slump. Discover what happens when Joshua decides to stop feeling sorry for himself and do something different.

Journey with Joshua, as he sets off for a visit with Grandfather Tree and experiences unexpected adventures along the way.

Faith, Hope, and Love Inspiration

In Faith, Hope, and Love Inspiration, readers are invited on a journey through life’s highs and lows. From happiness to sadness, hope, faith, and love are the guiding lights that offer inspiration to cling to beyond all the madness. The author takes readers by the hand and leads them to the rocky ground, where hope seems lost, and all is quiet. But amidst the silence, there is still beauty to behold. Take a deep breath and look up to see the dancing clouds above the trees. Let the words take you on a journey of the mind, picturing images of loved ones and angels spreading their wings.

As the clouds move along, the sky fills with blue, and a new sense of hope emerges. Look up and imagine what you may see. The tears that may fall from your eyes will be tears of joy because you are no longer dreaming. You are living a life full of faith, hope, and love.

The pages of this book are filled with inspiration to uplift and guide you through life’s journey. Open your heart to the words within and let them inspire you to see the beauty in every moment. With each turn of the page, you’ll find a new sense of hope and faith that will light the way. Faith, Hope, and Love Inspiration is a must-read for anyone seeking inspiration and guidance on their journey through life.

Firstlings of the Flock

As with the story of Cain and Abel, the two MacKenzie brothers, Duncan and Cameron, do not get along – never have. For years, there has been almost no communication between brothers until the death of their father, John Jay.Cam feels compelled to return for the funeral and the subsequent hearing of his father’s will, though he is uncertain what drives him. Although Cam expects nothing from the estate, surprisingly, the will decrees that he and Dun should travel to the High Uinta Wilderness (a special place for his father) to settle their differences.Needless to say, both brothers do not return from the wilderness, but unfortunately, that still does not resolve the matter. Now the will is being contested by a third party claiming to be a previously unknown daughter.Through DNA testing and some serious sleuthing, Cam discovers nothing is as he thought, and even he, Cameron MacKenzie, is not who he thought he was.