Flora Has an Adventure

Flora, an Ameraucana chicken, goes on an adventure with Marge, the farmer's wife, while the rest of the flock waits anxiously at Featherfield Farm. They wonder why Flora was taken away and imagine where she is going. While the hens ponder her fate, Flora has the time of her life. Marge learns something new about Flora, and the children in Essex are amazed at Flora's ability. After all, isn't Flora just a chicken? Colorful illustrations highlight the diversity of the hens, as well as the children, who take part in this adventure.

Forever Our Sunrise in Saigon

With echoes of Tom Clancy and Jack Higgins, Forever Our Sunrise in Saigon is Patrick Greenwood’s first book in a new series about romance, love, and passion against the backdrop of the Post- Vietnam War. Forever Our Sunrise in Saigon is a romance novel about Jack Kendall and Linh Ng. After connecting online, Jack sets out on a cycling tour of Vietnam to meet Linh while keeping his intentions hidden. They both choose to leave their current relationships and share an unforgettable romance.

But like all good things, their time together is limited, and the sunrise in Saigon symbolizes their love that lasts a lifetime. Intrigued by the country of Vietnam since 11, Jack Kendall long remembered the fall of Saigon in 1975 and its painful aftermath.

After years of chatting online, Jack desires to follow his heart to meet Linh in person. Linh, wanting to feel Jack’s love, wanted nothing more than to be held by him. Trapped in a loveless marriage, Linh agrees to meet Jack in Saigon.

They both know they have found something special when they set eyes on each other. Despite their obstacles, they leap a faith and give their love a chance, even if it means giving up their current relationships. Experience the passion and romance that ignites between Jack and Linh as they explore Vietnam and each other.

Follow their journey as they discover the true meaning of love and the courage it takes to pursue it. But like all good things, their time together is not forever. The sunrise in Saigon that brought them together becomes the emotional connection between them for the rest of their lives.

Forever True Love

In our modern, fast-paced world, we often find ourselves juggling work, family, and personal commitments. Amidst this whirlwind, it’s easy to lose sight of ourselves and our deepest desires, especially the yearning for a soulmate. To discover true happiness and love, it’s essential to shift our priorities and perspectives. Slowing down, being present, and cherishing the little moments can illuminate the path to profound connections. Just as a garden blooms with a variety of flowers, showcasing nature’s harmonious dance of life and love, our lives too can flourish. Embrace your journey, let love lead the way, and step forward without fear of the unknown.

Frankie the Fox and Owen the Ox: A Friendship Story

Making new friends is not always an easy thing to do. Especially if you’re shy! Well, that’s exactly how Owen Ox feels. Just because he is big does not mean he is brave!

Everyone tells him he should make new friends but the problem is Owen is too scared. What if he says the wrong thing and upsets someone?

Find out what happens to Owen when he is walking home in the woods and meets Frankie the Fox.

Will he make a new friend? Or will he be too scared?

Froggy Bill and the Lost Lily Pad

After surviving a terrible thunderstorm, Froggy Bill discovers that his beloved lily pad has disappeared! With little time to waste, Froggy Bill embarks on an adventure around the bay to try to locate his lost lily. Along the way, he reunites with some of his old friends from Turtle Trail, Crabby Creek, and Lizard Lagoon.

Hop along with Froggy Bill as he explores fun new places and seeks to turn his sadness into triumph. Froggy Bill reminds us all that with perseverance and a little help from some friends, we can accomplish more than we ever thought possible. 

From Many We Are One

From Many We Are One reveals the never-before told story of the rebirth and globalization of American Cuisine, as influenced by iconic restaurants, shaped by passionate individuals and enriched by education. A journey through ground-breaking periods illustrates the roller-coaster development of cooking in America.

The book details historic events, food and wine competitions and the California food revolution, whose combined energies fueled this movement and catapulted American food and wines to the top of global prominence. Seminal events hosting the Queen of England and the Hyde Park Summit with Presidents Clinton and Boris Yeltsin, serve to elevate American cuisine to center stage.

As President of the Culinary Institute of America I was fortunate to not only observe, but to actively participate in the education and nurturing of American chefs as evidenced by the legions of industry-leading CIA graduates.

While cooking at Le Pavillon, at the time the best restaurant in America, I experienced the highest level of excellence, which shaped and dominated my emerging philosophy and appreciation of food and hospitality all shared in this book.

A critical look at the industry recollects the impact of fast food, the positive professionalization of chefs, while questioning the lamentable status and struggles of women and African American chefs and the media’s reluctance to recognize their contributions to American cuisine. New emerging culinary concepts like Molecular, Fusion and Nouvelle cuisine are debated for their lasting and realistic impact on cooking.

Lastly, the legacy of food in America is scrutinized for its contributions to gustatory benefits and their contrasting effects on the status on public health.

From Zero to Infinity and Back- A full Circle

In order to find some love, partnership, companionship, and support, as any other young single divorcee, my search for a loving partner began on dating websites. At first in line with my spiritual beliefs of the Eastern tradition of Yoga and Meditation like DharmaMatch.com. I have been a practitioner of Yoga and meditation since my thirties, which I am blessed to have inherited from my ancestry. Going to Kirtans and meditation, Satsangs with my grandmother and living in a family with Yoga traditions, my father being a Raja Yoga practitioner, even as a child, living in Yoga came naturally to me.

At these dating websites I met some sociopaths, addicts, alcoholics and also some decent men sometimes in disharmonious timings in this dating journey. After being stolen from, surviving domestic violence, and also having some great learning dating adventures, I have come to arrive in this place. I am now thriving, being in oneness, in Yoga. This writing and art memoir are a result of this journey. I am sharing my story in the form of arts and writings inspired by the teachings of Vedanta and Buddhist teachings and values.

My abstract art is in its spontaneous presence, in the raw, elemental, primal and childlike innocence, with awe and wonder, a curious part of me. I do hope to awaken a presence in you that resonates this blissful state that I experienced while working on the art and poetry book project.

Full Moon Witch

In a world unlike any other, a young girl’s journey begins as she unravels the truth about her existence. Plunged into a reality she never imagined, she discovers her family’s enchanting lineage and embraces the existence of a magical realm hidden from her eyes.

Amidst this newfound knowledge, she forms profound connections with kindred spirits who guide her along a path filled with love, heartache, and self-discovery. As she strives to find her rightful place, she confronts the ultimate question: will she conquer the challenges of this extraordinary world or succumb to its demands?

With unwavering determination, she embarks on a relentless quest to safeguard her loved ones from an imminent threat that looms ominously close. Yet, as her powers emerge, uncharted and unprecedented, she unearths the haunting secrets of her family’s past, realizing the profound link between her origins and the destiny that awaits.

In a mesmerizing tale of intertwining past and future, she must summon the resilience to protect the very essence of her home. Will she unearth the strength necessary to embrace her extraordinary heritage and defend all that she holds dear?

Futurecide

Every civilization in history has faced moments of overwhelming existential crises, and they all eventually collapsed. Was this failure inherent in the evolution of civilization, something within the human species, or a combination of both? More importantly, was it predictable and unavoidable? Most civilizations believed they had a special relationship with the divine and were beyond the laws of nature. Our current economic civilization is now global and interdependent. Today’s economy is responsible for the most rapid mass extinction in Earth’s history. We face imminent catastrophic climate change and environmental disruption, yet the same sense of exceptionalism and hubris clouds humanity’s judgement and ability to act rationally.

Environmental disruption is making the planet uninhabitable. No economy can consume its way out of scarcity. This law of nature conflicts with many longstanding economic theories. Sheltered and self-absorbed elitists promote lies and prey on humanity’s most vulnerable instincts of pecking order, conformity, and obedience to authority. These primal instincts may be maladapted to civilization in its current form. Today’s elitists are choosing mass extinction in a false belief in their own invincibility. To survive, humanity can no longer follow delusional leaders to self-destruction.

In non-technical language, the author explores common phases in the development of past civilizations, and the critical junctures and decisions that made collapse inevitable. He investigates the linkages and contradictions between human social behavior, the economy, and the environment. In the closing pages, he identifies a clear path to redemption.

Gen. Park Chung-Hee and South Korea's Han River Miracle

Gen. Park Chung-Hee was born to a poor family in rural Korea when Japan ruled the nation as a colony. After teaching at a rural elementary school for three years, he studied at three different military academies to become an army officer in the liberated Korea. Although he encountered a career-threatening crisis right before the outbreak of the Korean War, he returned to the service and served many key staff positions during the war and important command positions after the war with devoted professionalism. When the nation drifted rudderless in the 1960s, he led the military revolution as the last resort. Hence forth he headed the government that was steadfastly focused on rebuilding the nation. His administration laid the extensive, future-oriented foundation for the nation’s industrial development and advanced defense capability. Gen. Park lived his life aligned with, to the letter, his personal motto: ‘My Whole Life to Fatherland.’

Getting Ready for Christmas

Every day leading to Christmas is packed with old memories, traditions, activities, and new memories to be made. Join me as we count down the days and start Getting Ready for Christmas!

Glow Light

Lighthouses symbolize direction, safety, and hope for those navigating the vast, open waters. They stand as beacons, guiding you safely back home, through dark and uncertain conditions, or offering a steady presence on a bright, carefree day.

These towering lights, found on coastlines and islands, help boats find their way through any challenge. Lighthouses come in many colors, shapes, and sizes, yet their purpose remains the same: to withstand the harshest weather and provide a constant, unwavering light.

As you turn each page, let these lighthouses lead you on a journey of wonder. From danger to delight, discover what lies beyond the horizon as you follow the rhymes and see where they take you.