Columbus, Slave Trader

Columbus, Slave Trader delves into an eye-opening exploration of history as it uncovers a seldom-told truth: the initial transatlantic slave ships did not traverse from Africa to America with captive Africans. Instead, the journey took a different, darker turn. The very first slave ships embarked from the New World to Europe, carrying a harrowing cargo of 500 captured Native Americans. Their enslaver? Christopher Columbus himself.

As the narrative unfolds, we confront the chilling reality of this early chapter in the slave trade, where these Native Americans, originally destined for Seville’s slave auction, endured unimaginable hardships. Only 80 would emerge as survivors, highlighting the heart-wrenching toll of this historic voyage.

Columbus, Slave Trader is a stark, essential and accurate historical fiction account that challenges prevailing narratives, shedding light on a pivotal moment in history and reevaluating our understanding of Columbus as not just an explorer but also a slave trader.

Come Home Safe, We Love You

Being the family member who's a first responder, whether it be in law enforcement, fire, EMS, or military, can be a very proud aspect in anyone's life, but it can come with the downside of that person being absent from most family activities and events while living in harm's way on duty. As a child experiencing this, it can become confusing. This book will show young children how much their family loves them even when they are not there. It also shows other children that those working in these fields are kind and loving people they can trust.

Come Thirsty: Leave Quenched

Come Thirsty, Leave Quenched invites you on a transformative journey into the depths of your spirit, offering a sanctuary for the weary soul. In a world filled with noise and distraction, this devotional serves as a navigational guide, leading you to the oasis of inner fulfillment you’ve been seeking.

You will find solace and inspiration for your heart, whether facing a broken spirit, a tired mind, or seeking answers to life’s profound questions.

Prepare to encounter whispers of grace and the realization that within you lies the key to everlasting fulfillment. Discover the courage to confront challenges and the strength to drink deeply from the wellspring of life.

Come with an open heart and leave these pages forever changed!

Confidence Matters

This book can help you to develop your self-awareness, your self-belief, and your sense of self-worth so that you can feel confident whenever, wherever, and with whomever.

Go on a journey of self-discovery with practical step-by-step exercises, and develop and strengthen your authentic motivation and self-confidence with techniques based on the powerful behavioural science of neuro-linguistic programming.

Confidence Matters by Dr. Louise J. Goddard EdD is for everyone – from teachers to business leaders, entrepreneurs to coaches, parents, and people from all walks of life. It goes beyond positive thinking. It contains no-nonsense step-by-step exercises for self-discovery, transcendence of unconscious limiting beliefs, and enhancement of mental clarity, self-awareness, motivation, gratitude, and self-empowerment.

Connections

I am a practicing psychotherapist with over fifty years of experience, still actively seeing patients in the San Diego area. I currently specialize in those needing treatment for long-term care, chronic conditions, and PTSD.

I returned to my roots in writing Connections. I expanded upon the developmental frameworks I taught in my UCSD courses; my students encouraged me to adapt these core psychological constructs into a matrix encompassing my other passions, like physics and spirituality. I believe we need an ongoing inner Renaissance if we hope to spark one in the wider world.

Conscious (R)Evolution, Humanity, Insanity, and the Planet

In Conscious (R)Evolution, Humanity, Insanity, and the Planet, the author brings together two powerful insights: that all life on this planet is interconnected, and that humanity’s current path of consumerism and industrialization is leading to catastrophe. From deforestation to pollution, we are damaging the very environment that sustains us. This book asks us to stop and consider the bigger picture: as an intelligent species, why would we willingly destroy the planet that gave us life? With urgency and clarity, the author calls for a new way of living, one that recognizes our place in the natural world and uses our intelligence to create a better future for all.

Conundrum Murders

Detective George McCraken is on a dangerous mission to solve the murder of Hampton socialite Rosalie Stevens, who has been found slumped over the steering wheel of her BMW with roses in her hand and a bullet in her head. McCraken must outsmart a Russian mob henchman while navigating the complex motives behind the murder, which remains a mystery as Rosalie had no enemies and no involvement in criminal activities. The investigation heats up with the potential for a romantic entanglement for McCraken and a connection to a money laundering scheme in the family’s real estate business. The Conundrum Murders will test McCraken’s detective skills as he races to uncover the truth.

Copper the Pig

Copper was given to a lady to take care of him. Her three dogs help out, play with him and sleep with him. Will Copper make it?

Cosmian

This memoir is an interesting blend of history and fantasy, of reality and poetry, of high-mindedness with the occasional carnality thrown in…I feel as though – not just for the fact of the words, but also for the ebb and flow of thought direction – I have been wandering the nerve-endings of your brain.

Your history is there, certainly, but slathered with other gravies: poetry, philosophy, passion, and dispassion. And a great deal of playfulness. I believe there is something very Zen-‘Masterish’ about the angled prose you set down in this writing, a wild-and-crazy trip, man.

While I was reading your history with ‘C’ (cosmos), I was reminded of these lines that Rumi wrote sometime in the mid-1200s:

I would love to kiss you

(The price of kissing is my life)

Now my loving is running toward my life

Shouting, “What a bargain,

Let’s buy it!”

– Dennis O’Keefe, American Poet

Cosmian Rhapsody

Praise be to those who in their waning years make others happy. Praise be to those who find light in the darkness and share it with others. Praise be to those who can spread joy through trust and tolerance. Praise be to those who look far beyond themselves to their place in the cosmos. For Lee Tae-Sang, Doris R. Wenzel (Publisher for Cosmos Cantata)

Cottonmouth Droppings

Cottonmouth Droppings illuminates the power of female support across generations. It reveals how friendships confront and correct the stale patriarchal status quo in high school and college athletics. This riveting story explores the corrupt behavior of abuse and assault through the power-hungry relationships in a small southern town where most of the long-time residents seem to care more about their local high school and college sports than facing the horrible truth about one of their own. JB Taylor, Head Coach Doc Winters and with the help of a nefarious cop, Whit Cain, develop a formidable, yet disturbing relationship while they guide JB’s son Carter through the pipeline of high school and college sports. The story leads the reader from high stakes betrayals and the safety net provided by officious people in the town.

Criminal Defense

Children cannot choose their parents, but they can choose how they want to live. Lola, after finding herself in a bad place, decided she would take control of her life. She was ready to fight. At the same time, she discovered the love of a man she had wished for. He walked right into her life. Lola was saved by her family, love, and God.