Married to the Foreign Service

Born in Norfolk, Virginia, in 1931, and orphaned at an early age, Evelyn Lee Dyer joined the US Foreign Service in the mid-1950s and soon found herself in the heart of the Cold War, among bustling diplomatic communities in Istanbul, Bonn, Prague, Leningrad, Moscow, and Geneva, as well as in Washington, DC, and often in crisis conditions. She tells her story in an unpretentious style, filled with vivid anecdotes and character descriptions, with a feeling for the grand sweep of history as lived through by ordinary people.

There are plenty of Cold War memoirs by public figures, most of them men. This memoir by a working-class Southern woman brings to life an entire generation of postwar Americans, whose destinies followed an upward arc from the regional into the global.

Dying Is a Journey, Living Is a Privilege

After receiving his terminal cancer diagnosis, Gary F. Kelly wanted to prepare for dying and find meaning in the experience. His memoir recounts his journey from the initial visit to see his doctor about some unusual discomfort and fatigue through his days of hospice care to the death that he imagines. He shares his gratitude when a compassionate nurse squeezes his hand as a needle is inserted into his liver and his anguish when his difficulty swallowing makes eating and drinking nearly impossible.

Kelly cherishes the comforting family rituals of Thanksgiving and Christmas, marks such milestones as no longer being able to drive, and records the uncertain rhythms of terminal illness as new cancer sites appear, symptoms multiply, and the debilitating effects of treatment increase.

Along this journey of dying, he wrestles with: What can he learn? Can he find meaning and value in dying comparable to that which he found in living? How does he face the end of life with dignity and grace? As a therapist says to him, “Dying is hard work.”

Because of Eve: The Legacy

It is now 15 years since the accidental discovery of a parthenogenic drug that allows any fertile woman to conceive and give natural birth to a female child without any male intervention.The drug, Venex, has caused severe global turbulence socially, politically, and religiously. A deadly war is waging between those who believe that the use of Venex is a matter of a woman’s choice. Those opposing its existence warn that it heralds the extinction of the human male and thereby the human race… and that it must be banned and eliminated…at all costs.The anti-Venex M.A.N. (Men Are Necessary) forces will stop at nothing, including assassination and mass murder, to destroy what they consider a cataclysmic threat.The pro-Venex forces, led by PR powerhouse Gail Katz, risk their lives and the lives of their families and associates to preserve it as a viable woman’s option.It is a high-stakes war of global no-holds-barred danger and intrigue. The outcome could determine the future of the human race.

Baby Birds Love the Blues

Did you see that flock that flew by?

Baby shorebirds saw a mysterious flock of birds one morning. The flock was louder, faster, better at formations and skimming along the water than they were. Who was that flock, and will the babies’ obsession interfere with learning the skills they need to survive?

When the truth is revealed, the mother birds are relieved, and the babies proudly practice their skills with confidence and restored self-esteem.

Ghost Poacher

Dr. Seamus McEvoy, a world-renowned marine biologist, is hired by a television network to embark on a groundbreaking expedition across the Atlantic Ocean. Aboard the Pequod with a hand-picked crew, he sets out to tag Great White sharks with high-power submersible cameras that will broadcast their lives to the world in real time.

McEvoy hopes the project will raise awareness of the ocean’s fragile ecosystem and highlight the crucial role sharks play as balance keepers of the deep. However, as the mission progresses, he begins to sense an ominous presence. Someone he was certain had died appears to be lurking in the shadows, intent on destroying everything he has worked for by killing the sharks before he can reach them.

At the same time, the return of the only woman they both loved and once fought over threatens to push McEvoy to his breaking point. Caught between his passion for science, unresolved emotions, and a growing sense of danger, he must uncover the truth before his mission and the sharks are lost forever.

Tony the Tarantula Learns a Lesson

In the deepest corner of the forest, a gang of tarantulas led by the boss Tony rules with hairy legs and a bad attitude. He loves nothing more than picking on smaller spiders, scaring them, and showing off their strengths. To Tony and his crew, bullying feels like power.

But Sally, the brave mother of the smaller spiders, has had enough. She refuses to let her colony live in fear. With courage, wisdom, and love, Sally creates clever ways to protect her little ones.

This book is a lively, heartwarming tale filled with lessons about bravery, compassion, and the surprising strength of gentleness. With memorable characters and a message that speaks to children and adults alike, this story invites readers to imagine a world where even the fiercest creatures can be humbled to even choose kindness.

Perfect for families and classrooms.

Where Are All the Puppies?

Follow six adorable little puppies as they run out into the big world from the blue shed where they live with their mother!

What will they find? Colorful leaves blow everywhere, and even some snow! Try counting their ears, legs, and tails as they roll and run around, getting all mixed up. They lose each other, then find their way back again!

But watch out! A big, loud monster that eats leaves comes near, scaring them. The puppies rush back to the shed to find their mother and feel safe once again.

At the end, count all the puppies to make sure every one of them is safe in bed with their mother.

Beothuk Treasures

Imagine your family living so closely to a body of water (like a lake) that you all can actually cruise its waters by canoe. Thus, you can travel it daily with all of its most beautiful and amazing twists, turns, and superounds in the heart of nature!

Then, to top your adventures off, you find unexpected surprises along your way (journeys) with the help of a newfound friend.

Now, how cool would that be? So, get ready to read and enjoy as your reading experience changes (that is), and you end with a very special touch of help and direction!

Bubba the Pup Learns to Share

Cuddles is Bubba’s most prized possession. Bubba is never without his toy bear. One day at doggy daycare, while Bubba and his friends were playing, he noticed Harper, the dachshund, just sitting in the corner. Bubba learns that Harper’s parents are out of town and Harper is sad. Bubba offers Cuddles to Harper during nap time. He learns that sharing Cuddles to help his pup friend feel better was fun.

Follow Bubba on his other adventures, such as finding his shadow or visiting the bay.

The Princess and Ra

This story takes place around the years 4,000 B.C. in Africa’s Nile River Valley.

• Princess Akilah rescues a lion cub she named Ra from the Nile River.
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• Ra was floating down the river tangled in a branch.
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• He lives with Princess Akilah until he matures. Ra is loving and compassionate.
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• Everyone loves Ra; he becomes the village protector.

God’s Love

Love Obsession

In a world where butterflies can make one full even without food, a world where flowers can say a lot even without a mouth, a world where only two people fit, is what I call a love paradise. A world where parallel effort is the strength needed to make a strong bond of love to remain constant.

When you step into this world, it’s as if you’re pulled from a tarnished, dull existence into a vivid, electrifying place—all by a love that once seemed impossible. You adore your other half unconditionally, overwhelmed by relentless emotions that greet you at sunrise and linger long past sunset.

Love Obsession is a poignant collection of romantic short messages and poems that explore love’s deepest emotions. Through heartfelt, introspective words, the author lays bare his love and appreciation for his partner. Its lyrical style will leave no reader untouched.

The Unbroken Spirit

The Unbroken Spirit: Journey and Vows of Love is a poignant poetic tale of love’s endurance despite distance, centered on Elara and Jillian, two star-crossed lovers. Their bond transcends miles through heartfelt letters that express their deepest longings and unwavering devotion. Each letter serves as a testament to their infinite love, filled with promises of togetherness and dreams shared in an ethereal connection that allows their spirits to dance freely amidst life’s harsh realities.

As seasons change and life pulls them apart, the weight of their promises becomes apparent. Their once-vibrant exchanges turn melancholic, revealing the fragility of love in the face of fate. Each letter, once a beacon of hope, now resonates with the bittersweet truth that love can be both powerful and vulnerable.

Ultimately, The Unbroken Spirit celebrates the enduring essence of love, reflecting the complexities of human emotions—the beauty of connection and the heartache of separation. Elara and Jillian’s journey reminds us that while promises may falter, true love remains forever enshrined in the hearts of those who dare to love deeply. Through lyrical prose, this tale invites readers to explore love’s depths and the unyielding spirit that persists even through heartbreak.