The Dying Art

Join Brya on an extraordinary spiritual journey that takes shape as she grapples with the passing of her loved ones and gains a deeper understanding of life. When we lose someone close to us, it can be difficult to find the words to express the pain we feel. In this emotional and heartwarming book, Brya offers a unique perspective on the subject of death and the afterlife.

Drawing on her personal experiences, Brya explores the idea that death is not an end, but rather a beginning - a transformative experience that offers us a new and fascinating way forward. She believes that the source of life births us anew at the moment of death, and that our departed loved ones are still with us, closer than we might think.

Through her powerful and moving words, Brya encourages readers to open their hearts to this experience of loss, and to embrace the possibility of profound communication and realignment with those who have passed. She shows us that by allowing ourselves to feel the pain of loss and by keeping an open mind, we can discover a boundless, limitless love that transcends death.

In this beautifully written book, Brya shares her journey of spiritual growth and invites us all to explore the depths of our own hearts in order to find peace and understanding in the face of loss.

The Education of a Musician's Daughter

Attending college in the late 60s and early 70s was a challenge, but for Susan (now known as Sonya), it was also a blessing. Despite suffering an identity crisis during her sophomore year and navigating the pitfalls of the drug culture, Susan ultimately benefited from the open-minded spirit of the era.

This book, however, starts at the beginning of Susan’s education, during her kindergarten year, where she flourished in a magical world shared with her best friend. This idyllic time abruptly ended when her father uprooted the family from their Queens apartment to Schenectady for a job teaching music in public schools. The transition was difficult, and it took years for Susan to thrive in her new environment. Her awkward growth spurt alienated her from peers, and an encounter with a bully left her traumatized. Yet, the most challenging relationship was with her mother.

Fortunately, Susan was guided by a series of role models. Her father, a soulful musician, remained devoted and his love shone through the darkest times. Her Hebrew School principal, a Holocaust survivor, inspired her with his faith and New Age vision of the future. Two public school teachers believed in her, fostering her self-confidence. Under the wings of her Aunt Sonia, a disabled woman with an infectious positive attitude, Susan thrived. Aunt Sonia’s captivating stories also illuminated their fascinating family history.

The Enemies of Excellence

Excellence is the ultimate human power and the source of our greatest inventions, most successful businesses, deepest insights, furthest explorations, best performances, and most profound art.

Yet some people and companies fear, hate, or are otherwise opposed to excellence. Why?

In this book George Adams answers the question based on his many years of experience as a CPA, MBA, small business owner, and survivor of countless difficult life experiences.

The Gift of Hope

Life as a survivor is far more than just cancer and treatment, life or death.

It is a battle for your sanity, a search for power, a dedication to hope, and an attempt to live whatever time ends up being allotted without succumbing to fear.

The Gift of Hope is the intersection of that survival with what it means to be a mother and doctor in these challenging and ever-changing times.

Within that journey lies the meaning of perseverance, the worthiness of the fight, and the difference that love makes.

The Golden Hour

How did the old Chinese restaurants become so ubiquitous in American culture? Prior to the 1980s, over 40,000 Chinese-American restaurants supplied the USA with dishes like Egg Foo Young, Sweet and Sour Pork, Chicken Chow Mein, and Moo Goo Gai Pan. All these iconic dishes were Americanized versions of Cantonese foods. This book describes how this phenomenon took place and contains over 150 recipes so that you can replicate the dishes of The Golden Hour Restaurant.

The Golden Hour is representative of these historic restaurants which not only prospered in large cities like New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Los Angeles, Seattle, and Dallas, but also in small towns like Turlock, where The Golden Hour was located in California’s agricultural Central Valley. These old Americanized Chinese restaurants have largely been replaced by more authentic Chinese cuisines. These older dishes and restaurants are on the verge of extinction as the subsequent generations growing up in these restaurants sought other professions. This book presents the culture, stories, and the recipes of this phenomenon.

The Grocer

Ever pondered the art of acquiring a business, or the knack of seamlessly accumulating rental properties? Delve into this riveting narrative that not only educates but also captivates.

Journey with Antoine ‘Tony’ Ferducci as he steps into the bustling world of a local grocery store half a century ago. Starting as a humble 16-year-old employee under the mentorship of three Italian entrepreneurs, Tony’s ambition quickly becomes evident. Even before his high school graduation, he is determined to immerse himself full-time in the grocery trade.

Witness Tony’s business acumen in action as he transforms from a young shop boy to a business magnate. His empire expands to include not just the original grocery store, but three more, alongside six ‘Gas & Goes’, a major construction company, twin liquor stores, a pair of used car outlets, multiple hair salons, duo of restaurants, a bustling shopping center, a dedicated dry cleaner, and an impressive portfolio of nearly 200 rental units.

Dive into The Grocer and discover the exhilarating world of enterprise, growth, and the relentless spirit of ambition.

The Human Mind

Delve into a transformative read that offers more than just words: it offers a path to understanding. This book provides invaluable guidance on achieving health and longevity while also exploring the deep-seated roots of our environmental dilemmas. Venture on a journey of self-discovery and grasp a more profound understanding of your essence. Beyond the personal, uncover the core reasons behind humanity's persistent divisions and the recurring battles they incite. A must-read, this work is a compass for anyone seeking clarity in our complex world.

The Judas Kiss

Embark on an epic journey that defies genre, seamlessly blending elements of dystopian and historical fiction while traversing time, from Eden’s ancient gardens to the enduring enclaves of the USSR, and even further, to celestial chambers scattered among the stars.

The Judas Kiss offers you a spellbinding odyssey that navigates through epochs and landscapes, unified by the presence of a mysterious child. Could he be an Armenian boy orphaned by the Spitak earthquake, a Yazidi warrior lost in a maze of time, or even an angel on a divine mission?

Witness the biblical wanderings of Moses and the poignant tribulations of a Soviet émigré. Explore clandestine labs and remote Central Asian villages suspended in the mountains. Meet a cast of eccentric scientists and cryptic sorcerers, each wielding enigmatic powers. As the narrative unfolds, humanity faces existential threats: a virulent virus and cosmic rifts that could annihilate the world.

Set against a backdrop that is both hauntingly recognizable and captivatingly otherworldly, The Judas Kiss invites you to confront the boundaries of loyalty and betrayal in a cosmos as awe-inspiring as it is perilous.

The Mechanic's Guide to the Human Psyche

This book outlines the basic structures that make up the human mind and provides guidance on how a person can achieve greater freedom in managing their perception of reality, regulating their emotions, and making choices. It emphasizes that reality, in many ways, is a personal construct rather than something imposed from without. The book considers personal, social, and societal influences, offering an opportunity to examine their effects. It covers topics related to self-acceptance, needs, beliefs, values, emotions, temporal orientation, and dreams. Exercises are suggested to help the reader better comprehend how each topic relates to them personally and how to take steps toward making changes. The book has a spiritual orientation only insofar as it assumes the existence of a higher power and the continuity of consciousness through life and death. It is non-denominational and does not promote any particular religious beliefs.

The Meno Change Diary

When menopause arrived, I was unprepared for the physical and emotional upheaval. What began as a long-awaited trip to Italy soon spiraled into disorientation as mood swings, hot flashes and disrupted sleep plagued me daily. I struggled to find balance between highs and lows, often suffering alone without support.

Now post-menopausal, I’ve gained hard-won wisdom and coping strategies for this turbulent life transition. But had I access to better resources and more knowledge, my experience could have been smoother. I wrote this book so other women never have to feel as lost and isolated as I once did.

These pages illuminate each phase of the menopause passage with insight and sisterhood alongside inspiration from those who have walked this path before you. Most importantly, you’ll discover a community of understanding companions ready to catch you when you stumble and cheer you as you reclaim your footing.

Consider this book a torch to help navigate menopause’s shadowy terrain. The light ahead seems distant at first, but with camaraderie and self-care, you’ll traverse this crossing to emerge wiser and more empowered.

The Monster Under My Bed

Could there be a monster living under your bed? Some may say yes and that belief is fed. Others may say no, and that is so. We know there are no real monsters, but there may be spiders and other creepy crawlers. They can be viewed as monsters too, but right now, we are not talking about those kinds of monsters. Even though there may not be a literal monster living under your bed, there could be a monster that you make up in your head. A monster that you feel is real, and no one can tell you anything different. Is that you? What if I told you that it really isn't a monster, but something or someone that you actually love, value and appreciate? What if it is a monster that needs to be discovered? Join me on this discovery to learn about the monster living under the bed.

The Orbs of Frenchtown

When Patricia and Russell Vincent took an evening stroll through their neighborhood in 1981, they had no idea where that walk would lead them. They spotted a few old headstones standing alone in a grassy field, some dating back to the late 1700s, and their curiosity was sparked. This evening would lead them to an important discovery in their hometown of Monroe, Michigan.

The Orbs of Frenchtown reflects on the importance of place by exploring the early settlement of Monroe called Frenchtown, through its destruction during the War of 1812, and the ghosts the Vincents found along the way. This historical work shows the links that connect us to history by looking into America’s past. The determination of the Vincents’ quest ultimately stands as a tribute to the contributions of this special couple during the later years of their lives, and to the town they held dear.