16 Sites and Places To Go!

Embark on a captivating literary journey with 16 Sites and Places to Go!, as author Idea Mesano skillfully delves into the intricate tapestry of human traits, cultures, and mentalities. Through evocative prose, Mesano invites readers to explore the diverse backgrounds and vivid memories of native and local inhabitants, unearthing the rich tapestry of their histories, present experiences, and future aspirations. In this thought-provoking collection, Mesano delves into the essence of human achievement, intricately intertwined with consciousness, rationality, and self-awareness. Each individual’s unique path is shaped by their race, ethnicity, and personal nature, which vary in accordance with intuition, secrecy, and sometimes even deceitfulness. The convergence of destinies awaits a transformative passage that lies just beyond the horizon.

30,000 Home Runs

Step back into the golden era of sports memorabilia collecting: the 1980s and 1990s. A nostalgic time before cellphones were ubiquitous and the internet was just budding, when collectors eagerly flocked to ‘card shows’ to pursue their passions. Harvey Brandwein and Stephen Hisler, two former middle school teachers from the South Bronx, rose to prominence as promoters of the nation’s most successful and esteemed sports memorabilia shows. Hosting events graced by players with a combined total of around 30,000 home runs, their shows were a collector’s dream. 30,000 Home Runs is Harvey’s personal account of these extraordinary events. It celebrates the great athletes who participated, signing autographs and connecting with thousands of fans across the country. Harvey played a pivotal role in uniting iconic sports figures and teams, creating unforgettable moments and fostering a deep, enduring love among fans. For the first time, the tales of these players are shared, offering sports enthusiasts a treasure trove of joy and laughter. This book not only chronicles the excitement of the shows and private signings but also delves into the relationships forged with some of the greatest sports legends of the twentieth century. It’s a homage to ‘The National Pastime,’ a snapshot of a bygone era in sports fandom.

A Boy and His Comet: Dancing Through the Rain

In A Boy and His Comet: Dancing Through the Rain, we meet a young man facing seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Dismissed and discouraged by his high school counselor, he’s told that college is a far-fetched dream. His senior year becomes a survival challenge, living alone in the woods without basic amenities, grappling with the shame of his situation and the painful legacy of parental abuse he’s forced to keep hidden.

At 17, free from the constraints of his tumultuous home life, he is confronted with temptations — drugs, alcohol, and sex — testing his resolve to maintain his personal values. This book is a poignant tale of an American boy who, against all odds, breaks free from a cycle of dysfunction to chart his own course to extraordinary success, ultimately becoming a self-made millionaire.

A Boy and His Comet is an emotional journey that will take you through the full spectrum of feelings. You’ll share in his laughter and tears, marvel at his resilience, and cheer as he navigates the trials of his youth, self-finances his college education, finds love with a kindred spirit, and together, they build their own version of the American Dream. This story is more than a read; it’s an experience of hope, perseverance, and the unyielding power of the human spirit.

A Day of Infamy Revisited

Tragic events can often be the catalyst and inspiration for the creation of meaningful works of art. In this case, it was the September 11th catastrophe of 2001 which provided the stimulus that would ultimately lead me down a totally unforeseen path, revealing an attitude never previously observed. Other than a proclivity for drawing geometric shapes, no artistic tendencies had even been evident.

The one constant theme in my work is the recurring use of nines and elevens to generate images. Other symbols and characters are also employed; sometimes intentional, sometimes not.

People who have explored my world have seen different things. Take the journey and see what you can uncover. Remember, in the future, be open to the possibility that sometimes unexpected abilities can appear anytime in one’s life. Be ready to embrace the opportunity these possibilities present and take them down your own personal road of discovery.

A Girl's Memoir

If you are looking to learn more about perspective then this is the book for you. It shows the point of view of life through a young girl. A lot of people do not like to hear the truth so she decides to tell it anyway. You may begin to question yourself the further you get into the story. Some things may even sound familiar or seem relatable. Being both sympathetic and an empath is a gift and a curse and you will learn more about that. The truth did not set her free but it did give her a reason to write. The purpose of this story is to help others understand the perspective and how different it is for each and every individual.

A Guide to Writing a Capstone Public Policy Report

In my 10 plus years of teaching, I have found that students struggle with two major challenges in writing a quality capstone paper. First, they have difficulty creating a rigorous analytical framework. Too often, the papers tend to be more descriptive in nature, which means that the final policy recommendation may be flawed. This book attempts to fill that gap by discussing in detail the various components of the framework as well as their interdependence. Second, most public policy books are theoretical or conceptual, but it is difficult for students to make the transition from understanding the concepts to performing the actual quantification of the metrics so necessary to do the analysis. This book provides detailed instructions on how to do the quantification.

A Man's World

A Man’s World tells the tragic story of the Martins, a family destroyed by domestic abuse and its shattering consequences. This vivid portrayal of domestic turmoil illustrates how dysfunction can rob even the most innocent of fulfilling lives, asking where the bystanders were who could have made a difference.

It opens as teenagers Janet and Craig find young love before Craig shows his dark side at the senior prom. Their toxic relationship spirals into a marriage as cruel and domineering as Janet’s own parents. The story bears witness to the terror in which Janet, Craig, and their three children live under Craig’s dictatorship. They could have been a family who played ballgames and went on picnics; instead, they endured Craig’s insatiable thirst for control until it ultimately killed him.

Emerging from the wreckage is a very different Katie than the carefree little girl she once was. Tormented by her father and neglected by her mother, Craig’s behavior molded Katie into a resentful woman obsessed with revenge against domineering men. To prevent others from suffering her mother’s fate, Katie will go to any length necessary… even kill.

A Message from a Mother's Heart

A Message from a Mother’s Heart is a compelling autobiography that chronicles the life of Ana Lydia, who grew up as one of five children in a border town in Sonora, Mexico. In the summer of 1977, Ana Lydia’s life takes a dramatic turn when her mother decides to uproot the family and move to California in search of a better life, and to reunite with their father.

However, Ana Lydia’s journey towards a brighter future is riddled with unexpected tragedies and setbacks that take a toll on her young life. Her life takes a rebellious and reckless turn as she grapples with the events that unfold before her.

A Resilient Mindset

This is Anita Worrall's story and the story of her family. The story is set in the middle of twentieth-century Eastern Europe, at the time of the persecution of the Jewish people, followed by the communist regimes. Together with her family, she escaped from Romania by way of Israel and Cuba to land in Canada. She studied at Cornell University where she met her future husband, a South African Fulbright scholar.

He promised her that South Africa would change and in no small way, he contributed to that change.

It is a story that is attached to the millennia-long story of the Jewish people. It is a story of resilience, of taking risks, and of courage to move to uncertain futures and strange lands.

A Story that Needs to Be Told

Should a woman experience spiritual events in her life, that give her undeniable proof the Heavens are real, that we are able to receive direction from those beyond the grave, it does not seem to be fulfilling the intent of the heavens to keep this knowledge to herself.

Should this same woman receive such encouragement from beyond to share her experiences with others, may she recount only the truth for others to interpret; whether the facts seem sensible, or leave one with more questions. She realizes anyone picking up this book has possibly had experiences of their own.

Should this same woman realize that she is just the messenger and that the stories have been provided by the heavens, deem it fair to acknowledge this fact, and donate one half of all proceeds to help others in need.

A Sword Over the Nile: A Brief History of the Copts Under Islamic Rule

“With Egypt’s Copts targeted as part of a bloody and systematic campaign of genocide against the ancient churches of the Middle East, Adel Guindy has produced a timely and authoritative account of their story. It deserves to be widely read.”

• — Professor Lord Alton, Professor of Citizenship at Liverpool John Moores University

A Way to Relax

Pete’s art is unmistakable. His style is somehow bold, minimalist, realistic, and psychedelic all at once. The most pertinent characteristic, however, is that his stuff really doesn’t look like anybody else’s. So much of the work in any fine arts community has these identifying qualities that associate it with a particular school, or telegraph the artist’s influences, but Pete Davies’ art really just looks like Pete Davies art. The most identifiable influence visible in Pete’s work is the landscapes of the American West. The stark and scorched desert country of Arizona and New Mexico – the buttes, ridges, canyons, and hogbacks of California – the vast coniferous forests and snow-capped peaks of Montana, and the primeval temperate rain forests of Washington and Oregon… These are the works of art that Pete Davies is influenced by. Few artists enjoy such unfettered communion with a subject so vast and wild as the Rocky Mountain West, and few art scenes benefit from such an original voice as Pete Davies – An American original.