Tell the Truth About Adultery

Tell the Truth About Adultery is a story of love, betrayal, and hope. The refreshingly honest words of Sheila Smith tell the heart-wrenching tale of betrayal and adultery, an old, old story repeated often through generation after generation. Yet, its nuances are rarely spoken out loud, especially within the context of the Church. Instead, they are whispered and shushed up and down the aisles of sanctuaries, mainly to protect the predominantly male hierarchical leadership.

Sheila unabashedly speaks about a legacy of artifice and deceit perpetrated by her pastor, who happened to be her husband as well. Nevertheless, her story does not get stuck in the ditch of victimhood, but instead, her readers are drawn to navigating with her the winding road to post divorce and recovery.

Names have been changed, except for the author’s, to help readers focus on the story and not the characters.

Tella 2

“Mi nombre es Tella. Aunque pasé por un infierno en mi infancia, desde pequeña siempre fui una gran luchadora y protectora de mi familia, justo como mis padres me enseñaron. A lo largo de la historia veréis lo valiente que fui. La vida decidió por mí, yo solo seguí luchando contra la corriente. Imaginad mis queridos lectores, que alguien se apodera de vuestra vida y no podéis hacer nada para evitarlo porque no tenéis el control ni de esta ni de vuestra propia tierra. ¿Qué haríais vosotros si gente sin piedad os lo arrebatase todo? ¿Lucharíais por vuestro propio caramelo para encontrar la felicidad?”

Terms of Estrangement

After almost 50 years of battling an unwanted sexual identity that had promised him an afterlife in hell, Greg made the decision to give up the fight in 2019. Decades of depression and aversion/reparative “ex-gay” therapy – which consisted of sniffing dog feces while thumbing through cologne magazine ads and participating in awkward “gay men’s basketball” bonding sessions – had landed Greg in two separate mental hospitals, leaving him disillusioned and suicidal and with a choice that had to be made.

However, ‘coming out’ had its costs.

The "O" with the Green Leaves

Stephanie Mendelson shares a gripping account of the most difficult and gut-wrenching time in her life. She finds herself as the caregiver to both of her parents as they simultaneously face terminal illness. She supports her mother through an unexpected battle with cancer, while trying to navigate her father’s worsening dementia. A series of unbelievable and catastrophic life events take her down a road that she never could have imagined. The ride is full of heartbreak and unthinkable stress, but there she also finds love and perspective. Her story is infused with humor and joy, even as she faces her darkest days. Go along with her on the journey of the child becoming the parent that many of us will face Bear witness to the anguish and simultaneous beauty of being there until their last breath.

The 2,003-Yard Odyssey

“It was a season where the impossible became possible. It was a season where the hard to believe became believable.”

--Marv Levy, Pro Football Hall of Fame Coach.

The 1973 Buffalo Bills made pro football history. They had an offense that broke several important rushing records during that memorable year. And they had a superstar running back by the name of O.J. Simpson, who broke a glass ceiling of sorts by becoming the first man -- and indeed the only man -- to ever rush for more than 2,000 yards in one 14-game regular season. That glory-filled accomplishment provided the celebrated culmination to this epic tale of a week-by-week journey from an initial goal to its triumphant ending.

In The 2,003-Yard Odyssey: The Juice, The Electric Company, and an Epic Run for a Record, several members of that Buffalo Bills team recall their memories of that year. They discuss how that 1973 season began with a bunch of question marks, then how a boast by one of their offensive linemen led to a challenge for the whole squad to address. A major focus in this book are the feats of the incomparable O.J. Simpson, who earned pro football fame and glory with his record-breaking 1973 performance. This story recounts how Simpson set a mark that was thought of by most people to be impossible to achieve. It was an odyssey unlike any other in NFL annals, and it is explored in concentrated depth and detail within these pages.

Joe Zagorski is a member of the Pro Football Writers of America and the Pro Football Researchers Association. He has written several previous books about various teams and players of the NFL. He is also a contributing writer to the website Pro Football Journal and the administrator of the Facebook page, The NFL in the 1970s. He resides in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

Marv Levy, who wrote the foreword for this book, is a coaching legend in both the United States and in Canada. He led the Buffalo Bills to four straight Super Bowl appearances from 1990 to 1993. He is also an honored member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

The Alpha Woman in Christ

Life has many different stages, phases, and seasons. There’s time for everything, a time to rejoice, a time to cry, and a time to mourn. But no matter where you may find yourself in life, you should know there’s no situation or circumstance that God can’t reach to pull you out and make you whole again in Him, if you believe. There’s something to be learned in each encounter that’s experienced, but you have to be open and willing to receive in order to get to that next level. What you’re going through currently isn’t for you but for the next person that comes along and needs your story and testimony. Be ready to share what’s on the inside of you, always!

The Amazing Wildlife in the Prince Albert National Park

They say that patience is a virtue. How true that is, especially when it comes to watching and enjoying the amazing wildlife that one can see at the Prince Albert National Park in Saskatchewan. I certainly enjoyed many magical experiences as I watched how amazing the wildlife was. From otters to minks and from beavers to black bears, not to mention groundhogs and wolf pups.

There are amazing birds that one can see, from American white pelicans to belted kingfishers to the amazing fishing ability of the great blue heron, even ospreys, bald eagles, and merlins. It was amazing how much wildlife I was able to see by just being at the Waskesiu River. Even though I had to spend from one to almost three hours every day, it was certainly worth my time to be able to enjoy animals in their natural surroundings and to see the amazing abilities that they possess.

The American

America has gone beyond ethicality. Education is not lacking in ethical behavior, although it is lacking in morality. Children know too well what is good and what is bad. If parents were to fail in teaching so, the entire system will take care of teaching it. America has gone so far by making law enforcement greater every day, that it is becoming unethically ethical. When all is enforced, all actions are watched, and everyone is afraid. When people are afraid, they become violent.

The Book Every Teen Should Read

What if someone told you that you had the power to change your life? Grasping your emotions, understanding your health and body, building deeper connections with others, overcoming anxiety, and discovering your self-confidence… it’s all attainable. You just need some guidance to get there.

In The Book Every Teen Should Read, Nicole Gonzalez introduces you to the power of personal development along with dozens of strategies on how to grow into your best self. Being a teen can be a really challenging time without the tools to enhance your quality of life. Nicole knows this all too well, which is why she wrote down all the tips and tricks you need to get through your teenage years with ease.

In this groundbreaking workbook, Nicole entertainingly discusses the things that aren’t taught in school: how to maintain your physical and emotional health; exploring your identity; manifesting the life you desire; embracing change; and discovering how amazing you truly are. You are destined for more, my friend. It’s time you believe it yourself! The Book Every Teen Should Read is an indispensable book—a must read now!

The Bus Trip

In the heart-wrenching memoir, The Bus Trip, a mother revisits the poignant journey of love, strength, and indomitable spirit as she navigates the most devastating loss of her life – the passing of her vibrant daughter, Susu. From the exuberant days of Susu’s childhood, filled with laughter, teenager years filled happiness and togetherness, college years and blossoming into a young adult with a future so bright, the incredible bond of a mother and daughter, the universal tunes of Barney, to the heartbreak of a leukemia diagnosis in her early 20s, this tale paints an intimate portrait of a family bound together by unbreakable bonds. 

  

Through every hospital visit, every lab report, and every tear-shed moment, the memory of Susu – adventurous, witty, and ever-loving – stands as a testament to the power of love that transcends life and death. As the pages unfold, readers are invited to bear witness to the transformative journey of grief and remembrance. A mother filled with inspiration from her daughter and a family clinging to the love to guide them through this unimaginable journey.

  

For every parent, sibling, and individual who has loved deeply, The Bus Trip is a deeply moving story which serves as a profound reflection on the beauty of life, the pain of loss, and the eternal nature of love.

The Calorie Conspiracy

If you’re fat, you probably need to gain weight on the inside: lean, vital tissue in muscle, kidney, and liver, etc. Now Dr. George E. Schauf, who is the author of Etiology of Obesity – The QQF Theory, challenges the validity of the caloric theory. He explains why most people’s overweight problems are intensified, rather than helped, by calorie-counting diets. He shows you why the antiquated and inapplicable caloric theory should be abandoned and, most important of all, why obese people everywhere are actually suffering from malnutrition. Forget about calories. Eat more of the right foods at the right time. Lose up to 12–13 inches of fat where it counts. Look younger and feel healthier. Read this book and discover the QQF way to restore your inner body and lose excess body fat, for life.

The Coming Singularity

As we approach 2050, it is projected that human consciousness will encounter a superior intelligence for the very first time: artificial machine intelligence. It is important for us to understand the evolutionary impact of this event, but also that we are being altered from the inside out for the singularity to arise.

Are we ready?

Will we be adaptive?

How will we change?

The Coming Singularity explores the psychological impact of the changes coming our way and the many adaptations we will have to make.

We are transitioning to a world of one degree of separation, with only the illusion of privacy, autonomy and anonymity. All of us are undergoing a transition to an electronic identity, one that can reach back and change the real you. The question going forward will be, who is the real you?

A cluster of psychological symptoms are evolving from our technology interface––Identity Diffusion. Its key feature is the de-realization of life.

Direct brain-to-technology interfaces will soon render our brains an open-source forum. We need to discuss who is in there and why!

The impact of e-technology on human identity will be profound, but it is also a prerequisite for machine intelligence to arise. We need to discuss this.

We humans reside in complex, dynamical networks. The goal of artificial intelligence will be to evolve and stabilize these networks. And we may not be the priority.