Seven Brief Lessons on Computing

Have you ever looked down at your phone and wondered, “What’s going on in there?” If you’ve ever wondered how modern computers and digital devices work, Seven Brief Lessons on Computing takes you through an entertaining and educational journey of mankind’s desire to count, compare, and compute our world.

My Time with Astronauts

In this candid, courageous, and often unexpectedly funny memoir, Faby Kushner invites readers into a world of rocket launches, astronaut encounters, and the delicate art of rationing shrimp at cocktail parties.

But behind the glamour of shuttle missions, personal ties to space icons, and visits to NASA lies a deeper story, one shaped by challenge, reinvention, and quiet resilience. Faby faced unrelenting workplace gossip, the pain of divorce, and moments when life knocked her flat. And yet, through each setback, she rose, rebuilding her life piece by piece, discovering not just how to survive, but how to thrive.

This isn’t a story of perfection. It’s a story of perseverance. Of daring to believe that the best chapters might still lie ahead.

If you’ve ever found yourself staring down a version of life you didn’t ask for, this book offers more than just a glimpse of hope; it’s a witty, heartfelt reminder that reinvention is always possible, and joy can reappear when you least expect it.

Fire Within

Ava Celeste Hennessey's Fire Within is a poignant and stirring memoir that delves into the tumultuous life of a family striving to keep afloat amid the challenging times of the 70s and 80s. Set against the contrasting backdrops of New England’s biting cold and Maui’s embracing warmth, this narrative unfolds through the innocent yet perceptive eyes of a child, Ava.

Ava’s childhood is marked by a series of escapes from literal and metaphorical fires, painting a vivid picture of a family often ensnared in chaos and struggle. Despite the hardships, her story is not just about the trials but also about the unyielding spirit of a young girl. Ava’s perspective, tinged with a child’s tendency to romanticize, provides a unique lens to view the odd and sometimes disturbing behaviors of her family members.

Backyard Rehabbing

“Save some for Inky,” the Roper children chant at meal times after their father found and brought home an abandoned baby crow. Two years later, their parents find an injured wild bird, take it to a wildlife rehabilitator, and begin the process of becoming rehabilitators themselves. What they find is that the most difficult part of rehabbing is not working with the birds. The public, who know little about wild birds, can hamper a bird’s healing and even become a danger to their lives.

...a man saw an injured pigeon... “But I didn’t touch it,” the man said. “I didn’t want to catch rabies.” I explained to the man that rabies can be caught from...wild and domestic animals. Birds...cannot catch nor carry rabies. I then asked the man to pick up the bird and bring it to us in a covered box. “You want me to touch that bird?” the man asked...and hung up.

An injured bird may need immediate attention from the person who found it, and that could be YOU! Suggestions are included as to how to help the birds.

And So, We Dance

In And So, We Dance, Leigh loses herself in memories of her life and her wife’s cancer journey. The novel started out as a memoir, and then I began to hear Leigh (LL) and Lizzie’s (LiLiz) inner children talk to me. The magical elements that emerged soften the tragedy of losing a loved one. Blending emotional intimacy with quiet surrealism, the story explores lesbian love, grief, and the inner selves we call forth to help us navigate when everything else is lost.

Leigh finally comes out of the closet where she had lived since she was 15. She meets and marries the love of her life, Lizzie, only to face a battle much worse than closet dwelling. Lizzie’s cancer diagnosis turns their lives upside down. As Leigh loses herself in her memories, she finds her inner child in the body of a six-year-old hitchhiking on the highway, waiting for her. Little Leigh (LL) tries to help her through the battle she and Lizzie fight. Lizzie’s inner child, LiLiz, also joins, and the four struggle against the Stranger, cancer, who threatens their lives.

The author holds a PhD from Emory University, has studied under Anya Auchtenberg, and is a member of a weekly writing group and Pitch to Published. She is a published poet, and her book is entitled Journeys.

Main Character Energy

Unlock your potential and become the hero of your own story.

In a world where many people live on autopilot, following the expectations and scripts set by others, it’s time to break free and step into your true power. Main Character Energy: Reclaim Your Life and Live Authentically is your ultimate guide to transforming your mindset and embracing a life filled with purpose, confidence, and joy.

Inside this book, you’ll:

• Learn how societal conditioning and personal experiences can trap you in the NPC (Non-Playable Character) mindset, and identify the signs that you’re living someone else’s script. • Develop self-awareness and adopt a growth-oriented, main character mindset that empowers you to take control of your destiny.

• Establish healthy boundaries and integrate essential self-care practices into your daily routine to protect your well-being and fuel your success.

• Craft a compelling life story that reflects your true values, passions, and goals. Visualize and manifest your desired future with clarity and confidence.

• Create actionable plans, build effective routines, and stay accountable to your goals. Learn how to adapt and thrive through challenges and setbacks.

• Connect with like-minded individuals and communities that provide encouragement, accountability, and inspiration on your journey.

• Stay ahead with emerging practices and innovative tools that support your growth and well-being.

Empower yourself with the tools, strategies, and mindset shifts needed to reclaim your life and live authentically. Main Character Energy is not just a book; it’s a transformative journey to becoming the hero of your own story. Step into your power and transform your life today!

New Horizons in Astrology

Couture offers a transpersonal view of astrology. Rather than the planets’ apparent position to the Earth, he places them in position to the Sun. This would be a heliocentric view, and his work is dedicated to being of help for humanity in the development of a non-dualistic spirituality. This view is supported by the development of the quantum scientific viewpoint. I highly recommend this detailed view of astrology that promotes a sense of universal connectedness and interdependence, including empathy, social responsibility, and ethical action.

Justine Willis Toms

Co-founder, Creative Producer, Host

New Dimensions Radio

Government of Nature

For eons people have wondered about those things that go bump in the night. In the beginning most believed they were monsters coming to eat them. Human maturity has allowed us to see through these fears. The noise makers are simply living things such as opossums, raccoons, owls, and skunks. The life noise of all the different species and organisms with which we share this planet. Each wading through their own lifelong adventure. And what do these creatures want? They want what we want—a safe place to sleep, a full belly, a strong and courageous mate, and a fair chance at raising a family for a long-lasting bloodline.

Countless numbers of living things travel with and among us daily. The food we eat, the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the shelter we take are all products created by these living entities. There are rules and regulations that govern nature that allow her to do what she does.

The government employed by nature! Capitalistic Biotic Republic. Wait! What?

Caribbean Podcasting

Caribbean Podcasting tells the story of the Legal Corner Podcast Series. Follow the author on his real-life journey: from his beginnings in rural Trinidad and Tobago, through high school, to eventually becoming a lawyer, writer, and podcaster. Along the way, he forges an unexpected alliance that enables two sworn enemies in high school to embark on the journey of a lifetime to create a global podcast together.

Have you ever wondered what it takes to start your own podcast and build an audience from scratch? This book comes directly from the trenches of the often confusing and intimidating world of indie podcasting. It takes you behind the scenes and provides a blueprint that can serve as an inspiration for all of your podcasting endeavours. Caribbean Podcasting is an inspiring story of resilience and what is possible through careful planning and diligent execution over time.

Whether you are an aspiring podcaster, lawyer, student, or just a media enthusiast, this book is for you.

Just Peace

A vivid near-death experience after surviving a head-on car collision at the age of 22—of which he was the only survivor—put the author’s deeply religious upbringing into question. While out of body for several minutes, he recalls a complete absence of thought, emotion, opinions, or concerns; his experience was of pure awareness.

Seeking explanations in science, religion, and philosophy, he discovered a continuity throughout the teachings of the ancient peace traditions, which fulfilled nearly 30 years of searching.

In this deeply revealing book, McSperitt shares the Ancients’ obscured perspectives on life, health, and peace, illuminating the origins and intent of all faith and peace traditions and their teachings on subjects ranging from lifestyle to finances and beyond.

The guided meditation in which this existential treatise culminates streamlines the fundamental philosophy of the founders of the ancient peace traditions into one simple, pure, and natural prescription for peace, as documented by historians both ancient and modern and supported by scientific discovery.

Knowing your purpose makes all the difference.

Angry Bears

A bear is a bear is a bear unless…

Is it a black bear, grizzly bear, or polar bear? Is it a female with cubs? Or a large threatening male? Is it protecting a food source such as a moose, elk, or deer carcass? Are you going biking, hiking, or camping in bear country? If so, are you taking a dog? Will the dog be tethered or non-tethered? Are you aware that 70% of bear attacks are caused by people with non-tethered dogs? Are you aware that 90% of all bear deaths are caused by humans? And did you know that science has recently placed bears, especially grizzlies, in the category of being the most intelligent animals on Earth? Even smarter than the great apes.

Angry Bears is one of the most thrilling bear books ever written. It will make you laugh, cry, be angry, and be safer in the out-of-doors. And besides, it may just save your life!

How is that? First, the author and his brother are seasoned bear biologists. And second, Angry Bears identifies and breaks down the natural triggers that cause bears to attack.

This Thing Called Life

As we live out our full lives, we will be around for about 70 to 80 years or more.

What do we do for our kids, great-grandkids, great-great-grandkids, and others to perceive as important in their lives? Does it revolve around relationships? Most empathetically, yes! How do we treat others or want to be treated by others? This is how one person processed the events in their life to find meaning and relevance to come out stronger.