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The Adventures of Goldilocks and Baby Bear: What Happened Next by Linda Hepner Goldilocks and Baby Bear are both just turning five years old and become fast friends. He is drawn to her impulsive sense of curiosity and she to his warmth. In an idealized childhood near a forest they have frequent adventures, but are helped along by their friends, wild creatures, and even trees! The stories are a mix of childlike fantasies and real-life experiences which teach kindness, courage, and self-reliance. About the Author Linda Hepner grew up in England and these are some stories inspired by her early life with her cousins and country walks she took with her imaginative father.These stories are only a handful of the many she has told to each of her American children and grandchildren. They are true tales, in a way, and so are the creatures who reenact some of the scenes from her life. Linda thinks they are best read aloud, and she hopes the children listening will have lots of adventures of their own! About the Illustrator Barbara Mendes is a muralist, creator of "Comix" and the Queen of Cosmos series for Red 5 Comics. https://www.amazon.com/Adventures-Goldilocks-Baby-Bear-Happened/dp/1636613373/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1698685107&refinements=p_27:Linda+Hepner&s=books&sr=1-1&text=Linda+Hepner http://www.urlinkpublishing.com http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/5924lhurl.mp3

Remnants of Humanity: Journey Throughout Our Sacred Earth to Restore Balance Held Within the Feminine Dimension by Christine Van Camp Zecca The twenty-first century is facing worldwide disintegration. The spiritual systems are falling apart, revealing the lack of all that used to sustain humanity as notions of separation prevail. However, inclusion is essential for survival. Profound love is more powerful than hate, but those in power amplify/ hate, destroying humanity in the process. After the collapse of Western civilization in North America, survivors grounded in healing love flee south. Seven millennia later, an isolated outpost of women wants to share its hard-earned wisdom. These earth-based shamans are losing the energy to continue, unless they can connect with the Underworld of Dreaming Nature to find suitable males to join them. Their quest attracts other “remnants” that also wish to regenerate the planet and return joy to the world. Paradigm shifts are required to reinvigorate the inevitable toxic collapse of a corrupted society, hope rests in the hands of feminine energy and hard-earned wisdom. She works with creativity and the imaginal realm integrating her background of 30 years of Jungian studies and analysis, DreamTending, and other forms of embodied dream work. She completed BodySoul Rhythms Leadership Training with Marion Woodman that integrates Jung’s work with experiential modalities of dream, imaginal work, voice & body expressions with the intention of bringing deeper levels of awareness into our conscious being. Her own practices include painting (since she was 2), Tai Chi (50 years), yoga (20 years), QiGong (6 years), 5Rhythms practice (12 years), Authentic Movement (4 years), Continuum (3 years), Incubation practice rediscovered by Peter Kingsley from Ancient Pre-Socratic philosophers Empedocles & Parmenides (recent) & is currently studying / experiencing Shamanic Trainings:‘The World in Balance’ or Katasee (1 year), Visionseeker Trainings and Continuum Private Trainings with Hank Wesselman and Jill Kuykendal: 4 years, completed both one year of VisionSeeker and two years of Advanced Continuum Trainings on two separate occasions. Sandra Ingerman's: Soul Retrieval and 2 Year Teacher Training (completed). Most recent Christine completed Alberto Villoldo's Four Winds Training in Joshua Tree, CA. Now she does illuminations as well. https://www.amazon.com/Remnants-Humanity-Throughout-Feminine-Dimension/dp/B0BZCPKRCM/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.rUmRoy3-lob9Lu9a_zwNFg.cd4MFXoPy2G5CB40eBDvsKJ1JGVOx1WcHqC-14tbgac&dib_tag=se&keywords=Remnants+of+Humanity%3A+Journey+Throughout+Our+Sacred+Earth+to+Restore+Balance+Held+Within+the+Feminine+Dimension&qid=1710288289&sr=8-1 https://www.christinezecca.com/ www.WritersBranding.com http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/5924cvcz.mp3

A Purposeful Life by Agitu Wodajo A Purposeful Life is the inspiring personal story of author, Agitu Wodajo, detailing her life and extraordinary accomplishments growing up in the 60s in Ethiopia, studying and working in both Ethiopia and the United States, her services to others while raising five well accomplished children as a single mom, and traveling the world. The author takes readers through her various tribulations and the incredible perseverance, optimism, and faith she sustained through it all in order to find and heed her call to empower underprivileged women to become self-reliant and bring a positive change to their family lives and their communities Agitu Wodajo was born in Nedjo, a small rural town in western Ethiopia. During her early life, girls’ education was not common in Ethiopia, and the estimated illiteracy rate in the nation was ninety-five percent. But soon after she was born, her father accepted the Protestant Christian faith and purchased a property adjacent to a Swedish Mission School. As a result, she was able to start school at age six. However, despite that promising start, her father abandoned their family leaving her defenseless against a chain of problems: a horrific attack by a school director at the age of ten; she had traveled eighty-five kilometers by mule-back and on foot to attend high school, where she continued to face adversities. Even after she left school, tribulations followed, and she endured a very abusive marriage while fighting sexual harassment and persecution in her career. But the strong Christian foundation that has shaped her life since childhood, and the unyielding faith and optimism led her through the depths of adversity to rise above her circumstances, and make a positive difference in the lives of others. Agitu’s story provides a bridge between the developing and developed worlds toward addressing our shared responsibility in making the world a better place. The NGOs she founded in both Ethiopia and the United States helped underprivileged women through services that build self-sufficiency, and policy-change advocacy that lift barriers. In Ethiopia, she lobbied the then new prime minister of Ethiopia in 1991 to establish the first of its kind ministry of women's affairs utilizing the experience she gained from her study tour to the ministry of women’s affairs and social promotion in Niamey, Niger in 1990. I https://www.amazon.com/Purposeful-Life-Agitu-Wodajo/dp/B0CSWC6DS4/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.95uZWU4n4IZmbs16_0FH2Clg9OT2xIYFV6GE8ggMJDX2dRUBKtPBh0w9_ioTjgHa.a7LbzXmrKdD1qirhlqkx13duHLl-4Gnm61jTV1oEdag&dib_tag=se&qid=1714495199&refinements=p_27%3AAgitu+Wodajo&s=books&sr=1-1 https://www.agitu-consulting.com/ http://www.ChristianWorksMedia.com http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/5924cwm1.mp3

Hawaiian Embers by Sheri Lynne Step into the final chapter where love and danger collide in Hawaiian Embers. Mark TreVaine, co-owner of a high end restaurant called the Hawaiian Lanai, along with Detective Sergeant Zack Williams rescue Mark’s employee, Tammy’s daughter Bethany, from a kidnapper. Mark and Tammy find themselves growing closer together when Detective Williams informs them that Tammy and her daughter are in far more danger than they realized, with the attempted kidnapper being part of a larger human trafficking ring, and Bethany being their primary target. Mark encourages Tammy and her daughter to move in with him, to keep them safe. As the attraction for each other ignites, hearts race and adrenalin surges as they struggle to keep their desires hidden. Will they emerge victorious, or will the forces against them prove too powerful to overcome? Brace yourself for a rollercoaster ride of emotions, where every page brings us closer to the edge of our seats, disparate to uncover the fate of our beloved characters. This is not just a story, it’s an experience. A journey that will linger in your hearts long after the final chapter is read. Sheri Lynne is an owner of a small business in southern Michigan. She started her writing career in March of 2020, during the Covid -19 pandemic and has written a riveting romance suspense filled Hawaiian Trilogy. The first in her novels is Hawaiian Dreams, her second Hawaiian Flames, and her final book in the trilogy, Hawaiian Embers. Lynne has been featured in De Mode Literary Magazine in the September-October issue of 2023 for her first two books, and the July-August issue of Simply Hers Magazine in 2023. Lynne is involved with Compassion International, where they help children in third world countries out of poverty, supplying them with food, medical assistance, education, and teaching them about the love of Christ. Along with taking care of her special needs son, Bryan, she enjoys spending time with her daughter Wendy, her husband Joe, and her beautiful granddaughter Madilynne. https://www.amazon.com/Hawaiian-Embers-Sheri-Lynne-ebook/dp/B0CZPD64GT/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3IERVEBLSTX5B&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.M_FibU5a9fitogTTJ_lmoaKxh0pGFAs--KFNks3TCnqxjp8Gaa1A0tmRRqUMv6zS34ejF82HapXf89n_KfdlRCuWwQt2QCPTbRtIJ52qIoKtYYSiISTcFSjWNCxxKdGT6-JHFX5D17_YTfE4uXzpTujphqP1ZpmueHXsqMy718cN6V4ks5O1FalQhJu59LcxQDg-jkFJjcqMBtlwNz-IUgBA146MIWRr-Oz8oWUArNE.WcmP-6esynfjJQT1p1XXHeqLiZSqbg2-mH7J8gGSKkA&dib_tag=se&keywords=Hawaiian+Embers&qid=1714752776&s=books&sprefix=chairman+biden+and+dr.+fauci%27s+monster%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C324&sr=1-1 https://swlynnebooks.com/ http://www.KingPagesPress.com http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/5924kpp1.mp3

The United States Army Ground Forces During the Interwar Years 1919-1941: Infantry Cavalry Field Artillery Coast Artillery by MSG Jim Irwin (Retired) The United States Army Ground Forces During the Interwar Years 1919-1941 covers the period of the Interwar years 1919-1941. It is intended for individuals interested in US Army history of that era. Insignias and pictures lend to the experience of the era. MSG Jim Irwin (Retired) is a retired community college professor. He taught business and technology courses. He served two years in the US Army during the Vietnam war, and spent another twenty-seven years in the Indiana Army National Guard. His biggest hobby is reading fiction and non-fiction alike. https://www.amazon.com/United-States-Ground-Interwar-1919-1941/dp/B0CK2ZXNBJ/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=The+United+States+Army+Ground+Forces+During+the+Interwar+Years+1919-1941:+Infantry+Cavalry+Field+Artillery+Coast+Artillery&qid=1706538230&s=books&sr=1-1 http://www.urlinkpublishing.com http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/5924mjiurl.mp3

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Apex Blues: A Biography of Jimmie Noone Sr. and His Son, Jimmy Noone Jr. by Cecile J. Picou Apex Blues chronicles the extraordinary lives and musical legacies of two generation-spanning Jazz clarinet virtuosos: Jimmie Noone Sr. and his son Jimmy Noone Jr.Jimmie Noone Sr. rose to fame in the 1910s New Orleans French Quarter jazz scene, forging his iconic 'Sweet Lorraine' style during the dawn of the genre. Later, his son Jimmy initially made waves as a San Diego local musician before feeling called to follow in his father's footsteps. He set out to revive his dad's New Orleans Jazz sound and mentorship .As the author witnesses firsthand, Jimmy exceeds even his father's musical heights through raw talent and relentless dedication to his craft. In his final days, he completes his quest: to honor Jazz history by propelling his father's sound into the future. Jimmy cements the Noone legacy, ensuring the nation remembers what sublime Jazz can be.Spanning generations, geographies, and evolutions of musical style, Apex Blues captures how two clarinet greats shepherded Jazz from regional obscurity into an acclaimed American art form. Cecile J. Picou was born in San Diego, California, and worked in the banking industry for over thirty-some years. She worked in a local newspaper as a journalist at the San Diego Voice and Viewpoint Newspaper for two years. She placed as a 2nd rounder for the Austin Film Festival on September 2022, and won as a quarterfinalist for a screenplay entitled The Jazz Age, in 2016. With the 8th Annual Story Pro's screenplay contest, she won an award for Apex Blues. At the Colorado Film Awards, she won for a screenplay entitled The Otherworld of Fionn Mac Comhaill, and received honorable mention for a screenplay entitled Apex Blues, in 2013. At the Austin Film Festival, a screenplay entitled, American's Famous Slave-Frederick Douglass, in September 2022. https://www.amazon.com/Apex-Blues-Biography-Jimmie-Noone/dp/B0CW6HTRF9/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.OE85-sBzkAiHZyt6rLNcNaH85KH_nd2Rt54b8dD2txg.eLnY0ugxAKcbMqzSlwUzXi8ncQddSd2NJr6jWOkewA0&dib_tag=se&keywords=Apex+Blues%3A+A+Biography+of+Jimmie+Noone+Sr.+and+His+Son%2C+Jimmy+Noone+Jr.&qid=1714148894&s=books&sr=1-1 www.KingPagesPress.com http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/5224kpp1.mp3

We're Overdosed by Barry I. Gold We're Overdosed looks at the history of opium and the drug's spread throughout the world. It traces the origin of morphine from opium, the subsequent synthesis of opioids, and the birth of the global pharmaceutical industry. From Barry I. Gold's point of view as a scientist, he offers thoughts about gaining control of prescription opioids through Federal legislation. With the tragic epidemic of deaths from overdose, chiefly from illicit sources, he shares how the U.S. could lead in eradicating world trade of illicit drugs. The story also looks forward and asks how new treatments offer hope in treating addiction. Barry I. Gold is a retired pharmacologist who began his career teaching medical school and his career reached its peak when he managed drug development teams for a German pharmaceutical company that required his presence in Europe twice a month.He has published in Woman's Day, History Magazine, Parent.com, Ducts.org, and the book ShortStory Contest Winners by Warren Adler.He is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati where he exhibited an early interest in science with a B.S. in zoology. He was awarded a Ph.D. in pharmacology by Boston University and a Postdoctoral Fellowship at Yale University's medical school.He has two adult children from a first marriage, and he is a single parent of a thirteen-year-old from his second marriage. He lives in northern New Jersey where his hobbies include baking bread and woodworking. https://www.amazon.com/Were-Overdosed-Barry-I-Gold/dp/1956452206 https://www.barrygoldwriter.com/ http://www.ecpublishingllc.com http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/5224bgec.mp3

BACK TO SOMALIA by Glenn A. Bell WHAT DO NORTH KOREAN NUKES, SOMALI PIRATES, HELICOPTERS, JET AIRPLANES, SUBMARINES, AIRCRAFT CARRIERS, AND SAVANNAH HAVE IN COMMON? ANSWER: CAJUN Ethan Breaux, call sign Cajun, has been flying charters out of Bristol, England for two years. His life as a civilian pilot has been going very well after many years of flying Special Ops missions in Army helicopters. Cajun is sought out by the CIA to coordinate then execute a super clandestine military style operation into Mogadishu, Somalia to retrieve a North Korean nuclear weapon hijacked by Pirates at the behest of Hezbollah Islamic terrorist. He reluctantly agrees to take on the dangerous mission only after learning that Savannah, the love of his life, is being held on the outskirts of Ethiopia. She is a nurse and has been taken along with an Ethiopian nurse by Somali Islamic soldiers to treat their wounded. Cajun brings together all his Special Operations buddies from the old days. The U.S. Government provides everything needed in the way of military helicopters because the U.S. cannot set foot back in Somalia after the failed Battle of Mogadishu of 1993. The story moves from England to Oman, then into the Cradle of Mankind in the depths of darkest Africa. The realism in the execution of multiple military skirmishes involving air to ground firefights could only be written by someone who has pulled the trigger. Glenn Bell, like the main character Ethan Breaux in his new action novel, was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He grew up hunting in the woods of southwestern Louisiana as well as fishing in the lakes and rivers in the confines of Calcasieu Parrish. Glenn loves the spicy Cajun cuisine of his native state. The word is that he makes one of the South’s best, old-fashioned Pecan pies. https://authorreputationpress.com/bookstore/back-to-somalia/ https://glennbellbooks.com/ http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/5224inkst1.mp3

Life Lessons From 7 Miles High: The View That Captured My Heart by Jeff Senour As an aerial film pilot, Jeff Senour knows firsthand that there are moments of excitement and awe as well as moments he has had to face fear and the unknown. Filming large aircraft going over 300 miles per hour is as safe as we make it as a result of thorough briefings and protocols. However, there are times unforeseen situations can emerge, kind of like life when we are presented with split-second decisions that have to be made. After spending over 30,000 hours, roughly 3 1/2 years in the air, aviation has taught Jeff many things about life. This journey is not all about the landing but soaring through this beautiful world, experiencing what each has in store. Usually, it's a clear, smooth day but sometimes there's a storm in our path that we have to navigate around or an emergency that pops up we have to take care of to avoid a worsening problem. Flying has taught Jeff about love, kindness, forgiveness, striving for perfection, and never accepting the status quo. Jeff wants you to be inspired and motivated to live a life of gratitude and joy as well as find the flame that burns inside of each of us and the gifts that we've been given to leave this world a better place than when we came into it. Almost 8 billion people on earth and no two of us are alike and each one of us has a purpose. We each have unique gifts and it's our job to find those gifts and do something good with them. Jeremiah 1:5 tells us, "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born, I consecrated you, I appointed you a prophet to the nations." https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/life-lessons-from-7-miles-high-jeff-senour/1144866492?ean=9781684866892 https://www.ctsmusic.com/ http://www.urlinkpublishing.com http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/5224jsurl.mp3

Gone with the World Wars: God's Love Heals All Wounds by Hildegard Bonacker Bruni In the wake of World War II, one-third of East Germany, including East Prussia, was given to Poland and Russia with the consent of the four allies governing occupied Germany-America, England, France, and Russia. In the process, 14 million Germans who called that area home were driven from their land, receiving horrible treatment and never allowed to return. This is the story of one family's journey to safety and the miracles of God that lined their path to deliverance. In Gone with the World Wars, Hildegard Bonacker Bruni shares the inspiring true account of her family's incredible passage during and after World War II and the amazing faithfulness of God that protected them every step of the way. Hildegard shares the testimony of her parents, Gustav and Emilie Bonacker, who were born in East Prussia and lived through WWI and WWII. In July 1944, Gustav was drafted into the army, and in August of the same year, Emilie, along with seven of her children, had to escape on horse and buggy for eight months until she reached the refuge of Sophienhof, in Schleswig Holstein. By the grace of God, Hildegard's family survived, overcoming the life-threatening trials of hunger, sickness, freezing temperatures, and constant bomb attacks. Gone with the World Wars documents this brave family's experiences, which are representative of many German families during the time, revealing what they lived through both during and after the war. With her family's story as a reflection of what truly happened during World War II, Hildegard dedicated her life to uncovering the truth of both world wars, the historical background of each, and how the various types of government affected the lives of the German people, her family included. Join Hildegard on this unforgettable adventure through history to discover some of the most shocking unknown historical facts of World War II, God's incomparable goodness, and the European way of life that is gone with the world wars. https://www.amazon.com/Gone-World-Wars-Heals-Wounds/dp/1662847106 http://www.ecpublishingllc.com http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/5224hbec.mp3

Voces del Alma (Spanish Edition) by Martha Gallardo Espindola In the book “VOICES OF THE SOUL”. We find love, heartbreak, the pursuit of happiness, and the search for the inner being. It is by internalizing ourselves that we find balance, peace, and the happiness we seek so much. We also find the light that becomes our spiritual guide that helps us be more creative and make better decisions, to one day be better human beings. Feelings and thoughts expressed through poetry, that is the expression of the soul. The author was born in the little town of Coahuayana, Michoacán, Mexico. On May 04, 1967. She studied Elementary and middle school in her native state; later moving to the state of Colima to continue with her academic education. She graduated with a degree in business administration from the faculty of the University of Colima. In April 1997, she emigrated to the United States of North America to study English as a second language; establishing residence in the state of Florida, where she lives now. https://www.amazon.com/Voces-Spanish-Martha-Gallardo-Espindola/dp/B0CXRZPGDG/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.D1hsnlVSnofYw-Wqa9596A.w7_bPU9ME7Q5vQndxC7E_pY0BnAEWx8BVg4bopcE1fI&qid=1713891354&sr=8-1 https://www.vocesdelalmabook.com/ http://www.LitPrime.com http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/5224tba.mp3

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Pooka Bug and Pig by R. Roberson Newman Pooka Bug and Ham, a lady bug and pig on a farm, are an unlikely friendly duo. Their friendship shows that a real friend can be found anywhere and at any time. Friends can also be found in unusual circumstances, which teaches us about the willingness to help others and ability to trust. About the Author R. Roberson Newman educated children from preschool to third grade for eight years. She also spent eighteen years advocating as a marketing liaison and events coordinator in the senior living and health field. Newman is a mentor and ordained associate minister. She volunteers at the local soup kitchen and assists families through difficult times. Newman is the president of the SIIE (Strong to Encourage) foundation, which was created in honor of her son and gives scholarships to students majoring in art or English. https://www.amazon.com/Pooka-Bug-Pig-Roberson-Newman-ebook/dp/B0CFZWFRQ8/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.DuWrzCBhs46gJA5ayPe6-1TmMhx2aERfqyC4tjkcY0D3vUnoJ1JTncZpXaXDlsjEg-Map4qDtMnngKV4OIIi1Oc1YWmRG1HRgUorHEs6BHaL3xMRL67rNNZbavl3e9sUbwNkT4aZNarIJAmSYbqyu2SrRFiQmJzj8cUoxHYQy7AV3bDBnBmDL0oYjar3Ttma.38XJujCJSgjelQy6G5jHOXhDVPsu-T9b3HfPZ8jzbiA&dib_tag=se&keywords=Pooka+Bug+and+Pig&qid=1713455554&s=books&sr=1-1 https://r-roberson-newman.squarespace.com/ http://www.KingPagesPress.com http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/42524kpp1.mp3