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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

THE BLACK DIAMOND SERIES The Black Diamond and the Witch's Curse by T-Pot To most people, it appears as if Derek James is a typical college freshman. Yes, he is on a football scholarship at one of the most prestigious universities in the country, but other than that, he appears quite ordinary. But there is an extraordinary secret that Derek is harboring: he is a warlock! When he runs into fellow freshmen Matthias, Omar, and Tre’Vell, he is surprised to learn that they are also warlocks! Shortly after they all meet, however, the freshmen start getting attacked by terrifying monsters. Now, the four fast friends must overcome doubts and disagreements in order to discover the source of the attacks. But it may go deeper than any of them realize. Terrence, born to Shawn and Clarence Potter in 1990, lived in Wilmington, Delaware, until the age of seven, when he moved to New Castle. He graduated from Howard High School before moving to the University of Delaware, graduating in 2012. He decided to begin his writing career a year after that. He chose to create fantasy stories featuring characters from under-represented and minority populations. His first book in the Black Diamond series, The Black Diamond and the Witch's Curse, was published in 2016. The second, The Black Diamond and the Magic box was published in 2019. https://pageturner.us/bookstore/the-black-diamond-and-the-witchs-curse https://www.tpotonline.com/ http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/42524pt2.mp3 The Black Diamond and the Magic Box New allies are made and old allies are lost in this second volume of the Black Diamond series. https://pageturner.us/bookstore/the-black-diamond-and-the-magic-box The Black Diamond and the Mark from the Source The world is at stake in this third volume of the Black Diamond series. Can the Potent Four find a way to solve the issue plaguing the magical world? https://pageturner.us/bookstore/the-black-diamond-and-the-mark-from-the-source

Josie's Stories: Jumping by Ana Kellerman-Douglas Josie is a young boy who loves to jump up and down. As a new day begins, he springs into action; with a joyous "Good morning," he greets everyone around him. Daily he wakes up with a plan, and as quickly as possible, he will jump into action. As he faces this brand-new day, his attention is quickly drawn to the birds and the butterflies as they are freely flying around. Today I will fly, he thought. He then realizes he has no wings. He is amazed when he notices how different he is from the birds and butterflies. He has arms and legs, and he can jump. And so begins his journey to soaring through the skies. This heartwarming story brings out the love that Josie has for his little brother, Joyner. He returns from his plight so he can join him as they soar. This book is a must for young children and children of all ages who love to jump. It is a fun picture book to read. It will help each child realize how wonderfully made they are and how far they can go with just a little imagination. Ana Kellerman-Douglas, a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother who has served in various communities as a registered nurse after graduating from Marymount College in Virginia. https://www.amazon.com/Josies-Stories-Jumping-Ana-Kellerman-Douglas-ebook/dp/B0CTMLGT2P/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2YNSL8WTCMI6G&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Jli_eeaR-o71a-U_91Dt1vMmbMhlfkZMIbYWjZh4bWRZFyNyggPZcoiLvEQij8CIN1dTMrLS-XaEKCcbCJxtGNzigFMgmqMw-mup1pUnY7EgDt6HhoHVMKwL0idUYAEJyoNBBI6ZcSFR3sszYGCFsY5TCpVesGcE6P_D2VEjV0ZvYTtzTCofssl-TV4ajxbH6VJLV2OWbKH7xgPEhv3--GCITd2hhXZU4wlwXl2Dx54.snZNugaCG_iKGBagi9RaUzWhyVtF-wp-ngC5heak94s&dib_tag=se&keywords=Josie%27s+Stories%3A+Jumping&qid=1713454907&s=books&sprefix=josie%27s+stories+jumping%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C283&sr=1-1 http://www.KingPagesPress.com http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/42524kpp3.mp3

Euthanasia Rebutted: No "right to life" In Australia by Daisy Snow Euthanasia--the act of assisted suicide--was once outlawed in every country in the world because it destroys civilizations. The problem is that representative democracy in Western countries allows politicians to acquire an authority that goes beyond the power of the people. A questionable agenda can therefore be endorsed in parliamentary legislation. Euthanasia is one of them. The opinions of professionals, doctors of medicine and academics can sway the government because they have a power assumed to be in the bes interest of the people. When a politician with the gift of the gab obtains leadership in a democratic representative country, he or she can act like a dictator. The media is so powerful that it can endorse a personal agenda as though the people approved of some minority or controversial argument. The worms in proposed legislation can therefore be covered up in parliament and in the media. In 1996-97 the Federal Parliament of Australia provided evidence from euthanasia countries in Europe that regulations and procedures endorsed as safeguards in Euthanasia Laws do not work. The states ignored that evidence as though it did not exist. Opposing arguments were also ignored as unprofessional. The people were not consulted. The euthanasia premier of Victoria used compassion and emotion as a political tool to endorse the World Euthanasia Movement's Agenda in Parliament itself. Other states in Australia are copying Victoria's Euthanasia end-of-life death Laws. In Victoria murder under certain conditions is not a crime anymore. Those with a terminal illness are not the only ones who can be murdered under Euthanasia Laws. The targeted are killed in cold blood contrary to their 'No, No, No, No' screams. Thousands of innocent medical clients are euthanized in European countries every year without their knowledge or consent. This book investigates the implementation of twenty-first century Euthanasia Laws advocated by the World Euthanasia Movement that penetrates European and Western democratic parliaments. That is why the author investigated Euthanasia and wrote an informative book about it in 2018. This book acknowledges the updates. In late 2020 as happened through providence itself, the author Meret-Field Sally-Brown, penname Daisy Snow, witnessed how Euthanasia Laws are implemented in Victoria to murder the targeted in cold blood regardless of their objections. Although the author was not murdered under the state's Euthanasia Laws like other innocent and disenchanted people, she remains vulnerable. This is because of the non-factual criminal claims documented against her in the Mental Health Systems of both South Australia and Victoria. Criminal claims are commonly documented in mental health files in Australia against the poor, the vulnerable and the targeted because they cannot be documented in police files as such because they are not true. https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/euthanasia-rebutted-daisy-snow/1144608047 https://daisysnow9-11books.com/ http://www.urlinkpublishing.com http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/42524dsurl.mp3

SO, Where Did We Go Wrong?: A thought-provoking look at society, and what I think has gone wrong with it in the last sixty years by David Henry Patton A thought-provoking look at society, and what I think has gone wrong with it in the last sixty years. (Largely from abandoning the many values that many have grown up with and have tried to follow. Instead, trading them in for the pursuit of earthly possessions. Just as disheartening, walking over and ignoring the “little” people that might get in the way!) Growing up on a family farm in northeastern Iowa back in the ’50s and ’60s, the church and family were foremost on my mind. During that time, I learned the importance of the Ten Commandments, to assume responsibilities, while becoming a team player. Those values, plus many more have been guide and inspiration for my life here on earth. As a classroom teacher for 33 years, unfortunately, I have also witnessed the disintegration of the American family, the dumbing down in education, plus both religion and politics going out the window with the bathwater! https://www.amazon.com/SO-Where-Did-Wrong-thought-provoking-ebook/dp/B0CWXRXRCH/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3TCUC2IQDBB7S&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.z3t_9tH7_uqeZqfeVLUqd0kA0gzcGuq7T4Dyjs-PgBVyeeIpEPM0PVDyJGJsj37C_9x1u2yXwqHjnwRo6zuBzZabYEJX-jgPQ7IK8xEuPnTjaP3Tro3xUCXhnNUomR-hLGkMuuswMVeBXU6jPRNSWbkoIlAkFLC79HKljOGqhbg9g8j9Pzytl37Iql_TYQxwaVMyoeUtZTymj9OE4ggl8lga1CJGBgRYmqdaiuq7Qyc._QdxF-AFQH18MrhvRsOQ-9XXBZ4SRnBt4hdzckfceiA&dib_tag=se&keywords=David+Henry+Patton&qid=1713454828&s=books&sprefix=david+henry+patton%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C283&sr=1-2 http://www.KingPagesPress.com http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/42524kpp2.mp3

THE BLACK DIAMOND SERIES The Black Diamond and the Witch's Curse by T-Pot To most people, it appears as if Derek James is a typical college freshman. Yes, he is on a football scholarship at one of the most prestigious universities in the country, but other than that, he appears quite ordinary. But there is an extraordinary secret that Derek is harboring: he is a warlock! When he runs into fellow freshmen Matthias, Omar, and Tre’Vell, he is surprised to learn that they are also warlocks! Shortly after they all meet, however, the freshmen start getting attacked by terrifying monsters. Now, the four fast friends must overcome doubts and disagreements in order to discover the source of the attacks. But it may go deeper than any of them realize. Terrence, born to Shawn and Clarence Potter in 1990, lived in Wilmington, Delaware, until the age of seven, when he moved to New Castle. He graduated from Howard High School before moving to the University of Delaware, graduating in 2012. He decided to begin his writing career a year after that. He chose to create fantasy stories featuring characters from under-represented and minority populations. His first book in the Black Diamond series, The Black Diamond and the Witch's Curse, was published in 2016. The second, The Black Diamond and the Magic box was published in 2019. https://pageturner.us/bookstore/the-black-diamond-and-the-witchs-curse https://www.tpotonline.com/ http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/42524pt2.mp3 The Black Diamond and the Magic Box New allies are made and old allies are lost in this second volume of the Black Diamond series. https://pageturner.us/bookstore/the-black-diamond-and-the-magic-box The Black Diamond and the Mark from the Source The world is at stake in this third volume of the Black Diamond series. Can the Potent Four find a way to solve the issue plaguing the magical world? https://pageturner.us/bookstore/the-black-diamond-and-the-mark-from-the-source

Terrifying Tales Unleashed: Unsettling Stories to Remedy Peaceful Slumber by Scott D. Gottschalk Terrifying Tales Unleashed is a menagerie of short stories covering many popular genres including horror, science fiction, and suspense/thriller. Cover the gamut in this gripping narrative by way of buried alive, rats, bats, vampires, werewolves, zombies, aliens, ghosts, demons, and cannibals. The unleashing of each twisted account will bombard one’s thoughts with impending shock waves. Will you be able to hold on to your own reality? Can you make yourself believe that what you are about to read is nothing more than a few tall tales? Are you prepared to partake in a remedy for peaceful slumber and succumb to fitful nights of insomnia? The stories within this book are nothing more than pure fiction and certainly could not have really happened. OR COULD THEY Scott D. Gottschalk grew up on a livestock and cropping farm near Byron, Minnesota. An animal science and agriculture education graduate from the University of Minnesota; he has been an educator and an international consultant across all seven continents of the globe. Scott has written three books: The Folk and Their Fauna, Nine Lives to Eternity, and most recently Terrifying Tales Unleashed. He resides with his wife Astrid on their farm near Kimball, Minnesota. Mr. Gottschalk is also a renowned professional public speaker. https://www.pageturner.us/bookstore/terrifying-tales-unleashed-unsettling-stories-to-remedy-peaceful-slumber https://scottdgottschalk.com/ http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/42524pt1.mp3

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