Books with author B.D. Alexander

Follow the Exit Signs - is the introductory novel in the Follow the Exit Signs book series. This book is an inspirational self-help narrative that depicts actual events from the life and experiences of the author. This work is designed to be read in consideration of the Follow the Exit Signs Biblical Application Workbook which go hand and hand. “FTES” is designed to empower young people and adults alike in observing the choices we face in correlation with both the good and bad results that follow our decisions. Though written from the prospective of a minority, its message is diverse and speaks to the issues majority of young people face in urban society. Around the world, many men and women believe that the easiest, quickest ways to get ahead is through trickery, deceit, murder, theft, drug dealing and several other negative behaviors that not only affect the victims but take the lives of the supposed victors. Although they know what they are doing is wrong, think that they can slip through the cracks and get away with what they’ve done. Forgetting that with every action there is a reaction and that with every positive action there is a positive result that follows. The same is with every negative decision leads to a negative consequence in return. The bible advises that we count up the cost of the outcome before making the initial investment into an act or decision as so do I say that as individuals, we must also make our every decision with the possible end results in mind. This novel contains a true story based on the life of the author B.D. Alexander and has been written to empower others to identify the roads, paths and patterns that they have both traveled on and adapted to, in an attempt to shed light on the unconscious decisions made on a daily basis. Hindsight is 20/20 and in retrospect the author has been able to use his life experiences for the good in telling the reader both how-to and how-not to handle certain situations that are common in urban society. Through detailed accounts in light of his own faults, B.D. Alexander intends that this book sets its readers on a journey towards transformation (change from the inside out) as the reader makes their way through the entire Follow the Exit Signs book series. The opinions written in this book are not fact and simply the way in which the author sees the situation from his prospective. Yet, the examples in this book actually occurred and are intended to be taken literally as it applies to the life of the reader. In shedding light on the negative, I, B.D. Alexander hope that I have done you due justice in illuminating the consequences of both negative and positive behaviors. None of this material has been written to entice one to engage in any criminal activities and was created to be a counter balance to the negativity that surrounds young men and women who are from destructive environments.

The allure and lust for fast, easy cash is, and for decades has been capturing the lives of youth and young adults at an alarming rate. Risking their lives day after day to chase ill-gotten gains that are taken in a moment’s time, here one day and gone the next. Death, devastation and mass incarceration are the leading failures plaguing youth and young adults around the globe. Millions live selfish, self-centered lives that disregard the betterment and overall wellbeing of those in and outside of their circles of influence. Feelings that lifestyles of crime and deceptions are the quickest ways to the top are the driving forces of many. Greed leaves its victims defenseless and blind to the consequences that accompany negative behaviors. Follow the Exit Signs - is the introductory novel in the Follow the Exit Signs book series. This book is an inspirational self-help narrative that depicts actual events from the life and experiences of the author. This work is designed to be read in consideration of the Follow the Exit Signs Biblical Application Workbook which go hand and hand. “FTES” is designed to empower young people and adults alike in observing the choices we face in correlation with both the good and bad results that follow our decisions. Though written from the prospective of a minority, its message is diverse and speaks to the issues majority of young people face in urban society. Around the world, many men and women believe that the easiest, quickest ways to get ahead is through trickery, deceit, murder, theft, drug dealing and several other negative behaviors that not only affect the victims but take the lives of the supposed victors. Although they know what they are doing is wrong, think that they can slip through the cracks and get away with what they’ve done. Forgetting that with every action there is a reaction and that with every positive action there is a positive result that follows. The same is with every negative decision leads to a negative consequence in return. The bible advises that we count up the cost of the outcome before making the initial investment into an act or decision as so do I say that as individuals, we must also make our every decision with the possible end results in mind. This novel contains a true story based on the life of the author B.D. Alexander and has been written to empower others to identify the roads, paths and patterns that they have both traveled on and adapted to, in an attempt to shed light on the unconscious decisions made on a daily basis. Hindsight is 20/20 and introspect the author has been able to use his life experiences for the good in telling the reader both how-to and how-not to handle certain situations that are common in urban society. Through detailed accounts in light of his own faults, B.D. Alexander intends that this book sets its readers on a journey towards transformation (change from the inside out) as the reader makes their way through the entire Follow the Exit Signs book series.The opinions written in this book are not fact and simply the way in which the author sees the situation from his prospective. Yet, the examples in this book actually occurred and are intended to be taken literally as it applies to the life of the reader. In shedding light on the negative, I, B.D. Alexander hope that I have done you due justice in illuminating the consequences of both negative and positive behaviors. None of this material has been written to entice one to engage in any criminal activities and was created to be a counter balance to the negativity that surrounds young men and women who are from destructive environments.

If you are looking for an interactive I Spy book for kids ages 2-5 then this is fun activity book. They can start with little eye things to spot or eye spy toddler.I Spy Easter book is fun activity book perfect for you and your kids.Each puzzle focuses on easter theme,animals,things and many more.This is more than just an activity book. It is a book that will also develop their cognitive skills through fun.A perfect book for little hands with toddler learners. They'll develop observational skills, learn to assign letters to objects, and they'll be having so much fun they won't even know they're learning! :D!!!!!!I Spy With My Little Eye-on the following pages you will find the answers......but...maybe you can find more than one thingEaster Time is coming.Looking For A Unique Gift Ideas For Kids?Specifications: I Spy Book For Kids - Easter Edition!Easter Day Activity Book I SPY FROM A-Z,The letters of the alphabetIncredibly Fun and RelaxingA perfect book for little learnersFun bright and colorful pages.high quality illustrations Dimensions:8.5" x 8.5" (21.59 x 21.59 cm)Interior:Color PaperPages: 40 A fun and relaxing question & answer Easter game book for toddlers.Easter's Day celebrations are just preschool starting to hours of funUse as gift for Birthdays, Christmas Holidays, and Valentine's Day. Your shopping basket is incomplete without this Kids book.Simply click the BUY NOW button to get a copy

In a world where single combat determines the fate of nations, the Grievar fight in the Circles so that the rest can remain at peace. But given the stakes, things are never so simple. The Daimyo govern from the shadows and plot to gain an edge by unnaturally enhancing their Grievar Knights.Cego and his team enter year two at the world's most prestigious combat school, the Lyceum. Though he'd like to focus on his martial studies, Cego feels the pull of his mysterious past and two missing brothers.Solara Halberd, daughter of the fighting legend, embarks on her own quest to bury the past. She must utilize every lesson her father taught her to explore unknown lands where evil lurks in the shadows.

Annie LaFaye is a small town girl going to college in the big world. She’s talkative, polite, fun and… single. She dreads going to the holiday dinners by herself, until her roommate suggests something that’s so out of Annie’s comfort zone that it just might work!Annie finds a date for the holidays in Marcus, a confident, handsome curly-haired blond who has everything going for him. Annie feels lucky to be with someone who has it so all-together. But complications arise when Annie and Marcus find they can’t hide behind appearances. Will Annie’s feelings ruin everything?Light, fun and full of romantic moments, this sweet story will have you falling in love all over again!

Surprise your child with a colorful educational book.A perfect book for little learners.Inside, you'll find amazing high-quality images.The education of a child at his young age is the most important thing. Thanks to this book he can develop his counting skills, skills in perceptiveness.Great fun combined with learning.Find and Count ... Can you?Let's get startedSpecifications: ✔️High quality pictures and interior✔️Learning and playing in one✔️Great time for children✔️Dinosaurs, dragon vehicles and lots of animals✔️Great as a gift✔️Learning activities✔️Toddler activity books ages 3-6 ✔️Dimensions:8.5" x 8.5" (21.59 x 21.59 cm)✔️Interior:color✔️Pages:40Don't wait. Order your copy today and make your child smile.

A hurt leg kept Susan Stevens sidelined at the Halloween dance, and the flu ruled her out of the Christmas ball, but nothing can keep her away from the Peppermint Prom. As a ninth grader, Sue is ready to make her Taft Junior High debut, and she’ll be wearing a perfect pink dress. The prom is as elegant as a fairytale, and it doesn’t take long for Sue to meet her prince. Dave Young is dashing, graceful, with an attitude that Sue cannot resist. He offers his hand, and sweeps her into a dance that will change her life forever. Soon, she and Dave are an item, and Sue is a certified member of The Crowd. But popularity brings new pressures, and Sue will find that beneath their peppermint smiles, her new friends may have a darker side.

The shy ones are diamonds in the rough.QUINN THOMPSONWhen I walk into a room, the popular kids whisper about me. I don't own designer clothes or name-brand shoes. I don't wear low-cut shirts or tons of makeup either. I'm as plain Jane as a girl can get. I live on a farm, where the uniform of the day is boots, jeans, and a T-shirt unless it's winter; then I trade my T-shirts for heavy sweaters and a parka. Baggy is my style.But I'm considered one of the nerds in school for reasons besides my wardrobe. I have my nose in books while the popular girls have their noses up jocks' butts. I do everything I can to avoid the in crowd at Kensington High--until a new boy waltzes in. He's tall like my brothers, handsome like Zach Efron, and disrupts my belief that boys only want one thing. My only problem is he'll never notice me, not if my arch-nemesis has any say.MAIKEN MAXWELLBasketball has been my life until my dad died. I'm trying not to get depressed, but it's hard to breathe sometimes. He'll never cheer from the stands at any of my basketball games or shout at me to shoot that three-pointer. I promised him I would step up if anything happened to him, and now it's time to be the man of the house.Only I'm torn between playing for the Kensington High basketball team and finding a job--until the girl with butterscotch hair snags my attention. She's pretty, quirky, and her presence takes my mind off my troubles. Above all else, she makes me feel things that I've never felt before. In my mind, girls are just a distraction. They're nice to look at, they talk too much, and they're extremely pushy. Yet Quinn Thompson might change my opinion that all girls are created equal.

The hilarious story of two brothers, a truckload of batteries, and a brilliant plan to bring light--and new business opportunities--to Ghana.At age 47, Whit Alexander, the American co-founder of the Cranium board game, decided to start a new business selling affordable goods and services to low-income villagers in Ghana, West Africa. His brother Max, a journalist, came along to tell the story. Neither of them could have anticipated just how much of an adventure they’d find there.In Ghana, Whit's initial goal is to market a high quality rechargeable AA battery that off-grid villagers could use to power their flashlights and radios, as well as to charge their cell phones. If successful, he planned to grow a larger for-profit business based on those batteries--creating a trusted African brand that would provide life-enhancing products, services, and jobs, without relying on charity.Ghana, however, presents extraordinary challenges, and the brothers wage daily battles against deadly insects, insane driving conditions, unspeakable food, voodoo priests, corrupt officials, counterfeiters, and ethnic rivalries on their way to success. From signing up customers who earn a few dollars a month at most to training employees with no Western-style work experience, the brothers quickly learn that starting a business in Africa requires single-minded focus, a sense of humor, and a lot of patience.Along the way, Whit and Max relive their own childhood, bickering across the African bush and learning a great deal about Africans as well as themselves. Irreverent, hilarious, and ultimately inspiring, Bright Lights, No City challenges accepted notions of charity, shows the power of broadening your horizons, and suggests that there is hope and opportunity in Africa.Praise for Bright Lights, No City:"An affectionate, good-humored and finally inspiring account of one American's determination to make good things happen."--Kate Braestrup, New York Times bestselling author of Here If You Need Me"My boss, Bill Gates, coined the phrase 'creative capitalism' to encourage the use of market forces to address the needs of the poor. But my friend, Whit Alexander, moved creative capitalism from ideas to bold practice. Bright Lights, No City will scratch your travel bug, tickle your business brain, and touch your heart."--Patty Stonesifer, former CEO of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation"I thoroughly enjoyed this adventure, which helps to prove that what much of the developing world needs is a hand up, not a hand out." --John Wood, founder of Room to Read and author of Leaving Microsoft to Change the World"I loved, loved, loved Bright Lights, No City. A tour de force! Bravo. It's perceptive, informative, thoughtful, engaging, funny."--Carey Winfrey, editor emeritus, Smithsonian magazine and former Africa correspondent, New York Times"Max Alexander has woven a compassionate and oft-times hilarious tale of the Brothers Alexander's attempt to save the world, one rechargeable battery at a time. If you have any interest in a great story or helping the other 4 billion, read this book, now."--W. Hodding Carter, author of Westward Whoa and A Viking Voyage"A lyrically written universal testimony to the humanity that binds all people together on this fragile planet, Bright Lights, No City is a deeply moving and funny, can't-put-it-down book."--Frank Schaeffer, author of Crazy for God"This book is filled with the passion and relentless pursuit that it takes to make dreams come to life, and reminds you that it takes compassion, luck, and humor to make history. A must read for every entrepreneur."--Richard Tait, Co-Founder, Cranium; CEO, Galazo

In the Carolina hills, a friend reaches out from beyond the graveHis parents dead, Timor is brought to America to live with his uncle in rural Appalachia. Although half-American, this shy young boy has never lived outside of Indonesia and finds it hard to adjust to life in the mountains. His only friend is Wiley Pendergrass, a mysterious old hermit who sees magic in discarded wood. For Timor, Wiley makes a ladder-back chair out of sassafras—a hard yellow wood with powers that will change Timor’s life forever. Accused by a local gem collector of stealing a precious box, Wiley pushes his ancient pickup as hard as he can to escape the police. Screaming around a hairpin mountain turn, he loses control and sails off the side of a cliff. Soon after, the chair begins speaking to Timor in Wiley’s voice. His friend may be gone, but with the help of a little Appalachian magic, Timor has a chance to clear Wiley’s name.