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Do you miss Douglas Adams? Then you will love this Readers Favorite satirical look at dining in the future because you will laugh and learn.. KIRKUS REVIEWThe author builds a weird, hilarious universe full of witty language and unique detail. Delightful.MIDWEST BOOK REVIEWA humorous romp, sure to please many a reader.CLARION REVIEWThose who like unusual stories served with a dose of humor will enjoy Molly’s out-of-this-world adventure.WHITE MOUNTAIN TALK SHOW HOST Barbara BruceJackie Kingon takes you on a journey that is truly "out of this world" with humor and, believe it or not, information that could work for you...You laugh, you empathize and then you re-think how you look at the way you view the food you eat.

For the past century little had stood in the way of those running the news industry, a handful of socialists; men, women, dynasties. No real threat to their power and influence had ever surfaced in that time, nothing that could not be dispensed with by the overwhelming force of their news empires. These demigods believed themselves invincible...invincible up to that one fateful day when catastrophe struck them down. It was a day like no other, the day when their long-held monopoly slipped from their grasp and their control over the truth, forever lost. This is the telling of that tale, a tale of the events leading up to that single turning point for the nation...a day when truth was restored to the people...and the liars put out to pasture.

What were the last few minutes of fighting like in the Alamo? Who was the first man killed? Did Davy Crockett surrender? Who was the last man to leave the Alamo alive? All serious questions that are addressed in the book and the novel “Almost A Hero.” The novel is about the last man out alive. It describes the fighting in minute detail and brings in Susanna Dickinson, the last woman out alive. Susanna was taken back into the Alamo by Santa Anna to identify the bodies of the fallen hero’s, Davy Crockett, Jim Bowie and William Barrett Travis. The bodies of the fallen defenders were then burned, and as such there are no graves for them. The Alamo church still stands today as a shrine to Texas Independence. In 1846, the Republic of Texas was trimmed to its current size and became the state of Texas in the United States of America.About the Author:Joe Bob Newman is an author who writes novels over the entire gambit for his readers. His technical background is fueled by working in the defense industry at several different aircraft companies. Mr. Newman has a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington, and is a Registered Engineer, retired. He has published ten books to date. He spends most of his free time with his six Grandkids and his beautiful wife Linda. His favorite place to “hang out” is the mountains of New Mexico!Connect with the author at: joebobnewman.com

It was a simple moment; it was a pivotal moment. Margy and her mother weren’t the first mother-daughter pair to argue over a prom dress, but when it led to coveted information about Margy’s birth mother, it opened up a new realization for the teenager. “I was no longer just the refrain to my parents’ song. But like other daughters, I now had a reference point from which I could gain a better understanding of myself.”As Margy’s tale unfolds, it’s at times a quest for her origins and at times a tender tale of mothers and daughters. With a bit of detective work, help from unlikely places and luck, she’s able to retrace the steps of her ancestors and reclaim the history she’d long been denied.Author Margaret Meaney Hendrick speaks her heart with vivid imagery and frank humor in this unwavering look through the eyes of the adopted. Whether you are considering adoption, have adopted children, are adopted or are merely curious about this rarely discussed point of view, there is something in these pages for you.

Private Cathay's Secret depicts the determination and perseverance of a young slave girl, Cathay Williams. Thrust from her home on a Missouri plantation, she becomes a cook for the Union Army. Little does she realize this servitude throughout much of the Civil War will prepare her for her greatest challenge: impersonating a male soldier in the U.S. Army at the end of the war. Alongside her male companions, Williams endures hardships and performs her duties with them equally. This is during a time when women are not allowed to serve in the military. No one discovers her gender until she reveals it at the time of her discharge.

For those of us who grew up in the 50’s and 60’s, “The Inchworm Song” holds a special place in our hearts. Who can forget the touching scene as Danny Kaye sings the lovely melody to a group of orphans, starring on the big screen as Hans Christian Anderson, the kindly story-teller. Hans shows the children a tiny inchworm, as it inches along the leaves of a marigold flower, and asks the inchworm in song, “Do you ever stop and see how beautiful they are?” The song captured the essence of our society’s failings in the 20th century — by trying to create freedom for all, we instead created a soul-less system of governance, that turned people into numbers.I always knew there had to be an inchworm story behind the song, and I searched for it over the years, wanting to read it to my own children. Finally, I realized that the only such story was the one that inhabited my own dreams: if I wanted there to be an Inchworm story for children, I would have to write it myself!Enjoy! ~ N.H. Shuman

Have you ever chased a dream? This story recaptures the early life, up until high school graduation, of a combat-decorated Navy jet pilot and award-winning author. He chased dreams. The son of a coal miner, he grew up in rugged coal mining camps in West Virginia and Kentucky, during the ‘40s and ‘50s. Imagine that you’re a young boy back then, and you’re told that you’re a talented athlete. You begin to dream that you’ll be a star on your high school and college teams and maybe make it to the big leagues. Imagine that young girls are attracted to you. You begin to dream that you’ll go steady with a cute and perky cheerleader in high school. Yet, mid-way on your path to high school graduation, you learn that making your dreams come true may be impossible. Why? You’re told repeatedly that you don’t have the weight or muscle required to compete in high school sports, and you’re so bashful around girls that you can’t even introduce yourself. You become frustrated. Would you quit trying to fulfill your dreams? The author didn’t! But, did he become a starter on his high school varsity team? Did he win the heart of a girl? In answering those questions, the author shares his private thoughts as he struggles to fulfill his dreams. He spins humorous and sad tales about himself and the real-life characters he mixed with, and his story-telling arouses compassion, chuckles, and even a few tears. Readers are left with heartwarming memories of the author’s home life, roaming the Appalachian Mountains, school activities, teenage romance, and competition on athletic fields. For adults, this story will rekindle wonderful memories of by-gone years and remind them of their own mistakes and triumphs while growing up. Young readers with dreams will be inspired to keep chasing them, and the lessons learned by the author, while mixing with friends, teammates and girls, will help young readers avoid the same mistakes. “Kenny Wayne Fields, quit day dreaming! Fix your eyes on the blackboard.”

True courage rises from our worst fears.America's pastime of baseball and science fiction meet in an intense drama of power, greed and murder wrapped around a true fact about the Earth's final days. The Earth is wobbling and an asteroid system called Noah is entering the solar system. There is this unknown and with this unknown, there is either faith or fear. Some saw Noah as a savior; others viewed him as evil, but the very worst of humanity saw Noah as an opportunity. When greed comes to town, it feeds on fear and waits for faith to turn the other cheek. Terrorism thrives on complacency and an unbridled path of greed and murder would surely follow.

This is a love story that occurred during the Vietnam War. An American doctor falls in love with a poor Vietnamese girl from the countryside. The U. S. army is against the idea of a marriage between an American serviceman and a Vietnamese national, attempting to prevent this union by transferring the doctor many miles away to a different base. The Vietnamese bureaucracy requires bribes in order to complete the necessary paperwork. And, to complicate matters further, the doctor and girl do not even speak the other’s language! In spite of all these obstacles, they somehow persevere and are able to leave for the United States when the doctor’s tour of duty ends in Vietnam. Now, with that challenge met, she needs to overcome prejudice in America, learn the language and try to make it in a culture totally foreign to her. Can an American Jewish doctor and Vietnamese Catholic, peasant girl whose family has known only extreme poverty all their lives, find happiness together despite misgivings from, even his own family? The odds are against love conquering all....

A 'thinking' approach to learning to fish. This book is a gender neutral beginner's guide to fishing that emphasizes thinking over tackle. It teaches the basics of fish habitat and behavior and challenges the beginning angler to puzzle out each body of water. By learning about the fish and their environment, anglers also learn to handle new fishing waters with confidence and positive results. Downplays the purchase of tackle, but explains how things work and why. A great basic survival guide for uninitiated parents too!The guide is written by a former Adirondack Guide with over 50 years of experience. It was inspired by the many parents who came searching for guidance when the kids wanted to spend time fishing on vacation. It's a great alternative to video game mania, and it will inspire far better family time, exercise, and understanding of the natural world around us, and our place in it.