Heaven's Gain


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What do we have when the master storyteller, Paul John Hausleben, decides to sprinkle pages with tidbits of all the adventures of his famous and beloved characters? When he adds some tragedy, raw emotion, more than just a touch of sports action and adds a few new characters to the never-ending mix? When he adds some of his wild and unique humor, a little roundabout religion, a few stunning surprises, and then finally, while it is all in the storytelling blender, Mr. Hausleben adds doses of romance and love? We have this magnificent novel, Heaven’s Gain! Heaven’s Gain is the sixth and the final book in the series of The Adventures of Harry and Paul. It is an epic novel of emotional and magical storytelling and it is the memorable conclusion to the many adventures of Mr. Paul John Hausleben’s most beloved characters. This is the pinnacle of Mr. Hausleben’s storytelling magic, from the author who tells stories of common human emotions and everyday life, which always captures our hearts and our minds. As the author honestly states in the Preface to Heaven’s Gain, “I guess that it is time to admit that the two characters are a part of me, as I am a part of them too. In a roundabout manner, I will profoundly miss them.” Because of the master storyteller’s remarkable ability to make his character’s fictional lives so real, and his skill at perfectly capturing the details of life all around us all, readers everywhere agree with him and will have to admit that they will miss them too. Now, with Heaven’s Gain, we have the joy of having experienced the unforgettable magic of The Adventures of Harry and Paul one last time.




Citizen


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Jane Addams was the first American woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. This biography reveals her early development as a political activist and social philosopher and observes the powerful mind of a woman encountering the radical ideas of her age, most notably the ever-changing meanings of democracy.




Grandma's Therapy


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This is a collection of thoughts and dreams sifted through and now gathered in a book. A showing of emotions throughout the years and how God influenced my life. Realizing there is a time of beginnings and endings to our lives. Hopefully, a poem may reach into someone’s heart and bring a bit of understanding and peace.




Whispers In The Wind


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"Whispers In The Wind" is designed to provide reading pleasure, suspense, truth, wisdom, comfort, humor, guidance and provoke creative ideas of your own for various occasions as it speaks to your heart of hearts. Hopefully this help text will not only prove to be a literary experience, but will also be an enjoyable read. When there is disruption, hopefully the material will be a source of peace. Where there is fear, we trust you will find solace. Where there is dissonance you will find harmony. Where there is displeasure you will find love. Where there is discord and sorrow you will find hope and cheer. I hear whispers in the wind Again and again They tell their secrets They share their beliefs They stand very close I hear their hearts beat For all of this, I say thank you Thank you for all that you are Thank you for all that you share Thank you for all that you do. I hear whispers in the wind Tell me do you? Shirley Watts Bing is a retired administrator and school teacher who, several years ago, returned to her birthplace of Jacksonville, Florida to assist in caring for her ailing mother who has since deceased. Before her return to Jacksonville, most of her work was done in the Volusia County Area. For pleasure, aside from writing, playing piano and organ, she enjoys attending and participating in any activity pertaining to the arts. Over the years her poetry has appeared in several anthologies, Hayden Poetry Reviews, and Southern Poetry Association Publications. This is her first publication of a book of poetry and related materials.




Appointments with Heaven


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When Dr. Reggie Anderson is present at the bedside of a dying patient, something miraculous happens. Sometimes as he sits vigil and holds the patient's hand . . . he can experience what they feel and see as they cross over. Because of these God-given glimpses of the afterlife--his "appointments with heaven"--Reggie knows beyond a doubt that we are closer to the next world than we think. Join him as he shares remarkable stories from his life and practice, including the tragedy that nearly drove him away from faith forever. He reveals how what he's seen, heard, and experienced has shaped what he believes about living and dying; how we can face the passing of our loved ones with the courage and confidence that we will see them again; and how we can each prepare for our own "appointment with heaven." Soul-stirring and hope-filled, Appointments with Heaven is a powerful journey into the questions at the very core of your being: Is there more to life than this? What is heaven like? And, most important: Do I believe it enough to let it change me?




Walking by Faith


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It was apparent from an early age that I had been gifted for phrasing words with rhyme. My first memory of sharing these phrases was a particular year at Christmas, not having funds to buy my parents a gift; I wrote a poem expressing my love and gratitude. For many years I was hesitant about sharing my innermost thoughts with anyone except friends and family. Many have encouraged me to put some of these words in book form for others. With this in mind, I am now presenting this book to share with you a glimpse of my work. The Gift It is not something I have earned, A gift that has been given me. Nor something for which I yearned, A gift of phrasing words in poetry. Rather, it seems a drive compelling To set down with pen meaningful words To make rhyme with my storytelling Things I’ve seen, felt, and heard. My desire is not for fortune or fame, As words are penned to make them rhyme, Perhaps only to cause sweet refrain, Bring a smile or give a pleasing time. If in my rhyme I make one day brighter As I form my thoughts in simple poetry, Lift a burden or make one lighter, I have used wisely this gift given me.




The Keys of Heaven


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One Final Push!


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One Final Push is a dynamite devotional book full of inspirational poetry, testimonies, and other spirit filled writings. This book will encourage you and cause your faith to soar higher as it reveals the loving and patient heart of our Heavenly Father. You will want to draw closer to God and to know Him by His Spirit in a greater way. One Final Push is a prophetic book for this hour and will reveal strategic ways in how to remain joyful and steadfast as the church prepares for its One Final Push! Vanessa Bonner is an ordained minister and teacher of God's Word. She and husband, Ronald are founders of Families for Christ Ministry in Chocowinity, North Carolina. They have three grown children and three grandchildren. She is the author of the best-selling book, Help God I'm Single but I Don't Want to Be.




Remembrance and Gratitude Book 2: A Selection of Poems and Writings


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Remembrance and Gratitude Book 2 is another collection of poems and writings by Charles F. Meek paying tribute to our military veterans as well as many community-minded individuals and organizations of Terrace, British Columbia. From firefighters, civic officials and others who might otherwise go unnoticed, the author expresses appreciation for his ancestry and other like-minded people who have contributed to the betterment of humanity with a smile and a helping hand.




People and Things from the Blount County, Alabama Southern Democrat 1920 - 1927


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The Southern Democrat was established by Forney G. Stephens at Blountsville in 1894. After fellow newspaperman Lawrence H. Mathews of the Blount County News-Dispatch died in 1896, Stephens moved the Democrat to Oneonta. When the News-Dispatch folded in 1903, the Democrat was the preeminent Blount County newspaper. Stephens died in 1939, but the Democrat continued to publish in Oneonta for almost 100 years. In 1989 the old Southern Democrat was renamed the Blount Countain. Microfilm for the old Southern Democrat was acquired from the State Archives in Montgomery and studied page by page. Every mention of births, marriages, deaths, obituaries and news important to the history and development of Blount County was reproduced here. This book is vital for any serious student of Blount County, Alabama genealogy and history.