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From memoirs, to self-help, poetry, travel, and history, our local authors have something to say that you might just be interested in.

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Mad as Hell

Mad as Hell

The Cold War, the Strategic Air Command, and the FB-111A Bomber, A Warrior's Memoir

by Bassett, Loyal Gordon

Book - 2021

"Mad as Hell" is a memoir describing the Cold War, the United States Air Force’s Strategic Air Command (SAC) and the rarely recognized strategic nuclear weapons bomber – the two-man FB-111A aircraft. "Mad as Hell" is a memoir describing the Cold War, the United States Air Force’s Strategic Air Command (SAC) and the rarely recognized strategic nuclear weapons bomber – the two-man FB-111A aircraft. Show less

"Mad as Hell" is a memoir describing the Cold War, the United States Air Force’s Strategic Air Command (SAC) and the rarely recognized strategic nuclear weapons bomber – the two-man FB-111A aircraft. "Mad as Hell" is a memoir describing the Cold War, the United States Air Force’s Strategic Air Command (SAC) and the rarely recognized strategic nuclear weapons bomber – the two-man FB-111A aircraft. Show less

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Escape to Alaska

Escape to Alaska

by Sundheim, Joyce Newell

Book - 2020

Travel with a retired couple on a marvelous 15,770-mile road trip from Florida to Alaska in an aging truck, through the USA, Canada, and Yukon Territory. Travel with a retired couple on a marvelous 15,770-mile road trip from Florida to Alaska in an aging truck, through the USA, Canada, and Yukon Territory. Show less

Travel with a retired couple on a marvelous 15,770-mile road trip from Florida to Alaska in an aging truck, through the USA, Canada, and Yukon Territory. Travel with a retired couple on a marvelous 15,770-mile road trip from Florida to Alaska in an aging truck, through the USA, Canada, and Yukon Territory. Show less

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Empowering Differences

Empowering Differences

Leveraging You Differences to Impact Change

by Brundage, Ashley T

eBook - 2020

"Empowering Differences" is the intentional action of using your differences to empower yourself and others to move your career forward. "Empowering Differences" is the intentional action of using your differences to empower yourself and others to move your career forward. Show less

"Empowering Differences" is the intentional action of using your differences to empower yourself and others to move your career forward. "Empowering Differences" is the intentional action of using your differences to empower yourself and others to move your career forward. Show less

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Goal-setting

Goal-setting

Habits to Achieve your Goals and Succeed in the Life You Want

by Bynum, Nathan

Book - 2020

Everything in our lives is connected. Our health affects our mentality and our mood. Our mood affects our relationships. Our relationships are affected by...Show more Everything in our lives is connected. Our health affects our mentality and our mood. Our mood affects our relationships. Our relationships are affected by our work life. A balanced life gives us a solid foundation. On that foundation, we can then achieve greatness in whatever we choose and feel the fullness of our success. Show less

Everything in our lives is connected. Our health affects our mentality and our mood. Our mood affects our relationships. Our relationships are affected by...Show more Everything in our lives is connected. Our health affects our mentality and our mood. Our mood affects our relationships. Our relationships are affected by our work life. A balanced life gives us a solid foundation. On that foundation, we can then achieve greatness in whatever we choose and feel the fullness of our success. Show less

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How Far I Have Risen

How Far I Have Risen

Coming Clean About Cancer, God and My American Dream

by Costello, Jacky

Book - 2020

Jacky Costello details her early life in East Germany, starting a family, her battle with cancer, and the crushing pain of a loss she never thought she'd ...Show more Jacky Costello details her early life in East Germany, starting a family, her battle with cancer, and the crushing pain of a loss she never thought she'd have to face. The story will take you from tears to laughter and leave you with a renewed sense of empowerment and love. Show less

Jacky Costello details her early life in East Germany, starting a family, her battle with cancer, and the crushing pain of a loss she never thought she'd ...Show more Jacky Costello details her early life in East Germany, starting a family, her battle with cancer, and the crushing pain of a loss she never thought she'd have to face. The story will take you from tears to laughter and leave you with a renewed sense of empowerment and love. Show less

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Excerpts From An Abstract Mind

Excerpts From An Abstract Mind

by Hines, Ewana

Book - 2019

"Excerpts from an Abstract Mind" is a poetry collection about the chance encounters, lessons learned, and ideologies acquired by author Ewana Hi...Show more "Excerpts from an Abstract Mind" is a poetry collection about the chance encounters, lessons learned, and ideologies acquired by author Ewana Hines as she plays witness from the sidelines of life. Come and see where the abstract mind will go. Available in print and eBook. Show less

"Excerpts from an Abstract Mind" is a poetry collection about the chance encounters, lessons learned, and ideologies acquired by author Ewana Hi...Show more "Excerpts from an Abstract Mind" is a poetry collection about the chance encounters, lessons learned, and ideologies acquired by author Ewana Hines as she plays witness from the sidelines of life. Come and see where the abstract mind will go. Available in print and eBook. Show less

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Fixing the Fates

Fixing the Fates

An Adoptee's Story of Truth and Lies

by Dewey, Diane

Book - 2019

After being surrendered in a German orphanage, Diane Dewey grew up with her adoptive parents near Philadelphia—loved, but deprived of information about he...Show more After being surrendered in a German orphanage, Diane Dewey grew up with her adoptive parents near Philadelphia—loved, but deprived of information about her roots. When her Swiss biological father locates her, forty-seven years later their reunion becomes an obsession—and ultimately leads her to the answers, and peace, she’s been seeking. Show less

After being surrendered in a German orphanage, Diane Dewey grew up with her adoptive parents near Philadelphia—loved, but deprived of information about he...Show more After being surrendered in a German orphanage, Diane Dewey grew up with her adoptive parents near Philadelphia—loved, but deprived of information about her roots. When her Swiss biological father locates her, forty-seven years later their reunion becomes an obsession—and ultimately leads her to the answers, and peace, she’s been seeking. Show less

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The Pokey

The Pokey

A Jailhouse Memoir

by Roundtree, David

Book - 2020

A personal recollection of time spent inside the Orient Road Jail and Faulkenberg Road Jail facilities. Written from an inmate's point of view. A personal recollection of time spent inside the Orient Road Jail and Faulkenberg Road Jail facilities. Written from an inmate's point of view. Show less

A personal recollection of time spent inside the Orient Road Jail and Faulkenberg Road Jail facilities. Written from an inmate's point of view. A personal recollection of time spent inside the Orient Road Jail and Faulkenberg Road Jail facilities. Written from an inmate's point of view. Show less

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Reverberations

Reverberations

The Cosmic Pulse

by Bhatt, J. J.

Book - 2020

"Reverberations: The Cosmic Pulse" boldly declares, " we are the force of history-in-making and we must walk the walk to build a world we a...Show more "Reverberations: The Cosmic Pulse" boldly declares, " we are the force of history-in-making and we must walk the walk to build a world we all want for us and for generations to follow to enjoy it as well. Today is the noble opportunity to strengthen our rational ability and moral intention as an enlightened global spirit." Show less

"Reverberations: The Cosmic Pulse" boldly declares, " we are the force of history-in-making and we must walk the walk to build a world we a...Show more "Reverberations: The Cosmic Pulse" boldly declares, " we are the force of history-in-making and we must walk the walk to build a world we all want for us and for generations to follow to enjoy it as well. Today is the noble opportunity to strengthen our rational ability and moral intention as an enlightened global spirit." Show less

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Welcome to My World

Welcome to My World

by Sutter, Jack L.

Book - 2020

Jack Sutter has written an inspiring and humorous journal of his life on and off the court. While he chronicled his adventures primarily for his eight gra...Show more Jack Sutter has written an inspiring and humorous journal of his life on and off the court. While he chronicled his adventures primarily for his eight grandchildren, his journey from small town kid to an Illinois All-State high school basketball player to a Division 1 college player to college coach will inspire every starry-eyed, small-town kid who picks up a basketball. Show less

Jack Sutter has written an inspiring and humorous journal of his life on and off the court. While he chronicled his adventures primarily for his eight gra...Show more Jack Sutter has written an inspiring and humorous journal of his life on and off the court. While he chronicled his adventures primarily for his eight grandchildren, his journey from small town kid to an Illinois All-State high school basketball player to a Division 1 college player to college coach will inspire every starry-eyed, small-town kid who picks up a basketball. Show less

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Women Be Silenced No More, You Have A Sound and A Roar to Release

Women Be Silenced No More, You Have A Sound and A Roar to Release

by Diaz Rodriguez, Deserie

Book - 2020

This book will compel readers to "Rise" and "Release" the sound of their "Roar" to the world and to empower all walks of lif...Show more This book will compel readers to "Rise" and "Release" the sound of their "Roar" to the world and to empower all walks of life to be "Overcomers" despite pressing circumstances muting their voice and sense of being all that God has called them to be. Show less

This book will compel readers to "Rise" and "Release" the sound of their "Roar" to the world and to empower all walks of lif...Show more This book will compel readers to "Rise" and "Release" the sound of their "Roar" to the world and to empower all walks of life to be "Overcomers" despite pressing circumstances muting their voice and sense of being all that God has called them to be. Show less

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Yea, Lord! Moving With the Spirit

Yea, Lord! Moving With the Spirit

Fifty Years A Minister and A Scholar to the Glory of God (Memoirs of A Lifelong Quest)

by Mitchell, Mozella

Book - 2020

This is a searching perceptive examination of the fifty years of Dr. Mitchell's service as preacher in the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church ministr...Show more This is a searching perceptive examination of the fifty years of Dr. Mitchell's service as preacher in the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church ministry, and a scholar in the church and university; how she was led into this dual profession; how she survived in it as a Black woman; how social movements and changes in the society impacted her life and ambitions, and most of all how God was always working in her life. Show less

This is a searching perceptive examination of the fifty years of Dr. Mitchell's service as preacher in the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church ministr...Show more This is a searching perceptive examination of the fifty years of Dr. Mitchell's service as preacher in the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church ministry, and a scholar in the church and university; how she was led into this dual profession; how she survived in it as a Black woman; how social movements and changes in the society impacted her life and ambitions, and most of all how God was always working in her life. Show less

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Free

Free

by Simmons, Lorrie

Book - 2019

Having survived some difficult life lessons that lead to low self esteem and guilt, Lorrie Simmons has written not only to share her struggle, but also to share her truth about encounters with sexual assault, aka date rape, and domestic violence. Having survived some difficult life lessons that lead to low self esteem and guilt, Lorrie Simmons has written not only to share her struggle, but also to share her truth about encounters with sexual assault, aka date rape, and domestic violence. Show less

Having survived some difficult life lessons that lead to low self esteem and guilt, Lorrie Simmons has written not only to share her struggle, but also to share her truth about encounters with sexual assault, aka date rape, and domestic violence. Having survived some difficult life lessons that lead to low self esteem and guilt, Lorrie Simmons has written not only to share her struggle, but also to share her truth about encounters with sexual assault, aka date rape, and domestic violence. Show less

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The Real Language of Food

The Real Language of Food

Constructive Recipes for A Healthier You

by Godsell, Adrienne Falcone

Book - 2018

High cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular Issues, strokes and osteopenia can all be part of a genetic makeup. Something as simple as changing an...Show more High cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular Issues, strokes and osteopenia can all be part of a genetic makeup. Something as simple as changing an eating lifestyle could change a predisposition to all these chronic diseases that have plagued generations. Show less

High cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular Issues, strokes and osteopenia can all be part of a genetic makeup. Something as simple as changing an...Show more High cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular Issues, strokes and osteopenia can all be part of a genetic makeup. Something as simple as changing an eating lifestyle could change a predisposition to all these chronic diseases that have plagued generations. Show less

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Kept My Enemy Closer

Kept My Enemy Closer

The True Story of One Woman's 14-year Battle With Depression

by Mikel, Kamara

Book - 2019

In 2005, Kamara Mikel's therapist suggested she journal. She invites you into her life, as she begins to unravel and address her spiral into depression, marital strife, divorce, drastic financial loss and divorce - again. In 2005, Kamara Mikel's therapist suggested she journal. She invites you into her life, as she begins to unravel and address her spiral into depression, marital strife, divorce, drastic financial loss and divorce - again. Show less

In 2005, Kamara Mikel's therapist suggested she journal. She invites you into her life, as she begins to unravel and address her spiral into depression, marital strife, divorce, drastic financial loss and divorce - again. In 2005, Kamara Mikel's therapist suggested she journal. She invites you into her life, as she begins to unravel and address her spiral into depression, marital strife, divorce, drastic financial loss and divorce - again. Show less

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Lead or Get Out of the Way!

Lead or Get Out of the Way!

Eight Powerful Principles to Take your Leadership to the Next Level

by Vien, Gary J.

Book - 2019

Infused with lessons from his forty-year career, Gary J. Vien shares eight powerful principles of leadership along with ways to make you more effective at work and throughout your life. Infused with lessons from his forty-year career, Gary J. Vien shares eight powerful principles of leadership along with ways to make you more effective at work and throughout your life. Show less

Infused with lessons from his forty-year career, Gary J. Vien shares eight powerful principles of leadership along with ways to make you more effective at work and throughout your life. Infused with lessons from his forty-year career, Gary J. Vien shares eight powerful principles of leadership along with ways to make you more effective at work and throughout your life. Show less

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Mamma and Me

Mamma and Me

Our Poetry Our Lives

by Coleman, Elizabeth Emily

Book - 2019

Through the lives, history, and poetry of two extraordinary women, "Mamma and Me: Our Poetry, Our Lives" reveals African-American thought, culture, and progress from the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863 to the 21st century. Through the lives, history, and poetry of two extraordinary women, "Mamma and Me: Our Poetry, Our Lives" reveals African-American thought, culture, and progress from the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863 to the 21st century. Show less

Through the lives, history, and poetry of two extraordinary women, "Mamma and Me: Our Poetry, Our Lives" reveals African-American thought, culture, and progress from the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863 to the 21st century. Through the lives, history, and poetry of two extraordinary women, "Mamma and Me: Our Poetry, Our Lives" reveals African-American thought, culture, and progress from the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863 to the 21st century. Show less

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Money Management Wisdom

Money Management Wisdom

8 $teps to Living your Best Life

by Allen, Merrie Allmon

Book - 2019

Using basic biblical principles of money management, Merrie Allen educates and inspires you to think and behave differently as it relates to navigating your finances. Using basic biblical principles of money management, Merrie Allen educates and inspires you to think and behave differently as it relates to navigating your finances. Show less

Using basic biblical principles of money management, Merrie Allen educates and inspires you to think and behave differently as it relates to navigating your finances. Using basic biblical principles of money management, Merrie Allen educates and inspires you to think and behave differently as it relates to navigating your finances. Show less

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To Comma or Not to Comma

To Comma or Not to Comma

The Best Little Punctuation Book Ever!

by Miller, Arlene

Book - 2018

Award-winning grammar author, Arlene Miller, The Grammar Diva, demystifies commas, as well as all the other punctuation marks, in this easy-to-understand guide to punctuation. Award-winning grammar author, Arlene Miller, The Grammar Diva, demystifies commas, as well as all the other punctuation marks, in this easy-to-understand guide to punctuation. Show less

Award-winning grammar author, Arlene Miller, The Grammar Diva, demystifies commas, as well as all the other punctuation marks, in this easy-to-understand guide to punctuation. Award-winning grammar author, Arlene Miller, The Grammar Diva, demystifies commas, as well as all the other punctuation marks, in this easy-to-understand guide to punctuation. Show less

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My Testimony

My Testimony

An Autobiography

by Paladino, Devin

Book - 2020

The young Author takes you through a journey, opening up about the struggles and hardships he has faced throughout his life, all while trying to become successful and beat the odds. The young Author takes you through a journey, opening up about the struggles and hardships he has faced throughout his life, all while trying to become successful and beat the odds. Show less

The young Author takes you through a journey, opening up about the struggles and hardships he has faced throughout his life, all while trying to become successful and beat the odds. The young Author takes you through a journey, opening up about the struggles and hardships he has faced throughout his life, all while trying to become successful and beat the odds. Show less

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America

America

Greatest Country in the World? See What the Facts Say Including... Bold Ideas for Making It Better

by Blank, William

Book - 2021

Most agree that America is the most exceptional and most privileged nation on Earth. The United States of America is certainly a powerful, prosperous and influential nation but is it favored above all others? Most agree that America is the most exceptional and most privileged nation on Earth. The United States of America is certainly a powerful, prosperous and influential nation but is it favored above all others? Show less

Most agree that America is the most exceptional and most privileged nation on Earth. The United States of America is certainly a powerful, prosperous and influential nation but is it favored above all others? Most agree that America is the most exceptional and most privileged nation on Earth. The United States of America is certainly a powerful, prosperous and influential nation but is it favored above all others? Show less

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Find out more about our local authors and how to submit your work to the local author collection! Find out more about our local authors and how to submit your work to the local author collection! Show less

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