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Captain Graciela is where she wants to be, far from her controlling mother, in a rented solar sail cargo ship, trading and gambling throughout the heliosphere. It can be lonely in the void, but the crew on the H2LiftShip, the LunaCola, is all the help she needs: Jack, a talking dog with a nose for Earth jerky, Tang, a poker-obsessed orangutan, and Octopus, in his watery navigation station, are her constant companions on her journey.

Twenty-first-century cooks and bakers are starting at the early ages of four and five. Teens are already preparing full-course meals and creating their own recipes and cookbooks. Students helped test the recipes in my book, showing me they were capable of following the recipes, using kitchen tools and techniques, and developing their own methods in the kitchen. Teens a League of Their Own includes 200 kitchen-tested recipes connecting with the upcoming generation and inspiring any age or level of cook or baker to make future attempts in the kitchen arena.

In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, where the words "lockdown" and "self-isolation" became common terms and a new way of life, a family spread across several continents was forced to bid farewell to a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and son. The sudden news broke hearts and took away not only funeral privileges, but also the opportunity to bid a final farewell. In this moving biography, a niece shares the story of her uncle, a kind-hearted man who traveled the world, endured hardship, practiced patience, and finally found peace by drifting into the light.

Stories, including jokes, can provide useful lessons if you look for them. Here is a compilation of 180 such stories and jokes. There are stories intended to encourage you. There are moral stories extolling certain values. There are also stories with lessons on motivation, human communication, perception, pride, and the impermanent nature of all things.

Life is full of transitions. As we grow up, we experience changes in schools - grade school, high school, and then, maybe, off to college. Then, life really gets confusing. The global economy often means job changes and relocating. Most of the time, we get married and have children along the way. Many of these changes are great, but others can be quite lonely and tough - divorce, empty nest, health issues, the loss of a parent or spouse are just a few examples.

The book Satan: Still Under Christ’s Kingdom’s Scrutiny is all about stepping on Satan’s toes. This book describes who Satan is, why he attempted to exalt himself to be like God, and why he is the one who has received the sting of rebuke by the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Nana loves spending time with her kiddos, especially on road trips, where she has a captive audience in the Moxymobile, named after her dogs Murphy and Roxy. Along with her grand daughter Eden, they enjoy adventures, however, events do not always go as Nana planned. Follow the gang as they explore the beauty of Arizona, where Nana’s huge granny panties end up on Saguaro cacti. Still, in the desert, they look for gold and work together as a team to catch a coyote pup.

The Hoopstar was inspired by the true story of a 12-year-old girl who's always had a love for basketball. It was where she shined the most. Brylane knew how to master plays and how to outthink her opponent on the court, but she struggled with another opponent off the court...dyslexia. This entertaining story gives listeners an enjoyable listening experience while also teaching them the importance of overcoming obstacles, building confidence, self-love, courage, and the value of hard work.