THE GREAT CONN:
A True-Life American Hero
"Mark Conn was truly one of the greatest in the ring alongside with my husband." -Mama Ali, wife of Muhammad Ali
"This story is in the making of a future epic film"
-Gordon Scott Venters, CEO


“Can hatred ever be truly dismantled by the bonds of shared humanity?”
Set against the sweeping backdrop of European history — from the muddy roads of 18th-century Ukraine to the shadow of the Holocaust. This ambitious work of historical fiction follows two families across generations, asking a question that feels as urgent today as it did a hundred years ago
The novel opens with a vivid, almost visceral image: Miriam and Aaron Giessel, Jewish peasants fleeing Ukraine under Catherine II's brutal Pale of Settlement decree, hauling a cart through torrential rain and deep mud, their worldly possessions balanced against an uncertain future. From that first page, Myers establishes his dual gift — a novelist's instinct for rich, grounded storytelling and a historian's fidelity to the documented reality of Jewish life in Europe. The early chapters move with the rhythm of displacement, tracing the Bergman family from Poland to Prussia, through riots and decrees, as each generation dares to hope they have finally found a country that will accept them.
That country, eventually, is Germany — and Ralph renders the cruel irony of that choice with extraordinary care. German-Jewish communities-built lives, opened businesses, served in wars, and contributed to culture and commerce, only to find that belonging, in the end, would be revoked. Running parallel to the Bergman story is the Schuour family: aristocratic, Prussian, privileged — and, crucially, not indifferent. The intersection of these two worlds forms the novel's moral and emotional core.
What sets The Bergman-Schuour Destiny apart from more straightforward Holocaust narratives is its timeframe. By beginning in the 1700s, Ralph allows readers to understand the Holocaust not as a sudden eruption but as the culmination of centuries of expulsion, adaptation, and resilience. Readers witness history not as footnotes but as lived experience — arguments in Yiddish, letters written by candlelight, mothers praying for sons they may never see again.
The novel also carries a quietly powerful message: that within societies defined by prejudice, individuals have always existed who chose differently. The Schuours represent that possibility — the road not taken by a nation.
For readers drawn to multigenerational sagas, Jewish history, or narratives that grapple honestly with the roots of hatred and the persistence of hope, this is a book that rewards patience and reflection in equal measure.

Most books promise to change your life. Cheers for a Good Life simply invites you to slow down, reflect, and build a meaningful life, one intentional choice at a time. A reflective nonfiction book exploring personal growth, intentional living, Stoic wisdom, essentialist thinking, and the art of building a meaningful life. What does a good life actually look like when nobody is watching? Not the polished version we show the world, but the one built through quiet decisions, meaningful relationships, self-respect, and everyday moments that slowly shape who we become. Most of us already know what matters. We simply get in our own way, caught up in busyness, saying yes to the wrong things, and drifting a little further from ourselves than we ever intended. Drawing from Stoic wisdom, essentialist thinking, intentional living, and deeply personal reflections, Cheers for a Good Life is an invitation to return to what matters, to yourself, and to a life lived with greater intention. Built around four essential foundations: • Self-Respect • Purpose • Meaningful Relationships • Personal Growth This isn't another self-help book filled with productivity hacks, quick fixes, or promises of overnight transformation. Instead, it's a thoughtful conversation about the quiet choices that shape who we become. Inside, you'll discover how to: Live with intention instead of autopilot. Rebuild self-respect and deepen self-awareness through everyday decisions. Apply Stoic wisdom and essentialist thinking to everyday life. Make values-based decisions instead of living according to other people's expectations. Let go of people-pleasing and build healthy personal boundaries. Create meaningful relationships rooted in honesty, trust, and care. Develop emotional resilience through quiet, consistent personal growth. Continue growing without constantly feeling like you need to become someone else.
Warm, reflective, and deeply human, Cheers for a Good Life is for readers seeking a quieter, more thoughtful approach to personal growth. Whether you're navigating change, searching for purpose, or simply tired of living on autopilot, this book offers a gentle invitation to reconnect with what truly matters and build a life that feels genuinely your own.

Why are the most qualified candidates often the first ones rejected?
In Being Great At Your Job Means Nothing, tech veteran D.T. Crawford pulls back the curtain on the "invisible machinery" of modern hiring. Through the eyes of Dorian Caldwell and a collection of raw, real-world stories, this book exposes a system that values optics over outcomes and "culture fit" over actual capability.
From the high-speed filter of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to the disconnect between recruiters seeking keywords and managers seeking "vibes," Crawford reveals why meritocracy is often a myth. But this isn't just an exposé—it’s a roadmap for reform.
Discover the ARC Theory (Adaptability, Rigor, and Contribution), a revolutionary human-centered approach to hiring that replaces checkboxes with conversations and mirrors with windows. Whether you are a jobseeker tired of being "algorithmically ignored" or a leader ready to build a team based on true potential, this book is a call to reclaim dignity in the workplace.
It’s time to stop auditing for compliance and start hiring for character.
Being Great At Your Job Means Nothing
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ELEVEN ELEMENTS BOOK ONE HEALING WATERS:
Science Fiction Thriller Suspense Novel:
What If Humanity’s Peaceful Future Already Exists—But Is About to Be Erased?
At a time when war, division, and environmental crises dominate headlines, Eleven Elements: Book One – Healing Waters imagines a radically different future—one where humanity has overcome conflict and built a peaceful global society.
Set in the 26th century, the novel follows Commander Maxilon Renner and a team of time travelers sent back 500 years to protect a manuscript believed to have shaped humanity’s future. But when the mission fails, operatives are lost, Renner suffers partial amnesia, the author disappears and the manuscript vanishes—threatening to erase their utopian world from existence.
The lost document, The Manifesto of Eleven Elements, contains ideas that ultimately guide humanity toward environmental stewardship, global cooperation, and lasting peace.
Early reviews have praised the novel’s ambitious vision and philosophical depth.
⭐Readers’ Favorite calls it “a brilliant start to an epic sci-fi saga.” (Five - 5-star Reviews)
📚 BlueInk Review describes it as “both exciting and intellectually stimulating.”
📰 Kirkus Reviews calls it “plans for a better Earth packaged as a time-travel SF thriller.”
Beyond its time-travel premise, Eleven Elements explores broader questions about humanity’s trajectory. Can civilization consciously choose cooperation over conflict? Are lasting peace and environmental balance truly impossible—or have people simply stopped imagining them?
The book is the first installment in Joshi’s planned seven-volume Eleven Elements saga, a speculative series examining how human decisions shape the long-term destiny of civilization.
For readers drawn to science fiction that combines philosophical inquiry with high-concept storytelling, Eleven Elements: Book One – Healing Waters is a thrilling sci-fi adventure that dares to imagine lasting peace.
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