THE GREAT CONN: A True-Life American Hero

 

THE GREAT CONN:

A True-Life American Hero

An awe inspiring story from the skies over China to the legends in the Boxing ring. It's a beautiful love story that warms your heart. Mark Conn will be remembered for his courage and 'heart' that 'The Great Conn' brings to all its readers. Schultz wants to bring this into film so watch for it!

"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

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The Bergman-Schuour Destiny

 

The Bergman-Schuour Destiny 

by Ralph L. Myers 

“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.

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Cheers for a Good Life: Strong Mind. Calm Heart. Chosen Life

 

Cheers for a Good Life:

Strong Mind. Calm Heart. Chosen Life

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.

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Strong Mind. Calm Heart. Chosen Life

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Being Great At Your Job Means Nothing: Why Do Recruiters Seek Technical Skills and Hiring Managers Concentrate on Personality and Charm

 

Being Great At Your Job Means Nothing:

Why Do Recruiters Seek Technical Skills and Hiring Managers Concentrate on Personality and Charm

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.

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The Canine Intervention

 

The Canine Intervention

by Bill Pennabaker

A self-described non-dog-lover has his life changed forever when he meets a mysterious and her special dog.

“Even if you don’t like dogs you may like this story. If you do like dogs you’ll LOVE this story.

The Canine Intervention: “Because life can change in an instant.”

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Esmerelda's Triumph

 

Esmerelda's Triumph

        Esmerelda, a lonely elf maid seeks to rule her own destiny in spite of a king, a wily gnome wizard, some gnolls, a dragon and worst of all, her own devilish sister or forfeit life's game. She hides in a dreary waste called the Black Moor partly due to her own shyness and partly because of the king who hunts all practitioners of magic. He has blamed the use of magic for a drought that plagues his kingdom. Esmerelda has been taught some magic by her adopted mother making her a novice and a target of the king.

Amid all this, she naturally longs for love and dreams of a childhood crush who will come and defeat the king and whisk her away to his castle. In spite of her shyness, she finally, makes the decision to take matters into her own hands and seek out her own destiny.

An obstacle, a ghost from her past long thought to be dead, has arisen from its grave to haunt her and crush what remains of her self-confidence. A clan of vicious gnolls complicates her task and have brought a dwarf-sized bundle of trouble who knows the ghost.

A pushy gnome and a scaly lizard arrive to offer her hope, but at a high price. To mitigate the cost, she commits to a brazen but risky endeavor that could prove to be fatal.

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ELEVEN ELEMENTS BOOK ONE HEALING WATERS:

   

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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Clavius Deep: Time travel's secret: Aliens feed on human ecstacy in a lunar war across centuries

  

Clavius Deep: Time travel's secret:

Aliens feed on human ecstacy in a lunar war across centuries

A top-secret lunar base far beneath Crater Clavius serves as a hub for time travel agents who repair Earth's timelines to prevent civilization's self-destruction. Time travel agents discover a cosmic secret: invisible extraterrestrial beings called the Ezuoia are connected in real time to human male brains. The Ezuoia turn men into sexual slaves, siphoning the pleasure of orgasmic release. The narrative explores the intersection of time travel, male sexual identity, and a burgeoning lunar religious cult whose violence threatens the stability of the base. This all culminates in cycles of political intrigue, betrayal, repeating time loops, and the inevitable flow of altered fates across multiple centuries. A very wild ride not soon to be forgotten!

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Generation VI: The Underworld

His mother’s dying wish is impossible: “Find me.” 

Leo Maquari never really believed Prometheus brought civilization back from the brink of extinction. But when his mother passes, restless dreams plague him, warning him of the torments that await her if he can’t bring her spirit peace. Guided by visions he’s long denied, he descends into the Underworld, where primordial monsters roam, deceased relatives live, and long-buried secrets come to light. But the deeper Leo travels, the clearer it becomes that his greatest trial is not death itself, but what awaits him on the surface.

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Together to the End: A Psychological Sci-Fi Horror Novella

  

Together to the End:

A Psychological Sci-Fi Horror Novella 

A silent ship drifting in deep space.
A mission that should have been simple.

A recovery team boards a research vessel lost in the void to retrieve a classified relic. The ship is dark, abandoned, and far from any known route.

At first, it seems like a routine operation.

But the deeper the team moves into the vessel, the more things begin to unravel.

Systems fail.
Strange recordings surface.
Memories begin to fracture.

Something aboard the Harrow is still alive.

And it remembers them.

Together to the End is a psychological science fiction horror novella about memory, loyalty, and the terrifying cost of uncovering the truth.

Perfect for readers who enjoy:

• Deep space horror
• Cosmic and eldritch mysteries
• Psychological sci-fi thrillers
• Stories like Event Horizon, Dead Space, and Black Mirror

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Tech Equity: Freedom Through Enabling Technology:

  

Tech Equity: Freedom Through Enabling Technology:

A Dream Officer's Playbook for Tech Equity in Disability and Aging Services

by Precious "Preciosa" Myers-Brown

What does freedom actually look like for someone who has been told what they cannot do their whole life?

That question lives at the heart of Tech Equity: Freedom Through Enabling Technology by Precious "Preciosa" Myers-Brown. It is a book about what becomes possible when a whole community -- providers, families, Direct Support Professionals, policymakers, and the people being served -- decides that the way things have always been done is not good enough anymore.

The care system we are working inside was built in the 80s, way before we had the tools we have today. Imagine finding a pager from that era and thinking it still works -- then spending years looking for the payphone you need to go with it. We honor what was built with what we had. And now it is time for all of us to move forward together.

This is not a book about technology replacing people. It is about technology giving people back their time, their dignity, and their choices -- and giving the communities around them the tools to actually support that. DSPs who are burned out. Families who are exhausted. People with disabilities who deserve more than a system running on assumptions from 40 years ago. The blueprint is here. The community that changes this already exists. This book is for all of you.

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The Amazing Benefits of Wearing a Make Peace With Life Shirt

Can a shirt change your life?

Well... maybe not in the same way that winning the lottery, discovering buried treasure, or finding out Bigfoot has been secretly following your podcast would change your life.

But you'd be surprised at what can happen when you put on a shirt that carries a positive message.

At Make Peace With Life, we've always believed that energy matters. The thoughts we think, the words we speak, and even the messages we choose to wear all contribute to the energy we bring into the world. When you put on a Make Peace With Life shirt, you're doing more than getting dressed. You're making a statement. You're telling yourself—and everyone around you—that life doesn't have to be perfect to be beautiful. You're choosing positivity, growth, humor, and a little bit of metaphysical perspective before you've even had your morning coffee.

One of the first things many people notice is how often the shirts start conversations. A simple message can spark a smile, a compliment, or a meaningful discussion. Complete strangers may ask about the shirt. Friends may ask what Make Peace With Life means to you. Some people will simply smile when they read it. In a world where many people are rushing through their day, it's amazing how a positive message can create a connection. We've already experienced it ourselves. From compliments in grocery stores to conversations with cashiers and fellow travelers, these shirts have a way of bringing positive interactions into everyday life.

Of course, there may be a few other benefits that science hasn't fully confirmed yet. Some wearers report increased confidence. Others report higher energy levels. A few have claimed improved moods, stronger motivation, and a mysterious desire to spend more time outdoors enjoying life. While we can't officially guarantee any of those results, we can say that it's hard to feel completely negative while wearing a shirt that reminds you to make peace with life. Sometimes all we need is a simple reminder that life is happening for us, not against us.

The truth is that the real transformation doesn't come from the shirt itself. The transformation comes from the person wearing it. The shirt is simply a symbol of a decision. A decision to focus on possibilities instead of limitations. A decision to grow instead of staying stuck. A decision to choose happiness more often than frustration. A decision to see life as an adventure rather than a problem to solve.

And perhaps the best part of all? Every Make Peace With Life shirt helps support something bigger than fashion. A portion of our profits helps support charitable causes, allowing the positive energy created by the movement to extend even further into the world. So when you wear a Make Peace With Life shirt, you're not just investing in yourself—you're helping others too.

The before-and-after images featured here aren't really about clothing.

They're about possibility.

They're about growth.

They're about becoming the best version of yourself.

And while we can't promise that putting on a Make Peace With Life shirt will instantly transform your life, we can promise this:

You'll look pretty awesome while working on it.

And that, my friends, is one more way to Make Peace With Life.

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Being Great At Your Job Means Nothing: Why Do Recruiters Seek Technical Skills and Hiring Managers Concentrate on Personality and Charm

Being Great At Your Job Means Nothing:

Why Do Recruiters Seek Technical Skills and Hiring Managers Concentrate on Personality and Charm

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.

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Being Great At Your Job Means Nothing

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