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Letters Telling Our Love Story by Wanda Jennings https://www.amazon.com/Letters-Telling-Our-Love-Story/dp/B0GNP1F2ZD In 1966 the couple fell in love in college; then were separated during the next two summers.No email, no cell phones, no texting.Only writing letters and waiting for a response in the mailbox. They shared their love, they argued, they later debated about marriage. Is she doing what he wants with her hair? Can she make him like it Would they survive their separations? Could they remain as partners? Can they learn to live together? This is a love story unlike any in today’s world.It is a wonderful tale of Baby Boomers and what they went through as the Viet Nam war was going on.

Construction Intelligence for Realtors: How to Speak the Builder’s Language and Represent Clients With Confidence by Scott Grozelle https://www.amazon.com/Construction-Intelligence-Realtors-Represent-Confidence/dp/B0G7WHQTCH Scottgrozelle.com Construction Intelligence for Realtors Your Competitive Edge in New Construction Sales and the Resale Market Today’s top-producing Realtors have one major advantage: They understand construction better than their competition. Construction Intelligence for Realtors is a practical, insider-focused guide that gives real estate professionals the construction knowledge they wish they learned in licensing. Written by international builder and sales trainer Scott Grozelle, this book shows you how homes are built, how builders operate, and how to use construction intelligence to win clients, close deals, and elevate your credibility in both new construction and resale real estate. Whether you sell pre-construction homes, represent buyers touring new build communities, or primarily work in resale, this book equips you with the tools to speak confidently, spot hidden issues, and become the trusted expert your clients rely on. What You’ll Learn How new homes are built—foundations, framing, mechanicals, inspections, and finishing What builders expect from Realtors (and how to avoid common mistakes) How to spot red flags in both new construction and older homes How to guide clients through walkthroughs, upgrades, warranties, and timelines The truth about builder contracts, allowances, change orders, and pricing How to build stronger relationships with builders, trades, and inspectors How construction knowledge dramatically increases referrals and repeat business Why This Book Matters in Both New Construction AND Resale Most real estate training covers contracts and marketing. Very little explains how a home actually works. This book fills that gap by giving Realtors a clear, easy-to-understand foundation in residential construction. With this knowledge, you will: Negotiate with confidence Protect your clients from costly surprises Explain features and components with authority Catch issues before they become deal-breakers Stand out in listing presentations and buyer consultations Become the “construction-savvy Realtor” every client wants If you want to compete in today’s market, this is the advantage you need. Who This Book Is For Realtors entering new home sales Agents who want stronger builder partnerships Resale-focused Realtors wanting a construction edge Teams and brokerages looking for training resources Anyone who wants to elevate their real estate expertise Why You’ll Love It Scott shares decades of hands-on experience gained from building homes, running developments, and coaching Realtors. The insights are practical, easy to apply, and designed to increase your professionalism, confidence, and income. Become the Realtor who truly understands homes—inside and out. Your clients deserve that level of expertise—and your business will grow because of it. YOUR NEXT STEP The realtors who dominate new-home sales aren’t smarter or more experienced—they simply understand what you’re about to learn. Scroll up and click “Buy Now” to start building your construction intelligence today. About the author Scott Grozelle is a veteran new home sales professional and consultant with over two decades of experience in the residential construction industry. He’s worked with builders, realtors, and buyers across North America, helping bridge the gap between clients and construction professionals. Scott’s passion is empowering people with the knowledge they need to make smarter decisions — whether they’re buying their first home, building from the ground up, or leading a sales team. He’s the author of Secrets Home Builders Don’t Want You to Know and New Home Sales Without the Nonsense, two practical guides that strip away industry jargon and focus on trust, transparency, and communication. When he’s not writing or consulting, Scott enjoys time with family, exploring new projects in real estate development, and sharing insights that make the homebuilding experience better for everyone involved.

Council Ford Insurrection: The Second Amendment 2043-2063 by J.Thomas Bowne JD Moderngunregulation2043-2063.com https://www.amazon.com/Council-Ford-Insurrection-Amendment-2043-2063/dp/1665773413 It is 2043 in rural America as thirty-three-year-old marine veteran and sheriff department sergeant, James Mulvaney, goes about his days, well aware of the stresses of rapid technological and other changes that are affecting those who choose a more isolated existence. “While on temporary loan to the Middlestate Police and patrolling highway S-93 Council Ford Sheriff Mulvaney stops a nervous Norman Galvan for speeding. While helping Galvan to secure a loose tarp on his truck Mulvaney observes a load of empty rifle crates in the bed of the truck. Although Galvan is seemingly nervous, Mulvaney sends him on his way, noting that follow-up was needed. Surrounding this stop a chain of events unfold showing how some Council Ford locals form a militia in the belief that their way of life is threatened and that their guns, not the voters’ ballots, are their final protection against the tyranny of a new state gun control law and invasion of technological change that will end their way of life. Finally, Mulvaney is called back to Council Ford in fear that violence was brewing. Little did anyone know that soon an insurrection would erupt at the Council Ford Courthouse and that gunfire, explosions and fire would result in the deaths of twenty-five Americans. In this exciting political thriller set in a future rural America, a group of extremists unfurl a plot to oppose gun regulation and stop government tyranny.

The Spooky Haunted House by Marian A Mattice https://www.amazon.com/Spooky-Haunted-House-Marian-Mattice/dp/B0FCSHJXQD? This book is a Halloween holiday themed story reminiscent of the motif in The House That Jack Built. It uses a repetitive sentence pattern and storyline pattern that is perfect for emergent and beginning readers to read and reread to develop their reading fluency skills. It’s storyline deals with searching for your own comfortable place in the world and finding lasting friendships with others. It is amusing and entertaining, with a child friendly, non-threatening level of seasonal spookiness!

Good Daughtering: The Work You’ve Always Done, the Credit You’ve Never Gotten, and How to Finally Feel Like Enough by Allison M. Alford PhD Daughtering101.com https://www.amazon.com/Good-Daughtering-Always-Credit-Finally/dp/0063436426 A transformative look at the hidden work of all adult daughters who share the invisible load, from the eldest to the youngest, offering a fresh perspective on care, emotional resilience, and the power daughters have to shape healthier, more fulfilling family connections. For readers of both Susan Cain’s Quiet and Eve Rodsky’s Fair Play. Daughters grow up believing their role in the family is simple: love your parents, help out when you can, and carry on the traditions that bind families together. But adulthood reveals a more complicated reality—one where women take on the invisible labor of emotional support, crisis management, and unspoken expectations that leave them feeling stretched thin and unseen. So, what is “daughtering”? It’s the unpaid, invisible work women do to hold a family together—checking in, stepping up, and smoothing over—without ever considering its cost. In Good Daughtering, Dr. Allison M. Alford—a leading researcher in family communication—unpacks the untold story of adult daughters and the quiet, essential work they do. Drawing on years of groundbreaking research and personal interviews, she explores how societal expectations, gender roles, and generational dynamics shape the experiences of daughters in ways that are often misunderstood or overlooked. Whether navigating generational expectations or balancing their own lives with the needs of their parents, Good Daughtering reveals the complexities of a role too often taken for granted. Daughters are the ones who do the planning and saving for their futures and those of their families, and support parents emotionally and practically as they age. This book speaks directly to eldest daughters who become family anchors, and the middle and youngest daughters who take on different, but no less important, obligations and responsibilities of being a good daughter. Using sharp insights, relatable stories, and actionable tools, Dr. Alford invites women to reflect on their relationships, recalibrate their roles, and reclaim joy in their lives. Whether you’re paying the price for Eldest Daughter Syndrome or find yourself doing the work of caring for parents without recognition, it’s time to make your efforts visible and valued. More than a prescriptive guide, Good Daughtering is the long-overdue recognition of daughters who carry the weight in a family. It’s a roadmap for creating relationships that are not just functional but flourishing. This is the book every daughter deserves: an invitation to be seen, valued, and empowered in her role while honoring her own needs and desires. About the author Dr. Allison Alford is a researcher and author whose work brings visibility to the often-overlooked experiences of women—especially the family and social roles that tend to go unnoticed or underappreciated. Her current focus is on daughtering, a term she uses to describe the invisible labor and emotional work adult daughters provide in support and care of their families. Through her writing and speaking engagements, Dr. Alford shines a light on this powerful role, encouraging audiences to rethink what it means to be a woman in today’s world. With a warm, relatable approach, she blends personal stories, academic insight, and cultural critique into compelling talks and essays that invite meaningful reflection. Learn more about her work and explore resources for adult daughters on her socials.

Antifragile Emotions: Build a Life That Gains from Disorder by Sidney Anderson Ph.D. https://www.amazon.com/Antifragile-Emotions-Build-Gains-Disorder/dp/1971262005 In Antifragile Emotions, Sidney Anderson, Ph.D. applies the concept of antifragility to emotional life, offering a transformative approach to building emotional systems that grow stronger through difficulty. Moving beyond resilience, the author shows how to develop emotional capacity that doesn’t just withstand life’s challenges but thrives on them. Traditional wellness advice emphasizes managing stress, processing trauma, and returning to baseline. But this approach creates fragility when life inevitably delivers loss, rejection, uncertainty, and failure. The antifragile emotional system uses controlled exposure to stressors, multiple sources of meaning, and systematic capacity building to extract value from difficulty rather than merely survive it. Drawing on research into how people respond to major life disruptions, Antifragile Emotions reveals why some people emerge from difficulty genuinely stronger while others remain fragile. It examines the emotional barbell strategy, building redundancy, “skin in the game,” hormesis, and optionality. Readers will discover how to use anger as calibration, extract information from anxiety, build life structures with no single points of failure, and develop emotional range.

How’s My Driving?: Why Every Other Driver Doesn’t Seem To Have A Clue by Steve Dziadik https://www.amazon.com/Hows-My-Driving-Driver-Doesnt/dp/B0CT6BGRLV Stevedziadik.com How do YOU see your driving safety? The primarily goal of this book is to encourage an increase in the level of defensive driving awareness for the reader. The author utilizes some of his family’s unfortunate driving experiences, wherever possible, for added emphasis. The benefit to the reader is an opportunity to feel the pain his family felt and learn from it. His chapter on “Automobile Insurance 101” will break coverages down in a way that is palatable, as well as useful. Finding out AFTER a crash what protection should have been in place is tragic. “Driving safely is no accident”. Understanding and practicing that phrase will result in a safer and happier commuting life for everyone! About the author Steve Dziadik has driven automobiles since a young age of 8 years old. He served in the U.S. Navy for 8 years in Nuclear Powered Submarines. He operated a commercial Nuclear Powered Electrical Generation Plant for 10 years followed by 20 years of training all of its licensed operators. He has sold Allstate Insurance for Home and Automobile coverages. He owned and operated a successful commercial driving school providing in-car training for thousands of Teenagers and Adults in proper safe and defensive driving techniques.

Christine Valdez Shares Her Real Estate and Leadership Journey Christinevaldes.com About the Guest(s): About the Guest(s): Christine Valdes is an accomplished real estate investor, entrepreneur, and capital partner who has spent several decades building a successful career. Her journey began with a role earning minimum wage and evolved into senior leadership positions overseeing large, geographically diverse sales teams. Christine’s leadership approach is centered around resilience, data-driven strategies, and nurturing high standards alongside human connections. Beyond her corporate role, she is actively involved in real estate investing, exploring opportunities in passive investments and capital raising. Episode Summary: In this engaging episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss delves into the inspiring journey of Christine Valdes, a dynamic leader in the world of real estate investment and entrepreneurship. From her humble beginnings earning minimum wage and navigating life as a single mother, Christine has transformed into a formidable force in both her corporate role as a sales executive and as an active real estate investor. Her story is a testament to her resilience, strategic foresight, and unwavering commitment to personal and professional growth. Christine shares her vibrant journey from her first investment in real estate during a booming market in the late 1990s to her recent endeavors in capital raising for innovative land development projects. She offers insightful perspectives on balancing a demanding career while actively pursuing lucrative investing opportunities. Key topics include her leadership philosophy centered on stewardship, the strategic development of geographically diverse teams, and her experiences with multifaceted real estate projects that highlight her adaptive approach to leadership and investment. Key Takeaways: Leadership as Stewardship: Christine believes leadership is an opportunity to steward individuals towards personal and professional growth. She emphasizes leaving people better than she found them. Real Estate Investment: Christine’s journey into real estate highlights strategic investments in different markets, focusing on value-add opportunities and capitalizing on off-market deals. Adapting to Market Changes: Even with market downturns, Christine stresses the importance of continually exploring real estate opportunities and adapting to fluctuating market dynamics. Balancing Career and Investments: Despite her success in real estate, Christine continues to lead a large sales team, demonstrating her passion for leadership and ability to juggle multiple high-stakes roles. Continuous Learning: Christine’s approach to personal development involves extensive reading and application of practical insights, underscoring the importance of lifelong learning. Notable Quotes: “My responsibility is to help them be better, be a better person, be better at their role when they leave.” “I tell people, there’s a lot of money out there, don’t worry about money…sometimes the money is an opportunity specifically for you.” “There’s always gonna be someone that’s gonna say it’s not the right time to invest.” “Leadership is stewardship… I’ve been given like this gift to do it.” “It was before they knew… live in the house, fix it, and then after two years, sell it so there wasn’t any capital gains.”

A Guide For New Believers by Dr T S Matherly https://www.amazon.com/Guide-New-Believers-Dr-Matherly/dp/B0FXYCK545 Hebrews 5:13 states “For everyone who partakes only of milk is unskilled in the word of righteousness, for he is a babe.” (NKJV) II Peter 2:2 says, “As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby.”(KJV) This book highlights keys areas new believers should study so that a strong foundation of the basics of Christian living. The ultimate goal of this books is to give guidance to new believers in our Lord Jesus Christ. This book requires looking up scripture and answering questions that will help the believer grow in his daily walk with the Lord. The book also encourages new believers to get involved in a Bible believing church so that they may grow up to be spiritually mature believers in Christ.

CHROMARIA by Clayton Demera https://www.amazon.com/CHROMARIA-Clayton-Demera-ebook/dp/B0DJDK1CK1/ In the land of Chromaria, seven tribes once lived in harmony under the Creator’s covenant, their existence marked by balance, tradition, and the ever-present rainbow in the sky. But when faith fades and power-hungry hearts emerge, a great conflict shatters the peace, birthing a war fueled by betrayal, vengeance, and the mysterious power of the swords. As young Manu is thrust into the chaos, he embarks on a perilous journey to rediscover the Creator’s true purpose and restore the covenant before darkness consumes the land. With fate hanging in the balance, will the tribs find their way back to unity, or will the thirst for power doom them all? gripping tale of faith, destiny, and redemption, The Story of Chromaria explores the struggle between light and darkness—and the choices that define us.