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Home at the Edge (Memoirs of a 1960s Hippy)

HOME AT THE EDGE takes you from jail to the madhouse, an on-the-road and in-the-streets memoir of free-loving, acid-dropping radical youth in 1969. We last saw 17-year-old Ron lying handcuffed over the hood of a car in “Chicago Rage.” We pick up with him entering Chicago’s Cook County Jail, where he and his radical companions are kept segregated from the other prisoners to prevent them from--god forbid--being a bad influence on murders and rapists. He is bailed out only to be admitted to a mental hospital where he bonds with other disaffected youth, fellow ‘freaks’ grappling with their identity and struggling against the status quo. The attempted and successful suicides of his comp...

Chicago Rage (Memoirs of a 1960s Hippy)

Ronald Schulz

Free Love, Drugs, and RiotsA time in US history. A time of turmoil. And a time of unrest. A five-part memoir as seen through the eyes of seventeen-year-old Ron trying to earn enough money to continue his exploration of the emerging Counterculture, just after the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.From the exploration of the underground culture of Chicago to the streets of New York, this recollection of the riots and first inter-racial romance tells of the trials we all face, even today. And then Karen entered his life - a young run-a-way with wild thoughts of tearing down Pig City.From freedom to jail, Ron must re-evaluate his life’s direction and to look at the world in a wider scope....

Teenage Runaway

Ronald Schulz

One boy. One backpack. One shot at freedom.In 1967, fifteen-year-old Ronald Schulz packed HIS bag, left a note on his dresser, and walked away from everything he knew–Family, friends, home, and life as he knew it.Teenage Runaway–a gripping true story of rebellion, survival, and the desperate search for identity during one of America’s most explosive decades. Faced with bullies, broken family dynamics, and a school system that crushes individuality, Schulz chose the open road over obedience–and found a world far more dangerous and transformative than imaginable.Raw, honest, and unforgettable, this memoir captures the spirit of a lost generation–and the high cost of finding your own ...

Because I Felt Everything

Makitia Thompson

What does it mean to feel everything and survive it?What does it look like to hold grief in one hand and joy in the other, without dropping either?Because I Felt Everything is an unflinching journey through the vast landscape of human emotion. In fifty powerful, deeply personal poems, Makitia Thompson invites readers into a world where heartbreak, healing, desire, silence, rage, softness, and hope exist side by side. Never asking for permission, never pretending to be neat.Told in four parts: The Ache of Becoming, The Weight of Love, The Quiet Resistance, and The Fire That Heals. This collection explores what it means to carry the past while learning how to live insi...

Healing from Within: A Practical Guide to Depression and PTSD

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Todd McAlister

Healing from Within is a compassionate, down-to-earth guide that explores the complex emotional landscape of depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Rather than offering quick fixes or clinical jargon, the book serves as a gentle companion for those navigating mental health struggles—whether you're experiencing them firsthand, supporting someone you love, or simply seeking to understand.The book begins with a heartfelt Preface and Introduction, which lay the foundation for its purpose: to shed light on the often silent and misunderstood battles of depression and PTSD. It emphasizes that healing is not linear and that real progress comes from honesty, compassion, and small, su...

A Bilagáana Boy among the Navajo

Jay Jones

How did a white kid like me come to live on the Navajo Reservation in the 1960s?In 1965, six-year-old Jay is witness to his mother’s affair and mental breakdown after his father’s lengthy military deployment. After his parents’ divorce, Jay must unwillingly live with his mother and new stepfather, a Bureau of Indian Affairs employee, on the Navajo Nation Reservation in Arizona.From 1967 to 1971, Jay is a “bilagáana,” the Navajo term for white boy, to his new friends and bullies alike on the reservation. While trying to avoid his stepfather’s abuse and pending adoption he dreams of moving back to live with his father, he escapes to the hills around Window Rock and joins the Boy S...

Saving Grace at Guantanamo Bay: A Memoir of a Citizen Warrior

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Montgomery J Granger

Hard as it is to believe, one of the most significant stories of the post-9/11 age is also one of the least known-life at Gitmo, the detention facility for many of the world's worst terrorists. Few individuals are more qualified to tell this story than Montgomery Granger, a citizen soldier, family man, dedicated educator, and Army Reserve medical officer involved in one of the most intriguing military missions of our time. Saving Grace at Guantanamo Bay is about that historic experience, and it relates not only what it was like for Granger to live and work at Gitmo, but about the sacrifices made by him and his fellow Reservists serving around the world." Andrew Carroll, editor of the New Yor...

Saving Grace at Guantanamo Bay: A Memoir of a Citizen Warrior

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Montgomery J Granger

Hard as it is to believe, one of the most significant stories of the post-9/11 age is also one of the least known-life at Gitmo, the detention facility for many of the world's worst terrorists. Few individuals are more qualified to tell this story than Montgomery Granger, a citizen soldier, family man, dedicated educator, and Army Reserve medical officer involved in one of the most intriguing military missions of our time. Saving Grace at Guantanamo Bay is about that historic experience, and it relates not only what it was like for Granger to live and work at Gitmo, but about the sacrifices made by him and his fellow Reservists serving around the world." Andrew Carroll, editor of the New Yor...

The Hot Tub Bible

Neon Requiem Books

Everything you wanted to know about how to maintain and get the most out of a hot tub is all here in one book, from the basic chemistry needed to keep the water in top condition to the power needed to heat up your tub. A helpful section on identifying water quality issues from the appearance and smell of the water is also included if you're experiencing problems like that. There is even a section on deterring mosquitoes, rats, and snakes.

Simple Wilderness Survival Skills For Kids

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James Ikoi

BOOK DESCRIPTION Discover the Joy of Outdoor Adventure With Your Kids. Equip them with essential wilderness survival skills—even if they’ve never explored the woods before!Are you seeking ways to spark your child's curiosity and encourage a deeper connection with nature?Do you worry about their safety and preparedness in emergencies?Would you love to see your child develop practical skills while having fun and bonding with family?You're not alone if you answered "yes" to these questions. Many parents share the same concerns and aspirations.Simple Wilderness Survival Skills for Kids is a fun, engaging guide that teaches your child how to stay safe, confident, and prepared in the grea...

Simple Wilderness Survival Skills For Kids

J J

James Ikoi

BOOK DESCRIPTION Discover the Joy of Outdoor Adventure With Your Kids. Equip them with essential wilderness survival skills—even if they’ve never explored the woods before!Are you seeking ways to spark your child's curiosity and encourage a deeper connection with nature?Do you worry about their safety and preparedness in emergencies?Would you love to see your child develop practical skills while having fun and bonding with family?You're not alone if you answered "yes" to these questions. Many parents share the same concerns and aspirations.Simple Wilderness Survival Skills for Kids is a fun, engaging guide that teaches your child how to stay safe, confident, and prepared in the grea...

Who is You?: The Haunted Diversity

Rade Injac

Who is You? Haunted Diversity by Rade Injac, is a powerful, true-life story of a boy born into poverty who rose to become a global leader. Told from his perspective and based on real events, this inspiring book explores the challenges of growing up different, and the strength found in embracing that difference.A natural “connector,” the author bridges generations, cultures, and identities with empathy and authenticity. From playing with children to supporting seniors with dementia, his journey shows that leadership isn’t about titles - it’s about human connection.Perfect for young dreamers, emerging leaders, parents, and professionals seeking reflection, this book will make you laugh...

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Home at the Edge (Memoirs of a 1960s Hippy)

Chicago Rage (Memoirs of a 1960s Hippy)

Teenage Runaway

Because I Felt Everything

Healing from Within: A Practical Guide to Depression and PTSD

A Bilagáana Boy among the Navajo

Saving Grace at Guantanamo Bay: A Memoir of a Citizen Warrior

Saving Grace at Guantanamo Bay: A Memoir of a Citizen Warrior

The Hot Tub Bible

Simple Wilderness Survival Skills For Kids

Simple Wilderness Survival Skills For Kids

Who is You?: The Haunted Diversity

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