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THE AMERICAN TRANSLATOR

      THE AMERICAN TRANSLATOR A blend-genre literary fiction of adventure, war, history, thrill, mystery, and more a grand plot. THE AMERICAN TRANSLATOR: FROM SAN FRANCISCO TO BATTLEFIELDS IN IRAQ Second Edition 2026 A Finalist in IAN Book Awards 2025. Long-listed for Katara Prize 2023 (Arabic title: THE AMERICAN WHO READ GILGAMESH). This literary fiction doesn't recount a bygone Gulf war; rather, it explores enduring cross-cultural issues that persist and escalate, posing existential questions about self/ others, identity/ culture, language/ thoughts, arts/reality. duty/ survival- issues that continue to mount. Through David's journey: - Ancient mysteries meet modern complexities. - Diverse cultures and arts. - Genre-bending fiction — a blend of mystery, thrill, history, war, adventure, multicultural, quest for meaning and self-discovery. - Occasional sarcastic humor amidst geopolitics. - Multilayered story of self and others. - Lyrical exposition of scenery an...
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Grow To Survive: Building a Self-Sufficient Garden Using What You Have

  Grow To Survive: Building a Self-Sufficient Garden Using What You Have  Food security is no longer optional—it’s essential. Grow to Survive  is a practical, no-nonsense guide to building a survival and homestead garden using what you already have. Whether you live in an apartment, a suburban neighborhood, or on rural land, this book shows you how to grow real food with limited money, limited space, and uncertain resources. Inside, you’ll learn how to turn natural materials, refurbished items, and everyday “waste” into productive garden systems. From rain-catchment and DIY irrigation to recycled raised beds, vertical gardens, and off-grid food production, this book offers multiple setups and flexible designs for every situation and climate. Unlike traditional gardening books,  Grow to Survive  focuses on  resilience —high-calorie crops, fast harvests, perennial food sources, seed saving, natural pest control, and long-term storage. You’ll find options for ...

No Brainer: Be the Candidate They'd Be Crazy Not to Hire

      No Brainer: Be the Candidate They'd Be Crazy Not to Hire The hiring game has changed forever. You're no longer just competing against other job seekers-you're up against automation, AI, and workplaces moving at breakneck speed. No Brainer  isn't about vision boards or wishful thinking. It's a hard-hitting, practical playbook that shows you how to become the obvious choice-the hire they can't afford to pass up. Inside, you'll find:  - Precision Interview No-Brainers  - real-world prompts and how to ace them. - The Cultural Readiness Scorecard  - test if you're ready for workplaces you will love. - The 30/60/90-Day Impact Plan  - prove your value before Day One. - Offer Acceptance Filter  - gut-check if the role is worth saying yes to. - Feed-Forward Growth Toolkit  - the language of resilience and future-focused growth. This isn't theory. It's built on real research from Most Loved Workplaces(R) and the Best Practice Institute. You'...

Becoming Tamara: My Story of Transition From Male to Female

    Becoming Tamara: My Story of Transition From Male to Female Becoming isn’t about changing who you are—it’s about finding the strength to reveal what the  world tried to hide. In Becoming Tamara, author Tamara Rivera offers an unflinching and beautifully human look at what it means to come into your own truth after surviving years of pain, confusion, and societal rejection. This deeply personal memoir completes a trilogy of transformation, chronicling not only what she endured—but who she became because of it. Rivera brings readers into the most intimate spaces of her identity—spaces that were once buried beneath fear, shame, and silence. Through her spiritual awakening, the forging of her womanhood, and her relationship with God, Rivera reclaims what was always hers: the right to  live, speak, and love as Tamara. “A powerful and deeply personal memoir of transformation and courage—Becoming Tamara  is an inspiring journey of self-discovery, faith, and resilie...

Alligator Gully

      Alligator Gully Alligator Gully is a juvenile chapter book for kids ages 7-12. This is a book for kids and about kids and daily challenges they face at school and at home. Looking for excitement and to finally get answers to a long-time folktale, three boys take off on a hunt for the Evil Creature in "Alligator Gully", which is a well-known gully that appears to be shaped like an alligator on the bottom of the desert floor. The boys go unprepared for a day in the desert heat. A disaster occurs and they are saved by unlikely sources. Alligator Gully is a fun and exciting book for kids with life lessons about friendships and the dangers of the desert. Has received very positive feedback! Click here to get Alligator Gully on Amazon Also Available on other retailers and GoodReads

Snowball, Snowball!: A Chilly Teamwork Tale

  Snowball, Snowball!: A Chilly Teamwork Tale It's snowing! Brother and sister Kian and Dina love snow. And so, the frosty downpour of twinkling snowflakes has them bursting with excitement. "Bet I can roll a bigger snowball than you!" Kian says. "Bet you can't!" Dina replies, sticking out her tongue The contest is on. The biggest snowball wins. And boy, do those snowballs get big! But who wins . . . and why? Well, there's only one way to find out. Open the book and read! Click here to get Snowball, Snowball!: A Chilly Teamwork Tale on Amazon Kindle 

The Sexy Art of Conversation

  Why  The Sexy Art of Conversation  Changes Everything (Yes… Everything) Conversation is foreplay. And most people are doing it  terribly . Not because they’re boring. Not because they don’t care. But because no one ever taught them that  words carry energy , that listening is an act of intimacy, and that the space between sentences can be just as seductive as touch.  The Sexy Art of Conversation: How Powerful Words Create Attraction, Intimacy, and Deep Connection  isn’t here to teach you how to talk more—it’s here to teach you how to  connect . And once you get this? Everything changes. This Book Isn’t About Talking — It’s About What Happens  Between  the Words Most conversations live on the surface: “How was your day?” “What do you want to eat?” “Did you see that thing online?” Fine. Functional. Forgettable. This book dives into the  four powerful layers of conversation —physical, mental, energetic, and spiritual—and shows how re...