A profound and knowledgeable story of the hardships faced by women in the Middle East.

From Second Story Press.

Rosine Nimeh-Mailloux is also the author of the short story collection Mustard and Vinegar.

Both before and after the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) was founded in Ireland in 1884, Irish immigrants in several Canadian provinces were determined to preserve their athletic heritage. And, as this fact-filled history shows, the flag of Irish sports has flown strong in Canada for more than two centuries.

Notable among Irish sporting traditions is the oldest European field game, hurling--the fastest game in the world--in which players use an ash wood stick and a hard ball. Many argue that Canada's national sport, ice hockey, has its origins in hurling. Indeed, the word puck is derived from the Irish word poc, the action of striking the ball with a hurley. Among other Irish sports that have enlivened Canadian communities over the years are handball, rounders, and Camogie--the ladies' version of hurling. The skilful play of Gaelic football has dominated, however, and continues to be the greatest strength in modern times.

Capturing and preserving many wonderful memories for the Canadian-Irish community, here is not only a record but also--above all--a celebration of the role of sports in Irish culture.

"All things Gaelic go into great sports history book . . . packed with historical anecdotes and names of players past and present 'to acknowledge the fact [that] these people enjoyed what they did, they were prepared to sacrifice whatever time was needed for the games to be played,' O'Flynn said. [His book ensures] 'that there [will] be some literature and some memory of the Irish communities.'"--Bob Mackin, Vancouver Courier

John O'Flynn, a Vancouver teacher and writer, has roots in both County Limerick and County Kerry. After learning Gaelic football and hurling with the Vancouver Irish Sporting and Social Club, he represented the club, playing Gaelic football in two North American County Board Championships: 1984 Boston and 1985 Chicago. In 1987, he attended the founding meeting in Toronto of the Canadian County Board of the GAA, has presented workshops on Gaelic football to teachers and at youth summer camps, and served as a referee in both minor and adult games in the US and Canada.

John O'Flynn's website

The ten short stories in The Blessing Flood and Other Tales take the reader through a wide range of human experiences and emotions: the fate of a corrupt Catholic priest and his parishioners; panic in the time leading up to the year 2000; and the terror following the 9/11 attacks on New York City. Other stories explore the effect of societal pressures on susceptible young women; the desperate plight of the homeless; and the existence of God.

Thought-provoking and entertaining . . .

F. A. Paniagua has a doctoral degree in psychology from the University of Kansas and postdoctoral training from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He is a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston.

A don't-miss ecothriller about a disaster that is already upon us . . . Look for it on Amazon.com.

Capture the essence of you! Record your family's customs, stories, recipes, and genealogy. Pass on your hopes and dreams; share your life's wisdom with those you love before it's gone forever. Tomorrow's Treasures is an interactive journal that preserves your family's traditions. It chronicles the personal journey of your life and preserves your memories and experiences.

A beautiful gift to be handed down from generation to generation . . .

Cheri Powers is a life development coach and educator. Since 1979, she has been a consultant to businesses, schools, and private individuals. She conducts lectures and hosts workshops in self-advancement throughout the United States and Canada. She lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, with her husband and their two children.

A definitive picture of what health really looks like from the outside--and feels like from the inside.

"Uniquely brilliant writing--remarkably lucid, intuitive insights."--Joseph Chilton Pearce, author of The Magical Child, Evolution's End, and The Crack in the Cosmic Egg

Published by Approved Publications Inc., this "sales trip" through the buyer's mind demonstrates the most effective sales approaches used in business today.

"Sales professionals must understand the buyer's perspective . . . This book will open your eyes to that reality."--Dane Christensen, Director of Marketing, University of Phoenix, NW Region

Each Approved Series book starts at Marketshare Research Institute and includes extensive interviews with hundreds of professional decision-makers across the U.S.

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In 1932, the author's family moved from Germany to Russia. Before they started out on this adventure, Vera's father suggested that each family member keep a journal to record their most emotional experiences. Verotchka brings together some of the family's observations and experiences, and provides a glimpse of the past as the author and her family lived it.

An evocatively illustrated and moving personal account of a time of great upheaval in Europe.

Rival communities vie for a high-school football title in this lyrical coming-of-age narrative set in rural Saskatchewan. With both insight and humor, it portrays the boundless dreams, heart-rending poignancy, and utter hilarity of growing up.

A warm and witty first novel about the eternally hopeful inner life of young people on the verge of adulthood, The Fair Catch merges with our own cherished memories and becomes impossible to forget.

Gordon Selkirk was born and raised in Saskatchewan. He is coauthor, with John Selkirk, of the play A Land Called Morning, a Gold Seal Selection of the Children's Book Council of Canada.

Activate Your Power focuses on the steps, tools, and techniques that pave the way to understanding the psychology of human potential to achieve. It is a practical guide to making choices that will transform your life. You will also exert a positive influence on those around you--at home, in the workplace, and in your social and professional life.

"A valuable positive catalyst."--Lee Johnson, author of The Quest for the Corporate Soul and How to Escape Your Comfort Zones

Eitan Sharir is the president and founder of Dynamic Achievement Group, a firm specializing in organization development and the creation of high-performance cultures. His writing and speaking offer direct, clear, and actionable advice. Eitan is currently working on his second book as he continues to explore human potential and to live all that he teaches.

Eitan Sharir's website

In a Chicken Soup anthology celebrating body and soul--physical renewals and spiritual revelations--Leigh Singh writes of longtime struggle and ultimate gratitude. In her younger years, she was discouraged by her experience with cerebral palsy and had trouble accepting the wisdom of her grandfather, Pop Pop. Every part of life, he believed, "holds the promise of something good." Later, through the steadfast assistance and love of her service dog, a golden Labrador named Slugger, Leigh grew to understand what her grandfather had meant. "I learned to define myself not by what I had to overcome, but by what I had the courage to become."

Leigh Singh is a writer, model, motivational speaker, and advocate for people with disabilities. Her work has appeared in magazines, newsletters, and books, including the magazine Pets: Part of the Family; Just Labs: A Celebration of the Labrador Retriever; the Pet Gazette; and the Guideposts’ book, Soul Menders. Something Good: The Story of a Dog's Love and Service (book-length nonfiction) was one of only twelve narrative nonfiction projects selected out of hundreds of submissions to the prestigious Squaw Valley Writers Workshops, August 2004.

Leigh Singh's website

This book validates the old saying, "Someday you'll look back on all this and laugh." Published by Alyson Books.

"Funny and dangerous."--Kate Clinton

Pamela M. Smith believes that life should be taken with large doses of humor. She is currently working on a collection of short stories.

Born of a warrior queen on a Liberian battlefield, Momolu Massaquoi was heir to two African royal families and, in the 1920s, became Africa's first indigenous diplomat, serving for a decade in Hamburg, Germany. Thus he bridged the wide gap between traditional African life and the Western-dominated industrialized world. This compelling work of cultural analysis and biography restores Momolu Massaquoi to his rightful place in African history.

In addition to The First African Diplomat, Professor Raymond Smyke has written numerous articles and served as guest editor for Transnational Associations, on "The Movement of People."

"Your Introduction and Conclusion were helpful in putting both the sources and the solutions in a pragmatic perspective . . . a unique compilation of material . . . I will install this issue immediately in my office library at the State Department, and bring it to the attention of my colleagues."--Arthur E. (Gene) Dewey, Assistant Secretary of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration

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"This wonderful initiative . . . will inspire and educate those of us who are determined to build on your pioneering work!"--Narciso Matos, Director of African Programs, Carnegie Corporation, New York

A penetrating analysis of how North American society can escape the confines of the past, in order to reform public education and create meaningful societal change.

From Rowman and Littlefield, on behalf of the American Association of School Administrators.

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