The People’s Poet offers variations of what is sometimes right in front of our eyes. The author’s lasting impressions eventually crystallized into poetry that is both emotional and gripping. We may see crime and street violence, or soothing scenes such as nature and the environment. Walter James wrote his earlier poetry about the dramatic and the frightening, but his more recent poems reflect on more serene surroundings and on thoughtful contemplations including the future of mankind. His lasting impressions eventually crystallized into poetry that is both emotional and gripping. Some poems were completed after years passed, including "In Spanish Harlem," …

Learn how to remain healthy, happy, and positive during Testing Times in this all-encompassing book that will surely enrich your life. Discover how you can transform all situations and events into opportunities to become a stronger, happier person. Cultivate positive thoughts and feelings, and use Energy Psychology to free yourself from fear, anxiety, and other negative emotions. Use Twelve-Step Manifestation Process to manifest your ideal life. Transform your current reality by using methods to create alternative perceptions that result in more inspired solutions. Learn the art of living in the present moment, letting go of the importance you give to …

My story begins in my home state of Maryland, where I was the youngest of three children. From my earliest memories, I was the victim of severe abuse at the hands of my birth father, which I endured throughout my adolescent years.During this time I was visited by two angels who have accompanied me my entire life. They told me that I would suffer many things and be hated by all men, but if I kept my faith in God, I would have a special place in heaven. Once my mother left my birth father, she moved us to her …

History can only be understood if we have a date for the happening of the historical event. For this reason, the book begins with a chronological listing of all the principal dates of the events which have led up to and have had influence on Christian history. The book then progressively develops on these dates and explains the events, the first part being before Christ, such as the exodus from Egypt, the establishment of the Promised Land, Bible stories, and biblical predictions, King Solomon’s Temple, the Babylonian exile, the Ark of the Covenant, events of the Old Testament, Yahweh, the …

A personal look at underwater filming by award-winning wildlife cameraman Jeff Goodman. It looks at all aspects of filming underwater wildlife film, from the prospective of both the amateur and the professional photographer. The technical aspects are easily mastered by anyone, the compositional elements make a sound base from which to develop one's own style, and the straightforward text guides the filmmaker right through to the premiere! The text is interwoven with relevant factual stories from the career of cameraman Jeff Goodman and packed with wonderful marine wildlife images. This unusual blend of genres makes for an engaging read as …

Everyone loves a song! But what is a song?To pare it back to basics, a song is a three- to five-minute story usually set to music. It generally consists of three or more verses tied together by a chorus. While the music is vital in conveying what the song sounds like and in capturing the listener’s attention, it is the lyrics and the vocalist’s interpretation of them that tell the story.In Just Add Music, or JAM, David J McMullen has compiled the lyrics to fit most popular genres of music, including but not limited to rock, pop, blues, country, Caribbean …