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Filled with love She was a sweet, cute, lovable, loyal, annoying, pain-in-the-ass officially named Junebug Clark. For 13 years, she filled our cozy little country home with love, companionship, whining, crying, begging, puddles on the floor, small turds on the carpet, and a great big hole when she left. Mama's girl She was big and brave, going nose-to-nose – on opposite sides of two fences, mind you – in boisterous barking matches with the huge Rottweiler that lived behind our house. Never mind that a leaf falling suddenly to the ground behind her, or a butterfly floating suddenly over ...

The Human Condition A woman’s life suddenly shattered by a stunning medical diagnosis … a man who survives unspeakable childhood trauma … despite suffering two heart attacks, prostate cancer, diabetes, bladder failure, and crippling respiratory problems, a wheelchair-bound veteran of World War II, Korea, and Vietnam considers himself a lucky man … Passing these people on the street, or even living next door to them, you would likely never know the tragedies and triumphs they have gone through during their lives. Too often, we get wrapped up in our own little worlds and our own ...

Courage in Camouflage II is a follow-up to the first set of soldier stories published two years ago in the original Courage in Camouflage. Both collections are based on individual interviews with military veterans young and old from all across the United States. Most of these brave men and women served considerable time in combat during sometimes historic battles in World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Operation Desert Storm, Desert Shield, and the protracted fight against terrorism in the Middle East. Most all have gone on to successful lives outside the military, but things they saw and did ...

“If you're feeling like life has passed by too quickly, or that you're no longer capable of what you once were, John Clark's story is just what you need to re-ignite the spark inside you." – Matt Stone; 180DegreeHealth.com Running out of time John Clark, an overweight, self-loathing school teacher turning 60 years old, had a wild idea. Despondent and depressed at the idea of becoming a sexagenarian, he was absolutely PANICKED at the possibility that the time he had left to fulfill his biggest dreams was running out – and running out FAST. Instead of buying a sports car he couldn’t ...

A revelatory collection of essays on the DeafBlind experience, and a manifesto on the power and untapped potential of touch. Born Deaf into an ASL-speaking family and blind by adolescence, John Lee Clark learned to embrace the possibilities of his tactile world. He is on the frontlines of the Protactile movement, which gave birth to an unprecedented tactile language and a way of life based on physical connection.

Join your favourite Indie Horror authors for some tales about their adventures navigating the industry. The highs, the lows, and everything in between. Some of them give some tips and advice and others share their funny and embarrassing stories. This is not a "How To" book, but there are many great lessons inside if you are looking to write or boost where you are at the moment.

Two novels: The Assassin's Coin, by John Linwood Grant, and The Prostitute's Price by Alan M. Clark. Intertwined here, they share a single timeline and a single purpose - to lead you to 13 Miller's Court, the room made infamous during the Autumn of Terror.

Wartime radio at its most provocative - that's "Words at War"! The Office of War Information, in cooperation with The Council on Books in Wartime, brought listeners journalistic accounts of battle, first-person narratives, and novels inspired by actual events. Each story was adapted for radio…and for maximum emotional impact.

Seventy-five teams. Twenty-five survival challenges. One epic night in the woods. Welcome to Moonwalk, the ultimate overnight incident hike at Widepebble Wood! Scouts from across the local district are ready to battle it out, but for Horace and Melanie—firm friends from the same patrol but now fierce rivals in different teams—this is more than just a competition. Coming in second isn't an option. Using their initiative is the key to victory but both scouts will do whatever it takes for their team to win. Orienteering? Easy. Teamwork? No problem.

The Cancer Diaries by John H. Clark III is a raw, heartfelt journey through the highs and lows of living with cancer. When John heard the life-altering words, “You have cancer,” his world turned upside down, launching him into an emotional and physical rollercoaster that no one could prepare for. Written as a blend of journal entries, social media posts, and personal reflections, this book chronicles John’s path from diagnosis to treatment and beyond, sharing both his darkest moments and his incredible resilience. John’s story is more than just a tale of survival. It’s an honest ...

Kevin Winters wanted to be a hero with powers. Psionix Incorporated offered him the chance for that. Using alien technology, they succeed in give him some powerful psionic powers. The cost was his gender. Kevin, now a female, alone, and declared dead, turns to Mister Thadeus Hero and the 50 American Heroes for help while being relentlessly pursued by Psi-Borg. Join in the adventure of the journey to become the Hero Astra.

Are you depressed? Desperate to learn how to be happy? How to live? Are you struggling to get through the day, thinking no one understands how you feel? Well, the good news is that you are not alone. Not at all. As many as 350 million people worldwide are affected by what the World Health Organization calls “the leading cause of disability worldwide” and “a major contributor to the overall global burden of disease”.

Have you ever looked around at the state of things to try to make sense of it all — but couldn’t? Maybe you’re just looking through the wrong lenses! At the Clark Report podcast, we seek to look at the world through biblical lenses. Culture. Finances. Marriage & family. Relationships. We believe the timeless truths in the Bible speak clearly to these issues and more. We're John & Val Clark. We're not pastors or ministers -- just committed Christians who love the Lord and love telling others about Him. We'll post a new episode each Wednesday!

As John Henry Clark notes in his book, Dying, as we get older we start to think about our own mortality. Those thoughts become even stronger as our parents age. It’s usually around this time we realize that time is no longer on our side, and if we really want to know more about our parents and the legacy they want to leave, we need to talk to them. Now. That’s exactly what Clark decided to do. Now in his fifties – with his father in his seventies – he sets out to record his father’s memories and his conversations with him and to put them into this touching slice-of-life memoir. ...

Are You At Risk? Depression is more common than many people are aware, and homosexuals are often at a higher risk than the rest of population of suffering from this debilitating and sometimes life-threatening condition. Major depression is said the be the seond-leading cause of premature death -- accounting for between 20- and 35-percent of all suicides every year -- and the leading cause of disability worldwide. Statistics show that more than 120 million people are affected, and depression is responsible for a staggering 850,000 deaths every year. There Is Hope Signs and symptoms of ...

Do You Know Your Life’s Purpose? In today's increasingly troubled world, more and more people are searching for more meaning in their lives. How about you? Are you tired of just getting through each day instead of feeling a sense of purpose and direction? Sometimes the answer to a question is best explored in reverse. In order to find more purpose in life, perhaps we need to go to the end—death—and work backwards from there. Is it possible that contemplating death can lead to more meaning in life? Is There Such a Thing as Life After Death? What happens to us after we die? Do we see ...

Uncertain Times Our world is a fast-moving, ever-changing place, but with the onset of something like a pandemic, things can suddenly come to a screeching halt. Life as we knew it is suddenly turned upside down. Has your world changed recently? How so? Has your qualify of life been affected? In what way? As these types of incurable disease continue to wreak havoc on the world, how are you coping with the uncertainty? When does it all end, and things get back to normal? Will things ever be normal again? Social distancing and self-quarantine Human beings are social creatures by nature. We ...

“God” Means Something Different to Everyone "This book is amazing. It is one of those that once you start reading you don't want to put down. I am a huge fan of this author. He is a genuine man with a heart of gold, which makes these stories even more inspiring. Touching, indulging views, a book to add to your collection." ~Danna Parr"As someone who avoids discussing my personal beliefs with others, I was amazed and captivated by the honesty and openness of the interviewees and the author himself. I was touched and moved to tears. I can relate to many of the people as fellow Texans and ...

Welcome to "The Late Bloomer Actor", a monthly podcast series hosted by Australian actor David John Clark. Join David as he engages in discussions with those that have helped him on his journey as a late bloomer actor, where he shares personal stories, insights, and wisdom gained from his unique path as a late bloomer actor and the lessons he has learned, and continued to learn, from the many sources available in the acting world. Each episode features conversations with actors and industry insiders that have crossed paths with David who generously offer their own experiences and lessons ...

There is a difference in being a "man" and being a "Godly Man". Bob and John get in the dirt and discuss how men can grow in God's Grace by doing life together instead of trying to walk in God's ways on your own. Many Christian men find themselves just living their christian life kind of numb. Not really feeling God's presence let alone growing in faith. This is our walk to living in God's Amazing Grace but not alone. We need other men to HUDDLE UP with to help us grow. Bring others along the journey to encourage them to grow and walk with God at the center of every aspect of our lives.