Smilin’ Don’s STORIES BEHIND THE SONGS: 1980-1989: THE HISTORY AND TRIVIA BEHIND THE TOP 100 HITS OF THE 80S
by Steven Lee
Genre: Non-Fiction

Relive the Magic of the 80s: Discover the Untold Stories Behind the Decade’s Biggest Chart-Toppers!
Step into a time machine and relive the golden era of music with “Stories Behind the Songs: 1980-1989.” This captivating book takes you on a journey through the biggest hits of the 80s, unraveling the secrets, inspirations, and untold stories behind the top 100 chart-toppers that defined a generation.
Remember when the radio was your lifeline, and those unforgettable tunes on your favorite FM station became the soundtrack of your life? Each chapter of this book delves into the fascinating backstory of the decade’s most iconic songs, from the electrifying beats of “Call Me” to the rebellious spirit of “It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me”.
Have you ever wondered:
-Who was the muse behind the song “Jessie’s Girl,” and was Jessie her real name?
-In the “Coming Up!” music video, Paul McCartney portrayed how many different characters? And who did those characters represent?
-What was the inspiration for Steve Miller conjured up the magic of the song “Abracadabra?”
-What is the real story behind Dire Straits’ song “Money For Nothing” and who performs the song’s trademark falsetto opening?
-What country banned the song, “Another Brick in the Wall, Part II” by Pink Floyd? And what was the song really about?
Not only does this book provide answers to these questions, but it also reveals the hidden treasures that lie behind the music that continues to reverberate in our times. Whether you’re an 80s music aficionado or a curious newcomer, this book is your ticket to a nostalgic trip down memory lane. Perfect for anyone who wants to relive the magic of the 80s, discover new trivia, or simply celebrate the era that brought us some of the greatest hits ever recorded. This is more than just a book—it’s a time capsule that will transport you back to the days of neon lights, big hair, and the unforgettable sound of the 80s.

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Taking Action for a Better Tomorrow
by Jeremy Boggess
Genre: Non-Fiction

I believe that my eBook is even more relevant in today’s world. In our world today there are monumental and exponential changes occurring. These changes are happening not just in the local, international, and global arenas, but even within ourselves. Looking at ourselves, our governments, our societies, humanity, and the world in general, many questions and concerns may come to mind. Let us explore these and discuss our responsibilities and the necessary actions that will help guide us into our future. It is important to look beyond isolationism or globalization. There are many different contributing factors to our immediate surroundings, the cultures we live in, and the changing situations that all humanity shares. And there are also many different forms of cause and effect at work. We must examine all of humanity, from the various cultures and subcultures that exist to our individual selves. The purpose of this book is to have you ask a variety of engaging questions, both of yourself and about the world around you. I want to help you explore these deep questions so you can find answers that will ultimately help you survive the intense upheavals of today.

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Be Your Own Rock
by Sagar Constantin
Genre: Non-Fiction

Who will always have your back during difficult times – no matter what?
If you’re struggling to come up with an answer, this is it:
You.
In ‘Be Your Own Rock’ Sagar Constantin shows you how to do the inner work it takes to become your own support system and grow through difficult times and change.
Delivering a practical, step-by-step journey toward personal resilience and self-awareness, using the latest insights from neuroscience and psychology.
If you have ever said any of these things to yourself . . .
– I feel so overwhelmed
– Other people are thriving, but I’m stuck and struggling – what am I doing wrong?
– I feel like I could be meant for more
… then you could greatly benefit from Constantins powerful blueprint for transforming life’s uncertainties into opportunities for growth.
Whether it’s a career shift, a personal transformation, or an unexpected twist in your life story, Be Your Own Rock offers you the tools, wisdom, and courage to navigate your path with confidence and grace.
Take a deep dive into the science and psychology of goal setting, decision-making, fear, growth and adapting to change, and come out the other side a stronger and better version of you.

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Developing New Friendships: Understanding The Art Of Making Friends
by Richard Locke
Genre: Non-Fiction

Become Friends With Anybody Anywhere!
Are you yearning for authentic connections but find yourself stuck in small talk? Do you feel intimidated at the thought of socializing, or unsure how to deepen existing bonds?
Developing New Friendships provides a comprehensive guide to cultivating meaningful relationships at any stage of life. This book is filled with practical strategies and insights to help you:
Overcome Shyness: Break out of your shell and engage confidently in social settings.
Enhance Communication Skills: Learn to communicate effectively to establish and deepen connections.
Handle Conflicts Gracefully: Manage and resolve conflicts to strengthen friendships, not strain them.
Embrace Vulnerability: Understand the power of openness in forming deeper bonds.
Explore how to identify and meet your unique social needs and set clear friendship goals through engaging exercises and reflective questions. Navigate through personal challenges such as rejection and jealousy with robust coping mechanisms.
Further, you’ll discover how to:
Master the Art of Communication: Active listening, empathetic speaking, and trust-building are thoroughly explored to help you forge meaningful connections that go beyond the superficial.
Balance Digital and In-Person Interactions: Find effective strategies for nurturing virtual connections while prioritizing face-to-face interactions for deeper relational depth.
Embrace Diverse Friendships: Learn to overcome prejudices and stereotypes, resolving cross-cultural misunderstandings with sensitivity and assertiveness.
Appreciate Lifelong Friendships: Uncover the unmatched benefits of sustaining long-term friendships, particularly their profound impact later in life.
Brimming with inspirational stories and backed by research, Developing New Friendships unravels the intricacies of human connection, equipping you to build an empowering social circle and lead a richer, more fulfilling existence.
Whether you aim to end loneliness, expand your social horizon, or simply master the art of conversation, this book will inspire and guide you every step of the way. Dive into your journey towards developing new friendships today!

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And She Was Never the Same Again: A Multigenerational Memoir
by Natasha Trujillo
Genre: Non-Fiction

And She Was Never the Same Again is about you. It is about your family and your friends, everyone you’ve ever met, and all the strangers you have yet to meet. It takes you on a journey of gains and losses that stretch generations, cultures, identities, and decades of time.
It awakens you to the inevitable and makes you look at things most people want to avoid seeing. It explores near-death experiences; medical, individual, and intergenerational trauma; the stigmatized death of a partner; perfectionism; athletics; first loves; and the gaping holes that become permanent fixtures within us when those we love the most die.
You will feel, you will learn, you will grown, and you will never be the same again.

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The Destiny Book: Rediscovering the Mother of Spirituality
by Helena Lind
Genre: Non-Fiction

Humanity has never been more vulnerable, imperiled, and in need of evoking a uniting awareness than now.
How about the seminal cosmic blueprint that has shaped cultural identities and codified faiths since the dawn of civilization? Which foundational force is synonymous with our universal quest for human purpose? What is the metaphysical paradigm deeply ingrained in the human experience from antiquity to modernity, transcending all boundaries?
Destiny. With a capital D.
The Destiny Book: Rediscovering the Mother of Spirituality traces this enigmatic phenomenon from its origins across epochs, cultures, and theological traditions to unveil its enduring impact and necessity.
From ancient mythology to contemporary science, Destiny, fate, and related notions like karma, fortune, and determinism have set the tone for ethics, religions, and ideas of free will.
The Destiny Book offers a fresh perspective on the history of this timeless concept and its lasting significance for the human spirit—while challenging hubris, complacency, and common wisdom. It shows why uncounted millions of people worldwide say every day, “It’s Destiny.”

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College Life of a Retired Senior
by Yvonne Blackwood
Genre: Non-Fiction

College Life of a Retired Senior is a true story of a former bank manager’s experience as she returned to college in the third act of life to earn a degree in English.
“Blackwood’s appealing attitude and resilience keep readers turning pages, rooting for her success. Ultimately, this is an inspiring story of an older woman’s quest for knowledge. A Reader’s Guide is included to spark discussion.”—Blueink Review.
Seven years after she retired from a lengthy career in banking, Yvonne Blackwood surprised her friends and family by returning to school at age sixty-four to pursue an English degree. Her purpose was fueled by four powerful reasons—to add texture to her writing; to ward off dementia; to enhance structure in her life; and to inspire her two young grandsons to continue their education after high school. But as she stepped onto the campus of Canada’s third-largest university, Blackwood had no idea of the hurdles she was about to face.
In a retelling of her journey into a new beginning, Blackwood details how, after enrolling in York University, she struggled to maintain her established lifestyle, attend class with hard-to-connect-with millennials, and face a series of challenges that included two strikes at the university, a campus lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic, and a shocking health diagnosis in her final year of studies. While leaning on the university’s motto—the way must be tried—Blackwood tells an inspiring story of how she persevered and learned to rely on her faith as she bravely conquered her fears and vulnerabilities to eventually achieve her goal.

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Rich Nurse Poor Nurses The Critical stuff Nursing School Forgot To Teach You
by Patrice M Foster
Genre: Non-Fiction

Can I be a rich nurse? You look around you, and you haven’t seen a wealthy nurse – at least they didn’t get the wealth from being a nurse. Then you look at your paycheck, all your needs and the debts, from student loans to credit cards…Its just not possible. There is no way you can make it to the wealthy class and financial independence.
Does this sound like a conversation that goes on in your head when you think about becoming rich?
If you relate to this,
This book comes to challenge those limiting beliefs. Let the lessons in this book open your eyes to the possibilities that lay within your reach. Yes, it is possible to get rich, as a nurse, on your paycheck and with your circumstances. You just have to start making smart financial decisions – and moves.
Are you wondering?
How would I become rich, when I can barely meet all my needs?
How can I save money?
How can I find time to grow my money when I am always on the clock, working?
In this book, you will learn:
• Your paycheck can meet your needs, get you out of debt and still get you some savings.
• That you can make money outside your job, without leaving your work station
• Money management skills to help you manage and grow your money.
• And much more!
Wealth is not about the paycheck; it’s about smart money management. I learned this the hard way. This book is an opportunity to learn the easy way, through my experience. Take the lessons and take action to make your financial future the best you could ever have – because you can.
I hope you enjoy it!

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The Christian Narcissist
by Brian Howard
Genre: Non-Fiction

The days are over when Christian status implies a good person. Attending church or claiming to be a Christian does not guarantee a good friend, a good pastor, or “a real catch.” Those looking to date a Christian must know that risky dating venues are not limited to online platforms, secular events, or shady bars. Con artists are burgeoning inside the church walls too!
Unsuspecting Christian sheep are often lured into severely unhealthy relationships by the “Christian” narcissist. This book exposes the wolf’s tactics and equips the sheep to defend against them.

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How to Be Your Own Hero: The Teenager’s Toolkit for Building Self-Esteem
by Alyson Reid-Larade
Genre: Non-Fiction

How to Be Your Own Hero was written by request. Alyson Reid-Larade has over 20 years of experience dealing with teens as a high school teacher and then as a guidance counselor. She produced this book because after using the material in class with her students, over and over again, they asked her to.
The life of a teenager can be tough. The ticket to an easier ride comes down to one thing – self-esteem. How to Be Your Own Hero is a toolkit for building Self-Esteem. It is written for teens, and also the parents and educators who love them.
How to Be Your Own Hero deals with many teenage issues in a straightforward, non-judgmental way:
Anxiety
Self-esteem
Bullying
Relationships
Body Image
Drug and alcohol use
Emotions (Feeling sad, frustrated, angry, hopeless)
Feeling like they are not good enough, unmotivated, depressed
How to Be Your Own Hero offers solutions:
Coping skills and coping strategies (Toward and Away)
An understanding of how the teen brain reacts to stress
How to identify and deal with toxic friends
How to learn to love your body
How to be mindful of your feelings and what they are saying
Understanding that your past does not dictate who you can be in the future

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My Life My Story My Journey & A Tall Tale
by R.B.K
Genre: Non-Fiction

His soul had been shaken and stirred by this strange connection and he wanted more. She was an enigmatic part of his puzzle, but where did she fit in?
A biography / memoir, authentic raw and real. Documented and written in real time as my story has unfolded. Original, compelling and filled with inspirational hope. And would never have been written without the inspiration of my beloved Theresa.
From out of the ashes the phoenix is reborn. Hearing her whispering words under the light of a crescent moon. ” I’ll see you soon.” A love rekindled from ages past. Like the phoenix reborn.
R.B.K.

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Lifeline to a Soul
by John McLaughlin
Genre: Non-Fiction

Winner of the PenCraft Spring 2023 Award for best Non-Fiction Autobiography, Lifeline to a Soul takes the reader inside the fence and chronicles the victories and challenges one man faced as a first-time teacher in the strange world of prison life.

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God’s Grace & Grit: Surviving Your Fairytale
by Carolyn Snelling Tiarra Tompkins
Genre: Non-Fiction

Fairytales did not prepare us for the reality of marriage. Cinderella never
had to contend with dirty socks, Snow White never had to heal through
sexual trauma, and Rapunzel never had to file for a divorce.
If you are engaged or married, do you still feel the love and purpose for
each other that you had when you felt that first spark? Maybe you are single
or divorced, praying for Prince Charming to ride in on his horse and whisk
you away. Life doesn’t prepare you to become a single mom or teach you
how to fight through the pain of watching your spouse battle a debilitating
illness.
How do we navigate the valleys of life and still smile when our spouse
enters the room? God’s Grace and Grit: Surviving Your Fairytale is here to
empower you; no matter where you are in your happily ever after journey.
Biblical stories of courage and love will inspire you and testimonies from
our friends will encourage you to boldly carry on for God’s glory.
Marriage begins with friendship and love. It’s His Grace and Grit that allows
us to truly thrive in our happily ever after – no matter the challenge.

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Carrie’s Herbal Infused Skincare Cookbook: A Beginner’s Guide to Creating Your Own Personalized Skincare
by Carrie Scharf
Genre: Non-Fiction

Would you like healthy glowing skin using all natural ingredients? Would you like to have fun creating your own products?
This book is for those who want to take control of their skincare and confidently create all natural products that work with their skin type and alleviate any skin issues without breaking the bank. Not only will your skin and bank account benefit, but you will find that creating can be a cozy, calming, enjoyable form of self-care.
Learn how to make personalized all-natural skincare that is good for your specific skin care needs. Learn about many plants, flowers, oils and other ingredients that are good for your skin and how to use them to make your own recipes. Carrie Scharf has a skincare business and is the author of The Cozy Bath. Carrie’s experience making skincare and experimenting with ingredients inspired her to write her books. She believes that less is more and strives to create recipes that use the minimum number of ingredients that still produce the desired results.
In this book you will find over 20 recipes for skincare products like lip balm, moisturizers, face cream, cleansers and bath items.
Start making your own skincare today!

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Quantum Action – Life Beyond Artificiality
by Lee Jakeman
Genre: Non-Fiction

here are two distinct types of action. The one type of action is creative and can potentially solve all our problems. The other type of action is the effect of conditioning and is the cause of most of our problems. The basic thesis here is that it is the conflation of the two that prevents problem resolution, both on a personal and global level.

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iPerimenopause: The Latest Upgrade to the Operating System of my Life
by Cristina Gherghel
Genre: Non-Fiction

Let’s dive into the wild world of menopause, or as I like to call it, the perimenopausal circus. If you’re in your 30s and suddenly find yourself sneezing uncontrollably or sweating like a polar bear in the Sahara Desert, congratulations! You’re premenopausal, my friend.
I was more clueless than a goldfish in a bowl about why my brain decided to throw an impromptu electrical party inside my noggin, causing so much pain! The migraines lingered like those unwanted guests who never know when to leave. Add in some speech impediment and wonky vision, and voila! I was convinced I had become a VIP member of the early-onset dementia club. Red carpet and memory loss included.
The panic attacks turned me into a human pretzel, seeking solace in the corners of rooms like a scared hermit crab. The despair was so real, it could have won an Oscar for Best Dramatic Performance.
This book is a hybrid of hilarious memoirs, obscure diary entries, practical advice, and more fun than you can shake a hot flash at.
If you find yourself doing things completely out of character, grab a copy right now. Even if you don’t learn a single thing (which is practically impossible because this book is packed with knowledge bombs), you’ll be thoroughly entertained.

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Hole in My Heart
by Lorraine Dusky
Genre: Non-Fiction

In the days before Roe v. Wade, an ambitious young journalist, abandoned by her beau, leaves Michigan for a dream job on the city desk of a Rochester, New York newspaper. Burned once, she’s eager for love, but as the only Girl in the newsroom, she’s more concerned with finding allies and making friends.
When a new leading man appears, she recognizes a kindred spirit. Soon her bylined stories claim front-page space. However, when she becomes pregnant, she must switch her attention from deadlines to decisions.
With adoption on the horizon, she pushes her man to make a commitment. Sadly, he wants her, but not their daughter. Will Dusky ever find the little girl she longed to raise, and if she does, what will be the fallout from their years apart?
In Hole in My Heart, the author uses her skills as a journalist to report on the social history and long-term consequences of family separation. If you like true stories with strong women narrators, you’ll love Lorraine Dusky’s timely and heart-rending memoir about motherhood, identity and love.
Written by a leader in the movement to reform adoption practices and the first to come out of the era’s closet of shame. With footnotes, bibliography and index.

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Real Estate–What’s Your Best Fit? 5 Proven Careers To Create Massive Wealth And How You Can Achieve Your Financial Freedom
by Gail Villanueva
Genre: Non-Fiction

Do you want to take control of your future and set up a comfortable retirement plan?
Everyone wants to secure their future and their financial freedom. When the path you are on isn’t helping in creating that future for you, you need to make that pivot!
In this book, author Gail Villanueva will show you a unique and progressive concept: changing your career path!. Learn how you can make money from home, be an entrepreneur, and why you should consider a career in real estate. And in these uncertain times, it’s more important than ever to take action. Changing career paths can be daunting. Gail goes through the 5 proven career paths that can help you gain that level of independence and financial stability you are looking for.
Inside, you’ll discover how you can:
Become your own boss
That’s a definite work-life balance that you create for yourself
Determine your own hours AND income
Work when you want to and also enjoy life outside work when you want to
And more…
Your way to financial freedom and greater career goals is laid out to you in Get Real Estate-What’s Your Best Fit?. Learn about 5 proven careers to create massive wealth and how you can achieve your financial freedom! If you are looking into a career in real estate, this is the book for you!

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The Alpha Female Files: Book One
by Jessica Burner Lee
Genre: Non-Fiction

It looked like an ordinary email.
But when she opened it, a Hong Kong housewife unwittingly uncovered a decade’s old plot to blackmail her and her husband. Determined to find out who was responsible, she soon finds herself thrust into a shadowy underworld of sex, lies, and dirty money.
The men who had orchestrated the plot thought that because she was a woman, she was weak. But when she began uncovering their web of deception, they realized the old adage really is true – hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.
They gave her a nickname… the Alpha Female.
This is her incredible true story.

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