Foster Memoir

I am on a mission to warn psychics to make sure the spirit guides they are working with are not imposters—mine was. Has your spirit guide caused chaos in your life? Embarrassment? Or tried to get you to do something you don't agree with? These are all signs that you are working with an evil spirit, not your spirit guide.

One evening in 1980, ICU Nurse Maryann Foster walked into a patient room expecting nothing out of the ordinary. What she found on the other side of the door, however, changed her life forever.

One cold November night, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, fifteen-year-old Richard Jahnke Jr., ROTC leader and former Boy Scout, waited for his parents to return from celebrating the twentieth anniversary of the night they met. When his father got out of the car, the boy blasted him through the heart with a twelve-gauge pump-action shotgun. Richard's seventeen-year-old sister, Deborah, was sitting on the living room couch with a high-powered rifle - just in case her brother missed.

For 10 years Bill Stokes was a roving reporter and columnist for the Milwaukee Journal. He has written reams of material about his vivid impressions of people, animals, events, personal activities, and "things in general". Bill Stokes obviously enjoys his role as Wisconsin's favorite journalist. In this delightful book he shares that fun with all.

In 1997, the bodies of young African American men began turning up in the cane fields of New Orleans suburbs. The victims - many of them transient street hustlers - had been brutally raped and strangled, leaving Louisiana's gay community rattled. When no leads were found and the murders continued, detectives Dennis Thornton and Dawn Bergeron came together as task-force partners and were indefatigable in their decade-long effort to track down the killer.

When Anne McCaffrey passed in November 2011, it was not only those closest to her who mourned her death; legions of readers also felt the loss deeply. The pioneering science fiction author behind the Dragonriders of Pern series crafted intricate stories, enthralling worlds, and strong heroines that profoundly impacted the science fiction community and genre.

In Dragonwriter, Anne’s son and Pern writer Todd McCaffrey collects memories and stories about the beloved author, along with insights into her writing and legacy, from those who knew her best.

For Efrem Harkham, hospitality isn't just a job - it's a way of life. And that attitude is evident when you walk into any of Harkham’s one-hundred-plus luxury hotels. In a true, rags-to-riches American success story, Harkham built a renowned international hotel brand that is synonymous with comfort and refinement.

On a quest for enlightenment, Benjamin Shalva journeyed through the wilds of Tibet and took a pilgrimage to a white-walled monastery in Rhode Island. He wrestled with demons, danced with temptresses, and sang with hundreds of voices under the stars. Now, using the lessons and techniques gained through years of religious exploration and inward reflection, Shalva offers simple and powerful ways to connect with your spiritual self, whether it be in a place of worship or the yoga studio, or even while sitting in traffic.

Is John McCain "for real?" That's the question David Foster Wallace set out to explore when he first climbed aboard Senator McCain's campaign caravan in February 2000. It was a moment when McCain was increasingly perceived as a harbinger of change, the anticandidate whose goal was "to inspire young Americans to devote themselves to causes greater than their own self-interest".

We all have that one older funny family member. You know the one, he tells stories from his experiences and usually has people rolling their eyes. William Stokes is that person! He presents a delightful collection of memories that are truly life lessons even today! Stokes, through his memories and wit, provides opportunities to learn through laughter, sharing of memories and love.

George W. Romney was a remarkable person. As chairman of American Motors Corporation from 1954 to 1962, he saved that company from sure destruction and led it to its greatest success. He later became the most popular governor in Michigan history, a Republican stalwart beloved in a Democratic state. He ran for the presidency in 1967 and served as Secretary of HUD in the first Nixon administration before leaving over concerns about the president.

Have you ever stopped to wonder how life has been for the people who have been on the frontline of fighting COVID-19 - their experiences, how they are treated, how they are able to cope with the extreme pressure, seeing death everywhere, and risking being infected all the time? And have you wondered why nurses would be threatening to strike and others even strike in the middle of the pandemic to get a full glimpse of what has really been going on but has gone unreported?

The Best Life Stories by Reader's Digest are 150 of the best hand-picked real-life tales of resilience, joy, and hope - all in 150 words or less! I remember the smell of her hair when she snuggled close, trying to crawl back into the womb from which she did not come.

Que hayas oído o no sobre Slim, debes leer este libro. Aprende sobre la convincente historia del hijo de un inmigrante libanés que creció para convertirse en el hombre más rico de México. El padre de Carlos, Julián, abrió una tienda de ropa y complementos que tuvo mucho éxito, pero falleció cuando Carlos tenía tan solo trece años. Entonces Carlos tuvo que dirigir la empresa familiar hasta que se graduó de la escuela secundaria e ingresó la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México.

A powerful master criminal and the subject of a critically acclaimed 2019 film, the life of Frank Sheeran is one filled with violence, corruption, and a ticking time bomb that lead to his eventual capture and sentencing. Now, this biography explores the detailed and larger-than-life story of this criminal mastermind, from his connections to bloodthirsty organized crime families to his climb to becoming a high-ranking official in the IBT union.

Alone. Forgotten. Ashamed. What do these words mean to you? What about junkie? Loser? To someone, these words become part of their everyday life. Does this mean they are no longer human? As the human race, do we completely understand the suffering others go through? And what do we do to help? Nothing.

Rube Foster, Cool Papa Bell, Monte Irvin, Buck Leonard...they are some of the greatest players to ever play the game. So, why have so few people heard of them? Because they never played in the MLB; they were the heroes of a baseball league often forgotten: the Negro League. This book traces the history of the league from the early days of professional Black baseball and the formation of leagues to post-integration decline.

Criado por una madre soltera hasta los cuatro años y luego adoptado por su padrastro inmigrante cubano, ni siquiera el propio Bezos podría haber previsto su futuro como uno de los hombres más ricos del mundo. Hay pocos hombres cuyos nombres son recordados como personas que cambiaron el mundo, Jeff Bezos es uno de esos pocos.

Nacido en una cuna de oro, la infancia de Donald Trump no fue un comienzo humilde. Su abuelo Frederick fue un millonario que construyó su riqueza adquiriendo restaurantes, construyendo hoteles donde uno podía conocer prostitutas y eventualmente fundó un imperio inmobiliario en Nueva York. El padre de Trump heredó el negocio inmobiliario familiar y lo dirigió con su madre como "Elizabeth Trump & Son" después de la muerte de Frederick. Cuando Donald J. Trump tomó el control de la empresa familiar en 1971 y la renombró "Trump Organization", ya era una empresa multimillonaria.

Fred Rogers was a television personality who shaped American children's television. His programs such as Children's Corner and Mister Rogers' Neighborhood have influenced generations of Americans. But what do you know about Mr. Rogers himself? This insightful biography by Logan Miller will help you learn more about this kind and wise man who dedicated his life to teaching and entertaining children.