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    Semi-fictional tale of a beloved Norway Spruce, with full color illustrations!Sprouting in an old abandoned field around 1895, Old Gent, a Norway Spruce, grew into a majestic towering specimen of his species, protective of the old home he saw built on his lands as a stout sapling. Human activity amused, startled, frightened and sometimes hurt him, thus he never found trust in the beaverlike species, until the fifth owner in nine decades moved into the old house he sheltered. The woman and her spouse proved reverent, changing his attitudes towards humans.      The old tree experienced a new emotions, and gained the name of Old Gent. When terror from the skies...

     In this complimentary novel to THE FURLITES OF ARORIEL series, young Kutius and his parents move to the small town of Gabbruss in the State of Burstal, a place very different from the open farmlands he grew up on. Upset and angry, the youngster hates his new hometown, and hates new classmate, Murkuria of Clan Darius. She stows aboard her Clan’s starship, disappearing from his life. Kutius, despite the bias against who he is, improves his life, leaving the musty home he abhorred. He finds peace in the city of Astrolis, until the Starship, thought lost, returns, carrying back into his life the girl he despises. His hatred rules him, and he connives to hurt her, her C...

Book Three of Three   (Full color interior.)

The second mission of the Sunpyne, to retrieve the Voziak, proves far more difficult than expected. Commander Geupetus and his crew discover the critical importance of an astounding turn of events, when a wormhole throws both ships into an astonishing situation. In primitive conditions, the crew of both ships must now fulfill an unknown destiny in which their Felakoons play a prominent role, and set history on its proper course. They cannot fail this mission.

BOOK Two of Three     Young Murkuria discovers that the homeworld-bound Sunpyne harbors yet another stowaway. This time, it is the Human's lost pet Maine Coon cat, which is pregnant and dying from malnutrition. Murkuria succeeds in genetically altering the Earth cat's unborn zygotes so they can thrive on Aroriel's magnesium-rich foods. Seven kittens -- born to surrogate mother Iggie the Matissia -- bond to and communicate telepathically with Furlites of their own choosing. These exotic smart treasures which Murkuria dubs Felakoons, endear themselves to the proud Clan, proving to be far more than mere pets.     However, as the Sunpyne and Sauri return from t...

    Book One of Three The cold distant world Aroriel -- where primate species never evolved -- has spawned a furry saurian race that now reaches for the stars. Commander Geupetus of Clan Darius, offered command of the first near-lightspeed Starship, hesitates to take the job, as Furlitian Law forbids his teen-aged twins Murkuria and Thorius from accompanying their Clan on this historic mission into interstellar space.    Clan Darius, after careful deliberation as a family, driven by their rigid sense of military honor, discipline, and duty, decide they must squelch their emotions and accept the commission -- leaving the twins on Aroriel. Distraught, They conceiv...

 Award winning story of one of the author's Maine Coon's life through his eyes. With the exception of his 1st three months of life, the fantasy elements, and the cat characters speaking-the story is true. These hardcover editions  provide full color Illustrations include actual photographs of the characters.     Abandoned and left at a local shelter, a Maine Coon kitten awaits an uncertain fate. During his stay, Khan befriends a wise old tomcat. Four days later, to Khan's horror, the shelter workers take his friend away, leaving Khan scared and alone. Just before Khan's time is up, a man enters the shelter and adopts Khan. Though he feels loved, he is also alone...

You were never meant to become someone else.You were meant to come back to yourself.There’s a moment in growth where the striving starts to feel… unnecessary.You’ve done the healing.The searching.The unraveling.The rebuilding.And a quieter truth rises:You’re not here to keep fixing.You’re here to remember.Return to Yourself is for the person who’s walked the long road inward, and is ready to integrate what they’ve learned into how they live, love, and show up.Not more effort.Not more reinvention.Integration.Inside, you’ll explore:• Why healing often feels like remembering, not changing• How awakening reshapes identity, relationships, and purpose• What it means to live f...

If you could “just stop”… you would have.So why does willpower disappear in certain moments?Why does shame hit after, and somehow make the cycle stronger?It’s not weakness. It’s wiring.You Are Not Weak is a psychology-based guide for anyone stuck in addiction, compulsive habits, or emotional escape patterns, and tired of hating themselves for it.Alcohol.Drugs.Overeating.Scrolling.Porn.Gambling.Work.Shopping.Different behaviors.Same pattern.Your brain learned a fast way to cope with stress, loneliness, trauma, or overwhelm.And what the brain learns… it can relearn.This book blends accessible neuroscience, emotional awareness, and practical tools to help you:• Understand how addi...

You’re still showing up.Still responsible.Still capable.Still getting it all done.So why does everything feel heavier than it used to?You might not call it burnout.You might call it life.But chronic stress.Invisible mental load.Emotional overextension.They quietly reshape your energy, until functioning starts to feel like survival.Women’s Stress, Burnout & Emotional Load, Book 2 of The Women’s Balance Series, is for the woman who looks fine on the outside… and feels stretched thin on the inside.If you’re experiencing:• Emotional exhaustion• Irritability and less patience• Difficulty concentrating• “Tired but wired” sleep• High-functioning burnout• Overwhelm from...

You’re doing everything “right.”Eating well.Getting things done.Holding it all together.So why are you still this tired?Energy unpredictable.Mood harder to regulate.Sleep lighter.Afternoons that feel like a wall.It’s not laziness.And it’s not weakness.Your rhythm is off.Women’s Energy & Hormonal Balance, Book 1 of The Women’s Balance Series, is for the woman who’s tired of pushing through exhaustion and wondering what changed.Because fatigue isn’t random.Stress hormones.Blood sugar swings.Nervous system overload.Hormonal shifts across life stages.They all shape how you feel, every single day.If you’re experiencing:• Persistent fatigue• Afternoon crashes• “Tire...

Do you wake up at 2 or 3 a.m. wide awake for no reason?Exhausted all day.Wired at night.In bed long enough… but never actually restored.You’re not “bad at sleeping.”Your nervous system is overloaded.Women’s Sleep, Recovery & Nervous System Health, Book 3 of The Women’s Balance Series, is for the woman who’s tired of fighting her nights.Because sleep isn’t just about habits.It’s about safety, stress, and hormonal rhythm.If you’re dealing with:• Waking between 2–4 a.m.• Light, fragmented sleep• “Tired but wired” evenings• Stress-related insomnia• Hormonal shifts affecting rest• Racing thoughts at night• Morning grogginess despite enough hoursThis boo...

You’re handling everything.Work.Family.Decisions.Responsibilities.From the outside? You look solid.So why do you feel less sure of yourself than you used to?Confidence doesn’t usually disappear in one dramatic moment.It erodes quietly.Through constant pressure.By putting yourself last.Through being the reliable one for everyone else.Women’s Confidence, Identity & Self-Trust, Book 4 of The Women’s Balance Series — is for the woman who’s still showing up… but feels disconnected inside.This isn’t about becoming louder.Or tougher.Or reinventing yourself.It’s about coming back to center.If you’ve noticed:• Second-guessing decisions you used to make easily• Feeling drai...

What does healthy aging actually look like for women?Not extreme anti-aging routines.Not fear-based advice.Not chasing youth.But steady strength.Stable energy.Clear thinking.Emotional resilience that holds up over time.Women’s Longevity & Whole-Life Wellness, Book 5 of The Women’s Balance Series, is for women who want to age with confidence, not panic.Because your 40s, 50s, and beyond aren’t about decline.They’re about recalibration.Hormones shift.Recovery changes.Stress hits differently.And what worked at 30 may not work now.This book gives you a practical, research-informed roadmap for long-term strength and balance, without extremes.If you want to:• Maintain strength and ind...

Do you feel tired in a way sleep doesn’t fix?Like everything takes more effort than it should.Like, small tasks feel weirdly overwhelming.Like you’re moving through life underwater.Nothing is “wrong.”But nothing feels right either.That’s not laziness.It’s not weakness.And it’s not you failing at life.Everything Feels Heavy is for the quiet kind of depression, the numbness, the burnout, the mental fog, the heaviness that doesn’t look dramatic from the outside.This isn’t a “just think positive” message.It’s not a productivity reboot.And it won’t tell you to force happiness.It explains what’s actually happening in your brain and nervous system, and why motivation dis...

There comes a point where grinding isn’t enough.You’ve built strength.You’ve built discipline.You’ve carried responsibility without complaining.But eventually the question hits:What am I actually building?And who am I becoming in the process?Men’s Purpose, Leadership & Longevity by Dave Lawrence is for the man who’s done chasing performance — and ready to live with direction.This isn’t about status.It’s not about louder leadership.And it’s not another success formula.It’s about alignment.Inside, you’ll explore:Why purpose has nothing to do with job titlesWho you are after burnout and pressureLeadership without egoIntegrity as a daily practiceCarrying responsibilit...