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The 2013 Indianapolis Zoobilation Restaurant & Foodie Guide is a celebration of the restaurants and foodie venues that participate in the annual Zoobilation event. Each 2-page spread contains information about the venues including hours, locations, signature dishes or favorite menus and maybe the recipe to your favorite food or drink at Zoobilation.

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I have known Mitch Daniels for more than 25 years, and worked for him in various capacities at Hudson Institute, Eli Lilly and in the Governor's Office. I provided some assistance to him in 2011 as he wrote his book, Keeping the Republic. So it was not altogether surprising when the Governor asked me this spring to go through the weighty green binder to see if some of the speeches it contained were worth publishing, and if so, to pick out the best for this volume.

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Food for Thought: An Indiana Harvest is a book that, through stories and pictures, captures and explores this exciting time in Indiana food and agriculture.

Indiana has a rich agricultural history. But talk to old timers and newcomers alike and you'll find remarkable agreement: Food has never been better in the Hoosier state.

Food for Thought: An Indiana Harvest tells the story of Indiana's food renaissance through the voices of more than eighty people who are creating this fresh and dynamic scene. You'll meet Greg Gunthorp, whose grass-fed pork and poultry are served by some of the best chefs in the country, and Dani Tippmann, reviving the Native American food traditions of her ancestors. There's Lisa Sparks, who says she hates pie but who keeps winning prizes for the best ones in America; Jay Akridge at Purdue University, who is training the next generation of farmers; Jesús Alvarez, the Mexican immigrant known as the Pierogi King of Whiting, Indiana; and Aster Bekele, who has turned an urban farm into a lifeline for kids in need.

Each one of these substantive, first-person stories is enhanced by original color photography, creating a vivid composite view of this extraordinary moment in Indiana history.

If you're interested in good food, Midwestern culture, farming, Indiana, or contemporary trends, you'll find something to chew on here.

Celebrate the breadth of Hoosier creativity that's on display.

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For more than 40 years I have been immersed in high-profile businesses in disparate industries including broadcasting, publishing, motion picture production, cable television, real estate and banking. My business life is characterized by start-ups and turn-arounds, endeavors for which I, along with many others of my era, was ill-prepared.Mistakes were made — lessons learned — lessons I never learned in school.

Blunders should be expected and then milked for all the lessons they can provide. The best entrepreneurs see dumb moments as inevitable and as an exciting aspect of the wonderful game we play called business.

From my mistakes, I developed principles that when properly considered and applied will protect you from foolish propensities, guide you to create the proper business relationships that make success a higher probability and prompt you to practice entrepreneurism at a lofty level.It is my hope that this treatise will provide entrepreneurs with savvy, street smarts—and wisdom.

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Who is “My Man Mitch?”
A BOOK EVERYONE NEEDS TO READ in the political and finance centers of the east coast, all the way to Hollywood, Leading the Revolution, is an inside look on how to get any large organization back on track using lessons learned from one of America’s most successful Governors. If you ever wonder how he did it, or how you can do it, pick up your highlighter and start reading.

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For 26 years I had the best seat in the house — often in the center of the stage, frequently in the spotlight, always in the clear view of conductors and the audience and constantly amid the passions that come with making good music. This is the story of how I got that seat, of many of the highs and a few of the lows that come with sitting there and of some of the wonderful people who shared my journey. Here are the details behind the creation of William Kraft's Timpani Concerto Number One, the mystery of being honored with a titled chair, the fun of playing on the ISO's softball team and the benefits of studying timpani with Freddie, Eddie and Dan. Carnegie Hall became a special place, conductors from Richard Lert to Henry Mancini earned my respect and I had an insider's view of the major leagues of orchestral music. Away from music, I led another life as a sportscaster, broadcasting games and interviewing many of America's finest athletes. A little of that slips into these pages, too. There was never a dull moment Behind The Copper Fence.

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TAAP, Treadmill for students with Autism and Apraxia Protocol, published in 2009 was written to share an effective therapy program to help children learn.

Children who receive Physical Therapy services in schools to support their educational programs face limitations. Effective programs face barriers of time, priority, space, equipment and peer engagement. TAAP is a visual-gross motor developmental program that expands expertise to the educational team, Paraprofessionals and families. The program can be performed for 10-minute intervals daily. A treadmill implies smaller space and can be easily moved. Non-therapists can easily follow the program precisely.

TAAP 2, Providing Opportunities to Learn continues the explanations from TAAP. Students improve posture and gross motor skills that lead to enhanced fitness with engagement in recess, PE and recreational sports. Improved visual processing skills promote attention, regulation and organization, eye-hand coordination, imitation, and independence. Students completing performance modules using TAAP have documented increase in sitting posture with visual attention, classroom motor organization for transitions and independent access to learning centers. They have improved learning behaviors of initiation and completion of work, visual tracking and reading as well as performing non-preferred activities.

TAAP 2, Providing Opportunities to Learn begins with milestones of visual-gross motor development. Key elements of development are related educational components necessary for learning. The visual processing system is further related to the motor system to provide insight to methods to improve independence. Case Studies and research projects are detailed in stages to indicate therapy and integration with the educational team.

As a therapist, educator, or family member, read this book and discover the authentic, effective link to visual processing through the gross system that enhances learning.

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In this long-awaited memoir, Kemba Smith shares her dramatic story, as it has never been told. Poster Child: The Kemba Smith Story chronicles how she went from college student to drug dealer's girlfriend to domestic violence victim to federal prisoner. Kemba shares her story of how making poor choices blinded by love and devotion can have long-term consequences.

In 1994, Kemba was sentenced to a mandatory 24½ years in federal prison, with no chance for parole, despite being a first-time, non-violent offender. Fortunately, she regained her freedom when President Clinton granted her executive clemency in December 2000 after having served 6½ years.

Kemba's case drew support from across the nation and the world. Often being labeled the "poster child" for reversing a disturbing trend in the rise of lengthy sentences for first-time, non-violent drug offenders, Kemba's story has been featured on CNN, Nightline, "Judge Hatchett," Court TV, "The Early Morning Show," and a host of other television programs. In addition, Kemba's story has been featured in several publications, such as The Washington Post, The New York Times; and Emerge, JET, Essence, Glamour, and People magazines.

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Author Mary C. Woolling invites you to step back from the hectic traffic of life's journey into an enchanting world of awaiting joys. Readers set out on a relaxing expedition of discoveries, encouragement, and simple pleasures. You'll take a stroll down a peaceful path meandering through shady, wooded groves and open, sunny meadows; winding past babbling brooks and fragrant fields of wildflowers; and treading upwards through cool, verdant hillsides. On this refreshing high road, things happen at a restful pace and are viewed from a gentler perspective.

Mary cautions us not to be too hasty in our travels through this journey for, in so doing, we might miss out on some of the greatest delights of our world that surround us in full measure. Indeed, they are right before our eyes, if only we take the time to recognize them. Regardless of what you may be facing in your journey today, boundlessly optimistic Mary encourages her readers that a multitude of indisputable reasons to be joyful stretch out in all their glory on the road before us.

This unique volume also serves as a journal, intended for you to capture your personal reflections and insights as you read along. Please do not be hesitant about writing in this book. Through journaling, we can gain a greater understanding of ourselves, those around us, and even of life itself. Chronicling the story of your own journey may also provide you with a sense of affirmation and fulfillment. Such are the happy trails you will discover when you embark upon the Joys of the Journey.

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The number of unmarried adult women actually outnumbers the number or married women for the first time in US history, according to the Population Reference Bureau, in October, 2010. Women are now earning more, going to college and graduate schools more, and finding ways to become more independent. Also, according to the Kauffman Foundation, single, divorced and widowed women start more businesses as entrepreneurs than men in their respective categories. This book interviews 30 single women entrepreneurs throughout the U.S. to discern why they started their original businesses, what the perceived advantages and disadvantages are for the single woman entrepreneur, what they each learned from the experience, and what advice they have for the next generation of women solopreneurs.

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The Starving Artist's Diet is a humor book that takes a realistic look at contemporary artists and what they have eaten (or not eaten) to survive. It takes the issue of art and eating very seriously providing humorous truths we can all relate to. Obviously an artist can't live without art, and eating is pretty important too. This is a book that celebrates artists, their work, and some of the crazy things they're willing to do to keep creating. The Starving Artist's Diet is an authentic look at artists and features their real stories.

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The Inspiring Story of Tamika Catchings.

Do you have a dream that seems as far away and impossible to achieve as a star might be to catch? Believe it or not, Tamika Catchings — Academic All Star, high school and collegiate champion, WNBA veteran and oft-named All Star, two-time gold medalist Olympian and much more — has overcome many obstacles to reach her dreams and become the star she is.

Like most girls, Tamika had problems growing up. With a speech impediment and family troubles, wearing hearing aids, glasses, and braces, Tamika struggled to find the star within her.

Everyone has the potential to reach the stars, to be a winner and a leader. With hard work, dedication and a positive attitude, you can achieve great things in your life. Use the journal exercises throughout this book to help you discover the star within YOU!

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Frank and Katrina Basile rarely take the road most traveled. While
traveling to 174 countries on all seven continents from Bhutan to
Bosnia, Antarctica to Greenland and Serbia to Syria, they've experienced the world in ways you won't find in guide books. So come along with the Indianapolis Business Journal travel columnist and his wife on their journeys throughout the world.

This book will entertain you, motivate you to travel, provide you with some travel planning ideas and stimulate your thinking about possible travel destinations.

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Indy 500: An American Icon provides an overview of the tradition and excitement of the great race, and discusses components of the IndyCar racing genre. It offers background on the track and traditions of the Indy 500, considers recent IndyCar history and covers multiple perspectives — profiles of select teams, drivers, league administration and racing fans. It looks at cars and equipment, racing costs, how testing / qualification works and factors that influence outcomes (car specifications, driver skill and experience, depth of financial resources, etc.). It captures the fascination, respect and awe that aspiring participants hold for the Indy 500 as the ultimate benchmark by which team, car, and driver performance are measured.

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Part personal stories, part attitude and part strategy, Women Like Us takes you on a journey of connectedness. In this book, you'll find women speaking directly to you on issues of health, finance, relationships and perseverance. Women like Indiana Lieutenant Governor Becky Skillman, Indiana State Representative Carolene Mays, and the octogenarian Lorene Burkhart who encourages us to "give yourself permission to heal." In addition, you'll hear pieces of Linda Rendelman's inspiring story as a cancer survivor, single mom and champion of women.

We hope you'll find our stories inspirational and our strategies helpful for nurturing and creating the quality of life you desire for yourselves, your families and your careers. Why? Because you are Women Like Us.

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Warriors Remembered is one veteran's journey to capture the recognition that proudly stands throughout our country for veterans of the Vietnam War. The emotion of these memorials is evident in every story.

The memorials are as much for the living as the dead. They reveal the spirit of those who survived and offer comfort for families affected by the war. They helped to heal a nation torn by a most divisive war.

The book can be a travel guide for your own journey to see these compelling memorials. For those who love a veteran, it is a catalyst to connect and open a conversation about past service still wrapped in silence. For veterans, it is an overdue Welcome Home!

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Art In Motion, a special event art initiative brought local and national artists, businesses, community and art organizations, schools and individuals together in an unprecedented way to have fun and celebrate the Indianapolis 500.

Over 80 sculpted and decorated race car replicas were placed in the greater Indianapolis area. Fifty schools participated by creating miniature art cars. Artists submitted 300 proposed car designs for the official "Art In Motion." Artists went "car-azy" with their designs. Race and art fans of all ages were in awe and giggled with delight and took thousands of photos as they walked around looking at the cars, each more creative than the last. The depth and creativity of our artists was well represented in the exhibition. Race cars were transformed into animals, mosaics, landscapes, jewels, and fanciful representations of the greatest race in the world. Several were painted to represent Indianapolis and Indiana scenes. Well known characters made appearances in Art In Motion; Garfield the Cat, Picasso, Ike Behar, and David Letterman.

Art In Motion was produced by the 500 Festival, a private not-for-profit community organization that plans events and programs celebrating May in Indiana and the Indianapolis 500. Most importantly, Art In Motion was about residents and visitors having fun and sharing in the history of racing in Indiana.

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To restrict one's voice to a single style or a single subject is self-limiting. My poems cover a variety of subjects, love and love lost, nature, death, the philosophical and spiritual. Some are humorous and some have a child- like naïveté. My style ranges from rhymed couplets and sonnets to free verse and prose poems, with an occasional concrete or patterned poem.

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In his book, Maurer concentrates his artistry on the smallest creatures that inhabit the reef. Don't expect photographs of sharks, turtles, stingrays, and other large animals that roam the deep. Nature is especially kind to these animals whose bodies are resplendent with vibrant color balanced by nuanced hues. The vast majority of scuba divers are oblivious to the opportunity to observe this wonder.

The scope of inquiry of most divers is greater than 10 feet. Maurer brings us to a vantage point of less than 6 inches. This book will be enjoyed by divers, snorkelers, aquaria enthusiasts and everyone with a fascination for nature in the last unexplored frontier.

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For 26 years I had the best seat in the house — often in the center of the stage, frequently in the spotlight, always in the clear view of conductors and the audience and constantly amid the passions that come with making good music. This is the story of how I got that seat, of many of the highs and a few of the lows that come with sitting there and of some of the wonderful people who shared my journey. Here are the details behind the creation of William Kraft's Timpani Concerto Number One, the mystery of being honored with a titled chair, the fun of playing on the ISO's softball team and the benefits of studying timpani with Freddie, Eddie and Dan. Carnegie Hall became a special place, conductors from Richard Lert to Henry Mancini earned my respect and I had an insider's view of the major leagues of orchestral music. Away from music, I led another life as a sportscaster, broadcasting games and interviewing many of America's finest athletes. A little of that slips into these pages, too. There was never a dull moment Behind The Copper Fence.

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Honor Thy God is an autobiographical account of Ali Mahjoub. Born as a Muslim in North Africa, he tells the story of how God worked throughout his life, leading him through a chain of prophetic dreams and visions to meet the Unification Movement in America, in a mysterious synchronization of time, place and events. The author looks at the three great monotheistic Abrahamic religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam, and sees that their God is one and the same God. God is bigger, mightier and beyond any religion on earth! He cannot be limited nor be confined in holy text books.

Honor Thy God shares how God has sent a messenger with a new truth, and has prepared newly chosen believers from all religions in the 21st Century for the Last Days, as prophesied in Acts 2:17.

Readers of this book will have an enlightening experience that promises to educate through a mind-bending journey.

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Chris Katterjohn arrived at Indianapolis Business Journal in 1980—before the first issue hit the newsstands—with little newspaper experience and zero idea what he was getting himself into. He couldn't have known that the little experiment of a newspaper he was joining would evolve into IBJ Media—a collection of small but mighty media properties known far and wide for their quality, profitability and influence. Chris, meanwhile, grew from a jack-of-all-trades managing editor into an editor before spending 20 years as our president and publisher. His unique brand of humor, friendship and caring—his "whistle while you work" style—set the tone for our success. The photos and tributes in this book are meant to convey what Chris has meant to all of us.

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In Recollections of a Mayo Clinic Fellowship at Mid-Twentieth Century, 1948-1952, author Kenneth R. Woolling, M.D. presents the world-famous Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, as it existed during his four-year fellowship there. Here is a remarkable, behind-the-scenes view of advanced medical training at this unique institution. This rare book of memories should be of interest to physicians, medical students, history enthusiasts, and general readers alike.

Within its pages are fascinating vignettes of some of Mayo's medical giants: Dr. Philip S. Hench, originally deemed "the Clinic fellow least likely to succeed," who ultimately stunned the world with his Nobel Prize-winning discovery of the miracle drug, cortisone; Dr. Edgar V. Allen, who, in learning of the cause of a bleeding disorder in cattle, recognized a curative agent for clotting disorders in humans, opening the door to life-saving anticoagulant therapy; and Drs. H. Corwin Hinshaw and William H. Feldman, who, with Nobel scientist Dr. Selman A. Waksman, initiated the treatment of tuberculosis with streptomycin, leading to the cure of the centuries-long dreaded "white plague."

You'll read stories of other outstanding members of the Mayo Clinic teaching staff of that time. Through their exceptional knowledge, skill, and dedication, these physicians provided their students with invaluable lessons for medical practice as well as for life itself.

Also featured is an insider's view of the city of Rochester and its environs. Located in the southeast corner of Minnesota, nestled among pleasant farmlands and peaceful lakes, with snowy winters and balmy springs, remarkable Rochester has its own, distinctive — indeed magical — charm and appeal.

Here is an inspiring tale of an extraordinary place, a true medical miracle, rising from the ashes of a devastating tornado to become an internationally-recognized center of health and hope.

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Ronald E. Groves, artist and writer, has served as president and creative director of his advertising agency for more than fifty years. He now works in a one-man office as a marketing and advertising consultant and computer graphics designer. He also creates wildlife paintings, and dabbles in photography and sculpting.

This is a creative non-fiction story based on real characters in real-life situations covering approximately twenty-five years of the author's life. The story includes more than seven years spent in the Delaware County Children's Home during the mid-thirties and early forties, living in two foster homes and how this life affected future decisions, his career and personal ccomplishments.

The story also follows the lives of his five siblings when the six brothers were orphaned at an early age during the depression. Throughout the story, reference is made to a silver dollar given him by the Hartzells, his first foster parents, when the Welfare Department took him away from them. Were they abusive? Was something wrong with him? Was he uncontrollable and they couldn't handle him any more? Twenty-two years later, he found the Hartzells in Rochester, NY hoping to find the reason why he was sent back to the Children's Home; a question that had been bugging him since he was eight years old.

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Children always seem to have an idea as to what they want to be when they grow up. However, in the case of Carolyn Elizabeth Mosby-Williams, her destiny was developing right before her very eyes, even though she did not see it until she grew up.

Unflappable, documents the first 40 years in the life of Gary, Indiana native Carolyn E. Mosby-Williams, a veteran public relations and marketing professional who is currently the chief marketing officer for a global not-for-profit service organization headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Born into a family already seasoned with age and older children, Mosby-Williams introduces readers to her life in an honest and sometimes humorous coming of age story. In childhood she was prepared for life's twists and turns, including mortality between her parents when both faced battles with cancer.

As a somewhat rebellious teenager, Mosby-Williams highlights the various test of discipline, respect and focus demanded from the late John Oliver Mosby, Sr., her retired father and her mother, the late Indiana State Senator Carolyn Brown Mosby, whose workaholic background passed down to her daughter. Unflappable also reveals the benefits and the angst of Mosby-Williams sometimes living in her mother's shadow and fighting to become her own person.

Along with her strengths, "Unflappable" also follows Mosby-Williams' own challenges and opportunities, including working with notable individuals such as the late Rev. Charles Williams (no relation), president of Indiana Black Expo, Inc., a man that Mosby-Williams called her mentor and friend. With exposure to media, celebrity and corporate America, Mosby-Williams expresses how she unknowingly built a wall of protection around her until and outsider tells her that her foundation is crumbling. Readers will go on the journey and learn of the necessary decisions that will change her life and allow her to rebuild.

The journey will also include a look in side the family's connections with Black and American history over the generations.

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Each week, 52 million kids take to America's gymnasiums, playing fields, and race tracks. Many of them dream of becoming the next sports superstar. While they train for countless hours to get to the top, sacrifice and dedication are often not enough. Young athletes have no idea that a different field of competition awaits them down the road: the game of professional sports business.

Without adequate preparation for this winner-takes-all industry, athletes risk derailing an otherwise promising career with a single business misstep.

Combining his experience with the insights of other industry insiders, sports business consultant Ken Ungar created Ahead of the Game: What Every Athlete Needs to Know About Sports Business, a complete primer for young athletes and their families on the challenges they will face off the playing field. This practical "how to" book walks the reader through complex sports business topics, like marketing, law, insurance, finance, and career planning, in easy-to-understand terms.

Along the way, Ahead of the Game offers simple tips to immediately apply to an athlete's career, including how to:

• Define and position your own "Personal Brand Statement;"
• Avoid common mistakes when dealing with the media;
• Select an agent and other business team members;
• Sell sponsorships, endorsements, and merchandise; and,
• Steer clear of "7 Was to Kill a Sports Career"

For the athlete first dreaming of a career in pro sports, this book provides a better sense of the challenges that lie ahead. For the more advanced athlete, Ahead of the Game serves as a valuable checklist of issues to address now.

Every athlete wanting to make the most of a career in professional sports needs this book to stay Ahead of the Game.

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Marti Starkey is a noted attorney and author. She has shared her insights on life and work issues in publications such as Indianapolis Woman magazine and Indy Metro Woman magazine. She has practiced Trust & Estate law for the past 30 years and is an Equity Partner at the law firm of Harrison & Moberly, LLP. Marti and her husband, Ron Schwier, live in Carmel, Indiana

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Marti Starkey is a noted attorney and author. She has shared her insights on life and work issues in publications such as Indianapolis Woman magazine and Indy Metro Woman magazine. She has practiced Trust & Estate law for the past 30 years and is an Equity Partner at the law firm of Harrison & Moberly, LLP. Marti and her husband, Ron Schwier, live in Carmel, Indiana

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Brightening the Corners: Rays of Hope for Our World is a collection of vignettes inspired by feelings and experiences close to home, all viewed with a positive and cheerful outlook. An engaging raconteur, author Mary C. Woolling focuses on the abundant goodness to be found in every nook and cranny of your metaphorical house of life. Through sunny thoughts and glowing optimism, she offers comforting beams of light to brighten your way.

Mary hopes not only to brighten your corners, but also to illuminate your mind. She encourages you to capture in writing your personal story. Included within are multiple journal pages for you to record your thoughts and inspirations triggered by reading these essays. Through journaling, we gain clarity of vision and purpose. We also achieve greater understanding of ourselves as well as those in every corner.

In our troubled and hurting world, a light in the window and a crackling fire on the hearth may be more important than we ever imagined, perhaps even serving as common ground from which to promote understanding, harmony, and world peace.

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Jim Striegel shows you how sales and marketing can lead to a successful business in any industry.

When it comes to building wealth and being prosperous, it means working hard to achieve success in all areas and focusing your effort on sharpening your tools and skills. It's a continual process of learning and growing, and the highest producers in Real Estate are the agents who take things seriously and don't follow the herd. In the end, building wealth and a great lifestyle is a personal decision - and it's dependent upon you and your family's individual needs and goals. Who cares how everyone else is doing it? Throw out the rule book, use modeling and the communication and wealth building tools in this book, and start creating momentum in your life each and every day. Forget about baby steps — take giant out-of-the-box steps and don't look back to see what everyone else is doing. Make a commitment to think differently, and take action towards dominating your market today - or at the very least, carving out a comfortable niche that can fund your future dreams.

"In the end, building wealth and a great lifestyle is a personal decision — and it's dependent upon you and your family's individual needs and goals."

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Sleuthing the Truth in the Media was written for all media consumers who thirst for honest and factual information in mass communications. Straight forward, accessible, relevant for all who are interested in accuracy, Sleuthing the Truth in the Media supports the quest of responsible citizens for informative and truthful media.

Peppered with clear examples, Sleuthing the Truth in the Media offers tools to help readers decode the complexities of news reports and advertisements. Readers build skills necessary for becoming proficient truth-seekers as they interact with a variety of traditional and newer forms of news media streams.

Readers of Sleuthing the Truth in the Media will gain insights into the newsgathering and publication process, including how a story or advertisement is constructed and produced. Determine whether a report is fully transparent, biased, or false. Sleuthing the Truth in the Media places the vast global world of communication in perspective.

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For such a common word, strategy is often misunderstood, misinterpreted, and misapplied. Given the complex challenges facing organizations — and entire societies — we must grow more and better strategists.

Tackling three simple yet sweeping questions, Cultivating the Strategic Mind delivers the goods:

As a result of demonstrating a more Strategic Mind, leaders will employ a robust language and methodology for crafting, communicating, and implementing strategic aspirations and commitments.

Contemporary business is screaming for equally creative and critical thinkers capable of leading teams and entire organizations. Blake Leath's breezy writing style, intuitive models, research-based solutions, and sticky storytelling make Cultivating the Strategic Mind a stimulating, fun, and immensely credible approach toward developing strategists for our evolving world of work.

If you believe in the fundamental importance of thinking as a differentiating competency for exemplary leaders, it's time you treat yourself to the book you'll want to share with your colleagues — the one written with you in mind and designed to guide leaders on the journey to visionary, creator, and architect of strategy.

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From Hustlin' To Hallelujah, by Preston T. Adams, III, is an engrossing, real-life story about a black male growing up on the gang-infested, unforgiving streets of Chicago's Southside in the lively neighborhoods near 68th & Justine, and his journey toward becoming one of the Midwest's most effective mentors of at-risk youth.

The September 2009 beating death of 16-year-old Chicago honors student Derrion Albert, which was caught on videotape and broadcast worldwide by CNN, is reflective of the violent urban atmosphere alluded to in From Hustlin' To Hallelujah.

"That young man reminded me of me," said Dr. Adams. "He was an honor student, he loved school, and because of the violence and mayhem of his peers, he's now dead!" Adams said if he could make it out of the raucous inner city, anybody can.

This book is compelling, said Cyrus N. "Russ" White, president and publisher for the Christian Board of Publication/Chalice Press/Lucas Park Books. From Hustlin' To Hallelujah is published by IBJ Book Publishing and is available at amazon.com, prestontadams.com, and Borders Books in downtown Indianapolis.

Dr. Adams is executive pastor at historic Light of the World Christian Church, a 143-year old congregation in Indianapolis under the leadership of Dr. T. Garrott Benjamin, Jr., resident bishop and senior pastor. Adams also is chief executive officer of Project Impact-Indianapolis, which targets youth offenders by providing them and their families with counseling, job training, education and dropout prevention, and CEO of PrestonTAdams International, Inc., an executive coaching and consulting firm.

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It's All About the Race — it took us almost as long to come up with the title as it took us to write the "hip pocket" book, but in the end, this book provides an introspective peek into the psyche of four successful business people who met and overcame the challenges that minorities face in the workplace.

This book is a realistic approach to working through those challenges. It is our hope that you can use our experiences to avoid the pitfalls that many minorities face as they struggle to be accepted and valued in the business world. We are convinced that, after reading this book, you will realize that an intense work ethic, faith, honesty, perseverance, self-value, and "commitment to right" will always steer you in the right direction.

We found that all it took was "Belief in You!"

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Author Mary C. Woolling invites you to step back from the hectic traffic of life's journey into an enchanting world of awaiting joys. Readers set out on a relaxing expedition of discoveries, encouragement, and simple pleasures. You'll take a stroll down a peaceful path meandering through shady, wooded groves and open, sunny meadows; winding past babbling brooks and fragrant fields of wildflowers; and treading upwards through cool, verdant hillsides. On this refreshing high road, things happen at a restful pace and are viewed from a gentler perspective.

Mary cautions us not to be too hasty in our travels through this journey for, in so doing, we might miss out on some of the greatest delights of our world that surround us in full measure. Indeed, they are right before our eyes, if only we take the time to recognize them. Regardless of what you may be facing in your journey today, boundlessly optimistic Mary encourages her readers that a multitude of indisputable reasons to be joyful stretch out in all their glory on the road before us.

This unique volume also serves as a journal, intended for you to capture your personal reflections and insights as you read along. Please do not be hesitant about writing in this book. Through journaling, we can gain a greater understanding of ourselves, those around us, and even of life itself. Chronicling the story of your own journey may also provide you with a sense of affirmation and fulfillment. Such are the happy trails you will discover when you embark upon the Joys of the Journey.

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I am often asked why I took on this project. I did so to help those who do not have the natural gift of leadership and need the skills and knowledge of how to be successful.

Very few people have the gift of leadership, which means that most people serving in the leadership roles are doing so without the comprehensive framework for success. You can learn leadership skill taught in this book to prepare you for daily leadership challenge you face. Moreover, this book will help you measure your leadership success in real economic value add to your company, sector, and industry.

This book is for everyone in a leadership role today. More importantly, this is your guide book to success in leadership.

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It is time to be electric, not eccentric.

Sexuality, passion and love can not be outgrown, they only grow stronger the longer we live. This book was written in praise and celebration of all women who feel life's passion. We have put the world on notice: Nothing can bring down a 'red hot lady'. Wear your 'red hot stiletto' pin as a symbol of your burning desire to start your own fire!

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The number of unmarried adult women actually outnumbers the number or married women for the first time in US history, according to the Population Reference Bureau, in October, 2010. Women are now earning more, going to college and graduate schools more, and finding ways to become more independent. Also, according to the Kauffman Foundation, single, divorced and widowed women start more businesses as entrepreneurs than men in their respective categories. This book interviews 30 single women entrepreneurs throughout the U.S. to discern why they started their original businesses, what the perceived advantages and disadvantages are for the single woman entrepreneur, what they each learned from the experience, and what advice they have for the next generation of women solopreneurs.

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• People who like wasting money and getting ripped-off
• People who like complex theories and confusing charts

• Anyone who is ready to enter the "real world"
• Anyone who wants common sense personal finance explanations
• Anyone confused by mortgages, employee benefits, or taxes
• Anyone who wants to have fun and make the most of their money

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Eliminate struggle. Harness the power of the spiral to achieve your desired outcomes — and do "it" with grace and ease. Karen Valencic blends her expertise in the martial art aikido, with performance improvement, and science. She illustrates how to use conflict creatively, focus energy and make solid decisions to generate the power to get what you want done with grace.

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Our lives are filled to the max with stuff: iPhone® 4 (and we can't wait for a 5G model), 60-inch LCD flat-screen televisions (though now we need the 3-D version), numerous sports lessons to which we drag our children (you know, because they're going to be future NBA/NFL stars), seventy-hour workweeks, Facebook accounts, Twitter accounts, blogs. No matter what and how much we have, and no matter how many things we try to add into our day, it's never enough. We have more than the previous generation could ever imagine, so why are our lives flooded with devastating amounts of stress, anxiety, depression, and loneliness? And what can we do to change this constant, never-ending search for fulfillment?

In this breakthrough book, McClanahan argues that designing your extraordinary life doesn't require a MBA and can't be found with an iPhone app. He believes we already know exactly what to do. Unfortunately, we struggle to focus on what's important because we are always searching for a quick fix to the challenge of the day.

The good news is that anyone can live their extraordinary life by focusing on McClanahan's five simple strategies. These tactics are simple, straightforward, and apply to everyone from CEOs or retired teachers to stay-at-home moms or high school students.

However, there is a catch. While these strategies are simple, they can be difficult to implement. Minutes after completing any book, we instanly allow our minds to drift and forget what we have just read. (Think of all of the self-help books that you've read. Now think of the ones that actually changed your life.) That's why McClanahan provides clear guidance for ensuring that you stay focused on these strategies so you can actually change your life.

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Part personal stories, part attitude and part strategy, Women Like Us takes you on a journey of connectedness. In this book, you'll find women speaking directly to you on issues of health, finance, relationships and perseverance. Women like Indiana Lieutenant Governor Becky Skillman, Indiana State Representative Carolene Mays, and the octogenarian Lorene Burkhart who encourages us to "give yourself permission to heal." In addition, you'll hear pieces of Linda Rendelman's inspiring story as a cancer survivor, single mom and champion of women.

We hope you'll find our stories inspirational and our strategies helpful for nurturing and creating the quality of life you desire for yourselves, your families and your careers. Why? Because you are Women Like Us.

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Children need to learn certain lessons, develop specific skills, and have opportunities to practice them in order to thrive and succeed in our world. Opportunities for learning character or life-based lessons are limited for many children. Leaders and educators who work with children need to focus on activities that help teach come of these life skills. This book features engaging activities that not only teach environmental lessons but focus on the following developmental assets:

Each activity is presented with define outcome, objectives, age ranges, number of participants, equipment or materials needed, steps, and an add-on that creates an additional fun activity for children.

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The Inspiring Story of Tamika Catchings.

Do you have a dream that seems as far away and impossible to achieve as a star might be to catch? Believe it or not, Tamika Catchings — Academic All Star, high school and collegiate champion, WNBA veteran and oft-named All Star, two-time gold medalist Olympian and much more — has overcome many obstacles to reach her dreams and become the star she is.

Like most girls, Tamika had problems growing up. With a speech impediment and family troubles, wearing hearing aids, glasses, and braces, Tamika struggled to find the star within her.

Everyone has the potential to reach the stars, to be a winner and a leader. With hard work, dedication and a positive attitude, you can achieve great things in your life. Use the journal exercises throughout this book to help you discover the star within YOU!

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"Pricilla's Adventure," the second book in the Tales from the Pumpkin Patch series, written by Dr. Edward Yosowitz, is the story of a beautiful red-haired pumpkin with an extraordinary gift. At night, Priscilla would dream of singing at the New York Metropolitan Opera House. Two talent scouts discovered her beautiful voice and encouraged her to audition for the new talent show, America's Greatest Garden Talent. With her parents' blessing, Priscilla went to New York with hopes of making her dream a reality. Week after week on the show, audiences adored the beautiful red-haired pumpkin and her talented voice. Win or lose, she cherishes the time on the show and the wonderful experience of singing at the Met.

Priscilla's Adventure is also available in Spanish.

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"Punky's Adventure," written by Dr. Edward Yosowitz, is the story of a young pumpkin's adventure to find himself. Punky was born and raised on Farmer Brown's farm in Indiana. After being harvested and sent to market with his family, he soon realized he didn't want to end up a holiday treat. Punky wanted to be something different. During his travels, he happened upon Mrs. Gowdy's orphanage. The children immediately adored him. While there, Punky became who he wanted to be, which made everyone very happy. Punky's legacy will live on forever at the orphanage.

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The International Guide to Greater Indianapolis provides visitors or newcomers from outside the United States with immediate needs and daily life, living and working information. The Guide provides detailed information about many topics that newcomers are very unfamiliar with in their native countries. Information ranges from bank and financial to mail and postage, utilities and transportation to education, employment, government, social services and taxes.

The International Guide to Greater Indianapolis is the result of dedicated effort by Christine Dowdeswell and Janet Fischer, cross-cultural experts who have first-hand experience with the difficulties onewcomers face, particularly arriving for the first time experience living in the U.S. and Indiana.

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Inspiration takes so many forms! It is our cherished relationships that celebrate life's journey and sustain us in our times of challenge. As heirs and stewards of our family history and treasured memories, it is up to us to pass those values from one generation to the next.

The arts of quilting and cooking have long sought to reinforce that while life is precious and fragile, the thread that connect us is vibrant and strong. It is the simple things that keep life rich and comforting, and they fill our days with sharing and support. Certainly recipe sharing is one of the warmest gifts of love.

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The 2013 Indianapolis Zoobilation Restaurant & Foodie Guide is a celebration of the restaurants and foodie venues that participate in the annual Zoobilation event. Each 2-page spread contains information about the venues including hours, locations, signature dishes or favorite menus and maybe the recipe to your favorite food or drink at Zoobilation.

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This ultimate camp management book for camp administrators, program developers, college students, BCDC students, and especially long-time camp directors reflects current industry trends related to youth development outcomes, you camp's mission, program evaluation, and more. Translated into four languages, it's a camp reference book that continues to be the definitive text for camp administration on college campuses!

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TAAP, Treadmill for students with Autism and Apraxia Protocol, published in 2009 was written to share an effective therapy program to help children learn.

Children who receive Physical Therapy services in schools to support their educational programs face limitations. Effective programs face barriers of time, priority, space, equipment and peer engagement. TAAP is a visual-gross motor developmental program that expands expertise to the educational team, Paraprofessionals and families. The program can be performed for 10-minute intervals daily. A treadmill implies smaller space and can be easily moved. Non-therapists can easily follow the program precisely.

TAAP 2, Providing Opportunities to Learn continues the explanations from TAAP. Students improve posture and gross motor skills that lead to enhanced fitness with engagement in recess, PE and recreational sports. Improved visual processing skills promote attention, regulation and organization, eye-hand coordination, imitation, and independence. Students completing performance modules using TAAP have documented increase in sitting posture with visual attention, classroom motor organization for transitions and independent access to learning centers. They have improved learning behaviors of initiation and completion of work, visual tracking and reading as well as performing non-preferred activities.

TAAP 2, Providing Opportunities to Learn begins with milestones of visual-gross motor development. Key elements of development are related educational components necessary for learning. The visual processing system is further related to the motor system to provide insight to methods to improve independence. Case Studies and research projects are detailed in stages to indicate therapy and integration with the educational team.

As a therapist, educator, or family member, read this book and discover the authentic, effective link to visual processing through the gross system that enhances learning.

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On the evening of Monday, May 8, 1882 a group of pharmacists from across the state of Indiana met in the Bates House parlors in Indianapolis. City and small town druggists alike exchanged pleasantries and engaged in conversation to pass the evening. These men, earnest in their conviction, had come to Indianapolis with the purpose of meeting the following day to establish a State Association of Pharmacy.

In years prior, there had been clamoring from city associations about the need for such an organization. In the recent memory of the druggists of Indianapolis, a motion for such an establishment was "quietly canvassed" during a winter meeting in 1881. It was thought, however, that a convention was necessary for establishing something so important.

The druggists of Indianapolis who met the following winter played a substantial role in organizing Indiana pharmacists and the convention they thought necessary for the task. The group of pharmacists who met at the Bates House parlors had come at the request of the druggists to participate in what would be the founding meeting of the Indiana Pharmaceutical Association. The convention on May 9, 1882 was where Hoosier pharmacists finally united under a single banner.

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Indy 500: An American Icon provides an overview of the tradition and excitement of the great race, and discusses components of the IndyCar racing genre. It offers background on the track and traditions of the Indy 500, considers recent IndyCar history and covers multiple perspectives — profiles of select teams, drivers, league administration and racing fans. It looks at cars and equipment, racing costs, how testing / qualification works and factors that influence outcomes (car specifications, driver skill and experience, depth of financial resources, etc.). It captures the fascination, respect and awe that aspiring participants hold for the Indy 500 as the ultimate benchmark by which team, car, and driver performance are measured.

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The United States faces myriad problems in the twenty-first century, few of which have easy solutions. In this book author Donald Bogard outlines four problems that the federal government could solve, given the political will. Unfortunately, Congress, as well as the president, do not address difficult issues for fear of offending voters, thus risking losing an election, which would mean lose of power, the ultimate Washington aphrodisiac.

In these pages, Bogard lays bare some shocking facts, large and small. For example, a path to Social Security solvency has been around—and ignored—since the 1980s; our taxpayer dollars subsidize every single ticket to the tune of $100 per flight out of the John Murtha Airport in Pennsylvania; members of Congress can be reimbursed for mileage at a higher rate than the IRS allows for the rest of us; and illegal immigrants can obtain "legitimate" citizenship documents by renting birth certificates, easily obtained from public records. If the president and members of Congress could be inoculated against "Potomac Fever," the virus that leads them to crave power and wish to stay in Washington forever, they could begin to solve these four problems and the many others that face our country.

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A Day of Legal Bundles describes a day in which a law student and her lawyer fiance each encounter various legal problems. They find that there are laws and legal procedures that could help them, if they really knew the law. They bungled each situation when they denied the problem, looked the other way, and basically let life — in the form of other people — walk all over them. A Day of Legal Bundles describes their awakening to how everyday laws effect them and how they can get help and lead more fulfilling and prosperous lives as a result. The fact that they are trained in law doesn't make the legal system easy for them. Their admiration for the ideals of the system makes them resolve to embrace it on a practical level with greater success.

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I have known Mitch Daniels for more than 25 years, and worked for him in various capacities at Hudson Institute, Eli Lilly and in the Governor's Office. I provided some assistance to him in 2011 as he wrote his book, Keeping the Republic. So it was not altogether surprising when the Governor asked me this spring to go through the weighty green binder to see if some of the speeches it contained were worth publishing, and if so, to pick out the best for this volume.

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The Indiana Jewish Historical Society, with the assistance of the Indiana Center on Philanthropy, conducted research on the scrap dealers of Indiana. The scope of this project included the scrap dealers' businesses and families and their impact on communities. The Society attempted to contact as many current and former scrap dealers as possible in order to record their family, business, and philanthropic histories.

The Society was prompted to undertake this project at this time because of a sense of urgency. Many of the scrap dealers who were interviewed are a third or fourth generation removed from the original founders, and many of them are advanced in age.

Interviews were conducted in person whenever possible. To reach families, who have moved, the interviewer, Erin Hamilton, used phone calls, e-mail, and U.S. Mail to gather information. The questions were developed with help from a variety of sources, including one or two people from the scrap industry, and one or two people who have experience in historical research.

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Indiana is in trouble. We are declining educationally, economically, socially and environmentally. Even our physical bodies are in poor shape. Our state is like a third world culture within a broader society experiencing a Dark Age.

We need a period of enlightenment — a time where a cadre of transformative leaders will come forward to commit their lives to renew Indiana. This is the only way long lasting change will take place. "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." (Margaret Mead, noted anthropologist).

Are YOU one of the future leaders? The intent of this book is to inspire women and men who have vision, creativity, courage and commitment with a servant's heart to step out and begin working together to make their world a better place for everyone.

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The Starving Artist's Diet is a humor book that takes a realistic look at contemporary artists and what they have eaten (or not eaten) to survive. It takes the issue of art and eating very seriously providing humorous truths we can all relate to. Obviously an artist can't live without art, and eating is pretty important too. This is a book that celebrates artists, their work, and some of the crazy things they're willing to do to keep creating. The Starving Artist's Diet is an authentic look at artists and features their real stories.

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The 19 outstanding contemporary Hoosier men profiled by Michael S. Maurer—one for each star in the Indiana state flag—are leaders and pioneers who have excelled in a variety of pursuits, including law, business, philanthropy, government, medicine, music, art, athletics, religion, and education. Among the inspiring life stories are those of Hoosiers shot out of a fighter jet, liberating a concentration camp, subjected to court martial, knocked cold in front of 20,000 fans, facing bigotry, and caught in the middle of ethnic slaughter—lives full of excitement, adventure and achievement. Men and women of every generation will enjoy their stories.

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The 19 outstanding contemporary Hoosier women profiled by Michael S. Maurer — one for each start in the Indiana state flag — are leaders and pioneers who have excelled in a variety of pursuits, including law, business, philanthropy, government, medicine, music, art, athletics, religion, and education. Among the inspiring life stories are those of the first woman named chief judge of the U.S. District Court in Indiana, the first to establish a Holocaust museum in the state, and the first woman elected Indiana's lieutenant governor. Maurer also introduces international golf and billiards champions, opera singers, a rabbi, the founders of Vera Bradley Designs and For Bare Feet, and other. Many of theses women led heart-pounding lives. All worked hard, and with zeal, to achieve their dreams. Women of every generation will enjoy and appreciate their stories.

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Who is “My Man Mitch?”
A BOOK EVERYONE NEEDS TO READ in the political and finance centers of the east coast, all the way to Hollywood, Leading the Revolution, is an inside look on how to get any large organization back on track using lessons learned from one of America’s most successful Governors. If you ever wonder how he did it, or how you can do it, pick up your highlighter and start reading.

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In this uplifting story of hope and inspiration, a scrappy camp puppy begins her young life alone on a military base in Afghanistan.

Cinnamon was just a puppy when she found her way into the hearts of many of the service men and women stationed on the base where she lived. One in particular, Navy Reservist LCDR Mark Feffer worried for her future when most of the troops who cared for her were due to rotate out of the region. Who would care for her then?

Getting ready to rotate out himself, Mark decided to adopt her and take her home. Along with countless others, Mark helped care for Cinnamon and prepare her for her journey. An experienced dog handler was to accompany her to the U.S. Her story just begins when her rescue from a sub-existent life as a camp mascot goes awry.

Cinnamon was due to arrive at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport at 4:30 on a Friday afternoon, but when Cinnamon's flight landed in Chicago she wasn't on it. No one knew where she was. The dog handler entrusted to bring her home had abandoned her in a foreign country without contacting anyone. Was Cinnamon alone without food and water? Was she injured and in need of medical attention? Or was she lying lifeless on an airport tarmac somewhere? Would anyone ever know what happened to her?

What happened to Cinnamon?

As the story unfolds, you'll relive the amazing true story of the nearly impossible international search and rescue to find Cinnamon. From her lonely start when her mother disappeared, to her endearing puppy antics entertaining the troops, to the extraordinary events that strung together and changed her life, you'll learn how Cinnamon changed the lives of all those who cared for her forever.

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Trading wingtips for combat boots and managing four children under the age of six, Tim and Tiffany Stoner transform their difficulty into an experience of graciousness, growth and gratitude. "The dialogue drew in our families and supporters and touched so many people's lives," says Major Stoner, who was awarded the Bronze Star during his deployment. "It became our compass and the foundation for what created this book."

Not only does FamilyPrint depict this candid wartime experience with words, but also via the breathtaking photography of Nathan Rowe, who beautifully captures the agony of separation and the utter joy of coming home.

Indiana's Governor, Mitch Daniels says, "When a National Guardsman deploys there are truly two people at war: the soldier who goes to fight the enemy and the spouse who stays behind to face, in many ways, an equally difficult task. Tim and Tiffany Stoner's new book is a useful reminder of the debt we owe to both members of any National Guard Family."

Author Tim Stoner has returned to his position as the director of the infrastructure and security practice at a consulting company. He remains an active soldier in the Army National Guard.

Author Tiffany Stoner is Chief Home Officer of the StonerSix. In addition, she works part-time for Accenture and owns her own photography company, Nathaniel Edmunds Photography.

FamilyPrint is a nonprofit organization assisting the families of veterans deployed overseas. Striving to support both the soldier in harm's way as well as the family here at home, FamilyPrint offers programs that assist with the outbound and inbound transition of the soldier, childcare support during deployment, financial assistance for families in need and care items for deployed soldiers.

The 224-page, full-color coffee table book is available at www.familyprint.org.

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Warriors Remembered is one veteran's journey to capture the recognition that proudly stands throughout our country for veterans of the Vietnam War. The emotion of these memorials is evident in every story.

The memorials are as much for the living as the dead. They reveal the spirit of those who survived and offer comfort for families affected by the war. They helped to heal a nation torn by a most divisive war.

The book can be a travel guide for your own journey to see these compelling memorials. For those who love a veteran, it is a catalyst to connect and open a conversation about past service still wrapped in silence. For veterans, it is an overdue Welcome Home!

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Glorybound is a thrilling love story in the hard times of the American Civil War. Charles Coltrane is a young man that desired a promising future and wanted to control his own destiny. He was an ambitious self-sufficient businessman. He was caught between joining up with the Union army that was pressuring him into service or courting his new sweetheart Anna Lee Davis, a southern belle debutante.

See where Coltrane's travels take him and how he copes with disappointment and success in the business world. See how he deals with separation from Anna Lee and how their lives mesh while together and apart. Glorybound is an enthralling adventure and a piece of Americana.

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Claire Foster is finding herself in some pretty exceptional circumstances. Through a string of unusual events, Claire is beginning to understand how and why her beautiful 17th century ancestor, Baroness Elysia von Eschenbach, died on her wedding day and yet lived to tell about it. Herr Achston Otto Hensel — Acky, the Vampire of Salzburg, would relate a different story — if only he were alive. Could Elysia's fiance, the spoiled lascivious Christoph de la Violette and his conniving mother Odile, have anything to do with it?

Only Elysia's beloved aunt, Tante Sophia, and the good priest of St, Michael's Cathedral, Father Ronalde, know the truth — and they're not talking.

Claire with and inner tenacity and strength is able to weave through the myth and the mystery to uncover the truth.

Clair Foster's modern day story is true. Baroness Elysia von Eschenbach's gothic tale is based on the author's research spanning a period of 20 years.

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Meet Jack Chap, middle man extraordinaire, by both trade and temperament. He's a nice guy. Everybody says so. His secretary, his friends, his colleagues. He couldn't have committed brutal murder in his office. Could he?

A financial professional who strives for an ordered life personally and professionally, Jack Chap lives in the middle. No matter the circumstances, Jack will try to find the middle ground. He is not a boat-rocker. He is not argumentative. He is not opinionated. What happens when this reasonable, principled man in the middle is pushed beyond the limits of his dearly-held center?

You'd think unraveling begins at the edges. But in this case, it just may have started in the middle.

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How do we know where our journeys may ultimately take us?

In this inspiring story of love and redemption, we travel to the heart of our spiritual nature, across lifetime and continents, to a place where nothing is as it appears to be.

On the eve of the new Millennium, a suburban Washington, D. C., therapist finds herself on the opposite side of the globe in the midst of a life-altering ordeal. Six months before, a friend had made a curious request: "Will you come to China?" The friend was adopting a baby, an orphan from a rural village, and needed a companion for the trip. She had found herself answering 'yes' without hesitation. Now, miles from home and after an unexpected turn of events, she was once again answering 'yes' without hesitation, this time to the most important question of her life.

As she struggles with the challenges before her, overcome by what she has witnessed, another story begins to unfold. Through dreams and flashbacks, she is taken on a journey to the mythic land of Ancient China, a world and time which parallels and illuminates the present in a strange and unforgettable way.

The voice of a young Chinese woman emerges and begins to tell her own story of love and longing, She is about to become Empress and is herself on the threshold of a life-altering decision. The Empress bares a child whom the Emperor will seek to destroy; a child who could save them all and redeem the lost souls of her native land.

The two stories weave a beautiful tapestry of love, longing and ultimate spiritual triumph played out over lifetimes and continents. Could the two lives be connected, could one life have led to another? Offspring of a Deathless Soul offers the reader a new way of answering the questions, why do things happen as they do? Which leads to another questions: what would one do, if confronted with the question of a lifetime?

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What does a small town in eastern Indiana have in common with an impoverished West African nation suffering through a horrific civil war?

Eugene O'Connor, professor of journalism at Indiana University, wakes one morning in May 1989 to learn his world has been turned upside down. His goddaughter has been found dead, presumable from suicide. The same morning he is visited by a stranger who demands that the professor return with him to West Africa to see the stranger's aunt, Margaret Mahoney, who is on her deathbed, pleading to see O'Connor one last time. Margaret had been the love of O'Connor's early life when he served as a Christian Missionary in Africa in the 1950s.

Torn between finding out the details of his goddaughter's death and seeing Margaret once again, O'Connor must confront the heartaches of his past and a dilemma he couldn't have imagined in a thousand lifetimes. To Love an African Violet is a novel of mystery, adventure, love, loss, and ultimately one man's quest for spiritual understanding, It is a story of the human condition told through the lives of Eugene O'Connor, Margaret Mahoney, and the Reverend Francis Tannen, a Jesuit priest as complex, base, and bizarre as the chief character Kurtz in Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness.

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It's 4th and goal with seconds ticking away. The home team needs to score a touchdown to win the game and make the playoffs. It all comes down to this.

It's moments like this that remind Michael A. Stokes why he likes football. So much, in fact, he wants everyone to watch, learn and enjoy the game as much as he does.

Stokes' Instant Fan Guide Football Edition is the perfect take-along guidebook for people of all ages who want to learn the great game of football fast and easy.

This 20-page, 4"x 6" football reference is small enough to put in your back pocket or in a purse. As much as tailgating, it is the perfect companion to any football game.

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Frank and Katrina Basile rarely take the road most traveled. While
traveling to 174 countries on all seven continents from Bhutan to
Bosnia, Antarctica to Greenland and Serbia to Syria, they've experienced the world in ways you won't find in guide books. So come along with the Indianapolis Business Journal travel columnist and his wife on their journeys throughout the world.

This book will entertain you, motivate you to travel, provide you with some travel planning ideas and stimulate your thinking about possible travel destinations.