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Great leadership always matters. Yet, there is a noticeable mismatch between what employees want and what leaders deliver. It’s what drives the current state of the workforce. Best-selling author Kevin Wayne Johnson addresses a myriad of challenges and solutions for aspiring and current leaders to narrow this gap. The result is that leaders will know better, do better, and ultimately, lead better. They are servant leaders.

Leadership is a spiritual gift from God (Romans 12:6-8). His Word reminds us that “Every good and perfect gift is from above… (James 1:17). “ Unfortunately, it’s a gift that, from time to time, is misused and abused by some in positions of power and authority. When this happens, leaders at all levels, across multiple venues, cause those who they are entrusted to lead to walk away. People don’t leave organizations. They leave because of poor leadership (people).

Jimmy Crikey is the bullied alien born on Earth who became an orphan but chose to stay among his new friends in the magical lands of RoomBelow. His close friend Jade approaches the end of her apprenticeship with Matilda as a witch. There are several challenges to complete before she can graduate as a fully qualified member of the sister’s Coven. Matilda is head of the four guardian witches of Earth’s realms but has been called to move to a higher level. Who will be appointed as her successor?

Jimmy is told not to help Jade directly. She must succeed in the trials using only her skills.

When collapsing roofs threaten the cave world of Lithnia, both Jimmy and Jade’s skills are needed to save Lithnia from the giant, rock-chewing beatles who originated in Egypt as scarabs.

The Sky Islands have been caught in tornado winds and a whirlwind. It is tearing the islands apart. Matilda instructs Jade to go to their aid. Jimmy is forbidden from interfering, but he does help Jade to carry out her plan to save the Islanders. Can the youngest witch overcome the danger?

Madam Coptra, who rules the Sky Islands and has given birth to The Weatherman’s, aka Lord Oron’s, son, Helios, must be introduced to the Coven of sister witches.

The dreaded Giant Scarabs return to their destructive chewing of rocks, threatening the very structure of Roombelow, far away from Lithnia.

Jimmy and Jade trace the beatles resting place to a floating island in the Arctic seas, where the Centaurians, a race from planet Xe in the Alpha Centauri system, are seeking diamonites from Lithnia to protect their planet from gamma rays being emitted by one of their suns. To save their world, they would risk destroying Earth. Jimmy employs XRU, his talkative starship’s navigator, to help the aliens find a material to shield Xe from the deadly rays.

Can Jimmy and Jade save the Centaurian’s world and Earth even as Matilda prepares for her next world of Witchcraft? 

Steve Watkins' 2019 book, "The 'Plenty' Book: The Answer to the Question 'What Can I do to Make This a Better World?'" is a revolutionary guide that is as insightful as it is empowering. Its combination of pragmatic advice, empathetic narrative, and inspiring themes make it a must-read for anyone wondering how they can contribute to a more prosperous, equitable, and sustainable world.

Watkins' prose is fluid and engaging, making complex issues approachable for a wide variety of readers. He guides us through global problems with the finesse of a seasoned educator and the compassion of a true humanitarian, making the weight of the world feel less like a burden and more like a call to action.

The book is grounded in real-world examples and case studies that make the often abstract concept of 'making a difference' both tangible and achievable. Watkins strikes a balance between theoretical frameworks and practical actions, all while emphasizing the power and responsibility of the individual.

Perhaps one of the most commendable aspects of this book is its universality. Watkins recognizes that readers come from diverse backgrounds and circumstances. He doesn't prescribe one-size-fits-all solutions, but rather presents a toolkit of ideas and strategies for making a positive impact.

"The 'Plenty' Book" inspires hope without sugarcoating the issues at hand. It acknowledges the gravity of the challenges we face, yet persistently underlines the potential for change that resides within each of us. Watkins does not just ask us to imagine a better world, he empowers us with the means and motivation to help create it.

In conclusion, "The 'Plenty' Book" is an essential read for anyone asking the question, "What can I do to make this a better world?" Watkins eloquently combines the ethos of a philosopher, the insight of a psychologist, and the practicality of a field worker to provide a comprehensive guide to personal and global betterment. It is an enriching, engaging, and enlightening read that challenges us to step up and take action. It is a resounding call for optimism and action that is desperately needed in our times.

A retired journalist, the unwitting recipient of a
centuries old secret, is running for his life. He’s
hiding in a rundown Las Vegas motel, desperate to
get the story out to the world while there’s still time.
Assassins who have protected the secret for
hundreds of years will not stop. They’ve brought
law enforcement into the search by framing him for
murder. If he escapes with the secret it will trigger
an unthinkable fail-safe, the planned extinction of
humanity.

WAS IT TERRORISM?
Colorado Bureau of Investigation Agent Buck Taylor and his team are called to the idyllic South Park valley in Park County, Colorado to investigate the death of a state brand inspector who was discovered surrounded by dozens of dead cattle. The death of the brand inspector is clearly murder, but there is no apparent cause of death for the cattle. Complicating their investigation is a local family that has been running a criminal enterprise and intimidating the residents of Park County for years. Now, faced with more scrutiny, the family must wrap up several crimes they are involved with including baby farming and human trafficking, but could they also be involved in terrorism? The federal government has determined that the cows were killed by one of the deadliest toxins known to man. It’s up to Buck and his team to figure out how all these crimes are related and stop those responsible before more people die.

Fond memories growing up in the legendary small town of Mayberry, ( Mt. Airy, NC ) Andy Griffith's home- town, and also the home- town of Country Singer, Donna Fargo, The Easter Brothers Gospel Trio, & Bluegrass Artist,Tommy Jarrell.... Author Jim Akers takes you on a journey as a child and young man headed to Vietnam and beyond.

Charlotte Sapori has led a wonderful life safely tucked in the bosom of her family. Her mother, Irene Adler, is a renowned opera singer, while her father, Lucca Sapori, does important government work that frequently takes him away from them. Charlotte is close to her brother Nicco, and they are both doted on by their parents. All is well until her mother receives an unexpected diagnosis which shakes the family's core. 

Knowing herself to be dying, Adler confesses to Charlotte things that have long been kept from her, telling her to find and read her diary. A distressed Lucca Sapori tells her to read his as well. And by the way, Lucca Sapori is not his real name. In fact, she may have heard of him-he is actually the world-famous detective Sherlock Holmes. 

Charlotte finds both diaries and plunges into the hidden world of Irene Adler and Sherlock Holmes as she discovers what brought them together and how they managed to stay together for thirty years despite battling the odds.

This novel of outstanding beauty is told using the narratives of Charlotte, Adler and Holmes. The author has essentially used a magnifying glass as the readers look at Holmes and Adler --investigating the mysteries of the heart. Through their eyes, we begin to see and understand the character from each other's perspective. The emotions they wrestle with and the appreciation and acceptance that love allows us to see. We are all different....and without understanding,----without love, we remain different. Investigate Song for Someone, an endearing look at an enduring love.---genius! Jon Oshiro -The Sign of Holmes.

When a much needed vacation to Hong Kong turns upside down, Washington Private Investigator, Philip Chandler finds himself involved in a dangerous game of cat and mouse. He and Hong Kong action star, Eddie Tseung are nearly blown to bits in an explosion in Eddie’s apartment.
Miraculouslly escaping the explosion, a fire , a near drowning, and an attempted poisoning, Eddie asks Philip for help, then mysteriously disappears, leaving Philip a suspected murderer in a manhunt by Hong Kong police. With the aid of Eddie’s eighteen-year-old son, Jai, Philip searches for clues to lead him to Eddie while trying to stay ahead of the Asian authorities.

Join Sneighd Arkon, a Denovan freighter pilot, on a wild adventure through the galaxy in this thrilling page-turner. Despite facing constant challenges to keep his battered ship flying, Sneighd refuses a tempting job offer from sinister Syndicate Boss Baquar Starka. However, when Sneighd accepts a loan from Starka to keep his vessel functional, he unwittingly becomes embroiled in a deadly game of cat and mouse. Accused of a murderous crime he didn't commit, Sneighd must rely on the help of friends and newfound allies, including Tendrite Portmaster Korbot Maka and Rhadurian pilot Haunalyn, to clear his name and evade the clutches of Starka and his cohorts. With danger lurking around every corner and a ticking clock threatening their mission, can Sneighd, Korbot, and Haunalyn find the real killer and prove Sneighd's innocence before it's too late? Don't miss out on the action-packed journey of "Sneighd Arkon and the Rogue Marauder."

Ten Rules Of The Road I Learned At My First Concert is one ordinary guy's saga of 160 concerts over the last 44 years:

"From scalping tickets to catch Captain Fantastic at the height of his success to missing the opportunity to see Sir Paul close down Shea Stadium; from meeting one band in the middle of 43rd street to watching another play in a parking lot; from seeing a crowd throw objects at an amateur lead-in band to hearing two legends, Macca and Bruce, play "I Saw Her Standing There" - twice; from never seeing Van Morrison play "Someone Like You" to having him surprise us all with a rendition of "Send In The Clowns"; from attending a concert that never started to being at a show that we wouldn’t let end; the “Ten Rules Of The Road” have marked the moments of my journey from August 15, 1976 right through today."

    Even in death, her spirit lived on.

   THE GHOST OF SAREY JANE is a 20th century Romeo and Juliet tale with a touch of Macbeth and To Kill a Mockingbird.

   Sarey Jane Munroe is an emotionally and physically abused teenager living on a farm in Appalachia. The time is 1916. Her only escape is her friendship with Billy Puckett. He opens her eyes to a world she never knew existed. There’s just one problem–their families have been feuding for five decades.

    When Sarey’s father discovers their friendship, he vows to end it…at all costs. The young couple’s decision to run away sets in motion a string of consequences that resound for generations to come.