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An anthology of stories and poems by members of Nambucca Valley Writers Group. The group celebrates its 33rd year in 2022, hence the title, 33 in 22. You will find 33 of our works inside; short fiction, non-fiction, longer stories, and a sprinkling of poetry.

In a world where we often see an idealized version of our peers' lives via social media, it is easy to bury our minds with thoughts of what we want, failing to recognize what we already possess. Each one of us has reasons to be thankful. In "Unseal Your Gratitude: Poems That Illuminate The Beauty In Life," we share a collection of poetic narratives from people who took a moment to appreciate what lights up their lives. The stories span from seemingly...

RAW could fix the whole mess we're in right now. The memes herein are the sigil magick and stand-up comedy that could re-orient both the alt-right and woke left to the hilarious precarity of their positions, all while teaching them how to delight in doubt rather than cling to certainty. I am thankful these transmissions are being published before it is too late. We need RAW now more than ever. - Douglas Rushkoff, author, Survival of the Richest:...

This book continues to trace the beneficial crosscurrent's that Jewish people brought to Hawaii arrival beginning in 1850 to the present. Such benefits were first chronicled in a prior book titled Torah & Taro. Unburdened by any need to proselytize or be in charge, Jews were free to be themselves and to provide their host community with needed services. Their faith's essence found in the Sh'ma (God is one) and the Decalogue and their historical experience...

The word Advent means "arrival." The Advent season is a dedicated time of the year where the people of God remember the arrival of the Savior, Jesus Christ, to the world. For thousands of years, God's people waited with eager longing and expectation for the One who would come to undo sin's curse. They groaned for the Savior who would come and right all that sin made wrong. They cried out for the Deliverer who would save them from the sting of death....

Rose-gold heels. The boys that bully. The doctor's office. A changeling. A name the boss won't let you forget. A fingernail secretly painted with clear polish. The euphoric buzz of the razor… From stories of struggle, change and transformation to alien tea parties and glittering she-gods, We Twinkle Like Gold is the collective expression of 16 trans and gender-diverse folk who met on Zoom in 2021 to write together. Written in Melbourne and throughout...

Test Prep Reading Book for CASAS Reading STEPS Level B-Forms 623R & 624R This reading textbook aligns with the English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) for Adult Education. It satisfies the National Reporting System (NRS) and Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) expectations, ensuring your ESL students are on the path to success. With a structured layout of five units and one practice test, totaling 17 learner-centered reading...

The Path to Freedom in Missouri and Illinois People enslaved here experienced the same horrors as those held captive in other states, and their stories of courage and perseverance are amazing. Priscilla Baltimore purchased her own emancipation and founded a freedom village. Caroline Quarlls escaped to Canada. Many who fled for their lives spent time bunkered in the basement of Hanson House. The region's Congregationalists brought a fiery. brand...

Sing along with this bedtime favorite set to the tune of Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star! A noisy little car zooms through the night sky, waking the stars and moon. Will this mischievous traveler ever quiet down for bedtime? This playful twist on a classic nursery song is a goodnight favorite that's sure to soothe even the most wide-awake little ones to a peaceful-and quiet!-bedtime. BEDTIME SING-ALONG: This familiar, soothing song with a funny twist...

How well are you keeping up with the hottest topics in our world today? Should we legalize marijuana? Are the Kardashians good or bad for feminism? Is happiness a choice? Is Federer the best tennis player of all time? Should we raise taxes on the rich? Are vaccines safe for kids? Is there life after death? What the Hell are They Thinking features 100 hotly debated topics that govern your life and covers politics and government, economics, popular...