Sunday, July 13, 2025

9 Steps to Build a Life of Meaning

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In this urgent, heartfelt self-improvement memoir by leading founder and simplifier Rick Walker, you are offered 9 powerful steps to build the most meaningful life imaginable. This is your moment. Dr. Ben Carson calls this: “A profound, refreshing, and triumphantly hopeful way of thinking.” Imagine it: Unbeatable focus. Unstoppable passion. Incredible resilience. Honorable leadership. A flourishing family. And more-much more. Everything you need for a life of true and deep meaning.The once impossible is now accessible. In 9 Steps. Rick wants to rip away the comfort now enslaving your potential. He discovered the steps the hard way. Hidden where he least wanted to look: The abandoned genius of ancients. The hard-won wisdom of warriors. The overlooked art of the masters. And, not surprisingly, within his own failures. Most self improvement books are focused on happiness. However, this self help book for men is focused on something much more important: meaning. The steps in this book help men in their personal development and their purpose development. With a foreword by US Representative and Navy SEAL Dan Crenshaw, this high-energy calling uplifts men to the next level of their manhood. Dr. John Vervaeke praises this book: “I admire both Walker’s journey and this wonderful book that shares that journey with others so that they can undertake something similar.” To walk these steps is to undergo a profound evolution, as Rick personally experienced and now shares for the first time. Your personal journey begins now. Transformation starts with a single step. Dan Crenshaw- Foreword Bio: Dan Crenshaw is a former United States Navy SEAL officer now serving as the U.S. representative for Texas's 2nd congressional district. He is the New York Times bestselling author of Fortitude.



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Saturday, July 12, 2025

Senior Living Made S.I.M.P.L.E.

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Senior Living Made S.I.M.P.L.E.
A Real-World Guide to Navigating Senior Care
for Your Loved One
By Shari Ross

No sugarcoating. No corporate fluff. Just the honest, practical guide every overwhelmed adult child needs when it’s time to help a parent transition into senior living. Whether you’re knee-deep in brochures, dreading “The Talk,” or figuring out the difference between Assisted Living and Memory Care (while juggling your own full-time life), Senior Living Made S.I.M.P.L.E. walks you through it all, step by step. ✅ What to say (and not say) ✅ What it really costs (and how to plan for it) ✅ How to tour without getting distracted by chandeliers and cookie carts ✅ Red flags, survival checklists, and real-world stories that will make you laugh, cry, and feel way less alone Written with heart, humor, and hard-won experience, this is the book families wish they had before things got complicated.



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Friday, July 11, 2025

Grandpa Pigeon's Grit and Glory: Pioneers That Shaped America

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Grandpa Pigeon's Grit and Glory:

Pioneers That Shaped America

(Grandpa Pigeon's Tales)


Grandpa Pigeon- Pioneers That Shaped America is a heartwarming collection of twelve vivid stories that bring early American explorers and folk heroes to life. From Daniel Boone carving the Wilderness Road to Sacagawea guiding Lewis and Clark across an untamed continent, each chapter is a living, breathing tale told by the unforgettable Grandpa Pidgeon—a flannel-wearing storyteller with a legendary sweet tooth and a heart full of history.
Told through the lens of a single magical day at Grandpa’s house, these stories unfold in cozy corners of his home—from the rocking chair on the front porch to the buzzing chicken coop castle—where young visitors learn that courage, kindness, and curiosity shaped a nation.
Perfect for family read-aloud, classrooms, and anyone who believes the past should feel personal, this book mixes humor, history, and life lessons into a one-of-a-kind journey that will leave readers of all ages saying, “Tell me another one, Grandpa.”




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Thursday, July 10, 2025

Salmon Swimming Upstream and Homebound: Tales about brotherhood from Bear Creek

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Salmon Swimming Upstream and Homebound:

Tales about brotherhood from Bear Creek


"Salmon Swimming Upstream and Homebound" by Stephen E. Johnson is a heartfelt nostalgic memoir that captures the essence of growing up in rural America during the 1960s and 70s, specifically in Woodinville, Washington. Through vivid storytelling, Johnson reflects on his childhood adventures, family traditions, and the rhythms of farm life in the Pacific Northwest. The book is divided into seasons, mirroring the passage of time and the cycles of farm life, with each chapter offering a glimpse into the joys, challenges, and transformative moments of youth.

Rich in sensory details, the memoir transports readers to a world of frosted landscapes, crackling fireplaces, and the quiet beauty of nature, while exploring universal themes such as resilience, family bonds, love, loss, and the enduring power of memory. Johnson's narrative balances humor, emotion, and introspection, recounting experiences like Swedish Christmas Eve celebrations, snowy sledding escapades, and the awakening curiosity of adolescence. It is a celebration of childhood, family, and the lessons that shape us as we grow, inviting readers to reflect on their own cherished memories while immersing them in the author's beautifully crafted world.

Siblings are shown as central to the narrative, with moments of camaraderie and conflict that strengthen their bond. Extended family members, such as Aunt Ikey and Uncle Ralph, are depicted as nurturing figures who provide guidance and warmth, emphasizing the importance of family traditions and creating lasting memories. Overall, Johnson celebrates the complexities of family relationships—their joys, struggles, and sacrifices—while underscoring the enduring bonds that bring meaning and unity even during challenging times.




Wednesday, July 9, 2025

True North: Field Guide

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True North: Field Guide


The Human Experience is unique to each of us, but the concepts and events found within are universal.

True North: Field Guide serves as an introduction to finding sense within one’s life to live with intention and purpose.

A structure of understanding how to view the day, yourself, and Life to go from Here to There.

It doesn’t matter your walk of life, where you’ve come from, or how lofty your goals, there is always room for betterment for yourself and those around you.

Through the Field Guide you can make it through the River of Change, find your way through the Wilds, and ultimately 
make it to your own life’s mountain top.


Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Living Above the Chaos: The Pathway to Personal Creation

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Living Above the Chaos:

The Pathway to Personal Creation

By Owen Thomas Ashton, MD, ABVLM


What if everything you believe about yourself—and the world around you—is only part of the truth?

Living Above the Chaos is not your typical self-help guide. It’s a transformative journey written by a physician who has walked through both inner turmoil and spiritual clarity—and invites you to do the same. With a voice that is both deeply personal and boldly philosophical, Dr. Owen Thomas Ashton challenges readers to break free from the illusions of ego, fear, and conditioning to reconnect with something much deeper: your original perfection.

This book doesn’t promise quick fixes or surface-level motivation. Instead, it dares you to examine the story you’ve told yourself your entire life—and to ask whether you’re ready to surrender it for something more powerful, more truthful, and more peaceful.

Rooted in both scientific and metaphysical principles, Living Above the Chaos explores topics like intuitive awareness, natural law, and the Universal Subconscious Mind. It speaks to the deep, unspoken longing in many of us: to remember who we truly are before the world taught us who to be.

Through stories of personal transformation, meditative insights, and moments of spiritual awakening, Dr. Ashton makes the case that chaos is not something to be avoided—it’s something to rise above. In doing so, we rediscover the joy, love, and clarity that were always available to us… if only we would stop resisting and start remembering.

"You are the latest version of God’s greatest vision—perfect, powerful, and ready to remember who you truly are."

—Dr. Owen Thomas Ashton

If you’ve ever felt like something within you is meant for more—more peace, more understanding, more connection—this book offers not just permission, but a pathway. Because the project isn’t the world. The project is you.

And you were always meant to live above the chaos.


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Monday, July 7, 2025

Restoring America's Greatness

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Restoring America's Greatness


Can America be a rich nation if we don't create our own goods and services? The short answer is no; we may be a wealthy country now, but that won't last long if manufacturing continues to decline. In this book, it will be no secret that reshoring has its problems and is preventing companies from making the switch to manufacturing in America.

In "Restoring America's Greatness," you will learn the damaging effects politics has had on American manufacturing and how policies such as the North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) were an unfair deal for the American people. You will also discover how environmental policies are a hinderance to our success since they only give the upper hand to the competition. Additionally, the author will also argue the need for major protectionism and how corporations are taking advantage of the American people by offshoring their manufacturing and services.

Many believe that the need for free trade outweighs the impact on businesses, which would be hurt by foreign companies importing cheaper goods. But, too many Americans are getting the short end of the stick in the globalized economy. Manufacturing is potentially the most important industry in the United States economy, and it needs to be protected.






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