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The M1 Garand: International Harvester
Categories: Gary Wayne Bradford


Gary Wayne Bradford
MSGT (Ret) Gary Wayne Bradford grew up in Hueytown, Alabama and graduated from the University of Montevallo in 1981. He served in the Alabama Air National Guard for 23 years as an Intelligence Analyst and was deployed in five separate Air Force operations. MSGT Bradford was on the 117th ARW rifle team for seven years and was issued an M1 Garand rifle for use in competition, which led to his love and subsequent study of the M1 rifle. MSGT Bradford is now retired and writing full-time. He plans on publishing three additional M1 rifle collector books.
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The M1 Garand: International Harvester
The M1 Garand: International Harvester is an advanced collector book which is the product of 34 years of meticulous research. It is hardbound, contains 480 pages in full color, and covers the production of the International Harvester (IHC) M1 Garand rifle from 1952-1956. The book provides a detailed monthly account of the rifle production and includes full color images of rifles assembled that month. To assist the collector in determining the originality of a rifle, it has 164 individual rifle data sheets and 530 captioned images. Finally, there is a 56-page data table that contains 1,898 individual serial numbers with…
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My Baby Boomer Chinatown


Irene Wong
Irene Wong has worn many hats in her seven decades. Most recently she is the author of My Baby Boomer Chinatown, which fondly describes the backdrop to her youth in Fresno, a city in the San Joaquin Valley of California.
Her hobby of taking photographs and collecting historical books and records ultimately resulted in My Baby Boomer Chinatown. The volume includes book reviews documenting her lifelong quest to understand the history of her immigrant parents’ generation and what drove them to seek freedom and opportunity in the United States.
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My Baby Boomer Chinatown
This limited edition is a large, photographic book on glossy paper. It is 10×10, 103 pages. There are 380 images (many unpublished) and 82 book reviews.
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Spiritual Thoughts In Passing
Categories: Douglas Ross


Douglas Ross
I’m a retired businessman, Ancient of Age. Was married to my beautiful, full of love, a forgiving wife, for over 60 years. she passed a few years ago. Know she is very happy with our God so all is good.
I’m living and working on my pine tree farm. Still able to work on my tractor and run a chainsaw now and then. Even have a pickup truck!! Do raise a few herbs and vegetables but pine trees are main crop. Planted over 8,000 Loblolly’s in the last 10 years. Pretty Cool!!…….For you city folk, Loblolly’s are a species of pine tree used for pulp wood in paper mills. Impressed?
Started writing my thoughts about spiritual matters and questions about 50 years ago when I found a new, much better, road for my life. Had lots of questions and found that writing helped me think deeper. Up to a year ago there were no thoughts about publishing them but found that other people had the same questions I was dealing with. Maybe my writings could help some other people so I started putting everything together.
“Dogs” was my first book. Lots of people wonder about dogs going to heaven, check this out and see.
My next book was “Musings”. It is not really a novel but a collection of writings on spiritual matters. No need to start on page one. Pick a topic that has bothered you and then move on to another. That’s what I did while writing these letters.
More stuff to come, if you like these first two. Do let me know what you think, good or bad.
Your friend in Christ, Doug Ross
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Spiritual Thoughts In Passing
Did you ever watch for a sequel for a successful movie? Well, here you have a sequel to “Spiritual Musings”. Like “Musings” this is not a novel, not a rule book. “Spiritual Thoughts” is a guide offering insight and explanations to consider for spiritual topics you wonder about.
A theme you will find interesting in “Spiritual Thoughts” are several writings dealing with bible topics that seem to relate to our news of today.
This book is different. It will help you dig deeper into those topics you wonder about. You will be happy with your purchase.
Doug Ross
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Do Dogs Go To Heaven
“Dogs” is my first book. Lots of people wonder about dogs going to heaven, check this out and see.
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Spiritual Musings
The papers in my book, “SPIRITUAL MUSINGS” had an original goal, an original purpose. They were not meant for publication. They were not written for anyone or any purpose but to help me, personally, to understand my God and what He was trying to tell me. Writing helps me to look closer, search deeper into the words of Christ, His teachings. I want to actually feel their meaning.
“Spiritual Musings” is the result. Hopefully this book will help others reach their level of understanding.
Doug Ross
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Out of the Ashes
Categories: Anthony Dezenzio

Anthony Dezenzio
Anthony Dezenzio was born in Berlin, Germany, and came to the United States in 1965. He attended Maloney High School in Meriden, Connecticut, and earned his MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Connecticut. He studied Commercial Photography, earning an Associate Degree from the New York Institute of Photography. When he’s not writing, he enjoys photographing and exploring Florida’s great outdoors. Anthony is the author of “So, You Want To Be Model” and “My Berlin”. He currently lives in Pensacola, Florida.
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Out of the Ashes
Amid the crumbling ruins of post-war Berlin, my mother learned to navigate a landscape where resilience was not a choice but a necessity. The grandeur of the city had been reduced to scattered debris, yet life persisted in the most unexpected ways.
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Chantal Sweet and the Old Lady of the Forest
Chantal Sweet and the Old Lady of the Forest tells the story of Chantal Sweet, a young girl who gets lost in Thornberry Forest. What follows is a magical adventure.
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Fuzzy Dragon Wonders

Gwen Renee’
Gwen Renee’, a Birmingham, Alabama native, has been labeled creative since she was a kid. She holds a bachelor’s degree from UAB and a master’s degree from the University of Alabama. Her success extends from books to Broadway and she ha been a dragon lover her whole life. In her retirement, she is pursuing her long-time dream of creating children’s books and now spends her days writing to inspire kids to be the best they can be. Renee’ is represented by Peoples Management.
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Fuzzy Dragon Wonders
Fuzzy Dragon’s dream is to be a superhero. Fuzzy and friends are all very saddened to find out that they CAN’T be superheroes…because superheroes are not real.
Fuzzy and the kids go on an adventure to investigate other things they could be. In the end, Fuzzy and the kids are super excited to discover they CAN be superheroes! Come along on their journey and learn how YOU can be a superhero TOO!
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JaLuRu Publishing
JaLuRu Publishing was established in 2024, the Year of the Dragon, so it is fitting that its premiere published title is “Fuzzy Dragon Wonders.” The publishing house is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama with a staff of literati who seek to publish both fiction and nonfiction titles for children, young adults, and adults that align with the organization’s mission of serving underserved and overlooked bright and shining talent. JaLuRu’s main focus is to bring superior literature to market.

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The Own It Brand Journal to Freedom

Camesha Pierce
I am Camesha Pierce, the founder of The Own it Brand. I established the company in 2021 to help women grow and develop their personal and professional lives through God’s way.
I personally overcame the stress and unfulfillment of a traditional 9-to-5 by directly journaling to God and holding fast to His word and promises. I was able to leave my corporate job without a plan, strategy, or entrepreneurial background. Now, I am focused on helping other women break free and live in purpose by utilizing the exact same scriptures and principles I used.
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The Own It Brand Journal to Freedom
This journal documents my journey to freedom, and I hope it can be a means to help set you free as well. If you are reading this, I believe there is a divine calling on your life, and God desires you to be free. Just as He freed me from my yoke of slavery, I believe He will free you from yours.
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When You Celebrate Christmas

Keith Cockrell
Keith Cockrell is a singer/songwriter who sings from his heart about the love of God. You will find that his fresh jazzy style refreshes the heart and blesses the soul.
Keith is the founder of Kingdom Heart Music, a recording artist, and the author of over 400 songs, short stories, and poems.
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The Gift of U: The Story of King Nebuchadnezzar
Can you imagine the president of the United States of America grazing on the White House lawn? I mean, he completely went off his rocker. His nails grew long, like an eagle’s talons. His hair grew long, covering almost all of his nude body. And there he is fighting off the secret service and grazing on the White House Lawn.
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Poems that Can Be Sung: Volume 1
The poem/songs in this book are the current subset of my songs that work both as a poem and a song. I am proud to have written this collection of poems that blossom into praise, song, and salvation. Enjoy, and build a Kingdom Heart.
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When You Celebrate Christmas
When You Celebrate Christmas is a musical that gently confronts the reader and the audience with common misconceptions about the meaning of Christmas and attempts to refocus their attention on the true good news of the season.
The story and the songs are endued with the true meaning of the season. I believe that they will prove to be true Christmas classics and will help to make the gospel known to many.
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Inspired Thoughts

Kathleen Finerty
Kathleen Finerty was born in Birmingham, Alabama. She earned her degree in Nursing at Jefferson State Community College and furthered her education at Bevill State Community College and then on to the University of Alabama. She also attended Bessemer State Technical College where she was certified as an Emergency Medical Technician, Intermediate level. She worked with her local Fire Department as a Volunteer Firefighter/EMT.
She is a daughter, a sister, a wife, a mother, a grandmother, a great grandmother, and a friend.
She has been writing poetry for several years and has been compelled to publish her works by multiple family members and close friends. At this time, she has over 15 poems published through The International Society of Poets, some as single works, some as anthologies with other authors. She received a lead crystal trophy, a medallion, and several awards from competitions with the International Society of Poets.
She attributes her inspiration to 40 years of work in the medical field, her family members, and friends. She will continue to write as long as her inspiration continues
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Inspired Thoughts
Inspired Thoughts captures the essence of life’s journey through a collection of poems that blend whimsy with seriousness. Covering themes such as love, laughter, grief, and guidance, these verses reflect on family dynamics, career choices, and the myriad emotions we encounter. Each poem invites readers to connect with their own experiences, offering comfort and insight. With accessible language and vivid imagery, this collection serves as a companion for anyone navigating the complexities of life, inspiring reflection and understanding
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Broken English Departments

Reynolds Cotter
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Broken English Departments
Broken English Departments: The Repair Manual A fed-up professor exposes how propaganda has replaced instruction in college English courses. He offers a solution.
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Alison In Wonderland: The Strangest Week at the Beach

Jim Brown
Jim Brown taught history at Samford University aught history at Samford University. He wrote songs and poems for his grandkids when they were young, and always wanted
to memorialize an extended family beach trip in a book for young folks – one that gets deeply into natural history but in a fantasy setting.Jane Reed Ross is one of Birmingham’s best-known landscape architects for public spaces. She used sketches and watercolors to portray design concepts. For years her chief avocation, she painted landscapes, winning awards and a following, and she has always wanted to illustrate a book for young folks.
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Alison In Wonderland: The Strangest Week at the Beach
Alison – nine years old and just finished with Third Grade – has spent time with her family on the Gulf Coast before. But this week is nothing like those earlier visits, as she is sometimes, somehow, changed in size and even shape to help her learn how various beach and shallow-water creatures live. And she gets answers to interesting questions she’d never before really thought to ask. If half-moons are always up for exactly half a night, which half? When flying a kite in the daytime, why do you most often have to fly it back over the beach…
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Poetically Speaking with Words of Wisdom

Daisy Williams Chandler
Daisy Williams Chandler, Ph.D. – NBCT attended school in the Birmingham City School System. She graduated from Alabama State University (ASU) and the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). Her love of literacy and career in education began in the Shelby County School System as a fourth-grade teacher. She continued her educational career in the Birmingham City School System and retired after serving for forty-one years as a proud and dedicated educator.
Dr. Chandler treasures spending time with her family and friends. She is married to Donald Chandler. They are the proud parents of two beautiful daughters, Dr. Brittany Sanders, and Ms. Candace Chandler-Oritz, Ed.S. Dr. Chandler enjoys walking, traveling, playing checkers, watching movies, and having grand conversations with her eight-year-old granddaughter, Chandler.
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Rising, Reflecting, Rejoicing, & Resting
In Rising, Reflecting, Rejoicing, and Resting, Dr. Daisy Chandler draws from her decades of experience as an educator, wife, and mother to encourage and strengthen you on life’s journey. Life can be a rollercoaster as you find yourself faced with its many ups, downs, twists, turns, and sudden speed changes. It is in those times when you must trust God the most. Trust Him while standing on the highest mountain or while groveling in the lowest valley. Remember that no matter how well you plan – life will happen! This book has inspirational and valuable gems. Each gem has been…
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Growing With Words of Wisdom
This devotional journal is designed to help you on your journey to become the best version of yourself. After spending over four decades in education, Dr. Daisy Williams Chandler has acquired much wisdom and experience that she is compelled to share. Dr. Chandler wrote this book as a medium for you to glean from her years of wisdom and experience. It is her desire, belief, and hope that the information contained within these pages will help shorten the learning curve for you. Whether you are in the education field or not, the wisdom, encouragement, and just plain common sense in…
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I am Proud To Be Me
Dr. Chandler writes for young scholars to boost self-esteem and confidence; integrate literacy academically, and socially; and connect home and school. This book, Do Not Be Afraid of Being Excellent, Say: I Am Proud to Be Me-Poetic Affirmations from A-Z (Activities for Young Scholars) includes affirmations that can be written, repeated out loud, or in our heads. Scholars can repeat poetic affirmations as they practice positive self-talk. Positive self-talk is when we talk to ourselves out loud or in our heads, in a positive way using encouraging words. Scholars who value themselves and who speak positively about themselves can grow…
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Poetically Speaking with Words of Wisdom
In Poetically Speaking with Words of Wisdom, Dr. Daisy Chandler draws from her experience as an educator to encourage and strengthen other educators and K-8 scholars through poetic expressions. It is Dr. Chandler’s desire and hope that the words written within these pages will encourage educators and scholars as they reflect upon their educational journeys. Poetically Speaking with Words of Wisdom includes poetic expressions of instruction and the kindliness of dedicated educators. It is the author’s hope that you, the reader, will enjoy poetic expressions that encourage students to do their best. Educators, continue to be optimistic, kind, and fair.…
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Learning ABCs With Jesus + Flash Cards

Dr. Gladys Cox Amerson
Dr. Gladys Cox Amerson earned a doctoral degree in education from the University of Alabama, and is an educator, poet, writer, certified trainer, registered nurse, public speaker, and a registered respiratory therapist. She has been teaching children’s Bible classes since the age of 16. She is a woman who loves God and enjoys sharing the gospel with people all over the world.
She is a firm believer that children will never forget the person who introduced them to Jesus Christ. She also knows that you are never too young to learn about the love that Jesus has for people all over the world. John 3:16
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Learning ABCs With Jesus + Flash Cards
Comes with a set of 26 flash cards! This book is a tool for teaching early literacy skills. I believe that it is never too early to introduce reading skills to children. I would recommend this book to be used in homeschools, daycares, faith-based organizations, and homes. This book would make a great gift for baby showers, birthdays, or as a gift for no particular occasion. My prayer is that older children and adults will take the time to read this book to children. This is one way to teach spiritual and natural basic skills that will last a lifetime.…
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