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"Seeds of the Guardian" is part 1 of the epic fantasy series, "Heirs to the Taxiarch." War comes to Dumhoni, but with the collapse of empire the Three Peoples of the Mold are vulnerable. Celestial Meical, Taxiarch and Guardian, moves to save His favorite world. Together with Humans, the winged Etoppsi and the magical Qeteral must all unite to face the Khans of the Khestadone and the wicked World God, Siriné. Three years into manhood, yet troubled by an old guilt and a constraining father, Kodi Fothemry stagnates as he awaits consent to leave home and train for knighthood. When in a dream he hears the Voice of Meical, Kodi is renewed despite the dangerous Calling. He and Lyndz, his brilliant but reluctant twin, must confront the Khans with powers of their own-Seeds Planted through generations of Aura Bondings. Together with Sage Curdoz and Mother Idamé of the Orders, the four set out on an epic quest of magical self-discovery and adventure. Yet treachery is at work even at home, and the group is delayed in an attempt to unearth a plot by Filiddor of Hesk, scheming with the Ice Tribes of the north. Meanwhile, far to the south, the Etoppsi confront a surprise attack by the forces of the Alkhaness of Westrealm Khestadon. Realizing they are susceptible to her new magic and spellbound dragons, they must ally with the Human nations already engaged with the armies of the Alkhan of Eastrealm. In the fantasy series, "Heirs to the Taxiarch," be drawn into a tale of deep friendships, love and romance, emotional and spiritual journeys, magical talents and talismans, along with tragedy and heroism in an epic fight against evil.

A man and his dog are thrust onto a Civil War battlefield where one will die and the other must learn to carry on.

All of it happened. It was hard for author Terry Dykstra to believe. Yet if she could not believe it, she had her memoir to prove it to herself. She dreamed of becoming a missionary in Africa, and the dream came true. Orphaned and vulnerable children were fed and educated. Grace rose up and walked. A university soared on the wings of eagles. Abused women fought back with political clout. A teenaged girl jumped over puddles of blood escaping ethnic violence. HIV/AIDS stalked the land. Eager, bright, and beautiful Kenyan students became skilled and loving Christian pastors. Violence and crime and corruption were commonplace. Missionary friends were gunned down and killed. Yet the persistent light of the Christian faith remains a beacon of hope in Kenya. The American and Scottish missionaries who arrived in Kikuyu one hundred years ago would be proud of the Kenyan Christians who continue to carry the torch. They clothe the naked, feed the hungry, bind up the wounds, and preach the good news to the poor. Down through the ages, the work of Christians goes on from generation to generation, from continent to continent. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness cannot overcome it. Terry witnessed the Church in action in Kenya, and she was humbled and blessed.

Coren, an immortal, has never truly known what she is, though her personal madness began in the psychological chains of enslavement to an ancient and evil spirit that called itself Kanthul in ancient times gone by. But Coren refused that to be the end of her story. Through a miracle, she was able to free herself and other immortals from bondage and trap her slave master once and for all. But with her new freedom, she and other immortals established themselves as gods to a weaker humanity, who in turn began worshipping them. But the immortals only knew brutality and exhibited that upon mankind. Humanity rose against their false gods as a new era began for them. Yet throughout the millennia that proceeded, Coren had to learn many things about humanity's place and her own among them, including love, hate, and revenge. Who she once thought she could trust betrayed her. The immortal Cassie stole more than two hundred years of her life. As she emerged from depravation, the world she once knew changed forever. Coren's journey to find Cassie has shown her that another vile spirit from the immortal's past is being manipulated by Cassie for her own agenda. Coren seeks a nomad named Lawson, who unknowingly is the key to facing Coren's past and confronting a very real threat to both humanity and immortals alike.

Time...those sequential relations to any other, as past, present, or future. None of the Bad Ass Girls are girls anymore, not since their freshman year in college when the eight of them formed a most unlikely bond. Diverse in personalities, the Bad Ass Girls continue their on again-off again friendship during stages of growth spanning forty-plus years. Time Trials depicts how close friends can help each other navigate through the most catastrophic life events, accomplishments, and disappointments, often with tears and laughter. Lifelong friendships...what a treasure.

This information was gathered in a personal interview on December 29 and 30, 1997. Dad had just turned 89 two weeks before. It was later revised with written information collected from Dad after Mom's death which Dad wrote in 1999 and 2000. This biography provides year by year details chronicled by Arthur from 1908 through 2004 and provide interesting insight into life in the 20th century. Arthur was raised in poverty as one of 12 children of a sharecropper. He married and became a sharecropper after spending several years as a hobo and migrant farm worker. In the 1940's he began to buy and sell real estate and learned a trade as a machine tool inspector. He ultimately rose to middle class prosperity. Arthur retired to his childhood community and spent his later years in fishng and hunting that he had always loved. He was a dedicated caregiver for his wife of over 70 years. As his son I admired the humble victories of his life and the values which drove his living. He never held office, became famous, or invented great technology, but he was a real life hero to me and I submit this book to encourage others with his accomplishments.

"Big day ahead!" Big Mama says as she wakes young Tansy. She hurries Tansy through breakfast and a bath, and dresses in her best clothes. Big Mama even wears her special brooch. What could be so special about this day? Soon enough, Tansy learns the importance: Big Mama is voting for the first time! The elation and pride of Big Mama is captured in brilliant storytelling and gorgeous watercolors, brining this historical moment alive. The Big Day celebrates Agnes Sadler, the first Black woman to cast a vote in Knoxville, Tennessee, on September 6, 1919.