Random Ramblings By: Susanne Ross These Random Ramblings are just things that needed to be placed onto paper. Author Susanne Ross attempts to provide some lessons about life as well, or to put a POSITIVE SPIN, or a helpful ending, as she was raised in a very chaotic, dysfunctional home, fraught with two divorces of her parents, and she had very little guidance while growing up. Therefore, she ATTEMPTS, in a roundabout way, to draw a roadmap for life, in some of her poems—a roadmap SHE NEVER HAD, in other words.... We should remember we all are not alone in our humanity in how we view, and experience, this life upon planet Earth.

In Random Ramblings, the author delves into the deep recesses of the teenager's mind and mirrors to the world what goes on behind those bespectacled eyes--the cool demeanor; the casual, haughty attitude; and the don't-come-near-me-or-even-begin-to-understand-me look. Human beings are a summation of their myriad and varied experiences. As we grow up, we are touched by people and experiences that ultimately mould us into the persons that we eventually become. Random Ramblings is a compilation of short stories that gives us a peek into the way a teenager thinks and feels about the world around him. Every young boy or girl wants to make his or her life large. Adventures, both real and imagined, of finding one's place in one's extended family and the anguish of relocating to a new city and slowly adjusting to the new place are some of the thoughts behind some of the stories. The book also explores the dreams and aspirations of teenagers. Displaying a wicked sense of humour, Adityesh writes in a tongue-in-cheek style, which infuses a certain freshness and naive optimism to the book. The stories in Random Ramblings are best defined as a guide book for both teenagers and their parents as they navigate the treacherous rivers of human relationships.

About the Book This is the second book for author Susanne Ross. Self-described as “writing like a 9-year-old,” Ross sees poetry in EVERYTHING. Inspiration comes to her in the mundane, everyday things: people; places; events; observations; musings; nature; the weather; feelings and experiences (particularly from her dysfunctional childhood). She has a strong enthusiasm and passion for life. Within her books, she attempts to paint a vivid picture with words, as she writes spontaneously, thoughtfully, from the heart, with feeling. About the Author Susanne Ross grew up in a Navy family and has lived all over the United States, and overseas as well. Her own childhood was very rocky in that her parents divorced, remarried, and then divorced once again. She grew up in a very chaotic home, to say the least. Susanne had a long and successful work history, and now she is happily retired. She lives with her long-time fiancé, along with a special cat, in San Diego, California, her hometown. She has two adult children as well, ages 27 and 38. She is a retired civil servant, having worked for cities, counties, state, and federal governments, as well as for an elementary- and middle-school district, a community college district, in addition to having worked for a private practice (retired) dentist as one of his chairside assistants—as an RDA. Being now retired, Susanne has plenty of time to write, which she finds thoroughly enjoyable.

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'Random Ramblings as the title suggests is a collection of the random thoughts of the poet who records the raw and unfiltered thoughts that throng her mind from time to time. It resonates with almost every feeling an adult undergoes or exposed to in her and around her life, mostly perceived from a feminine perspective. Every poem is a celebration of a female spirit reverberating with the changing moods of a woman who battles a tough life losing as well as triumphing, displaying her helplessness, conflicts, struggles and resilience. The liberty of the free verse endows the author to pour out her heart without many impediments. It should also be noted that these verses reflect not only the mind and musings of the author alone but rather the representation of umpteen women who are out there in our society battling alone amidst the troublesome travails.

ONE OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR’S MOST ENDURING MYSTERIES IS ABOUT TO BE SOLVED. BUT AT WHAT COST? Nazi Germany. 1945. When Detective Inspector Wolfgang Vogel is approached by his distraught neighbor, begging him to find her missing husband, he is quickly drawn into a case the Gestapo and SS are determined he never solve, putting his own life, and that of his family, at risk. And over 70 years later, Archaeology Professor James Acton and his wife discover the horrifying reason behind what turns out to be far more than a simple missing persons case, the revelation thrusting them into the middle of something much bigger than they could have ever imagined. A discovery worth unfathomable millions. And like the Nazis, there are those today who will stop at nothing to possess what they have found. From USA Today bestselling author J. Robert Kennedy comes The Nazi’s Engineer, the latest instalment in the action-packed globe-spanning James Acton Thrillers series, certain to leave you breathless. If you enjoy fast-paced adventures in the style of Dan Brown, Clive Cussler, and James Rollins, then you’ll love this taut tale of archaeological intrigue. Get The Nazi’s Engineer now, and discover the solution to one of archaeology’s most enduring mysteries!

Vickie Howell, the DIY channel's popular queen of knitting, knows that all knitters even the most experienced sometimes need help. What kind of yarn is best for a specific project? How do you pick up dropped stitches without ripping a project apart? How do you knit and purl Continental-style? With her unmistakable charm, Vickie delivers practical answers to every knitter's questions, offering tips on choosing a project, selecting needles and yarn, finding the speediest knitting method, and even handy new ways of carrying your knitting and the best times to work on it. With its convenient size, lie-flat spiral binding and easy-to-follow diagrams and illustrations, this is an item that should be in every knitting bag.

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If there’s anyone who’s been around, seen it all and lived life to the hilt, it has to be Khushwant Singh. India’s most popular and prolific writer has, over the years, enlightened and outraged in equal measure, and enriched our lives with his humour, his honesty and his sharp insights and observations. In Khushwantnama, the 98-year-old reflects on a life lived fully and the lessons it has taught him. Here is his distilled wisdom on subjects as diverse as old age and the fear of death; on the joy of sex, the pleasures of poetry and the importance of laughter; on how to cope with retirement and live a long, happy and healthy life. Here, too, are his reflections on politics, politicians and the future of India; on what it takes to be a writer; and on what religion means to him.