Until the Wheels Fall Off: The Extraordinary Life of Joe Paladino By: Joe Paladino Many would look at a teenage boy in a wheelchair with pity. Joey was one such boy who rolled over all the barriers to build a life no one could have ever expected. What kind of future would you envision for a reform school kid? See how tragedy can make for an exceptional man, as we hear Joey tell the story of how he went from invalid to an extraordinary life.

From roller rinks and record players to coin-operated condom dispensers and small-town mobsters, Till the Wheels Fall Off is a novel about an unconventional childhood among the pleasures and privations of the pre-digital era. It’s the late 1980s, and Matthew Carnap is awake most nights, afflicted by a potent combination of insomnia and undiagnosed ADHD. Sometimes he gazes out his bedroom window into the dark; sometimes he wanders the streets of his small southern Minnesota town. But more often than not, he crosses the hall into his stepfather Russ’s roller rink to spend the sleepless hours lost in music. Russ’s record collection is as eclectic as it is extensive, and he and Matthew bond over discovering new tunes and spinning perfect skate mixes. Then Matthew’s mother divorces Russ; they move; the roller rink closes; the twenty-first century arrives. Years later, an isolated, restless Matthew moves back to his hometown. From an unusual apartment in the pressbox of the high school football stadium, he searches his memories, looking for something that might reconnect him with Russ. With humor and empathy, Brad Zellar (House of Coates) returns with a discursive, lo-fi novel about rural Midwestern life, nostalgia, neurodiversity, masculinity, and family—with a built-in soundtrack.

As a child, Jeremy Carmichael fell from a Ferris wheel at a carnival. When he landed on a beautiful young woman, his fall was broken. Unfortunately, so was the woman’s spine. Years later, while delivering pizzas, Jeremy is injured in a car accident . . . that opens the gates between the worlds of the living and the dead, awakening the spirit of cruel Frank Edmondson. Frank, the policeman who arrived at the scene of that carnival accident long ago, was that woman’s lover. Now, ready for revenge, Frank devises a cunning plan. Soon Jeremy finds himself visiting the realm of the dead in dreams and visions. Is this Frank’s doing, or is there another explanation? Using a sleek muscle car called Monster, Frank gains control over Jeremy’s life. But what Frank doesn't know is that he’s tampering with the fate of the entire universe . . . because Jeremy isn't your average pizza delivery boy, and all hell is about to break loose—literally.

People experience death, but I don't think anyone experienced more than I. Since the age of six, death was knocking at my Barbie townhouse. Understanding death took a very, very long time. It's not easy living while you're dying inside. I'm not perfect, I'm only human. I want to express love to the lonely, broken hearted, depressed and forgotten. This book is about survival. It's a celebration! This book is about joys and pains of my life. I would like every reader to take a walk and experience my journey. I offer support and strength to anyone suffering loss. Even when people die, they return in other forms. They don't rest in peace until we live at peace. Where would I be if it was not for God, only he can answer that question. God walked with me through every stage of grief. God has been by my side. Mind you, my grandmother was my legal guardian, not my mother. There was a big difference in age and experience. Nana had a certain set of values that she wore with honor like royalty. There were rules and regulations. Break one of Nana's rules, you'll speed travel to the moon. I always heard "Do the right thing". The difference between us, I couldn't break her heart by any means necessary. Nana was unique. My grandmother was my world. She was and remains, until this day, the most important woman in my life. I am blessed. Two phenomenal women shared my world. Nobody can take my blessings away. I'm part of a legacy. I'm a survivor.

My name is Kelly, and I'm an Ironman. I never was much of an athlete, but God pulled me out of my comfort zone and put me in the world of endurance racing. In this environment, He could be the strength in my weakness. As I trained, I became stronger physically and spiritually. In fact, I came to salvation through an Ironman triathlon. God showed me His goodness through sweat and pain. Ten Iron Principles is a memoir that reveals this journey: from playing football on a boys junior varsity team to training for an Ironman triathlon in adulthood. From living apart from God to praying through a 2.4 mile swim. It’s the story of how God prepared me for my Kingdom purpose. Never quit. Defy limits. CourageUP!

This book of poetry is a clump of my feelings, and life, in hopes you become better familiar with me. I reached from the bottom on up hoping each chapter played out a story of my life and things that I experienced so far. Read with the thought, I am introducing myself to you, the reader. RESPECT IT! Ricardo Perez Jr

Nic Sheff shares the compelling and true story of his addictions growing up, his violent replapse, and the road to recovery.

In "50 Years of Hip-Hop Business: Reclaiming the Beat; The Journey from Exploitation to Empowerment," we embark on a captivating journey through the heart and soul of hip-hop, where rhythm, rhyme, and business acumen have converged to shape a multi-billion-dollar industry. This book delves into the history of hip-hop business, chronicling both its successes and the pitfalls of deals that have shaped its trajectory. Yet, "50 Years of Hip-Hop Business" doesn't just dwell on the past; it looks to the future. It candidly addresses the exploitation that has plagued hip-hop artists, past and present, and navigates the intricacies of 360 deals. It is a call to action, urging artists to take back ownership of their craft and embrace financial freedom, all while ensuring generational wealth for themselves and their families. As we journey through the highs and lows of hip-hop's business landscape, this book invites readers to reflect on the lessons learned, the resilience displayed, and the potential for empowerment. It's a roadmap for a brighter future, where exploitation is replaced by ownership, and where hip-hop's enduring legacy is not just in its beats but in the wealth it can create for those who crafted its rhythm."50 Years of Hip-Hop Business: Reclaiming the Beat; The Journey from Exploitation to Empowerment" is a must-read for anyone who loves hip-hop, desires to understand its business intricacies, and envisions a future where artistry and financial empowerment unite.

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The Gene Factor by M. J. Manley portrays a "youthful" mission of the challenges to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that God manifests communications through the DNA of our very souls. The novel is a breakthrough scientifically, on how communications with a highly spiritual being - God - is manifest deep, deep down into the very soul of transmission genetic factors: the DNA cell. Scientific discoveries show how communications through gene factors are transmitted. The scripted discoveries in The Gene Factor tell how blessings, prayers, and having faith are communicated. Manley states that The Gene Factor is the most revolutionary novel ever written about how God communicates man. "I have written, I have researched, and I have documented all the information that is 'within, not without' that our heavenly father fulfills all the blessings, the prayers, and the hopes of all mankind and all religions from DNA." Deeply embedded in our DNA is where communications with God are sent, and where our heavenly father communicates back to us through the living cells and to answer our prayers. The Gene Factor is written so the layman can understand, but this concept is deeper than simply the story of genetic DNA. To fully understand, "I must present my theory and do presentations and promote my premises by giving lectures and appearances."