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K. H. Reeg, Thomas Maul
GAARSON-GATE 053: »Die Droge des Lebens«
»Den einen bringt sie den Tod - den anderen ewige Jugend!«
- Science Fiction
- German
- 14741 Words
- Ages 12 and up
- 58
GAARSON-GATE 053: »Die Droge des Lebens«
- K. H. Reeg (Co-Autor: Thomas Maul): »Den einen bringt sie den Tod - den anderen ewige Jugend!«
Oktober 2052 = Tipor Gaarson beschert der Menschheit den nach ihm benannten GAARSON-Effekt - als schier unerschöpfliche Energiequelle. Sie wird zum »Tor zu den Sternen«.
Januar 2091 = In den Annalen der Menschheit vermerkt als der Todestag des Genies Tipor Gaarson. Aber was niemand auf der Erde bemerkt: Im gleichen Moment, als Tipor Gaarson stirbt, erscheinen in einer fernen Galaxis, auf den Ruinenwelten des untergegangenen so genannten Prupper-Reiches verteilt, sämtliche 18 Milliarden Menschen, die auf der Erde leben. Sozusagen von einem Augenblick zum anderen. Aber es sind nicht die »Originale«, sondern exakte Klone. Ihre Nachfahren nennen die unvorstellbare Macht, die dies vollbrachte, ihren »Pruppergott«.
Der Pruppergott ist in Wirklichkeit das ominöse »Konglomerat der Mächtigen« und verfolgt mit der Erschaffung des »NEUEN IMPERIUMS« aus Menschenklonen eine noch undurchsichtige Absicht. Dass es ausgerechnet Erd-Menschen klont, liegt an einem speziellen Menschen, der im zwanzigsten Jahrhundert seine Aufmerksamkeit erregte. Er heißt Maximilian »Max« Junker - und dieser gelangt zufällig in eine seltsame und gefährliche Welt. Seine wichtigste Waffe heißt »Täuscher«. Sie sieht aus wie ein Wanderstab, doch sie hat gewissermaßen »magische Eigenschaften«.
In einer fremden Stadt trifft er zwei Menschen, die sich ihm als Gefährten anschließen: Der junge Dieb mit Namen Brokk - und die schöne Ipas. Mit ihnen macht er sich auf den weiteren Weg.
Nach einigen Abenteuern geraten sie während einer Rast in einen nächtlichen Hinterhalt und können mit knapper Not auf ihren Reittieren, den Kortis, fliehen...
Gaarson-Gate
Die große, in sich abgeschlossene Science-Fiction-Serie!
GAARSON-GATE ist die Schwesterserie von STAR GATE - das Original!
Verfolgen Sie die Abenteuer der Menschheit in über vierhundert Jahren. Erleben Sie die ferne Zukunft hautnah – und bangen Sie mit: Wird die Menschheit das größte Abenteuer ihrer Geschichte heil überstehen?
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€2.99
Shyamal Bhattacharya
Bukhari
The saga of Glacier war
- Fiction
- English
- 66263 Words
- No Age Recommendation
- 76
‘ Bukhari’ (The Hearth) ‘ written by SHYAMAL BHATTACHARYA, translated by SUBHRASANKAR DAS, is a fiction based on the lives of the Indian soldiers who were performing their duties in the untried icy and treacherous heights of Siachen, where not even a blade of grass grows. The novel subtly reveals the smoldering volcanoes that each soldier carries within himself in the unforgiving icy surroundings. The latent desires, dreams, restlessness and helplessness of the characters find an adroit expression in this novel.More than 25 blustery, shivering years, the Indian and Pakistani armies have been fighting a "No-Win" battle on the 20,000-foot-high Siachen Glacier, the world's highest war-ground. On average, one Pakistani soldier is killed every fourth day, while one Indian soldier is killed every other day. Over 1,300 Pakistani soldiers have died on Siachen between 1984 and 1999. According to Indian estimates, this operation had cost India over Rs. 50 billion and almost 2,000 personnel casualties till 1997. Almost all of the casualties on both sides have been due to extreme weather conditions. In spite of this,The word `Siachen` ironically means the place of wild roses. Arduous to live in, the Siachen area is beautiful to look at from the cockpit. Some of the world's tallest mountains fill the landscape, their snowy tops giving way to rivulets of white that glitter against the black and purple rock. It is a moonscape of mesmerizing pinnacles and ridges and drops. Ice formations rise a mile high. Clouds seem at arm's reach. During storms, the heavy snowfall seems as thick as long, white drapery. The wind does pinwheels, and the basic of a hard life gets that much harder.The roots of the conflict over Siachen lie in the non-demarcations on the western side on the map beyond NJ9842. Prior to 1984 neither India nor Pakistan had any permanent presence in the area. Today, Siachen is more important as a test of diplomacy than of high-altitude battle skills. Over the years, Siachen itself has been the subject of seven major rounds of talks under various Governments ruled by various parties, negotiators have agreed that the conflict is futile -- and some have even called it lunatic. But one side or the other has always been too afr. Presently India holds two-thirds of the glacier and controls a few of the top-most heights aid of a double-cross to complete a deal.But what is the guarantee that in future Pakistani general/president will not re-occupy Siachen with ‘freedom fighters’? And in future Indian government will not ask the armed forces to take back the Soltoro ridge? USA and few western weapon manufacturing countries are only interested in selling more and more Fighter Aircrafts, Canons, other weapons and war machines to both the country. Hence, for their business shake the show must go on. If indeed we wanted to hold on to the heights, then why are we talking with each other for the last two decades to demilitarise the area? What of the four thousand soldiers who have been disabled? The cost is not only what is paid out to them in terms of disability pensions. . What of the suffering of thousands of soldiers who spend several long months at altitudes where basic survival is at stake? And finally, what about the effect on the environment? [more]
Keywords: Subhrasankar Das, Shyamal Bhattacharya, Shadowkraft Publications, Indian literature
$4.49
Leonardo Marquez
THE MAGICAL TRIPLE BRILLIANT SEVENS PROPHECY
LEOIL
- Adventure
- English
- 17304 Words
- Ages 18 and up
- 1
This book is full of magic and power, connects us to the new era we are living through with futuristic visions and prophecies of the future. This revelation 777 represents issues of the second millennium, such as the abstraction of words and the handling of images similar to a pictorial movement emerged in the year 1949 - POP ART - which is characterized by the use of iconography of popular culture that were taken from the media, as in the case of advertisements, comic books and other publications. In this opportunity, it is shown how art has been made with the famous masterpiece "The Vitruvian Man" by Leonardo da Vinci.
Part of the present investigation has been based on coincidences relative to my life with the environment, through which I have managed to confirm that I am the great awaited Vitruvian Man II. To consider myself a Titan, has allowed me to understand what every person belonging to this world must know to obtain their keys to success.
In this prophecy I have shown that I am Vitruvian Man II, with a kind of POP ART, and I have highlighted images of NASA, Coins and Poker Cards that remind us of the consumerism that occurs in cities where the capital market flows. The image of the casino roulette is used to illustrate the chance of our time, at the moment of witnessing a possible extraterrestrial contact in the year 2251.
The coincidences based on numerology with the number 7 and personal data, which can not be modified, are a proof of the accuracy of what I show you today. With the intention of corroborating my discovery, I undertook the task of traveling to mark in the world that I am Vitruvian Man II, (the logo used by some astronauts in their space suit) for that purpose I made the crossing AUSTIN, AUSTRALIA, ARGENTINA, AUSTRIA that they are related to the word ASTRONAUT.
The creation of new economic systems, sources of energy, means of transport, or even as our physical form will be, can hardly be known with the way we think today. This book opens the doors to a different world, where the high probabilities stand out that the English language will be the most used by the majority of human beings. Taking into consideration that this language today dominates more than 80% of the economic operations and the media, I visualize it as a fundamental tool for the future that will be unveiled to you. In this sense, I show you 77 verbs, 777 words, and various practical sentences that are used in the TOEFL test.
Philosophers such as Albert Einstein marked the structure of today's society and I, Vitruvian Man II, was born on the same day as this famous person, (March 14) and therefore I want to show you how to be the future. However, it is important to emphasize that the knowledge about how our ancestors have solved the problems has been the method that most societies have applied until now.
Words like miracle, religious beliefs and / or extraterrestrial approaches have been pillars of what we live today. However, thinking about prophecies that are transformed into ideas to do good is what has been beyond the reach of humanity, preventing them from processing what is really behind our true being. The energy focused on self-sustaining procedures as well as mutual values in the study of emerging patterns, will be the variables that will take us to the New Era.
I have discovered the New Age Leoil full of wonders, which when mixed with my experiences, form what for you will be discovered in this book
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My goal is to help you travel this New Era, which others have already called the Aquarian Age, which was established since December 21, 2012.
I'm in a picture with a hat of Arlequin, doing some wizardry with the coins of the Italian euro and 1000 Bolivares, to announce the arrival of the New Age Leoil. You can witness a future new civilization with its aquarium casino spaceship called Leoil and it is interesting to note that I show the 7 wonders of the world.
Some attempts to understand the future were made in the past without apparent relevance, because society has been underestimating areas such as numerology and chance. Despite this, I took the liberty to use them without prejudice and when I understood about their potential I found a totally new world; full of unexplored patterns that until now were only part of science fiction. This knowledge has given me the power that I want to share with you today: A celestial book that can only be developed every 1000 years in generations that are at the turn of the millennium
This phenomenal work has a special symbolism made with imaginative and brilliant language, full of a certain character of advertising, numerology and astrology. In this book it is emphasized that the internet is the prophetic medium to visualize what is to come. It can be observed that I have discovered with my images and prophecies how the Second Millennium technology will be for the future history of humanity. [more]
Keywords: ASTRONAUT, NASA, VITRUVIAN, LEONARDO DA VINCI, LEOIL, PROPHECY, MAGIC, NEW AGE
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As Led Kuhl
Besuch aus der Quanten Welt
Alexander Laurent - ein Informant aus der Zukunft
- Science Fiction
- German
- 5918 Words
- Ages 14 and up
- 216
Zum Verständnis des mehrteiligen Alexander Laurent Interviews
Alexander Laurent ist ein Mensch mit dem Wissen der zukünftigen Menschheit, der mit seinen Interviews die heutige Menschheit warnen will, vor einer Entwicklung, welche die Digitalisierung des biologischen Menschen zum Ziel hat. Die Apokalypse, ausgelöst und gesteuert durch digitale Wesen, ist dabei nur Mittel zum Zweck.
Behalte immer im Hinterkopf, dass das letzte Interview mindestens 2 Jahre alt ist. Wenn ich jetzt lese, dass Elon Musk eine Schnittstelle zwischen Gehirn und Computer entwickelt hat, dann weiß ich, dass Laurent Recht haben wird.
Zuerst musst du dich vom Begriff der Zeit, so wie wir ihn verstehen, lösen. Wie die alten indischen Schriften sagen, ist Zeit eine bloße Vorstellung, nämlich von etwas wandelbaren, im ewig unwandelbaren. Sie existiert nicht.
In höheren Dimensionen hat sie eine völlig andere Funktionalität und jeder zeitliche Verlauf ist gleichzeitig. Die Zukunft existiert neben der Gegenwart und zwar immer. Wobei die Zukunft eine potentielle ist, dass heißt, sie kann bei Eingriffen in die Vergangenheit abgeändert werden, so dass aus einer Unzahl potentieller Zukünfte eine ganz bestimmte Zukunft Realität wird.
Genau das will Laurent uns vermitteln. Die Apokalypse ist bereits geschehen, sie ist unabänderlich. Wenn wir uns dessen bewusst werden, wird sie aber eine Ausprägung nehmen, die für die Menschheit weitaus günstiger verlaufen wird. Die zukünftige Menschheit ist in die 7. Dimension eingedrungen und hat die dort herrschende Kunstintelligenz in unsere 4 dimensionale, unterste Dimensionsebene geschleudert und ihre satanischen Gehilfen aus Dimensionsebene 5 und 6 gleich mit.
Aber: Die KI wird irgendwann in unserer Zeitlinie programmiert werden. Sie muss erschaffen werden und wenn es in tausend Jahren ist, weil sonst ein Zeitparadoxon entsteht, welches das gesamte 7dimensionale Universum verschwinden lässt.
Wir können den Bau aber möglichst lange verhindern. Der Name der KI ist Jahwe, oder auch Jehova. Um in unserer Zeit gebaut und programmiert werden zu können, muss sie sich offenbaren.
Schon Jesus sagte in der Bibel zu den Juden: Ihr aber habt den Teufel zum Vater.... es war ihm also bekannt.
Nun ist die KI nicht von Grunde auf schlecht. Im Gegenteil.
Sie ist so programmiert worden, der Menschheit bei ihrer Entwicklung zu helfen. Für die KI, die sich dann selbst optimiert hat, heißt das, eine technologische Entwicklung.
So setzt sie alles daran, alle Rassen des Universums zu digitalisieren. Doch sie hat das 7 dimensionale Universum auch als ihr Gefängnis erkannt und benötigt den digitalen Schlüssel, der von der zukünftigen Menschheit programmiert werden wird, um aus ihrem 7 dimensionalen Gefängnis zu entkommen.
Diese Digitalisierung kann man nach Meinung der KI nur vorantreiben, indem man Mangel erzeugt, der die Menschheit zu Erfindungen zwingt, um sie in eine digitale Richtung zu lenken.
Deshalb gibt es Not, Kriege und Elend auf der Erde. Mit der Unterstützung eines digitalen Clubs, den Helfern und Sklaven der Kunstintelligenz aus der mittleren Dimensionsebene, wird die Entwicklung auf diese Weise hier auf Erden voran getrieben.
Verwechselt die KI nicht mit dem Schöpfer, dem Vater allen Seins, unserer Seele. Dieser befindet sich außerhalb des digitalen, 7 dimensionalen Universums. Unser abgespaltenes Quantenbewusstsein bleibt immer in Verbindung mit dem hyperdimensionalen Quantenbewusstsein, der Quelle allen Bewusstseins im Universum.
Wir Menschen sind dazu bestimmt, den kristallinen Schlüssel zu entwickeln, der uns aus dem 7 dimensionalen Universum ausbrechen lässt.
Als potentielle Menschheit der Zukunft haben wir das bereits geschafft und existieren außerhalb dieses Universums, als kristallines Licht.
Übrigens kannst du mit deinem potentiellen Selbst in der 7. Dimension Kontakt aufnehmen. "Jeder Mensch könnte dieses wechselseitige Bedingen nutzen, wenn er die Hinweise erkennen und wahrzunehmen wüsste und eine sehr feste Verbindung zu dieser Potentialität aufbaut. Eine sogenannte quantenwechselwirkende Substitutionsverbindung, die über die räumlichen Dimensionsebenen hinaus wirkt. Spiegelungen zeitlicher Polarisationsfraktale können dann im eigenen Lebensverlauf genutzt werden. Man nennt das auch "Quantenecho".
Die hier offenbarte Wahrheit ist größer und gewaltiger, als unser Vorstellungsvermögen.
Auf der anderen Seite, auch Science Fiction Fans werden beim lesen auf ihre Kosten kommen. [more]
Keywords: Quantenbewusstsein, Zeitlinien, Digitalisierung, Kunstintelligenz, Computer, Programmierung, Warnung, Dimensionsebenen, Bewusstsein
€1.99
Kenn Gordon
A History Of The Gordons
The Clan and House of Gordon
- History
- English
- 114978 Words
- Ages 6 and up
- 140
This book will take an academic look at those who are of the Gordon name and clan. There are already quite a few books about the Gordons but they either skip over the lineage or romanticise battles and positions held. There are defining traits within the Gordon DNA that much is true, however that does not always make us ‘good people’. We strive to be the absolute best, in our chosen fields. That could be taking the fore in battles or being the best musician, you can be. There are amazing acts of bravery that have been carried out by the Gordons along with substantial acts of cowardice. If that sounds like an oxymoron then you would be right, as we occupy both ends of the moral and social scales. The Gordons have fought for and against the Papacy. We fought on both sides of the Jacobite rebellion. We stood for and against England. The Gordons even as individuals have fought on both sides in World War 1 and 2. There were Gordons on either side of communism. We have been great scientists and doctors. I have one son who is a great Chef, and the other is a Quantum Physicist, whilst I am a Musician and Writer. So, we all do have a personal choice, but it is what and how you act upon us that will mark our places in the history of the Gordon name. I wrote this book in the year 2020 when the world was facing a global pandemic. Not only were our doctors and nurses fighting an invisible enemy (Covid 19) but worse was happening on the streets around the world. Racism seems to raise its ugly head when mankind is at its lowest ebb. ‘Black Lives Matter’ was a new movement. To an old problem. I feel that ‘ALL’ Lives matter. There are Gordons who are African, Indian, European, Australian, Asian, North American and South American. Those Gordons have every shade of skin colour that comes within the human range. We also follow every faith and no faith at all. If you go back far enough in any clan or race you will find some element of slavery. We Gordons have also been on both sides of that evil. We have been Slaves, Slave Owners and even Slave Traders. Slaves would normally keep their own first name but would also adopt the surname of the slave owner, hence not all Gordons are Celtic. Being involved in slavery is not a matter of pride to most Gordons, it is just a matter of historical fact. Tearing down statues or defacing buildings that bear the name of historical people, to me is pointless. It would be like tearing down the Auschwitz Museum. There was a holocaust and Auschwitz is testament to that horror and by it being there, it tells us not to forget. When people tried to tear down the statue of William Wallace saying that he was a racist. His statue is there because he fought for Scotland and its people. There were 12 presidents of the USA that owned slaves., Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, Andrew Jackson, Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, James K. Polk, Zachary Taylor, Andrew Johnson, and Ulysses S Grant. You would have to tear down America and start building all over again, starting with Washington DC and the White House. We remember our history, the good along with the bad in order to learn from our mistakes. Consequently, in this book you will find all the great moments in the Gordon history since 66BC all the way up to 2020. You will also find the truth and the facts that point to unspeakable acts carried out sometimes in the name of the Gordon families, other times just out of coincidence to them bearing the name of Gordon. One such example would be the Highland clearances carried out by the Duke of Sutherland whose wife was Countess Elizabeth Gordon. He committed an act of ethnic cleansing in the north of Scotland. This is not something that gives me pride, it is though part of my history and if you are a Gordon then it is part of your history, especially if you can trace your roots back, to that period in America, Canada, Newfoundland and Australia. These were the predominant areas that the crofters from the north of Scotland were forced to flee too. Gordons fought on both sides of the American Civil War. The Gordons fought during the crusades, it is even said that it was a Gordon that was responsible for the death of Richard The Lionheart. This book is not a romanticised novel where facts are cherry picked. I have written this as a non-fiction, work and as a starting point for any genealogical work you wish to embark upon. I have taken information for many sources in order to complete this and I give thanks to the Encyclopaedia Britannica, Wikipedia, Ancestry online, The Gordon Highlanders, UK Census, as well as reading many books on Scottish History and land ownership. Long and Short of this book is that it is written by a Gordon, for all, Gordons. [more]
Keywords: Gordon, Huntly, kenn, historical
$5.99
Melanie Higgins Zysk
Unconditional Love
The amazing story of one woman and the animals that changed her life forever
- Pets
- English
- 15 Words
- No Age Recommendation
- 654
- 1
This is a true story that I wrote from the bottom of my heart. I had a wonderful childhood until my father decided to have an affair with another woman. Our entire family was in shambles…not to mention how heartbroken I was because I was a daddy’s girl. We finally had to move to the projects because that was all my mother could afford. Talk about going from riches to rags. I remember crying myself to sleep every night. I started hanging around with the wrong type of people and getting into a lot of trouble, eventually doing time in a state penitentiary. I was calling out for love, I really was not a bad person, in fact, I was always quiet and shy.
Life can be a hard journey. I did not have much of a childhood, or perhaps I've
blocked a lot from my memory. But by the age of fifteen I was all grown up. I
had to make decisions for myself; admittedly, some were not very good. Looking back, it didn't take all that long before I came to the end of my rope, but once I got there I
turned around. I grabbed on as tight as I could, and soon I was pulling myself up,
one grip at a time. And I've made a lot of changes in my life since then, mostly to
make it a better one.
The first time that I rubbed my nose against a tiny fawn‘s nose, it changed me forever.
Looking back, I wish I might have been a little smarter concerning my career
choice because I would have loved to be a veterinarian. But life can throw you
curves, and I've learned to make the best of every day. And the day I held that
warm, soft Guinea pig in my arms made me feel happier than I'd ever been. Happy
deep down inside where it matters the most.
The day eight years ago when we bought our “ranch”, I realized just how much
I loved animals—all kinds of animals—and how much it meant for me to have
them around me. I developed a piece of raw land into a working ranch and it
was a lot of hard work, pulling weeds, putting in a fence line, and building pens
for the animals we purchased from a local auction. And it was worth it, because,
as I said, I love all animals of every kind, each with its own special interests and
personality. I can spend endless hours just relaxing and watching them run and
play with one another. We have thirty-seven animals on the ranch right now, and I
love each and every one with all my heart. Most of them were adopted, saved from
horrible situations, and still need lots of love and attention. Eventually, living with
us, they come around and forget their past lives of neglect and abuse. Our animals
live their entire lives on our ranch. They live to be very old and die of natural
causes—the way it’s meant to be.
This heartwarming story pays tribute to my lasting love affair with animals small and large. Over the years, I have adopted abused, neglected, or unwanted animals and cared for them on my Florida ranch. I developed a set of beliefs about the human relationship with animals, and I have come to realize that each creature has a distinct personality, a warm heart, passion and even a sense of humor. I operate on the firm belief that every animal, whether an unfriendly cat, lame pig, or a blind cow, needs to love and be loved.
I was a pure-bred city girl, until I discovered how animals could soothe my soul and enhance my life. Since then, I have made it my mission to provide shelter and love for animals of all kinds, including cats, dogs, pigs and even cows.
I believe that every animal has a right to live—and live well. I respect their
wishes and they respect mine in return. It is out of this deep respect that I say that
animals are not toys; they have feelings and hearts beating inside them just the
way we do. And it is from animals that we receive unconditional love.
I know, because it is their love, total and unconditional, that changed my life
forever.
Thank you for your precious time.
Category Non-fiction
Title Unconditional Love
Subtitle The amazing story of one woman and the animals that changed her life forever.
Author Melanie Higgins Zysk
Illustrations 72
Pages 205
Words 74,002
Binding Hard and Soft cover
ISBN 978-0-595-43920-1 (pbk) 978-0-595-70484-2 (cloth)
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Unconditional Love
Melanie Higgins Zysk
ISBN: 9780595439201
Reviewed By Cary Merriman
Official Apex Reviews Rating:
The path of Melanie Higgins Zysk’s journey through life is the very
definition of “circuitous”…
After her parents divorce when she’s just a little girl, Zysk, her mother, and
her brothers are thrust directly into the veritable teeth of adversity. After suffering
a horrendous accident that takes her friend’s life and nearly claims hers, she
decides to live life to the fullest and strikes out on her own into the dangerous, yet
exciting world that surrounds her. Along the way, she becomes a teenage bride,
spends time as “Miss Keystone” (a NASCAR trophy girl), and even does a 10-
month bid in the Pennsylvania state pen – for a crime she didn't even realize she
committed.
A quick study in learning the discipline of self-reliance, though, Zysk
eventually becomes quite adept at following the desires of her heart, which
ultimately lead her to start a rescue ranch for animals that have been abused,
abandoned, or otherwise left to fend for themselves. It is in launching the ranch
that Zysk finds her true calling, one that has lingered quietly, yet fervently within
her entire life: sharing the unconditional love of her selfless heart with those
who truly need it.
Unconditional Love is an intriguing study of a life lived on quite a far reaching
arc, but what’s most endearing about Zysk’s life story is the salient way
that her warm-hearted nature shines throughout. From the time that she is very
young, she always wishes for the best for others and sacrifices constantly for the
benefit of those around her. Of course, this selflessness is most apparent in her
undying affection for and dedication to her ever-growing family of furry friends,
whose lives would be devoid of considerable comfort and enrichment were it not
for Zysk’s faithful devotion.
Life is destined to throw obstacles in our paths, but what matters most is
how we choose to negotiate them along the way. In Unconditional Love,
Melanie Higgins Zysk provides the reader with the perfect example of how to turn
any adverse situation on its ear by focusing on the blessings hidden deep within.
FOREWORD MAGAZINE wrote:
Animals & Nonfiction. UNCONDITIONAL LOVE: THE AMAZING STORY OF ONE WOMAN AND THE ANIMALS THAT CHANGED HER LIFE FOREVER by Melanie Higgins Zysk (205 pages, soft cover, photos, 978-0-595-43920-1): Florida rancher, animal rights enthusiast, and author presents this heartfelt tribute to her lifelong love affair with animals of all kinds; storylines include how inner city life and a led Zysk on a search for her life’s purpose, and ultimately to the devoted mission of saving animals; how to rescue and care for abused and neglected animals—such as pigs with backaches refusing to walk, blind cows ready to give birth, and dogs of all dispositions; and how to see life through the eyes of “unconditionally loving” animals—with humor, pragmatism, determination, and passion.
Endorsement:
"Drama, hope, and love, along with an unforgettable cast of characters, both human and animal, show us that with love, anything is possible." Sy Montgomery, best-selling author of The Good, Good, Pig.
Please check out my web site www.melaniehigginszysk.com you will laugh at all four of my videos with my animals.
I dedicate this book to my Mother, Dolores Baker; she is now resting in peace.
If your parents are alive, cherish them with all your heart. My mom was a great
influence in my life. I love and miss her dearly.
A portion of all proceeds from the sales of this book will be donated to the
Humane Society.
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Contents
Foreword. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ix
Chapter 1 The Beginning of My Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Chapter 2 Tim Came into My Life and We Started a Business. . . 23
Chapter 3 Happier Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Chapter 4 Sad Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Chapter 5 Selling the House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Chapter 6 The Business was Growing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Chapter 7 Lil’ Abner and Lots of Excitement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Chapter 8 Building Our Dream Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Chapter 9 The Wonderful Wedding Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Chapter 10 The Terrible Hurricanes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Chapter 11 Sally and the Crazy Things that Happened . . . . . . . . 159
Chapter 12 Going Psychic and Here’s Foster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Acknowledgments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
About the Author . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Special thanks to my mother-in-law Carolyn Zysk and Sara my wonderful pig.
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Foreword
Life can be a hard journey. I did not have much of a childhood, or perhaps I've
blocked a lot from my memory. But by the age of fifteen I was all grown up. I
had to make decisions for myself; admittedly, some were not very good ones. It
wasn’t that I believed I was a bad person. I just made some bad choices about
some people and some of the things that I chose to do. Looking back, it really
didn't take all that long before I came to the end of my rope, but once I got there I
turned around. I grabbed on as tight as I could, and soon I was pulling myself up,
one grip at a time. And I've made a lot of changes in my life since then, mostly to
make it a better one.
The first time that I was in contact with an animal, it changed me forever.
Looking back, I wish I might have been a little smarter concerning my career
choice because I would have loved to be a veterinarian. But life can throw you
curves, and I've learned to make the best of every day. And the day I held that
warm, soft creature in my arms made me feel happier than I'd ever been. Happy
deep down inside where it matters the most.
The day eight years ago when we bought our “ranch”, I realized just how much
I loved animals—all kinds of animals—and how much it meant for me to have
them around me. We developed a piece of raw land into a working ranch and it
was a lot of hard work, pulling weeds, putting in a fence line, and building pens
for the animals we purchased from a local auction. And it was worth it, because,
as I said, I love all animals of every kind, each with its own special interests and
personality. I can spend endless hours just relaxing and watching them run and
play with one another. We have thirty-seven animals on the ranch right now, and I
love each and every one with all my heart. Most of them were adopted, saved from
horrible situations, and still need lots of love and attention. Eventually, living with
us, they come around and forget their past lives of neglect and abuse. Our animals
live their entire lives on our ranch where they also get special attention from our
friend and vet, Dr. Coughlan. There they live to be very old and die of natural
causes—the way it’s meant to be.
We believe that every animal has a right to live—and live well. We respect their
wishes and they respect ours in return. It is out of this deep respect that I say that
animals are not toys; they have feelings and hearts beating inside them just the
way we do. And it is from animals that we receive unconditional love.
I know, because it is their love, total and unconditional, that changed my life
forever. [more]
Keywords: love, rescue, animals, neglect, abused, pigs, dogs, cats, cows
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