The Beginning: Volume One Two Poets from two different countries who have never met, but have crossed cultural borders to write a book of Epistolary poems together, of love, life, passion, heartbreak, and romance, that has rocked the Literary World. This is a Beautiful Anthology of Epistolary Poems written by two Authors. The poems of Kristy Raines and Dr. Prasana Kumar Dalai are written as conversations or love letters between two passionate people. " I Cross My Heart from East to West", has taken the literary world by storm. Their poems tell a story of love in the poetry it holds between the covers of this book. It is one of deep passion, emotion, and love, unlike any book of poetry you will ever read. The poetry of Dalai and Raines has become very popular in the literary world and has shaken it. These types of poems date back to the 1500s. Or even earlier. The two poets keep this art alive by continuing to write them together. Raines and Dalai have written over 230 poems together. They have been named the King and Queen of Epistolary Poems and will wow you with their passionate verses. Both Poets are Internationally known. Kristy Raines from The United States and Dr. Prasana Kumar Dalai from India have never met in person, but the bond they share in the poetry they write together gives you the impression that they are close in heart. "We are both eager to see the impression our poems leave in the hearts of the reader and invite you to take this journey with us, two poets who love literature and who hope to capture the hearts of all who enter the pages of the first volume of our first book titled, "I Cross My Heart from East to West-The Beginning- Volume One".

Prejudice. Legacy. Redemption. Erys carries a secret that could shatter his world. The telepathic Elegrian has spent his life atoning for his dead father’s role in humanity’s disastrous first contact. Now, as a tech specialist for the Earth-led alliance, he serves in silence—until sabotage threatens the lives of dozens of human children. And the traitor is one of his own. Forced to work with a brilliant but hostile human engineer, Erys must dismantle not only the deadly conspiracy but also the deep-seated mistrust between their peoples. With time running out, he faces an impossible choice: break the fragile Elegrian-Human treaty and invite the death penalty to forge a forbidden mind link with a human… or let innocent lives be lost. Two worlds on the brink. A single act of defiance. Can compassion rewrite a doomed future? The Elegrian Legacy begins here—a gripping sci-fi adventure rich in high-stakes dilemmas, deep character bonds, and first-contact intrigue.

General Gustave Perna U.S. Army Retired, Operation Warp Speed Commander "Lt. Col. John McBrearty, a natural leader, combat Veteran, and family man, shares his unique perspective on history through his essays, reflections, and reviews. His personalized style provides the reader with a kaleidoscope of American history, in which he cleverly weaves his own military story within. This is a must-read for all Veterans and American history buffs alike." Having risen from the rank of Private to Lieutenant Colonel, combat veteran John J. McBrearty shares his unique insight of American History through essays, reflections, and reviews. “Colonel Mack” takes the reader through the significant milestones of American History, starting with a discussion of the initial human migration of the North American continent right up to and through the Global War on Terror. He concludes his personal journey through American History with a speech given in honor of a fallen comrade.

In Volume II, Lt. Colonel John J. McBrearty chronicles his unit's triumphs and failures in the combat zone of Iraq through a selection of essays and letters written home. With his insight, candor, and love for history, Colonel Mack provides the reader with a rare inside view of this microcosm of American military history. I want to shed light on military operations in Iraq that are far less known to the general public. These operations include a multitude of civil-military efforts designed to make a difference for that country. While facing hostile enemy engagements, we built schools, hospitals, roadways, water canals, bridges, and even a golf course. These infrastructure improvements elevated the Iraqi citizens' quality of life. This book is a testament to how citizen-soldiers made a difference. John J. McBrearty

Teach the Golf Swing in 4 Easy Steps How would you like to teach your child to swing a golf club in one hour? Impossible? Not if you follow John J. McBrearty’s 4-step approach to the golf swing. John has developed the golf swing into the simplest of terms. By way of numerous well photographed pictures, John's techniques can be easily followed in this how to guide to Children's Golf.

Have you ever wondered what it is like to fight in a war? This is the book that will put you there. Lt.. Colonel McBrearty explicitly chronicles the day-to-day stress and pressures of a National Guard battalion mobilizing for Operation Iraqi Freedom. “Colonel Mack” will have you laughing on one page and crying three pages later in this uniquely honest representation of what combat is really like. This book will forever change the way you look at our nation’s military. Folks, this is not your typical blood-and-guts war story. COMBAT JOURNAL is a real story containing real emotions, tragedy, love, despair, hope, faith, and even death. You are about to go on a journey like you have never been before. You will observe Major Darby Hillcrest mobilize, train, and certify his Armor Battalion of citizen soldiers for combat duty in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Never has there been such a detailed account of the day-to-day experiences of a National Guard combat deployment.

After many months of pre-combat training and certification, we will finally see if the citizen soldiers of California’s Army National Guard are ready for the task at hand: combat operations. This time, it is no drill; it is not training, and the bullets are real. The responsibility of commanding troops in combat weighs heavily upon the shoulders of our main character, the Battalion Executive Officer, Major Darby Hillcrest. See how he holds up in this Part 2 of COMBAT JOURNAL.

The death of the battalion’s first soldier weighs heavily on the unit, and particularly on our main character, Battalion Executive Officer Major Darby Hillcrest. Darby is faced with overwhelming odds stacked against him, not to mention his impossible Commanding Officer. How will this young officer handle this insurmountable pressure while under enemy fire? Find out on the following pages of Major Hillcrest’s intuitive and emotional COMBAT JOURNAL. This book will show you just how truly difficult life can be for our soldiers in combat.

Major Hillcrest faces the challenges of command as he loses not one but two soldiers Killed in Action (KIA) while commanding the battalion. Tensions are at an all-time high. How will the young Major hold up? Will there be more deaths? What about his “Commander from Hell,” LTC Slacker? Will Slacker finally get relieved of his command? Or will he fall victim to fratricide from his untrusting subordinates? Read on, my friends, and see how this 2-year emotional rollercoaster finally comes to a climactic end.

This study in leadership is a result of a 32-year military career that culminated in recognition for excellence by President Barack Obama. The following pages contain brutally honest, real-life leadership examples taken directly from the combat zone as documented in the COMBAT JOURNAL book series. An ideal reference for future generations of military and corporate leaders. The format is a simple but effective one. The leadership issue is identified, followed by an expert analysis of the incident and supporting Army doctrine. After reading this book, you will see leadership in a whole new light and become a stronger leader as a result. “Doing the difficult right and not the easy wrong." JM

This study of leadership resulted from an extraordinary three-decade-long military career that culminated with recognition for excellence by President Barack Obama. ARMY VALUES are the foundation of leadership for the United States Army. The following pages contain real-world leadership examples taken directly from the front lines of Operation Iraqi Freedom and will touch your soul. This is an excellent source of leadership inspiration for future generations of military and corporate leaders alike. Reading this book WILL make you a stronger leader.

A Guide for Beginning Writers What will you take away from this book? If you read, study, and follow the methods prescribed in this book, you WILL develop into a writer. Through the use of my simple, yet effective, writing exercises, along with a little effort on your part, you can be up and running as a writer in no time. From the author of ARMY VALUES, LEADERSHIP LESSONS, "From Operation Iraqi Freedom", COMBAT JOURNAL, COMBAT ESSAYS, AMERICAN HISTORY, "A Veteran's Perspective", and CHILDREN'S GOLF.