The Life and Adventures of Pineapple Sam, by Pineapple Sam

Growing Up on the Garden Island of Kauai

Travel back in time to the Hawaiian Islands and experience them through the eyes of a true to heart Kauai local boy. Follow Pineapple Sam as a boy, into his teens, through the war and into fatherhood. A reflection of experiences that are sure to ring true for anyone in any part of their lives. Join in the laughs, heartache and a few scares as Sam shares his life with you. If you've read even one Pineapple Sam book then you know the exciting roller coaster of emotions his witty and honest words takes you on.

About the Author
Pineapple Sam is the main character-the hero, if you will-who embodies the life and times and tales of Ismael "Sam" Tabalno. He grew up on the shores of Kauai, the northernmost of the Hawaiian Islands, and later ventured out into the world to embark on his many fascinating adventures. Pineapple loves to "talk story," as they say in the Islands, and has written his stories down for posterity, so his family, relatives, friends, and readers like you can share and marvel in his adventures.

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Yohannes Ishi, by Nabse Bamato

***Kindle Countdown  Starts May 19, 2014***

Born in Ethiopia, but adopted by a British couple, Yohannes grows up far from his cultural roots. Following the painful decline and eventual demise of his adoptive mother, he is persuaded to return to the beautiful yet seemingly impossible nation where he was born, to take on a teaching job.

With no memories of the land of his birth and no knowledge of the language or culture, Yohannes finds himself a virtual stranger. A chance meeting with the mysterious and alluring Abeba, which can only be described as destiny, results in a personal transformation for Yohannes.

This story paints vivid pictures of contemporary Ethiopia and promotes the exploration of issues of identity and belonging. It also creates a realistic and moving atmosphere that is of interest to anyone with an open mind to look beyond stereotypes and delve into history, humanity or, simply, the profound courage of ordinary people in the face of adversity.

About the Author 
Nabse Bamato grew up in the heart of his much loved Addis, smelling the freshly roasted coffee and listening to the Sunday morning programmes on the radio. He now lives in the grim North West with his young family and a four-legged friend. He is a lifelong supporter of Liverpool Football Club and a voracious reader of newspapers and books of all descriptions.

"Yohannes Ishi" is his first novel.

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Have Some Dim Sum, by Evelyn Chau

Do you want to add something fun, healthy and exotic to your cooking skills?

Do you wish you had a personal guide when you are in a Dim Sum restaurant?

Do you want to wow your party guests with a unique culinary twist?

At your next family get together go DIM SUM! With this special guidebook, you will know how to order the delectable dishes that you want. Discover the varieties of this cuisine for your next brunch.

Ordering your favorite dish is made easy and previously undiscovered delicacies await.

Twenty tempting recipes including both traditional and recent Hong Kong-North American fusion dishes are also presented. With dishes such as Chicken Enoki Dumplings, Shrimp Rolls and Vegetarian Soya Rolls, you can choose health and amazing taste at the same time.

Chinese Dim Sum is ancient and the origins of many items are clouded in mystique and legends. HAVE SOME DIM SUM is your introduction to this Chinese cuisine that is getting more popular by the day.

Take this book to restaurants and have a good idea of what is in each dim sum. There are descriptions of all the favorite items you will find in a dim sum restaurant - with great pictures, phonetic names, food history and helpful etiquette pointers.


Dim Sum Means Touch The Heart - 8 Veggies Spring Roll 

Dim Sum Means Touch The Heart - Traditional Pot Stickers 

Dim Sum Means Touch The Heart - Siu Mai

About the Author

Evelyn Chau is a writer, interpreter and food lover, who also has a deep interest in healthy living. Originally from Hong Kong, Evelyn has been interested in food since she was about five. She was recruited by her grandmother to prepare Bird's Nest Soup, a great delicacy in Chinese cuisine. The resulting soup left an indelible memory on her tastebuds and the experience instilled in her a habit of organization in the kitchen.

HAVE SOME DIM SUM is her first book.

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It makes a great Mothers Day, birthday or anniversary present for your loved ones. Get health, get DIM SUM!

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Young Voices of the Nile, by Jacinthe McCurdy

A Collection of Stories by Children of Uganda

Synopsis
These are stories from the heart and for the heart. Written by Ugandan children, they are stories for children anywhere in the world. There are traditional stories, stories providing a glimpse into a 'day in the life of' these children as well as many stories beaming with deserved pride about the natural wonder and beauty of Uganda. Depending on the order in which you read the stories, the book may act as an unofficial, mini Uganda travel guide, written from the perspective of some of it's youngest citizens.

The book is a collection of writings and short stories by the sons and daughters of the 'mamas' who work at a small orphanage in Jinja, Uganda. The 'mamas' are the Ugandan staff of this orphanage and this affectionate title reflects their dual roles as mothers to their own children and as the primary caregivers to the orphans. The orphanage (Amani Baby Cottage) cares for newborns, babies and toddlers whose parents have either died, abandoned them or are unable to care for them at this time in their lives. As a volunteer working alongside the 'mamas', Jacinthe McCurdy came to notice the importance they put on a proper education for their children. They see education as a key to a better life and hopefully a life removed from poverty. The 'mamas' tireless hard work, love and devotion mean that they sometimes go without even the basis necessities so that their children may receive a good education. Jacinthe McCurdy wanted the children to have an opportunity to write about their country and themselves and to find within themselves the love of writing and reading, fundamental to educational success. This book is theirs...filled with their stories, their drawings and most importantly, their voices.

Note: All profits from the sale of 'Young Voices of the Nile' goes to Amani Baby Cottage.

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Journal of an Immigrant, by Jerry G. Shor, Jr.

Synopsis
This novel-essay has not been written with the intention of undermining American culture, or extolling the patriotism of some, but just to give an idea of how this country is seen through the eyes of a newcomer.

In these pages you will find the good, the bad and the ugly of both perspectives: the migrant and the receiver. It also shows the point of view of an immigrant under certain circumstances definitely tied to his past.

Every wandering person who in search of his destiny crosses foreign borders brings with him different experiences that in turn influence the way other immigrants perform in the future. There are thousands of “journals of immigrants” and they all are helpful. This is my version. My intention is to show the reader a broader view, accepting the other, and learning from each of them. Because the more we learn from others, the better we will be as people.

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Website: www.jerrygomezshor.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/jerryshor

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