"As the number of surviving veterans of World War II dwindles, the appearance of new memoirs from participants in that conflict appears less likely. Fortunately, in 1989 Herschel Ponder, from Asheville, North Carolina, felt compelled to put pen to paper to inform his three daughters and grandchildren of his part in the greatest armed struggle of the twentieth century. A broad audience will welcome these well-written and fascinating recollections, which his family has agreed to share with others." Howard Davis Grier, PhD

"As the number of surviving veterans of World War II dwindles, the appearance of new memoirs from participants in that conflict appears less likely. Fortunately, in 1989 Herschel Ponder, from Asheville, North Carolina, felt compelled to put pen to paper to inform his three daughters and grandchildren of his part in the greatest armed struggle of the twentieth century. A broad audience will welcome these well-written and fascinating recollections, which his family has agreed to share with others." Howard Davis Grier, PhD

Everything you need to know about the Akita Inu (Japanese Akita), American Akitas and more. Guaranteed to answer all of your questions, this book is a must-have for anybody passionate about owning an Akita. Akita care, environment, diseases, diet, shedding, grooming, lifespan, temperament and more, all included. With colorful pictures, this book is a must-have guide for all Akita owners. Difference between the Akita Inu and American Akita included. Also included are the stages of growth for Akita puppies. The book is written in an easy to read and understandable style. In a straight forward, no nonsense fashion, the author covers all aspects of raising an Akita Inu, American Akita or an Akita. The book is full of sound advice and answers to your questions. Complimentary care sheet included for quick reference. Also, where to find Akita puppies for sale, Akita rescue and Akita breeders.

Whether you are writing wedding vows or wedding toasts and speeches, this workbook leads you through a step-by-step creative process that is easy to follow and will produce inspired results. Written for couples who want to express their love for each other openly, honestly, and beautifully in their wedding vows, for the best man or maid of honor who doesn't often speak in public and is not sure how to write and deliver those all-important toasts, and for the father or mother of the bride, close friends, and relatives who will be speaking at the many events surrounding a wedding, it also provides a step-by-step rehearsal process, techniques for dealing with "stage fright" or anyone's bad case of nerves, and quotations to add elegance and spice to your own words.