This text examines the importance of politeness in pragmatic expression and communication, making a significant contribution to the debate over whether the universal politeness theory is applicable globally regardless of cultural differences.

"Eastern Wisdom Helps Enterprise: The True Story of a Successful Entrepreneur" records John S. Song's personal experience starting and building a successful company with $50,000 capital, and growing it to $20,000,000 revenue by following Western modern management technology and adopting Eastern wisdom.

"If you want to be an entrepreneur and get rich, you must create a culture for your organization based on modern management methods and Eastern wisdom like I have done," explains Mr. Song. "Eastern wisdom is the essence of the 2000 years of time-tested philosophies of Confucius, Mencius, Sunzi, and Chinese proverbs which explain the true value of loyalty, trustworthiness and benevolence. "Practicing this culture in your business will guide you to glorious, lasting success that will change your life!"

Problems and solutions that occurred during Mr. Song's business years are written in story telling narrative for enjoyable reading. Each case is concluded with an Eastern wisdom proverb to indicate the philosophical principle applied. "Take advantage of the magic power derived from the marriage of East and West!"

This book examines the importance of politeness in pragmatic expression and communication, making a significant contribution to the debate over whether the universal politeness theory is applicable globally regardless of cultural differences.

"It seems that every city we hit punched us back " Bonnie recalls a lifetime of journeys in this way. Maybe, the lady needs a retreat from her vacations Many people have hitches, glitches, and snafus during the best planned vacations. This novel is the second in a fictional book series that explores life's transitions and the need for a good break from the realities of the human experience. Each journey is slanted in a humorous way Welcome to Ruthie and Bonnie's coffee clutch. Be warned These friends may just grab hold of you permanently

Equal pay for equal work? It all works out by the end, right? While the rest of the world unknowingly sat on the threshold of home computers and the Internet, I helped build some of that telecommunications infrastructure. That career choice rebuilt me including my frame of mind. After naively majoring in software, computer programming, I secured a job. In that technology, the guys weren't totally ready for me to 'break the ceiling.' I landed in that field when society still believed that math and logic skills were born in men, only. In short, my narrative takes you down my career path and memory lane in an extremely exaggerated fashion, or does it? While reading this hysterical, I mean historical novel, keep in mind that I might have made it all up. Some of my ex-management and employers might suggest that I exaggerated. If you agree with those guys, that becomes their exoneration from the 'group of men behaving badly' that I refer to as 'the good ole boys'. My goal is to give the reader a glimpse of the past- my past. In briefs, I mean in short, I'll allow the court of popular opinion to decide the merits of my case against some, but not all, men.

This is a TRUE LOVE story, or is it? Once upon a time, Helen fell in love with a Rock Star but not his lifestyle. So, she left him for another man. Was her decision the best one for her? Did she leave her soul mate behind? Years later, Helen finds herself single, again; and her first love is unattached as well. After their reunion, she wonders, 'Is it true love or all just an illusion?' One more wrench in this almost perfect relationship is that one of them may have contracted HIV. If they reunite, how will they handle that dilemma? As she titters on the brink, will he let her vanish from his life, again? Come on their 'flight of fancy' as they make 'The Choice' to stay together or not

IT'S A LOVE STORY, right? Then, what drove Annette to kill the person she loved? Read 'Her Story' to uncover some truth AND- did Darin really murder someone? What really happened to his loving wife and daughter? Dig into his version of 'His Story.' How much of this saga is truth and how much remains the family's fiction? Read more to unearth the truth By the end, you may be able to decide what is real and what is real surreal

Is it always wise to tie The Knot? What's love got to do with it, anyway? This is the first novel in a fictional book series entitled 'Life's Crazy' that explores life's transitions. This novel delves into the fairytales surrounding Holy Matrimony and monogamy. It goes from the fantasy proposal and wedding through the reality of marriage- but in a humorous way Welcome to Ruthie and Bonnie's coffee clutch. Be warned These friends may just grab hold of you permanently

"I'm no Helen Keller " The narrator tells the reader early in this saga. WHY? A doctor's experiments gave her sight just before school age. HOWEVER, "It's NOT like the movies depict You don't just wake up form 'landmark eye surgery' and see clearly." This novel is based on a true story. In reality, Hope's physical disabilities start by slowing her learning and chances at 'the good life' that education provides. Compounding her sight issues, her dad suffers with bipolar disorder wreaking havoc on her family life? Will Hope break her dysfunctional chains? What miracle- of medicine or faith- changes the direction of her life? Does this girl ever gain vision? Is it physical or spiritual? Why does Hope's story even matter? In spite of all her issues, this girl finds ways to rise to any occasion by stooping to honor other BEINGS- especially her image of God. What is THE VISION that sustains her? Do her thoughts keep her sane, or is this lady lost in her own imagination? Does she ever succeed in life? Find out through this book. Or- at the very least, BE INSPIRED Find your vision by gaining sight and insight COME ON BUY this book.

Who started the Riots? What is Racism? What is Reverse Racism? Is there a bridge to connect the two groups, or are we stuck in Limbo? This YA level book shows real lessons done within the classroom's walls that may have prevented some of the spread of intolerance on campus and into local neighborhoods. This middle or high school level book explores issues of desegregation in a southern town in Florida in the early 1970s through its impact in 2008. Meanwhile, most of the characters' names have been changed because the writer just plain forgot the high school peers' real names. Plus, as a storyteller, the novelist wanted to preserve the students' autonomies and personal lives. That is why the story is formatted as a fictional novella rather than a standard history book. This book uses some poetic license but the objectives include poetic justice.

"Eastern Wisdom Helps Enterprise: The True Story of a Successful Entrepreneur" records John S. Song's personal experience starting and building a successful company with $50,000 capital, and growing it to $20,000,000 revenue by following Western modern management technology and adopting Eastern wisdom.

"If you want to be an entrepreneur and get rich, you must create a culture for your organization based on modern management methods and Eastern wisdom like I have done," explains Mr. Song. "Eastern wisdom is the essence of the 2000 years of time-tested philosophies of Confucius, Mencius, Sunzi, and Chinese proverbs which explain the true value of loyalty, trustworthiness and benevolence. "Practicing this culture in your business will guide you to glorious, lasting success that will change your life "

Problems and solutions that occurred during Mr. Song's business years are written in story telling narrative for enjoyable reading. Each case is concluded with an Eastern wisdom proverb to indicate the philosophical principle applied. "Take advantage of the magic power derived from the marriage of East and West "