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The central message of the book is how the author went about quitting an alcohol consumption habit and adopted a sober lifestyle which he has maintained for almost fifty years without ever looking back. He adds stories of the consequences of drug and alcohol addiction suffered by family members, and its impact on those around them. The author describes how he successfully coped with societal and peer pressures to consume alcohol and recreational drugs. He further explains what it means to live a clean lifestyle.

A dying planet located twenty-one light years from Alpha Centauri has launched a fleet of multi-generational arks into space in a desperate attempt to preserve their species from extinction. Two hundred years later the aliens arrive at the Alpha Centauri star system. They are seeking a new home planet promised to them by their deities. Standing in their path is the Proxima Centauri space station manned by sentient Earth robots. The stage is set for an encounter between desperate aliens and the robots. Barwell Hollings presents Robots And Aliens, the third book in the Transference series.

Cyborg Rick Rogers and his sentient robot partner, Niya, are rangers serving the Galactic Federation of Planets. Evil Doctor Mortius is building an army of warrior robot clones for the warlord, Zul Lakisha. With the help of a mysterious shapeshifter, Rick and Niya are on a mission to stop Zul Lakisha from exploiting the planet, Ventorous and enslaving its population. Will the galactic rangers succeed in foiling Zul Lakisha's plans? Barwell Hollings presents this action packed space opera.

Retirement is frequently presented to us as a goal to strive for, like a prize sitting at the end of a long journey. We’re told that if we work hard and set money aside, we’ll be rewarded someday in the future, living comfortably in a new our golden years. It just sounds so wonderful, but is it? Barwell Hollings draws upon his own experience to present an approach to retirement that goes beyond the financial aspects.

Ripley Savage has felt diminished and marginalized his entire life. His overbearing mother has told him to be safe and not take risks. Other people in his life have provided little in the way of encouragement. Consequently, Ripley has lacked self confidence and an inability to assert himself. To cope with the disappointments of life, Ripley has created an imaginary alter ego named Rip. Whereas Ripley is meek and insecure, Rip Savage is strong, outgoing, confident and competent at every task he undertakes. Each time that Ripley faces a challenge in his life, he conjures up Rip. Rip always ...

A mysterious cylinder lands in the Pacific Ocean near Zuma Beach and Malibu, California. Its contents are part of an insidious plot to depopulate the Earth in preparation for an alien invasion. Will the aliens succeed? Or will the team at Area 51 stop them? Read the latest Sci-fi thriller from Barwell Hollings

A mysterious saucer shaped starship has been abducting aliens to work as slaves in a mining operation on the planet Bolarus3. The mine is producing the rare mineral, ultanium, which it supplies to an evil galactic warlord. The outlander cyborg, Bilko, joins Galactic Rangers Rick Rogers and Robot Niya aboard the starship Stellarhawk. Their mission is to investigate the mining operation and thwart the warlords’ plans for galactic domination. Barwell Hollings presents Cyborg Outlander, the action-packed sequel to Cyborg Ranger.

Abri Laga is a young girl growing up in a small village in the kingdom of Verdos, She yearns to become a knight like her hero, Sir Galen. In her quest to become a knight, she is befriended by a legendary flying unicorn creature named Xanta. Standing in Abri's way is the evil Baron Stasi and his dark knight, Sir Malvus. There is plenty of action and adventure in this exciting tale of a young girl’s quest to become the first female knight of the kingdom. Enjoy this action packed epic novel from Barwell Hollings.

A breakthrough in helical engine design has made interstellar travel feasible. The Proxima Centauri mission is set to depart Earth on an eleven-year, round trip at just under the speed of light. Their mission is to explore the planet, Proxima b, in search of life. Their starship, the Lightspeed1, has a crew of four humans and two sentient robots. Dr. Logan Maltron is a brilliant, but deranged, NASA scientist. Maltron perfected the helical engine design. But now, Maltron has a deadly surprise in store for the Lightspeed1 astronauts. Will they make it safely back to Earth? What will Earth be ...

A brutal invader named Brogon has arrived in Maukai with his army aboard a great flotilla of ships. On board are terrifying flesh craving creatures ready to be unleashed upon the cities and castles of Maukai. Brogon’s goal is to conquer Maukai and establish himself as its ruler. Standing in his way is the Warrior Queen Abri and Xanta, the legendary flying unicorn. Along with their allies, they confront Brogon’s army in a battle that rages through the great cities and castles of Maukai. Will Brogon succeed in conquering Maukai? Or will the heroes prevail? Find out in this exciting new ...

Robert Ekans is a young computer programmer who has recently come into a small fortune when the gaming company that he is working for has a successful public stock offering. With some of the proceeds from a stock sale, Robert buys an old mansion. While exploring the attic of the mansion he finds an old bed frame. Little does he know that this relic is about to launch him on a magical adventure of a lifetime. Barwell Hollings presents this tale of medieval magic, adventure, love and self-discovery.

The year is 2083. Medical technology has been advancing at an ever accelerating rate. Nanotechnology, artificial intelligence, microelectronics, photonics, and robotics have converged. Sentient robotic life forms are no longer the subject of science fiction novels. They’ve become a reality. The contents of human minds can be uploaded into electronic brains of lifelike robot bodies. For Astronaut, Rho Howard, this means that she’ll be able to fulfill a lifelong dream of traveling as an astronaut to the Jovian moons free from the ravages of cosmic radiation. For Maria Gambora, this is a ...

Scientists on the feline planet, Meowmax, have made an exciting breakthrough in portal technology. They can open a portal in space and project a starship instantaneously to a location two and a half million light years away. Felicia returns as the space traveling feline who has been selected to be the leader of a mission to explore the Andromeda Galaxy. Onboard her ship, the Starkitty1, is a crew of lovable aliens. Among them are former NASA astronaut Billy Wilson and Jess, Billy’s alien shape shifting lover. You will meet friendly aliens as well as murderous ones. Barwell Hollings ...

Robots of Earth is the second book in the Transference Series. Sentient robots Rho, Maria, and Luthor have returned to Earth in the year 2500, four hundred years after they narrowly escaped to Jupiter’s moon, Europa. In the interim, a great nuclear war destroyed much of the planet. Since then, the survivors have been locked in a struggle for food and resources. The mutants of the outlands and the humans of Lucia Province have become pawns in a power struggle between two powerful robot warlords. Robots of Earth takes the reader into a post-apocalyptic world where sentient robots hold the ...

Buckley Rogerson is a software engineer at a Silicon Valley startup company. He is also a rabid sci-fi fan and dreamer with a vivid imagination. One day he decides to adopt an adult cat name Whiskers at a local animal rescue center. It turns out that Whiskers is not an ordinary cat. Whiskers will become the catalyst for an extraterrestrial adventure into a parallel universe. Barwell Hollings presents this exciting space fantasy.

This book is a collection of short stories that describe some of the unique incidents and experiences from my life. These are stories that have stuck in my mind for years. They are unforgettable. There have been funny incidents, near death experiences, moments of inspiration and periods of deep introspection. I also included a section with stories that explore racism and prejudice. I feel that this section of the book is very important. When I get together with a group of friends, we usually begin by talking about how our families is doing. Another subject may be the recent vacations that ...

Follow the adventures of two sentient robot octopods as they cross the galaxy at warp velocity in search of adventure aboard the starship Explorer. They will encounter a series of challenges presented by an array of evil aliens bent on capturing and destroying them. Will they survive? Or perish? Read this action packed space opera from Barwell Hollings

The Queen of Altos has decided on a suitable mate. Only he is not yet aware that he has been chosen. Will he be agreeable? On the island of Konus, a volcanic explosion has turned the inhabitants into fleeing refugees. As their flotilla heads towards Maukai, they face multiple threats on sea and on land. What is the future for the equins of Konus as they search for a new home? Barwell Hollings presents an exciting tale of survival, love, tragedy and triumph.

Meet Felicia, the feline captain of the Starkitty1, an intergalactic starship that can jump from star system to star system using portal technology. Together with her crew of fun loving aliens, they embark on an epic adventure, exploring many inhabited planets and moons across the galaxy. The action never stops as they meet fascinating aliens at every stop of their journey. You will enjoy this exciting space opera from Barwell Hollings.

Barwell Hollings presents The War of The Castles, the exciting sequel to The Cat, The Dragon, and Me. Robert Ekans has just completed his wizardry apprenticeship under Merlin. He’s also facing challenges balancing his life as he moves between the human world and the fantasy world of the White and Black Castles. The White Castle is facing an imminent threat posed by the evil sorcerer, Azul. Azul possesses a potent form of blue energy which he unleashes upon the dragons. Meanwhile, the knights, Lancelot and Percival, have just arrived at the White Castle from Camelot. They offer their ...