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The Rise of American Fascism is an analysis of the first six months of the Donald J. Trump’s second Presidential term.It was written because people tend to have short memories and because Donald Trump is trying to rewrite history to fit his own, delusional narrative. The book offers a glimpse of American society as viewed from the mind of a true patriot whose ancestor fought in the American revolution. Michael Jaquish has spent a lifetime believing in the dream of America as the shining city on the hill, only to witness that dream collapse under the weight of the totalitarian MAGA cult of...

This fast-paced science fiction novel with a bit of Buddhist philosophy tossed in for good measure is the prequel to THE LEGACY. The story begins with a young couple in North Bend, Washington abducted by "Aliens" in a silver flying saucer on a rainy night in the forest. The plot takes an unexpected twist however, when the couple learns that the "Aliens" are really human visitors from another time and they are astonished to learn that the abduction is actually a rescue mission. But before they can wrap their minds around the bizarre revelations, the couple finds themselves tumbling head ...

An Examination of Self-Discovery What is the true nature of the human condition? What is truth? Does it really all come down to suffering? Are we really powerless to alter our own destiny, let alone the destiny of the human species? For certain, suffering is a big, important part of the picture but the vast diversity and magnitude of challenges faced by humanity over history and today all point to something more than that. Many great mystics and teachers such Siddhartha Gautama, Mahatma Gandhi, Thomas Merton, Aristotle, Saint Francis of Assisi, Paramahansa Yogananda and others have been led...

This book is a replica of the incredible journal of Tim Peterson that was found in an old steamer trunk in the attic of Tim Peterson's home by his daughter, Sandra Peterson, after Tim's death. This narrative has been painstakingly reproduced from the only hand-written copy by the author, Michael Jaquish, using a font that most closely resembles the handwriting of Tim Peterson for realism. This journal is what motivated Tim's daughter, Sandra to investigate and determine if the journal she found could possibly be true. That investigation launched her and her friends into an epic adventure ...

Most will agree that humanity is a mess. Particularly since political forces in America began destroying democracy with authoritarianism. Darwinian evolution says that all species are doomed to compete among themselves for the right to contribute to the gene pool. Human beings like to think we are superior to animals, but the evidence shows we are no different from animals in this respect. Every generation finds reasons to conduct atrocities and wage wars. The idea that we can coexist peacefully seems for many, like an idealistic, overly-optimistic dream, rather than anything founded in ...

This updated 2025 version of, The Role of the Security Officer, is a comprehensive security-training tool for instructors and students that provides all the information a professional private security guard needs to serve with professionalism and conduct themselves within the parameters of the law. Most chapters end with a quiz and there is a final exam at the end of the book. This training manual is an excellent choice not only for students of the security profession, but also for security company managers and private security consultants. The book is ideal for college instructors ...

This book contains a selection of eight, sometimes fantastical, short stories for young and old from the active imagination of Michael Jaquish, a world traveler and contemplative. Some are pure fantasy and others are actual brief glimpses into the adventures of the author. Fatu and the Lioness is a traditional West African folk tale that has been handed down only in verbal form until the author wrote it down and illustrated it for all to enjoy. The other stories range from whimsical tales that younger people will enjoy to tales that capture a more thoughtful diverse perspective on the ...

What practical impact does the philosophy of Buddhism have for those engaged with modern culture and how does awareness enter the picture? This book offers a collection of essays by a contemplative Buddhist and author of over fifteen books that provides comments and observations on a variety of contemporary issues intended to show how the Buddhist perspective can be used to engage a wide variety of issues realistically with awareness, mindfulness and compassion.

'Zairian Buddhism' is book three of the Time Hero Chronicles. Unlike the first two books, which contain a fictional account of the collision of three human cultures from three different time periods, this book explores in depth the philosophy of mindfulness and compassion that governs the future pacifist society of the people of Zarnia as described in the first two books of this series; TIME LOVES A HERO and THE LEGACY. This book was created to respond to questions from readers intrigued by the nature of the Zairian culture. The book describes how such a society might actually be created ...

The author has spent a lifetime living on the edge of chaos to experience all that the life journey has to offer. His travels have carried him across the globe to places like Africa, Cuba, Ecuador and Thailand, and Europe, often while rubbing shoulders with some of the most unsavory individuals on the planet. In this book he draws upon some of those experiences to entertain you with tales that range from reality to fanciful penetrations of the surreal, spiritual, inspirational and bizarre. Some stories are real, some are imagined. Will you be able to tell which is which? A Country Cop Books...

‘THE LEGACY’ is the second installment in the TIME HERO CHRONICLES that began with ‘TIME LOVES A HERO’. The story picks up with Ted, the brilliant young physicist son of Troy and Dorian learning of the abduction of his now dead parents by beings that use flying saucers to travel through the historical continuum. Before Ted has an opportunity to digest the revelation,s he and his buddy, Biff are sucked into a desperate quest across time and space to save civilization from a time paradox that could obliterate their world.

America is a nation in turmoil. Donald J Trump was elected to a second term in 2024 despite his conviction for 34 serious financial fraud felonies and for sexual assault. Trump is a verified serial liar and he has promised to be a "dictator on day one" if he were elected to a second term. Nine months into that second term, Trump is weaponizing the levers of power to seek revenge on his political enemies and all those who held him to account for his criminality and dangerous behavior in the past. He is weakening the nation by firing tens of thousands of qualified civil servants and defunding...

The Fall of American Democracy is a semi-fictional political thriller that examines the authoritarian threat that Donald Trump and his right-wing MAGA movement represented to American Democracy after he lost his bid for a second term to Joe Biden in the 2020 presidential election. The book was first released in 2022 as a warning to American voters. That warning went unheeded and Trump succeeded in being elected to a second term in 2024. This book explores what options could have been used to prevent Trump from being elected to a second term. It also offers two possible endings... one where ...

In 1962 two 14 year-old twin brothers on a ranch outside of Castle Rock, Washington are befriended by a curious little man called ‘The Professor’ in an enormous house down the lane. The man is not what he appears to be and he displays an uncanny knowledge of all things scientific. The Professor takes the brothers on an exciting and unbelievable astronomical journey of discovery with the aid of an Alien spacecraft he has hidden away in his barn. The book contains illustrations by the author. Michael Jaquish is a world-traveler, an adventurer, and a story teller. He has published over ...

Following the unexpected death of her father, Sandra discovers his journal hidden in an old trunk in the attic. What she reads leads her on a journey of discovery that alters her life forever. This is a story of extraterrestrials and UFOs as revealed by an unassuming little man who reveals himself to be far more than he appears to be.

‘THE LEGACY’ is the second installment in the TIME HERO CHRONICLES that began with ‘TIME LOVES A HERO’. The story picks up with Ted, the brilliant young physicist son of Troy and Dorian learning of the abduction of his now dead parents by beings that use flying saucers to travel through the historical continuum. Before Ted has an opportunity to digest the revelations he and his buddy, Biff are sucked into a desperate quest across time and space to save civilization from a time paradox that could obliterate their world.

What do you say when your child asks you, “where do we come from?” Most Americans tend to respond with the Biblical story of creation, but not everyone subscribes to that version of human origin. Many people prefer the scientific version of the human journey. This book for them. Although the book touches briefly on speculation about the existence of the soul, and how some cultures deal with this issue, the primary intent is to provide a simple story based upon what science tells us. If you are one who feels comfortable with a discussion about evolution, and the big bang that created our...

"A fascinating peek inside the mind of one seeking to rescue the world from its own insanity." Following a career in domestic law enforcement, the author traveled to Liberia in West Africa to run US Embassy diplomatic security operations. Before he could get his bearings he found himself engulfed in bloody civil war in Liberia that exposed him to horrors that would stretch the boundaries of believability to the limits. His struggles to adapt and survive the revolution in Liberia, and two more that awaited him in Gambia and Sierra Leone, altered the way he viewed the world forever. He shares...

This fast-paced science fiction novel with a bit of Buddhist philosophy tossed in for good measure is the prequel to THE LEGACY. The story begins with a young couple in North Bend, Washington abducted by "Aliens" in a silver flying saucer on a rainy night in the forest. The plot takes an unexpected twist however, when the couple learns that the "Aliens" are really human visitors from another time and they are astonished to learn that the abduction is actually a rescue mission. But before they can wrap their minds around the bizarre revelations, the couple finds themselves tumbling head ...

THE BUDDHA AND THE BADGE reveals what it is like to grow up as a contemplative, spiritually aware Buddhist in a culture dominated by Christianity. The story begins with the birth of the author, Michael Jaquish in 1948 and flows through his teen years as his family bounces from town to town and state to state. In 1968 Michael is called to military service at the height of the Vietnam war and the event forces him to examine his commitment to the non-violent teachings of Jesus, Gandhi and The Buddha that he was raised to respect. That confrontation opens a door that ignites a dedication to ...