"Chinese scientists have genetically modified a human embryo again," read the headline. Genetic engineering of humans is no longer science fiction. The International Summit on Human Gene Editing was held to discuss critical issues in this area. Gene editing, a key tool for this work offers great promise but potential problems. Yet, there have not been any Congressional Hearings on the topic. In terms of the future of regenerative medicine, one just has to look at the Mexican Salamander, which has the ability to "regenerate" a limb when it is cut off. Image if someone who had a heart attack or...

This is the second book in the "Latanya" series. The first book, Latanya: A Story of Gangs, Girls and Guns became a best seller reaching #10. The happy ending of the first book is short lived, because while Latanya was in the hospital and rehab, she did not have to worry about the dangers or the temptations of being on the street. That reality is over and is about to slap her hard. Latanya, a newly released ex-convict, hustler, former gang banger is trying to go straight, but has too many convictions, too many bills and too little education and money. Latanya faces an uphill battle to turn...

The participants guide is a companion book to the bestselling Latanya: A Story of Gangs, Girls and Guns. The story is about Latanya, a newly released ex-convict, hustler, and former gang banger. She was a teenage, single parent who enjoyed the fast life until she "caught" one too many charges. The story of Latanya looks at gang violence from the perspective of women; the sisters, girlfriends and mothers of gang members. The workbook provides numerous situations young women face and is designed to help facilitate discussions among participants between the ages of 12 - 24 on topics that are...

The Workbook for Group Leaders is a companion book to the bestselling Latanya: A Story of Gangs, Girls and Guns. The story is about Latanya, a newly released ex-convict, hustler, and former gang banger. She was a teenage, single parent who enjoyed the fast life until she "caught" one too many charges. The story of Latanya looks at gang violence from the perspective of women: the sisters, girlfriends and mothers of gang members. The workbook provides numerous situations young women face and is designed to help facilitate discussions among participants between the ages of 12 - 24 on topics that...

Stories of a Domestic Violence Advocate is a collection of fact based stories told from the perspective of domestic violence advocates. Each engaging story is based on a combination of hypothetical real life situations and true events. bHowever, certain details have been changed to protect the privacy and confidentiality of those involved. The stories cover a diverse range of groups in terms of ethnicity, age, religious belief, and gender. They address timely issues related to domestic violence including custody battles, restraining orders, struggles to obtain emergency food and housing,...

Stories of a Domestic Violence Advocate, Participants Edition, is a workbook and companion volume to the book Stories of a Domestic Violence Advocate. It was created to be used in group settings, classrooms, or on an individual basis to encourage introspection and open the floor for discussion on topics related to domestic violence and abuse by presenting open ended questioning. Participants will be prompted to read the stories then examine their own perceptions, beliefs, and opinions regarding various abuse related themes. This valuable tool is designed to help the individual achieve greater...

This book and toolkit is designed to help churches who have an interest in reducing gang violence, and includes a collection of writings, best practices and valuable resources based on the Boston TenPoint Model, as well as tools from others committed to reducing gang violence. What should we do about gang violence, as some cities experience record numbers of shootings and homicides? Often the answer revolves around changing failing institutions such as the schools, the criminal justice system, and the family. Others point to easy access to firearms, a lack of economic opportunities, or social...

This is a collection of my writings for the movie or large screen, created between 2014 and 2015. The works cover the beginning of my writing career and the origins of many of my franchises. The writings cross genres such as children's, science fiction, murder mystery, and conspiracy. The stories reflect my desire to help the viewer escape and/or engage while being entertained. My approach is to create "high concept," commercially successful storylines, while addressing a wide range of social topics such as bioethics, bioterrorism, diversity and inclusion, domestic violence, income...

This is a collection of my writings for TV or the small screen. The works cover the beginning of my writing career and the origins of many of my franchises. The writings cover many genres, e.g. drama, game shows, reality programming, and children's. My approach is to engage and entertain, while also informing. The TV story lines include such topics as domestic violence, girls and gang violence, homelessness, terrorism, trauma, and women's health. In some cases I provide enough episodes for a season and in other cases I simply provide one to three page treatments. This is the companion volume...