Points To Ponder

The stories related in this collection share a common theme, that is, they describe incidents in which the main characters consistently display the ability and the courage to say or to do ‘the right thing,’ no matter what. By exemplifying virtues such as piety, integrity, honesty and self-discipline, these people confirm to us that standing up for what is right during times of challenge and controversy is the best way to teach others. They bring truth to the adage that states: ‘Setting an example is not the main means of influencing another, it is the only means.’

Do you know what you Believe? How do you know if you are right? What should be the final test? AS YOU READ MY POEMS You‘re my "audience of one." I hope to hold you captive From the moment you‘ve begun. But, alas, it‘s for you to decide If staying is worth your while. Will you decide I bore you Or will you like my style? Perhaps the subjects covered Will draw you back again, Curious to see what truths I see In the rhymes that I have penned. These are but lessons I have learned, Many that I feel should not be spurned. You may applaud or disagree, And, without repercussion, take issue with me. I beg you to enter with an open mind, Taking time to think through and digest. Discard what, to you, does not apply But linger o‘er what you deem best. And, if there‘s but one you can pass along , ‘Twill serve to fill my heart with song.

This book is about building character, developing personal values and virtues, and exploring things sacred and spiritual. It offers suggestions about "what to", "why to" and "how to". It's also about raising one's consciousness, increasing one's understanding of the world and deciding what is really important. Included are reflections about the purpose and meaning of life, as well as practical guidelines for getting things done. The text examines some of the basic questions of life and includes practical guidelines for making better decisions, managing money, and for using time wisely. It urges readers to fully engage in living, to THINK, to DECIDE, to DO.

Whether you're into the Creative, Business or Legal ends of the Music Industry, this book, is loaded with over 250 inspiring but down-to-earth tips and musings that will open up your eyes to what's Really going on, in front of and behind the scenes, so as to help you be prepared and ready for what's to be the 2020's Version of the Music Industry... For the last 35 years, as I've been Guiding both the Creative and Business sides of Music People's Careers, I have often come up with short and to-the-point thoughts that help turn the often-seeming complex Music Industry, into a simpler, more understandable entity, and thus speeding up the journey for those into making Music their Career. I then realized I had amassed quite a huge collection of these bits and pieces, that when put together, help draw a much clearer picture of the Music Business, where Music People could get a whole new perception of what the heck they are getting into. They'd be able to get the feel of it and become more & more comfortable being around and dealing with the people and the Companies, basically seeing the Music Business the way it really is. My aim through my teachings and writings has always been to turn the seemingly complex Music Industry into a simple, understandable, "Ohhh, that's how it works!" or "That's what that means!" or "That's how to do it!", or "Wowww, I didn't know that!", etc., and therefore speeding up everyone's journey - safely, as well as successfully. Here's Wishing You a Safe & Prosperous Career... David J. Spangenberg ("Professor Pooch") Music Business Career Guidance Educator, Author, Consultant Entertainment Contract Specialist (c) 2019 David J. Spangenberg All Rights Reserved

The Bar and Beverage Book explains how to manage the beverage option of a restaurant, bar, hotel, country club—any place that serves beverages to customers. It provides readers with the history of the beverage industry and appreciation of wine, beer, and spirits; information on equipping, staffing, managing, and marketing a bar; and the purchase and mixology of beverages. New topics in this edition include changes to regulations regarding the service of alcohol, updated sanitation guidelines, updates to labor laws and the employment of staff, and how to make your operation more profitable. New trends in spirits, wine, and beer are also covered.

If you are not content with the path you're on, perhaps it is time to take a deep breath, count your blessings, and look at the world around you.