Author: Donald Wortzman
Prior to the Daughters of Ishtar, Don Wortzman wrote The Gyroverse, a nonfiction book, published by AuthorHouse in 2004, on an original theory that unifies all physics. It relates all the forces of nature, and the reason behind the equivalence of the masses of gravity and inertia. In addition, it explains many of the anomalies that have stymied the physics community for so long. More information can be found at the Web site http://gyroverse.com.

While previously employed at IBM, he presented original research papers on diverse technical subjects at major scientific conferences. These include conferences sponsored by The New York Academy of Sciences, The Annual Conference on Engineering in Medicine and Biology, The Numerical Control Society, and The Eastern Joint Computer Conference.

He received a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from The City College of New York, and a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Syracuse University. He also has completed all coursework toward a Ph.D. in Mathematics at New York University.

Title: Daughters of Ishtar

The Daughters of Ishtar is a thriller about a contemporary spiritual group with roots from a pre-biblical matriarchal society. It weaves theology and science into an escapade of intrigue.

The group, also known as the Daughterhood, is devoted to reestablishing globally their long defunct matriarchal society. This ancient society, one of the most advanced in history, had a scripture that became the template for the Hebrew Bible. Some prominent historic and biblical episodes are revealed in their original form, not as conveyed by the male-centric Judeo-Christian tradition. Several times in history the group attempted and failed to reestablish their society, the most notorious of which took place almost two thousand years ago. This failed attempt was led by the most maligned female biblical character of the New Testament. Its occurrence would still be hidden from historical records, if it were not for a maverick priest who tenaciously ferreted it out.

A criminology professor, Kirby Allen, and an undercover operative, Carolyn Thomas, probing the murder of a real estate mogul’s daughter, discover the Daughterhood’s current conspiracy to alter civilization for all time. The search leads the pair through a complex labyrinth of uniquely qualified scientists of various disciplines and  scholarly clerics, experts on the group’s origin and activities. The pursuit takes them to Israel, England, Mexico, and throughout the US, where they gradually piece together the makeup of the Daughterhood and the details of their diabolical conspiracy. Finally, the investigative pair devise a counter strategy to neutralize the group’s plot.

Elder Law Attorney Genny Bernstein

What would happen if a member of your family became seriously ill and you were the surrogate, having to make decisions about the survival of your loved one? It is not an easy topic but our guest speaker, Elder Law Attorney Genny Bernstein will cover it. This presentation will help you become more informed about living wills and health care surrogates, and you will walk away better prepared to help your loved ones during a health crisis.

The topic of the presentation is how Howard H. Howard was President of the Athletic Institute, HHH oversaw the business side of publishing. A.I. produced books and films related to sports, sports promotion and sports fund raising. Accordingly, HHH can review how authors and publishers interact, what the non-best selling authors earn and why the publishing business will continue to thrive in this new electronic world.

Howard H. Howard, has been in the business of sports for over 30 years.   As a manufacturer of sports equipment he rose to the position of President of the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association and ran the Industry Organization for 14 years.   In addition he was President of the Athletic Institute, Boosters Clubs of America and ran eighteen sports sub-organization such as the Athletic Footwear Council, Tennis Foundation and so forth.   He was the Founder of the World Federation of Sports headquartered in Zurich, The Super Show in Atlanta and S.A.Y. Soccer, a member of the Olympic Tech Committee and a member of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports Advisory Board.  He has appeared on 60 Minutes, The Today Show, CNN, NBC, CBS and ABC and throughout Europe and Asia.

On a personal level, Howard H. Howard has five children (one in Afghanistan), is a widower, attended the University of Cincinnati as an English major.

He wrote his first book at age12 called "Flight" which went unpublished, "Nightmare" about auto racing which still sits finished but unedited and the historical trilogies "Stones of Lucic", "Fortune's Odyssey" and "A Measure of Grain."

Retiring in his 50's, he moved to France with his wife and youngest son and when traveling through Italy was "HIT" by an epiphany on the Overlook Piazza of Assisi. This 20 second epiphany led to a ten year search for the "truth" which resulted in the writing of the trilogy. His final conclusion: The fall of Rome and the 500 year long period we refer to as "THE DARK AGES" could have been avoided.

The question here:  are we as a civilization on the edge of an abyss that could result in another period of backsliding or DARKNESS? Romans did not see the forest, nor do we.

Youth Study Exchange & an opportunity for Area 3 to sponsor an outbound student right here from our own backyard. A member of the Acreage club, Roland Greenspan will be joining our ADG Terri to discuss YSE.

Craig has been practicing in Lake Worth since Jan 2009. Prior, he was practicing in Lexington Kentucky.  He treats neck pain, low back pain, headaches, hip and shoulder pain.  He is also certified in acupuncture and enjoys educating the community about health and wellness.