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This book is written to all of those that may have made a mistake or 200 in their life. Those of us that have been lured away by the grass that appeared to have been greener on the other side than where you were, only to find out that not only was it not greener, it was actually Astro-Turf (Not Real). Just like the story of the prodigal son who began to look for love in all the wrong places only to find himself hungry, hurting and homeless. To really grasp the power of this book you must understand that the prodigal son story is a metaphor that Jesus used to reinforce God’s relationship with His children. The Father being God and the son being us. The bible is clear that “The earth is the Lords and everything in it”. The bible is also clear that as sons we are heirs and joint heirs with Christ. So, no matter how far off the son strayed, no matter how long he stayed, he was still on his daddy’s property and if it is his daddy’s property and he is heir then it’s his property too. So, if he was hungry, hurting and homeless, He was homeless in his own backyard.Are you living beneath your privileges as a child of God?Do you feel like there is much more for you than what you have been experiencing?Have you been bamboozled by the Astro-Turf’s of life? If so, then it just might be time to go back home.

Primarily of the Bildungsroman genre, Jane Eyre follows the emotions and experiences of its eponymous heroine, including her growth to adulthood and her love for Mr. Rochester, the Byronic, master of fictitious Thornfield Hall. In its internalisation of the action—the focus is on the gradual unfolding of Jane's moral and spiritual sensibility, and all the events are coloured by a heightened intensity that was previously the domain of poetry—Jane Eyre revolutionised the art of fiction. Charlotte Brontë has been called the 'first historian of the private consciousness' and the literary ancestor of writers like Joyce and Proust.Primarily of the Bildungsroman genre, Jane Eyre follows the emotions and experiences of its eponymous heroine, including her growth to adulthood and her love for Mr. Rochester, the Byronic, master of fictitious Thornfield Hall. In its internalisation of the action—the focus is on the gradual unfolding of Jane's moral and spiritual sensibility, and all the events are coloured by a heightened intensity that was previously the domain of poetry—Jane Eyre revolutionised the art of fiction. Charlotte Brontë has been called the 'first historian of the private consciousness' and the literary ancestor of writers like Joyce and Proust.

Ryan Patricks is a self-described “guy’s guy,” and unlicensed chiropractor. His book, You’re Not Helping… is a collection of short comedy articles that guide you through his delightful, inventive, and often nonsensical take on everything from attention-seeking dolphins to home invasions by the The Barenaked Ladies. You’re Not Helping… blends both humor and heart in what literary critics around the world are describing as “technically a book.” Join the 10s of readers worldwide enchanted by Ryan’s unique brand of wit.Meet the AuthorRyan Patricks lives in San Francisco via Philadelphia. He is an aspiring comedy writer and once saw John Cusack at a Jamba Juice. You can follow him on Twitter @Ryan_Patricks or you can choose not to, it’s totally up to you.

At seventeen, Jennie Goutet has a dream that she will one day marry a French man and sets off to Avignon in search of him. Though her dream eludes her, she lives boldly—teaching in Asia, studying in Paris, working and traveling for an advertising firm in New York.When God calls her, she answers reluctantly, and must first come to grips with depression, crippling loss, and addiction before being restored. Providence takes her by the hand as she marries her French husband, works with him in a humanitarian effort in East Africa, before settling down in France and building a family.Told with honesty and strength, Stars Upside Down is a brave, heart-stopping story of love, grief, faith, depression, sunshine piercing the gray clouds—and hope that stays in your heart long after it’s finished.

Dirty Laundry recounts in vivid detail the anger, and depression of growing up in poverty, and the will to overcome even the worst of circumstances. The Author's voice is expressed through a masterful use of syntax that reveals a soul that, while battered, is never broken. Humor often shines through the dark and sometimes tragic circumstances he has to endure.There's also a interesting motif that follows the author through the story of presidential proportion! This creates a creative narrative autobiography unlike any other in the genre. You will feel as if you are standing in the shadows watching the author's life unfold before your eyes. Readers experience an array of emotions while they travel in time next to a young boy all the way into adulthood. Follow him in some of the most unimaginable situations, leading up to a meeting with a certain angel that will change his life for the better...well almost. Find out how a word as simple as "FAVOR" can make all the difference in the world.A must read that sheds light on an often overlooked portion of Americans. Uncensored, raw, and real, this is truly a tale that will leave you never looking at your own Dirty Laundry the same.

The Cambridge Modern History is a comprehensive modern history of the world, beginning with the 15th century Age of Discovery.

The first series was planned by Lord Acton and edited by him with Stanley Leathes, Adolphus Ward and George Prothero.

The Cambridge Modern History Collection features all five original volumes:

Volume I: The Renaissance

Volume II: The Reformation, the End of the Middle Ages

Volume III The Wars of Religion

Volume IV: The 30 Years’ War

Volume V: The Age of Louis XIV

In My People, the Amish, Joe Keim paints a detailed picture of life behind the bonnets and buggies. More than a biography, this is an honest look at the heart-warming traditions that mingle with the deep-rooted legalism of the Amish community in Ashland, Ohio.Born, raised, and baptized in an Old Order Amish church, from childhood Joe Keim was taught that if he didn’t follow the twenty-two-page ordinance letter that governed his community, there was no way he could get to heaven. What started as a path of rebellion led Joe and his wife Esther to a caring group of Englisher Christians who would love them like family and show them how to live out their new found faith in Jesus Christ. Nine months after their traditional Amish wedding, Joe and Esther left family and friends forever to live openly for Christ, and endured shunning and excommunication with bold faith. Since then, the Lord has brought many former Amish people to Joe and Esther for help. Because of their passion for the Amish people and with the support of fellow believers, they have brought biblical truth to thousands of Amish through the ministry they founded in 2000, Mission to Amish People (MAP).About the AuthorJoe Keim was born and raised in Ashland, Ohio. He married Esther Keim in 1986 and they left the Old Order Amish community in 1987. They have two grown children, Jonathan and Rachel. In 2001, Joe left his job as a tool and die maker for full-time ministry. The Keims travel all over the US, speaking in churches, as well as to hospital staff, to law enforcement, and at colleges, helping people understand how to communicate with the Amish.Through personal witness, home Bible studies, home prayer meetings, the Bible Club, The Amish Voice, and the Audio Ministry, the Keims want to see every Amish person hear the clear message of salvation. MAP offers counseling and protection to those who are victims of sexual, mental, and physical abuse. The ministry also provides help with needs such as getting a GED, obtaining a birth certificate, and finding a

“Praying for a Miracle when it’s Hopeless” is about my physical, mental, and emotional struggle with Stage 4 Breast Cancer while going through a gut-wrenching divorce, and a fight for custody of my son. In 2004 and 2005, I had many battles with breast cancer resulting in two mastectomies and reconstruction surgeries. In 2007, I was diagnosed with Stage 4 Breast Cancer with a metastasis to my brain. After surgery, I was sent away in a wheelchair and a diaper by my husband back to my family in CA; leaving me penniless and hopeless. I have no answers as to why my husband tried abandoning me, divorcing me, and leaving me for dead fighting for my life, and for visitation and custody of my son. I may have lost a few battles along the way. But, thanks to God, I won the war!! Included in my book are tips that helped me to recover. I am currently enjoying seeing my son experiencing college life; a site I never thought I'd survive to see. Praise the power of God!!

What do you do if you are an evangelical Christian, politically conservative AND transgender?Evangelical Christians are often attacked by the Left. People who are transgender are often attacked by the Right. It’s human nature to align with those who share our world view, and dismiss those who don’t.There is a struggle going on in our culture that produces more victims than champions—we all seem to agree on that. The growing divide between the political, ideological Left vs Right and Religious vs Secularist is so sharp that even attempting to bridge the gap is a perilous endeavor.But what happens to the people who are scorned by both sides? Shut out by the Left for their conservative views. Rejected by Christians for being transgender.Meet Laurie Suzanne Scott. She is, indeed, both an evangelical Christian and transgender. Raised in a devoutly Christian home, she endured the unbelievably difficult and complicated odyssey of finding her identity as a woman …without losing her identity in Christ. A journey she barely survived.In "God Doesn't Make Mistakes: Confessions of a Transgender Christian" Laurie tells her story of growing up playing a role as unnatural to her as the body she was born with. She was a living, breathing dichotomy… and there was no one who could understand. She had no choice but to keep up the pretense and keep it a secret.She became a good son. A good Christian. And eventually even a good husband. She knew if her true identity became known, she would lose everything. E.V.E.R.Y.T.H.I.N.G. So, she kept her secret from everyone. But she knew there was no keeping it from God.Raised with a doctrine she believed condemned her, she decided the only way out of her constant misery was to end her life.“Who would even want to stop me?” “Wouldn’t it be easier for everyone this way?” It was at that desperate crossroad she heard the voice of God simply say, “You’re okay.”Since that day, God has led her on a path to heal her deep wounds of rejection by family as well as other Christ

Come and hear, all ye that fear God, and I will declare what he has done unto my soul. (Psalm 66:16) This is a short and honest account of how God demonstrated His exceeding great mercy to His unworthy servant, John Bunyan.This story specifically tells how Bunyan was converted. John Bunyan was a companion of sin and was troubled by sin. He fought temptation and sin in his own strength and lost, and in despair he gave up hope of ever finding God’s mercy; but the Lord Jesus Christ at last delivered him from the guilt and terror that so often and so viciously troubled him.In addition to this, a short account of Bunyan’s call to the work of the ministry is told, along with the trials and trouble he encountered – including some of the difficulties he faced while in prison.This is all taken from his writings and is now published for the encouragement and support of others who are weak and tempted and need strength and hope and victory in Jesus.About the AuthorJohn Bunyan was born in November 1628, in Elstow, England. A celebrated English minister and preacher, he wrote The Pilgrim’s Progress (1678), the book that was the most characteristic expression of the Puritan religious outlook. His other works include doctrinal and controversial writings; a spiritual autobiography, Grace Abounding (1666); and the allegory, The Holy War (1682).

Cleopatra tells the story of the girl queen who inherited the richest empire in the world - one that stretched from the scorching deserts of lower Egypt to the shining Mediterranean metropolis of Alexandria. In his concise biography, historian Jacob Abbott brings to life the intrigue, romance and dramatic action of Cleopatra’s life and times. Cleopatra tells the story of the girl queen who inherited the richest empire in the world - one that stretched from the scorching deserts of lower Egypt to the shining Mediterranean metropolis of Alexandria. In his concise biography, historian Jacob Abbott brings to life the intrigue, romance and dramatic action of Cleopatra’s life and times. 

Medical science is one of the very few professions where the client (patient in this context) needs to come clean about their lives and share their deepest secrets with doctors. Given the nature of the profession, doctors continue to probe not just the physical aspects but also extend into the lifestyle of the patient and arrive at a final diagnosis. In the process, an observant doctor becomes recipient to insights on the emotions and characters of the patient and the people in the patient’s life; these insights come in their truest form: raw, authentic and unprocessed. Truth Salad is a compilation of several such interesting insights gathered from incidents that depict a variety of emotions and the inner characters of people. Just like in a fruit salad, where there are sweet, sour and tangy fruits that have distinct tastes separately yet taste delicious when they come together, you can feel different tastes in Truth Salad. It is served to you fresh and as-is, except for some occasional garnishing to make it yummier. While some incidents will bring a smile on your face, others will make you feel sad. Each and every incident described is true; thus, the name, Truth Salad. Most of the incidents described are from the author’s personal experiences as a medical professional. The places of the incidents are not identified and names have been changed to maintain confidentiality.

Peter, by no means, comes close to writing near as much of the New Testament as either Paul or Luke. Even John wrote more Books of the Bible than Peter did. But there is just something about Peter, both in his life and in his writings that seems so easy for most people to associate with.

In this study, we will be looking closely at Peter, trying to see just what made Peter do and say the things that he did. Hopefully you will find something about Peter that you too can associate with in your own life. But even more so, hopefully you will come close to God through Jesus Christ as you study about the life of Peter.

Daniel Boone was an American pioneer, explorer, woodsman, and frontiersman, whose frontier exploits made him one of the first folk heroes of the United States. In his lively biography, Daniel Boone The Pioneer of Kentucky, historian John Abbott traces the remarkable life of this early American legend.

This is the story of a significant life, loving and happiness despite the absent, the break, the loss.

This is the story of a man and woman, a blessed couple, who spent their time together, hand in hand. This is a song about joy, togetherness, and deep faith. This is a story of love that survives separation by illness and then death.

This is a love story. A bigger- than- life love story. This is a story about a love that is resilient and pure in the face of crisis, disappointment and unimaginable health challenges. This is a story of heroism; spirit reigning over the body and its realities.

This is a story of how the movement of life provides us with opposites and how we grow from polarities such as:

Death and Life

Darkness and Light

Spiritual Distance and Closeness

The Hidden and the Exposed

Desperation and Hope

This is a story of dedication, light, the good, grace, hope, faith, confidence and love – Always With Me.

Spirits & Spells is a podcast by USA Today bestselling authors Heather Marie Adkins & Alex Owens, both of whom are obsessed with things they can't explain - especially the weird, the witchy, and the woefully spectral.Step beyond the veil with twenty-one spooky tales of TRUE supernatural encounters by some of today's hottest paranormal authors. Between these pages, you'll witness a pair of disembodied legs cross the street and wake up beside ghostly felines; you'll experience visits from deceased family members and be haunted by terrifying shadow people. But be forewarned: these strange tales will send shivers down your spine and make you certain you're not alone, even when you are.The old saying is true: real life is stranger (and scarier!) than fiction.Stories included:Heather Marie Adkins - Residual DarknessAlex Owens - Nobody Puts Baby in a CornerRick Gualtieri - A Ghost Cat, Broken Crystal, and No Body in SightKarin Cox - Paws For ThoughtJennifer Rainey - Up Close and Personal: A Visit to the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic AsylumCandace Osmond - NightmaresLily Luchesi - The Man in the Black HatAlyssa Breck - Wicked GameMichelle Hughes - A Haunting on North StreetKim Cleary - Uplifting Real Life ParanormalLindsey R. Loucks - Just CuriousAnn Gimpel - The Benson Hut GhostShannon McRoberts - PrecognitionCaia Daniels - We See Dead PeopleTanya Dawson - My Paranormal ExperiencesBrea Viragh - Poppy's ComingDebra Kristi - A Ghostly Research TripLA Kirk - Gravity in ReverseSelene Kallan - The ChaseBria Lexor - Encounter with the Devil in MexicoS K Gregory - A Ghostly Encounterand a bonus novella from Caroline Peckham - A Game of Vampires (A Vampire Games Prequel Novella)

Today, people believe in astrology when they fail and in doctors’ decisions when they are sick. People have forgotten the importance of belief. One must understand that they exist for a reason, which will be realized with time. Competition and anxiety often lead to individuals trusting astrologers more than themselves. The mind turns into a chaotic space when humans fall ill. Instead of understanding what would possibly have gone wrong and find ways to rectify the same, we seek the help of doctors. Doctors are considered to be the second gods who save people’s lives, and the author truly believed this until he met someone in his life who disproved this fact. The power of belief is incredible. The author never stopped believing in himself even after the doctor put him down by giving hints of his inevitable demise, which affected both his mental and physical health so much so that he was unable to walk. This, in turn, made the author get in touch with astrologers who also predicted his impending death. The author decided to take steps against the decisions of the doctors and astrologers, believing that something different could happen. And with hard work and belief, finally, it did!

"Comedian Nicholls's effervescent debut memoir recounts family shenanigans, adventures abroad, and other entertaining and embarrassing experiences with a mix of humor and humility. This laugh-out-loud collection of anecdotes will delight any fan of funny and heartfelt memoirs." - BookLife Reviews From comedian Christie Nicholls comes a sidesplitting, spirited and whip-smart collection of laugh-out-loud (when you're not crying) autobiographic essays. In Elephants In My Room, Nicholls mines her past for honest if not humiliating stories of her formative years, her family, jobs and romantic relationships that are at once extraordinary and absurd. Whether she's walking a dog for Bougie Buddhists in Brentwood, or navigating the terrain of Iceland in a car she doesn't know how to drive, or sleeping in a hammock all summer long, deep in the Brazilian rainforest with a bilingual German Shepard by her side, Christie finds humor and heart in the most outrageous and routine.Sometimes foul, always funny, and as sharp as a tack, Elephants In My Room reminds you why Christie Nicholls will one day be one of our generation's favorite leading ladies, maybe. Or, she'll move to New Zealand and shear sheep. Who knows.

Sour can either be read as a full-length eBook or in 3 serialised eBook-only parts.

This is PART 1 of 3.

They call me Sour. The opposite of sweet. Shanking, stabbing, steaming, robbing, I did it all, rolling with the Man Dem. I did it because I was bad. I did it because I had heart. And the reason I reckon I got away with it for so long? Because I was a girl.

SOUR is the true story of a former Brixton gang girl, drug dealer and full-time criminal. A member of the Younger 28s, a notorious gang that terrorised the postcodes around Brixton in the 90s, Sour escapes a troubled family life to immerse herself in the street life of likking and linking. She never leaves her house without a knife. At the age of fifteen, she stabs an innocent man in the street, earning her unrivalled respect and ‘Top-Dog’ status amongst her crew. She believes she is invincible.

But the consequences of her actions are soon to catch up with her. Waking for the second time in two weeks in a hospital bed, to the news that she is pregnant, she realises it’s time to turn her life around. Motherhood will be a rude awakening, but it may also be her saving grace.

Told with raw emotions and ferocious honesty, this is the real, on-the-record, story of one woman’s descent down the rabbit hole of gangland, and her efforts, as a daughter, mother and girlfriend, to claw herself out.

A woman's personal conviction to begin keeping the seventh-day Sabbath in 1926 would challenge her husband to begin an intensive study to prove her wrong. That study would spawn a new religious movement under Herbert W. Armstrong. A fledgling group would form in 1934, and an audacious media operation would make the Radio Church of God (later named the Worldwide Church of God) grow by 30% per year over the next 35 years. Proclaiming a unique understanding of the Bible, traditional Christian orthodoxy would be challenged, making that church most peculiar indeed. Internal and external forces would alter Herbert Armstrong's view of his own mission, and especially after Loma's death, doctrinal and administrative turmoil would stagger the church for the rest of his life. After his death in 1986, the empire would implode, and successors would dismantle everything that the Armstrongs had built. Was it all just a fantastic, fraudulent escapade—conceived by a lucky and opportunistic salesman—or might it have been a divine Work—God's own peculiar treasure? If it did begin with God's inspiration, why and how did it all go so wrong? Is there anything left of it today that has any redeeming value? These are the questions that will be answered, with evidence to suggest that there is yet an enduring legacy of Herbert and Loma Armstrong.

Author Tristan Bond has a background in Physiotherapy and runs a business coaching company that helps healthcare business owners find success through his Practice Acceleration Method, a step-by-step process for marketing, management and business systems that will help you double your profits while building a practice that doesn’t depend solely on you. These tried and true strategies have been put to the test by Bond himself in his own life and in those of his many happy clients who have reached their goals. The Practice Acceleration Method tells their stories through case studies, how to tips and actionable steps that you can take to make your healthcare business and life all it can be.

Your Next Chapter is a personal development resource which provides its readers with a comprehensive guide to pick up the broken pieces of their life and start anew. Whether working through a failed relationship, job loss or bankruptcy, this practical resource offers step-by-step instructions to assure the reader's success. This book is written by a personal life coach and as such, coaches the reader through their reinvention. Beginning with an assessment of the reader's crisis, then analyzing the reader's present value and subsequently developing a strategy that will guarantee the readers success again and again. The chapters are brief summations of more sophisticated strategic lessons readers can easily digest and execute. Building on small accomplishments, by the books end, the reader will have undoubtedly achieved dormant goals or surrendered milestones.

The most comprehensive personal finance book every investor must own.

* Make money, save money, invest money and protect money smartly.* Learn how to escape scams by outsmarting crooks and scoundrels.* Master habits and emotions to become rich.* Find out how to save smartly and become rich even with a low income.* Invest smartly in different assets to multiply wealth fast and safely.

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An excellent reference for anyone who wants a better understanding of the Constitution, this compilation of eighty-five articles explains and defends the ideals behind the highest form of law in the United States. The essays were written and published anonymously in New York newspapers during the years 1787 and 1788 by three of the Constitution's framers and ratifiers: Alexander Hamilton, General George Washington's Chief of Staff and first Secretary of the Treasury; John Jay, the first Chief Justice of the United States; and James Madison, father of the Constitution, author of the Bill of Rights, and fourth President of the United States.

Thomas Jefferson hailed The Federalist Papers as the best commentary ever written about the principles of government. Milestones in political science and enduring classics of political philosophy, these articles are essential reading for students, lawyers, politicians, and those with an interest in the foundation of U.S. government and law.

Great Quotes that Inspire, Motivate, and Lift You Up!The quotes in this book will help you to improve your life by focusing on 7 Key Thoughts – elaborated upon in the book, 7 Thoughts to Live Your Life By: A Guide to the Happy, Peaceful, & Meaningful Life. These 7 Thoughts encourage you to focus on what you can control, the positive, what you can do, what you have, the present moment, what you need, and what you can give. This is the key to finding happiness, peace, and meaning in your life. Thus, the quotes in this book are meant to help you master the 7 Thoughts and to help you live your best life. 365 Quotes to Live Your Life By will be more focused than other quote books, allowing you to keep your mind on what is most important, and helping you to produce real and long-lasting positive changes in your life.Internationally bestselling author I. C. Robledo has used the 365 Quotes and the 7 Thoughts they are based on to empower and transform his life, to keep focused on what truly matters, and to make sure he is always making progress. The 365 Quotes support the 7 Thoughts and serve as his daily inspirational dose to make the best of every day. As he believes these quotes have great potential to help us all, he is now sharing them with everyone that he possibly can.The 365 Quotes to Live Your Life By will help you to:Be inspired to improve yourself Attract positivity Find happiness & enjoy life Pursue your purpose Achieve success Boost your self-esteem Make your dreams come true Help friends and family to improve their lives This collection of Great Quotes comes from a diverse range of Great People – men and women from the East to the West, from ancient to modern times, from artists to philosophers to scientists to entrepreneurs and more. Some notable people quoted include: Elon Musk, Mahatma Gandhi, Albert Einstein, Martin Luther King, Jr., Nelson Mandela, Frida Kahlo, Dalai Lama XIV, Paulo Coelho, Marie Curie, Anne Frank, Oprah Winfrey, Bill Gates, Confucius, Rumi, & Mother Teresa.Absorb some of the most

Youre Hired! - Interview Skills to Get the Job demystifies the interviewing process with wisdom and wit from an authoritative source. For first-time job seekers and seasoned professionals alike, the realities of the current job market make a competitive edge mission-critical. In You re Hired! Interview Skills to Get the Job, corporate recruitment specialist and motivational speaker Lorne Epstei...

The stories you are about to read are true. Some of the names or places have been altered to protect the guilty.  You will find some of the stories to be humorous while others are shocking or just sad.  But all of them are opportunities for you to learn, grow, and excel.  Jim Stovall and Kristine Sexter have put together a powerful collection of stories that illustrate the truth about some recognizable characters in the workplace.  Learn from the mistakes these infamous members of the workforce made and improve your ability to make yourself more employable and skillful in your field and career. If we explore what the worst employees do and avoid those practices, what remains is excellence.  A successful, fulfilling, and positive career can bring us true happiness and contentment in both our professional and our personal life.  An unsuccessful career can put us in a place where we feel like an indentured slave--overworked, underpaid, and not appreciated.  If you approach your job with maximum effort and a great attitude while avoiding all of the pitfalls outlined in these pages, you will become a valuable employee and reap all of the rewards that go along with it. Check out 100 Worst Employees and enjoy the humor while learning how to be your best self today!  

If you're interested in learning more about Tiny Habits to Change Your Life, and how to transform and adapt your unhealthy habits, this book has everything you need. Such variables will affect your thought process strategy, how you can tackle them and what are the best tiny habits that can improve your life. I have categorized tiny habits of professionals, businessmen and kids and every habit can look like a little one, but in overview it can have a significant impact on your personality and life.

Some people make life seem smooth and straight forward. They easily get through the toughest days without breaking a sweat, and even in the toughest of instances appear to feel upbeat.

These people are much the same as you. They share common anxieties and emotions. Nonetheless, what divides the successful and the unsuccessful is not hereditary material or capacity, yet its outlook, its goals and its positive habits.

Some people make life look simple and straight forward. By giving it a second thought, we easily get through the challenging days and even in the worst of circumstances tend to be feeling upbeat.

These groups of people are much the same as you. They share similar emotions and anxieties. Nevertheless, it is not genetic material or ability that separates the productive and the unsuccessful, yet its mindset, its priorities and its positive habit.

In this book you will learn:

• How to opt Tiny Habits

• Role of optimistic mindset in positive personality

• How tiny habits in life can lead to a bright future

• Psychology of Tiny Habits in life

• Tiny Habits in Professionals

• Tiny Habits of successful businessmen

• Tiny habits for kids

• Benefits of benefits of Tiny habits

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This is a short book but—and this is not said lightly—it will change your life. 

Do you feel rushed, overwhelmed, tired or stressed out?Have you got a fairly decent life… and still feel something is missing? When you look back, do you wonder where all that enthusiasm went? 

 

This short and engaging book has all the ingredients YOU need to create a delicious and simple recipe to rediscover your sparkle. 

 

It is brimming with wisdom from top personal development gurus, positive psychology researchers and intuitive ways of living from happy souls who naturally embrace these concepts every single day. 

Rediscover Your Sparkle shows how a few simple tweaks to your physiology, mindset and language have the power to take your daily life from tired, stressed and overwhelmed to being full of fun, love and energy.  

 

It distils an avalanche of advice into ‘sparkle strategies’ designed to help busy people just like you and me to uncover our inner sparkle and remember how to love our lives once again. 

 

This guide also cuts through the confusion around meditation, provides compelling reasons why a gratitude practice is a game changer and explains why being extraordinary is your birthright, something you are meant to be. 

 

Just think how great it will be when you rediscover your sparkle. There are so many benefits. You will: 

Bounce out of bed each morning with a zest for lifeFeel like you are in touch with your true self once againGain tools to use language in a more powerful and positive mannerUncover how breathing the right way can change your life (yes, really!)Create more happiness in your life without changing a thing on the outsideImprove relationships with those around you from your positive interactionsReclaim all that fun, love and energy you know you still have deep inside you

 

In less than a couple of hours, this book gives you dozens of no- or low-cost, simple and practical tips to rediscover your sparkl

The social contract that has underpinned growth and political stability in the Western world since World War II has broken down. Houses, health care and higher education have become unaffordable to a majority of people, while the burden of unregulated monopolies, globalization and uncontrolled immigration has fallen disproportionately on the lower and middle classes.Wrapped in political correctness, an increasingly out of touch Western elite continues catering to special interests and fails to grasp the urgency for change. Populist movements harnessing public anger appear unable to propose and implement effective solutions.The last financial crisis was bad enough. But the next crisis will spread deeper and wider. And yet we stand economically, politically and most of all intellectually unprepared.This book is the story of how we have arrived at the brink of disaster and how we can move away from the win-lose policies of recent decades to restore much-needed balance.

How to Get More Motivated, Set Bigger Goals, and Achieve More by Thinking BiggerHave you ever wondered what separates people who think bigger from people who set their bar low? What makes one person accept low standards and another person to constantly raise them?Why does one person strive to build an international organization affecting the lives of millions of people, while another person is content working her entire life as a clerk? (Not that there’s anything wrong with being a clerk!)Why is one person challenging herself to run marathons, train her body and get fitter, while another is happy living a sedentary, unhealthy lifestyle?What drives a person who’s optimizing every single aspect of her life and what causes another person to maintain the status quo?You can say, “Well, the answer is simple enough – one person is ambitious, while the other one is not.” But what exactly causes it? And most importantly – how do you become more ambitious and think bigger? Is it something you’re born with and can’t change, or is it something over which you have control?I found this topic so fascinating I decided to find out the answer for myself and write a book about it. This book is the result of my research about people who think big and the science of being more ambitious.Here are just some of the things you will learn from the book:- What key things you need to inspire yourself to think bigger, and more importantly, achieve your big goals.- Why you need a “why,” and what kind of motivators will set you up for success (hint: attaining money or status are some of the least motivating goals possible).- The single most important thing to thinking bigger. If you don’t have it in your life, you will sabotage your efforts – guaranteed.- What the chimp is and why you need to learn how to control it to get yourself motivated and work on your big goals. You can be making things hard for yourself without being aware of it.- How to cultivate the art of strategic laziness to achieve more while doing much le

Minimalism Toolkit available for FREE - Look Inside!Ever been stressed out by the clutter on your desk? Or when you’re trying to find an important document, or a specific outfit from a messy closet? The truth is – the more stuff we have, the more difficult it is to keep them organized. The more clutter and mess we end up with as a result can lead to a stressful day, and this stress can build up over time. This has to stop. Minimalism: The Path to an Organized, Stress-free and Decluttered Life is my humble attempt to help you realize the benefits of incorporating a minimalist lifestyle in order to rid your life of excess in a systematic and strategic way. Here’s a quick overview of the book:•The first section of this book highlights a brief history of minimalism and its origins. It also covers how the minimalist movement has evolved over time, what modern day minimalism looks like, and its benefits. •The second section covers a wide range of strategies and techniques that you could use to declutter, get organized, and live in a stress-free and minimalist home. •The last section highlights what a minimalist lifestyle could look like; it covers a wide range of topics including minimalism in money, health, relationships, and much more. My goal, through this book, is to empower you to find joy in simplifying and to find happiness in fewer things that truly matter. To move towards a more organized, peaceful and decluttered life, read this book today!PS. Join my VIP mailing list to receive a FREE copy of “The Minimalism Toolkit” which highlights the key strategies from the book. Sign up by clicking the link on the first page. Enjoy!

Introduction to Business covers the scope and sequence of most introductory business courses. The book provides detailed explanations in the context of core themes such as customer satisfaction, ethics, entrepreneurship, global business, and managing change. Introduction to Business includes hundreds of current business examples from a range of industries and geographic locations, which feature a variety of individuals. The outcome is a balanced approach to the theory and application of business concepts, with attention to the knowledge and skills necessary for student success in this course and beyond. This kindle edition is best viewed in single column format.

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Justin Wolfe sets out on a tour to promote 'The Big Solution', his book that outlines a simple economic platform that would turn a corrupt system on its head. Despite the urging from his best friend, Federal Reserve Board hopeful Evan White, Wolfe has no intention of running for office. But when his ideas begin to catch fire with the masses, the two friends find themselves swept up in a presidential campaign that threatens not only their public standing, but their very lives.

“Our world is remarkably automated. Resources remain in abundant supply. And by most standard measures, the economy appears to be humming along. Life should be so simple. So prosperous. And yet the vast majority of people still aren’t making a decent living. America’s promise of equal opportunity has become a distant memory. But I, Justin Wolfe, have a plan to finally change the dynamics that have been holding this country back. Imagine a simple idea that could change the world forever. An idea that will deliver us from this economic train-wreck and prevent further hardships from falling on the shoulders of future generations. Shouldn’t we get started?” ​​​​​​​--Justin Wolfe

In a political thriller for the ages, Jarl Jensen achieves something no other author has achieved. He crafts an exciting story around disruptive solutions that would dismantle and rebuild our global economic system. Through vivid scenery, memorable characters, and intense drama, he encourages the reader to ponder hardline questions that challenge modern political punditry, shatter the “news-in-a-loop” cycle, and change the way we think about the distribution of wealth. In this way, this page-turning thriller is more than just a page-turning thriller. It is a means to optimize America, to spark hope for a brighter future, and to change the world forever.

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Get published easily and grow your business with a proven system.What if you could create your book in a few short weeks? What if you could use your book to grow your business with a few simple steps? Imagine becoming a #1 bestselling author while growing your business and achieving your life-long goals. Thirteen-time Amazon bestselling author, Paul G. Brodie, offers this comprehensive guide on how to get published and grow your business with a proven system that works.Here are a few things that you will get out of Get Published.In this book, you will learn how to:Write your book Fast like a Pro and start Earning $$$•Create Your Book quickly •Speak out Your Book Effortlessly by using a special app that offers a transcription service that will do the writing for you•Write your book easily •Choose Your Book Title and Subtitle to sell your book •Outline Your Book into front-matter, chapters, and back-matter•Become an Authority in Your Area of Expertise•Proofread Your Book one final time with a method that Paul uses exclusively with his booksLearn to Build a Visually Engaging Book that readers Want to Buy!•Create an Amazing Book Cover and Packaging that will help Sell Your Book•Find a great Book Editor•Convert your Book Description into Sales Copy that will Increase Book Sales •Get your book Formatted to Kindle and Paperback•Get honest Reviews Quickly •Build your AudienceLaunch Your Book to a #1 Bestseller with Paul’s Proven Launch Strategy!•Utilize a Free Launch Strategy to generate Thousands of potential Downloads while your book

400 Items You Can Sell On eBay - The entire list! 10 Book Bundle!Book 1: Turning Thrift Store Finds Into Cash: How To Dominate Thrift Stores And Garage Sales To Make Huge Money Selling On eBay, Amazon And CraigslistHere Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn...

Another Person's Trash Becomes Your TreasureIt Might Not Be Perfect, But Can Be Cleaned Up!Resources for Finding BargainsLearn to Look at Thrift Stores and Garage Sales as an OpportunityLearn How To Set Up Your Personal Shops on the InternetThe Difference Between a True Buyer and a Scam ArtistMaking Your Resale Business WorkMuch, much more!

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In This Book You Will Learn...

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Book 3: Turning Thrift Store Electronics And Gadgets Into Cash Magic: 50 Different Electronics And Gadgets You Can Buy Cheap At Thrift Stores And Resell On eBay And Amazon For Huge Profit

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Do you have a small business that you want to develop? Is accounting a nuisance you don't like to face? Do you understand the importance of keeping track of your accounts?

If you answer YES to these questions, then the information inside this book is your answer. 

The average small business owner may think that accounting is as simple as tracking entries and outflows, but the truth is that it is much more complicated. 

It plays a vital role in the success of your growing small business, but for those with little experience, it can be an intimidating concept.

The benefits of learning accounting principles with QuickBooks include better financial clarity that is easily accessible and better tax management, which means that you keep more of your earned money with as much effort. 

Because of this, QuickBooks quickly becomes the point of contact for a business who wants to be successful.

Even if you're a complete novice, in this book, Mike Tiller demystifies the most popular accounting software and shows you how you can use all the power of QuickBooks software to organize your business finances and make accounting easier so you have more time to focus on other aspects of your business.

You will learn the following in this handy QuickBooks guide:•    Basic principles and philosophy of accounting.•    Step-by-step guide to quickly set up and install QuickBooks on your computer•    How to configure the list of account plans, the list of billing items, the list of customers, etc.•    Simple steps to create and send a customized invoice to a customer•    How to generate important financial reports for accounts, customers, orders and invoice items•    How to create a business plan?•    How to reconcile bank accounts/bank statements... And much more!

With additional information from a professional accountant, this is the best place to start your journey into the world of your own successful business.

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The book Reboot will help you explore your strengths and rekindle your dreams. It will help you create a better image of yourself—that ‘you’ who is ready to act, take risks, plan, make art and enjoy your life and your character. In the process of reading, you will better understand your own goals and see the path to self-realization. As a result—your creativity, productivity and self-motivation will reach a new level.

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Are you sick of working a job you hate for a boss who despises you? Do you want to get paid what your worth...instead of what your company thinks they can get away with?

Are you struggling to get up in the morning and praying for a snow day? Or just ready to start enjoying some of that freedom you've heard so much about?

Whether you're about to enter the job market for the first time or you've been slaving away for decades - you need to read Fire Your Boss - as soon as possible! In this book, you'll learn how to break free of the underpaying labor market and start the journey to financial and emotional freedom.

You cannot underestimate the power of controlling your income.

Learn how to blast through every roadblock keeping you from starting your own business. From "don't know where to start" to "I'm not good with technology" to "I don't have the confidence" to "I don't have enough time," Fire Your Boss sets all those excuses on fire with simple and actionable business models that you can start in your spare time to start building up your savings account.

What pragmatic and actionable lessons will you learn? Sixteen business models that all cooperate with each other The simple technique for turning your voice into an ATM machine The secret to building a business when you don't have any time The foolproof method for getting paid to learn The most common mistakes even experienced entrepreneurs make and how to avoid them. The singular best way to create an unstoppable passive revenue stream

Here's what this book ISN'T: this isn't a list of startups you can slave away for,a guide on how to joing the "gig economy," or a plan to get a promotion at work. This is about building consistent and passive revenue streams that can support you when shocks hit the market and the economy turns against you.

How will your life improve? Never live in fear of getting fired every again Go to sleep knowing that TOMORROW THERE WILL BE MORE MONEY IN YOUR BANK ACCOUNT THAN TODAY Follow a process that allowed t

If you want toincrease your profit with email marketing, then keep reading...

 

If you think email is dead, you’re missing out on the real metrics. Email marketing is still going strong today and is possibly the best possible strategy for your business.

Based on 2018 data, email marketing is still ranked as the most effective marketing channel, beating out social media, SEO, and affiliate marketing

Why is that? With all the hype over new channels, why is decades-old technology still one of the most effective marketing strategies?

I think the answer has something to do with the fact that people use email more than other platforms.

Email is the #1 communication channel. Did you know that at least 91% of consumers check their email on a daily basis? That can’t be said of any other communication channel.

A 2015 study by the DMA found that for every $1 spent, email has an average $38 return on investment (ROI). When shoppers are ready to buy something, they often look for emails from their favorite stores.

 

 

 

 

Inside of Email marketing you will find:

 

Email Marketing Field GuideHow to get an email listWhich platform should useWhat Makes an Effective Email Marketing CampaignHow to make people read your emailsHow to build an email list of targeted customers.How to optimize your emails for the highest open rates and click-through rates (CTR).How to automate the process of nurturing your leads and turning prospects into customers.How to write emails that get people to click the “Buy” button.Why email traffic is more valuable than any other traffic - online or not.Optimize email marketing guideHow to keep messages out of the spam folder How to craft relevant messaging with effective subject lines, savvydesignsTargeting guide 

 

 

 

If you still not sure let me give you another fact: email is the most effective channel for generating sales according to 59% of B2B marketers. Does it mean that emai

This Box Set Includes 3 Books: Python Programming For Beginners - Learn The Basics Of Python In 7 Days! Python Programming For Intermediates - Learn The Basics Of Python In 7 Days! Python Programming For Advanced - Learn The Basics Of Python In 7 Days! Python Programming For Beginners - Learn The Basics Of Python In 7 Days! Here's what you'll learn from this book:✓Introduction ✓Understanding Python: A Detailed Background ✓How Python Works ✓Python Glossary ✓How to Download and Install Python ✓Python Programming 101: Interacting With Python in Different Ways ✓How to Write Your First Python Program ✓Variables, Strings, Lists, Tuples, Dictionaries ✓About User-Defined Functions ✓How to Write User-Defined Functions in Python ✓About Coding Style ✓Practice Projects: The Python Projects for Your Practice Python Programming For Intermediates - Learn The Basics Of Python In 7 Days! Here's what you'll learn from this book:✓ Shallow copy and deep copy ✓ Objects and classes in Python–including python inheritance, multiple inheritances, and so on ✓ Recursion in Python ✓ Debugging and testing ✓ Fibonacci sequence (definition) and Memoization in Python in Python ✓ Arguments in Python ✓ Namespaces in Python and Python Modules ✓ Simple Python projects for Intermediates Python Programming For Advanced - Learn The Basics Of Python In 7 Days! Here's what you'll learn from this book:✓File management✓Python Iterator✓Python Generator✓Regular Expressions ✓Python Closure✓Python Property✓Python Assert, and✓Simple recap projects Start Coding Now!

Pro Git (Second Edition) is your fully-updated guide to Git and its usage in the modern world. Git has come a long way since it was first developed by Linus Torvalds for Linux kernel development. It has taken the open source world by storm since its inception in 2005, and this book teaches you how to use it like a pro.

Effective and well-implemented version control is a necessity for successful web projects, whether large or small. With this book you’ll learn how to master the world of distributed version workflow, use the distributed features of Git to the full, and extend Git to meet your every need.

Written by Git pros Scott Chacon and Ben Straub, Pro Git (Second Edition) builds on the hugely successful first edition, and is now fully updated for Git version 2.0, as well as including an indispensable chapter on GitHub. It’s the best book for all your Git needs.

Write & Publish a #1 Amazon Kindle Bestseller in the next 30 Days!

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that helped many first time authors around the world reach #1 within weeks and even beat out famous authors like Tim Ferriss, Hal Elrod, John Grisham and Brian Tracy and - best of all - it can help YOU do the same!"Kindle Bestseller Publishing" is part of SassyZenGirl's INFLUENCER FAST TRACK series, that teaches Internet Marketing to total beginners.You might not think of Kindle Publishing as a marketing tool, but self-publishing is actually:

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For your blog, your social media platforms, your business or any service you are offering.In addition, PUBLISHING on AMAZON offers the following BENEFITS:The Prestige of being a published - or even Bestselling - AuthorInstant Authority in your FieldNew clients and customers on auto-pilot who will trust you a lot more, because you have already proven yourselfPassive Income- Automatic List Building. Email marketing is widely considered the most powerful marketing technique of all, more than Facebook and Google Ads combined. Publishing a book on Amazon can help you build your mailing list on auto-pilot - and Amazon even pays you to do it…..This book will teach you STEP-BY-STEP how to go from zero to published - and Bestseller!“Kindle Bestseller Publishing” focuses on the Marketing aspects of publishing a book on Amazon and in particular, what it takes to reach Bestseller status - the “science” behind it.Important areas tha

Want To Master The Basics Of Python Programming In 7 days? Why Python?Python is the easiest to learn and once you have a good grounding in it, you can move on to another, more complicated language. Python is a beautiful computer language. It is simple, and it is intuitive. Python is used by a sorts of people – data scientists use it for much of their number crunching and analytics; security testers use it for testing out security and IT attacks; it is used to develop high-quality web applications and many of the large applications that you use on the internet are also written in Python, including YouTube, DropBox, and Instagram. Are you interested in learning Python? Then settle in and learn the basics in just 7 days - enough for you to be comfortable in moving on to the next level without any trouble.Are you interested in learning Python? Then settle in and learn the basics in just 7 days - enough for you to be comfortable in moving on to the next level without any trouble.In this book you'll learn: Setting Up Your Environment Let’s Get Programming Variables and Programs in Files Loops, Loops and More Loops Functions Dictionaries, Lists, and Tuples The “for” Loop Classes Modules File Input/Output Error Handling and much more!Now it's time for you to start your journey into Python programming! Click on the Buy Now button above and get started today!

Do you want to successfully self-publish in ebook, print or audiobook formats?There are thousands of new books being published every day, but many self-published books quickly sink to the bottom of the pile.Many authors are frustrated because there are so many options for self-publishing, and they don't know which one to choose or what will be best for their book.Others spend thousands of dollars to publish and end up broken-hearted with the result. But it doesn't have to be this way. I've spent the last seven years self-publishing bestselling fiction and non-fiction books and in 2011, I left my day job to become a full-time author entrepreneur. I've made lots of mistakes along the way, but through the process of self-publishing 17 books, I've learned the most effective way to publish and market your books. In this book, I'll share everything with you.The book includes: - What you need to know before you self-publish - Why self-publishing an ebook is a good idea- How to format an ebook - Exclusivity and going direct- How to self-publish an ebook - Why self-publish a print book - Print-on-demand will change your life- What you need to know before you print - How to self-publish a print book- What to do if you want help with the publishing process- How to self-publish an audiobook- After self-publishing - How much does it cost to self-publish? - How do you get paid when you self-publish? - Book marketing principles - How to market fiction - How to market non-fiction Plus, links to more useful resources. If you're ready to successfully self-publish, then download a sample or buy now.Updated Edition for April 2019. Now includes audiobook self-publishing options.

Why live, when dying brings you straight to heaven? The mysterious tech firm Broumgard pioneers a new form of virtual reality that mirrors, even exceeds, real life. Before long, people are dying to escape their humdrum lives for the virtual ecstasy of the Lobby. Literally.

When the world discovers that dying while connected to the Lobby might mean an eternity in virtual heaven, people are willing to do anything to get inside.

Alex Cutler is the only one who can stop the madness he helped create, unless the world is too far astray?

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Do you want to start a Tech Startup but have limited technical expertise? Or you interested in growing your startup?

The 30 Day Startup examines the concept of building a minimum viable product (MVP) in 6 weeks for under $50,000.

  Sam Kamani and Will Schmidt will take you through case studies of how successful companies got started with their MVP in a matter of days instead of weeks and months. 

✨This book also covers practical steps and tactics on growth and scaling your startup. ✨

This book is divided into two main parts.  PART 1 The first half of the book focuses on: ✅ How to get started with an MVP (minimum viable product) ✅ Different type of MVPs to suit different business models, industries and startups ✅ Case studies and inspiring stories on how billion-dollar companies like Airbnb or Dropbox, as well as smaller not-so-famous but still successful and profitable startups, got off the ground by starting small, testing, and iterating. PART 2 The last half of the book takes a closer look at practical growth tactics of successful startups, for example: ✅ Content and Video marketing ✅ Power of MicroTools ✅ Event marketing and using influencers ✅ Using correct monetization strategy for growth This book does not need to be read cover to cover. Feel free to flip through to chapters that

interest you. Hopefully this book will inspire some future successful startup founders and nudge them off of the starting block. Perhaps you?

This is official Amazon Web Services (AWS) documentation for AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM). This user guide provides a conceptual overview of IAM, a web service that enables AWS customers to manage users and user permissions within AWS. The guide also describes business use cases, explains AWS permissions and policies, describes how to integrate IAM with other AWS products and services, and provides instructions on using the various features with the AWS Management Console (an easy-to-use graphical interface), the command line interface (CLI), or the IAM API. This documentation is offered for free here as a Kindle book, or you can read it online or in PDF format at https://docs.aws.amazon.com/iam/.

This is official Amazon Web Services (AWS) documentation for AWS Lambda. AWS Lambda is a compute service that lets you run code without provisioning or managing servers. AWS Lambda executes your code only when needed and scales automatically, from a few requests per day to thousands per second. You pay only for the compute time you consume - there is no charge when your code is not running. With AWS Lambda, you can run code for virtually any type of application or backend service - all with zero administration. AWS Lambda runs your code on a high-availability compute infrastructure and performs all of the administration of the compute resources, including server and operating system maintenance, capacity provisioning and automatic scaling, code monitoring and logging. All you need to do is supply your code in one of the languages that AWS Lambda supports (currently Node.js, Java, C#, Go and Python). This documentation is offered for free here as a Kindle book or you can read it online or in PDF format at https://aws.amazon.com/documentation/lambda/.

July 2019This document describes the AWS Well-Architected Framework, which enables you to review and improve your cloud-based architectures and better understand the business impact of your design decisions. We address general design principles as well as specific best practices and guidance in five conceptual areas that we define as the pillars of the Well-Architected Framework. This documentation is offered for free here as a Kindle book, or you can read it in PDF format at https://aws.amazon.com/whitepapers/.

This is official Amazon Web Services (AWS) documentation for Amazon VPC. Use Amazon VPC to launch AWS resources into a virtual network that is a logically isolated section of the AWS cloud. This virtual network closely resembles a traditional network that youd operate in your own data center, with the benefits of using the scalable infrastructure of AWS. This guide describes key concepts for Amazon VPC and provides instructions for using its features. This documentation is offered here as a free Kindle book, or you can read it online or in PDF format at https://aws.amazon.com/documentation/vpc/.

Actionable Advice from Someone That's Actually Done ItDid you know that most "how to make money online" and "passive income" books are written by people that have never actually launched a real online business?Stop reading entrepreneurship books that were written by pretenders. Read 40 Rules for Internet Business Success and you'll learn from a multi-millionaire entrepreneur that has created multiple six-figure and seven-figure online businesses from scratch. Matthew Paulson, Founder of MarketBeat.com, has weathered the failures and triumphs of entrepreneurship for more than a decade. 40 Rules for Internet Business Success is his collection of core principles and strategies he has used to identify new business ideas, launch new companies and grow his businesses. By reading 40 Rules for Internet Business Success, you will learn to:Throw away your business plan! Create a scalable business model that actually works.Identify a target market that is desperate for your company's products and services.Launch your first product or service faster by building a minimum viable business.Create a reliable and repeatable marketing strategy to keep new customers coming. Understand why most "passive income" business ideas are doomed to fail (and how to beat the odds.)Build systems that make your business run like a well-oiled machine.Maximize your company's earnings potential with the three keys of revenue growth.Whether you want to learn how to make money online, create passive income streams or build a massive online business empire, 40 Rules for Internet Business Success will help you turn your dream of starting a business into reality.EXTRAS WITH EVERY PURCHASE: After purchasing the book, open it and follow the directions inside to receive access to the two bonus audio interviews titled 40 Bootstrapped Business Ideas and The Seven Deadly Sins of New Entrepreneurs. Want to learn how to make money online?Get your copy of 40 Rules for Internet Business Success today and learn how starting a business may be the best decision you

This is official Amazon Web Services (AWS) documentation for Amazon DynamoDB. Amazon DynamoDB is a fully managed NoSQL database service that provides fast and predictable performance with seamless scalability. Its flexible data model, reliable performance, and automatic scaling of throughput capacity, makes it a great fit for mobile, web, gaming, ad tech, IoT, and many other applications. This guide provides a conceptual overview of Amazon DynamoDB and includes detailed development instructions for using the various features. This documentation is offered for free here as a Kindle book, or you can read it online or in PDF format at http://aws.amazon.com/documentation/dynamodb/.This is official Amazon Web Services (AWS) documentation for Amazon DynamoDB. Amazon DynamoDB is a fully managed NoSQL database service that provides fast and predictable performance with seamless scalability. Its flexible data model, reliable performance, and automatic scaling of throughput capacity, makes it a great fit for mobile, web, gaming, ad tech, IoT, and many other applications. This guide provides a conceptual overview of Amazon DynamoDB and includes detailed development instructions for using the various features. This documentation is offered for free here as a Kindle book, or you can read it online or in PDF format at http://aws.amazon.com/documentation/dynamodb/.

This is an official Amazon Web Services (AWS) guide for the AWS Command Line Interface (AWS CLI). You can download the Kindle version from this page, or find the online version and PDF at docs.aws.amazon.com/cli. The AWS CLI is an open source tool built using the AWS SDK for Python (Boto) that provides commands for interacting with AWS services. With minimal configuration, you can start using all of the functionality provided by the AWS Management Console from your favorite terminal program. This guide provides instructions for installing, configuring, and using the AWS CLI on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Learn how to use the AWS CLI to access the public API of any AWS service and write scripts to manage your AWS resources.

This is official Amazon Web Services (AWS) documentation for Amazon EC2. Amazon EC2 provides resizeable computing capacity in the cloud. This guide describes the infrastructure provided by Amazon EC2 and demonstrates how to create and manage virtual servers, called EC2 instances, in the cloud. This documentation is offered here as a free Kindle book, or you can read it online or in PDF format at https://aws.amazon.com/documentation/ec2/.

Are you looking for a cost effective way to advertise directly to the audience that is most likely to buy from you?

Would you like to remove the guesswork from your advertising and instead have results that are measurable and speak for themselves? If so, this beginner guide can help you

A report from comScore reveals that users access Facebook pretty frequently. In fact, the average Facebook user checks the platform about 8 times each day. Imagine being able to engage with your customers online, build relationships with them, stay top of their mind and be the brand that comes to mind when they’re ready to make a purchase!

Amazon bestselling author, Michael Ezeanaka, provides a concise, step-by-step beginner friendly guide to growing your business online and making money with Facebook Advertising.

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This Box Includes 2 Manuscripts in 1 book:- Python For Beginners: A Crash Course Guide To Learn Python in 1 Week - Python 3 Guide: A Beginner Crash Course Guide to Learn Python 3 in 1 Week Python For Beginners: A Crash Course Guide To Learn Python in 1 Week Here what you'll learn after downloading this Python for Beginners book:✓Introduction✓Chapter 1: Python: A Comprehensive Background ✓Chapter 2: How to Download and Install Python✓Chapter 3: Python Glossary✓Chapter 4: Interacting with Python✓Chapter 5: Using Turtle for a Simple Drawing✓Chapter 6: Variables✓Chapter 7: Loops✓Chapter 8: Native Python Datatypes✓Chapter 9: Python Dictionaries✓Chapter 10: Boolean Logic and Conditional Statements✓Chapter 11: Constructing ‘While’ Loops In PythonChapter 12: Constructing ‘For Loops’ In Python Programming✓Chapter 13: Constructing Classes and Defining ObjectsThis Book Is Perfect For:✓- Total beginners with zero programming experience ✓- Returning professionals who haven’t written code in years✓- Seasoned professionals looking for a fast, simple, crash course in Python Python 3 Programming: A Beginner Crash Course Guide to Learn Python The book is updated to the latest version of Python 3 and the main topics of what the book will be about include:- An Introduction to Python- How to Design a Software- Learn How to Create Data Types and Variables - Conditional Statements- Create and modify Data Structures in Python- Manipulate and Working with Strings- How to Use Files- Automate Coding Tasks By Building Custom Python Functions- Solutionsget your copy now!

The man I fell in love with is a f-cking liar... I don't have much time to reveal all the details, but I will say this: The "Woman disappears after wedding" and "Woman flees after honeymoon" headlines are lying.I'm not missing.I didn't run away after my wedding.I would've never run away right after our amazing honeymoon.My husband has taken me.No, correction: He's kidnapped me because he claims that "its what's best." That I'm a mere pawn in his twisted game of chess.Despite the fact that my heart is still tethered to his, or the fact that he's still the most gorgeous and beautiful man I've ever met in my life (he can still make me wet with a single sentence), I have to focus on getting away from him.I have to accept that he's no longer the man I fell in love with.He's the king of lies...King of Lies is the first episode in the Empire of Lies series.

I’ve wanted my brother’s best friend, Leo Santoro, for too many years to count. No matter what I do, he won’t confront the attraction that burns between us. It’s time to put him behind me once and for all. I have no choice but to call his bluff.And then I will walk away. The last woman I should want is my best friend’s baby sister, Jillian Banks. No matter what I do, she won’t ignore the attraction that burns between us.It’s time she learns the real me. The only promise I can make is that her fantasies are no match for reality.And then I’ll watch her walk away.

Kitty O’Doole used to have it all. A big house in the suburbs, a sports car, and money in the bank, all provided by a loving husband. It had been a Cinderella story of all times until the FBI came knocking on her door with a warrant for her husband’s arrest. Now, three years later, working at McCurdy’s Bar and Restaurant, and taking night classes toward a degree in Education, her life is heading in a positive direction. The last thing she needs is a gambling, whiskey-drinking, sexy cowboy, but when JW Whiskey sits down and orders a Johnnie Walker, Kitty finds herself falling for the wrong man. Again.Or is he?Johnnie Walker Whiskey, better known as JW, is one of the best bull riders in the business. But a recent scandal involving his last girlfriend tainted his career and marred his reputation. Needing a change of scenery, he tosses a dart at a map of the United States and wherever it lands, is where he’ll go for a week to clear his head. Of all places, he ends up in Baltimore. Who goes to Baltimore to lick their wounds? His first night in town, he wanders into McCurdy’s looking for a burger and a drink, not a sassy conversation with the sexiest, and smartest woman, he’s ever met. Only he can’t stay away from the bar…or Kitty.Over the course of the next few days, JW knows he’s falling hard for Kitty and for the first time in the last year, he feels like things might be looking up.That is until her past and his scandal collide, throwing him into the spotlight…the very thing he’d been running from to begin with.

Hot new steamy contemporary romance by Z.L. Arkadie! Enthrall (The Freed Billionaire Spencer Christmas Trilogy, Book 1)Spencer ChristmasJada Forte creeps through my hallways, sleeps in my bed, and dines at my table.I hired her, brought her from New York to work on my remote ranch in Wyoming, and yet I've never met her. I've seen her. I watch her. Exotically beautiful, sweet, and innocent. Although she's the daughter of one the most ruthless politicians on the planet. She brings parts of me that have gone dormant alive again. But I'm damaged goods, the son of a dead man scorned. It doesn't matter anyway. I'm not here to get involved with my help.She's here to do a job. But I can't stop thinking about her. I can't stop watching her. Can't stop wanting her.I can't continue avoiding her.Jada ForteI've heard rumors about my boss. He's a billionaire playboy, and I was advised to avoid him like the plague.That wouldn't be a problem because he's nowhere to be found, until one day I'm looking into his eyes.Spencer Christmas is a brooding, intense, and extremely enigmatic man. Never have I desired someone so intensely. My best friend was right, I should stay away from him, but I can't. Now we're alone, him and I, in this great big house full of dark and dangerous secrets. Anything could happen, and everything does.

"Chris Keniston gives us a world you'll never want to leave." Emily March, New York Times Bestselling Author of Eternity Springs series."Chris Keniston never disappoints!" RaeAnne Thayne New York Times Bestselling AuthorWelcome to Farraday Country, a twist on the favorite 7 Brides for 7 Brothers theme set in cattle-ranching west Texas, with all the friends, family and fun that fans have come to expect from USA TODAY Bestselling author Chris Keniston.On a barren road in the pre-dawn hours, Adam Farraday, the oldest of seven siblings, happens upon a disabled sports car and an angel in white searching for a disappearing dog. What is it about this secretive redheaded beauty that intrigues him as no woman has before?After learning her fiancé's true nature minutes before her wedding, Meg O'Brien drives as fast and as far away from her world as she can. Stranded with no money, and nowhere to go, the city girl must learn to fit in to small town life and all its quirky trappings. Too bad falling in love with her handsome rescuer is not an option.More Books in the Farraday Country Series:Adam Brooks – Book 2Connor – Book 3Declan – Book 4 - Ethan – Book 5 - Finn – Book 6 - Grace – Book 7 - Hannah - Book 8 - Ian - Book 9 -Jamison - Book 10 Keeping Eileen - Book 11Praise for Farraday Country:"Loved it. Fast moving and fun." Jodi Thomas, New York Times Bestselling Author on DECLAN."My kind of read! Spend an afternoon with a great romance story, a feisty heroine, and one unforgettable hero." Lindsay McKenna, New York Times Bestselling Author on ADAMFor more books by multi-time USA TODAY Bestselling Author Chris Keniston, check out.chriskeniston.com

Romance, cowboys, rodeo, ranching and wild mustangs...the Presley men, aka the cowboys of Ransom Creek, will win your heart and have you longing for Texas. After making a major dating mistake, Cooper Presley has sworn off women. But then he meets his new neighbor and she's making his new "no dating policy" hard to abide by. She's special and he knows it, but what's he going to do about it?Beth Lee is happy to settle into her new property with her baby goats and her dreams of a small productive farm. Forced to hide from her ex-boyfriend, she isn't looking for romance of any kind. Especially with a cowboy with a jealous ex of his own. But after Cooper rescues her baby goats she can't get the handsome cowboy off her mind. When her past catches up to her, Cooper Presley comes to her rescue. Now, despite all the rumors and the jealous ex’s, Beth is at risk of falling in love with the sexy cowboy. The small town of Ransom Creek is buzzing with rumors, a little suspense...and a lot of speculation that Cooper Presley might be the first of those handsome Presley men to fall in love.This is book 3 of Debra Clopton's new contemporary western romance series introducing the Presley brothers. Meet the Cowboys of Ransom Creek: Cooper, Shane, Vance, Drake and Brice along with their cousin Carson and best friend Trip. Get ready for the latest of Debra's new clean and wholesome cowboy series. If you've read Debra's WINDSWEPT BAY SERIES, you'll remember them from book 7 WITH THIS PROMISE, they are the heroine, Lana Presley's gorgeous Texas brothers.

An accidental pregnancy romance for Wishful's most eligible bachelor"Just a fling," she said…Tess Peyton wanted to do something fun and reckless and wholly out of character. A steamy weekend with a Scotsman seems like a plan. When her Scotsman turns out to be a good Southern boy, that's a minor deviation. Then one night turns to two, two turns to more, and suddenly she knows she's in way over her head. This is why one should always stick to the plan."Bachelor for life," he said...But that was before all of Mitch Campbell's friends, cousins, and even his little sister started pairing off like someone was building an ark. No wonder he fell, and fell hard, for his "no attachments, no last names" European fling. And just when he's ready to tell the woman of his dreams that he wants to change that arrangement, she disappears, leaving him with no means of tracking her down, and a big ol' hole in his heart.And then Fate stepped in...Because, guess what? The guy Tess ran out on in Edinburgh shows up at family dinner. He's her dad's new wife's brother's son. What does that make them? It makes them "on again," according to Mitch and the explosive chemistry between them. Tess feels it too, along with a side of awkward, continued uncertainty, and some kind of stomach virus that seems to bother her most in the mornings…

Welcome to the small town of Elm Ridge, Kentucky, where you’ll swoon, smile, and fall helplessly in love with the Green family. Colton Green thinks he’s got life all figured out. He’ll run the Red Widow Bourbon factory—a business that’s been in his family for generations—build a beautiful home, marry a nice country girl, and start a family. After all, family is what the Greens are all about.But all those perfectly laid out plans fly out the window the second he meets Grace Baker. There’s no room in his life for the big city legal eagle who’s recently joined his uncle’s law firm.How could she fit in his plans when she’s accepted a case against his best friend? How could he still be drawn to her? And how will he stay away from her if she settles down for good in his small town?Each book in the KENTUCKY GREEN small town romance series can be read on its own.

I wanted to fall for a man. Instead I fell for a legend...

The month I wrote my first piece of code, Jax Jamieson launched his third platinum album.

The week I drank my first beer, he spent in jail.

The day I got under his skin, I wound up on his tour.

And the night he gave me his hoodie…

I fell in love forever.

Good Girl is book 1 in the hit new adult rockstar-meets-nerd series WICKED! Jax and Haley’s addictive, emotional, slow burn romance continues in Bad Girl and concludes in Wicked Girl. Binge the completed trilogy now!

True love never fades...

Amelia Hamilton has made a great life for herself over the past decade, and she doesn’t need any reminders of her past—especially not her ex-husband Jack. But her father’s sudden death turns her world upside down. A clause in his will stipulates she spend four weeks at Briarleigh Lodge & Resort, and she finds herself in the snowy hills of Montana to fulfill his last request.But revenge runs deep in the shadows of Briarleigh, and someone wants Amelia gone—for good. Jack Prescott is stunned when his ex-wife stumbles upon his doorstep, and he can’t help but wonder… Has fate handed him a second chance to resolve this unrequited love?Torn between past and present, neither could have predicted what the future would bring…

*Unrequited Love is book one of the Frozen in Time Trilogy. Books one and two contain a cliffhanger and should be read in order for maximum reading pleasure.Book One - Unrequited LoveBook Two - Undeniable LoveBook Three - Unbreakable Love (March 2020)

Two completely different personalities must learn to get along and play nice in order to survive a will that will change their lives.Twenty years ago, Tyler Hayes was ripped from his childhood home. Right after a horrific accident took his parents' lives, Tyler's grandfather cast him out of the mansion and sent him away.Now his grandfather has passed away and he can finally come home. However, even in death, Tyler's grandfather has betrayed him, leaving the mansion to a woman he’s never met.Even though Kate Mitchell has never met Tyler, she knows all about the accident that changed the Hayes family. What she doesn’t know is how she will be caught in a twenty-year estrangement between two generations and an inheritance tussle she wants no part of.Kate has a promise to fulfill, but how will she do that when Tyler wants nothing to do with her?

★★★ Ranking in the Top 100 Free Overall of the Kindle store, "Before Her, the Prequel" sets the stage for a love affair that will rock your world. Maximus Aurelius Moore, half Italian, half American. Women fall at his feet, but he is not boyfriend material. A romantic relationship is not on his radar. He controls his complicated, secret life with a hardcore exterior, but that's all for show. He hides a heart of gold. * * * WARNING: NSFW * * *Find out what it feels like to be consumed by a love you cannot live without. Join thousands of fans, who have cheered for this flirty, feisty, good-southern-girl to get her guy in this international bestselling serial romance series, Siri's Heart by Jessika Klide. 

Seven years ago, I vowed to never cross the line with my best friend's brother again. Today, I broke that vow.In my defense…I never thought I’d see him again. But when my first night in NYC doesn’t go as planned, I find myself walking into his tattoo shop, the memory of our lost romance still singed on my skin.Brett Jackson is trouble. And I know it.I follow all the rules. He breaks them.He’s forbidden. All wrong for me.I just wish crossing the line with him didn’t feel so right.AUTHOR'S NOTE: This is the newly REVISED + EXTENDED version of the full-length, stand alone, best friend's brother/second chance romance with humor, suspense and heat. Enjoy!

Love is in the air...and the hair -- or so wacky hairstylist Lacy Brown believes when she swoops into Mule Hollow. The town placed an ad for wives, and Lacy's salon is going to guarantee pretty ones!The moment cattleman Clint Matlock meets the spitfire stylist, he can tell she won't last. Attractive women just don't stick around dusty cow towns; his mom certainly hadn't. But Clint never expects Tornado Lacy to set his emotions spinning. Perhaps the trouble with Lacy Brown is that her last name should be Matlock.Previously published as the Mule Hollow series. Note: This book was previously published as The Trouble With Lacy Brown. This enhanced edition includes some fun extras.More Books in Texas Matchmakers 1-Dream With Me, Cowboy (Book 1 FREE)2-Be My Love, Cowboy3-This Heart's Your, Cowboy4-Hold Me, Cowboy5-Be Mine, Cowboy6-Operation: Married by Christmas7-Cherish Me, Cowboy8-Surprise Me, Cowboy9-Serenade Me, Cowboy10-Return To Me, Cowboy11-Love Me, Cowboy12-Ride With Me, Cowboy13-Dance With Me, Cowboy

Ex-con Joe Brody has been called a lot of things. Some true. Some not. But now that he's out of prison and back in his hometown his focus is getting a job and a home for his ill father to convalesce. Easier said than done when no one will hire him.Ashley Cade has a teething toddler and lives with an elderly man as part of an agreement she made to buy his house. Complicated? Not as much as it sounds. Wilson is a dear and his huge Victorian a gem in the rough. The lonely old man even recommends a friend's son as a handyman to help with the repairs and finally Ashley is making progress. And Joe? Joe is... intriguing to say the least.But when the police chief tracks Joe down and Ashley discovers the truth, everything changes. Wilson swears Joe is innocent. Joe swears he's innocent. But the evidence says otherwise and she doesn't know who to believe when her future business--and her child's life--are at stake....

She’s a working-class bride. He’s a well-to-do groom. Their botched wedding is only the start of their storybook romance.

Annette Trevetti felt like a modern-day Cinderella as she walked down the aisle towards her first love and the heir to a small fortune. But her wedding day bliss screeched to a halt when an extremely pregnant woman crashed the ceremony claiming her prince charming was the father. Devastated, Annette shakes the dust of her small town off her boots and starts a seven-year climb up the corporate ladder to claim her own fortune. But when her brother gets injured on the job, she has no choice but to return to her hometown and risk exposing the feelings she still has for the man who broke her heart.

Single dad Steve Corbett’s biggest regret is tied up with his greatest joy. When Annette returns to town seven years after she left him at the altar, his love for her hasn't changed one bit. And if his match-making daughter and their one-of-a-kind elderly relative have it their way, they’d pick the romance up right where it left off. Working alongside Annette on her brother’s construction project, Steve senses the flicker of their old flame. But he knows it will take a lot of sweat and tears to rebuild the crumbling trust for a second chance at happily ever after.

With years and heartache between them, can Annette and Steve learn to have faith in each other and rebuild a new future together?

Wedding of the Century is a contemporary romance about second chances. If you like fiery chemistry, precocious children, quirky matchmakers and emotional journeys of the heart, then you’ll love USA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinn’s small-town romance.

Buy Wedding of the Century to discover why love is better the second time around today!Praise for Wedding of the Century:”Once again author Patricia McLinn pens an evocative and powerfully told tale. The secondary cast also dazzles, especially Steve's precocious daughter. Fans will eagerly anticipate the sequel.” –

Mark Aleki Rogers left the Navy SEALs behind, but he found another use for his special skills. He and his fellow “Brothers-in-Arms” now run an intense boot camp that trains civilians to survive extreme situations. Mark’s size is intimidating, but the half-Samoan surfer is an eternal optimist. A suspicious string of suicides among SEALs, however, has Mark convinced it’s murder. He’s determined to get to the bottom of it…quietly. If he doesn’t, a murderer may go free. Reporter Geneva Rios has come to the California coast looking for a story. The recent SEAL suicides are connected to the Brothers-in-Arms, and Geneva wants to know more. The interview she’s hoping for, though, comes at a price. The smoking-hot SEAL won’t talk unless she completes his training course. If she can survive Mark’s audition, she’ll have the angle she needs. Spending more time with Mark has its own perks, but for the exotic brunette, exposing the Navy SEALs is more than just a story…it’s personal. As the heat between them reaches its boiling point, the pair puts more than their heads together. But with their own lives in danger, can they catch a killer before it’s too late?

A gruff prince in need of a wifeA commoner impersonating a princessAnd a bridal competition gone terribly awry…GabrielI'm the crown prince of Villroy, heir to a kingdom, bound by duty to marry and produce an heir.I expected a quiet arrangement through royal channels, instead I got a palace full of women vying for my hand. And how do they “win” this barbaric game set up by my crafty mother? By figuring out how to save the kingdom’s faltering economy through a series of challenges. This undignified circus is beneath a man of my stature! Proof being that a saucy, ill-mannered woman wearing body-hugging clothes is in the lead. I could never love someone like that, let alone marry her.AnnaThe plan sounded simple.I pose as my friend, pick up her inheritance, and return with the cash to keep her out of jail. (Apparently, being a princess in hiding is no excuse for identity theft.) So, yeah, I’m not exactly royal. I’m an orphan, a self-made woman, and proud of it. Suddenly I’m in a battle royale with a bunch of crazy competitive women for “riches beyond our dreams.” I’m in a time crunch, which means I need to win this competition fast. Only, that means winning over the judge; the smoldering hot grim-faced Gabriel. And now I find myself wanting to compete for more than just the money. But could a royal prince ever fall for a commoner like me?This royal romantic comedy stands alone with a swoonworthy happy-ever-after! No cliffhangers.The Rourkes SeriesRoyal Catch (Book 1)Royal Hottie (Book 2)Royal Darling (Book 3)Royal Charmer (Book 4)Royal Player (Book 5)Royal Shark (Book 6)Rogue Prince (Book 7)Rogue Gentleman (Book 8)Rogue Rascal (Book 9)

"Dell takes you on a fun, wild ride!" —B.J. DANIELS, New York Times Bestselling Author

Rough and tumble, cocky and charming, Joe's everything a rodeo superstar should be... And he's way out of Violet's league.

Violet Jacobs is fearless. At least, that's what the cowboys she snatches from under the hooves of bucking horses think. Outside the ring, she's got plenty of worries rattling her bones: her young son, her mess of a love life, and lately, her family's struggling rodeo. When she takes business into her own hands and hires on a hotshot bullfighter, she expects to start a ruckus.

She never expected Joe Cassidy.

Joe came to Texas to escape a life spiraling out of control. He never planned on sticking around, and he certainly never expected to call this dry and dusty backwater home. But Violet is everything he never knew he was missing, and the deeper he's pulled into her beautiful mess of a family, the more he realizes this fierce rodeo girl may be offering him the one thing he never could find on his own.

Texas Rodeo Series: Reckless in Texas (Book 1) Tangled in Texas (Book 2) Tougher in Texas (Book 3) Fearless in Texas (Book 4)Mistletoe in Texas (Book 5)

What People Are Saying about the Texas Rodeo series: "Look out, world! There's a new cowboy in town." —CAROLYN BROWN, New York Times Bestselling Author "An extraordinarily gifted writer."—KAREN TEMPLETON, author of Wed in the West series "Real Ranches. Real Rodeo. Real Romance."—LAURA DRAKE, author of Sweet on a Cowboy series "A sexy, engaging romance set in the captivating world of rodeo."—Kirkus"Illuminating...a standout in western romance."—Publishers Weekly

"...royal-worthy chemistry in a snappy, page-turning package!" --Max Monroe, New York Times & USA Today Bestselling AuthorI never wanted the throne. I just wanted a normal life. Luckily, I discovered a secret--and a loophole. Turns out I have a long-lost brother. All I have to do is track him down and make him the prince. A kingdom is what everyone secretly wants, right? Everyone but me.The clock is ticking, and the last thing I have time for is my sexy new neighbor. She's everything I don't want but can't seem to stop thinking about.She can be my friend, but nothing more.I can't touch her. Can't kiss her. Can't fantasize about all the things I could do with her. To her.And most of all, I can't let her find out who I am.(This is Book 1 in the Royals Undercover duet.) 

Grab Branding Her episodes 1-6 (+3 bonus stories). Your steamy lesbian romance series that comes in bite-size episodes, perfect for bedtime, beach time and binge-reading! This modern romance for lesbian, bi or curious women is also available in audio format on Audible audiobooks. The drama all kicks off in the workplace...

When single mom Kaylee lands a new job everything seems to be falling into place. Then Alexis comes along. A woman who doesn't take no for an answer. Will Kaylee let go of her fears and insecurities to fully indulge in Alexis or will it all get too much?

A woman with an unpleasant past.

With a mother who does not approve of her choices and an unplanned pregnancy, Kaylee has never had it easy, but now her life is starting to look a little brighter. A new home. A new school for her young boy. A new position in a company that could lead to the job of her dreams. Everything seems to be falling into place.

Then Alex comes along.

A firm rap on her cubicle wall made her turn with a start. Kaylee's eyes drifted up the navy dress skirt and white blouse to meet those vibrant green eyes again.

"Grab your things. I'm taking you to lunch."

A woman who doesn't take no for an answer.

Cool and confident, Alex is a woman who knows what she wants and gets what she wants. And she wants her. Eyes set on Kaylee, she sweeps her off her feet.A Lesbian Romance

Together.

They share the joys of intimacy and the freedom of being who they really are.

But while Kaylee is falling hard and fast, Alex remains her stoic self. It leaves Kaylee riddled with doubt and questioning whether or not Alex feels the same way about her.

Will this relationship end in heartbreak like what Kaylee is used to? Or will this be the beginning of all her fantasies coming true? Audiobooks

The Branding Her series is also available in audiobook format. You can download individual audiobooks or the audiobook bundles at Audible. TIP: The audio format is great for couples at bedtime!

Branding Her: St

A unique combination of performance and commentary. Topics include body language and camera angles; rehearsal vs. performance; set design, costume and make-up; and historical context. AVAILABLE ONLY IN NORTH AMERICA."One of the best-known, most frequently performed of modern plays, A Doll's House richly displays the genius with which Henrik Ibsen pioneered modern, realistic prose drama. In the central character of Nora, Ibsen epitomized the human struggle against the humiliating constraints of social conformity. Nora's ultimate rejection of a smothering marriage and life in ""a doll's house"" shocked theatergoers of the late 1800s and opened new horizons for playwrights and their audiences.But daring social themes are only one aspect of Ibsen's power as a dramatist. A Doll's House shows as well his gifts for creating realistic dialogue, a suspenseful flow of events and, above all, psychologically penetrating characterizations that make the struggles of his dramatic personages utterly convincing."

Spirited Chelsea decided she’d sooner run away to London than return to her vain and selfish guardian, Aunt Augusta.But in her wildest dreams, she never imagined her dear godmother would arrange a Season—or convince the ton’s most eligible bachelor to take her under his wing.Lord Wainwright was a handsome rogue who was not interested in coy games and missish airs. He expected a country mouse with no polish, but instead he found a thoroughly engaging minx, and was oddly irritated by all the male attention she received.Chelsea with her unspoiled eye saw beyond Wainwright’s pursuit of hedonism to the intriguing man underneath. But to her shock, it appeared his heart belonged to her horrid Aunt Augusta! 18+ please

During the Hellenistic Age, the great tragedian Euripides became a cornerstone of ancient literary education, his plays exhibiting an iconoclastic, rationalising attitude toward both religious belief and the ancient myths that formed the traditional subject matter of Greek drama.

"Hudgins is a Horror-Meister to reckon with!" VICTOR MILLER - Writer of Friday the 13th 

Lock your doors. Bolt your windows. There is a maniac on the loose. 

If you like quick reads, this is the author for you!

Steve Hudgins uses a screenplay/novel hybrid writing style that keeps the descriptive portions of the story brief, allowing the narrative to push forward at an extremely fast pace.  

MANIAC ON THE LOOSE

An exceptionally dangerous patient has escaped from the local psychiatric hospital. 

Fearing that he'll lose his job if word gets out, the head of the hospital, Dr. Franklin Grimm, secretly sends his mysterious head of security on a mission to apprehend the deranged psycho before anyone can gain knowledge of the escape. 

Meanwhile, a small town is clueless that an infamous serial killer now walks among them, seeking his next victim. 

Will Dr. Grimm's devious plan work or will blood be on his hands as a slaughter ensues? 

Terrifying, eerie and unpredictable, Maniac on the Loose will keep you up all night gripping the blankets in suspense! 

Living in the past is easy… 

But it’s a slippery slope. 

Larkin Sinclair has made the hardest promise to keep of all…restart her life and find happiness.

But hard turned to impossible when plans for the Cape would strip every last ounce of will she had left to move on. And she feared the worst. Why exactly was the decidedly growly Ryker Van Buren determined to ruin the only place that connected her to her little boy? 

Ryker had a vision and a mission. It was time for his childhood home to finally pay a long overdue debt and what better way to secure his future than by selling off his past? Until he locks eyes with the passionate conservationist who fights him at every turn for the rights to his legacy. He can’t keep his hands off her, but worse, he can’t get her off his land or out of his dreams.  

Is there something deeper going on? 

A moment of spark and their lives may never be the same.

But, it isn’t going to be easy. The past has a way of ruining everything…especially the future.

"Love on the Cape is the kind of romance I love best--sexy, deeply emotional, rooted in characters who... find love and healing...all beautifully crafted by a writer with brilliant instincts." ~ Barbara O'Neal, seven-time RITA award-winning author of How to Bake a Perfect Life. 

Love on the Cape, an On the Cape novel, Cape Van Buren book 1 by best-selling author MK Meredith is full of depth and surprises and deals with loss in a beautifully sensitive way. Read as a series or standalone.

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With her hallmark "Wit Lit" style, author Linda Cousine takes genre fiction to a new--and bawdier--level by spoofing her way through society's obsession with youth, fame and fortune. Follow along as unconventional Lexi Taylor navigates the minefield that is menopause in this fast-paced fun spin on aging. She had it all ... and lost it in a hot flash.Lexi Taylor had the picture perfect life--fame, fortune, beauty, and a loving family. But Lexi's hit the big five-o and now everything has changed. In one year, she's managed to lose her husband, her figure, her friends … and she just might have lost her mind.After her second incarceration for acts committed while in the throes of menopausal madness, a family intervention convinces Lexi she needs some professional help, and she checks herself into Sunnyvale Sanitarium, Home for the Mostly Menopausal, for a ninety-day stay. With the help of an army of doctors and one very therapeutic nun, Lexi manages to reclaim her sanity, her self-respect, her sex-drive, and learn the true purpose of her colorful life. Review “Middle age, divorce, dealing with children, addiction, therapy, and all of the insanity of real life comes shining through in a brutally honest, humorous, and at times gross way! You will feel the emotion, frustration, and at times hopelessness of this descriptive and well written book. Dysfunction at its best! An honest look at the condition of many family units with the day to day pressures of life as we know it. An entertaining read!” – Best-Selling Author, Rev. Dr. Kevin T. Coughlin Ph.D.The Middle-Aged Hottie series:HOTTER THAN EVER (Book 1)TOO HOT TO HOLD (Book 2)HOT TO TROT (Book 3)Linda Cousine is a writer who tells people she holds a Master’s degree in menopause and a B.S. in BS. When she isn’t standing in front of the freezer or taking ice baths, she can be found at her computer writing something with the word “Hot” in the title. She lives in Orange County, California, with her husband and a dog named Dude. To receive a FREE two-book s

Here you will find the complete novels of Harriet Beecher Stowe in the chronological order of their original publication.- Uncle Tom’s Cabin- Dred: A Tale of the Great Dismal Swamp- The Minister’s Wooing- The Pearl of Orr’s Island- My Wife and I- Agnes of Sorrento- Oldtown Folks- Pink and White Tyranny- We and Our Neighbors- Poganuc PeopleHere you will find the complete novels of Harriet Beecher Stowe in the chronological order of their original publication.- Uncle Tom’s Cabin- Dred: A Tale of the Great Dismal Swamp- The Minister’s Wooing- The Pearl of Orr’s Island- My Wife and I- Agnes of Sorrento- Oldtown Folks- Pink and White Tyranny- We and Our Neighbors- Poganuc People

This series is a spinoff of the Bruised Series.Baltimore Detectives Dee Quarter and Connie Wilks spring into action when a woman is strangled to death. The investigation immediately leads to Dee’s ex, Grayson, who still wants her. As if Grayson isn’t enough to deal with, the case brings Dee to Jonathan Wild, the leader of a cult called The Circle. The charismatic Jonathan is unlike any man Dee’s ever met and his interest in the feisty cop goes beyond the case, threatening Dee’s romance with Winston Lewis. Dee loves Winston with all her heart and despite curiosity for Jonathan, she refuses to get sucked in, but Dee doesn’t know Jonathan plans to make her a member of The Circle whether she likes it or not.While juggling her love for Winston and intrigue toward Jonathan, Dee fights to solve the case, but will she lose herself in the process?

Baltimore Detectives Dee and Connie hunt to find Boyce Vickers, a man who has recently gone missing. The more the detectives dive into Boyce’s life, it becomes obvious that there is more to his case than meets the eye.When her jealousy of Lisa causes friction in her and Winston’s relationship, Dee finds sanctuary with The Circle. Though she swears she won’t be taken in by Jonathan’s relentless advances, Dee is hopelessly drawn to the charms of the community. Yet, after Jonathan tries to force her into an initiation ceremony, Dee realizes she’s in danger and vows never to return to the compound. Winston warns Jonathan to away from Dee, but after Dee goes missing, Winston’s convinced Jonathan is behind her disappearance. Winston fights to save Dee and get Jonathan out of their lives forever, but Jonathan’s obsessed and vows to make Dee his no matter the cost.

After going to prison, Zap Tales was left with one thing to truly call his own: his words.He started posting his musing and stories to the ZapTales website, and later went on to publish his book, The Fourth Side. Now he brings his collection of short stories to ebook form for easier reading. Sometimes emotional, sometimes thought-provoking, and sprinkled with his own personal brand of humor, Zap Tales will give you a look at life behind bars. Yes, there is darkness here, but if you look very closely, you might just find a glimmer of hope.

Jazzmyn Storm is a spy with a secret she can't remember...and a man who haunts her dreams. When she wakes up in a U.S. hospital, Jazzmyn discovers she's missing almost a month of time. Time she spent on a covert assignment in Romania.As she starts to uncover what really happened during those missing weeks, she realizes the truth may be more surprising than she ever imagined.What happens when the people you thought you could trust betray you? That’s bad enough in any relationship, but when you’re a spy it can be deadly.

Two young Vietnam vets are recruited by the President and asked to locate the kidnapped daughter of a Texas U.S. Senator in Mexico. She was kidnapped by Mexican drug cartel leader Carlos D'Arcy who operates in the Yucatan and Caribbean State of Quintana Roo. The two army vets are told to terminate D'Arcy. He is the main importer of Heroin from The Golden Triangle in Southeast Asia to the United States. The Heroin is killing large numbers of Americans and the President wants the head cut off of the drug cartel snake. One of the vets suffers from PTSD. It didn't have that name at the time. The novel takes place in the late 1960's and the team has to complete both mandates from the President using their battle hardened techniques and equipment that was available at the time.

He makes terrible coffee, but he sure is good in a car chase!Emily Abbott is working hard as a coffee barista in downtown Phoenix, keeping one eye on her tiny college fund and the other on the mysterious new guy with his profound lack of coffee-making skills. Just when she thinks they might be getting the hang of working together, she's abruptly thrust into his world of espionage and danger.Brent Peterson, aka Agent Nighthawk, needs her help protecting a defecting enemy spy and keeping the information he carries out of the wrong hands. But she's just a barista—what can she do?Much more than she thinks.The Accidental Cases of Emily Abbott is a series of clean spy-comedies set in Phoenix, Arizona.1. Red Rover, Red Rover2. Plan to Fail3. Bad Things, Small Packages4. Tutor, Nanny, Spit-up, Spy5. A-Spying We Will Go6. Once Upon a Dime7. Five Star Spy - coming March 2020

Is this the CRIME THRILLER of the year?In a race against time, it's Ray Luck against the world! When Ray Luck - a top cyber security expert - accidentally stumbles upon a devastating secret while surfing the web, he knows immediately he is in way above his head and soon he is being hunted by both Mossad and the British Security Services. Alone, desperate, with only three days to live, Ray is a man with not one, but several missions: to save the life of his girlfriend who has been kidnapped by the security services; to prevent a terrorist cyber attack destroying London; to save the Middle East peace process; and to bring one of the most powerful men in the world to justice for the savage killing of an apparently innocent woman, a murder certain powerful people in the British Government are determined to cover up at all costs. Only Ray can stop them all. But as the clock starts to tick, he discovers that nothing is as it seems. Who is the real enemy? And who can he trust? Unless he finds out soon, will Ray’s luck finally run out?Find out for yourself!Written by a cyber security expert, this thriller will make you think twice about our modern world and using the internet. By the time you've finished the book, whenever you next watch television, you'll wonder just who is watching you! It's called 'tele-vision'. Now you'll understand why!Murder, mystery, cyber crime, espionage, conspiracy, a terrorist plot, romance, page-turning, nail-biting adventure... this book has got it all. Be one of the first to read it!This is a must read! You will never view the internet in the same light again !! This book has it all, murder , mystery, intrigue. I couldn't put it down. As always this author amazes me with his knowledge and with his very fertile imagination.....or is it !!!!!" Amazon Reader (UK)Yet another cracking read from Ian C.P. Irvine! I read it in one sitting!" Amazon Review (UK)Breathtaking! A thriller. in every sense!" Amazon Review (UK)What a book ! And so many twists and turns ...sometimes when books are w

~*~FREE for a limited time only~*~A hilarious mystery series from USA TODAY Bestselling Author Harper LinBarbara Gold, a retired CIA agent, is bored out of her skull in Cheerville, a small town in New England—until a man is poisoned during a book club meeting for seniors. Everyone thinks Lucien had a heart attack, but from his symptoms, Barbara knows someone has slipped poisoned into his cake or drink. Even though she is no longer undercover, Barbara feels as if she’s only playing the part of a sweet grandmother, but this may just be her most useful cover yet. The clock ticks as she investigates who in the Cheerville Active Readers’ Society would want Lucien dead. It’s only a matter of time before his death is declared murder and the police start hounding everyone.Suddenly Barbara’s CIA training is useful again, and Cheerville is starting to seem not so dull after all…Read the action-packed first book (30,000 words) in the Secret Agent Granny mystery series.

A Riveting International Espionage Thriller (The Chris Morehouse Series – Book 1)

Hero’s walk among us, they come from our inner core. But does everyone have the potential?

What’s a threat? What’s to ignore? With the uncanny ability to take in all and size up the situation instantaneously, Chris Morehouse provides invaluable service as a chauffeur for the CIA in Bonn. Reacting from his usual instinct tempered with exceptional judgment, he saves the life of the US ambassador to Germany during a terrorist attack and gives the CIA further reason to prepare Chris for a greater role in the security of the United States.Should Chris, a British citizen, dream so big? Will he live long enough to make dreams a reality? Life-threatening danger seems to follow him everywhere, even in his travels outside Europe. Does he have a wild imagination, as some in the FBI think, or is someone truly out to kill him? In The Potential, David Davies ties together a plot twisting with terror, intrigue, and suspense spanning continents. From Germany to the Middle East to the United States, including the hallowed halls of Congress, justice struggles to leave its mark.

If you’re a fan of Vince Flynn or Brad Thor, then you will enjoy The Potential. Get your copy today in digital or paperback to start this exciting series.

What type of man hunts the bogeyman?Ex-MI6 agent Alex Dorring is kidnapped from a Ministry of Defence run psychiatric hospital.Abandoned in the middle of nowhere with no explanation, he finds himself hunted by a ruthless Defence Intelligence agent. His first thought is to hand himself in.But something won’t let him. Strange memories spur him into looking for the men who killed his family, the cause of his mental breakdown a year before.Is that the reason he’s been released? To take his revenge. Or is there another reason he’s been let go?As the bodies pile up and the mystery surrounding his release only becomes more bewildering, one thing is for sure.Whoever released Agent 192 has set free a world of pain. One that will stop at nothing until the truth is exposed.

“Sharp, extremely well written, and scary as hell!”“The best writing in decades.”What would it take to put our way of life at risk?Is it possible for a handful of ultra-deep players to cripple the global economy?A secret organization with immense wealth and limitless influence squares off against The Establishment in this #1 Bestselling financial conspiracy thriller from espionage master Lars Emmerich.As the clandestine conflict reaches an explosive flashpoint, Special Agent Sam Jameson, a brash, ballsy, and beautiful spy catcher, is cast headlong into the crossfire. The love of her life is missing, the victim of a brutal and terrifying kidnapping. Will she unravel the ruthless conspiracy in time to save his life? Can she save her own?The characters are vivid, the facts are exquisitely researched, and the plot is gripping and frightening… because the threat is more real than we’d like to imagine.Book One in the worldwide bestselling Devolution Series will leave you wondering how safe we really are.————Interview with #1 Bestselling Author Lars EmmerichQ: Who are your influences?A: Too many to list! I started out years ago as a Tom Clancy addict, and I thoroughly enjoy many of Nelson DeMille’s novels. I regularly read David Baldacci, Vince Flynn, Barry Eisler, Michael Connelly, and John Grisham. James Patterson has redefined what it means to be a working author, and I read his stuff as well. My top picks are usually espionage and private detective novels, any of the thousands of thrillers and mysteries best sellers, and, of course, books featuring classic pulp heroes. And I’m greatly influenced by all sorts of nonfiction, as well. I read all the time, and I’m a bit of a magpie about the topics — science, economics, finance, politics, history, mathematics, engineering, biomechanics, medicine… It’s a big world out there, and I love learning more about it. Many of those topics find their way into my fiction, so I can justify it all as “research.” Q: The Sam Jameson series has become

To win a secret war waged by The Establishment, ex black-ops soldier, Blink, must find and expose the true colors of the men behind the elite organization, which has been manipulating governments since the time of Napoleon. Driven by the murders of family members, and the fall of her home country, Blink travels the globe seeking the men responsible. She soon finds that their crimes span far beyond her personal vendettas. Operating behind the facade of the International Central Bank, The Establishment uses its massive influence to push a mysterious, sub-governmental mind-control program—known as the Mosquito Project—as well as legislation designed to collapse the global economy. Blink is determined to crush the Mosquito technology and stop The Establishment from carrying out its agenda. Born with the ability to see the positive and negative energy that makes up all living things, Blink can analyze her targets’ colors and quickly discern friend from foe. But in her fight to expose the most powerful, far-reaching organization in existence, Blink finds herself outnumbered and outmatched in a conflict that could force her, and those she loves, to pay the ultimate price.

Choose Your Enemy Wisely."Outrageously entertaining: epic, explosive, subversive, engaged and compassionate, like a Michael Bay movie written by Aaron Sorkin." -Chris Brookmyre, author of Where The Bodies Are BuriedA Western terrorist organization targets Muslims around the world, and FBI agent John Savas is drawn into a web of international intrigue. To solve the case, he must put aside the death of his son and work with a man who symbolizes all he has come to hate. Both are drawn into a race against time to stop the plot of an American bin Laden and prevent a global catastrophe. Book one in the INTEL 1 novels. "Fortify your shelf of Armageddon thrillers with this promising newcomer." -Library Journal."Turns the traditional terrorist thriller on its head." —Allan Leverone, author of "The Lonely Mile""A taut tale of international intrigue with a unique twist." -The Washington Times Communities

This is the first book in the Red Mist series. Read all about Red Mist and watch the series video trailer at rtgreen.netThe story – Thrown together in the midst of a terrorist threat unlike anything London has seen before, two women from completely different backgrounds fall into a dangerous, unstoppable love.But as their lives spiral out of control, it becomes clear the horror looming over the capital’s population is not the only threat they have to face. When hearts and jealousy collide, the war against the evil Tiri and her compatriots will not be the hardest battle they have to fight…This book, ‘Falling’ -Zana is stunningly beautiful. And she is being closely watched by a secret department of MI6 codenamed DIAL. But after months of observation they are still no nearer to knowing what terrorist atrocity she is planning. Someone has to go undercover, gain her trust and discover the truth. They know just the person. Madeline deWinter works for MI6. But her profession doesn't officially exist; she is a mere shadow to those who wield the power. She nullifies people for a living, and is ideally suited to the work… she doesn't possess a heart, or a soul.At first she refuses the mission, but then makes a life-changing U-turn and accepts it. A decision she will come to question as her world and her emotions spiral out of control. But it isn't until the final curtain begins to close and all hell broke loose, that she finally sees Zana’s true colours.And discovers the one certainty of life with a heart is that sooner or later it will get shattered into tiny pieces.Red Mist Falling contains several scenes of a sexual nature.

The last thing you'd expect to see on a florist's resume is Ex-CIA Officer, Sometime Killer. But then again I'm not even allowed to put that on my resume, so...This is where I begin again, where my demons start dancing around the daisies. It wasn't where I thought I'd end up, but that's the story of my life.  I wonder what they would do if I sent them each a bouquet, those men who ruined my life? Rosemary for remembrance, to show them just how long my memory is...Fans of Tom Clancy and Valerie Plame will find themselves irresistably pulled into ex-spy Vivian Carmichael's world...a place where a great many sins can be hidden by covering them up with flowers and sweet words.  Sins are never gone forever, though, and will always come back to haunt you when you least expect it.As a special bonus in this introductory novella, the first three chapters of the next book, Pistils, are included FREE at the end!

A young American-born Muslim offers a silent prayer to Allah before getting up from his seat on a bus just outside Washington, DC. He leaves behind a backpack. Within minutes, the bus explodes near the Pentagon.The largest attack in the United States since 9/11 paralyzes the country. The FBI quickly identifies Hassan al-Zaid as the primary suspect. A search of his home reveals bomb-making equipment and a taped confession in which he pledges allegiance to as-Sirat, the world's most dangerous terrorist group, and its elusive leader Omar Bashir.Before the massive manhunt even begins, Hassan al-Zaid manages to slip out of the country. But a special unit of CIA terrorist hunters is on his tail and follows him across four continents to Pakistan. Once there, a member of the team discovers that as-Sirat is just days away from carrying out a nuclear attack on the United States. Having lost all ways to communicate with the rest of the unit, he has to risk everything to relay the information back home and stop the terrorists from carrying out their plan.

America has devolved into a fascist state. Now what?Left behind to care for her ailing grandmother, Kismet Beatriz faces a grim future. Poor and starving, Kismet's only hope is to make her way to New Atlanta, the last bastion of the nation's rich elite. The defiant daughter of a military family, Kismet embarks on a dangerous mission inside the fortress of The Select Few. Can Kismet save the rebellion, or will this dystopia last forever?From the author of This Plague of Days comes a near-future thriller built for fans of Nineteen Eighty-four and The Handmaid's Tale. Scroll up to purchase the binge read that is Citizen Second Class.

A gripping, suspenseful thriller that will keep you guessing till the end!....When CIA officer Catherine Ballentine was taken captive in Afghanistan, she endured horrific treatment for months at the hands of an Islamic State terrorist, Walid, but she never gave up on the mission. When the Afghan women and children she was working with were massacred, Cat escaped and brought the answers back with her. There's only one problem. She doesn't realize just how dangerous those high-stakes secrets are!

Extracted from that nightmare by a Navy SEAL team, she is sent to Dubrovnik for debriefing. Shortly after a series of interviews, three CIA officers go missing, apparent victims of yet another massacre. Why is Cat the only survivor yet again? Was Cat turned by Walid or is she being set up?

The CIA needs to know, so Cat is sent to Dr. Mark Hudsucker, an agency psychiatrist. When the shrink she calls Dr. Head Sucker insists on portraying Walid as a product of his unfortunate environment, Cat insists on giving him a blow-by-blow account of the devastating trauma she and the others endured at the Islamic State terrorist's hands. Is she so psychologically damaged that she's gone off the deep end or did Cat find a rat at the CIA?

As her world disintegrates, Cat meets an unlikely cohort. Navy SEAL Lorenzo Rossi is angry about what happened to his buddies who risked their lives that night to save her. That mission quickly went wrong and the SEAL team suffered heavy losses. Renny is determined to find answers about the events that unfolded in Jalalabad, especially when he realizes someone is trying to push Cat Ballentine into his life. But the untrusting female spy is tight-lipped and terrified.

Renny suspects someone has given them a MacGuffin, deliberately leading them on a wild goose chase for some nefarious purpose. Cat, feeling more than a little paranoid, thinks someone has deliberately set her up as the fall girl to cover up the events of that Jalalabad mess.

This wily pair of heroes is pushe

Jake Ramsey watched his parents get murdered when he was a boy. Shortly afterward he was recruited to work for Black Brick, a covert government organization.After Jake survives a shootout while protecting the corrupt executive of a powerful and well connected government contractor, his suspicions grow that the covert government organization he works for has been subverted by somebody who doesn’t have the country’s best interest at heart.The deeper he digs the more he fears he has been lied to about everything, including the details around the deaths of his parents.Jake doesn't know who to believe as he searches for answers, dodges bullets, and is framed for a train bombing. He soon finds himself fighting against the very organization he believed to be on the right side of the law. If you enjoy thrillers with twists and turns, this book is for you. Pick up your copy today!

This gripping spy-thriller combines the excitement and suspense of Ian Fleming with the reality of John LeCarre. The author is a former federal criminal investigator and intelligence officer and he uses his background knowledge to bring the characters to life. A poor shopkeeper and his wife in Shanghai are murdered, something these Triad killers have done many time before, but this time they made a mistake...the victims' young daughter was watching. Not finding the daughter was not just a mistake, it was a huge mistake. Many years later in Seattle, FBI Special Agent, Sean McNamara, is in a tai chi class and he finds himself attracted to a beautiful Chinese woman in the class. She seems to be just a PhD student at the University of Washington, but dead bodies seem to crop up when she is around, including a serial killer who is the subject of a police manhunt. A few months later, on the Caribbean island of Barbados, during a hunt for a killer, Special Agent McNamara and the Chinese woman encounter a conspiracy that reaches into the CIA and the halls of Congress and they become the hunted as assassins arrive on the island. This is the first novel in “The Chinese Woman” spy-suspense-thriller series. The second novel, “The Chinese Woman: Operation Lion Den” is currently available free at http://eepurl.com/duPvHDTo see all the novels in the series, with descriptions, go to: https://www.bcoxbooks.comINTERVIEW WITH THE AUTHORQ. WHAT MAKES THE “CHINESE WOMAN” SPY-SUSPENSE-THRILLER SERIES SO SPECIAL. WHAT DIFFERENTIATES THEM FROM OTHER NOVELS OF A SIMILAR GENRE?A. To answer that, perhaps I should tell you what motivated me to write them in the first place. I love novels of this genre, and some include both talented writing and great story lines. What bothered me, however, is that most authors don't understand how law enforcement and intelligence agencies actually operate making good stories unrealistic. Most readers may not be bothered by this, or even realize it, but it bothered me so I d

"[The Bigot List]" is a mystery thriller from S. D. Skye ... hard to put down for lovers of spy fiction, highly recommended. -- Carl Logan, Midwest Book Review ★★★★ "Thick with layers, [The Bigot List] is filled with strife, deceit, lust, pain, mystery, and humor." OOSA Online Book Club TWO Bureau sources are dead. TEN FBI spy catchers on The Bigot List are suspects. ONE is a ruthless traitor spying for the Russians. FBI Special Agent J.J. McCall is a patriot, a fighter, and a badass. She’s dedicated her life—and her “gift”—to rooting out traitors who sell American government secrets. Unafraid of bending the rules to catch moles, she’s among the most successful spy catchers in FBI history—man or woman. But internal politics has left her snubbed, frustrated, and hopeless.Change is in the wind--the perfect storm is brewing. Just as she’s ready to quit, J.J. learns a Russian spy who helped her expose American turncoats is ruthlessly murdered, and another is in mortal danger. FBI leadership suspects a mole is operating deep inside the Bureau, and his name is on the bigot list—a list of personnel granted the highest access to FBI secrets. But a twist of fate threatens to land J.J. and her partner atop the suspect list. Duty calls and J.J. can’t quit—not now. And she’s forced to lead the most critical investigation of her career – hunting down and catching one of her own, a fellow FBI agent, before he strikes again. THE BIGOT LIST is the first book in S.D. Skye’s award-winning, post-Cold War FBI-Russian intelligence spy thriller series. Discover an exciting new world of suspense, mystery, international intrigue, and romance inside the Nation’s Capital when you buy your copy today! Also on Sale BOOK 2--Situation Critical and BOOK 3 -- The Shadow Syndicate

Firm Denial, a follow-up to Firm Resolve, is a stand-alone novella. When a case becomes an obsession, Daniel Petersen leaves Shanghai and hunts down Aaron Walker. The Iraq vet reveals a story that differs significantly from Lana Hayaak's diary entries. Meanwhile, an enigmatic sighting arouses suspicion and threatens national security.Excerpt:Flashback –– 2015After the office party, I followed Lana to the subway station where she struggled with the ticket machine. I confronted her and said, “You’re into Walker, aren’t you?”She ignored me, so I blurted, “What? No denial?”Lana finally turned to face me and coldly replied, “Why would I deny something so plainly true?”Angrily, I snapped, “I thought you were different from other women.”“Good God, why would you think that?”“Dunno,” I stammered.She brushed past me and quickly headed for the train. I pursued her and shouted, “You only like men if they have money or a hot body.”Lana froze, turned, and furiously took steps in my direction. Nervously I walked backward, but exclaimed, “Why not give a nice guy a chance?”Like a panther, she stalked up to me and growled, “Because you’re not a nice guy.”“Yeah, I am.”“You’re just another manipulative misogynist in a clown’s suit.”“Hey, I’m debonair,” I asserted while adjusting my top hat, a favorite clothing item.She hissed, “Guess what Petersen ––”“I’m listening.”“Women like men who love women. It’s that simple.”“I love women.”“No, you don’t.”“Hey, I’m a good son and a great guy.”“I don’t give a damn. Just get the hell out of my way.”“You’re hot when you’re fired up.”“Jerk,” Lana muttered under her breath.I chased after her and yelled, “I like a strong woman, but you’re too much. You’re a bulldozer.”She spun around while walking and shouted, “And how is that my problem?”I paused, took a deep breath, and in a boyish tone explained, “You’re all about image.”Lana’s body stiffened. I continued, “

Charged with finding out who is trying to stop a dam project, Owen finds himself sidetracked with the head engineer's beautiful daughter.Having lost her family, Laura seeks the father she has never known.Those attacking the project plan to use her against her father.

Instant Pot Cookbook

Have you ever used a pressure cooker before? If your answer is yes, then learning how to cook with an Instant Pot shouldn’t be very difficult for you. The Instant Pot is a digital pressure cooker that allows you to cook different types of foods. However, unlike conventional pressure cookers, the Instant Pot provides many functionalities like rice cooking, slow cooking, steaming, yogurt making, browning pan, and warming pot.

In this book you will learn about:

· Instant pots

· Different features of an instant pot

· How to use an instant pot

· Best tips and practices

· Foods not to cook with an instant pot

· Safety tips

· How to clean an instant pot

· Measurement conversion chart

· 101 delicious and healthy recipes

The Instant Pot is a great kitchen appliance that you can own. It gives you more freedom and offers more options, as it allows you to make different dishes in less time and effort than using other kitchen gadgets and appliances. This book is all you need to start using your instant pot on a daily basis.

Good luck and enjoy!

Following a diet no longer necessarily means wanting to lose weight. You can opt for a specific diet to, for example, delay aging, improve your quality of life, or stop Alzheimer's. The fleeting nature and transience of trends have also reached the food domain. However, unlike a piece of clothing that can either suit you well or not, carrying out an unbalanced diet can cause serious health problems. Therefore, today, more than ever, it is essential to have a knowledge of food so that you can interpret the information about it. Keto Diet has been a hot topic for a long time. Many people have tried the Keto diet or heard about it somewhere. Many have reaped its benefits when following it diligently over a period of time. That said, there is a lot that is still unknown when it comes to the keto diet. The basic idea behind this keto cookbook is to offer you a number of simple yet healthy recipes that you can easily cook on a daily basis without any hassle. This keto cookbook for beginners is divided into brief sections that have been designed to introduce you to the most fundamental ideas about the keto diet, including a detailed part about the entire process of ketosis so that you know what to expect when following the keto diet. In this keto cookbook, you will also see the myriad benefits of the keto diet and the foods you must eat and avoid when on this diet. Many beginners make common mistakes when embarking on the journey of the keto diet. Therefore, this keto cookbook will reflect some of these errors in judgment. Here are the sections that you will find within this Keto Cookbook:1.Keto Diet: Introduction2.Keto Diet: Foods to Avoid3.Keto Diet: Foods to Eat4.Keto Diet for Beginners: Common Mistakes That Beginners Make5.Keto Cookbook: Three-Week Plan6.Keto Cookbook: Keto Breakfast Recipes7.Keto Cookbook: Keto Lunch Recipes8.Keto Cookbook: Keto Dinner RecipesWhen you are on the ketogenic diet, all you have to do is replace the carbs in your diet with healthy fats. This keto diet then forces your body to start burn

Do you have a craving for meatballs? Setting a plate of homemade meatballs on the table is a triumph. But there are so many types to choose from classic Italian to meatless mac & cheese meatballs. In The Meatball Cookbook, discover over 50 international and specialty meatball recipes. Create flavorful and tender meatballs you and your whole family will enjoy - and freeze a few for another day.Grab your copy of The Meatball Cookbook now!

Do you know how to Bake?

Do you want to learn Bake?

To bake a range of delicious confections, you don’t need to use fancy gadgets, obscure processes, or hard-to-find ingredients. You will need some basics to get the job done properly, however.

Essential Equipment

It can be tempting to stock your kitchen with every single pan and appliance available—trust me, I know! But, as I’ve learned over the years, you need only a few essential items to tackle most baking recipes.

Cookware and Bakeware

Must Have

Baking sheets: Flat metal baking sheets are available with a rim or without. I prefer ones with a rim because they can be used to bake cookies, bars, and even cakes. Invest in two so you can rotate batches in and out of the oven.

Baking pans: Baking pans come in a variety of sizes and shapes—most have sides about 2 inches deep. My go-to baking pans are a 9-by-13-inch rectangular pan, an 8-by-8-inch square pan, 8½-by-4½-inch and 9-by-5-inch loaf pans, two 9-inch round cake pans, and a 12-cup cupcake/muffin pan. I recommend aluminum baking pans for their even heating and cooling properties.

Pie dish: I recommend a 9-inch glass pie dish.

Nice To Have

Bundt cake pan: A Bundt pan is a round metal pan with a hole in the middle and uniform ridges up the side.

Tart pan: This 9- or 10-inch round pan has fluted edges and a removable bottom, making it ideal for baking beautiful tarts.

Tools and Utensils

Must Have

Measuring tools: Invest in a set of dry measuring cups, a glass liquid measuring cup, and a set of measuring spoons. Choose metal and glass, as plastic can retain odors and residue.

Mixing tools: A set of mixing bowls (again, metal is best), a silicone spatula, and a wire whisk are essential.

Cooling rack: Baked goods continue to bake once you’ve removed them from the oven. Proper cooling on a wire rack helps ensure that they don’t end up overbaked.

Rolling pin: A wooden rolling pin is essential f

***Filled With Images and Nutritional Info***Are you looking for easy and delicious Ketogenic recipes that fit with your lifestyle and busy schedule? The Ketogenic diet is, without doubt, a must follow diet if you want to lose weight, keep it off and obtain various other benefits such as making your skin healthy, fighting cancer, restoring insulin sensitivity and much, much more. Whether you’ve just started following the diet or have already been following the diet with impressive results, you must perhaps have noticed that one of the challenging parts about following the diet is preparing delicious meals especially when you have a busy schedule. If you still want to stay committed to the diet, one thing you want to prioritize is cooking foods fast while of course ensuring you retain the nutrients. There is no better way to achieve that than use a pressure cooker and in particular, the modern, technologically advanced pressure cooker, known as instant pot. This book has 100+ delicious instant pot recipes that you can prepare while on the Ketogenic diet.By following a keto diet, you will get great benefits, such as:✓. Lose your weight faster.✓. Have a stable energy level.✓. Get rid of insulin resistance.✓. Regulate blood pressure.✓. Enjoy increased endurance.✓. No starvation.✓. Improve your blood profile indicators.✓. Reduce diabetic medicationshere what you'll learn from this book: ✓Introduction✓Chapter 1: Ketogenic Diet: A Beginner Friendly Background✓Chapert 2: Chicken Recipes✓Chapter 3: Meat Recipes✓Chpater 4: Seafood Recipes✓Chpater 5: Fruits and Veggies Recipes✓Chapter 6: Soups and Stews✓Conclusion get your free copy now!

This Box Set Includes 3 Books:- Keto Diet for Beginners - Keto Crockpot Cookbook - Ketogenic Instant Pot Cookbook***Filled With Images and Nutritional Info***Keto Diet for Beginners :In this book, you will learn the basic rules of the Ketogenic Diet, find answers to commonly asked questions about it, and most importantly, gain access to 7-day meal plans and fifty easy, delicious, and nutritious Keto-friendly recipes. The first chapter is all about what the Ketogenic diet is and what its basic rules are. It is explained in simpler terms and it provides you with the right foundational knowledge to help you do further research on your own. The second chapter will share with you not one, but four 7-day meal plans to help you get started on the diet within the first 21 to 28 days. Here’s What You’ll Learn From This Keto For Beginners Book: ✓ Introduction ✓ Chapter 1: The Ketogenic Diet ✓ Chapter 2: The ideal 7-Day Keto Diet Plan ✓ Chapter 3: Frequently Asked Questions✓ Chapter 4: Keto Breakfast Recipes ✓ Chapter 5: Keto Lunch Recipes ✓ Chapter 6: Keto Snack Recipes ✓ Chapter 7: Keto Dinner Recipes ✓ Chapter 8: Keto Dessert Recipes Keto Crockpot Cookbook : Are you looking for easy and delicious Keto recipes that fit with your lifestyle and busy schedule?This book has actionable information about the keto diet, including 60 delicious, easy to make recipes that you can prepare to get started.The Keto Crock Pot Cookbook: Top 60 Delicious and Easy To make Keto Recipes You Should Know! will show you exactly what you need to do to move from where you are i.e. unhealthy, overweight/obese, to where you want to be i.e. of healthy weight and with good overall health. In this book, you will learn what the ketogenic diet is all about including what it is you should eat, what you should not eat, how it works, why it works, the benefits that come with following a ketogenic diet, 60 delicious recipes that you can prepare fast and much, much more. Let’s begin!here what you'll learn from this book: ✓Chapter

If you suffer from feeling exhausted all the time… If you are trying to melt off that weight with ridiculously tasty, fat burning and healthy recipes, but you have no idea where to start, then keep reading …

Are you ready to become a fat burning power plant and improve your risk of diabetes, blood pressure, heart health, without any supplements, but you are confused by which diet plan will be able to help you get it done?The good news is that like vegan diet, research has shown that following the high-fat, low-carb ketogenic diet may positively impact your lifestyle and can cause your body to experience amazing health benefits.The vegan keto diet is a low-carb, moderate-protein diet that excludes all animal-based foods. Vegans can reach ketosis by relying on high-fat, plant-based products like coconuts oil, avocados, seeds and nuts. Now giving the amazing results that comes from eating a vegan ketogenic diet, why most people fail to stick to this diet?Because most of the times, finding, preparing and cooking recipes that are healthy and tasty could be expensive and time consuming. The truth is that you don't need to do this the hard way.Preparing tasty, nutritious keto vegan meals doesn't have to be difficult at all. 

Vegan Keto Meal Cookbook provides you with  tasty, easy-to-prepare recipes that are healthy.There are a ton of diet plans and cookbooks out there that you can choose from, but this guide is different because unlike other cookbooks, stuffed with dozens and even hundreds of bland and boring recipes with very few high protein foods, without any clear directions and nutritional information, this guidebook provides you with 152 tasty and healthy, easy-to-to-follow recipes, that you enjoy preparing in less then 30 minutes!Here are some of the other amazing topics that you are about to discover inside this guidebook:35 super energetic green smoothies to increase your healthy eating habits Your vegan-keto grocery list so you know exactly what to get at the store, without spending a

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The nutritious, low-fat foods featured in the Mediterranean Diet are rich in disease-fighting, heart-healthy antioxidants and omega-3s.

Diseases that have been scientifically linked to a person's diet (Cancer, Diabetes, Obesity, Heart Disease, etc.) are at all-time high. Millions of people have found a way to naturally reduce their risks of these diseases by switching to the Mediterranean Diet.

Do you want to eat great and be healthier than you've ever been? This book contains the history and science behind the Mediterranean Diet. Why does it work? How does it work? It's all here!

There are also 50 quick and simple high protein, low carb recipes to help you lose weight while eating great tasting, fresh foods. This is truly a Mediterranean Diet cookbook that you won't want to put down.All you have to do is follow the recipes in this Mediterranean Diet book and you are well on your way to increasing your overall health, increasing energy levels, burning fat, reducing stress, and way too many more benefits to list!

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Asian Fusion is a collection of authentic recipes from the Philippines, Hawaii, China, Japan and more! Inside this book you will find recipes such as Korean Burritos, Spicy Pork Ramen, Mochiko Chicken and Rumaki. Explore the multicultural Asian cuisines in this book, where you will find every recipe you could ever need for Asian cooking!

The Effective Air Fryer Cookbook

Don’t you just love the crunchy texture and intense flavor of deep fried foods like fried chicken, French fries, breaded pork chops and calamari? It’s no wonder these items are staples, not only in fast food chains but also in the menus of many American households.

According to experts, the typical American diet is high in fat and low in nutrients. Deep frying, which is a popular cooking method in the United States and many Western countries, is pointed out as one of the reasons to blame.

So does this mean that we can no longer enjoy our deep-fried favorites? Fortunately, the answer is no.

The air fryer was designed specifically for this purpose—so that people can enjoy fried foods without the health drawbacks.

An air fryer utilizes what is called “rapid air technology” to cook food that usually requires being submerged in deep fat or oil. What the device does is circulate the air to reach up to 390 degrees F in order to fry foods like fries, chicken, chips, fish and many more.

In this book you will learn about:

· Air Fryers and How They Work

· How to Cook with an Air Fryer

· Tips for Using an Air Fryer

· Cleaning & Safety Tips

· Measurement Unit Conversions

· Frequently Asked Questions

· 150 Healthy and Tasty Air Fryer Recipes

There are breakfast recipes, appetizer recipes, lunch recipes, dinner recipes, snack/dessert recipes, salad recipes, Vegetarian recipes, Paleo diet recipes, and Ketogenic diet recipes. All of the recipes include serving size, preparation time, cooking time, and complete nutritional facts. Some of the recipes included are:

· Breakfast Soufflé

· Italian Frittata

· Baked Vegetable Bread Rolls

· Crab Sticks

· Meatballs in Marinara Sauce

· Stuffed Mushrooms

· Salmon Kebabs

· Jerk Chicken Wings

· Chimichurri Skirt Steak

· Spinach Shell Pasta

· Barbecue Pork Chops

"Save your Life with Keto Diet - Time to Change! Why & How?" explains in an easy way why it is so important to change to healthy food and a healthy diet and to start as soon as you can.Why is it so important to eat healthy and how can that be achieved? Dr Lydia Elisabeth Myburgh helped a great variety of people in all different walks of life to become the best version of themselves and realized that the high intake of carbohydrate in our modern diet is a great danger to good health and long term well being.Being passionate about healthy food and even how to incorporate ingredients in the diet that increase the health was her passion for the last 15 years.In a personal search Dr Lydia Elisabeth Myburgh finally came to the realization that the Keto Diet comes very close to an ideal diet, but also understood that a diet in itself is often failing when it gets applied too strictly.She talks about her personal journey and then outlines how to eat healthily by showing the pros and cons of different food categories.Included is 1. a meal plan with ideas for a whole week, 2. a healthy shopping list with different options to cover the categories3. insights on diabetes mellitus, obesity, heart disease, cancer, hypertension and other chronic inflammatory diseases4. the question about cholesterol answeredand even where leptins, lectins etc fit in.She explains this in simple language and brings her passion across, leaving her readers captivated and ready to change.An easy quick start guide is provided as well as a plan with meal suggestions for a week that make it easy and inspire to take a turn away from the unhealthy common high carbohydrate diet.Own experiences tell a story and motivation is given on the way with many additional tips and tricks.A highly recommended guide to empower people worldwide to take action to survive healthy, well and in good shape - mentally, emotionally and physically.

This Box Set Includes 2 Books:- Keto Crockpot Cookbook - Ketogenic Instant Pot Cookbook***Filled With Images and Nutritional Info*** Keto Crockpot Cookbook : Are you looking for easy and delicious Keto recipes that fit with your lifestyle and busy schedule?This book has actionable information about the keto diet, including 60 delicious, easy to make recipes that you can prepare to get started.The Keto Crock Pot Cookbook: Top 60 Delicious and Easy To make Keto Recipes You Should Know! will show you exactly what you need to do to move from where you are i.e. unhealthy, overweight/obese, to where you want to be i.e. of healthy weight and with good overall health. In this book, you will learn what the ketogenic diet is all about including what it is you should eat, what you should not eat, how it works, why it works, the benefits that come with following a ketogenic diet, 60 delicious recipes that you can prepare fast and much, much more. Let’s begin!here what you'll learn from this book: ✓Chapter 1: Ketogenic Diet For Beginners✓Chapter 2: What Is It?✓Chapter 3: Food Guide: What To Eat✓Chapter 4: Food Guide: What To Avoid✓Chapter 5: Easy Low Carb Substitutes✓Chapter 7: Breakfast✓Chapter 8: Lunch✓Chapter 9: Dinner✓Chapter 10: Appetizers & Side Dishes✓Chapter 11: Dessert✓Chapter 12: Besides Weight Loss, What Else Can A Keto Diet Do For You?✓Chapter 13: Watch Out For Some Draw Backs Ketogenic Instant Pot Cookbook Are you looking for easy and delicious Ketogenic recipes that fit with your lifestyle and busy schedule?The Ketogenic diet is, without doubt, a must follow diet if you want to lose weight, keep it off and obtain various other benefits such as making your skin healthy, fighting cancer, restoring insulin sensitivity and much, much more. Whether you’ve just started following the diet or have already been following the diet with impressive results, you must perhaps have noticed that one of the challenging parts about following the diet is preparing delicious meals especially when you ha

This book is the story of the most American of meals... brunch! You will find in my book illustrations, anecdotes, and recipes that are key in serving a world class brunch for yourself and those you love.

This cookbook contains instructions on canning and recipes for making Plum, Strawberries, Peach, Blackberry, Wild Grape Jelly and Jams. It also has recipes for cooking with venison, from making sausage, roast, fried backstrap. There are recipes for fish with marinades.That's What's Cooking Wild on the Farm!www.laurenboehmlynch.com

The Effective Vegan Instant Pot Cookbook

Every few years it seems that there is some new, hot, culinary trend. To be honest, many of these trends seem to disappear as quickly as they arrive, leaving in their wake kitchen cupboards filled with gadgets and appliances that will never see the light of day. It is possible that you might even be able to find a few of these gems in your very own kitchen. I am always a little skeptical when it comes to new kitchen appliances. In my opinion, the ones that we have had for decades seem to be working so well that it is rare that one comes along that really gains my attention. Recently, one has and it is taking kitchens by storm. The appliance that I am speaking of is not only the topic of this book, but is quickly becoming the topic of culinary conversations everywhere. The Instant Pot is an ingenious appliance, and I am very excited to help you explore all the wonderful possibilities for your vegan lifestyle.

We are at a time when our schedules are hectic, lives are busy and cheap food is easy. I think most of us have good intentions when it comes to eating a healthy diet, but we all know that finding the time to prepare and cook a healthy meal, especially a vegan meal, can be challenging. Just when it seemed that frustrations in the kitchen were about to reach an all-time high, the Instant Pot came along to make us fall in love with cooking wholesome meals once again.

The Instant Pot is one appliance that functions as many. No matter what you have in mind, the Instant Pot can make it happen with just the touch of a couple buttons. Meals that once would have taken all day to prepare can now land on your table in a matter of minutes, without losing anything in terms of flavor or quality. Personally, I feel that this is even more important for vegan diets. The vegan lifestyle has a reputation of being repetitive, boring, and simply difficult to adhere to every day. Most vegans will stick to their diets, but will sacrifice variety and nutrition for the sak

Chinese food requires no introduction. It is some of the most popular and commonly available food, regardless of where you live. Chinese food is diverse, and tastes absolutely amazing. All you need is fire and a stove to cook most of the recipes, and they don’t take much time either. Delicious, easy, and quick- Chinese food is a must-have in the arsenal of any cook.Dine Like a Dragon: The Complete Chinese Cookbook offers:All the basic information you will need to get started with Chinese cooking22 Chinese Marinades and Condiments36 Chinese appetizer Tecipes40 Chinese Soup Recipes24 Chinese Sauce recipes21 Chinese Dips and Dressings25 Chinese Salad Recipes174 Chinese Chicken, Turkey, and Duck Recipes167 Chinese Seafood Recipes90 Chinese Beef Recipes100 Chinese Pork Recipes28 Chinese Lamb Recipes25 Chinese Egg Recipes31 Chinese Rice Recipes26 Chinese Noodle Recipes102 Chinese Vegetable Recipes16 Chinese Tofu Recipes35 Chinese Dessert, cake, and confectionery Recipes15 Chinese Teas, Pickles, and Other Preserves

The Effective Plant-Based Air Fryer Cookbook

What’s not to love about fried foods?

Foods that are battered, breaded and deep fried are not only overflowing with rich flavor but also have an irresistible crunchy texture that you can’t get enough of.

Plus, frying is quick and convenient. It doesn’t take as much time as other cooking methods. Not surprisingly, fried foods have become the highlight in fast food chains, where people go to fill up their tummies when they don’t have time to spend in their own kitchens.

But here’s an alarming fact: researchers say that fried foods increase the risk of serious ailments, including heart disease and type 2 diabetes. It leads to high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, and excessive weight gain.

Even those who maintain healthy vegan and vegetarian lifestyles are not completely safe from the dangers of fried foods. Yes, vegetables contain less fat and cholesterol, but the oil, particularly when reused over and over, gets absorbed into the food more easily. And that’s how the problem starts.

So what can you do about this?

We have just the solution: invest in an air fryer. An air fryer lets you enjoy the crispy texture and intense flavor of fried foods without putting your health at risk.

In this book, you’re going to find practical tips on using this device, as well as 100 vegan and vegetarian air fried recipes that you and your family will surely love.

See You on the Effective Side!

-Chef Effect

Those looking to lose weight often think you need to give up dessert or sweets at special events. But this is where one of the biggest advantages of the low carb diet comes into play. Instead of strictly counting calories it's only important to keep the number of carbs listed in the nutrition facts to a minimum. Low carb desserts with less than 10 g of carbs per serving complete a meal without jeopardizing weight loss success. These recipes with virtually no carbs have the added benefit of specifically tricking the brain while losing weight. While dieting will often leave you craving sweet foods, you can easily avoid this with these 100 low carb desserts. The body receives all the nutrients it needs and stops craving foods. To make sure there's plenty of variety when making these recipes, the 100 low carb desserts are split into 10 categories. These include:Muffins & CupcakesCupcakes and muffins are commonly associated using large amounts of sugar. But all you need is the sweet taste, not the carbs from the sugar. That's why any sugar substitute such as Xylitol or Stevia are a smart low carb alternative.Cookies & PastriesWho needs traditional wheat flour when you can use ground almonds, coconut flakes, etc.Pancakes & WafflesWhether for Sunday breakfast, to surprise the kids or in between meals, the low carb diet certainly doesn't mean eliminating pancakes, crepes and waffles.Mousse & PuddingQuick to make, lots of variety and an absolute delight for guests. That's the 10 low carb recipes for mousse and creams. Even novices in the kitchen will succeed at making layered desserts which are not only visually impressive, but also with what's inside.Savory DessertsMany recipes are also perfect for watching your favorite crime show or cheering on your favorite sports team from the couch.Ice Cream & SorbetTrue ice cream lovers won't miss out on their cold favorite in fall or in winter. ChocolatesChocolates aren't just delicious, but also a popular homemade gift. The 10 low carb recipes for chocolates have an impressively

The Effective Slow Cooker Cookbook

In today’s modern society where everyone’s always in a rush, it makes sense to rely on fast food. As the name implies, fast food is quick and convenient—perfect for those who don’t have the time to cook homemade meals for the family.

However, it’s important to remember that fast food has long been linked to various health problems. Is it really worth sacrificing health for the sake of convenience?

A 2014 study reports that regular consumption of fast food products, which are typically high in calories, fat, cholesterol, sugar, and chemical additives, can increase the risk of heart disease and many other serious ailments.

So what can a busy person do? Find ways to create home-cooked meals the easy way!

One way is to make use of the slow cooker. Otherwise known as the crockpot, the slow cooker became very popular in the 1970s. And it’s making its way back to the kitchens of American families who want to create flavorful dishes with little time and effort.

Yes, the cooking time is long. Most dishes require at least two hours of cooking. Some even take up to 12 hours! But take note that very little effort is involved. And all those hours the dish is cooking can be spent doing other important chores around the house.

In this book you will learn about:

· How to Cook with a Slow Cooker

· How to Clean Your Slow Cooker

· Tips for Using a Slow Cooker

· Safety Tips to Keep in Mind

· Measurement Unit Conversions

· Frequently Asked Questions

· 101 Healthy Slow Cooker Recipes

There are Breakfast Recipes, Soup/Stew Recipes, Poultry Recipes, Beef/Lamb Recipes, Pork Recipes, Seafood Recipes, Vegan/Vegetarian Recipes, Ketogenic Diet Recipes, Paleo Diet Recipes and Snack/Dessert Recipes. All of the recipes include serving size, preparation time, cooking time, and complete nutritional facts. Some of the recipes included are:

· Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

· Cheesy Bacon & E

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For every woman who’s had to choose between the secrets that protect her and the people she loves the most…1892—Des MoinesKatherine Arthur and her family are back and it’s time to collect the money Mrs. Mellet left them in her will. The tidy sum will allow the family peace of mind and a future that’s stable and fulfilling. But when things don’t go exactly as planned, Katherine steps up to do more than her share. Hired as a kitchen mistress, her intuition (with the help of a mysterious recipe book), cooking prowess, and work ethic make her the perfect partner for the enigmatic, wealthy woman next door. Then Aleksey Zurchenko arrives.Violet Pendergrass is a well-heeled, progressive woman with half a fortune in one hand and a plan for enduring prosperity in the other. Resourceful, shrewd, and tough, Violet doesn’t realize her one and only weakness leaves her vulnerable as she attempts to solidify her independence. She sees unparalleled value in Katherine’s gifts and does her best to keep the girl close, to keep her true work secret from her mother and the world. Katherine’s loyalties to her mother and Violet grow strained and soon her commitment to both frays even further as her feelings for Aleksey grow. Katherine must decide if pursuing her work with the formidable Violet and protecting her family are more important than following love. Can she do it all? Love, hope, joy, secrets buried in walls and hearts; all are threatened by those who claim to care about the Arthurs. Can Katherine separate what’s right and true from what it takes to survive? Are they even different things?

What's the worst that can happen at a wedding? 

A troublesome wedding invitation...When Hamish Montgomery learns his brother is getting married, he vows to stop the wedding. After all, his brother is a duke and is intended for someone else.

A determined bridesmaid...Georgiana Butterworth is startled when a handsome Scotsman breaks into her bedroom and brandishes money. Evidently, he's mistaken her for her newly engaged sister and is trying to bribe her into not marrying his brother. Georgiana knows one thing: she won't permit this man to ruin her sister's chance for everlasting happiness.

A wedding that mustn't be stopped...Hamish may be determined to stop the wedding, but Georgiana is intent to make certain the wedding happens, no matter what she has to do to distract him.

Keeping her safe is difficult, keeping a proper distance from her is downright impossible.Lady Lily Drummond understands only too well the danger of spy work. Her father, a preeminent master spy, has been missing for months, and her brother barely survived his final mission for the Crown. Lily is still determined to help find her father, no matter how hard her brother and his best friend try to keep her in the dark.Busy trying to untangle the web of deceit surrounding the Earl of Windor’s disappearance, Crown spy Gray Masterson also has to ensure Lily Drummond, the gangly, awkward child who was his constant shadow growing up, doesn’t get herself ruined at her London debut. But the girl with scraped knees and elbows has evolved into a lush, sensual beauty surrounded by a bevy of suitors.Realizing Lily is going to investigate on her own if he doesn’t let her join the hunt for her missing father, Gray assumes he can give Lily a few minor tasks to pacify her, but he quickly learns she is a valuable asset. Moreover, she fairly crackles with life and warmth—things he craves after his dark years in service.Warning: This book contains spies, scandals, naughty liaisons in houses of ill repute, men who think they know everything and women who know they do not.Author's Note: This book is a re-release with the same cover and content

"Sexy, unusual, and vastly entertaining. The best historical romance I've read this year."~ Anna Campbell, author of the Dashing Widows series"A ridiculously wonderful story!"~ NetGalley reviewerOn her 25th birthday, Charlotte Appleby receives an unusual gift: the ability to change shape. Penniless and orphaned, she sets off for London to make her fortune as a man. But a position as secretary to Lord Cosgrove proves unexpectedly challenging. Someone is trying to destroy Cosgrove and his life is increasingly in jeopardy.As Charlotte plunges into London’s backstreets at Cosgrove’s side, hunting his persecutor, she finds herself fighting for her life—and falling in love…"The best historical romance I have read all year."~ Rachel @ Heroes & Heartbreakers"THIS IS SO FUN. I want to grab people on the street and make them read it!"~ Goodreads reviewerLength: Full-length novel of 94,000 wordsSensuality level: A hot Regency romance with steamy love scenes Q & A with the authorHow would you describe this series?It's Regency England with a dash of magic. I hope to take readers on a journey from the glittering ballrooms of the aristocracy to the dark underbelly of Regency England – with passion, danger, adventure, romance, and a little magic thrown into the mix. Why did you write this series?I wanted to get my well-bred heroines out of the drawing rooms and put them in the way of adventure and romance. But I didn’t want to write a series where magic is common; I wanted to write a series where only a few characters have magic, and it’s a deep, dark secret, and no one else knows.How would you describe your writing?Several reviewers have likened my writing to Georgette Heyer, which is the hugest compliment ever. I adore Georgette Heyer! She’s why I write historical romance, and I reread her books over and over. (If you’ve not read The Grand Sophy, please do so!) I’ve also had readers compare my writing to Courtney Milan and Mary Balogh, which are also massive compliments.Who would like this series?This seri

Love and Betrayal…Regency styleA young woman of noble blood, raised as a peasant girl…An orphaned stable boy, now grown and the surrogate son of a powerful earl—the same earl who just so happens to be the young woman’s father…Francie Jordan and Alexander Bishop have nothing in common—she runs barefoot and talks to animals. He won’t loosen his cravat unless the bedroom door is firmly closed. She believes in love, second chances, and happily ever after. He believes in keeping a safe distance from anything that resembles an emotion. Indeed, they have nothing in common but an undeniable desire for one another they can’t ignore, and an ailing “father” who will employ any means to bring them together. Unfortunately, not everyone wishes to see a union between Francie and Alexander, and they will stop at nothing to keep this couple apart.An Unlikely Husband Series:Book One: A Taste of Seduction (Francie & Alexander’s story)Book Two: A Touch of Seduction: a novella (Ariana & Jason’s story)Book Three: A Scent of Seduction (Julia & Jon’s story)Book Four: A Breath of Seduction (Sophie & Holt’s story)Book Five: A Dash of Seduction (Madeline & Douglas’s story)Bonus Material: Included in this eBook is a sample of A Touch of Seduction, An Unlikely Husband, Book 2.

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First New Mexico Harvey House, set in the rough and tumble, isolated little town of Raton. Mary Jane Colter hires on as a Harvey Girl, she has dreams that few women of her day and age are allowed to fulfill. Then she meets Tom Gable, the Raton Harvey House manager, and not only finds the love of a lifetime but a man who might just help her chase her wild dreams. Then a dangerous mystery puts their brand-new relationship to the test and risks their very lives.

Using the work experience they gained at Harvey Houses, they also became some of the country’s first female archaeologists, architects, doctors, lawyers, etc. In truth, Harvey Houses were a springboard for the women who helped shape the western half of the United States, in more ways than one, and this introduction to the series unfolds that riveting story.

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Ketil had not intended to return to Orkney, but when you work for Thorfinn Sigurdarson, you obey orders. Thorfinn wants him back to help with a visiting Abbot from Saxony, escorted by an old colleague of Ketil’s. Then people who know the Abbot start dying, and Ketil must once again work with his friend Sigrid to find out why – and to face dark memories from his own past.This is the second in the Orkneyinga Murders series.

"YOU & NO OTHER positively sparkles with historical details, real-life characters, and an utterly unforgettable hero!”~ PAST ROMANCE Historical Romance Blog

Thomas Mardouet, Seigneur de St. Briac, is a man with a perfect life – bold, witty, and splendid to behold, he is the King of France’s trusted knight.But the day that captivating Aimée de Fleurance appears in the woods to interrupt a hunt, St. Briac’s life is turned on end. When she takes her sister’s place and joins the royal court to avoid an arranged marriage, St. Briac is drawn unwillingly into her impetuous scheme.

To save Aimée from the king’s bed, St. Briac shocks them both by declaring that they are betrothed. After all, marriage is the last thing he wants, especially to this infuriating maiden…

Journey back to the magical world of 16th century France and join Aimée and St. Briac for an adventure filled with enchantment, laughter, and sensuous passion!

CROWNS & KILTS: The St. Briac Family, from royal castles to the wilds of Scotland1526 - YOU & NO OTHER (Thomas & Aimée)1532 - OF ONE HEART (Andrew & Micheline)1538 - ABDUCTED AT THE ALTAR (Christophe & Fiona) 1539 -  RETURN OF THE LOST BRIDE (Ciaran & Violette) 

The St. Briac Family in the Regency 1808 - THE SECRET OF LOVE (Gabriel & Isabella)1818 - HIS MAKE-BELIEVE BRIDE (Justin & Mouette)

Cynthia Wright always delivers, book after book. If you are a tried and true fan already, you can't wait for another new release. If you are new to her books....well, lucky, lucky you. Let the reading begin!! ~ Elizabeth Clayton, Amazon reader

She needs protection from the man hunting her.He needs to banish his distrust of women.War widow Salina Meier Moffett Dunham doesn’t trust men. Shamefully treated by her father and husband, she is on the run with her children to escape a forced marriage or worse—death. In Ainsley, Kansas, she shortens her name to Lena Meier to hide from the man pursuing her. She finds a position as a clerk in the mercantile with the grouchy storekeeper. But there is something within that grumpy man that her heart hears and draws her. She isn’t sure what that thing is until she discovers a book in the storeroom of the mercantile.Returning from the war, Angus MacPherson takes back the running of his mercantile and keeps his distance from the young women in Ainsley. After a run-in with Lena Meier—literally, his buggy ran into her cart, leaving him injured, he agrees to let her work in his store. After all, his MacPherson family creed is to help and protect all widows and orphans. But this woman, this stranger in town, irritates and interests him as no woman has since Amelia, the woman who betrayed him to marry his rich cousin. Matters get worse when his former fiancé, who is now a wealthy widow, returns to Ainsley and wants Angus as her new husband. Can love weave its way through the heart by things unspoken?

What if you wanted to be a mother so badly, you would almost anything to make that dream come true?Craig Parker, a local farmer, has been asking widowed Amanda Drake for over a year to marry him, to which Amanda has refused each time. After all, she still loved her late husband and she didn’t feel she could ever love again. One day, they hear about a train full of orphans coming to their town in Texas. They both want to adopt a child and they are both individually given permission to adopt as a single parent. Complications arise as Amanda must make a decision; should she stay single and raise her new daughter on her own or will she find a new family?If you like sweet western historical romances, then An Unexpected Family is for you! “This well-written story is full of love for family that is built around 2 children who arrived on an orphan train.” Ruth“I loved this book! Loved Amanda and Craig’s story. WIll be reading more from Zoe Matthews.” Robin“Nice Story about real history. Gave me an opportunity to share with my children my own family’s experiences with orphans and orphanages after the Civil War.” Amazon ReaderOTHER BOOKS IN THE ORPHAN TRAIN ROMANCE SERIES Book 1: AN UNEXPECTED FAMILYBook 2: THE PROMISE OF A FAMILYBook 3: BIG SPRING BRIDES: ANNABook 4: BIG SPRING BRIDES: SERENABook 5: BIG SPRING BRIDES: KATRINABook 6: WESTERN PROMISESBook 7: WESTERN SKIES

She is the gift he did not want. He is the prince she is forbidden to love.SHORTLISTED FOR THE WOOLLAHRA DIGITAL LITERARY AWARDS 2017Companions are the kingdom’s most beautiful and educated women—possessions of Syrasan’s royal men. Aldara is sixteen when she is sold to the obnoxious crown prince as a gift for his brother. Forced to leave the only life she has ever known, Aldara is sent to Archdale Castle, where she is mentored to become Prince Tyron’s perfect Companion. But no amount of lessons can prepare her for the troubled man marked by war. He sees straight through the polished exterior presented to him. He sees her. She must keep the facade together or deal with the repercussions.Prince Tyron has just returned from war. All he wants is privacy to grieve the men who died at the border. So when his brother gifts him a Companion upon his return, he is forced to embrace a tradition he has so far managed to avoid. Except Aldara is not like the others. She walks with her face to the sun and arms swinging. Her laughter makes him forget the lie. But if they ignore the rules that safeguard them, there will be consequences…This is book one in The Companion series. If you enjoy medieval romance that is out of this world, then this epic tale of love against all odds is for you.Trigger warning: This book contains sexual violence, death and dark themes.Please note: This is part one of Tyron and Aldara's story. Their story continues in books two and three—available now.Interview with the AuthorQ – So, why did you write this book?A – I never intended to write a Romance novel, but when I was pregnant with my second son I experienced really vivid dreams that would remain with me for days after. The two main characters in this book remained with me for much longer. They were in love, and they were in pain. I had to tell their story. There is an intensity to their relationship that I think readers will love.Q – Is this book part of a series?A – Yes, it’s the first book in The Companion series. Aldara and

LOVING THE MARQUESS is book 1 in Suzanna Medeiros’s LANDING A LORD series.She is on the verge of losing everything… To save her home and keep her two younger siblings safe, Louisa Evans must turn to the head of the family that ruined hers.He needs an heir…The Marquess of Overlea is starting to show signs of having inherited the same illness that killed his father and older brother. To prevent the marquisate from falling into the hands of an unscrupulous cousin, Overlea must secure an heir before that illness also claims him.But he is determined not to be the father of that heir…Overlea’s plan is simple—marry the practical, yet desperate, Miss Evans and hold Louisa to her promise to provide him with an heir. But he waits until after they are married to tell his wife that he intends to have another man father that heir. His careful plan becomes complicated by an almost desperate need to claim Louisa for himself and an outside threat that proves even more dangerous than his illness.THE LANDING A LORD SERIESBook 0.5 – Dancing with the DukeBook 1 – Loving the Marquess Book 2 – Beguiling the EarlBook 3 - The Unaffected EarlBook 4 - The Unsuitable Duke coming soon

Faith-Filled Fiction at Its Best!Enjoy or share the perfect gift, the first three books of this enduring saga: A Prairie Heritage, The Early Years. The compelling saga of family, faith, and great courage.One Family, steeped in the love and grace of God, indomitable in their faith, tried and tested in the fires of life, passing forward a legacy to change their world. Immerse yourself in the world of the American prairie of the 1800s and witness this family as they demonstrate the courage and overcoming spirit born of faith in God. This boxed set includes the full editions of A Rose Blooms Twice, Wild Heart on the Prairie, and Joy on This Mountain bundled together and offered at an affordable price. A Prairie Heritage:Book 1: A Rose Blooms TwiceBook 2: Wild Heart on the PrairieBook 3: Joy on This MountainBook 4: The Captive WithinBook 5: StolenBook 6: Lost Are FoundBook 7: All God's PromisesBook 8: The Heart of Joy—A Short Story“Vikki writes the kind of faith-filled fiction that hooks you within the first few pages, will not let you go until you have finished, and leaves you wishing for more.”—Janis Braun, Seattle, Washington“Her books are not just for 'chicks'! I was amazed how engrossed I became in the lives of Vikki's characters, and how much I could relate to their situations.”—Ed Dunne, Los Angeles“Be prepared to put life on hold. That's all I have to say!”—Rebecca H., New Jersey“You will laugh, you will cry but, most of all, you will be uplifted.”—LaTisha Holland, St. Augustine, FL

Caught up in a web of secret love, blackmail, and espionage, a mother is confronted with a terrible dilemma. New Yorker, Orla von Hertzberg, sees a country appearing to reflect the claims of her German relatives when she visits Heidelberg. Back home, she must hide a secret which threatens to destroy all that she cares about if it is ever discovered. Relieved when her husband is posted to Berlin, Orla finally comes face to face with the harsh reality of Hitler's regime and wants to leave. But Orla's past will force her to undertake a task which will cost not only her life but that of her son if she fails. A novel set against the background of America's anti-war movement from the author of “A Good Nazi?”Praise for “A Good Nazi?”:"Great narrative that is a monument to real friendship as well of a very good documented WWII conflict.”"Really tugs at your heart and emotions ... and makes you think.. all at the same time. Couldn’t put it down. Read in one day. Excellent.”"Great story telling! Had to force myself to put it down and get some sleep. Well done, sir! Well done!”“The author has to be applauded for not turning Torsten into a hero but not putting him down all that much, either. I saw Torsten as a human being, good and bad and gullible. The other characters are also drawn well. "I enjoyed the story very much and felt my eyes getting wet at the end.”"An excellent read. I felt as if I was right there. A difficult book to put down.”

Coming face-to-face with the scoundrel who broke her heart on the eve of her wedding to another man could not be more awkward or ill-timed for Lady Sally Ford. When she accepted London’s most eligible earl, she hoped her heart had healed enough to learn to love him after they tied the knot. Her betrothed has no idea she was once engaged to an ambitious sea captain who betrayed her, and Sally has never forgotten or forgiven Captain Hastings for leaving her behind as he made his fortune at sea.When Felix answered the urgent summons from his superior, he never expected to face his angry first and only love about to marry an earl or to discover he has the support of her family to get in her way. With no expectation of winning her back, Felix finally has a chance to clear the air about the past. But with every argument and stolen moment, their former passion reignites as if it had never waned. Is there a chance to begin again and forgive each other when they must part any day?Rebel Hearts Series:Book 1: The Wedding Affair (Felix and Sally)Book 2: An Affair of Honor (William and Matilda)Book 3: The Christmas Affair (Harper and Amy)Book 4: An Affair so Right (Quinn and Theodora)

From the author of the groundbreaking series, A Prairie Heritage, comes the compelling story of fiery-haired, fiery-tempered Tabitha Hale. Rescued from a life of depravity, Tabitha gives her heart to God and her life to nursing. As this tenacious, redeemed woman perseveres toward her vocation, her temper and stubborn independence threaten to derail her aspirations. Will Tabitha pass the trial by fire that is necessary for God to truly use her?And what is Tabitha to do with her feelings for Mason Carpenter, the man who simply refuses to give up on her? Is it even possible for God to ordain a shared future for two such different people, both with fervent callings upon their hearts?When the Great War erupts in Europe, Carpenter leaves for England to train British pilots to fly reconnaissance missions over Belgium and France. Soon after, Tabitha hears God asking her to nurse the war wounded. However, because America has not joined in the fight, Tabitha has few options. Will the elite British Nursing Service make a place for her? Will they accept the services of an American volunteer? And will Tabitha and Mason overcome the differences that stand between them?Revisit Palmer House—a most extraordinary refuge for young women rescued from prostitution. Renew your acquaintance with Rose Thoresen, Joy Michaels, and the others who live at Palmer House. Glimpse the years between Stolen and Lost Are Found. Girls from the MountainBook 1: TabithaBook 2: ToryBook 3: Sarah RedeemedA Prairie Heritage:Book 1: A Rose Blooms TwiceBook 2: Wild Heart on the PrairieBook 3: Joy on This MountainBook 4: The Captive WithinBook 5: Stolen Book 6: Lost Are FoundBook 7: All God’s PromisesBook 8: The Heart of Joy—A Short StoryNanostealthBook 1: Stealthy StepsBook 2: Stealth PowerBook 3: Stealth RetributionBook 4: Deep State Stealth“Vikki writes the kind of faith-filled fiction that hooks you within the first few pages, will not let you go until you have finished, and leaves you wishing for more.”—Janis Braun, Seattle, Washington “H

A banished woman must risk her life, or die a leper.The first book in the Days of Messiah Series immerses you in the life of Bible times.Aaliyah's last chance at winning her husband's love is destroyed when she is banished from her home as an 'unclean' sinner. Her husband has branded her as an adulteress and threatens to kill her if she comes near the town.Struggling to survive amidst the fear, grief and bitterness of living in a leper colony, she would give anything just to see her son again. Is God really punishing her with this disease?When rumors of a Healer from Nazareth reach the colony, Aaliyah wonders if this man could really heal her, or if He would despise her like the rest of her people. It is now that Aaliyah must make the most difficult decision of her life: risk her life to appear in public, or die a leper.A Christian historical fiction short story about hope, forgiveness and healing.Genre: Christian Biblical Fiction Novella.

~The year is 1960 when men could be men, and women kept the faith.~ One lone woman, four grown sons, one absentee father.After four months on the job, twenty-four-year-old Rebecca Harper has become something of a jack-of-all-trades on the Cooper Bar-6 Ranch...except for her cooking. But the four strapping sons who run the ranch in their father's absence need wise counsel more than unburnt bread, and Rebecca is perfect for the job. Whether dealing with the driven eldest, the belligerent youngest, or the personalities in between, she recognizes the source of each young man's pain is a lifetime of a father's indifference. As soon as the rogue returns, Rebecca aims to give "Mr. Cooper" a thick piece of her mind. Not that dishing out hard truth will make her feel any more alive. Past betrayal has taught her to live at arm's length from anyone who might mean too much to her. So she cooks and cleans and counsels, at once harboring anger against a man she has never met and numbing herself against the life she has forgotten to desire. Until one night, one thunderstorm, and one heroic stranger changes it all. In that fleeting moment, Rebecca Harper dares to hope her heart will beat again. * * *Breath Without Life novels portrays seven bachelor ranchers, each so broken down by old wounds that he cannot conceive of ever finding love. Be there when one Cooper after another meets the one incredible woman who can make him whole again. Every book within this series is a stand-alone love story, though ranch life circumstances run chronologically through all six novels.

Port Beaufort, North Carolina - May 1765

Seventeen-year-old Adam Fletcher is no stranger to fist fights, but when he bloodies the nose of the obnoxious son of Port Beaufort's customs agent, the local magistrate offers Adam two choices: jail or an apprenticeship.

Choosing the latter, he soon finds himself bound apprentice to a reclusive old man with a secret, colorful past. Although Adam is less than thrilled about his new situation, when he is asked to spy on his master as a suspected smuggler, he has to decide where his loyalties lie. Will he perform his civic duty to the Crown, or will he do whatever is necessary to protect the old man, possibly putting even his own family in danger?

Secrets will be revealed, loyalties will be questioned, betrayals will be uncovered, and a young man's character will be put to the test in The Smuggler's Gambit.

The Smuggler's Gambit is the first book in the Adam Fletcher Adventure Series of historical fiction novels. If you like fast-moving adventures, impetuous young heroes, suspense-filled plots, and a dash of romance, then you'll love Sara Whitford's entertaining series!

"Was this really his future?"In the Northern English town of Motbridge, men work until they die. John Williams is determined not to be one of those men. When Harry Heard gives him a fake sword to sell to aristocrat Sir Albert Blackwood, his life changes forever. He meets and deals with industrialists, daughters of dukes, and knights of the realm.But all the while a mysterious serial killer, known only as the Breaker, is picking people off at will. When he makes Sir Albert Blackwood his target, John is forced to put the Breaker's brutal work to an end. Not only his future but his very life hinges on his success.As class and murder collide, can John leave his humble beginnings behind him?

Civil war devastated the country and left Rachel Sawyer stranded in a dead-end job as a seamstress with no prospects for marriage. Men are thin on the ground in Massachusetts, so Rachel and her best friend travel west, to Seattle, with the handsome Talbot brothers. Jason Talbot, the eldest brother and wealthy owner of a lumber company, is so far beyond her reach that falling in love with him is the most non-sensical thing she could do. So, of course, she does. But after one sensual midnight encounter, Jason pushes her away.Jason Talbot and his brothers are desperate to keep their lumberjack crews happy. And if that means traveling across the country to escort a hundred women to Seattle as mail-order brides, that's what he'll do. The brides are for other men. After losing his wife ten years ago, he's not interested in risking another devastating blow to his heart. When Rachel catches his eye, his head and his heart are at war, and he's not sure which side will win.But when a thief springs up in their midst, and Rachel's determination to solve the mystery leads to murder, Jason realizes he'll do anything, not just to protect her from a killer, but to win her heart.

FROM THE CURRENT KING OF THE VIOLENT, SEXY, HARD-HITTING WESTERNThe Classic Sheriff Ben Stillman Series Begins...

Playing poker, smoking cigarettes, drinking whiskey—retirement was treacherous business for ex-lawman Ben Stillman. The best of life seemed to be past, but then the past came looking for him...The son of an old friend rides into Ben's life with a plea for justice and a mind for revenge. Up on the Hi-Line in Montana, a rich Englishman is rustling ranchers out of their livelihoods... and their lives. The boy suspects these rustlers have murdered his father, Milk River Bill Harmon, and the law is too crooked to get any straight answers.But can the worn-out old lawman live up to the legendary lawman the boy has grown to admire?

For fans of William W. Johnstone and George P. Cosmatos’s Tombstone, you’ll love this first novel in the epic, fast-paced Sheriff Ben Stillman series.FROM THE CURRENT KING OF THE VIOLENT, SEXY, HARD-HITTING WESTERNThe Classic Sheriff Ben Stillman Series Begins...

Playing poker, smoking cigarettes, drinking whiskey—retirement was treacherous business for ex-lawman Ben Stillman. The best of life seemed to be past, but then the past came looking for him...The son of an old friend rides into Ben's life with a plea for justice and a mind for revenge. Up on the Hi-Line in Montana, a rich Englishman is rustling ranchers out of their livelihoods... and their lives. The boy suspects these rustlers have murdered his father, Milk River Bill Harmon, and the law is too crooked to get any straight answers.But can the worn-out old lawman live up to the legendary lawman the boy has grown to admire?

For fans of William W. Johnstone and George P. Cosmatos’s Tombstone, you’ll love this first novel in the epic, fast-paced Sheriff Ben Stillman series.

Ten Days in a Madhouse is Nellie Bly’s (Elizabeth Jane Cochrane Seaman) account of her ten days in a madhouse in New York in 1887. Bly, in an act of stunt journalism that wold make her famous, pretended to be mildly insane so she would be sent to an asylum to see first hand what one was like. To begin the process she goes to a rooming house and one night she stays up all night staring at the wall. The stare fest alerts her roommate and scares the homeowner and the next day she fixates on her lost trunk and insists on finding it. At the same time she continually talks about too many foreigners and never having worked, which both seem strange to the working class people she is rooming with. These three things are sufficient for her to land before a judge and eventually in the madhouse where she endures the arbitrary and vindictive rule of the nurses who are little better than street toughs. At the end of ten days a lawyer from her paper the World secures her release.

What do a bubbly six year old, a Christian Scientist and a farmhouse boarder have in common?  They were all brutally murdered by a person that society least expected. In Heinous: Forgotten Murders From the 1910s, you’ll travel back to a violent decade – a time when “idiots and morons” were police departments’ first suspects, when journalists had the opportunity to conduct interrogations and when forensics was in its infancy.  It also was a decade when crime of all varieties was surging, and experts blamed everything from immigration to lax parenting.If you’re fascinated by true crime history, you’ll enjoy these 17 tales of murder and mysterious deaths.  The people you’ll meet include Hans Schmidt, a priest who believed his crime was divinely inspired; Russell Pethrick, a 22-year-old grocery delivery boy who was caught based on a new technology – fingerprint analysis; Thomas Fitzgerald, a pedophile who enjoyed showing little girls “pretty” pictures of dead people; and Nathan Swartz, a murder suspect whose family experienced intense shame after he went on the lam.Heinous: Forgotten Murders From the 1910s also includes a bonus case: What Happened to Dorothy Arnold?   The socialite’s baffling disappearance made headlines for decades and remains unsolved to this day.These stories made headlines more than a century ago and provide insight into how the media covered sensational crimes.

A deliciously satirical attack on a money-mad society, Vanity Fair, which first appeared in 1847, is an immensely moral novel, and an immensely witty one. Called in its subtitle A Novel Without a Hero, Vanity Fair has instead two heroines: the faithful, loyal Amelia Sedley and the beautiful and scheming social climber Becky Sharp. It also engages a huge cast of wonderful supporting characters as the novel spins from Miss Pinkerton’s academy for young ladies to affairs of love and war on the Continent to liaisons in the dazzling ballrooms of London. Thackeray’s forte is the bon mot and it is amply exercised in a novel filled with memorably wicked lines. Lengthy and leisurely in pace, the novel follows the adventures of Becky and Amelia as their fortunes rise and fall, creating a tale of both picaresque and risqué. Thackery mercilessly skewers his society, especially the upper class, poking fun at their shallow values and pointedly jabbing at their hypocritical morals. His weapons, however, are not fire and brimstone but an unerring eye for the absurd and a genius for observation of the foibles of his age. An enduring classic, this great novel is a brilliant study in duplicity and hypocrisy… and a mirror with which to view our own times.The more I read Thackeray’s works the more certain I am that he stands alone — alone in his sagacity, alone in his truth, alone in his feeling… Thackeray is a Titan. —Charlotte BrontëRe-reading “Vanity Fair”, one realises what a brilliant innovation this was in the English novel. —V. S. PritchettThackeray’s harshest criticism of humanity is simply the point where ours commences. His perception of self-interest in every act is the ABC of modern psychology. —Louis AuchinclossBecky Sharp is one of the best bad women in literature... She is deliciously bad in an era when women were not meant to be. —Donna LeonI am not conscious of being in any way a disciple of his, unless it constitute discipleship to think him, as I suppose the majority of people with any i

The Mongols erupted out of Central Asia in 1206 and soon controlled an empire stretching from Poland to Korea; although remembered as a destructive force, they united a great part of the world under one rule, and their combined arms and mobile tactics have had considerable influence on subsequent military thinkers.Jeremia Curtin, born 1835, was an American translator and folklorist. He died in 1906.The Mongols erupted out of Central Asia in 1206 and soon controlled an empire stretching from Poland to Korea; although remembered as a destructive force, they united a great part of the world under one rule, and their combined arms and mobile tactics have had considerable influence on subsequent military thinkers.Jeremia Curtin, born 1835, was an American translator and folklorist. He died in 1906.

U.S. History is designed to meet the scope and sequence requirements of most introductory courses. The text provides a balanced approach to U.S. history, considering the people, events, and ideas that have shaped the United States from both the top down (politics, economics, diplomacy) and bottom up (eyewitness accounts, lived experience). U.S. History covers key forces that form the American experience, with particular attention to issues of race, class, and gender.

Entrepreneurs, farmers, nurses, roofers…Killers.Serial killers are not simple monsters, as many believe. They are human beings just like us; men and women who have made the wrong choices or been turned into ugly creatures by their upbringing.Some seek to cause pain and shock — others just wish to scratch an itch that they have in their mind. All of them bring darkness in their own way.Among them are those that work with accomplices, others prefer to go alone. It doesn’t matter; their victims die all the same.Have you ever wanted to know what lies in a serial killer’s mind? Come with us, reader, and you shall find out.Six Bloody Fantasies is a bloody collection of tales, containing the biographies of six serial killers who terrorized the world at one point in recent history, their actions ripping apart the lives of their victims and their families. We strive to give you every single detail, so do not expect us to be soft on what is about to be described. You must be warned beforehand: What Amazon readers are saying:★★★★★ 'I just finished reading serial killers volume one and I must say I’m very impressed. Each story was very interesting and informative. Mr. Becker is now on my must-read collection.'★★★★★ 'I highly recommend this book. If you like true crime, you will not be disappointed.'★★★★★ 'If you love scary...read it. If you love true crime....read it. When you're done....there's a lot more of Ryan Becker where that came from!!'★★★★★ 'I recommend you read this kindle edition and I guarantee it will raise the hairs on the back of your neck.'★★★★★ 'Once started reading this I couldn't put it down. Excellent read! Can't wait to read the next one!'★★★★★ ' Highly recommended for anyone who likes to read true crimes.'You may not sleep again after reading this book…

"Here is a writer at the top of his game. The result is a brilliant techno-thriller, the kind a young Clancy would be proud to call his own." -- HOMER HICKAM, Bestselling author of 'Rocket Boys'A minor accident at a German nuclear power plant, a Biological Warfare attack on the British Embassy in Washington, DC, and a secret arms deal combine to drive a trusted NATO Ally into an illegal alliance with a rogue Middle Eastern state. With the world hovering on the brink of war, a handful of U.S. Navy warships must track down and destroy a wolfpack of state-of-the-art submarines. Their enemy is skilled in deception, and incredibly lethal. Out-gunned, out-maneuvered, and out-thought, the U.S. Navy crews must throw the rulebook out the window, and become every bit as devious and deadly as their enemy. If they fail, the consequences are unthinkable... "A timeless warrior epic. Jeff Edwards spins a stunning and irresistibly-believable tale of savage modern naval combat." -- JOE BUFF, Bestselling author of 'Seas of Crisis,' and 'Crush Depth' "...fast and lethal. I read it in one sitting." -- PAUL L. SANDBERG, Producer of 'The Bourne Supremacy,' and 'The Bourne Ultimatum'"... as close as you can get to naval surface combat without being shot at. Jeff Edwards has penned a fast, no-holds-barred thriller that never lets up. Highly recommended." -- JACK DuBRUL, Bestselling author of 'The Silent Sea,' and 'Havoc'(Originally published as 'Torpedo')

Joseph Plumb Martin (1760 – 1850) was a soldier in the Continental Army and Connecticut Militia during the American Revolutionary War, holding the rank of private for most of the war. His published narrative of his experiences has become a valuable resource for historians in understanding the conditions of a common soldier of that era, as well as the battles in which Martin participated. "My intention is to give a succinct account of some of my adventures, dangers and sufferings during my several campaigns in the revolutionary army."Contents:Campaign of 1776.Campaign of 1777.Campaign of 1778.Campaign of 1779.Campaign of 1780.Campaign of 1781.Campaign of 1782.Campaign of 1783.

Between 1941 and 1945, thousands of German Jews, in fear for their lives, made the choice to flee their impending deportations and live submerged in the shadows of the Nazi capital. Drawing on a wealth of archival evidence and interviews with survivors, this book reconstructs the daily lives of Jews who stayed in Berlin during the war years. Contrary to the received wisdom that “hidden” Jews stayed in attics and cellars and had minimal contact with the outside world, the author reveals a cohort of remarkable individuals who were constantly on the move and actively fought to ensure their own survival.

The Truro Murders presents the shocking true story of Christopher Worrell, and his accomplice, James Miller. The events in this book unveil one of the worst serial killing sprees in Australian history. Over the course of two months in 1976-1977, seven young women were brutally raped and murdered. Worrell and Miller met in prison, and upon release, developed a dominant and submissive relationship that centred around feeding Worrell's sadistic urges towards women. Miller would deny any involvement in the murders, claiming his love for Worrell was the basis for his cooperation and silence.In the space of twelve months between 1978-1979, remains of two of the victims were found within 1km of one another. Police linked the two bodies with another five young females reported missing in the area. The police uncovered two more skeletons within the Truro region and now faced the difficult task of piecing together the evidence and finding the countries biggest serial killers. The Truro Murders portrays the sex-fuelled killing spree from the perspective of James Miller, the accomplice. Contained within this shocking true crime story are love, loss, manipulation, and extreme violence.If you are especially sensitive to accounts of suffering young females, it might be advisable not to read any further. If, however, you seek to understand the darker side of human nature by coming face to face with it, then this book is written for you. Scroll up and click on the Buy Now button at the top of this page.

His love for her is the key to his happiness.

Arthur Davenport has it all: looks, money, and a successful future planned by his parents. He knows that something is missing, but when he and Josie, his mother's maid, develop a friendship that can only be based on Christian values, he realizes that his love for her is the key to his happiness. Can he convince her that he would gladly give up his life of luxury for a life of service with her?Newport, Rhode Island in the last decades of the nineteenth century was a stunningly beautiful and glamorous playground for the rich during the summer months, and a perfect setting for a romance between a rich young man from New York City and a local girl who works for his family. The two couldn't possibly expect to have anything in common, as he is expected to follow his father in a financial career and she is merely a maid with a mother who takes care of local children while their parents work. Arthur Davenport, spoiled and bored, unsure of his place in his family and in the eyes of God, truly meets his match in Josie Warren, who is often just a bit hard on herself for not being the perfect Christian in thought as well as deed. The two meet on the famous Cliff Walk, and neither of them can imagine where or how their instant attraction will take them as he struggles to make his parents understand that his calling is the same as hers, to help those less fortunate. He has no money of his own, and if they disinherit him out of disapproval, how can he help Josie, who has spent her life working hard to help support herself and her mother? More importantly, how can he convince her that he would gladly give up his life of luxury just to be with her?

From the day she was born, Rita Baxter's mother encouraged her to follow her heart. Filled with innocent dreams and faith that her hard work training to be a Prima Ballerina on New York's bright stage will lead to fortune and fame, Rita is crushed when she loses her mother and must take a job dancing in a burlesque chorus line to keep a roof over her head. Witnessing a brutal murder is the last straw. The police promise to keep her safe, but Rita has learned to be a realist. Determined to escape the Irish gang that wants her dead and start a new life for herself, Rita heads to Colorado Territory as a mail-order bride.Jack Colton struck gold in his Central City mine, but the dark recesses of the mine mirror the lonely, dark places in his heart. He longs for a wife and family, but the only women in town interested in a hard former soldier like him aren't really interested in him at all. Tired of being pursued for his newfound wealth, Jack decides to take a chance on a mail-order bride from New York. She's supposed to be petite and beautiful, a dancer who will bring color and warmth into his cold life.Sparks fly when they meet, both hopeful for a bright future. But murder is a poison and it followed Rita all the way from New York. Jack thought his killing days were over, but when an assassin arrives to destroy everything Jack will stop at nothing to protect his new wife...no matter the cost.

Enjoy Captivating Stories of the Gods, Goddesses, Monsters, and MortalsFrom what we know of history, Egypt, along with Sumer, were the foundations of civilization. The Fertile Crescent, which stretched from the Nile Valley to the twin rivers in Mesopotamia, gave us our earliest glimpse of organized man. But organized how? For one, both locations gave us writing—hieroglyphics in Egypt and cuneiform in Sumer. There is still some debate about who was first.In this book, we will start by looking at the gods and goddesses of Kemet—Ancient Egypt. Then, we will turn our attention to the monsters which likely gave them nightmares and humbled them in their quest to bring order to the world around them.Finally, we will look at the mortals which shaped their civilization and made Egypt the bedrock of our own history. Though Egypt today is only a third-world nation, struggling with terrorism and poverty, their heritage remains vital to the understanding of who we are as a species.Just some of the topics covered in this book includeOsiris, Isis, Seth, and HorusThe Sun and CreationGods and HumansApep: Great Snake of ChaosSett: God of Desert, Storms, War, Evil, and ChaosImhotep, the 27th Century BC PolymathAkhenaten, the King Who Upended TraditionRamesses the GreatCleopatra, End of an EpochAnd Much MoreDownload the book now and learn more about Egyptian Mythology

History of New ZealandNew Zealand is a country that has forever been admired for its beautiful landscapes – a wilderness that barely seems to be touched by humans. The populated areas are surrounded by forests, plains, rocky mountains – even beaches. All of this gives New Zealand that heavenly vibe. However, the place we admire today has been heavily affected by its history. People who wanted to farm the land versus people who wanted to keep the land the way it is. A land that, despite the wars it had been through, has managed to hang on to its beauty.Packed with colonization, war and expansion, the history of New Zealand is something everyone should know and study in this day and age.Buy this book today!

Explore the Rise of Adolf HitlerFree History BONUS Inside!Was Hitler, as Ian Kershaw asked, a natural consequence of German history, or an aberration? Not that Hitler had been in hiding, waiting to attack. The Führer had actually been following an aggressive and savage foreign policy for almost ten years, and been named Man of the Year by Time magazine in 1938.This is not a book about World War II, but about the man, Adolf Hitler, one of the faces and names that still arouse the strongest feelings—repulsion, resentment, and even fanaticism—but one who also had a childhood and a youth, a father and a mother. It is the road to madness—beginning that day in August of 1934 when he took over absolute power and ordered allegiance and loyalty to him alone—that this book is about. Some of the topics covered in this book include:Hitler's OriginsHis InceptionThe anti-Semitic capital of EuropeMunichFirst World WarHitler's AscensionMein KampfHis DownfallThe remains of Adolf HitlerAnd a Great Deal More that You don't Want to Miss out on!Scroll to the top and download the book for instant access!

John Everett Sage was a man without a legacy. He'd spent his life wandering, working in cow towns and frontier outposts, usually as a law man. He was hoping to re-connect with his family in Wyoming, when a run away horse led him in a new direction, one that would pull all the disparate elements of his life together. John will find his family only to see them go in search of their own destiny. As a law man, he will see the high country and track killers in the night. Sage will be reunited with old friends who will help him face times of violence and danger, his personal limitations, political imperatives, and the evil intentions of men whose souls are lost to greed. Along the way he’ll win the trust of a community, the support of a governor and the love of a woman.Hold on tight, the industrial revolution is moving faster than the newest locomotive, faster than a horse can run, and faster than the fastest gun.John Everett Sage will handle whatever comes at him, with grace, humor, lightning fast reflexes, and his personal faith in God.

Learn the 8 secret skills of an Ex-IDF Special Forces operator that will keep you safe and prepare you for any situation - from a street mugging all the way to a full blown global catastrophe! “Just because you’re paranoid doesn’t mean they aren’t after you.” Joseph Heller, Catch-22 This is a great start to becoming more prepared for any situation. Our world is truly strange that so many good and helpful people find themselves preyed upon by the criminal elements. In case of an emergency or a catastrophe those odds may become even worst. My name is Roy Shepard and I’m a former IDF (Israeli Defense Forces) Special Forces Operator. During my military service, I took part in countless missions behind enemy lines and later trained young cadets as a Master Sergeant. I specialize in weapons training, stealth and camouflage, and Krav-Maga. I’ve been in active reserve duty for the past 20 years and spent much of that time formulating and implementing defense strategies and drills in military bases all over Israel. Highly trained in martial arts, I specialize in Judo, Jiu-Jitsu, Aikido, and Russian Systema—with both hand-to-hand combat and melee weapon handling. I am also an expert marksman with both close-quarters and long-range weapons. The IDF is one of the most effective militaries in the world with proven strategies and tactics that have kept Israel safe for the last 70 years. The harsh reality is that Israel is a small country surrounded by hostile nations that have been intent on destroying it since it was formed in 1948. The IDF has defended Israel in eight full-out wars and fended off many incursions and terrorist attacks. The skills that I’m about to share with you are the same ones used by the IDF Special Forces Operators to stay safe in hostile situations and will allow you to do so as well. Be it fending off a mugger in a dark parking lot or surviving a post-catastrophe scenario. The reality is that we are always only moments away from danger and knowing the exact step-by-step response can

Explore the Intense History of the Assyrians.The ancient masters of war and conquest became the most powerful force in the Near East thousands of years ago. One of the first empires in world history. The Assyrians rose to power through the strength of its sophisticated military. The creation of the professional soldier, advanced iron weapons technology, and siege warfare tactics made the Assyrians the strongest fighting force in the ancient world. Babylonians, Israelites, Egyptians, and many others fell in battle to the might of the powerful Assyrians.It took more than the strongest military in the world to become the most dominant nation humanity had ever seen. The rise of Assyrian power was in large part due to the vision and ambition of several vicious warrior kings. Names like Tiglath-Pileser I, Sennacherib, Sargon II, and Ashurbanipal made the inhabitants of the region shudder in fear. The great Assyrian kings of the ancient world were worshipped by loyal subjects and feared by enemies. You will meet all the Assyrian kings who left an incredible mark behind and have been remembered for centuries. Take a journey back in time to ancient Mesopotamia to find out how the Assyrian civilization grew from a wealthy city-state to the largest empire known to man in the ancient world. Cities such as Ashur, Nineveh, and Nimrud were some of the most spectacular to behold with ziggurats soaring to the heavens. The architectural, literary, and scientific contributions by this breathtaking civilization rival other famous groups from this time period in history. Ever since the discovery of Ashurbanipal’s mystical library in the 19th century, scholars have been fascinated by ancient Mesopotamian culture. What Amazon readers are saying:★★★★★ 'Many things that I did not understand well while reading Bible, became crystal clear after reading this book'★★★★★ 'Great book!'★★★★★ 'This book brings to life the kings and eras that made her one of the greatest and most feared nations of history.'Get you

Sometimes the cure is worse than the disease…

“Part medical horror, part supernatural suspense, MERCY is a hard-hitting fever dream of a novel. I enjoyed the hell out of it!” ~ Tim Waggoner, author of The Way of All Flesh and Eat The Night

William Saint is dying of cancer.

Stricken with fever, he is rushed to Mercy—notorious as a place to send the sickest of the poor and uninsured to be forgotten—and finds the hospital in even worse condition than his previous visit.

The grounds are unkempt, the foundation is cracking, and like the wild mushrooms sprouting from fissures of decay around it, something is growing inside the hospital.

Something dark… 

It’s feeding on the sickness and sustaining itself on the staff, changing them. 

And now it wants Willie.

“Pain and poetry flow in equal measure through these pages. Dunham's prose strikes deep and hits all the right notes. MERCY is unforgettably vivid.” ~ David Dunwoody, author of Hell Walks and The 3 Egos

"Dunham has channeled his many brushes with the other side into the exquisitely rendered, lyrical supernatural hospital thriller MERCY. 3.5 out of 4 Skulls." - FANGORIA

The hidden werewolf sanctuary of Hadley has a deadly secret. A crazed alpha werewolf is turning his pack members into rabid rogues. One of the pack members has fled, but will she find help from the man who left her behind years ago?This Heroes Run in Packs collection features hot heroes with pack loyalty and kick butt heroines centered around the desert town of Hadley. Are you ready for books with a bite?BITTEN BY DECEIT - Book #1Alpha wolf Emma Parker is loyal to a fault, even if it means losing the love of her life when he's ousted from the pack. She's never stopped needing him, and when a black witch curses the pack, she wonders if she'll even survive. It's a poison of the blood, and with each bite, the virus spreads, leaving the infected rabid and under the control of an evil Alpha. Kyle Benton is starting over. He's a lone wolf, betrayed by the only woman he's ever loved. Until Emma barges back into his life, as gorgeous and determined as ever. He's hell bent on resisting her, or at least making her suffer. But she needs him in a way that touches him to his very soul. Now he has to determine how to set her free, and if he can, how he can ever let her go.BITTEN BY TREACHERY - Book #2It's not like Charly the witch wanted to betray the Hadley werewolves. Or infiltrate the pack. But it's the only way to save her mother and protect her coven from a dark evil. She's a witch in wolf's clothing - until an unfortunate bite forces her to become the one thing she detests the most.The last time a witch came to Hadley, she almost destroyed Trenton's pack. He won't let it happen again, especially now that this lone wolf is feeling so drawn to a certain new new girl in town. Charly is the most intriguing woman he's ever met, and he wants to know all about her.The passion between Charly and Trenton shocks them both, but can she trust him with her secret...and her heart? One thing is for certain: she has to tell him the truth soon - before it brings about the end of both Trenton and the innocent citizens of Hadley.BITTEN BY

USA Today Best-seller!Enter the world of Dragonlands with the first three novels from this bestselling epic fantasy series.Includes:Hidden:The mystery enshrouding Hutton’s Bridge is as impenetrable as the fog that descended at its borders eighty years ago. Each year, three villagers enter the mist searching for answers. No one ever returns.Then a dragon falls from the sky to the town square, dead—the first glimpse of an outside world that has become nothing more than a fairy tale to Hutton’s Bridge. Except to Tressa.Tressa grew up with Granna’s stories of the days before the fog fell. When Granna dies, leaving Tressa without any family, Tressa ventures into the fog herself, vowing to unravel the foul magic holding Hutton’s Bridge captive.What she discovers beyond the fog endangers the lives of everyone she loves. Hunted:The fog that trapped the people of Hutton's Bridge for eighty years has disappeared, but now so have the villagers.Fearing the worst, Tressa and Bastian must navigate a new and dangerous world in search of their people. Among their allies are a healer, a warrior, and even a dragon--but their enemies are far greater.Hutton's Bridge has long protected a powerful secret, one the dragonlords will kill to control. As the realms rise, Tressa and Bastian risk everything to save their people, until one must make the ultimate sacrifice.Retribution:Tensions are mounting in the Dragonlands. The dragon hordes are mustering, each with its own agenda. But Tressa must conquer her personal demons before answering the call to war.Gravely ill, her body undergoing mysterious and frightening changes, she travels to a distant land for the answers crucial to her survival. What she discovers rocks her to the core.As the battle begins, a long-slumbering magic--dark, powerful, and brutal--awakens. And Tressa learns the ones you love most can become your greatest enemies of all.Books 4 & 5 - Desolation and Reckoning - sold separately

Looking for a bingable paranormal series to sink your teeth into? Fans of the Anita Blake and Sookie Stackhouse series are loving Lilith Mercury. 

This is Book One in the Lilith Mercury Series. 

Dr. Alfred Moody saved her life, but the werewolf, Marco may hold the key to her heart. She's torn between the man who saved her humanity and the one who makes her want to embrace the beast. 

NOTE: This series gets hotter as it goes. However, Book One is NOT erotic. Someday Lilith will have a happy ending, but this is only the beginning.

WARNING: This book contains graphic language and graphic violence.

Being a teen is hard enough without supernatural powers.Aiden discovers a new world when his changeling abilities manifest. He's forced to move to Shadow Valley, a town hidden from the world -- and full of monsters. Students at the high school learn how to control their supernatural powers alongside regular classes. Graduation means the freedom to go out into the human world. Failure means being trapped in town for good.Aiden struggles with the fear of his powers and his strange classmates. When he meets bad boy Dylan, a dragonkin, they begin an unlikely friendship. But a mysterious figure stalks their dreams, tempting them with their heart's desire. To Aiden, he offers the chance to meet the fae family he's never known. To Dylan, he whispers promises of freedom from the wardens who enforce paranormal law. All they need to do in return is one little spell...When Dylan makes a dangerous choice, can Aiden act in time to save him?This YA contemporary fantasy series is centered on friendship and is appropriate for teen readers ages 12 & up.

NOW A FINISHED SERIES. Each book is a standalone, but read through to the end for a complete overarching tale.Princess Anastasia Rose dreams of attending school, but her plans are put on hold when war begins between her father and the beastly lord of a nearby castle in the mountains.Prince Alistair isn't an ordinary dragon. He's a shifter afflicted by a curse, unable to become human again until he finds his true love. When a mortal king's adventurers trespass in Alistair's territory to steal a rare flower, the prince decides to steal a valuable prize of his own.Undertake a magical journey in Vivienne Savage's new romantic fantasy series loosely based on the lore of multiple fairy tales. Meet strong heroines supported by a cast of sexy heroes, intriguing friends, and devious villains.Author's Note: This is a magical retelling of the beloved tale written for an adult audience. Reader discretion is advised.

LIFE IS A NIGHTMARE FOR Miranda Murphy. Without knowing when or why, blood oozes from her palms—an anomaly that makes her feel like a freak. But her abnormality is now the least of her worries. She’s just enrolled at “Suicide High.” Three deaths in three months—one occurring just days before her arrival.When she bumps into a cute boy named Jake, things don’t appear so glum. Especially since Jake’s a psychic who can predict the immediate future. But his gift of sight can’t prepare her for the horrors that await.Through Jake, Miranda meets three other extraordinary students:Topher – who can heal by touch.Sam – who eats the sins of the dead.And Xyan – who speaks and understands all languages.It’s then that Miranda learns the secret behind why she bleeds.When it becomes evident that supernatural forces are at play, the five determined friends team up. Now it’s up to them to destroy the evil that's infecting their school.

Listen closely. A creak, almost too light to be heard…was it the shifting of an old house, or footsteps down the hallway? Breathe softly, and strain to hear through the silence. That breeze against your neck might be a draught, or an open window.

Slip into the pages of SPINE and you’ll be persuaded to leave the lights on and door firmly bolted. From Steven Jenkins, bestselling author of FOURTEEN DAYS and BURN THE DEAD, this horror collection of eight stories go beyond the realm of terror to an entirely different kind of creepiness. Beneath innocent appearances lurk twisted minds and scary monsters, from soft scratches behind the wall, to the paranoia of walking through a crowd and knowing that every single eye is locked on you. In this world, voices lure lost souls to the cliff’s edge and illicit drugs offer glimpses of things few should see. Scientists tamper with the afterlife, and the strange happenings at a nursing home are not what they first seem. 

So don’t let that groan from the closet fool you. The monster is hiding right where you least expect it.

“If you love scary campfire stories of ghosts, demonology, and all things that go bump in the night, then you’ll love this horror collection by author Steven Jenkins.”COLIN DAVIES – Director/Producer of BAFTA winning BBC’s The Coal-House. 

John DoeJohn Doe is a killer. Fourteen children in the last twenty six years. Teddy tells him to and he listens. He has to listen. He is parked across the street from the elementary school in Payne, North Dakota, waiting for Teddy to tell him the name of the next child. He hasn’t yet, but he will… Matthew Mills God is good. It's the only truth Matthew Mills needs. But, pain is still pain. It has only been a week since his wife had her second miscarriage in the last three years. She has become a shell of who she was. Only his daughter Marcy is a light in his life.What would happen if she was taken away?

PLEASE NOTE THAT IT'S A DARK FANTASY AND NOT FOR YAEveryone in Paegeia knows that only one Rubicon dragon lives at a time.If more than one, they will destroy Paegeia and eventually the rest of the world as they crave that constant power for dominance.Blake Leaf is this era's Rubicon, and is destined for grate things if his darkness can be won.Darkbeam Part 1 follows the story of the Rubicon and how he tries to keep his beast, the darkness, at bay.

At the end of Guns of Seneca 6, Jem Clayton had hung up his outlaw ways and was ready to settle into a new life in his old hometown. He'd even hired on as the Sheriff, taking up his father's old office at the town's entrance, right near the security fence designed to keep out intruders. It isn't so easy for people to give up their old lives though, and sometimes, their old lives come looking for them. Filled with all of the action and adventure of the previous installments, Magnificent Guns picks up the pace and broadens readers understanding of the Old West on a distant planet. While Jem is hunting a new bandit calling himself Gentlemen Jim, the Beothuk natives are scrambling to defend themselves from a new threat. One that comes from within. The Colt Defeaters are about to start firing, so get your guns ready and saddle up. It's time to ride.

Magic was my saving grace, but my power is my damnation.My transition into a supernatural creature was the only reason I survived the apocalypse. I thought that was the worst I’d ever have to endure, but I was definitely wrong. With half the human population wiped out and a majority of the survivors developing a power of their own, the non-gifted humans aren’t happy with their station in life. My brother and I have to go on the run from the non-gifteds who want to steal our magical blood to create a power-inducing serum. Our only hope for survival, and the continued existence of our missing friends, is to find a hidden paranormal city and the literal man of my dreams.A handsome and alluring stranger plagues my dreams by night but by day? A not-so friendly--but oh-so sexy--werejackal claims my attention. We journey to the promised land together, but once we find it? It’s definitely not what we expected and we have to face incredible peril that may prevent me from saving my friends.Can I really sacrifice my freedom to save those I care about?

Shri enters the Gate Run, a cruel, magical game with only two outcomes: victory or death.Slave-girl Shri Moongale dreams of becoming a senatai, of learning magic and freeing all the other slaves from their plight. The mysterious tower Spike in the center of the city is where the senatai study the art of magic, but the senatai are living under the rising tyranny of the powerful High Master, who is secretly practicing dark magic.Unaware of the darkness brewing inside the Spike, to reach her dream of magical powers and freedom, Shri enters the Gate Run, a game that offers an opportunity to join the senatai of the Spike.Many eyes are set on Shri, as she struggles inside the cruel magical world. She will have to survive the beats, betrayals, and the traps set to test her, and when the dark forces find her, she must discover her inner powers and fight for her life.Is Shri’s lifetime of preparation enough to overcome the challenges that await her within the Gates? Will she be strong enough to face the dreadful High Master, when he learns about Shri’s yet hidden talents?The Gate Run begins the adventurous saga of Shri Moongale, filled with action, magic, and mystery.

He kidnapped three women and held them in his basement. He thought they couldn't fight back. He was wrong...Snatched from the street near her home, Holly Carter is taken to a rural house and thrown down into a stone basement. She meets two other women who have also been kidnapped, and soon Holly learns about the horrific rituals that take place in the house. Eventually, she's called upstairs to take her place in the ice bath.As her nightmare continues, however, Holly learns about a mysterious power that exists in the basement, and which the three women might be able to harness. When they finally manage to get through the metal door, however, the women have no idea that their fight for freedom is going to stretch out for more than a decade, or that it will culminate in a final, devastating demonstration of their new-found powers.American Coven is a horror novel about three women trapped in a nightmare, about the shocking discovery that gives them a chance to escape, and about the price they must pay if they want to be free. Contains violence and adult language.

None of us is without Sin...After serving untold millennia as the leader of a demon special ops team with a brutal reputation for efficiency, Warrick of the Syx has seen it all, done it all, killed it all. Penance for his own damnation? Sure. But with the world running black with blood and magic, his skills are definitely in high demand.This time, though...there's a catch. And her name is Maria Santos. Beautiful, badass, and out for blood, Maria's wrestling with her own dark secrets. The kind of secrets that call to Warrick's twisted soul. A call he knows better than to answer.Unfortunately, the dangerously tempting undercover cop is Warrick's only ticket into the lockdown hellhole where a particularly vicious demon faction is boiling over, ready to unleash a new Armageddon on earth. If he wants them, he's going to have to take Maria with him.But the second she gets caught in the crossfire between Warrick and the scum of eternity, well...Hell hath no fury like a Demon Unbound.

IT BEGAN AS THEIR DREAM HOME . . .BUT SOON BECAME THEIR WORST NIGHTMARE . . .Len and Olivia Bowden had been seeking the ideal home in which to raise their daughter, Kennedy. The classic Victorian in a historic Atlanta neighborhood had everything they were looking for: lots of room in which to grow, friendly neighbors, and best of all, a bargain price, the result of a bank foreclosure. Hardly able to believe their good fortune, they move in and begin making plans for a promising future.Then the stranger arrives at their front door. An elderly man, strong and imposing in spite of his age, he claims that a con artist deceived him in a mortgage deal, leading to the foreclosure on the house into which they’ve moved. He asserts that the property still rightfully belongs to him--and he demands that they move out within three days. Or else.When they refuse to give in to his demands, they are confident the incident will blow over, and they take reassurance in their legal rights to the home. But the disturbing confrontation with the old man is only the beginning . . .Doors open and shut on their own. Footsteps creak across the old floors. And young Kennedy is convinced that she sees monsters lurking in the shadows . . .As the incidents worsen, they realize that their very lives depend upon finding out what's really going on. But once they finally discover the shocking truth about the old house and its mysterious former resident, it may already be too late.A gripping thriller that deftly explores the supernatural invading the lives of an ordinary family, IN THE DARK is Brandon Massey at his riveting best.PRAISE FOR BRANDON MASSEY'S THRILLERS:"I've been waiting a long time for a writer like Brandon Massey."-- Tananarive Due, award-winning author of My Soul to Keep"An intense thriller . . . a wild ride!"-Kevin O'Brien, New York Times bestselling author“A razor-sharp thriller guaranteed to keep you turning pages well into the night. Start this one on your day off—-you won't be able to put it down.”—Douglas Clegg

A Detroit Medical ThrillerThe story begins with two hunters stalking a prized buck in Northern Michigan.Deer are acting strange—what is going on here? Two cub newspaper reporters from the Detroit Times stumble onto the story that could make them famous.Jeb Porter and Katie Kottle join hands with Louis Dingman, a seasoned reporter, to pursue the sensational scoop of a lifetime. Their chauvinistic boss, Cory Pillbock, sends them on a spirited discovery mission to uncover a murder.Their mission--to uncover the fate of a backwoods hermit, apparently murdered by a blunt weapon of unknown origin. They discover that bizarre behavior of deer near West Branch, a busy hunting and tourist stop in northern Michigan, is causing hunter concern and links to several deaths. In their travels, they encounter humans and deer strangely influenced by an apparent brain-bending disease leading to a horrific conclusion of murderous intent. Whatever it is, is spreading. Is it a pandemic virus or a mysterious toxin?A search into human history provides uncanny references to similar strange occurrences possibly linked to a mysterious grain fungus toxin existing throughout the world. Did this illness cause the bewitching behavior of Salem women? Or the murderous behavior of Jack the Ripper? You be the judge. Be prepared to participate in this heart-pounding adventure.The story takes you on a captivating journey of intrigue, eerie undertakings, maddening events, thought-provoking dialogue and a love story ending. “A smart, creepy, can’t-stop-reading trek through a could-happen series of deadly events and mind-altering consequences with lots of twists and turns.”"Interesting references to Salem witch trials, Jack the Ripper, and ancient writings--make it seem very real."Interview With the AuthorIs Buck Fever a hunting story?No, but deer hunting plays a part since it is a huge sport in Michigan. With the advent of the Ebola virus, we tend to think that all pandemics start in some other country, but that isn't always true. They can star

Shane Ryan returns to Nashua and the childhood memories that drove him to join the Marines. After a prolonged legal battle with his aunt and uncle, Shane has possession of the family home where his parents disappeared over 20 years ago. The house, a monstrous castle filled with ghosts and secrets, is more alive than its inhabitants.When his aunt and uncle come to town, then vanish, Shane's life takes a turn for the worse. Detective Marie Lafontaine immediately labels Shane as the prime suspect. And in a race against time, Shane desperately searches for clues about his parents. But there's something lurking beyond the walls and beneath the surface. Something sinister that has haunted him ever since he saw its face in the pond behind the house. And it isn’t happy that Shane is back. It isn’t happy at all.

The Rise of the Old West, Again On a distant planet, at the farthest reaches of the universe, the Old West has risen again. It is a place where outlaws, natives, and gunslingers roam the dusty canyons on massive horse-like creatures called destriers, doing whatever it takes to survive. An intergalactic marshal crash-lands near a small settlement called Seneca 6, and he's not alone. He's got a murderous gang member in his custody. Time is running out, because the rest of the gang is on their way, and they're going to kill every living thing they find when they get there. Lucky for him, Seneca 6 has a few interesting residents who won't go down without a fight. Jem Clayton, the son of a murdered sheriff, has spent most of his life on the run. Now, with the marshal at his side, he'll find a reason to let his guns blaze. Chamber 1 of the science fiction western epic readers are calling the perfect blend between Tombstone and Firefly.

Mary Shelley’s astounding look at the end of the world Set at the end of the twenty-first century, The Last Man is a moving and fantastical account of the apocalypse. Faced with a populace clamoring for more democratic rule, the last king of England relinquishes his throne. Suddenly a mysterious plague sweeps the globe, drawing ever nearer to England. As war, disease, and death ravage humanity, ideals of fairness and love are quickly supplanted by the imperative of survival.   With semibiographical characters drawn from Shelley’s own inner circle of friends and colleagues, this book is at once a look at the end of mankind and a critique of Romanticism. The Last Man’s themes of destruction resonate as much now as they did nearly two hundred years ago.   This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.Mary Shelley’s astounding look at the end of the world Set at the end of the twenty-first century, The Last Man is a moving and fantastical account of the apocalypse. Faced with a populace clamoring for more democratic rule, the last king of England relinquishes his throne. Suddenly a mysterious plague sweeps the globe, drawing ever nearer to England. As war, disease, and death ravage humanity, ideals of fairness and love are quickly supplanted by the imperative of survival.   With semibiographical characters drawn from Shelley’s own inner circle of friends and colleagues, this book is at once a look at the end of mankind and a critique of Romanticism. The Last Man’s themes of destruction resonate as much now as they did nearly two hundred years ago.   This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.

A lonely cowboy finds a second chance at love. But her time is running out. Can they find love before it's too late?

Nathan Rourke lost almost everything he holds dear. What he still has, he’ll do anything to keep.His Montana ranch is not just a place, it’s his home and what’s left of his family. He’s holding his own, making it work.But then high-school sweetheart Emma reappears … and suddenly this cowboy’s life is as rough as a ride on an untamed bronc.Emma Benson left high school without a word to Nate, rather than admit she was too ill to go on. Now she’s desperate to prove she’s more than the disease that keeps her dependent on her family and friends.And she craves just one more chance at love. Nate embodies the promise of a life free from the confines of her small world. But will loving her mean he must give up his own freedom? Saddle up for a ride with the Montana Trails you’ll never forget—lasso your copy of Broken Trails today!

***Books by Bonnie R. Paulson***

Clearwater County Collection

The MONTANA TRAILS SERIESBroken Trails (book 1) Forbidden Trails (book 2)Unbridled Trails (book 3)Hidden Trails (book 4)Forgotten Trails (book 5)Endless Trails (book 6)Forsaken Trails (book 7)Lonesome Trails (book 8)Lost Trails (book 9)Untamed Trails (book 10)LONELY LACE SERIESSpurs and Lace (book 1)Secrets and Lace (book 2)Sorrows and Lace (book 3)Boxset (all 3 books)

REDEMPTION SERIESRomancing Redemption (book 1)Riding for Redemption (book 2)Resisting Redemption (book 3)Regretting Redemption (book 4)Rewarding Redemption (book 5)

Binge Read the BIRD TRILOGY (eBooks only) – (The Enchanted #2 and A Blue Lark Sang #3 are discounted 8-14 March 2020 ) – Or Binge Read for FREE with Kindle Unlimited.‘There's a ghost in the attic, some say, though I swear I heard a child laugh.’Set in nineteenth century England, Emily Sanderson is a middle class white girl born into wealth and respectability. Her future security is assured until she falls passionately in love with a sophisticated black man, Josiah Equiano. When the irrevocably violent prejudice of her family is revealed, and a husband of their choice is about to be forced upon her, Emily must make a decision between freedom and her duty bound to obligation. However, tragedy ensues and Emily is hidden away in the family mansion, along with a powerful secret, in this historical novel with a supernatural twist. *Please note that the language/spelling of this novel is English (UK)*Join the thousands of readers who've fallen for Tami Egonu's meaningful and magical novels and grab your copy of BIRD today! Praise for Tami Egonu and her novels with a twist: "Exceptional writing, and an incredible book!"—Paula, Goodreads "I was hooked from the start."—Josie, Goodreads "What do I say about this book. AWESOME 5 stars."—Toni, Goodreads "I absolutely loved this book. I would highly recommend this book & author to everyone. "—Kristy, Goodreads “This book was fantastic!”—Christine, Goodreads"I liked the way the writer described the uncertainties that are part of human nature through dreams. I highly recommend this book."—Sonia, Goodreads

How many girls can say their first kiss was with a prince in the British royal family? I was fourteen and he was sixteen, and yes, it was magical. But that kiss didn't exactly change my life. To tell you the truth, I didn't even think about it-or Nicky Windsor-for the next ten years . . . until fate, in the guise of my grandparents, brought us back together again.Now everything has spun out of control. I'm ducking reporters and photographers when I try to leave home. My friends act as if I'm someone they don't know anymore. The whole world seems to be watching me, wanting to see some kind of modern Cinderella story. But trust me, I'm no man's princess. I'm more comfortable in tennis shoes than in a tiara, more likely to rock a bucket than a ball gown, and more liable to fall on my face than to pull off a graceful wave.The only thing that keeps me from running away and hiding is Nicky. He's all I've ever wanted in a man: hot, hunky and head-over-heels in love with me. I think I feel the same way. I think I want to be with him forever. But the idea of life with the royal family terrifies me. Even if I have found my one and only, can I handle what comes after our happy ending?

A swoon-worthy romance from USA Today Bestselling Author J.H. Croix! If you like smoking hot romance with alpha men and sassy women, you’ll love this series! Gage Hamilton. Smoldering and single. Entirely uninterested in anything resembling romance. His hot new neighbor is definitely not part of his plans. Marley Adams is way too distracting for Gage’s own good. Control is the name of the game for an ex-military operative like Gage. Yet, he finds control hard to come by with Marley. In fact, he’d like nothing more than to get his hands on every inch of her. Just once and that might be enough. The last thing on Marley’s mind is romance. She’s returned home to Alaska and is busy trying to forget the past. Yet, the past comes knocking and puts her safety at risk.Gage finds he’ll do anything to protect her. He never considered his own heart might be at risk.A hot alpha hero meets his match in this swoon-worthy, small town Christmas romance!*All novels in this series are full-length standalone novels with an HEA.

Discover a wickedly funny fantasy that is The Princess Bride meets Once Upon a Time and perfect for fans of fractured fairy tales!

Successful villains aren’t born. They’re made.

Unless you're born into the role of hero or handed it by misguided fairy godmothers, you can never hope to achieve anything beyond the measly life you've got. At least that's what the fairy tale fops would have you believe. They prefer people to think that only divine destiny allows others the right to join their exclusive club, but fate isn't a good enough reason to let the heroes get all the glory.

However, from "once upon a time" to "happily ever after", heroes have stacked the deck against the intrepid villains. Until now.

Geoffrey P. Ward is the world’s foremost (and only) fairy tale villain consultant, and in this guide, he outlines all the critical tips for success you need to achieve your villainous goals. Whether looking to overthrow a kingdom or put your unruly stepdaughter in her place, Geoffrey P. Ward’s Guide to Villainy will give you the tools and knowledge you need to succeed.

Because even villains deserve a happily ever after.

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Geoffrey P. Ward’s Guide to Villainy is a satirical how-to guide for fairy tale villains that uses the characters of those classic stories to illustrate the narrator’s snarky (yet impeccable) advice.

Buy your copy today and leap into a new fantasy world where not all magic is good and not all endings are happily ever after.

Tom Johnson is in college. He has struggled in his dating, partly because he is shy and partly because he is not a good dancer. A girl convinces him to sign up for a dance class, telling him it is first-semester dance and she will help him. But in the first class, they learn it is fourth-semester competitive dance, that there are 54 girls and 8 boys, and Tom wreaks havoc in his attempt at dancing. They decide to sign out of the class, but the teacher won’t sign Tom’s card. That is when a kind girl and her friends start to work with Tom to compete in the International Ballroom Competition.This is a fun story filled with struggles of dating and feeling socially unaccepted. It is also one of determination, hard work, and friendship.

Sometimes good girls do very bad things...Academic overachiever Abbie Cooper has one simple goal: get into the Ivy League. But at St. Matthew’s Academy, nothing is ever simple. The pressure is overwhelming, the secrets are dirty, and the games are wicked. Abbie has a dirty secret—one that could destroy her chances of making it to Princeton, and the lives of those closest to her.One day a package arrives from an anonymous source known only as The Avenger. The package contains a photo depicting the explosive secret Abbie has kept hidden from everyone—the shocking blunder she can never erase. For a price, The Avenger assures her that her secret will remain safe. There’s only one problem: The Avenger may not exist at all. So who’s out to ruin Abbie and why? To uncover the horrifying truth, she must play the game all the way to its stunning conclusion. What readers are saying about Game of Fear “Loved, loved, loved, this book.”— NetGalley Reviewer“A sassy, edgy page-turner.”— Wall to Wall Books“A thrilling, suspenseful novel that had me hooked from the first page to the last.”— Amazon Reviewer“I absolutely loved this book! It was my first read from this author and I instantly became a fan.”— Goodreads Reviewer 5 stars“An intensively satisfying read! Looking forward to exploring more writing from this talented author in the future!”— NetGalley Reviewer“Emotional conflict that tests limits and morals. A riveting novel.”— Turning Another Page“A real page-turner you won’t want to put down.”—Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars“It's been quite a while since I've read a book that kept me guessing until the very end. I loved this book and I couldn't put it down until I finished it.”— Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

When an acquaintance suggests a wild weekend in Las Vegas, struggling academic Logan Smith thinks it might be just the sort of reckless fun he needs. What he doesn’t expect is a lesson in blackjack from a beautiful and volatile croupier named Dallas Cole, resulting in a night that will change his life forever. Before he knows it, Logan has exchanged the sedate atmosphere of Philadelphia for the searing heat of the desert, a rollercoaster marriage, and a radical new economic theory that questions his fundamental beliefs about the world.Critical Responses to The Burning ‘Legendre’s brilliantly assured first novel is about gambling in Las Vegas, academic life in Arizona, an assault on liberal economic theory, human desire and saving the planet. That’s a lot of life packed into one book, and Legendre pulls it off with an insouciant lightness of touch. Sex, gambling and saving the world in the desert? The Burning could be the coolest novel of the year.’ Sunday Telegraph ‘Legendre's muscular prose is astonishingly confident for a first-time novelist . . . thrillingly realised, electrifying.’ Time Out ‘Incredible quality . . . it compares favourably with Zadie Smith’s On Beauty . . . Like many authors, from George Eliot to Ian Fleming, Legendre is clearly fascinated by gambling, but unlike most he manages to capture the reality of everything from craps to poker slot machines without romanticising this way of life. . .What’s most impressive about The Burning is that as well as being one of the few novels of ideas which actually gives the reader something to think about beyond the standard nihilism usually found in such books, Legendre is brilliant at three-dimensional descriptions, bringing to life everything from soda cans to distant constellations. His narrative grip never slackens, even in moments of dense economic theory, and The Burning provides enormous emotional and intellectual satisfaction. It seems unlikely there will be a better debut this year.' Independent on Sunday ‘Among the possib

-- Now a USA TODAY Bestseller! --Before that night, Addison Milan had been just a college dropout secretly raising her two young siblings in a beat-up minivan she'd bought with her first semester's tuition refund--the only money her addict mother hadn't taken off with when she'd abandoned them nearly two years ago.Before that night, Caine Spencer had been just a rough, gruff cop sent to check out the phoned-in claims of suspected child neglect involving the same woman he'd met just months prior when she'd first served him the city's worst diner coffee...which he'd been drinking daily ever since.Before that night, Addison would never have thought the man she'd been fighting hard not to fall for--her only friend in her new shadow of a life--would be in a position to rip her family apart.Before that night, Caine would never have believed any woman could make him fall head over heels, let alone make him feel so damn compelled to look the other way when it came to his job.Then that one perfect night changed everything."Hot, sweet, and filled with tender moments, Violet Duke writes heroes who make me swoon!" -- New York Times bestselling author Kendall RyanBEFORE THAT NIGHT (Bk 1 of 2) chronicles the events that take place seven years prior to EVERY NIGHT WITHOUT YOU (Bk 2 of 2), Caine & Addison's story of love, sacrifice, and the lengths one will run--and chase--when their past threatens their future.NOTE: Each of the four couples in the Unfinished Love series have TWO books (duets) that take place years apart. Each duet is a two-part second chance romance, meaning each couple is separated after their first book and reunited in the second book of their duet. As noted in the title, this is Book ONE of TWO; the second book in this duet reunites this couple seven years later, and concludes their story. The UNFINISHED LOVE SeriesFour brothers. Each fighting for their second first chance at love. Years be damned. (Caine & Addison) -- Book 1: Before That Night-- Book 2: Every Night Without You(Drew & Skylar)-- Book 3: Bef

A full-length, standalone romance with a guaranteed HEA from USA Today Bestselling Author J.H. Croix! If you like smoking hot romance with alpha men and sassy women, you’ll love this series! In this captivating love story set against the stark beauty of the Alaskan wilderness, Hannah Gray returns to her hometown after the death of her parents. Once wild and impulsive, she shut her heart off to love and adventure after her parents died. When she meets Luke Winters, their immediate attraction is overwhelming.Burned once before, Luke has committed himself to nothing but casual dalliances with women. Rugged and smoldering, he finds no shortage of women happy to oblige. When Hannah comes along, he questions what he might be missing. Both fight the depth of their feelings—love is not part of the plan.Hannah’s sense of identity is shaken when she unearths a surprising truth about her family. Meanwhile, Luke’s interfering family and complications from his past challenge Hannah and Luke to face their true feelings for each other. Can two people who don’t believe love is worth the risk find the courage to face their fears and open their hearts?*All novels in this series are full-length standalone novels with an HEA.

THIS 2-BOOK SET CONTAINS THE FIRST TWO NOVELS OF THE ONESIES YEAR—FALL and WINTER—IN AN 8-PART EPISODIC SERIES. Each book completes a story arc, but it includes a series cliffhanger that connects Books 1-4; and then Books 5-8. Description:The Pacific Heights Moms & Tots Club is the most exclusive children’s playgroup in all of San Francisco. For the city’s ultra-competitive elite, the club’s ten annual spots are the ultimate parenting prize. But not everyone is PHM&TC material. The club’s founder, Bettina Connaught Cross, adheres to strict membership rules: Moms only. No single parents or working mothers allowed. Membership is an arduous commitment. And there’s no room in the club for scandal, bad behavior, or imperfection…from tots or their moms. In a world of power and prestige, no one has more than Bettina. And as every mom in Pacific Heights knows, you simply cannot cross her. But this year’s admissions process is more rigorous than ever, pitting prospective members against each other to prove their mettle. But four of the six candidates vying for the remaining four slots have a secret that would knock them out of the running. Jade is a former stripper and porn actress, who has been absent for most of her son’s life. Jillian’s husband cleaned out their joint accounts and left her for his pregnant assistant. Ally never even had a husband—just a sperm donor—and she’s hiding a high-ranking corporate job. And Lorna fears that her son may have special needs… just the excuse her sister-in-law, Bettina, needs to deny her entry to the club. Can these hopeful moms keep up appearances long enough to outlast the competition? Or will their chances—and their private lives—go up in flames? Friendship. Lies. Seduction. Betrayal. Welcome to Totlandia.PRAISE FOR THE TOTLANDIA SERIES:I love a good mommy send-up as much as the next gal, and this peek into the ridiculousness of the San Francisco upper crust is delightful. Whether or not you’ve ever had the pleasure (or pain) of joining a playg

From USA Today bestselling author Liz Gavin comes another steamy, contemporary romance that will leave you breathless.Kay Montanaro has focused on building a career in the fiercely competitive corporate world and she has come on top of her game. For six consecutive years, she brought more clients to the marketing consultancy company than any other sales rep.Professional success has come with a high price tag. Kay has gained weight, lost sight of her self-worth, and given up on love.Until three men smashed down the walls of her fortress of solitude.David Glasgow fills her soul with laughter. Greg Ambers makes her heart soar. Sean Waterman worships the ground on which she stands. How is a woman supposed to choose? Why does she have to choose at all?

Download this spicy Reverse Harem novella today and find out how Kay decides her dilemma and who wins her heart.

Fans of Alexa Riley and Madison Faye novels will find their next book boyfriends in this standalone novella. Happily-ever-after guaranteed with high levels of heat wrapped around plenty of sass and wit.

Check out these other books by USA Today bestselling author Liz Gavin:

Sexy & Sinful Series

Our Valentine (Reverse Harem) - Book #1

Knight’s Edge Series – Rock Star romance

Tristan - Book #1

Noah - Book #2

Aidan - Book #3

Duke -  Book #4

Knight's Edge Collection - 4 full-length novels in one boxed set

Luck Series – Suspenseful Romance

Luck of the Irish - Book #1

St. Patrick’s Luck - Book #2

A Year in Love - Steamy Short Stories

Easter Cookie - Book #1 – coming out on April 14 2019

Cookie Wars - Book #2 – coming out on May 5 2019

Firecracker Cookie - Book #3 – coming out on June 27 2019

Cookie @ Work - Book #4 – coming out on August 26 2019

Spooky Cookie - Book #5 – coming out on October 24 2019

Thankful Cookie - Book #6 – coming out on November 21 2019

Cookie 4 Xmas - Book #7 - coming out on December 18 2019

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Emergency physician Linh Davies is cursed with the ability to possess the soul of someone who dies when she’s touching them. Each new soul arrives with a story and a last wish. If she can grant their wish, they’ll move on and leave her be. But that isn’t always possible and her head is getting crowded...Three weeks from taking a new job, Linh gets fourteen-year-old Elizabeth Bauer stuck in her head. Another voice is bad enough, but Linh is horrified to learn that the girl’s last wish is for her father to die. When Linh refuses, Elizabeth decides there’s only one way to get what she wants—to take over Linh’s body and kill her father herself. During the struggle that follows Linh is forced to decide what’s more important—her life and the lives of those around her or her oath as a physician to do no harm.

Nobody sheds a tear when Scott Stevenson, a local troublemaker, is found with an ivory tusk driven through his torso.

D.C.I. Alex Warren is tasked with bringing the killer to justice. The case turns out to be more complicated than expected, as they begin to investigate the numerous people Stevenson has harmed.

When they stumble upon a web of crimes motivated by sex and greed, it becomes clear that there's much more to the case than they anticipated.

With the body count rising and clues few and far between, can Alex Warren and his team close the case before more lives are lost?

Made A Killing is a gripping noir mystery set in the tough, crime-ridden streets of Glasgow.

Praise from readers:

★★★★★ - "Tight cast of interesting characters."★★★★★ - "Mr. Abrams does a great job of bringing the gritty streets of Glasgow to life."★★★★★ - "I found it so hard to stop reading that I missed my regular Tuesday TV show."★★★★★ - "This book is an intriguing escape. It was dark but not too dark. As a reader, I enjoyed every twist and turn. The setting is made authentic not only by the author's Glasgow upbringing but his ability to visualize the grey, gloomy Scottish November that is a perfect setting for this whodunit."

★★★★★ - "The characters were great. The reason for the murder was believable. I can see it happening in real life."

He's my enemy... and my assignment.One night—that's all it should be. One night of raw, primal passion.When his plane goes down, it should be the end. Instead, it's just the beginning.I betrayed Lucas Kent, and now he'll make me pay.

~Real life is messy, but real love is worth it~NYT Bestselling author Lilana Hart calls the Wilder Series, "The perfect mix of sexy and sweet." Meet the boys of the band WILDER and fall hard. 31-year-old single mother Kelsey has moved to Nashville to finally live the life she wants. She’s hasn’t so much given up on love as she’s just decided there are more important things. That doesn’t mean she can’t help out her new . . . hot . . . younger . . . neighbor. JD is up to his eyeballs in trouble. His band still hasn’t hit it big and when an old ex-girlfriend dies he learns he has a daughter. Thrown into parenting with a kid who doesn’t know him any better than he knows her has JD throwing himself at Kelsey’s feet. How does she handle it all? And what would she think if he told her how he really feels? Both JD and Kelsey are starting over, but their new lives may be more intertwined than either of them planned. And JD may be playing her song.Meet the boys of WILDER—JD, Craig, TJ, and Alex—as they find fame, forgiveness, family and their futures in Nashville. This series has real emotion, hard won happy endings, and smoking hot romance.

New Orleans, 1891: Lee Christmas gets drunk and falls asleep at the throttle of his locomotive, plowing straight into an oncoming train. Blacklisted from the railroad and his marriage in tatters, he flees New Orleans on a steamer bound for the tropics. In Honduras, he begins a quiet new life. But trouble has a way of finding Christmas. With unrest sweeping the countryside, he's kidnapped by bandits. Soon, he finds himself taking sides in an all-out civil war--as leader of the rebellion. MERCENARY is the thrilling story of the USA's most famous soldier of fortune: the hard-drinking drifter who changed the fate of a nation.Praise for MERCENARY:"Highly recommended to readers of adventure fiction and history, as well as anyone interested in American adventurism and meddling in Latin America."--Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author Michael Wallace."Lee Christmas led a roaring life on and off the battlefield. Gaughran's great, fast-paced read keeps you right alongside all his exploits."--Richard Sutton, author of The Red Gate.

I could make her. Or break her. I plan to do both…

I don’t like the word ‘no.’
Especially when the word comes from the lips of the curviest, most gorgeous blonde I’ve ever seen. Elizabeth Downing thinks she can give me the brush-off. Maybe because she has no idea what kind of cold, ruthless bastard she’s dealing with. Or that I own the best art gallery in town.She wants to sell her paintings. I can make that happen. She wants to support her disabled sister. I can make that happen too. I can make her dreams come true, but they won’t come cheap.
 
Once she signs my iron-clad contract, I’ll own her. She’s a virgin and has no clue about the dark things I have in store for her soft, tempting and untouched body…

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“You have a lot to learn, my pet,” he warned, though he seemed to take pleasure in the idea of doling out the lesson. “You’ve broken the rules with impunity and it’s my job as your master to teach you the error of your ways.”“You’re not my master,” she spat, eyes burning at the pain of his grip. She knew finger bruises were going to pop along her arm where his fingertips dug. “I’m a human being! You can’t own me and you never will.”“You signed a contract. No matter that you chafe at the conditions after the fact — you will adhere to the letter of my law or face the consequences.”“I don’t want to be your slave and you don’t have the right to demand access to my private thoughts and feelings,” she said, choking on her tears. “Why are you doing this to me? I’m nobody! I’ve never done anything to deserve this crap that’s happening to me.”“Life isn’t fair,” he returned coldly. “You’re not a child; it’s time to stop acting like one. Life is what you make it. You took the opportunity presented to you and now you have to see it through. End of story.”

PRAISE FOR COERCED:

"Love can come to you in more way than one..." — Amazon review

"Grab this book and come along on this up and down, h

[Previously Titled: PORTRAIT OF A MURDER]Dr. Dulcinea Chambers has a lot on her mind. She's just opened a new exhibit of Winslow Homer watercolors at the Maine Museum of Art where she's the chief curator. The exhibit will be complete when the museum's director, the urbane Joshua Harriman, buys the final piece at auction. But when Dulcie discovers a body where the painting should have been, she's one of the primary suspects. Portland Police Detective Nicholas Black is on the case but finds he is less than objective when it comes to the attractive Dr. Chambers. As a native, Dulcie is firmly rooted in Maine but has risen to the top of the museum world quickly. She's confident in her work but not in her skills at a cocktail party. She'd rather be at home with a good glass of wine and a book, not to mention a hearty portion of chicken fried rice. Nick grew up in the socialite-filled and privileged world of Boston's elite, groomed for a career in law. He jumped ship, much to his family's horror, and chose the life of a police detective instead. He hasn't looked back and they won't forgive him.Piecing together clues while continuing to run a museum is not easy for Dulcie. When an attempt is made on her life, Nick knows that the situation is dire. Yet he has little experience with the art world, and must rely on Dulcie’s knowledge and intuition. The missing painting must be the key, if only Dulcie and Nick could understand how.

He’s a fiery celebrity chef. And I freeze when the lights come up.Right after I’ve blown another audition, we meet.Dane Forest gets under my skin.He pushes all my buttons.He’s also my best friend’s crush, and he’s off-limits.I run into Dane on the street.I run into him at his restaurant.I run into him at a party.He taunts me. Feeds me. Pushes me to face my greatest fear.Dance is my life.I don’t want to give it up.And I don’t want to leave New York.Unless I make the cut soon, I will have no choice.Dancing with fire could be dangerous.It could also set me free.Driven Dance Theater series Book 0. A dance company romance standalone novella.

Secrets and lies kept Ally and Jonah apart. Now he’s back with a confession that could change the way she feels—or cost him everything.

Jonah McCabe has no time for love. As one of L.A.'s hottest record producers, his long days and short nights keep his schedule full and his bed empty. When his current project leads him home to Savannah, a last-minute favor forces him to face his past. He never expected to run into Ally. He sure as hell didn't plan to win her back.

Ally Jacobs worked her ass off to get her new promotion. She had no clue it would require her to return to Savannah, the place she was desperate to leave six years ago. Time away hasn't helped her forget Jonah. Though she claims she's over him, a girls’ night out brings them face to face. Ally vows to keep Jonah at a safe distance, but his southern charm draws her back into his world.

When Ally feels her resistance faltering, she must decide if Jonah is worth getting her heart broken again. He isn't making it easy. Jonah refuses to back down until Ally knows the truth, but it could be the one thing that breaks her.

Can the past change the future? Find out in Only in Time, the Prequel to the Touched by Magic Series, a steamy, second-chance, rock star romance fans of Ali Parker and Penny Wylder are devouring.

Scroll up and get this captivating series starter today!Suggested Reading Order

Only in Time (Prequel - Ally & Jonah)

Longing for You (Book 1 - Cassie & Theo)

Colliding with You (Book 2 - Cori & Jesse)

Music, Heart, & Cajun Charm. Lauren's got just two days to prep for a shot at her dream gig. But when her sister’s best friend, Tyler, arrives with comfort food and that shy smile, she opens the door to the sexy distraction.

Tyler’s been denying his own crush on Lauren for years. Now that he’s alone with her, he can’t pretend those feelings don't exist any longer.

But their newly acknowledged sparks come with a heaping side of messy history that's left Lauren doubting her talent as well as her worth. She'll have to leave the past behind and learn to fight for what she wants—her dream gig and Tyler—before she loses both.

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Second Fiddle Flirt is the first novella of the Cajun Two-Step contemporary romance series. Each book is a spicy standalone following the female musicians of the fictional Cajun band, Les Cinq Couillons, and each book features a heartwarming love story of hope & healing packed with Cajun heat!

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CAJUN TWO-STEP SERIESSecond Fiddle FlirtSix String SassRim Shot ReboundSqueeze Box Belle

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Leigh Landry is a contemporary romance author who loves stories with happy endings, supportive friendships, and adorable pets. Once a musician, freelance writer, and English teacher, Leigh now spends her days writing and volunteering at an animal rescue center in the Heart of Cajun Country.

Free mini lessons for guitar!Looking for inspiration? Not sure where to start? Welcome to the Free Guitar Lesson Pack! Here you’ll find a collection of popular lessons taken from our series of bestselling guitar books. Topics include fretboard memorization basics, an introduction to good technique, fundamentals for understanding chords and scales, tips on effective practice, and more.Whether you’re stuck in a rut or are just starting out, these mini lessons are the perfect guitar kick-starter—and best of all, they’re completely free!Scroll up and download now to get started!

An against-all-odds & forbidden rockstar romanceAfter surviving the long and excruciating recruitment process, I thought I would end up working for Madonna or the CIA at the very least.Boy, was I wrong.Even in my wildest dreams I couldn't have imagined what I was in for. What my heart was in for.I couldn't have possibly fathomed the lifestyle, the responsibility, how much it would take out of me, the inner battles, and mostly, the emotional whirlwind.I could never have imagined, prepared myself for, or anticipated…Him.It was supposed to be a job. Just a temporary job. Just a few months. Just a short stop before the journey I was about to take to follow my dream.It was supposed to be a lot of things...but not this.Little did I know it would be the one event that would shape me, would change me, would bring on such a shift in the balance of my world.Would bring...Him. Would bring…Them. Both. Into my life.*UNPLUGGED is the first part in a two-part series; it has a cliffhanger-ish ending.

The name Handel means Messiah to most people. Sadly, aside from the D minor Sarabande, little is known of his keyboard works. They are quite different from his predominantly melody and bass style of writing in Messiah and the operas.They sound more like Bach with an added degree of drama In addition the fugues are easier to play than Bach’s making them ideal to learn and play before tackling the intricate weaving of voices found throughout Bach’s works. Many of his keyboard pieces were be written to be played on harpsichord or organ. Many of the organs were quite small and few had pedalboards. Organs were found in churches but also homes and theaters. From that specific repertoire we have drawn pieces that are best suited for playing at Mass on the organ.The Fugues and Fantasias give you music to play after Mass, the Keyboard Suites music for playing during Mass.Coming from Germany and residing in England, his name appears in a variety of spellings.Noel Jones, AAGO

Is it really better to burn out than to fade away?

Aldo Evans is a desperate man. Fired from his job and deeply in debt, he struggles to balance a broken family life with his passion for music.

Luce Figura is a troubled woman. A rhythmic perfectionist, she is haunted by childhood trauma and scorned by her religiously devout mother.

Ross McArthur is a wise ass. Orphaned as an infant, his interests include game shows, home-grown weed, occasional violence and the bass guitar.

They are Public Alibi. A rock n’ roll band going nowhere fast.

But when the sharp-suited, smooth talking producer Gappa Bale offers them a once-in-a-lifetime chance to make their dreams come true, they are caught up in a maelstrom of fame, obsession, music and murder.

Praise from readers:

★★★★★ - "Watson is the Christopher Brookmyre of horror. Readers will be very, very afraid."

★★★★★ - "Classic occult horror in a modern (musical) setting. A terrifying, excellent horror story that really resonated with me."

★★★★★ - "A book I will soon not forget. If you love music, plot twists, and horror stories, this one is for you."

Welcome to Beginning Contemporary Guitar, As a teacher, I've observed that new students vary widely in age and past experience. Some students have played an instrument and have learned to read music but are new to the guitar. Others may have some experience with the guitar but no formal training in the language of music. And some students have never played a musical instrument. No matter which background applies to you, if you're taking this course, then you've decided to start from the beginning to develop a solid foundation with both the guitar and reading music. The materials list for this course has three required elements:1) You'll need a six string acoustic or electric guitar, 2) A medium gauge guitar plectrum (guitar pick), 3) And a computer, laptop, or handheld electronic device.This course is offered in digital format, and some of the course material includes interactive audio/visual media. In order to take full advantage of the interactive elements, be sure to use a device with audio/video capability. Thank you for choosing this coursework for your lessons. After many years of watching new students develop into musicians, I strongly believe that a program which embraces the language of music is the best beginning for a lifetime of musical fulfillment.Samuel Larson

After over a decade of navigating the mainstream music industry as a singer and songwriter for the stars, author Michaela "Mickey" Shiloh has discovered an abundance of career and life-changing tools. In this book she reveals the specific resources she has used to make a six-figure income from home as an independent musician.

Learning music notes on the staff. We created this flashcards to help new learners memorize the names and places of the notes on the staff. The templates below are made to print easily on home or office printers. Its can be used to mobile or Ebook.Flash card collection consists of 56 cards and covers middle, 5 octaves in Trable clef and 2,3 octaves in Bass clef.Instructions for Use1. Choose the version(s) of flashcards.2. Print out the pages on your home or office printer. Or use it with you mobile phone, Ebook.

--I never expected Liam Hensley to rock and roll his way back into my life. Now he's reminding me of things I thought I'd long since given up--my heart, my dreams, my own music. He says he wants a second chance, to make up for mistakes of the past. There's just one little problem...I'm hiding a secret that could ruin both our futures.I can’t tell him I had his baby.--Classical violinist and single mom, Beth MacGuire works part-time at a bar while keeping tabs on her alcoholic mother and minding her sweet infant daughter—until a chance encounter with her high school crush, Liam Hensley, spells disaster for her plans to put her past behind her.When Liam signed with hot band, Wylde Ryder, he rocketed to fame and never looked back. He's returned to Seattle for a bandmate’s doomed wedding, but seeing Beth rekindles feelings he thought he’d buried for good.Plagued by turbulent memories, their passionate reconnection sparks brighter than his concert spotlights. Beth is set against risking her precious baby’s happiness for life with a rock star daddy, but when Liam's father discovers their little secret, the drummer must choose between stepping up or stepping away from being a family man.Welcome to J.A. Coffey's new Love by the Numbers series--all of the sizzle; no explicit sex! *note: mild language and sexual situations*

(Berklee Guide). Connect to your authentic singing voice with this holistic guide to a healthy and expressive singing life. This collection of technical discussions, exercises, and insights will help you improve all aspects of using your voice from healthy sound production to exercises for greater vocal facility to guidance on rehearsing with your band. Interviews with Patty Austin, Ysaye Barnwell, and others lend their perspectives to singing, the mind-body connection, and a natural/wellness focused approach to musicianship. The accompanying online audio supports the practice exercises and approaches to learning new songs.

Thank You is a tribute to music legend Chris Cornell, written in the words of his international family of fans. Poems, reminiscences, letters, expressions of love and grief, the overwhelming theme is one of gratitude - to the singer, the songwriter, the man.The individual pieces join together to form a unique tapestry demonstrating the profound influence Chris has had on so many lives around the world. Raw, candid emotion and words written from the heart create beauty out of collective grief.This is a tribute, a love letter, and a legacy combined.

Learning music notes on the staff. We created this flashcards to help new learners memorize the names and places of the notes on the staff. The templates below are made to print easily on home or office printers. Its can be used to mobile or Ebook.Flash card collection consists of 56 cards and covers middle, 5 octaves in Trable clef and 2,3 octaves in Bass clef.Instructions for Use1. Choose the version(s) of flashcards.2. Print out the pages on your home or office printer. Or use it with you mobile phone, Ebook.

First published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Whether you're playing on your own or testing your friends, this collection of 250 multiple-choice questions will bring hours of fun. Just how extensive is your knowledge of The Beatles and what they did after they split up? To find out play on. All You Need Is Answers

Xenakis: His Life in Music is a full-length study of the influential contemporary composer Iannis Xenakis. Following the trajectory of Xenakis’s compositional development, James Harley, who studied with Xenakis, presents the works together with clear explanations of the technical and conceptual innovations that shaped them.

Harley examines the relationship between the composer and two early influences: Messiaen and Le Corbusier. Particular attention is paid to analyzing works which were vital to the composer’s creative development, from early, unpublished works to the breakthrough pieces Metastasis and Pithoprakta, through the oft-discussed decade of formalization and the evolving styles of the succeeding three decades.

The OHNI Voice Book is a multimedia guide to the voice and vocal health, with embedded videos and pictures that make difficult concepts easy to grasp. Written by laryngologist and voice surgeon, Dr. Reena Gupta, The OHNI Voice Book empowers the reader with the knowledge they need to protect and preserve their vocal health. Voice and vocal care are explained in simple, understandable language, while diving into the complexities of the human voice. How does the voice works? How can injury be detected and prevented? What are the best practices for treatment? This book answers these questions and more, making it an invaluable tool for the professional voice user.

Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, this book uncovers the historical trajectory of U.S. independent hip-hop in the post-golden era, seeking to understand its complex relationship to mainstream hip-hop culture and U.S. culture more generally.  Christopher Vito analyzes the lyrics of indie hip-hop albums from 2000-2013 to uncover the dominant ideologies of independent artists regarding race, class, gender, sexual orientation, and social change. These analyses inform interviews with members of the indie hip-hop community to explore the meanings that they associate with the culture today, how technological and media changes impact the boundaries between independent and major, and whether and how this shapes their engagement with oppositional consciousness. Ultimately, this book aims to understand the complex and contradictory cultural politics of independent hip-hop in the contemporary age.

Broken Voices is the first English-language book on Korea’s rich folksong heritage, and the first major study of the effects of Japanese colonialism on the intangible heritage of its former colony. Folksongs and other music traditions continue to be prominent in South Korea, which today is better known for its technological prowess and the Korean Wave of popular entertainment. In 2009, many Koreans reacted with dismay when China officially recognized the folksong Arirang, commonly regarded as the national folksong in North and South Korea, as part of its national intangible cultural heritage. They were vindicated when versions from both sides of the DMZ were included in UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity a few years later. At least on a national level, folksongs thus carry significant political importance. But what are these Korean folksongs about, and who has passed them on over the years, and how? Broken Voices describes how the major repertoires were transmitted and performed in and around Seoul. It sheds light on the training and performance of professional entertainment groups and singers, including kisaeng, the entertainment girls often described as Korean geisha. Personal stories of noted singers describe how the colonial period, the media, the Korean War, and personal networks have affected work opportunities and the standardization of genres.

As the object of resentment (and competition) and a source of creative inspiration, the image of Japan has long affected the way in which Koreans interpret their own culture. Roald Maliangkay describes how an elaborate system of heritage management was first established in modern Korea and for what purposes. His analysis uncovers that folksong traditions have changed significantly since their official designation; one major change being gender representation and its effect on sound and performance. Ultimately, Broken Voices raises an important issue of cultural preservation—traditions that fail to attract prac

A free open access ebook is available upon publication. Learn more at www.luminosoa.org. Iran’s particular system of traditional Persian art music has been long treated as the product of an ever-evolving, ancient Persian culture. In Music of a Thousand Years, Ann E. Lucas argues that this music is a modern phenomenon indelibly tied to changing notions of Iran’s national history. Rather than considering a single Persian music history, Lucas demonstrates cultural dissimilarity and discontinuity over time, bringing to light two different notions of music-making in relation to premodern and modern musical norms. An important corrective to the history of Persian music, Music of a Thousand Years is the first work to align understandings of Middle Eastern music history with current understandings of the region’s political history.

Curl Up this St. Patrick's Day with an Irish Cozy Mystery."My career ended the day I had to arrest my husband."Maggie Doyle moves to Ireland to escape her cheating ex and crumbling career in the San Francisco PD. When the most hated woman on Whisper Island is poisoned at her aunt's Movie Theater Cafe, Maggie and her rock-hard muffins are hurled into the murder investigation.With the help of her UFO-enthusiast friend, a nun, and a feral puppy, Maggie is determined to clear her aunt's name. Can she catch the murderer before they strike again? Or will her terrible baking skills burn down the cafe first?Includes a recipe for the fatal cocktail--minus the deadly ingredient!

A female cop, a dead body in the trunk of a Mercedes, and drug cartels in a small town.

Kate Darby learned to hate cops at an early age, thanks to her drug addicted mom, so no one would have guessed she’d become a cop when she grew up.

Now patrolling the streets of Peculiar, Texas, Kate does her best to keep her town safe. She's trained to be ready for anything on a routine traffic stop. When she pulls a Mercedes over for running a stop sign, the fact the driver flees isn't unexpected, but the dead body in the trunk...

Shakespeare lover, bookshop owner and now amateur sleuth, Beatrice Hathaway finds herself searching for answers to life’s great questions when she accidentally buys a bookshop in England. With another failed relationship under her belt, she arrives in the real home of Shakespeare, in search of the truth. Pratford-upon-Avon with its quaint Tudor cottages, cobbled streets, old English pub and a whole host of characters seems the perfect escape - so what could possibly go wrong?-When Charles Deverill, a newspaper tycoon and the owner of Deverill Manor is found poisoned, the night before his Daughter’s wedding, the finger of suspicion firmly points at the village’s newcomer - Beatrice Hathaway. With the help of Antony Marsden, an archaeologist from Egypt who’s been summoned to the Manor, and Beatrice’s only friend in town, they unravel the mystery of the Deverill dynasty, with devastating consequences.

Autumn Goldleaf, drag queen extraordinaire, has just lost her fiancé, her mother, and the perfect job as headliner at Club Mon Cheri. Forced to travel back to her hometown in Wisconsin, Autumn removes the makeup and reassumes the persona of her youth: William, a seemingly average, uninspiring man. A childhood friend urges Autumn to attend a drag show at Queens nightclub. While most of the club’s entertainers are amateurish at best, young singer Misty Haze captures the drag superstar’s attention with his angelic voice and dime-store drag. When word gets out that Misty is missing, Autumn—along with her best friend and sister queen, Cookie La Ruse—sets off on a dangerous mission to locate the gifted singer. Enlisting the reluctant assistance of handsome detective, Zachary Baker, Autumn and Cookie discover that sometimes it takes talent, nerve, and a fabulous wardrobe to get the job done!

“Smart, entertaining, and laugh-out-loud funny!” —Liliana Hart, New York Times Bestselling AuthorShe’s a beautician with a plummeting reputation. Can she catch a strangler before her salon is financially frizzed out?Valentine Beaumont is desperate to revive her dying business. Trying to recover from an infamous incident where she defended herself with a perm rod to her attacker’s privates, the last thing she needs is another scandal. So when a wealthy socialite is strangled with a steamer cord while awaiting her facial, Valentine has no choice but to start combing through clues.Battling a sexy, hard-headed detective who can’t tell pigtails from a pompadour, Valentine is convinced he’s pursuing the wrong suspect. And despite his warning not to meddle, the gutsy stylist vows to clear her name before the killer claims another client.Can Valentine tie up the culprit before more lives are cut short?Murder, Curlers & Cream is the first book in the hilarious Valentine Beaumont Mystery series. If you like ambitious heroines, laugh-out-loud dialogue, and unlikely romances, you’ll love Arlene McFarlane’s clever tale!Buy Murder, Curlers & Cream to detangle a deadly case today!

December 1940: While London burns and bombs fall every night, Toby Whitby must save a man from hanging.Ralph Pemberton, a mild-mannered man with a weak heart has been accused of looting. His fingerprints place him at the scene and he refuses to offer an alibi. While Ralph waits in jail for the judge to pass sentence, Toby Whitby must try to find what Ralph was doing while the bombs were falling and the city was burning.When Ralph declares that it is his patriotic duty to keep silent, Toby must find his own answers to the questions that will save his client. Where are Ralph's children? Why is Ralph’s wife desperate for money? What happened to Ralph’s bicycle, and what is happening in the bicycle sheds at Buckingham Palace.In the first ever Toby Whitby story, we are introduced to a determined young lawyer who will run into a burning building to save his client, even when the client does not want to be saved.

Former cop Scott Hart's life as he knew it was taken in a fraction of a second when his wife was murdered. After years of research and questionable alliances, he's finally about to come face to face with the man who killed her. Except when he's arrested for a crime he didn't commit, his revenge plans are put on hold. But he has one ace in his pocket. He has one of the best hackers in the world on his side.Computer hacker Toni knows Scott is off limits. Even if he weren't totally hung up on his late wife, they work together. In her line of work, pesky things like crushes and emotions get you killed. But when Scott is framed, Toni knows she needs to pull out the big guns to get him out of trouble.As much as she wants to get over Scott, she knows she can't let him go at it alone. So she's going to stick with him as long as he needs her, come hell and heartbreak. Who knows? Someday he might even love a thief like her.

* #1 BEST SELLING MYSTERY AMAZON eBOOK (MARCH 2012)* MANY MONTHS ON THE AMAZON LIST OF BEST-SELLING MYSTERY SERIES There are approximately one-hundred-and-sixty million women living in America. This is a story of just one woman. As the story unfolds Linda gradually learns that some people do deserve to die, but that she is not one of those people.Linda Darby is a seven-year divorcee, living quietly in a small let-the-world-go-by beach town on the coast of Oregon, who day trades for a living. Her only close friend is a widowed elderly woman who manages a small consulting company, which, as is later discovered, never has visitors, sends and receives its business correspondence only by courier, and is not listed in any phone directory. No one in town knows what kind of consulting the company does, but the rumor is that whatever they do is done for the government.Linda doesn’t date local men. When her celibacy grows intolerable, she visits nearby towns to frequent the watering holes of successful men. Her motto: No relationships. No second dates. No use of her real name during one-night stands.Then one evening, Linda goes for a walk and nothing for her is ever the same. She is dragged into an alley by two men, but saved by a third, a stranger who disappears as suddenly as he appeared. The next day she finds out the two men in the alley had been killed, the town’s first murders ever. The following day she learns that hours before she had been dragged into the alley, her close friend was tortured and killed. The next night, she awakens several hours after going to bed to find a man sitting in her bedroom, watching her. In the days that follow, events stretching all the way to the nation’s capital change who Linda is, what she thinks, and how she will live the rest of her life.

Debt, Dating, and a Dead body...What's a girl to do?

Twenty-five-year-old rookie Repo Agent, Andrea Sloan, doesn’t like accepting help from anyone – especially not arrogant musicians who are too charming for their own good. Even though she swore off men years ago, Andi finds herself drawn to handsome rockstar, Cooper Barnett, as he continually pops up in her life when she least expects it.

Their budding relationship becomes even more complicated when Cooper talks Andi into letting him ride-along on one of her repos, and they come across a very naked, very dead body. Being charged with murder and spending a night in jail is bad enough, but when the police don’t seem to be making any headway on finding the real killer, Andi begins to do her own investigation – much to the frustration of the homicide detective in charge.

The closer she gets to discovering the killer, the more her own life is in danger. Time is running out. Andi must figure out who the killer is before she goes to prison for a crime she didn’t commit or, worse, becomes the next dead body.

If you enjoy reading Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series, you'll love this fast-paced mystery with lots of laughs and a little romance.

Trouble is brewing in the small town of Silver Moon Falls. Resident witch, Maddie Goodcharm, is accused of hexing the townsfolk. So not true! Maddie loves her town and its people, well, most of them anyway. When one of the townsfolk dies in suspicious circumstances, Maddie becomes the main suspect in a murder investigation. But that isn’t her only problem. During a practice session in the woods, she accidentally casts a spell on a hiker. Jason’s not in a good place, literally, and Maddie has to come up with a reversal spell ASAP. Which she can’t do if she’s in prison. The only way out of her dilemma is to catch the real murderer.Now Maddie is on the trail of a killer and magic may be the only thing that will save her.

“He saw a bare arm first, the hand palm up with fingers curled inwards. Then he stopped and took a few breaths. He could hear the two constables making arrangements before they separated, one saying he’d bring the other some tape from the car, and then it was just the summer morning quiet again.”Detective Sergeant Chris Waters got the call at 05.29 that July morning. This is it, said DCI Reeve, you’ll be first there, it’s all yours, you’re the crime scene manager. Suddenly, after months of waiting and wondering, Waters finds himself in at the deep end, and alone at the scene of a puzzling murder. As the investigation proceeds, the detectives at Kings Lake Central find themselves visiting familiar places and talking to some familiar faces, while old enmities reappear in the incident room. Before this is over, Chris Waters will need to make a career-changing decision, and another member of the CID team will find herself facing an unexpected challenge. And Smith? Gone but not forgotten? Surely, he would say, you cannot write me off with a worn out cliché like that…

Welcome to Seaside! A sleepy, island village filled with sandy beaches, colorful characters... AND MURDER!Paige Comber dreams of running off to Paris to train at the Cordon Bleu, but fresh out of college, she is stuck running her granny's coffee shop in the small town of Seaside. It looks like a lousy summer until a handsome stranger named Nate arrives. He's here to help his Uncle Byron with his affairs, but when his uncle's body washes up on the beach and Nate is thrown into prison, it is up to Paige to find out who might have been crazy enough to do it.BOOK ONE in the PAIGE COMBER MYSTERY series

"One rule," he said against her lips. "Anything makes you nervous, brings back bad memories--you tell me right away. You don't try to power through anything. We go as slow as you need."--Meet Zac Mackay. Military codename: Cyclone. He's a widower, a protector, a hero. And the person who could destroy Anne's life. Doctor Anne Griffin is back in Oak Creek, Wyoming, only because she has no other options. Here, she was always the shy, stuttering girl, invisible to everyone. Except Zac. The very reason she left in the first place.Zac's years in Special Forces taught him survival skills, and he's created a company--Linear Tactical--to teach those skills to others, so they never have to live in fear.Then why is Annie, the last person he'd ever want to hurt, afraid of him? Zac's determined to wipe the fear from the eyes of the woman who has never been far from his mind. And fix the mistakes--his mistakes--that put that look there in the first place. But a predator has set his sights on Annie. And now survival skills will become much more than lessons...***From USA Today bestselling author Janie Crouch--a small town love story packed with mystery. A tough former-military alpha hero leaves his pain behind to claim the woman he never knew had gotten away. Full-length romance novel with a guaranteed Happily Ever After.

Camilla Stewart's ex-fiancé ripped her off and disappeared, leaving her to care for his eight-year-old son alone. But when she arrives in Pajaro Bay, she finds a village full of cute cottages, quirky characters... and a killer on the loose who is somehow linked to her, the young boy, and the darling little house known as the Honeymoon Cottage.Welcome to Pajaro Bay, the little California beach town where the cottages are cute, the neighbors are nosy, and it's always possible to find your personal Happily Ever After. The novels can be read in any order, or follow along from the beginning to see how the world develops.--Books by Barbara Cool Lee:THE PAJARO BAY MYSTERIES:1. Honeymoon Cottage2. Boardwalk Cottage3. Lighthouse Cottage4. Little Fox Cottage5. Rum Cake Cottage6. Songbird Cottage7. Sunshine CottageTHE CARITA COVE MYSTERIES:1. Maggie and the Black-Tie Affair2. Maggie and the Inconvenient Corpse3. Maggie and the Mourning Beads4. Maggie and the Empty Noose5. Maggie and the Hidden Homicide6. Maggie and the Whiskered WitnessAnd many more to come.Frankenstein, loved by many decades of readers and praised by such eminent literary critics as Harold Bloom, seems hardly to need a recommendation. If you haven't read it recently, though, you may not remember the sweeping force of the prose, the grotesque, surreal imagery, and the multilayered doppelgänger themes of Mary Shelley's masterpiece. As fantasy writer Jane Yolen writes of this (the reviewer's favorite) edition, "The strong black and whites of the main text [illustrations] are dark and brooding, with unremitting shadows and stark contrasts. But the central conversation with the monster--who owes nothing to the overused movie image … but is rather the novel's charnel-house composite--is where [Barry] Moser's illustrations show their greatest power ... The viewer can all but smell the powerful stench of the monster's breath as its words spill out across the page. Strong book-making for one of the world's strongest and most remarkable books." Includes an illum

USA Today bestselling series.India Steele is desperate. Her father is dead, her fiancé took her inheritance, and no one will employ her, despite years working for her watchmaker father. Indeed, the other London watchmakers seem frightened of her. Alone, poor, and at the end of her tether, India takes employment with the only person who'll accept her - an enigmatic and mysterious man from America. A man who possesses a strange watch that rejuvenates him when he's ill.Matthew Glass must find a particular watchmaker, but he won't tell India why any old one won't do. Nor will he tell her what he does back home, and how he can afford to stay in a house in one of London's best streets. So when she reads about an American outlaw known as the Dark Rider arriving in England, she suspects Mr. Glass is the fugitive. When danger comes to their door, she's certain of it. But if she notifies the authorities, she'll find herself unemployed and homeless again - and she will have betrayed the man who saved her life.With a cast of quirky characters, an intriguing mystery, and a dash of romance, THE WATCHMAKER'S DAUGHTER is the start of a thrilling new historical fantasy series from the author of the bestselling Ministry of Curiosities, Freak House, and Emily Chambers Spirit Medium books.

Photo Backdrop Secrets - DIY!In this e-book, "Photo Backdrop Secrets - DIY!" you are going to learn some truly mind-blowing techniques!You'll learn how to get a pure white background in your photos... no matter what color the backdrop was originally.You'll learn how to get pure black no matter what color you start with as well!You'll learn how to make a backdrop that only costs a couple bucks - but in the final picture, it can be any color you want!Here is the Table Of Contents showing a bit of what is covered...📷 Introduction📷 The Light That Isn't A Light!📷 The Notebook Revisited📷 GOBOs And Colored Gels!📷 Creative Uses For Gel Material📷 The "Found" Photo Backdrop📷 Keep It Clean And Neat📷 Balancing The Light📷 The Neutral Density Filter📷 The Graduated Neutral Density Filter📷 Scrims - What They Are And How To Use Them📷 The "Created" Photo Backdrop📷 Commercially Made Backdrops Are Expensive!📷 Make Your Own For Pennies On The Dollar!📷 How To Make A White Backdrop📷 How To Make A Black Backdrop📷 How To Make A Colored Backdrop📷 Background Storage📷 The "Digital" Photo Backdrop📷 The Digital Photography Background - A Creative Masterpiece!📷 The "Separation" Light📷 How To Use A "Separation Light" In Portrait Photography!📷 Photo Exercise📷 Other Books By Dan EitreimWe discuss the background and how to manipulate it so that one or two backdrops can do the work of dozens. You will save a ton of money!Background storage - there IS a simple way to store them that will keep them from getting wrinkled! I show you how.And more...and more...and more...Having a professional looking backdrop for your portraits is one of the easiest and fastest ways to make your work look truly professional! You'll be winning photo contests sooner than you think!Scroll up and grab YOUR copy of "Photo Backdrop Secrets - DIY!" RIGHT NOW!

Welcome aboard, new friends! May our journey together be long and wonderful...You are holding the a magazine devoted to the field of science fiction in films and television: the realm that combines science, adventure, romance, and philosophy.

Aby M. Warburg (1866–1929) is recognized not only as one of the century’s preeminent art and Renaissance historians but also as a founder of twentieth-century methods in iconology and cultural studies in general. Warburg’s 1923 lecture, first published in German in 1988 and now available for the first time in English translation, Michael Steinberg offers offers at once a window on his career, a formative statement of his cultural history of modernity, and a document in the ethnography of the American Southwest. This edition includes thirty-nine photographs, many of them originally presented as slides with the speech, and a rich interpretive essay by the translator.

Images from the Region of the Pueblo Indians of North America translates Warburg’s seminal study of the “serpent ritual” of the Hopi people, which grew out of a trip to the American Southwest undertaken by Warburg in 1895–1896.

A fascinating and interesting collection of photographs taken over a one-year period between January 2019 and January 2020. This collection documents the different changing lighting conditions around a few blocks of apartments in Singapore throughout the year. The different positions of the Sun help to create wonderful and even spectacular shadows and shapes.

110 pages.Are you enjoying photography with your new iPhone or smartphone? Have you been exploring the world of watercolors, acrylics, or oil paintings? Maybe you're drawn to the more obscure areas of cyanotypes or monoprints? Whatever it is you enjoy, it's time to consider the next level - entering your works in art shows!This book takes you step by step through how art shows work. How do you find art shows to enter? What is the process like? What are all the strange terms you'll hear about? What do they mean? How are these shows judged - and how do you give yourself a better chance of winning?Take that first step - and expand your horizons!I’d love to hear feedback on the book!All proceeds from sales of this book support kids-in-arts programs.

How to Photograph Waterfalls - A Beginners Guide, is complete guide into setting up the shot, and getting the right exposure, and getting the right composition. The guide explains every detail, on each category from selecting the right camera, right down to the weather and the environment. This booklet is mainly used for beginners, but Semi-Pro, and Professional Photographers can use it as well.

In this tutorial, I’ve listed 20 of these guidelines along with examples of each. I’ve started with the most basic ones and finished with some of the more advanced composition techniques. First of all we have to define what is meant by ‘composition’. Composition refers to the way the various elements in a scene are arranged within the frame. As I’ve already mentioned, these are not hard and fast rules but guidelines. That said, many of them have been used in art for thousands of years and they really do help achieve more attractive compositions. I find that I usually have one or more of these guidelines in the back of my mind as I’m setting up a shot.

Photography Business“Making Money in the Music Business as a Photographer” and “How to Make Money and Grow Your Business with Portrait Parties”This book contains valuable information on starting your own photography business in the music industry, and also how to grow a photography business through portrait parties. It’s truly an advantage if you are a photographer by profession, but if not, it doesn’t mean that you could not open your own small business. This book can help you get the ball rolling with your startup. Despite the fact that people now own smart phones with great cameras, nothing can beat the skill of a professional photographer – they just know the nuts and bolts of taking photos, editing, and printing. They know about the correct angle, the right amount of light, and even the appropriate gesture and expression. Professional photographers are just more organized, more effective, and they give better-looking images that you can proudly post online. I know that starting a photography business – any business, in fact – is not a walk in the park. It’s also not roses and rainbows; there will be difficulties along the way and maybe at one point you might even think of quitting. Lower your chances of being discouraged by being equipped – one way to do that is to read, savor, and finish this book. Here are a Few Things You Will Learn From This Book:•How to take photographs for live shows •Techniques for taking the perfect promotional photos •Ways to optimize an album cover •How to create music videos •Tips that will take your social media presence from good to great •Expand your knowledge of electronic press kits•The necessary knowledge to advertise your business, to lift it off the ground, and to create a sustainable income stream.•Tips for how to differentiate yourself from your competition and attract more clients.•How to price your services and where to make the largest margins on your labor.•And much, much more!

Digital photo editing offers a great hobby for every age, and the Internet offers a wide variety of free online editors. Youth to middle aged to retired individuals seeking a creative outlet that can be self-taught and takes up little living space will find this book to be the catalyst to a new frugal hobby. The book's primary sections covers photo editing effects that imitate art styles and techniques, effects that imitate photography techniques as if captured in the camera, and effects that work well for scrapbooking, greeting card making, and fun social media postings. Each effect or tool is defined and includes photo examples. The effects or tool are alphabetized within each section for easy locating. Digital Photo Editing Fun is a quick and inspiring read. Before you finish the first major section, you will be anxious to grab your camera to snag some photos to work with, or you will be excited to unearth your stored digital images to get started. Either way, once you read this book and become empowered with the possibilities, your hobby will bring you much joy for years to come!

Like my previous book, "Photographing People: With Exposure Information and Commentary", the current book was created out of the desire to help fellow photographers.With this book, Photography and Affect: A New Theory of Vision, I attempt to offer – as the title suggests – a new way of approaching photography (dare I call it a new “philosophy of photography”?) that allows more fundamental photographic aspects to emerge; aspects related to meaning, composition, and expression. The book consists of three parts: The first part is theoretical, and deals with photography as a form of art; it offers answers (as well as questions!) regarding our motivation to take photos; why do we take photos, why do we use the tools that we use, and how do we share and view the photos we have taken. Understanding our various motivations is crucial in order to understand how to achieve our goals. The second part is methodological and offers concrete approaches, tools, and styles of composition that will help you understand photography – as well as your personal aims and motivation behind taking a picture – in greater depth. The third part is philosophical and attempts to offer an original perspective on photography and meaning. Here, aspects related to affect, emotions, feelings and mood will be covered, and, hopefully, you will acquire fresh perspectives and ideas that you can apply on your own photos.

A mini photographic e-book with 31 photos of British Firework Champion Of Champions Display Plymouth 2012.

The thrilling new page-turning mystery from Solomon Carter.

A HERO IS MISSING. A BODY IS FOUND ON THE BEACH. AND A FORMER FRIEND BEGS DETECTIVE EVA ROBERTS TO SAVE HER LIFE…

PI Eva Roberts is hired by former school friend Lauren Jaeger. Lauren’s cruel partner refuses to let her leave him but he will certainly kill her if she stays.

When a second body is found on the beach Lauren’s domestic case soon feels like a distraction... And what starts as a day of rest turns into nothing less than the beginning of a nightmare.

Carl Renton was a good man, and a true hero.

Norman Peters was a market trader and a colourful rogue.

Their murders appear to have nothing in common. But the truth goes deep into the heart of a crimewave which is tearing the town apart.

The private detectives must track down a killer… but Eva’s case takes a dark twist at the worst possible time.

Eva must forgive - even if she can never forget.

And the detectives must find the seaside killer before more blood is spilled on the beach.

Perfect for fans of Ian Rankin, Helen Durrant, Janice Frost, Joy Ellis and LJ Ross. If you love to read gripping thrillers with flawed characters, a touch of humour and a hint of romance, you’ll love Between Two Thieves.

THE BETWEEN TWO THIEVES TRILOGY:

BETWEEN TWO THIEVES

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If you enjoy page-turning crime mystery novels, noir crime thrillers, heist crime thrillers, British crime thrillers and detective series with strong female characters - then Between Two Thieves is for you.OTHER SERIES BY SOLOMON CARTERLONG TIME DYINGLUCK AND JUDGMENTLONDON CALLINGTHE FINAL TRICKHARDER THEY FALLTHE LAST LINETHE DARKEST LIESTHE SECRET FEAR

A brainy nerd. An angry ex-cop. Can the mismatched PIs solve a high-profile murder?

Peter Gentle has yet to live up to his potential. When the unemployed computer geek stumbles on the data trail of a murdered financial whiz kid, he thinks solving crimes might be his next big break. But it never hurts to have a little muscle…

Ex-cop Mick Tusk's rage issues lost him the job he loved. Joining up with a scrawny statistician seems like a decent temporary replacement. But with a line-up of increasingly powerful suspects, Tusk's explosive temper could cost him more than his work…

As the danger and the body count trend upward, will the egghead and the beefcake catch the killer or find themselves in the red?

Deadly Investment is the first book in a gripping private investigator series. If you like intricate whodunit mysteries, complicated characters, and electrifying action, then you’ll love Andres Kabel’s Australian crime thriller.

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★★★★★ "Fun, fast, fresh!" - Word Junkie★★★★★ "This stand-alone is easy to read and hard to put down." -BookZilla Imagine your favorite teachers from high school are dying, mysteriously murdered one by one soon after the arrival of the new English instructor... Mackenzie August is starting a new life. After a successful but destructive career as a high-profile California homicide detective, and then a less successful and even more destructive stint working for a church, he has moved to Virginia to start over as an instructor. The only thing he's bringing with him is Kix, his infant baby boy. He plans for peaceful living with his son, but trouble soon finds him as his new co-workers begin showing up dead outside of his classroom...

She’s got an eye for fashion. He’s got a knack for solving crimes. Can two total strangers solve the perfect murder?

Gillianne “Gilly” Wilder has an eye for design and big dreams of taking on the fashion industry. After years of scrimping and saving, she’s a few paychecks away from her first semester at Seattle’s prestigious school of design. But before her first class begins, her small Washington hometown takes a bloody turn when a dead body washes ashore. And Gilly can’t help but get distracted by the handsome reporter who comes to investigate.

Skip Hunter dreams of trading in beat reporting for writing bestselling thrillers. When a murderer strikes a sleepy Washington town, he thinks solving the case could be the perfect material for his debut novel. But he soon finds his hands full when a gold heist hits the same sleepy town. As he tries to connect the crimes, he meets a beautiful wanna-be designer who’s standing a bit too close to the line of fire.

After they start working together to crack the case, they can't help the sparks flying between them. When the killer stands between them and their future, can Gilly and Skip find the courage to follow their heart before they become the next victims?

Murder by Design: Dreams of Haute Couture is the first novel in a stunning mystery thriller trilogy. If you like high-end fashion, headstrong heroines, and twisty mysteries, then you’ll love Mary Jane Forbes’ stylish whodunit.

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How do you solve a murder when the only eyewitness can't talk? Kat Harper has barely settled back into small-town life in Cherry Hills, Washington when she spies her neighbor's cat Matty sitting on her doorstep. But Matty's not making a social call. The newly orphaned feline has just witnessed her owner's violent death. But who would want to kill the elderly Mrs. Tinsdale? Was it one of her fellow animal rescue volunteers? A money-hungry daughter? A local veterinarian with something to hide? Or someone completely unexpected? If Kat wants to put a murderer behind bars, the amateur sleuth is going to need Matty to lend a furry paw to her investigation. But how do you convince a cat eyewitness to reveal "whodunit"? All of the Cozy Cat Caper Mystery books can be enjoyed as standalones but will be better appreciated as part of the series. The books are light, fun cozy mystery novellas featuring an animal-loving female amateur sleuth, lovable and not-so-lovable quirky characters, and a page-turning mystery that needs solving. None of the books include cliffhangers, bad language, or graphic scenes.

Murder in the Bayou!In New Orleans 1930s, the Crescent City; There is an armed standoff between Louisiana State Troopers and New Orleans Police; An art swindle that may end in murder; A dead man who may not be; Smugglers working the Bayou; And someone wants Jonas dead.Jonas Watcher arrives to determine if Martin Stanton is really dead. Someone is tailing him to make sure he doesn't find out. The investigation takes him from the French Quarter to its surrounding Bayou where he discovers that all the criminals aren’t in the city and not all the reptiles in the Bayou are on four legs. If he's going to stay alive, Jason will have to rely on “invisibles” that aren't his own and a Colt 44 that is.“The Case of the Bourbon Street Hustler” is the second novel in the Jonas Watcher Detective Adventure series. Martin Stanton is dead. As dead as a coffin nail, isn't he? It is detective noir at it's best as Gene Poschman, takes Jonas out of his element and drops him into the Crescent City during political turmoil between New Orleans police and Baton Rouge troopers. He mixes in an old love interest, the New Orleans underworld, and friends from San Francisco for a heady brew of murder, mystery, and mayhem.Take a journey back to the 1930s New Orleans. There's Jazz and Blues in the French Quarter. New Orleans Police hold off Baton Rouge troopers in the Bayou. And on the docks by the River, an art swindle gone wrong, leads to a deadly fight on the docks.

Evil hides behind the sweetest faces. Even the face of a child. A dark evil has infected the Huggett house. Hyla and Lizeth Frontenac can feel it. What form has the monster taken this time? A deranged mother? A secret crime? Or maybe it's a little girl, weaving a web of lies.For nine-year-old Nelly Huggett has quite a story to tell. Maybe she's just precocious, imaginative, and misunderstood… Or maybe that glimmer in her eye is deceit and cold vengeance. Maybe she's the source of the powerful evil that consumed her entire family. Wherever this evil comes from, it’s dragging Hyla into the abyss faster than she can chase the clues. And she may lose herself before she can save anyone else.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "The book is truly a hand shaking, nail biting, looking over your shoulder thrill ride." - Amazon★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "…doesn't let go til the end. It may even stick with you in the dark of the night afterwards." - AmazonWomen’s detective fiction just got a lot more scary. Welcome to the world of The Frontenac Sisters: Supernatural Sleuths & Monster Hunters, a new psychological fiction/metaphysical mystery series that is guaranteed to keep you up at night. Wicked Innocents is the first, free installment in a planned series of eight books that combine a good old-fashioned amateur sleuth (two, in fact) with spine-tilling suspense,heart-breaking drama, just enough horror to keep you on the edge of your seat, and the heart-pumping adrenaline rush of a fast-paced thriller.In book 1 of the series, meet sleuths and sisters Hyla and Lizeth Frontenac, who run their own unique private investigator business from a small town in the Adirondacks. But they’re more often in their 1972 Ford Econoline van, driving across America to investigate the next inexplicable crime.They’re not technically professionals. The cases they investigate are more dark and disturbing than the average. More…bizarre. Criminals are cloaked as supernatural monsters, occult forces threaten them at every turn, and the confused victims deman

Love to Curl up with a Good Mystery? Who killed JJ Travels? What does it have to do with Neptune's Trident? A simple errand for a client leads Megan Cassidy into more trouble than she could have ever thought possible.Before she knows what has happened, she’s a witness to a murder and a target for bullets and speeding trucks. Who knew there could be so much going on in this little southern town, where your neighbors watched your back and "Mom & Pop" businesses populated Main Street? When FBI Consultant, Aiden Tory, arrives to solve the murder, Megan pushes her way into the investigation. Together, they discover JJ hid secrets about their tropical paradise. Secrets that got him killed. With her dog, Barney, helping to sniff out clues, they follow the leads, discovering the past can come back to haunt you.RE-EDITED 01/2018

BOOK ONE in the series: Fairfield Heights, a century old mansion, offers a haunting presence as it sits high atop a dreary, rock strewn, sharp-sloped, hill. The ailing, ninety-two year old billionaire, Jasper Fairfield, gathers his heirs for the disbursement of his fortune. One by one they are murdered. Is it the help hoping to maintain their hold on the property? Is it one of the sons; Farley, certifiably deranged, or Chester, the seldom serious laugh machine? Or how about the two adult grandchildren: Bernice, single, well educated, self-centered; or Cliff, the one truly sane-appearing individual in the lot. Maybe it is Cliff's fifteen year old son, who quietly seethes underneath his affable demeanor. The case presents several unusual twists for the old detective. For one, he sees many of the victims alive and well after the time of death certified by the coroner!

THE THRILLER AND SHAMUS AWARD WINNING SERIES!In MOONLIGHT FALLS, NY Times and USA Today bestselling author Vincent Zandri asks the question "If you knew your life could end at any moment, how far would you go to prove you murdered your lover? " Albany, New York, is the dark setting of this paranoid thriller (in the Hitchcock tradition) about Richard "Dick" Moonlight, former APD detective turned private investigator, who believes he killed Scarlet Montana - his illicit lover and wife of his ex-boss, Chief of Detectives Jake Montana. Problem is, despite the blood on his hands, Moonlight doesn't remember what happened. From New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Vincent Zandri, comes the first in the Thriller and Shamus Award Winning series. For fans of bestselling hard-boiled mystery and suspense writers like Robert B. Parker, Michael Connelly, Lawrence Block, Don Winslow, and Charlie Huston.The Number 1 Bestselling Series in Hard-Boiled KindleThe Number 1 Bestselling Series in Private Investigators"Sensational...Masterful...Brilliant." --New York Post"The action never wanes." --Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinal"Gritty, fast-paced, lyrical and haunting." --Harlan Coben, bestselling author of Six Years"Tough, stylish, heartbreaking." --Don Winslow, bestselling author of Savages"Non-stop action." --I Love a Mystery"Vincent Zandri nails reader's attention." --Boston Herald"(Zandri) demonstrates an uncanny knack for exposition, introducing new characters and narrative possibilities with the confidence of an old pro...Zandri does a superb job interlocking puzzle pieces." --The San Diego Union-Tribune THE THRILLER AND SHAMUS AWARD WINNING SERIES!In MOONLIGHT FALLS, NY Times and USA Today bestselling author Vincent Zandri asks the question "If you knew your life could end at any moment, how far would you go to prove you murdered your lover? " Albany, New York, is the dark setting of this paranoid thriller (in the Hitchcock tradition) about Richard "Dick" Moonlight, former APD detective turned private investigator, who

USA Today bestselling author Dean Wesley Smith takes you into the world of his acclaimed novel Dead Money with a new series about a group of retired Las Vegas Police detectives playing poker and solving cold cases.Retired Detective Bayard Lott hosts the weekly poker games at his home. The group calls themselves the Cold Poker Gang. And they succeed at closing old cases.Lott’s very first homicide case as a brand-new detective had gone cold more than twenty years earlier. But retired Reno detective Julia Rogers, new to the Cold Poker Gang, suggests they look at that case again for personal reasons.From that simple suggestion spins one of the strangest and most complicated murder mystery puzzles the gang has ever seen.

Read the whole riveting series!Cold CallCalling Dead Bad BeatDead Hand FreezeoutAce HighBurn Card

“Dean Wesley Smith does for poker what James Patterson does for serial killers.”—Sheldon McArthur, former owner of Mysterious Books in Los Angeles

“[An] exhilarating political poker thriller.”—Genre Go Round Reviews on Dead Money

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The gripping six book detective boxed set from Solomon Carter, introducing the thrilling Roberts and Bradley Private Detective crime series that fans simply can’t put down.

Could you risk it all to protect the innocent? 

Would you put your life on the line for justice?

These two detectives do every single time…

Meet Eva Roberts and Dan Bradley as they risk it all in six thrilling cases...

Over one thousand three hundred pages of page-turning mystery and action with twists, turns and shocking thrills across six pulsating books. Join the action as PIs Roberts and Bradley take on all comers, outwitting cunning enemies and unpicking devilish mysteries in the pursuit of justice...

Dangerous cases pit them against ruthless gangsters, murderers, thieves and villains of all stripes.  And the trouble doesn’t end there.

Eva and Dan are lovers caught in a turbulent affair. One moody Detective rival wants what they have. Dan is a head strong and impulsive go getter with a deadly interest in international affairs. And Eva has a not-so-secret crush on the bottle…

If you enjoy page-turning mysteries and thrillers with snappy dialogue, flawed heroes, and a little romance then you are in for a real treat.

This giant set comprises six roller-coaster books:

1. Out With A Bang

2. One Mile Deep

3. Long Time Dying (ends with a dramatic cliffhanger)

4. Luck and Judgment 

5. Rite to Silence

6. The Final Trick. 

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Ex-Special Forces commander Dane Bennett is now the team leader at Fortis Security. Protecting people is his job...until a serial killer targets Lauren Cassidy and makes it personal.Dane never imagined the woman who’d left him for another man, ripping away his chance at a family, would become his most dangerous client. Racing to keep Lauren safe from a deadly killer with an agenda, Dane makes a split-second decision. A decision neither of them may survive.

Her cheating husband was murdered and she’s the prime suspect. Proving her innocence is one thing; evading a killer who wants her dead is something else.BETRAYAL. JEALOUSY. REVENGE.Montreal ghostwriter Megan Scott falls under police suspicion when her husband and a female companion are found murdered. In what a Québec detective calls a crime of passion, startling evidence surfaces to also implicate Michael Elliott, a young investigative reporter who’d rather rub elbows with scumbags than live the posh lifestyle he inherited.Clutched out of her comfort zone, Megan is flung into Michael’s dark world of criminal investigation. As they make a last-ditch attempt to prove their innocence, an elusive enemy closes in and threatens their lives. Who wants them out of the way and why?Their only path to freedom is to catch the twisted killer before they become the next victims. But not knowing who to trust or where to turn can have consequences that are just as lethal…MEET INVESTIGATIVE REPORTER MICHAEL ELLIOTTMichael Elliott's quest for justice extends beyond the written word. Cool under pressure, he is a risk-taker and thrives in dangerous, unpredictable situations.MEET GHOSTWRITER MEGAN SCOTTMegan Scott's organized and predictable life falls apart when her husband dies unexpectedly. His suspicious death hurls Megan into Michael's investigative world where her cautious curiosity struggles with her newfound courage."A real gem...nicely composed whodunit.""A sparkling debut and intriguing mystery!""The pace never lets up, and it was hard to stop reading for a dinner break.""A top rate mystery/thriller!""A well written and skillfully crafted story. Makes a great movie.""A Film Noir style crime drama.""Well-crafted with crisp prose and subtle humour."

A new home. A new beginning. A quiet life.Or is it?The beach house is Addison Lake’s retirement plan. Memories of childhood holidays playing in the sand with her cousins come flooding back as soon as she sets foot in Getaway Bay. After the death of her husband, turning her new beach house into a bed and breakfast and reconnecting with family is just the tonic she needs. But just days after her move to the sleepy coastal town, Addison’s new life turns on its head.A fire at her cousin Layla’s art gallery has devastating consequences. There’s a body in the rubble.The stubborn local detective needs a fast arrest, and he has Layla in his sights.With her cousin accused of murder, Addison must act. But between the beach house renovations, an ailing uncle, an over-protective daughter, and the quirky inhabitants of Getaway Bay, she has her work cut out. Can Addison and her new friends uncover the real culprit before Layla is charged with murder?The Getaway Bay cozy mysteries have everything you love – suspense to keep you guessing, twists you don’t see coming, and characters you want to have a cup of tea with – plus an added dose of Aussie flavour.Get Arson at the Art Gallery now.

She’s an independent widow. He’s a police captain with feelings from the past. Will a murder in their midst rekindle their love?

Catherine Hainsworth may not have much direction, but she always keeps her social calendar full. When the widow puts her creative skills to use in a local craft store, her best friend’s sudden suspicious death sets up her next appointment with the coroner. After her friend’s upright husband is named the prime suspect, Catherine takes on the new task of proving the man innocent.

Manny Salinas won’t let the fact that he’s investigating the murder get in the way of reconnecting with his former flame. But when the police captain sees how Catherine looks at the handsome FBI agent who joins the case, he wonders if he can fight for her affections and connect the clues at the same time. Manny’s investigation becomes even more complex when he discovers the prime suspect’s multi-million dollar bid for a housing project and the bitter cutthroat rival with a potential motive…

When Catherine accidentally discovers eye-opening evidence of her friend’s betrayal, she and Manny are thrown into a deadly race to catch the killer. As they grow closer, will a merciless murderer crush their hopes of a blissful reunion?

Murder in the House of Beads is the first book in the House of Beads romantic suspense series. If you like charming characters, crafty mysteries, and a dash of romance, then you’ll love Mary Jane Forbes’ compelling tale.

Buy Murder in the House of Beads to thread together a string of clues today!

Book #1 in the Marian Moyer Series! Visit allisonjanda.com.She may be a crime-scene photographer, but that doesn’t mean Marian Moyer is ready to star in her own murder mystery. Most days, she can’t even control her hair.But when the star of Marian’s racy, underground magazine turns up dead and the police are convinced she’s the guilty party, it’s up to Marian to find out who really did it before it’s too late.While danger isn’t exactly her middle name, there’s plenty to go around, especially when Marian begins to suspect that her long-time man crush is behind it all.Amazon top 100 Best Seller Amazon #2 Women Sleuth Best Seller Amazon #2 Mystery Best SellerVisit writerlust.com to learn how to market your self-published book.

A tale of deceit, betrayal, dark choices, and murder that reviewers describe as "gripping," ”full of suspense and thrills," and "hard to put down."Inspired by a shocking true story, Come What May, the debut book in the new Ben Malone detective mystery series, is a high-stakes thrill ride through the gritty underbelly of the City of Angels and a look at the darker side of human nature.Ben Malone is a veteran Los Angeles Police detective with a bright future ahead of him. Or so he thought until he is caught up in a run of bad luck and his life starts falling apart. The worst of it, his unfortunate entanglement in a spate of fatal on-duty shootings at a time when activists are protesting the use of deadly force by police and rioting all over the country. On edge and questioning his judgment, Malone's LAPD superiors speculate that he may be too quick to use deadly force.Relieved from street duty, Malone is sequestered in Robbery-Homicide Division's Cold Case Homicide Section to keep him under wraps while he undergoes department-mandated psychiatric evaluation. His work-related problems compounded by a vindictive ex-wife intent on bleeding him dry financially sends Malone into a spiral of depression that soon has him drinking too much in the attempt to cope.Initially resentful over his reassignment to the cold case section, Malone's attitude starts to change when he and new partner, Detective Jaime Reyes, come across the files of a cold as ice, 23-year-old unsolved murder case. The more they study the case, the more certain they become that the theory pursued by the original investigators was completely wrong.Since the decades-old murder does not fit the unit's criteria for reopening a cold case for active investigation, Malone and Reyes embark on an "off-the-books" investigation. Predictably, that creates some problems, especially for Malone. It quickly becomes clear that there are powerful forces at work both inside and outside the LAPD determined to keep the truth behind the murder buried along with the corpse.Th

"Outstanding!"A triple shot of high-octane excitement and dark mystery - three full-length action packed mystery thrillers in one page-turning boxed set! Book 1: Luck and Judgment.Gail Everett is determined to get justice from the corporation that destroyed her father's life - but no courtroom has ever found against them. She hires private investigators Roberts and Bradley - but real justice won't come easy.Friends are divided. Young women are murdered on the streets. Private detectives Roberts and Bradley are snared in the dark heart of a thirty-year-old nightmare...Book 2: Rite To SilenceA young loner drops dead on a public street. Dressed in a white gown, with black paint daubed across his eyes, the victim was killed by knife with devilish precision - and a plastic token is hidden in the fatal wound.Roberts and Bradley are hired to honour a young man's memory and to prevent another bloodbath. And they must outwit a sinister killer and free his next victim before he strikes again...Book 3: The Final TrickEva and Dan are hired to track down young single mother Willow Jackson. When a body is found on the outskirts of town, all seems lost. The body is naked, riddled with drugs and shows strange signs of water damage. But Willow Jackson's body is discovered miles inland and had never taken drugs in her life. Willow's mother is determined to discover what happened to her daughter... and a missing persons case becomes a murder hunt. But the hunt is joined by a mysterious rival - a man who will stop at nothing until he has revenge. He too must be stopped...Three gripping noir thrillers which can be enjoyed as standalone stories, or be as part of the thrilling series of Roberts and Bradley adventures. Discover why fans love Roberts and Bradley. Join the adventure today!Full of dramatic tension, with snappy dialogue, mystery, twists, thrilling action, humour and a hint of romance, this full-length novel should satisfy fans of all great mysteries and crime thrillers. If you love Lee Child, Robert Crais, Harlan Coben, Ian

A banker's body is discovered shortly after sunrise in Thunderball Grotto, an underwater cave in The Bahamas. The banker lied to both his boss and his wife when he told them he was going to Florida to attend a banking conference. Why he deceived them about the conference and died in the turquoise waters of Thunderball is a mystery.The Bahamian authorities call his death an accidental drowning. The bank suspects an embezzlement when hidden cash is discovered and hires Steve Wilson, a recently retired bank auditor, to investigate. Steve's curiosity about the source of the secret cash takes him from Maine to Florida and to Thunderball Grotto. The closer Steve gets to the answer the closer he is to danger.

Always Another Dawn: The Story of a Rocket Test Pilot is the story of NACA (National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics) and Albert Scott Crossfield's work in the post-war years and beyond pioneering the use of rocket-powered planes. Crossfield and his team paved the path for space exploration making this, his autobiography, essential reading for historians and aviation buffs.This new annotated edition of Always Another Dawn includes footnotes and photographs. *This edition includes original footnotes.*Hand curated images. *Revised text in modern American English.

This open access book bridges the gap between playing with robots in school and studying robotics at the upper undergraduate and graduate levels to prepare for careers in industry and research. Robotic algorithms are presented formally, but using only mathematics known by high-school and first-year college students, such as calculus, matrices and probability. Concepts and algorithms are explained through detailed diagrams and calculations.

Elements of Robotics presents an overview of different types of robots and the components used to build robots, but focuses on robotic algorithms: simple algorithms like odometry and feedback control, as well as algorithms for advanced topics like localization, mapping, image processing, machine learning and swarm robotics. These algorithms are demonstrated in simplified contexts that enable detailed computations to be performed and feasible activities to be posed. Students who study these simplified demonstrations will be well prepared for advanced study of robotics.

The algorithms are presented at a relatively abstract level, not tied to any specific robot. Instead a generic robot is defined that uses elements common to most educational robots: differential drive with two motors, proximity sensors and some method of displaying output to the user.

The theory is supplemented with over 100 activities, most of which can be successfully implemented using inexpensive educational robots. Activities that require more computation can be programmed on a computer. Archives are available with suggested implementations for the Thymio robot and standalone programs in Python.

This book is open access under a CC BY-NC 2.5 license.

On April 22, 1915, the German military released 150 tons of chlorine gas at Ypres, Belgium. Carried by a long-awaited wind, the chlorine cloud passed within a few minutes through the British and French trenches, leaving behind at least 1,000 dead and 4,000 injured. This chemical attack, which amounted to the first use of a weapon of mass destruction, marks a turning point in world history. The preparation as well as the execution of the gas attack was orchestrated by Fritz Haber, the director of the Kaiser Wilhelm Institute for Physical Chemistry and Electrochemistry in Berlin-Dahlem. During World War I, Haber transformed his research institute into a center for the development of chemical weapons (and of the means of protection against them).

Bretislav Friedrich and Martin Wolf (Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society, the successor institution of Haber’s institute) together with Dieter Hoffmann, Jürgen Renn, and Florian Schmaltz (Max Planck Institute for the History of Science) organized an international symposium to commemorate the centenary of the infamous chemical attack. The symposium examined crucial facets of chemical warfare from the first research on and deployment of chemical weapons in WWI to the development and use of chemical warfare during the century hence. The focus was on scientific, ethical, legal, and political issues of chemical weapons research and deployment — including the issue of dual use — as well as the ongoing effort to control the possession of chemical weapons and to ultimately achieve their elimination.

The volume consists of papers presented at the symposium and supplemented by additional articles that together cover key aspects of chemical warfare from 22 April 1915 until the summer of 2015.

This book by Helmut Wiedemann is a well-established, classic text, providing an in-depth and comprehensive introduction to the field of high-energy particle acceleration and beam dynamics.The present 4th edition has been significantly revised, updated and expanded. The newly conceived Part I is an elementary introduction to the subject matter for undergraduate students. Part II gathers the basic tools in preparation of a more advanced treatment, summarizing the essentials of electrostatics and electrodynamics as well as of particle dynamics in electromagnetic fields. Part III is an extensive primer in beam dynamics, followed, in Part IV, by an introduction and description of the main beam parameters and including a new chapter on beam emittance and lattice design. Part V is devoted to the treatment of perturbations in beam dynamics. Part VI then discusses the details of charged particle acceleration. Parts VII and VIII introduce the more advanced topics of coupled beam dynamics and describe very intense beams – a number of additional beam instabilities are introduced and reviewed in this new edition. Part IX is an exhaustive treatment of radiation from accelerated charges and introduces important sources of coherent radiation such as synchrotrons and free-electron lasers. The appendices at the end of the book gather useful mathematical and physical formulae, parameters and units. Solutions to many end-of-chapter problems are given.This textbook is suitable for an intensive two-semester course starting at the senior undergraduate level.

This open access Brief introduces the basic principles of control theory in a concise self-study guide. It complements the classic texts by emphasizing the simple conceptual unity of the subject. A novice can quickly see how and why the different parts fit together. The concepts build slowly and naturally one after another, until the reader soon has a view of the whole. Each concept is illustrated by detailed examples and graphics. The full software code for each example is available, providing the basis for experimenting with various assumptions, learning how to write programs for control analysis, and setting the stage for future research projects. The topics focus on robustness, design trade-offs, and optimality. Most of the book develops classical linear theory. The last part of the book considers robustness with respect to nonlinearity and explicitly nonlinear extensions, as well as advanced topics such as adaptive control and model predictive control. New students, as well as scientists from other backgrounds who want a concise and easy-to-grasp coverage of control theory, will benefit from the emphasis on concepts and broad understanding of the various approaches.

This open access book provides a concise explanation of the fundamentals and background of the surround sound recording and playback technology Ambisonics. It equips readers with the psychoacoustical, signal processing, acoustical, and mathematical knowledge needed to understand the inner workings of modern processing utilities, special equipment for recording, manipulation, and reproduction in the higher-order Ambisonic format. The book comes with various practical examples based on free software tools and open scientific data for reproducible research.

The book’s introductory section offers a perspective on Ambisonics spanning from the origins of coincident recordings in the 1930s to the Ambisonic concepts of the 1970s, as well as classical ways of applying Ambisonics in first-order coincident sound scene recording and reproduction that have been practiced since the 1980s. As, from time to time, the underlying mathematics become quite involved, but should be comprehensive without sacrificing readability, the book includes an extensive mathematical appendix. The book offers readers a deeper understanding of Ambisonic technologies, and will especially benefit scientists, audio-system and audio-recording engineers.

In the advanced sections of the book, fundamentals and modern techniques as higher-order Ambisonic decoding, 3D audio effects, and higher-order recording are explained. Those techniques are shown to be suitable to supply audience areas ranging from studio-sized to hundreds of listeners, or headphone-based playback, regardless whether it is live, interactive, or studio-produced 3D audio material.

This book discusses both the theory and practical applications of self-correcting data, commonly known as error-correcting codes. The applications included demonstrate the importance of these codes in a wide range of everyday technologies, from smartphones to secure communications and transactions. Written in a readily understandable style, the book presents the authors’ twenty-five years of research organized into five parts:

Part I is concerned with the theoretical performance attainable by using error correcting codes to achieve communications efficiency in digital communications systems.

Part II explores the construction of error-correcting codes and explains the different families of codes and how they are designed. Techniques are described for producing the very best codes.

Part III addresses the analysis of low-density parity-check (LDPC) codes, primarily to calculate their stopping sets and low-weight codeword spectrum which determines the performance of th

ese codes.

Part IV deals with decoders designed to realize optimum performance.

Part V describes applications which include combined error correction and detection, public key cryptography using Goppa codes, correcting errors in passwords and watermarking.

This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in error-correcting codes and their applications, ranging from non-experts to professionals at the forefront of research in their field.

This book is open access under a CC BY 4.0 license.

In this important intervention, change-agent Marianne E. Krasny challenges the knowledge-attitudes-behavior pathway that underpins much of environmental education practice; i.e., the assumption that environmental knowledge and attitudes lead to environmental behaviors. Krasny shows that certain types of knowledge are more likely than others to influence behaviors, and that generally it is more effective to work with existing attitudes than to try to change them. The chapters expand the purview of potential outcomes of environmental education beyond knowledge and attitudes to include nature connectedness, sense of place, efficacy, identity, norms, social capital, youth assets, and individual wellbeing.

Advancing Environmental Education Practice also shows how, by constructing theories of change for their environmental education programs, environmental educators can target specific intermediate outcomes likely to lead to environmental behaviors and collective action, and plan activities to achieve those intermediate outcomes. In some cases, directly engaging program participants in the desired behavior or collective action can lead to changes in efficacy, sense of place, and other intermediate outcomes, which in turn foster future environmental actions. Finally, Advancing Environmental Education Practice shares twenty-four surveys that assess changes in environmental behaviors and intermediate outcomes, and provides guidelines for qualitative evaluations.

Thanks to generous funding from Cornell University's Department of Natural Resources, the ebook editions of this book are available as Open Access (OA) volumes, available from Cornell Open (cornellopen.org) and other Open Access repositories.

This open access book summarizes the latest scientific findings regarding the biological effects of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant (FNPP) accident in 2011.Various cases of changes in animals and organisms have been reported since the FNPP accident. However, it is often unknown whether they are actually due to radiation, since the dose or dose-rate are not necessarily associated with the changes observed. This book brings together the works of radiation biologists and ecologists to provide reliable radioecology data and gives insight into future radioprotection.The book examines the environmental pollution and radiation exposure, and contains valuable data from abandoned livestock in the ex-evacuation zone and from wild animals including invertebrates and vertebrates, aqueous and terrestrial animals, and plants that are subjected to long-term exposure in the area still affected by radiation. It also analyzes dose evaluation, and offers new perspectives gained from the accident, as well as an overview for future studies to promote radioprotection of humans and the ecosystem.Since the biological impact of radiation is influenced by various factors, it is difficult to scientifically define the effects of low-dose/low-dose-rate radiation. However, the detailed research data presented can be combined with the latest scientific and technological advances, such as artificial intelligence, to provide new insights in the future.This book is a unique and valuable resource for researchers, professionals and anyone interested in the impact of exposure to radiation or contamination with radioactive materials. 

Computer Vision Metrics provides an extensive survey and analysis of over 100 current and historical feature description and machine vision methods, with a detailed taxonomy for local, regional and global features. This book provides necessary background to develop intuition about why interest point detectors and feature descriptors actually work, how they are designed, with observations about tuning the methods for achieving robustness and invariance targets for specific applications. The survey is broader than it is deep, with over 540 references provided to dig deeper. The taxonomy includes search methods, spectra components, descriptor representation, shape, distance functions, accuracy, efficiency, robustness and invariance attributes, and more. Rather than providing ‘how-to’ source code examples and shortcuts, this book provides a counterpoint discussion to the many fine opencv community source code resources available for hands-on practitioners.

This book is open access under a CC BY-NC 2.5 license.This book offers a concise, practice-oriented reference-guide to the field of ocean wave energy. The ten chapters highlight the key rules of thumb, address all the main technical engineering aspects and describe in detail all the key aspects to be considered in the techno-economic assessment of wave energy converters. Written in an easy-to-understand style, the book answers questions relevant to readers of different backgrounds, from developers, private and public investors, to students and researchers. It is thereby a valuable resource for both newcomers and experienced practitioners in the wave energy sector.

This book provides insight into the Life Cycle Management (LCM) concept and the progress in its implementation. LCM is a management concept applied in industrial and service sectors to improve products and services, while enhancing the overall sustainability performance of business and its value chains. In this regard, LCM is an opportunity to differentiate through sustainability performance on the market place, working with all departments of a company such as research and development, procurement and marketing, and to enhance the collaboration with stakeholders along a company’s value chain. LCM is used beyond short-term business success and aims at long-term achievements by minimizing environmental and socio-economic burden, while maximizing economic and social value.

This open access book offers a summary of the development of Digital Earth over the past twenty years. By reviewing the initial vision of Digital Earth, the evolution of that vision, the relevant key technologies, and the role of Digital Earth in helping people respond to global challenges, this publication reveals how and why Digital Earth is becoming vital for acquiring, processing, analysing and mining the rapidly growing volume of global data sets about the Earth.

The main aspects of Digital Earth covered here include: Digital Earth platforms, remote sensing and navigation satellites, processing and visualizing geospatial information, geospatial information infrastructures, big data and cloud computing, transformation and zooming, artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, and social media. Moreover, the book covers in detail the multi-layered/multi-faceted roles of Digital Earth in response to sustainable development goals, climate changes, and mitigating disasters, the applications of Digital Earth (such as digital city and digital heritage), the citizen science in support of Digital Earth, the economic value of Digital Earth, and so on. This book also reviews the regional and national development of Digital Earth around the world, and discusses the role and effect of education and ethics. Lastly, it concludes with a summary of the challenges and forecasts the future trends of Digital Earth.

By sharing case studies and a broad range of general and scientific insights into the science and technology of Digital Earth, this book offers an essential introduction for an ever-growing international audience.

The world is changing, A few short years ago a manual tester would run tests against software to check that the requirements had been satisfied. Fast forward to today and businesses want fast test execution, Continuous Integration with little to no human intervention.Stop Coding is a step-by-step guide into the new way of automated testing, using ground-breaking tools like Katalon Studio, a tool that allows you to test automate without coding.Easy-to-follow, eye-opening and comprehensive, Stop Coding will let you in on the processes and frameworks you should master, useful tips to make you the most eligible candidate in a job interview and all the little details that will lead you to the automation testing job. Get first-hand experience from Ajamo Adams who entered the automation arena by curbing the coding challenge and delve into the mysteries of pro standard testing WITHOUT coding! With free katalon studio training courses, intеrviеw рrераrаtiоnѕ and аdviсе, including information on what уоu should and ѕhоuldn‘t do in the interview process. Rеѕоurсеѕ on working in an agile environment, real intеrviеw ԛuеѕtiоnѕ with answers and everything else needed to get that automation testing job.

The ICC/ASHRAE 700-2015 National Green Building Standard™ (NGBS) has been approved by the American National Standards Institute for all types of sustainable residential construction. A collaborative effort of the International Code Council, ASHRAE and the National Association of Home Builders, NGBS outlines a variety of green practices that can be incorporated into new homes and multifamily buildings, as well as hotels, dormitories and land developments. The Standard also delivers stand-alone chapters for both home remodeling and additions and renovations of multifamily buildings.The green practices address site and lot design, preparation and development; resource, energy and water efficiency; indoor environmental quality; and operation, maintenance and building owner education. Four levels—Bronze, Silver, Gold and Emerald—enable residential professionals to integrate sustainability and high performance at a level most appropriate for their businesses and specific housing markets. Changes for the 2015 Edition The 2015 edition incorporates changes that better align the NGBS with the I-codes, expands the application of innovative practices and builds upon years of building and certifying to NGBS. Some of the more notable updates include: - Substantial revisions to the Energy Efficiency chapter, which now has more stringent rating levels based upon whole-house energy savings that are above the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code.- A comprehensive update of the exterior and interior lighting provisions including common areas in multifamily building.- Mandatory installation of carbon monoxide alarms for all buildings, regardless of level of certification or local code.- Revamped stormwater management options that encourage low-impact development practices.- Greater emphasis on and recognition of multi-modal transportation options including bicycle parking, pedestrian connectivity, proximity to transit and electric-vehicle charging. - New references in the Resource Efficiency chapter for Environmental P

Apress is proud to announce that Rethinking the Internet of Things was a 2014 Jolt Award Finalist, the highest honor for a programming book. And the amazing part is that there is no code in the book.

Over the next decade, most devices connected to the Internet will not be used by people in the familiar way that personal computers, tablets and smart phones are. Billions of interconnected devices will be monitoring the environment, transportation systems, factories, farms, forests, utilities, soil and weather conditions, oceans and resources.

Many of these sensors and actuators will be networked into autonomous sets, with much of the information being exchanged machine-to-machine directly and without human involvement. Machine-to-machine communications are typically terse. Most sensors and actuators will report or act upon small pieces of information - "chirps". Burdening these devices with current network protocol stacks is inefficient, unnecessary and unduly increases their cost of ownership.

This must change. The architecture of the Internet of Things must evolve now by incorporating simpler protocols toward at the edges of the network, or remain forever inefficient. Rethinking the Internet of Things describes reasons why we must rethink current approaches to the Internet of Things. Appropriate architectures that will coexist with existing networking protocols are described in detail. An architecture comprised of integrator functions, propagator nodes, and end devices, along with their interactions, is explored.

This Open Access proceedings presents new approaches to Machine Learning for Cyber Physical Systems, experiences and visions. It contains some selected papers from the international Conference ML4CPS – Machine Learning for Cyber Physical Systems, which was held in Karlsruhe, October 23-24, 2018. 

Cyber Physical Systems are characterized by their ability to adapt and to learn: They analyze their environment and, based on observations, they learn patterns, correlations and predictive models. Typical applications are condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, image processing and diagnosis. Machine Learning is the key technology for these developments.  

This text provides a very simple, initial introduction to the complete scientific computing pipeline: models, discretization, algorithms, programming, verification, and visualization. The pedagogical strategy is to use one case study – an ordinary differential equation describing exponential decay processes – to illustrate fundamental concepts in mathematics and computer science. The book is easy to read and only requires a command of one-variable calculus and some very basic knowledge about computer programming. Contrary to similar texts on numerical methods and programming, this text has a much stronger focus on implementation and teaches testing and software engineering in particular. 

This open access book explores the collision between the sustainable energy transition and the Internet of Things (IoT). In that regard, this book’s arrival is timely. Not only is the Internet of Things for energy applications, herein called the energy Internet of Things (eIoT), rapidly developing but also the transition towards sustainable energy to abate global climate is very much at the forefront of public discourse. It is within the context of these two dynamic thrusts, digitization and global climate change, that the energy industry sees itself undergoing significant change in how it is operated and managed. This book recognizes that they impose five fundamental energy management change drivers: 1.) the growing demand for electricity, 2.) the emergence of renewable energy resources, 3.) the emergence of electrified transportation, 4.) the deregulation of electric power markets, 5.) and innovations in smart grid technology. Together, they challenge many of the assumptions upon which the electric grid was first built.

The goal of this book is to provide a single integrated picture of how eIoT can come to transform our energy infrastructure. This book links the energy management change drivers mentioned above to the need for a technical energy management solution. It, then, describes how eIoT meets many of the criteria required for such a technical solution. In that regard, the book stresses the ability of eIoT to add sensing, decision-making, and actuation capabilities to millions or perhaps even billions of interacting “smart" devices. With such a large scale transformation composed of so many independent actions, the book also organizes the discussion into a single multi-layer energy management control loop structure. Consequently, much attention is given to not just network-enabled physical devices but also communication networks, distributed control & decision making, and finally technical architectures and standards. Having gone into the detail of these many simultaneously developing

The authors of this book set out a system of safety strategies and interventions for managing patient safety on a day-to-day basis and improving safety over the long term. These strategies are applicable at all levels of the healthcare system from the frontline to the regulation and governance of the system.

There have been many advances in patient safety, but we now need a new and broader vision that encompasses care throughout the patient’s journey. The authors argue that we need to see safety through the patient’s eyes, to consider how safety is managed in different contexts and to develop a wider strategic and practical vision in which patient safety is recast as the management of risk over time. Most safety improvement strategies aim to improve reliability and move closer toward optimal care. However, healthcare will always be under pressure and we also require ways of managing safety when conditions are difficult.  We need to make more use of strategies concerned with detecting, controlling, managing and responding to risk. Strategies for managing safety in highly standardised and controlled environments are necessarily different from those in which clinicians constantly have to adapt and respond to changing circumstances.

This work is supported by the Health Foundation. The Health Foundation is an independent charity committed to bringing about better health and health care for people in the UK.The charity’s aim is a healthier population in the UK, supported by high quality health care that can be equitably accessed. The Foundation carries out policy analysis and makes grants to front-line teams to try ideas in practice and supports research into what works to make people’s lives healthier and improve the health care system, with a particular emphasis on how to make successful change happen.A key part of the work is to make links between the knowledge of those working to deliver health and health care with research evidence and analysis. The aspiration is to create a virtuous circle

Falling out of love with Colby Ryan wasn't working...There hasn't been a woman who's held Colby Ryan's heart for long, not since his teenage love went awry twelve years ago. Now, all of a sudden, Dakota Jennings, his longtime family friend and trusted wrangler on the Circle R ranch, is catching his eye. For Dakota’s sake, Colby won't ever give in to the temptation she poses. Dakota has been secretly in love with Colby since the age of ten, but his sense of honor and the Texas code he lives by won’t allow her permanence in his heart. Up until this point, he’d never hinted at romance between them and yet, falling out of love with him just plain isn’t working. Colby has always protected Dakota, and he isn’t about to stop now. If he gives in to his desire, she stands to lose far too much. Colby doesn’t deserve her love, he's already ruined one life, but the binds that tie them are strong. Can Dakota be the woman to redeem his broken soul?

Poppy Maysen carries a journal in her purse. Its pages were filled long ago by a man who craved adventure, lived life to the fullest and never failed to make her laugh. The journal is his birthday list—one she vows to complete.She’ll do the things he wanted to do most. Because maybe, just maybe, if she can finish his list, she can start to live again. Poppy expects going through the birthday list will be hard. She expects it to hurt. But what she doesn’t expect is Cole. Could the man who watched her heart shatter be the one to put it back together again?

Can a marriage of convenience turn into true love? Maybe...with the help of the right man.Quinn has made mistakes—like sleeping with the wrong people. It’s taken him time to figure out what he wants in bed and out of it. Understandable, since he’s attracted to both men and women and surrounded by a network of friends who seem to have no trouble finding love in any combination.When he meets Trevon—the sexiest man ever—on the side of the road, only one thing keeps Quinn from pursuing him: Trevon’s even sexier wife, Devra.Like Quinn, Trevon and Devra have led rough lives. Financial and safety concerns forced them into a marriage of convenience they both secretly wish was more.The lessons Quinn’s past taught him should put the brakes on his fantasies of propositioning Trevon and Devra for a one-night ménage. But the need to atone for his previous transgressions, along with pure temptation, drives him to bring the struggling couple closer, even if it means breaking his own heart in the process.This is a standalone book in the Hot Rides series and includes an HEA with no cheating. The series is part of the greater universe where both the Powertools and Hot Rods books are also set, so you can visit with many of your previous favorite characters and see what they’re up to now!

To do list for my last day of my Paris vacation...1. Walk along the river2. Visit all the chocolate shops in the city3. Wander along the cobblestoned streets.Things I don't expect to happen...1. Meet a charming Englishman while strolling along the Seine2. Spend the afternoon with him exploring Paris, and kissing. So many French kisses...3. Board a plane that night wishing I'd gotten his last name.Besides, you can't fall for someone in one day, especially when you live a world apart...Your French Kisses is a romance in the Boyfriend Material series. The recommended series order is...Book 1: Asking For a FriendBook 2: S-E-X and Other Shiny ObjectsBook 3: One Night Stand-InBook 4: Your French Kisses

The engagement is fake, but the feelings are real.

TRACE:  

My twin sister found love using the dating site everyone in San Diego is talking about — Mr. Match. And now that she’s happily coupled, she thinks I should look for my match. The thing is? I’m pretty sure I don’t have one. I’ve got soccer. And maybe that’s all I need–it’s definitely the only thing I’ve ever really been able to depend on, besides my sister. I signed up. But what I got was not what I expected. I did not expect to feel so much for a woman I’d only just met. And I definitely didn’t expect to find myself agreeing to pretend to be her fiancé. The thing is, even though I’ve only known her a short time, I’d do just about anything to get to know her better. Even if anything includes lying to her terrifying mother.The question is, if this is all pretend, why does it feel so real?MAGALIE:  

Maybe convincing my mother I was engaged wasn’t the right way to get out of the arranged marriage she was trying to force on me.And maybe using a site designed to match you with your soul mate wasn’t the right way to find someone to convince my mother I was engaged. 

And maybe there’s a lot more to my fake fiancé Trace Johnson than he’s willing to show the world. I wish I didn’t want so badly to find out what’s beneath his bravado (and his shirt). 

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Has Mr. Match met a match he can't handle? Grab your balls and hang on -- the second book in the hilarious Mr. Match series is here, and it's full of snort-laugh moments, jokes about balls (c'mon...it's a soccer book!), and the best Christmas-themed double-engagement epilogue in the history of, well, Christmas-themed double-engagement epilogues.

Jamie Bennett knew that warrior angel Ambrose Griffin was hers from the moment she learned that the things that go bump in the night are real. She, along with her friends, was forever changed the night the lightning struck and altered her fate. But what she doesn’t know is that while Ambrose might be hers, she’s missing someone else.Ambrose always holds himself back because he can’t afford to lose anyone else. He’s lived and lost lifetimes over as he’s fought for his people, and though he knows that Jamie could be his if he takes that risk, there’s something missing. Or, more accurately, someone. When Jamie is kidnapped and sent to hell, Ambrose will not only risk a war between the realms to find her, he’ll find his heart in the process—in Jamie and Bailin. When Bailin, a demon from hell, meets the two people who could fill his heart and his soul, he’ll need to fight for something he hasn’t felt in over a century—hope.

Indulge in the first three books of the bestselling Lost Lords series, where passion and mystery collide in Regency England!A lost lord... a missing lord... a vanishing marquess... welcome to the Lost Lord series, a Regency Historical Romance series with a hint of Gothic darkness that will have you turning the pages well into the night. Enjoy three full-length tales of romance and intrigue that will leave you breathess!Book One: The Lost Lord of Castle Black - a dark-haired stranger and a widow's ward find passion in this thrilling mystery.Book Two: The Vanishing of Lord Vale - A scandalous lady and a mysterious man have a dangerous adventure.Book Three: The Missing Marquess of Althorn - Meddling fathers and unexpected danger in this romantic tale.Thrills, chills, romance, and a guaranteed Happily Ever After. Purchase the set or read for FREE in Kindle Unlimited. And don't forget to pick up your copy of Book Four in the series, The Resurrection of Lady Ramsleigh!

He’s known as Father Anton to his teammates—the brooding, sexy captain of the NHL’s Chicago Blaze has a reputation for…not having a reputation. Just like his diet and sleep routines, celibacy is part of Anton Petrov’s on-ice mojo. Or so they say. Anton stays mum on the subject. If the world thinks he chooses to abstain from sex, so be it. Better that than the truth getting out: there is a woman he burns for, but he can never have her. She’s his teammate’s wife, after all.Mia Marceau is finally on her own. Now that she and her husband are living apart, she’s finding the peace she was desperate for. She spends her days in classes and late nights bartending, making her own way in the world at last. After what she’s been through, as long as her husband leaves her alone, she doesn’t plan to rock the boat. He still has the power to hurt those dearest to her, and she can’t demand a divorce with such a high cost.A chance encounter with Mia has Anton hoping for a shot he never thought he’d get. And while she’s drawn to the intense, serious hockey center, Mia’s leery about playing with fire. That’s all Anton has ever known for Mia, though—a living, burning desire that won’t be denied—no matter the cost.

My life is a friggin’ fairytale—just not the kind any single girl would ever want to star in.LANEY:Like any good heroine, I have challenges to face. Getting my son to wear pants is one; dealing with my snooze-fest of a job is another. Then there’s the Beast, my freeloading brother who’s worn a permanent dent in the couch at my new place. And no fairytale would be complete without a smoking hot prince, of course. Too bad he’s a complete ass.My instincts scream at me to steer clear of Nate Murphy. Because, if life has taught me anything, there is no such thing as happily ever after.NATE:I may not be a superhero, but I do my best to come to the rescue when I’m needed. And, hey, I just moved halfway across the country after a single phone call from my mom. But being back home and taking on the responsibilities involved makes me a bit cranky at times. Unfortunately, the one time I completely lose my cool is in front of the hottest girl I’ve ever met. I’ve got my work cut out for me if I’m going to fix this. But I will fix this.I’ll be anything Laney Monroe needs me to be … a superhero, a prince, or just a guy she might take a chance on.Get The Fix and start the hilariously addictive Carolina Connections series today!PLEASE NOTE: This product is a republication of the 2016 version of THE FIX. It contains special content for an enhanced reader experience.**Warning: This book contains laugh-out-loud scenes that may put you in embarrassing situations when read in a public place. It also contains hot sex and naughty language, so you may not want to let your grandma read it--unless she's cool like that. Go, Grandma!

From a New York Times bestselling author and her daughter!

England, 1673: Lady Violet Ashcroft grew up sheltered in the countryside, far from the dashing gentlemen of the court—and that’s how she likes it. Here on her family’s beautiful, quiet estate, she needn’t fight off suitors who are only after her sizable inheritance, or play second fiddle to her prettier younger sisters. Love and marriage aren’t for everyone, and sensible Violet would rather spend her days reading and improving her mind than risking her heart. Until a rather dashing gentleman shows up next door…

Ford Chase, Viscount Lakefield, has had it with women. Who’s got time for them, anyway, when there’s important work to be done? Fresh out of Oxford, Ford is ready to devise his first world-changing invention. All he needs is some peace and quiet on his neglected country estate, where there is no family to nag him and, most especially, no women to distract him—until he’s thrown into the company of the intriguing Lady Violet…

PLEASE NOTE: This book is a SWEET & CLEAN ROMANCE. If you’d prefer to read a steamy romance with a similar plot, look for “Violet” by Lauren Royal.

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A complete, standalone story—no cliffhangers!

Series: The Chase Brides, Book 5Style: Sweet historical romanceLength: 103,750 words (about 415 standard pages)Bonus Material: Author’s Note, preview of next book, link to giveawayClean Read: No offensive language or explicit content

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While THE VISCOUNT’S WALLFLOWER BRIDE can be read as a stand-alone novel, many readers enjoy reading it as part of a series. All of Lauren & Devon’s books feature Chase family members. Should you wish to read them in chronological order, this is the sequence:

The Chase Brides1666 - THE EARL’S UNSUITABLE BRIDE (Colin & Amy)1667 - THE MARQUESS’S SCOTTISH BRIDE (Jason & Caithren)1667 - THE LAIRD’S FAIRYTALE BRIDE (Cameron & Clarice)1668 - THE DUKE’S RELUCTANT BRIDE (Trick & K

From New York Times Bestseller Mimi Jean Pamfiloff comes SMART TASS, a new Romantic Comedy.He’s the hot college quarterback all the girls want. She’s the smart girl he loves to pick on.And now that they’re all grown up, things are about to get geekin’ ugly…My name is Tass. I’m smart, I’m driven, and I am determined not to let prankster Hunter Johnson continue raining on my parade. When we were little, he’d pull my hair and call me names. When we were teenagers, he’d throw food and tease me for being a flat-chested virgin. But now that we’ve ended up at the same college, he’s out of his hot head if he thinks he can keep messing with my life. It’s like he’s fixated on me or something. Well, guess what, Mr. Amazefootball? I’m not that geeky little girl anymore and you do not screw with a smart woman. So what’s my plan? It’s definitely wild, and he’s about to find out…

Holiday Hunks- Jake's Christmas Decision, Hot Hunks Steamy Romance Collection Book 1Seven Hot Hunks to warm our holidays!Army Helicopter Pilot Jake Baxter has flown his last mission. After an unsuccessful attempt to rescue his best friend from captivity, he finished up his final tour and left for good. Haunted by his failings, he heads home for the holidays in an attempt to start his life over.Ambition has always been Rachel Chapman’s middle name. She’s out to prove to everyone she has what it takes through hard work and determination, not her family’s name, money, or her good looks. So she’s given up on finding love until someone is willing to accept her as an equal. That is until Jake enters her life and she realizes that being an equal may not be what she always thought.Seven USA Today bestselling and award winning authors come together to give you Holiday Hunks, the next in the Hot Hunks Steamy Romance CollectionA helicopter pilot with a decision to make, a cowboy working on his best roundup yet, a dancer faced with a dilemma, a hockey player's surprise, a roping rodeo star's ultimatum, a fireman's miracle, and a billionaire's wish. What do these seven hunks all have in common? They are spending the holidays with family and friends where each and every one has a life-changing event. Read along and watch these seven hotties meet their match, fall in love, and have a very Merry Christmas!Holiday HunksNatalie Ann- Jake's Christmas Decision Book 1Angela Stevens- Miles' Christmas Roundup Book 2Alicia Street -Finn's Christmas Dilemma Book 3Katie O'Sullivan- Brendan's Christmas Surprise Book 4Stephanie Morris- Dalton's Christmas Ultimatum Book 5Suzanne Jenkins- Joey's Christmas Miracle Book 6Tamara Ferugson- Nick's Christmas Wish Book 7Meet the Authors:Natalie Ann is a USA Today bestselling author who writes steamy contemporary romance, romantic suspense, and light paranormal.Angela Stevens writes steamy contemporary romance, contemporary urban fantasy, paranormal, Native American themes, and children’s bo

A small-town doctor, a woman determined to find answers, and the power of family. Will the truth finally bring peace to these troubled hearts?Dr. Jake Duncan is a busy man—what with being the local doctor, a member of the rescue squad, a volunteer with the GiddyUp Kids program, and most importantly, raising his young hearing-impaired son, there’s not much time for anything else. Especially not an event planner who comes to town looking to stir up trouble for one of the few men he considers a close friend, retired pro bull rider, Chad Andrews.Hard-charging Gemma Watson is shocked to discover the identity of her biological father on accident. She’s determined to pay Chad Andrews a visit but it’s not a social call, more of a piece-of-her-mind call. But when Brody, her excitable golden retriever, gets into a bit of trouble and it's 911 to the rescue, her plans change.To get closer to Chad, and smooth ruffled feathers of the handsome Dr. Jake, Gemma offers to organize a fundraiser event for the rescue squad, and he can’t say no. In fact, when it comes to Gemma, Jake is finding it impossible to stop her from getting her way. And he might just love her all the more for it...

Never trust a man who wears nothing more than a cowboy hat and ripped jeans who asks if you’d like to save a horse and ride a . . . well, you get the picture. That should’ve been enough for me to walk away. I’ve been warned on several occasions about southern men—with their sexy accents, charming manners, and the ability to easily get any woman in bed—which is something I’ll be avoiding. Being a professional photographer has many perks—traveling around the world, calling all the shots, and working with subject matter that isn’t bad to look at—but Colton Langston with his washboard abs and baby blue eyes, could care less about my current project. He’s trouble, I know it, and he’s determined to make me work for every single photo. When I’m forced into riding lessons, I get way more than I ever bargained for, and by the time my trip is over, I’m in too deep.Being with him was thrilling, but falling for him was unpredictable. And ignoring him will be impossible. **This is a complete enemies-to-lovers STANDALONE novel — filled with plenty of humor, steam, & romance! 18 & up only due to explicit sexual content, language, and adult content.**

She needed a place to stay. He needed to save his ranch. Together they just might make a home.Sgt. Dylan Banks lost more than just his leg in the war. His fiancée and family turned their backs on him as well. Now, he’s determined to create a safe place where wounded warriors like himself can heal. But a hidden zoning law requires all residents of the Purple Heart Ranch to be married. To save his dream, Dylan and his men will have to tie the knot—but can a man with such deep scars inside and out believe in love again? Maggie Shaw lost both her job as a veterinary technician and her apartment on the same day. Who knew her unreasonable landlord would kick her out for being four dogs over the one pet limit? Now, she and her gang of special-needs dogs are in trouble. Fate puts her in Dylan’s path with a proposal that seems too good to be true—but can her heart bear a loveless marriage of convenience? Dylan yearns to reach out for Maggie’s healing touch, but he keeps his distance, convinced his wounds are too deep for her embrace. Maggie sees past Dylan’s injuries, but if she fails to capture his heart they both could lose it all: her beloved animals, his ranch, and each other. Find out if love can truly heal all wounds in this light-hearted, sweet romance of convenient arrangements that unfold into lasting love. On His Bended Knee is the first in a series of marriage of convenience tales featuring Wounded Warriors who are healed with the power of love. 

Gabe Southerland's got a job to do -- protect his cousin from a would be stalker. Not a problem for the Southerland Security team. That is until his slick, beautiful, almost one night stand turns out to be his cousin's PR person.Berlin Merritt is sure the sexy security guy hired to protect her client is more brawn than brains. It's her job to prevent his bull in a china shop routine from wrecking her carefully constructed PR plans before the biggest merger of her career.If she finds the heat in Gabe's gaze distracting, she'll get over it. Just because she almost crossed a line with him, doesn't mean she has any intention of repeating her mistake. As the danger escalates and their wicked attraction builds, can they find a way to work together or risk losing everything?

** 2020 Revised and Expanded edition of Neanderthal Seeks Humanand Neanderthal Marries Human from the Knitting in the City Series ** Neanderthal Seeks Human, Book #1 in the Knitting in the City Series “5 stars!!! Smart, funny, sexy and all around wonderful!” -Book Babes Unite Blog“Such a fun read! A quirky, nerdy, shy girl and a sexy, hot alpha male.” -Goodreads reviewerThere are three things you need to know about Janie Morris:1) She is incapable of engaging in a conversation without volunteering TMTI (Too Much Trivial Information), especially when she is unnerved, 2) No one unnerves her more than Quinn Sullivan, and 3) She doesn't know how to knit.After losing her boyfriend, apartment, and job in the same day, Janie Morris can't help wondering what new torment fate has in store. To her utter mortification, Quinn Sullivan—aka Sir McHotpants—witnesses it all then keeps turning up like a pair of shoes you lust after but can't afford. The last thing she expects is for Quinn to make her an offer she can't refuse.New York Times Bestselling Author Penny Reid’s debut novel!★ AAR top 100 romances of all time ★Neanderthal Seeks Human is book #1 in the Knitting in the City series. Each book is a standalone, full length (110k words), contemporary romantic comedy novel, and follows the misadventures and exploits of seven friends in Chicago, all members of the same knitting group. Neanderthal Marries Human, Book #1.5 in the Knitting in the City Series “What an incredibly beautiful, sexy, swoony, smart and funny story about family, friends and love!” - TJ Loves to Read Romance Book Blog“HOT, STEAMY AND SEXY!” - Feeding My Addiction Book ReviewsThere are three things you should know about Quinn Sullivan: 1) He is madly in love with Janie Morris, 2) He’s not above playing dirty to get what (or who) he wants, and 3) He doesn’t know how to knit.After just five months of dating Janie, Quinn—former Wendell and unapologetic autocrat—is ready to propose marriage. In fact, he’s more than ready. If

A vampire thief on the run.A tracker determined to catch her.A love not even fate saw coming.Vampire lore meets ancient Greek mythology in this action-packed paranormal romance perfect for fans of Shadowhunters, Fallen, and A Shade of Vampire!All vampire thief Pandora Scott wants to do is put her old life behind her. That's a lot easier said than done when a supernaturally enhanced tracker, who also happens to be her ex-boyfriend, is determined to hunt her down.After four years of running, she's finally been caught--and that's not even the worst part.When her latest heist goes south, the head vampire of New York lays a price on her head for snatching a prized-possession from his personal vault. Now she has two choices--rely on Jax, the boy who broke her heart, or accept help from Sam, a mysterious vampire who knows more than he's letting on.Naturally, she goes with secret option number three--run like hell.But this time, escape won't be so easy. Because even a super-speedy vampire with the ability to disappear can't outrun her own destiny...MIDNIGHT ICE is a modern retelling of the Pandora myth in a paranormal world filled with vampires, slayers, were-creatures, angels, titans, and more! Scroll up and click buy now to begin a series that will suck you in and leave you wanting more!Rave Reviews for MIDNIGHT ICE!"A snarky, action-packed, and entertaining read!" - Betwixt the Pages"I am in love with Pandora, she is badass!" - E.A. Walsh"Exciting, suspenseful and full of intrigue." - Jodi Hunter"A must-read for anybody that is a huge fan of original vampire stories!" - Brandy"5 stars for this supernatural read that I couldn't put down!" - The Thought Spot"This series has been the highlight of my year." - Lilly's Book World"Holy crap that was awesome!!" - Loves Great Reads"Twist after twist that keeps you glued to the pages." - Nancy Allen

★ A Top 30 Amazon Bestseller & RITA® Winner ★.A FORBIDDEN LOVE SET IN THE EXPLOSIVE WORLD OF THE NBA... .Think you know what it's like being a baller's girl? You don't. My fairy tale is upside down. A happily never after. I kissed the prince and he turned into a fraud. I was a fool, and his love - fool's gold. Now there's a new player in the game, August West. One of the NBA's brightest stars. Fine. Forbidden. He wants me. I want him. But my past, my fraudulent prince, just won't let me go*Contains domestic/sexual abuse not involving the hero. Read reviews for guidance. 

What does an unexpected baby bring? A marriage of convenience? A reconciliation? A rejection like no other? NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Kathryn Shay delivers an emotional series, About the Baby, filled with sizzling romance, heartfelt pregnancy and baby scenes, and a unique look at the healing power of forgiveness.Fairview, New York is Lily Wakefield’s last stop because there’s nowhere else for her to go. She’s lost everything but the twins she’s expecting. Fleeing from an abusive situation, she goes to this small town hoping to find solace in the grandfather she never knew. Once there, she meets Simon McCarthy, who’s the kind of man she’s always wanted to build a life with. But he doesn’t trust her—with good reason.Simon has made a life for himself in Fairview and wants to raise his daughter in peace and buy the local newspaper he manages. Then Lily makes her way into both Jenna’s and Simon’s hearts. As do her babies. But she could be the one to threaten his stability and all he’s accomplished. Is Simon ready to take that risk?When Lily’s past catches up with her, it seems impossible that she and Simon will ever have a chance at happiness.If you like stories about secret babies, reunion of lost loves, and wounded heroes, follow the full series, which can be read in any order: A TIME TO GIVE, Book 1, JUST ONE NIGHT, Book 2, BE MY BABIES, Book 3.*Originally published in 2008, this book has been revised, updated and modernized.Reader praise for BE MY BABIES:“Kathryn Shay has written one of the best novels this reader has read this year. BE MY BABIES is emotional and filled with love and happily ever after.”“This is a wonderful family drama with likable characters as Gil and Lily get second chances. Simon and Lily are a terrific pairing and love each other. Fans will enjoy this fine homecoming romance.”“Another wonderfully penned story by this amazing author. Very loving and moving story.”What does an unexpected baby bring? A marriage of convenience? A reconciliation? A rej

The Call of the Wild is a novel by American writer Jack London. The plot concerns a previously domesticated and even somewhat pampered dog named Buck, whose primordial instincts return after a series of events finds him serving as a sled dog in the treacherous, frigid Yukon during the days of the 19th century Klondike Gold Rushes.Published in 1903, The Call of the Wild is one of London's most-read books, and it is generally considered one of his best. Because the protagonist is a dog, it is sometimes classified as a juvenile novel, suitable for children, but it is dark in tone and contains numerous scenes of cruelty and violence.London followed the book in 1906 with White Fang, a companion novel with many similar plot elements and themes as The Call of the Wild, although following a mirror image plot in which a wild wolf becomes civilized by a mining expert from San Francisco named Weedon Scott.

Plato was a philosopher in Ancient Greece. He was an essential figure in the development of philosophy, especially the Western tradition, and he founded the Academy in Athens, the first institution of higher learning in the Western world.Plato's dialogues have been used (and are still used) to teach a range of subjects, including philosophy, logic, ethics, rhetoric, religion and mathematics. His lasting themes include Platonic love, the theory of forms, the five regimes, innate knowledge, among others. His theory of forms launched a unique perspective on abstract objects, and led to a school of thought called Platonism.This collection contains the following works by Plato:Early Works•Apology•Charmides, or Temperance•Crito•Euthyphro•Gorgias•Hippias, Lesser•Hippias, Greater•Ion•Laches•Lysis•ProtagorasTransitional Works•Cratylus•Euthydemus•Meno•Parmenides•Phaedo•Phaedrus•Symposium•The RepublicMiddle Works•TheaetetusLate Works•Critias•Laws•Philebus•Sophist•Statesman•TimaeusWorks of Disputed Authorship•Alcibiades I & II•Eryxias•Menexenus•Theages

The Origin of Species is the magnum opus of natural scientist Charles Darwin. In the book Darwin presents the theory that populations evolve over the course of generations through the process of natural selection. The book goes on to present a body of evidence for the hypothesis that the diversity of life in this way arose by common descent through a branching pattern of evolution.Darwin had gathered much of his evidence for the book on the Beagle expedition in the 1830s to among other places the Galápagos Islands.It's hard to talk about The Origin of Species without making statements that seem overwrought and fulsome. But it's true: this is indeed one of the most important and influential books ever written, and it is one of the very few groundbreaking works of science that is truly readable.

To a certain extent it suffers from the Hamlet problem--it's full of clichés! Or what are now clichés, but which Darwin was the first to pen. Natural selection, variation, the struggle for existence, survival of the fittest: it's all in here.

Darwin's friend and "bulldog" T.H. Huxley said upon reading the Origin, "How extremely stupid of me not to have thought of that." Alfred Russel Wallace had thought of the same theory of evolution Darwin did, but it was Darwin who gathered the mass of supporting evidence--on domestic animals and plants, on variability, on sexual selection, on dispersal--that swept most scientists before it. It's hardly necessary to mention that the book is still controversial: Darwin's remark in his conclusion that "Light will be thrown on the origin of man and his history" is surely the pinnacle of British understatement. --Mary Ellen CurtinThe Origin of Species is the magnum opus of natural scientist Charles Darwin. In the book Darwin presents the theory that populations evolve over the course of generations through the process of natural selection. The book goes on to present a body of evidence for the hypothesis that the diversity of life in this way arose by common descent through a branch

Anatomy and Physiology is a dynamic textbook for the two-semester human anatomy and physiology course for life science and allied health majors. The book is organized by body system and covers standard scope and sequence requirements. Its lucid text, strategically constructed art, career features, and links to external learning tools address the critical teaching and learning challenges in the course. The web-based version of Anatomy and Physiology also features links to surgical videos, histology, and interactive diagrams.

Do you want to know how to activate your vagus nerve with daily exercises?Do you want to reduce depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD?Do you want to relieve chronic illness, inflammation and stress?If yes, then keep reading…

The vagus nerve is the longest nerve in the body, it begins at the brainstem, travels down the neck and then throughout the body. Its main function is to allow our brains to not only monitor our bodies and how they are functioning but to receive information from the rest of our body. 

The vagus nerve is responsible for many different functions in the body however, there are four main functions that the vagus nerve is responsible for. The sensory function, the special sensory function, the motor function, the parasympathetic function.   

This book covers the following topics:What is the vagus nerve?The polyvagal theoryVagus nerve anatomy and functions12 cranial nerveFunctions of the vagus nerveAdvantages and truth about vagus nervePTSDVagus nerve - mental health and other health issues.The nervous systemCauses of anxiety, depression, and inflammationExercise to stimulate and activate the vagus nerve…And much more

The vagus nerve is responsible for providing communication between the gut and the brain. It provides communication between the diaphragm, which helps a person breathe deeply and to feel relaxed. The vagus nerve also communicates to parts of the body sending anti-inflammatory signals.

When something goes wrong with this nerve, because of an injury, overstimulation or under-stimulation, such problems like digestive problems, heart problems, kidney problems and much more kick in. If you are suffering from chronic inflammation, there may be a problem with the vagus nerve. 

Do you know that when the vagus nerve becomes overactive the body will have a hard time pumping blood, leading to high blood pressure and a higher heart rate? Do you know that if the vagus nerve is overactive a person can suffer from organ damage and even lose consciousness?

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Microbiology covers the scope and sequence requirements for a single-semester microbiology course for non-majors. The book presents the core concepts of microbiology with a focus on applications for careers in allied health. The pedagogical features of the text make the material interesting and accessible while maintaining the career-application focus and scientific rigor inherent in the subject matter. Microbiology’s art program enhances students’ understanding of concepts through clear and effective illustrations, diagrams, and photographs. Microbiology is produced through a collaborative publishing agreement between OpenStax and the American Society for Microbiology Press. The book aligns with the curriculum guidelines of the American Society for Microbiology.

Herbal remedies are super popular in our world today, but did you know that some of them are better for you than others? Some of them can really help you with building immunity, and there are others that will help treat illnesses and conditions.Some people discount herbal remedies, but they are important, and they are used to help provide a happier, healthier body. With that being said, you should always look for different herbal remedies, and herbs that’ll benefit you.If you’ve been curious about herbal remedies, but don’t know where to begin, we’ve got you covered. In this book, we’ll provide the six best herbs for herbal remedies. At the end, we will also have a whole section on the best ways to use these, and seven of the most popular ways to use herbal remedies so that you’re getting the results that you want, and it can help you. This section will also include various cautions which should be exercised, and different aspects worth mentioning when you look at herbs and herbal remedies. If you’ve been curious about how to use them, but don’t know when you should, then look no further.By the end of this, we will give you everything that you need to know, so if you’re worried about whether this will work or not, then you should definitely look into this. Along the way, you’ll read up on various aspects of this, so that you too can get the full benefits of this, and a wide array of different aspects to help you.

Calculus is designed for the typical two- or three-semester general calculus course, incorporating innovative features to enhance student learning. The book guides students through the core concepts of calculus and helps them understand how those concepts apply to their lives and the world around them. Due to the comprehensive nature of the material, we are offering the book in three volumes for flexibility and efficiency. Volume 1 covers functions, limits, derivatives, and integration.

Astronomy is designed to meet the scope and sequence requirements of one- or two-semester introductory astronomy courses. The book begins with relevant scientific fundamentals and progresses through an exploration of the solar system, stars, galaxies, and cosmology. The Astronomy textbook builds student understanding through the use of relevant analogies, clear and non-technical explanations, and rich illustrations. Mathematics is included in a flexible manner to meet the needs of individual instructors.

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Whether it is for research or medicinal use, edible or psychedelic use, seeing your hard work pay off and growing your own crops of mushrooms can be an incredibly fun and rewarding experience.

This exciting, in-depth guide to growing your own psychedelic mushrooms is perfect for the budding mycologist, filled with chapters on where to start, how to start, what to grow, and how to make the experience worthwhile.

Even if you have been growing your own mushrooms for some time, there are always new things to learn, and new ways to do things. This book can be a valuable tool for you as well.

Focusing mainly on the Psilocybin cubensis family, this book contains just about everything you need to grow your own mushrooms in the comfort of your own home.

From start to finish I have provided you with a full step by step guide on how to get started, filled with tips and advice to help you through the process. Including:

Where to buy sporesHow to research vendorsWhat tools you will needHow to create a stress-free environmentHow to get the best out of your shroomiesHow to enjoy your harvestHow to become self-sufficient

We will learn about the history of the psilocybin mushroom, its uses, and spiritual significance. We’ll also cover ways that they can improve your mental health, and take note of the other possible benefits of using psilocybin mushrooms. As well as understand the risks, and how to pull back from a bad trip. There are also tips on how to ensure the best possible experience when you are ingesting your homegrown, hard-won harvest of beautiful little fruits.

We will explore two different methods of growing, including an in-depth guide on how to use the famous PF Tek to grow from spores to fruits. You will learn how to spot contamination, how to set up your colonization jars, and how to build a fruiting chamber. We will also go over how to optimize the growth conditions and substrate.

The book also covers

Concepts of Biology is designed for the typical introductory biology course for nonmajors, covering standard scope and sequence requirements. The text includes interesting applications and conveys the major themes of biology, with content that is meaningful and easy to understand. The book is designed to demonstrate biology concepts and to promote scientific literacy.

This second printing almost entirely mirrors the original book printed in 2005 after fear gripped the public due to anthrax attacks except for the additional analysis of accidental outbreaks of infectious diseases due to the current corona virus threat. The fear of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear exposure, as well as infectious diseases, outbreaks and epidemics, engendered by a lack of knowledge is all pervasive. This book was written to provide hope and inspiration against this background of fear and illustrates that throughout centuries past, mankind has been confronted with all forms of terror, and has not only survived but also prospered. Moreover, this book will provide you with the essential information you require to protect yourself and your loved ones during an attack, epidemic or pandemic.

Do you want to feel fit but need a guide?- Are you overweight or trying to lose weight?- Have you tried different diets but have not seen any difference?- Do you want to work on creating a diet plan that you can follow for the rest of yourlife?If you answered YES to all of the above questions, then you have come to the right place!"The Atkins diet is one of the best diets that has been created. This diet is a low-carb diet, which means that you will reduce your intake of carbohydrates. Whenyou reduce your carbohydrate intake, your body will need to find an alternativesource of energy. It will target your stored fat and burn it to produce the energyrequired to perform any activity. This metabolic state is termed as ketosis. Whenyour body burns the stored fat to produce energy, you will begin to lose inchesaround the waist and ultimately reach your ideal weight! "

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Over the course of the book, you will gather Information On:•           What the Atkins diet is•           How the diet works•           The different phases of the diet•           The benefits of following the diet•           The importance of carbohydrates and proteins•           The different foods you can consume during each phase ofthe diet•           The myths surrounding the diet•           Delicious recipesThis is the guide you are looking for, perfect both for beginners and advanced.You will effectively learn once for all the secrets your body wants to hide from you. 

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Precalculus is adaptable and designed to fit the needs of a variety of precalculus courses. It is a comprehensive text that covers more ground than a typical one- or two-semester college-level precalculus course. The content is organized by clearly-defined learning objectives, and includes worked examples that demonstrate problem-solving approaches in an accessible way.

This book presents computer programming as a key method for solving mathematical problems. There are two versions of the book, one for MATLAB and one for Python. The book was inspired by the Springer book TCSE 6: A Primer on Scientific Programming with Python (by Langtangen), but the style is more accessible and concise, in keeping with the needs of engineering students.

The book outlines the shortest possible path from no previous experience with programming to a set of skills that allows the students to write simple programs for solving common mathematical problems with numerical methods in engineering and science courses. The emphasis is on generic algorithms, clean design of programs, use of functions, and automatic tests for verification.

College Algebra provides a comprehensive exploration of algebraic principles and meets scope and sequence requirements for a typical introductory algebra course. The modular approach and richness of content ensure that the book meets the needs of a variety of courses. College Algebra offers a wealth of examples with detailed, conceptual explanations, building a strong foundation in the material before asking students to apply what they’ve learned.

Introductory Statistics follows scope and sequence requirements of a one-semester introduction to statistics course and is geared toward students majoring in fields other than math or engineering. The text assumes some knowledge of intermediate algebra and focuses on statistics application over theory. Introductory Statistics includes innovative practical applications that make the text relevant and accessible, as well as collaborative exercises, technology integration problems, and statistics labs.

This open access book focuses on both the theory and practice associated with the tools and approaches for decisionmaking in the face of deep uncertainty. It explores approaches and tools supporting the design of strategic plans under deep uncertainty, and their testing in the real world, including barriers and enablers for their use in practice. The book broadens traditional approaches and tools to include the analysis of actors and networks related to the problem at hand. It also shows how lessons learned in the application process can be used to improve the approaches and tools used in the design process. The book offers guidance in identifying and applying appropriate approaches and tools to design plans, as well as advice on implementing these plans in the real world. For decisionmakers and practitioners, the book includes realistic examples and practical guidelines that should help them understand what decisionmaking under deep uncertainty is and how it may be of assistance to them. Decision Making under Deep Uncertainty: From Theory to Practice is divided into four parts. Part I presents five approaches for designing strategic plans under deep uncertainty: Robust Decision Making, Dynamic Adaptive Planning, Dynamic Adaptive Policy Pathways, Info-Gap Decision Theory, and Engineering Options Analysis. Each approach is worked out in terms of its theoretical foundations, methodological steps to follow when using the approach, latest methodological insights, and challenges for improvement. In Part II, applications of each of these approaches are presented. Based on recent case studies, the practical implications of applying each approach are discussed in depth. Part III focuses on using the approaches and tools in real-world contexts, based on insights from real-world cases. Part IV contains conclusions and a synthesis of the lessons that can be drawn for designing, applying, and implementing strategic plans under deep uncertainty, as well as recommendations for future work.The publication of this book has been

Calculus is designed for the typical two- or three-semester general calculus course, incorporating innovative features to enhance student learning. The book guides students through the core concepts of calculus and helps them understand how those concepts apply to their lives and the world around them. Due to the comprehensive nature of the material, we are offering the book in three volumes for flexibility and efficiency. Volume 2 covers integration, differential equations, sequences and series, and parametric equations and polar coordinates..

Chemistry 2e is designed to meet the scope and sequence requirements of the two-semester general chemistry course. The textbook provides an important opportunity for students to learn the core concepts of chemistry and understand how those concepts apply to their lives and the world around them. The book also includes a number of innovative features, including interactive exercises and real-world applications, designed to enhance student learning. The second edition has been revised to incorporate clearer, more current, and more dynamic explanations, while maintaining the same organization as the first edition. Substantial improvements have been made in the figures, illustrations, and example exercises that support the text narrative.

Seersana University is worlds-renowned for its xenopsychology program, producing the Alliance's finest therapists, psychiatric nurses and alien researchers. When Jahir, one of the rare and reclusive Eldritch espers, arrives on campus, he's unprepared for the challenges of a vast and multicultural society... but fortunately, second-year student Vasiht'h is willing to take him under his wing. Will the two win past their troubles and doubts and see the potential for a once-in-a-lifetime partnership?Book 1 of the Dreamhealers Duology.

Some are called by duty. Some are called by adventure. All answer the call of courage.Jump into seven full-length novels exploring the limits of space, science, and courage. Aliens, artificial intelligence, rogue governments, and galactic frontiers--you'll find them all here.Heed the call. Download this collection of series starters today!***About the Books: Archangel Down by C. Gockel Commander Noa Sato doesn't believe in aliens. She's wrong. In the face of genocide she must hatch a daring plan with a ragtag crew to save the lives of millions--and her own. Every step of the way she is haunted by the final words of a secret transmission: The archangel is down.Anti Life by Allen KuzaraThe opposite of life isn't death; it's something far worse. Mission colonel John Alvarez must carry out one last mission, a rescue attempt. Unknown to Alvarez, however, is the hidden threat that awaits him, one that--if he cannot stop it--will doom humanity to a fate worse than death.Allies and Enemies: Fallen by Amy J. MurphyBorn into service of the Regime, Commander Sela Tyron is about as subtle as a hammer. To hammers, any problem can look like a nail. But things aren't always that easy--especially when Sela is forced to choose between the only life she's ever known and rescuing a trusted comrade.Traveler in the Dark by Deirdre GouldSixteen centuries ago, they fled Earth. They've never walked on soil, felt rain, or breathed unrecycled air. At last, they sent exploratory mission to a new planet. It's ideal... but they are not alone. Struggling for survival, they must make a choice. Sacrifice another species or accept their own extinction.Breakers of the Dawn by Zachariah WahrerHumanity has fallen from its once majestic place amongst the stars. Desperate for resources, they seize every available planet, exterminating their alien inhabitants. Sent to subdue an uprising, a government operative unearths an alien relic. The strange device promises extraordinary power, but can he trust it?The Backworlds by M. PaxAfter

On the distant planet Oasis the secrets lay behind the Porcelain Man’s dead eggshell eyes. The panicked riddles he spews between catatonic cycles drive agent Carver closer to the missing. The brilliant Ceren Dore lies frozen in her virtual snow globe world, watching perfect false birds glide across a perfect false sky. She shatters in his dreams as the disease inside her grows. A secret society of eight guardians, the super elite, live in the shadows, ever tinkering, their dark mechanisms making the world their own. Echoing moans call from the dystopian nightmare of East Banzen as the war torn buildings grow twisted, a physical representation of their inhabitants. Through the chaos, one step ahead of a deadly assassin, Carver must piece together the clues as they intertwine with the hope to cure Ceren.The conspiracy he uncovers changes him, changes everything, and sets him on a collision course with an ancient evil, waiting, ever patient, ever present.

Old Fashioned Science Fiction

A thousand specially selected people leave a troubled Earth for a new start on a virgin world many years away. Their starship is state-of-the-art and entirely automatic; its passengers safely sleeping through the long journey. All possible scenarios have been taken into account except one. There is no way to predict sabotage.

Al Clark wakes to begin a new life, alone on a crippled starship with no memory of what transpired to place him there.

It is the beginning of a quest that will take him places he could not have imagined, manage feats he would not have thought possible, and teach him the true meaning of friendship.

What the readers are saying:

***** SciFi as it was meant to be - Jennifer Seidler

***** I have a new (to me) author to add to my favorites - Lesley Wood

***** SciFi at its best, intrigue, robots, action, mystery, and very witty. Loved it! - Montzalee Wittman

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****  Reminds me a little of the Sci-Fi of days gone by - jcat-top 500 reviewer

Who is Jon Ryan? The Earth is doomed. Jupiter has been thrown out of its orbit and in less than a century it will collide with our planet. A desperate scheme is hatched. Jon, a fighter pilot, volunteers to be the first human to transfer to an untested android host. If Jon survives he can then endure the rigors of long space flights. He will search the nearby stars hoping to find humankind a new home. Can he succeed or will he become the sole survivor lost in space forever? A more important question is whether the galaxy is ready for Jon Ryan. Probably not. Poor aliens. You have to feel kind of sorry for them.This brilliant first installment of The Forever pairs the best selling The Forever Life and The Forever Enemy. The book is designed to accompany the audiobook version published by Podium Publishing and performed by the outstanding actor Scott Aiello.

A thrilling military sci-fi adventure set in a dystopian, post-apocalyptic future world.

Captain Maria Salus joined the UEC military when she was only sixteen. Even then, the war with the GPS had raged for almost a century; a war that had left their planet scorched and irradiated.

With the UEC moon base facing annihilation, Maria volunteers for a desperate mission to save what remains of her people.

The perilous assignment will force her down to the surface of the war-ravaged wasteland planet. There she will face the monstrous consequences of their apocalyptic conflict; the mutated savages known simply as the Maddened.

Battling these dangers are the planetsiders; a scattered cluster of survivors, immune to the poisonous radiation. Their blood is the key to Maria’s survival. She must find them, and convince them to help her.

But while the planetsiders are wilfully ignorant of their world’s dark history, one amongst them burns to know the truth. He is the idealistic ranger and warrior, Ethan.

But will Ethan risk everything to fight at Maria’s side?

If you love the tense action of Aliens and thrillers like World War Z, you’ll love The Planetsider’s unique blend of post-apocalyptic military sci-fi.

A cryptic dream. A strange symbol. A magical ring.Will’s life will never be the same.Lured away from his life at the orphanage by the promise of a family reunion, fifteen-year-old Will Save unwittingly embarks on an adventure through time and space.Catapulted into the distant past. Struggling to survive a dinosaur-infested land. Plagued by a mysterious shapeshifting ability. These are only some of the challenges Will faces as he battles mythical creatures in a desperate attempt to save a race of prehistoric humanoids from a deadly plague.Avalon is obsessed with altering the course of history. If she succeeds, Will’s entire life will come crumbling down around him. Desperate to protect those he loves and reunite with his long-lost mother, he must accept his destiny and become the saviour everyone believes him to be.Can he live up to his name and save the world?Find out in this action-packed, pulse-pounding first installment in a brand-new YA series about courage, love, and destiny.What are you waiting for? Buy this book today before this timeline is altered and life as we know it ceases to exist.In the same series:The Nibiru Effect (Book 1)The Virtuality Theory (Book 2)The Individuality Gene (Book 3)

The Legend of Robin Hood is reborn in the ashes of the American apocalypse.In the journal of a fallen enemy, Rob "Hood" Huntington finds pieces of himself. In the eyes of the ones he loves, he finds darkness he's never known. All he's ever wanted was peace and to be with his family. Now he's the only one left who can stop a mad ruler from destroying what's left of civilization.My name is Rob Huntington. If this new world has shown me anything, it's that once things are taken from you, they are never coming back.Good thing I never was a fast learner.Rob "Hood" Huntington never wanted this life. When civilization collapses, he quickly realizes he's a naturally gifted marksman. But he doesn't see himself as a killer. When his family is ripped from him amidst a war between two wasteland kings, how long can he hold onto his ideals? And how far down the path of darkness is he willing to go to to save the ones he loves?"I've read a lot of postapoc fiction... and I have to say this is a solid five-star story...I highly recommend this one." -FromTheWastes"This post apocalyptic tale is one of those rare reads where writing skill, imagination and just plain grit combine to make a story worth reading." -Amazon Reviewer"Gripping narrative, vibrant characters and good pacing. I enjoyed every moment of it. . .Characters are memorable for their genuine, human and relatable thoughts and reactions. Simultaneously humorous and bitter, story is certainly worth your time." -Amazon Reviewer"The writing is superb… Pickering has a way making the characters believable and relatable while painting a beautifully clear picture of a violent and not so beautiful world. Hood is well paced, suspenseful and action packed but also has a lot of heart… it deals with the characters internal and external demons making the reader think what you would do in a certain situation." -Amazon ReviewerThe American Rebirth Series#1 Hood #2 Legends #3 American Rebirth American Rebirth Origins#1 Death in the Wastelands Over 2,000,000 pagereads on Kindle

Paranormal Shifter Military Special Ops RomanceDr. Thaddeus Green survived a werepanther attack long ago, leaving him immortal and a member of the I-Ops team. He’s dedicated his life to genetics and to serving his country. After his mutated DNA led to the death of his loved one, he vowed to never let anyone close to his heart again. Try as he might, Green is unable to stop the mystical pull to the tall, leggy blonde with a sharp tongue and an even worse bite. Thinking Melanie is suffering from mating withdrawal, Green is prepared to do what he must to assure her survival, even if it means claiming her for himself, regardless of his need to protect his heart. Little does Green know that fate has been preparing him for Melanie Daly all his unnaturally long life. When ghosts from the past resurface, in ways he never dreamt possible, the normally mild-mannered scientist finds himself drawing on his inner beast and rage to assure his mate and their future are protected. But even Green can’t fight all of Melanie’s battles for her. Some she has no choice but to face on her own. Can their bond stand the test of time?

Murders happen. But not with employees of the same company in Oil Camps in the high Arctic and Northern Canada. Two detectives, one from Alaska and one from Canada are given the case. They find the murders are connected. Now, they have to work together to find out why the victims were silenced. What secrets did their deaths conceal?

Frank Mueller, the Alaskan Detective is close to retirement. He’s been through three marriages and two stints in rehab. He is on probation with the force. He knows the Anchorage Police department has given him this case because they don’t want it investigated fully and there’s no booze in the Arctic oil camps.

Bernadette Callahan, the Canadian Detective, is in her mid thirties with a lot to prove on the force. She is Cree Indian and Irish, raised on a native reservation in Northern Canada. She’s been ingrained with the ways of the ‘people,’ by her grandmother that have given her instincts.  Her instincts tell her there is something more than four dead people—someone is settling a score. The real crime will happen soon.

The oil companies think the deaths are bad for publicity they want them solved quickly. The detectives are under pressure to come up with a verdict they know is wrong.

Callahan begins to unravel a series of unlikely suspects. A Chemistry Professor with a grudge against big oil, a Mexican low life gangster and Wall Street Executives. How are they connected?

Something is about to happen to oil supplies in the Arctic. The two Detectives can sense it. They know it’s real—can they convince others to act?

This novel is the first in Bernadette Callahan Detective Mystery/Thriller series. A female detective in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, where being a hardheaded woman who uses her instincts is not always welcome.  

5.0 out of 5 starsA chilling story with a hot ending!

February 13, 2017

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