I wondered what my life would be like if we had never moved to the ho-dunk town of Spring Valley, Illinois. Sure the internet service was splotchy, there was nothing but miles of wheat fields, and I probably wouldn’t be faced with death at every corner. My only neighbor in this god forsaken town was…well there really was only one way to describe him, hot as hell. With his sinful dark looks, unusually silver eyes, and kissable lips, there was something about him that was
... When is the last time you saw someone lose their cool in public for no apparent reason? How often does some maniac in a car cut you off during rush hour while simultaneously shouting obscenities at you? How often are YOU that maniac? Modern culture has you wound tighter than a rubber-band ball and bit-by-bit you’re losing your elasticity and breaking. When was the last time you were able to relax? The Stress Hacks book will show you practical ways to manage the never-ending stress
... This first in a series of Western Adventure Tales opens up against a backdrop of murder and insanity and goes on to chronicle the adventures of Colt Barnett, a hard-working, self-reliant, orphan boy and his relationship with Helen McKenna, the woman who adopted him. “Adventure, murder, and paranormal activity… comic humor and satire in this new series of life on a ranch in America’s Old West… Drunkenness, insanity, and murder grab the readers’ attention in these first ten pages.” (Reader Views)
The true story of an incredible disaster and heroic rescue at sea told by two masterful storytellers. In the winter of 1952, New England was battered by the most brutal nor’easter in years. As the weather wreaked havoc on land, the freezing Atlantic became a wind-whipped zone of peril. In the early hours of Monday, February 18, while the storm raged, two oil tankers, the Pendleton and the Fort Mercer, found themselves in the same horrifying predicament. Built with “dirty steel,” and not prepared to
... Rune has always lived her life in the safety of anonymity, staying away from the public eye. Now, when her secret relationship to a national hero is discovered, she is thrown into the spotlight and caught at the center of a public outcry. In a world where ten percent of the population possesses super powers, and the strong are idolized as heroes and celebrity elite by the press, an unprecedented attack on a military power plant threatens to forever change the status quo. Rune finds
... Devon had always just assumed that he was normal, just like everyone else. It wasn’t until he met Renee that he realized that he was something different – something dangerous. He is a Mage. Led into a world of corruption and power, Devon soon learns that there is always a price for power.
Do you want to get healthy, have more energy and feel great while enjoying delicious recipes? Then the Mediterranean Diet is your answer. The Mediterranean Diet has always been considered as the most balanced of the diets available. More than a diet, it is a way of living. The Mediterranean cultures have been exploiting the benefits of consuming vegetables, healthy oils, fish for centuries, resulting in healthier living and an extender life expectancy. You will be able to completely change your bad habits and focus
... The Maguire brothers each have their own driving, single-minded obsession. For Jonathan, it is his magnificent, talented, and desirable wife, Harriet. For Roger, it is the elaborate universe he has constructed in a shed in their parents' garden, populated by millions of tiny insects. While Jonathan's pursuit of Harriet leads him to feelings of jealousy and anguish, Roger's immersion in the world he has created reveals a capability and talent which are absent from his everyday life.
It’s finished! The voices in your head have quieted down and you’ve typed “THE END!” Are you ready to self-publish? Find an agent? Or are you asking yourself “What’s Next?” How do you transform your words on the page into a product that sells? The most effective way is to focus as much attention on the publishing process as you did in crafting your story. A well written novel is only part of the secret to a successful book. Making and keeping promises to readers
... Three men condemned to die: Aldous Weaver, a lonely heretic monk turned sorcerer, is imprisoned for accidentally incinerating the leader of his order. Kendrick the Cold, an infamous crusader turned fugitive, is a villain who knows he can never be a hero. Theron Ward, an aristocrat with a penchant for slaughtering monsters, is a legend in his own mind. A broken nation in need of a savior: Ravaged by plague, decimated by dark magic, Brynth is infiltrated by a foreign evil seeking to dominate from
... Curvy fire elemental witch Serafina’s hot temper gets the best of her, leading her to make a mistake during a vengeance spell that accidentally summons a high-level demon to do her bidding instead. Liam appears to help her undo what she’s done, and she’s drawn to the mysterious Guardian of the balance between light and dark magic. He’s intent on tracking down the demon, but her heart isn’t in stopping the vengeance curse just yet. Their attraction is mutual, but will Serafina and Liam find
... Holacracy is a revolutionary management system that redefines management and turns everyone into a leader. Holacracy distributes authority and decision-making throughout an organization, and defines people not by hierarchy and titles, but by roles. Holacracy creates organizations that are fast, agile, and that succeed by pursuing their purpose, not following a dated and artificial plan. This isn’t anarchy – it’s quite the opposite. When you start to follow Holacracy, you learn to create new structures and ways of making decisions that empower the people who
... Smart, witty, and insightful. - BookoftheDay.org ... Imagine the greatest secret in human history. Something that humans have desired since they first became conscious of death: eternal life. A gift from another race… Here. In England.... And somewhere out there, in the darkness and rain of a northern English winter, a wild-card. A maniac, who seeks one thing and one thing only: He wants all of them – every last one of them – dead.
This book presents a way of planning in an orderly manner the play of the hand at the bridge game. It may be considered as a road map or a flowchart diagram for the declarer at bridge. The book introduces also a new tabular method to describe the course of the play where in one glance one can observe all the tricks played leaving no room for confusion.
