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Aces and eights, a dead man's hand. Life and death dealt over a shuffle of a deck. Stakes from dollar bills to souls tossed into the center of the table. And sitting around, waiting for the turn of a card, to raise, check, bet, or fold, are rogues, scoundrels, dames, and sharps. Every single one betting their last breath on the hand they hold.

When River Freeman gets an opportunity to live in a bargain beach home in Carmel, Caifornia, she takes it. Unfortunately, this puts her son Rusty in the position of new kid just as he's hitting sixth grade. With his advanced vocabulary and love of books, he's a primary target for twelve-year-old boys and their difference detectors. With a comic and slightly violent solution, Rusty manages to wriggle out, but just then their tenant, college student Autumn, suffers a terrible family tragedy that sends the household into a grief-ridden funk. It's a long road back to the good life, but it might...

This fictional short story that you are about to read is based, in part, on real events that occurred in the 1950’s. Two college students venture to Cuba during the early part of Fidel Castro’s revolution. In their hands is a Letter of Introduction for Ernest Hemingway, from their English professor, who happened to be a Hemingway biographer. They have hopes of meeting the iconic author and interviewing him for their college newspaper. The boys have rough encounters with Hemingway’s wife, Mary, and his housekeeper, Renee. But those become minor bumps in the road compared to what ...

Around the turn of the 19th century, there were hundreds of reports from reputable sources of giant skeletons unearthed from ancient burial mounds across America. Human giants may not be entirely a product of legend in our history. Giants are spoken of persistently in the Bible and North American folklore—David and Goliath, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Paul Bunyon are familiar examples of tales involving giants.

Listen to each survivor read his or her chapter directly to you (including 12 bonus interviews in the audiobook). You get one of the most openly telling books ever written from the viewpoint of survivors. Each survivor takes you on a journey that will inspire you. In Voices of Courage, you will be listening to a book that is changing lives around the world!

Once every 10,000 years, the walls between worlds grow thin. The stars align and Hell is close. It is the time of The Sha'Daa. The mysterious Johnny The Salesman is up to his usual tricks, offering dark magic trades if one is brave enough to barter with him. Johnny's latest ally, the immortal tattoo artist Haumea, just might have the answer to saving the planet from destruction, if she can create enough supernatural tattoos at Mom's Bane tattoo parlor to turn the tide against evil.

The late 1990s and early 2000s saw the rise of a new type of school, the behavior modification program. With few other options at their disposal, Jay Chaparral's parents turn to one such program to save their son: Crooked Timber Creek Academy (CTCA). The Chaparrals, in deciding to send their son "away" from the toxic small town of Waverly, Indiana, pull him out of a downward spiral and set him on a path that will forever alter his fate.

Throughout history, it has never been more obvious that we are being controlled and manipulated than we are today. The New World Order has been governing humanity for centuries through control of the media and monetary systems of all nations. They are working toward the goal of making every man, woman, and child an "obedient robot", just intelligent enough to handle our daily needs via the very technology and systems they control. A few individuals are pushing for a one-world government and a heightened security state with alien influence.

“Riveting!...Incredibly unique” – Lindsay Crandall, Independent Book Review “A chilling, thought-provoking read that leaves one pondering the price of conformity and the true meaning of freedom… a holistic yet disturbing picture of a society on the brink of madness.” – Eugene Lasha, The Book Commentary From the author of My Name Was Susan O’Malley and The Gift - A speculative dive into an uncertain future where happiness requires a dowry of unspeakable value. Talis and Lark’s marriage is coming apart at the seams, but are they willing to pay the price for true happiness? ...

Debbie, a young woman, lives a quiet, solitary life with her little dog as her best friend. Her peace is disrupted when a rowdy neighbor arrives along with his big dog. A nasty canine encounter gets them off to a bad start. The new neighbor really wants to make amends. He’s seriously interested in something more than a neighborly relationship. When his overtures fall flat he puts together a scheme to get Debbie into his townhouse, and into a situation where she will have to submit to his desires. But when his rape attempt goes horribly wrong, Debbie is left with an even bigger problem. ...

There is a mystery afoot. What has happened to Adam Goodman? Compelling mysteries, like any good story, have been around as long as human beings have had the breath to tell them. Lilith: Queen of the Night is the kind of good story that involves mysterious beings, the everyday working Joes (like you and me), the poor dumb clucks, the Everyman, the Willie Lohman types, and in this case, the eternal optimist, Adam Goodman.

Are contemporary soldiers exploited by the state and society that they defend? More specifically, have America's professional service members disproportionately carried the moral weight of America's war-fighting decisions since the inception of an all-volunteer force? In this volume, Michael J. Robillard and Bradley J. Strawser examine the question of whether and how American soldiers have been exploited in this way. Robillard and Strawser offer an original theory of "moral exploitation".

We interact with coworkers all the time. Yet we have few guidelines on how to do this, on when or how to act, or on what to expect in our relationships. The book, a second edition, provides this; it’s premise is that we need to be supportive and fair to our colleagues in both good and bad times. This approach provides a much higher quality of work life for us all.This book is empowering. If you want to be a better colleague, do you know how to go about it? If you feel that you are being treated unfairly, do you know what you should rightly expect? Are you a minority or woman facing ...

In a not-so-distant future, the United States has fallen into chaos—its government overtaken by globalist elites, its people stripped of freedom, and its Constitution reduced to memory. The World Union of Globalization enforces a tyrannical Digital ID system that controls every aspect of life. But deep in the heart of Texas, one voice refuses to be silenced.

Uncertainty doesn’t require panic. It requires clarity. Everyday Survival & Preparedness is a calm, realistic guide designed for modern adults who want to feel ready for disruptions—without fear, paranoia, or extreme lifestyles. This book is not about living off the grid or preparing for the end of the world. It’s about staying comfortable, informed, and functional when everyday systems are temporarily disrupted. Inside, you’ll discover how to build practical readiness using what you already have—your home, your habits, and your mindset. What this guide focuses on: Clear thinking ...

When seventeen-year-old Beau Calderon kneels in a quiet Texas field and asks God to use him, he never imagines the heavens will answer. What begins as a whisper becomes a calling—one that draws him into visions, angelic encounters, and the gathering of twelve chosen souls on the edge of a world collapsing into judgment. As nations tremble, whispers turn to thunder. Guided by divine revelation, Beau and his small band of believers race to build a hidden refuge—a bunker born of obedience, not fear.

The adventure continues as Royce and Hadrian aid the struggling kingdom of Melengar as it alone stands in defiance against the newly formed empire. War approaches and a desperate gamble behind enemy lines is their only chance at forming an alliance with the Nationalists to the south. But Royce...

Royce Melborn, a skilled thief, and his mercenary partner, Hadrian Blackwater, make a profitable living carrying out dangerous assignments for conspiring nobles—until they are hired to pilfer a famed sword. What appears to be just a simple job finds them framed for the murder of the king and...

Two thieves want answers. Riyria is born … For more than a year Royce Melborn has tried to forget Gwen DeLancy, the woman who saved him and his partner Hadrian Blackwater from certain death. Unable to get her out of his mind, Royce returns to Medford with Hadrian but the two receive a very...

Discover an escape from the traps of the Christian faith. Uncover the story of rebellion, apathy, denial, and anger as we unpack their Biblical history Learn ways to avoid falling into common pitfalls and mistakes for people of faith Practice spiritual development as we learn about transformation, passion, faith, and love About Escape - The Traps of ChristianityDo you ever feel like we took a wrong turn somewhere? The Church is supposed to model God's absolute love, forgiveness, mercy, and grace. How did it become such a mess? The current mess of socio-political landmines and historical ...