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An investigator from the Israeli Ministry tackles his biggest case yet - trying to track down a powerful villain who may or may not have ties to the supernatural. | null |
Here is a tale set on the Path of the Heart, a beautifully written mystical adventure wherein a modern-day Sufi Master sends seven companions on a perilous quest for the greatest treasure of the ancient world - King Solomon's ring. The legendary seal ring is said to control the Jinn, those terrifying demons of living fire, and in seeking it the companions discover not only the truth of the Jinn, but also the path of Love and the infinite mercy of God. | Fiction;Fantasy |
Too often we believe that both the world and the universe are chaotic places, but what needs to be improved is not the universe as such, but the way we look at it. The insatiable quest for answers and the eternal desire for knowledge about how things work, knowing where we came from, where we are going, and why we do the things we do every day of our lives in a desire to get away from the chaotic, mundane spectacle and monotony, in searching for unknown, new experiences in each and every one of the cities of Bolivia, Maru ends up finding something much more valuable and unexpected than a simple tourist trip. She ends up finding the best gift, the gift of knowing who we are and what we are made of. Failing to realize that we are deep in our own problems, we have lost so much time worrying about survival that we have forgotten entirely what it means to live. | null |
In a world of perpetual darkness, a boy is born who wields remarkable power over fire. Amos is no more than seven when he kills a Shadow Wolf and becomes a legend in Shiloh. He would be destined for great things were it not for the stories his father tells about a world beyond the Shadow and a time before the Shadow. Only madmen hold to such tales, and in Shiloh, they have always come to bad ends.Amos is fearless. He walks with easy confidence, certain that the Shadow cannot touch him. Even his family is in awe of him. His father marvels at his skill with the bow, his mother thanks the gods that he has all the courage she lacks, and his sister, Phebe, worships him for saving her from an attack of the Shadow Cats.On a trip to the village of Emmerich, Amos rescues the Magistrate’s son, Simeon, from the village bullies. Simeon, fair-skinned and pale-eyed like other Dreamers in Shiloh’s history, becomes Amos’s constant companion and dearest friend. Simeon becomes a part of Amos’s family, listening to fireside stories told in a way he’s never heard them before and learning to wield a bow and arrow.The year the boys turn twelve, they are itching to prove themselves. An impetuous plan to steal a beautiful lantern goes miserably awry, and the lantern’s owner prophecies that Amos will be devoured by the Shadow. For the first time, a seed of fear is planted in Amos’s mind, and when his father is killed by a Shadow Wolf on the last day of the Great Hunt, the fear takes hold. If so great and brave a man as his father could fall to the Shadow, what hope has he?Buy your copy of Shiloh today to find out more ...Authors Website: http://www.helenasorensen.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/HelenaSorensen1 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Helena-...Publishers Website: http://www.MyInkBooks.comReviews:http://downrightdystopian.blogspot.ca...We are doing a black Friday Sale on Amazon! This book will be at the unheard of price of .99 USD (note, it is more than likely we won't ever have the book at this price again, so if you wanted to read it, the black Friday sales is the time to get it. | Fantasy;Fiction;Young Adult |
On a cold winter night, the kingdom of Daldussa invaded Cierith, a peaceful and prosperous kingdom. The king of Daldussa, Bogdan, murdered the king and queen of Cierith in cold blood while their young daughter watched in horror. Bogdan then proclaimed himself dictator of the conquered land.Ten years later, the princess of Cierith, now under the alias "Crystal," is the leader of a rebel group called Deliverance and she uses her magic to fight Bogdan's tyranny. She has many friends and allies who aid her, including Blaze, King Bogdan's only son. Cast aside by his cruel father, Prince Blaze joins the rebellion bent on revenge.Soon Crystal and Blaze will discover that they must both fight for their lives not only to protect everyone else they hold dear, but each other as well.Author's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/brittanycome... | Fantasy |
TOC has been successfully applied in almost every area of human endeavor, from industry to healthcare to education. And while Eli Goldratt is indeed a scientist, an educator and a business leader, he is first and foremost a philosopher; some say a genius. He is a thinker who provokes others to do the same. Often characterized as unconventional, and always stimulating--a slayer of sacred cows-- Dr. Goldratt exhorts his readers to examine and reassess their lives and business practices by cultivating a different perspective and a clear new vision. In his latest book, The Choice, Goldratt once again presents his thought provoking approach, this time through a conversation with his daughter Efrat, as he explains to her his fundamental system of beliefs. | Nonfiction |
Cass has lost everything; her husband, her son, and her will to live. She walks in the dark when sleep eludes her. One sleepless summer night she spies a UFO and discovers a new obsession. It gives much-needed focus to her empty life. When natural disasters destroy the Earth, Cass and other survivors are rescued and taken to a new world where the human race can begin anew. But something is wrong here. This may not be the paradise they’ve been promised. Survivors are vanishing without a trace. Can Cass unravel the riddle in time to save herself? | null |
“For far too long, Afghan women have been faceless and voiceless. Until now. With The Patience Stone, Atiq Rahimi gives face and voice to one unforgettable woman–and, one could argue, offers her as a proxy for the grievances of millions…it is a rich read, part allegory, part a tale of retribution, part an exploration of honor, love, sex, marriage, war. It is without doubt an important and courageous book.” from the introduction by Khaled Hosseini, author of The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid SunsIn Persian folklore, Syngue Sabour is the name of a magical black stone, a patience stone, which absorbs the plight of those who confide in it. It is believed that the day it explodes, after having received too much hardship and pain, will be the day of the Apocalypse. But here, the Syngue Sabour is not a stone but rather a man lying brain-dead with a bullet lodged in his neck. His wife is with him, sitting by his side. But she resents him for having sacrificed her to the war, for never being able to resist the call to arms, for wanting to be a hero, and in the end, after all was said and done, for being incapacitated in a small skirmish. Yet she cares, and she speaks to him. She even talks to him more and more, opening up her deepest desires, pains, and secrets. While in the streets rival factions clash and soldiers are looting and killing around her, she speaks of her life, never knowing if her husband really hears. And it is an extraordinary confession, without restraint, about sex and love and her anger against a man who never understood her, who mistreated her, who never showed her any respect or kindness. Her admission releases the weight of oppression of marital, social, and religious norms, and she leads her story up to the great secret that is unthinkable in a country such as Afghanistan. Winner of the Prix Goncourt, The Patience Stone captures with great courage and spare, poetic, prose the reality of everyday life for an intelligent woman under the oppressive weight of the Taliban regime in Afghanistan. | Fiction;Contemporary |
The Hudson River Valley, 1769: A man mysteriously disappears without a trace, abandoning his wife and children on their farm at the foot of the Catskill Mountains. At first many believe that his wife, who has the reputation of being a scold, has driven her husband away, but as the strange circumstances of his disappearance circulate, a darker story unfolds. And as the lines between myth and realty fade in the wilderness, and an American nation struggles to emerge, the lost man's wife embarks on a desperate journey to find the means to ensure her family's survival... | Historical Fiction;Fiction;Mystery |
**FROM THE #1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR AMAZON** ' Makes sibling rivalry funny' Cosmopolitan ' A cracking book with the entangled plot developing at great speed, one of the best in this area' BOOKSELLER A wonderfully warm and witty debut novel about family secrets and sibling rivalry. The four MacLeod sisters are no strangers to sisterly rivalry and with one of them about to be married, there are bound to be fireworks. Perfectionist Natalie wants the 'wedding of the year'. Harassed mother, Milly, just wishes her bridesmaid's dress wasn't the size of a tent. Career-obsessed Avril secretly moons over a married man and world traveler, Hazel, the youngest, yearns to be taken seriously. Forced together for the first time in years, and with an unexpected guest stirring up old resentments, squabbles are inevitable. But when tragedy strikes things really fly apart - as some shocking skeletons emerge rattling from the crowded MacLeod closet... Editorial Reviews ' A rollicking read ' Carol Smith, author of Twilight Hour ' Ellie Campbell's infectious sense of fun is immensely cheering. Her stories are a gorgeous blend of memorable characters, plot-twisting treats and heart-warming nostalgia. I hope the Ellie Campbell phenomenon is here to stay ' Fiona Walke r ' I totally ate this one up. A great book for anyone with a sister! Heck you don't even have to have a sister to get the humor !' Reading Renee Reviews 'The writing achieves the balance between lightheartedness and truth to look at family ties -- cosy, lovely, messy, and uncomfortable, all tangled up -- with real affection and honesty ' - Vine Voice Praise for Ellie CampbellTO CATCH A CREEPER'Definitely kept you on the edge of your seat and turning page after page till the end. I couldn't stop reading this one!' Night Owl Reviews'Insanely good read for fans of humor and mystery cozies' Rabid Readers Reviews LOOKING FOR LA LA'Thrilling, Gripping and Unique - one of my favourite books this year by far' 23reviewstreet'Quirky British Chick-Lit at its best. Total Mayhem from beginning to end, and totally fun!' - Wall to Wall Books' Devoured this through broken glass! ' - Kim H. "Kim" (Seattle, WA)WHEN GOOD FRIENDS GO BAD' Quirky and intriguing and kept me interested throughout... all the key ingredients for a gripping read' The Bookbag'Nominated as a top ten beach read' - Red Magazine'An engaging story about the bonds of friendship stretching over 12 years, by the sister duo who gave us How to Survive Your Sisters' BOOKSELLER' When Good Friends Go Bad really was a fabulous novel and I wholly recommend you read it ' Chicklit Reviews and News Ellie Campbell is a pseudonym for sisters, Pam Burks and Lorraine Campbell who collaborate across the mighty Atlantic from their respective homes in Surrey, England and Colorado, USA, finding writing together a great excuse for endless phone conversations. Together they have written four novels How To Survive Your Sisters , When Good Friends Go Bad, Looking For La La and To Catch A Creeper . They love any chance to connect with their readers.Get in touch with Pam and Lorraine facebook.com/EllieCampbellBooks @ecampbellbooks chicklitsisters.com chicklitsisters@gmail.com | Romance;Fiction;Contemporary |
Civil War and history buffs--as well as all lovers of fine writing--will delight in the detail and accuracy of Carl Sandburg's definitive, best-known biography of Honest Abe. Representing a lifetime of study by the great American poet, Abraham Lincoln: The Prairie Years and The War Years distills Sandburg's monumental six volume set into a single one-book edition. By gleaning every possible reference from history, literature, and popular lore, Sandburg successfully captures not only the legendary president, but also Lincoln the man. He reveals exactly who Lincoln was, and what forces in his life shaped his personality. More than 100 black-and-white historical photographs and linecuts show Lincoln himself, the places he went, and the people who knew him. | Nonfiction |
Haunted by dreams of an unforgettable loss, Rahul, a young man of thirty living in San Francisco, suddenly becomes secretive and withdraws from his partner Andrew. When Andrew discovers that Rahul is still interviewing girls sent by his parents for an arranged marriage, he gives Rahul an ultimatum-stop living a lie, or give up their relationship. In response, Rahul tells Andrew a story. About a boy who lived in a palace. A boy named Rahul. Set in San Francisco today and in India in the early 1970s, My Magical Palace is a sensitive tale about a boy's coming of age, and the many hurdles he must cross to heal and find himself. | Fiction;Contemporary |
It’s
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
for girls in this hilarious novel!
Meet Nikki Maxwell! She's starting eighth grade at a new school—and her very first diary packed with hilarious stories and art in Book One of the #1 New York Times bestselling Dork Diaries series!New school. New mean girl. New crush. New diary so I can spill about all of it…I put a lot of really personal stuff in this diary along with my sketches and doodles.But, mostly it’s about how TRAUMATIC it was transferring to my new private middle school, Westchester Country Day.And, how a lot of the CCP (Cool, Cute & Popular) kids were really SNOBBY and made my life TOTALLY miserable. People like, oh, I don’t know, maybe…MACKENZIE HOLLISTER!!And, it just so happened that I got stuck with a locker right next to hers. I could NOT believe I had such CRAPPY luck. I knew right then and there it was going to be a VERY, VERY long school year :-( ! | Fiction;Young Adult |
بعد نجاح كتابه الأول "قلب الإخوان" في كشف أسرار خروجه من جماعه الإخوان المسلمين في عام 2002 وأسلوب اتخاذ القرار فيها، يقدم لنا الأستاذ ثروت الخرباوي في كتابه "سر المعبد.. الأسرار الخفية لجماعة الإخوان المسلمين" جوانب أخرى لجماعة الإخوان وأسرار لم تكشف من قبل من خلال رؤية خبير بها درسها وعايشها لسنوات.. لا بهدف التجريح أو الإساءة ولكن لفهم ما يحدث الآن وظروفه وملابساته، وتصحيح الخطأ إن وجدالناشر | Nonfiction |
After his recent adventures in the Middle East, all Scott Maclaren wanted to do was relax. He looked forward to his new life as a family man.But, things never seem to ‘go-as-planned’ for the tough Scotsman.Soon, after his return to the U.S., Scott finds himself catapulted back in to the thick of action. Once again, he is called upon and will need ‘all’ of his Special Forces skills, as he battles new foes.The excitement and drama heat up, both inside and outside the bedroom in this romantic thriller. This suspenseful sequel is filled with even more action, adventure and passion. | Romance |
English language edition of Hungarian novel originally published in 1872. | Classics;Fiction;Historical Fiction |
When Anne and Neil leave on a one-week holiday hoping to reconcile after a two-year separation, little do they know that destiny has other plans for them. Their discovery of human bones and a bejeweled cross in the hollow of a tree open the door to the supernatural realm and the anguished life of Genevieve, a nun from medieval England.Can Anne save her relationship and help Genevieve her eternal rest?The twists and turns in this paranormal tale keep the reader guessing up to the end and weave themselves together into a quest to rekindle love. | Romance |
Agatha Christie died in 1976 at 85, the world's most popular author. After the death of her only child, 73 handwritten notebooks came to light, from single jots to lists, to full outlines of memorable plots and characters, plus grocery and schedule memos from a bountiful creative mind - a complex web of connections to unravel and link. Actual notebook page reproductions. 2 unpublished Hercule Poirot short stories: "The Capture of Cerebrus", and "The Incident of the Dog's Ball". | Nonfiction;Mystery;Classics |
Monster Hunter International might be the premier monster eradication company in the business, but they’ve got competition. When hunters from around the world gather in Las Vegas for a conference, a creature left over from a World War Two weapons experiment wakes up and goes on a rampage across the desert. A not-so-friendly wager between the rival companies turns into a race to see who can bag the mysterious creature first.Only there is far more to this particular case than meets the eye, and as Hunters fall prey to their worst nightmares, Owen Zastava Pitt and the staff of Monster Hunter International have to stop an ancient god from turning Sin City into a literal hell on earth. | Fantasy;Fiction |
There Are Doors is the story of a man who falls in love with a goddess from an alternate universe. She flees him, but he pursues her through doorways-interdimensional gateways-to the other place, determined to sacrifice his life, if necessary, for her love. For in her world, to be her mate . . . is to die. | Fantasy;Fiction;Romance |
A magical story of love...and miracles After twenty years, Leo Pizzola has come back to the Tuscan village of Santo Fico, still single and still looking for a way to get rich. The town is as poor as it was when Leo left, yet some things have changed. Of Leo's childhood companions, only little Guido, whom everyone calls "Topo," embraces him. His best friend is long dead. The woman he once adored refuses to talk to him. And, worst of all, the kindly old town priest seems to have lost his faith. Perhaps what Santo Fico needs is a miracle-even if Leo and Topo have to manufacture one themselves. Now, as one botched scheme after another unravels, something completely unexpected happens, and wonders indeed begin to transform this Italian town, including the greatest miracle of all... Published around the world, this debut novel sparkles with the Italian spirit and emotions that will dance off the page and into your heart. | Fiction;Contemporary;Historical Fiction |
I thought I had life all figured out. We live. We suffer pain. We die. Death never bothered me much. It is love that scares the hell out of me, because love makes you weak, and in my line of work there is no room for that. My name is Gianna Botticelli. I am the daughter and only female employee of a Los Angeles mafia boss. Today was supposed to be like any other day, and then Caleb walked into my life. He is sexy and mysterious and knows things he shouldn’t. I don’t like it at all, but I can’t help the way he makes me feel inside. There is something different about him. What is he? All I know is that after meeting Caleb, things will never be the same as he introduces me into his world, an unknown world where the battle of good versus evil rages on. Sacrifices will be made, hearts will break and lives will be taken. How far am I willing to take this journey, I keep asking myself? If I have to sacrifice myself to save everyone and everything then the answer is easy. All the way. | Romance |
In a sprawling bungalow on New Delhi's posh Hailey Road, Justice Laxmi Narayan Thakur and his wife Mamta spend their days watching anxiously over their five beautiful (but troublesome) alphabetically named daughters. Anjini, married but an incorrigible flirt; Binodini, very worried about her children's hissa in the family property; Chandrakanta, who eloped with a foreigner on the eve of her wedding; Eshwari, who is just a little too popular at Modern School, Barakhamba Road; and the Judge's favourite (though fathers shouldn't have favourites): the quietly fiery Debjani, champion of all the stray animals on Hailey Road, who reads the English news on DD and clashes constantly with crusading journalist Dylan Singh Shekhawat, he of shining professional credentials but tarnished personal reputation, crushingly dismissive of her state-sponsored propaganda, but always seeking her out with half-sarcastic, half-intrigued dark eyes. Spot-on funny and toe-curlingly sexy, Those Pricey Thakur Girls is rom-com specialist Anuja Chauhan writing at her sparkling best. | Romance;Fiction;Contemporary |
A girl with the eyes of a witch escapes her abusive master, but instead of a happy ending she finds Kergulen, a land where the monsters are only slightly more terrifying than the people. As she struggles to stay alive in this new country, Rima must master the capacity for inner freedom and true friendship if she hopes to create a life worth living.Rima is not a typical heroine; her misadventures involve universal issues such as racism and self-doubt, but also include the occasional monster or dragon. The entire Kergulenite forest works in harmony to keep Kergulen's secrets safe from Rima and the rest of the world.Will uncovering Kergulen's mysteries give Rima the freedom she dreams of, or will she be condemned because she knows too much? | Fantasy;Fiction |
“I love you,” he murmured as the wisps of light returned to his body.What he didn’t say was that his love came with a heavy price and life was never going to be the same again.Twenty six year old Ana Martin is a normal girl. She has a job she enjoys, great friends, and has recently begun her nursing degree. Life isn't perfect, but it isn't bad either. Then she meets Gabriel. He’s hansom, charming and seems like the perfect man for her. But Gabriel has a secret…He may look human and be born of this world, but he is from an ancient race of empathic beings known as the Siis, a race that evolved millennia ago to a state of consciousness yet still take solid form to hide among us. When the homeless start dying at the abandoned Tannery, the police chalk it up to suicide. Ana knows different. The Siis have a secret, a past mistake they would rather forget, one that puts Ana in more danger than she can ever comprehend. Before long, she becomes a target for the Fae, once innocent children changed by the Siis thousands of years before. They are able to intensify and feed off the negative emotions of their pray, and are filled with malicious intent that has no bounds.Can she survive the troubles that Gabriel brings her way? More importantly, can she do it with her mind still intact?Night of the Fae is the first book in the Ana Martin series, which follows Ana as she is drawn into the secret world of the Siis, an ancient race of empathic beings torn apart by war, treachery and the consequences of past actions. | Romance;Fantasy |
Meeting Robyn is the powerful, true story of a young mother raised in a traditional household, and her struggle to accept her only child’s confusion with his sexual identity.Compounding the problem, Gloria, his mother, has her own conflicts. Does she live the conventional life of her family tradition or pursue her dreams of an acting career?Her little boy, Robert, haunted by urges that are decidedly female, feels trapped in his male body. Forced to conceal his inner torment, Robert endures pain and isolation, as he ultimately becomes Robyn, finding at last, his /her true identity. | null |
Controversial and powerful – a shocking indictment of the pseudo-science at the heart of modern psychiatry.One in four people in the UK and US will develop a mental disorder in any given year. That’s what psychiatry tells us. But many – even most – will not actually be mentally ill. Thanks to pseudo-science and corporate greed, psychiatry is letting us down. Why is psychiatry such big business? Why are so many psychiatric drugs prescribed – 47 million antidepressant prescriptions in the UK alone each year – and why, without solid scientific justification, has the number of mental disorders risen from 106 in 1952 to 374 today? The everyday sufferings and setbacks of life are now ‘medicalised’ into illnesses that require treatment – usually with highly profitable drugs. Psychological therapist James Davies uses his insider knowledge to illustrate for a general readership how psychiatry has put riches and medical status above patients’ well-being.The charge sheet is damning: negative drug trials routinely buried; antidepressants that work no better than placebos; research regularly manipulated to produce positive results; doctors, seduced by huge pharmaceutical rewards, creating more disorders and prescribing more pills; and ethical, scientific and treatment flaws unscrupulously concealed by mass-marketing. Cracked reveals for the first time the true human cost of an industry that, in the name of helping others, has actually been helping itself. | Nonfiction |
From Mordecai Richler, one of our greatest satirists, comes one of literature's most delightful characters, Duddy Kravitz -- in a novel that belongs in the pantheon of seminal twentieth century books. Duddy -- the third generation of a Jewish immigrant family in Montreal -- is combative, amoral, scheming, a liar, and totally hilarious. From his street days tormenting teachers at the Jewish academy to his time hustling four jobs at once in a grand plan to "be somebody," Duddy learns about living -- and the lesson is an outrageous roller-coaster ride through the human comedy. As Richler turns his blistering commentary on love, money, and politics, The Apprenticeship Of Duddy Kravitz becomes a lesson for us all...in laughter and in life.(less) | Fiction;Classics |
In this remarkable book, 103-year-old George Dawson, a slave's grandson who learned to read at age 98, reflects on his life and offers valuable lessons in living as well as a fresh, firsthand view of America during the twentieth century. Richard Glaubman captures Dawson's irresistible voice and view of the world, offering insights into humanity, history, hardships, and happiness. From segregation and civil rights, to the wars, presidents, and defining moments in history, George Dawson's description and assessment of the last century inspires readers with the message that-through it all-has sustained him: "Life is so good. I do believe it's getting better." | Nonfiction |
Inseparable is the heartwarming and inspirational story of Shawn Elvin, an otherwise average person that has been blessed with a truly extraordinary gift. Since he was a boy, Shawn has possessed the ability to see if the connection between two people is strong. Once two bodies touch their lives together unfold, revealing generations of love shared.Shawn begins to leverage his gift of sight while in college, but upon graduation he opts to shelve his abilities and walk the path of a common man. After he is unsuccessful at one meaningless job after another, he meets the famous son of a Manhattan real estate developer who is desperate to find love or lose his massive inheritance.Shawn becomes a millionaire but he is unable to find love, to see love, in his own life. That is, until, he opens up his mind, and heart, to the wonders of technology. | null |
"Adana'da ayaklanmalar olmuştu. Kalabalık, Ermeni mahallesini yağmalamıştı. Altı yıl sonra çok daha büyük çapta olacakların provası gibi bir şeydi. Ama bu bile dehşetti. Yüzlerce ölü. Belki de binlerce."Can çekişen Osmanlı İmparatorluğu ve Beyrut ile Fransa arasında yaşamı sürüklenen İsyan. "Doğunun Limanları" bu yüzyılın başını, bir insanın trajik tarihinin içinden anlatıyor. | Fiction;Historical Fiction |
There are families like the Beans all over America. They live on the wrong side of town in mobile homes strung with Christmas lights all year around. The women are often pregnant, the men drunk and just out of jail, and the children too numerous to count. In the 'Beans of Egypt', Maine, we meet the God-fearing Earlene Pomerleau and experience her obsession for the whole swarming Bean tribe. There is cousin Rubie, a boozer and a brawler, tall Aunt Roberta, the earth mother surrounded by countless, clinging babies, and Beal, sensitive, often gentle, but doomed by the violence within him. | Fiction;Contemporary |
In 1000 B.C., two 10-year-old boys, Zeth and Chase, go on a quest to save a dragon that has been entombed in stone. They must find seven magical stones guarded by seven evil beings in order to get the stones. With the help of Xander, the First-warrior in arms, Gideon the elf, and a magical sword, they undergo a dangerous journey filled with trials. If they succeed, they will have a treasure they never thought existed. | Fantasy |
Renowned psychic, spiritual teacher, and #1 New York Times bestselling author of End of Days Sylvia Browne has changed millions of lives with her unique gifts. Now, she leads readers on an adventure of the a surprising glimpse into the next world, where their loved ones patiently await them.Take a journey you will never forget and discover the answer to life’s greatest “What’s on The Other Side? ”In this extraordinary and inspirational book, Sylvia reflects upon her past experiences, hypnosis sessions, and research to tell the truth about The Other Side. She explains the process of leaving this world for the next, and what circumstances foretell our next incarnation on Earth.Filled with stunning revelations and stories of those who have visited The Other Side, this uplifting book is the ultimate guide to finding peace in the afterlife. | Nonfiction |
Two secret friends from enemy races find their friendship tested and intensified into love when they're forced into opposite sides of an interdimensional and interplanetary struggle between fear and faith.Winner of the Wilbur Award for Fiction, given by the Religion Communicators Council, an interfaith association.Nominated for the Pushcart Press Editors' Book Award by Jean E. Karl, editor of books that won the National Book Award, Newbery Medal, and Edgar Allan Poe Award.Field nominated by reviewers for the American Library Association's Best Books for Young Adults, Michael L. Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature, Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults, and Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Readers.Hesper the Alula and her secret friend Tristan the Boytaur are forced to part sadly when Hesper is sent to the human plane to save the parallel planes of existence from possible destruction. A year later, as Hesper leads the life of a high school girl with no memory of her previous life, she meets a strangely familiar boy. Tristan has journeyed at great risk to find her, having learned a way to travel between the planes without losing his memory. They return to the Alula plane on a dangerous adventure to discover the real solution to the planes' troubles---as Hesper struggles all the while with her fear and her tender feelings for the friend who should be her foe. Ages 10 and up. | Fantasy |
Cassandra, a smart siren in human form, can have any man she wants. So long as she wants him dead. Told in part by the ghost of the main character, the story follows Cassandra's headlong pursuit of passion in the hinterlands of the Old West, where she comes into conflict with a powerful curse, which passes down the generations. Cassandra has phenomenal success in the silent film industry in California, but troubles remain. Her demon grandson is headed to Wyoming to wreak revenge for his father, the bastard son she abandoned. And the family is threatened by extinction, unless the youngest carries her illegitimate pregnancy to term. Genre: paranormal historical-romanceAge Group: 16+ NA-Adult | null |
This book gives a complete outline of the Western Wisdom Teaching as far as it may be made public at the present time. It contains a comprehensive outline of the evolutionary processes of man and the universe, correlating science with religion. Max Heindel, the author, received this Teaching personally from the Rosicrucian Brotherhood. It is their latest communication.Part I is a treatise on the Visible and the Invisible Worlds, Man and the Method of Evolution, Rebirth and the Law of Cause and Effect.Part II takes up the scheme of Evolution in general and the Evolution of the Solar System and the Earth in particular.Part III treats of Christ and His Mission, Future Development of Man and Initiation, Esoteric Training and a Safe Method of Acquiring Firsthand Knowledge. | Nonfiction |
It could have been such a great trip. James Smith is really excited for summer vacation. He is going to St. Louis! After a fun week in the Gateway to the West they finally decide to go to the top of the Arch. There's just one problem. The Arch catches on fire. James gets separated from his family and has to survive on astronaut food and other gift-shop items. Will he make it out of the Arch? Will anyone?George Seyfried was ten when he wrote this book. He lives in Southport, Connecticut with his parents and sister and brother. He loves history, geography, traveling, and goes on cool road trips with his dad every year. He has been to four countries and thirty states and has a goal of visiting all fifty states before he turns 50. | null |
“Must the end of life be the worst part? Can it be made the best?” At 53, Eugene O'Kelly was in the full swing of life. Chairman and CEO of KPMG, one of the largest U.S. accounting firms, he enjoyed a successful career and drew happiness from his wife, children, family, and close friends. He was thinking ahead: the next business trip, the firm's continued success, weekend plans with his wife, his daughter's first day of eighth grade. Then in May 2005, Gene was diagnosed with late-stage brain cancer and given three to six months to live. Just like that. Now a growing darkness was absorbing the bright future he had seen for himself. He would have to change his plans, quickly, and capture what he could of his last diminishing days. Chasing Daylight is the account of his final journey. Starting from the time of his diagnosis and concluded upon his death less than four months later, this book is his unforgettable story. With startling intimacy, it chronicles the dissolution of Eugene O'Kelly's life and his gradual awakening to a more profound understanding. Interweaving unsettling details of his battle with cancer with his moment-to-moment reflections on life and death, love and success, spirituality and the search for meaning, it provides a testament to the power of the human spirit and a compelling message about how to live a more vivid, balanced, and meaningful life. Inspiring, passionate, deeply insightful, Chasing Daylight is a remarkable man's poignant farewell to a beloved world. | Nonfiction |
مسرحية ثورة الموتى أو ادفنوا الموتى تدور أحداثها حول مجموعة من الجنود الذين دفع بهم ليلقوا حتفهم فى حرب من الحروب العالمية التى كانت غير مبررة وضد الإنسانية، فثار الموتى ضد ظلم بعض الحكام وضد من اعتدى على آدميتهم وجردهم من إنسانيتهم.تعد المسرحية من أعنف الاتهامات المكتوبة التى وجهت ضد الحروب على مر العصور والتى راح ضحيتها الكثير من الجنود المحاربين الذين لا يرغبون فى الحروب غير الإنسانية. | Fiction;Classics |
Whether contemplating the sound of a tropical downpour, or the fragrance of lime trees in the Himalayas or on a year spent with his cat Suzie, Ruskin Bond transports us to a quieter, more elegant world where time moves at a gentle pace. | Nonfiction |
Even before A Game of Thrones, George R. R. Martin had already established himself as a giant in the field of fantasy literature. The first of two stunning collections, Dreamsongs: Volume I is a rare treat for readers, offering fascinating insight into his journey from young writer to award-winning master. Gathered here in Dreamsongs: Volume I are the very best of George R. R. Martin’s early works, including his Hugo, Nebula, and Bram Stoker award–winning stories, cool fan pieces, and the original novella The Ice Dragon, from which Martin’s New York Times bestselling children’s book of the same title originated. A dazzling array of subjects and styles that features extensive author commentary, Dreamsongs, Volume I is the perfect collection for both Martin devotees and a new generation of fans. “Fans, genre historians and aspiring writers alike will find this shelf-bending retrospective as impressive as it is intriguing.”—Publishers Weekly “Dreamsongs is the ideal way to discover . . . a master of science fiction, fantasy and horror. . . . Martin is a writer like no other.”—The Guardian (U.K.) PRAISE FOR GEORGE R. R. MARTIN “Of those who work in the grand epic-fantasy tradition, Martin is by far the best. In fact . . . this is as good a time as any to proclaim him the American Tolkien.”—Time “Long live George Martin . . . a literary dervish, enthralled by complicated characters and vivid language, and bursting with the wild vision of the very best tale tellers.”—The New York Times “I always expect the best from George R. R. Martin, and he always delivers.”—Robert Jordan | Fantasy;Fiction |
The true story of a diminutive, yearling colt bought for a song at a Thoroughbred sale in Kentucky and the female trainer who recognized his potential. The memoir relates the triumphs and hardships experienced by the horse Casual Lies and his trainer along the trail to the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes and the Belmont. Told in first person by the woman who discovered and trained the small, nondescript yearling who would become the stakes-winning Casual Lies, their story is a run that made history. | Nonfiction |
Tijekom vremena roman Povratak Filipa Latinovicza postao je reprezentativnim djelom Krležine umjetnosti i pravim interpretacijskim izazovom za mnoge kritičare i teoretičare iz zemlje i svijeta. Nije stoga nimalo čudno što u sveukupnoj literaturi o Krležinu djelu tom tekstu pripada jedno od vodećih mjesta. U tematskom je pogledu Povratak Filipa Latinovicza varijanta romana o umjetniku (Künstlerroman), a glavni lik samo je jedan u plejadi krležijanskih hipersenzibilnih intelektualaca/umjetnika koji tragaju za svojim identitetom. Dobar dio teksta zapremaju Filipove meditacije o specifičnim likovnim problemima, razgovori o umjetnosti i teorijski traktati o slikarstvu. Roman je obilježen odisejskim motivom povratka »izgubljenog sina«: Filip Latinovicz se nakon dvadeset i tri godine vraća iz mraka zapadnoeuropskih gradova u rodni grad da bi, na svijetlim izvorima života, iskušao mogućnosti da se ponovno potvrdi i kao čovjek i kao slikar. | Classics;Fiction |
Set in Troy, New York, this linked collection follows a quirky and resilient family of women throughout the twentieth century. In 1908, Mamie Garrahan faces childbirth aided by her arsenic-eating sister-in-law Kitty, a nun who grows opium poppies, and a doctor who prescribes Bayer Heroin. "In the twentieth century, I believe there are no saints left," Mamie remarks. But her daughters and granddaughter test this notion with far-reaching consequences. Kitty's arsenic reappears sixty years later in the hands of her distraught niece. A schoolgirl's passion for the Beatles and Melville―a passion both lonely and funny―shapes her life. Each decade is illuminated by endearingly eccentric characters: an anorexic waitress falls for a wealthy college boy in the jazz age...an exuberant young nurse questions science during the Depression...a homely seamstress designs a scandalous dress in the 1950s. The Nightingales of Troy , the first fiction collection by an acclaimed American poet, creates a vividly palpable sense of time and place. Alice Fulton's memorable characters confront the deepest dilemmas with bravery and abiding love. | Fiction;Historical Fiction |
Whether we like it or not, our daily life routine can quickly turn into a repetitive mechanical process of dullness. When we go to school, work, or practice, do we actually engage 100 percent in the activities that we decide to take on? Well, probably not. The reason for this is our level of engagement in an activity is constantly influenced by mood, attitude, and the staggering number of people that we interact with throughout the day. In other words, the terrible trio-mood, attitude, and those around us-subjects us to the mechanical motions of life. Perhaps the most comforting thing, though, is that as independent human beings, we have the ability to determine which parts of the trio actually end up affecting our everyday lives. This guide to hyping up your life provides several incredible tips on how to own the terrible trio. Once you implement these strategies in your life, nothing can bring you down. You can win-no matter what. | Nonfiction |
A bad day, a wrong choice and the consequences: a tale of self-discovery. Michael is a metalworker with a name for building good fences. He’s even known by some neighborhood kids as Mr. Fence Man. But he wants to be something more: an artist like his former business partner, Alex. An artist, like his girlfriend, Jess, wants him to be. The commissions are starting to come in, and along with steady work making fences, things are looking good. The only problem he has is with his closest neighbor, who won’t allow visitors to pass through a gate between their properties. This dispute becomes a fight and Michael, enraged, makes a wrong choice. Haunted by the result of his choice, Michael starts to fall apart: a death weighs down on him, exposing the weaknesses in the persona he was creating for himself, the weaknesses at the heart of him. Sunflower is a story about a man having a bad day and making one bad choice. But underneath that, it also about his coming to terms with himself: who he is – and who he is not. Ultimately, Sunflower is about how we define ourselves as people, and how we seek to be what we are not. | Fiction |
HIS NOVEL OF CHANGING ENGLAND | Fiction;Historical Fiction |
What happens in Campbell's Cove, must remain in Campbell's Cove. Campbell's Cove is a town steeped in a rich history of dragons, witches and brave warriors. History tells of one Viking warrior who rose above them all to claim the ultimate prize. Hundreds of years later strange things start happening in the town. Could the Viking stories be true? Has the evil returned? Who can protect the people?When school friends Peter and George take their summer holiday with Peter's Granddad it turns into an adventure that they will never forget. Peter must face a future he could never have dreamed of and learn of a past that has been kept secret for hundreds of years. A fight for friendship and survival and a struggle against an ancient evil that takes them into the Caves of Campbell's Cove and beyond. | Fantasy;Young Adult |
Librarian Note: Original Cover Edition for ASIN# B00D3XWOUK.A millennia-long war between two immortal races is about to come to an end. Long ago, the Vampire Elite began capturing the immortals called the Amiti, attracted by their unique blood properties. Now most Amiti live in underground cells, forced to serve as vampires' bloodstock. The few surviving free Amiti, preparing a final strike, have declared the Amiti Queen a traitor. Her execution makes possible the rise of a new Queen, her young daughter Arianna, who will inherit her mother's mystical powers. Working with the Keepers of the Key, Arianna may be able to eliminate the vampires, once and for all, from the face of the earth.The new Queen is the last hope to save her dying race, and she's ready to fight to the last drop of her blood. But the King of the Vampires has other plans. What neither expects is the passion that erupts between them. | Romance;Fantasy |
Barang siapa di antara kita yang dibelit kedendaman, selain menghancurkan kebahagiaan kita, menghancurkan pikiran kita dan akhlak kita. Dendam juga akan mengcurkan dunia dan akhirat kita, maka balaslah keburukan orang lain itu dengan kebaikan.Kekuatan dan keindahan pribadi seseorang terletak pada keikhlasannya. Marilah kita nikmati hidup ini agar tidak pernah terbelenggu oleh pujian, penghargaan, dan penghormatan orang lain. | null |
Written in her wonderfully honest, edgy, passionate and often hilarious voice, Tiffanie DeBartolo tells the story of Eliza Caelum, a young music journalist, and Paul Hudson, a talented songwriter and lead singer of the band Bananafish. Eliza's reverence for rock is equaled only by Paul's, and the two fall wildly in love. When Bananafish is signed by a big corporate label, and Paul is on his way to becoming a major rock star, Eliza must make a heartbreaking decision that leads to Paul's sudden disappearance and a surprise knock-your-socks-off ending. | Romance;Contemporary;Fiction |
This memoir is no longer in active publication.When Kim Hotzon and her fiancé Bill decided, on the spur of the moment, to take leave of their jobs in Canada to seek work in the far-flung country of Japan, the twenty-two-year-old only imagined swaying cherry blossoms framing elegant bridges. However, when she and Bill landed in bustling Tokyo, the two soon found themselves deeply immersed in a strange new world that was often as confounding as it was exhilarating. | Nonfiction |
A turbulent, emotionally charged YA novel that breaks down barriers and challenges the status quo...Angry, seventeen-year-old Iraqi war refugee Mirriam Yohanna hates her new life in Killeen, Texas, where the main attraction is a military base, populated with spoiled army brats like Caleb Miller. Caleb has much to be angry about too, including Mirriam who turns him down flat in front of everyone. Eager for retribution, Caleb agrees to a dare that will see him take Mirriam to the prom and regain his pride. But their relationship soon moves beyond high school antics. Mirriam and Caleb are bound together by more than location, and as they are forced to work closely together on a school assignment, they start to uncover an explosive story that has the potential to ruin lives — and both of their futures. One single truth changes everything and strengthens their bond. When Mirriam's family discovers their relationship, they decide it's time to arrange her marriage to a proper Iraqi man. Caleb must convince Mirriam that he is in it for forever — or risk losing her for good. | Contemporary;Young Adult;Romance |
When sixteen-year-old Jenny James goes missing, and the local police are unable to find her, the girl's frantic mother hires private investigators Jake and Annie Lincoln to search for her daughter.When the body of Jenny's boyfriend is discovered, the mystery of her disappearance deepens. Shaken out of their comfort zone of Internet searches and poring over public records, the couple soon find themselves facing the frightening possibility they are looking for the latest victim of a serial killer.As more bodies pile up, the town is gripped with fear. It seems no one is safe, and the Lincolns race to solve an impossible puzzle before they become the killer's next victims.
About This Mystery Series
• Book 1: Blood and Justice (A Free eBook) • Book 2: Cold Justice • Book 3: Justice for Hire • Book 4: Captive Justice • Book 5: Justice Overdue • Book 6: Justice Returns • Book 7: Personal Justice • Book 8: Silent Justice • Book 9: Web of Justice • Book 10: Fugitive Justice • Book 11: Profane Justice (Coming Next) | Mystery;Fiction |
Samar Garg lost his peace after his beloved passed away.Navya Sharma abandoned her peace in the hands of drugs.Vandana doesn't want to let go off her peace, but destiny has other plans for her.We are all looking for peace of mind. So are they. An adventure which began at The Ashram, in Rishikesh, becomes one of the most soul crunching journeys ever!Will they find out what they are looking for? Will they find Inner Peace?Will in the process of reading this book, you find out a thing or two about yourself?Read to find out!"If a book can change lives, this one definitely will.A heart warming story, with a very strong message! Must read for everyone!" About The AuthorSachin Garg is one of the highest selling authors in India. His books have been covered by many mainstream media and continue to feature on most bestseller lists.The names of his books are:I'm Not Twenty Four.. I've been nineteen for five years.First Love.. Just like the last one! Never Let Me Go.He is also an entrepreneur, Co-Founder of Grapevine India Publishers Pvt Ltd, considered the only company to have made a huge mark on the Indian Commercial Publishing scene in several years.He has been featured by Hindustan Times, Times of India, Aaj Tak and most prominent media. Know more:www.sachingarg.mewww.grapevineindia.inwww.twitter.com/gargsachin | Fiction |
"Created for God's Pleasure" is for all women in general and single Christian women in particular. The message of the book is that the single Christian woman has a prominent place in God's plan for His Church and Kingdom. The centre of the book portrays a living reflection of the hearts of twelve single women from a multiplicity of progressions, faithful in their service to God, but are on their own and does not wish to be. They have never been married and would like to be. Many of these women have accepted this role with grace; however many others appear to have taken up a lamentation of what they see as unacceptable plight, albeit ordained by a loving God and Father. From their testimonies we find sadness, disappointment, resignation, hope deferred and somewhere in the midst of it all, some acceptance of what might inevitably be "God's will" for their lives. Having created us God reserves the right to keep us to Himself by not giving us away in marriage, so that we can serve Him with individual devotion and without distractions. | null |
The Earthquake Machine tells the story of 14 year-old Rhonda. On the outside, everything looks perfect in Rhonda's world but at home Rhonda has to deal with a manipulative father who keeps her mentally ill mother hooked on pharmaceuticals. The only reliable person in Rhonda's life is her family's Mexican yardman, Jesus. But when the INS deports Jesus back to his home state of Oaxaca, Rhonda is left alone with her increasingly painful family situation. Determined to find her friend Jesus, Rhonda seizes an opportunity to run away during a camping trip with friends. She swims to the Mexican side of the Rio Grande and makes her way to the border town of Boquillas, Mexico. There a peyote-addled bartender convinces her she won't be safe traveling alone into the country's interior. So with the bartender's help, Rhonda cuts her hair and assumes the identity of a Mexican boy named Angel. She then sets off on a burro across the desert to look for Jesus. Thus begins a wild adventure that explores the borders between the United States and Mexico, adolescence and adulthood, male and female, English and Spanish, and adult coming-of-age and Young Adult novels." | Fiction;Young Adult;Contemporary |
Luis Sepúlveda regressa ao romance com uma grande homenagem ao idealismo dos perdedores.Num velho armazém de um bairro popular de Santiago do Chile, três sexagenários esperam impacientes pela chegada de um quarto homem. Cacho Salinas, Lolo Garmendia e Lucho Arencibia, antigos militantes de esquerda derrotados pelo golpe de estado de Pinochet e condenados ao exílio, voltam a reunir-se trinta e cinco anos depois, convocados por Pedro Nolasco, um antigo camarada sob cujas ordens vão executar uma arrojada acção revolucionária. Mas quando Nolasco se dirige para o local do encontro é vítima de um golpe cego do destino e morre atingido por um gira-discos que insolitamente é lançado por uma janela, na sequência de uma desavença conjugal¿Prémio Primavera de Romance 2009, A Sombra do que Fomos é um virtuoso exercício literário posto ao serviço de uma história carregada de memórias do exílio, de sonhos desfeitos e de ideais destruídos. Um romance escrito com o coração e o estômago, que comove o leitor, lhe arranca sorrisos e até gargalhadas, levando-o no fim a uma reflexão profunda sobre a vida. | Fiction;Romance |
On the very night she gets engaged to the man she loves, sex-crimes prosecutor Anna Curtis’s professional life takes a shocking turn that threatens everything she holds dear. A few miles away from where she’s enjoying her romantic dinner, two separate groups are gearing up to raid a brothel. A vicious killer known as Diablo—the Devil—leads one group. A few minutes later, Anna’s own investigative team heads in to search the brothel, as part of an ongoing fight against human trafficking in DC. Both groups are caught off guard, with deadly results. As Anna investigates the bloody face-off, the boundaries between her work and home life begin to blur when she discovers a web of long-buried secrets and official lies that lead straight to her doorstep. And everything Anna counted on—the happiness she seemed so close to securing—comes into question as Diablo moves in for yet another kill. Allison Leotta draws on her experience as a DC sex-crimes prosecutor to take you into the back rooms of the US Attorney’s Office, the hidden world of the Witness Protection Program, and the secret rituals of one of America’s most dangerous gangs. | Mystery;Fiction |
Markus a wizard from a parallel Earth travels to our world in a bid to stop a blight that is destroying his own. Here he meets Alcina, a Wiccan Priestess, who is in a custody battle over her son, Tim, against Carl, the boy’s sire, who abandoned her when she was pregnant eight years before. Carl has the backing of a dangerous religious cult in his bid to take custody.Can Alcina save Tim, even with the help of her bizarre, intriguing visitor? Can Markus save his world with the aid of this alien enchantress and what of the bond that grows between them? Can even love triumph when you are Worlds Apart? | Romance;Fantasy |
When Tootie gets her first teeth, it’s clear to her big brother that she’s no ordinary baby. But how to convince Mom and Dad?It happens overnight: little sister Tootie goes from cuddly, ga-ga-googoo, I-want-my-ba-ba baby...vampire baby. Now she’s sinking her pointy fangs into everything — furniture, toys, and especially her big brother ("Youch, Tootie! No bite!" ). Mom insists that it’s just a phase, but Tootie’s brother knows better. Just look at her hairline! Or the fact that all her favorite foods are bloodred! With perfect comic timing, Kelly Bennett and Paul Meisel give a fresh slant to the new-baby story, proving that even monstrous little arrivals have a funny way of staking their siblings’ affections. | Fiction |
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If the world you know today were gone tomorrow, would you survive?Johnny & Rae Lynn Tapper find safety in solitude, hidden deep within the shelter of the Rocky Mountains. Terrorists have taken away the country they once knew and they survive, secluded and alone, by living off the land. They live wild new lives in a wild new world, living among the wild animals of the vast Colorado wilderness. There are no phones. There is no power. There are few people. They are completely 'Off Grid'.Excerpt:“The screeching and squawking had me searching around the birds at four in the morning. I was equipped with a flashlight, a shotgun, my boxers and boots. Had I known I would encounter the wolves, I would have gotten dressed and come better armed.”-Off Grid-Contains violence, drug use and profanity. Not suitable for children. Thank you, ~Backwoods~ | null |
In London, a crowd gathered to get a glimpse of Princess Elisabeth the Beautiful, Duchess of Kenton, as she rode in her gilded carriage along the parade route. As they threw flowers in her path, they had no idea that their Princess had a very strong will of her own. They loved their regal Queen Candis, but rumors were in the air that before long, they would claim the princess as their beautiful queen. During this same time, across the Atlantic, a part of America was celebrating Cotton as their King. However, things were changing fast, and Elisabeth the Beautiful and America the Beautiful would be wrestling with the changes. The Royal Rose of Alabama delves into the minds and decisions that had to be made for both. | null |
Government and corporate business have merged in an attempt to keep the country from going bankrupt, the effects of global warming and antibiotic-resistant disease having caused a full collapse in infrastructure. The class divide has become profound, leaving most people trapped in an impoverished, working class world with little room for improvement. Complacency and corporate hierarchy control and confound the masses, run by the elite few, collectively referred to as "Corporate." George Irwin remembers a time before the Big Climate Change, back when the airlines were still in business and people still drove their own cars. Sadly, his children have only known an indoor world of endless reconstruction, public shuttles, recycled water, and limited energy. The world has changed much over his lifetime, but he still believes in the American Dream. When an alleged terrorist act lands his wife in the hospital, however, George stumbles upon a Corporate secret that could mean the end of all civilization. | Fiction |
Alec Sumner is fleeing yet another broken heart. By moving to London, he hopes to find peace and a fresh start. While shopping with a friend on a busy London street, he sees his chance, embodied in a mysterious young man with soulful blue eyes and a bad leg. Eli Burke is broken in his own way, haunted by memories of his lover’s murder and physically scarred from the same fatal assault. He, too, plans to run away―to Africa and a new life working with children. But when he meets Alec, his choice isn't so easy. He and Alec see the real possibility of new love and a brighter future, but they'll both have to face their fears of past pain and find a way to heal. | Contemporary;Romance |
Living with irresponsible parents in a seedy part of a big city in 1910, thirteen-year-old Roger falls in with a gang of murderous burglars and discovers an unpleasant secret about his father. | null |
Novel Ideas Book of the Year 2013.London. The city is reeling from a series of deadly attacks by a new radical terrorist group. One man is on the front-line.Rizwan Sabir.A former al-Qaeda operative, he was lifted by Counter-Terrorism Command - and now battles his old comrades. Terror has a new enemy - and he's taking no prisoners. Working above the law and below government radars, Riz must lead a dangerous double life with the help of Holly "Bang-Bang" Kirpachi, a Burlesque dancer and internet hacker with a talent for breaking codes - and bones.With time running out, Riz must put his life on the line to identify the terrorists. And silence them forever - before he is silenced himself. 'Hard Kill' is a tough, realistic thriller that will grip readers from the first page. It is perfect for fans of Andy McNab, Robert Ludlum and Tom Clancy. Hard Kill was originally published as 'Riz'. | Fiction |
Murder on Haint Branch is a mystery novel set in Western North Carolina. Infidelity, moonshining, a crooked lawman, and a self-serving preacher are the building blocks for the story. From the moment the sheriff tells Eula Sanders that her son, Charlie, has been shot, until the last few pages where we find out why Charlie died, the reader is given a glimpse into the way life really was for the Appalachian People in the early forties. | null |
This is a fictional survival story about a young fox ripped from his family in a harsh mountain region. Unique obstacles from raging river rapids, cruel humans, chasing bloodhounds, bloodthirsty wolves, and hungry bears all offer challenges to conquer. Unexpected help comes in many unusual ways and strong bonds are formed along his path. This is a journey of growth through danger, love and faith. This perilous adventure awaits your vivid imagination. If you dare to enter into A Fox Called Woff's world! Heading straight towards the blood-thirsty lynx, thoughts start rambling around inside his brain. They bounce around his head faster than his legs are running. "What am I going to do? Am I going to fight him? Are they all dead? Am I crazy or is this just a dream? Where is Mom? We are all going to die? No I must save them even if it means . . " WHAM, Woff rams straight into the side of the grinning cat with a complete disregard for the safety of his own body. | null |
The Radetzky March charts the history of the Trotta family through three generations spanning the rise and fall of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Through the Battle of Solferino, to the entombment of the last Hapsburg emperor, Roth's intelligent compassionate narrative illuminates the crumbling of a way of life. | Fiction;Historical Fiction;Classics |
A psychedelic adventure set in a city on the verge of disaster.In modern Philadelphia, where a deep economic depression has left the city near collapse and most of its inhabitants in gruesome poverty, Mitchell Gray, a twenty-year-old graduate student in a beleaguered university physics department, spends most of his time playing piano and touring the city’s worst slums in stolen cars. He is a technical virtuoso whose scientific ideas challenge the foundations of his field but he lives in hiding from one of the world's most powerful billionaires, a man obsessed with the quiet Mitchell and determined to capitalize on his strange inventions. When Mitchell falls in love with an older woman, the wife of a wealthy pharmaceutical executive, their relationship inspires him with a mad plan use his creations to change the world. With the help of a brilliant and neurotic chemistry student named Charlie Nolan and technology so advanced that it resembles magic, Mitchell devises horrifying yet harmless schemes and supernatural hoaxes, causing an uproar in the city.His nights as a modern day robin hood also raise the alarm of some of the real monsters in Philadelphia, including a mysterious child murderer rumored to possess supernatural powers, known only as "The Demon." Christopher Rankin's debut novel is a haunting story of love, friendship and survival in a world of revolution. | Fiction;Classics |
The unforgettable, deeply moving story of a woman splintered by war and cultural mores, desperately struggling to hold her family together, THE FIG ORCHARD is a rich, compelling epic of love, heroism, family and empowerment.In an isolated, tradition-bound village high above the Jordan River, balancing delicately amidst age-old superstitions and religious orthodoxy, Nisrina Huniah, a fifteen-year-old girl, is torn between innocent imaginings and looming apprehensions as she marries a man she has never met – only to fall in love on the night they are wed. Her joy, short-lived, takes a heart-wrenching turn when the encroaching World War fiercely shatters her reality, propelling her on an unexpected journey where she develops unlikely friendships that ultimately alter her perception of herself and the world around her. Beautifully written in rich, elegant prose, this sweeping epic of love and friendship, longing, and the hope of redemption is woven into a colorful tapestry that comes alive against the vibrant backdrop of life in early twentieth-century Middle East. With its haunting and deeply affecting ending, THE FIG ORCHARD will remain in the hearts and minds of its readers long after the last page is turned. | Historical Fiction;Fiction |
None of the lies told will be enough to hide the truth in this thought provoking family drama. In spite of being born in the veil and referred to as special, Rhonda Pullman only felt different. The little girl longed for the days when she’d sit in the middle of the living room floor; announcing who was there before they could even knock on the door. The eldest child born to teenage parents--who didn’t stay together for the wellbeing of their children--Rhonda became a babysitter while she was still a baby. Testing off the charts when she entered elementary school only added years to the young girl’s maturity. Little mama could make bottles, change diapers, and fry chicken; she was able to do everything like a grownup including think.Rhonda became more than her mother’s helper; she had been taught to be who her siblings depend on while her mom runs the streets.The addition of a new daddy to the family does not help their quality of life; in fact Rhonda’s stepfather takes drama to the second power. Allegations of neglect--secretly and sometimes initiated by Rhonda--invited child welfare into the family. Their stay was extended once it was learned that Rhonda had sexual abuse issues. Embarrassed by the attention her daughter’s actions bring; in an attempt to keep her business in her house. Rhonda’s mother discredits her child even after finding her alone and naked with the person who had perpetrated the alleged abuse.Later when twelve year old Rhonda is impregnated, with twins; this time it’s her mother who will be making accusations. Craziness only ensues when Rhonda’s narcissistic stepfather announces to the world who had fathered the young girl’s children. Neither social service workers nor family members will want any parts of who knew what in this twisted tale of family drama that can only be described as GROWNSTUFF!!! | null |
WINNER, CAROLINA WOMAN INSPIRATION AWARDFor readers of The Secret, A Course in Miracles, and Paul Coelho's works.Seven Sisters harnesses Dreamtime energy to help modern people address their challenges. In this collection of essays, readers discover that love and friendship, parenting, life and the afterlife can be addressed with the unchanging wisdom of the human heart.According to Australia's ancient cultures, all creatures and things emerged from the Dreamtime. The Dreaming is not just a collection of lore or a long-ago time; it is a living energy that flows constantly through the universe. It is then and now, divine and human, spirit and law. Because the energy is as vibrant today as ever, these ancient stories show us how to survive in a harsh world and how to thrive in our souls.Each Aboriginal story in this collection is enhanced with an essay from award-winning author Laine Cunningham. Our modern perspectives on love and friendship, illness and joy, life and the afterlife can be enriched with this ancient knowledge. Open this book and take your own journey through the eternal Dreamtime. Along the way, you will discover that the ancient connection to god/goddess/the divine still resonates in your soul. You will discover your own truth.These award-winning self-help essays are delivered with a custom artwork black and white interior. This new release has been enhanced with additional content on the Australia Laine has come to love. Also comes in a full-color edition with custom artwork. Both make great gifts! | Nonfiction |
A compilation of essays from the English Historical Fiction Authors blog, this book provides a wealth of historical information from Roman Britain to early twentieth century England. Over fifty different authors share hundreds of real life stories and tantalizing tidbits discovered while doing research for their own historical novels.From the first English word to Tudor ladies-in-waiting, from Regency dining and dress to Victorian crime and technology, immerse yourself in the lore of Great Britain. Read the history behind the fiction and discover the true tales surrounding England’s castles, customs, and kings. | Nonfiction |
Anna is a geeky freshman at a small Pittsburgh college. When she meets Davin, the campus weirdo, she promptly befriends him--and finds herself perpetually pulling out her first aid kit to patch up his mysterious injuries. But when a shadowy superhero begins to make the news, she has to wonder if there is a connection between them. Is she overthinking things as usual, or has she just become best friends with a superhero? | Romance;Young Adult |
In The Viewing Room , two hospital chaplains console the living during the moments when they look upon their beloved dead for one last time in a large urban hospital in Los Angeles. But this room is also a character, linking stories together and bearing witness in chilling testimony of grief and wisdom. Henrietta and Maurice, the chaplains, are ministers who have lost their faith due to devastating personal tragedy. Still, they regain their hold on their own lives through their work, one death at a time.Jacquelin Gorman lays bare nine parallel worlds of suffering in stories of unflinching detail, vividly told with heart, guts, and compassion. In these pages, the children are both murderers and victims, and the adults fare no a teenage father shakes his screaming baby to death; high school surfers kill the homeless for sport as a way of cleaning up their beaches; a Muslim basketball player readies her best friend for burial with a sacred ritual that reveals forbidden love; a scorned ex-wife leaves a message in permanent ink on the body of her betrayer; and a pet therapy dog’s unconditional love for a decaying body memorializes the spirit within.This moving and unsettling collection of stories shines a piercing light on the dark corners of our modern world, illuminating necessary truths that convey a clearer and, undoubtedly, greater vision of humanity. | Fiction |
Greegs & Ladders is a wildly exciting tale of three oddball characters romping around space and time. Equal parts social satire and fun loving adventure, Greegs promises laughs, a few mildly intelligent and/or interesting observations, & several run-on sentences. You'll also get to find out what the hell Greegs are, and how life on Earth came to be, and the meaning of it all (at no extra charge.) | Fantasy |
This version no longer has the author's authorization and should be ignored. The currently authorized version is Prelude to a Change of Mind, the Author's Edition. | Fantasy |
02.14.14 Epoch Dawning v2.0 has arrived. Newly edited, the second addition also includes an Epoch Dawning Secrets Page!Available exclusively from Amazon.com in print and Kindle editions.If technology gave Adam and Eve the chance to start again, what would they choose to do?In the future, the Singularity exists. Did it decide that humans are a threat, or that we could be put to better use?Is life pre-determined, or are we in full command of our own destinies?In 2089, when two people inadvertently become the contemporary Adam and Eve, they are faced with the unfathomable choice to rebirth humanity-or terminate life altogether. Epoch Dawning follows the paths that lead cynical genius Asher Grant and steadfast Evelyn Coble to their unwanted roles as the last man and woman on earth.Asher and Evelyn's fates are a byproduct of the destruction of the "Collective". The global network of consciousness connected the minds-thoughts, intentions, and desires-of every human being. But when the network was compromised, every person linked to it perished. Asher and Evelyn were the only two people (or so they thought) in the world who were not plugged in.This innovative novel encompasses the realms of science fiction, speculative fiction, fate, spirituality, purpose, love and human nature.Epoch Dawning will open your eyes and challenge your perception of reality.Go to http://www.chesadaphal.com/epoch-dawn... for a free sample chapter. | null |
This is a story of a woman living the life of a modern day "Walden" in the mountains of Colorado. Jenny escapes the throws of life to a small cabin-no pipes or wires-and thrives in a world she creates for herself. An unexpected and complicated relationship develops after a chance accident brings a visitor into her life. Jenny is faced with the challenge of protecting her solitude while allowing someone to become a part of her world. | null |
The full spectrum of allergy solutions at your fingertips: From an integrative medicine expert, a reader-friendly guide to alternative and conventional treatments for allergies such as hay fever, asthma, sinus problems, eczema and food allergies. Packed full of health tips and resources for additional learning, Allergy Guide explores your options above and beyond medications to help you alleviate your symptoms and feel well again.With easy-to-understand explanations about alternative and conventional approaches, this book empowers you to make health care decisions that can more effectively relieve your allergies. Allergy Guide provides you with the information you need to:•Know your options for alternative & complementary remedies for allergies & related conditions•Be familiar with the top conventional treatments for allergies, asthma, sinus problems and eczema•Utilize self care steps without leaving home to help alleviate allergy symptoms•Understand the underlying causes of allergies•Know what to expect during allergy diagnosis and testing•Prevent allergies from occurring in the first place or repeatedly coming backWhat if someone would sit down with you to explain the alternative and conventional treatment options for your allergic condition and answer your questions? That is what Allergy Guide aims to do. With a copy in your hand (or on your screen), you will be better equipped to care for your condition, or know what questions to ask when you visit your health care provider. | Nonfiction |
Julie Flygare was on an ambitious path to success, entering law school at age 22, when narcolepsy destroyed the neurological boundaries between dreaming and reality in her brain. She faced terrifying hallucinations, paralysis and excruciating sleepiness aspects of dream sleep taking place while wide awake.Yet, narcolepsy was a wake-up call for Julie. Her illness propelled her onto a journey she never imagined from lying paralyzed on her apartment floor to dancing euphorically at a nightclub; from the classrooms of Harvard Medical School to the start line of the Boston Marathon.Wide Awake and Dreaming is a revealing first-hand account of dreams gone wrong with narcolepsy. It s the brave story of one woman trampling over barriers and finding light in the darkest of circumstances. | Nonfiction |
They said that God didn’t exist. They said that the time for religion was over. If mankind was to progress, the human race had to be purged of superstitions. Like everyone else, Chelsea Shields believed the Lumen Corporation, even when they hunted the faithful to extinction. What did she care? She had no sympathy for fools and fanatics. But the grisly death of her brother was about to change all that. Freed from bondage and forced on the run, her only hope for salvation lies with three mysterious priests known as The Archangels. Armed with prayer, sacred rituals and a truckload of guns, these fugitives from the Underground Church vow to save her from the armies of hell. But can she really trust these men to protect her? Surrounded by treachery and intrigue, and pursued by seven demons, she finds herself drawn into a world of despair. To survive the night, she has to confront her deepest fears. And do all she can to recover her faith before it’s too late. League Of Angels is an adrenaline-pumping ride into the supernatural, combining heart-stopping action with mystical folklore and facts, truth and fiction to create a compelling tale of loyalty, faith, courage, and sacrifice. | null |
From the pen of John Colyer comes a collection of poetry like no other in history! John's rare insight on the American soldier, and the hell they endure both, on the field and here at home can only come from his own personal experience. Come explore the mind of a soldier and the struggles they face. Learn what demons attack them daily as they desperately try to carry the gun of Uncle Sam on their backs, and the Cross of Jesus Christ in their hearts. | null |
Isao is a young, engaging patriot, and a fanatical believer in the ancient samurai ethos. He turns terrorist, organising a violent plot against the new industrialists, who he believes are threatening the integrity of Japan and usurping the Emperor’s rightful power. As the conspiracy unfolds and unravels, Mishima brilliantly chronicles the conflicts of a decade that saw the fabric of Japanese life torn apart. | Fiction;Historical Fiction;Classics |
When Jeff Matovic burst into the office of Dr. Robert Maciunas, he had very few options left. Matovic had suffered for years from Tourette Syndrome, his full-body spasms and outbursts getting progressively worse, to the point that he saw suicide as a viable option. Drugs, physical therapy, prayer—nothing was working. But Dr. Maciunas was a pioneer in deep brain stimulation (DBS), a new therapy that had worked to correct other brain disorders. Could it fix Matovic’s Tourette’s? All Matovic had to do was convince Dr. Maciunas that he was a perfect candidate for the procedure. That, and have several electrical leads—a “brain pacemaker”—implanted into his skull. Author Jim Fussell is uniquely qualified to tell Matovic’s story—he suffers from Tourette Syndrome as well. Fussell’s job as a feature writer for the Kansas City Star brought him in contact with Oprah Winfrey, who first told him about Jeff Matovic, the “Miracle Man.” As Fussell learned about Matovic’s remarkable journey, he vowed to seek him out. This is their story. | Nonfiction |
Revolutionary War officer Nathan Hale, one of America’s first spies, said, “Any kind of service necessary to the public good becomes honorable by being necessary.” A statue of Hale stands outside CIA headquarters, and the agency often cites his statement as one of its guiding principles. But who decides what is necessary for the public good, and is it really true that any kind of service is permissible for the public good?These questions are at the heart of James M. Olson’s book, Fair The Moral Dilemmas of Spying . Olson, a veteran of the CIA’s clandestine service, takes readers inside the real world of intelligence to describe the difficult dilemmas that field officers face on an almost daily basis. Far from being a dry theoretical treatise, this fascinating book uses actual intelligence operations to illustrate how murky their moral choices can be. Readers will be surprised to learn that the CIA provides very little guidance on what is, or is not, permissible. Rather than empowering field officers, the author has found that this lack of guidelines actually hampers operations. Olson believes that U.S. intelligence officers need clearer moral guidelines to make correct, quick decisions. Significantly, he believes these guidelines should come from the American public, not from closed-door meetings inside the intelligence community. Fair Play will encourage a broad public debate about the proper moral limits on U.S. intelligence activities. | Nonfiction |
In the small beautiful village of Avina lived Rhiana Fosters. Rhiana has everything that a girl could wish for. Still life is dark and suffocated for her. She gets strange dreams about people and places that are unknown to her. Insurmountable problems with mysterious events and strange accidents engulf her life. Why is this happening to her? Does it mean anything? Is someone trying to give her a message? Rhiana makes the journey towards finding the answers to these questions. But DANGER awaits her. Will Rhiana free herself from these mysterious happenings or is she destined to be locked in it FOREVER. | null |
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize. Based on more than 700 recorded conversations, including interviews with all of King's closest surviving associates, this is a powerful portrait of King and the movement for which he dedicated himself. | Nonfiction |
This book was developed to compare the real life educational experiences of an average child during the last generation in which the United States led the world in education to a real child's experiences today (when the United States is no longer in the top 20). The practice of labeling students with a disability has reached the status of a dangerous standard practice. Increasing demands for educational accountability will lead to more students being labeled and left behind. Written from a unique in-depth child's point-of-view, this book is designed to trigger a paradigm shift from automatically labeling children to patiently allowing them to grow into themselves. The author compares common disabilities chapter-by-chapter in sync with the child's intentions (or lack thereof). This sharing of the educational lives of two children, coupled with peer reviewed literature and research, provides powerful motivation for change. | Nonfiction |
Dawn Summers is dying. It’s 1853 and as the seventeen year old continues to fade away she has visions of the father she never knew, urging her to fight for her life.In the small village of Fandova the only medical care is in the form of the mysterious Dr. Moralus who has a known penchant for bloodletting. Thomas, Dawn's fiancé, is warned against inviting his intervention, but feels he has no choice, he pleads with the doctor to save Dawn’s life…whatever it takes.Whatever it ‘takes’ has some consequences neither of them expected. Now, it’s a hunt to the death, with both Dawn and Thomas determined to win. | Fantasy |
The authors of this mystic writing send their hero on a difficult mission: investigate the cruel double slayings and correct the mistakes made during his last years.He shares his past, present, and future views of the world as he experiences the criminal investigation. Some may find the hero's perspective cruel, but the truth can't always be sweet.For harmonization, the narration is supplemented with 173 poems and fourteen professional illustrations, which enhance the readers' sensations.I tried to prove that one can never prove.I tried to say that one can never tell.Among the closest people in my life,I sought clarity, but I quickly failed.In this persistent never-ending strife,I cannot find a thing that I have gained.While walking through the labyrinth of life,I never cracked, and stronger I became!.. | null |
We are alone in the universe, but the universe is not alone.Rome, September, 1978Pope John Paul I is found dead in his bedroom. No autopsy is performed.The body of a young nun is discovered near the Vatican. The verdict, death by poisoning.Present DayDominic Quinn returns to Ireland to attend his father’s funeral. His sole inheritance, a mystery dating back two thousand years. His only clues, a few enigmatic words that others would prefer stay buried – at any cost.Surrounded by lethal enemies, Dominic is drawn into the shadowy world of Vatican covert operations. He travels to Rome to unravel the secrets of a first-century manuscript, reputedly written by the Virgin Mary. What he finds will challenge everything he thought he knew about his past, his faith, and the nature of the universe itself.And, in an unexcavated area of the necropolis beneath the Vatican, the evil that pursues him will clash head on with the divine. | Fantasy |
رابط التحميل : http://www.4shared.com/office/T8-axyn...متى ستأتي ؟! سؤالٌ لا ينتهي وسفرٌ لا ينتهي ووجعٌ لا ينتهي ويبقى بيننا موعدٌ حائر معلقٌ بين أرضي وسمائك وأبقى هائمة في مدارات عشقك نثر الحنين في رحم المسافات وأعلق الشوق على أبواب المدن التي تفصلني عنك وأروي بعشقك عقارب الساعات لكن قلب الساعات أجدب لا ينبت اجابات فأبقى أنتظر وأغزل آلام البعد أطفالاً منك في خيالي وأنسج لصغارك من قوس قزح الحكايا وأحكيها على وهج قلبك وأغني الألحان للصبايا على موسيقى دقاته وأبقى ألملم عتمة الليالي الجائعة اليك وأنثر مطر الانتظار على نهار أيام قاحلة وأبقى تائهة في وحشة غابات الشوق أبحث عن اجابات في نزيف وحدتي وكل الاجابات لديك انت تحملها في حقيبة سفر صغيرة تقربك حيناً وتبعدك ألف حينوتبقى الاجابة مرهونة دائما بالأوراق وبالأختام وبالاجراءات وبالقوانين وبالأحكام العرفية | null |
This short story, a science fiction murder mystery, revolves around a secret project. One by one, the scientists working on the project die. The project which involves brain to brain stimulation suddenly turns sinister as it is soon evident that the murderer is as innocent as the victim. All of them obey the command they get. Commanding ray - where Magic becomes Science. | null |
Bad luck seems to be following Rachel Stephens. First she loses her job, suspects she's pregnant and has to end her toxic relationship with a handsome doctor.When a duppy, a legendary Caribbean creature, visits Rachel late one night it sets off a chain of events that could threaten Rachel's life...and the lives of those around her. The duppy is a complex spirit most noted for haunting the dreams of their enemies, but are also known for their mischievous - and sometimes malicious - antics.The daunting visitor brings Rachel a message – one that can’t be ignored. Now Rachel must find a way to stop the bad luck the omen brings, before there’s no turning back.Set in the beautiful Caribbean island of Barbados, this is a thrilling tale of intrigue and suspense that will leave readers wanting more. | Fiction |
First Preview of the Second Edition !! I almost got thrown out when I suggested to the head of a well-known educational establishment that I wanted to tell students about business. ‘How dare you pollute the pristine environs of this august institution’ was what her eyes said to me. To her business smacked of greed and accumulation. I can hardly blame her. Like gravity, business was not invented but discovered. It was already there. Peeping out, faceless, whenever someone traded wool for bread thousands of years ago or whenever, more recently, a small boy traded his prized candy for a turn at the video game. Like gravity, it is something of an intrinsic force that we can’t ignore. The same force can be used, both, for dropping bombs or for dropping food packets. Choice is ours. Almost three and half decades after I was told the story of ‘the hare and the tortoise’, I still remember the story, who won and why. I may not remember the distance, or how many stops the hare took or the speed comparison of both the contestants, but I remember the essence of the story. I remember the ‘point’ the story was trying to make. That is exactly my intention: to try and convey the ‘point’ of business. I wish I could use the hare, the tortoise or the thirsty crow. Instead I have relied on a determined professor, an ambitious corporate honcho, an unforgiving thief and his goofy accomplice, a retired investment banker and two sons impatient to outdo their father. Years later, you might forget who the ‘tea-brewer’ to Professor Chatterjee was or who distracted Times-Square-car-thief Jim as he stood before the hardened Judge. You might forget the small Indian village and the big dreams closeted in it. Chances are you will forget the details but even if you want to, chances are, you may not forget the essence, ‘the big picture’. | null |
Reach Out is a devotional inspiration designed to bless your heart each day with the words of God. The book comprises of daily meditations, daily bible passages as well as monthly devotions to refresh your spirit.The scriptures are extracted from the King James Version of the Bible. A different passage is presented each day and you will no doubt come across your favourite bible verse. Be blessed In the book,each day of the year has a different passage for reading which is easily accessible from the table of contents. The length of each passage may vary from one to many verses. This is designed to ensure that each day the passage read will present a profound message of encouragement, inspiration etc. as the case may be. A monthly devotion is also included just to bring added strength and does not necessarily reflect the theme of the daily scriptures for that particular month. You will no doubt come across your favourite bible verse as you read. God works in a mysterious way. He will definitely lead you to his words of comfort, the days when you need it most.May God bless you richly as you read his words. | null |
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