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Prodigious software developer Jake Coltrane lives with an inoperable malignant brain tumor. He's spent the last several years building a sophisticated spy program to search for the man who's rumored to have an unconventional cure for the cancer in his head: enigmatic billionaire Jericho Black, a man so powerful and inaccessible that only a risky theft of epic proportions will grab Jericho's attention. Jake's successful heist of $400 million does get Jericho's attention-and the attention of someone else: the Russian mob. Specifically, Alexei Voznesensky, an upper-level hitman known for his dark disposition and cruel tendencies. Unaware of the real danger Jake has put himself in, he checks into a posh hotel to celebrate pulling off the heist of the century with some fine dining and a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle's 20. There he finds the not-to-happy Alexei and the formidable Jericho waiting for him. Alexei wants the mob's money back, but Jericho's curious why Jake would take such a drastic chance for a mere rumor of a miracle cure. He also wants to know more about the spy program Jake has developed. Bargaining for his life, Jake offers a deal to Jericho: the mysterious cure for Jake's software. Jericho agrees and cures Jake, but the cure comes with a twist and a cost. Jake now has the ability to come back to life. The problem is, he keeps dying, and when he does, he finds himself in the bowels of hell, on the run from demons set on torturing him for eternity. And every time Jericho's "e;cure"e; brings him back to life, he finds the Russian mob hot on his heels and an angry Alexei ready to destroy Jake and everyone Jake loves. If he wants to survive, Jake must escape the eighteen levels of hell, pacify the mob, figure out just who and what the shadowy figure Jericho Black is, and why the cure that keeps bringing Jake back to life is inundating him with visions of a tiny man with a nasty sense of humor.

Mina May is a fluffy orphaned kitten who is attempting to survive in the big city. Protected by her beloved friend, Dot the dinosaur, Mina May is trying to be the best kitty she can be. But as she is about to discover, it is much harder to keep her gigantic best friend hidden in Central Park than she ever imagined. After Dot steps in and rescues Mina May from a gang of bully cats, they both notice a strange-looking creature in the tree above them. Curious, Mina May decides to climb up and investigate. Soon, she and Stanley, a genius sloth with a thirst for adventure who has just escaped the zoo, become friends. But when Stanley decides to fulfill his mission of changing the lives of animals in captivity and Mina May is separated from her dinosaur caretaker, their lives and futures hang precariously in the balance. Will they find a way to avoid the humans who want to capture them and reveal their secrets to the world?Mina May and the Great Escape is the charming tale of an orphaned kitten whose life is turned upside down by a bully, a zoo escape, and a separation from her dinosaur best friend.

We are all experiencing "e;CONNECTIONS"e; which enriches our lives!! We are blessed by our families, careers, relationships and challenges. Our connections expand our horizons personally and professionally. As a multi-disciplinary Professor and Ordained Minister, I continue to learn the exciting "e;connections"e; with a wide range of people including friends, family, students, global colleagues and new experiences. While engaging in relationships, many facets of growth emerge. Global relationships occur when we travel, watch television, and pursue our professional opportunities. This book helps to expand the benefits by being open to engage in wide varieties of people and places. CONNECTING hopefully invites you as readers to enlarge your awareness of opportunities to open new doors. Both young and maturing persons will discover avenues of growth, service and relationships. Yes, this book will help you to stretch your mind, body and spiritual life. This author invites readers to share their impressions for others to engage in making connections in their communities, families, careers potentials and challenges. By CONNECTING, we expand our lives of both ourselves and others.

Unnatural behavior is a book that shows the progression of sexual behaviors that were once deemed twisted and reprehensive to us in America, as something our minds transform to accept as natural over time. It's designed to explore how the mind transforms its beliefs due to influence through media, government, and peers in our changing times. This book is a deep dive into the most extreme types of sexual behavior and how more and more people are getting into these types of behavior as time progresses. This book is a must have on everyone's book shelf. This is a great read and will open your mind and make you question, think and explore more. The Author is Michael Walker. This is the first of his 3 books thus far. This book has received great reviews through several book experts online. Follow the Author on his Instagram at michaell4297 to see book reviews, and the other books he has available.

I have been on a long spiritual journey studying Christian theology. Overtime, it became abundantly oblivious to me that if the Christian faith is really true, it is not being given the weight suggested by what we profess to believe. There are aspects of what we profess to believe that are very comforting, the Love of God for one. There are aspects of Christianity that are hard to understand, Hell as another example. These two aspects of our faith coexist in the immutable nature of God. Neither of these aspects of God's nature can ever be diminished or compromised. Since God cannot compromise His intrinsic nature, these truths give rise to our need for a all sufficient Savior. This book is exploring the wonders of God's salvific work to bring sinners into a right standing with our Heavenly Father.

This story began in a small community on rural Long Island, continued to Europe, and returned to the United States to the place that was her dream. It was always author Patricia Dammier's vision to be able to look outside and see her beloved horses, to not have to worry about finding the next boarding stable. In All for the Love of Horses, she shares her story about all the wonderful animals and people that comprise more than thirty-five years of traveling through Europe to return to her farm in the United States. Dammier offers a reflective review of the cheerful and funny stories through a historical lens. The stories recount the thoughtfulness and generosity of others as she pursues her dream. The included photographs convey the various light-hearted moments of Dammier's journey but also document the dedication it takes to accomplish any difficult skill or goal.

"e;Ken Hill has published a book of short plays."e;"e;I thought he was dead."e;"e;Nope. Not yet."e;"e;You say they are short?"e;"e;Yes."e;"e;That's good."e;"e;Ten-fifteen minutes they're done. I could say they're like a box of chocolates but I'd rather not."e;"e;Wouldn't any play be better seen and heard?"e;"e;Yes."e;"e;What's he thinking?"e;"e;They have to start somewhere."e;

3 Chapters N, C, A. Each chapter is a person in my life that hurt me, or that I have hurt.

This is a labor of love detailing how God has moved in, and through my life. I have seen the highest of highs and the lowest of lows but the one constant has been the goodness and mercy of God that has followed me all the days of my life. Through great triumph and great tragedy God has been there this is a journey that has shown me God is faithful and true!

All praise is due to Allah, The most gracious and the most merciful. The magnificent one who taught writing by pen and taught man what he knew not. This book you're about to read is compilation of poems I've written over the years. For me poetry is an outlet, it's a way of expression. Like other art forms, poetry is not about right or wrong. Poetry is not about what you think or how you feel. It's about what you believe. Poetry is about what you see and how you see it. When poetry is displayed in this way it's real, it's raw, and it's revolutionizing. My intention for publishing this bool is not to simply captivate the mind of the reader. I want to inspire the reader to become a better version of themselves. My aim is to motivate the reader to become a student of life and a better representation of humanity. I hope my words galvanize you, but to also do whatever you can to make a change within society a whole. My poetry reflects the thoughts of a man determines to be free. Free from confinement, free form injustice, and free from the limitations placed on people like me by those in power. I pray the reader find something in this book they can hold on to. I want the reader to find things they can use to chisel themselves. These are the thoughts a C.A.G.E.D mind form the perspective of man locked away in the dismal crypts of America. In spite of my situation, I still remain confident. I still remain ambitious and dedicated to showing the world how I am. I take time to educate myself so I can educate others, and most of all I remain determined. Against all odds I'll prevail because in my mid there is no other option. This mentality is what gets me through every day. From me to you: We fought to come into this world and we'll all have to fight one way or another to survive in it.

My book HONOUR is a book for all ages. I like it because it has numerous details which are from my daily livings. I love animals. I love church and people around me. Every time I see police, I think a lot. I wrote down what I see and image to satisfice the readers also contribute the police officers.

Out-of-Stock and unavailable! In 2020, the perfect storm hit when the COVID-19 pandemic caused shoppers to buy food, toilet paper, and other items in a panic. The result was a large number of items were suddenly out of stock, leading to more buying and an outright crisis.This book takes readers behind the scenes of consumer products retailing, uncovering and explaining the extent, the causes, and the shopper reactions to out-of-stock items. The authors draw on their decades of experience studying the availability of consumer goods to explore how to improve service levels, slash costs, boost efficiency, and enhance customer satisfaction.Whether you're a manufacturer, wholesaler, retailer, retailer consultant, researcher, member of the media, or a member of a trade association, you'll discover useful insights in this well-researched book. Shoppers will also enjoy learning the behind-the-scenes details of how items get to the shelves, and how often they are out-of-stock!Here is what the consumer goods industry is saying about Shelf-Confidence:"e;Shelf-Confidence will provide you with an invaluable collection of documented research, tested insights and actionable conclusions from twenty years of studying the out-of-stock issue."e;Milan Turk, Jr., former Vice President, the Procter & Gamble Company"e;This practical book provides industry benchmarks and best practices to improve availability online and offline."e;Olaf Koch, former CEO Metro Group, Partner at Zintinus."e;The thorough and practical research in this book will help retailers take waste out of the supply chain, improve omni-channel product availability, and change their game."e;Sir Terry Leahy, former CEO Tesco Stores

Renee is a fun-loving girl who meets up with Kevin and falls in love. What she doesn't know is that Kevin has a dark past. It comes back to haunt him in the worst way. Unfortunately, Renee is caught up in it, making her own life a living hell. She is forced to become another man's prisoner. She spends her days and nights being tortured by him until she finds out she's pregnant. Then, suddenly, things begin to change. Is her captor falling for her? Will she ever see the man she loves again? Or will the rest of her life be one long-running nightmare?

The Very Droopy Honey Bear and friends are back. The group decides to take a "e;Duck Walk"e; in the neighborhood. On their adventure, they have fun on the playground, honk at the geese blocking traffic, and find the "e;Grampy Tree"e; near the lake. The children and bears discover who Grampy is, and they enjoy their customary cup of hot tea and honey. Through dialogue and illustration, The Very Droopy Honey Bear: Takes a Duck Walk tells the story of friends who gently introduce the use of non-gender pronouns.

I wrote these poems to help myself recover and grow. This book is a collection of poems that reflect life's hurdles as well as victories. I hope this book allows others to share my experiences, strengths and hopes. As a mental health survivor I hope that others can benefit and take joy in reading my work.

This book is to encourage all ages from teens to adults. We know that growing up presents a lot of challenges and you must understand that it's a part of growing. It's a part of living. YOU CAN NEVER GIVE UP!! Sometimes you might think there is no answer. But if you believe in God and believe in yourself, there's always an answer. There's always a better path...you just gotta keep moving!!!! Keep looking and keep fighting! We will make mistakes. But God DOES NOT make mistakes. Don't ever forget that! Every morning you wake up, is another chance God is giving you at LIFE. He woke you up for a reason. It could've been a different outcome.

In an obscure corner of the multiverse, on an alternate-Earth, in the mid-21st century, the right to vote of millions of Working Class Americans has recently been destroyed, freeing the Ruling Class - with the power their money gives them - to dictate the shape of national government. The Rich are afraid that without the vote the worst of the Rabble will revolt, destroying Elitist civilization. So the Rulers prepare to have protestors shot in the streets. Learning to share, Working Class people organize themselves to grow free-food for the Poor and the homeless; they create Tent Neighborhoods in public parks for those running from sea-coasts devastated by melting glaciers; and create the Anarkhist Army of the Appendix to aid ordinary people in the Revolution they know is coming, as the Rich use violence to keep their money and their social power. Soon after the COVID pandemic has worn itself out - with variants killing elderly people, small children, and those who refuse to believe in science - a special, secret committee in the US Senate - in order to get rid of worthless, excess, unemployed Workers - releases mutated, antiviral-resistant Smallpox on a nation which is completely unvaccinated for that devastating disease, since vaccinations ended in 1972 after the disease was eradicated in the USA. Totally unsupported by a government dedicated only to protecting and enabling the Rich Elites, ordinary working-Americans - desperately seeking to control their own lives, their ailing planet, and their civilization - struggle onward toward a effective anti-Capitalist Revolution. "e;Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable."e; ~ John Fitzgerald Kennedy

... The story of usmay be over,but the story of me continues on. And what becomes of mein the chapters ahead, can only be written by me. Anyone who has lived a full life knows that their journey is certain to be filled with ups and downs that must be ridden like a wave until the seas calm again. Shelley Brown shares a look into her heart and experiences in candid reflections that address the challenges, loves, losses, and triumphs we all experience while here on Earth. Her poems explore a variety of topics surrounding the powerful emotions of love and heartache that include the sorrow of losing a loved one, the yearnings of unrequited love, the frustrations that come with toxic relationships, the comfort found in a warm embrace, and the joys of being truly free. Riding the Wave is a volume of free verse poetry that reflects on one woman's journey through love, loss, and everything in between.

Watching her garden grow steadily and quietly brought author Yun Jeong newfound joy. Naturally, she picked up her yarn and began knitting a series of little projects to reflect her feelings. She did her best to capture their true forms and colors, knitting unique creations to reflect the plants' beauty, whimsy, and sustenance.Knit Your Garden presents a series of sixteen knitting patterns you can use to create pouches and toys in the shapes of natural food that might grow in your garden or backyard. The designs use simple techniques and are intended to be easy to follow for both children and grownups-and doable in a short time-an important point if you have busy little children around. From apples to pumpkins and bell peppers to yams, you can create special bags, garlands, key chains, bag charms, or gift tags.This collection of knitting patterns invites you to re-create the bounty of your garden and backyard using yarn.

This book is NOT FOR THE WEAK MINDED. Be prepared for what you are about to witness, because these pages will leave a lasting impression. This book some will believe...others will have their doubts. Within these pages are the REAL TRUTHS about what is really going on in the world. The information contained within these pages, is the truth and nothing but the truth. All images are UNALTERED and NOT PHOTOSHOP. THEY ARE ALL SCREEN SHOT OF REAL TIME FROM NEWSCAST, NASA, EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY, CHINESE SPACE AGENCY...Believe it or not, it's up to you!

Christopher is a little boy who lives with his grandma. His grandfather passed away. They both miss him so much, but they have many good memories of their times together. One day, while riding in the car, Christopher asks his grandma lots of questions. He wonders if he can be God's grandson and have the same powers as him. Christopher says he would use his powers to help all kinds of people. A picture book for children, Christopher, God's Grandson delivers the message that all children who believe in God are his children. God has given each of us something special to do. Find out what your special gift of power is and do it for God's glory.

I write rhyming poems that tell stories, expose truths and hopefully inspire. The majority of the poems are spiritually based with feelings and beliefs expressed in rhyme. Some of the poems explain differences of opinions. Some honor people and their beliefs. Some will make you stop and think. Some are written simply to entertain. Find a nice quiet place to sit and relax. Read a poem, then stop and reflect on how you interpret its meaning. "e;Rude and Crude"e; was published over ten years ago in Best Poets of the Western World. It is my favorite poem, it's meaning and message reflect what is happening in America today. Don't be the fish...

It all began in the small town of Hebert, Illinois, then spread across the entire U.S. One man, Blake travelling by truck, was determined to infect the majority of the human race. A small brand of hunters from Hebert travel to meet with police in Denver. This band consists of a retired F.B.I. agent, businessmen, farmers, law enforcement and two vampires. They fight with bullets and wooden tipped arrows all dipped in holy water. Blake continues to stay one step ahead of the hunters and evade their every attempt to stop him. He believes he is truly the original Dracula and demonstrates powers a normal human could never perform. Will Denver be his final resting place? Or will he once again escape and continue his reign of terror?

In this sequel to the memoir Confessions of a Hippie, author Adriana Bardolino struggles to make her art and work synonymous. She falls inand out of love with masters of distance, while seeking true love. She still records her feelings and life events in journals, and she tucks preciousphotos away in albums as unsolved mysteries. Approaching thirty, Bardolino searches for something to replace the security of the old commune. She seeks therapy to unlock her self destructive habits. On a month's vacation to Hawaii, she experiences an artistic rebirth and decides the island of Maui is where she belongs. Atragic turn of events in her life thwarts her dream. She is tossed into an abyss of longing and regret. Filled with love, art, romance, humor, sex, and history, mostly on a tropical island, Love and Loathing in the Islands shares Bardolino's story from 1975 to 1981 when she faced a crossroads in her life. Will Adriana find Gauguin and true love?

This Book hss devotional rhymes in Hindi, English and Sanskrit. They will serve for worshipping various Deities Rama, Krishna, SAI, Jesus, Buddha to name a few. it also has rhymes extolling various human values Truth, love, non violence, righteousness, peace.

In the urban jungles of Chicago, anything goes, and nothing is ever what it seems at first glance. Troy and the Crew are out to get rich any way they can by any means necessary. The love of money encompassed with the greed for power has an awesome pull. Troy soon learns that the cost is always higher than the advertised price when they rob the wrong person and someone is killed in retaliation, setting off a city wide war between the Bros and the Vikings. Bullets fly and the body count increases making the Windy City the murder capital less than 30 days into the new year.

Daily events of a female in an industrial setting and the challenges she faced and dealt with every day. The struggles of working with egotistical men and snooty bitches.

When Marc Sangnier died in Paris in 1950 and was buried in Notre Dame, the streets nearby filled with people who could not get into the cathedral. Before his death, the French government awarded Sangnier the Legion d'honneur, pinned to his lapel by Francois Mauriac, a former silloniste who became a noted man of letters. Le Sillon was a French political and religious movement founded by Sangnier, which existed from 1894 to 1910. It aimed to bring Catholicism into a greater conformity with French Republican and socialist ideals, in order to provide an alternative to Marxism and other anticlerical labour movements. This volume details the discovery of le Sillon as a lay movement in France that issued from the leadership of brilliant young students at the turn of the twentieth century. As they matured so did the aims of the movement, and they became an educational force that encouraged both the privileged and worker alike to join together in playing leadership roles in unions, then dominated by the anti-clerical left. Their activities brought them into conflict with the French hierarchy and the papacy itself and matured into an expression of Christian economic democracy that challenged Catholic hierarchical norms.

I wanted answers as an adult. I was angry, afraid, passive yet yearning to feel whole. So I researched child abuse, conducted in college and through reading: Growing up isn't easy for any child without having to live with being abused. A child having to live with such an array of psychological problems makes it that much harder. The adults who do survive this ordeal are likely to have a hard time fitting into society.

The three people twenty-year-old Emily Sheppard loved the most have been lost to the underworld. Although two of her loves were murdered by psychopath Victor Orozo, Emily's first love, Cameron Hillard, has been living another life without her. But now, despite Cameron's best efforts, she has found her way back to him and given birth to his only child: a daughter named Billy. Billy stands to inherit the entire underworld, a dark place that unfortunately wants her dead, and Cameron is desperate to keep Emily and Billy hidden before his world knows of their existence. While Emily tries to make sense of Cameron's return from the dead, he disappears, leaving her to fend for herself and their child. As the underworld prepares to implode, Cam and Emmy must find a way to get out before it does. Stone Crows is a tale of terror and love as Cameron and Emily immerse themselves in the ultimate battle for each other and the survival of their love child.