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Cletius Tremaine, Professor Emeritus of Archaeology at Miskatonic University, has seen a number of very strange and frightening things. Yet for the most frightening he did not have to travel to the deserts of Africa or the lush jungles of Asia or even the lofty peaks of the Andes. For that he had to go to the lethargic little town of Blankenship, Georgia and the Malatowa Mounds.

Mr. and Mrs. Watson and their porcine wonder, Mercy, are off to the Bijou Drive-In. What will happen when the Lincoln Sisters, Frank, Stella, and a gaggle of familiar characters get the same idea for a night out? With the tempting scent of hot buttered popcorn wafting through the air, everyone's favorite pig leads the way in this hilarious romp featuring movies, mayhem, and Mercy!

Two boys commit a murder - not for gain, or out of passion - just to do it, just to experience the thrill. Based on the infamous 1924 trial of Leopold and Loeb, Never the Sinner is their story and the story of one of the most famous American lawyers and civil libertarians, Clarence Darrow. In the case of a lifetime, Darrow is called in to defend the monstrous and win freedom for the depraved.

Maximus O’Ryan is a young prince and the son of the King of the Eagle tribe. He spends much of his time in his favorite dojo, honing his skills to perfection with his friend Adria. But all he has ever known is about to change forever. When his father, King Demetrius, learns of a prophecy in which he will die at the hands of fallen angels, he knows that the time has come for Maximus to step up and be the king he was always meant to be.

A series of serious crimes: Kidnapping. Murder. Art thief. Blackmail. Comic books. Private Investigator Eliot Cross faces heartache, headache, backache, and a royal pain in the neck in these rollicking noir stores from the heart of the Heartland.

Vashti was certain she would never return to Catalina Cove—the place of her younger-self’s heartbreak. But when she inherits a B&B, she must face both her past, and her future in the town once again. Soon repairing the dilapidated B&B helps the hurt begin to fade as she makes new memories with the town—and its handsome sheriff Sawyer. But some pasts are too big to escape, and when a bombshell of a secret changes everything Vashti thought she knew, she learns that family isn’t always a matter of blood—sometimes it’s a matter of heart.

I Almost Gave Up lightly details seven steps author Ron Walker used to overcome the depression he experienced after enduring a divorce, failed business, and the loss of his grandmother. This book succinctly communicates how he had to refocus in order to overcome depression and inadequacy. Ron Walker is the author of several other titles including, but not limited to Your Best Day Today, Dollar and a Dream: Succeed or Die Trying, and It's My Time: Stop Complaining and Start Changing. His previous motivational titles are sure to compliment this wonderful book.

Sexy millionaire Morgan Steele will settle for nothing less than the perfect woman. And when he lays his arrogant eyes on sultry Lena Spears, he believes he's found her. There's only one problem, the lady in question seems totally immune to his charm. Morgan is determined to convince the sassy career woman that he's Mr. Right. He wines and dines her. He promises her the baby she desperately wants and the financial security she craves.

Millions of Americans harbor the dream of living off their land but are held back by the uncertainty of diving into the unknown waters of farming. According to a USDA report, over 40% of the U.S. farmland is operated by someone other than its owner, indicating that the dream of owning and managing a farm is often overwhelmed by fear and uncertainty. But imagine having a comprehensive guide that translates these complex processes into simple, actionable steps - a roadmap that empowers you to convert your little plot into a nourishing, profitable hub of life.

In this moody Russian drama, Ivanov is a melancholic impoverished landowner whose wife is dying of tuberculosis. However, he finds himself irresistibly drawn to the beautiful Sasha, the daughter of his wealthy neighbors. Augmented by a diverse array of colorful supporting characters and intrigues, this play provides a glimpse of master dramatist Anton Chekhov's early work.

Have you ever envied your cat? Cats radiate warmth and positive energy—they know how to enjoy and live life in the present. It seems like there’s a lot we can learn from these tiny Zen masters. Us people, on the other hand, we live stressful lives, often riddled with tension and anxiety. This audiobook was created to help solve these problems and learn from our cats, who have a lot to teach us about relaxation and being in tune with our bodies. You will learn how to reconnect with your relaxed state, enhance your sensitivity, and compensate for stress while reducing anxiety.

Jake Sands has had a truly action-packed life as a recoverer of stolen objects and people. His work has made him a very rich man, but he paid a steep price: the murder of his wife and child. Jake now spends his days working out and his nights haunted by memories.

First published in 1881, the subtitle of this book tells us that it was written “for children and those who love children”. Heidi, a 5-year-old orphan, is handed off by her young Aunt Dete to live with her grandfather in the Swiss Alps. Though her new life is foreign, Heidi soon falls in love with her grandfather, and he with her. They share a contented life of goat-herding. But when Grandfather refuses to allow Heidi to attend school in the small village below, quarrels ensue.

A night of drunken confusion at 19 resulted in Patrick Connelly fathering a child. Determined to be there for his son, Patrick walked away from a sport he loved and forever hid his sexuality. After Patrick's brutal divorce and a vicious hate crime, his son, Jay, has become obsessed with graffiti. Patrick moves Jay to Seattle. Within two weeks, Jay is arrested again. Thinking things can't get any worse, he's confronted by the sexiest man he's ever seen - his son's new probation officer, Ken Atkins.

International jeweler and sought-after bachelor Zion Blackstone felt an instant connection to Celine Michaels when he designed a unique gemstone for her. When she shows up at his house in Rome claiming kidnappers are after her, he offers the Hollywood producer’s daughter his protection...and passion. But a shocking revelation could upend his once-in-a-lifetime chance with Celine....

Grief, pain, hope, and love collide in this short story collection. In New York City, teens, their families, and their communities feel the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic. Amidst the fear and loss, these teens and the adults around them persevere with love and hope while living in difficult circumstances. From award-winning author Mahogany L. Browne comes a poignant collection of interconnected prose, poems, and lists about the humanity and resilience of New Yorkers during the Covid-19 pandemic.

World-renowned musician Dylan Emanuel never forgot his summer fling with Charm Outlaw. Nor the pain of her sudden silence and her father’s threats to stay away. So when he unexpectedly crosses paths with Charm, Dylan decides on a little seductive payback. But sun-soaked days melt into fiery nights, leaving Dylan caught by his own trap. When he learns what happened that summer, will he trade revenge for a second chance?

Why is America so divided? What is the origin of this problem? I tried to answer that question when I wrote the book. The book is a day-to-day writing about events in a person’s life—my observations of America during a twenty-five thousand-mile trip around the country. My journey started in Indio, California, and I took along the South to the Southeast, then to the Northeast, then back along a Northern route to the Midwest and the Northwest, and then full circle back home.

Caught in their last moment of decadent obliviousness, the characters in At Danceteria are so blinded by the strobe lights they can't see what's waiting in the shadows. While fictional, each of the collection's seven stories, set at the dawn of the AIDS crisis, takes as their inspiration a real event.

Do you often find yourself trapped in a cycle of negative thoughts, unable to break free? Are you tired of feeling like your own worst critic, always doubting your capabilities and worth? Have past disappointments left you fearful of dreaming big or embracing new opportunities? Well, find comfort in knowing that you’re not alone. Countless people just like you experience the same every day.