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For Joanne, being a vampire didn't start out glamorous. It wasn't romantic, or hip, or even tragically beautiful. It was brutal. It was a constant moral struggle. She was able to feel compassion… but never again love. Or will she? Before she was turned, Joanne had lived a simple life. Now she justifies her hunger by choosing only the right prey. She takes great pains to separate the generous from the greedy, the righteous from the damned.

The saga of the last of the old-style vigilante committees and the first of the new-style vigilante committees - a blend that shows the transition.

Character is something intrinsic to us all; it forms and reveals who we are. Unbeknownst to many, character is foundational to our judgment, behavior, and leadership. As we tackle the grand challenges of our time, strength of character guides us to make better decisions, creates greater well-being, and contributes to human flourishing. For those who lead—whether in the public, private, not for profit, or education sectors—a greater understanding of character will challenge your thinking, inspire new ideas, and elevate your personal and professional performance.

Jazz legend Cootie Williams left home to start his career as a professional musician at the age of fifteen. In 1940, after eleven years as one of the major soloists with the Duke Ellington orchestra, Williams was lured away to the band of Benny Goodman, one of the most popular bands in the...

When a young boy is found on a battlefield, it sets into motion a series of events that will have potentially catastrophic results unless that young boy – now a young man – can solve the puzzle that his mentor left him before he died.

APPEALING: A dark comedy about a serious subject A multi-award winning dark comedy with full voice characterizations and sound effects. Christine, a young attorney on the brink of death, finds herself at the gates of heaven and hell. Having summarily received a sentence to hell, she demands an appeal. This sets her on a path of spiritual discovery, shepherded by three strangely familiar characters. It should be noted that this film is psychological and spiritual in focus, but definitely not a mainstream Christian film. The film does contain adult themes and some strong language. More info at: ...

A streetwise, Italian Greyhound, avenges crimes against her pack. She's the most cunning and protective dog you want in your house. Or do you...

In Steven C. Harper's book Let's Talk about the Law of Consecration, you will learn things about consecration that have stayed the same since the beginning and other aspects of the law that have changed over time. One thing that remains the same is the reason for keeping the law: love for God and others, including the poor.

7-10 minute audio summaries of classic literature you didn't have the time or attention span to read :-)

The IRS is notorious for penalizing taxpayers first without asking any questions. Experienced tax professionals know that these penalties can reach up to 75% of the tax due. But some penalties can be removed, which could save thousands or hundreds of thousands of dollars if you know how. Written by former IRS agents, this book is for tax professionals who want to know the best practices to remove tax penalties for their clients.

Classical poetry forms, specifically those with rhyme and meter, can make excellent contemporary songs. While many lend themselves to ballads and other slower paced songs, it's also quite possible to orchestrate these poems as grunge, electronica or rap songs. In this podcast, we'll explore some of the possibilities.