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Opening with young Caleb Lewis witnessing an event that will shatter his happy family, the novel follows this young boy through a series of traumatic events, the divorce of his parents, and the death of both of his siblings in the chaos that surrounds the Vietnam War. Caleb himself falls into a dark place. Brilliant, athletic, and charismatic, he begins to use his talents to manipulate those around him. Turning his back on everyone, Caleb descends into a world of drugs, sex, and violence.

In the late 1800s, aging Texas Ranger Billy Dixon decides it's time to turn in his badge and settle down with the widow Tucker. On his last hunt, he rescues young Colt Patterson, an innocent victim from certain death. Billy takes him under his wing and teaches him how to survive in the harsh and brutal desert. The Apache tribe is crowded into the hellhole the white men called Bosque Redondo, where they are starved and treated like animals.

Tenali Ramakrishna is more fondly known as Tenali Rama across India. Although he was employed as a Telugu poet at the court of King Krishnadevaraya, who ruled Vijayanagara from 1509 - 1529 AD and wrote many poems, he is well known for his sense of humor, which was conveyed very well in his short stories.

Tenali Ramakrishna is more fondly known as Tenali Rama across India. Although he was employed as a Telugu poet at the court of King Krishnadevaraya, who ruled Vijayanagara from 1509 - 1529 AD and wrote many poems, he is well known for his sense of humor, which was conveyed very well in his short stories.

Soothing and calming relaxation script for audiobook that focuses on the misunderstood condition of Schizophrenia. Gentle guided voice that will transcend feelings of agitation and anger. Original work that deals with highlighting aspects of the affliction and sheds a whole new light on understanding the needs of a sufferer.

This is no ordinary real estate book. This is no get rich quick scheme. Neither is this a book of mindless chatter and daydreams. This is a book to equip you for change. To challenge you to do more, to be more, to be what you were created to be, and accomplish what only you can. There is a vehicle out there that you can drive. It's called the real estate market. It is waiting for you, but don't keep it waiting long. The time has come today for you to cash in on the amazing riches and wealth it has to offer.

The daughter of an undertaker, Maria spends her days surrounded by death. At night it is no different. Maria sees dead people in her dreams. They stand at the end of her bed, eyes closed, reaching out toward her. And on her 12th birthday, they open their eyes and start to speak to her.

Patton's fast moving troops caused more trouble than just for the enemy. This novelette is about a young man just about to graduate from college, but is drafted into the United States Army and sent to the European theater and goes on a mission that gets caught up in the Fog of War.

During the Red Scare of the 1950s, many thousands of people lost their jobs because of this national hysteria. This is the story of a sister and a brother who became victims of this hysteria. The sister lost her government job as a secretary at an Air Force base. The brother was fired as a photographer for MGM. Of the many those many thousands fired, the sister was one of just a few hundred who were reinstated with back pay and all benefits. The brother went on to sell a secret formula for making film highly light sensitive.

Set during the 1970s glam rock scene in Hollywood, Wham Glam Thank You Ma'am follows best friends Jemmie and Dara, who will do anything to get into Rodney Bingenheimer's English Disco after they hear a rumor that their favorite rock star is going to be making the scene. No tickets, no ride, no I.D. - no problem! Nothing will deter them from meeting their idol.

Annie takes us to the legendary UFO club in Tottenham Court Road to hear Pink Floyd and Jimi Hendrix, and other legendary venues such as Les Cousins and Bunjies to hear the best of the British Folk and Blues performers. In the process of exploring the counterculture night life, Annie discovers her voice, and sings in several obscure bands, but she is also on a journey of discovery to find herself in this coming of age story that takes her to Israel and Scotland, and meeting many eccentric and interesting people

In Train Like a Rockstar: Speaking Tips from a Stand-Up Comedian, Jeff Birk puts his 25+ years experience as a headlining comedian and Fortune 500 corporate trainer into this fantastic, no-frills "here's the way you do it" book. Presenters, trainers, and public speakers at any level will learn techniques and skills stemming from the author's thousands of hours on comedy club stages, corporate event keynoting, and trade show presentations.

Murders are happening in the village of Barton, due to drugs, gangs, and local police running around in circles! In the end, a member of the village breaks out. But not until murders have been committed!

John Trader received his law degree after years as a Navy SEAL. His first job is as a prosecutor, and he is assigned to misdemeanor trials. The courtroom becomes the new and different crucible of conflict for John as he tries to be the good guy, and not kill another living thing. But his plans are changed as one misdemeanor case uncovers a terrorist plot across the country.

Far too many people live from circumstance to circumstance. They allow what is happening around them to control them. Russ encourages people to dream big - to see themselves where they want to be. Once the dream is there, you can live fully as you move toward the dream. In other words, you live with your eyes on the prize. Be encouraged in this listen to live fully as you live in your vision.

Her demonic Angel is a collection of all of Joy Mutter's short stories written thus far. The stories have been written in a variety of genres so hopefully there should be something for everyone. Some tales are stranger than others, but all could be said to be different shades of dark. Despite its somewhat suggestive title, Her Demonic Angel is not erotic fiction. Narrated by the author, Joy Mutter.

The issue is freedom: The liberty our founders gave us, or an increasingly intrusive government. If we give up our freedom, what will that do to our lives and our economy? This book presents what is undoubtedly the most comprehensive case for freedom and against statism available today. Every citizen should listen to it. Statism is the belief that government should control our lives. It is manifest in socialism, communism, dictatorship, and simple unlimited government. It is the opposite of freedom.

Seventeen stories of small-town America that will make you laugh. Guaranteed. If you grew up in the rural Midwest, you've met big, easy-going Sheriff Tip Tungate, with his uniquely local sense of justice. You've sat in front of hulking principal Butch Bauer, who runs "the best sports program in the state", and seen his football trophies in the display case behind him. You have eaten baked beans and chocolate cake at the church carry-in supper, been embarrassed by a revival, and seen what happens in small towns to intellectuals who won't shut up.

Sins of the mother can really be the sins of the daughter. The First Kill is where family, sex and blood meet....

A short story about conflict resolution between two boys in a suburban neighborhood set in the 1960s of North Texas; about how both wanted to be the king of the neighborhood among their neighborhood playmates, and how this problem was solved.