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The scandalous suicide of his parents chased Grafton Hood from his hometown causing him to reinvent himself-right down to his very name. Grafton methodically rose through the political ranks to become South Carolina's youngest and first black governor. Ruthless and power-hungry, Grafton now aspires to be president of the United States. But he must first win the backing of a secret corporation-with the power to deliver the presidency as it has done for decades-through using all means necessary to pass one of the most conservative pieces of legislation in this country's history.Miki Martin was once a rising star in the legal world until his life was upended because of a murder allegation. Now, he is a simple run of the mill drunken attorney. Gabbie Street is a young woman beaten down by life and forced to live the life of a stripper. Through a bizarre and deadly encounter, they are thrust together unwittingly on a quest to uncover the shocking realization about who Gabbie truly is and how Miki's downhill spiral could be linked to Grafton Hood.Escaping hired guns and a relentlessly evil assassin, Miki and Gabbie flee to the only place no one would ever look-the home where Miki lost it all and where he may actually find a second chance at life.
In this channeled text, a wise lion, distraught by the condition of the world and its people, tutors a human student about the part we all play in creating and preserving balance and harmony on Mother Earth. An exploration of the true nature of the soul and spirituality. The Lion's Wisdom will move you to see the world around you differently.
"Kline keeps the pages turning… a lively interpretation that will win Oxfordian approval and may even convince Stratfordians to suspend disbelief and enjoy it." -Kirkus Reviews FIRST PLACE WINNER 2014 CHAUCER AWARD FOR HISTORICAL FICTION IN ELIZABETHAN/TUDOR CATEGORYCharged in 1616 by the Earls of Pembroke and Montgomery to edit a folio of Shakespeare plays, writer Ben Jonson races against time to uncover the missing manuscripts by seeking out his former nemesis, the bedridden William Shaxper. But far more worrisome is that the Earl of Oxford's daughter, the Countess of Montgomery, wants the folio published as a tribute to her father. Could Lord Oxford's darkest secrets threaten the throne of King James? Witty, intriguing and suspenseful, Syril Levin Kline's controversial novel calls into question everything you ever thought you knew about the Bard by exploring the irony of a creative genius forced to hide behind the identity of another. Kline proudly joins Mark Twain, Walt Whitman, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, James Joyce, Charles Dickens and other writers in their skepticism about the Shakespeare authorship. As fascinating as it is entertaining and deftly written, Shakespeare's Changeling: A Fault Against the Dead offers the most reasonable solution to the authorship mystery ever presented.
In Lucy's opinion, every person in the Colorado town of Rock Springs was a hypocrite. After witnessing her best friend, Melissa, be publicly humiliated, Lucy knew that was the last straw. Every man in the town-from Melissa's cheating husband to the preacher-made their way to the saloon on a weekly basis. Town wives pretended they didn't know what went on in the bedrooms on the second floor of the saloon, but Lucy knew better. As she danced with men on the dancefloor, she noticed who went upstairs. She knew what went on within those walls.Fed up with the double-standards, Lucy decides to put a plan in motion that would expose all of the sins and turmoil in Rock Springs. What Lucy didn't know is that her plan would change her life forever. A woman's maternal warmth and an unexpected encounter with a stranger pushed through the noise and allowed her to feel true love for the first time.
"This information will be invaluable for those who would like to use mitochondrial enhancement therapies to improve their general health and to extend their longevity."- Dr. Thomas N. Seyfried, Author, Cancer as a Metabolic Disease: On the Origin, Management, and Prevention of Cancer Your Mitochondria: Key to Health and Longevity is a must-read for anyone who wants a healthier lifestyle. Mitochondria are organelles that produce energy for the cells called ATP. That energy drives all the cellular processors in the body. Knowing how your mitochondria works is essential to your well-being. This book provides a deep dive into the relationship between mitochondrial health and cardiovascular diseases, cardiometabolic syndrome, neurodegenerative diseases, arthritis, cancer, and aging effects on the skin, eyes, and muscles. Want to live longer and live better?Want to stave off age-related diseases?Want to look younger and maintain vitality? Read Your Mitochondria - Start Living Better. "The book provides a well-researched and proven plan to increase your mitochondria's energy levels naturally to enjoy a healthy aging process."- Dr. Robyn Benson, DOM, Author, The Healthy Conscious Traveler and founder of The Self Care Revolution
In this whimsical romantic comedy with a divine twist, Jack and Emily are two lonely hearts trudging through unfulfilling lives. Though meant to be together, life keeps getting in the way of them even meeting-that is, until their angels begin working overtime. As the angels work behind the scenes, what actually happens behind those scenes? Author Ann Crawford's trademark humor, warmth and optimism shine through in this enchanting tale that reminds us it's never too late to find love and for dreams to come alive.
What could a polydactyl cat add to the Swinging Tails band? Bongos, of course! Jack moves from Key West to Little Honker's neighborhood and discovers his love of music can continue when the Tails invite him to join their band. The band gives a paw-some dream performance during the Independence Day celebration and then an unusual flare makes this celebration a day never to be forgotten. "Little Honker has quite the talented musical Patriotic Paws! I can't imagine anyone--young or old--not enjoying this book." -- Margie Smith, Music Teacher, Denton, NE
Los latinos están encaminados a ser un tercio de la población de Estados Unidos para el 2050. Están cambiando el talento, el mercado y los paisajes políticos del país de maneras sin precedentes. Entonces, ¿por qué hay tan pocos ejecutivos y líderes latinos?Es lo que los autores, el Dr. Robert Rodríguez y Andrés Tomás Tapia, llaman "la vergüenza del 4%": el bajo porcentaje de ejecutivos corporativos latinos en la actualidad. Autentico: La guía definitiva para el éxito profesional de los latinos profundiza para comprender las fuerzas externas de los prejuicios conscientes e inconscientes, y las fuerzas internas que crean tensiones para muchos latinos sobre si asimilarse, enajenarse o aferrarse a sus identidades culturales en su camino hacia el éxito.Obtuvimos entendimiento a través de entrevistas detalladas con veinte ejecutivos latinos "boomers" muy exitosos, además de grupos focales con docenas de líderes de la generación X y millennials latinxs. Estas se sintetizan e interpretan a través de los lentes de las dos experiencias personales, y muy diferentes, de los autores como líderes latinos en el mundo corporativo estadounidense. El libro también tiene implicaciones para los latinoamericanos que desean crecer dentro de las multinacionales estadounidenses con sedes alrededor del mundo.
This contemporary mystery/thriller is the first in a planned series featuring Bobby McRae, a former decorated soldier in an undercover diplomatic unit. After his separation from service under strange circumstances his unorthodox career arc takes him to Hollywood as a top executive at a film and television studio. When the allure of Tinseltown fades for McRae, he moves to Charleston to live the life of a "Southern country gentleman." Then a former Los Angeles business associate arrives on the doorstep of his rustic cabin outside town - unexpected and very dead- and McRae has to call on all of his skills and resources to find out who murdered him and why.
"This is good guys versus bad guys at its finest." Ray Simmons for Readers' Favorite"Action-packed, riveting, and steeped in the atmosphere so carefully built in prior books in the series." Diane Donovan for Midwest Book Reviews"An impeccable YA fantasy read." Sarah Scheele for Readers' FavoriteThe Stone of Wisdom, by Award-Winning author M.J. Evans, is the final book of The Centaur Chronicles, the epic saga that will captivate YA and Adult readers who love Tolkien-like settings and characters. Carling, the half Fairy/half Human teenager who is to inherit the throne of Crystonia, must complete the Silver Breastplate to be worthy to be the queen. But an evil Wizard named Xanbar has returned to claim the throne for himself and is amassing a vicious army of Centaurs, Ogres, and Cyclops to help him do it.
To deny freedom is to deny the human spirit.Fugitive Resistance fighter Tommy Bailey has come out of hiding to help rescue Careen Catecher from the clutches of the Office of Civilian Safety and Defense, where she's being held and interrogated for information about the rebel group. The OCSD is poised to launch the Cerberean Link, a security device that will put all minors under constant surveillance under the guise of protecting them.Convinced that activating the Link will result in irreversible and total control of the population, the Resistance puts its own plan in motion to sabotage the Link and oust the OCSD's wolfish director. Just when everything seems leveraged in their favor, treachery, lies, and long-held secrets threaten to derail it all.
A Celtic warrior princess accused of treason for aiding her enemy lover must win back her father's love and trust.In the rich and vibrant tale, Author Linnea Tanner continues the story of Catrin and Marcellus that began with the awarding-winning novel APOLLO'S RAVEN in the Curse of Clansmen and Kings Series. Book 2: DAGGER'S DESTINY sweeps you into an epic tale of forbidden love, mythological adventure, and political intrigue in Ancient Rome and Britannia.War looms over 24 AD Britannia where rival tribal rulers fight each other for power and the Romans threaten to invade to settle their political differences. King Amren accuses his daughter, Catrin, of treason for aiding the Roman enemy and her lover, Marcellus. The ultimate punishment is death unless she can redeem herself. She must prove loyalty to her father by forsaking Marcellus and defending their kingdom-even to the death. Forged into a warrior, she must overcome tribulations and make the right decisions on her quest to break the curse that foretells her banished half-brother and the Roman Empire will destroy their kingdom.Yet, when Catrin again reunites with Marcellus, she is torn between her love for him and duty to King Amren. She must ultimately face her greatest challenger who could destroy her life, freedom, and humanity. Will Catrin finally break the ancient prophecy that looms over her kingdom? Will she abandon her forbidden love for Marcellus to win back her father's trust and love? Can King Amren balance his brutality to maintain power with the love he feels for Catrin?
We all need a little help and balancing the four aspects of our health-stress management, nutrition, fitness and prevention- during the four seasons of the year. In Feel Good Health, Dr. Dominic Gaziano, a practicing adult primary care doctor in Chicago, lays out a practical, seasonal approach to optimal health and happiness.
Who did God create you to be? Many people can't answer that question. Can you? In this creative Christian parable written for women, author Rebekah Lea Phelps inspires you to discover and accept your gifts and talents in order to embrace ALL that God intends you to be. Meet Goldie-a most unusual field chick-and the whole cast of characters who live with her in the barnyard. Each animal represents the characters in our lives. Goldie is the wrong size. Her feathers are the wrong color. She would rather kill snakes than peck around in the dirt for grains. Goldie's behavior has all the animals on the farm in a tizzy. At first Goldie feels displaced and unsure of herself. Why is she so different? Why can't she fit in? But then courage and curiosity begin to churn inside her. Goldie begins to transform her life by facing her fears, inquiring about her roots and willing to deal with ridicule and self-doubt. I'm an Eagle, not a Field Chick shows us how to forgive, move past our anger, and realize that our true character and greatest joys are often shaped by the darkest, most difficult times of our lives. An excellent resource for meaningful dialogue in Bible study groups, book clubs and lunch and learn groups. I'm an Eagle, not a Field Chick will help you learn to soar as high as your wings will take you!
Where do you go when life as you know it is turned completely upside down?It happened to me. The life I knew and loved vanished on August 7, 2013 when my college sweetheart and husband of 33 years chose to end his life. There are not words to describe my shock and devastation. Though I was surrounded with wonderful, loving people, none of them could restore the half of me that died that day. This was a God-sized task!This is my journey through shock, grief, mourning and healing. It is the very personal and profound journey I took to ultimately discover that no matter how deep your pain…God is always there and He is enough.If you are grieving, God Is Enough will give you hope. I understand what you are going through, and I am here to share my message of hope, healing and faith.
What Really Matters? Surprisingly, it is beauty—True Beauty.We have all experienced moments of True Beauty—whether seeing a field of flowers, hearing a child laugh, or feeling in harmony with everything around us. Practicing True Beauty—not to be mistaken for glamour—puts us in synchronicity with the healing of our planet as well as on the path of spiritual evolution. Most importantly, by learning to engage with beauty more often, we can heal our cultural dysfunctions and transform our world and our role within it to be more positive and generative.Beauty as Action guides us on the journey to become practitioners of True Beauty through simple, everyday actions that don’t require esoteric tools or objects. With humor, anecdotes, and dashes of philosophy, author, shamanic practitioner, and inventor Lisa Z. Lindahl shows us how we can:Consciously practice the pursuit and cultivation of True Beauty beyond surfaces and appearancesRecognize and honor the presence of True Beauty while we actively engage in creating itPreserve and return the prominence of True Beauty in our global culture For the sake of ourselves and our world, we must act now. Beauty as Action shows us how.
A spark can ignite a revolution.Tommy and Careen have been vilified in the media for the Resistance's failed attempt to take down the Office of Civilian Safety and Defense. Both teens struggle to survive the circumstances that thrust them into the national spotlight, and this time, they don't have each other to lean on. They're on opposite sides.Even though both the OCSD and the Resistance believe Careen's convincing defection, Tommy refuses to believe her loyalties have shifted. How can she be in favor of the OCSD's latest plan to monitor all minors with the Cerberean Link, a device that will track their every move?
Knowledge comes with a price.Tommy and Careen's eyes are opened to the Office of Civilian Safety and Defense's abuses of power. After accidentally discovering that the miracle antidote that's supposed to protect them is actually meant to control them, they take their knowledge public and join the fight to undermine the OCSD's next bid for total control of the population.Being a part of the Resistance brings with it a whole new set of challenges. Tommy and Careen's differing viewpoints threaten to drive a wedge between them, and their budding relationship is tested. Not everyone working for change proves trustworthy, and plans to spark a revolution go awry with consequences far beyond anything they bargained for.
A daughter finds her mother's story, dating back to hidden truths during World War II. A classic Mother/Daughter tale one can picture on the big screen, from the war in Europe to America in the 60's and 70's, and life as an immigrant wife and mother during that iconic time. A beautiful love and life story of a beautiful woman, who graces a cover that looks like a best seller. A woman named Tishi.
Having her father away in Vietnam wasn't easy for Bets, but she soon discovers having him back home comes with its own set of problems. When a letter from her friend Emmie arrives along with a ticket to the Woodstock Music Festival, Bets has a tough decision to make. Should she stick it out back home or leave her problems behind for a cross-country adventure?There's a lot happening in 1969, and figuring it all out is complicated. The people Bets encounters all have their own perspectives, each changing the way Bets thinks about the war in Vietnam, the problems America is dealing with, and her own problems at home.
The special bond between Keira and Papa shines as they join together to solve their first crime -- The Case of the Missing Crown Jewels. Keira is an 8-year old with red hair, hot pink glasses, and dresses like Pippi Longstockings. She is not as confident as her fashion statement suggests. Her dreams of being a heroine are overshadowed by a cloud of fear that percolates within her extraordinary imagination. Her grandfather, Papa, is just the opposite. His dress is conservative, and before he retired he thrived on adventure. He was a spy. When Keira finds a magic hat that gives her astonishing powers, he invites her to join him in his new spy agency. That is when the Keira and Papa Detective Agency is formed. The trust, teasing and mutual affection they have for each other carries them through a stream of disappointments and challenges as they attempt to solve the mystery. For Keira, the adventure is more than just this case. For her, there are two mysteries: The Case of the Missing Crown Jewels, and the mystery of a new culture. Her dialogue with Sir Hazledine, the Secretary to the Queen, provides insight and humor to the latter. Keira has two allies. Her American Doll, Emma and her mischievous dog, Waffles. Implanted in Emma are various crime-detecting devices that Keira invented. Waffles, who constantly goes from one mishap to the next, has a good nose for crime. Each member of The Keira and Papa Detective Agency has their own unique crime-fighting skills, just the right combination to solve a case with no clues. To the surprise of Scotland Yard, the Director of Security and the Governor of the Tower of London they find the Crown Jewels, the case is solved. But is it? The theft of the Crown Jewels is tied to a kidnapping. This is unexpected. Time is running out. Did they discover this too late? The Keira and Papa Detective Agency, save the day with only minutes to spare. The Queen of England holds a reception in their honor and Keira is awarded The Royal Victorian Order, making her the youngest Dame in the history of England.
It has never been more confusing for Americans to navigate their health care. Juggling the complexities of insurance, coordination of care and treatments from various providers and specialists as well as skyrocketing medical costs, leaves most of us confused and frustrated. In Well Now! Dominic Gaziano, M.D., director of the Body and Mind Medical Center in Chicago, offers practical strategies to keep yourself healthy and, when necessary, engage effectively and efficiently with the health-care providers and systems you need- getting more out of your appointments and visits, better treatment and even lower medical bills. You'll learn how to practice self-health, research your symptoms online, find appropriate holistic and over-the-counter remedies, find the right doctor, communicate your symptoms to professionals, decide which type of care you need, budget for your health, find the right insurance, and so much more. Well Now! is your essential guide to better health and more effective health care.
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