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At the center of leather life for 50 years, Peter Fiske whips up leather history in his delightfully conversational new memoir of his "been-there/met-everyone" nights around the Stonewall Inn, the Mineshaft, The 15 Association, drag shows, Inferno, biker clubs, transgender folk, and adventures from 1960s New York to London to Folsom Street.

Alignment an action-packed, sci-fi thriller that follows the journey of a group of seemingly ordinary individuals who discover their extraordinary potential. When an enigmatic enemy organization known as the Vextor threatens to unleash a catastrophic event called the Onslaught upon the world, fate intervenes to reveal the true purpose of these individuals. Alignment explores themes of unity, self-discovery, and the potential within each of us to rise to extraordinary challenges. This film should be a rollercoaster ride of action, suspense, and empowerment, leaving audiences on the edge of their seats and inspired to face their own destinies with determination and courage.

If you are struggling with anxiety, you are not alone in this battle. There are so many of us who have walked every day of our lives with the monster that lives inside our heads, telling us that tomorrow will be hard, people do not appreciate us, and that we are doing it wrong. Anxiety can consume you, control you, and steal everything from you, but only if you give in to it. Anxiety never reveals the truth and does not reflect your true capabilities. Here's what Kick Anxiety's Ass will do for you: Help you develop a strategy to combat anxiety in your performance world and your lifeGive you the weapons you need to tame the beast of anxietyProvide the tools to change your perspective around anxiety and manage how it makes you feel so it does not consume your lifeYou have an opportunity to change the course of your life despite living with anxiety. You can still be successful, win championships, and have amazing relationships with anxiety. You may feel out of control with worry, fear, and insecurity, but I want you to take control back. When you start fighting back, your life changes. This book will teach you how to take control of what you feared was uncontrollable and start winning in life, and in doing so, start Kicking Anxiety's Ass.

Came out of the closet by accident? Check.Sent off to a pray-away-the-gay school? Miserable check.Shenanigans ensued? Mega-quadruple check.Blaize Trales's world falls apart when he's dragged to Sanctuary Preparatory Academy, a boarding school that claims to fix gay teens. The place sucks so much they even serve food like "Cleansing Corn." Blaize's misguided parents eat it up and hand him over for brainwashing.But things at Sanctuary aren't what they appear. Blaize soon discovers the school's antics are all a lie. They're also at war with an ancient enemy. Between surviving bullies, rescuing students from mysterious attacks, and passing algebra, Blaize's life is going to get out-of-control crazy.And freaking dangerous.Lucky for Blaize, he wields the ultimate weapon-being gay. And he's pretty good at it.National Indie Excellence Award, 1st Place Winner, LGBTQ For Children & Young AdultsReaders' Favorite Book Award WinnerLos Angeles Book Festival, Honorable Mention, Young Adult FictionNew England Book Festival, 2nd Place, Gay Fiction

Someone is sacrificing children in Ellen's hometown. Now, it's up to Max and Ellen to find out why. A displaced Were and a creature with terrifying power lead them into the darkling wood outside of town, and the compound housing Shadow Council mastermind Embry Grant and his growing number of henchmen. With the discovery of Grant's compound in the middle of these disturbing occurrences, the folks from The Office must get to the truth before Grant can build his Nova army --or worse.

About the book This book was born from the inspiring examples of individuals with excellent success stories without university degrees. It carefully observes and presents the principles behind success against the barriers college certificates cast in their paths. It addresses students' frustrations and provides insightful guidelines on balancing a career with vocational training for a successful life. It is a must-read. Encountering obstacles as an individual can be limiting but it becomes a necessity to document when it is obvious the experience over the years is not an individual problem. More so it was inspiring to discover most individuals were not as lucky with the same problems. To have survived certain situations as it relates to education, it is only advisable to document these incidents and also mention the way it was possible to get past the same challenge in order to help individuals who want solutions to the same problems. It is burdensome to see potential not harnessed and untapped as a result of limiting beliefs and living to impress people. In most cases, families and individuals one holds so dearly at the detriment of one's fulfillment. The aforementioned challenges will only make individuals unproductive with coping mechanisms that lead to destruction and more problems in the future. About the Author Imorataria Dogood Akpufu is a Lecturer at the Department of Port Management, Nigeria Maritime University (NMU), Okerenkoko, Delta State, Nigeria. She holds two HNCs in Natural Sciences from the UK and India; and a BSc in Maritime Business & Management (UK). She also holds a Master's degree in Port Management (Sweden) with a PhD in view along with at least eight training and professional certificates from India and Singapore coupled with many awards and memberships. She firmly believes in originality and purpose. Taria, as the author is fondly called, is a service and solution-driven individual with her fair share of burnout from trying to fit into a box. The expectations of people basically were the standard she would live to. Just like plant do not want soil but needs it, the same became her frustration, and the only way out of these situations knowing how insatiable human beings can be, she needed something far bigger than what she has experienced so far. Along this journey of self-realization are lessons learned, that shed more light, on the consequences and the necessity of making this journey far better and more interesting for other upcoming individuals that will yield greater results both in academics and in their personal life spaces.

In June of 1974, twelve-year-old Ran is sent by his parents to spend the summer with his aunt and uncle against his wishes. But the next two months will define much of his life that follows and forever alter the lives of those around him. Receiving multiple independent publishing awards and honors, The Sea Turtle is a heartwarming coming-of-age story set in Pawleys Island, South Carolina.

Mexican Dinosaur is a poetic offering from C.L. "Rooster" Martinez and Write About Now Publishing. The collection of poems is a metamodernist take on the changing economic demographics of his San Antonio barrio, the confusion and desire to flourish within a hyphenated American identity, and the force of gravity that the push and pull of culture from both sides of a Mexican/American ethnicity has. In 2020, C.L published two previous works-A Saint for Lost Things (Alabrava Press) and As it is in Heaven (Kissing Dynamite Press), and received the San Antonio Individual Artists Project Grant in 2021.

A human boy, a magical Bubble girl, and lives in danger! How far would you go to save someone close? Eight-year-old Benjay Marshall is back for another adventure with the Bubbles!>Benjay's new Bubble friend Peepers has a terrible feeling that her human friend is in danger. Her fears intensify with the ominous vision from a visiting Elder. With a secret motive, the Bubble Elders launch a mission to verify the vision. Peepers and her older brother Fret leave to investigate the curious vision, not knowing the danger they will encounter. All they know are their orders: keep Benjay safe. Stopping the robbers seems like a monumental task for an eight-year-old boy with a prosthetic leg and his clever twelve-year-old sister. Can Benjay and Lindsay foil the robbery? Can they rescue their mother? Will the Bubbles be able to help? Bubbles 2: Danger at Christmas juggles suspense and humour, with the usual dose of mayhem for Benjay and the Bubbles. Sure to be enjoyed by both boys and girls. Ideal for middle-grade children aged 8-13 but entertaining for all ages. Order today to continue your journey with the Bubbles! Available for Kindle or print.

Photographer and author Ute Buehler tells the memories or four friends snow-birding for 15 years in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. This memoir is a colorful photographic journal describing their adventures discovering culture, people of this city.

Trust Makes a Deadly WeaponIn a realm where science blurs the line between the possible and the extraordinary, Thane, a recluse whose brilliance is matched only by his social awkwardness, guards a secret that could redefine the laws of physics. Unveiling the cryptic enigma behind Ed Leedskalnin's stunning work, Thane crafts an intricate subterranean maze beneath his garage, a testament to his hidden knowledge. The captivating Morana Mahker enters his world and soon a fragile partnership forms. When Thane grants her access to his secret labyrinth, Morana sets off on a treacherous path, plotting to use the underground lair for a shocking purpose. Thane's resistance is unyielding when he is forced to battle her for control of earth-altering knowledge.In a clash of wits that transcends the boundaries of morality, a twist of fate is in store, one that will challenge their understanding of power, friendship, and the very fabric of reality itself. Take this fascinating journey to a place where the echoes of Ed Leedskalnin's legacy resonate through every stone-walled corridor, leading to a revelation that will redefine the limits of what's possible.Get Prey for Us and descend into a nail-biting, phenomenal world you won't forget.

Michal is smitten. Then the Nazi death train comes for her family. Can he save her? Present-day Idaho. Summer break can't come soon enough for Jodi. As the awkward new kid in her small-town junior high school, she is the prime target of the class bully. Even the orchestra teacher won't cut her any slack. While fleeing from her nemesis, Jodi winds up in an unknown neighborhood, trapped in a sudden thunderstorm. A frail old man whisks her into the safety of his cozy home. Her tattered violin case sparks a conversation that leads to violin lessons and a unique friendship. 1943 German-occupied Poland. Michal lives a privileged and sheltered life in Nazi occupied Warsaw. On his fourteenth birthday, he accompanies his father to the factory he runs. Michal sees and is immediately smitten with the daughter of his father's Jewish assistant. When Michal later learns that the Jewish ghetto is being evacuated and the occupants herded to the train station, he races to the depot. Taking advantage of a moment of chaos, and without a plan, he snatches the girl by the wrist and whisks her from the station-but not without a hasty promise to her father to keep her safe. To what lengths will Michal go to honor his promise? And how will the account of his harrowing and dangerous escape from the ruthless Nazis give Jodi the confidence she needs to navigate the unfriendly hallways of junior high and plant the seeds for her future?

Reflecting on our past often reminds us of the times when we were voiceless, unseen, covered with unworthiness and low self-esteem as we struggle to survive in the rivalry nets of opinions and judgement of others. Belinda has experienced several moments where her light was dimmed by inconsiderate and harsh behavior from those who were meant to celebrate her - An injustice that ultimately led her to embrace the sparkle hidden within.Belinda's story serves as a reminder that we have enough sparkle within us to radiate through the dust placed upon us by the actions and words of others. Born to Sparkle is a celebration of who she became and somehow always was. It is a tribute to past successes that was never celebrated, as well as an award to her present self; it is a glow of hope that will light the way to her destined future.Belinda is the proud mom of Ryan, who is the one who reminded her that she has a voice. She believes that we need to be the change we want to see, and thus uses her Sparkle to influence the lives of those around her.This is my journey on how my life experienced transformed me to be the better version of myself, and that can be for you too. God sees our heart, but we as humans often deny or don't take accountability for what is required from us. If we start honoring ourselves, we will start honoring God. My book also deals with a lot of healing, practical tools that can help you too, just fit it to suit your situation or circumstance. Your past doesn't divine you, you have a purpose, you are worthy, you are loved, you are a child of God. The world needs you!!!So please understand just because something is over, does not mean your life is over, this chapter is not your story, this moment is not your identity, this pain is not your life. You have to believe that the tables of your life will turn, this pain will become power, this weakness will become strength, and this confusion will become peace.My message is to bring awareness that you are more than your circumstances, don't let the world make you see things differently, act differently. Step into your true authentic self. We all have a sparkle inside of us, find your light, find your sparkle and make it shine, and keep on sparkling, we are all born to sparkle!!!

Are you tired, hungover, sunburnt, fed up, lacking motivation, confused, anxious, scared or fearful for the future? Do you try to make things right but can't quite seem to get the balance?Would you like to be financially secure, confidant and content, happy, centred, grounded and loved by those around you?If you thought 'Yes' to any of these prompts then Yoga is your answer and the best part is its easier than you think. Yoga has been practiced for thousands of years because it works.This book is a comprehensive guide to the basics of Yoga presented in a colourful and easy to read format. Wolfy takes you on a safe and simple journey to discover the foundations of this ancient healing system. He teaches you the tools you need to overcome challenges in life when the going gets tough and provides the methods for how to maintain the balance of happiness.Try it for yourself and transform your life today.Become the person you want to be. Shed old habits and negative mental programming and become the best version of yourself;Confidant, motivated, handsome, energetic, yet cool calm and centred. Sound good?Its not difficult and anyone who wants try will discover amazing benefits. Engage and enjoy.

"You won a battle today, but the war is far from over." Declan Moore is a Warlock. He doesn't know what that means, he doesn't even know how to use his magic, but he has hopes that the people in Vedmark do.Armed with the knowledge of what he is, Declan's only hope is to harness his unique power and stop the Fatesmiths for good. But in a Kingdom where he is neither welcome, nor wanted, finding a willing teacher seems an impossible task. Who can you trust in a land where every question comes with a cost? In a country where enormous eagles prowl the sky, and a Deathless Demon inhabits the forests?As Vedmark grows more dangerous, Declan grows more desperate. There are things he must learn. His parents may be gone, but he can still save his best friend. Euryma needs him.Even if it doesn't want him.

Discover words, pictures and patterns hidden in the vibrant illustrations. Share this colourful picture book with your child to spark their curiosity and encourage interactive exploration. Stretch their vocabulary while having fun.

Please Note: This is a Special Edition cover with new interior formatting, but the story is still the same. There is no bonus material.Long before the world bowed down to the band Whispered Words. They shattered me to pieces when they walked away.Now, after five years apart, they're back to fix what they broke.If I let them...Before our fall-Callum, Rad, Kieran, and Asher-were mine. My everything. My rock stars. My future.Until they weren't.All it took was one night. One massive lie. One false accusation. And they were gone. Leaving me with a broken heart, a restraining order, and a baby on the way.After being presented with a new job and an inheritance, I move on with my life and build an empire of my own.But there's more to my life than meets the eye.A stranger lurks in the shadows, stalking my every move. Planning nefarious things, I can't even comprehend.And then there's them....The four boys who broke my heart. They're back in my life in the most unexpected way.But I'm not the girl they once knew. I'm their band manager now. Their boss for the next six months.Can we survive?One by one, our secrets crumble to ashes. Confessions shatter us, and lies become irreparable truths.My name is River West, and this is the story of how Whispered Words broke my heart, repaired it, and made me whole. *Sweet Strings is book 2 of 2 in a duet and will end in a HEA.*Sweet Strings is a full-length mature, contemporary, new adult romance. Full of love, spice, rock n' roll, and reunions. This book is meant for a mature audience and is recommended for 18+*Sweet Strings is a whychoose novel, meaning the FMC has more than one love interest. FMMMM. And does NOT have to choose at the end.

"Dad, why do you know how to speak Russian?""Well, maybe it's about time I tell you what I did for a living..."Arthur could only hope that many good things would come out of his career choice. Yet, no one, including his family at home, could ever know what he did for a living, not until the making of this book.Not for Naught, a biography by Arthur Lee Burns, is about a farm boy from Park Rapids, Minnesota who ends up in intelligence service for the United States Army. Alongside his most supportive wife and their three children, Arthur & family would experience the world as an outcome of his intelligence career.In the telling of this collection of stories, Arthur documents once and for all, to his wife, three children, and future descendants, not only about his transition between "horse & buggy days to space travel," but also his unspoken career in military intelligence.Arthur could only hope that after growing up in The Great Depression, becoming an American Soldier, taking his family across the globe and back again, & two tours of Vietnam, regardless of how it ended, it was all not for naught.Arthur's memories span far and wide across four generations & the globe, each detail intricately woven with one another, to create the person he is today, always was, and forever will be.

Christian post-apocalyptic story featuring found families, and secret faith. Sharn, a beggar from the outers is taken to a school for fighters where he discovers that the religion that the priests teach is more about control than finding God.

the light crawls across wet pavementand i think of you. Portrait of a Woman, Impaled is a raw, unfiltered collection of poems exploring codependency, limerence, longing, the non-linear nature of grief, and the transformative journey between childhood and womanhood.

Sturm was born of mixed heritage. His elf mother raised him as best she could in the human city, but she had to do it on her own. His human father had disappeared before he was born. She never spoke of his father, deflecting Sturm's questions with a "I'll explain it when you're old enough to understand." That day never came.At 14, Sturm's world was shattered as he watched his mother assassinated in the streets of Vellar by a band of armed men.Why would someone do this? Was it because she was an elf? Or was it something more? He saw who had held the knife, but had someone sent them? Were they also looking for him?>Prelude is the beginning of an epic fantasy that follows Sturm in his first steps in pursuing his vengeance as things quickly become complicated. Higher powers are at play and Sturm finds himself between wizards jostling for power in a corrupt high council.

In his fifth collection of love letters to Mother Earth, Stillman guides us through Colorado's rugged San Juan Mountains on skis during an epic winter of record-breaking snowfall. Rather than showcasing harrowing climbs and extreme descents, he focuses instead on the solace that winter offers the human soul. Following his daily backcountry excursions, we experience unparalleled solitude and every kind of weather imaginable-all described in the poetic verse we've come to admire from Stillman's voice. Using winter as a backdrop to scrub our perspective clean, we examine the ever-widening gap between nature and civilization and ultimately how this will impact the future of humanity itself. Rather than gloom and doom, we uncover hidden truths and timeless wisdom from a viewpoint only wilderness can provide. Solace of Winter is a must-read for anyone wanting to rekindle their relationship with the natural world.

The Echo Within is a prayer book for you if you are someone who wants to pray, whether or not you belong to a church. It's a complete set of brief, modern prayers for the hours of the day, a resource for meditation with Holy and Gracious Mystery who is the Author of our very being, the Beloved One among us as teacher, healer, and friend, and the Wellspring of Holiness. A blend of Lectio Divina, Personal Prayer, Ignatian Discernment, The Liturgy of the Hours, Centering Prayer, Meditation, & Mindfulness of the Indwelling Divine Presence You will want to put this prayer book into the hands of everyone you know who wants to pray in modern times.

Fit for Business is an inspiring memoir by fitness entrepreneur Sara Kooperman that chronicles her journey to founding a successful fitness education company. Kooperman overcame a difficult childhood to discover her passion for dance and teaching. After graduating from law school, she took a leap of faith and invested her small inheritance into opening a fitness studio. Eventually, Kooperman pivoted her focus to fitness workshops and went on to grow her business into a thriving national fitness education company. Throughout the memoir, Kooperman shares the hard-won lessons and strategies that helped her succeed, from learning to trust her instincts and find her niche to the importance of embracing change and pushing beyond your comfort zone. With honesty and humor, she recounts both her failures and successes, including nearly losing everything and rebuilding after a disastrous first fitness studio venture. Fit for Business is a motivating story of an entrepreneur who wasn't afraid to take risks, make sacrifices, and do the hard work necessary to turn her dream into a reality. Kooperman's memoir will resonate with any aspiring entrepreneur and offers an inside look at the fitness industry from a pioneering female CEO. While sharing plenty of tough love, she empowers readers to believe in themselves, face their fears, and follow their passion to build the business and life they want.

In the bustling city of New York, where fashion reigns supreme, Isabella Rivera, a talented and driven fashion designer, finds herself working for the renowned fashion house of Maxwell & Co. Known for her impeccable taste and innovative designs, Isabella is determined to make a name for herself in this competitive industry. Enter Sebastian Maxwell, the charismatic and influential CEO of Maxwell & Co. From the moment they meet, Isabella and Sebastian clash fiercely. Their creative visions collide, and their conflicting personalities ignite a firestorm of tension. They become the epitome of enemies as they spar over designs, strategies, and the future of the company. However, fate has a way of surprising even the most stubborn of hearts. When a prestigious fashion event looms on the horizon, Maxwell & Co. faces a crisis that threatens its reputation. In a desperate move, Sebastian reluctantly turns to Isabella for help, recognizing her unmatched talent and a keen eye for detail. Isabella reluctantly agrees to assist Sebastian, driven by her unwavering dedication to her craft and a desire to prove her worth. As they work together behind the scenes, they begin to discover unexpected layers beneath their initial animosity. Isabella witnesses Sebastian's tireless devotion to the fashion house, his unwavering commitment to quality, and his vulnerability beneath his confident exterior. Sebastian, in turn, recognizes Isabella's passion, her raw talent, and her unwavering determination to succeed. Amid the chaos of deadlines, demanding clients, and the tantalizing allure of the fashion world, Isabella and Sebastian's dynamic evolves. Their shared pursuit of perfection and their undeniable chemistry leads them on an unexpected journey from enemies to reluctant allies and, ultimately, to lovers. As their professional relationship morphs into a clandestine romance, Isabella and Sebastian must navigate the treacherous waters of office politics, power dynamics, and the potential fallout if their secret is revealed. They face not only external judgment and societal expectations but also the risk of jeopardizing the very success they've both fought so hard to achieve. Tangled Allure is an intoxicating tale of passion, self-discovery, and the journey from adversaries to lovers. It explores the complexities of finding love in unexpected places, the blurred lines between personal and professional lives, and the transformative power of embracing vulnerability. Against the backdrop of high fashion and fierce competition, Isabella and Sebastian must choose whether love is worth the risks and whether their shared passion can withstand the pressures of the world they inhabit.