Books published by LIGHTNING SOURCE INC

He was a spy who forgot what it means to be human.She was a child who knew nothing of the arts of spies.>When a rogue genius creates a cutting-edge aircraft for the Soviets, The Institute sends Adam and aeronautics specialist Nathanial Hemmel to Paris to investigate. But their simple research mission is quickly thrown into chaos when Adam encounters an obstacle his training could not prepare him for: a silent, mysterious child. Five-year-old Kelli Bertrand is clever, charming and vulnerable - and may hold the key to understanding the aircraft. But is she just a deadly distraction? Adam, Kelli, and Nathanial now must race across the globe, while a shadowy organization tracks them, led by the one man alive who might be as talented as Adam Walker. To survive, Adam must unravel the mystery of this new powerful aircraft, the tiny, abandoned child, and why he risked so much to steal them both.

When Silence Found Her Voice unveils the quiet vulnerability of abuse, trauma, and healing. In her debut collection of poetry, Taylour R. Bogdan tells the story of how a survivor's trials are surmounted by hope and transformation in a journey that illuminates the power of one voice speaking out to rediscover her truth.

Was Jesus poor? What crossed your mind? The donkey? This author explores and refutes the belief that Jesus was poor. She takes you on a journey through social classes that will leave you enlightened and astonished. 423 pages

The only way Polly Swift can get close to the person she loves is by telling a lie. The lie will grow bigger and more dangerous the longer she keeps the truth hidden. Polly isn't the only one in the bucolic mountain town of Red Fox, Georgia telling lies for the sake of love. Tracie Swafford spikes her children's apple juice so that they'll sleep while she's cheating on her husband. Her lie is growing inside her and getting bigger every day she keeps it hidden. The town slut Anita Cox hides a runaway from a foodie cult in her bedroom. Mansoor Amin carries a torch for the ladyboy he left behind in India. And then there's the mysterious Fox God. Is he really a god or is he telling lies too?

Learn how to close more sales by simply becoming an effective, empathetic listener. In Always Be Listening: Supercharge Your Sales By Listening More & Closing Less, master sales closer, trainer, and author Dave Ingland, reveals the secret to closing sales without having to rely on word tracks and high pressure tactics. Imagine how much more powerful your presentations will be when your prospects feel like they are being given solutions to their issues rather than feeling like they are being forced to buy.Dave uses his 30 years of sales and sales management experience to develop a winning strategy to increase sales by leading prospects to a purchase and not sounding like a salesperson or relying on high pressure closing tactics. With chapters exploring why listening more helps overcome barriers, the impact of non-verbal communication, and how to engage more buyers, this book equips salespeople with practical tools for every stage of the sales process. Ingland's out-of-the-box thinking and commitment to honesty and integrity shine through, making this book an invaluable resource for anyone looking to achieve immediate sales success.Always Be Listening is not just a book - it's a mentor, a guide, and a game-changer for sales professionals who aspire to thrive with authenticity and care. While this book was written for automotive sales professionals to introduce this new approach of being a better and more-empathetic listener to being successful, the principles and processes outlined in each chapter can be used by sales professionals everywhere. Elevate your sales influence, make more money, build lasting connections, and close every deal with confidence by embracing the principles laid out by Dave Ingland.

Hope, Lauren, and Varsha have been best friends in a small mountain town in the Republic of Manifest since infancy. Manny is a budding young magician who unexpectedly acquires the tutelage of the Hemisphere's greatest wizard. Hikaru is a washed-up Enchanter serving as a diplomat for the Empress of Nara in Manifest. When Hope finds the talisman of a dormant power, it will take them on a journey that will change Hope's fate - and the destiny of their world.

Two kingdoms share a single curse. Can a princess and a king come together to save their people? Facing trial for a crime she didn't commit. Aoife knows she must put her duty as the fae princess before her own freedom and leave Erainn- the home she so fiercely loves and wants to protect. A darkness is infecting both fae and human kingdoms alike. Only by accepting her father's command to live with the Wolf King in Nairn can she discover what or who is causing it. Feeling suffocated and trapped on castle grounds, she looks for a way to escape, but finds herself developing feelings for the king and ultimately decides to stay. Cullen knows the alliance between Erainn and Nairn protects his people, but many say the fae cannot be trusted. With hatred growing between the two kingdoms, he does what he thinks is right and takes Aoife as his ward. While there is no hard evidence to prove her crime, he sees a darkness in her, but this doesn't stop his budding feelings for the fae princess. Faced with plotting enemies, and the curse spreading. Can Cullen and Aoife set aside their differences to bring their kingdoms together in peace? Will they give in to their true feelings? Content Awareness. This is a slow burn, enemies to lovers' romantic fantasy that addresses darker themes with a guaranteed HFN. This story takes place in a fantasy world of the author's making.

With breathtaking illustrations, Laurel Patterson brings to vivid life the story of a young girl's grasping of the power of "Good Energy" to create an environment of happiness, an important concept for children to learn.

The tumultuous times of America's first oil strike in 1859-Pennsylvania are portrayed through this historical fiction. In 1861 when an accident triggers drastic changes for a family located at the heart of the oil excitement, eighteen-year-old Elias joins the North Western Pennsylvania rifle unit, the Bucktails that plunges into combat. He leaves his younger brother, Luke to cope with the challenges created by the dangers of rough-and-ready oil transportation and the erratic behavior of their troubled father.Among the on-coming rush of adventurers into the oil boom--driven by greed, excitement, fast fortunes, and boundless ambition--enters beautiful and mysterious Kate. Where did she come from and where did she go? Was she a spy, a wine merchant, a prostitute? Speculation about this fascinating woman continues today.Against the back-drop of the American Civil War and lesser-known skirmishes perpetrated by Confederates along the Great Lakes and Canadian frontier, the engrossing, historical personalities of Kate; bare-knuckled boxer Big Bad Ben Hogan; conspirator and actor John Wilkes Booth; oil pipeline inventor Samuel Van Syckel; unscrupulous fighter Stonehouse Jack and a cast of fictional characters mix it up in the nascent oil fields of the Oil Creek Valley and Pithole City where fortunes are won and lost overnight amid the fires, floods, mayhem and murder in the lust for liquid gold.

The History and Origin of Christmas" is a captivating exploration into the origins and evolution of the globally celebrated holiday. In this meticulously researched book, readers embark on a journey through time, uncovering the rich tapestry of traditions, customs, and influences that have shaped the festive season.

Want to visit Mexico City!? Join Kayan as he shows you some of his favorite places and things to do in Mexico City! Visit the pyramids at Teotihuacan, eat mangoes on the street, take a ride in the canals in Xochimilco, or visit ancient cathedrals!This is a wonderful picture book for young children who want to take experience Mexico City from wherever they are or are about to go to Mexico City!The second installation of the Kayan Goes series!

"Get ready to unleash your creativity with 'Shut Yo Mouth and Color' - an empowering adult coloring book designed specifically for African Americans. Dive into intricate illustrations that celebrate our rich culture, showcasing beautiful patterns. Let the therapeutic art of coloring transport you to a world of relaxation and self-expression. Grab your colored pencils and let your imagination run wild!

Another fine book from Meat For Tea Press. "John Sheirer's Stumbling Through Adulthood: Linked Stories showed his immense skill for traditional-length short stories. For Now: One Hundred 100-Word Stories shows equal facility with the microfiction form. These stories range from gentle humor so light it might float off the page in a soft breeze to dense, powerful tales that threaten to sink through the book's cover and bore directly into the earth's molten core. "Here, in these finely wrought tales, is a universal current of humanity that connects us all." - Robert Scotellaro, author of Ways to Read the World. "Unsettling in their precise focus, Sheirer's brief and crystalline works sharpen the reader's awareness of the irrevocable. - Gina Barreca, author of They Used to Call Me Snow White, but I Drifted. "With so many big stories in such compact spaces, John Sheirer will titillate and delight you." - Joshua Michael Stewart, author of Love Something and Break Every String

Advancing in Enlightenment contains forty-four years of metaphysical study of the most profound channeled teachings from five of America's teachers with the highest integrity. With seven simple chapters, this newly revised and expanded edition for 2023 and beyond combines the wisdom of the ages to master the physical reality that surrounds you and personally improve your life. Spiritual knowledge allows one to manifest the life of one's dreams in balance with inner peace while projecting that peaceful state out to the rest of the world.

Accidents. Lots of tragic, horrific, and deadly accidents are plaguing the tiny watermen's town of Rock Narrows. The close-knit community soldiers on with typical Eastern Shore stoicism, never once suspecting a killer is on the loose.>Unfortunately, Sydney's husband Jake is a sucker for a pretty blonde. Tierney easily insinuates herself into Jake's life, but not for sex. In fact, sex is the furthest thought from her mind. Deena's anxiety flares, and so do her suspicions. To her, the accidents look anything but accidental. She tries to enlist the help of Sydney's sister-in-law Maggie to ferret out the truth. Maggie, an unconventional and tough-as-nails crabber, has her own issues. After years of being a punching bag, she's learning to make her happiness a priority. But a promising new relationship is jeopardized by the surfacing of a long-buried trauma. Only when Deena uncovers damning evidence does the danger looming over the people of Rock Narrows become clear. Terrified she's the next target, Deena races to stop the murderer before it's too late.

This poetry book is about the different aspects of life I have experienced. It includes categories such as forgiveness and abuse, among others. It was birthed out of a space where my thoughts were only clear through written words. The flow of this book can be compared to that of waves to show that life is not linear, and you may experience different encounters or challenges, but at the end of the day, you can move forward.

Es la historia de Federico, un joven que de haber nacido en un pueblo muy pequeño del extremo norte peruano, se traslada a Canadá siendo casi un niño, como polizón en un barco que partió del puerto de Paita, participa en la Segunda Guerra Mundial, vive su primera historia de amor y la más grande decepción que lo marcaría para siempre. Eso hace que vuelva y logre curar sus heridas del alma, buscando y encontrando la felicidad en el lugar más inesperado; y termine sus días en el pueblo en el pueblo que lo vio nacer, de la manera que nadie hubiera podido imaginar. Durante su vida le dio varios golpes de timón a su destino, cambiándolo radicalmente sin poder evitar que se convierta en un rizo donde el inicio se juntó al final.

A reprint of an early short story collection by the Modernist author of Nightwood, Djuna Barnes.

Founders have a lot on their plates, and for most, that includes building a team to help achieve their organization's mission. This book is for the founders who won't build just any team. It's for the founders who understand the innovative power of diverse teams comprised of individuals from different racial and ethnic groups, ages, gender identities, nationalities, religious identities, etc. These founders do not need a case for diversity. What they often do need, though, is guidance on how to build an organizational culture designed for that diverse team. More specifically, they need to understand the mindset of a 15° Founder and the toolkit needed to create a high-performing, high-belonging culture for a diverse team.CULTŪRA is that guidebook.Using a combination of research, interviews with entrepreneurs and investors, and stories from everyday life, CULTŪRA guides founders through the process of designing a culture for a diverse team that will optimize their organization's ability to achieve its goals.

Bound by Blood, United by Destiny.In the mystical realm of magic, shifters, and vampires, Dominique LeRoy, the Vampire Queen of New Orleans, faces an unexpected challenge. Bound by blood to three extraordinary men: Richard, the fire wizard; Jason, her loyal guardian; and Asmodeus, the ambitious vampire king.When Asmodeus vanishes, Dominique's world unravels. Her blood makes him immune to the sun, and he plans to create an army of day-walking vampires. Simultaneously, a leaked video exposes Jason's wereleopard pard to BioDex, a pharmaceutical corporation eager to exploit his genetics.As chaos ensues, Dominique's blood empowers Richard with vampiric abilities, making them a powerful trio. United, they delve into the world of cat shifters, uncovering ancient secrets and deepening their bond. In a world where alliances waver, loyalties tested, and darkness looms, they must stopAsmodeus's dark ambitions.The Blood Bonds Of Dominique is a dark tale of love, power, and unbreakable bonds. Dominique, Richard, and Jason unite to protect the Blood Council and prevent a catastrophe among the wereleopards. Time is running out, and their fate hangs in the balance. Will they triumph and save their communities? Only time will tell in this spellbinding paranormal romance.*Warning*I intend this book for mature adult readers over the age of 18 only. It contains explicit violence, rough sex, kidnapping, and sexual addiction that may trigger some readers.

Some husbands show their love through bouquets of roses, diamond earrings, or poetic confessions. Wrex shows his wife, Letti, his love through domestic discipline. Letti has always been fascinated by punishment and she happily embraces her husband's love language, finding peace and clarity through his strict expectations of her. The Punishment Diaries is a collection of essays and short stories exploring the positive impact of consensual domestic discipline within the bounds of Wrex & Letti's marriage.

"Unbelievable to see what the Bible says Heaven is like!" Are you facing death or know someone facing it, and you don't know how to ease their fear? Help is here. Sad about the loss of a loved one that has passed away? Be sad no more.You are about to see what Heaven looks like, and it is beyond anything you could possibly imagine.You will Learn about: What Heaven Looks LikeWhere You Live In HeavenHow Big Heaven IsHow Soon We Go To Heaven After We DieWhere Heaven IsThe Joy In HeavenWho Goes To Heaven

Dive into a world where colors meet conservation in this unique coloring book. Designed for nature lovers of all ages, it showcases 21 of the world's most endangered animals in 2023. "Last of Their Kind: The 21 Most Endangered Animals of 2023" is more than just a relaxation coloring book; it's a call to action and a testament to the resilience of nature's most vulnerable creatures.From the majestic Amur Leopard to the mysterious Saola, each animal is presented in a detailed one-pager, offering insights into their habitats, the threats they face, the efforts being made to save them, and how you can help. This book is an essential read for anyone passionate about wildlife conservation and the future of our planet's biodiversity.With stunning photographs and compelling narratives, you will be taken on a journey around the globe, exploring the lives of these incredible animals. Whether you're a nature enthusiast, a conservationist, or simply someone who cares about our world, this book is an indispensable addition to your collection.Why Read This Book?Insightful Information: Understand the critical challenges these species face.Inspiring Stories: Learn about conservation efforts and how you can make a difference.Beautiful Imagery: Each animal is brought to life with vivid photographs.Embark on this enlightening journey and be part of the movement to protect our planet's most endangered animals. Your awareness and action can make a real difference.