Early Days

Living off the land and adapting to a changing environment takes a special individual with the unique skills, training, and determination necessary to survive. Gus Berry is not that individual. The former house painter barely made it out of Annapolis as its population underwent a violent transformation, leaving everyone he knew or loved dead—or undead. Now, Gus needs food and booze, weapons and armor, clothing that fits, and above all, toilet paper, preferably two-ply.

Most people are stuck. Every day we seem to just go through the motions, following our usual routine without ever stopping and thinking why we do what we do, or what we'd rather be doing instead. But sometimes, we have that one day - that Perfect Day - where everything just clicks. We feel great. We are unstoppable. And at the end of it we think, "Why can't every day be like this?"

"It was on my 17th birthday that I first heard - or felt - God's voice. In those days, we seemed to have a happy extended family in Anathoth and I was welcome in it. Times are different now...." From a family of priests in the peaceful reign of good King Josiah, came a young man Jeremiah, bringing words from God to his people. It was no message for the fainthearted, either. It was a message of Terror on Every Side! A young king and a young prophet. What could they do together for the people of Israel? Could the disaster be averted?

The dramatic inside story of the first four historic flights that launched SpaceX—and Elon Musk—from a shaky startup into the world's leading edge rocket company. In 2006, SpaceX—a brand-new venture with fewer than 200 employees—rolled its first, single-engine rocket onto a launch pad at...

War. People love the clean version of war. Simple motivations, clear victories, and neat endings, but that version is a mirage. Born and raised in Iowa, Jeff Harstad enlisted in the U.S. Army on September 12, 2001, one day after the attacks that changed everything. Fort Benning’s demanding Infantry School taught him the basics. Then the real world taught him the rest.

In this entertaining and enlightening guide, best-selling historian Philip Matyszak introduces us to the people who lived and worked there. In each hour of the day we meet a new character - from emperor to slave girl, gladiator to astrologer, medicine woman to water-clock maker - and discover the fascinating details of their daily lives. 

If you’re tired of watching stocks rip after you sold… you’re not “bad at trading” — you’re under-equipped. If your entries feel late, your stops feel random, and your profits disappear overnight, it’s not you — it’s your process. This is the 7-day swing trading system that turns scattered guessing into professional execution. Most swing trading books don’t fail because they’re “wrong.” They fail because they stop where the real money starts. They teach definitions, not decisions. They show chart patterns after the move, not how to find the next move before it ...

Title: A Lifetime of Stories Author: Andrew McKean Spanning from 1946 to 2024, Andrew McKean’s memoir, A Lifetime of Stories, follows a remarkable journey from Melbourne to the farthest reaches of the globe, capturing an era of exploration, innovation, and quiet introspection. Born in Melbourne, Australia, in 1940, Andrew’s life was shaped by an insatiable curiosity and a career that would take him across continents and oceans. As a young man, he circumnavigated the globe by ship, absorbing cultures and landscapes in the Middle East, UK, Africa, Malta, Canada, the Far East and the ...

Bloomsbury presents The Biggest Lie by Joseph Kelly, read byJohn Chancer. "Kelly tells this story with vivid immediacy."—ADAM HOCHSCHILD "A sweeping and much needed work of history."—GREG GRANDIN An eye-opening work of narrative history tracing the roots of American fascism back to the...

Why This Book Can Shorten Your Learning Curve If you’ve spent any time trying to learn day trading, you already know how confusing it can be. One person tells you to buy breakouts. Another tells you to wait for reversals. Some say indicators are everything, while others say they are useless. The result? You jump from strategy to strategy, take random trades, and slowly lose confidence—and money. This book is different. Instead of overwhelming you with dozens of strategies, I focus on one of the most practical and repeatable setups in day trading: the momentum pullback strategy. This is ...

Cutting-edge research reveals that parents can play a huge role in helping toddlers and preschoolers with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) connect with others and live up to their potential. This encouraging guide from the developers of a groundbreaking early intervention program provides doable, practical strategies you can use every day. Nearly all young kids - including those with ASD - have an amazing capacity to learn. Drs. Sally Rogers, Geraldine Dawson, and Laurie Vismara make it surprisingly simple to turn daily routines like breakfast or bath time into fun learning experiences.

In the first book of this gripping Minecraft adventure series, join Owen as he embarks on the ultimate challenge: surviving for 100 days in Hardcore Minecraft. Facing off against relentless mobs, scarce resources, and the unforgiving terrain of his randomly generated world, Owen must use all his wits and skill to stay alive. But the challenges don't stop there. With each passing day, Owen must contend with increasingly powerful enemies, including the Ender Dragon and the Wither. Can he muster the courage and strength to defeat these ultimate foes and emerge victorious? Along the way, Owen ...

Founders at Work: Stories of Startups' Early Days is a collection of interviews with founders of famous technology companies about what happened in the very earliest days. These people are celebrities now. What was it like when they were just a couple friends with an idea? Founders like Steve Wozniak (Apple), Caterina Fake (Flickr), Mitch Kapor (Lotus), Max Levchin (PayPal), and Sabeer Bhatia (Hotmail) tell you in their own words about their surprising and often very funny discoveries as they learned how to build a company.

Want to Learn 3 Simple Tips to Help Your Child’s Communication in 7 Days? If your child has yet to say their first words, or is just starting to say their first words, and if you’re looking achieve the maximum benefit in the shortest amount of time to help your child reach their next communication milestone, then look no further. The Early Communication Pocketbook is here to show you some quick easy ways to help your child. In the Early Communication Pocketbook, you’ll learn: 🏆 How to set up situations for communication success ⭐️ The one most essential practical technique to ...

From Pulitzer prize-winning journalist Eric Moskowitz comes the riveting story of the first true coast-to-coast automobile race in U.S. history, a fast-paced tale of the gritty and determined drivers who braved hostile terrain, mechanical failure, and, shockingly, sabotage, to take home the gold...

The first 90 days of sobriety can feel overwhelming—but they are also the most important days in recovery. If you have recently stopped drinking or using drugs, you may already know that early recovery is not just about quitting substances. It is about surviving cravings, rebuilding your life...

In this revised 2026 edition of her book EARLY DAYS OF PILOT MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA A History and Genealogy Carolyn Boyles tells the story of the town in piedmont North Carolina she has called home most of her life. This is not the Mount Pilot made famous in The Andy Griffith Show, but the real Pilot Mountain, which as a "pilot" for travelers before settlers came to Jomeokee, the name the indigenous peoples called it.

Does time heal all wounds? Or do some last forever? Pennsylvania, 1971: Graham Davidson is a young man with survivor’s guilt after the death of three siblings. Estranged from his father and seeking a direction in his life, Graham learns about vision quests from a Crow Indian. He secures seasonal employment in Yellowstone National Park and embarks on a spiritual journey. Wyoming Territory, 1871: Under a full moon at a sacred thermal area, Graham finds himself in Yellowstone a century earlier - one year before it was established as a national park.

Freedom was not given. It was earned through courage, sacrifice, and an unshakable belief that people should govern themselves. Journey from the earliest American colonies through rising tensions, bold protests, historic battles, and the unforgettable words that changed the world. Meet the leaders and ordinary citizens who challenged the most powerful empire of their time and risked everything for liberty. Richly researched and engagingly written, Foundations of Liberty reveals the dramatic events that led to the Declaration of Independence and the birth of the United States. Discover the ...

Legendary leadership and elite performance expert Robin Sharma introduced The 5am Club concept over twenty years ago, based on a revolutionary morning routine that has helped his clients maximize their productivity, activate their best health and bulletproof their serenity in this age of...