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The United States of America is just a shell of its former self. With the collapse of the food system and the nation's financial reserves set to be pillaged, what more can Josh Simmons and the small town of McArthur, Ohio endure? It’s been years in the making, but wedding bells and the return to a simple normal life are finally on the horizon for Josh. Unfortunately, his wedded bliss is defenseless against the plans set in motion by the Esfahani brothers. Can Gregg and Hoplite extract the information from Suhrab in time?

In this new short biography of Ulysses S. Grant, leading scholars provide an accessible introduction to Grant and his legacy. Grant led Federal forces to victory in the Civil War, was the first modern American president, and authored his memoirs, which would eventually become one of the greatest books of nonfiction by an American author. The authors present a thematic exploration of Grant, providing the necessary insight to appreciate Grant and correct the myths that for too long clouded his true importance.

Experience a reminiscent journey side by side with death itself and discover the world from a new perspective. Hear the heart-wrenching stories told of life, love, nature, and more. Step into a supernatural realm unlike any other as this book opens a doorway that walks you through the final moments of death's most memorable work. Along with the unique tales told from the recollections of death, people from around the world have submitted their own stories of their experiences with death, loss, and the darkness that can surround us all.

A young woman seeking arcane knowledge. A saint of killers riding shotgun. And an immortal who wants to die… all aboard a runaway train.… Elizabeth Dee never expected a knock at the door would have her taking sides in a power struggle between two feuding wizards, but she discovers that she is the magical key to a cursed mystery centuries old. As she evades the murderous knights and demonic minions of the sinister Count of St. Germain, she learns more of her own true power and legacy…Her father never prepared her for anything like this… But it’s dangerous to go it alone and she is ...

As Wayne Scott faces the final moments of his life, he wonders about the contribution he made and what he managed to achieve in the years God granted him on Earth. Along with his grandson, the two explore some of the greatest questions any man can ask as he faces the end but mainly if he accomplished what God intended for him and how those he was leaving behind would cope.

Broke, unemployed, and emotionally unprepared for responsibility, Joe Johnson abandons his 17-year old lover and ultimately the son she would have. Though the two remain friends and sometime lovers over the years, Rory is never told the truth about his father. But time and conscience are catching up with Johnson and a traumatic event in Mexico will finally force him to confront his guilt-and the truth.

In a world of dwindling natural resources and looming mega corporations. Orson Blake, a miner, a single payroll number amongst billions wins the relocation lottery. A one way ticket to the simulated off world paradise that is the Jupiter Eclipse. The lottery holds a dark secret and our miner soon finds himself not fighting for his spot on the Eclipse, but fighting for his very life...

Thriller-paced action, shocking twist endings, alternative history, engaging characters, visionary science fiction, suspenseful pause-resisters, epic adventures, and barbaric fantasy all wrapped up in one entertaining bundle. 5 Blades' authors are endorsed by an international and New York Times best-selling author, multiple magazines, and thousands of listeners and readers spanning dozens of countries across the world. This is your one stop for top-tier science fiction and fantasy short stories.

While the world's still choked with monsters - their work is never done. Tireless and dedicated, the Aces scour the globe in pursuit of the creatures that seek to terrorize humanity. For this ongoing mission, they leave no stone unturned - and no monsters alive. Whether it be in far-off wilderness, small-town America, or among the concrete canyons of the big city, Cap'n, Gats, Joker, Digger, and Trill continue to risk their lives at the cost of their own identities to keep us safe from the things that go bump in the night.

Constantine Ostas, a university professor, is spending his holidays at his home village with his family. One very hot noon on August the 13th, he gets his books and archives and lies down in the garden under the shady pergola. There, he is overwhelmed by thoughts that turn into vivid memories and bring him back exactly 12 years ago at the same place. His memories begin from the day that he, as a graduate of the university, visits the house of his fellow villager Helen.

The taste of gun oil from his duty weapon brought him out of alcohol-induced blackout. It was "Eat a bullet and die now or get my life right". He knew what he had to do but feared that he didn't have the courage to live sober and face his truths. Gutting himself of his false pride and ego was a tall order. Taking responsibility and not blaming others would be all but impossible. Thinking that the pain of living had to be worse than the pain of dying was a constant. Surrender was his only hope.

Many people assert that all of reality, including life, has simply emerged as a result of natural law and circumstance. How credible is that assumption? This audiobook provides a clinician’s perspective on the evidence for design in living things. Hear about the critical processes that must be successfully navigated at the time of birth for every individual to have any prospect of survival. Beyond that, think about thinking itself. This book is a powerful challenge to the belief that the universe, life, and conscious experience can result only from unguided, natural processes.

This collection of tales is what happens when one man’s art meets 12 authors' fiction, and when writers are free to ignore their genre of choice and typical story conventions. Twelve eye-challenging op-art designs were used to inspire these 12 mind-bending stories, which contain everything from futuristic sci-fi to fantastical comedy, and heartfelt life musings to near-cosmic nihilism.

Agitator began as the real-time documentation of street-bred novelists fighting to get it out the mud while cutting up about anime and developing a craft manifesto along the way. Having established an independent multimedia company that is taking off, the show is now where these two mystic juggalo weebs freestyle stories live each episode and bring behind-the-scenes perks to their paid subscribers. Jump in.

For over a century, a united humanity’s focus was the construction of a massive alien device: The Lariat. Its blueprints were dreamed by a handful of gifted humans who could hear alien voices as they slept. It is miles long, built in close orbit of the sun, and it promises to be a gate to a vast alien civilization. It promises to end humanity’s galactic isolation. It will open, and a newly promoted Captain Claire Campana’s ship will be key to the ceremony, once it is repaired in the World Navy’s shipyards near the sun. But there is dissent. A member of the black market mob known as the...

Sarah is a 26-year-old mum to Tommy, aged three. After escaping a four-and-a-half year violent relationship with Tommy's dad, she falls five years back in time. Now, she has to make the decision: get back with Tommy's dad so Tommy can be reborn, or start again with her first love John.

The long-awaited tale of Harry Flynnt has finally arrived. Find yourself on an average quest through mediocrity as you experience Harry's life firsthand, and take part in his trials and triumphs along the way. Dive in, and by the end of the audiobook, you too will stand and proclaim what many others have already shouted from their rooftops: I will fight for Harry Flynnt!

Do hospitals creep you out? If so, you are not alone. Hospitals are the most haunted places in a community. They are filled with ghosts and spirits of the dead while attracting spirit entities that help the dead and the living. Very few places attract this wide assortment of spiritual beings making it very uncomfortable for clairvoyants and psychics like me. I met my first angel and ghost when I was five years old while recovering from a head injury at the Shingle's Hospital in Hoolehua, Molokai. My first reaction to these entities was shock and surprise. As I learned more about the ghosts ...

Raising goats can be a fun and rewarding experience. Not only can goats be wonderful pets, they can also give back or contribute to your household (or homestead) by way of milk and dairy products. Learn how to successfully raise goats with the help of this guide....

Captain Rune Torsten and his crew aboard the Solaris find themselves caught in a dangerous game of cat and mouse when they take on a lucrative job transporting a rare and valuable substance.