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Her family is all that matters, too bad they may be the death of her.... Ibby’s parents gave up everything for a chance at a better life. So, after a terrible accident leaves her alone in London, Ibby works her internship at the British Museum and goes to her classes to make them proud. She hopes to one day bring her uncle, her only living relative, to the UK. Family is what matters.

In the past decade, there has never been such a pop culture titan as Game of Thrones. We all now live in the seven Kingdoms of Westeros, yearn for the Iron Throne, believe in dragons and know the magic word that makes them breathe fire. What is it in the HBO show, spawned by George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series of fantasy novels, that has propelled it into the cultural Hall of Fame and made it such a global phenomenon, with loyal fans from all nationalities, cultures, ages, genders, and even tastes?

Good, bad or indifferent, the job makes no difference to LT if the price is right. A jack-of-all-trades in the city’s underworld, LT is a true outlaw when it comes to solving your problems, generally at the point of a gun. In Noir, LT is hired by a doctor and his barren wife to help deliver the ransom money for a kidnapped, surrogate baby. According to the doctor, the young woman he hired to carry his surrogate baby demanded more money once the baby was born. It seemed simple enough a task, deliver the ransom and pick up the baby. Simple enough until a mysterious group of people murder ...

War has been declared…on comedy. After decades of being under federal surveillance, mob boss Victor Grant finally figured out a way to beat them at their own game and hold a mob meeting in private. He arranges a Caribbean cruise, where, in international waters he and his mob cohorts can meet in peace and quiet and plan and scheme. Back home all goes well until, under the watchful eye of Grant’s British housekeeper, his young son is kidnapped. Elizabeth, the housekeeper, in a panic calls Jack Pellegrino, Grant’s nephew for help with paying the one million dollar ransom. Thus sets in ...

As a teenager in Palestine, Sami al Jundi had one ambition: overthrowing Israeli occupation. With two friends, he began to build a bomb to use against the police. But when it exploded prematurely, killing one of his friends, al Jundi was caught and sentenced to 10 years in prison. It was in an Israeli jail that his unlikely transformation began. Al Jundi was welcomed into a highly organized, democratic community of political prisoners who required that members of their cell read, engage in political discourse on topics ranging from global revolutions to the precepts of nonviolent protest and revolution.

What could be more serious than her supernatural power coming between her and the man she loves? A power struggle between Arcturus Academy and Firethorne Collegiate. The stakes? The entire Chaplin estate and all of its assets. Does Saxony have what it takes to save the future of her school while her relationship is in turmoil? Listen to Fire Games and watch the sparks fly!

This is the one thing we can control. We can change our mindsets in one second. There is no cost. It’s free to do. The world responds, giving us better results. Instead of letting our mindsets control us, here is our chance to determine our future. And what about others? Can they affect our mindsets? Certainly, if we let them. This audiobook gives us the tools to take control of our minds. Why be victims when we can be victors?

We have awesome facts, benefits, features, testimonials, videos, brochures, PowerPoint presentations, proof, and inspirational stories. But what happens? Our prospects decide if they want to do business with us or not before we get to our good stuff. Why can’t they wait? We can complain, or we can help them make up their minds quickly in our favor. 

Alex Booker is sixty going on sixteen. Literally. A genetic experiment de-aged his body and turned him into a teenager. Because of his wise old mind, he’s cautious and thoughtful. But adolescent hormones don’t do “cautious.” Although he’d been an accountant in his “former life,” impetuous young Alex has chosen to become a private investigator. Bad idea. Business is slow—who would hire a detective who looks like he belongs in high school? When heiress teen Misty Langwell disappears, the police wait for a ransom demand that never comes. Desperate, Misty’s parents turn to ...

The survivors lived through the horrifying first days of the plague and its aftermath. They've found their friends, their family . . . but others are still missing. Finding them means leaving the only safety they have, which may not be so safe after all. It's the dawn of a new era. One of violence, war, destruction, and horror. Just when they feel as if they've gotten a grip on the situation, fate throws another curveball their way. Every day is a new struggle, a new terrible reality. The only way forward is through it.

Body and Soul is an explosive story of crime, deception, war, romance, lust and redemption. It’s the story of Saint, a young man raised in an orphanage and Angie, a girl from the streets, who fate brings together during the late 1930’s. As they take to a life of crime and grow in wealth and stature, fate again intervenes when Saint is drafted into the Army to fight in World War Two and Angie is left behind to fend for herself. Body and Soul is the ultimate in Crime Fiction and Noir.

When the inner circle of President John F. Kennedy conspires to assassinate him, they turn to organized crime and the very powerful New York City based LaCasa crime family to get the job done. Irish/Italian mobster Jimmy Fallen came out of World War Two a disillusioned man and followed the career path of his father as a hit man for organized crime. Scarred by years of fighting in the war, Fallen’s existence is bleak and lonely. However, his professional services are highly sought after and he lands the prize of contracted hits when Tommy LaCasa hands him the assassination of President ...

In this book, I'll outline the top 10 mistakes financial advisors make when navigating Medicare and provide actionable steps for avoiding them. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting, this book will help you understand the Medicare system and avoid costly missteps that could impact your client's health and financial stability

Virginia and Lori have survived the first wave of the Zombie Apocalypse by relying on wit and skills imparted by the harsh realities of their new world and the guidance of their companions. Enduring a world where all they knew and loved has perished has taken quite a toll on the girls but they soldier on regardless; ever determined to continue their journey on old Bob’s map.

From the best-selling authors who taught the world how to have Crucial Conversations comes the new edition of Influencer, a thought-provoking book that combines the remarkable insights of behavioral scientists and business leaders with the astonishing stories of high-powered influencers from all walks of life. You'll be taught each and every step of the influence process - including robust strategies for making change inevitable in your personal life, your business, and your world.

Follow the adventures of Isabel Soto as she explores the mysteries of the Bermuda Triangle.

Al Murray's passion for military history and the Second World War in particular has always been a duel passion with his comedy and was brought to the fore with several acclaimed and award winning television shows and the recent huge success of his podcast We Have Ways of Making You Talk, which he hosts fellow best-selling military author James Holland. Command showcases Al Murray's passion for this pivotal period in the 20th century, as he writes an engaging, entertaining and sharp analysis of the key allied military leaders in the conflict.

We encourage you to take positive action to put love, passion and romance at the center of your life together. We have distilled the essence of nurturing relationship, keeping monogamy hot, and sustaining passionate romance into 100 sexy activities you can implement immediately. We tell you exactly what to do. All of these ideas and activities are quite simple. They are imaginative and daring. All that we recommend here are things we actually do in our own relationship to keep it fun, hot and steamy.

Jim Florentine tells Dom his very first joke, and shares his memories of shows he's done with Dom over the years. Then, Al Del Bene promotes dating among audience members and explains why his wife can't cook. New Jersey native Mike Marino explains why he doesn't use his turn signals and why you should make the LAPD work for it when they give you a speeding ticket. Finally, Gary Gulman says he's not ready for Germans to be funny and that Jews are behind the greatest inventions and comedy.

When the Woods family start to renovate their house and knock down a wall, they find it stuffed with bodies. They’ve been living in this house, surrounded by murdered strangers. DCI Jon Pilgrim and his team are brought in to investigate this nightmare and find the killer. The victims were loners, the displaced and forgotten, who were lured to their deaths. Their investigation leads to a girl who's gone missing. Is she bricked up in a wall somewhere?