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The Scare Street train is leaving the station with a new collection of skin-crawling horror. Thirteen tales of nightmares and dark fantasy lurk within. Plenty of listening to occupy your mind, as your train ride to terror begins.

When a small alien spacecraft lands in the Amazon jungle, the world's most powerful nations race to retrieve it and harvest its superior technology. The dense rain forest renders traditional military vehicles useless, so the United States sends in a single operative - a powerfully enhanced human sporting revolutionary technology. But the interstellar visitor has arrived with a secret and gory purpose of its own. Seeker will have listeners running for cover.

More thrilling stories from this popular series. Titles include: "The Last Days of Earth" by George C. Wallace, "Contamination Crew" by Alan E. Nourse, "The Memory of Mars" by Raymond F. Jones, "A Traveler in Time" by August Derleth, "The Colonists" by Raymond F. Jones, "Doubletake" by Richard Wilson, "Stamped Caution" by Raymond Z. Gallon, "Success Story" by Robert Turner and "Disqualified" by Charles L. Fauntenay.

Roberta Larson's diary was only meant to be read by Connor. But once uncovered, its secrets unravel the lives of everyone she left behind. In its pages lie more than a mother's memories-there are clues to hidden money, confessions of favoritism, and a trail of choices that pit brother against brother.

Wrap yourself in a blanket, settle into a quiet evening, and step into the calm, storybook hush of winter. Winter Classics Bedtime Stories gathers a thoughtfully curated selection of beloved classic tales—each chosen for its warmth, gentle pacing, and timeless charm—into one cozy collection perfect for bedtime listening and peaceful listening.

Short Essay. Iconography has played a central role in the development of writing systems. That all independently derived ancient scripts began as arrangements of pictograms before evolving into their elaborated forms evinces the fundamental importance of iconography in the evolution of writing. Symbols of the earliest logographic writing systems are characterized by a number of iconographic principles. Elucidation of these iconographic principles provides a theoretical framework for the analysis of structural similarities in unrelated, independently evolved writing systems. Two such writing...

Many companies fall into the trap of spending too much time and money on low performers, while high performers aren't getting the necessary resources, development opportunities, or rewards. In The Differentiated Workforce, the authors expand on their previous books, The HR Scorecard and The Workforce Scorecard, and recommend that you manage your workforce like a portfolio - with disproportionate investments in the jobs that create the most wealth. 

The Better Off Dead series delves into the furthest corners of your mind, where your deepest, darkest fears lurk. These masters of horror will haunt your dreams and stalk your nightmares, taking you to the edge of sanity before pushing you to the brink of madness!

A woman scorned. The sanctity of her sanctuary threatened. The betrayal of trust...even loyalty. Don’t ever tell her not to take it personally, because that’s exactly what it is. Personal. Your first blunder was mistaking her kindness for weakness. Your second was betraying her. The third? Underestimating her. Don’t say we didn’t warn you. Take the plunge into these tales of deadly women who will stop at nothing until vengeance is theirs. The Better Off Dead series delves into the farthest corners of your mind, where your deepest, darkest fears lurk.

Tales of Horror by Masters of Suspense: The Barrens - F. Paul Wilson, New York Times Bestselling Author; A cosmic horror tale in the New Jersey Pine Barrens. Genuine pinelands lore painted with a Lovecraftian palette Control+Alt+Delete - Rachel Aukes, Amazon Bestselling Author; In the near-future where we are monitored every minute of every day, a law is passed that grants an Artificial Intelligence system the power to instantly “reform” anyone deemed a threat to society. The Agent - Michael Koogler; What would you give to have it all? What would you offer up for fame and fortune? Would...

Richard Simmons has spent many years effectively counseling and leading men, and he understands what they need. In this book, he reminds us that every man, at some point in life, suffers misfortune and disappointment. No man is immune. However, the challenges of life offer men the possibility of change. In the midst of struggles, there is the opportunity to see our lives transformed and be truly set free. The True Measure of a Man is encouraging and empowering. It gives you the proper perspective to identify and know your true value and worth.

Are you new to construction and lost when people are talking on the job? Do you have a little experience but are looking to really know what you're talking about? Do you want to know just WTF people are talking about at work? Do you like to laugh? If you learn well with a little bit of humor, and are more concerned with understanding what the hell people are talking about than knowing the textbook definition - yep, this book is for you.

Kevin, Rachel, and Ben are young fencers eager to compete in an upcoming tournament at Nellis Air Force Base. But when they arrive, they become unwilling pawns in a twisted plan to steal the ultimate weapon. A plan that somehow revolves around the tournament. Now, battling for their very survival, they must find a way to stop the two brilliant arms dealers behind it all.

Although class may no longer be in session, the hallways of this rural Iowa schoolhouse are far from empty. Unexplained phenomena such as phantom footsteps, disembodied voices, shadow figures, and even full-bodied apparitions lurk within. Join Richard Estep of TV's Haunted Hospitals, Paranormal 911, and Haunted Case Files, as he and a small team of paranormal investigators seek to uncover the truth behind the haunting, and find out just why Farrar Elementary is said to be one of the world's most haunted schools.

Ryan and Regan Resnick are the two youngest members of the Prometheus Project, a top secret team exploring a vast, abandoned alien city. But when they journey through a portal to a primitive alien planet, what begins as an ordinary day will quickly become a nonstop fight for their lives. Soon they are stranded on the distant planet, surrounded by vicious predators, and in the path of a raging river of lava. But surviving on the deadly planet might be the easy part.

This critical essay examines the effects of the United States Supreme Court’s decision in Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 509 U.S. 579 (1993), and its progeny on the criminal justice system at both the federal and state levels. While Daubert addressed the admissibility of scientific evidence in a civil action, the role of scientific evidence is most crucial in the criminal courts, where the testimony of an ‘expert’ in some or another scientific field frequently is the difference between conviction and acquittal. In Daubert, the Supreme Court ruled unanimously that the ...

The Cure is a genre-bending thriller reminiscent of Michael Crichton or Douglas Preston, about the biological underpinnings of psychopathy. As a child, her family was taken from her by a serial killer. Erin Palmer is left orphaned and forever scarred. She dedicates her life to the study of psychopaths, conducting one-on-one interviews and tests with inmates. When Erin finally finishes years of exhaustive research, she finds herself in possession of the key to ending psychopathic behavior - in the species - forever. That' s when they try to kill her.

In 1959, at the age of 21, Max Starkloff was in a car accident that left him paralyzed from the neck down. His doctors doubted he would live longer than a few days, and, if he survived, the hope for his quality of life would be minimal. How did this young man with barely a high school education become the leader of a powerful disability rights movement and the founder of the Starkloff Disability Institute? This is his remarkable story.

For the last 50 years, I have been intrigued by the concept of wisdom. As a young boy I remember reading these words of Solomon about wisdom, "She is more precious than jewels and nothing you desire compares with her." (Proverbs 3:15) The fact that nothing in this life compares with wisdom grabbed my attention; therefore, I have been on a lifelong search to understand and to acquire it. Wisdom enables us to distinguish between those ideas in life that are true and those that are false.

Journey with us as we delve into the inspiring life of Florence Nightingale, a name etched into history for her remarkable contributions during the Crimean War of 1854-55. Imagine a gathering of military and naval officers in the heart of London, reminiscing about the war and pondering over who left the most indelible mark. The unanimous verdict? Florence Nightingale. Known and loved by every English child, Nightingales tale is one of dedication and courage that transcends borders. This podcast aims to bring her story alive for audiences everywhere, starting from the very beginning, as every ...