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In a place called No Man's Land, Texas rancher Ben Langham hired Luke Starbuck for his loyalty and toughness gained by riding with Rip Ford's Texas volunteers. But when Langham sent Starbuck after a band of horse thieves, a loyal man left behind the only home he had ever known - and met the stranger in himself.

The ancient Far East texts had held several taboo secrets. The age-old 'Lotus Sutra' was Buddha's top training manual for the Chinese Gurus and Zen Masters; but what was the special missive? Did the secrets represent the energy force of the 'Qi'? The answers to these questions are much more nefarious than you can even imagine. Enjoy this journey through the action of the 'Universal Gateway' version of the "Lotus Sutra'--one of the most famous illuminated Buddhist manuscripts from the 13th century. Utilizing an extravaganza of vibrant illustrations from history’s most eminent artists, this...

Eight Things I Wish I Knew Before I Retired isn’t just about saving money - it’s a journey into triumphing over a life of purpose and passion. With a down-to-earth approach to the life events retirees face, this guide invites listeners into real-life anecdotes that both entertain and help shape your ideal retirement future.

With outlaws wrecking havoc left and right, a cow town in Texas is on the brink of becoming a ghost town. That's when it's time to call in Chicago-based Pinkerton agent Ash Tallman and his partner Vivian Valentine. Going undercover as a handsome, charming drifter, Ash is always ready with his gun and popular with the ladies. And the lovely, vivacious Viv plays the role of a fervent evangelist, offering salvation with the promise of a sweeter reward to any sinner who can give her clues.

Ever hear of a feller named Pecos Bill? They say he fell off his family's covered wagon and was raised by wolves! But did you know that Pecos Bill once tamed a colossal cyclone from rippin' up the West? Kick off yer boots and listen to this fascinatin' tale of Pecos Bill.

Texas rancher Ben Langham left his sprawling inheritance to the man he trusted most: Luke Starbuck. Once Starbuck had dreamed of having land of his own. Now he dreams of finding the man who gunned down Langham - and bringing him to justice. With the Cattlemen's Association behind him, Starbuck has all the authority he needs to ride into New Mexico on the path of a murderous band of thieves.

In the Texas Panhandle, Newt Bascom and Sam Jordan are stock detectives who have the brains to outwit most rustlers - and the brawn to outfight the rest.

Alpha, beta, gamma, delta… That's just about the extent of Darcie Hayes's Greek before she touches down in Athens, ready to put her troubles behind her and indulge in a little sun, sea, sightseeing and…er…flirtation! But when Nick Costas, modern-day Adonis, saves her from a con man, she begins to think there might be more to Greece than meets the eye…Nick is perfectly happy with his single status, but meeting Darcie makes him wonder if falling in love really would be the worst thing in the world.

Over the past decade, new oil plays have unsettled U.S. energy landscapes and imaginaries. Settling the Boom studies how the disruptive forces of an oil boom in the northern Great Plains are contained through the extension of settler temporalities, reassertions of heteropatriarchy, and the tethering of life to the volatility of oil and its cruel optimisms.

You'll want to read this book for yourself because it has been hit hard by those who try to suppress the truth about cultural diffusion. When you read this short analysis of the 'Dresden Codex,' you will see evidence of a secret that had spanned the globe's cultures. This book is a mind-bending contemporary interpretation of the infamous Maya manuscript, jam-packed with stunning (but troubling) revelations and killer twists on iconology. We track a confirmed secret through the 'Dresden Codex'--but also speculate a mite on its possible secondary messages (beyond the official astronomy ...

When cybersecurity expert Jake Braun challenged hackers at DEFCON, the largest hacking conference in the world, to breach the security of an American voting machine, a hacker in Europe conquered the task in less than two minutes. From hacking into voting machines to more mundane, but no less serious problems, America's democracy faces unprecedented tests from within and without.

Luke Starbuck knew Death’s designs were as uncompromising as justice, and as cold and final as an unmarked grave. But when Wyatt Earp and his gang were ambushed one moonlit evening and Earp emerged from the barrage of shotgun fire very much alive, Starbuck began to wonder if there was more to the ambitious, flint-eyed desperado than met the eye.

“Don’t you understand? Everything we know about the ancient world is on the verge of staggering change.” In the wake of a discovery that rocks the archaeological world, three strangers meet for the first time in the mountains of central Switzerland. Under a cloak of secrecy, they’ve been gathered together by a ruthless billionaire whose goal is to harness unspeakable power by unearthing an artifact more ancient than civilization itself. Their mission soon finds them on the chase of a lifetime. From the Great Pyramids of Egypt through the wilds of Antarctica, they circle the globe on...

Wieso fährt ein Mensch mit der eigenen Muskelkraft Berge hinauf – auch mit mäßigen Erfolgsaussichten und unter allergrößten Qualen? Und wieso setzt er sich am nächsten Tag aufs Rad und beginnt von vorn? Was ist das Geheimnis dieses Sports, der das größte Opfer und das größte Glück vereint? Rick Zabel kennt die Antwort. Als Sohn eines erfolgreichen Sprinters wurde er selbst Profi, fuhr alle großen Rennen – mit deutlich weniger Siegen, aber mit derselben Hingabe und Leidenschaft.

If I were an astronaut, I would zoom into outer space! I would help fix the International Space Station. Dream big, and see what fun it is to be an astronaut.

When Luke Starbuck takes on a wealthy banker as a client, the only thing more compelling than the paycheck is his prey. The James-Younger gang has confounded countless detectives, including the men of the Pinkerton Agency. Now it's Starbuck's chance to bring down the most notorious group of outlaws the West has ever seen-led by none other than cold-blooded killer Jesse James. Undercover work and patient tracking take Starbuck from Kansas City straight through the Indian Territory

The Ark of the Covenant has been lost for more than 2600 years. Many sources allege that the Knights Templar had discovered it while they were in Israel during the Crusades (and they may have hidden it elsewhere). No one is talking about where the Ark is located today. But there were hints to its whereabouts hidden right in front of us. The word 'Ark' appeared clearly in rebus pictograms. In fact, you'll be surprised to find the extent to which there were clues to the Ark concealed in the artwork pertaining to the Knights Templar. This book explores just what the secrecy around the Ark ...

An essay examining the relationship between transitional justice and development in post-conflict states.

Ever hear of a fellow named Johnny Appleseed? They say he had a wolf as a pet and could heal wounds with his own two hands! But did you know that he spread apple seeds across the American frontier? Kick off your boots and listen to this fascinating story of Johnny Appleseed.

“You followed your heart, and look where it brought you. Makes you wonder if there was something wrong with your heart, doesn’t it?” After six thousand years of captivity, the Grigori are free. With time running out, Ira Binyamin leaps into action, amassing a network of allies to wage all-out war against this new yet ancient threat. But as his mentor Aaron warned him long ago, to wage this war he must bear an awesome responsibility, one that will exact a crushing toll on his body, his conscience, and his very soul. Dispatched by his new masters on a mission to the northernmost reaches...