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The 2012 killing of Trayvon Martin, an African American teenager in Florida, and the subsequent acquittal of his killer, brought public attention to controversial "Stand Your Ground" laws. The verdict, as much as the killing, sent shock waves through the African American community, recalling a history of similar deaths, and the long struggle for justice. On the Sunday morning following the verdict, black preachers around the country addressed the question, "Where is the justice of God? What are we to hope for?"

Abolitionism was the movement that strove to end slavery in the United States. The abolitionists saw slavery as a stain and an affliction on the United States and made it their goal to eradicate slave ownership. Abolitionists produced anti-slavery literature, sent petitions to Congress, and ran for political office.

In the small Pacific Northwest town of Evergreen, a generational piece of land becomes a battleground of local residents against the legend known as Bigfoot. Or is it?

Jack Hill returned to his hometown of Mirage Creek, to do a book signing, at the wrong time, because something came to town right after Jack, something that came to kill, to destroy, to fulfill a town's destiny.

This is no ordinary management book. It's a deep-dive exploration into the world of micromanagement, dissecting its roots, examining its impacts, and shedding light on its unsightly consequences. More importantly, this short audiobook is a beacon of hope, a survival guide for those navigating the maddening labyrinth of micromanagement. It equips you with the skills and strategies needed to dodge the micromanager's hawk-eyed gaze and work effectively under their radar. Brown teaches you how to turn the tables and subtly wrestle back control.

The title story - a modern-day reimagining of Charles Dickens’ wonderful A Christmas Carol - finds Elliot’s PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) from working the front lines of a large urban fire department replacing Scrooge’s greed as our protagonist’s main struggle. Elliot has seen plenty of horrors in his career, and is at a dangerous breaking point. Can ghostly, late-night visitors to the firehouse one Christmas Eve pull him from the brink of suicide?

When a meteor obliterates Moscow, Russia's Doomsday Device is activated, mistaking the destruction for a nuclear attack, and only one person can be sent to the Ural Mountain facility to shut down the system. Mitchell Flynn.

Do you wanna buy a werewolf? It's the latest fad. The WereHouse insists their werepets are loyal, docile, and completely safe, but what happens when these gentle giants turn on their masters? While on a routine EMS call, paramedic Christine Alt is attacked by a rogue werepet. She escapes with her life, but the encounter leaves her with more than just scars.

The 21st century is a world in constant change. In A New Culture of Learning, Doug Thomas and John Seely Brown pursue an understanding of how the forces of change, and emerging waves of interest associated with these forces, inspire and invite us to imagine a future of learning that is as powerful as it is optimistic.

Mark and Charlie needed a new place to explore for their urbex website, a place unique, like Port Chatham, Alaska. Mark was not interested in the rumors and stories about the place, he just wanted a place to explore. But Port Chatham was going to give them more than they ever anticipated, although it was not the Port Chatham they had expected.

Extended editions of Port Chatham, In the Valley of Headless Men, and Gates of the Arctic.

Fond remembrances of the life and work of Robert Anton Wilson, featuring Douglas Rushkoff, Antero Ali, Tiffany Lee Brown, David Jay Brown, Zac Odin, and Joseph Matheny.

The Brotherhood of Trees started off innocently enough, just four friends opening a private club in the town of Perfect, but sometimes, just sometimes, especially in a town like Perfect, things happen. When the founding members of the Brotherhood start disappearing, local police and FBI Special Agent Kyle Smith investigate and uncover something more insidious than anyone could possibly consider, something larger, a bigger picture beginning to emerge.

When the sequel to a blockbuster movie loses one of its actors, the replacement is picked out of nowhere, and thrust into a world of lights, cameras, and action!

A tremendous wind storm isn't the worst thing to happen to the small town of Perfect in this prequel to Perfect Horror.

The air is lethal in Altenbyrne.There is no escaping the poisonous fog within the kingdom’s walls. The river is infested with deadly grinderfish, and creatures beyond the wall prey on those who venture out. Without a life mask, no one can survive. While the wealthy get all the lifemasks they need, people like Tristin and his sister, Makenna, only get one each. After Tristin’s failed attempt to save their mother from a dying mask, he and Makenna are forced to flee the all-powerful Angel of Justice.

It is a busy weekend in the town of Perfect, WA. A fan convention is being held. A serial killing is uncovered. Then a second distinctly different set of killings. And a third. Police Officer Brad Graham, along with FBI Special Agent Kyle Smart, tries to figure out why three different serial killers have descended on the small Pacific Northwest town. Welcome to Perfect, WA.

The year is 1994, and Jackson Foster’s life is about to change forever. After an encounter with a drunk driver leaves him scarred and depressed, Jackson is desperate to find a way out of his personal hell. When he discovers the thrill of punishing criminals the law can’t or won’t deal with, he thinks he’s found a way. But what if he gets a little too much enjoyment from meting out justice? And what if his “justice” is anything but? There is a wicked line that vigilantes must never cross. Jackson is heading straight for it.

Have you ever had a near-death encounter? Perhaps you have seen glimpses of heaven or hell. "I Almost Died," is a book collaboration by Kimberly Moses and eight co-authors. They will share their life-changing testimonies that will cause you to gain a greater appreciation of life. Each author brings a unique perspective about life, health, death, and eternity. People die every day, but not many are blessed with another chance at life to share their experiences how they overcome the spirit of death. As you read the pages of "I Almost Died," you will learn lessons to not repeat the authors' ...

The tenth month in the small town of Perfect, WA. Falling leaves. Pumpkins. Halloween.