Short Days

This is an ebook of poetry written with everyone in mind. The poems are meant to inspire and to give hope to those feeling down. The poetry touches on different facets of everyday life. These uplifting poetic words include poems about those we care deeply for including wives, mothers, husbands, and fathers. A kind word is capable of making or breaking someone's day. It's also an ebook where you can feast on life and religious poetry. The author has written with love this poetic ebook view of life through his own personal self expressions and experiences. Each poetry topic of interest is ...

Do you feel like you are living the same day over and over? Are you going through life on autopilot? You're not alone. You can start to change your life. By choosing to find the time to focus on your well-being, you are making a decision which not only benefits you but also helps those you love. When you thrive, they thrive. Opportunities to practice mindfulness are opportunities to melt away stress and quiet the demands of everyday life. Make the best choice for you, and start taking advantage of those moments today.

Sometimes I like the feeling of being in danger. Although Blue Falls is my vacation and my escape from reality, I’m drawn to the dangers that lurk there. It is a SMALL TOWN with a LARGE werewolf population. I know I should be cautious visiting certain parts of town…but my curiosity has led me to Artur. A werewolf protecting the trail. A single alpha wolf with a heart of gold. We hit it off almost immediately. There’s something about him, and he sees something in me. Just as well it’s close to Valentine’s Day. Perhaps we can be each other’s dates, and see where the day takes us. ...

Comprised of biblical references to direct readers, IN THE MORNING WHEN I RISE is a fresh offering of inspiration that will help you start your day with a new outlook. Each personal story, concluding prayer and supporting scripture encourages self-reflection and individual growth, as well as note pages for studying and review. Recommended as a daily guide, these 31 Days of Inspirational Readings are sure to serve as a permanent reminder of God’s goodness.

The Definitive Sci-Fi Collection is a collection of 28 classic science fiction novels and stories, read by an esteemed cast of award-winning narrators. Included here are stories by some of the most iconic science fiction writers of all time, including H.G. Wells; Jules Verne; H.P. Lovecraft; Margaret Cavendish; Yevgeny Zamyatin; and more.

Control is something Desi Whitman abhors. Why live life in black and white perfection when you can messily color outside the lines? But when she comes face-to-face with SWAT Officer Reznor Mayne, he’s about to show her just how good control can feel.

A thrilling collection of the first eight Samantha Moon short stories, including: Teeth - What happens when a child is born with a rare throwback gene, a gene that produces two exceptionally long teeth? Vampire Nights - Samantha Moon meets someone unexpected on a late night trip to Denny's, someone who seems to know all her secrets and has all the answers. Vampire Blues - Samantha Moon discovers that even a routine case can offer a few surprises―and that not all men are created equal. Vampire Dreams - Samantha Moon sets out to find the answer to a mysterious, haunting dream...a dream in ...

Few writers have so brilliantly and poignantly conjured the desperation and absurdity of ordinary life as Charles Bukowski. Resonant with his powerful, perceptive voice, his visceral, hilarious, and transcendent poetry speaks to us as forcefully today as when it was written. Encompassing a wide range of subjects—from love to death and sex to writing—Bukowski’s unvarnished and self-deprecating verse illuminates the deepest and most enduring concerns of the human condition while remaining sharply aware of the day to day.

In each section of Michael Cunningham's new book, we encounter the same group of characters: a young boy, an older man, and a young woman. "In the Machine" is a ghost story which takes place at the height of the Industrial Revolution, as human beings confront the alienated realities of the new machine age. "The Children's Crusade," set in the early twenty-first century, plays with the conventions of the noir thriller as it tracks the pursuit of a terrorist band which is detonating bombs seemingly at random around the city.

A collection of short stories about finding...and renewing...love on Valentine's Day.

What’s the best lie you’ve ever told? I lied to my mother to stop the endless questions about finding “the one.” It worked—until she asked me to bring my imaginary boyfriend to my parents' 25th wedding anniversary party. On Valentine’s Day. Ugh, right? But here's where it gets interesting. My little white lie led me straight to Cupid’s Kiss dating service... and back into the arms of Johnny Brooks, the sexy owner who just happens to be my high school crush. Johnny was more than willing to help me out with my little predicament, but there’s a catch: he’s not just offering a...

On September 15, 1946, the Wild Card virus was released, spreading a wave of mutations around the globe. "Aces" were endowed with extraordinary powers while "Jokers" were cursed with bizarre mental or physical disabilities. September 15th is now Wild Card Day. With each passing year, the festivities become larger and more fevered. And 1986 - the 40th anniversary - promises to be the biggest Wild Card Day ever.

A SWEET, SPICY, AND FUNNY VALENTINE'S DAY NOVELLA FROM THE USA TODAY & INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR DIANA NIXON. My Valentine's Day couldn't be any worse: no date, no heart-shaped cards, one missed flight and tons of work to do. Great, just great. For a romance writer as I am, my personal life looks like a disaster. My only boyfriends are fictional. I've got only one coffee cup in the kitchen, and millions of readers who have no idea how terrible I am at everything they love about my books. Maybe that's why meeting Angelo Moretti turned out to be a pleasant bonus to my Italian book tour...

Family meant everything to Ayden Stratton. It always had even when he didn’t always allow it to show. Because of that, he understood the fury in Tobias Blaise’s eyes when they learned that his sister had been dragged out the backdoor of her restaurant despite every effort to stop her from being kidnapped. Fury didn’t begin to describe what he saw in his brother’s face. Cassidy Blaise might be Tobias’s sister, but she was Benjamin’s entire world. Tobias Blaise never expected to find any woman he wanted to spend his life with, let alone one who looked at him the way Ellis did, ...

After crossing paths with the Golem of Prague, Samantha Moon and the gang continue their whirlwind European tour... Last stop: Greece. Now on the final leg of their trip through Europe, Samantha Moon and company find themselves on a pristine beach in Zakynthos, Greece. Her teenage daughter, Tammy, is happy. After all, this is her idea of a proper vacation. That is, until the winged air maidens appear at her hotel balcony. They recognize Tammy's enchanted necklace and think she might be able to help them. Similar to the mermaids of the sea, the air maidens live in the sky...and are being ...

The secret to earning a six-figure income without having to work your butt off When you think about living your dream life, what comes to mind? Does it include spending most of your waking hours in front of a computer, answering emails from your demanding boss and only living it up on weekends? Or does it consist of owning your own time, pursuing things you’re passionate about, and still earning more than enough to indulge in your favorite activities? Unless you’re certifiably insane, you definitely answered the latter. Who wouldn’t want to get away from the drudgery of employee life ...

Did you get into the furnished rental business to create a leisurely lifestyle? How's that working for you? Have you’ve accidentally created a job for yourself? Well the Airbnb Virtual Assistant Handbook is your key to freedom. The author outlines essential standard operating procedures (SOPs) for your extended stay rental business. These are the steps you should delegate to your virtual assistant so you can focus on more important money-making tasks. This workbook gives you templates based on the industry's best practices. You can use these templates as is or customize them to suit your ...

J.R. Hamantaschen returns with a collection of his inimitable weird, dark, and imaginative fiction. In these intelligent and haunting stories, Hamantaschen pushes the boundaries of horror, exploring the deepest corners of the human psyche with an unflinching eye.

Gone are the days of predatory lending practices and exorbitant interest rates. With post-office-administered payday loans, borrowers can access fair and transparent lending options, prioritizing their financial well-being. No longer will individuals be trapped in cycles of debt, forced to choose between paying bills and putting food on the table. Instead, they find a pathway to stability and prosperity right in their own communities, fostering a sense of connection and local empowerment. Pay Day Loan issued by the Post Office is a must-read for anyone passionate about economic justice, ...

Julia is very short for her age, but by the end of the summer run of The Wizard of Oz, she'll realize how big she is inside, where it counts. She hasn't ever thought of herself as a performer, but when the wonderful director of Oz casts her as a Munchkin, she begins to see herself in a new way. As Julia becomes friendly with the poised and wise Olive and with her deeply artistic neighbor, Mrs. Chang, Julia's own sense of self as an artist grows.