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The Event: Southern USA, mid-1980s: In the last desperate gasps of the Cold War, Sonny Leeds lost track of time and place. How did she get here? When she tries to remember, severe headaches block out most of it. Glimpses. Bits and pieces. But she has long bouts of fitful dreaming too that last so long that sometimes she wakes up days later . . . in a different place . . . and doesn’t recall a thing in between. All she has left are these odd images in her head like the flash of a camera revealing something hidden in the darkness. What she knows for sure: She had to escape the high-tech ...

A cop, a pig, & a sorcerer know all that glitters is gold. A sorcerer’s hidden stash of gold… A pot-bellied pig and a Jersey cow with a nose for trouble… A no holds barred treasure hunt… A retired RCMP Sergeant and her partner, a drug sniffing German shepherd afraid of crowds, determined to preserve law and order on an island where no one takes any guff including the blind old lady who just got flashed and the young mother bothered by a ghost in the attic. That one choice, made by a pot-bellied pig in the heat of the day, the decision to choose Milk Bones over beer, triggered a ...

The 1 Day MBA for Lawyers is a practical guide that equips legal professionals with essential business knowledge, tailored specifically for running a law firm. The book covers key areas such as financial literacy, business strategy, marketing, client relations, and leadership, all presented in an accessible, one-day study format. Each chapter provides actionable exercises, enabling readers to apply these business concepts directly to their own practice—from setting KPIs to creating a financial forecast, building an organizational chart, and improving operational efficiency. With each ...

In a nation torn apart by war, Hattie Logan is a woman on the run, desperate to escape the shackles of her privileged past. Seeking refuge from a life of monotony and wealth, Hattie makes a daring choice: to join the ranks of the renowned Pinkerton Detective Agency. Stationed in the heart of the Civil War's fiery epicenter, Washington City, she immerses herself in the dangerous world of intercepting Confederate mail and unraveling intricate ciphers. But deep within, a burning desire lingers—to make an even greater impact. When an enticing assignment slips through her fingers, Hattie ...

Miles to Mindset: The Transformative Power of Cross Country Running Cross country running is more than a sport—it’s a journey of mental resilience, physical endurance, and self-discovery. Miles to Mindset explores the transformative power of cross country, weaving personal stories, coaching wisdom, and scientific insights into an inspiring guide for runners of all levels. From the thrill of the first race to the challenges of marathon training, this book dives deep into the mindset required to succeed in the sport, the evolution of training methodologies, and the importance of recovery ...

With their wedding only weeks away, Callie Wilford and Clay Cassady pick up a hitchhiker who claimed his brother was in an accident a few miles up the road. Later, they find a suitcase in Clay’s truck. The case’s surprising contents brings a new ghost to the Wilford Hacienda Inn and sends Callie and Clay on a rocky ride before landing at the altar. Join Callie and Clay, Lizzy and Adam, Mr. Collier and a whole new guest register of characters at the Wilford Hacienda Inn, in their adventure while hunting down a thief and solving the hitchhiker mystery. And after all Callie goes through, ...

From California to Peru is a long way for LEXI DIETRICH to run but a secret past, a prostitution ring, and a handsome cartel boy all hunt her down. Running South is about the beauty and tragedy of Latin America, and about finding grace there. Lexi is a piece of work—tattoos, piercings, hair dyed red—she fights with her mom and leaves home at eighteen to search for her missing father. She hitchhikes to Mexico City but sex traders nab her. Does she escape, get sold, die in captivity? Anything is possible in this crazy beautiful-ugly world that lies south of all Lexi’s borders. Lexi will...

Browning Ross was a High School National Champion Miler. He served in the Navy and then became an NCAA Champion at Villanova University. Browning was a 2 time Olympian, a gold medal winner at the Pan Am Games and an 8 time National Champion runner. Then his contributions to American distance running really started. He founded the Road Runners Club of America which led to the running boom in the 1970's. He started the first national running magazine, the Long Distance Log and he directed thousands of races. He also coached the US International Cross-Country team and was a successful high ...

"Twin Flame Escapades: Are You Running or Chasing?" by Silvia Moon takes you on an exhilarating emotional journey through the captivating realm of twin flame relationships. With her heartfelt experiences as a backdrop, Moon explores the extraordinary connection that defines twin flames—an undeniable bond that uniquely intertwines two souls. In this honest and engaging exploration, the author beautifully captures the bittersweet pain of separation alongside the magnetic draw of profound soul intimacy. Readers will find themselves reflecting on the deep feelings of longing and the challenge...

Whether you are a brand new runner or chasing that dream of first place in a race, incorporating stretching into your every day training plan is a MUST! Here is a quick guide on where to start! Stretching is an essential part of running that is so often overlooked by even the best in the sport. We put in all the hours and time on our feet to get our mileage up or chase those PR dreams but we forget one basic but crucial need – Stretching. The purpose of this book is to provide runners of all levels with a quick guide to essential stretching and techniques that not only reduce the risk of ...

Mistletoe and Merry Mayhem: Love's the Perfect Holiday Plot Twist! Macalister Forest: award-winning mystery author by day, clueless single dad by—well—all the time. This Christmas, he's trading his typewriter for tinsel and taking his spitfire daughter, Josi, to the ultimate winter wonderland: Sugar Plum, Georgia, where even the cottages have their own origin stories. But before you can say 'Jingle Bells,' Mac realizes he's in way over his Santa hat and needs a nanny, stat. Wynter Sullivan, New York City's real estate queen, thought her biggest holiday hurdle was snagging the coziest ...

The book of Jonah contains what is certainly among the most familiar narratives of the Bible. There is a running prophet, a man overboard, three days in the whale’s belly, and the merciful sparing of Nineveh. Jonah, however, is no mere moral narrative. And it is certainly not a story reserved for children in Sunday School classrooms. Jonah is complex and deep, simultaneously offering doctrine and didactic. Jonah runs from his calling and seems to be living a life of cognitive dissonance. Jonah comes to grips with the terrifying reality of living life opposed to God and, only then, finds ...

The Art of Running a Successful Wedding Services Business is written with the purpose of helping the millions of wedding services professionals who are struggling to survive the tough competition in their field and are still trying to figure out the secret to standing out in a crowd. Pooja Agnihotri shares every insight, secret, tip, and trick that she has learned while working for a highly successful wedding services startup. Technology has undoubtedly made it easy to start a business these days while simultaneously making it tougher to get that business noticed by potential customers. ...

It happens every time. The marathon seems weeks and weeks away then suddenly, it's here! This begins "the great marathon freak out". You worry you aren't ready. You worry you can't possibly run your goal pace for 26.2 miles. You wonder what to eat and drink. You trained hard (and long) to get ready for your marathon and just want to know that race day will go well. Surviving the Marathon Freak Out walks you through the time-proven marathon preparation system of world-renowned Coach Greg McMillan. No matter whether this is your first or fifteenth marathon, Coach Greg's strategies provide ...

Study your trajectory before entering a hot zone, flyboy! Derek ‘Bubbles’ Thorne had a horrible secret that haunted him. Volunteering for orders to Ghazni was supposed to be a way to hide and escape, until a hand of friendship offered a chance at salvation from the mysterious woman who lived down the road from Flyboys. Prepare for the fight of your life… Toni Baird has never been afraid of a challenge—or a little intrigue. Growing up on a small-town farm with a flight school buzzing right next door, secrets were hard to come by. But now, Toni’s taking the biggest risk of her life:...

Swinging Away is Victor Pearn’s testament to poetry, friendship, and faith. The story of his life from joining the Marines in 1969 to becoming a professional publisher is told with his innate gift for description that captures the personalities and quirks of his colleagues and the literary luminaries that he happens to meet. For Pearn, becoming a poet was an ongoing series of adventures that took place from Illinois to Colorado and from Mexico to China, where he taught English. The narrative is peppered with poetry samples and musings on the natural world, academia, and spirituality. ...

The journey continues with Exposing Secrets Sins. Some families are odd, others inherit eccentric roots, laced with deep secrets. Eventually, the truth is exposed, and that is what happens to Michelle de Gourgues. In book two Michelle, the youngest sister digs into the past. Her brother Robert threatens to expose her past indiscretions in an attempt to take control of the family fortune. Michelle worries that the past mistakes from her college years could now damage her reputation. Even rumors could cloud her leadership as CEO of the family enterprise. She leaves Memphis and travels to ...

The follow up to my best selling book The Diary of an Average Runner. What's happened in the 5 years since i published this book? Well plenty of trying to find out what make me happy, that's what. It's been an up and down period, some would call it a mid life crisis, but i'm coming out the other end a better person with a clear mind so wanted to share this with others who may either be going through similar or simply want read an easy quick read. This is another simple read, even more than the first books, but that's where my life has headed now, simplest is best. If you're expecting to ...

Ever feel like your own brain is working against you? That’s because it probably is. Your subconscious mind is quietly controlling 95% of your thoughts, habits, and decisions—and if you don’t learn how to reprogram it, you’ll keep repeating the same mistakes, chasing the wrong goals, and sabotaging your own success. Your Brain Is an Ahole** is a no-BS guide to understanding how your subconscious actually works—and more importantly, how to make it work for you instead of against you. Inside, you’ll learn: ✔ Why your subconscious clings to dumb beliefs (even when they ruin your ...

A wounded biker. A nurse on the run. Their paths cross in blood, but destiny has other plans. Sergeant at Arms Ryder lives by one code: protect the Blind Jacks MC at all costs. But when a bullet-riddled ambush leaves him fighting for his life in the ER, he finds himself at the mercy of a nurse whose gentle hands ignite more than just his will to survive. Too bad his club's most vicious enemy is still hunting him down—and he's not the only one with deadly secrets. Tiffany has perfected the art of disappearing, always one step ahead of her powerful ex-husband and his army of private ...