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Humble upbringings did not deter Allen Maxwell from an incredible and dynamic global journey in the navy and later in the private sector as a defense contractor. While navigating complex dynamics in both worlds, he developed the rules of the system that would be critical to survive challenging circumstances such as serving in the Philippines amid political unrest, a near-death collision on the USS Kinkaid, and a devious internal plan to usurp his leadership in Guantanamo Bay.

After accepting the fact that his world will never be the same again, Grim pushes forward, working hard to have a new and better life on the Ashen Plane. He just has to survive long enough to achieve that goal. His quest to free his undead patron has led him to need to rebuild a village for his newly adopted people. The best way to do that? Go adventuring, recruit new followers, and kick a lot of ass. If only things were that easy....

Level-headed Terresian explorer and scientist Poseidon RA commands an expedition to Erthe where a routine genetic protocol on the indigenous population has unexpectedly triggered a staggering leap in human evolution. He quickly realizes that he's traveled 940 million miles across the solar system only to fall in love with a planet...and its exceptionally advanced native daughter and mushroom shaman, Cleatah of The Shore People.

An enchanting children's story about the lives of forest creatures, just right for bedtime.

Kace Hallard leaves Sacramento, bound for the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, something he and his father had always planned to do together. When his father realizes he won’t be able to make the trip, he makes Kace promise to go on his own. He takes off, not sure he’s up to the challenge. When mechanical troubles stop him a few hours away from home, he questions his choice even more, until Striker Johnson, out buying lunch for the guys at the shop, notices the handsome stranger and offers his help.

If you could know exactly how and when calamity would strike, would you want to know? And more importantly, would you tell your insurance company? What if it was something smaller, like the next time you were going to get a bad case of athlete’s foot? Would you let them know then? In House of Apollo, they already know. The actuaries have won: Big Data predicts it all.

Jason Thomas had always been obsessed with the ghost stories he'd watched on television from the time he was a kid. He'd always dreamed of visiting those haunted places and playing amateur ghost hunters with his best friend, Wade. As they grew older, Jason's fascination with ghosts grew, as well, and he'd drag Wade along to different haunted houses or hotels, always hoping to see an actual ghost.

Dirty secrets. A dirty cop. And a loaded Syringe. A dead paramedic found with a syringe stuck in her chest. A junkie is found with stolen drugs from her ambulance. Too neat? Too easy? But something’s not quite right. Captain Weidman has got his hate up for Flynt more than usual. Blocked and hassled by the entire force every step of the way, are they getting too close to the thin blue line? What is the secret thread running through the case, and what does Flynt know that he’s not telling? Who will step up and peel back the lies and reveal the truth?

Like the saying “life is unpredictable”, the COVID-19 pandemic came unexpectedly. During the pandemic, we all came to the realization that when the pandemic is over, life won’t return to how we once knew it. The pandemic was a reawakening period for everyone; it made us understand that the world can change at any time, and we have to learn to survive and change with time and seasons. Otherwise, others will move on, and you will be left behind. The pandemic should spark a change in you, and if you didn’t come out of the pandemic a changed person, then something may be wrong.

Alexander Kingston wasn’t destined to lead the East Territory pack, but fate had other ideas. Becoming the next Alpha in his dead brother’s place and managing his father’s expectations is a challenge, one that’s only getting harder with time. Marrok Blain is part of the North Territory pack. With his unique knowledge of the Slow Death, the disorder that slowly kills with every shift, he offers help, knowing he’ll be met with resistance from his friend’s pack. What he doesn’t expect is the pull to the stubborn yet undeniably gorgeous son of the East Territory Alpha.

A new killer has hit the streets. When a college athlete is found naked in a tree with duck feathers in his hair and a dead ducks head in his mouth you know it’s going to be a very long day for Puta Gorda PD’s notoriously mismatched detectives, Flynt and Steele. Was it a peculiar suicide, or is foul play involved? As they delve deeper into the mystery they discover a mind enhancing new drug has hit the streets and bodies are beginning to stack up. The only link they can find is a little yellow rubber ducky.

The gargoyles have always been guardians. They were created to protect the citadel and the surrounding area from vampires. When one of their own finds his fated mate, some of the other gargoyles dream of finding their other half, too. Petro has dreamed of not being alone anymore. Of having someone to share his life with and give it more meaning. When he finds a vampire while on patrol, he has no idea how much his life is about to change.

Tommy Carter was just minding his own business, taking out the trash from his job at a local bar and grill, when he noticed the man hiding behind the dumpster. He couldn’t get a good look at the guy, and the less he can find out about him, the more curious he becomes. He’d lived through difficult circumstances in his past, and decides if he can help, he will. Tommy doesn’t have a lot, but he has a heart of gold that won’t let him walk away from someone he knows needs a hand up.

Peter and I were drawn to each other from the very beginning—even when I was just a kid, sneaking out to see him at the rundown orphanage for boys. I thought we'd be forever. We weren't. So, I left our small town with nothing but a map for my future and a shattered heart, and I didn't look back. Until now. See, I'm organizing the fundraiser of the year, and I need Peter, master mechanic, to help me rebuild a classic car for an auction that'll help hundreds of foster kids. I was sure I was prepared to see him again. I could ignore his magnetic pull this time around. I was wrong.

Das einzigartige Motivationsbuch Leadership. Die 21 wichtigsten Führungsprinzipien wird Ihnen helfen, Ihre Effizienz zu steigern und in einer sich schnell wandelnden Zeit aktuell zu bleiben. John Maxwell ist ein US-amerikanischer Redner, Coach und Experte für Führungsfragen. Seine Bücher wurden 16 Millionen Mal verkauft, viele davon erschienen auf der New York Times Bestseller-Liste. Seine Erfahrungen zum Thema Führungsverantwortung hat John Maxwell in eine schlichte, gut nachvollziehbare Form gebracht. Die 21 Führungsprinzipien hat er tiefgründig und eindeutig formuliert.

A meaningful discussion about racism is relevant in this modern era. We may not know it, but some people are still struggling to attain equality for their community. Racism can occur in numerous spots. It includes preference, isolation because of somebody's irrational view, ethnicity. Bigotry can be uncovered through an individual's activities just as their perspectives. Likewise, It can be reflected in frameworks and organizations. Prejudice is something other than words, convictions, and actions.

Cole’s got a new job but fails to show up. Do the series of child murders in San Francisco and Chicago lead to Cole’s disappearance? A new job in a new city doesn’t do you much good if you’re dead. Follow Cole to the City by the Bay to find out just how far he will go to save a child.

Tim Latham had only been riding for the Pony Express for a week before he has to show the new guy the trail. Jeremiah Rollins grew up in San Francisco under the shadow of his father's successful shipping business. On a whim, he signs up for the Pony Express and leaves his old life behind for the steep, rocky trails that cross the Sierra Nevada. Both men are excited to begin their journey on their first ride together to Nevada Territory. They set out, making their way from station to station, racing as fast as their horses can carry them, and their friendship grows every mile.

Andrew Lawson’s life in Sacramento has turned from being everything he dreamed of growing up to a lonely place where finding someone special to share his life with is impossible. When the first person he meets on returning home for Thanksgiving is his childhood friend Link, it’s a reminder of happier times when his whole future lay in front of him. Agreeing to a drink before heading to his parents' place is a way to reconnect, and a great way to start the holiday.

Actively grow your leadership skills day-by-day with this timeless wisdom—comprised from fourteen of New York Times bestselling author John C. Maxwell's greatest leadership books. The Maxwell Daily Reader draws its unique power from an ageless truth: the heart of leadership is created by...