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In College Sports, historians Eric A. Moyen and John R. Thelin tell the story of the success—and excess—of American college sports from their inception to today. Arguing that the modern American university's structure spurred the growth of big-time sports, they also highlight the treatment of marginalized groups in athletics and the role that commercialization and the media have played.

In this book I start with the Atlanta Olympics bombing; then discuss the FBI agent/Russian spy working alongside of me at Quantico; then the JonBenet Ramsey case, or at least one very interesting aspect of it; the abortion doc assassin; the TV lawyer/pundit who almost got me fired (even if unintendedly); the murders of two Dartmouth College professors; 9/11; the anthrax case; the DC sniper case; my time in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba; oh, multiple profiling and/or forensic linguistic cases in which I provided expert testimony; and the ongoing evolution of the FBI's Profiling Unit.

They took everything from him. Now, he will take their world. When the System integrated his universe, Ambrose Severen lost everything - his world, his loved ones, his very purpose. Now, all he has left is revenge. With nothing to lose, Ambrose embarks on a ruthless quest for power, determined to tear down everything the First Forerunner has built. No price is too high, no challenge too great, as he fights to carve a path of retribution through a shattered world.

Gabriella finally found what she was looking for. As a fairy-siren-human, she was with the love of her life, a human male named Leif. Gabriella and Leif settled into a happy life, but everything changes when Gabriella is summoned back to the sea. The siren in her makes her ocean bound journey smooth, that is until an unseen force starts messing with the couple and splits them up. While they feel like powerless pawns in a chess game as their hearts and bodies get wrenched from each other, all they want is their happily ever after, if only the one in power will allow that to happen.

Twelve-year-old Joe Ferber, his sister Sadie, and their parents have just moved into a house that has all the hallmarks of a horror movie—tombstones in the basement, a creepy doll lying around, strange noises in the wall, and so on. As Joe tries to fall asleep on the first night, his nightlight begins to flash and change colors, and the creepy doll appears in his bed … and then twelve-year-old Shawn Hannigan wakes up from a dream.

One football star will break out all the tricks in the playbook to avoid a fumble with that girl in USA Today-bestselling author C. R. Jane's gripping romance follow-up to The Wrong Play.

Cobey Green hat ein Problem: Nach einem Jahr voller Partys droht ihm der Rausschmiss aus dem Football-Team. Der Plan? Ins Wohnheim ziehen, einen Nachhilfelehrer finden und seine Noten retten. Vincent Brandt liebt Wissen und Lernen, aber Cobey Green stellt ihn vor eine steile Lernkurve – nicht nur in Sachen Nachhilfe.

The celestial rulers need human women to prevent the end of their alien civilization. Their human agents, working nonstop to recruit suitable mates, will stop at nothing to accomplish their purpose. That purpose is simple. Pair beautiful, fertile women with multiple extraterrestrial men. If you’ve ever wondered what it would mean to have a male harem available to you, maybe you’ll be fortunate enough to find out. Keep your eyes and ears open because the universe is closer than you think. * ** It’s the end of my vacation when out of nowhere, I get abducted by aliens.

A pulse-pounding suspense thriller about buried secrets, dangerous truths, and the price of justice. Charleston real estate lawyer Lee Danforth has no interest in investigating the mismanagement of a local children’s ranch—until she hears the horrifying allegations of abuse and the South Carolina solicitor’s refusal to prosecute. Reluctantly drawn in, she soon realizes this case is far darker than financial fraud. Lee has spent years burying the truth about her own seduction by Jack Marshall, the ranch’s late founder.

This prequel to the Space Girl Adventures series finally takes you to the planet where no boys are born, while thrusting you into the turbulent bonding of those who will become Space Girl Rainbow Capricorn. Orea was born in blood and flame on an alien world. Tomoe was born on Home, but as one of the Wild Women—the outcasts of the women’s planet. Orea’s adoptive mother, a high-ranking Legate in Home’s military, raised her in the ways of the Rainbows. Despite Orea’s scars and Tomoe’s technophilia, they bonded early, covering each other as they navigated the minefield that is Rainbow School.

Sequel to “Tudor Secrets” from the point of view of Morgana Tudor. The only daughter of King Arthur II. Morgana Tudor’s journey to becoming a healer of legend.

Crime Trivia: A Quiz Book of Chilling Facts and Twisted History for True Crime Addicts is the ultimate challenge for fans of murder mysteries, criminal psychology, and history’s most bone-chilling cases. With 10 themed chapters and a bonus round, this book is packed with over 275 quiz questions that test your knowledge and thrill your dark curiosity. Perfect for solo sleuths or competitive quiz nights. Whether you're a crime podcast junkie, a trivia fanatic, or just love a good mystery, Crime Trivia is your new obsession.

In the gritty underbelly of late 1970s New York City, a chilling menace looms. Known only as The Nomad, a deranged serial killer casts a shadow of terror across the bustling streets. With a string of gruesome murders already staining the city's conscience, The Nomad turns his sinister focus on "Bony" Tony Charisma, once the pulsing bass player of The Funk Express. Anthony Martinez, better known as Tony Charisma, finds his life spiraling into a nightmare. The Nomad, driven by unfathomable insanity, brutally takes the life of Tony's girlfriend, shattering his world.

From the Frontline to Executive Success: An MBA Field Manual for Military Veterans is a powerful guide for veterans who are ready to lead again—this time in the business world. Written by retired U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major Benny R. Kinsey, MBA, the book blends military wisdom with business acumen to help transitioning service members, MBA/EMBA students, and career-changers find their footing in corporate leadership.

Imagine waking up every day with the freedom to choose how you spend your time, knowing that your finances are secure, and retirement is no longer a distant dream. How to Retire: A Beginner's Guide — What, Where, and How to Invest for Retirement by Age 40 is your comprehensive roadmap to achieving financial independence and retiring early. This guide simplifies the complex world of retirement planning, breaking down key strategies and empowering you to make informed decisions about your financial future.

In the second book in the Intertwine series, small-town boy James is thrust into a realm of demons, deceit, and the supernatural. When his father bargains James' soul for riches, his watcher Anne must make harrowing choices and confront malevolent forces intent on taking what is owed. As Anne makes a fateful sacrifice to protect James, repercussions unfold, plunging his life into a world of trauma, heartbreak, and turmoil. Can James endure the chaos that now engulfs him?

In a thrilling follow-up to Tasting Light, ten bestselling and award-winning masters of the form use the possible—and the premise of hope—to explore how science and technology can reshape our world and defy assumptions.

The steel mills are in decay and work is tenuous. Eleanor and Josh have accepted an opportunity for an interview, the last for four with a power plant in Texas. But there is a problem at the plant that no one confesses to, leaving the Bats mutated and used as lab specimens. The project is called the EchoLocation Project. Eleanor has nightly visitors from the BAT kingdom seeking help from her. She needs to find out what's going on at the Plant. Her involvement puts the family in harm's way and needs rescue.

The celestial rulers need human women to prevent the end of their alien civilization. Their human agents, working nonstop to recruit suitable mates, will stop at nothing to accomplish their purpose. That purpose is simple. Pair beautiful, fertile women with multiple extraterrestrial men. If you’ve ever wondered what it would mean to have a male harem available to you, maybe you’ll be fortunate enough to find out. Keep your eyes and ears open because the universe is closer than you think. * ** It’s hard to be a girl like me.

In this frantic thriller from acclaimed author R. J. Jagger, an up-and-coming associate attorney discovers that she's on a murder list and frantically searches for answers, not only to save her life but also to find out whether she was tricked into participating in a murder herself. Jim Michael Hansen, sometimes also writing as R. J. Jagger, is the author of over 25 hard-edged mystery and suspense thrillers, including the Nick Teffinger thrillers, the Bryson Wilde thrillers, and the Nicole Stone thrillers. In addition to his own books, he also ghostwrites for a well-known, bestselling author.