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“For us, murder is a hobby,” the writer’s group president informs the detectives as they arrive. “We look forward to seeing real police procedure.” A prominent author dies at a mystery writers retreat. Is it natural causes or was she murdered? The detectives have never worked together before. Each has their own motivations as they approach the case.

The face of America’s workforce is changing rapidly. Freelancing, or side hustles, have become the new labor force driving the economic wheel. Nearly 40 percent of the workforce in the United States is made up of freelancers. Wouldn’t you love to join them? In this book, I will share with you my personal experiences while navigating the world of freelancing. I will give you practical, real-world advice about how to start your own business as a freelancer in your chosen field.

1941 befindet sich England und somit auch Nicholas Jenkins mitten im Zweiten Weltkrieg. Nicks langjähriger Bekannter Widmerpool ist mittlerweile sein Kommandant. Widmerpools selbstbezogener Führungsstil sorgt für Spannungen im Regiment, sodass Nick mit Hochdruck an einer Veränderung seiner Situation arbeitet. Zunehmend steigt auch die Sorge um Freunde und Familienmitglieder, die in London unmittelbar vom Krieg bedroht sind.

A brutal murder occurs in Memphis, near Franklin City’s limits. But all is quiet in the city itself as Franklin City celebrates Independence Day, until among the festival crowd, Wendy claims she sees a man Bill Doolin’s compatriots put behind bars. A check of prison rosters shows the man remains in prison. Then, two young women are murdered in town.

1942 wird Nicholas Jenkins zurück nach London versetzt. Hier begegnet er der aufregenden Pamela Flytton, die bei ihm und seinen Freunden für Unruhe sorgt. Nachdem Nick zunächst fasziniert von ihr ist, verlobt sie sich ausgerechnet mit Widmerpool. Nick lässt seine Beziehungen spielen und steigt gesellschaftlich weiter auf, dabei bergen das Ende des Krieges und der Übergang zum zivilen Leben einige Herausforderungen.

1940 - der Zweite Weltkrieg ist ausgebrochen. Der Kriegsbeginn ist ein Einschnitt im Leben von Nicholas Jenkins und seinen Freunden. Als zweiter Leutnant tritt er einem Regiment in Wales bei, geführt von einem übereifrigen Kommandanten. Der Alltag als Soldat auf heimatlichem Boden schwankt zwischen absurden Manövern und quälender Langeweile, und so verbringen Nick und seine Kameraden die meiste Zeit mit Warten und mit dem Gedanken an Frauen.

Catrin can see the future in a drop of water. Her brother Hyw can take the shape of any bird or animal. Now they are all that stand between their people and the ruthless army of Edward I. Catrin’s gift of Second Sight may be the only hope of finding three magical relics to rally the straggling Welsh forces - if she can outwit the English lord who wants to use her gift to capture the prince.

Journey to Authorship: A Pocket Guide for Writers is a missive and a love letter for aspiring authors. The author wants to share with you the lessons she's learned, mistakes she has solved and the triumphs she has accomplished on her journey as an author. This book shares only one person’s perspective - mine. As a result, it’s not intended to be an all-inclusive resource. It’s equal parts memoir and advice column, and I invite you to listen to it with that in mind.

Maisie is special. Yes, she is blind, yes, she’s an orphan, and yes, few know her roots. But inside, she sparkles, more than an angel, more than those majestic stars that layer the universe in glory. Some see this sparkle, while others deny its existence and insist she is nothing more than a brat, one that even her own parents didn’t want. Maisie also has a secret. One she’d never share because if she did, she knows they’d lock her away in one of those places the others talked about - where all the weird people go. What is the truth, and will Maisie ever find it?

Thrive is the road map of how to grow your business and drive sales in highly shifting, constantly changing economic times. It is the story of those leaders and organizations that have seen consistent growth through several economic crisis - companies that were founded in the late 1700s to early 1900s, and they are still in business thriving today.

This is GG, and this is my story told through a series of blogs from the time I got here to now. The blogs are informative and talk about all the mistakes I made. You will learn how we overcame all the obstacles that came in the way. Those mistakes ranged from feeding her to bringing in another Shih Tzu dog. The information I give you is relevant no matter the time. I served in the military; however, with all that training, I was not prepared for what one little Shih Tzu dog could do for my life. There was much more to getting a dog that I didn’t consider.

Whatever financial freedom means to you - living the life you want, not working to someone else’s timetable, not worrying about money ever again, or some other dream - the way to get there is through investing. In this concise and accessible audiobook, Ben Carlson and Robin Powell show you how to put yourself on the path to financial freedom through sensible saving and straightforward investing. This is not about getting rich quick. But it is about getting rich reliably. Building wealth through investing requires discipline, sacrifice and time.

You’ve founded a successful company, and now it’s time to grow. Is a private equity investment the best route? Assuming it is, what’s the right timing, and how do you find the ideal partner, one whose values and expectations align with yours? Kelley W. Powell works every day to grow the portfolio companies of private equity firms. Now she wants to give you the confidence and clarity to move forward by sharing an honest account of what to expect when you pursue private equity.

Anxiety and panic attacks are debilitating. They steal your confidence, peace of mind and hope but they can be defeated. This book explains what you are going through, why your body reacts the way it does, and then gives you the tools to defeat it. The book takes you through, step by step, touching on events that may have happened to you. It's relatable, it's understandable, and it's for you.

Starting from Scratch, the first installment of The Self-Employed Journey series, is a collection of stories shared by 12 small business owners, each successful in their own way. Coming from a variety of industries, business models, and experience levels, these trailblazing professionals break down their unique self-employed journeys, providing hope, courage, inspiration, education, and guidance, no matter whether you are a seasoned self-employed professional or contemplating taking that leap into the unknown.

The Likely Stories is a collection of short stories - true stories, tall stories, half-truths, and yarns - written and read by me, Tony Powell.

The Biloxi Crowns need a place away from the coast to produce drugs. The Dixie mafia owns the sites and the political influence the Crowns need. A raid on the county’s first meth lab kills a deputy and reveals this sinister alliance. It also prompts Hector’s family to coerce him back into the criminal underworld. Meanwhile, a crooked politician uses the botched raid as an excuse to hamstring the sheriff’s department.

Hector’s stepbrother is murdered in an abandoned warehouse. The mounting evidence points to Hector as the killer. But neither Jordan nor Urich believe his guilt. Convinced they’ve lost their objectivity, the county attorney removes them from the case.

Think of a time when you were worried about something, but then you suddenly realized how insignificant it was. Isn’t it amazing how much lighter you felt? The key is to focus only on the here and now. By doing so, you free yourself from unnecessary anxiety, and your mind will be at peace.

Two siblings pledge their magical gifts to protect their people from the invading English, with the help of the last true Prince of Wales - after his murder. Warrior-in-training Hyw can control the minds of animals. His sister Catrin can see the future in a drop of water. Hyw wants to use his gift to win a place in the Prince of Wales' bodyguard. Then ambush and murder stretch the gift in unexpected ways, as the slain prince's spirit melds with Hyw to help him fight back against the ruthless army of Edward I.