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Tomorrow’s Hope: A journey of exploration and hope builds on the themes reminiscent of classic Science Fiction written by the greats of the 1960’s. Inspired by the works of Ben Bova, Isaac Asimov, Kurt Vonnegut, Robert Heinlein, Robert Silverberg, and more, we dive into worlds that could be just around the corner.

Delve into the depths of terror with "Sinister," an anthology curated by Ink & Quill Press that will haunt your dreams and awaken your darkest fears. In this audio, lies fifteen bone-chilling stories, each a twisted masterpiece crafted by a diverse array of talented authors. From supernatural horrors to psychological thrillers, "Sinister" explores every corner of the macabre landscape.

Trouble finds Abraham Snow, even when he’s not looking for it. When the granddaughter of a Baltic state's president needs a heart transplant, they travel to the United States under tight security. When the child becomes the plot of a terrorist’s revenge, Snow must race against time and an old enemy to save her life. Later, at a secluded mountain resort, cut off from civilization, someone is targeting one of Snow Security’s high-value clients. During a clandestine summit consisting of some of the most powerful businessmen and women in the world, can Snow stop the assassin in time?

This book is the first in a series of spiritual fiction novels that attempt to tell the story of Jesus and the important people that interact with his daily life. It covers the battles and obstacles the devil puts in the path of the people around Jesus in the never-ending war of good versus evil - the extent that Satan will go to in an attempt to stop God’s mission to have Jesus save all of mankind. It is spiritual fiction and contains demon possessions and attempts on Jesus’ life.

This book represents the musings of a septuagenarian born and raised in the south and his reflections on the culture and conditions that have led to our current state of affairs in the United States.

Great customer service is dying. Is life too busy to teach this skill anymore? If it is, you are going to have a difficult time keeping customers. It doesn’t matter if you are in the restaurant business, retail business, salon and spa business, a government contractor, car dealership, or grocery store.

Narrated by Kevin Hayes, this audiobook contains a selection of 10 famous stories that have pleased children of all ages around the world for many years. You will hear some of your favorites, plus a few that may be new to you. A great audiobook for children to enjoy and to help get them interested in the classics.

Everyone has been in a situation they needed to escape, whether it was a toxic relationship, poor living environment, or just being broke. At what point do you decide to change your situation? The answer to that last question was simple for me. Inspired to beat all odds against me, I became a risk-taker. Those risks made me an artist, author, engineer, and finally, an entrepreneur. I have learned in order to be successful, you have to be willing to take risk.

From the author of bestselling Invisible Man—the classic novel of African-American experience—this long-awaited second novel tells an evocative tale of a prodigal of the twentieth century. Brilliantly crafted, moving, and wise, Juneteenth is the work of an American master. "Tell me what...

Oak Ridge, Tennessee, was created by the US government during World War II to aid in the construction of the first atomic bomb. Drawing on oral history and previously classified material, this book portrays the patterns of daily life in this unique setting.

Why is Hollywood so reluctant to hire people of color? You've seen how the Rodney King incident and the O. J. Simpson scandal impacted race relations throughout America. But outside of Hollywood, have you ever heard of Riley Weston, The Secret Life of Desmond Pfeiffer, or "The Virtual Whiteout" of 1999? All of them, including King and O. J., have contributed to low employment for people of color from the late '90s through the economic crisis of 2008.

Poems of love, lost love, and forbidden love. Funny poems, sad poems, patriotic poems, heartfelt warm emotional poems, and a few naughty sensual poems sprinkled in just for fun. Poems that will pull at your heartstrings. Poems that will bring a smile to your face and a tear to your eyes. Poems that just may change your view on love and life. This book is full of poems that are guaranteed to make you feel emotions. A huge collection of my own poems, I truly poured my heart and soul into this book. Enjoy!

Celebrating Fifty Years of Picador Books Winner of the National Book Award 1990 The Apocalypse would definitely put a crimp in my career plans. Rutherford Calhoun, a puckish rogue and newly freed slave, spends his days loitering around the docks of New Orleans, dodging debt collectors, gangsters...

It’s that time of year again. In the shadows, otherworldly creatures lurk, under the gravestones, the dead begin to rise, and in that old house down the lane, ghosts rattle their chains. For once more, Trick or Treat Thrillers brings you our pick of the best Indie-paranormal short stories for 2020! Before you begin listening to our selection of 13 stories, however, we recommend you first check under your bed, in your closet, and outside of your window. You never know what may be coming your way.

National Book Award winner and MacArthur Genius Fellow Charles Johnson reflects on the joys of being a grandparent in this warm, inspiring collection of wisdom and life lessons—the ideal gift for any new parent or grandparent An award-winning novelist, philosopher, essayist, screenwriter...

An award-winning novelist, philosopher, essayist, screenwriter, professor, and cartoonist, Charles Johnson has devoted his life to creative pursuit. His 1990 National Book Award-winning novel Middle Passage is a modern classic, revered as much for its daring plot as its philosophical underpinnings. For 33 years, Johnson taught and mentored students in the art and craft of creative writing. The Way of the Writer is his record of those years and the coda to a kaleidoscopic, boundary-shattering career.