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Desperate for a kill, a mysterious hunting party invades a settler's land Years ago, Lee Trent did a favor for the Cheyenne, who rewarded him by setting aside a parcel of land where no man but he could hunt, trap, or homestead. He lived quietly in the shadow of the snowcapped mountains for years-until the day that a hunting party arrived from the East and turned his peaceful world upside down. The party is led by the bloodthirsty Baron Stromberg,...
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A collection of George W. Bush—era observations and interviews from a former priest turned activist for peace-a Thomas Paine for modern times.
Much of our current media makes us feel powerless and unconscious. These commentaries are designed to make us conscious and aware of the power we must build humane national and international polities.
"Blase Bonpane is a true guerilla for peace, an exception to the rulers. From the occupation of Iraq to the...
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Oliver just wants to spread the word about wildlife conservation, but his plans go awry when the local prairie dog habitat is threatened Oliver Dibbs is passionate about animals, and he's willing to do anything to help a good cause. The only problem is, Ollie doesn't always think his plans through before acting on them, and this has gotten him into a lot of trouble. No matter what cause Ollie is fighting for-whether it's tigers, wolves, or whales-something...
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Other lawyers are living extraordinary lives and their success can be discovered and modeled! Who wants to spend 60 to 70 hours per week in the office? What lawyer would love nothing more than to be accessible to his or her clients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week? "Great Legal Marketing" will show you how you can implement proven strategies into your marketing campaign that will make your ideal clients come knocking on your door. "Great Legal Marketing"...
25) Angel of Mercy
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A police detective confronts a nurse with an unusual bedside manner and her chilling twin sister in Andrew Neiderman's page-turning thriller Palm Springs detective Frankie Samuels is on medical leave when a rash of suspicious suicides rock his town. Against the advice of his doctor and his supervisor, he investigates the case of a grieving widower who died of insulin shock, overdosing on his wife's meds, along with a sleep aid called Dilantin. But...
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Gabriela comes from a family of broken relationships and broken bank accounts. Her fiancee makes even less money than her and they both feel bad that they cannot afford a decent wedding, let alone a wedding dress. She looks everywehere for the proper dress and cannot find one, and she is not even sure she is marrying the right man. She then discovers a wedding gown at the local flea market being sold by an elderly woman. The woman tells her the dress...
28) The Wedding Pact
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Brooke and Derek are wedding planners who are at odds when they are hired by an engaged Christian couple who can't agree on anything. Both Brooke and Derek are as different as night and day as are the couple they have been employed to help out... but when they learn to compromise the two of them discover that opposites really do attract...
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Life couldn't be any brighter for art dealer Christina Daniels. At the top of her career, she has no problem flaunting just how perfect her little world has become.When tragedy strikes back home, Christina is forced to put everything on hold to return back to a past she's tried so hard to escape. Including a love she regrets letting go.Ian Whitman has only one regret and it was letting his first love walk out of his life. Now that she's returned,...
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An award-winning historian's guide to writing about history, in both fiction and nonfiction. Is history absolute? Is writing about the past an exact science, or is it more of a nebulous discipline open to different interpretations and points of view? These are important questions that noted historian Ian Mortimer says all serious writers of history must reflect on. This new collection explores those ideas, providing an analysis on how the immensity...
31) My Last Lie
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From the author of The Darkest Summer. "Compelling, engaging, dark and bloody twisted-this psychological thriller will give you an adrenaline rush!" -CrimeBookJunkie
New beginnings. Old secrets . . .
Theo and Pilar. The perfect couple. Successful, beautiful and very much in love.
Until a year ago-and the tragedy that nearly tore them apart.
When their baby died, a part of them died with him. Now they're trying to rebuild themselves,...
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This tale of an exotic adventure undertaken in the face of tragedy includes a revealing portrait of Conrad Aiken's friend and protégé Malcolm Lowry Blomberg has loved Noni for what seems like his whole life. He loves her like he loves the sunset, like he loves the air he breathes. But beautiful, strange, impulsive Noni-who has spent years in a passionless marriage to one of Boston's most notorious swindlers-has only a few months to live; her heart...
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Gautama Buddha was the founder of what we know as Buddhism, a spiritual tradition that is recognized throughout the world as one of compassion, peace, and understanding. Like his final words, Gautama Buddha's teachings were often simple phrases that carried profound thoughts and implications. When the words of the Buddha were gathered together, a special collection was made - The Dhammapada or The Way of Truth. Be a Light Unto Yourself relates the...
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During World War I, the navies of the opposing forces discovered the value of aerial reconnaissance and many experiments were made to allow larger warships to carry one or sometimes two aircraft aboard. In the early days these were float planes that were lowered by crane into the sea and then lifted back aboard upon their return. This was a lengthy affair and when a speedy departure was necessary, time was of the essence. A new system was devised...
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Family is everything, and so is food when it comes to the Berghoff family. The Berghoff Cafe food and drink, originated by Herman Berghoff more than 110 years ago, is the foundation of Berghoff tradition carried on today by great-granddaughter Carlyn Berghoff. Cafe fare is simple and satisfying, nothing fancy, and not at all fussy. You can still enjoy this same kind of food today at Chicago's Berghoff Cafe, either downstairs on Adams Street or at...
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Many companies and managers fall back on traditional/standardized training events when trying to improve upon broad areas that can't really be managed, such as change, time, and stress - Mary Hladio knows that these approaches don't work and the numbers prove she's right. Research shows that while a majority of employees (80+ percent) are generally satisfied with their current positions, less than 70 percent feel passion and excitement for their job,...
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A collection of historical western and Amish stories as a bonus...With her father away seeking gold in the Idaho Territory, Kate is forced to make a decision for her and her young brothers.Meanwhile, Rex has left his family farm to head out west to seek out fortune. He crosses path with Kate, who claims she is the inheritor of the mine where he works but he doesn't believe her story. She proves her worth over time, however, as she works tirelessly...
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Livy is a prostitute on the run from the vicious Madam Brandy. Seeking an escape, Livy impersonates a dying friend who is the mail order bride for Gabriel, an Amish rancher. Livy enters the lifestyle and community with disdain but both the rancher and the religion grow on her over time. Then the Madam and a henchman track her down. Will Livy be honest about her past as Gabriel fights for her freedom and honor?
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