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FROM SCREENLIGHT TO SOULLIGHT

About FROM SCREENLIGHT TO SOULLIGHT

Through a collection of soul-stirring poems, the poet explores the silent grip of screen addiction and the liberating path of inner clarity. A gentle companion for those ready to reclaim presence, purpose, and the quiet joy of conscious living.
These poems are not just verses, but a very real journey of noticing, struggling, failing, and then learning to rise, through discipline, reflection, and faith. If you long for calm amidst the noise, this book is for you. Let’s walk the path From ScreenLight to SoulLight — together.

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I Can’t Find It: Where the F*ck Are My Keys?!

About I Can’t Find It: Where the F*ck Are My Keys?!

Ever spent twenty frantic minutes searching for your keys only to find them in the dumbest place imaginable? This is your therapy.
A ridiculous, laugh-out-loud journey through the daily chaos of lost keys, misplaced wallets, and those moments of pure panic when your brain short-circuits and hides your stuff in plain sight.
From retracing your steps for the tenth time to blaming innocent bystanders (and smug household pets), I Can’t Find It: Where the F*ck Are My Keys?! is a hilarious visual gift book for anyone who’s ever been late, lost, or lost their mind.
Perfect for forgetful friends, stress-heads, or anyone who’s screamed, “I swear I just had them!” while patting the same empty pockets over and over.

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Salssky: The Chosen One

About Salssky: The Chosen One

A Story That Reads You While You Read It

Tired of endless racing thoughts? Ready to discover your true purpose?
What if your inner chaos isn’t something to fix—but something to awaken?

Salssky: The Chosen One isn’t just a novel. It’s a soul-awakening journey disguised as an epic adventure that mirrors your own transformation with startling clarity.

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Consent Withdrawn

About Consent Withdrawn

When forensic liaison Sol Keeran joins a trauma hospital known for its impossible recoveries, he expects miracles. What he finds is Dr. Ruvan Sael brilliant, calm, and terrifyingly precise.

Patients return from the brink, untouched. Records vanish. And beneath the clean white lights, something monstrous pulses in silence.

Now Sol must uncover whether what saves them… is science.
Or something far worse.

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Death Reapers: Book of Lilyana: A Vampire Hunter Novel Series

About Death Reapers: Book of Lilyana: A Vampire Hunter Novel Series

Millennia of bloodshed. Two ancient forces. One explosive war hidden from the eyes of humanity.

In the shadows of a fractured world, the Death Reapers—a ruthless vampire extermination force—wage a brutal war against the Vampire Cabal, an elusive syndicate of the undead. At the heart of it all is Archbishop Lilyana Morrigan, a battle-scarred warrior driven by duty and vengeance. When new intelligence surfaces, she and her elite team must traverse hostile lands to uncover the Cabal’s secret stronghold—slaying different types of vampires from every corner of the world, each steeped in their own haunting mythologies.

But not all monsters wear fangs.

An unexpected encounter with a mysterious stranger forces Lilyana to question the rigid doctrines she’s lived by. As her black-and-white worldview crumbles, she must confront the terrifying truth: sometimes, the real enemy lies within.

The Book of Lilyana, Volume I of the Chronicles of Death Reapers series, is a gothic thriller drenched in dark fantasy, savage battles, and moral reckoning. With grotesque creatures, international vampire lore, and an emotionally scarred heroine at its core, this story grips with both hands and doesn’t let go. In addition, bonus character artwork are included throughout the book.

If you crave complex antiheroes, gritty action, forbidden truths, and a world soaked in blood and shadows—this is your descent into madness.

But be warned, this is not a tale for the faint of heart. Violence, sexuality, and disturbing truths await those who dare turn the page.

Enter the war between damnation and redemption.
Start your journey with The Book of Lilyana—the first pulse-pounding volume in the Chronicles of Death Reapers saga.
Open the book… and join the hunt.

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The Lucky Trigger

About The Lucky Trigger

“The Lucky Trigger” marks its first major publication—a bold experiment in machine legal and human analysis that pushes the boundaries of truth and lies. It shines it’s light on the darkest legal cases with a precision only a machine can achieve, yet with a flair for the dramatic that hints at something more at play.

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The Death of Silence

About The Death of Silence

In a land where power hides behind ceremony and silence, one man is about to break both.

After a job goes wrong, a mercenary finds himself on the run—hunted by those who once paid him and haunted by what he saw. But in the ashes of forgotten towns and the quiet between cities, something else is stirring.

The Death of Silence is a dark fantasy tale of betrayal, unraveling truths, and the thin line between survival and surrender. In a world shaped by fear and ritual, the first sound to pierce the quiet… is the sound of defiance.

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Teach Your Child to Read: A Simple Step-by-Step Plan

About Teach Your Child to Read: A Simple Step-by-Step Plan

Help Your Child Start Reading—No Teaching Experience Needed

Does your 4- or 5-year-old show interest in letters, books, or storytelling? Are you eager to help but unsure where to start—or worried you might do it wrong?

This simple, step-by-step guide is designed for parents who want to teach reading at home—without hours of free time, fancy materials, or formal training.

Whether you’re homeschooling, supplementing preschool, or just looking for a screen-free way to support learning, this book walks you through a homeschool reading curriculum that works in short, everyday moments.

Inside, you’ll learn:

A 10-step method to teach reading step by step
How to use just paper and a pen—anywhere, anytime
What words to start with (and what to avoid at first)
How to build skills gradually, from letters to full stories
When and how to make lessons more challenging
Why it works:

Clear and structured—no guesswork or confusion
Aligned with kindergarten reading workbook goals
Parent-friendly—no pressure or special materials
Includes reading strategies for parents with no teaching experience
All it takes is 10–20 minutes a day, a quiet moment, and a little consistency. You’ll be amazed how quickly your child gains confidence, sounds out words, and begins reading real stories—often in just a few weeks.

No screens. No stress. Just a parent, a child, and the joy of learning together.

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The Tao of Star Trek: Finding Your Inner Self Through Outer Space (Volume 1): What Sun Tzu and Lao Tzu Teach Us About the Dueling Philosophies of War and Peace in the Very Best Star Trek Stories by Dr. Joseph D. Di Lella

About The Tao of Star Trek: Finding Your Inner Self Through Outer Space (Volume 1): What Sun Tzu and Lao Tzu Teach Us About the Dueling Philosophies of War and Peace in the Very Best Star Trek Stories by Dr. Joseph D. Di Lella

During the 2020-21 pandemic year, everyone in the world needs heroes in their lives. Role models represent a way to stand tall in our struggles against a deadly illness that plagues all of humanity. Star Trek, viewed through the lens of Sun Tzu and Lau Tzu’s philosophical takes on war and peace, can show us the best way to battle inner demons and problems seemingly beyond our control – ones that demands we act thoughtfully, quickly, and efficiently when confrontations with nearly unstoppable forces push us to our limits.

The Tao of Star Trek: Discovering Our Inner Selves Through Outer Space – What Sun Tzu and Lao Tzu Teach us about the Dueling Philosophies of War and Peace Illustrated in the Very Best Star Trek Storiesprovides parameters for each of us as we go about our daily lives in 2021 and beyond through a critical literacy approach to ninety of the best Star Trek stories in franchise history, covering the first three television series in Star Trek: The Original Series, Star Trek: The Animated Series and Star Trek: The Next Generation.

If one understands the essence of The Tao Te Ching and The Art of War as guideposts, any individual can see the wisdom of the ideas of both Lao Tzu and Sun Tzu when applied to Trek character behavior in compelling stories that are a metaphors for daily lives in 2021 – nearly 56 years after the first Gene Roddenberry episode broadcast on NBC in October of 1965.

In The Tao of Star Trek, readers will find the ninety best stories of the first three Star Trek television series. In each one of this stories, proverbs or partial texts written by either Lao Tzu or Sun Tzu are used as guide posts to view character growth. Additionally, and perhaps most importantly, the reader will next have the opportunity to apply what they have learned in these stories in end of lesson exercises that should apply to their own life challenges.
In the section, Everyday Reflections, readers are asked to examine how their own lives have taken a peaceful or combative approach with others in a personal or professional setting. Readers are also asked to keep a journal and reflect on their actions and how they can implement effective changes to their lives by modifying their behaviors or attitudes to better coexist in society.This section may also include historical facts and display the author’s perspective on social change, war, culture, economics or other important trends shown in America or throughout the world throughout time.

The next and final section of each lesson, titled, Everyday Actions, asks the reader to take actions to make their world a better place. These acts may rest in interpersonal relations with family members or friends, co-workers, school mates, or may manifest themselves in communities or on a larger scale of state or national levels. Whatever actions the reader may or may not choose to take will be ethical in nature and only recommended to help right wrongs still happening today.

Star Trek remains today as a cultural touchstone in American culture – and one also beloved by Trekkers around the world.

By examining former and current tales in a serious fashion allows us to make serious changes in our lives that would likely be praised by either Lao Tzu or Sun Tzu if they were alive today.

What would Captains James T. Kirk or Jean-Luc Picard do if confronted in a no-win scenario?

How would Mr. Spock or Commander Riker react to protect their captains, their crew, and the galaxy against hostile forces?

It is hoped that this book will challenge and test you, not only as a fan of the Roddenberry franchise, but as a human being in search for becoming the very best you can be in the 21st century.

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About NOW & THEN

In 1981, Parker City is rocked by a series of unthinkable murders like it has never seen before. From one of the most prominent and powerful woman in the city to a pair of high school students, who is praying on the women of Parker? Under great pressure from the powers-that-be, it is made clear to newly minted police detectives Ben Winters and Tommy Mason that their first case could also be their last if they don’t catch the killer. Decades later, the Spring Strangler case comes back to haunt Ben and Tommy as they are both nearing retirement after long distinguished careers. Did they get it wrong all those years ago? Has the killer been on the loose all this time? Find out in the first book in the Parker City Mysteries Series – a Finalist for the 2022 Silver Falchion Award for Best Investigator!

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Murder Encrypted by Jim Riley

Murder Encrypted by Jim Riley

After private investigator Niki Dupre receives an encrypted message, she learns that it came from a high school friend, now dead under suspicious circumstances. Soon, Niki herself becomes a target.

Attacked in her home and pursued across state lines, she uncovers a criminal network connected to Mississippi’s underworld. With her partner Donna at her side, decoding the message becomes crucial for their survival.

As a scandalous email leak rocks the capitol, Niki inches closer to the truth. But unmasking the man behind it all means risking everything… including her life.

Gritty and filled with Southern intrigue, Jim Riley’s MURDER ENCRYPTED is a high-stakes mystery where justice is anything but guaranteed.

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Purposeful Things to Do in Retirement That Matter

About Purposeful Things to Do in Retirement That Matter

Purposeful Things to Do in Retirement That Matter is a thoughtfully curated and crafted retirement activity book, offering over 101 practical and soulful ideas that lead to fulfillment on your own terms. This isn’t a one-size-fits-all retirement bucket list. It’s a guide designed for real life that is engaging, inspiring, and actionable.

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Looking into Myself Like a Mirror: Psychology for Women by Larysa Dziubenko

About Looking into Myself Like a Mirror: Psychology for Women by Larysa Dziubenko

Looking into Myself Like a Mirror: Psychology for Women

Finding Fulfillment Within: The Path to Self-Acceptance and Empowerment

Can a woman experience true happiness by embracing her own identity, without depending on external factors like relationships or motherhood? The answer is yes. True joy comes from within, and it is personal to each individual, regardless of societal expectations.

This book explores how self-acceptance—the understanding that you are whole and valuable on your own—is the foundation of a fulfilling life. It offers guidance on living authentically, free from external pressures, and recognizing that there’s no one-size-fits-all answer for how to live a “right” life.

Self-Knowledge: A Key to Strength and Resilience

By expanding self-awareness, we can build resilience to stress and improve our relationships, both at home and in the workplace. Understanding the differences between men and women helps create more harmonious connections and reduces negative responses from those closest to us.

Essential Questions for Every Woman

This book encourages women to reflect on key questions such as:

How can I find the energy to grow and move forward?

What can I do to recharge when I feel drained?

How can I restore my feminine energy?

How do I protect myself from negativity and abuse?

Building Strong Relationships

Understanding men’s unique traits and behaviors is essential for cultivating meaningful relationships. Learn how to “read” people through their body language, gestures, and facial expressions to gain deeper insights into their true feelings.

Discovering Compatibility

With psychological tests designed to enhance self-awareness, this book helps you assess your compatibility with others. By gaining clarity on your motivations and desires, you can create stronger, more fulfilling relationships.

Creating Harmony and Owning Your Time

This book guides you towards greater harmony in your personal and professional life, teaching you how to take full ownership of your time and use it wisely for personal growth.

May every woman find the inspiration and tools she needs in these pages to create a life filled with clarity, purpose, and empowerment.

Written by a practicing psychologist, this book speaks directly to your soul with compassion and clarity.

📖 Free on Amazon for a limited time – July 30 to August 1!

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Bounce Back from a Layoff: 30 Days to Regain Your Confidence, Cash Flow, and Clarity

About Bounce Back from a Layoff: 30 Days to Regain Your Confidence, Cash Flow, and Clarity

You didn’t expect this. The job’s gone. Your confidence is shaken. And your mind is spinning with “what now?”

Stop spiraling. Start rebuilding.
This fast, focused 30-day guide is your lifeline after a layoff, and created specifically for midcareer professionals.

Whether you were blindsided or saw it coming, this book helps you go from panic to power with practical tools you can use immediately.

Inside, you’ll learn how to:
– Stabilize your emotions in the first 48 hours
– Protect yourself legally and financially
– Talk about your layoff with confidence
– Reset your mindset and rebuild your identity
– Build a short-term money plan that reduces stress
– Create a modern, AI-ready job search system that works
– Decide whether to return, pivot, or reinvent

Each chapter covers just a few days at a time – with checklists, scripts, reflection prompts, and clear wins to keep you moving forward.

What makes this book different?
It doesn’t just tell you what to do. It walks with you, emotionally and practically, through one of the hardest chapters of your career.

Whether you’re re-entering your field, switching paths, or simply trying to breathe again, Bounce Back from a Layoff helps you take back control, one grounded step at a time.

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How to Shatter Your Creative Writing Obstacles by Naomi Shibles

About How to Shatter Your Creative Writing Obstacles by Naomi Shibles

Your brilliant writing has hit a roadblock and maybe you’ve begun to doubt your idea, or worse, your writing ability. But the only thing between you and typing, ‘The End,’ is a mere obstacle or two. And what do you do to any obstacle in your path? You shatter it!

How to Shatter Your Creative Writing Obstacles offers you guidelines for identifying obstacles that are keeping you from writing, and how to break through them with ease. Because creative writing is essential.

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The Power of Authentic Communication: In a World Full of Noise, Authentic Communication Stands Out

About The Power of Authentic Communication: In a World Full of Noise, Authentic Communication Stands Out

Discover how authentic communication builds trust, deepens relationships, and transforms the way we connect. This practical guide explores how to express yourself clearly, listen with purpose, and engage others with empathy. Whether in personal relationships or professional settings, you’ll gain tools to improve how you connect, respond, and lead. Perfect for anyone seeking more meaningful conversations and lasting human connection.

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Delusional Madness by Kimberly K. Taylor

About Delusional Madness by Kimberly K. Taylor

Delusional Madness is a haunting historical novel set in a 19th-century Ohio asylum where the line between sanity and madness blurs with each turn of the page. The story follows Cassie, a young woman committed under questionable circumstances, as she navigates the brutal realities of institutional life. Through her eyes—and the forgotten voices of fellow patients—we witness the cruelty, neglect, and chilling truths buried inside the asylum’s walls.

This is more than a tale of survival; it’s a powerful exploration of injustice, resilience, and the desperate fight to be seen and heard in a world eager to silence the most vulnerable. Gripping and emotionally raw, Delusional Madness lifts the veil on a shameful chapter of history too often overlooked.

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The Man I Didn’t Know

About The Man I Didn’t Know

Samantha Holland had the perfect life, or so she thought.

Then, he disappeared without a trace.

A loving fiancé. A dream home in a quiet suburb. A future filled with wedding plans and happily-ever-after. But when Ethan vanishes without warning, Sam’s entire world shatters.

One day, he’s sending sweet texts. The next, he’s erased, his clothes, his records, even his toothbrush gone. The man she loved… never existed.

As police dismiss her panic and friends urge her to move on, Sam begins to uncover chilling clues that point to something far more sinister than heartbreak. Someone has been watching her. Manipulating her. Setting her up.

Staggered by grief and confusion, Sam tries to understand what went wrong, until a cryptic clue makes her question everything she thought she knew.

Was her perfect fiancé a carefully constructed lie?

Now, Sam is caught in a deadly game of deception, obsession, and revenge. And the only way out… is through.

Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, B.A. Paris, and Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen, The Man I Didn’t Know is a twisty domestic thriller that explores how love can be the perfect con—and how far one woman will go to take her life back.

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Tales of the Fisherman: The Insects’ Revolution by Djamel Addine Mahidi

About Tales of the Fisherman: The Insects’ Revolution by Djamel Addine Mahidi

On a quiet morning by the sea, a fisherman meets a talking crab with a story that will change everything.

Tales of the Fisherman: The Insects’ Revolution is a beautifully illustrated fantasy novel for children aged 8–12 — and for adults who still believe in the power of truth, memory, and nature.

In a magical garden, insects and frogs live under a fragile peace. But when insects begin to disappear and ancient truths are uncovered, a powerful revolution begins. Guided by courage, a glowing being of memory, and a clumsy frog named Grok, young insects must uncover the past to save their future.

🐜🐸 A story of rebellion, friendship, and wisdom wrapped in poetic storytelling and unforgettable artwork.

📖 FREE for a limited time on Kindle – download it now and discover a world hidden beneath the leaves.

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The Five Series by Harper Denai

About The Five Series by Harper Denai

The Five
Five threads.
Five bonds.
One broken prophecy—and five human women who were never supposed to be part of it.

Centuries ago, a powerful flame-based prophecy predicted the rise of five supernatural mates destined to restore balance to the magical realms. But no one expected the prophecy to choose humans—especially not women with no training, limited magic, and absolutely no intention of being anyone’s fated anything.

Now, thrust into a world of shifters, mystics, and ancient politics, each woman must forge her own path alongside the powerful male destined to protect—and challenge—her. But the prophecy is unraveling. Secrets are surfacing. And the mysterious Shadow Accord may be the key to freedom… or destruction.

With sharp wit, slow-burn romance, found family, and magic that doesn’t follow the rules, The Five is a fantasy romance series about rewriting destiny, one bond at a time.

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