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About The Gardener’s Gift by Hannah D. State
A humble gardener’s actions help to overcome a challenge, while a career-driven man focuses on what he doesn’t have only to fall victim to a tragedy. The lives of the gardener and the man are more interconnected than what may appear at first glance.
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A Small Gray Dot by P.B. Cannon
Could the fate of the world hinge on the actions of an ex-middle school English teacher?
Tennessee Murray, out of college for three years, has realized his ambition to teach and his dream of publishing a book, and is preparing to marry the love of his life. Things can only get better, right?
He thinks so. That is, he does until one June morning he steps out of his apartment and into an unexpected and unusual fog, and finds himself in a waking nightmare. Something has happened that is sudden, deadly, and inexplicable. It causes baffling, technological outages that make no sense, but worse of all, it brings death to billions. It touches everyone in one way or another and throws the world into utter chaos.
Life becomes a struggle, but it limps on, and unable to teach anymore, Tennessee finds something else he has a knack for: tracking, and seven years after what has become known simply as The Event, he sets out to find a missing young woman in a dystopian world that’s slowly sliding into the sewer. Like everyone else, he carefully sublimates the thing that changed everything, and keeps his mind strictly on the task at hand, so that’s all he’s trying to do.
But, he’s thrown a curve when he inadvertently stumbles across the cause of the event that brought the world to its knees, and is yanked relentlessly into the understanding that things are about to get a whole lot worse.
Can Tennessee, and a ragtag crew he has assembled, stop the total annihilation that’s bearing down on the world?
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About Lost In Prosperity by Judy Hannigan
She has everything she’s longed for…
Raised by the proprietress of an elegant gaming salon and a former gunman, beautiful and spirited heiress, Sam Hilliard Stone, owns a gambling parlor in Prosperity, Wyoming Territory. Defying social convention, she also has a partnership in the Trinity Ranch, where she openly lives “in sin” with Jackson Knight, the man of her dreams.
After Sam loses her memory in a suspicious stagecoach accident, she’s drawn to Jackson’s beguiling kisses almost as much as she is to his tender compassion. But because she’s a woman who needs to understand why she feels things, she questions whether it’s true love or seductive desire swaying her senses.
He could lose her love…
Handsome and enigmatic Jackson Knight loves Sam with all his heart. But when she loses her memories of him and their shared passion, he fears he’ll lose the only woman he could ever love. Compounding his fear is the discovery an unknown enemy is trying to kill Sam.
Banding with family and friends, Jackson will do anything to keep Sam in his arms and safe from a deranged villain’s obsession.
Together, the power of their love could fulfill the promise of the future…
As Sam and Jackson struggle to pick up the pieces of their lives and uncover the reasons why events from their pasts are converging to destroy their chance of attaining love and happiness, they learn the past isn’t nearly as important as the future they build together.
LOST IN PROSPERITY blends romance with suspenseful mystery to tell the compelling story of a woman who longs to trust her heart to a man she can’t remember and a man who refuses to lose the love of the woman who completes him.
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Victor’s Blessing by Barbara Sontheimer
Meticulously researched love story of the Civil War from the neglected northern point of view. Victor’s Blessing offers a unique perspective of a half Osage blacksmith who journeys to the patent office of Washington, D.C, battle of Wilderness, to the Andersonville prison. For Victor to keep one promise, another must be broken.
Redemption Lake by Susan Clayton-Goldner
Tucson, Arizona 1989 – Eighteen-year-old Matt Garrison is harboring two terrible secrets: his involvement in the drowning death of his 12-year-old cousin, and a night of drunken sex with his best friend’s mother, Crystal, whom he finds dead the following morning. Guilt forces Matt to act on impulse and hide his involvement with Crystal.
Detective Winston Radhauser knows Matt is hiding something. But as the investigation progresses, Radhauser’s attention is focused on Matt’s father. Matt’s world closes in when his dad is arrested for Crystal’s murder and Travis breaks off their friendship. Despite his father’s guilty plea, Matt knows his dad is innocent and only trying to protect his son. Devastated and bent on self-destruction, Matt heads for the lake where his cousin died—the only place he believes can truly free him. Are some secrets better left buried?
Redemption Lake is a novel of love and betrayal. It’s about truth and lies, friendship and redemption, about assuming responsibility, and the risks a father and son will take to protect each other. It was a finalist for the RONE award for best mystery.
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Just Riding Destiny by Jean Luntz
Destiny might be the fastest thoroughbred horse in all of Southern England, but will her speed be enough to save Kit Carlyle from a marriage of convenience?
When the notorious rake Viscount Alistair Upshire offers to forgive Kit’s father’s crushing debt in exchange for her hand in marriage, Kit faces a future bound to a man she despises. With her heart belonging to Marcus, the younger son of the Earl of Roxboro, she is determined to prevent the marriage.
Just when all seems lost, Spectral Tillie, Kit’s loyal Aberdeen Terrier from beyond the grave, returns to aid her. With Tillie’s spectral guidance, Kit concocts a daring plan: she will ride Destiny to victory at Epsom disguised as her twin brother James. Not only will a win expose Upshire’s corruption in the horse racing world, but it will secure Kit’s freedom to marry for love.
As Kit, Marcus, and the spectral Tillie join forces, they must protect Destiny and their secret plan from Upshire’s manipulations. Will Kit manage to win her freedom and Marcus’s heart, or will she be forced into a life of misery with the viscount?
About A Day with Farmer John by Karen R Lacy
Does your family like farm animals? Join young Farmer John as he visits the steers, chickens, roosters, pigs, and many more farm friends. What are his daily chores? What is his attitude?
Enjoy the animal interactions along with him. You’ll discover that farm life is the best life.
This reading experience will be unforgettable! A Day with Farmer John is part of the Karen R Lacy Children’s Book series. Your Amazon review is welcome!
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About Featured Book: Shatter the Chains: Escape the Grip of Intimidation and Bullying by Sydney Crackower, M.D.
Break Free from the Shadows of Fear and Oppression
Have you ever felt powerless against the relentless grip of intimidation and bullying? Imagine a life where your confidence and strength can’t be shaken by the destructive behaviors of others. In Shatter the Chains: Escape the Grip of Intimidation and Bullying, you’ll find the ultimate guide to reclaiming your voice and courage.
This groundbreaking book delves into the psychology behind bullies and their targets, offering you profound insights and practical strategies. Every page resonates with real-life stories, expert advice, and actionable steps to transform your vulnerability into invincible confidence. Discover the secrets to identifying toxic behavior, assertively standing your ground, and effectively protecting your mental and emotional well-being.
What sets this book apart is its deep comprehension of both the victim’s and the aggressor’s mindset. Learn how to dismantle the power dynamics that keep you trapped. Explore techniques to bolster your resilience and self-worth, and how to turn adversities into opportunities for personal growth. Uncover the power of community and support systems in navigating and overcoming the tumultuous waters of intimidation.
Are you ready to take control of your life and confront your fears head-on? The time to act is now. Equip yourself with the tools and confidence needed to demolish the walls of fear and build a future of strength and independence. Shatter the Chains is not just a book; it’s a movement, a lifeline, and your compass to a life free from the shadows of bullying.
Join countless others who have transformed their lives. Embark on your journey to freedom and empowerment today.
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About Featured Book: Life Behind Bars Vol. 1 by Julian Starks
“Our Mission is the Animals”
Julian Starks 2018
“My dream, thus mission in life is to travel the world and photograph beautiful, vibrant animals in all places and circumstances, free and confined.”
Julian Starks – 2018
I am a Los Angeles based Photographer, Filmmaker and Animal Activist writing on behalf of VISIONS OF THE WORLD Inc., my 501(c)(3) Non-Profit company. Our first project was “LIFE Behind Bars” Vol. 1, my first Fine Art Photography book. The book was titled after the photographic series that I started in order to honor the beauty of animals in captivity, and to support the many individuals and organizations that have dedicated themselves to caring for and protecting these magnificent beasts.
I began my journey of photographing these amazing animals at TIPPI HEDREN’S SHAMBALA PRESERVE. I fell in love with the animals and the work that Tippi is doing there. This has truly been my inspiration! So much so, that Henson, Shambala’s Regal Male Lion, graces the front cover of this book. The book consist of 12 other Zoos, Preserves and Sanctuaries, as well.
I created Visions of the World Inc., to help support wild animal sanctuaries and institutions like those featured in this book. A percentage of all proceeds from the book; photos and all other ancillary products will go to the sanctuaries and institutions featured within these pages.
Next project…Visions of the World Inc. presents…
“LIFE Behind Bars…Except if You’re Free” VOL. 2 which will focus on the conservation efforts of the Gorillas and Big African Cats in their natural habitat – Africa!
We are dedicating this second book in this series of books to DIAN FOSSEY, whose work regarding the conservation of the Mountain Gorilla’s has been an inspiration for our project.
Secondly, we are also covering the big African cats, which are among the most charismatic species in the world. However, despite their iconic status the public is neither fully aware of their endangered status nor understands the difficulties encountered by those who want to preserve these magnificent animals in their local environment.
The first goal of this project is to present the safaris in Rwanda (Gorillas) & Kenya and Tanzania (Big Cats) as models of species protection and conservation. The second goal of this undertaking is to create an emotional connection through pictures between people and the animals. The third goal is the ultimate comparison book of Animals in captivity! vs. Animals in the Wild! Gorillas and Big Cats!
Finally, we intend to document on film all the animals in the safaris, zoos and sanctuaries as well as Julian Starks’s experience in photographing them. We intend to use these images for a TV/Web Docu-series.
Through this project we intend to give a voice to the voiceless and to stay true to our mission statement, which is to raise awareness, change perceptions, educate and support those who need representation.
Thank you and stay safe.
Live Long, Prosper & Peace to all!
Sincerely,
Julian Starks – Founder/CEO/Photographer
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About LIVING LIFE IN PURGATORY
Step into the dark and tumultuous world of transgender individuals in Iran, as told through the poignant memoirs of Dr. Cohanzad. With a humane and intimate sensitivity, he shares the gripping stories of his patients – a father who murders his own child, a rape survivor who becomes a successful news anchor, a glamorous fashion model, and a high-powered executive all struggling with Gender Dysphoria. But most astonishing of all is the tangled tale of two transgenders who find love and marriage, while navigating the confusion and stigma of their identities. Amidst it all, a Mafia-like figure rises to power and a love story unfolds. This book captures the mystic dualism of good and evil, light and darkness, love and hate, peace and war in the lives of these individuals. For fans of powerful memoirs, this is a must-read.
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About Stranded with the Mountain Man
As a former marine, my integrity is sacrosanct.
So when I see a curvy damsel in distress, I have no choice but to bring her to my cabin and shelter her through the storm.
But my strength is tested in ways I never imagined… She has magnetic curves and I only have one bed.
My head tells me to stop, but my body can’t resist.
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About The Guy from the Internet by Birdie Song
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A sweet romance with a touch of family drama.
Holly Chee does not have her life together. She’s flip-flopped on uni courses and career choices, and somehow scared off her long-term fiancée-to-be, much to the chagrin of her immigrant parents.
But she does have her streaming channel, where she broadcasts her art from her one-bedroom Mount Lawley apartment. And she has that guy from France… assuming he’s even who he says he is.
The Guy From The Internet is a sweet #OwnVoices Asian-Australian romance novella, set in the world of Somerville Downs.
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About The Sperm King by William Mesusan
By the year 2050, the not-too-distant future, humanity is the most endangered species on Earth!
Clay Roberts lives in a world tragically reduced by debilitating infertility and the catastrophic effects of climate change. Mandatory sperm testing by Government (a totalitarian regime) identifies Clay as one of the most fertile young men on the planet. His wannabe fertility agent, Hank Gallagher, dubs him The Sperm King; but, Clay agonizes over whether his precious, potent gift should help save the most threatened species on earth, or if he should hasten humanity’s demise because he holds it responsible for the criminal destruction of our planet.
Everyone wants a piece of Clay: major Sperm Banks offer flexible working conditions, the National Fertility Service appeals to his sense of patriotism, wealthy sperm vendor Hishiro Tanaka makes him an unbelievable offer, eco-activist Lynne Lee wants him to join the Plastic People’s Sanctuary Movement, the Endgame Brotherhood urges him to help extinguish the human race, and the armed and dangerous Copulation Cartels are coming after him. Clay is definitely out of his comfort zone!
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About Broken Places: A Sacred Journey of Repair
May the sacred cuts of life deepen you.
May your broken places serve.
“For most of us, forgiveness is a long-haul healing process. It’s not cheap and easy. And it ain’t for softies. It’s a toe-to-toe heavyweight boxing match with a seemingly impenetrable opponent. It’s brutal blows and endless rounds. Hits that land us face down on the mat. Like everyone, I’ve taken hits. I almost didn’t get back up.”
-from the Prelude
Like all human beings, you have encountered many pitfalls in your life’s journey.
Some may seem so deep that you think you can’t make your way out of them—but you can, every single time.
Forgiveness is the way out.
Loss. Betrayal. Violence. Injustice.
Eventually, everything breaks.
Part memoir, part exploration of the world’s great wisdom traditions, Broken Places is about living beyond the cracks. It traces the turbulent process of forgiveness from first strike to repair, reconciliation, and, ultimately, renewal. Healing is a hero’s journey.
De Rossi’s candid narrative is a road map for anyone who has fallen prey to emotional devastation, who now struggles to get back up, find balance, and live without regrets. In every moment, there is a choice: inner peace or inner turmoil. With genuine insight, a new story emerges—a crucible for growth. Our resurrections become flickers of hope for others lost in the darkness.
Forgiveness is the bridge to transformation. To happiness. And to each other.
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About AbunDance: A Fulfilled Path to Success
Discover a brilliant guide to a life of fulfilled success in every aspect – from harmonious prosperity to lasting happy relationships, vigorous health to emotional wellbeing, a higher state of consciousness to your ability to be in control of your actions and decisions.
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About Dangerous With You
A pistol, a shooting range, and a hot police officer: the perfect recipe for untold passion.
Amber thinks that what she wants is a straightforward relationship, but when she meets a mysterious stranger at the shooting range, she learns more about herself than she’s expecting.
Amber’s never felt an attraction as intense as the one she feels for this man – nor has she ever done so much with someone before even learning his name.
Living dangerously becomes Amber’s new MO, and it turns out that the simple fact of buying a pistol for protection opens realms of desire greater than she’s ever dreamed of.
But will something more with this man snuff out the flames of passion that their dangerous encounters ignite?
When Amber needs him for his practical skills, she’s forced to face reality and decide what it is she really wants.
Dangerous With You is a hot romance filled with steamy encounters and burning passion. Throw yourself into temptation as Amber discovers what truly makes her fires burn.
This book contains explicit and potentially triggering scenes, and is intended for a mature audience.
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About Love Among the Recipes
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About Illuminating Shadows: Unveiling Life’s Unexpected Lessons for Success by Smita Gupta Agrawal
Discover hidden success keys in life’s trials! “Life Leadership” helps you learn, uncover, cognize, key in, and yield for personal and professional excellence.
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About The Adventurers of Jimmy Crikey: Radioactive! by Wallace E Briggs
Jimmy Crikey, the orphaned alien who chose to make his life on Earth, is not magical, but he has unique skills that come in useful when his family of friends in Roombelow need help.
Roombelow is suffering from the aftereffects of the rock-chewing Scarab beatles that undermined the town and the world of the Diamites, and even the water-world of the Aquamites is crumbling.
Unexpectedly, a hole appeared in the centre of the Aquamites’ Emerald Lake. Not only does the lake begin to empty, but thirty Aquamites have been swept away in the flow and end up in the lake belonging to the Tritians.
Rescue cannot come soon enough because the Tritians live in a radioactive environment that poisons the young Aquamites, and Jimmy’s close friend Annison is seriously in trouble.
Jimmy organises for the young Aquamites to be rescued by his technologically advanced home race in the star world of Attalia. Twenty-eight Aquamites were saved, but one was beyond help. To Jimmy’s dismay, Annison refused treatment until all her friends had been treated. As a result, the Attalians could not save her. Annison slipped into a coma from which they could not revive her.
Is Annison doomed to a living death, or can Jimmy call upon aid from a higher authority?
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About The Copper Isle Ghostslayer by Terri Greening
Pick up “The Copper Isle Ghostslayer,” a paranormal thriller by Terri Greening and join in finding clues to solving a mysterious murder on a haunted island.
Layla Devereaux, an exceptionally perceptive nature photographer and former investigative journalist, travels to an isolated island and finds that it is inhabited by ghosts as she struggles to solve the mystery of who really killed a lighthouse tour guide there the previous summer and free her brother from prison for a murder he didn’t commit.
When Layla realizes that her quest involves more danger than she ever imagined, she enlists the help of Colton Harding, a local businessman and island-history buff, who is trying to save the inn in which she is staying and the island itself from financial ruin.
As Layla searches for answers to the mystery and to her own problems with past relationships, she works to form a bond with Colton that cannot be broken, even by ghosts.
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