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Z-Day begins as a personal journey of survival and love amidst a collapsing world, but evolves into a gripping tale of resistance against a sinister organization. Driven by a desperate need to save Kylie, the protagonist uncovers the horrifying truth: the outbreak isn’t natural—it’s a weaponized apocalypse created by the Coordinators, a shadowy group conducting experiments on survivors.

Jeremiah and his new Flannel Army are on a mission to make all of North America part of his growing empire. Along the way, he will face powerful enemies, including a man who rivals Jeremiah in power and dissenters within his own camp. Can Jeremiah escape treachery, turn enemies into allies, and defeat the powerful monsters that stand in his way, all while establishing himself as the true King of the Continent?

James cannot stand his stepbrother, Rob: He's too sporty, too good looking, too charming. What is more, since his mother remarried, James has been forced to share a room with Rob. Rob is always out living it up, so James does not expect him to get home till the early hours of the morning. However, one night, when Rob gets home early from a party, he catches James watching naked men on the Internet. James is worried until Rob tells him that his secret is safe with him. But what does it mean?

Prince Dudesow is a Dude in Distress...The prince spent his childhood locked away in his room at the far end of the castle. Cursed with a mysterious affliction that brings calamity to all who come near him, he is blamed for every misfortune that befalls the realm. As unrest grows beyond the castle gates, The kingdom's populace demands that the King take decisive action, calling for the immediate execution of the prince.

Enchanting, tragic, and hilarious fairy tales for adults and children grace these pages. An initial glance might lead you to assume that these are satirical versions of classic Christmas ghost stories. However, beneath the humorous stories involving ghosts, repentant sinners, miracles, and good peasants who find well-deserved happiness, lies a psychological undercurrent that sharpens the sense of intrigue and plot movement. Often this is aided by the unrelenting social exposure of the authors who always understood how intangible the "bourgeois paradise" truly was.

If Hannah Claire Benton can keep her posture straight and her daydreams in check for just one more day, she’ll finally be free. She’s headed west to her twin brother’s sheep farm, determined to break away from her mother and find a husband before summer’s end. Tobias Franklin has everything under control. A respectable business. A well-ordered household. A perfectly agreeable courtship. But when a flying corset and a copy of Frankenstein throw a wrench in his plans, he begins to wonder how much control he ever had.

In this page-turning follow-up to the modern-day classic Tangerine, an underdog kid from a troubled home navigates a tumultuous summer while finding friendship and confidence on the soccer field. Paul Fisher is eager to leave his rich-kid private school and get back to Tangerine Middle, where...

Keel Hennity and his Imperial Marines fought off an alien invasion. You’d think that would mean time to relax. That’s just not how things work when you’re an immortal robot serving the galactic emperor. The galaxy has long been plagued by deadly space pirates known as the Fire Brigade, and it’s time to put an end to their thievery.

Born into a poor family in the city's forgotten corners, Reggie Jefferson Davis, the nation's 65th president, was no stranger to hardship. At just ten years old, he became a product of his environment, drawn into the magnetic pull of the streets. He heeded that call with sharp instincts, running errands for a notorious drug lord who ruled the underbelly of the neighborhood. As time passed, his responsibilities grew more dangerous.

Dying sucks. Being reborn as a legendary hero, the only guy enrolled at an all-female military academy? Not so bad. These gorgeous women say I’m destined to win the dragon war. They say I’m destined to save them all, and the world. First, I'll need to upgrade my new body. To do that, I need to win every battle I can. Because these beauties live by the sword. They fight one another for power and ranking in single combat. The winners get amazing new upgrades, while the losers get picked apart for scraps. Good thing I’m a winner.

In 2023, the author unexpectedly immigrated to Poland; remaining so to be close to his young son. Alone and without support, he was overwhelmed, navigating the family court system and forced to learn a new language. Driven by love and curiosity, he became an English teacher, connected with bilingual families, and supported global language learners online. The author began this collection of poems to capture the lessons from this journey, but they began to connect to the universal need to connect, be understood, and communicate.

In 2021, three researchers arrive in Colombia's Vaupés region expecting to conduct participatory research with Indigenous communities. They carry sophisticated methodologies, institutional support, and good intentions. What they don't expect is that the communities have been managing researchers for decades—and have developed their own sophisticated strategies for protecting what matters while satisfying institutional demands.

On New Year's Eve, Trotty, a poor elderly "ticket-porter" or casual messenger, is filled with gloom at the reports of crime and immorality in the newspapers, and wonders whether the working classes are simply wicked by nature. His daughter Meg and her long-time fiancé Richard arrive and announce their decision to marry next day. Trotty hides his misgivings, but their happiness is dispelled by an encounter with the pompous Alderman Cute, plus a political economist and a young gentleman with a nostalgia, all of whom make Trotty, Meg and Richard feel they hardly have a right to exist.

Melias and crew have a weapon that they believe can help defeat the Lightbringers. The only problem is they don't know what it does or how to use it. Can they protect the weapon and learn how to use it or will the Lightbringers bring the darkness of death to them and the galaxy?

Melias and his Sentinel crew survived their first encounter with Prime One technology and even procured an apparently powerful device. Now all they need is to figure out how to use it. Can they uncover the secrets of the Prime Ones and figure out how to stop the Lightbringer, a being intent on destroying the galaxy? Secrets of the Prime Ones is the second book in the Sentinels series. If you like sci-fi adventures, space battles with complex alien invaders, and unexpected twists in humanity's exploration of the stars, this could be your new favorite series.

Christmas Stories by L. Frank Baum is a delightful compilation of enchanting tales that bring the magic of Christmas to life. This collection features three cherished stories by L. Frank Baum, the beloved author of The Wizard of Oz series: The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus, A Kidnapped Santa Claus, and Little Bun Rabbit.

Andrea takes you behind the scenes to show you how she conquered her own challenges while writing her first book. In less than a few hours per week, if you perform the actions in the book and commit to doing what it takes, you will realize your dream of being a published author.

Dive into the world of combat mastery with Fight Science. This comprehensive guide takes you on a journey through the art and science of close-quarters combat. Discover battle-tested techniques from martial arts, military combatives, and self-defense, meticulously designed to equip you with the skills needed to defend yourself in any situation.

On January 6, 2021, hundreds of Americans stormed the Capitol to prevent the certification of their political opponent’s election. At the forefront were Christians claiming to act in the name of Jesus Christ and his supposed representative on earth, Donald Trump. How can this have happened? David P. Gushee tackles the question in this timely work of Christian political ethics. Gushee calls us to preserve democratic norms, including constitutional government, the rule of law, and equal rights for all, even as many Christians take a reactionary and antidemocratic stance.

Don’t Look Back Hungover: How to Handle Your Drinking Demons is one man’s story about how he managed to put the stopper back in the bottle and reclaim his life. Written honestly and openly, Warman delves into his past to find out the true reason why we have a problem in the first place, before providing useful and realistic guidance to help even the most hardened boozers cut down their alcohol intake.