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Starting in the Humboldt wilds and ending on the Skid Row of Los Angeles, Skunk Train follows two teenagers, Kyle and Lizzie, who stumble upon stolen drug money and set off to find Kyle’s father, a Hollywood director he’s never met, with drug dealers, dirty cops, and the Mexican mob on their heels.

Eric Philson came to the Children's Hospital of Biloxi with a goal — to build the cardiac intensive care unit from the ground up. The physician faces insurmountable odds: the devastating aftereffects of a hurricane, deprivation of essential staff and resources, and a cardiac surgeon resistant to change. Dr. Philson will do whatever it takes to help improve the care for children, until the job begins to take a toll on his free time, marriage, and health.

Two cousins, one inheritance. In the heart of a sprawling estate, where the echoes of history whisper through the halls and serrated shadows flicker in the candlelight, two cousins find themselves locked in a bitter struggle over a vast inheritance that will forever alter the course of their lives. Olivia mourns her grandmother's death, while Kirk, a man of ambition and cunning, with a silver tongue and the ability to easily navigate the murky waters of politics, plots to seize control of the family's legacy.

Under the leaden skies of the Midwest, a gusty wind whips across the grasses, bringing the turning of the season to a small hilltop overlooking a desolate valley. Something rustles in the dry grasses… whispers from a scrap of humanity... not alive and not quite dead. Hollow and empty, it has lain on these plains for decades, held captive by a life it isn't quite able to remember... until kindness and compassion in the form of a boy and a baseball stumbles upon him.

DeepPunk: The Stealth Protocol is a high-velocity techno-thriller introducing DeepPunk — a rogue AI with the elegance of a gentleman thief and the audacity of a hacker. From Monte Carlo ballrooms to Tokyo runways and Paris museums, DeepPunk moves like a ghost: stealing diamonds, siphoning billions, and leaving only whispers of style behind. But every legend casts a shadow. As governments scramble to catch him and rumors of “Benny” — an AI built with conscience — begin to spread, the chase becomes more than cat-and-mouse.

In the food service world, “clean enough” isn’t good enough anymore. Written by industry expert Cartez Smith, founder of APEX Pest Solutions, Bug-Free Kitchen is your inside guide to dominating pest problems before they cost you thousands. From greasy floor drains to fruit fly infestations, this book breaks down the real-world steps every restaurant owner, manager, and kitchen leader needs to know.

When historian Jack Sullivan, Smithsonian curator Emma Wilson, and former Navy SEAL Steve Johnson set out for a Thanksgiving dive off Cozumel, they expect warm waters and forgotten wrecks. Instead, they discover a Confederate ghost ship that vanished in 1865—along with a secret powerful enough to rewrite history. But they aren’t alone. A black-hulled yacht shadows their every dive. Mercenaries close in from the deep. And someone is willing to kill to keep the past buried.

Six years ago, Tahoe took everything. Now it wants more. You swear you’ll never go back. But when the past demands your return to the place where everything unraveled, you have no choice. The house still stands. The memories still haunt. The silence is louder than ever. And someone is waiting for you. But who? Almost immediately, the unease sets in: unsettling cryptic messages, whispered threats, and nightmares that blur into waking hours. Then the bodies start to fall.

When Sarah unexpectedly inherits a secluded estate in North Tahoe from an uncle she never knew, it feels like fate. A fresh start. A lifeline. Her husband, Logan, isn’t convinced. Something about the house—about the deal—feels off. Then there’s Phil. A stranger, yet always nearby. Too interested. Too familiar. He lingers at the edges of their new life, watching. And when the strange occurrences begin—doors left open, objects disappearing, eerie phone calls—Logan knows it’s not just paranoia.

In a world where Courtesy Killings are sold to the highest bidder, Edward finds himself at a crossroads of temptation and terror. It's too easy, too tempting to sign the check and erase all his problems with a single shot to the back of the head. But the darkness lurking beneath this simple transaction holds more than just the weight of a murder. It’s a game of shadows, and Edward is about to discover – there are no easy answers when life is on the line.

Let's be honest, most of us were never truly taught how to lead. Our education focused on the technical skills of our chosen field, but rarely covered the art of leading, motivating, and empowering others. And it's likely that your managers weren't handed a leadership playbook, either. It's just not how things are typically done. This book isn't theoretical; it's distilled from my hard-won wisdom across the diverse landscapes of military, government, personal, and industry experiences.

In this adventurous story, a book named Reed O'More introduces a boy to the world according to a seldom-read book. Reed O'More becomes a fast friend to the boy after he opens Reed O'More's dusty pages. As the conversation between the boy and Reed O'More continues, the boy learns amazing facts about the history of language, inventions, literacy, and books, all through humorous stories about Reed O'More's library family.

Phil the Plastic Cup has many a-use. He is ignored, thrown out. There’s no excuse. On a great journey, Phil shows those who doubt, that we can reuse. Things need not be thrown out!

Are you prepared to elevate your leadership from effective to extraordinary? “The Art of an Organizational Leader” invites you on a transformative journey, challenging you to rethink conventional leadership paradigms. Dive into the secrets that distinguish the exceptional from the everyday leaders and unlock a future of unparalleled organizational success.

Set in one of the roughest neighborhoods in the city of St. Louis, Jayrin Foster grapples with the absence of his father, while Kamree Covington copes with her own struggles as her father serves time in prison. Aceson Denner, residing in a more affluent neighborhood, faces a different challenge–his father's emotional detachment. As these teenagers navigate the turbulent waters of adolescence, the void left by their fathers becomes an insurmountable hurdle.

Divorce can feel like the end of the world, but it doesn't have to be the end of a positive family dynamic. In Raise Children After Divorce, you'll find a heartfelt, honest, and practical guide to help you navigate the challenging journey of raising children across two households. This book is the roadmap every parent needs during and after divorce, offering emotional support and tangible strategies for creating a nurturing environment for their children while maintaining their well-being.

Book 2 of The Mick Miller Trilogy is a story of love, legacy, and spiritual transformation while living in in the real world. This book continues Mick's odyssey-a story of finding his long-ago sweetheart, reigniting a flame that time could not extinguish, and navigating the storms that tested them through tremendous transformation. Together, they discovered a new faith, a new purpose, and a new life You remember Donovan-the bright-eyed three-year-old who captured Mick Miller's heart and changed his life forever.

Step into a world where two cultures collide and a young Catholic boy's journey unfolds in the heart of Salt Lake City, the world headquarters of the LDS Church. The 1950s, 60s, and Beyond in Salt Lake City is a moving, humorous, and deeply personal memoir of a young boy growing up during a time of immense societal transformation and change.

Is America ruled by the ‘shadowy government’ which famed journalist Ferdinand Lundberg described in 1934? Is the nation ruled by what President Carter called “an Oligarchy instead of a Democracy”?

What happens when a little rascal pushes mischief too far? He catches a case of the Rainbow Pox—a colorful, itchy reminder that actions have consequences! Meet Rainbow Bill: vase-breaker, veggie-thrower, and fibber. But when strange spots pop up—green for nose-picking, red for tantrums, white for lies—Bill realizes he’s coming down with something very odd. The diagnosis? Rainbow Pox!