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After enduring a turbulent year in 1995, Vince McMahon was looking to rebuild his sinking empire in 1996. He had high hopes for a new World Wrestling Federation flag bearer, Shawn Michaels - the man he was looking to as the leader of the WWF’s "New Generation". With Michaels supported by a strong cast of established characters, some old faces, and an influx of new blood, McMahon fully expected the WWF to dominate rivals WCW in the burgeoning Monday Night War. It did not work out that way.

Throughout the history of the WWF, there have been times of prosperity and times of hardship, cycles that shape the ethos of the company by forcing changes to its infrastructure and on-screen direction. The one constant throughout three decades of change is Vincent Kennedy McMahon, the stalwart puppet-master who captains the ship. Unflinching, thick-skinned, and domineering, McMahon has ultimately outlasted all of his competition and come out on top of every wrestling war he has waged. In 1995, he very nearly lost.

James Dixon pairs up with Justin Henry for the third book in the Titan trilogy. Titan Screwed provides a look at the WWF from January 1997 through WrestleMania XIV, covering every major element of the WWF's evolution into the Attitude Era.

There’s something strange about the woman living on top of the hill and the people of Fishmonger Bay leave her alone. At least until the day she pays a visit to the village witch. Banding together, the villagers decide to take action. One magic user is bad enough; the emergence of another - intolerable. With her life spinning out of control, Reecah Draakvriend struggles to unravel the dark secret hanging over her head. Trying to fit in with society, she must decide whether to slay the dragon or become a victim of her people.

Reecah Windwalker comes into her own as she finds peace with her past and bravely sets out to fulfill her legacy. Keeping a promise to a dead witch, Reecah seeks those who can help her learn the ways of dragon magic as she embarks on a desperate journey to save the last of the dragons from the dark heir. The races come together, but their combined strength may not be enough to prevent the high king’s dragon slayers from eradicating the beauty from the land.

Braving the perils of a cutthroat city isn’t what Reecah envisioned when she sought out a better place. The appalling mannerisms of those entrusted to protect the kingdom are shocking. Can a ruthless giant equip her with the skills she needs to confront the king, or will his unorthodox ways end up being the death of her dreams?

Braving the breathtaking vistas of the Great Kingdom, Reecah Draakvriend sets out to confront the high king and put an end to his evil campaign of eradicating the beauty from the land. Gathering an eclectic band of companions along the way, Reecah discovers that life is anything but what she had envisioned. This box set includes: Reecah's Flight, Reecah's Gift, and Reecah's Legacy.

Live streams turn deadly. Vacations morph into ritualistic nightmares. Morning showers lead to paralysis and third-degree burns. This story collection from best-selling horror author Connor Phillips exposes the hidden fears that haunt our everyday lives. Phillips’ creepy and disturbing tales prey on fears you didn’t even know you had. From slipping in scalding showers to tumbling head-first into notorious zoo exhibits - these stories take our normal, everyday reality, twist it, and conjure scares that will haunt you long after you finish the last chapter.

Whether you’re looking for mystery, adventure, light-hearted laughs, or even something on the scarier side, The Storyteller’s Diary has it all! Set in the fantasy world of J. Edwards Holt’s Little Men, Big Treasures trilogy, this collection of short stories includes over a dozen tales, featuring all kinds of fantastic mythical creatures like dragons, wizards, elves, and much, much more!

Domenic Alderman is a normal 17 year old student who likes to occasionally lift weights. Winter vacation is over, and it’s a week until Domenic’s 18th birthday. At school, nothing special happens, just a new girl named Luna joined his class and she...glows! Quickly, Domenic’s normal world is flipped upside down as he starts to go through some very strange changes.

Geneva Pomolo and her investigating partner, Iris Reeves, visit a local nightclub where up-and-coming entertainers read poetry and perform music. A young folk singer named Leora Kismet is interrupted during her performance by Mrs. Maribel Smythe’s ranting about “depravity” and “the end of days”. The rich widow’s outburst provokes consternation and confusion — all the more so when she is found dead on her front porch just a few days later.

Iris Reeve’s young niece, Nanette, invites Iris and Geneva Pomolo to a birthday party at a lavish estate belonging to Leandra Bosworth. Iris and Geneva - both of them amateur sleuths - are expecting a relaxing weekend getaway in rural Indiana. But the Bosworth household proves to be anything but relaxing. There’s the aggressive ex-boyfriend who is still hanging around...the daughter who is secretive, anxious, and high-strung...and the teenage granddaughter who seems entirely too invested in boys...

In a small town near Berlin, schoolkids are dying to fulfill a string of dangerous internet challenges. A pretty girl plunges off a bridge while posing for a picture. A young man electrocutes himself in front of an online audience. Chief Inspector Marc Wulf, along with his new partner, Tine Stolz, discovers a dark truth behind the challenges: They are not random, and neither are the victims. Wulf and Stolz race to uncover the identity of the app developer before the next challenge drops...along with another body.

Shortly after Walter and Warren Bowman arrive in Key West in search of a sister they never knew they had, Warren disappears. With nowhere else to turn, Walter enlists the help of Dan Coast. Join Dan as he and sidekick Red Baxter search for the missing Bowman family members, while dealing with the fallout of an ongoing case.

Wildfires present an ever-looming threat in the United States. With the effects of climate change becoming more pronounced, wildfires have become more frequent and more dangerous. Yet this development is not merely a result of impersonal environmental factors. There is a long history that stretches back over 300 years that led us to this moment of reckoning. That history is full of fierce personalities, of hubris and greed, and of good intentions gone awry.

Emma Green is the local meteorologist for the small town of Tolland, Kansas. The town has a lucky history of never suffering a direct hit from a tornado, but Emma has information that suggests this lucky streak is about to come to an end. Her boss disagrees with her forecast and will not allow her to air her predictions. With her job being threatened and her ability to save lives severely limited, what will she do when facing the dilemma of a lifetime?

The Hallmark of a Great Leader is a well-developed audiobook for business executives to follow in pursuing their career aspirations. It presents best practices within nine areas of focus: vision, leadership style, social intelligence, strategic thinking, political conscience, influence, information dissemination, education, and emotional wellness. The material comes from the perspective of a chief information officer (CIO), but it is clearly stated that the principles apply to all business executives.