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The Drift is a fast-paced trip through the lurid world of modern hobos. Charles Harmon had a firm grip on the American dream until his mind started to crack. Now he's a know-it-all tramp riding the rails. When a friend asks Charles to help find his missing niece, the trail leads to an unsavory world of drug running and white supremacy.

Some locales seem to come with their own soundtrack. Don Ho and his tiny bubbles provide the background music for Hawaii, Edith Piaf for Paris. The reggae of Bob Marley evokes Jamaica. The soundtrack for Alabama is without question provided by our troubled troubadour Hank Williams. The 2016 biography Hank by Mark Ribowsky paints a dark picture of the musician's short, alcoholic, drug-filled life: a life of loneliness and pain. He goes so far as to call Hank's life story "noir-ish"....

Fear Dynamics is a portrait of transformation. It’s also an invitation to listeners—whatever obstacles they’ve had to overcome—to embrace the self-help techniques that Stephen J. Dietrich, JD, developed and applied during his darkest hours. The past has already been written, but the author offers an empowering new script for anyone seeking to acknowledge, accept, and overcome pain that has become part of their story. A successful corporate attorney at one of the nation’s preeminent law firms, Stephen unabashedly shares his journey of overcoming childhood neglect and abuse.

Navy SEAL Luke Paulsen, on the verge of PTSD stemming from the death of his fiancée and a brutal tour overseas, knows he is damaged goods and unsuitable for relationships. While paying respects to a fallen comrade, he is unprepared for the chemical attraction he feels for the carefree dark-haired beauty playing in the surf one evening. Julie Christensen befriends the troubled SEAL, motivated by her yearning to soothe the young man's troubled soul. Fueled by intense mutual desire, they succumb to one night of mind-numbing passion.

It’s been six months since the zombie plague was unleased on humanity. Now Europe is overrun with bloodthirsty corpses, and victims continue to be claimed by the horde en masse. For the dwindling number of uninfected, life is a constant struggle as everyone confronts what they’re willing to do to stay alive.

When a deadly plague reaches the small fish camp where he lives, an orphan named Leif is forced to take to the water in a cedar canoe. He flees northward, following a wild, fjord-riven shore, navigating from one danger to the next, unsure of his destination. But the deeper into his journey he paddles, the closer he comes to his truest self as he connects to “the heartbeat of the ocean...the pulse of the sea”.

My company, my life’s work, everything I’ve accomplished is on the line. I need to get married and fast. It will be easy to consider it a business arrangement. One that will be lucrative for both my assistant, Mika, and myself. I won’t think about how this takes away the whole problem of dating an employee.

A saga of long-lost love, redemption, second chances and a happily ever after, unfolds as each family member plays a part in this passion play. Shocking secrets are revealed and motivations are discovered, binding them all together into a colorful tapestry of duty, love, and honor.

In 1951 American terrorism was homegrown. There were no battles fought on American soil, yet there were 12 bombings targeting black Americans, Catholics, and Jews in "Jim Crow" Florida. One of those bombs was, symbolically, heard around the world. Harry T. Moore and his wife, Harriette, were murdered on Christmas night 1951 by racist terrorists. Ironically, Harry knew he was a target of the KKK but swore he would keep going, working on rights for African Americans.

Mardis Gras in New Orleans: the perfect hunting ground for vampires. Every year these creatures of the night descend upon the event and make this night their own. Yet, this year, something seems a little different....

Tembo Makaburi, the Swahili term for “elephant cemetery,” is the stuff of which dreams are made for ivory hunters. This is the story of a greedy man's quest for riches and glory as he relentlessly pursues a bull elephant and his valuable ivory tusks across the vast expanse of the Serengeti plains. A chilling tale of greed and revenge!

Former Navy SEAL philanthropist Marco Gambini and his forever love, Shannon, are back together again after a harrowing rescue of Marco’s advance team in Africa, threatening to cancel their long-planned wedding at the Pink Palace owned by the Sultan of Bonin.

Navy SEAL Jason Kealoha and investigative reporter Kiley Worthington are no strangers to dangerous adventures. A year has passed since they helped shut down a human trafficking ring operating out of a stolen cruise ship.

Tested by the years of career ups and downs in New York, attempting to salvage a loveless marriage for the sake of his daughters, science fiction best-selling author Frank Borges always wonders what happened to the girl he left behind when he vacationed in Sunset Beach, Florida in order to write his next novel.

Twelve-year-old Theo Tatterly’s ability to see ghosts is a useful skill in a house full of dead relatives, but it makes him a loner at school and everywhere else, where ghosts eternally pester him for help. For Theo, life is easier on the periphery. When his first failed exorcism portends an end to the Tatterly line, Theo must bring together his entire family—living and dead—to save the home they’ve lived in for generations . . . and maybe the world.

Life in 1925 Atlanta, Georgia, makes Truck realize three things: He must demand respect … Be uncompromising in the protection of his family … And see Josephine for who she really is … When his family is faced with losing everything, Truck embarks on a path from which there is no turning back. Ignite is a complicated tale of passion and unconditional love while navigating the Jim Crow South.

Working at Eric’s bar was supposed to be an obligation. A promise I made to a friend. I never expected or wanted to be attracted to my best friend’s brother. Too bad he doesn't want anything to do with me. Until one night, one reckless kiss changes everything. Now, he's all I can think about. And all that I want.

Are you ready to transform your mindset and invite more positivity into your life? Affirmations For Daytime & Positivity: 2 In 1 Bundle offers a powerful collection of affirmations to help you cultivate a more joyful and successful mindset, every single day. Affirmations are a powerful tool for reprogramming your thoughts and breaking free from limiting beliefs. With consistent use, these affirmations will help you stay motivated, reduce stress, and cultivate a deeper sense of inner peace and abundance.

Ivy Emerson has always been a force to be reckoned with. After a life-changing childhood injury, she's determined to follow her dreams of breaking into the world of football. Now, she's landed an internship at the prestigious football stadium, where she's ready to show the world that she belongs in this male-dominated arena.

Health crises, social unrest, and combative politics are seeping into our culture. In reaction to the chaos, anxiety has skyrocketed. How do we find our way through the turmoil? Drawing from the Bible, history, and everyday stories, J.D. King delves into the nuances of crisis leadership. During confusion, we need clarity and renewed focus. Shift: Leading in Transition will help you navigate transitions and revolutionize the world.