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A new century has brought a new competitor to the Great Game of Empires: the Germans, in alliance with the Young Turks of the Ottoman Empire, hope to gain control over the oil fields of the Middle East. And while treachery and deceit have always been part of the espionage trade, teenagers Elizabeth Bankroft and Michael O'Connell, alumni of the intelligence school known as the Viceroy's College, must also use their mystic arts training to help their military masters.>"Author JR Seeger brings 'Steampunk in the Raj' to life as two young spies, Elizabeth Bankroft and Michael O'Connell, match wits, wizardry, and courage with murderers, mystics, colonialists - and each other - in pre-World War One India and the Ottoman Empire. "It's a thrilling and dangerous mix of Rudyard Kipling, H.G Wells, and T.E. Lawrence that awaits the reader as the two secret agents and their teams search for secrets and try to derail their enemy's plans. It's a magical ride, not to be missed."-JAMES STEJSKAL, author of The Snake Eater Chronicles * *. *. *. "J.R. Seeger transports the reader into the era of the Raj with a rollicking tale that reeks of authenticity, drawn froma fizzing imagination that springs from both scholarship and real-world experience. No stranger to the modern-day battlefields of Afghanistan that remain unchanged in many respects from days of yore, he conjures up the sounds and smells of the Near East as he expertly crafts a plot that twists through the shadow and shade cast by the British Crown."-TOBY HARNDEN, war correspondent and author of Dead Men Risen

An English Springer Spaniel named Rocket is playing fetch with some kids at the neighborhood park. Suddenly, he sees a group of unsuspecting squirrels in the distance. Chaos ensues!

At Long Last, book three in the Love Connections series, introduces Jayden, a sweet, shy church employee with a secret crush on Jack, her friend's younger brother. She often checks out the picture of this confident, self-assured young man in the church's directory. She was never among the females who always seemed to surround him, though he was unfazed by their attention. Later, Jack and Jayden get better acquainted after Jack crashes a meeting at his sister's home. After that he keeps an eye out for her, but there's no serious pursuit. Meanwhile, another attractive young woman has her eye on Jack, and Jayden's ex-fiancé tries to rekindle their romance. Despite the competition, Jack and Jayden's relationship starts blooming when she attends his graduation from the Police Academy. Their friends and family marvel at what seems an unlikely match, and Jack falls under fire in the line of duty. But at long last, the couple declares their love, and wedding bells ring.

Adversity and negativity can doom most children to a life of despair and failure. However, a few dedicated adults willing to offer love and support can make the critical difference. That''s the lesson Sid James learned through an extraordinary life of challenge and perseverance. He grew up in a family of high achievers. Of the six James children raised in rural Tennessee in the 1950s and 1960s, three would be valedictorians, and two would graduate in the top tier of their class. Then there was Sid. He used to brag that his parents raised five smart kids and one smart aleck.  In this entertaining and lively memoir, Sid chronicles his life as a child-suffering from dyslexia and hyperactivity-his disappointment in his teachers, his decision to become a better teacher than they were, then his journeys to college, the Vietnam War, surviving the trauma of PTSD, and the culmination of 37 consecutive years working with students of all grades, pre-kindergarten through high school. Along the way, he compiled a treasure-trove of hilarious anecdotes designed to enlighten and entertain readers everywhere.

In a world of deep polarization, we need a path to navigate our life journey. This book provides a way to move beyond the issues that divide us toward a life of calmness, compassion and conversation in these turbulent times.  No matter your religion or your politics, this book offers a way to balance your life. It isn''t written for the powerful and the zealots, but rather for ordinary Americans who find themselves caught up in anxiety-producing conversations wondering how to approach the moment. All too often we retreat to silence or engage in unproductive conversations that leave both sides upset. Ron Adams recommends seven steps from the ancient wisdom teachings of spiritual sages and from modern well-being gurus to move any of us along a journey toward balance and satisfaction in life.

In 2011, Good Morning America viewers voted Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in northwest lower Michigan the "Most Beautiful Place in America." Long before the park was ranked as a national favorite, author Tim Mulherin began exploring the region - including Leelanau and Grand Traverse counties and other points north - as a frequent visitor. Now, in Sand, Stars, Wind, & Water: Field Notes from Up North, Mulherin tells of his love of the area and its people, and in turn encourages visitors to respect and enjoy this national treasure.Mulherin joyfully shares his enduring, decades-long friendship with the region, born of hiking and cross-country skiing on woodland trails, dune climbing, trout fishing, sailing across Lake Michigan to camp on South Manitou and Garden islands, kayaking crystalline waters of local lakes and rivers, driving the scenic M-22 highway, and savoring downtime on Lake Michigan beaches. His essays are also a timely commentary on invasive species - both aquatic and human. Anyone who has visited this special place - or plans to - will find Mulherin''s writing a thoughtful and amusing representation of what being "Up North" is really all about.

On the Trails of Northern Michigan covers state parks and national forests from coast to coast, leading you through Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore, the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy, Leelanau Conservancy and Little Traverse Conservancy holdings. From the Upper Manistee Headwaters to the Jordan River Valley, Arcadia to Power Island, the Clay Cliffs to Houdek Dunes, Terrell''s trail notes highlight trail length, special features, flora and wildlife and driving directions, with bold icons clearly indicating trail uses. Organized according to season, On the Trails of Northern Michigan will take you to some of the best spring wildflower displays in northern Michigan and cool cathedrals of pine and old-growth forests to hike under during summer''s heat. Hike to stunning windswept vistas of Lake Michigan, inland lakes, forests and river valleys. Find fall hikes that lead to colorful panoramas, and winter trails that take you on a hushed day trip through snow-covered forests and fields. On the Trails of Northern Michigan is 318 pages of fully- illustrated outdoor exploration for all seasons. As author Robert Downes says, "In a world that is increasingly filled with pavement, traffic and noise, Mike Terrell is a guiding light, leading us back to what is sacred and hidden in the wild, untouched trails and waterways of northern Lower Michigan." 

This full-color comprehensive and always up-to-date area guide covers everything from museums to parks and beaches, hikes, paddling adventures, festivals and wineries.Spending a day or a week? We've got tours, dog walks, kid fun and how to cook dinner.Thinking of moving here? Inside UpNorth covers business, housing, schools and work opportunities.From farms to flowers to sporting and local history, INSIDE UPNORTH has something for everyone.

Pioneer television writer Eustace Cockrell was a master of the short story long before the advent of the home screen.

"Selling Light" is the inside story of what it took to build a thriving, time-tested company, both the pain and the glory. It's a journey of laughs, close calls, persistence, and, most importantly, the power of having a dream.

Margaret never dreamed that purchasing her newly remodeled dream cottage on the north end of Houghton Lake, Michigan would send her family's life spiraling into any parent's worst nightmare. Shortly after moving in, the family finds themselves barricaded like prisoners in their own home in a vain attempt to dodge the swarming reconstructed wetland mosquitoes. Nobody's immune to the bug bites, but one-year-old Julia's welts quickly develop into bizarre and unexplainable lesions. In a matter of short hours, baby Julia loses consciousness and ultimately her life, with no clear explanation as to why. In the midst of mourning the loss of a child, Margaret throws herself into a desperate search to identify and counter the invisible monster that took her daughter's life. Was it actually a smart vectored virus, or did it have something to do with different toxicities or some other emerging disease in their new environment? And why wasn't anyone giving Margaret a straight answer? What practices did the authorities of these "protected spaces" have to hide? This powerful memoir asks these questions, and begs one more: Should we just trust our authorities with the safety of our lives, or can we find our own answers to things that are just beyond our comprehension?

Civil rights activist Lucy Greene becomes embroiled in a web of mystery at the Traverse City State Hospital, where, in 1963, she serves as patient advocate for her ailing friend. In conflict with an influential doctor''s infatuation with the new "wonder drugs," she investigates overmedicating, side effects, and the influence of the pharmaceutical industry. Lucy aims to expose corruption without losing her position as patient advocate. Lucy Greene depicts one woman''s search for justice against a backdrop of the civil rights movement, the Vietnam War, presidential assassination, and the influence of big pharma.