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A collection of poetry by Joshua Dov, actor and writer, from the road less travelled. Poetry about the drink, the smoke, love found, love lost and all that falls between.

Louis Gaous, un gars de la terre est confronté à un évènement extraordinaire qui va changer son existence...

Ce roman relate l'histoire extraordinaire des chasse-marée qui approvisionnaient dans des conditions de routes incroyables, depuis la côte Picarde, le poisson indispensable à la nourriture des Parisiens. Gabin Gerfaut, jeune chasse-marée se lance avec beaucoup de difficultés dans cette aventure. Traquenards, intempéries, problèmes en tous genres, mais aussi idylle amoureuse, font le quotidien de ce jeune débordant de vie et d'humour, accompagné de son inséparable compagnon canin, Pygargue.

This book is about doodling to feeling good. Enjoy the simple things in life, don't make it complicated. Life is short, at the end, only the small things matter.

Gary Hillmann, the 16-year old, all-American teen, felt the pressure: the pressure of being a teenager; the pressure of trying to lead a historically successful, championship baseball team; the pressure of growing up in a small town and having all eyes on you; and now he felt the pressure trying to escape the small town, agricultural life to get a prep-school education in the city.The South Dakota Teener baseball program, sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), is a baseball league for 14 to 16 year old boys. The Reedville South Dakota Teeners have had a long history of achievement. In his final year of Teeners, Gary is expected to lead the team to continued success, that only meant one thing...winning another championship.The summer of 1989 is fraught with the angst of typical teen life of the late 1980s. Can Gary keep his sanity when dealing with baseball? The challenges of baseball can be crushing when you interact with the raging hormones of teenage boys, coaching changes, and strange bounces on and off the field. How can a teenage boy survive an unexpected summer romance? What about keeping a secret from his best friend and the rest of the community that he is planning on leaving everyone behind for an educational opportunity at a prestigious prep-school? The answers to all these questions await you in the novel TEENER BASEBALL.

The pandemic spreads over virgin populations threatening the entire breath of humanity... Melting polar ice wakes dormant spores that had been locked away for eons beneath the frozen tundra. The pandemic grows with unprecedented tenacity. Asia is polluted first by the tempest. It then spreads from the epicenter, through Europe and the Americas simultaneously, before invading the United States. The epidemic expands into the heartlands, racing eastward like a malignant blizzard, corrupting everyone it touches with vial symptoms. The sick and dying outnumber Carriers or Immunes. A young business man working in Manhattan claws his way out of New York City in search of his upstate family. He treks with others trying to reach home. Obstacles impede their advance, from environmental calamites to hostel human flotsam, all conspiring to siphon hope from their fragile spirits. They are not deterred. It is this steadfast determination that embodies the human spirit. As one reaches out for a sliver of hope, the possibility of losing what has already been obtained is at risk. Is hope worth the sacrifice? In the end, you can lose everything; possessions, family, hope and life itself.

This picture book instills self-esteem and pride. It teaches children to love themselves for who they are no matter the physical appearance of their hair.

Sam Stone hasn't had a very good year. He's lost his wife, his job, and his posh home in suburban San Francisco. Just when he's about to end it all by taking a high dive off the Golden Gate Bridge, he receives a phone call that will change his life...and not for the better. Sam's Aunt Millie has recently died under mysterious circumstances. He returns to her small California town to put her affairs in order, but he gets a cold welcome from her attorneys and the police. As it becomes apparent that Aunt Millie's departure for the next life wasn't exactly peaceful, Sam finds himself dragged into an increasingly complicated network of police assumptions and Chicago mob activity. When Sam is arrested and charged with murdering his own kin, the authorities claim he had motive as Aunt Millie's only heir. Unfortunately for Sam, the only goal he has left is to prove his innocence. He must use all of his considerable street smarts to outwit those who have significant motivation of their own. If Sam can't fight his way out of his unlikely predicament, his enemies will be happy to see him rot in jail, or worse.

The populations on several worlds have discovered themselves to be but part of a galaxy filled with other sentients. Book 4 of the Galactic Mage Series begins a new phase of existence for the denizens of those planets, and it follows the lives of Altin and Orli, Roberto, Queen Karroll, Blue Fire, and, of course, Pernie, as they begin to discover what roles they have in the redefined universe.Other familiar characters also appear, including the return of Black Sander and the ever-malignant marchioness. Their motives and machinations become increasingly clear, and their ambition, patience and cunning will be put in pursuit of greater power and influence. It's a new age in the wide, wide galaxy, and the opportunities are endless ... for everyone.# # #Alien Arrivals is a 158,000 word novel, fourth in the series. Book 5 is well underway and expected in the second half of 2014.

Ergo the Skewer and his band of bandits plague the mining community of Three Tents. The locals, trying to scratch bare livings from a stingy mountainside, can't endure much more. They've tried to fight back, but they are not warriors, and the Skewer is brutal and cruel. What was once a proud, if humble, way of life has now become one of desperation and fear. Many have fled. Only the stubborn remain.Making matters worse, the harpies have returned. Some have been spotted in the skies. People are missing, and a woman is dead. It's one problem too many. Realizing they cannot save Three Tents on their own, the proud miners send for help, appealing to the army garrisoned in Hast. The army sends Sergeant Ilbei Spadebreaker.With wit, pickaxe and a bit of brute force, the pot-bellied old veteran begins his work. He soon unearths layers of subterfuge far deeper than anything that can be dug up in a mine. What begins as a hunt for a band of brigands becomes a journey into the cavernous underworld of counterfeiting, corruption and conspiracy. Ilbei Spadebreaker and the Harpy's Wild is a stand-alone prequel to the bestselling Galactic Mage Series. Whether you are familiar with planet Prosperion or heading there for the first time, the down-home, medieval style of fan-favorite Ilbei Spadebreaker will warm your heart and tickle your funny bone.

The story of how two cats found their family and a home. Based on the true events of my own two cats who are actually named Windows and Linux.

Not all prisons are escapable.Thousands of miles from ancient Celtic Britain, Bridget awakens as a Sumerian girl standing outside the Great Ziggurat of Ur. She can't understand where Celena is or what any of this has to do with her and their history in Wales. Her pendant has disappeared and she has no way back.Feeling trapped in this arid land so far removed from Wales or the US, Bridget's problems extend beyond locating her friend or finding an exit door. Her parents are forcing her to prepare for an arranged marriage, and if she doesn't follow through, the consequences will be severe. She can't see how to stop the tidal wave that's threatening to engulf her life. There are many kinds of prisons, and not all of them are escapable. But when Bridget meets Relan, all of that changes.In the blazing heat of Sumerian summer, a beautiful, pale stranger explores the marketplace of Ur, asking peculiar questions of the merchants and speaking in a strange accent. Wearing a woolen cloak over his animal skin tunic, this "barbarian" is from elsewhere and has unusual ideas. Bridget's curiosity leads her down an alluring and dangerous path. She is afraid to find out the answers she longs for, until Relan shows her something unbelievable, wonderful, and frightening. Just as Bridget thinks she has a solution to her problems, she is faced with a disturbing choice that may cause a shift in her destiny which can't be undone.One-click for a story of friendship, time travel, and haunting adventure in ancient Wales!.....What readers are saying: "I am so glad I discovered these books, they are a great read." --E. Roosevelt, Amazon Reviewer"The story is complex yet easy to follow and rich and full of intrigue and imagination. Readers young and old alike will like this great story that continues the trilogy." --Keith R. Rees, Amazon Reviewer"Delightful story, had a hard time putting it down." --Colleen, Amazon Reviewer"The bond of friendship between Bridget and Celena is once again the strongest magic in the book. Conrad skillfully develops the characters while leading the reader through scenes of wonder and adventure." --Sci-fi-reader, Amazon Reviewer"The story is fast paced and fun even when for several chapters they live another life." --Angus, Amazon Reviewe

They came from an unknown location within the distant constellation Draco. By the time the inhabitants of Earth had fully understood the invaders' mission, it was almost too late. The Draco military had been sent to the third planet with orders to eradicate the indigenous population while leaving its valuable infrastructure intact, paving the way for the mass colonization that would follow. Using swift and brutal methods, within days the Draco seemed to have achieved their goal ... Pockets of survivors found each other in the dark and banded together into sectors. Allie Spencer and her brilliant best friend Nathan McCaffrey were barely teenagers when they were assigned to Sector Three. Determined to live, Allie searched deep within herself to find the bravery she needed. Under the strong leadership of nineteen-year-old Henry Reynolds, the group learned to leverage their strengths. They adopted a strict military lifestyle, and every member was assigned a rank and responsibility. They learned survival techniques, how to handle weapons and, most importantly, how to think like a Draco. As the enemy hunted down and eliminated survivors, Sector Three became a unified band that would not go down without a fight.

International intrigue from Oxford University to the Himalayas, with remarkable characters seeking the fountain of youth ....

Life becomes more purposeful when perception meets reality! Distractions have always been a part of the human experience and the only difference from generation to generation has been the type of distractions. However, the one thing that has remained the same is that those who have learned how to manage their distractions have gone on to excel in their lives. This quick motivational read offers the readers some thoughtful strategies for doing so in their own lives.

The year is 1945. Germany is on her knees. The Allies are streaming into Germany from all sides. The end of World War II is near. Even so, some of Hitler's most secret plans are beginning to yield success. Some of these plans are familiar; some are not. Some are lost; others live only to rise again. This is a story steeped in truth. It is a massive secret. One largely unknown to the Allies until well after the war ends. It is a secret that could potentially destroy the world's economy regardless of the war's outcome. It is the Third Reich's most closely held plan; even more secret than the German nuclear or rocket propulsion programs but as threatening nonetheless. Sixty-six years later, Dana and Randall Finley are in the midst of an anthropology expedition in the rainforests of the Amazon when they are kidnapped by mysterious men in black and taken to a vast underground complex. Their situation is dire. Back in Miami, Florida, former U.S. Navy SEAL Dane Skoglund stumbles across a sinister, shady group dealing in precious metals and death. When he learns his sister and brother-in-law are missing, Dane is drawn into action. Unknown to all but a select few, the stronghold in the South American jungle is the key to Hitler's real goal to rule the world by destroying the world's economy. Dane follows the trail to this jungle lair to rescue his sister's group and encounters the Germans firsthand.

Chester only wanted to have his way with Bastard. He wanted to be taken care of. If only Bastard's mother would believe him. If only she didn't allow him to move in. If only she loved him more than this man! Please visit untydwithty.com to purchase. (Fictional-Two Sister Spirit and Flesh Series)

Part 2 to Sarah's story As if struggling with coming to terms of becoming a were-jaguar wasn't enough, Sarah has suddenly become a hot commodity when she gets more than she bargains for from a number of suitors... Including Toby? While the one she wants, wants nothing to do with her since he's hightailed it to other parts of the country a few hours after she became one of the monsters he enjoys hunting for a living. Whether it is the head jaguar, the vampire Prince of the City or one of the were-leopards, Sarah has to keep her wits about her as she becomes sucked into the world of were-creatures and vampires and their politics. All she wants, other than her hunter, is a quiet life. Then there was the issue of the 'promise'. Concludes in Changes in Choices. Part 1 in Changes in Degrees.

A collection of writing that explores the eccentricities of affection: intimacy, guile, desire, anxiety, obsession, romance, defiance. The campaign captures a falling arc, drifting through various modes of aesthetic wordplay - sonnets, lyrics, musings, notes.

This new friendly layout is complete with pages so readers can take their favorite puzzles with them. The sturdier, distinct package meets the standard of excellence. It will delight existing fans as well as challenging new enthusiasts as they discover this timeless collection of puzzles.

Jesobel Vine wants nothing more than to be a typical Pyxie teenager. She wants to ride her horse, Firefly, shoot her bow, and fall in love with her dreamy best friend, Glyn. But Jesobel is marked not only as the future Royal Starkeeper of Pyxis, but as the Heart of Azimuth-the one to lead her people back to their lost realm-a burden too dangerous for daydreams. As Jesobel struggles to accept her destiny, reluctantly studying mystic magic, she becomes doubtful she will ever be worthy to rule. And when her fiery temper enrages the daemon-possessed Starkeeper of Equuleus with a hex-gone-wrong -igniting an orphic war-Jesobel must find a way to alter the global disaster foretold by a celestial legend.

Michael Mitchell and his family embark on a much needed vacation to Yosemite National Park where the encounter a predator that will change their lives forever. As he hits rock bottom Michael joins the anonymous online support group- Elemental Change. Created by a man who goes by the appellation of Elemental, Michael starts on the path to regain control of his life by connecting with other men who have been through similar traumas. Online support turns to immersion therapy during an extended trip to a private island hosted by Elemental Change. Here the men take the final steps toward recovery. Nerves are raw as realities collide and lines are blurred. Trust becomes irrelevant as basic human instincts join in a lust for vengeance once the men discover Elemental has an agenda and nothing is what it seems. ELEMENTAL PREY will cross boundaries tapping into the murky shadows that lie below the surface in all of us.

Alexandra Jones has a pretty peachy life. A gorgeous, stinking rich fiancé, her sleazy boss is retiring which means an imminent promotion in a job she loves, and she gets her best friends Jimmy Choos when she dies. Although she would prefer her best friend to stick around as long as possible. Obviously. But when a blast from the past turns up on her doorstep just as her world turns upside down, she decides to take her best friend, Rosie, up on her offer of a ten day break in San Francisco. Whilst Rosie works on a fashion shoot and Alexandra becomes well acquainted with the photographer's brother, it becomes clear that this trip is one that will change their lives forever.

Bus ride to hell: a short story about two police inspectors who can't agree about how to handle a hostage situation which involves children.Was Danny there?: a short story about a boy who is suspected of an assault but can't establish his alibi.Suspicion fell on him: a short story about two police inspectors who disagree as to how to proceed in the case of a boy suspected of mugging.

Torah Study & D'var Torah Writing for the 21st Century! Featuring... - Full retellings of the Biblical text - written at a teen level! - Great advice on ways to approach the Biblical text! - Handy charts and organizers for preparing a D'var Torah and learning the melodies for Torah trop! - Blessings for all customs and traditions! Links to maps and resources (ebook / ePub edition only)! - Easy instructions for putting on tallit and tefillin! - Useful timeline of Biblical history and events! English texts include: - Va-Yikra / Leviticus 25: 1 to 27: 34 - Blessings for reading the Torah (traditional and alternative) Hebrew texts include: - Va-Yikra / Leviticus 25: 1-13 (three aliyot) - Blessings for reading the Torah (traditional and alternative)

Who was she trying to fool? Herself? A little late for that. She had to win; her survival depended on it. Do you have what it takes to lose it all? Find out in Joan Destino's stunning debut novel, River Card. Georgia Kassov Cates is a business woman, a wife, a mother...and a gambling addict. Desperate to recoup a devastating string of losses, she risks it all for one last game-a game that's abruptly halted when the Las Vegas casino succumbs to a freak blackout. Georgia meets some fellow patrons of the Las Vegas casino, including the wealthy Melanie Nallis, a woman haunted by her horrific childhood; Zivah Koski, an enigmatic elderly holocaust survivor; Phillip Vance, a billionaire casino developer; and Milt Braverman, a professional poker player. As they get to know each other, a connection is slowly revealed: postwar Germany, a time and place that is reflected in River Card's novel-within-a-novel, Alexandra. Alternating between the opulence and depravity of 1940s Germany, and the glamor and baseness of 1990s Las Vegas, River Card reflects Georgia's mounting fears-both past and present-as she plays one last hand...

Although written for flight test professionals, this book is pertinent to any undertaking which has potentially significant and unwanted outcomes. Flight testing involves deep technical content but "the way" (i.e., Tao) in which flight testers go about their business can be characterized in terms of a few general principles. This easy-to-read, brief, story-based format places those concepts within reach of the uninitiated while retaining the interest of seasoned flight test veterans.

His mother kidnapped, his superhero father absent, powerless Spencer launches into a world of battle robots and weaponized humans to uncover the truth. Armed with only a multi-tool and an arsenal of weapons-grade snark, Spencer takes on his superpowered father's robotic nemesis to try and uncover the fate of his mother. Along the way he rallies a team of retiree superheroes and everyday people living in the shadow of a weapons program gone wrong. Before the dust settles every superhero and supervillain will come together for a Jerry Springer style Ragnarok. On the brink of Armageddon, with his mother's very existence at stake, Spencer stumbles into the true mastermind's web and discovers he's been the prey all along. Crimson Son isn't your typical superhero novel. Fast-paced, engaging, with all the action you'd expect but set in a believable world helmed by a vulnerable hero with an unmistakable voice. Mr. Robot meets the Winter Soldier in this unique superhero series you'll love. Buy now and launch into action with Spencer today!

Go Baby Go is a book of success principles meant to benefit both baby and reader. Your child will love the colorful photo renderings that contain special surprises and sometimes a little humor.Go Baby Go is about developing a positive self image in your child so they can go out into the world without fear and self-doubt.

Surface engineering deals with the surface of the solid matter and it is sub-discipline of materials science. Solids are composed of a bulk material covered by a surface and it is called surface phase. The surface phase of a solid interacts with the surrounding environment. This interaction can degrade the surface phase over time, may result in loss of material from its surface. Environmental degradation of the surface phase over time can be caused by wear, corrosion, creep, fatigue loads, shear loads, tensile loads, cutting forces or when exposed to higher temperature. Major types of wear include abrasion, friction, erosion and corrosion. Wear can be minimized by modifying the surface properties of solids by surface finishing or by use of lubricants.