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Colored Waters, the first Michael Chamber's crime/mystery novel. Calloused and hardened as he has become, Michael has a difficult time watching the video someone is using to blackmail his client, Laurel Silverman, the beautiful daughter of a Hollywood producer.

From sweet childhood remembrances to fanciful solutions of family dramas to romantic relationships that begin--or end--during the holidays, Second Helpings is an anthology of stories and memories, but most especially of recipes. Our end-of-year celebrations are occasions that bring reunions with unforgettable feasts and that one special, treasured dish. At the end of each story, vignette, reminiscence, you'll find a recipe or collection of recipes that will make your next holiday memorable as well.

"Machine-gun fire and rifle bullets zinged all around her as she maneuvered her plane to drop her bombs. Her fragile, two-seated, World War I bi-plane was flying low enough for her to hear the Germans screaming and yelling as she pressed forward to her drop zone." This was a typical flight of many during one night's sorties. The German soldiers feared and hated the women they called the Nachthexen: Night Witches. There were three all-female aviation regiments in the Soviet Union during World War II. This is a story about those female pilots, navigators and ground crews that flew and worked under incredibly adverse conditions. From women who flew the little, unarmed bi-planes and bombed the Germans at night; to the fierce, female fighter pilots who fought the seasoned German Luftwaffe, humbling them before their peers. This is a fictional account, based on actual occurrences, of those amazing women who lived, loved and died bravely during the dark days of World War II.

"Grief stricken, physically ill, despondent, the old man sold all his possessions to take one last hike in the wilderness. The trek, full of danger and excitement, turned out to be the start of a new life--and an unforgettable adventure."

A loving book of wisdom, joy and love for children of all ages.

"As someone who constantly evaluates novels for publication, I was astonished at the breadth and clarity of the wonderful advice contained in this handbook. It addresses concerns as grand as plot development and as simple but essential as formatting your submission. It offers crucial advice on literary topics ranging from character development to the description of action. Virtually every subject that is of great concern to publishers-and therefore to authors-is covered in this brief, clear, humorous and enormously useful guide." -Mike Simpson, Chief Editor

Things don't work out as intended for Elaine Randolph when her doctors send her, with her young family, to the sleepy Texas town of Veil to aid her recovery from a serious illness. Much as she tries to rest, Elaine just keeps stumbling onto old, unsolved kidnappings, disappearances and cover ups. Veil, she discovers, has concealed a lot. Quirky neighbors, doubting family and growing danger draw the readers to a thrilling, deadly conclusion that is anything but restful.

Approaching her daughter's high school graduation, Susan Emmerich told friends she was eager to begin a new chapter in her life. She envisioned more time, more freedom and more gas in her car. After 18 years of parenting, Ms. Emmerich was excited at the prospect of being able to put her own needs first. She lied. Recently divorced, coping with her father's illness and dealing with ever-fluctuating mid-life hormones, the author did two things: bought a bike and picked up a pen. Through riding and writing, she found her voice and retained her spirit. Sometimes serious, other times humorous, Ms. Emmerich invites the reader to ride along on a journey that includes adjusting to an empty nest, aging parents, divorce and again seeking love. This collection of essays encourages everyone to recognize their inner voice and follow where it leads.

The Medicine People, set in eastern Oklahoma, reopens a bloody, forgotten chapter in the history of a sleepy town when Ben Whitekiller, the only suspect in a triple homicide, returns in the company of an enigmatic young woman. In what seems an open-and-shut case, he is charged with the murders of two police officers and his own wife. On hand for his arrest and charged with his safekeeping is rookie patrolman Dan Hook, whose life becomes dangerously entwined with the notorious stranger, and the strange girl.

Lacey Took a Holiday is the story of a desperate act of love and the cascade of irrevocable changes it begins. Lacey, the most unlikely heroine, has been betrayed and abused by the men in her life. Andy has lost everyone he ever loved tragically. This 1920's mountaintop romance breaks every rule.

The Runaway is a riveting, rapidly moving autobiographical novel of a young boy, left on a doorstep who runs away from the only home he'd ever known at age 9 to avoid becoming a ward of the state. Follow "Little George" as he confronts and conquers one incredible challenge after another in the process of becoming a major man. Included as a bonus in this volume is a second intriguing and riveting autobiographical novel: Flyswatter. With elements of action, mystery, military intrigue and suspense, Flyswatter is a tremendously compelling read.

Yaweta is the brutal but beautiful, vicious but uplifting story of a young man who must escape from his native Ireland after avenging the murders of his parents. An act of selfless courage wins him a lasting place in a new home among a people desperately in need of the fearlessness, experiences and passion he possesses. An epic saga of adventure in the pre-colonial New World.

White Lies is a detective thriller concerning a beautiful missing woman, a compulsive boyfriend, a mysterious monthly $5000 payoff. Michael Chambers-cool, clever private investigator-has his work cut out for him with this case that takes him far away from his native LA and what seems at first to be a simple case. Fortunately, Michael manages to stay one step and a couple quips ahead of those who are trying to trick him, trap him and kill him.

In this series of insightful, humorous essays, Chuck Thurston delights, informs and inspires his readers. This second in a series of wide-ranging vignettes is full of misdirection, nostalgia, personal insight, warmth and beautiful writing.

How did my mother do it? She was a single mom raising six children without child support, alimony or a nest egg. Yet we children did not want for anything while we were growing up. Most surprising-Mom accomplished most of this with a $95 monthly public assistance check. She shared her secrets with me, and now I'm going to share them with you.

This outstanding application of family systems theory for American classroom educators in the 21st century is concise, light-hearted, extremely helpful and empowering.

A retired math teacher reveals the simple, intriguing secrets of creating geometric designs of lasting beauty.