When Clark Kent stepped into the glass phone booth, we knew he was about to emerge as Superman. That transformation happened every time. Then, he used his superpowers to rescue people in distress, leaping over tall buildings in a single bound and flying faster than a speeding bullet. That spinning around in the phone booth was mesmerizing. And, in a way, that blur of change that we recognized as transformation from one kind of person to a stronger kind of person is the kind of change I am writing about in this series of books about popular culture creators of the 20th century. As popular ...

She thought it was just another job. She was wrong. When Clara Davies accepts a live-in housekeeping position at the remote and imposing Harrow estate, she’s looking for one thing: a place to disappear. With a new name and a forged résumé, she hopes to bury her past and start again. But something isn’t right at Harrow House. Eleanor Harrow is cool, watchful — and far too interested in Clara’s history. Daniel Harrow’s charm barely masks a predator’s smile. And the house itself feels alive, its silent halls heavy with the weight of long-buried truths. As strange noises echo ...

The city that never sleeps has a killer on the loose… When a string of bodies turns up in New York City’s grimy alleyways and subway tunnels, Detective Jack Carver finds himself on the trail of a sadistic serial killer the newspapers are calling “The Butcher.” Teaming up with a psychological profiler, they descend into the city’s underbelly, hunting a faceless predator who always seems one step ahead. In this urban labyrinth of smoke-filled alleys, neon-lit bars, and hidden darkness, one wrong move could be their last. Gritty crime thriller meets slasher horror, Kiss of the Knife ...

A book with lists of the top twenty most dangerous things with many categories. From animals to cites to military units and equipment, there are 81 lists of uniquely dangerous things.

At the tender ages of five and seven years old, sisters Judy and Cherie were removed from the loving home of their maternal grandparent's farm in Sycamore Illinois and put on a plane to go live in Southern California with their mother and soon to be stepfather; a sadistic perpetrator and child molester. Violence, torture, sexual abuse, and the unconscionable acts of their mother would be the theme of their lives for the next eleven years. Even though they were physically separated from their grandparents, the grandparents never forgot their granddaughters. Their continuous love and devotion...

The subject of Israel arouses passion in the political arena, and also in the spiritual arena. There does not seem to be a middle ground when it comes to Israel. In the political sphere, people are either intensely pro-Israel, or vehemently anti-Israel. And, it is similar in the Christian Church. Extremes abound regarding the subject of Israel. This book is not about politics. This book is about the scriptural truth regarding Israel. You will see scriptures that are rarely mentioned by most contemporary preachers and teachers. Is Israel still God’s chosen nation in the New Testament era? ...

As loyalty turns to blades and oaths shatter amidst conspiracy, the embers of the Ashridge Empire are reignited by the fires of war. The shadow of Emperor Sariel’s death still lingers, yet a new storm has descended. In the vortex of crumbling power, once unbreakable bonds are ruthlessly torn asunder. The prince stands amidst the ruins of love and duty, finding each step towards the throne stained crimson with betrayal. War drums thunder, iron hooves shatter the illusion of peace, the dream of a golden age splintered amidst sword and shadow. As the lines between loyalty and treason blur, ...

In the shadowed aftermath of a tragic car crash that claimed her sister's life, Faye is thrust into a tumultuous new reality as the guardian of her ten-year-old niece, Amelia. Struggling to juggle the demands of college and a part-time job at a local coffee shop, Faye is barely keeping her head above water in a life already teetering on the edge of chaos. But the fabric of their already fragile existence begins to unravel when Amelia starts manifesting eerie abilities. The air chills with her touch, objects freeze on contact, and unnaturally, hailstorms rage within the confines of their ...

Colonel Matt List, Army aviation and central banking pioneer, faces treachery from within the ranks of the Army as well as his own family as he attempts to end the domination of the Eternal Ones and their mastery over gold. With discoveries in Mexico, at the ancient pyramids of Egypt, and in modern Japan changing the hemispheric balance of power between the Eternal Ones and the Ultra, he tries to break the shackles tying the United States to the oppressive gold standard as the world teeters on the brink of economic collapse. Will the secrets of the future revealed by the Masters, including ...

This practical guide will help you find greater meaning, purpose, and contentment in your life. The anecdotes, scientific findings, and practical wisdom in this guide are relatable for everyone, from busy professionals to stay-at-home parents. True happiness doesn't come from chasing fleeting pleasures or external achievements. It lies within your reach, waiting to be found and nurtured.

Three siblings. One stolen artifact. Seventy-two hours to save a life. Jack Brennan is on the run. Hunted by ruthless bounty hunters scouring the streets of London for runaway factory apprentices, he’s living on borrowed time. But Jack’s problems are about to get worse. His sister has sent an urgent message: a drunken nobleman has stolen a sacred amulet—a blood-red spider encased in amber—from the Maiden temple where she serves. Jack’s older brother, Billy, relishes the thrill of their newfound freedom and hatches a daring plan. With the help of a resourceful theatre makeup artist...

A Thoughtful Self-Help Guide If we want to improve ourselves, we should first try to understand ourselves. If we want to control our thoughts and our actions, we should first try to understand the origins of our thoughts and our actions. With a little guidance, this is easier than it might sound. Using normal conversational terms, we draw from philosophy, cosmology, and theology to build a picture of ourselves as humans. Learn to see yourself from your soul’s perspective. Consider what it is like for a soul—an "outsider" from outside the universe—to live as a human. Intentionally easy...

Ready to break barriers and lead with unstoppable confidence? In Resilient & Ready, Jess Pryce delivers an inspiring and practical guide for women ready to step into leadership roles and make their mark in the professional world. Through real-life stories, expert advice, and actionable strategies, Pryce empowers women to overcome challenges such as imposter syndrome, gender bias, and work-life balance struggles. This book provides the tools to build confidence, cultivate emotional intelligence, and develop a leadership style that is uniquely yours.

As long as Autumn King could remember, her family tried to pressure her into dating Blaine Holland. Their parents were friends and thought it would be a match made in Heaven. Autumn didn’t see it that way. Autumn wanted her family off her back once and for all, which is why she agreed to her sister’s idea of giving Blaine a shot. She didn’t think he was any more interested in her than she was in him, so sending a few text messages wasn’t a big deal. Once her family saw Blaine didn’t want to date her, they would leave her alone. Finally. Except things didn’t go according to ...

Have you ever wondered where the tales of dragons, trolls, and all those mythical creatures truly come from? What if they didn't just spring from the imagination of storytellers long past? What if a mere, delicate veil is all that separates us from a magical world teeming with wondrous beings? Would you have the courage to tear it apart? To save his life, Finn has no choice. He must cross the veil—and immediately finds himself caught in a whirlwind adventure, the outcome of which will determine the fate of an entire world. And as if that weren't enough, he must also contend with the ...