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The North American Jules Verne Society is pleased to present its first-ever anthology of short stories, written by a select group of modern authors, inspired by classics like Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Seas, Journey to the Center of the Earth, Around the World in Eighty Days, and other novels and stories by the 19th-century master of “Extraordinary Voyages,” Jules Verne.

President Crown's second term has come to an end and with it an unprecedented era of American politics. His transgressive, norm-violating style has unleashed chaos on a global and national scale. The flashpoint will be January 20th, when his successor -- President Elect Young -- takes power reversing and undoing his agenda and taking the country and the world in a direction some think may be even more perilous. The question on everyone's mind is What Will Crown Do To Hold On To Power? The answer: Anything Necessary. Including the ultimate 'trump card' -- a secret so dangerous and so ancient...

Faced with the challenge of building a new team, Sierra and Joshua accept a landmark paranormal activity case. After receiving Midas's blessing, the McBrides quickly call in favors to meet the deadline so the new owners of Wayland Manor can safely open the historic home to the public. The new paranormal investigators include Macie Graves, the sister of the late Jocelyn Graves. Everyone brings their A-game to discover who or what may be haunting the historic home, but will it be enough?

Embrace Your Future: A Heartwarming Journey in Dragon's Gap Dive into the epic world of Dragon's Gap romance shifter series with this inspirational story about Lars and Claire. Set in a richly imagined universe, this tale can be enjoyed as a standalone, but it's best experienced between Book Two (Sharm and Edith's Story) and Book Three (Storm and Charlie's Story) of the series.A Daddy That Can Fly! Kammy, Claire's adopted daughter, has always dreamed of a daddy who can fly. Her instincts as a newly awakened tiger cub lead her to Lars Axton, Prime to the Dragon Lord. Lars, on a visit to the ...

They’re both determined to win the two million dollar poker tournament, but there can only be one winner. Jax Bass will stop at nothing to defeat her rival, Miri Black, and build her own legacy. Miri wants nothing more than to silence her critics and prove she’s the superior player.

Meet Julia Bancroft. Fabulous, talented, beautiful…deluded and friendless. You won’t like her at first but maybe her ‘nice’ lessons might change your mind? Being nice doesn't come naturally to (self-proclaimed) renowned Regency romance author, Julia. But when her husband walks out on her and she realises she has no friends, she faces a future of dying alone with the pesky cats eating her face. Thankfully, she doesn't have any cats but drastic times call for drastic measures. Guided (reluctantly) by her annoyingly wholesome new neighbour, Julia dives into the horrors of small talk, ...

Feeling overwhelmed and lost in the world of mind games and dark psychology is far more common than you might think. But all hope is not lost. Understanding the tangled web of manipulation is easier when armed with the right knowledge and strategies. Many survivors of narcissistic abuse have tread this path before, emerging stronger and more confident. This book, Dark Psychology and Mind Games In Love, is your key to navigating these treacherous waters and empowering yourself and those around you.

When the fastest and most powerful helicopters in the US Army’s fleet start falling out of the sky, autistic air crash genius Miranda Chase and her team of NTSB investigators are called in. One crash leads to another, and they are fast entangled in a Chinese conspiracy to start a war over Taiwan. Only Miranda’s team can stop the trade war from becoming a real one.

On Quinn’s sixteenth birthday, her friends threw a party at the lake. Some time between leaving the lake-party and arriving home, Quinn experienced a supernatural shift in time. After a four-year time lapse she was back. Quinn wondered if this was someone’s idea of a very bad joke?

Build Your Dream Homestead Without Acres of Land—Even If You’re Living in a Suburban Neighborhood! Are you eager to embrace self-sufficiency but feel limited by your urban or suburban environment? Does the dream of living more sustainably seem out of reach due to space concerns or lack of experience? Do financial constraints make you hesitant to jump into the world of homesteading? It’s natural to have concerns about space, time, or budget. “Can I truly homestead with limited space?” If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you're not alone, and this book will show you how.

Beast Hunt invites you to step into the claws, wings, and scales of the creatures humanity has feared for centuries. From mighty dragons to forgotten forest spirits, from mechanical monstrosities to cursed beings of the deep—these are the stories of the unseen, the unheard, and the misunderstood.

Fact: There's a real-life parasite that rewires mammal brains for extreme aggressive behavior. Over half of all the world's mammals are already infected, but aren't symptomatic because the parasite remains dormant in most hosts. Like a ticking bomb, this puppet master is patiently waiting for the right time to set off its hosts against the world. That time is now! There will be no peace or tranquility on Ted and TJ's transatlantic cruise as something is very wrong: animals have started to attack for no apparent reason.

Do you feel trapped by the weight of society’s judgments? Are you constantly battling the voices of doubt, fear, and criticism in your mind? Do you long to break free and live authentically, free from the stereotypes that confine you? You’re not alone. Many people struggle under the relentless pressure of societal norms, but the truth is—you can reclaim your identity. Enlighten Your Path: Breaking Free from External Constraints is your empowering guide to dismantling the barriers that hold you back and stepping boldly into your true self.

It’s time to break the retirement mold and do retirement your way. Whether you want to keep working beyond the traditional retirement years, enjoy a classic retirement playing golf and bridge, go back to school, or start a business, this book offers a clear 7-step roadmap to help you get there and enjoy the journey.

In the last few months, Peyton has solved multiple cases for the FBI, while Marco has learned to navigate his role as police captain. Navigating their personal relationship has proven more challenging, however. Marco’s jealousy over Peyton’s newest friend, Mike, causes friction between them, but although he tries to curb it, he can’t deny a growing feeling that something isn’t right with this man.

Drone: A rebel CIA director takes on China and almost turns a trade war into a real one. Thunderbolt: A US senator's scam has North Korea prepping their nukes. Condor: A shot at the intelligence jackpot of a lifetime occurs, deep in the heart of Russia. At the center of all three? Miranda Chase: Air-crash genius investigator for the NTSB, team leader, and high-functioning autistic. What's at risk if she doesn't solve the crash and the crises? Everything!

No one solves cases like San Francisco detectives, Peyton Brooks and her partner, Marco D’Angelo, but when a young Mexican folk singer, Ynes Linares, is found strangled with her own pearls, compiling a list of suspects that wanted to harm her is easier than figuring out who didn’t. Everyone wanted a piece of the Velvet Sapphire, but someone wanted everything.

Reports of a strange gray ghost causing accidents on Highway 98 brings the team to the small town of Wilmer, Alabama. But not everyone in the area is happy to see Midas and the crew. Small-town secrets make it difficult to get a sense of what's really happening on Bloody 98, but the team has a new secret weapon. As they take the investigation to the supposedly haunted forest near the highway, Sierra witnesses an old crime, and Midas tries to keep everyone safe.

In this follow up story, Kharleigh and Morgan navigate moving in together, ex’s from the past, and death of a loved one. Sometimes the road to happily ever after is bumpy and full of potholes. Can these take make it back to each other and say “I do?”

Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert of Green Gables had no intention of adopting the talkative, mischievous, red-headed girl the orphanage in Nova Scotia sent by mistake. What they wanted was a sturdy, sensible boy to help with the chores. Instead, they got 11-year-old Anne Shirley, whose capacity for adventure was only matched by her bright spirit and love of life. Still, there was something about the little girl that gave them second thoughts. She was keen of wit with a scintillating effervescence that was purely captivating. Just perhaps....