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At the age of 40, J. Lewis Franklin embarked on a bold journey to change careers, proving that it's never too late to pursue new passions. With faith, determination, and perseverance, he transformed his life, leaving truck driving behind to thrive in project management.

A collection of the funny, curious verse written during the 19th and 20th centuries, read by some of Britain's most renowned actors. Humorous and whimsical verse are collated together in these timeless readings of poetry from our funniest writers. Performed by Sir John Gielgud; Imogen Stubbs; Tim Pigott-Smith; Peter Orr; Wendy Hillier.

In compelling poetry, the spirits of Frederick Douglas, John Brown, and William Tecumseh Sherman come alive. So does the heart-rending tale of a Confederate son and Union father, the desperate struggle of boys fighting like men, the horrifying shrieks of the wounded, and the pitiful plight of a toil-weary slave. One poetic letter finds distraught parents aching for a son who hasn’t been heard from in months. Another spotlights a wounded lad languishing in a POW camp, determined to survive his living nightmare.

Poverty is a bitch, and life isn’t a fairy tale. College was never in my cards. Jobs will never come easy to find. There is no Prince Charming itching to rescue me. I’m completely alone, destitute, and destined to struggle until the end of my days. Destined to be sucked into a world of debt because as much as I’m pushing away the only option that sits in front of me, it’s truly the only one I have: Nikolai is my only hope. Problem is, he's a dangerous Russian with a questionable past, and I find out soon enough just how far I must go to earn his help.

Esmerelda and Freddy have spent lifetimes trying to find the prison of the demon Don Marcos so they can break the curse and find Freddy’s lost love. Everything seems to be lining up, but Don Marcos’s prison slips through their fingers yet again. When a new demon rises to take his place, they must trust their friends with the truth and hope they can end this curse.

The workings of heaven are shrouded in mystery and myth, leaving us to only theorize as to what awaits us when we pass. There are those among us, however, that are special cases. These are good people who have committed a horrendous crime, such as murder. What makes their cases special, however, is the fact that by committing these egregious acts, one could argue that they have made the world a better place.

You wanted the jolly fat man to bring Yuletide joy, but the season has gifted you with a heart breaker and a life taker—Badass Santa. Grab your eggnog and camouflage candy canes, strap on your bulletproof holiday stockings, and prepare for thrills and kills.

The lovely Elizabeth Anne Krueger has become an especially difficult case for The Organization. Though she hired this clandestine company to track her down inside a large bustling city and take her captive, she's proving to be an elusive catch - and time is running out on her contract. be an elusive catch - and time is running out on her contract. Once she's taken, the job will become routine: take her to their headquarters - "The Office" - where, once inside this uniquely designed facility, her every sexual fantasy will come to life - until she's broken, having reached the edgy limits of her most ardent sexual desires.

Thriller-paced action, shocking twist endings, alternative history, engaging characters, visionary science fiction, suspenseful pause-resisters, epic adventures, and barbaric fantasy all wrapped up in one entertaining bundle. 5 Blades' authors are endorsed by an international and New York Times best-selling author, multiple magazines, and thousands of listeners and readers spanning dozens of countries across the world. This is your one stop for top-tier science fiction and fantasy short stories.

Diego Sanz grew up witnessing neglect by officials on the North side of Morgan City. Beating the odds, he became the CEO of a fortune 500 company, but he never left his community behind. Determined to fight the crime in Morgan City, Diego returns, donning the mantle of Shadow Guardian, a mysterious vigilante who protects the people.

Confronted by a warrior named Benton, who has the ability to disintegrate other beings with his flaming sword, Hank’s world continues to spiral away from reality. Especially when he inadvertently discovers a whole new world, unknown to most of humankind, along with the surprising realization that he is inescapably tied to this new and magical land.

Did you know that, as of 2013, it is illegal to unlock your smartphone in the United States? Not only is it illegal, you may be fined up to $500,000 and/or be imprisoned for up five years. Crazy? Maybe. I stumbled across this unique (AKA crazy) law while reading a newspaper article. I have since found that there are hundreds of laws like this one, not just in the United States but all over the world.

In moving verse, Children's Poet Laureate J. Patrick Lewis gives new voice to seventeen heroes of civil rights. This commanding collection of poems invites the listener to hear in each verse the thunder that lies in every voice, no matter how small. Featuring civil rights luminaries Coretta Scott King, Harvey Milk, Mohandas Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, Sylvia Mendez, Aung San Suu Kyi, Mamie Carthan Till, Helen Zia, Josh Gibson, Dennis James Banks, Mitsuye Endo, Ellison Onizuka, Jackie Robinson, Muhammad Yunus, James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner.

Having a good bedtime story before sleep is always a comforting feeling. From the Living Through Your Imagination series comes the audiobook series! Recommended to listen before you sleep, these stories open up the realm of imagination and possibilities for all of us. These stories, along with the narrator, creates a cozy sense and feeling of having a story read to you right before you go to bed. So, what're you waiting for?? Snuggle up cozy in your bed, and let's begin the journey of a lifetime full of imagination!

Tanya is a tall, striking young blonde who has learned that she can live in luxury by being a serial mistress to wealthy men. Always playing the field, she never stays with any one man for very long. However, she makes a crucial miscalculation when she publicly spurns the son of a rich and powerful man.

From the best-selling author of Female Prey & The Dark Woods! When Jason Greer accepts an invitation from his wealthy friend Augustin to spend some time on his private island, he has no idea how much the visit will change his life. At his first island party, a stunning young woman, Alison, wearing an equally stunning dress, catches his eye, although she rebuffs him coldly. Later that evening, Augustin takes Jason to his stables—not where he houses his horses but to a smaller stable, where in a narrow stall, he’s surprised to find the arrogant young woman from the party—now far more ...

Pepper Jones and her mysterious sidekick Jacob Longstreet are investigating a string of burglaries in her neighborhood when they get a little too close!

In this fascinating study, Anthony J. Lewis argues that it is the hero himself, rejecting a woman he apprehends as a threat, who is love's own worst enemy. Drawing upon classical and Renaissance drama, iconography, and a wide range of traditional and feminist criticism, Lewis demonstrates that in Shakespeare the actions and reactions of hero and heroine are contingent upon social setting - father-son relations, patriarchal restrictions on women, and cultural assumptions about gender-appropriate behavior.

"Stars and Wanderers" is a collection of science fiction and fantasy themed short stories. Featuring new work by authors Virginia Parrish, Sammi Caramela, J.M. Robison, David Sangiao-Parga, and Andrew Bockhold curated and edited by Ellen Parry Lewis.

From the author of the BEST SELLING FEMALE PREY. When Claudia leaves the police force to start her own private investigation agency, her partner Dianne decides to make their brief vacation memorable, starting with a playful three way between the two and Dianne's boyfriend. The next days are intense, demanding and erotic beyond anything Claudia has experienced, exactly like the intimate sexual fantasies she shared with Dianne. Consensual BSDM erotica.