Bøger af Tom Shepherd

Without Jump Gate Omega, the Terran Commonwealth may not survive. Tyler shook his head. "Specify, Dad. What do you want us to do?" His father glared at him. "Go to the Rim, sue those amphibious bastards for everything they've got, and get Jump Gate Omega on track again!" If the new Matthews Corporation Jump Gate fails to span 2.5 million light years to the Andromeda galaxy, the heavily invested star-faring civilization of the Milky Way will face economic ruin and brutal war. The Star Lawyers must run a gauntlet to the Rim, dodging pirates, politicians, prelates, and predatory star nations intent on seizing the new Gate to Andromeda. Rollicking sci-fi fun, packed with humor, romance and deep space adventure, punctuated with courtroom battles on alien worlds. Readers have dubbed the Star Lawyers series "Trek meets Law & Order." Without Jump Gate Omega, the Terran Commonwealth may not survive.

The Best Book For Getting Motivated and Moving Towards a Better Life Do You Feel Stuck in Your Life? If you ever feel like you have wanted to make deep, personal changes in your life, but were unsure where to start, this is the book for you. Author Tom Shepherd uses the power of story to get you unstuck and gently guide you to a better future. Unlike many self-help books, Shepherd's simple Self-Development is filled with practical tips and strategies you can use right away to start making a big difference in your life. This book uses powerful stories to help you see how even small changes can have make a major difference in the way you feel about the way your life is headed. Inside this book you will learn: The power of reaching out to others Why forgiving yourself is critical How the process of personal change works How to use the power of love in your life The best ways to change your mindset And Much More The world is filled with thousands of different self-help books. But, what makes this book special is that in just a few brief pages it gives you a roadmap for making lasting personal changes and gives you the confidence and tools to start making those changes right away. You won't find a lot of lofty goals that will intimidate you inside of this book. Instead, you will kind easy to follow advice that you can put into practice immediately. Shepherd focuses on learning the types of small actions and changes that will have the biggest impact on your personal happiness and sense of fulfillment. This book is the perfect gift for anyone interested in becoming a better person, but who is sick of reading the same impossible to accomplish nonsense found in many self-help books. If you or someone you know cares about personal development and wants to see real results, you need to buy this book. Don't Delay Another Instant. Get Your Copy of Self-Development Right Now

The Ultimate Guide to Boosting Your Happiness Are You Stuck in a Rut and Unsure How to Get Out? If you are unsatisfied with your life, you are not alone. 61% of Americans feel dissatisfied with their lives and have no idea how to find greater happiness and tranquility. But, thanks to habit and happiness expert Tom Shepherd, now you break out of your rut and live the life of happiness and fulfillment that you deserve. This guide shows you how to achieve greater happiness by changing some of the small things you do every day. This book isn't some magical cure that will make all your troubles go away. Instead, this book gives you the tools and techniques you need to better deal with your struggles and to find greater peace and happiness every day. Inside this book you will discover: The power behind smiling How exercise can change your outlook How the way you dress can affect your confidence The best ways to beat your negativity habit How to use meditation to increase your sense of peace The power of finding your flow Why you deserve a reward And Much More Happiness isn't built by undertaking drastic changes or through some mystic tests. You achieve life changing happiness one small step at a time. If you follow the simple principles in this book you will develop powerful habits that will not only make you happier, but will become such an integral part of your character that soon you won't even have to think about them. Shepherd teaches you to live a life of effortless happiness. Don't sit in an emotional rut a second longer. Get Your Copy of Health Habits Right Now. You Will Be Happy You Did.

"Mark, I'm telling you. She's an alien!"Mark Bricchetti is an ordinary, 21st century teenager. Excitement means playing MMOs, reading about dinosaurs, and munching pizza. That's about to change.It starts when best friend, Aaron Hooper, warns him about Keshikka Grant, the new hottie in school. "Mark, I'm telling you. She's an alien!"Well, she did have red-golden hair and yellow eyes. But when Keshikka whispers her phone number to him, Mark has no idea their date will take him to worlds he could not imagine, where the fate of planet Earth lands in his hands.Of course, he will encounter a vast array of aliens, starships, rampaging dinosaurs, and holographic MMOs where you can actually die.Stardate shanghaies readers from ordinary life and teleports them into a science fiction, action-driven, deep space adventure, punctuated with humor. For anyone who loves a good tale, middle school to retirement complex."If that girl is an alien, beam me aboard."

Learn How to See Through AnyoneWant to Learn How to Figure Out What Anyone is Really Thinking?Have you ever felt like someone wasn't telling you the whole truth? Have you ever wished you could know what someone was really thinking by looking at their body language and interpreting other clues?This easy-to-read, in-depth guide will teach how to analyze people by speed reading them. You will learn a variety of different techniques that will allow you to quickly size up anyone and will help know how to best engage with the people in your life.Inside this book you will learn: What it means to speed read peopleHow human analysis worksHow to interpret body languageHow to understand word cluesHow to use the two-way mirror techniqueThe best ways to identify your biasesTo see how people judge youThe best ways to use human analysis to increase empathyHow to improve your relationshipsDifference between speed reading people and making snap judgmentsHow to get other people to open up to youAnd Much MoreImagine being able to scan someone's facial expressions, posture, and immediately being able to get an accurate sense of a person. How would it help you if you could get people to open up to you? When you read this book, you will learn all of these skills and more.Each chapter will teach you a different technique for analyzing people. You will learn how to figure out what someone is really thinking by putting together all of the clues they are unconsciously giving you.This book is essential for anyone who works with people in any capacity. It will make you a better friend, better at your job, and a better person in general.Get ready to completely change the way you think about communication.Get Your Copy of How to Analyze People Right Now!

Unlock the world of contemporary watercolor bird painting with popular artist and dynamic teacher, Tom Shepherd. Free Daniel Smith paint dot card included to get you started immediately! Painting birds doesn't have to be technical or daunting, even for a complete beginner. Through friendly advice and clear instructions, expert artist and tutor Tom Shepherd will show you how to paint 26 dynamic, colorful birds in 8 steps each, including: EaglesFlamingosOwlsMacaw parrotsRed CardinalsToucansRobins>Tom's step-by-step process for each bird is simple and achievable, and uses just a few watercolor paints and a handful of brushes. His style is fresh and contemporary, and his clear instructions will allow you to achieve the same loose, dynamic results.

Tyler Matthews and his team must defend Allura Pacheco-registered courtesan, JPT dispatcher and friend to Rosalie Matthews-who is charged with murdering a diplomat on the Portuguese-speaking planet Segerius. The Patrick Henry crew dives deep undercover to expose a Dark Market slave auction linked to the crime. When their covert op goes awry, Tyler's wife Suzie and sister Rosalie face instant death by explosive collar, or a life of concubine slavery on distant worlds. Murder, mayhem, starships and aliens. Typical day at the office of Star Lawyers Corporation."Like a fine wine, Tom Shepherd's storytelling improves with every book in the Star Lawyer series." "Smart and sexy, with a splash of humor. Believable characters in serious jeopardy.""African-American Star Lawyer Lovey Frost falls kicks serious butt in the trial scenes."

The Ultimate Productivity Guide for Procrastinators What if You Could Turn Procrastination into a Productivity Tool? The truth is nobody can be productive 100% of the time. Procrastination is natural and innate. Everyone procrastinates somethings sometimes. But, procrastination can also be a trap that keeps you from accomplishing everything you want to. Most gurus teach you how to fight against your innate tendencies. But, there is a better way. You can learn to use procrastination to make you more productive. Sound like a contradiction? It isn't. It's about channeling your natural tendencies instead of constantly fighting against them. If you apply the principles in this book you will be more productive than ever. Inside you will learn: Why You Should Forgive Your Imperfections How to Give Yourself Permission to Fail How to Plan Ahead for Unproductive Days How to Build Momentum Tips for Capturing Your Best Energy Why You Should Play to Your Natural Strengths And Much More This is the perfect book for anyone who struggles with procrastination. You will learn how to stop beating yourself up and how to actually use your existing habits, tendencies, and energy level to get more done in a way that feels natural. This book lays out a step-by-step process that will help you feel better about the work that you do and will help you get more done during your week. If you are a procrastinator, this book will change your life. Don't Waste Any More Time! Get Your Copy of How to Procrastinate Well Right Now.

The Best Guide to Habits and Habit Stacking Anywhere Do You Want to Feel Better and Get More Done Each Day? Study after study finds there is one trait that sets the most successful people apart from the rest of us. That one trait isn't wearing the same shirt everyday or some secret workout formula. The one trait that successful people have is that they know how to form good habits that stick. If you have ever struggled to keep a New Year's resolution or if you have a hard time meeting your goals, you need this book. This book will teach you how to form good habits, how to make them stick, and what habits you should be forming. The power of habit stacking is that by slowly introducing small habits into your life you start to build synergies. You will begin to be getting more out of each habit every time you stack another, small good habit on top of it. It will seem like magic, but habit stacking is based on science. Inside this book you will learn: What is a habit and why do you want to form them? How to form good habits How habit stacking works The best way to schedule your day How playing music improves your focus The power of changing your mindset Why you should plan your meals How to make active listening a habit How to meditate in the shower And Much More This book will show you more than 150 habits that you can use to improve your productivity, make you happier, build stronger relationships, and make more money. Unlike many self-development books, Habit Stacking: 150+ Habits for Improved Productivity and Greater Joy provides you with actionable tips that will help you get the most out of each day. This book will start making a difference in your life from the first chapter. If you follow the step-by-step process laid out inside this book you will quickly notice how much more time you have and how much better you feel. Each small habit you add to your routine increases the quality of your life exponentially. If you want to get the most out of life, you need to buy this book right away. You have never read a habit book as powerful or as easy to apply as this one. Don't Waste Another Second Wishing You Were More Disciplined. Get This Life Changing Book Right Now.

Secrets of Rahjen hurls a mixed cast of humans and aliens into a web of politics, intrigue and murder.When a predatory star nation lays siege to powerless Rahjen-the last seat of the ancient, fallen Galactic Empire-Mark Bricchetti, Dr. Tanella Jennings, and a team of 21st century humans is swept up in a desperate gambit to save galactic civilization and protect their home world, Earth.What the figurehead Galactic Empress does control is the banking system for every known star-faring race, and a vast trove of weapons and technology held in safekeeping below the old Imperial summer residence known as the Raven's Deck.Neither can fall into the hands of the brutal Lutzak Eparchy. When the Lutzak heir-apparent is murdered by a knife bearing human DNA, Mark and Tanella must fight an extradition request before the Grand Assembly which, if lost, means sure death.The Star Lawyers Origins adventure continues...

Tyler Matthews and brother J.B. face their greatest challenge, battling murder charges against an innocent human in the bizarre, game-like legal system of the Ounta-Kadiis League. Meanwhile, the Terran Commonwealth is locked in mortal combat with the New Galactic Empire.The outcome of Bertie Winther's trial will determine which side gets access to vast new asteroid fields chock full of exotic ores. Assassins and spies lurk everywhere, and now sister Rosalie-the sweet-smiling, professional killer of the Family-has been apprehended for murder, too.Soon Tyler, J.B., Suzie, and Mr. Blue are wrestling four capital cases while trying to prevent Hideki Tsuchiya's New Galactic Empire from bribing the government and seizing the vitally needed mineral rights.Throw in a beautiful alien High Priestess, a population where most of the women are clones with brains but no rights, and Stellar Light. The glow-in-the-dark metal that Ounta-Kadiis men must have to tempt the few fertile females to marry them.Oh, and Tyler's mom, Admiral Bianca Matthews, must exit the Universe to rescue the Quirt-Thymean Blue Fleet, pushed into a white space, anti-matter Cosmos by Sakura House combatants during a pitched battle for Adao-2.With conspiracies worthy of talk radio and the usual Star Lawyers deep bench of quirky characters, Stellar Light Conspiracy takes the space opera/legal thriller adventure to new heights.

The Ultimate Guide to Conquering Your Procrastination Habit Are You Ready to Change the Way You Look at Getting Things Done? If you have ever found yourself tidying your desk instead of working on a project with a looming deadline, you are a procrastinator. But, you're not alone. It turns out 95% of us admit to procrastinating. But, for many people procrastination is not just an occasional vice. Often it is a habit with negative consequences. If you have ever felt increased stress because you have left a major project to the last minute or you have missed deadlines because you waited too long to start taking action, this book is for you. Inside this book you will learn why you procrastinate and how you can overcome this bad habit. When you Read Procrastination: How to Stop Procrastinating, you will learn: What it means to procrastinate How procrastination may be a symptom of other problems How to reverse procrastination Ways to improve motivation, focus, energy, and time management Ways to replace procrastination with positive, productive habits How tech can help you conquer procrastination And Much More This book does much more than just teach give you a few ideas on how to be more productive. Instead, you will come to understand the reasons behind your procrastination habit. If you apply the principles in this book you find that your entire outlook towards getting things done has changed. If you want to stop feeling stressed, anxious, and guilty about your procrastination habit, you need to read this book right away. What are you waiting for? The keys to a happier, more relaxed, and more productive life are all here in this book. Don't Wait Another Second. Get Your Copy of Procrastination Today and Change Your Life Forever

The Ultimate Guide to Using NLP to Build Confidence and Reduce AnxietyWhat If You Could Teach Yourself to be Fearless & Successful?Do you ever feel like you are your own worst enemy? How many times have you sabotaged your shot at success?If you've ever felt like an imposter or have felt like an awkward, anxious loser, this is the book for you. Often the reason we fail in life isn't that we lack the skills or because we're unlucky.Usually, it's our own thoughts, expectations, and self-limiting beliefs that keep success just out of our grasp. It's like the software in our mind is slightly defective. The good news is that you can reprogram your mind. This book will teach you how to use neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) to change your life. If you apply the principles of this book, you will go from awkward and anxious to living a fearless, thriving, and victorious life.You will learn 10 different NLP strategies to improve your confidence, your social skills, and your communication skills. You will learn how to silence the voice in your head that tells you that you're not good enough. Inside this book, you will learn: How NLP is used in the real worldHow NLP works to change your internal softwareHow to find your path to successThe ways neuro-linguistic programming helps you to stop self-sabotageWays to feel more confidentTechniques for sharpening your communication skillsHow to nurture your inner selfMethods to unlock your full potentialAnd Much More!As human beings, we are designed to fear change. It's one of our most primitive survival instincts. But, that same instinct can also stop us dead in our tracks and keep us from living up to our full potential. This book will guide you through the process of using NLP to overcome this primitive fear of change. It will show you how to achieve the success that before felt out of reach.What Are You Waiting For? Get Your Copy of Neuro-Linguistic Programming Right Now!

Capt. Strider Jackson of the Cargo Ship Wiley Traveler is desperate. The Bank of Rahjen is ready to seize his vessel for back debts. Then a Scottish Baroness bails him out with a money-making scheme. Just ferry a boatload of mail-order brides across the galaxy to meet wealthy, potential husbands on frontier worlds. Except the Baroness fails to mention bounty hunters dogging her steps to collect a huge price on her Celtic patootie. And they're licensed to kill anyone who gets in their way. Decision time. Should Captain Jackson run the pirate blockade, or dump this Hot Cargo and run? Space opera at its finest by a master of the craft. Sci-fi adventure, humor, alien cultures and spicy romance await.

When hauntingly beautiful clone Matriarch Kalei Kyte-Dezion is charged with murder at the ancient Galactic capital, Tyler and the Star Lawyers must defend her before the oldest court in known space. Meanwhile, Suzie flies to the Quirt-Thyme Empire to represent purple Queen Leola, the serial killer who claims to be carrying Tyler's unborn child. Throw in an epic standoff between two fleets, power politics on a galactic scale, and a clock ticking to doomsday for the Terran Commonwealth.Just another day at the offices of Star Lawyers Corp.

Best Guide to Overcoming Procrastination Anywhere Want Turn Your Procrastination Habit into a Productivity Habit? Are you tired of sabotaging yourself? Is your procrastination habit keeping you from getting more done? This book will help you convert your harmful dangerous procrastination habit into a powerful productivity habit. When you apply the simple lessons from this book you will feel less anxiety, get more done, and regain control of your life. Inside this incredible guide to ending procrastination you will learn: Why we procrastinate Secret ways we all procrastinate What is happening in your mind when you put something off How procrastination becomes a habit Understanding what productivity means to you How to change your procrastination mindset The best way to change your approach to productivity How to make productivity a habit The best ways to improve and build on your productivity habit Unlike most books about productivity and procrastination, this book was written by an experienced procrastinator. The author has walked in your shoes and knows exactly what it feels like to always be putting things off and to constantly feel like you are falling further and further behind. Most importantly, the author knows the secret of transforming your procrastination habit into a productivity habit. After reading this book you will never look at procrastination the same way again. You will have all the tools you need to stop self-sabotaging behaviors and to be as productive as you want to be. You deserve to feel happy. If you struggle with procrastination, this book will transform the way you think about yourself and the way you approach everything. Don't Waste Any More Time. Get "How to Stop Procrastinating" Right Now

MURDER AT THE EDGE OF THE STARS!21st century murder-mystery with light undertones of science-fiction.Bad Moon Rising drops readers into the early life of a scientific giant. Before a mature Tanella Jennings would become a Nobel Laureate for her work on Faster Than Light travel, an adolescent Tanella Blake and friend, Sally Ann Palmer, are stranded on Barrier Island off the Georgia coast in the path of a massive hurricane. When the killings begin and police arrest Tanella's father for murder, the young prodigy decides to solve the crime before the storm passes and the real killer gets away. Bad Moon Rising sparkles with close encounters. Cold blooded killers, drug smugglers, underwater escapes, and a storm surge that threatens to wash away everyone trapped on Barrier Island.And if Tanella drowns in the storm, humanity will never know a gateway to the stars has closed with her passing.

The Ultimate Workbook for Helping People With Depression and Anxiety Disorder Are You Ready to Retrain Your Brain? Depression and anxiety disorder are difficult to deal with on their own, but when you suffer from both of them the effects can be deadly. But, there is hope. You don't have to just "live with" these conditions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can help you change the way your brain works and reacts to things. Every year there are more people suffering from depression and anxiety that lose their lives to suicide than there are people killed in armed conflicts. If you, or someone you love, is battling with depression and anxiety disorder, this workbook is here to be your lifesaver. Inside this workbook you will find: How depression and anxiety each affect the body and brain How CBT works How journaling could save your life The best ways to change your thought patterns Exercises to change the way your brain reacts to the world The role of gratitude in improving your outlook The best ways to use mindfulness and meditation And Much More You don't have to live life at the mercy of your moods and thoughts. If you work through this workbook and apply its principles, you will be able to retrain your brain and experience life with a new outlook. If you are someone you love is living with depression and anxiety disorder, you need this book. It could make all the difference in the world. Don't Delay Getting the Help You Need Any Longer. Download Your Copy of This Workbook Right Now.

The Ultimate Guide to Building Brain Strength and Self-Empowerment How to Use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to Reshape Your Life Do you feel overwhelmed with negative thoughts and emotions? Do you struggle with depression and anxiety? Are you looking for a way to reshape your life and gain control over your thoughts and emotions? This book will put you on the patch to a complete change in your outlook and emotional state. Psychotherapy, sometimes called "talk therapy", is a powerful tool that has worked wonders in the lives of millions of people. However, there are a lot of misconceptions about how psychotherapy, and it different components, work. This book will explain how things cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, work. Inside you will discover: What is psychotherapy and how does it work? Types of psychotherapy What is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)? What is cognitive dissonance? How CBT helps you overcome negative thinking How CBT helps you with anger management The ways to overcome bad habits with CBT The role of mindfulness What is dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) How to achieve emotional regulation What is acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)? The six fundamental ACT processes And Much More This is the perfect book for people looking to understand how psychotherapy works, to build more resilience, and to overcome their negative cycle of self-sabotage. If you read and follow the principles of this book you will find the power to reshape your life and change your behavior. Get Started on Your Life Changing Journey Right Away-Download your Copy of This Book Right Now

How do politicians influence people with their seemingly natural charisma? How do some salesmen earn 6-figure incomes while others struggle to put food on the table? Why do some people seem so friendly despite being total strangers? Every year, millions are spent by companies and firms all around the world to answer the questions above. You might have the same common thoughts in your everyday life too. How can I be more confident? Am I managing my team members well? How do I sell more products? What if this book could help you in solving all of the problems above? In this book, readers are introduced to proven techniques and habits of highly influential people. Through a series of concise and neatly presented points, readers will be able to digest information in an organized manner which makes applying the information presented in the book even easier. The knowledge contained in this book covers a massive amount of topics ranging from how Obama's speech swayed research participants in making a decision to how talking speed affects an individual's perceived influence. One thing is for sure, no issue will be left untouched. This book serves as a guide for salesmen, managers, public speakers, and more importantly people who aspire to be a better version of themselves. This book gives readers: -Practical tips in influencing people positively -Efficient steps in building self-confidence -Tips in friendly behaviors that will make you a people magnet -Actionable steps in being a better speaker As well as countless other guides that will help in becoming a better you. Finishing this book will leave you with invaluable knowledge in becoming the inspiring and confident person that you've always dreamt of. Be prepared to take charge of your life and light up the room wherever you go, every single time.

The Ultimate Guide to Creating Your Own HappinessDo You Want to Live a Fuller, Happier Life?Do you feel like you are missing out on the good things of life? Have you ever wondered why is it so hard for you to feel happy? Are you looking for a way to change the way you feel?If you identify with any of these questions, you need to read How to Crack a Smile: Secrets of Positive Thinking (The Fun Side of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Techniques)This is one of those rare books that will not only change how you think but will also change your entire life.Inside you will learn: Why you're unhappyHow to change your inner dialogueHow cognitive behavioral therapy works to make you happierFun cognitive behavioral techniques you can use today to make you happierHow to call out your inner bullyThe best ways to harness the power of positive thinkingOver 1,000 different activities, exercises, and actions that will make you happierAnd Much MoreThis book is about much more than the theory of happiness. It gives you actionable steps you can take right away to radically improve your mood and change the way you think about happiness.Sadness, anxiety, and depression are no laughing matter. If not addressed, these conditions go beyond making you miserable. They can actually harm your physical health as well.You don't have to feel this way.This book makes happiness fun. It gives you the tools you need to build a life of joy. Each of the over 1,000 activities, exercise, and daily actions are simple to understand and easy to implement.Other books may teach you about happiness. This book shows you how to actually be happy.You Deserve to be Happy. Get Your Copy of Crack a Smile Right Now!