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Katy Cross is more than Skeeterville's favorite home health nurse; she's also a Sunday school teacher and the lead guitarist for The Moonlighters, a local bluegrass band. But when she discovers a body during the mic check at the annual Peanut Patch Festival, she becomes an accidental sleuth as well.In Skeeterville, sweet tea and gossip are staples, so when news gets out that a community member has been murdered, everyone wants to talk to Katy about the tragedy. She does her best to separate truth from rumor, anxious to protect the people she's come to love. But while Katy is a natural detective, her God-given talent won't protect her from the murderer still at large.It turns out this small-town mystery is bigger than anyone expected.

Falling in love can be as painful as it is wonderful, but what if you fell for a version of someone that only exists in your dreams?Alden's introverted New York City lifestyle is flipped upside down when a drugs testing facility prescribe him a new pill known as a 'Lucid Dreamer'. Being unable to differentiate between your dream state and your reality might sound like a terrifying prospect to some, but to Alden, it allows him to become the person he's always wanted to be.

In the mesmerizing fourth volume of the captivating series, The History of the Music Industry: 1930 to 1949, journey back in time to an era where the melodies of change echoed through the airwaves. Immerse yourself in the transformative power of music as you explore an extraordinary period that witnessed the birth of legendary genres, the rise of iconic artists, and the blossoming of trailblazing record labels. Step into the roaring '30s, where the echoes of the Great Depression mingled with the soaring spirits of swing and jazz. Delve into the bustling Harlem Renaissance, where the likes of Duke Ellington and Count Basie revolutionized the very essence of music, introducing syncopated rhythms and improvisation that reverberated through the souls of listeners worldwide. As the chapters unfold year by year, be swept away by the soul-stirring ballads and rhythmic beats that defined the '40s. Experience the emotional intensity of blues masters like Robert Johnson, whose haunting guitar licks became the soundtrack to a generation's deepest sorrows. Marvel at the enchanting vocal prowess of Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday, whose velvety tones painted vivid pictures of love, heartbreak, and resilience. Venture beyond the music itself and uncover the forces shaping the industry. Witness the rise of record labels like Columbia and RCA, whose visionary leaders dared to challenge conventions and reshape the very landscape of popular music. Explore the technological advancements that brought sound recording to new heights, forever altering the way music was consumed and experienced. But the history of the music industry is not without its shadows. Peel back the curtain on the dark underbelly of the era--the racial barriers, the exploitation, and the battles for artistic freedom. Follow the remarkable stories of unsung heroes and heroines who fought against prejudice and adversity to forge their paths to greatness.The History of the Music Industry: 1930 to 1949 invites you on an unforgettable journey into a pivotal period in music history. Immerse yourself in the soul-stirring melodies, unravel the stories of iconic artists and industry giants, and bear witness to a time when music was a beacon of hope, resilience, and cultural revolution. This captivating volume is a tribute to the power of music and a testament to the indomitable spirit of those who dared to shape the soundscape of a generation.

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My twist on the David vs Goliath story. A man wants to kill a giant .

A clown is hired for a birthday party only to get bit by a vampire.

World War 2, London 1940. For 76 consecutive nights Adolph Hitler unleashed the fury of his Luftwaffe on Britain's largest city in a nonstop hail of bombs that had helpless civilians wilting under their blast. Step Green was three weeks old and his sister Tess two years when the Green family of eleven siblings sought refuge from the bombing and in desperation were evacuated from London's East End and dispatched to sympathetic countries of the British Empire to evade the Fuehrer's wrath. Having been assessed as being too young to travel from their homeland, Step and Tess were sent to East Anglia to live with an aunt where they were reasonably safe from the war, but never safe from death which lurked in the hedgerows of Poplar Farm. Stepney Green dedicated his life to seeking the one responsible for the demise of his sister so that he could forgive him, creating a devastating outcome.

Six damaged women find family and purpose while living and working on an orchard under the guidance of Jude, the man who saved them from themselves. Their faith is rewarded with the coming of a new generation, born away from the dangers and distractions of a world to which none of them care to return. But Jude wants to create a new world, one in which mores and laws don't exist, and one which his children, The Deified, will rule. Each of the children will be put through a series of increasingly disturbing trials that will change some of them irreversibly, and determine not only the roles they will play in the new world, but whether or not they will live to see it.

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In life, we all seek happiness and success in different forms. Some pursue financial stability, others crave recognition, and some seek fulfillment through their relationships and personal achievements. I, at one point in my life, seemed to have it all: a loving family, a beautiful home, a thriving business, and recognition in my field.However, as my story progresses, you will discover that what seemed like a perfect reality has vanished in the blink of an eye. I lost everything. But I don't want to tell you a story of tragedy, but rather share with you a journey of transformation and learning. Because from there you will be able to see yourself in the same mirror and you will avoid falling into the depths of emotionsMy book, "I had it all (Family, House, Money, Company and Recognition) and I lost it", goes beyond a narrative of events. It is a testament to how our emotions and fears can shape our lives in unexpected and powerful ways. Through my own experiences, I invite you to explore the complexities of human existence and reflect on the true meaning of success and happiness.My main goal is that you find inspiration and strength in my story, and that you learn from my experiences to avoid falling into the same destructive patterns. Throughout the book, I will share valuable insights and practical strategies for overcoming the emotional obstacles that can arise in the pursuit of a fulfilling and fulfilling life."I had it all (Family, House, Money, Company and Recognition) and I lost it" is more than a personal story; it is a call to authenticity, to explore our emotions and to build a life based on our deepest values. I hope you'll join me on this journey, discovering how you can avoid falling into the trap of seemingly perfect reality and find your own path to true fulfillment.

The enigmatic figure of Friedrich Nietzsche has been widely regarded as the most controversial thinker in modern history. His ideas and concepts have been studied and critiqued by the best of academia. Yet, there is no conclusive evidence on exactly where he stands. Was this his intention? This book attempts to psychologically profile the great philosopher, challenge his notions, and bring to light the very archetype that has sparked the great debate on Morality. Will Nietzsche's concepts stand the test of time and could they be pivotal to unlocking the key to reality. "The Nietzsche Paradigm" attempts to confront Nietzsche's ideas with an army of hypothesis-based notions. Nietzsche becomes tied to neo-nazism, and yet at the same time disassociated from original Nazism and the Holocaust. While Nietzsche is critiqued heavily, the book takes much of what comprises his archetype and identifies it as key to mitigating the dangers arising from contemporary "herd" mentality. But still and all, the book also consigns his very archetype to both extremes of the political spectrum, left and right. His anti-traditionalist mindset, however, forces the author to eventually eliminate the notion of far right, and relegate all anti-mainstream, anti-tradition outlooks to the left.

It's 1993, a year of optimism, change, and killer music, when Kees VanSpyker, penniless Gulf War veteran and would-be guitar hero, takes a job with the Animal Liberation Front (ALF) to infiltrate a Wisconsin mink ranch and find out what happened to the last guy they sent there-who subsequently vanished. Kees just wants to earn enough cash to take his guitar and follow the stampede to Seattle, but "What happened" proves hairier than he bargained for as sinister doings and suspects abound on the ranch, in Madison, and among the ALF members themselves. Kees can't tell whom to trust as he risks his own skin delving into the grisly business of fur farming and double-crosses in this novel described as The Monkey Wrench Gang meets Psycho. "Everything about Mink is unexpected. The deep dive into mink farming, the trip back to the 90s. The prose is so elegant and evocative, which lulls you into a comfortable sense of nostalgia, only to rip that all away with an ending that leaves you breathless and shocked. A superb book by Zakariah Johnson, and I can't wait to read more.">"Late in Zakariah Johnson's debut novel Mink, Kees VanSpyker, stuck in southcentral Wisconsin with those mink farm blues again, realizes that 'the world had gone crazy.' And, oh, man, has it ever in Johnson's wonderfully sly novel."In the magical world of fiction, if T.C. Boyle and Robert Bloch had a love child, his name would be Zakariah Johnson. Johnson is a sharp-eyed writer with an ear attuned to the period in which he sets his story. In Mink, it is 1993 and all Kees, a young Iraq war veteran, wants is to collect enough cash to meet his buddy in Seattle and start a band. Circumstances do not make it easy for him: a Keystone Cop-esque ecoterrorist organization; nascent antigovernment 'patriots' on the AM dial and down on the farm; and that mink farm ... What exactly goes on in the barn and in the farmhouse?"-Jeff Esterholm, lifelong Badger-stater & author of The Effects of Urban Renewal on Mid-Century America and Other Stories

Since she was a teenager, Chloe's had one goal--to track down her sister's killer and bring him to justice. Chloe never believed that her sister had run away, she knew that Leah had been killed, there is no way her sister would have left without a word. What Chloe hadn't planned for was falling in love with the emotionally shut off detective who was put in charge of re-opening her sister's case. Marcus had always needed control in all areas of his life. He has no time for a relationship and no need for the feelings that Chloe was evoking deep inside him. But once she gets under his skin, all bets are off. Marcus thought he could control it. He thought he could protect her. He was wrong. When their worlds are turned inside out, and all hope appears to be lost, will their love for one another persevere and heal them ... or will it be too late? Chased Beyond the Tide is the third and final book in the Beyond the Tide trilogy. This series needs to be read in order. Chased Beyond the Tide is a steamy romantic suspense book which contains violent scenes that may be a trigger for some readers.

Presentación En la vida, todos buscamos la felicidad y el éxito en diferentes formas. Algunos persiguen la estabilidad financiera, otros anhelan el reconocimiento y algunos buscan la realización a través de sus relaciones y logros personales. Yo, en un momento de mi vida, parecía tenerlo todo: una familia amorosa, una hermosa casa, una empresa próspera y el reconocimiento en mi campo. Sin embargo, a medida que avanza mi historia, descubrirás que lo que parecía una realidad perfecta se desvaneció en un abrir y cerrar de ojos. Lo perdí todo. Pero no quiero contarte una historia de tragedia, sino más bien compartir contigo un viaje de transformación y aprendizaje. Porque desde allí podrás verte en el mismo espejo y evitarás caer en lo mas fondos de las emociones Mi libro, "Lo Tenía Todo (Familia, Casa, Dinero, Empresa y Reconocimiento) y Lo Perdí", va más allá de una narración de eventos. Es un testimonio de cómo nuestras emociones y miedos pueden moldear nuestras vidas de maneras inesperadas y poderosas. A través de mis propias vivencias, te invito a explorar las complejidades de la existencia humana y a reflexionar sobre el verdadero significado del éxito y la felicidad. En estas páginas, desentrañaré cómo mis emociones y temores ocultos se entrelazaron para crear una realidad que siempre había evitado enfrentar. Descubrirás los altibajos, los desafíos y las lecciones que enfrenté en mi camino hacia la pérdida y, finalmente, hacia la transformación personal. Mi objetivo principal es que encuentres inspiración y fortaleza en mi historia, y que aprendas de mis experiencias para evitar caer en los mismos patrones destructivos. A lo largo del libro, compartiré valiosas reflexiones y estrategias prácticas para superar los obstáculos emocionales que pueden surgir en la búsqueda de una vida plena y satisfactoria. "Lo Tenía Todo (Familia, Casa, Dinero, Empresa y Reconocimiento) y Lo Perdí" es más que una historia personal; es un llamado a la autenticidad, a explorar nuestras emociones y a construir una vida basada en nuestros valores más profundos. Espero que te unas a mí en este viaje, descubriendo cómo puedes evitar caer en la trampa de una realidad aparentemente perfecta y encontrar tu propio camino hacia la auténtica realización.El Autor

She craves connection. He's an emotional island. What will it take to bridge the gap? Hope Fairmont despairs of ever finding 'the one'. Burned one too many times, she buries her girlhood dreams of love to focus on her fashion career. Too bad the photographer she works with is insufferably arrogant. Even so, something in him calls to everything in her. Ares Beckett learned early to be wary of people. And it's a lesson that sank deep. But somehow the guileless, warm-hearted beauty burrows under his skin like a not altogether unwelcome sliver. Worse, she's making him feel things that are dangerous. She won't settle for less than everything. And he's afraid to open his heart. If neither bends, both will break.

A young man will do anything to save his ailing mother, but when he accidentally stumbled on the power of long-dead gods, his entire world is thrown into turmoil. With monsters at his back and murderous soldiers ahead, he must fight to save himself and the things he holds dear. The world of Lycoris is dying. After the gods perished centuries ago the world has slowly been slipping into darkness and ruin. In their place the king has created his Holy Knights, those who execute anyone caught using magic in the name of the gods. Under their rule all the kingdom is slowly starving to death, their populations dwindling across the years. A young man, Nox Vitalis, makes a living by selling scrap from the ancient ruins to the soldiers for their armor and weapons. However, his mother is deathly ill and running out of medicine. With no other way to make money and the nearby ruins running dry, Nox delves into an ancient city deep underground, hoping to find a payday. Instead he finds an artifact of the gods and it becomes permanently affixed to his skin. Unable to get rid of it and pursued by the undead guardians of the city, Nox must find his way out and back to his home. Can Nox make it back to his family in time or will the horrors of the ancient world rend him from the mortal coil? Buy Exordium and start your adventure today! Exordium is the first novel in the epic fantasy adventure series "Bone, Stone, and Wood". If you like sarcastic characters, magical animal companions, emotional twists, and powerful reveals, then you'll love Blake R. Wolfe's adventure-packed story. Great for fans of Dungeons and Dragons, Critical Role, and Vox Machina.

Have you ver wondered why people are the way they are? Or why some fictional characters are so memorable? This fun look at personality psychology (yes, fun) explores how some very popular characters are able to worm their way into our hearts. Through the lens of typology, the works of Charles Schulz, J.K. Rowling, and others are seen more fully, and insight is given as to why they are so loved by people all over the world across multiple generations. It just may change how you see the world too.

Ninette Victory's book Beyond the Yellow Veil: Facing the Hold of Jaundice is an interesting and informative look at how jaundice affects the body, the mind, and society as a whole. This book looks at jaundice from many different angles, including its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and the journey of those who have it. It does this by using a lot of study, personal stories, and interviews with experts.Jaundice causes the skin and eyes to turn yellow, and it affects millions of people all over the world. Its long-term effects, on the other hand, are often ignored or misunderstood. In Beyond the Yellow Veil, Ninette Victory takes readers on a trip that changes them. She shows them the hidden problems and difficulties that people with jaundice face every day.Victory looks at the physical signs of jaundice with care and accuracy, giving a full picture of the root causes, how the liver works, and what role bilirubin plays in the body. She talks about the different things that can cause jaundice, such as liver diseases, infections, medicines, and genetic disorders. This gives readers a full picture of the many causes of the condition.Victory goes beyond the medical side of jaundice to look at the social and mental effects it can have on a person and their family. She talks about the fears, frustrations, and social stigmas that come with jaundice and gives useful tips and empowering insights for dealing with the mental challenges that come with it. This book gives advice on how to deal with anxiety and problems with self-image, as well as how to find strength and resilience and regain a sense of self.Beyond the Yellow Veil also talks about how jaundice affects relationships, work, and everyday life. Victory talks about how to deal with jaundice in a practical way, including what to eat, how to change your lifestyle, and how to take care of yourself in ways that improve your general health. She also talks about how important support systems are for building resilience and a sense of belonging, both within the medical community and through personal ties.Victory shows how resilience and courage can come out of a hard road through the stories of people who have dealt with jaundice head-on. Real-life stories like these are a source of hope and motivation because they show how people with jaundice have both won and lost.Beyond the Yellow Veil: Fighting Jaundice's Hold is a guide for people with jaundice and their families. It is also a helpful resource for health care workers, researchers, and policymakers who want to learn more about this condition. Victory's caring and thorough approach, along with her knowledge and skill as a storyteller, make it so that readers will learn more about how complicated jaundice is and feel more hopeful about the future.Ninette Victory will take you on an enlightening trip beyond the yellow veil as she shows you what it's really like to live with jaundice and gives you helpful advice on how to deal with the challenges and get your life back.

Death. Destruction. Decay. The fate of the clans hangs in the balance as Ryu Suzuki faces the ultimate battle of his life. War is coming, and with it comes the looming threat of the Bloodhound Prince, a diabolical necromancer determined to destroy everything Ryu holds dear.With enemies at every turn and the fate of the world resting on his shoulders, Ryu must confront his past and work alongside the man who destroyed his life, Micah McCorbyn, the White Lotus, and his mate.But can Ryu set aside his hatred and anger for the greater good? Or will the thin line between enemy and mate lead to his downfall? With death, destruction, and decay lurking at every turn, Ryu must navigate treacherous alliances and confront his darkest fears to save the clans from certain doom. Will he rise to the occasion or fall to the Bloodhound Prince's wrath? Warning: this a dark M/M romance, M/M enemies-to-lovers romance that includes, violence, gore, M/M werewolf shifter, mm paranormal romance, mm urban fantasy, M/M possessive romance, and M/M second chance romance.

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In the Four Realms, arranged marriage is strictly forbidden.The four queendoms that form the realms have lived in relative peace for centuries, and Princess Halyna of Demeterra enjoys her mostly solitary and perfectly dull royal life. But tensions between Demeterra and Silvervale have risen as the queen of Silvervale's ambitions and thirst for power have become extreme, disrupting Halyna's quiet way of life.When presented with an ultimatum, Halyna will have to give up everything she knows and make a life-changing choice--marry Prince Lorys of Silvervale or allow her realm to go to war.She agrees to marry the prince, a man who is known across the realms to be as cruel and formidable as his ambitious mother, but as soon as the wedding is underway, the High Goddess of sacred vows appears before them and enacts a curse on the realms as punishment for the marriage and their families' greed. The curse is one of darkness, a veil of gray that steals away the sun. Ceaseless dusk settles over the realm, and the queens fear that the plants and animals of the realms will begin to die, and the temperature will plummet, putting their people in grave danger.As the newly bonded pair traverses the realms trying to find answers, searching for long-forgotten oracles, and uncovering family secrets, they discover their greatest challenge is not lifting the curse but will be confronting their growing feelings for one another.

The truth could lead to war. Henry "Hank" Abraham enjoys being one of the most sought-after personalities in Heaven. Life is good in the floating city for someone born to one of the wealthy and influential Founding Families. Hank parties with the privileged and beds someone different every night, flouting the morality laws that control the lives of the common people on the city's lower levels. Then someone tries to kill him -- repeatedly. Terrorists have Hank in their crosshairs, and his long disinterest in politics has come home to roost. Ian Caldwell has been a security guard for the Abraham family for years. He survives the hypocrisy by sneaking away to the BDSM clubs on Earth to feed his baser desires. When he's assigned to protect Hank, Ian pushes his attraction for his client aside. That kind of thing could get him reprogrammed. But he doesn't count on actually falling for a man who isn't as shallow and self-absorbed as he seems. Neither of them is prepared for the truth behind the attacks. Their journey will take them from Heaven to hell and beyond... and it might bring the tension between the classes to a violent head at last.

Why Industry 4.0 Sucks! Renegade - reveals the fallacies, febrile fantasies, fabulous fiction, and flatulent fibs that are fuelling the feeble fabrication behind the 4th Industrial Revolution.For almost a decade now I have been heavily involved with Manufacturers, Industries, and Universities in researching Industry 4.0, from a theoretical, academic, and practical perspective. I have always been intrigued by the manufacturing phenomena that is Industry 4.0. So much so that I wrote a best-selling book; 'Industry 4.0: The Industrial Internet of Things. I was so impressed I bought into the promise and seemingly endless potential with great gusto. The future seemed bright - and Industry 4.0 was the future.I revisited my old haunting ground with the full intention of updating and revising my earlier book, which was published by Springer in early 2015 with a new edition for 2022.What I discovered appalled me - Industry 4.0, once the proud and enviable flagship policy for European Manufacturing and the inspiration for many Industry 4.0 initiatives around the globe was now a shambolic derelict town. Not only was its very name misappropriated and used as a soulless generic label leaving it eviscerated of all concepts, principles, and purpose - it is now a meaningless synonym for the equally vacuous 4th Industrial Revolution - a zombie. IIn this book, I will detail how and why it all went wrong for Industry 4.0 with quantifiable and documented evidence of its Cathartic collapse and at whose hands. I will explain the avoidable reasons behind the staggering failure rate. Indeed, just over 1% of those who embarked on the journey were able to claim a return of any value, in the form of productivity, efficiency, customer experience, supply chain integration, smart factories, or embarrassingly, any value at all, let alone the desperate hopes of a return on investment. In the EU, the UK, India, China, and even the US Industry 4.0 has failed!The EU commission in 2021 branded Industry 4.0 unfit for purpose and one of the root causes for many of the problems society faces today such as technology monopolies and giant wage disparity - this was coming from Industry 4.0's sponsor and authors!However, Industry was not a technology it was a policy with a robust strategy. If it failed it was due to human ignorance, hubris, and greed rather than any inherent technical deficiencies albeit it was rife with contradictions, ambiguity and confusion certainty of its own making. But Industry 4.0's failure was a failure of business, technology, and consultancy hyperbole. not of its inherent policy.But all is not lost, there is still hope that Industry 4.0 is redeemable, and as such I propose some tried and tested methods that could help you avoid the all too common mistakes and missteps that plagued Industry 4.0 from the outset and that still prevail even today. Forewarned is forearmed and this information will greatly assist you along your own Industry 4.0 journey.I strongly recommend that you do not undertake an Industry 4.0 journey or even a pilot project before reading this book in its entirety or you will surely fail! Well... 99% of the time.

Александр Сергеевич Савельев руководит подразделением тайных операций разведывательного управления Министерства обороны Земного содружества, но просиживать штаны в кабинете он не любит. Поэтому частенько сам лично принимает участие в полевых операциях.И вот, вроде, самая обычная командировка, не предвещающая неприятностей. Всего-то и нужно поймать старого знакомого крысёныш - хакера Роговца, и заставить его уничтожить взломанные им базы данных тангоков.Вот только пройдёт ли всё гладко?Катя обычный системный администратор. Её жизнь совершила кульбит, заставив посмотреть на всё под другим углом зрения. Новая работа, новая планета, новый дом, новые друзья. Правда неприятности и тут находят девушку.Сможет ли Катя довериться тому, кто проявил себя как циник, местами хам и порядочная сволочь, но в то же время не дал ей умереть?Сможет ли Александр переступить через своё стереотипное мышление, нарушить правила, и пожалеть кого-то настолько, чтобы начать оберегать?Что победит - холодный рассудок или любовь?В книге есть космические приключения, романтика на фоне звезд, разные расы, сумасшедший ученый.