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In the megacity of New Montreal, those with wealth and power live in towers high above the teeming masses struggling to get by day after day. When the poor and destitute vanish, the police can’t be bothered to spend time and resources investigating. But Franny, a nun who isn’t afraid to practice what her religion preaches, sets out to find the missing by confronting street gangs with nothing but a baseball bat . . . and a lot of pent-up frustration.

This book makes fun of the ridiculous people who haunt our lives like politicians, businessmen and bent lawyers who get their just deserts. Sometimes a bit sexy but not lurid, these humorous tales told by ghosts are about how they got revenge on the people who deserved it; well, most of the time.

A collection of short stories gathered from the far reaches of the Space Team Universe.

Chaiyal ""the Heretic"" North, former intergalactic heavyweight champ, flees the wrath of crimelord Gredok the Splithead by going to a place Gredok can't reach—the Reef. A frontier planetoid where citizens try to scratch a living from the rock, the Reef is a lawless land ruled by the strong and the vicious. For Chai, it's a hardscrabble life vastly removed from his former super-stardom. No more media, no more octagon, no more bright lights, and no more mods. When he hits rock bottom, he must carve out a new existence free from the weight of his past.

The children’s book Brooklynn the Disobedient Unicorn was created to show kids that there are consequences for their actions. That their actions could not only hurt themselves but also hurt others. By not listening to their parent that horrific events could happen. The parents are not just being mean by telling them what to do and what not to do. But they have the kids’ bests interests at heart.

Work Freedom is having a mentality about work that is completely surrendered to God. This book provides practical guidance for anyone looking to go beyond their unmet expectations or lackluster work by involving the Creator of all things in a deep and impactful way.

Despite its omnipresence and long history, imprisonment is a deeply troubling practice. In the United States and elsewhere, prison conditions are inhumane, prisoners are treated without dignity, and sentences are extremely harsh. Mass incarceration and its devastating impact on black communities have been widely condemned as neoslavery or “the new Jim Crow.” Can the practice of imprisonment be reformed, or does justice require it to be ended altogether?

It’s 1927, and the most devastating flood in American history has swelled the Mississippi River to a width of eighty miles. In an attempt to save a family trapped by the rising water, four men in a tiny rowboat battle the treacherous flow: three are convicts, on loan from the local prison and pressed into service; the fourth, the leader of the team, is driven by his own hidden motives. But to their surprise upon arrival at Ballymore, an ancestral home protected by a high, circular levee, not everyone in the family feels the need to be saved.

Photography is one of the few hobbies that is relatively easy to pick up. Some may believe there is a secret to taking beautiful photographs. However, there are certain factors to consider if you want to enjoy the hobby of photographing stunning images.

Her innocence was going to get her killed. That was if I didn't get to her first. She's the protected little sister of the powerful Ivanov Russian mafia family–the very definition of forbidden. It’s always been my job, as their Head of Security, to watch over her but never to touch. That ends today. She disobeyed me and put herself in danger. It was time to take her in hand. I’m the only one who can save her and I will fight anyone who tries to stop me, including her brothers. Honor and loyalty be damned. She’s mine now.

This book is written to help you acquire the confidence and skills you need to talk to anyone with style and flair. This book walks you through the problems usually associated with the hesitation and anxiety that many people experience when it comes to approaching people and talking to them. It discusses negative self-talk and shyness in detail so you know exactly what feeds your anxiety. It also provides practical tips to help you "get unstuck" and overcome these issues.

I'm a pawn in a twisted game of power and revenge. And he's a masterful player. He's going to hold me and hurt me, protect me and punish me. In a dangerous world of wealth, decadence, and sin, I have no choice but to sink into to the arms of my enemy. There's a price to be paid, though. I must surrender control to enter this new wonderland of seduction. And I must learn to find strength for the fight that's coming. Being a Morelli has never been so dangerous.

Late at night, I woke up to find my husband out of bed. Exploring the farmhouse, I found no lights and the kids were still sound asleep. Past the fields, I saw a ray of light shining coming out of the barn. I walked out there and opened the door….

Jess Bailey hates her restricted world. With an abusive father keeping a tight leash, she dare not reveal the secret scar on her hand that kills anyone it touches. But when her drop-dead gorgeous stepbrother moves into the house, she sees the perfect escape route into some thrilling shenanigans. Enjoying the lingering attention of her stepsibling and his two hot friends, Jess crushes hard on each of the bad boys in the crew. But when a drunken night out ignites a dangerous chain of events, she confronts the fateful purpose behind her lethal touch.

Ben knows that if he’s going to make it as a starship captain, something’s got to give. After another unexpected run-in with Mr. Keep, he’s ready to accept that he can’t avoid his fate forever. But the first step is a doozie, and he isn’t exactly starting out on the best footing. He has more to lose than his starship or his life. A lot more. Buying the starship was business. This is personal.

They call it the Taskforce. Commissioned at the highest level of the U.S. government. Protected from the prying eyes of Congress and the media. Designed to operate outside the bounds of U.S. law. Trained to exist on the ragged edge of human capability. Pike Logan was the most successful operator on the Taskforce, his instincts and talents unrivalled–until personal tragedy permanently altered his outlook on the world.

For ten years, Kyra Greene thought she was the only Valkyrie this side of the rainbow bridge. Until she gets a stunning message from her cousin, Gunora, asking for bail money. All Kyra wants is to settle into her new home with Mason and her menagerie of furred, feathered and scaled rescues. But the many gods of Terra have other plans. Gunora's plea for help sets a new Inbetween adventure in motion. Kyra and her crew will find themselves on the wrong side of the law and going to war with a herd of murderous kelpies. But this time, Kyra might finally set past wrongs to right.

For those that are curious about what it takes to be healthy and prosperous and live your best life, you are closer to your goals and several steps in front of your peers, since most people don't care until life bites them in the rear. The decisions you make today will impact you in your life tomorrow. This book is not about how to iron your shirt, open a bank account, or change a spare tire; you can find that on the internet whenever you need it. It's about life skills you can use to advance into becoming the best version of yourself with simple skills that are easy to understand.

This book presents the latest research on status generalization in a variety of settings, examining new interventions for its negative effects. Drawing from research in sociology, social psychology, education, organizations, mental health, and other fields, the book connects to several bodies of research that include stigma and stereotyping, exchange and power, and organizations. With its balanced, multidisciplinary approach to the challenges of social hierarchies and expectations, Unequals is an essential volume for all interested in status processes and inequalities.

Learn how to analyze a company's financial reports and business, and you can make great returns by buying stocks below their true value. That's the way Warren Buffett made his $96.3 billion. It's the way Peter Lynch took the Fidelity Magellan fund from zero to hero—making a 29 percent annual return and increasing the value of each $1,000 invested in the fund on day one to $28,000 when he retired.