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Brewster Gilligan, an underachieving genius, believes that his loss on a television quiz show is the worst thing to ever happen to him. Little does he know that the phrase he answered with, a bit of trivia he remembered from his dead grandfather, was a scrap of forbidden knowledge that would trigger a cabal of dangerous immortals to hunt him down.

Condemned by day to the dark side of red, a lonely, magically talented, and horribly breathtaking vampire spends his nights slipping over the veil. There, he revels in terrorizing young adults to their deaths. But for one girl, who's melted his heart: Emily Hunts. But when the world threatens to take her away, when he learns of her true loyalties, his mask is unveiled, and he must take her to the other side of red.

We’re all driven and motivated by something. The goals, dreams, passion - all of those driving forces keep us moving forward, one foot in front of the other. That motivation gives you the carpe diem you need to seize your day. How do you keep that fire of desire going? With a good morning routine. A morning routine that leaves you feeling empowered, energized, and ready to take on the rest of the day is the defining success factor. Your morning routine sets the tone for how the rest of your day is going to go.

From your head to your feet, your body communicates something out to the world, whether you know it or not. Sometimes, this is helpful, but sometimes, you don’t want to reveal all of your cards. Becoming self-aware of your body language is the first step toward controlling and then utilizing body language to your benefit. Using this book, you can master the differences in body language needed to succeed at whatever role you’re playing, such as presenter, salesperson, or listener.

Thirteen outstanding authors. Thirteen aviation stories that never happened. Throughout the human experience, historians have wondered, “What if?” What if Americans had fought on the side of Germany in World War I? What if Germany had invested in naval aviation in World War II? What if Russia had started World War III? Wonder no more, for these questions, along with many others, are answered within this audiobook.

Lucien Beaumont is a teenage misfit and musical prodigy ostracized by his peers and haunted by familial tragedy. When he discovers an unfinished song composed by his dead father - a song that holds terrible power - Lucien becomes obsessed. As he chases after the secret nature of his father's music, the line between gruesome fantasy and real life violence begins to blur.

The first book, The Rose Diary, is a roller-coaster of suspense, and this one will take you on an even wilder ride. In book one, we learn that Jacky's sister, Sandra, has been murdered by poison. A series of paranormal experiences lead to the arrest of someone Jacky has never really been fond of. But is that the real murderer? This exciting second book takes you through twist after twist and keeps you guessing. A ghost story, murder mystery, and courtroom drama, this audiobook is fantastically fun.

A young girl dies mysteriously from what can only be explained as a rare illness. Her younger sister finds a diary in her room that has never been written in. Day by day the book reveals a new writing that urges the young girl to investigate the death. From encounters to the writings, there is a story to be heard, a mystery to be solved.

This is about a curse that was sprung from the ancient Gods. Gods, that have long since disappeared into myth. Angry gods that turned a man into a beast. A story of time and its hold on everyone but our narrator. A story of love and loss and betrayal, and most of all, endurance. And of a shadow that haunted him through the centuries. On his journey home, he is swayed by what he thinks is a beautiful woman, out of an inn, and his life is changed forever.

How to Measure a Rainbow focuses on the magnificence of the love and mercy of the God who fills our lives with purpose, direction, and color. Drawing from the Apostle Paul's amazing and Spirit-inspired words in his letter to the Ephesians, each of the 13 chapters in this book highlights specific truths guaranteed to bless our lives. Made in an easy-to-listen style and filled with wonderfully crafted stories sure to enthrall, inspire, and often make us smile, this book is a wonderful choice for personal devotion, delight, and inspiration.

Marlene Wegener is on the run. She has stolen something from her husband, something priceless, irreplaceable. But she doesn't get very far. When her car veers off a bleak midwinter road she takes refuge in the remote home of Simon Keller, a tough mountain man who lives alone with his demons. Here in her high mountain sanctuary, she begins to rekindle a sense of herself: tough, capable, no longer the trophy on a gangster's arm. But Herr Wegener does not know how to forgive, and in his rage he makes a pact with the devil.

Querida once had a normal life...a self-professed computer nerd and a devout Christian. Everything changes when she moves in with her Satanic stepfather. Inner conflict with her faith and values lead Querida to join forces with her stepfather. Together, they follow a diabolical plan to free Lucifer from his imprisonment in hell. Is Querida's betrayal part of a scheme to assassinate Lucifer...or is she even more evil than the Lord of Darkness?

Do you suffer from social anxiety? Have you been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, or do you suspect that you have one? If so, this audiobook can change your life. If you've spent time and energy searching for a cure for your anxiety, you've probably come across the following common suggestions: You should see a (costly!) therapist. This disorder can't be cured, only treated. Treatment takes months or years before any relief can be achieved. You'll probably suffer from this disorder for the rest of your life, to some degree or another.

This book, plainly and simply, tries to address some bedrock concepts of DevSecOps. Being concise, this book addresses the "what and why" of DevSecOps and then tries to focus one aspect in each of the people, process, and technology domains.

Do you love a good scary story? What about stories based on actual events? We hear of these scary stories all the time, and we’re disappointed when we find out it was only an elaborate YouTube hoax someone manufactured on their computer. But once in a while, we come across something truly bizarre with no explanation. In Paranormal Horror Stories, David M. Curtis has compiled over 23 short stories of the most shocking and mysterious paranormal events that have actually taken place in the world.

On December 22, 1953, Mort Sahl took the stage at San Francisco's hungry i and changed comedy forever. Before him, standup was about everything but hard news and politics. In his wake, a new generation of smart comics emerged - Shelley Berman, Mike Nichols, and Elaine May, Lenny Bruce, Bob Newhart, Dick Gregory, Woody Allen, and the Smothers Brothers, among others.

Isabelle des Zephyrs has always been underestimated throughout her life, but after discovering the well of hidden magic within her, unveiling a centuries-long conspiracy, and stopping a war between rival nations, she has gained a newfound respect amongst the cutthroat court. All that is quickly taken away when Isabelle is unfairly convicted of breaking the treaty she helped write and has her political rank and status taken away. Now bereft, she nevertheless finds herself drawn into mystery when her faithful musketeer Jean-Claude uncovers a series of gruesome murders.

Sadly, many of us think we do not have any strengths at all, but this couldn’t be further from the truth! Every Spartan had his or her place in society, and equality was a concept perpetuated by focusing on the strengths of the individual. Taking action each day allows us to discover the things we are actually good at, and to learn how we can use them to our advantage. This empowerment of self will be paramount in the solidifying of your success mindset moving forward.

All marriages are hard. Many of them fail. Brock Lewis, an evangelical businessman turned self-published author, has the answer. Follow his international bestselling book’s 12-point “Atomic Doctrine” - make eye contact with your spouse? Always! Use the bathroom in front of them? Never! - and you, too, can build a marriage that thrives.

Developing Success, Motivation & Inspiration describes the personal journey of entrepreneur and CEO M. Curtis McCoy, from fighting brain cancer to successfully running a nationwide cellular company.