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A Child Of Our Time by William Bowden
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Eminent psychologist Lucius Gray is drafted in to investigate a mysterious machine based intelligence, discovered in the laboratories of the failed corporation Cantor Satori, and coveted by a powerful General in the Pentagon.
Through earning its trust the Lucius forms a deep bond with the shy and secretive machine, a bond that not only reveals the machine's startling true nature, but threatens the General's plans to gain control of it.
A Child Of Our Time is a technological thriller, a story of Man and Machine, each forced to confront the other's predicament, each faced with the hardest of choices.
This is the second book in the Seen And Not Seen trilogy, part of the Veil series, a collection of interconnected stories looking at the folly of Man, what it means to be human, and how the two might be related.
THE SAFE ACT An Animal Shelter Novel by Laraine Lebron
Lucy Hickey-Rios is a strong woman. As Executive Director of Mercy Animal Shelter, she devotes her time and energy towards improving the lives of the animals in her central New York community. And things had been going well. A successful fund raiser brought in desperately needed funds. Out of the blue, an opportunity arose to replace their outdated shelter. Then, just as quickly, things turned sour. Vandalism, the murder of a beloved family member and the confiscation of twelve horses on their way to auction, and the kill buyers, were nearly more than Lucy could handle. Nearly.
The Point of Light (Historical Fiction Book 1) by John Ellsworth
For fans of All the Light We Cannot See, Beneath a Scarlet Sky, and The Nightingale comes a historical novel about one woman's gallant, fearless search for war crimes evidence during the most terrible times of World War II.
May 1940 – Paris. On the eve of her eighteenth birthday, Claire hears the devastating news: the German army has invaded her homeland, and her beloved Paris has fallen. Within months, her life is turned upside-down. She takes in an orphaned Jewish toddler only days before her beloved German-born husband Remy is forcibly conscripted into the Nazi army. In desperation she connects with other young members of the French Resistance, determined to fight back in whatever way she can. Armed only with her wits and her 35mm camera, she looks for the one photograph that will expose the Nazi horror for what it is.
When her rebellion is discovered and Claire is sent to Auschwitz, she knows her moment has arrived. A Nazi officer, hiding in the shadows of Auschwitz, commits an unspeakable atrocity, a war crime. Can Claire help bring down the beast who emerged from Auschwitz? Or will her secret evidence die with her as the SS hunts her down?
Reap (The Harvest Saga Book 1) by Casey L. Bond
The remnants of the United States of America have been divided. From five enormous, technologically-advanced cities, the Greaters rule over the Lessers.
In the Lesser village of Orchard, things are not as perfect as Abby Kelley thinks they are. When the apple harvest draws near and the Greater's engineered fruits become too much for one village to handle alone, reinforcements from neighboring villages are called upon.
Having to choose between her best friend, whom she has no romantic feelings for, and mysterious newcomer Crew, Abby finds herself in the middle of a harvest that she had no intention of becoming a part of. She becomes involved in a situation that threatens the strict rule of the Greaters, and just might give the Lessers hope for a better tomorrow. But, can she help the Lessers without losing Crew? And if she chooses Crew, will she lose her best friend?
Blind the Eyes (Threads of Dreams Book 1) by K.A. Wiggins
A troublemaking ghost.
A devious rebel.
A stylist with a secret.
A monster-hunter who exists only in her dreams.
And one girl who's about to lose everything she wants to find the one thing she never knew was missing.
Claim your fears. Own your failure. Keep fighting.
"Why we loved it: A unique twist on the YA-dystopian genre, Wiggins weaves a complex tale that unfolds like a dream itself — mystical, and sometimes odd, but always captivating." ("20 Favorite Indie Books of 2018", Barnes & Noble Press)
A not-quite-alive girl and her not-quite-dead ghost discover trusted authorities lie, allies have their own agendas and even the monsters wear masks in a journey of betrayal, revenge, and finding the power to fight back.
Havenwood Falls Volume 1by Kristie Cook
The first three paranormal fantasy novellas in this multi-author shared world of Havenwood Falls, home to sexy men, strong women, and neighbors who bite.
Forget You Not by Kristie Cook
When Kaela's moroi vampire gene was unknowingly triggered, her sudden and insatiable thirst nearly killed her fiancé. To escape the painful memories, she accepts an unexpected and peculiar job offer in Havenwood Falls, where she discovers family, friends, and second-chance love, as well as murder and mystery that's somehow tied to the triggering of her gene.
Old Wounds by Susan Burdorf
Betrayed by love, Sherry seeks solace in the mountains, but after being chased by a wolf and taking a nasty fall, she awakens in a secluded cabin with a mysterious yet undeniably sexy man by her side. Their connection is immediate, but he has an unimaginable secret–one that exposed will destroy all of Havenwood Falls. One that her conniving ex has discovered.
Fate, Love & Loyalty by E.J. Fechenda
Shifter Aster McCabe couldn't be happier managing Coffee Haven, baking blueberry scones all of Havenwood Falls raves about, and spending time with her sexy boyfriend Patrick. Then her sister shows up and imprints on Patrick, escalating their sibling rivalry to a whole new level with devastating consequences that could destroy their family and den.
Passport to Heavenly Eternal Life by Camilo Graza
OUR ULTIMATE GOAL-"PASSPORT TO HEAVENLY ETERNAL LIFE." This book reveals the purpose of God in creating this vast universe including humankind. He created us as His masterpiece for His glory. But we transgressed and become unfit to serve Him. Although our sins are red as crimson, it still can become white as snow. God expects a complete surrender of our lives to Him, by refraining from our misdeeds and follow the footsteps of His son Jesus Christ, who shed His blood and died for us in the cross. God did not just create us for nothing but had adopted us His children, as the Bible says: "The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God's children. Now if we are children, then we are heirs-heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share His sufferings in order that we may also share His glory." Romans 8:16-17. The Bible further says; "He who overcomes will inherit all this, and I will be his God and he will be my son." Revelation 21:7; and He said, "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoever welcomes a little child like this in my name welcomes me." Matthew 18:3-5.
Mountain Man's Girlby Chloe Morgan
It was a new start at life.
And one me and my little girl needed badly.
My ex-husband took everything from us, his greed knowing no bounds.
So we left and hid in a little mountain town in Canada. Our future promising to be new and untainted.
But I'm done with men for a long while.
Love is too hard, and it demands too much.
And yet, it refuses to let me slide by untouched in my new life.
The strong, handsome, silent-type threatens to steal my heart.
He quite possibly could. We're both running from something, but in the end, we end up running toward each other.
I wasn't looking for love, but I'm forced to face the truth.
More than anything in the world, I want to be this mountain man's girl.
Show Me More:Contemporary Fiction
By PixelGal| 2019-03-28T12:17:16+00:00	March 28th, 2019|Categories: Books, EBooks, Pack 1, Today|Tags: Contemporary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Religious & Inspirational, Romance, Science Fiction, Teen & Young Adult|
Runic Awakening (The Runic Series Book 1) by Clayton Wood
Torn from his home on Earth by an unknown power, Kyle finds himself stranded on a strange world. A world where magical engineers called Runics have created the Empire, the greatest civilization ever known.
Taken under the wing of a wealthy politician named Kalibar, Kyle is thrust into a dark conspiracy to overthrow the Empire…and murder Kalibar. Hunted by a sadistic undead overlord called the Dead Man, Kyle must learn to master the power of magical runes to keep Kalibar alive…and to save Ariana, a brave, mysterious girl whose powers the Dead Man plans to exploit.
If Kyle fails, the Empire will fall…and he'll be trapped in this strange world forever!
The Fantastic Fable of Peter Able by Natalie Grigson
The Fantastic Fable of Peter Able is a fantasy novel – with a twist. You see, Peter is a Boy Wizard. Or rather, Peter is an adult Boy Wizard who lives in the land of Fiction. His Real World author has abruptly concluded his series, and Peter is suddenly free to explore his world, liberated from the almighty Plotline. Of course the transition into free will isn't exactly an easy one, and there are plenty of Twists and Turns to keep our Protagonist guessing along the way. After all, this is Fiction.
In the vein of authors like Douglas Adams or Terry Pratchett, this book will delight fans, not just of fantasy, but of literature in general. There are plenty of familiar faces from Fiction appearing throughout, as well as many new ones, like Peter, the charming Randy, and a ficus tree named Bob – who, let's be honest, doesn't really have a face.
The Iceberg: A Memoir by Marion Coutts
"The work of an exceptional woman artist, writing from the inside about the things women have always done: nursing, nurturing, loving" (The Guardian).
Winner of the Wellcome Book Prize, and finalist for every major nonfiction award in the UK, including the Samuel Johnson Prize and the Costa Award, The Iceberg is artist and writer Marion Coutts' astonishing memoir; an "adventure of being and dying" and a compelling, poetic meditation on family, love, and language.
In 2008, Tom Lubbock, the chief art critic for The Independent was diagnosed with a brain tumor. The Iceberg is his wife, Marion Coutts', fierce, exquisite account of the two years leading up to his death. In spare, breathtaking prose, Coutts conveys the intolerable and, alongside their two-year-old son Ev—whose language is developing as Tom's is disappearing—Marion and Tom lovingly weather the storm together. In short bursts of exquisitely textured prose, The Iceberg becomes a singular work of art and an uplifting and universal story of endurance in the face of loss.
"Dazzling, devastating . . . In her plain-spoken retelling of the commonplace human experience of illness and loss, Coutts achieves something truly extraordinary—she's created one of the most haunting and achingly honest explorations of grief in recent memory." —Los Angeles Times
Show Me More:Biographies and Memoirs
Glorious Ruin: How Suffering Sets You Free by Tullian Tchividjian
In this world, one thing is certain: Everybody hurts. Suffering may take the form of tragedy, heartbreak, or addiction. Or it could be something more mundane (but no less real) like resentment, loneliness, or disappointment. But there's unfortunately no such thing as a painless life. In Glorious Ruin, best-selling author Tullian Tchividjian takes an honest and refreshing look at the reality of suffering, the ways we tie ourselves in knots trying to deal with it, and the comfort of the gospel for those who can't seem to fix themselves—or others.
This is not so much a book about Why God allows suffering or even How we should approach suffering—it is a book about the tremendously liberating and gloriously counterintuitive truth of a God who suffers with you and for you. It is a book, in other words, about the kind of hope that takes the shape of a cross.
Luck of the Irish: A St. Patty's Day Romance by Lexy Parker
My brother says women aren't worth the effort.
He's completely wrong. All I want in my life is a good woman and a family.
I'm not like other guys, and I'm damn proud of it.
Scarlet O'Hanley isn't like any other women I've met. Oh, she's beautiful and classy like lots of girls.
But she owns a bar. And this beauty is tough, witty, and keeps the men around her on their toes.
She's worth far more than a big pot of gold.
And she's not interested in love. Not with me. Not with anyone.
Lucky for me, I'm willing to show this girl what it means to be loved.
She can put up a fight all she wants. This woman is mine.
By PixelGal| 2019-03-26T11:01:48+00:00	March 26th, 2019|Categories: Books, EBooks, Pack 1, Today|Tags: Biographies & Memoirs, Fantasy, Religious & Inspirational, Romance, Teen & Young Adult|
The Illusions of Hope by Wiss Auguste
A young woman wakes up in the middle of nowhere. Her mind, a blank slate. Armed with her innocence and her kindness, she embarks on a quest for purpose and identity. Will she find herself? Or will she crumble under the pressure of societal expectations and social norms?
Primordia: In Search of the Lost World by Greig Beck
Ben Cartwright, former soldier, home to mourn the loss of his father stumbles upon cryptic letters from the past between the author, Arthur Conan Doyle and his great, great grandfather who vanished while exploring the Amazon jungle in 1908.
Amazingly, these letters lead Ben to believe that his ancestor's expedition was the basis for Doyle's fantastical tale of a lost world inhabited by long extinct creatures. As Ben digs some more he finds clues to the whereabouts of a lost notebook that might contain a map to a place that is home to creatures that would rewrite everything known about history, biology and evolution.
But other parties now know about the notebook, and will do anything to obtain it. For Ben and his friends, it becomes a race against time and against ruthless rivals.
In the remotest corners of Venezuela, along winding river trails known only to lost tribes, and through near impenetrable jungle, Ben and his novice team find a forbidden place more terrifying and dangerous than anything they could ever have imagined.
The Key: The True Reign Series, Book 1 by Jennifer Anne Davis
Seventeen-year-old Rema lives in a brutal kingdom where travel between regions is forbidden, people are starving, and looking at someone the wrong way can mean death. Nineteen-year-old Darmik is the king's son and Commander of the King's Army. He spends his days roaming the island, doing his father's bidding and trying to maintain control over the people.
When a chance encounter throws Rema and Darmik together, they share an instantaneous connection, but any sort of relationship between them is strictly forbidden. Darmik's brother, the Crown Prince, notices Darmik's interest in Rema and, in a calculated, political move, blackmails her. Faced with an impossible choice, Rema is forced to sacrifice her heart in order to save her family.
As Rema is taken to the palace with the Crown Prince, Darmik confronts the growing rumor that a legitimate blood heir to the throne exists and is trying to overthrow Darmik's family. In Darmik's quest to hunt down and kill the threat, he discovers that nothing is as it seems. Locked in the king's castle, Rema finds herself a key player in a massive power struggle. When Darmik shows up, she's not sure if she can trust him. The line between friends, enemies, and loyalty becomes blurred. As truths are unlocked, Rema understands that she just might be the key to finding the rightful heir and restoring peace to the kingdom . . . if she can manage to stay alive long enough.
Queen Housewife: A Guide For The New Housewife by Kate Singh
This gem is perfect for the new housewife (or husband). It's loaded with advice and guidance on how to run a home and nurture a family. Everything you need to know to set up the home and run it efficiently is in here along with learning how to schedule your routines, make homemade cleaning products, create a budget for the household, throw a party on pennies and much more. This is all your grandmother's old-fashioned advice in one book. A must have to start nesting.
Show and Tell by Glenna Sloan
In Show and Tell, Glenna Sloan speaks to both lay readers and educational professionals in a series of stories that cover all aspects of education: something of its history and the philosophy that should inform its practice and much on its practice, both exemplary and deplorable, with examples from elementary school to college. Whether they read the crisp, delicious vignettes in bits and snatches or devour them all at once, all readers are sure to either nod or shake their heads as they recall their own learning experiences. As the author writes in the Introduction, "By examining what is good schooling and what is not, perhaps we will be less likely to resign ourselves to accepting anything less than the best."
Precious Galaxy Boxed Set (Books 1-4)by Sarah Noffke
A new evil lurks in the darkness
After an explosion, the crew of a battlecruiser mysteriously disappears.
This digital box set contains four exciting, action-packed books.
Bailey and Lewis, complete strangers, find themselves suddenly onboard the damaged ship. Lewis hasn't worked a case in years, not since the final one broke his spirit and his bank account. The last thing Bailey remembers is preparing to take down a fugitive on Onyx Station.
Mysteries are harder to solve when there's no evidence left behind.
Bailey and Lewis don't know how they got onboard Ricky Bobby or why. However, they quickly learn that whatever was responsible for the explosion and disappearance of the crew is still on the ship.
Monsters are real and what this one can do changes everything.
The new team bands together to discover what happened and how to fight the monster lurking in the bottom of the battlecruiser.
A new evil lurks in the darkness.
The missing crew of Ricky Bobby are being held in the Precious Galaxy.
The rescue team must quickly orient themselves with this new territory, which isn't governed by Federation law. The neighboring natives are on the defense, having recently been attacked by a strange, black monster.
More startling, the population of an entire planet has been wiped out. Once again, no trace left behind.
Bailey and Lewis know where the databases are located that hold the crew. However, Solomon Vance isn't making this easy.
An important factor is missing. Without it, the rescue efforts are futile.
When Monstre and Starboards Corp learn that the new team is after them, it's a race to rescue the crew before the game completely changes. Solomon Vance has power, technology and a monster that does his bidding.
Bailey and Lewis are more determined than ever to find Ricky Bobby's missing crew.
Monstre Corp knows they are on the hunt, and Solomon Vance isn't letting them get close.
The monster is still out there, a threat they can't stop.
Jack decides the only way to win is to fake their own deaths.
If Vance believes they're dead, he'll let down his guard.
An epic battle ensues when the crew returns to Starboards Corp with two missions: free the children and take down the evil corporation. Timing is everything. And not getting blown up is absolutely key.
Obliteration
The crew is relieved by Dejoure's perplexing ability to soothe the monster, but that won't keep them safe for long.
Precious Galaxy Coffee Company is under constant attack.
Someone wants to take out the biggest giant in the galaxy.
The team goes after the other databases only to learn something that changes everything.
Vance is always one step ahead of them.
Not all hope is lost. Hatch brings back a key crew member; someone who can help them defeat Monstre Corp.
The last act of this heart-pounding series delivers a ton of action as Bailey and Lewis rush to save the crew before it's too late. Everyone's freedom is at stake. Vance would rather go down in a blaze, taking everything with him, then be defeated.
Experience this exciting mystery sci-fi saga and the latest addition to the expanded Kurtherian Gambit Universe. If you're a fan of Dark Matter, Altered Carbon, or Star Wars, you'll love this riveting new space opera.
Temptationby Ivy Smoak
From Amazon bestselling author Ivy Smoak comes a steamy forbidden romance.
When Penny Taylor runs into a handsome stranger in a coffee shop, she believes her luck has finally changed. After having her confidence unwound by her ex, she falls hard for a true gentleman. But once she realizes that her crush is her communications professor, her world is turned upside down.
Haunted by dreams of the alluring Professor Hunter, Penny can't seem to dismiss her fantasies and the temptation to have him grows deeper. Will the excitement, danger, and mystery surrounding Professor Hunter bring her to her knees?
By PixelGal| 2019-03-25T11:28:45+00:00	March 25th, 2019|Categories: Books, EBooks, Pack 1, Today|Tags: Contemporary Fiction, Nonfiction, Romance, Science Fiction, Self-Help, Teen & Young Adult|
MY DEAD BLUE CATERPILLAR by R.D. Murray
Nothing is what it seems! No one is who they claim to be!
Everyone has secrets but no one has secrets as big as Harold's. When Karen Pine finds out her husband is sleeping with a multitude of women, and has a book full of their names and addresses, she has to decide if she: A.) wants to kill him. B.) wants to punish his women or C.) all of the above.
As she struggles with the discovery of a secret book, the reality of what it all means, and searches for answers, more and more secrets start to come to life about her husband.
Karen is soon sucked into a mind-bending, mysterious, and devious revenge story. But it isn't until Harold suddenly disappears, that things take a turn for the worse. Leaving Karen to fight a battle she could never imagine, even in her wildest dreams.
Cold Barrel Zero by Matthew Quirk
A CODE HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT. A BLACK OPS TEAM THAT WENT TOO FAR.
John Hayes is a Special Operations legend who went rogue on a deep-cover mission and betrayed his own soldiers. Disgraced and on the run, he returns to the United States to get back to his wife and daughter and take revenge on his accusers with a series of devastating attacks.
Only one man can stop him: Thomas Byrne. He once fought alongside Hayes as a combat medic, but he gave up the gun. Now a surgeon, he moves from town to town, trying to forget his past, until he is called upon by a high-ranking government official to help capture the man he once called a friend.
Hayes and Byrne were once as close as brothers, but with the fate of the nation hanging in the balance and nothing as it seems, both men must decide whom to trust–and whom to betray. In a final, explosive battle for justice, they face off along a rifle's cold barrel.
Cold Barrel Zero brings together the blistering pace of Lee Child, the nonstop action of Brad Thor, and the richly drawn characters and moral stakes of Daniel Silva. An experienced reporter armed with deep behind-the-scenes research into America's Special Operations Forces, Quirk takes the military thriller to a new level of suspense.
Mountain Man's Fake Fiancée: A Billionaire Bad Boy Romanceby Chloe Morgan
I try hard to never stay in one place too long.
Traveling is in my blood. Thankfully, I have billions to burn through.
But there's something about the Winter Moon Lodge.
Building it has parts of me waking up and forcing me to want more from life.
And my family expects more. Like a wife and kids.
I lied to my meddling mother to get her and the crazy-ass dates she's setting me up with off my back.
But the joke's on me. She's coming to visit, and I have to produce this fiancée–fast.
My new carpenter is a beautiful girl playing a man's game.
Cute little thing. She's perfect.
Never in a million years did I expect her to school me the way she has.
She might be willing to pretend for a weekend, but I'm hoping she says yes when I reveal the truth.
I don't want three days. I want forever.
By PixelGal| 2019-03-24T16:37:13+00:00	March 24th, 2019|Categories: Books, EBooks, Pack 1, Today|Tags: Contemporary Fiction, Mystery Thriller & Suspense, Romance, Science Fiction, Teen & Young Adult|
Baking French Macarons: A Beginner's Guide by Lisa Maliga
Bake beautiful and delicious French macarons in your own kitchen. This collection of tried-and-tested recipes allows bakers to create these tasty and colorful confections.
The author details what equipment and ingredients you need, offers numerous helpful tips, resources, and shares more than 30 recipes for you to whip up an array of elegant French delicacies.
Full of inspiring color photos, Baking French Macarons: A Beginner's Guide, offers everything you need to bake stunning macarons that will impress anyone who tastes them.
Some of the flavors include Cinnamon Caramel, Tangy Orange, Key Lime, and Acai macarons.
Saving Bobby: Heroes and Heroin in One Small Community by Renee Hodges
When Renee Hodges invited her nephew, Bobby, to come stay with her for a few weeks so he could visit a doctor about his back pain, she knew he was recovering from an addiction to prescription painkillers. She believed that if he could address his back problems, he would have a better chance of staying clean–but she had no idea what a roller coaster ride she was getting on.
Unlike other books about addiction, Saving Bobby begins after rehab is over. Told in part through journal entries, e-mails, and personal recollections, this raw, honest, deeply moving memoir–begun to keep the family accountable–describes the sixteen months that Hodges, her husband, and their community struggled alongside Bobby as he attempted to successfully re-enter the day-to-day world. Using a holistic and open approach, the shame and stigma associated with addiction was lessened–and ultimately, Bobby learned he had to save himself.
A gripping and heartrending story of survival, Saving Bobby is an essential, timely read for those concerned about America's most pressing epidemic.
To Live by C. G. Cooper
Elmore Thaddeus Nix, it's retirement time. Take that final physical and then it's adios to your old life and hello to the new.
Wait. Not so fast.
Sorry, Elmore. Your plan's about to change.
It's Elmore's last day of work. As part of his retirement, he heads to the family doctor for the follow-up to a routine physical. That's when the universe shifts on its axis. Cancer. Then we find out that Elmore's wife lies at home with only days to live. The stroke of injustice falls hard.
And so, with a final word from his wife, and the buck passed to the opposition's corner, Elmore must decide whether to take his wife's advice or just wither away. To Elmore, the choice seems easy.
Which path will he choose? Only time will tell, but time is not on our friend's side. Along the way, we'll find out what secrets Elmore's been hiding from the world, and maybe even himself…
Final Bearing by George Wallace
Commander Jonathan Ward and his crew on the old attack sub Spadefish are on one last mission. A US Navy SEAL team is inserted into South America. Their orders are to destroy the secret laboratories of the world's most notorious drug cartel, and the Spadefish has been sent to provide assistance.
But Juan de Santiago, the violent billionaire drug lord, has an entire private army and a futuristic new mini-submarine of his own. He will do anything to protect his empire.
And he knows the Americans are coming…
Hidden in Plain Sightby Karen Ann Hopkins
To solve a brutal murder from 15 years ago, Serenity ventures to a quaint Amish settlement — where sinister secrets lay hidden amid the peaceful community.
By PixelGal| 2019-03-23T14:42:05+00:00	March 23rd, 2019|Categories: Books, EBooks, Pack 1, Today|Tags: Action & Adventure, Contemporary Fiction, Cookbooks Food & Wine, Literary Fiction, Mystery Thriller & Suspense, Nonfiction, Teen & Young Adult|
A Diamond in My Pocket (The Unaltered Book 1) by Lorena Angell
J.K. Rowling meets Stephen King in this fresh, thrilling take on superpowers. Currently being optioned for film.
After breaking the 100m world record, sixteen-year-old Calli is whisked away to a secret facility where she's placed with other teens who possess superhuman speed. She soon finds herself in a deadly situation involving other superpowers, a mystical diamond, and a centuries-old clan vying for world domination. Calli will have to rely on her quick wit and gut instinct to navigate her new world which includes secretly carrying a power-infusing diamond, all the while steering clear of the young man who mistakenly believes she's his soulmate.
Book one of The Unaltered series introduces a secret universe existing within our own. In this world, cosmic energy grants superhuman abilities, and people of like ability band together in clans for both safety and community. Flesh-ripping demons prowl at night, drawn to the cosmic energy. Governments spy on clans, clans spy on governments, and trusting the wrong person may carry a terrible price.
A #1 bestseller in eleven countries, with over 225,000 downloads. A Diamond in My Pocket is a book readers have shown their love to with over 1,200 5-star reviews. The tale woven is one that feels ensconced in today's world alongside a huge dose of superpowers. Currently being optioned for film and television, so don't miss your chance to read this exciting book before it hits the screen.
Recruitment: A Dystopian Novel (The Resistance Trilogy Book 1) by K. A. Riley
In the Valta, no matter what month you were born, everyone is assigned the same birthday. November 1st. It's the anniversary of the day when the government declared war on the Eastern Order.
The day you turn seventeen, the Recruiters come to take you away. And no one ever hears from you again.
It's October 31st. Today, Kress is sixteen years old.
Tomorrow, she'll be taken.
The good news? So will her best friend Cardyn, and Brohn, the handsome, enigmatic boy she's avoided all her life.
The bad news?
Recruitment isn't what any of them expected.
Weeks of training await. Military and psychological tests, escape rooms, hand-to-hand combat. The Recruits are told they're the key to winning the war. But with each day that passes, things begin to make less sense.
If only Kress had been able to bring her trained raven, Render, with her.
If only none of them had ever had to come to this place.
Downward Cycle (Catalyst Book 1) by JK Franks
The super solar-storm wasn't supposed to hit Earth–the odds were against it. And yet with barely a warning it did, and everything changed. In a remote oceanfront town, life begins to spiral downward after the storm causes a global electrical blackout. As planes begin falling from the sky, Scott Montgomery watches helplessly as pandemonium consumes the world around him. But the loss of electrical power is just the first of the problems facing the survivors in the chaos that follows.
Social order crumbles as a steadily growing number of people realize that there are no longer any consequences for their actions. Soon Scott discovers the truth: Not just about the extent of damage to the world's infrastructure, but also the draconian plans one group has for regaining control and ensuring their own vision for the new world .
Catalyst is a shockingly realistic and largely fact-based tale about how society copes when the world is thrust back to a time before technology. If you are a fan of Steve Konkoly, Tom Abrahams or A. American, –you will love this book.
By PixelGal| 2019-03-22T11:30:51+00:00	March 22nd, 2019|Categories: Books, EBooks, Pack 1, Today|Tags: Contemporary Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery Thriller & Suspense, Science Fiction, Teen & Young Adult|
Athena's Choiceby Adam Boostrom
What if a stray virus accidentally killed all the men on earth?
Athena Vosh lives just like any other teenager from the year 2099. She watches reality shows with her friends, eats well, and occasionally wonders to herself: what would life be like if men were still alive?
It has been almost fifty years since men died, but a controversial project is currently underway to bring them back. There's just one problem. Someone has sabotaged it.
As Athena finds herself swept up in the hunt for the saboteur, she must race against the clock to uncover the hidden meaning behind a set of mysterious clues, and come face-to-face with a pair of harsh truths about happiness and gender — truths which will lead her to the choice that will define her life forever.
"Fast-paced, utterly original, and one of the most captivating things I have ever read."
-Amazon reviewer in Houston
"This is science fiction at its best."
-Amazon reviewer in Chicago
"I blew off my dinner plans to finish this book."
-Amazon reviewer in San Francisco
Minetta Laneby A. Robert Allen
Stay and fight or cut and run? Young Bodee Rivers can save so many from a terrible fate, but he must find the courage to act.
MINETTA LANE, the third volume in A. Robert Allen's Slavery and Beyond series, is a stand-alone novel that continues the broad themes of the first two volumes, Failed Moments and A Wave From Mama.
1904 New York City
Bodee Rivers, who has always avoided major challenges in his life, moves to the most dangerous block in the city, MINETTA LANE. Police in pursuit of criminals often give up the chase as they approach the entrance to Minetta because even they know better than to test the hardened criminals who hide in the shadows.
Bodee's circle of family and friends help him successfully manage some initial tests of his perseverance, but when he finds himself alone and confronted with an overwhelming challenge, he isn't sure he's up to the task. Many lives are at stake and Bodee must make a choice. Stand and fight or cut and run? Running is what he knows. Running is what will keep him safe. Will Bodee find the courage to fight?
A Shot at the Big Time (Maxima City Talent Book 1)by Christina McMullen
Lisa Raskin is a woman with big aspirations. Sure, there are worse things than being the second in command to Maxima City's one and only female supervillain and Lisa knows she has a pretty sweet gig. But no one ever dreams of being second banana, so when she's given the opportunity to join the Coalition of Evil, Maxima City's who's-who of A-lister Malevolents, Lisa jumps at the chance. Especially since this means she can finally have her revenge against Magnificent Man, the hero responsible for the tragedy that turned her to the dark side.
But becoming a household name isn't all evil plans and underground lairs. There are hoops to jump through, brand consultation meetings, damages to pay for, and diva costume designers to deal with. Worst of all, Magnificent Man has made himself scarcer than pockets on women's clothing. Add in an antagonistic ex, a clueless rival, and a taxing day job, and it's no wonder this ice talent is about to lose her cool.
Tiger Lily (Dark Blossoms Book 1)by Abigail Drake
Lily Madison's problems began the day her life ended. After getting saved from a watery grave, she wakes up in a hospital surrounded by a herd of naughty ghosts. Most of them look like fuzzy blobs, but one is not blobby at all. He's a very hot, very annoying dead guy named Nick.
Before she died, choosing a prom date was her biggest dilemma. Now she's being stalked by specters and haunted by hooligans. Lily begins to doubt her own sanity, until she finds out a Goth girl named Zoe can see the blobs, too.
With the assistance of Zoe and Mr. Wan, the manicurist who almost killed her, she must get Nick and the other ghosts back where they belong or the whole world could be in terrible danger. But she's grown to care for Nick, and if sending the ghosts back means saying goodbye to Nick forever, Lily isn't sure she'll be able to let him go.
Are Not My People Worthy? The Story of Matthew 25: Ministriesby Wendell E. Mettey
In a world filled with terror, strife and hopelessness, we seek validation that it is possible to change the world for those in need. Through prayer, faith and unremitting effort, Wendell Mettey proves that when ordinary people do extraordinary things, it is possible to change the world. "Are Not My People Worthy" chronicles the growth of Matthew 25: Ministries from a small suitcase ministry to an international humanitarian relief organization shipping humanitarian supplies to the poorest of the poor worldwide.
The Secret of Life: A Memoir Of Getting Younger by Dr. Zeev Gilkis
From a diagnosis of advanced stage cancer, to competing in a triathlon at the age of 68
Dr. Gilkis' unique memoir and life-changing message is: physical activity is for everyone at any age and it can improve the quality of life as well as physical and mental health, dramatically. This message comes from Gilkis' deep personal understanding due to his own choices, which he suggests everyone implement!
In this book, Dr. Gilkis dismantles the myth that sporting activities are only for the young and strong, or that it has to be an unpleasant and difficult task. It shows how sporting activities can be almost effortless while being a source of joy and satisfaction. "A little is a lot" is the message the author wants his readers to receive, so each and every one – at any age and physical state, can be encouraged to start!
The Real Estate Foundation : How You Can Change the Game to Build Your Dream Real Estate Businessby Mike Barbanica
Building a business the right way in real estate is not as easy as it looks. This book will help you build a foundation within your business and provide the necessary information to grow and develop clients while understanding your next steps. The book is designed for anybody that wants to build a successful career in real estate regardless of their experience level. Additionally, the book provides a pathway for building a strong foundation that will serve you for many years to come while allowing you to select individual chapters to help in areas where you might have discovered weakness in your business.
The second half of the book is dedicated to broker/owners or those who are thinking of taking this career path. It will help you understand your duties and the importance of stepping out of the agent role and into that of a leadership position within your own company. The reader will find that the role of a broker/owner is quite different than that of an agent. Regardless, if you are considering becoming a broker/owner or have been one for years, you will very clearly understand how to properly build a foundation for running your own company and if you follow these simple steps, you will have an opportunity to continue growth for many years to come.
By PixelGal| 2019-03-13T11:21:17+00:00	March 13th, 2019|Categories: Books, EBooks, Pack 1, Today|Tags: Biographies & Memoirs, Business & Investing, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Humor, Religious & Inspirational, Teen & Young Adult|
Unbound Enchantment (Unbreakable Force Book 1)by Kara Jaynes
Adaryn wields magic and lives as a nomad, wild and free. Her life is turned upside down when she's captured by an Oppressor. As a slave, Adaryn is expected to serve her new master and abstain from using magic.
But following rules has never been one of Adaryn's strengths.
Aaric is an inventor and scholar. He spends his time reading books and tinkering with his inventions. Against his better judgement, he's taken on a slave, conforming to the pressure of his society.
But instinctively, he knows slavery is wrong.
Together, Adaryn and Aaric become unlikely allies as they navigate the dark, cruel world of the Oppressors. Will Aaric find the moral strength to follow his heart or will he succumb to the dictates of his society? Will Adaryn ever be free again?
Find out in Unbound Enchantment.
Corvo Hollows: A Psychological Thrillerby April A. Taylor
It begins with a deceptive cry for help. Before it ends, a quiet Detroit suburb's illusion of safety will be shattered forever.
From the award-winning, multi-genre author behind the highly lauded The Haunting of Cabin Green and the Alexa Bentley Paranormal Mysteries comes a terrifying psychological thriller that will make you double-check your locks and fear your neighbors. This book is perfect for fans of Mark Edwards, Peter Swanson, Karin Slaughter, & Sarah Pinborough. Inspired by real-life events.
Anna's world is turned upside down after a mysterious couple tries to gain access to her apartment. Soon, she begins seeing them everywhere. At the same time, a series of loud banging noises keeps emanating from the apartment behind hers. Are these incidents just a coincidence? Or do they have something to do with the gruesome serial murders that begin to plague her town?
Anna will need to piece the clues together despite many obstacles, including the disbelief of the FBI and her friends. Making things even more complicated is her daily struggle with fibromyalgia, along with a secret past that threatens to completely destroy her credibility. Is she on the right track or is the entire thing a figment of her overactive imagination?
"I couldn't put this book down…it really kept me guessing until the end." – Goodreads Reviewer
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April A. Taylor's previous works have been praised by critics and readers alike. Her Gothic horror novel, The Haunting of Cabin Green, was named one of the Best Horror Books of 2018 by PopSugar, Inquisitr, Ranker, & BoredPanda. Her books have earned a solid reputation for being mind-bending thrill rides with several unexpected twists & turns.
Good Luck Charm: A Single Mother Romanceby Weston Parker
All I need is for this woman to bend to my will.
But she ain't having it.
My big chance is here, and I can see more zeroes at the end of my paycheck than ever before.
I'm after a contract for storefront property in Texas, and there is one single mom shop owner that won't sell.
So they send in the big guns. Me.
And yet, my silver tongue isn't working. My luck has officially dried up.
Or has it?
I'm a player at heart, and this is one game I'm willing to go all out on to win.
This girl wants to play hardball?
I'm all in, but it seems that no amount of charm will seal the deal.
And crazily enough, this beautiful vixen has stolen my heart.
Time to return the favor.
Covert Dreamsby Michael Meyer
What if the government said that your missing wife never existed?
A business trip to the Middle East for Stan and Valerie Halsey ends in chilling confusion and despair as Valerie seemingly falls off the face of the earth, leaving no trace of her existence behind.
Back in the States, B.J. wakes up night after night in a cold sweat from the exact same torturous nightmare that takes place in a country he has never been to. Both B.J. and Stan have unknowingly been sucked into a government conspiracy that threatens to consume them and everyone they love.
If you love fast-paced international thrillers, then take on COVERT DREAMS. It is like "reading Robert Ludlum and the Bourne series" – Dale Roberts, mystery writer.
"Don't start reading this book on an evening when you have to get up early the next morning, because you're going to find it hard to put down!" – Nick Russell, NY Times bestselling author of BIG LAKE
From the author of DEADLY EYES, a thrilling Caribbean mystery.
Excel Macros: A Step-by-Step Guide to Learn and Master Excel Macrosby Hein Smith
Do you want to become an Expert in Microsoft Excel? Is your dream to become an advanced Excel Macro specialist? Whatever your answer may be, I am sure you wouldn't pass up the opportunity to find out more about the subject. With Excel Macros: A Step-by-Step Guide to Learn and Master Excel Macros, you can take your Excel skills to a whole new level. This book will help you win at your daily work with some absolutely smart tricks to use.
If you want to save time and increase your productivity rate, this book will help you develop the skills and knowledge necessary to navigate Excel Macros. The goal is to provide you with a step-by-step instruction and guide you on how you can create VBA macros. Aside from that, this book will help you learn how to customize your applications so that they can look and function exactly the way you want.
Whether you are a beginner, intermediate, or advanced programmer, you'll find that this book is packed with all the relevant content to cover all levels. Don't miss out on finding information designed for you. In this book, we also cover a few other programming-related topics to help give you a solid understanding of the VBA language. If you have always wanted to learn VBA and never found the right material to get you started, this is the book for you.
Inside, you are going to find topics that include:
•Getting started with Excel Macros
•Improving the security of your Macros
•Learning how you can send an Email in Excel Macros through the touch of a button
•Debugging common problems with a featured macros
•Using VBA UserForms and Controls
•And many more!
Aftermath: A Novelby George Weinstein
SOUTHERN THRILLER MEETS COZY MYSTERY
After her father's murder, Janet Wright returns to her folksy childhood home to tie up loose ends and mend her broken heart. But the sassy heroine soon discovers that there is more than meets the eye within the enigmatic small town entangled in secrets, scandals, and lies. This suspenseful Southern thriller will have Wright facing pieces of her broken childhood and fighting for her life. Mystery, murder, and romance converge to keep you turning page after page.
"Aftermath has everything I crave in a novel: the perfect blend of mystery and romance, flawlessly crafted dialog, and an unsinkable heroine with equal parts grit and heart." – Erika Marks, author of The Last Treasure
Can Janet Wright complete the deadly puzzle connecting her father, his murder, and the wary small-town setting?
Secrets: The Hero Chroniclesby Tim Mettey
–This book was written for junior high/high school age readers as well as all who are young at heart–The Midwest lies in complete ruins after a catastrophic disaster kills tens of thousands and leaves hundreds of thousands injured. Nicholas Keller emerges out of the devastation as a shining light of hope for all. But his newfound fame comes with a price that his aunt will not let him pay. They flee into the shadows in order to protect his secret. However, as Nicholas begins his sophomore year at his fifth school in five years, strange and unexpected things begin to happen. He soon tumbles into a web of doomed love, extraordinary talents and a secret past, which threatens the lives of everyone he cares about. It's up to Nicholas to confront the truth, even if it means his own death.
By PixelGal| 2019-03-11T11:28:27+00:00	March 11th, 2019|Categories: Books, EBooks, Pack 1, Today|Tags: Fantasy, Mystery Thriller & Suspense, Nonfiction, Romance, Teen & Young Adult|
Fish Houseby Stephen Dougherty
Alex Cole is a fish out of water.
There is a shelf life to corporate heavies like him. Burnt out and trying to recover from the death of his wife, Alex knows it's time to leave the game. So what's a Philadelphia blue blood supposed to do to save himself? Pull up stakes, get out, and try to forge a relationship with the young daughter he hardly knows before it's too late. And the best idea Alex can think of is to buy that fish house in Florida, trading a suit and tie for the quiet, lazy coastal lifestyle. But with conflicts between fishermen, his condo neighbors, City Hall, and a missing luxury yacht looming, his quiet life is about to get loud.
Hounded by his condo-owning neighbors, and legal action by a relentless City Hall he also finds himself in the crosshairs of organized crime when a wealthy mobster sells his luxury yacht–then sends his Cuban thugs to steal it back. The marine patrol arrests those on board and asks Alex to harbor the vessel. Irate, the mob boss arrives with his goons to reclaim his prized boat–but instead sparks a bloody fight with an outrageous group of fisherman. Alex is flailing in deeper water than he's ever been in before–until a surprising alliance between former enemies gives him a fighting chance to mete out some fish house justice!
Stephen Dougherty is a writer, storyteller, humorist, former diaper and copy machine salesman, CEO of four computer companies and a onetime fishmonger and restaurant impresario. He lives with his wife Carole and their cat in Northeast Florida. FISH HOUSE, is a must-read for fans of Carl Hiaasen, Randy Wayne White or James Patterson, a mix of fast-paced action and memorable characters Fish House is a raucous, live-wire ride that is remarkably true to the authenticity of time and place.
The Paying Guestsby Sarah Waters
The New York Times bestselling novel that has been called "a tour de force" (Wall Street Journal), "unputdownable" (The Washington Post), "a delicious hothouse of a novel" (USA Today), "effortless" (The Economist), "seductive" (Vanity Fair) and "pitch perfect" (Salon)
"Superb, bewitching…Forget about Fifty Shades of Grey; this novel is one of the most sensual you will ever read, and all without sacrificing either good taste or a "G" rating" – NPR
"One of the year's most engrossing and suspenseful novels…a love affair, a shocking murder, and a flawless ending … Will keep you sleepless for three nights straight and leave you grasping for another book that can sustain that high." — Entertainment Weekly (A rating)
"Volcanically sexy, sizzingly smart, plenty bloody and just plain irresistible." —USA Today (4 stars)
It is 1922, and London is tense. Ex-servicemen are disillusioned; the out-of-work and the hungry are demanding change. And in South London, in a genteel Camberwell villa—a large, silent house now bereft of brothers, husband, and even servants—life is about to be transformed as impoverished widow Mrs. Wray and her spinster daughter, Frances, are obliged to take in lodgers.
With the arrival of Lilian and Leonard Barber, a modern young couple of the "clerk class," the routines of the house will be shaken up in unexpected ways. Little do the Wrays know just how profoundly their new tenants will alter the course of Frances's life—or, as passions mount and frustration gathers, how far-reaching, and how devastating, the disturbances will be.
Short-listed for the Man Booker Prize three times, Sarah Waters has earned a reputation as one of our greatest writers of historical fiction, and here she has delivered again. A love story, a tension-filled crime story, and a beautifully atmospheric portrait of a fascinating time and place, The Paying Guests is Sarah Waters's finest achievement yet.
Finding Meby Kathryn Cushman
What would you do if you learned your life was a lie?
All her life, Kelli Huddleston has been told the story of a fire–a fire that killed her mother and two siblings when she was an infant. After her father's death though, she uncovers evidence of a different story, including clippings about a boat accident that killed a young father and his infant daughter. And Kelli quietly realizes the story of her life has been a fiction.
How far would you go to discover the truth?
Armed with only a few pictures of what she thinks might be her family, Kelli crosses the country to Tennessee, determined to uncover the truth about what happened over twenty years ago in a small southern town. When the trip threatens to open doors to the past better left shut, and her plans for the future are jeopardized, Kelli is faced with an agonizing choice that will change her life forever.
Mountain Man Crushby Chloe Morgan
The one guy I always wanted is finally back in my grasp.
My older brother's best friend.
The hottest guy from my youth. The one that kept me awake at night.
And still does.
I wanted him to notice me so badly, but he never did.
And now I'm grown and have kick-ass curves.
A trip up the mountains brings me face to face with him again.
Nothing has changed except me. And my increased desire for this rugged, heartbroken man.
He's been my crush all my life, but we're about to be far more.
This time, I'm not giving up or giving in.
Not until he's all mine.
By PixelGal| 2019-03-10T16:39:56+00:00	March 10th, 2019|Categories: Books, EBooks, Pack 1, Today|Tags: Contemporary Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mystery Thriller & Suspense, Teen & Young Adult|
4 Years Trapped in My Mind Palaceby Johan Twiss
I was paralyzed from head to toe–trapped in my own mind. But everything changed when an old man with dementia heard my thoughts.
"A winning tale" -Kirkus Reviews
"I could not put it down. Recommended for all ages. Superbly entertaining." – ReadersFavorite.com
"A touching story" – IndieReader.com
"Humorous, entertaining, and touching. A major work by a masterful writer." – Grady Harp, Amazon.com Hall of Fame Top 500 Reviewer
"One of the most interesting and inspiring books that I've read in a long time." – Heather Monson, editor
"I did not want to turn the last page." – Jen Johnson, Author/Playwright
"It is very rarely that I finish a book and want to yell and scream about how much I enjoyed it. WOW!!!!!" - John Around The Corner Reviews
Diagnosed with a rare form of meningitis, a teenage boy is paralyzed from head to toe–trapped in his own mind. To cope with his imprisonment, he retreats to an imaginary world called his Mind Palace, but the lines between reality and time start to blur into wild adventures after he gets a new roommate–an old, outspoken, Jewish jazz musician with dementia.
An inspirational page-turning novel in the tradition of Mitch Albom's Tuesday's with Morrie, mixed with the humor and twists of Back to the Future, 4 Years Trapped in My Mind Palace is filled with witty humor and heart-warming, feel-good, experiences. It's a coming-of-age story, entwined with an end-of-age story, that will capture your imagination with a hint of nostalgia, a hint of the whimsical unknown, and a wild adventure through modern history.
When I Found Youby Catherine Ryan Hyde
While duck hunting one morning, childless, middle-aged Nathan McCann finds a newborn abandoned in the woods. To his shock, the child–wrapped in a sweater and wearing a tiny knitted hat–is still alive. To his wife's shock, Nathan wants to adopt the boy…but the child's grandmother steps in. Nathan makes her promise, however, that one day she'll bring the boy to meet him so he can reveal that he was the one who rescued him.
Fifteen years later, the widowered Nathan discovers the child abandoned once again–this time at his doorstep. Named Nat, the teenager has grown into a sullen delinquent whose grandmother can no longer tolerate him. Nathan agrees to care for Nat, and the two engage in a battle of wills that spans years. Still, the older man repeatedly assures the youngster that, unlike the rest of the world, he will never abandon him–not even when Nat suffers a trauma that changes both of their lives forever.
From the bestselling author of Pay It Forward comes When I Found You, an exquisite, emotional tale of the unexpected bonds that nothing in life can break.
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A Deadly Gameby Joanne Griffiths
Kate Palmer, an undergraduate student, discovers that she is pregnant and makes the decision to drop out of university. However, on the evening before she returns home, her body is discovered in Aston park. She is the first victim of several murders that will rock the city of Birmingham.
DS James "Jim" Wardell, who has his own issues to contend with, is given the case.
When Eddie Carter, a popular talk show host on Birmingham's radio station, is contacted by someone claiming to be the killer, it is the start of a cat and mouse game between a deranged killer and the police.
After a second body is discovered the pressure mounts on the police to capture the person responsible.
Who is killing these women and why?
Can Jim apprehend the twisted killer before more innocent women are murdered?
The Celibate Mouseby Diana Hockley
Shell-shocked from a tragedy at work and an acrimonious domestic upheaval, Detective Senior Sergeant Susan Prescott flees town to recuperate, but fate has other ideas.
Her plan to house-sit for relatives in a rural community is shattered when Susan witnesses a very public murder within an hour of her arrival. Things turn sinister after an encounter with an elderly lady; a hint of a long ago murder is not a secret with which Susan wants to be entrusted.
Enter Detective Inspector David Maguire whom she has not seen for thirteen years and who is assigned to the case, which sends her into a further tailspin. Against her better judgment, Susan is drawn inexorably into the investigation, surrounded by menacing strangers whose private agendas threaten her safety, and soon, her life.
Conspiracyby Justin Barlow
America wasn't founded to shoulder the world's burdens; we have enough of our own. The formation of the United States was based on the idea of society evolving and changing as the country grew and matured, not stacking problems and debts onto the US people.
At the time of the Great Depression between 1929 to 1941, the country's unemployment skyrocketed, and banks failed. The end of the world seemed to be happening on the American Dream, and for many Americans, the Dust Bowl drought devastated the American Mid-West and economic irresponsibility by banks ravaged the country. During this time of unprecedented failure in all aspects of the American way, this secret group stepped in and brought the country back from the brink of implosion.
Unknown to the nearly every American at the time and to the world. This secret group staved off the collapse of the country and in turn was able to build the country into what they wanted it to be.
Book one of this series sets off on a fast-paced, suspense adventure. John Flask is sent through an extraordinary series of events and discovers one of America's biggest and most unbelievable secrets.
John finds himself a pawn, in a bigger and more elaborate game than he could have ever imagined. Caught between a government secret and this group of so called 'Patriots' John must go beyond his normal everyday life to escape this game of life and death.
If John fails, the country and probably the world could be plunged into an unrecoverable financial meltdown and financial imperialism at the hands of this secret group and their agenda.
StormWolfeby Kathryn Le Veque
The 'little' de Wolfe Brother, Thomas, is no longer little. The de Wolfe cub has become a big, powerful Wolfe all his own…
1290 A.D. – Thomas de Wolfe, commander of Wark Castle, an outpost for Castle Questing, his father's powerful fortress, has come out from the shadow of his mighty father and brothers. Now, they call him StormWolfe for his fearlessness and cunning. Where Thomas de Wolfe goes, storms are sure to gather.
Thomas is rightly feared along the borders just as his father was, because there is no Sassenach knight more courageous or deadly than a de Wolfe. But along with the qualities that make him fearsome, he is also know for being highly intelligent and more than a match for the reivers that run raids along the borders. In the fight against the reivers, Thomas leads the charge.
But he has a weakness…
Lady Maitland de Ryes is descended from a great Norman family who used to be big landholders in the north. But the family wealth was lost by her careless father, who sold off the lands to feed his gambling habits, and when he died, he left his daughter destitute but for the charity she ran, an orphanage south of Kelso Abbey.
Thomas has long been fond of Lady Maitland, and the de Wolfes watched with sadness as the great de Ryes family collapsed. Years ago, Thomas proposed marriage to Maitland, once, but she declined, instead preferring to tend her charity. She had a fondness for Thomas, but she doesn't love him, much to the knight's heartbreak. He hasn't seen her in some time until word comes from the Scots that Maitland's charity was hit by the reivers.
It's Thomas to the rescue.
Maitland hardly recognizes the youngest de Wolfe brother, who is now big and muscular, with flowing dark hair past his shoulders. When they meet again, this time, something sparks within her, but Thomas is cold, at least on the outside. He doesn't want to be hurt again. But inside, the fires of attraction are burning yet again…
Join Thomas and Maitland as Thomas appoints himself protector of Maitland's orphanage, yet deep secrets Maitland is keeping from him threaten both of their lives. The charity is not what it seems, and the truth could destroy a love that has built from the ashes of rejection.
It's another action-packed de Wolfe Pack novel that is sure to leave you breathless!
The de Wolfe Pack Series is Le Veque's flagship Medieval series with 14 novels. They are stand alones and can be read in any order, but the chronological order by year in which the story is set is:
Warwolfe
The Wolfe (originally Book 1)
ShadowWolfe
DarkWolfe
A Joyous de Wolfe Christmas
A Wolfe Among Dragons
Dark Destroyer
The Lion of the North
Walls of Babylon
StormWolfe (pre order)
BlackWolfe (pre order)
The Variant Saga: A Dystopian Sci-fi Epic Box Setby JN Chaney
200 years after the world ends, their future begins.
In 2157, a mysterious gas known as Variant spreads across the globe, killing or mutating most organic life. The surviving humans take refuge in an underground city, determined to return home. But after generations of failures and botched attempts, hope is beginning to dwindle. That is, until a young scientist makes a unique discovery–and everything changes. Suddenly, there's reason to hope again, and it rests within a group of genetically engineered children that are both human and Variant.
Terry is one of these children, modified and trained to endure the harsh conditions of a planet he cannot begin to understand. After years of preparation, Terry thinks he knows what to expect. But the reality is far stranger than anything he can imagine–and what he will become is far more dangerous.
Read the series one Amazon reviewer Donald G. Simpson says: "This is one of the best put together science fiction books I have read in years. The character development is strong from start to finish. There are no loose ends or rabbit trails … everything ties together. The only regret I had in reading this book was when I looked and saw there were only eight pages left…I can't wait to see if there is a follow up to this great start. You will not believe it is this author's first book!"
The Variant Saga boxset includes all four books in the series.
1300+ pages. 1,000+ five-star reviews. Find out why people are so intrigued by this thrilling dystopian, science fiction epic. You won't believe the twists and turns this saga takes!
Embersby Karen Ann Hopkins
Ember's normal life ends abruptly when her parents are killed and she discovers she's a descendent of angels. Still coping with her strange powers, Ember finds herself — and her heart — in the middle of a centuries-old war in this "compulsively readable" novel (Kirkus Reviews).
The Golden Clawby K.A. Faul
Seeking companionship, the lonely First Shifter gave some wolves souls and minds.
Disappointed with his creation, he disappeared, leaving humanity vulnerable to animals who could hide among them.
Some chose coexistence; others chose violence.
Thousands of years later, none of that matters to stubborn Mina. With her Rite of Passage coming up, she's more concerned about convincing the skeptical wolves of her clan she's worthy of respect than interspecies politics.
The world is not a place of peace, even for werewolves who don't want to fight.
Some in her clan believe Mina is the culmination of a prophecy related to the First Shifter. Others worry she's a dangerous element who might bring them back to the dark days of wolf-on-wolf bloodshed.
But Mina only wants to protect her friends and family.
When enemies threaten her Rite of Passage, Mina realizes that werewolves can't hide from the rest of the world, and she can't dodge her responsibilities.
The ultimate strength of the wolf is the pack.
But what happens when one wolf might be a risk to her pack?
Preaching to Empty Seats : Over One Hundred Steps to Fill God's House with People, Power, and Praiseby Dr. C. Dexter Wise III
An epidemic of empty seats has broken out in churches all across America. It has infected storefront churches on side streets, mainline churches on Broad St., and suburban mega ministries sprawling across multiple streets. Every Sunday, virtually everywhere, preachers are forced to stand in the pulpit and preach to empty seats.
What is the cause of this condition? Who are the characters responsible for this condition?
What is the cure for this condition? The present powerful and insightful book by Dr. C. Dexter Wise III addresses this issue by first identifying nine key contributors to the rise and prevalence of empty seats in our sanctuaries. Then, secondly, he offers more than 100 concrete practical church growth steps which local churches can take to fill those empty seats with people on fire for the Lord.
Position for 'I Do' : How God Delivers Mr. Right into Your Life When You Live with Power and Purposeby Chengi Tobun
Position for 'I Do' is a conversation between women and God about internal processes and mindsets that will deliver the man they dream of in their lives. This book explores the role of a woman in a man's life, the different types of men a woman must look out for and who she needs to be to attract the man of her dreams.
Chengi delves into the dating concerns of women from all over the world, teaches about attraction the way God intended, gives practical tips on how a woman can position herself to be noticed by the man she identifies as a potential mate in order to begin her vetting and selection process.
The author explores the concept of hiding to be found and challenges the status quo on the messages that are given to women about finding love and attraction. She teaches the erroneous positions women take internally and externally that lead them into vulnerable situations.
Position for I Do gives a much bigger view of Kingdom priorities and the part destiny plays with purpose in marriage. The ability for a woman to position herself in a powerful position aligns her with purpose and purpose can only resource her with what she needs to accomplish purpose and part of that resource is a mate.
This book will unfold many mysteries and explain singleness and men from a deep revelatory position that will change a woman's paradigm of dating forever and for the best.
By PixelGal| 2019-03-06T12:41:01+00:00	March 6th, 2019|Categories: Books, EBooks, Pack 1, Today|Tags: Action & Adventure, Fantasy, Mystery Thriller & Suspense, Religious & Inspirational, Romance, Science Fiction, Self-Help, Teen & Young Adult|


[Update 8/8/2007 - Realtek silent data corruption caused by firmware]One of the three most dreaded phrases in the computer world is "SILENT DATA CORRUPTION". Your data gets corrupted just enough that it isn't readily detectable by most applications and operating systems and you think your data's good until you actually need to use it.
One of the three most dreaded phrases in the computer world is "SILENT DATA CORRUPTION". Your data gets corrupted just enough that it isn't readily detectable by most applications and operating systems and you think your data's good until you actually need to use it. This weekend as I was doing some routine maintenance tasks on my home computer and moving some data over my Gigabit LAN (now cheap and common), I got bit badly by silent data corruption.
My Realtek network adapter which is one of the most ubiquitous on-board Gigabit Adapters in the world was the culprit and it had been causing me some massive grief for months and I just didn't know it. Almost every modern Desktop Motherboard I know uses this particular on-board Gigabit adapter and I have to wonder how many millions of people are being affected by this issue and I have to wonder if this problem exists in any of the Server-based adapters from Realtek. More specifically, Realtek driver version 6.191 was the culprit.
The problem had gotten so bad that if I dared use anything like µTorrent in the background, the data corruption rate was so bad that I couldn't send any email attachments. Even my Windows Update downloads got severely corrupted causing a permanent inability to update Windows Vista and I had to spend half a day with a good Tech Support guy from Microsoft and some Microsoft developers to get the update problem fixed. Initially I was wondering if this was caused by uTorrent but it turns out that uTorrent was merely the trigger and it was the more extreme case because it transmitted and received so much more data.
So when I was transferring some videos from one computer to another today, I noticed that the playback was filled with playback artifacts. I remembered that the file copy operations would force me to retry once or twice per file. The resulting videos had severe artifacts during the playback and I knew something wasn't right. I downloaded a copy of Advanced CheckSum Verifier which generates a text file list with MD5 checksums that will tell me if the files have been altered. It turned out that all but the smallest files in the directory I copied had been altered which means the data was being silently corrupted.
I shut off uTorrent and tried the file transfer again and Windows Vista didn't prompt me to re-copy anything which was a positive sign. I ran the checksum again and found that although the hundred megabyte file had copied correctly, two of three gigabyte sized files were corrupted. This tells me that there is approximately one silent transmission error for every billion bytes sent so now I'm left scratching my head. The error rate had definitely declined but the problem hadn't entirely gone away. Then I realized that Skype and MSN (while hardly active) were still running on the PC in question so I shut off Skype and MSN and tried to send the files again. As I suspected, the transmission errors stopped and every file passed the MD5 checksum test.
At this point it was obvious that something was wrong with the network subsystem on the machine that could only reliably transmit data when just one application was using the network at a time. I suspected that maybe it was the network driver so I upgraded to the latest 6.195 driver (downloaded from here). I then ran the torture test with uTorrent going full blast while copying a few gigabytes of data to the other computer and everything copied without a single checksum error even under the worst conditions. So it's obvious that Realtek driver version 6.191 had been the culprit all along and it had caused me a lot of grief. The problem is that now I'm worried about what else I corrupted during the last four months.
The immediate lesson to my readers is that if you better check your drivers because there's a good chance you have Realtek network adapters. If you do, it would be a good idea to upgrade to the latest version. The long term implications are a bit more complex because I have to wonder how driver version 6.191 got through hardware qualification at Realtek and I also have to wonder how it got through Microsoft's WHQL (Windows Hardware Qualification Labs).
Why aren't Realtek and Microsoft doing this type of multi-gigabyte multi-application data transmission testing? There is an expectation that WHQL means quality given the fact that the Q in WHQL stands for "quality". Why can't Windows Vista (or any other Operating System) have more robust file copying capability to overcome these types of transmission errors and why can't Windows Vista do checksum testing to warn the user if there is data corruption? I realize that this is more CPU intensive but we're in the era of multi-core CPUs and I don't think it's unreasonable for users to expect some level of reliability.


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Quality of Life Comparison
If you lived in Ukraine instead of Iran, you would:
live 1.6 years less
In Iran, the average life expectancy is 74 years (73 years for men, 76 years for women) as of 2020. In Ukraine, that number is 73 years (68 years for men, 78 years for women) as of 2020.
be 22.0% less likely to be unemployed
In Iran, 11.8% of adults are unemployed as of 2017. In Ukraine, that number is 9.2% as of 2017.
be 79.7% less likely to be live below the poverty line
In Iran, 18.7% live below the poverty line as of 2007. In Ukraine, however, that number is 3.8% as of 2016.
make 56.2% less money
Iran has a GDP per capita of $20,100 as of 2017, while in Ukraine, the GDP per capita is $8,800 as of 2017.
be 16.7% more likely to be literate
In Iran, the literacy rate is 85.5% as of 2016. In Ukraine, it is 99.8% as of 2015.
be 50.3% less likely to die during infancy
In Iran, approximately 14.9 children die before they reach the age of one as of 2020. In Ukraine, on the other hand, 7.4 children do as of 2020.
be 18.8% more likely to die during childbirth
In Iran, approximately 16.0 women per 100,000 births die during labor as of 2017. In Ukraine, 19.0 women do as of 2017.
have 41.1% fewer children
In Iran, there are approximately 16.3 babies per 1,000 people as of 2020. In Ukraine, there are 9.6 babies per 1,000 people as of 2020.
be 15.9% less likely to have internet access
In Iran, approximately 70.0% of the population has internet access as of 2018. In Ukraine, about 58.9% do as of 2018.
spend 35.0% more on education
Iran spends 4.0% of its total GDP on education as of 2018. Ukraine spends 5.4% of total GDP on education as of 2017.
see 14.0% more coastline
Iran has a total of 2,440 km of coastline. In Ukraine, that number is 2,782 km.
Ukraine: At a glance
Ukraine is a sovereign country in Europe, with a total land area of approximately 579,330 sq km. Ukraine was the center of the first eastern Slavic state, Kyivan Rus, which during the 10th and 11th centuries was the largest and most powerful state in Europe. Weakened by internecine quarrels and Mongol invasions, Kyivan Rus was incorporated into the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and eventually into the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. The cultural and religious legacy of Kyivan Rus laid the foundation for Ukrainian nationalism through subsequent centuries. A new Ukrainian state, the Cossack Hetmanate, was established during the mid-17th century after an uprising against the Poles. Despite continuous Muscovite pressure, the Hetmanate managed to remain autonomous for well over 100 years. During the latter part of the 18th century, most Ukrainian ethnographic territory was absorbed by the Russian Empire. Following the collapse of czarist Russia in 1917, Ukraine was able to achieve a short-lived period of independence (1917-20), but was reconquered and forced to endure a brutal Soviet rule that engineered two forced famines (1921-22 and 1932-33) in which over 8 million died. In World War II, German and Soviet armies were responsible for some 7 to 8 million more deaths. Although final independence for Ukraine was achieved in 1991 with the dissolution of the USSR, democracy and prosperity remained elusive as the legacy of state control and endemic corruption stalled efforts at economic reform, privatization, and civil liberties. A peaceful mass protest "Orange Revolution" in the closing months of 2004 forced the authorities to overturn a rigged presidential election and to allow a new internationally monitored vote that swept into power a reformist slate under Viktor YUSHCHENKO. Subsequent internal squabbles in the YUSHCHENKO camp allowed his rival Viktor YANUKOVYCH to stage a comeback in parliamentary (Rada) elections and to become prime minister in August of 2006, and to be elected president in February 2010. In October 2012, Ukraine held Rada elections, widely criticized by Western observers as flawed due to use of government resources to favor ruling party candidates, interference with media access, and harassment of opposition candidates. President YANUKOVYCH's backtracking on a trade and cooperation agreement with the EU in November 2013 - in favor of closer economic ties with Russia - led to a three-month protest occupation of Kyiv's central square. The government's eventual use of force to break up the protest camp in February 2014 led to all out pitched battles, scores of deaths, international condemnation, and the president's abrupt departure to Russia. An interim government scheduled new presidential elections for 25 May 2014. On 1 March 2014, one week after the overthrow in Kyiv, Russian President PUTIN ordered the invasion of Ukraine's Crimean Peninsula claiming the action was to protect ethnic Russians living there. On 16 March 2014, a "referendum" was held regarding the integration of Crimea into the Russian Federation. The "referendum" was condemned as illegitimate by the Ukrainian Government, the EU, the US, and the UN General Assembly. Russian forces now occupy Crimea and Russian authorities claim it as Russian territory. The Ukrainian Government asserts that Crimea remains part of Ukraine.
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Home Dispatches We Disrupted the U.S. Supreme Court to Protest Money in Politics.
In April of 2015, four friends and I disrupted the U.S. Supreme Court on the anniversary of McCUTCHEON v. FEC (one of many decisions gutting restrictions on political donations) to remind the court of its duty to uphold the principle of "one person, one vote." We face a sentence of 10–16 months in prison and $100,000 fine. We'll be sentenced Monday, July 24th.
Each time we return to this courtroom, I'm struck by the silence. Much like the Supreme Court chamber, it reminds me of being in a church. It isn't easy, in my experience, to break that silence, to go into a church and raise one's voice, as I'm doing now and as we did over two years ago. It flies totally in the face of one's cultural conditioning to stand up and disrupt the service, and I don't think any of my friends or I did so with any great pleasure, but only trepidation, and a feeling of obligation in our role as citizens; the same sense of duty that I'm sure motivates the members of the court, and deriving from the same faith in the law.
"One person, one vote." (L to R) Matt Kresling, Belinda Rodriguez, Richard Saffle, Yasmina Mrabet, David Bronstein.
The numerous times we've been called back to appear in this courtroom over the past couple of years, sometimes for only a 15-minute hearing to say, "Yes, your honor, I understand," have been costly and frustrating, to be honest, but I appreciate that the reason for summoning us was always a meticulous attention to process, and fairness. I may disagree with the government's zealous prosecution of our case, the multitude of lawyers and resources assigned to the overturn of our appeal, and the incredibly thorough Presentencing Investigation Report scrutinizing my life, such as it is, but I have no complaint whatsoever with the deliberativeness of the court. Citizens in a functioning democracy don't require that the outcome favor them, only that the process be fair.
And that, fundamentally, is why we disrupted the Supreme Court: to warn that the public was losing faith in the fairness and integrity of its government.
I doubt many people read that, but really it only confirmed what Americans need no Princeton study to tell them: that, increasingly, they are powerless and effectively disenfranchised.
Our attorneys, Mr. Light and Mr. Clarke, were very good about educating us on the history of the law under which we were prosecuted, that it was intended to dissuade groups like the Klan (and Communists) from attempting to intimidate courts and juries. We agree that courts and juries shouldn't operate in a climate of intimidation, but the charge, in our case, is paradoxical. After all, we only stood in the courtroom and paraphrased, without anger or desire to intimidate, the Equal Protection Clause of the Constitution: "One person, one vote." If we'd truly wished to intimidate the court, everyone knows that the best way to do it would have been to make massive contributions, in one form or another, to a politician who would subsequently make or approve judiciary appointments favorable to our interests. That's how modern Klans, in their various guises, influence the court in our time, when money is speech and mere speaking, apparently, is criminal.
As the court was also informed by my Presentencing Investigation Report, I work periodically for a social justice organization called the Liberty Hill Foundation. It was named for an area in Los Angeles where police arrested the author Upton Sinclair for reading aloud from the U.S. Constitution, as he spoke in support of striking longshoremen. The police chief warned him to "cut out that Constitution stuff," and, when he refused, he was arrested. Whereupon another man tried to read the Declaration of Independence, and was arrested, and so on and so on; I consider our protest very much in the tradition of that event.
Of course, I understand that the government's objection is not to what we said, but the manner in which we said it, and the timing. But this is always the establishment's response to civil disobedience: We don't object to what you say, but can you please do it where we can't hear it? We support your right to protest, but can you do it in a manner that can be ignored completely?
Each of my friends and codefendants have been active on the issue of money in politics in various non-disruptive, unsensational ways; advocating for legislation, participating in the electoral process, community organizing — all of the so-called "right ways" — and to similar frustrating ends. When a protest is being organized that will probably result in prison time, you generally don't raise your hand to participate unless you feel as if you've exhausted the other options. But the avenues for citizens of average wealth to play a role in their democracy have been systematically closed.
On the recording of the justices' microphones during our protest in the Supreme Court, Justice Scalia urges that we be given "stiff, stiff sentences." As if that would rectify anything; as if we didn't enter the courtroom that morning with the understanding that the punishment would be stiff. He perfectly expressed the typical reaction of power to protest, that it's a useless inconvenience. But I say this: protest is not a disruption of a fair and functional system, but rather a symptom of a system which is unfair and dysfunctional.
If protest is an annoyance, it's an annoyance in the same sense that a fire alarm is. If it's shrill, it's shrill like the whistle of a teakettle. If it's an inconvenience, it's only inconvenient in the sense that an engine service light is. You can get a bad mechanic to unplug the wire and make the light go off, but you probably shouldn't. Even the engine of our democracy will stop unless it's serviced.
The indifference of the establishment to the growing discontent in this country seems to presuppose that the public will remain forever passive, and that they can go on abusing it and stealing from its dish indefinitely, as if the dog will not eventually bite. But instead of dismissing protest and prosecuting protestors — expending the public's resources on its own muzzling — power should appreciate protest for what it is: a growl of warning.
Our protest in the court was not violent and it wasn't angry. My friends and I are committed to nonviolence. Rather it was a loving plea to government to heed the warning and be responsive to the needs of the people once more. If the Court is like a church, the justices can too often seem cloistered. We tapped on the wall of the cloister to warn them about a crisis of faith occurring outside, that, if ignored, is only preface to more urgent banging, or even a breach.
Thank you for the court's time and efforts to be fair and responsive.
Reprint: This post was originally published on Medium.
UPDATE: On July 24, the protestors were sentenced to either one or two weekends in prison.


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This area is below street level; it is mainly narrow pedestrian alleys. The entrance is a gate that used to close at night to keep the community safe.
The Hanging CHurch gets its name from being built "hanging over" the ruins of an old Roman fort.
A small shrine containing some holy relic.
The fine woodwork inside the church.
Sometimes called Amr Ibn Al As Mosque. This is the oldest mosque in Cairo and the first mosque on the Aftican continent – although it has been repaired and improved many times, and survived earthquakes, fires, and invasions – so basically nothing of the original structure remains.
Amr Ibn Aas mosque – Kellie in appropriate covering for women. (Green for Islam) They loan these at the door to ensure decorum is observed inside.
Some mosques had completely separate areas for men and women; this one had a wall between two areas on one side of the central courtyard, but women (or at least tourists) were allowed to walk around the "men's side" with appropriate covering. You can see the partition divider in the background.
Amr Ibn Aas mosque – covered prayer area around courtyard.
Amr Ibn Aas mosque – fountain in the centre of the courtyard, for washing up before prayers.
Amr Ibn Aas mosque – prayer niche and elevated platform for sermons, on the wall facing Mecca.


Trampolines have long been a go to for outdoor fun; no matter your age, the rush you get from bouncing around is undeniable. As with any piece of equipment though, trampolines have a number of safety concerns associated with them – for a parent, the very real fear of your child bounding right off of the trampoline (or worse, landing on an exposed metal frame) is enough to deter you from purchasing one.If you are unclear about safety standards for trampolines, or find the research overwhelming (as it sometimes can be), this may also discourage you. While there are several different trampoline designs on the market all offering their own unique jumping experience, safety should be the most important factor when choosing a trampoline for your family.
Flashback to a little over ten years ago, when trampolines did not include the now standard protective net. Canadian safety standards made it so that all trampolines manufacturers had to include the option of installing a safety netdue the vast number of children being raced to the emergency after serious falls.
The truth is, however, that not all nets are created equal, and a safety net alone is not enough to provide 360 degrees of safety. Invented by a concerned father and mechanical engineer, the patented Springfree trampoline offers the FlexiNet enclosure, which not only shields jumpers, keeping them from falling off of the trampoline, but also utilizes flexible carbon rods in place of rigid steel poles to absorb the weight and energy of bouncers further reducing injury while guiding the jumpers back to the mat to continue their play — making it one of the safest and most exciting trampolines for sale in Canada.
Another major injury zone on is the outer ring of a trampoline, which has always been made of springsto help give the trampoline it's "bounce." But springs also pose a potential threat to trampoline lovers. Over time springs can simply begin to wear out, and it is common for children and adults to get either an arm or leg stuck in between the coils.Springfree Trampoline has replaced springs altogether in favor of composite rods along the outer rim that they have situated under the mat, eliminating any risk of contact.
When Dr. Keith Alexander first patented the design, he also wanted to be sure that each model would be manufactured at one site, ensuring the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship. Thus, Springfree trampolines are designed froma desire to provide families and jumpers alike with the safest,most worry-free experience. For its innovative design, the Springfree trampoline has won The Parent Tested Parent Approved Award; given by a community of parents who testsafety of their children.
In a final effort to bring the idea of children's health and safety home, Springfree has now developed the world's first 'smart trampoline' — bringing digital play to the bouncing party. These smart trampolines utilize the tgoma app, an interactive digital gamesystem designed especially for trampolines, and aimed toward enhancing the jumpers' experience. The new gaming app offers a variety of unique outdoor games for your child or entire family, combining screen time with outdoor play — taking it outdoors and making it active. Tgoma takes the cake in outdoor play innovation, and high flyers can now take jumping to a whole new level.


On Wednesday, January 20, the Upper Valley Land Trust purchased the 27.3 acre property known as Zebedee Headwaters, on Houghton Hill Road, Thetford Hill. Under the ownership of UVLT, the parcel will be protected from future development. UVLT will continue to manage the land as it has been, for wildlife habitat, as well as for educational and recreational purposes. This purchase was made possible through the support of the Upper Connecticut River Mitigation and Enhancement Fund and the Children's Fund, both of which are administered through the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation – Upper Valley Region. Additional funds came from the Thetford Conservation Commission and through an outpouring of community support.
Zebedee Headwaters is an ecological asset to the community and is enjoyed by visitors and residents alike. The Thetford Conservation Commission created a list of a variety of wildlife species that benefit from the property, including two birds listed as species of special concern in Vermont. While the parcel is renowned by bird-watchers and wildlife enthusiasts, the large wetland on this property also serves as a living outdoor classroom for local schoolchildren. Its proximity to both Thetford Elementary School and Thetford Academy makes it a critical resource for natural science educators. In recent years, the second grade curriculum at the elementary school has included wetland and forest studies conducted on the property. In addition, a Valley Quest adventure has also been written and published for the property. Though, the quest was "closed," while the property was marketed for sale.
Prior to UVLT's purchase of the property, the previous owners had received development permits and placed the parcel on the market for residential development. As approved, the proposed driveway, accessing the only buildable area in the back corner of the property, would have skirted the wetland edge and required two crossings. Such development would have fragmented important wildlife habitat and degraded the connectivity of the uplands to the wetland. It would also have diminished the recreational and educational values of the property.
Nearly half of the property consists of Class II state-significant wetland communities. The wetland filters the headwaters of Zebedee Brook, and is one of only two state-significant wetlands located along this direct tributary to the Connecticut River. Development of the parcel would have increased detrimental runoff and potentially diminished the wetlands' ability to adequately provide water filtration services. This would have been especially problematic, as this property is located between two groundwater protection areas—one serves the Thetford Hill Village Water District and the other serves the two nearby schools.
This property is adjacent to State forest lands, near other UVLT-conserved land, and its conservation increases the contiguous protected acreage of these parcels to about 150 acres. UVLT's recently acquired 97 acre Pegjack Forest, also on Houghton Hill Road, lies about 1 mile north of this conserved block.
UVLT will host a community celebration at the Thetford Hill Congregational Church on Saturday, January 30, from 1 – 4PM. Refreshments will be served. Attendees should bring outdoor clothing for a walk to the newly conserved property (weather permitting). This event is free and open to the public.
Thetford Bake Sale a Success!


I have been asked and agreed to express just what The Anglophone Group means to me and how I benefit from it.
To understand it's value you first need to know why it was brought into existence.
Many people are caring for their sick loved ones at home to try and make life as comfortable, rich and rewarding as possible despite crippling illnesses such as Cancer, Alzheimer's etc, etc, etc. There are numerous illnesses that all have the same basic need for home care from another family member.
The Anglophone Group provides a support network for French and English speaking carers to discuss the likely path the illnesses will take. It also provides important information to help the carer cope with developments as they occur. Knowing in advance through collective discussions other peoples experiences prepares you for the new situations that occur in your own situation.
The Group also has an additional benefit by having experienced Doctors and experts attending the sessions and giving an insight into how the decease will progress. They also provide knowledge, information and support when dealing with Social Services. This is particularly important for people whose knowledge of the French language is poor.
Finally and perhaps just as important as any of the items mentioned above is the collective support of other people who are coping with the same situations as yourself. The phrase "You are not alone" is often mentioned in meetings and it is probably the most important phrase used.
Our monthly meetings are vital to me as they provide me with a great deal of hope and optimism for an uncertain future. Life for a carer is incredibly hard, without the Anglophone Group life could become intolerable.
Yes, it really does mean that much to me.