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Sarah Pemberton's back, raising hell and wreaking havoc. Despite desperately trying to be the demure lady of the manor, things don't quite go to plan. Armed with her ever faithful troop, they have to batten down the hatches and keep the intruders from the gate. What can you do when people try to break you? Don't take things lying down! Restoring a run-down hotel is stressful enough; having your arch enemy move in next door is a recipe for disaster. Add to the mix the discovery of a secret locked door that holds its own puzzles and mysteries, and you get a whole shed load of fun!

With over 99 percent of the world’s population dead and walking, the scattered remnants attempt to rebuild civilization. Survivors in Southern Louisiana discover that they’re surrounded by castles. The Gothic churches up and down the bayous become shelters against the walking dead.

Welcome to Cajun country, Louisiana. Home to gators and gumbo, mosquitos and Mardi Gras, zydeco and zombies. This is zombie survival the Cajun way. Ancient gothic churches become citadels and swamp fortresses. The dead rise from the depths of the Mississippi River in The River Dead.

In the years between World War I and World War II, aviation fever was everywhere, including among Black Americans. But what hope did a Black person have of learning to fly in a country constricted by prejudice and Jim Crow laws, where some previous Black aviators like Bessie Coleman had to move to France to earn their wings?

Nichelle’s father lost a poker game with a high-roller player. Because he could not pay his debt, to keep from being killed, he gave his 16-year-old daughter’s hand in marriage to Miguel. She was collected by her husband-to-be and kept locked away until her 18th birthday.

Do you want a secure retirement, free from worry, stress, and confusion? The Bucket Plan® is a must-hear book for anyone serious about creating a practical and sensible financial plan for his or her retirement years. The financial planning process outlined in this book is based on a three-bucket philosophy of strategically positioning assets to plan for and mitigate the risks and dangers that can occur in retirement.

It’s New Year’s Eve 1910, and the Merlstead Heights Hotel is having its opening night! A night that will be remembered for the sinister incidents which trigger a far-reaching chain of events in motion. Throughout the 1920s, a devil in pinstripes takes charge with an evil to trump the darkness of the hotel. Along with his dastardly presence, he brings along a coveted motorcar–the Bentley Speed Six, that bleeds evil into the hotel from its tomb in the old coach house, and has many times been forced to slumber.

Yes Please! is a leadership development tool that is grounded in positive psychology and neuroscience. It supports high- performing women leaders of color in finding happiness in the midst of the uniques challenges they face as they aim for senior executive ranks. Author, L. Michelle Smith surveyed 100 high-performing black women leaders and uncovered that 90% of them did not describe themselves as happy in their corporate careers, and as research in positive psychology has found, happy people are successful people.

Ike Pressure is an Army brat. Which, if you ask him, is not an insult. His mom’s new job is in Mercury, Nevada, on a secretive military base close to Area 51. What’s more, his childhood friend, Eesha Webb, and her family are about to move there too. Spoiler alert: Ike and Eesha aren’t really best buds, even though their parents think so. They used to play together when they were little kids, but now she's more like his nemesis. Still, it’s clear to both of them that something mysterious is happening on the base—but what could it be?

The Book of Drabbles is an anthology of stories that are exactly 100 words in length. Within this audiobook are stories of magic, science, and horror. Step inside and let these amazing authors from around the world wrench your heart, make you smile, or unsettle you to your core.

Kara was born with a gift that allowed her to control her dreams. A traumatic childhood took that gift away, until recently. Now, just days before her 18th birthday the dreams have returned, and with them, the ability to control those dreams. However, this time the dreams have taken on a darker tone. Creatures lurk in the shadows and she is faced with a choice that will change her life forever.

Here lies the adventures of Miss Abbey's group, how they came together, and their fight to escape Baton Rouge in the days and weeks before they joined Isherwood and the rest in the island citadel of St. Maryville. The master of puppets is coming in black boots. The pieces are in motion, but what is this mysterious chess game unfolding in the land of the dead?

Step into your authentic power and most fun, fulfilling life with the Magnetic Masculinity Podcast. I'm Sandy L Smith, a global life strategist helping men navigate the complexities of modern masculinity. Join me in candid conversations where you will learn practical tools to navigate mind mastery, self-discovery, emotional skillfulness, and building meaningful connections. Are you ready to step into a life of confidence, clarity, and connection? This isn't just a podcast; it's your roadmap to unlocking your magnetic masculinity

Greater Than a Tourist—Michigan USA by L. Smith offers the inside scoop on Michigan. I can’t even begin to cover within this e-book all that Michigan, “the Mitten State”, has to offer and the wonderful places to visit in this beautiful state. Michigan has a heritage of unique culture, a state proud of its maritime history, its railroad, lumber, manufacturing, automobile industry, and tourism history, and so many other things that make it special.

Niila was born into a tribe of Dark Fae on the planet of Nibiru. According to the Fae tradition, a royal prince or princess is to marry on their twenty-first birthday and begin the journey of life. And Niila was prepared to start her journey with Prince Idris from the neighboring kingdom of Ravenwood. Saavik was born Prince of the Kushite Tribe on Earth. He was one week away from marrying a woman he had been courting since they were teenagers.

You would think that after 16 years of attempted co-parenting, even the worst situations would be better. How is it that most other single moms in your life have managed to make it through the trenches? Yet, here you are still dealing with "Daddy Deadbeat". Over the years, you've done all you can to create a functional co-parenting situation and a sense of balanced love and stability for your child. Still, you can't seem to win from losing.