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A summer trip back to Ireland with their neighbor and friend, Mr. Amos Murphy—a retired Irish detective—ushers the Sullivan Twins into a thrilling adventure that they will remember for years to come. The boys, eager for excitement, are once again joined by the high-spirited Irish siblings, Ciara and Finley O'Brien. Together, this dynamic team joins forces to unravel the captivating mystery of The Dullahan, a legendary figure steeped in Irish folklore, who is said to make an eerie appearance once a year during the Kilorie festivity.

Draven is a football jock. He’s handsome and fit. He’s also a complete jerk and loves to torment boys like Cordova and make their lives miserable. Cordova is a sweet kid. He’s a nerd. He’s a little pudgy, has terrible acne, and zero friends. The only bright spot in his life is his family. He’s miserable at school and guys like Draven only make it worse. Draven torments Cordova once too often and awakens to a nightmare. He’s trapped inside Cordova’s pathetic body while Cordova is walking around the school in his studly form.

Everything should be great for young hockey player Sam Parker. He has just turned twelve. He plays center on The Rockets, the team he’s been on since Mites. His best friend, Jill, is the goal tender. And he just had his birthday. So why isn’t he happy? It’s simple–because his parents are still getting a divorce. The bombshell news that landed last fall has a daily impact on Sam. His life is changing–in more ways than just this–and he struggles to keep on top of everything.

Sam Spearman—wealthy, elderly, and irascible—is a man on a mission. The mighty Central Pacific Railroad proposes to abandon tracks that serve his Kansas grain elevators. In this story, you’ll discover that railroading, whether viewed from locomotive cabs or corporate boardrooms, was never dull.

In the heart of Alabama, the illustrious Wellington family, with a lineage tracing back to a renowned British general, resides in their sprawling mansion. They are known for their unwavering principles of honor and loyalty. David, the youngest Wellington, shares an inseparable friendship with Juan, the son of their head butler. Despite the difference in their social standings, the Wellingtons ensure that Juan receives the same elite education as David.

La historia de cómo el trabajo de un pequeño grupo de personas creció hasta alcanzar el tamaño de su vocación: garantizar que el cuidado de la salud sea un derecho, no un privilegio.

This is the story of Jerry Bryant, who has spent his life showcasing the biggest rock stars before anyone else could.

Tritle confronts the secular and religious alarmists by addressing the threshold-ism of impending world doom, as well as escapism and pessimism regarding the success of the church's gospel message that are associated with such teachings. On the contrary, our futures are filled with great hope based on the word of God itself. This is good news for both Christians and non-Christians alike.

Could slavery get worse after centuries of it? It did in the slave South in the decades just before the Civil War. This book explores the expansion of slavery during the period, the growth of the mass-labor cotton and sugar plantations, the expulsion of the Native Americans, and the new types of repression.

These are funny stories, seriously. Four short stories set in Oregon. Three in Eastern Oregon. One is about a scalawag who becomes a moonshiner. Another is about a scalawag who builds a mansion in the desert and becomes convinced that a pumpkin is an egg.

The characters you have grown to love are back for the holidays. What happens when you mix the families from Love in-between the White Lines and A Love Affair for Eternity? Laughter, memories, and, of course, some bloodshed. Kick back and enjoy this holiday short from C. Wilson.

A funny, quirky, longish short story. Perhaps it's a novelette. It's about Frank. Kafka never finished his novel, The Castle. Will Frank, an aging Bronx man, and a nervous one at that, write an ending for Kafka's novel?

After a tragic accident, Levi and his family move to his boyhood hometown for a fresh start. But starting over is more complicated than he expected. Levi soon faces challenges that threaten to turn his deepest core values upside-down. As he works to rebuild his life, he’s forced into a fight for the lives of those closest to him in the face of an unrelenting shift in society’s moral compass.

Socialism in the US has gained in popularity in recent years, highlighted by the appeal of Bernie Sanders. The first chapter answers the question, "what's wrong with capitalism, anyway?". Here, it explores the shipwreck of daily life, militarism, corruption, and evil.

In today’s complex and challenging environment, Perfect World, Real World will give you the knowledge and tools you need—including the secret weapon—to achieve the most mportant goal in the 21st century: financial independence.

Collage is a collection of poetry by Jerry Johnston from 1995 through 2022. These poems deal with nature, travel, and social commentary.

The memoir reflects upon my small-town roots, beginning in Southern Illinois as the son of a Pentecostal preacher who was, by day, a coal miner. It examines how these roots influenced me to build two ministries in the Episcopal Church that served people with AIDS and their care-givers.

There are a few misconceptions about vampires I'd like to clear up. No, we don't sparkle in the sun. We don't turn into bats to fly through the night. We don't all look as good as Wesley Snipes in black leather. I'm not related to Dracula.

In today's daunting economic landscape, soaring living costs can make the journey to financial independence feel like climbing Mt. Everest. But what if you had a toolkit, a road map filled with proven strategies that will help you build a private investment portfolio and guide you every step of the way? Wealth Building Using the Rule of Thirds written by financial expert Jacob Nayman is your answer. Nayman's book is a practical guide to building a profitable portfolio, drawn from his vast wealth of experience accrued over 25 years advising the world's wealthiest individuals.

Not only will studying Scripture daily enrich and nourish your soul, but it will also provide you with solid answers to many of life's most urgent questions—from the introduction. If you are less than familiar with the Bible, you might be surprised at what you'll find there.