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In a post-Trump world, a relatively unknown candidate, Ian Wrightman, is elected president to heal a nation frayed by years of extreme partisanship. When a series of coordinated terrorist attacks rock the United States, Wrightman begins to take more and more executive control in the name of protecting democracy. But DC reporter and war veteran Rollie Stone uncovers evidence that the attacks might be coming from somewhere much closer to home.

When Regionalist painter Thomas Hart Benton's corpse is discovered behind the easels of Manhattan's famed art school, whispers in the art community say he had it coming. As Benton's list of enemies lengthens to include League instructors, Vietnam War protesters, and members of Andy Warhol's entourage, one art student is ultimately pinned for the crime. The only problem? The suspect has vanished.

In a time when people believed flying was impossible, Joseph and Etienne Montgolfier proved that the sky wasn’t the limit. When most thought horseback was the only way to race, Bertha and Karl Benz fired up their engines. From the invention of the bicycle and the passenger steam locomotive to the first liquid-fuel propelled rocket and industrial robot, inventors across the world have redefined travel. Informative and celebratory, this collective biography tells the story of the experiments, failures, and successes of visionaries who changed the way the world moves.

While camping near Indian Creek, Matt and his best friend, Parker, get up early to see if they can spot a blue heron. Instead, they find the body of a dead man floating in the clear water. Parker is sure that George Evans, the smooth-talking local antiques dealer, must somehow be connected to the dead man. Matt isn’t so sure - but then, on Halloween night, while snooping around Evans’s antique shop, the boys make another shocking discovery that puts their own lives in danger. There are murderous grownups who would do anything to keep what the boys found in the shop a secret....

Are you a struggling author who wants to sell more books? Perhaps, you’re a brand-new self-published author, and you’re wondering what to do now. You’ve worked very hard to become a published author. You deserve to have many book sales so you can become a successful best-selling author who enjoys the better things in life while helping others with your book.

Do you still want to be an overachiever so you can become more successful and enjoy the better things in life? Would you like to know some more way to become an overachiever? Of course you would, right? Well then, this audiobook is for you. Here you’ll learn things like how you can get really good by thinking about your thinking! You’ll learn that winners stand on the shoulders of giants. You'll also learn the power of doing it yourself, the secrets of how success comes from the inside, and so much more!

Written in a highly accessible, anecdotal style, Turn Can’t into Next: Leadership Lessons from the School of Hard Knocks weaves leadership lessons, storytelling, and humor together in a way that will resonate with listeners with varying levels of professional experience and across various industries who are looking to become better leaders. The book is a fascinating journey full of stories and hard lessons learned over Gerry Cadorath’s more than 40-year career with his family business.

Buffalo, Home of the Braves chronicles the rise and fall of the National Basketball Association franchise in Western New York that existed from 1970-1978. The team roster included such key players and personalities as Bob McAdoo, Dr. Jack Ramsay, Randy Smith, Paul Snyder, Jack Marin, Gar Heard, John Shumate, and Ernie DiGregorio. The Braves made history with their up-tempo style of play and had three Rookies of the Year. This award-winning book highlights each of those memorable seasons, including the playoffs.

Here, you’ll learn things like how you can get really good through teaching! You’ll learn that winners do what losers won’t do. And the power in sharpening the saw, the secrets of how great minds have a purpose, and so much more! So further develop your achievement right now by getting yourself this book right now.

Are you looking to become an overachiever so that you can become more successful and enjoy the better things in life? Would you like to know some way to become an overachiever? Of course, right? Well then, this book, Granddaddy’s Secrets for Overachievers!: 21 Days to Auto-Piloting New Successful Habits: Book 1, is for you.

A poetic yet first-person survival experience. Feel like you are there. Feel like you are the survivor in a hostile, alien world. Know what it is like to wonder if you will wake up tomorrow or not. This seems a choose-your-own-adventure in real-time. You become the story and story becomes your own.

Do you want to beat back your frustrations even more so you can become more successful and enjoy the better things in life? If you already are pretty successful at overcoming frustration, would you like to know even more ways to do what you’re already doing even better? Of course, right? Well then, this book 21 Days to Auto-Piloting New Successful Habits (Granddaddy’s Secrets for Frustration Beaters, book three) is for you.

Are you still looking to beat frustration back so you can become more successful and enjoy the better things in life? If you already are pretty successful at overcoming frustration, would you like to know more ways to do what you’re already doing even better? Of course, right? Well then, this book, Granddaddy’s Secrets for Frustration Beaters Book Two: 21 Days to Auto-Piloting New Successful Habits is for you. Here you’ll learn things like how winning is like a science.

Virile Essence: The Male Gaze in Love is a thought-provoking and unique compilation of poetry, prose, and narratives. Michael uncovers a man’s eye view of relationships, passion, and romance, unveiling the innermost thoughts of men - authentically, erotically, and provocatively. This book breaks through the postmodernist cookie-cutter mold of poetry with a unique concept and depth. Experience the highs and lows of emotion as you listen.

Are you looking to beat frustration back so you can become more successful and enjoy the better things in life? If you already are pretty successful at overcoming frustration, would you like to know more ways to do what you’re already doing even better? Of course, right? Well, then, this book Granddaddy’s Secrets for Frustration Beaters, book one: 21 Days to Auto-Piloting New Successful Habits is for you.

New ways of creating wealth don’t come along very often and they usually bring with them new ways of doing things. It changes family dynamics and the way we carry out everyday life. Such a new wealth system is about to explode on the scene, brought about by a new civilization of consumers: those who shop on the internet. Today’s wealth “revolution” will not only replace old technologies, but it will also profoundly alter institutions as today’s traditional role economies change into knowledge economies.

We communicate with our cells in many different ways: prayer, meditation, yoga, music, poetry, exercise, running, cycling, walking, and many more ways. I will attempt to demonstrate that life’s adventure is the very medium that will let us live a wholesome, healthy life based on common sense and breakthrough pioneering research. Knowledge is part of the equation, so the more we know, the better informed we become to make those crucial decisions so important for good health.

Fluffy the magic penguin is in need once again. In this sequel, Fluffy travels further than ever before. This time it is a baby unicorn named Lotus who is struggling. She has no-one to help her. Will Fluffy be able to give her the help she needs?

A relaxing collection of spiritual, romantic, and sexual poems to redirect your thoughts to the important things in life.

In a fascinating rumination, Edward G. Simmons combines a lifetime’s experiences and biblical research in a voice that is as comfortable and welcoming as if one was seated in an easy chair in his study. With his fierce intellect and honesty, Simmons layers his philosophical lessons with personal insights and the latest discoveries of science.