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Jude is dragged out of alt-country obscurity, out of the dismal loop of booze and sadness baths and the boundless, insatiable loneliness, to scrub up and fly to Australia for a last, desperate comeback tour. Hardly worth getting out of bed for - and he wouldn't, if it weren't for Coreen. But Coreen is dead. And, worse than that, she's married. Jude's swan song tour becomes instead a terminal descent into the sordid past, into the meaning hidden in forgotten songs, and into Coreen's madness diary, there to awaken something far worse than her ghost.

On a snowy Christmas Day in 1929, Charles Davis Lawson, a respected tobacco farmer in rural North Carolina, murdered everyone in his family except one son. He left the world to consider the reason behind his extremely surprising and brutal act. Since that time, a huge and lonely mass grave has existed quietly in a small family cemetery deep in the North Carolina woods, and it has left generations of people wondering why.

China's strategic capabilities and doctrine have historically differed from the United States' and Russia's. China has continued to modernize and expand its arsenal despite its policy of no first use, while the United States and Russia have decreased deployed weapons stocks. This volume brings together an international group of distinguished scholars to provide a fresh assessment of China's strategic military capabilities, doctrines, and political perceptions in light of rapidly advancing technologies.

Suburban soccer moms and soy latte-sipping men have no clue what these blue-collar men and women have to put up with on a daily basis. From chupacabras chewing the cable lines during the big game to zombie infestations boiling out from beneath that derelict double-wide on the other side of the trailer park, the heroes of It Came From the Trailer Park: Volume Two have their work cut out for them! Hold their beer, Romero and Hitchcock. You ain’t seen nothin’ yet!

A thick fog envelopes the streets of London and nefarious agents set about their evil plots and schemes. Murder most foul rears its ugly head and baffling mysteries confound the good men of Scotland Yard until they've no recourse by to call upon the greatest consulting detective of them all, Sherlock Holmes of 221B Baker Street.

When Sherlock Holmes joins his sidekick and friend, Doctor Watson, at the wake for Brigadier Buffington, they wonder how Buffington acquired a lost Leonardo da Vinci painting. And, after a curious incident or two, another question arises: Did Buffington die of natural causes? Or was he murdered?

Three centuries after the Genetic War divided humanity, the natural born are slaves. Fated to work in massive subterranean mines, they are expendable. Life is hell. Few escape. Fugitive Recovery Agent Eli Miller and his partner Leylani Haru will never see the sun, breathe fresh air, or taste salt on the wind. They live for the thrill of tracking down criminals and bringing them to justice.

T.S. Eliot tells us in his poem “The Hollow Men” that the world will end not with a bang, but with a whimper. Well, he was wrong. Dead wrong. When death and destruction come, the screams of terror, horror, and excruciating pain will rend the blood-red sky and be heard across the world. When your number is up, there’s nowhere to run and no place to hide. You can't cheat death; death will find you. It always does.

In this wide-ranging collection our authors look at every facet and detail of theatre life. From the worries and lives of the actors to what can happen when a theatre is the prime location on which the story depends, be it comedy, theft, the bizarre and even murder.

In The Man for the Day, J. Josh Smith walks through the life of Elijah to reveal ten qualities needed in the pursuit of a life that matters. Smith invites men to boldly lead their families, churches, and communities, to meet the needs of the day for the glory of God.

Tras Despertar, la pesadilla continúa. Stefan, el vampiro que robó el corazón de Elena, es el principal sospechoso de un brutal asesinato... y ha desaparecido, dejando a Elena a merced de Damon, su peligroso y seductor hermano. Mientras Elena lucha por probar su inocencia, una fuerza oscura se cierne sobre Fell's Church, amenazando a sus seres queridos.

Something's stalking the streets of London's West End. People are dying, and all signs point to a killer of unfathomable strength and brutality. On the night of the full moon, Doctor John Watson is called upon to save a colleague who's been brutally attacked by what appears to have been a pack of wild dogs. As his friend succumbs to his wounds, his dying words seem to implicate a "wolf man." Confused, Dr. Watson turns to his good friend for help.

Punching Above Your Weight: How to Use AI Without Losing Your Mind Written and narrated by Ryan J. Smith What if AI isn’t the end of your job, but the start of your edge? Written in one week and recorded with grit, Punching Above Your Weight is part memoir, part manifesto — a crash course in using AI to scale your clarity, courage, and impact.

Welcome to Oh, No You Narc!! The podcast that rips the mask off toxic relationships and exposes the raw, unfiltered truth behind narcissism and other modern love horrors. Host A.J. Smith dives deep into the psychology of manipulation, emotional warfare, gaslighting, and more—served with sass, strategy, and a splash of dark humor. Whether you’re healing from narcissistic abuse, curious about the red flags you missed, or just love a good horror story with real-life stakes, this show is for you. Get ready for expert insights, jaw-dropping stories, practical survival tools, and weekly ...

The Verb Altitude Hour covers diverse & a wide range of events & topics geared towards contemporary political science, social justice, civil rights and all things public policy affecting everyday lives in Coastal Georgia, State of Georgia, Nationally, & Globally. VAH's goal is to engage the public by sticking to the facts, and remaining objective. VAH features diverse conversations on a wide range of political topics & covers a recap of this week’s events and local, State of Georgia, and national news.~The highest news your way twice a week-in an hour-just for you! #theverbaltitudehour

The Sacred Dynamics podcast explores some of the most significant topics of our time… Join us as we dive deep through Consciousness; the fundamental fabric of existence. The healing and awakening process, Spiritual sovereignty and deception on the path, natural laws, and daring to tackle the greatest of all quests; the journey of Self Realization. Through the simple yet profound gateway of the Heart, we will unify the Sacred Living story, our symbiotic relationship with nature, and the collective restoration of humanity.

The weekly radio show with Bruce J. Smith III, Chris Heaster and Bruce J. Smith IV. Bruce, a 2020 Member of Forbes® Finance Council, An Ed Slott Master Elite Advisor, educator, Wealth Strategist, media personality, and now an Amazon #1 Bestselling Author with his book, Create Wealth, Retain Wealth™-Simple Steps Used By The Wealthy To Help MAXIMIZE Their Lifetime Retirement Benefits.

Two very chill guys discuss Fromsoftware's masterpiece: Elden Ring in a casual area by area format. SPOILERS for any areas listed in the title.

Three horror writers and their guests riff on objects, inspiration, and those ideas that scratch at the door, miaowing to be let in. Guests to date include Nathan Ballingrud, Alan Baxter, JS Breukelaar, Isobelle Carmody, Brian Evenson, Kathe Koja, John Langan, Paul Mannering, Lee Murray, TR Napper, Dan O'Malley, Garth Nix, Sarah Read, Lynda E. Rucker, Melinda Smith, Cat Sparks, Paul Tremblay, Sean Williams and more!

Hi friends! We’re just two artists pouring over different aspects of artistry and industry (like musical theatre, film scores, monetizing your artistry, and other cool artsy things) through the eyes of two analytical thinkers with degrees in theatre and music. We want to encourage ourselves and others to expand their artistry, explore creativity, and engage industry. Oh, and every episode, we sample a different brew of coffee as we talk, and give you our unfiltered opinion on it. Get it? Unfiltered? Lol. Anyways, we’ve got episodes coming out every Tuesday. So grab your mug, and let’s ...