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The Gulf War has been over for ten years. It's up to Hornet pilots like Cmdr. Brick Maxwell and his glory-seeking commanding officer, Killer Delancey, to keep the peace by a narrow margin - a margin called the No-Fly Zone. The Iraqi MiG pilots buzz the borders - just close enough to shake up the U.S. Hornets' nest. And the rules of engagement require the Hornets to hold their fire unless the Iraqis show hostile intent.

Times are tough as Elliott and Gloria discuss the possibility of taking in a boarder to help make ends meet. Meanwhile Elliott and matt are hot on the case of the missing brother, having been hired by his older sister to find him. Also running through the story is a side bet between Elliott and Matt as to who can drum up the first client of the day. The loser of this contest is surely going to be embarrassed.

Elliott finds a briefcase on the elevator and upon opening it in his office, finds $50,000.00, a .45 automatic and a list of five names. Could this case belong to a hit man? You'd be surprised.

Matt Cooper is hired to tail a political candidate to see if he's conducting himself and his campaign in an ethical manner. Meanwhile, someone is killing citizens around Hollywood and the police don't have a clue where to start looking for suspects. Matt's kid sister, Olivia is preparing for her high school graduation. Does Elliott have to worry about Matt taking on this job alone?

Thomas Block has created Captain - his most ambitious, intricate, and action-packed aviation tale yet. It is a chilling and all too real story about a routine Trans-Atlantic airline flight that suddenly turns absolutely insane. In the doomed airliner's cockpit, inside the passenger cabin, and on the ground, a complex array of characters have been propelled at jet speed into a sudden and frantic race for survival.

Jack Sawyer is an ex-airline pilot turned into a reluctant private investigator. Recommended by his estranged wife Susan, he finds himself looking into the death of an airline copilot. Officially, the man's death was an accident but there are suspicions that could hint at something else. With his estranged wife and a growing caste of other friends and acquaintances in tow, Jack sets out to track down the real reasons behind the mystery and possible murder!

Eagles. Indians, Soldiers, and Cowboys is a work of historical fiction. During the Civil War, the state of Texas, and much of the Southwest Territories, struggled to protect their citizens from various hostile Indian Tribes. The war between the states created a power vacuum in 1861, when the US Army abandoned the state of Texas and moved its resources to the eastern front. The Confederacy, fighting an insane war to protect the institution of slavery, did not have the resources to address the Indian problem on a second front.

Furry Wisdom is a heartwarming collection of 100 short stories that celebrate the joys and responsibilities of pet ownership. Each story offers a meaningful lesson in caring for our animal companions, from the life-saving benefits of sterilization and vaccinations to the everyday importance of grooming, nutrition, exercise, and training. Follow lovable cats and dogs as they overcome challenges, form unbreakable bonds with their humans, and thrive thanks to thoughtful care.

Mitten in diesem Chaos steht der schmächtige Hicks – clever, kreativ, aber ständig unterschätzt. Als Sohn des mächtigen Häuptlings Haudrauf soll er eigentlich zum Drachentöter werden. Doch Hicks denkt anders. Statt zu töten, schließt er eine unerwartete Freundschaft mit einem der gefürchtetesten Drachen: einen Nachtschatten, den er Ohnezahn tauft. Was als Tabubruch beginnt, wird zu einer Revolution. Denn während das Dorf weiter Jagd auf Drachen macht, entdecken Hicks und Ohnezahn eine andere Wahrheit.

After China launches its attack on Taiwan, America will respond. But how far will the US go to keep Taiwan out of Beijing’s control? Russia wants to make money selling equipment, weapons, and fuel to the Chinese war machine. But, if China wins in Taiwan, will it stop there? Or will it begin to eye the over 4,000 kilometer long border it shares with Russia? If nuclear war does break out between the US and China, will Russia be able to stay on the sidelines? This time, even Russia’s most capable agents might not be able to save their country from disaster.

In this audiobook, you will discover how to improve self-esteem, overcome shyness, and become more outgoing. If you lack in self-confidence, you likely second-guess yourself or are afraid to try something new because you don't think you can. You feel inferior to others as if you are not as good or as deserving as those around you. You are worried you can't complete a task as it should be done. You likely feel as if you have no power over what happens to you at work, home, or school.

Doug Fletcher, a retired Minnesota detective, relocates to Arizona and a quiet life as a part-time National Park Service ranger. His plans change abruptly when a suspicious fall at a national monument plunges him into the world of stolen antiquities, ruthless drug smugglers, and shady antiques dealers. Working with Jamie Ballard of the Navajo Nation Police, Doug finds their investigation complicated by the demands of his visiting family, a new boss, an overly friendly neighbor, the FBI, and his new environment.

There is always a dark shadow lurking everywhere, so was there in America. The liberals: Daunting, fearless, cruel and sadistic, ruled over the only power they could find in America; conservatives and any one who believes in the rule of law and God. Soon, the conservatives find the pain and the power of the liberals too overbearing. The closure of churches, bombings, theft of the economy and deficits weigh down the conservatives causing Texas to become the first state to secede. Soon, other states start fueling up their resentment towards the liberals who used them for their advantage.

From the dog who interviews potential owners to the cat who writes Yelp reviews about her human, this hilarious and heartwarming flash fiction collection celebrates the glorious mess of life with adopted pets. Whether it’s a puppy submitting a resume ("Skills: Professional Cuddler, Amateur Sock Thief") or a shelter cat staging a protest for better treats, these 100 bite-sized stories are packed with love, laughter, and heart-tugging surprises—plus one powerful truth: adopting a pet might just be the best decision you ever make (even if they chew the evidence).

Charlie Block thought crypto would set him free. Instead, it made him a target. Hunted by governments, betrayed by friends, and stalked by a shadow network, he has one chance to expose the truth before it all goes dark. In a digital world where everyone’s watching and nothing is as it seems, Charlie finds himself caught in a global conspiracy stretching from underground crypto circles to elite power players. This isn’t just a chase — it’s a chess match. One wrong move, and he loses everything: his freedom, his family, and the only digital asset that could bring the truth to light.

Jake and Mike are sent to Puerto Rico by Jordan Fletcher, CEO of Fletcher Security and Investigations, to insure that a referendum on the future of the island’s relationship with the United States is not tainted by outside interference. Trying to discover who might be behind such a scheme leads them on an investigation of current players and old pirate legends.

Twenty years after the Holocaust and the Nazi reign of terror, Thor, a neo-fascist organization born out of the Nazi defeat in Europe, is ready to take over the United States. Rabbi Ben Zvi Kantorwicz, an escapee from Auschwitz, and his organization the Aleph Bet, is determined to stop them from achieving their objective - new world order of blond-haired, blue-eyed super people with a hand-raised American president as its Fuhrer, continuing the policies and philosophy of the Third Reich.

Joshua Ryan is a down and out lawyer, but one case could give him the comeback of a lifetime. When Rabbi Carl Rubin's wife is found strangled, the shockwaves reverberate far beyond tiny Summit County, New Jersey. Rubin, a spiritual advisor with deep ties to the Israeli political scene becomes the chief suspect and he enlists Ryan’s help to clear his name. For Ryan, this case would provide redemption, for the rabbi it could save his life.

Corruption, greed and politics, mix with four amazing women and their alcoholic lawyer to create a fast-paced crime mystery set in Miami Beach in 1968. Helen, a survivor of the Auschwitz concentration camp; Rachel, who led 2,500 Jewish children out of Germany during World War ll; and their friends Mary, and Lilly have been living in Miami Beach for a decade when a greedy, ruthless real estate developer named “the Austrian”, together with the politicians that he has been paying off for years, try to evict them from their home.

Margaritaville . . . to where we all want to escape. But what if you have to go, like it or not? Mike learns secret upon secret as he finds himself helping the man responsible for Jake’s death as the battle for the soul of Group 45 continues.