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Triads and Turbulence: Once Upon a Time in Northeastern China is an epic tale of conflict, royalties, and love set against the backdrop of an industrial wasteland populated by gangsters and outlaws in Northeastern China. This highly acclaimed novel is a tetralogy inspired by true events, from bloody gangster conflicts to industrial city outcasts, amid Communist China’s rapid development following Deng Xiao Ping’s economic reforms in the 1980s. It is also a story of marginalized individuals entangled in the changing fabrics of the society they live in.

These poems are warm little bites of everyday life, a friendly companion through the everyday wilderness. There's something for almost anyone, from grief and confusion, to love and joy. Above all, these pieces are simple and honest, meant to entertain, reassure, and keep you company....

Forty-seven years ago, Michael discovered his soulmate Deborah on a dance floor in Keene, New Hampshire. It took her soul a few years and an around-the-world bike trek to fully reciprocate. Riding the Edge is the astonishing tale of the six-month odyssey that profoundly shaped the next 564 months of their lives together. 

Tired of the one-size-fits-all approach to self-help? Then, this book is a must listen. It’s never the wrong time to focus on bettering yourself, your life, and your situation. While a lot of self-help books try to pitch a single method that’s supposed to help everyone, author Serena Whynd knows better.

Three years after the 9/11 attacks, Mike a staff sergeant in the Army, has command of a squad of 10 soldiers stationed in Kabul, Afghanistan. The squads orders are to protect the Kabul markets as the city comes back to life after years of war. Mike learns of a time honored tradition favored by the Taliban warlords and corrupt businessmen. The buying of “Bacha Batzi Boys”, meaning “Boy Play”, boys trained to entertain for the Taliban warlords. The abused and exploited boys are taken to the caves deep into the Hindu Kush mountains.

Soul Meets Body: Six Degrees of You is a touching and unforgettable novel that reminds us to never give up on love. There is a recipe for writing about love. There is a dream in someone's heart. There is a tragedy, and sometimes, separation. There is a determination to make it work. There is a spiritual connection that brings it all together. This book shares moments that touch the reader's heart and moments that bring up anger and frustration. We are always going through a season. If you keep love in your heart, you will always find what you need.

Jack Kelly remembers everything about his wife and children. The wonderful smell of his wife’s hair, the way she whispers to him at night. His three children running through the house, the sound of their laughter. That was his life before the accident. His near-death experience left him in the in-between space, somewhere between this world and whatever comes next. But he recovered and woke up as his 13-year-old self. The doctors tell him it is a false memory, a result of his fall and the insult to his brain from his injuries.

Despite the awkwardness of adolescence, Jay settles into his new environment on Moss Hill Road, hanging out with new pals at their makeshift ball field. He forms a brotherly bond with the group’s ringleader, Paul, in particular, and vows allegiance to all things Boston…especially the surging Red Sox. Soon, however, life throws Jay one curveball after another--his first crush, peer pressure, family secrets, and loss. Instead of being sustained by the cornerstones of family and faith, Jay becomes cynical as he witnesses the darker side of human nature time and again.

EDWARD TEAK WANTS OUT. He is the CEO of a failing hospital in a dying town. When he learns that a for-profit mega-chain is interested in acquiring the hospital if its finances can be improved, Teak hatches an outlandish plan to eliminate the five most costly patients imperiling the system. While it’s nothing he’s proud of, it just might work, putting some miserable souls out of their misery, making the hospital someone else’s headache, and saving himself in the process.

Deep in the woods a darkness stirs and impossible, horrifying, creatures exist. Deputy Charles Walsh had always held a healthy level of skepticism. However, when he meets Eric Linnaeus, a man marked by the fae and trained to kill, he is forced to accept a new reality. Facing supernatural creatures and cursed objects, he discovers that everything is not as it seems. If he hopes to survive, he must learn from Linnaeus, yet he can’t help but wonder—is this man’s word to be trusted?

Real estate is not just for the extroverted. Dive into this book and discover how the quiet, introspective mind can become a formidable force in the industry. Chart a path that feels true to you and reap the rewards of a career built on genuine relationships and profound market insights. Grab your copy now and embark on a transformative journey, proving that success in real estate isn't about the loudest voice—it's about the most authentic one.

Shortly after detective Paxton takes on the case of Stella Hughes, he realizes this is no ordinary murder. It becomes clear very quickly that Stella, the girl Paxton had known, was the victim of another serial killer—a theory that’s quickly confirmed by a bright, quirky independent journalist named Marcy. As they dig deeper into this killer, they soon learn of his twisted obsession.

Following the 2030 discovery of quantum spolding (space folding), interstellar exploration becomes a possibility. NASA, together with private space exploration companies, begin work on the complex physics, technology, and hardware to turn it into reality.

Noah Reynolds is an American English teacher who embarked on an extraordinary undertaking: moving to a rural province of Thailand to teach English in January of 2020. Little did he know that his arrival would coincide with the dawn of a global pandemic. Whether peeling back the layers of addiction or unraveling the intricacies of a 20-something's chaotic existence, Reynolds weaves a tale that resonates with listeners and leaves a lasting impact. Prepare to be captivated by his vivid storytelling as you explore the human condition through the lens of his fictional world.

Introducing Letting Anxiety Navigate Social Waters: A Guide to Losing Friends and Alienating People, Then Growing to Improve. In this compelling book, Bradley Fagg, an introspective Commercial Real Estate professional, shares his journey of self-discovery and transformation. Struggling with anxiety and navigating the intricate world of social interactions, Bradley takes listeners on an insightful exploration of his experiences, offering relatable anecdotes and practical insights that resonate deeply.

While following a trail of clues left by his long-dead wife, Paxton finds himself embroiled in a game of cat and mouse against an unknown adversary who is willing to do anything to keep their secrets buried. But what Paxton finds at the end of that trail proved even more elusive and shocking than he had ever imagined. Old foes emerge to stop him, while new friends help Paxton along the way to discover what happened to his wife that cold autumn night. Finding the truth will require him to confront the darkest parts of himself.

The brand burned into Charlie's arm is a constant reminder that family doesn't exist, people only care about their own selfish interests, and a handful of pendants, if united, could lead to negative consequences for the entire world. All he wants is to escape his perilous past and the people who want him dead. By accident, he arrives in the small town of Maibe, Nebraska where he has the chance to change his life an

Denise Ives is the founder of the nonprofit organization World Super Moms, whose mission is to showcase and celebrate World Super Moms who possess inherent and infinite powers of love beyond the limits of the universe, and author of this beautiful children's book. A Little Boy's World Super Mom validates that our mothers are inspirational, victorious, and extraordinary. World Super Moms have strengths that come in many forms and can never be defined by mere words. Our mothers are sometimes mysterious, but are always beautiful. 

If you like poetry but read one poem and continue on, this is not the poetry book for you. These poems are meant to keep you thinking throughout the day. Have you been through something similar? Are you going through something but don't know how to express it? This book will take you on a journey from life to death. It takes you from shallow to deep from one poem to the next.  

It's about our impact on the planet as a human species. Are we amazing? Or are we...really...