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Shattered Chains: Human Trafficking Uncovered Shattered Chains by Keith Grounsell is a gripping and unflinching exploration of one of society’s most heinous and hidden crimes: human trafficking. Drawing from Grounsell’s extraordinary 26-year career in law enforcement—spanning city, county, state, federal, and international levels—and bolstered by extensive research citing over 150 credible sources, this book provides an unparalleled deep dive into the brutal realities of modern human trafficking, both in the United States and globally. Through real-world cases and firsthand accounts...

There are many kinds of disasters. Some are natural and some are results of human activities. Humans are always at risk whether they believe it or not. Coastal states fear tsunamis. Countries within the Ring of Fire fear the effects of volcanic eruptions. Deserts and landlocked areas are prone to sand storms while snow-covered countries are prone to blizzards. There are also hurricanes wreaking havoc in their wake all the world.

We are not promised more than today. Thus we need to live our legacy now, with focus and integrity. Ryan Westcott is ready to step into the family business, armed with a fresh MBA degree from a prestigious business school. Yet his father has other ideas. He feels Ryan needs more education - but not the kind one gets from a school. Ryan is sent to his uncle’s Montana ranch to learn, in short, how to be a man. While Ryan helps his uncle build a barn, he learns life lessons about health, work, finances, education, selfessness, humility, and most important of all, love.

Today is your day to move your life forward. So claim it, visualize it, feel it, and receive it. Over the last 10 years, The Law of Attraction has been the new crave. Success Consciousness defines the Law of Attraction as the attractive magnetic power that draws similar energies together. It manifests through the power of creation everywhere and in many ways. This law attracts thoughts, ideas, people, circumstances, and situations.

This collection of poetry explores the beauty and danger that can be found in AI. Every image was created by an AI generator that interpreted the poetry (word by word). While the images are aesthetically beautiful (or disturbing in some cases) they do absolutely no justice to the poetry. It is up to you, the reader, to interpret my words, without guidance and without preconceived notions. Can you look past the artificial and see the art?

Since he was a young boy, Jack MacFadden's imaginary friend, Puck, has always been around, but now Jack is thirteen and Puck has still shown no sign of leaving. And, if that wasn't enough, Jack's also been targeted for assassination by a faerie death squad... Audience/Genre: Middle-grade-through-early-young-adult contemporary fantasy Word count: 25,000 words (novella)

Natalie and Neil everything they could want: a stylish London house, two high-flying careers, a close-knit group of friends and family. And best of all: an ideal marriage. Having children, they’ve agreed, would only disrupt their carefree lives. But then Neil turns thirty-five, and suddenly he’s longing for a baby. However, Nat has not had a similar change of heart. As they no longer agree on this fundamental issue, their once perfect relationship starts to crumble. Nat starts to think about her exes and wonders if one of the men she has loved in the past can offer her a future.

Ignite Your Imagination with 200 Days of Spooky: Writing Prompts for Halloween Storytelling! Unleash your inner storyteller this Halloween with 200 Days of Spooky: Writing Prompts. Perfectly crafted for writers, enthusiasts, and Halloween lovers alike, this book is your ultimate guide to conjuring up tales that will haunt and delight. Dive into a treasure trove of eerie, strange and enchanting prompts designed to spark creativity and bring your most spine-chilling ideas to life. Whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting out, these prompts will guide you through haunted houses, ...

Build Muscle Like the Icon. Train With Purpose. Dominate With Volume. Austrian Volume Reloaded is the definitive deep-dive into Arnold Schwarzenegger’s legendary high-volume training methodology—reforged for modern lifters. This is not another recycled “10 sets of 10” manual. It’s a strategic blueprint drawn directly from the twice-a-day, six-days-a-week system that built the most iconic physique in bodybuilding history. Inside, you’ll uncover the real mechanics behind Arnold’s results—how volume was layered, how shape was sculpted under fatigue, and how two-a-day training ...

Covid-19 lockdowns accelerated major changes in the B2B buying world, fast-forwarding more than 10 years in less than 10 months. Businesses that have not adapted are being left behind. This innovative five-step method is built for B2B businesses struggling to navigate long decision cycles and complex buying committees to secure high-value contracts and grow monthly recurring revenues. It's a framework proven to DOUBLE pipeline quality and revenues in 90 Days by adapting to how B2B Buyers make decisions today.

Discover how you can find your purpose—and yourself—through the power of magick. Are you feeling utterly lost and unsure of what you’re meant to do… and who you’re meant to be in this life? Do you find yourself constantly struggling to find the motivation to make something of yourself, or just do something meaningful and productive? Start with this handy guide filled with practical advice… and practical magick to help you find your spiritual path and be the master of your own destiny.

Do you ever wish that you didn't have to go to school? Not if you had been born during the Industrial revolution.

Spring arrives with a rush of words, and Ralph Waldo Emerson stands at the threshold, pen in hand. May-Day and Other Pieces is not just a collection of poems—it is an invitation to witness the shifting tides of nature, thought, and destiny through the eyes of one of America's sharpest philosophical minds. From the awakening landscapes of May-Day to the untamed wilderness of The Adirondacs, Emerson moves effortlessly between the grandeur of the world and the depths of the soul.

Dear Reader, I just want to be clear…THIS IS NOT A ROMANCE. Heck, this isn't even a book blurb. It’s not a rom-com. It’s not a family drama. It's not a cozy mystery. That’s a lot of what it’s not. So what is Story Magic? It's about a girl who needs help. Every now and again I write a book because it nags me. The characters won’t let me not write them. You’d be right to be concerned about someone who has imaginary people nagging them, but I’m a writer so it’s okay. In fact, it’s magic. Story Magic, if you will. I guess if you were going to label this novella it would be ...

Two young lovers with two different backgrounds fall in love, which leads to chaos and their untimely demise.

Debsey Wykes was the bass playing singer in the first all girl punk group Dolly Mixture. Thrown into the musky, misogynistic, male dominated world of the UK music industry in the late 1970s, they enjoyed unlikely #1 success alongside Captain Sensible of The Damned on1982’s even unlikelier cover version of ‘Happy Talk’, whilst fame and success on their own individual terms alluded them. Debsey went onto greater prominence with Saint Etienne with who she has performed since 1992, whilst in 2025, desirable Dolly Mixture reissues sell out around the world as quickly as they are printed.

My parents blamed a snake for all of their problems.Until I killed my brother. Then, they blamed me, too. I never expected that when I admitted patients who wielded the aspect of Aida-Wedo and Damballa that so many snakes would follow. I'm beginning to wonder if my parents were right. Is there more to these creatures than meets the eye? I'm getting stronger. Abel is, too. We're gaining new abilities. Why don't the snakes have this effect on anyone else? They say that the apple doesn't fall too far from the tree. I never thought I'd have to face my parents' same temptation. And the rest of ...

I thought I could change the past, I could fix my mistake... I woke up as a patient in my own asylum. I thought it was a dream! Am I dreaming still? I've lost everything I love. Will I ever be able to get my world back? Or is this my new reality? I can't accept that. I won't accept that. Go up and click 'Read for Free' or 'Buy Now' to be admitted to the Vilokan Asylum of the Magically and Mentally Deranged. The Vilokan Asylum of the Magically and Mentally Deranged is a paranormal romp, diving into a world of voodoo, werewolves, vampires, and magic. Dr. Cain is a snarky werewolf, an Old ...

Someone stole the Cauldron of Rebirth from Eden.With it comes the power to resurrect anyone from the past. We thought we defeated these villains for good. Can we possibly stop them all now that they're back and working together? I have a patient who may be able to help. If I ask, her, I'll have to cross a line I swore I never would. What good is it for a man to gain the whole world if he forfeits his soul? That principle makes sense. But I'm not trying to gain the world. I'm trying to save it. The cost may still be my soul. But I don't think I have any other choice. Go up and click 'Read ...

Do you believe in fairy tales? It was almost as if the red dress found Sandra when she needed it most. It was almost as if the red dress knew what she needed - to feel more confident, to look more radiant, to appear stronger than she was. It was almost as if the red dress knew that the one thing that was missing in her life was her soul mate? It was almost as if the red dress was magical. Sandra didn't believe in magic. She believed in being strong and being able to take care of herself. In a time when it wasn't popular for women to not get married early, Sandra was focused on her career. ...