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America 2272 - The Office of Reproductive Oversight dictates laws for women and men. In a society where babies have become a source of government income, laws designed to push up the birth rate are enacted that strip women and men of the most basic of human rights: The right to choose when to have a child, the right to choose whom to marry, and the right to raise her biological child. Logical computer programmer Jane overindulges at a graduation party, winds up pregnant, and is forced to marry a near stranger. Drama queen Angelica bets a gay guy in a bar that he couldn’t “do it with a ...

I was asleep when the world burned. Zain Stone is a rising star at tech giant Thanatos Industries, developing the technology to stop death. But when the building comes under attack, he risks life and limb to protect his research. When he wakes in a cryo chamber, twenty years into the future, everything has changed. The world, which once valued technology so much, has come to despise it. And the girl who woke him up–the beautiful Amy, with strawberry blonde hair and a sweet disposition–might be a cyborg he designed himself. Soon, Zain finds that it’s not just that he needs to survive ...

50 Crimes That Rocked the World takes readers on a gripping journey through history’s most shocking and impactful criminal cases. From high-profile murders and daring heists to political scandals and notorious conmen, this book delves into the crimes that not only captured global attention but also changed the course of history. Each chapter uncovers the intricacies of these crimes, exploring the motives, methods, and consequences that reverberated far beyond the immediate aftermath. With detailed accounts of some of the world’s most infamous criminals, this book offers a deeper ...

BOOK ONE of The Collide Series Sometimes love comes unexpectedly... Lauren is a spoiled daddy's girl, brought up under the protection of Miami's elite black society. With a law professor for a mother, and a state attorney for a father, she has been raised to understand the law down to its most fundamental form. She's what they call, in every sense of the term, a Good Girl. As her father prepares to take on the biggest case of his career--going against Miami's most notorious kingpin, Silas Montgomery--tensions begin to rise, and our Good Girl becomes Silas Montgomery's newest target. Now on ...

In a hidden city where ancient treaties keep werewolves, vampires, and witches from annihilating each other, a fragile peace hangs by a thread. When a brutal murder breaks the truce, each faction blames the other. War is inevitable — unless someone can uncover the truth. Enter Kieran — a brooding vampire prince exiled from his court, haunted by his past, and craving power. Enter Ash — a fierce, impulsive werewolf pack beta, heir to a pack that sees him as a threat. Enter Thorne — a soft-spoken but deadly witch marked by a prophecy he doesn't understand.None of them trust the others....

Introducing book one in the CELTIC LEGENDS SERIES, a star-crossed lovers tale from the RITA-nominated author of passionate, magical romances Conor has lived a hundred lives…but loved only once Born to a powerful Irish priestess, Conor knows he is no ordinary warrior. Some whisper he’s not human at all. He seeks out Brigid of Morna, a reclusive, woodland seer, the only woman who can unveil the truth of his everlasting strength. But Brigid refuses to help him—or to yield her hungry heart. For she knows that a man cursed to live a thousand lives must never fall in love… "An enthralling...

When Sergeant Daniel “Danny” Fontaine’s troop plane is shot down over the coast of France during the Allied airborne invasion on D-Day, he finds himself separated from his platoon and lost behind enemy lines. In his search to rejoin his platoon, he encounters a patrol of Germans who have captured a large animal. Figuring that if the Nazis want it, he has a duty to keep them from having it, he decides to attack while they are distracted. Daniel is severely wounded during the ensuing firefight but awakens the next morning to find himself in the Castle DuMond, not only alive but ...

We’ve lived through the worst events in human history. The world is forever, irrevocably changed, and yet I know a secret you may not want to hear… things are only going to get worse. The global government claims to have everything under control. The wars are dying down, and the death flu has burned itself out. But in North America, the tiny population of survivors are desperately struggling to survive each and every day. So priority one is to find shelter, and priority two is to get the word out. The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse have run wild over the world, but there are ...

It has been foretold that in the end times, there will be famine and sickness. "And I looked, and behold a pale horse: and his name that sat on him was Death, and Hell followed with him." Janet and Josh's perfect life would soon be destroyed by a viral pandemic that swept across the globe, sickening people and turning them into mad, deranged animals. Once the sickness took hold in Asia, it was only a matter of a few days before it turned the entire Earth into a living hell. The fight for survival brought out the worst in people. Did it turn the survivors into something far worse than the ...

Emily Edwards is locked in the basement. Her husband put her there. When she accused him of molesting their seven-year-old daughter, he finally snapped. But Emily isn’t alone in the basement. Her new home is infested with spirits of the dead. And some of them would die again to save her.

War turns ordinary people into heroes. BASED ON AN ASTOUNDING TRUE STORY. 1943. WWII wreaks havoc upon Poland. The Nazis send the entire population of the Grodno ghetto to the trains. Except for those who managed to escape. A boy flees through dense forests, seeking survival. As Nazi patrols close in, the scent of his fear draws the vicious soldier dogs near. He must find a place to hide. In his desperation, he reaches a cabin at the forest's edge. Inside, a Christian woman catches sight of him through the window and immediately understands. She faces an agonizing choice: should she open ...

Roar into the Prehistoric World—The Ultimate Dinosaur Book for Curious Kids! What if you could walk with a T-rex, fly with a Pteranodon, and dig up fossils like a real paleontologist—all in one book? Packed with jaw-dropping facts, real science, colorful illustrations, and fun activities, Dinosaur Facts for Kids is the perfect guide for young dinosaur fans ready to explore the wild, weird, and wonderful world of dinosaurs. From the smallest raptor to the giant, leaf-munching Brachiosaurus, kids will discover the most amazing creatures to roam the Earth—plus how they lived, moved, ate,...

The Pope and Donald Trump are on stage in front of a huge crowd. The Pope leaned towards Trump and said, “Do you know that with one little wave of my hand I can make every person in this crowd go wild with joy? This joy will not be a momentary display, like that of your followers, but will go deep into their hearts. For the rest of their lives, whenever they speak of this day, they will rejoice!" Trump replies, “I seriously doubt that. With one little wave of your hand? Show me!” So the Pope slapped him. Brought to you by the comic geniuses of Mad Comedy, World's Dumbest President is ...

Dare, newly reincarnated on Collisa from Earth, and his goblin lover Zuri have left the small village of Lone Ox behind in search of adventure and leveling opportunities. Their travels take them through Kovana, which while considered a settled region becomes wilder the farther north they go, towards the frontier region of Bastion and the kingdom's border. It still holds plenty of danger, though, untamed wilds where they'll have opportunities to face new challenges. And meet new friends who might join them on their adventures, or possibly even become something more than just traveling ...

For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. -Ephesians 6:12 We’re in a spiritual war; an invisible war against humanity. The unseen, energetic world impacts the health of our soul and mitigates our free will. When we learn to discern otherworldly beings—who they are and where they come from—we take our power back. When we learn to connect with light beings, we can attain wisdom, insight, and extraordinary assistance along our ...

Ready to Build a Lasting Legacy into Your Family? Being a Christian parent in today's world is no easy task. It seems everything in the culture is set against raising kids that honor God, stand for truth, and impact the world for Christ. This creates fear and doubt. We wonder if we are doing the right things as parents...and even wonder what the rights things are! If that is you, then be encouraged! God is on the throne, and all things are possible with Him! He is with you each step of the way. Everything you need, He can (and will) provide! We know that the choices we make as parents today...

An EMP shrouds the world. Fear and uncertainty fuel chaos. Humanity is no more. Mike McCall has always felt like an outsider. He’s always felt the pull of a life in the wilderness, closer to nature, without the excess of modern life. The only emotional ties he has are to his brother, and his future sister-in-law. After a fun night takes an unexpected turn for the worse, an apocalyptic event changes the course of his life and the lives of everyone in the world. As an EMP blankets the city in darkness and gives way to paranoia, Mike sits in a busy ER, where emotions are running high, ...

Gambling is something that many of us participate in, and this can include a trip to a casino or perhaps a home game of poker. But it turns out gambling, or aspects of gambling, will appear in many places, and this, of course, includes history, and that s what this book is about. First, we ll define exactly what gambling is, explain why both luck and skill (or lack of skill) are important, and also define something called non-self-weighting strategies which just happens to be the right way to gamble. Then we ll venture into the world of history looking for those situations where great ...

Become a certified EMT & master hands-on medical skills with this seasoned study guide for aspiring healthcare professionals. Are you a student or healthcare worker who wants to earn their EMT certification and kickstart a deeply gratifying career? Are you feeling stressed out or overwhelmed by demanding questions, advanced topics, or lack of study time? Do you need a clear, comprehensive, & accessible guide that bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills? Then this book is for you. Packed with essential study resources for effortlessly passing your EMT exam, this ...

Customer Service Success, The 6 Keys To Deliver A World-Class Experience, offers you new solutions to the age-old challenges that you face in your business every day…How do you keep your customers happy so that they never leave you? How do you get your clients excited to come back to your businesses time and time again? How do you create raving fan customers that will tell all of their friends, family and colleagues that they must to do business with you? This book will answer all of these questions for you and more in a simple, easy-to-follow format that is entertaining and educational. ...