Young Power

As the 20th century began, oil in Texas was easy to find, but the quantities were too small to attract industrial capital and production. Then, on January 10, 1901, the Spindletop gusher blew in. Over the next 50 years, oil transformed Texas, creating a booming economy that built cities, attracted out-of-state workers and companies, funded schools and universities, and generated wealth that raised the overall standard of living - even for blue-collar workers. No other 20th-century development had a more profound effect upon the state.

A mysterious plague started Kira on her epic quest, but dragons are no longer dying, and it’s all thanks to General Ignatius of the Aurium. He and his people have come from another world to share their magic and help the people of Ragond. They’ve even set up a school for young dragon riders like Kira. It all seems too good to be true, and Kira can’t help but feel that something isn’t right.

Page Whittaker has always been an outcast. And after the deadly incident that destroyed her single friendship at her old school, she needs a fresh start. When she receives a scholarship offer from Agathion College, an elite boarding school folded deep within the moors of Scotland, she doesn’t even consider turning it down. Agathion is everything Page has ever wanted. And for the first time, Page has even managed to become part of a close group of friends. Cyrus, Ren, Gideon, Lacey and Oak help her feel at home in Agathion's halls--the only problem is, they're all keeping secrets from her.

Rapid weight loss is yours today with this powerful guided meditation program from sleep hypnotherapy. The amazing power of the mind could be your solution to losing weight quickly and effortlessly. By controlling what you think, you can control what you eat and control your physical body much more easily than ever before. That's what this unique fasting meditation session does for you - like no other. With this audiobook, you’ll understand how to adjust the various intermittent-fasting plans to work for your unique lifestyle.

In life, day-to-day problems come to us all, but if our faith is weak, even small problems can quickly grow to appear bigger than they really are. A mountain of doubt can cripple your life. Like a rabbit in headlights, you close your eyes and freeze, hoping the problem will go away when you have opened them. When it remains, you can be left dazed and confused, not knowing what way to turn. All rational thought goes out the window. In a panic to get things back to the way they were, you can make all the wrong decisions.

A Web of Fate. A Love Tested by Darkness. A War That Demands a Deity. "Your revolt is needed." Draven always knew his destiny teetered between shadow and light. But when an ominous dream foretells his rise—not as a king, but a deity—his reality fractures. Bound to Charlie, the one soul who truly sees him, and haunted by whispers of the dead, Draven must navigate a war far older than himself. But the battle lines aren’t as clear as they seem. As unexpected alliances form and long-buried secrets surface, trust becomes the deadliest weapon. Every move reveals a plot twist that changes ...

Teen Boss teaches young entrepreneurs how to leverage the power of artificial intelligence to plan, launch, and operate a successful small business. Are you a young entrepreneur or know someone who is? This book is your ultimate guide to building a successful small business in the digital age. With the help of cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology, Teen Boss offers comprehensive information on: The Basics Basic understanding of labor, capital and the business model How money works How to find your target customer Why you should always start with the customer How to figure out what...

17-year-old Izzy can read minds. Her doctors believe she’s crazy, 'crackers' they say, and have locked Izzy away. Her twin, Elliot, knows her mind-reading superpower is cool, but no one but Izzy listens to him, because he’s dead. As is her guardian, her older brother, Dougal. Dougal was Izzy's hero. He was big and tall and believed Izzy when she told him she could read minds. 'Keep it a secret,' he told her. 'People don't like different.' Dougal should know as he liked boys and in Albion Minor that was frowned upon. Dougal ran a Private firm that protected the LGBTQ community from harm,...

Rachael Townsend is the first artist ever to leave Earth and journey out into the galaxy—but after an encounter with an alien artifact, she can't make art at all. Elza Monteiro is determined to be the first human to venture inside the Palace of Scented Tears and compete for the chance to become a princess—except that inside the palace, she finds the last person she ever wanted to see again.

Ignite Your Young Reader's Imagination with Stories of Grit and Resilience – Even if They’ve Never Picked Up a Baseball Bat! Is your child curious about the legendary figures of baseball who overcame incredible odds? Do they love hearing stories that inspire courage, mental toughness, and the spirit of teamwork? Imagine the excitement they’ll feel diving into these captivating true stories of legendary baseball players whose remarkable journeys will kindle their love for the game and teach invaluable life lessons. Kids might wonder: Why did Jackie Robinson need to be so brave? How did...

Soraya was just 15 when she was given the honor of presenting a bouquet of flowers to Colonel Gaddafi, the "Guide", on a visit he was making to her school the following week. This one meeting, a presentation of flowers, a pat on the head from Gaddafi, changed Soraya’s life forever. Soon afterwards, she was summoned to Bab al-Azizia, Gaddafi’s palatial compound near Tripoli, where she joined a number of young women who were violently abused, raped and degraded by Gaddafi.

When Mikey's faerie coin miraculously returns and reveals an item that only brings more questions, he and his friends must embark on a journey to save the world and prevent war; for something much more sinister lurks in a mountain sealed long ago...and within Mikey.

Operations is at the core of service delivery and meeting Customer demands and is usually the first function startup companies create. As a company grows, however, management attention must focus on nonoperational areas, such as sales growth and finance, for good reason. What I've experienced is that in many companies, focus does not always return to operations at the level a company needs for it to be successful. As a company grows rapidly, a failure to keep operations top of mind can sometimes can leave existing customers behind.

Michael Jordan, one of the best basketball players to ever have lived, once said: "Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it." But if your mind is not as strong as your body, how can you possibly figure out how to get over or through that wall? How can you be your best self if your brain muscles aren’t as strong as your other muscles?

One shot at saving a world. One life to give. When things—dark things—swoop and crawl from the pollution, something must be done to prolong the life expectancy of Trenton’s dying three-tiered world. Recruited for a last desperate attempt at ending the contamination, he takes on a grueling and perilous climb to the top of a colossal tower perched atop a high plateau. His mission; steal vital transporter equipment. With the conditional aid of sketchy underground technology, Trenton abandons the safety of his familiar biosphere, a hardcore sacrifice he accepts for the slim hope of ...

No matter who you are or what you aim to achieve, power determines whether you succeed or fail. But while power dynamics permeate every interaction in the workplace, the concept is very poorly understood or managed in practice. Everyone has influence over some people and is under the influence of others, and must choose how to deal with these realities in daily interactions. This book offers a comprehensive and applied understanding of power in a professional scenario: where it comes from, how it moves, and what that means in practice for how professionals work together.

THE MILF...smoking hot! ...THE BOSS...best not get on her bad side. ......The MAILROOM...Cole's dungeon of boredom. The first two are out of reach...the last he's trying to reach beyond. The sexy, MILF mail carrier delivered the package, dripping and gross. Cole knew that his beautiful, yet sweetness-challenged boss would flip her pretty lid. Hiding it wasn't the best idea, but once whatever it was got on the MILF's hands, she decided she couldn't live without Cole's attention! Cole has an opportunity. He can either lay low, or he can turn his new Alpha-male prowess into a rise up the ...

The King is dead! Long live the King! Two princes and a beautiful and deadly Ranger find their lives intertwined in this action-packed epic fantasy. The kingdom of Pormanian has lost its king. Gideon's father has been killed in the war. His oldest brother is responsible for the fate of the kingdom—a realm facing an invasion from the Salric Empire. Gideon tries his best to prove useful as his brother takes the throne, but when the new king discovers a way to use magical humans as weapons, Gideon will have to decide for himself what is right for the kingdom. Could it be Gideon possesses ...

#1 in 30-Minute Teen & Young Adult Short Reads #4 in 30-Minute LGBTQ+ Short Reads #6 in 30-Minute Romance Short Reads Moonlit Oaths & Iron Bonds weaves a tale of love, destiny, and defiance in a kingdom under the sway of a merciless Moon God. Cursed from birth, Prince Kaelen has grown up shunned and haunted by ominous whispers that blame him for Aramour’s looming doom. Riven, a disciplined warrior raised within the Moon Temple, is tasked with ensuring that Kaelen falls in the Eclipse Duel—a ritual that supposedly preserves the realm’s balance. But when their paths cross, an unexpected...

"Well past 3D, Romyn's imagination can best be described as multi-dimensional." -- Claude Bouchard, USA Today best selling author. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to walk through life invulnerable to all harm, immortal and mighty? Billy Monroe has, and one day, when a bus rounds a corner and plows into him, these powers arise, saving his life. Within moments, he’s whisked away by a secretive group of soldiers to a magical underground city called Meridian, where he learns of a prophecy about a young boy with powers all too similar to those he now possesses. A boy who will save...