The plan was simple. Succeed and be promoted, fail and be fired. An ill-advised night of drinking to celebrate a co-workers birthday leaves Jack scrambling the day of the big presentation. A comedy of errors threatens to derail his day and his job as one crisis after anothers calls for his attention, least of which is his tiny dog with a big heart Bruiser.From the author of the Topper McMullen Series:The Trinity MurdersSun, Surf, SuicideThe plan was simple. Succeed and be promoted, fail and be fired. Jack knew he had the talent to succeed but his inner slacker never made it that easy.An ill-advised night of drinking to celebrate a co-workers birthday leaves Jack scrambling the day of the big presentation. A comedy of errors threatens to derail his day and his job as one crisis after anothers calls for his attention, least of which is his tiny dog with a big heart Bruiser.Don't Cry for me Margarita is a fun, humorous short story about one man's quest to improve his life and the obstacles which try to hold him back.

A horror comedy novella. (Editor's Note: Information contained within these pages is for entertainment purposes only. Please do not murder people because they have been bitten by "zombies".)Beaten and bloodied, a man wakes up in a cell. He doesn't know how he got there, or why someone would do this to him.His first visitor, the enigmatic Doctor Jolley, brings with him more questions than answers, and thus begins a disturbing game of cat and mouse.The prisoner has no idea of the rules of this game, but he does know this: in the Facebook Genocide one wrong answer could mean his life.The Facebook Genocide is a short story of a dystopian near future. It explores contemporary issues around the death of privacy and the secret use of personal information. The setting may be reminiscent of Orwell's '1984', but the time is now.Your future is being written...

Travis Hilton realizes how his life seems to be dictated by those who despise him. Eventually, he is practically driven out of town by the people who conflict with him. The torture doesn't end there as the worst of the people from the town attempts to destroy all of Travis' hopes. However, once Travis thinks about his capabilities, his life begins to shift from one influence to the exact opposite.After a decade of lonesome days, Travis Hilton finally gets hit with what he was trying to avoid as the evil people living in his small town begin to display their hatred toward him. Travis, cynical in the mind and forgiving in the heart, departs town to start a new life in the city. Despite the fact that his enemies follow him to his new life to enlighten him on a fact he was avoiding the whole time, Travis fights within himself to determine the reason why his enemies would bother to do make such irrational decisions. Throughout the months, his attention shifts from others to himself. With his attention shift comes a life shift.

'Billy' is about a young boy growing into manhood. Billy grows from an awkward young man to find his life's purpose.It is a short story set in rural Western Australia in the years before the outbreak of World War 1.Ginger HollandBerry has been a professor for past seven years at prestigious Galvinstone Academy in North Carolina. Now it appears her life is spiraling out of her control as one day she is on the verge of being assaulted. The next day swept off her feet on romantic trips on private yachts!It may make you blush, but it is straightforward,exciting and Intriguing. A delightful read for young women and young men just starting out in the world.You definitely will be curious as to the next story, and adventure. It works as a continuous read from the time you first open the book as every part of the series.The stories will take your breath away over time, you will discover your favorite experiences and you will go back to your favorite scenes. It probably will end up being your bedside companion for a long time. The Holland-Saga conveys a variety of real-life romantic poems, sensual and intense encounters, twist and turns in every edition.

(updated 10/09/2013 Second edition) Gawain the young son of Duke Lucian of Qenildor was searching for a way to spend his hard earned silver when he meets an elderly man and a worn out swayback horse that just happen to be around when the lad finds himself in desperate need of help. Out of wretchedness and pain, he discovers help, hope and love in the form of a magnificent horse.Gawain is growing up in a world of gigantic castles, knights, and magnificent horses. A place where magic is as commonplace as the swords the knights carry at their sides in battle. Volmoria is a wonderful land made up of vast mountain ranges, forests, rivers streams, barrens and plains. Populated by humans, elves, trolls, dwarfs, orcs and some say nymphs and fairies but we all know that they are from children's stories right?

Eenralla Land lives in a Dome. That Dome is run by the Government. The Government has a secret. A secret Eenralla gets herself entangled in. It all started when she touched the wall...Eenralla Land lives in a Dome. That Dome is run by the Government. The Government has a secret. A secret Eenralla gets herself entangled in. It all started when she touched the wall... Eenie's life has been anything but normal, and only gets stranger when she slams her hand against the Dome wall to catch her balance. The rule is broken and her third Strike is coming - until she begins to see flashes of something that isn't supposed to be there. The Government has a secret, but is Eenie ready to uncover it?

Stephen is an analyst for the CIA. He discovers a plot by the President of the United States, whose aspirations would take him to a higher world leadership position at the detriment of America. Can Stephen stop the President's Agenda?Stephen is an analyst for the CIA. He discovers a plot by the President of the United States, whose aspirations would take him to a higher world leadership position at the detriment of America. The President's agenda involves the leader of a Middle Eastern country, a financier for the President's agenda, a U.N. professor, and a terrorist leader. Can the President be arrested for treason? Can Stephen stop the President's Agenda?

The study takes a point of departure in explaining how non governmental organisations can adapt and adopt effective corporate governance practices viz- a- viz, how NGOs can adapt and adopt to corporate governance. Several non governmental organizations do not observe good corporate governanceThe collective problem of business today is increasingly attributed to the failure of corporate governance. This means that far too many boards are failing to execute their duties responsibly, both collectively and individually. Despite increasing awareness, there is a general lack of understanding of the principles of effective corporate governance in most quarters.Several non governmental organisations do not observe good corporate governance and this to the collapse of many. There are no set rules that are binding and which establish the ways in which organisations have to govern themselves. Effective governance and accountability begins in one’s organisation, no matter how big or small. This means ensuring that the appropriate processes and structures are in place to direct and manage an organisation’s operations and activities, and to ensure the effectiveness, credibility and viability of the organisation. Increasingly, revelations of deterioration, in quality and transparency have called for the adoption of internationally accepted best practices. Corporate governance encompasses commitment to values and to ethical business conduct to maximize shareholders values on a sustainable basis, while ensuring fairness to all stakeholders including customers or beneficiaries, employees and investors. The harsh economic conditions that prevailed in the country since 2007 have given non governmental organisation a difficult time that required them to have good corporate governance practices.

Joe is living in a post-apocalyptic world which is mostly reclaimed by nature. After the war human race almost got extinct. Nobody knows why the war started. One day people start to kill each other for no reason. In short world became a place for mad men. In this world a mysterious plague is spreading and infected are turning into ape like people. Joe need to survive the increasing natural threatsJoe is living in a post-apocalyptic world which is mostly reclaimed by nature. After the war human race almost got extinct. Nobody knows why the war started. One day people start to kill each other for no reason. In short world became a place for mad men. In this world a mysterious plague is spreading and infected are turning into ape like people. Joe need to survive the increasing natural threats along with the problems created by the mad people.

its about three friends who get tricked into reciving the power to change parts of their bodies to animal parts (i.e. hawk wings) and they end up entering an organizationBilaal and the Giant Tree is a book comprising of three short stories with an Islamic moral. It's about a young Muslim boy named Bilaal and Sparkles, his cat.Everyday lessons are made fun and easy with his best friend around!So if you are a parent trying to find Islamic books for kids that are engaging and teach Islamic values such as green living through recycling and saving water, your children will love Bilaal in these short stories!***What readers have said about the book***"I just loved these stories. In an age where it's difficult to find literature which not only is stimulating, but also positively influences children's impressionable minds, writers like Yousuf bring a refreshing change with stories that consciously carry a valuable lesson that the child can take away. Perfect for parents who are looking to teach their children character - through a character!" - A.R Samuel"I like the morale conveyed in all the three stories. Children love imagination and repetitive words with good flow in a story and I thought that you could improve in these area. You certainly have a talent to write and you will only get better from now. I hope to see many more of your books in the future." - Aida S Cameron***About the Author***Tasneem Yousuf is a young stay-at-home mum of two, who got her inspiration to write from her two young nephews and first born son, who all have an insatiable appetite for stories!Simple. Down to earth. Nature lover. Conservationist.All traits that she would love for her children.

A story of magical town of Hollow and its no less magical inhabitants.When Eric learns that the weather in Hollow has been acting strangely, he returns to the magical town to help his friends with the danger they might face soon.Eric and his friends have to understand what is wrong with the weather and why the boys are getting paler day by day. Could the truth be hidden in the dark depths of the cave? And what is hidden inside the fountain on the square?To solve the Fountain Riddle, Eric and his friends will have to fight the Pied Piper and his rats, visit a 19th century ball, and catch the boy in the painting.

Again I have found poetic gems on the sands of my life, strewn on the beach, brought in by the tide. They seem to find me as if by magic. poems of love, joy, fact, fiction, and inspiration. They are "My Kinda Poetry,"Again I have found poetic gems on the sands of my life, strewn on the beach, brought in by the tide. They seem to find me as if by magic. More poems of love, joy, fact, fiction, and inspiration. Stories of romance and tragedy, war and peace, and father and motherhood.All born from my overactive imagination, each one my child, a piece of my heart and soul.They are "My Kinda Poetry," and again I hope they are yours as well.

An alien race 70 light years from Earth is desperately looking for a new home world as their own is about to be destroyed by a rogue planet. The only choice is Earth, and so they decide to de-populate, and take it for themselves. A lone scientist battles to prove that the aliens are finally on Earth, unfortunately she has come to the aliens` notice, and now the fight is on, the winner takes all.The threat of Armageddon forces an alien race to look upon Earth as a new home world for their people. Against their superior technology Earth must rely upon Sally Jameson, a scientist working for NASA. She becomes convinced that she has uncovered an alien plot against the people of Earth, she sets out to find the necessary proof to convince the authorities. However, she soon comes to the attention of the aliens who decide to kill her before she can convince her Uncle, a Texas Ranger, of the danger coming from deep space. As she battles to win so the aliens use ever more terrifying weapons in a bid to keep their presence a secret, but help comes to her from a surprising source. The fight is on, the fate of the people of Earth is the stake, the winner of this galactic contest takes all.

This action adventure take four teenagers to an unplanned and unexpected trip of a lifetime. This story is about their journey and the funny antics that happen along the way.Jake is a high school student who just moved to a new community in the mountains. He meets three other teens that have the same interest as he does, hiking, camping and the love of the great outdoors. Join these teens as they leave for a camping trip that turns into the adventure of a lifetime. Explore a world where story book creatures come to life for Jake and his friends during their exciting quest. One minute you’re hanging on to your seat in anticipation of what’s to come and in the next you’re, laughing at the funny antics of these teens who are enjoying life and each other's company.

A short intermission entertainment, intermezzo, entre-acte, or lobby play to stop a gap while we await further full-length works from the Tickham girls. Concerning the diversions of village life and the merit of observing a sound aphorism.A free introduction to life in the village of Hapeney Fen, filling the space between 'Home Economics for Girls' and 'The Mystery of the Elasticated Waistband'. An unfortunate connection between Violet's slipper and a steaming sign of the old dog Marcus's passage, and finding an old bike in the shed, gives Mother a mysterious thoughtful look. Kitty is despatched to the Vicar's Invitational village baking contest, where the old bike will be auctioned. She does not solve the mystery, but she does eat a lot of cake.

What Would You Do With The Book Of Life is a spiritual journey through a dream world, testing the boundries of time and space. Blurring the lines of the past, present, and future, while questioning the sanity of one's ability to comprehend the events that occur. Is it possible to be in two places at the same time? Is it possible to experience the same moment in time twice?What Would You Do With The Book Of Life is a spiritual journey through a dream world, testing the boundries of time and space. Blurring the lines of the past, present, and future, while questioning the sanity of one's ability to comprehend the events that occur. Is it possible to be in two places at the same time? Is it possible to experience the same moment in time twice? If you experience the same moment in time twice, which one occurred first?

In this, her second book of poetry, Ashley Rebecca Kingston draws back a curtain for her readers. She takes them on a journey - a jarring, dramatic journey full of love and woe, fraught with twists and turns. Each line invokes a feeling, each poem paints a picture. Light and dark, night and day. All is here for all to see with such cold, dark, difficult truths laid bare in 51 different poems.In this, her second book of poetry, Ashley Rebecca Kingston draws back a curtain for her readers. She takes them on a journey - a jarring, dramatic journey full of love and woe, fraught with twists and turns. Each line invokes a feeling, each poem paints a picture. Light and dark, night and day. All is here for all to see with such cold, dark, difficult truths laid bare in fifty-one different poems.

BONUS: This edition contains an excerpt from Dean Koontz's The City. A man and a woman meet by chance in a bar. Suddenly they are fleeing the long arm of a clandestine and increasingly powerful renegade government agency -- the woman hunted for the information she possesses, the man mistaken as her comrade in a burgeoning resistance movement. The architect of the chase is a man of uncommon madness and cruelty -- ruthless, possibly psychotic, and equipped with a vast technological arsenal. He is the brazen face of an insidiously fascistic future. And he is virtually unstoppable. But he has never before come up against the likes of his current quarry. Both of them are survivors of singularly horrific pasts. Both have long been emboldened by their experiences to fight with reckless courage for their own freedom. Now they are plunged into a struggle for the freedom of their country, and for the sanctity of their own lives. Dark Rivers of the Heart is an electrifying thriller that steers us along the razor edge of a familiar, terrifying reality.

The stars were closed to Max Jones. To get into space you either needed connections, a membership in the Guild, or a whole lot more money than Max, the son of a widowed, poor mother, was every going to have. What Max does have going for him are his uncle’s prized astrogation manuals—book on star navigation that Max literally commits to memory word for word, equation for equation. From the First Golden Age of Heinlein, this is the so-called juvenile (written, Heinlein always claims, just as much for adults) that started them all and made Heinlein a legend for multiple generations of readers.

It's Christmas Eve and Detective Alex Cross has been called out to catch someone who's robbing his church's poor box. That mission behind him, Alex returns home to celebrate with Bree, Nana, and his children. The tree decorating is barely underway before his phone rings again--a horrific hostage situation is quickly spiraling out of control. Away from his own family on the most precious of days, Alex calls upon every ounce of his training, creativity, and daring to save another family. Alex risks everything--and he may not make it back alive on this most sacred of family days. Alex Cross is a hero for our time, and never more so than in this story of family, action, and the deepest moral choices. MERRY CHRISTMAS, ALEX CROSS will be a holiday classic for years to come.

This holiday season, join two of today’s most popular paranormal authors for a special look into their worlds, where creatures are always stirring and no one sleeps through the night.... The Bite Before Christmas The Gift by Lynsay Sands Teddy Brunswick knows about the immortals among us. He’s worked with them, called them friend — but he never counted on being snowed in with one over Christmas. Katricia Argeneau is a tasty little bundle and she seems to feel the same way about him. Problem is, he’s not sure she feels quite the same way. After all, the snowstorm has derailed her blood delivery, which leaves him the only available meal on the menu.... Home for the Holidays by Jeaniene Frost Cat and Bones are looking forward to a normal holiday — at least as “normal” as it gets for the combustible vampire couple and their otherworldly friends and family. But their yuletide plans are shattered when a stranger shows up and reveals long-buried family secrets that threaten to take a bite out of their holiday cheer...and lives.