Physical and spiritual danger accompany Martin McMichaels in his well-meaning charitable work on Ritman's Planet. Can he leave the planet with his life and reputation intact?A remote colony of the 24th century harbors unexpected but clear danger to a visitor on a charitable voyage. As two rivals dispute bitterly over the role of community and the future of a beautiful woman there, will decisions and a lapse in judgment prove tragic?

The final release by Mr. Love Zone. He decides to go straight from the heart. To give you something that you may not expect from him.A product of the horrors of the First World War, "Pumpkin and the Pocket Watch" follows a dog through the ruins of an unknown European City under invasion. Severely malnourished, scarred and infected, Pumpkin does what she can to stay clear of the shadows, artillery barrages, and any form of, regardless of nationality, Humankind - for all humans are monsters of war and chaos. And yet, there is a spec of light within the infinite space of darkness that is Our species.

The Scanning takes one life every day. It has been a nightmare for the planet of Samna, virtually forever. And, although Samnyans learned to live with it, some tried to counter it, unsuccessfully. When Teftkra finally manages to detect the source of the Scanning's signal, it does not take her long to go exploring and, ultimately, facing the unexpected truth.Every day somebody on the planet dies because of the Scanning. As long as anyone on Samna can remember, the strange phenomenon that scans everything on its way, once per day, has been the planet's nightmare virtually forever.Over the centuries, Samnyans learned to live with it. Scientists were always either too busy looking for ways to counter it, or were too afraid of the issue to take their research on it any further.When Teftkra finally manages to detect the source of the Scanning's signal, it does not take her long to go exploring and, ultimately, facing the unexpected truth.

What would you give up to see? What would you be willing to go through?Every person has their own story. And as a Teacher I heard many stories that astounded me and I wondered why they happened!Then I suddenly realized that each person is unique and is experiencing life differently to everyone else. But why?Then I made another connection – each person has a different life here on this planet so as to learn a lesson or lessons. And some of these lessons are painful to learn and some are pleasant. Once the lesson is learnt a person does not have to experience it again. The problem goes away and a new challenge comes into your life. Rather like a person changing jobs because they are bored and want a new challenge.So I am writing a series of short stories based on real people who I have met or know about. Many of the stories are based on different Asian female students I have taught. Why females, because there were more of them than males!.Each story is between 1,000 and 2,000 words in length and they cover a period of 22+ years from 17 – 39 years of age.I have not used the person’s real name to protect their privacy and usually I have expressed the story in a dramatic way and introduced other issues to emphasize the main theme of the story. So they are fiction based upon true events.The overall theme is Self Discovery and Spiritual Lessons learnt from the experience.(Less)Every person has their own story. And as a Teacher I heard many stories that astounded me and I wondered why they happened!Then I suddenly realized that each person is unique and is experiencing life differently to everyone else. But why?Then I made another connection – each person has a different life here on this planet so as to learn a lesson or lessons. And some of these lessons are painful to learn and some are pleasant. Once the lesson is learnt a person does not have to experience it again. The problem goes away and a new challenge comes into your life. Rather like a person changing jobs because they are bored and want a new challenge.So I am writing a series of short stories based on real people who I have met or know about. Many of the stories are based on different Asian female students I have taught. Why females, because there were more of them than males!.Each story is between 1,000 and 2,000 words in length and they cover a period of 22+ years from 17 – 39 years of age.I have not used the person’s real name to protect their privacy and usually I have expressed the story in a dramatic way and introduced other issues to emphasize the main theme of the story. So they are fiction based upon true events.The overall theme is Self Discovery and Spiritual Lessons learnt from the experience.(Less)Every person has their own story. And as a Teacher I heard many stories that astounded me and I wondered why they happened!Then I suddenly realized that each person is unique and is experiencing life differently to everyone else. But why?Then I made another connection – each person has a different life here on this planet so as to learn a lesson or lessons. And some of these lessons are painful to learn and some are pleasant. Once the lesson is learnt a person does not have to experience it again. The problem goes away and a new challenge comes into your life. Rather like a person changing jobs because they are bored and want a new challenge.So I am writing a series of short stories based on real people who I have met or know about. Many of the stories are based on different Asian female students I have taught. Why females, because there were more of them than males!.Each story is between 1,000 and 2,000 words in length and they cover a period of 22+ years from 17 – 39 years of age.I have not used the person’s real name to protect their privacy and usually I have expressed the story in a dramatic way and introduced other issues to emphasize the main theme of the story. So they are fiction based upon true events.The overall theme is Self Discovery and Spiritual Lessons learnt from the experience.

This is another 8 short stories for children. Some will get your child thinking that he or she would like to do some of the things William and the others are doing. Other stories will get them interested in reading longer tales that might spark their imagination.Management Science has done tremendous and commendable works to explain human behaviour with approaches of Personality Theory. Despites, it fail explain on applicable grounds of reality. The book intends to review progresses made in this area. It also identifies limitations of theory and reasons for its in-applicability It reinforces existing theory limitations to enable it to explore its true significance vis-a-vis what anticipated of Personality precise. The book has two sections. Section I discusses about Mapping of Personality amidst available and defined set of data. The Section II provides glossary to understand and illustrate true significance and real parlance of Personality.

Short story about fear and how a situation can make things seem worse.EnjoyWhite man cometh. Sent to kill, fighting to survive, the man is in Tokyo and he's breaking heads and busting balls all over the place. Wild and frenzied with rampage like qualities this short story gets more intense by the page. Kenneth Guthrie brings out a new series about crime, punishment and the mafia way of life.The next book in this series is Tokyo Hunt. Tokyo Hit is book #1. This book is free. Please enjoy it!

Short Story. The last link between the isolated marine research station and the mainland had been broken For two years the Sun had been pouring out increased radiation on every spectral band. The solar wind was now a hurricane, a sleet of atomic particles intense enough to mangle genes.Short Story The last link between the isolated marine research station and the mainland had been broken months before. It had come suddenly. The last supply plane had landed on the tenth of November. For two years the Sun had been pouring out increased radiation on every spectral band, peaking in the ultraviolet and upwards in frequency. The solar wind was now a hurricane, a sleet of atomic particles travelling at a million miles an hour that hit the upper atmosphere and rained a torrent of high energy alpha-particles. It didn’t kill, not immediately. But it was intense enough to mangle genes.

When a book isn't just a book and when a school isn't just a school, Sophie and Felicity start to wonder if what they understood to be the mundane and the hum-drum is in fact only the surface!They are drawn into a battle with The Wicked One to save not just Serenia, home to the fairies, but Earth too, the very place we all call 'home'!This is the first in The Magic Book series where twin sisters, Sophie and Felicity, happen across a plain, leather-bound notebook at their school, only it's far from ordinary; it holds a secret. The Book isn't the only thing that's not as it might appear to be; there's something very special about a tree that grows within the school playground too!Meanwhile, hidden from view in a parallel world call Serenia, the fairies work tirelessly to keep the balance of nature in both their world, and ours. When Serenia flourishes, Earth flourishes, if Serenia were to fall, Earth will fall too - and the unthinkable is happening!It's a race against time as Sophie and Felicity learn that they are our last hope. They will need to have great courage, conviction and most importantly - unshakable belief in fairies and magic, if they are to stand any chance of out-witting The Wicked One.But, will it prove too much for these shy, unconfident sisters? Will they be able to find the inner strength and self-belief they're going to need - before it's too late...!

NIGHTMARES, DREAMS, AND ALL THINGS IN BETWEEN provides a mystical and enlightening perspective on love, friendship, and life. Paige Bergen grabs readers with her three short stories that range in genre from romance to fantasy. All vastly different. All equally spectacular.“Free” is the tale of Amy, a young woman, who slips away in the night to escape her monstrous boyfriend, Harry. Although Amy is able to escape Harry in reality, he still lurks in her mind, transforming her dreams into nightmares.“The Enchantress and the Sprite” is a fantasy story set in a dingy tavern where Audra, a dark sorcerer, is confronted by Zanoa, a bright fairy. However, this adversary does not want to battle Audra, but debate with her for Audra believes the world is against her, while Zanoa tries to show her otherwise. “Us” is the heart-warming story of Fred and Paul, two ex-convicts in love with one other and working through the regrets of their past.

During a summer festival in an English spa town Miles Quentin, a distinguished actor, and his devoted wife become friendly with the local MP Geoffrey Thornton, and his young daughters Robin and Kit. All of these attractive, intelligent and busy people seem untroubled at first. But the surface of their lives conceals problems which start to come to light after the Quentin's return to their London theatre world and the Thornton's to their Westminster home. This leads to an unconventional love story in which loyalty may prove more important than love. It Ends with Revelations deals with complex issues of love and commitment, while retaining elements of the light hearted comedy of I Capture The Castle and the nostalgic charm of The Town in Full Bloom. As ever, the vivacity of Dodie Smith's writing and the warmth of her characters will keep readers guessing until the last page.

The women of the Waverley family -- whether they like it or not -- are heirs to an unusual legacy, one that grows in a fenced plot behind their Queen Anne home on Pendland Street in Bascom, North Carolina. There, an apple tree bearing fruit of magical properties looms over a garden filled with herbs and edible flowers that possess the power to affect in curious ways anyone who eats them. For nearly a decade, 34-year-old Claire Waverley, at peace with her family inheritance, has lived in the house alone, embracing the spirit of the grandmother who raised her, ruing her mother's unfortunate destiny and seemingly unconcerned about the fate of her rebellious sister, Sydney, who freed herself long ago from their small town's constraints. Using her grandmother's mystical culinary traditions, Claire has built a successful catering business -- and a carefully controlled, utterly predictable life -- upon the family's peculiar gift for making life-altering delicacies: lilac jelly to engender humility, for instance, or rose geranium wine to call up fond memories. Garden Spells reveals what happens when Sydney returns to Bascom with her young daughter, turning Claire's routine existence upside down. With Sydney's homecoming, the magic that the quiet caterer has measured into recipes to shape the thoughts and moods of others begins to influence Claire's own emotions in terrifying and delightful ways. As the sisters reconnect and learn to support one another, each finds romance where she least expects it, while Sydney's child, Bay, discovers both the safe home she has longed for and her own surprising gifts. With the help of their elderly cousin Evanelle, endowed with her own uncanny skills, the Waverley women redeem the past, embrace the present, and take a joyful leap into the future.

The year is 1667; Sir Francis Courteney and his son Hal are on patrol in their fighting caravel off the Agulhas Cape of South Africa. They are lying in wait for one of the treasure-laden galleons of the Dutch East India Company returning from the Orient. So begins a quest for adventure and the spoils of war that sweeps them from the settlement of Good Hope at the southern tip of Africa to the Great Horn of Ethiopia far to the north - at a time when international maritime law permitted acts of piracy, rape, and murder otherwise punishable by death. Wilbur Smith introduces a generation of the indomitable Courteneys and thrillingly re-creates their part in the struggle for supremacy and riches on the high seas.

It is astonishing that anyone lived this story. It is even more astonishing that anyone survived it. Stefan grows up in the grip of a raging famine. Stalin’s Five Year Plan brings genocide to Ukraine – millions of people starve to death. To free themselves from the daily terrors of Soviet rule, Stefan and his friends fight imaginary battles in nearby woods to defend their land. The games they play are their only escape. ‘Sliding on the Snow Stone’ is the true story of Stefan's extraordinary journey across a landscape of hunger, fear and devastating loss. With Europe on the brink of World War Two, Stefan and his family pray they'll survive in their uncertain world. They long to be free. (In 1932-33, as part of their drive towards industrialisation, the Soviet Union demanded impossibly high requisitions of grain from rural areas in Ukraine. In a deliberate act of genocide, Ukrainian smallholdings were stripped of food, and the population began to perish, with some estimates as high as 10 million deaths, from starvation. In Ukraine, this atrocity became known as the Holodomor (death by hunger). The following years saw Soviet purges and terrors resulting in the elimination of academics and intellectuals, or of anyone who spoke out against Soviet rule. When World War Two arrived on Ukraine’s doorstep, many people viewed the Nazis as liberators – a view that was quickly proved wrong. ‘Sliding on the Snow Stone’ is Stefan’s personal account of a historical period drenched in the blood of a nation, and of his yearning for freedom).

The Viking Is a Princess . . . All Ingrith wants is refuge for herself and a group of orphans from a vicious Saxon commander who would harm the children and destroy her honor. At her age, she no longer expects to find a husband, or even a lover, especially not the arrogant Lord of the Bees! John of Hawk's Lair longs for peace and quiet, not a nagging wife and noisy children. As a knight in the king's service, he spends his cherished time at home working on his beekeeping experiments. So when an irksome Viking princess comes barging into his castle with a horde of orphans, he does everything he can to get rid of her. But then a sexual attraction sparks between them, despite their differences, one that soon has them making honey, rather than war . . .

Luke Boone doesn't know exactly what his uncle Rust is involved in but he wants in on it-the cars, the money, the women. And it looks like he's finally getting his wish. When Rust hands him the managerial keys to the garage, they come with a second set—one that opens up the door to tons of cash and opportunity. Though it's not exactly legal, Luke's never been one to worry about that sort of thing. Especially when it puts him behind the wheel of a Porsche 911 and onto the radar of gorgeous socialite named Rain. Clara Bertelli is at the top of her game—at only twenty-six years old, she's one of the most successful undercover officers in the Washington D.C. major crime unit, and she's just been handed a case that could catapult her career and expose one of the west coast's most notorious car theft rings. But, in order to do it, she'll need to go deep undercover as Rain Martines. Her target? The twenty-four-year old nephew of a key player who appears ready to follow in his uncle's footsteps. As Clara drifts deeper into the luxurious lifestyle of Rain, and further into the arms of her very attractive and charming target, the lines between right and wrong start to blur, making her wonder if she'll be able to leave it all behind. Or if she'll even want to.

The sixth novel in the beloved Mitford series, by the bestselling author of At Home in Mitford  and  Somebody Safe with Somebody Good  Laughter and wedding bells ring as Jan Karon takes her millions of fans back in time to the most cherished event in Mitford! Mitford's Lord's Chapel seats barely two hundred souls, yet millions of Jan Karon's fans will be there for the most joyful event in years: the wedding of Father Tim Kavanagh and Cynthia Coppersmith. Here at last is A Common Life, and the long-awaited answers to these deeply probing questions: Will Father Tim fall apart when he takes his vows? Will Cynthia make it to the church on time? Who'll arrange the flowers and bake the wedding cake? And will Uncle Billy's prayers for a great joke be answered in time for the reception? All the beloved Mitford characters will be there: Dooley Barlowe, Miss Sadie and Louella, Emma Newland, the mayor; in short, everybody who's anybody in the little town with the big heart. A Common Life is the perfect gift for Mother's Day, Father's Day, anniversaries, and for a bride or groom to give to his or her beloved. In truth, it's perfect for anyone who believes in laughter, relies on hope, and celebrates love.

When I left Nashville, Tennessee, I knew deep in my heart I wouldn't be back. I knew I would never be heard on every country music station around the world, and I would never step foot on the Grand Ole Opry stage. Cold hard guilt and responsibilities that I didn't want forced me on a different path. Me being responsible for an eighteen-month-old was a horrible idea. Me being a second grade teacher in a catholic school was plain ludicrous. Life sucked, love hurt, and I didn't know who to pick.

What would you do if you were a CNN reporter and had to cover the story of a hijacked plane, which carried a member of your family? Would you be able to hide your emotions, knowing that their life is in danger? It is the early nineties, after the questionable Oslo Agreement. An Israeli Air Force plane, carrying the Israeli mission to the peace talks in Cairo, has been hijacked. For CNN’s Israeli office manager, Shira Tailor, it’s not only a dramatic news event, but a personal test as well. With her stepfather Danny, the cabinet secretary and mission head, on board, she has to deal with conflicting emotions and loyalties when he may become the next victim. During three nerve-wrecking days, she recalls some scenes from their family history and tries to figure out who Danny really is—a peace visionary and fighter, or a smooth and heartless politician? Peace, Love and Lies is a story of big and small events interwoven and played out between journalists, military commanders, diplomats, and government officials. It is a story of intrigue and integrity, of cynical exploitation and of small favors of love and compassion. Definitely a must-read for those who are interested in experiencing a whole lot of emotions, events, and truths in a single title!

A hunt for dangerous secrets leads to explosive chemistry in this exhilarating romantic suspense novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Going Dark.A team of Navy SEALs go on a mission and disappear without a trace—they are The Lost Platoon. Investigative reporter Brittany Blake may have stumbled upon the story of a lifetime in her search for her missing brother. When he seemingly disappears overnight, she refuses to accept the Navy's less-than-satisfying explanation. She begins her own investigation, which leads her to top-secret SEAL teams, covert ops, and a possible cover up... John Donovan is having trouble biding his time, waiting for his Commanding Officer to figure out who set up their platoon. John's best friend and BUD/S partner, Brandon Blake, was one of the many lives tragically lost in the attack against his team. When Brandon's sister, Brittany, tracks John down, looking for answers, he realizes that she may...

Banished from Tower Twyll by his brutal half brother, Rhys has carved out a new life as the Outlaw. But then he captures a raven-haired beauty named Tara who may be the true heir to Twyll. She not only inflames his desire, but carries the legendary jewel that threatens his very quest for revenge. From the first, the infamous criminal stokes a passion seductive yet frightening in Tara. For if she is the true heir to Twyll, then she is the sworn enemy of the man who has captured her heart...

The explosive new masterpiece of suspense from the #1 New York Times–bestselling author.LAPD cop Scott James is not doing so well. Eight months ago, a shocking nighttime assault by unidentified men killed his partner Stephanie, nearly killed him, and left him enraged, ashamed, and ready to explode. He is unfit for duty—until he meets his new partner.Maggie is not doing so well, either. A German shepherd who survived three tours in Iraq and Afghanistan sniffing explosives before losing her handler to an IED, her PTSD is as bad as Scott’s.They are each other’s last chance. Shunned and shunted to the side, they set out to investigate the one case that no one wants them to touch: the identity of the men who murdered Stephanie.  What they begin to find is nothing like what Scott has been told, and the journey will take them both through the darkest moments of their own personal hells. Whether they will make it out again, no one can say.ReviewPraise for SUSPECT“The most multifaceted and appealing new protagonist in crime fiction this year just may turn out to be a dog—and a hard-boiled dog, to boot… A read-in-one-sitting thriller."--Booklist (starred review)Praise for Robert Crais"Robert Crais is hands-down the World’s Greatest Crime Fiction Writer, and that’s no joke” --Huffington Post“Most crime novel fans have a shortlist of authors they will buy on name recognition alone. If Robert Crais isn’t on that list, he should be. His novels get better with every new book” --Portland OregonianAbout the AuthorRobert Crais is the author of many New York Times bestsellers, most recently Taken, which debuted at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list, and The Sentry. He lives in Los Angeles.