“They moved along in the bobbing, springy gait of a family that followed the woods as some families follow the sea.” In that first sentence Conrad Richter sets the mood of this magnificent epic of the American wilderness. Toward the close of the eighteenth century the land west of the Alleghenies and north of the Ohio river was an unbroken sea of trees. Beneath them the forest trails were dark, silent, and lonely, brightened only by a few lost beams of sunlight. Here the Lucketts, a wild, ...

A journalist focuses on an unsolved case for her true-crime podcast—and becomes fixated to the point of endangering her own life . . .Elaine Napier, an investigative journalist who's been made redundant from her job, decides her next project will be to record a true-crime podcast. All she needs is a story.When she stumbles upon the five-year-old cold case of Katrin, she begins an investigation that will quickly become a fixation. After an early breakthrough, ...

This novel by one of America’s foremost writers—and perhaps the most truly American of all—is rock-based in values and virtues which most of the time seem to have disappeared from our fiction, if not from American life itself. The story of a storekeeper turned minister, A Simple Honorable Man is the fictional record of a life spent in the service of others, a life bringing the power of simple goodnessto obscure, sometimes earthy and violent people. Harry Donner (the fathe...

A leading journalist's intense, riveting and personal investigation into the worlds and minds of cultsAt a new age festival in Byron Bay, journalist Anke Richter is finding her spiritual awakening when she meets a woman - a survivor of the Auckland cult Centrepoint - who will change the course of her life and career.Over the next ten years, Anke pursues a labyrinthine investigation into how and why cults attract, entrap and destroy otherwise ordinary people...

'The first kiss hit the nose. The second landed on the forehead. The third was a straight hit.’Li Yuanjun, the grandson of the matriarch of the Yaosen School of Cultivators, spends his quiet and uneventful life teaching swordsmanship. Recently, life became a little too quiet for his taste.He Weimin, a blind guest cultivator, brings the highly desired change into his life. He Weimin is friendly and courteous to everyone. But why is he acting aloof and reser...

This book was not planned. It was born - out of an experience that changed everything. After thirty years of illness, poverty, and loneliness, I had a near-death experience on September 8, 2024 - and in it, I discovered my true calling. The veil of eternity lifted, and for the first time, I glimpsed what I had searched for all my life: a deeper meaning behind it all. What I encountered was not theoretical, not just an idea - it was a truth that moved through every part of me. I returned - ...

It's certainly fun to build games that run on your iPhone and iPad. But, wouldn't it be more fun to create games that allow you to play with other gamers in your social network? There's a whole lot more things you can do. Most of the top best selling games around the world, like World of Warcraft, let you play with others online and share your experiences with your friends.Beginning iOS Social Games is your concise introduction to iOS social and other networked gaming app developme...

Transform your health and boost daily energy with a stress-free, plant-based diet designed for absolute beginners. Say goodbye to rigid calorie counting, confusing nutrition labels, and restrictive rules that set you up to fail. This empowering 21-day habit-building journey meets you exactly where you are, offering a flexible roadmap to sustainable weight loss and vibrant wellness.Whether you are navigating a bustling grocery store after a long commute, cooking for a mixed-diet fam...

Dive into thrilling evolutionary biology as ancient apex predators survive 400 million years of planetary extinctions. Perfect for an engaging daily commute or a relaxing educational walk, this immersive audio experience transforms scattered fossils into vivid prehistoric oceans. Feel the awe of deep-sea exploration as you encounter jawless ancestors, armored oddities, and sleek early hunters.Uncover the fascinating sensory biology and complex behaviors that structure our modern ma...

Tara Richter has been featured on ABC, Daytime TV, CNN, Channel 10 News, FOX & radio stations all over the world as the expert on writing!This guide book shot up to the Best Sellers status once it was released in the audio version. Get the ground breaking tips in a short, easy to read manual to help you write YOUR own Best Seller!Whenever I tell people I can help them write a book in four weeks, I always get a look of confusion and dismay. "That can't be done! Books take yea...

Plunge into a fast-paced era of world history where the industrial revolution and fierce rebellions forged our reality. This immersive narrative sweeps across continents, connecting the rise of steam-powered factories in Britain to revolutions in Latin America and trade empires in China. Perfect for a morning commute, this sweeping chronicle transforms complex political science into a gripping global saga.Listen as the dramatic birth of global capitalism, mass migration, and human ...

The Strangest Fiction Anthology is a collection of short stories written by a diverse group of talented fiction authors from strangestfiction.com. It is a showcase of the most popular science fiction, supernatural, horror, and thriller works on the site. Prepare to journey into the depths of space, listen to another sociopathic tale from your grandfather, confront the noise emanating from your attic, and much, much more. The collection will push your imagination and curiosity to their limi...