The Noir Mystery MEGAPACK™ presents 25 modern and classic noir (and noir-inspired) and hardboiled tales by writers new and old. Included are:KIDNAPPED EVIDENCE, by Joseph J. MillardA RAT MUST CHEW, by Gary LovisiA RIDE FOR MR. TWO-BY-FOUR, by Bruno FischerBEDHEAD FRED’S, REDHEAD’S DEAD, by Jack HallidayGENERALISSIMO FLATFOOT, by Walt SheldonDOOM BOOM, by Glenn LowDEAD WRONG, by Lucille CaliGRIM REAPER'S HANDICAP, by Fergus Truslow

Learn to Invest in Your Future!The best way for beginners to learn how to invest in their future by harnessing the power of this guide, this guide is more than just theory, it will show you how to grow your investments into a healthy nest egg for a comfortable retirement.Stretching your paycheck to make ends meet at the end of the month is a problem for most and I used to be in the same situation. According to a study done by CNBC in 2017, about 78...

Our thought lives have incredible power over our mental, emotional, and even physical well-being. In fact, our thoughts can either limit us to what we believe we can do or release us to experience abilities well beyond our expectations. When we choose a mindset that extends our abilities rather than placing limits on ourselves, we will experience greater intellectual satisfaction, emotional control, and physical health. The only question is . . . how?Backed by up-t...

WHEN IT COMES TO MURDER, THERE'S ALWAYS A CHOICE…The only thing more varied than how people are killed is the many, many ways people try to get away with this terrible crime. Now masterful mystery writer Dorothy Salisbury Davis brings together 23 classic stories of crime and suspense, whodunits and detective stories from some of the finest authors of the 1950s.Ross Macdonald's classic P.I. Lew Archer takes a chilling case in California, where the mob isn't ...

In the Name of the Creator of all things both visible and invisible, who revealeth his Mysteries out of his Treasures to them that call upon him; and fatherly and mercifully bestoweth those his Secrets upon us without measure. May he grant unto us, through his onely-begotten Son Jesus Christ our Lord, his ministring spirits, the revealers of his secrets, that we may write this Book of Arbatel, concerning the greatest Secrets which are lawful for man to know, and to use them without offence...

Priscilla Jo Gander, daughter of the term-limited 2-time Governor "Goodie" Gander, is sexually naive, with an education derived from Southern Baptist pamphlets. Her dad sees only the ideal muppet to succeed him in title, while leaving pa in power.Events take a number of turns as the gal, such a Pretty Thing, ventures into sexual maturity with men and women, finally marrying a man of color, and sending the established political order of her deep South homeland into chaos. Humerous w...

Flint knapping, which is the shaping of flint or other fracturing stone to manufacture tools, was one of the primary skills used for survival by our prehistoric ancestors. Early mankind once made and used these implements on a daily basis to hunt, prepare food and clothing, to farm, make shelters, and perform all the other tasks required for Stone Age existence.A material that has been with us since earliest times, flint still plays a part in our lives today: it is...

Our prehistoric ancestors used flint tools every day; they were of vital importance for cutting and scraping, used for hunting, preparing food, making clothing and building shelters, and their remnants are scattered around the countryside.Unearthing such a find is a magical moment – a direct link to events thousands of years before – but how do you identify the piece of flint you find out in the field? Is it only a lump of flint, or did it really have an important ...

The book is divided into seven chapters, each referred to as an "Olympic" or "Sapiential" discourse, covering various aspects of magic, mysticism, and the pursuit of divine wisdom. The "Arbatel" emphasizes the importance of leading a virtuous life and maintaining a connection with God in order to attain spiritual enlightenment and work with divine beings and intelligences.As for Robert Turner, he was a 17th-century English translator known for translating various works of occult literature...

Driven by a down economy and difficult economic realities, many organizations are discovering that what worked well in the past may not be what is needed now to move forward or even survive. This comprehensive and analytical resource draws comparisons between practicing basic procurement and the more advanced modern principles of strategic supply management, and clearly demonstrates how merely practicing the basic procurement principles and methods of the past in our new economy can lead t...

In "Cotton and Immigration," Robert Turner Saunders presents an insightful examination of the intricate relationship between the cotton industry and the waves of immigration that shaped the American South in the 19th century. Utilizing a meticulous blend of historical analysis and literary elegance, Saunders explores how economic imperatives driven by cotton production influenced migratory patterns, transforming regional demographics and cultural landscapes. His nuanced narrative intertwin...

A legendary guide to commercial fiction writing, finally restored for a new generation of storytellers. In 1948, Robert Turner-a prolific writer who sold over 500 stories and penned nearly 50 million words across detective magazines, westerns, romance, and TV scripts-published this practical manual that became the stuff of legend. For decades, this 70-page booklet existed only in scattered, deteriorating copies until book scout John Crow discovered it in a dusty used bookstore in the late ...