“A propulsive mystery of high verve and wit, teeming with misfits, and fizzing with greed and desire."—Scott Dominic Carpenter, author of Theory of RemaindersIn 1990s San Francisco, the gruesome death of former district attorney Harrison Rose uncovers a 19th-century double homicide aboard the ship Hurricane, and begins the hunt for Inca gold smuggled from Peru to California by wayward Catholic priests.During the Gold Rush, dozens o...

Uncle Jim's storytelling ability comes through clearly in this series where he shares a story told to him by SPARKLES. This first book deals with a lost polar bear cub, whose fate leads to Santa Claus and how being helpful to others has its rewards. The story will progress on how SPARKLES confronts real life concerns, until Sparkles' destiny in life is realized. The remaining three books explore what SPARKLES must endure searching for identity and purpose in life. Through SPARKLES, the aut...

Uncle Jim is a unique storyteller. His creative ability comes through clearly in this series of children's books about SPARKLES, a polar bear cub he created. The series is one long story of what SPARKLES must endure searching for identity and purpose in life. Through SPARKLES, the author demonstrates how children relate imaginary concepts to reality. In SPARKLES THE TOY MAKER, learn what this shy cub discovers about himself, and what the meaning of a family truly is. SPARK...

This is a true story about a 10-year-old Maltipoo who discovered that a new puppy moved into the yard behind her. There was a fence separating them until Jake the puppy realized he could fit through the fence. Jake was a ball of energy and smothered Honey Bear with puppy love. She accepted all the attention Jake would offer. Jake was full of life as Honey Bear was fading. You have to read the story to see how a fun beginning can turn into tragedy and still wind up with a happy ending. This...

This is a book intended for the child to read to the parents, guardians, or teachers, anyone who has control in raising the child. Its purpose is to remind adults that a child needs to grow up doing those things that children do. The adult is not supposed to impose mature subjects on a child that may harm the child, and things the child will regret experiencing later in life, especially if those things are nonreversible. A child is supposed to enjoy his or her youth and not expect to be bu...

If you're an in-house marketer today, the digital world can be a scary place. But it doesn't have to be. The basic principles of marketing have not changed. It's still all about using the right methods at the right time to reach the right people. In Smarter Marketer, David and James Lawrence provide actionable insights and powerful tools for in-house marketers challenged with developing effective campaigns that demonstrate their personal value within the organisation. The 11 Golden Rules d...

The ultimate guide to mental toughness by James “Iron Cowboy” Lawrence—the greatest endurance athlete in human history.Lawrence’s accomplishments are nearly impossible to comprehend. After breaking two Guinness World Records, he shattered possibilities in 2015 by completing 50 full-distance triathlons in 50 states in 50 consecutive days. Yes, THE IRONMAN®, “the single most difficult day in sports”– a 2.4-mile swim, 112 miles on a bike, then a 26.2-mile run, all com...

**‘Iron Hope proves that with a little direction, we can all develop the mental toughness to accomplish anything we set our mind to. This is essential reading for anybody with goals – not just athletes’ – Cameron Hanes, New York Times bestselling author of EndureThe ultimate guide to mental toughness by James ‘Iron Cowboy’ Lawrence – the greatest endurance athlete in human history.**In 2015, Lawrence set his third Guinness World Record by completi...

Today, when global warming denial and vaccination denial are alarmingly prevalent, it is crucial to understand that throughout history, science denial at the state level has cost scores of millions of lives. In the Soviet Union under Stalin, Lysenko's denial of genetics led to disastrous agricultural policies, resulting in the persecution and execution of dissenting scientists and widespread famine. A similar tragedy unfolded in Mao's China, where the wholesale adoption of Lysenkoism contr...

Hjalmar Schacht: Hitler's Banker Who Tried to Stop HimBy James LawrenceHjalmar Schacht was one of the most brilliant - and most contradictory - figures of the twentieth century: the economist who rescued Germany from collapse, financed Hitler's rise through monetary innovation, and later risked his life in a conspiracy to bring the regime down. Hjalmar Schacht: Hitler's Banker Who Tried to Stop Him is a gripping narrative ...

Ray Dalio is one of the most influential investors of the last half-century-but the true story behind his success is not about markets, money, or algorithmic trading. It is the story of a mind engineered through failure, humility, and an obsessive pursuit of truth.Born to a middle-class family and working as a teenage caddy, Dalio's earliest lessons in wealth came not from textbooks but from watching the behavior of the powerful. A restless experimenter, he learned...

"HI NEIGHBOR" is a series of 7 books about the unique animals on the 7 Continents. This book is an introduction to the geography of this Continent and its unusual animals, as introduced by a tour guide who teaches Wendy about unique animals. Wendy journeys through her local zoo and earns the trust of a young kangaroo who guides her on a private tour. He not only speaks with Wendy but also encourages other animals at the zoo to talk about their lives. It's a story that defines family relati...