In Desert Lilies, Kelvin Elliott has kept a secret for almost forty years. But when his secret arrives at his doorstep, Kelvin confronts an impulsive decision made when he was a teenager. He, again, does what he believes in his heart is the right thing to do, but his courage is also severely tested, and roles are reversed. Kelvin must enlist the aid of his friend, Antonio Vargas, to rescue a granddaughter he never knew he had. Antonio thought he had completely escaped the Juarez cartel tha...

“Lessons Well Learned,” is a fictional tale describing the life of George William Smith and his family. George's mother dies the night he is born which is on Halloween in 1888. He is raised by nuns at an orphanage for the first ten years of his life, but in 1898 he is adopted by an older man named Edwards, who is a self-proclaimed white supremacist. Until George is seventeen, he is taught, almost forced, to become a bigot. His adopted father insists that anyone different from him; Indians,...

A cartel controls production, pricing, and distribution of its products by thoroughly eliminating any and all competition. Though he had been a high ranking member of the cartel for years, Antonio Vargas was certain the cartel now viewed him as competition. An unlikely and unique friendship is formed when Antonio enlists the aid of Kelvin Ray Elliott, a retired mathematics instructor, to help free him from the cartel, and save the lives of his daughter and grandson. Kelvin's courage is sev...

Doing the right thing often comes with a price tag, but when Kelvin Elliott helps send Sam Joy to prison for the rape of a young student, he is unaware how much it will cost him. Joy has harbored his hatred for Elliott for twenty-five years and upon parole plans to exact a savage revenge. Kelvin has faced long odds before, but this time everyone he cares about is in danger, and he's on his own. His good friend Anthony Salducci is dead. The novel, set in the Southwest, is a fast-paced actio...

When Mick Harrison writes a novel, he is suddenly thrust into the world of Hollywood screenwriters, sexually abusive producers, and gang-related murders. Things go awry when a female executive tries to rape him, and it seems no one will listen to his claims of innocence. Fortunately for Mick his wife Megan does believe him, but a set of events forces her to repeat a crime that she has kept hidden for over twelve years. She feels compelled to participate in a murder once again. She used to ...

The papers in this volume were prepared after a preliminary symposium held at The University of Michigan in honor of Clyde Coombs. Following the symposium, each paper was extensively revised and in many instances completely rewritten to provide a timely and provocative survey of current works in mathematical psychology in the style of Clyde Coombs. All of the authors were students or colleagues who were closely influenced by Coombs and our intention was not to cover all approaches to the f...

In The Mangle of Practice (1995), the renowned sociologist of science Andrew Pickering argued for a reconceptualization of research practice as a “mangle,” an open-ended, evolutionary, and performative interplay of human and non-human agency. While Pickering’s ideas originated in science and technology studies, this collection aims to extend the mangle’s reach by exploring its application across a wide range of fields including history, philosophy, sociology, geography, environmen...

Vintage Sci-Fi 10 - 22 Classic Science Fiction Short Stories from Isaac Asimov, Andre Norton, Ray Bradbury, Arthur C. Clarke, Leigh Brackett and moreThe Moon That Vanished by Leigh BrackettThe Visitor by Ray BradburyFlowering Evil by Margaret St. ClairThe Magnificent Possession by Isaac AsimovThe Shipshape Miracle by Clifford D. SimakEverest by Isaac AsimovThe Last Drive by Carl JacobiThe Blonde From Barsoo...

Twenty remarkable journeys into the bold imagination of vintage science fiction.Lost Sci-Fi Books 221 thru 240 gathers a powerful collection of classic tales from the masters of early science fiction and fantasy. Explorers step onto hostile worlds, mysterious cities reveal ancient secrets, and desperate missions unfold far beyond the edges of known space.These stories capture the daring ideas and vivid storytelling that defined the golden age of vintage science fiction. Str...

A comparative archaeological synthesis examining the spatial, social, and ceremonial logics underpinning circular community formations across the Eastern Woodlands from 10,000 BC to the sixteenth century.The Archaeology of Arcuate Communities is an edited collection of ten essays that illuminate how Indigenous communities of the Eastern Woodlands, from 10,000 BC to the 1550s, are analyzed and interpreted by archaeologists today. Volume editors Mar...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The practical application of these principles is where this book truly shines. Imagine being able to apply sun tzu's wisdom in your everyday life, in managing your company, leading your team, or even overcoming personal challenges. This book unravels how sun tzu's teachings are surprisingly relevant in the business world and the art of modern leadership.Beyond the corporate world, the book also takes you on a jo...

Worry can paralyze our lives. It keeps us from moving forward in peace and confidence. This book will arm you with the weapons you need to change the way you think. You will learn new strategies to destroy the habit of worry, and employ new, more productive habits. 101 Strategies to Combat Worry divides these strategies into six areas of our lives; mental, spiritual, emotional, relational, physical, and financial. Learn to identify worry patterns and stop wasting your life!