A life-affirming story of family and personal self-discoveryWhen George, the eldest son of Matthew Silverman, announces he won’t follow his father’s footsteps as editor of the family-owned local newspaper, the family finds itself on a course for change. The newspaper has been going for nearly 100 years.With younger brother Alexander and sisters Loraine and Alison growing up fast too, and gradual progress in the world around them, can Matthew do what’s best ...

The following topics are included in this 2-book combo:Book 1: Are narcissists sociopaths?And if they are different, then can someone be both?These and many other questions will be answered in this guide. You will learn, on top of that, how parents can struggle with sociopathic kids and how you can do better. You will also learn about the American culture and why sociopaths are generally liked by the masses (trust me, it’s true… I’ve seen it over and over again: Fak...

Eve saved the world once already, embarking on a perilous quest to protect what remained of humanity after a deadly virus outbreak... but the story continues! Selene, a source of hope for the many children that flocked to her rest stop, resents Eve, Eve’s sister, and Wexler.The conflict amongst them and the survivors is dire... even sowing the potential for civil war. But an A.I. with terrifying origins from deep beneath the sea brings new revelations about the threats they face... not onl...

Private Jeffers had seen something that he shouldn’t have while passing the shower room one night.His own commanding officer was taking advantage of two subordinates.The scene flashed in the man’s mind until he decided to tell someone, to make things right.Zack made a report, detailing what he had seen between all three men.When he was called in to discuss the matter though, he was given the impression that some things are just not said.Worse yet, his Lie...

Continue the adventures of Seaman (now Petty Officer) Freez and his buddies. They continue to explore a new side of their lives as they sail across the seas. It seems that some people on the ship may cause some problems, so the group has to figure out what to do. But first they want to explore more of each other.

A pilot is flying over a target zone to study its inhabitants when a mechanical failure forces him to descend.Because of this, what seemed like a simple mission turns into a life-threatening situation; luckily, the pilot is helped by the locals in a way that he never expected.While living among them, he learns valuable lessons that change his perspective on the world and his own life, changing it for the better.He basks in this, all while hoping to have a chance to ...

The Big Gay SoldiersA soldier is preparing to leave on his most recent assignment when he is given what he thinks is meaningless gift: a phone; but, when hardships come about, he will realize that the unexpected item holds a surprise for him, something he had always dreamed of.The item opens the door for reflections about his life, what he hopes life will bring him, and whether or not he is willing to seize it.During his adventure, he will also learn t...

This innovative and multi-layered study of the music and culture of Renaissance instrumentalists spans the early institutionalization of instrumental music from c.1420 to the rise of the basso continuo and newer roles for instrumentalists around 1600. Employing a broad cultural narrative interwoven with detailed case studies, close readings of eighteen essential musical sources, and analysis of musical images, Victor Coelho and Keith Polk show that instrumental music formed a vital and dyn...

The story takes place in Paris at the time of the French Revolution.Gringoire the poet meets beautiful Esmeralda just before the wicked Frollo tries to arrest her. You see, Esmeralda was a gypsy and no gypsy was allowed in Paris.Qusimodo, the hunchback saw it all and helps Esmeralda escape.Gringoire and Esmeralda join the outcasts and with Qusimodo’s help are eventually make the king understand Frollo’s true colors and the king arrestes Frollo.

Andrew moved away from his narrow-minded town to the City of Lights, New York City to audition for Broadway. After failing the audition for being too small, he looked for a new gym in his area. The cheapest one he could find was the Raw Power Gym a few blocks away.Upon arriving, he was greeted by a massive, hairy, hulk of a man. He was warned he wasn't in the right place, but insisted he needed to workout. What he got next was a

A major new history of North and South Korea, from the late nineteenth century to the present dayKorea has a long, riveting history—it is also a divided nation. South Korea is a vibrant democracy, the tenth largest economy, and is home to a world-renowned culture. North Korea is ruled by the most authoritarian regime in the world, a poor country in a rich region, and is best known for the cult of personality surrounding the ruling Kim family. But both Koreas share ...

When Petty Officers Lowe and Lodges were sent out into the desert on a mission they never imagined it would change the rest of their lives. After being captured they were taken to a deserted settlement out in the middle of nowhere. Although their training prepared them to deal with a number of different interrogation techniques, they weren’t prepared for what Samuel, the head of their captors, did to them. Not only did they experience a level of pleasure they never thought possible, Samuel...