The bullets fired into the cafe changed his life forever.1943 — Cole Miller, a young Chinese-American OSS agent, returns from a mission. His boss (and friend) is murdered during a terror attack on a cafe. Are they related?Japanese occupation forces control the country, but the Vichy administration running the colony turns a blind eye to OSS operations. When the Minister of Security learns of Cole's affair with his wife, he decides to pin the murder on Cole....

A thoughtfully revised and expanded edition of Jane Nelsen's revolutionary guide on how to raise capable, confident children without rewards or punishment—now updated with research-backed information on how to approach parenting in the era of social mediaFor forty-five years, Positive Discipline has been the gold standard reference for adults working with children. Now Jane Nelsen, distinguished psychologist, educator, mother, grandmother, and gre...

What if the only thing standing between you and the life you want is the courage to take the first step?You know the feeling. A once in a lifetime opportunity presents itself and instead of walking towards it, you freeze. The moment passes. And you're left with the heavy weight of 'If only....'Fear. Overwhelm. Self-doubt. For so many of us, these are the reasons dreams stay dreams.Walk in Winning is the inspiration you need to step through the fear.Written b...

We spend our lives trying to fit in. We read the room, manage the impression, earn the seat. And still, underneath it all, a quieter hunger keeps asking a harder question: do I actually belong here?Belonging is a book about that hunger - the oldest one we carry. Ed Gungor writes as both participant and observer, a pastor and spiritual anthropologist who has spent a lifetime watching how people across traditions reach for communion, for the sense of being fully kno...

**Pulitzer Prize finalist Ed Park presents a new tale of contemporary cosmic horror, along with his inspiration from Robert W. Chambers’s horror classic The King in Yellow.Designed and illustrated by Jeff Wong, the award-winning artist of Weird Tales magazine, this ebook features interior art.**Sid Feelings, a successful children’s entertainer, is trapped in a modern nightmare. She’s canceled when a man with whom she shares a name commits a heinous crime. ...

Assassin Book ThreeA Jim Able AdventureWelcome to the network.Jim seizes the chance to finally mete out justice to the Praestans Rapax monk whose manipulations were behind the mission to Tanna Gul (in Larc Ascending). But will the universe get in the way of his carefully laid plans?This third and final Assassin story sees Jim battling with his injury and d...

New York Times BestsellerNew York Times Notable Book of 2016 • NPR Great Read of 2016 • Named a Best Book of 2016 by The Economist, Smithsonian, NPR's Science Friday, MPR, Minnesota Star Tribune, Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly, The Guardian, Times (London)From Pulitzer Prize winner Ed Yong, a groundbreaking,...

Twenty-Five Years Behind the Laughs. A Lifetime of Perspective.Ed Driscoll spent his career helping famous people be funny while sometimes quietly wondering whether he belonged in the room.One week, he was writing for the highest-rated show on television and the lowest-rated show on television at the same time.That was Hollywood.As an Emmy Award–winning comedy writer, performer, and producer, Ed worked behind the scenes on sitcoms, movies, s...

Martin’s brother is in jail in Venezuela—charged with murder.Proving his innocence means dealing with the police, a mysterious and gorgeous woman lawyer, a vicious gringo, a seemingly affable drug lord, and a guy named Raul.And every one of them would much rather Martin just turned around and went home.It’s a good thing Ugly Bill is on his way.Follow Martin’s fast-paced adventures in the Caribbean.Get a copy now!...

In this poignant collection, a veteran shares the deep reflections of their service, weaving narratives of chaos and courage with the quiet battles faced upon return to civilian life. Each prose piece acts as a porthole into the soul of the soldier: the frontline horrors, the private wars waged post-service, the rugged path towards reintegration, and the ongoing quest for peace. Transitioning from soldier to civilian, the author chronicles the metamorphosis from youthful innocence to seaso...

Professional Business Email Templates — 2nd Edition is a complete resource for mastering modern business communication across global environments. Designed for professionals, leaders, educators, and international teams, this expanded guide provides clear structures, customizable templates, and cultural insights that help readers communicate with clarity, confidence, and professionalism.This Second Edition is substantially larger than the original (...

It is my hope that whoever reads this memoir will experience the same love and care for the sentient pets that enter our lives and learn from the lessons each one has taught us. As it states in Job 12:7, "Just ask the animals and they will teach you.""The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated," said Mahatma Gandhi.Many dogs and cats are waiting for forever homes in shelters, cages, laboratories, and on the streets. May...