My name is James Gates. I grew up in the 1940s and 50s, in a diverse hostile social environment in a complex time. This environment was governed by insanity, bigotry, fear and inhumanity. But beyond all the madness, a sense of hopelessness induced a measure of tolerance that created a guarded feeling of happiness and well being, yet tainted by fear.As I observed and experienced the blatant inhumanities associated with bigotry and other flaws, I realized that I was in a unique posit...

For people who desire to realise the value of enlightenment and tranquility, Alchemy of Enlightenment helps self-reflection rather than the skills of meditation. To see the world is not to be seen but to see through the eyes of own. The true freedom can be achieved by putting oneself on top of everything else in terms of ways of living and seeing.

"Commentary Upon the Maya-Tzental Perez Codex" by William Gates is a significant scholarly work that delves into the intricacies of the Maya-Tzental culture through the lens of the Perez Codex. Gates meticulously analyzes the codex, which is a vital historical document that provides insights into the rituals, beliefs, and daily life of the Tzental people. His commentary not only elucidates the text but also contextualizes it within the broader framework of Maya civilization, making it an e...

The Desert King Olivia GatesTheir marriage will save his kingdom. And in return for an heir, Kamal Aal Masood will give his new wife Aliyah anything ; except the trust and intimacy she desperately wants. When Kamal abruptly ended their blistering affair years ago, he vowed Aliyah would never ensnare him again!An Affair with the Princess Michelle CelmerWealthy architect Alexander Rafferty hadn't returned to the ki...

When his King says Prince Vincenzo D'Agostino must marry, the confirmed bachelor knows only one woman will do: Glory Monaghan, the lover who betrayed him six years ago.By forcing her hand, he'll appease his ruler – and get the woman he can't forget out of his system forever…

Can a pregnant bride heal this tycoon's tormented past? Only from USA TODAY bestselling author Olivia Gates!Russian billionaire Ivan Konstantinov spent decades struggling with the treachery that almost destroyed him. But when Anastasia Shepherd, the only woman he's ever loved, suffers a near-fatal injury, he risks everything–even exposure to his betrayers–to save her.He intends only to heal her then walk away again...

The sheikh bargains for an heir.At first sight, Sheikh Numair Al Aswad's lethal sensuality overwhelms Princess Jenan Aal Ghamdi. And when he rescues her from an arranged marriage, he has a shocking price...an heir! Though logic screams no, her body and soul burn for him.Numair has come from the darkest of pasts to exact revenge — and to claim his throne. Jenan is vital to his plans. But his cold-blooded scheme melts under the heat of their passion. Now he must choo...

He would have been king of Castaldini...until scandal sent Prince Leandro D'Agostino into exile. Now Phoebe Alexander, his secret lover who'd refused to leave with him, had come to convince him to accept his rightful crown. But the pain of betrayal still coursed through Leandro's veins. He would rule only if Phoebe bowed to his wishes.Scorched from the decisions of her past, Phoebe was willing to do Leandro's royal bidding. She knew she could never be his queen, but she would freel...

KristinI was drowning. I had four kids under one small roof, a job that barely made ends meet, and not nearly enough hours in the day. Then I walked in to clean Room 328, startled the cute computer nerd, and had the best twenty minutes of my life. But that was all it could ever be—stolen moments with a man who was too good for my past or present.WillGoing undercover at one of my hotels wasn't a chore. Two weeks of R&R in a seaside t...

MadelineEvery girl dreams of meeting her celebrity crush. Unfortunately, my dreams weren't coming true. I was on national television, standing in front of my celebrity nemesis, and ten hours earlier, I had his tongue down my throat.Hello, nightmare.LucaHer poker face was unbeatable. I would never have guessed the woman I went on a date with would be the woman I judged the next morning or the pastry chef of my new restaurant....

BridgetThe day I decided to leave Kyle Kingsley was the day I was no longer afraid of dying. I was afraid of living. I'd had it all—or so everyone thought. I had been trapped in a gilded cage by a deadly monster, and finally escaped. But so did he. Trusting again was harder than healing, especially when the nightmare wasn't over yet.ChaseBridget was the only girl I had ever wanted. Seven whispered words during our friends' wedding g...

“No part of the Empire has given up more completely of her splendid men than Yukon … Such being the case, the Dominion should not be forgetful of this region—the Empire’s farthest North, and take pride in the encouragement of the spirit that dominates the people of the Land of the Midnight Sun.” —Dawson Daily News, May 15, 1918Nearly a thousand Yukoners, a quarter of the population, enlisted before the end of the Great War. They were lawyers, bankers, piano tuners, dockwor...