This important book defines what investigative reporting is and what qualities it requires. Drawing on the experience of many well-known journalists in the field, the author identifies the skills, common factors and special circumstances involved in a wide variety of investigations. It examines how opportunities for investigations can be found and pursued, how informants can be persuaded to yield needed information and how and where this information can be checked. It also stresses the dan...

Equal parts love and ghost story, an unforgettable romance about a science journalist and a North Carolina librarian who dare to believe in the impossible, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Notebook**.**As a science journalist with a regular column in Scientific American, Jeremy Marsh specializes in debunking the supernatural—until he falls in love with the granddaughte...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The Puppet Masters: Uncovering the Secrets Behind Emotional ManipulationStep behind the curtain and explore the dark art of emotional control with this eye-opening guide. "The Puppet Masters" delves into the hidden tactics and underlying motivations of those who manipulate, offering clear insights into how mental manipulation differs from genuine persuasion. Through detailed explanations and real-world examples,...

“Will you give the devotion at the beginning of the meeting?” With Off to a Good Start, you can confidently answer, “Yes!” Inside are 24 openers with a scripture, prayer, reflection, questions, and a simple activity. There are openers for specific small groups, as well as for Advent, Easter, and other church seasons. You’ll also find prayers for every occasion and season, including graces. This handy collection is ideal for small groups, boards, women’s groups, and workshops.

Far out at the edge of the Universe two scientists play a game of wits--Earth to the winner.

Volume 2 begins as our hero winds up his story. But the question remains, what happened to the other boat? Hugh and Helga have been picked up by a small boat, which is, apparently, headed for Australia against all seafaring wisdom. Too far from the coast to backtrack, the couple set out on an unanticipated journey.

When Reality BreaksUnderstanding Traumatic Cognitive Dissonance and Healing After Psychological AbuseHave you ever left a relationship knowing something was deeply wrong, yet still found yourself questioning your own memory, judgment, or reactions?Do you replay conversations in your head, wondering how everything somehow became your fault, even when you were the one who was hurt?If so, this book was written f...

David R. Sparks was an American author known for his contributions to science fiction literature. "The Winged Men of Orcon" is one of his notable works and likely explores themes of space exploration, alien encounters, and the mysteries of the universe.In this novelette, Sparks may transport readers to the distant planet of Orcon, where they encounter a race of winged beings unlike anything seen on Earth. The story may follow the adventures of human explorers as they interact with the inha...

Fall in love with this small-town love story about a widower sheriff and a divorced schoolteacher who are searching for second chances—only to be threatened by long-held secrets of the past—from the New York Times bestselling author of The Notebook**.****"Sweet, accessible, uplifting." —**Publishers Weekly**"A powerful tale of true love." —**Booklist

After her husband’s death, a young widow with a faithful Great Dane must decide between two men—but as new love blossoms, jealousy turns deadly in this suspenseful New York Times bestseller.Julie Barenson’s young husband left her two unexpected gifts before he died—a Great Dane puppy named Singer and the promise that he would always be watching over her. Now four years have passed. Still living in the small town of Swansboro, North Carolina, twenty-nine-ye...

In this stunning New York Times bestselling follow-up to The Notebook, a hardworking but distant husband vows to win back the love of his life by looking to Noah and Allie's legendary romance.After thirty years, Wilson Lewis is forced to face a painful truth: the romance has gone out of his marriage. His wife, Jane, has fallen out of love with him, and it is entirely his fault. Despite the shining example of his in-laws, Noah and Allie Calhoun, an...

A single mother sets out to find the North Carolina man who sent a message meant for someone else ... and the journey may change her life forever, in this moving romance from the New York Times bestselling author of The Notebook**.**Divorced and disillusioned about relationships, Theresa Osborne is jogging when she finds a bottle on the beach. Inside is a letter of love and longing to "Catherine,"...