Les was born with a genetic defect which has caused his brain to bleed seven times resulting in seven debilitating strokes. Neuro doctors told him he was lucky to be alive and that recovery was out of the question. Join Les, a survivor, for Brain Storms, A collection of 27 tips for coping with and recovering from catastrophic illness. This is easy -to- read Chapters, free from confusing technical jargon, will inspire you to take back your life. Full of tips and practical information- like ...

Observations on the Operation and Use of Mercury in the Venereal Disease is a seminal medical treatise authored by John Hunter, one of the most influential surgeons and medical thinkers of the 18th century. First published in 1786, this work offers a comprehensive and detailed examination of the use of mercury as a treatment for venereal diseases, particularly syphilis, which was a widespread and devastating affliction in Europe at the time. Drawing on his extensive clinical experience and...

The Aurora Award–winning author of the Man of His Word novels returns to the magical realm of Pandemia with the first in his Handful of Men series.For fifteen years, Queen Inos and King Rap—the former stable boy and secret sorcerer—have ruled Krasnegar wisely and happily, raising a family and prospering in their remote little kingdom.But a darkness is encroaching, foreshadowed by prophecies of unimagined cataclysms across Pandemia. Prince Emshandar, better ...

The Aurora Award–winning novel of a remote far-future world caught in a cycle of destruction, from the author of the Seventh Sword saga.On the distant planet of Vernier, a single day lasts an eternity. Lifetimes pass before a region fully experiences dawn, midday, and dusk. With each new daybreak comes a new generation, with no memory of the catastrophes that occurred when the sun crawled across the sky—entire civilizations scorched into oblivion. Only Vernier's "a...

All's fair in love, war, and survival...SWAT Rear Guard Aidan O'Rourke puts his life on the line every day. But never his heart.Until now.Tenacious reporter Zoe Zagretti gets under his skin. She refuses to back down from anything, knows a good story, and can always find the hidden truth. After all, she's no stranger to secrets.She's determined to uncover the truth about Aidan's father's death. To clear his dad's name and restore the...

The realm's most feared swordsman, Sir Wolf has earned his name, the "King's Killer," well. Unlike many of his brother Blades, however, Wolf detests his sworn duty to do the bloody bidding of a liege he can never respect. But when an impregnable fortress is breached and a former royal mistress is abducted by brazen assailants, Wolf must leap into the fray.Burdened with the company of his disgraced brother, Sir Lynx—the only Blade ever to lose his ward and live—and shadowed by a mys...

The 30-Minute Runner takes a simplified approach to training, which is to break down everything into one thirty-minute session per day—a manageable segment for first-time runners and those who may be in decent shape but lead incredibly busy lives. Everything in the book—including training schedules, techniques, and tips—is put forth purely in terms of minutes spent running, without any goal paces to worry about, mileage to keep track of, or anything to measure other than time spen...

FBI Special Agent Zane Wolfe fears nothing...Except fatherhood.So suddenly discovering he's the father of a five-year-old son terrifies him.Jillian Ramsay has had temporary custody of her best friend’s little boy since his mother recently died. As the assistant director of a school for disadvantaged children, she recognizes Zane is a survivor of childhood abuse. While Jillian understands Zane's trepidation, she also sees that behind his protective walls, her Big Bad...

From USA Today Bestselling Author Danielle Duncan...When BBW Sophie begins her new job as chef in William Blackwell's mansion, she wants a new start. Her last job led to a romance with her billionaire boss which ended in heartbreak. This time, she swears she'll stay away from workplace romance...a vow that's put to the test when she meets the enigmatic Rhys, one of the mansion's gardeners.William "Rhys" Blackwell might be a billionaire, but he still loves digging i...

It’s Halloween year-round in Elyan Hollow, Oregon, where Bailey Briggs sells the latest tomes of frights and fears at the bustling Lazy Bones Books—when she’s not uncovering deadly secrets and mysteries that haunt the town . . .There’s more to celebrate this Halloween when Bailey’s college friend Raven prepares to walk down the aisle in spooky seasonal style. As a bridesmaid, Bailey is overwhelmed helping with wedding preparations while the annual holiday ...

From beloved author Lois Duncan comes the sequel to HOTEL FOR DOGS -- a brand-new adventure with Andi, her brother Bruce, and their canine companions!As a member of the most powerful family history has ever known, thirteen-year-old Dan Cahill has been shot at, kidnapped, and even thrown into a pit with a deadly snake. He's survived it all due to luck, smarts, and his older sister, Amy, who always sticks by his side.Now Dan and Amy are facing their greatest threat yet, an enemy who ...

The city of Mera is a fortress hidden from the rest of humanity, a sanctuary for the diverse group of people rescued from death by the Oracle that rules the city. The Oracle has brought together the citizens of Mera from every land and every time period, protecting them from the ravages of time, death, and the evil demon forces that howl outside the city at night. All that the Oracle asks in return is a willingness to aid the rest of humanity, calling the citizens to go forth on various mi...