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James Cobb has been to the brink and back. In a matter of weeks, he went from earning $4 an hour washing cars in rural Alabama to making a quarter million dollars smuggling Moroccan hashish on the beaches of Spain with his estranged biological father, a man described as “one of the biggest players in the world of drug smuggling”. From the extravagance of Acapulco and the "Valley of Death" on the US border, to deadly work in the heat of southern Spain, and a desperate chase through the Louisiana swamps, Jamie's life takes a grave turn where there can be only one outcome...

Devastated by finding his beloved wife and daughter brutally raped and murdered in their own home, Paul Stone seeks revenge! Frustrated by the police lack of evidence and failure to bring those responsible to justice, he embarks on a quest to unleash his Tebori hoards, to exact their own form of terrifying punishment!

Are any of you aware of the amount of CCTV cameras are monitoring our every move 24 hours a day? Some we know about, and some we don't! With that in mind, could you imagine if surveillance equipment was so advanced, it is indistinguishable from the real thing? Perhaps a common house fly? Follow two US scientists, as they use just that, as they use their miniature robotic flies to infiltrate the US government! Their equipment so advanced, that it is used to spy on the President himself.

At the heart of the Haute Vienne region of France, there is a village some 10 km from Limoges. The name of this village is Oradour sur Glane. On the 10th of June, 1944, this quaint village was the scene of a barbaric massacre, at the hands of the evil Nazis. Over 150 heavily armed SS soldiers entered this peaceful village and rounded up 642 men, women, and children. After hearing false reports that they were part of the resistance movement, upon orders, these vile men systematically murdered these innocent civilians.

Represented here are 16 short stories by seven great American writers, dating from the 19th and 20th centuries. Different in atmosphere and writing style, they nevertheless caught the mood and concerns of the day in a way that was distinctly American.

Poland 1939. After Nazi Germany conquers the Polish army in just over two weeks, and one Jewish family fight for survival begins. Like the rest of the once thriving Jewish community, they are all forced to leave there beautiful home in Warsaw, and into the slums of the ghettos. Inside these walled cities disease and starvation are rife, which is a daily part of ghetto life. However despite of all the degradation, the family settles into their new surroundings, and they take solace as they remain as a family.

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Here are eight stories from master American writers of the 19th century. They vary from sinister tales by Ambrose Bierce - why is that window boarded up? - and a reflective moment in the life of a woman without children, but forced to look after children, to classic short stories by O. Henry and Stephen Crane. There is even an elegiac description of an eclipse by James Fenimore Cooper, author of The Last of the Mohicans.

This collection of 10 time-honored tales brims with enchantment, whimsy, and sly humor. Assembled by a renowned poet and student of Gaelic language and culture, this edition includes "The Birth of Bran", "The Little Brawl at Allen", "The Enchanted Cave of Cesh Corran", "Becuma of the White Skin", "Mongan's Frenzy", and other stories.

With the current climate in Seattle, stand-up comedy faces unique challenges due to the rapidly shifting social norms and sensitivities. Comedians must walk a fine line between pushing boundaries and avoiding potential backlash or cancellation, as the city's diverse and progressive population demands a high level of awareness and sensitivity in comedy performances. Join me, STEPHEN MICHAEL JAMES… a Seattle-based comedian, as I share stories and chat with fellow funny people about what it’s like to tell jokes in this day and age.

One of the great novels in the Irish comic tradition, The Crock of Gold (1912) consists of six parts. Bringing together pagan gods, policemen, prisoners, leprechauns and animals, the narrative concerns a philosopher and his quest to find the most beautiful woman in the world, Cáitilin Ni Murrachu, who has been abducted by the god Pan. His journey takes him from dark forests to the spectacular heights of pagan gods, as he experiences encounters that will change him forever.

Into this landscape comes Sherlock Holmes, casting the light of reason and modern logic wherever he goes. Can the Great Detective prevail against centuries of ingrained superstition and ritual? Can the modern science of deduction overcome belief in the oldest of evils? Can Sherlock Holmes, in 12 new tales by modern masters of horror, triumph over superstitions, new and old, and the ghoulish monsters and madmen who exploit them?

Most valuable person explores the world of sports, the business behind the game, and the career opportunities available to athletes, fans, and entrepreneurs.

Most of the parenting books currently in circulation were written decades ago. Therefore, they do not address—nor could they address—all the issues parents face today in the era of technology and excess. Parents need insights, techniques, and strategies to tackle the pressing issues of twenty-first-century parenting. That’s what the Understanding and Loving Your Child series of books does. Understanding and Loving Your College Student will encourage parents who have launched their children into the next phase of life.

Beautiful, playful young Deirdre, caught in the crosshairs of Ireland's wily, chauvinistic King Conachur, who desires to marry her after his own wife Maeve has escaped his clutches, is one of many prequels to the legend of “The Great Tain”, Ireland's national epic. Sometimes called "The Irish Iliad", this saga of war between rival Irish and Scottish kings, with its many characters, was preserved in oral tradition with many variations, until committed to writing in the Middle Ages. Stephens gives his own interpretation, insights and humor of the Deirdre story as he spins court intrigue, ...

"Hey y’all, I’m Stephen James – a comedian, gun violence survivor, and living proof that laughter can heal even the deepest wounds. On Easter 2015, I was shot in the face and told I might never talk again. Well, here I am, not just talking, but cracking jokes and sharing my journey of survival, mental health, and resilience.On Bubba’s Comedy, we don’t just laugh at life’s challenges – we invite others to do the same. Every week, I’ll be joined by amazing guests who bring their own stories, humor, and perspectives on overcoming adversity. Because if you have enough strength to ...