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On his first night in his new home, Warren spies two figures in the grass outside; when he screws up the nerve to confront them, they disappear. The next day he encounters ghosts of a different kind: In the face of the teenage girl he meets at a comics convention, he sees the mingled features of his white father and his black mother, both now dead. The girl is his daughter, and she thinks she's white.

The Writer in the Garden adds up to a glorious compendium of writing that is amusing, original, and idiosyncratic. Excerpts span not only the beauties of the garden but such far-reaching topics as weeds, the tribulations of gardening in a cold climate, the dangers of rare plant collecting, the delights of weeding, the pitfalls of growing roses, and the place of "tacky" in a garden. The book is impeccably read by a group of professional actors.

Writhed in tradition, the whirlwind romance drives the advancing couple to an exceedingly timely marriage. And for Raven, her fairy-tale ending could not have come a moment sooner. But as the wedding approaches, she is stunned when she unearths a more callous side to her suitor. Can Raven still bear to wed her fiancé after his true colors are revealed?

In the early 1970s, three African American men - Wiley Bridgeman, Kwame Ajamu, and Rickey Jackson - were accused and convicted of the brutal robbery and murder of a man outside of a convenience store in Cleveland, Ohio. Almost four decades later, the men were exonerated. But while their exoneration may have ended one of American history’s most disgraceful miscarriages of justice, the corruption and decay of the city responsible for their imprisonment remain on trial.

The Picture of Dorian Gray is Oscar Wilde’s classic tale set in modern times and told as he would have done…had he dared. It is a dark and twisted story filled with moral decline, depravity, sex, and ruthless blackmail. This story is not a mere retelling of Wilde’s tale, but strikes out in new directions, taking the listener on an unpredictable journey with an unknown destination.

Almost everything you know about Mickey Mouse is wrong: He wasn’t Disney’s first star; Steamboat Willie wasn’t his first movie; Mickey wasn’t a nice guy - and Walt Disney didn’t invent him. In 1928, two very different best friends invented Mickey Mouse. And the success tore them apart. Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks’ friendship is a story of betrayal, love, war, money, power, tragedy, intrigue, humor, despair, and hope. You’ll love them both - when you don’t want to drop anvils on their heads.

The first hard-boiled detective, Race Williams, runs up against the Klan in his premiere adventure, which leads him to fast and tragic action. Plus two other early Daly hard-boiled classics: The False Burton Combs and Dolly. Story number one in the Race Williams series. Carroll John Daly (1889-1958) was the creator of the first hard-boiled private eye story, predating Dashiell Hammett's first Continental Op story by several months.

For those of you who have many years of business education and experience, I feel confident you will pick up a few priceless nuggets of fine gold-they were mined under extreme pressure!

In the shadowed corners of time and eternity, war brews again. Azryel, once a sentinel of Heaven, has risen with ancient fury, and his partner in darkness—Treizal, the fallen commander of Heaven’s armies—seeks to unleash the Taqeph, primordial beings capable of unraveling all creation. Sam Walker, a man chosen not for his perfection but for his unwavering faith, stands between the coming annihilation and the fragile hope of mankind.

When an elite group of Texas Marines—Echo Squadron—is sent into the remote mountains of Kazmira to investigate strange energy readings, they expect a mission of strategy and survival. But what they uncover is far beyond anything human warfare has prepared them for. Ancient beings stir beneath the earth. Giants rise in the shadows. Portals rip open reality. And whispers from Eden echo across the battlefield. Among them is Sergeant Samuel Carter—a soldier, a father of seven, and a man whose unshakable faith is about to be tested by a force older than time.

The construction of Avalon station, known as the crown jewel and economic centerpiece of the Tronis colony, is almost finished. Director Hawthorn, impressed by Gamma Squadron's recent success, has decided to visit the station earlier than planned. Meanwhile, Gamma Squadron remains focused on their mission to eliminate pirate threats and ensure the safety of Tronis.

Humanity has started to colonize other worlds and learned the lessons of colonization anew. A recent war with a neighboring alien race has prompted changes in Earth's military. Straining the relationship between Earth and her colonies. Worlds such as Tronis, now a trade center that was spared from the war. Pirates have started to attack the Tronis trade routes. The latest attack has taken hostages, and the government is forced to ask for help from Earth. Enter Gamma Squadron, the United Nations Space Corps' latest evolution of Earth's special forces teams.

Read by the author. Explore how the seeds of Exodus do not bear fruit of desolation, but instead grows in us a life of Grace This book challenges followers of Jesus to engage with the profound message of Exodus--a story of deliverance. Deliverance from darkness to light, death to life, and...

Get ready for an adventure! In this action-packed Bible storybook, you'll meet some of the bravest heroes who ever lived. From a shepherd boy who faces a giant to a queen who risks her life for her people, these stories show how God helps His friends become "more than conquerors."

Fuel for the Fight: A 31-Day Devotional Through Ephesians is your invitation to dive deep into one of the most powerful books of the New Testament. Each day’s entry is text-driven, featuring a passage from Ephesians, a key word to remember, theological insights, and practical application—equipping you to live out God’s truth in everyday life.

For generations, humanity has been enslaved. Crushed beneath the rule of a monstrous emperor, their numbers dwindle, their hope all but extinguished—until Claire stumbles upon a long-lost legend. Proof of its truth now rests in her hands, along with magic that could set her people free. But unlocking its power won’t be easy. Hunted by Darkmor’s creatures and trapped in a world never meant for humans, Claire must find the others who can help her—before it's too late.

Gratitude is the gateway. Abundance is the frequency. And this is your daily alignment. Affirmations for the Modern Woman: Gratitude & Abundance is your go-to audio ritual for tuning into joy, wealth, and overflow — on purpose and on repeat.

A beautiful book for fathers and their sons. I Love You, My Beautiful Boy is written from a father's perspective, as he watches his son grow from birth to adulthood. This heartfelt story shows the beautiful connection of a father to his son while sharing the joys of watching him grow up, following the son from birth to adulthood in this heartfelt story.

Why seek outside answers when you already possess the resources and power you need? Noted Native American speaker turned author D. J. Eagle Bear Vanas uses wisdom from his Odawa Indian roots and his path as an officer in the US Air Force and later as an entrepreneur to interweave the Native tradition of storytelling with practical key bits of knowledge to live and learn by. By following Vanas’s direction, you can develop your talent and ability to better serve and defend others.

All is peaceful in Atlanta, Georgia, until a strange spaceship lands on the Westside and arouses curiosity. Black aliens with advanced tech and gold teeth exit the ship looking for the one thing that isn't on their planet—voluptuous women to repopulate their planet.