THE CHESAPEAKE TODAY May 2014 All Crime All The Time by Ken Rossignol (Huggins Point Publishing Co. LLC.) (3 Reviews)    Price verified 40 minutes ago

All crime all the time in Delaware, Maryland and Virginia.

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The Living Part of a Legend - Vol. 1 - An Encounter of the Most Profound Kind by M.G. Hawking (5 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Explore a Fabled Lost World of Knowledge and Power. Legends are the relics of a shipwreck; far more of the secrets of the past have been lost than preserved. Accounts of what truly exists in our world began long after the realities had faded from human memory -- legends arose to preserve those realities. Explore the secrets underlying one of the greatest of all ancient legends, that of a hidden society of highly enlightened masters living deep in the majestic Himalayan Mountains, revealing knowledge that for long millenniums has ...

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A Corpsman's Legacy by Stephanie Caisse (196 Reviews)    Price verified 45 minutes ago

Through The Daughter He Never Knew, Corpsman Gary Young Continues To Heal Veterans And Their Families: Adopted as a baby, Stephanie began a search for her biological parents without a clue as to where this journey would lead. Early on she discovered her birth father, Gary Norman Young, was killed in the Vietnam War before she was even born. Locating veterans from her father's world revealed his duties as a Navy Corpsman assigned to the Marine Corps as a helicopter crewmember. As the story unravels, the mystery of her father's ...

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Australia in My Notebook: Where Were You When We Did This? (Traveling the World Book 3) by Charlie Hull Price verified 8 hours ago

Charlie and Sally Hull landed in Sydney Australia and flew out to Darwin, caught the bus to Katherine and then to Timber Creek, then headed back east to Alice Springs. They flew to Melbourne and took the bus to the capital city of Canberra and then back to Sydney. From Sydney they traveled to Strathfield and Katoomba and then returned to Sydney. From Sydney they flew back to the USA. All of this was accomplished in four weeks. They walked an average of seven miles a day, meeting people and snapping photos of what they ...

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Horror: Horrifying Stories of True Paranormal activities and Ghost Stories That You Wish Were Not True! by Frank C. Chastain (38 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Explore the fascinating and frightening world of serial killers and ghosts! Chilling. Bloody. Insane. Sadistic. This is the nightmarish true-life story of the most infamous serial killers in history. At the same time, it's an overview of the scariest ghost stories, as well as some not-so-popular, yet frightening tales. Some of the serial killers you'll read about include: - The Long Island Killer - The Zodiac Killer - The Boston Strangler Each chapter gives a gruesome account of one of the most vicious and insane ...

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The King of the Coral Sea: The Untold Story of an Australian Legend by Robert Louis DeMayo (Wayward Publisihing) (58 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Discover an Astonishing True Story Of Daring and Courage: A Real-Life Tarzan's Solo Travel Journey Across The Coral Sea Michael Fomenko is no stranger to adversity. Shut out of the Commonwealth Games for financial and political reasons at the ripe age of twenty, Michael begins to question everything. Setting a new course for himself, he dreams of a feat that will require unimaginable determination. A powerful testament to the magnitude of human courage and resilience, The King of the Coral Sea is a gripping narrative adventure that ...

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True Crime Stories: VOLUME 3: A collection of fascinating facts and disturbing details about infamous serial killers and their horrific crimes (True ... by Robert Adams (15 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Discover the most terrifying and unimaginable true crime cases from across the globe in "True Crime Stories Volume 3"! This captivating book will take you on a thrilling journey through some of the most astonishing and engrossing criminal cases ever documented. Enjoy an edge-of-your-seat reading experience as you unravel mysteries, explore the darkest corners of human nature, and discover just how far people are willing to go when driven by desperation, greed, or revenge. Benefits of reading this book include: - Uncovering the truth ...

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Confessions of a Military Spouse by Danielle Lyles (16 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

This short memoir gives a glimpse into the everyday life of a Military family, in particular the spouse. Military families endure so much more than civilians know. The author, Danielle Lyles invites you to take a transparent peek into her life and the life of her family.

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20 COLD CASES FINALLY SOLVED IN 2023 | TRUE CRIME COMPILATION: TRUE CRIME COLLECTION by Gary J. Tant (10 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

The book discusses six different murder cases in the United States over the time span between 1961 to 2023. The first case occurred in Keystone Islands, Florida in 1961, where a 53-year-old man named Joseph Demari was shot to death. Initially, it was thought to be a Mafia hit, but in 2023, further investigation revealed that Demari's own wife, Francis, was the perpetrator behind his murder. The second case was about 19-year-old Carol De Leon who disappeared in 1981 after going to a nightclub in San Antonio, Texas. In 2023, Larry West ...

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Diary of an eBay™ Seller: Funny and Entertaining Diary Style Online Buying and Selling Experiences, Including Tips and advice on how to make money ... by Dawn Wilkinson (2 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Following the success of Dawn's first book, 'An eBay life for me - Tips and Advice on How to Sell,' she now shares with us her diary-style sequel. You are invited to take a day out of life to read this amusing reflection of her unusual interactions and encounters. Walk with her through the seasons and experience the highs and occasional lows of running her Flutterbuys123 business. As a top rated seller Dawn reflects on how she can provide exceptional customer service whilst striving to be a better version of herself. She derives ...

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38 YEARS LATER: ROBBERY KIDNAP (MY CRIME Book 5) by TIO MACDONALD (EAST OAKLAND TIMES, LLC) (12 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Welcome to 38 YEARS LATER, BOOK FIVE of the MY CRIME SERIES Go to WWW.CRIMEBIOS.COMto listen to FREE INTERVIEWS with the subjects of the MY CRIME SERIES SEE HOW TIME HAS AGED BRIAN FROM CURRENT PHOTO ENCLOSED!! The MY CRIME SERIES presents to the world books written on inmates by inmates. Each book of the MY CRIME SERIES was written in 2018 by the presently incarcerated about the presently incarcerated. Each book of the MY CRIME SERIES has been dictated, read, and reviewed by the subject. Go to WWW.CRIMEBIOS.COMto listen to ...

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Authenticity - A Memoir & A Paradigm Shift - It’s Time to Go Legit: Excellence & Coolness Decoded by Christopher Brian Fello (1 Review)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Deep inside, you know something. You know that something is holding you back. Now imagine being your best self on your best day. You are about to learn how to step into that mode. (This will happen. Please do send me an email when you "get it".) This book is counterintuitive. And if you know a thing or two about counterintuitive stuff, you know that THEY WORK. - The human condition is universal. It means that each of us experiences it. In this book, I fully discuss it from my viewpoint and reference experiences. I also offer a ...

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True Crime Stories: VOLUME 5: A collection of fascinating facts and disturbing details about infamous serial killers and their horrific crimes (True ... by Robert Adams (10 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Explore the depths of the human psyche and uncover the truth behind some of the world's most terrifying and unimaginable true crime stories in "True Crime Stories Volume 5: The Most Terrifying and Unimaginable Cases from Across the Globe". This captivating book offers readers a thrilling journey through a treasure trove of gripping narratives that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Discover the cold-blooded masterminds, courageous detectives and ordinary people thrust into extraordinary circumstances who have all been involved ...

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Beyond Wicked True Crime Stories by Eve Evans (10 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Dread awaits those who dare delve into the depths of darkness. Unearth the sinister secrets that lie within Beyond Wicked True Crime Stories -- the cursed tome crafted for the depraved minds thirsting for terror. Prepare to be consumed by the chilling tales of abominable acts, where the boundaries of morality are shattered and the shadows whisper of unspeakable horrors. Within these cursed pages, witness the macabre dance of the most heinous murderers, their nefarious deeds forever etched in blood. These twisted souls, driven by a ...

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Pickles and Peppermints by Sunny Kelley (21 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

A Woman of Much Detail. Fearless and Unstoppable, Sunny Eventually Found Her Voice But the Price Would be Mighty...

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Saints & Scoundrels: Colorful Characters of Arizona (Wild West History) by Julie McDonald (43 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

I love my home state of Arizona! My family has been here for over 100 years. With some of the most spectacular scenery on the planet, it is indeed a land of color and contrast. Equally colorful are the many characters who have called Arizona home. John Shaw was killed in 1905 in a gun fight after robbing cowboys who were gambling in a saloon. He was buried where he fell and was dug up the next day by the same cowboys he robbed; to be given one last drink of whiskey. Arizona's lovable outlaw, Climax Jim, who escaped numerous prison ...

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51 Laws of African American History Volume 1: Explore the Laws that Shaped United States (Empowerment Strategies for Black Success Book 2) by Beautiful Voices (3 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Are you a Black teen looking for inspiration to help you succeed in life? Or maybe you're struggling to see how you fit into the world. If so, you're not alone. Did you know that only 6% of Fortune 500 CEOs are Black? The journey to success for Black people has not been an easy one, and many barriers still exist. But that doesn't mean it's impossible. Inspiration and practical lessons to help Black teens overcome obstacles and achieve success 51 Laws of African American History is a powerful book that will help you understand the ...

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A Corpsman's Legacy Continues by Stephanie Caisse (Stephanie Hanson Caisse) (64 Reviews)    Price verified 45 minutes ago

Through The Daughter He Never Knew, Corpsman Gary Young Continues To Heal Veterans And Their Families: Stephanie continues her journey, picking right up where "A Corpsman's Legacy" left off in this fascinating sequel. Having learned that her birth father, Gary Norman Young, was killed in the Vietnam War before she was born, she unraveled the mystery of her father's courage, bravery and finally his death as a Navy Corpsman assigned to the world-famous Marine Corps Purple Fox helicopter squadron. Now, as she uncovers even more ...

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A Thing Of Beauty: Bank of England Heist by John A. Shepherd Price verified 9 hours ago

Book 1 A Thing Of Beauty Book 2 Mr Gold I have always wanted to be a rich bitch, it didn't matter to me just how I achieved my aim, so long as I arrived in that glorious position of being able to cock-a-snoop at the world and my employer, including Victor. Foul or fair, who would care? Legal or otherwise for me would be well okay, as long as I could feel the thickness of the wedge. Here is my story, warts and all. I was safe from detection for the moment as I knew that the real reason would never really surface. The Bank of ...

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Ever the Patriot: Recollections of Vincent J. Riccio, World War II Veteran and POW by Candace R. Salem (80 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Like many Americans, as soon as Vincent J. Riccio heard about the attack on Pearl Harbor he wanted to enlist in the military. This memoir recounts his experiences in the United States Army Air Corps as an Instrument Technician, Aviation Cadet, and Flight Engineer in World War II. It describes his escapades during training and deployment, the missions flown over Germany, the fateful events that led to his captivity in Stalag Luft IV, and the long road home. Presented in his own words, this book tells the story of a fun-loving and ...

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Don't Look At Me In That Tone Of Voice!: Memories of a Confused Sixties Childhood by Alex Cotton (1,695 Review)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Meet Alex, a thoroughly confused young girl living in 1960's Yorkshire. She spends her days stuck between an overbearing mother who believes she should have been the next Shirley Bassey and a father who's main ambition in life is to blend into the background and avoid being noticed at all costs. Add to the mix some strange childhood friends, sadistic teachers, haircuts from hell and events that had to be lived to be believed and you can see why life is so confusing for Alex. If you remember sitting in a tin bath in front of the ...

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Combat Medic, My Story by David L. F. Barber (20 Reviews)    Price verified 41 minutes ago

My father wrote his story and never published it. He passed away in 1991 and 2016 year marks 25 years since his passing and 50 after he left for Vietnam. To complete his goal and share his story this is being published to honor the memory of the good people who have been witnesses to war. A collection of David's personal stories from Vietnam during 1966 - 1968. From training, his transition to Vietnam and time in combat. To his time in the Civil Affairs unit living in the villages with the Montagnard, providing medial care between ...

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Thirteen Months and Thirteen Days: One WWII POW's Story by Tom Sullivan (5 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

"A lot has happened during these past twelve months. Things that I will remember all the rest of my life." Cpl. John Sullivan wrote these words from Stalag II B in January 1945. The worst was yet to come. Like thousands of other POWs in German controlled territory, Cpl. Sullivan would endure a forced march away from the advancing Allied Armies in brutal winter weather, with no certain prospect of shelter, food, or clean water. True to his word, he did remember his time as POW 8534. And like many Veterans of World War II he didn't ...

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50 Worst Dates by Jane Laboucane (9 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

There are bad dates -- and then there are disastrous ones. Canadian author Jane Laboucane has had her fair share of both. Meet the celebrity chef with kleptomania, the financial submissive with a desire to be dominated, the tech-worker with the ability to see dead people, and many more. In this hilarious collection of vignettes, Laboucane navigates the perils of modern dating with laugh-out-loud tales of her quest to find "The One." A refreshingly cheeky, fun-loving journey, 50 Worst Dates will make you think twice about swiping ...

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Born into New China (Spring Grass Book 1) by Qiyin Emurian (19 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Born into New China (Spring Grass Book 1) covers the period of my life from early childhood to a teenager experiencing the beginning of the violence and uncertainty unleashed by the Cultural Revolution. I began my journey as a spirited child in a well-to-do family in Shanghai. The day I started primary school, I learned that my first name, Qiyin, meant spring grass in Chinese, blessing me to be like grass, not as charming as flowers but always alive and thriving. I became unusually bold for a girl. The book reveals the gradual ...

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The Purpose Code: Cracking the Secrets of a Meaningful Life by Amatya Agyey (17 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Embark on a captivating journey through life's alphabet with "The Purpose Code," a unique exploration of the myriad facets that make our existence a grand adventure. Life is more than just a series of moments -- it's a puzzle waiting to be solved, a canvas waiting for vibrant strokes, and an ever-unfolding story of discovery. In this insightful book, each letter of the alphabet becomes a portal to a different aspect of life, weaving together a tapestry of experiences, emotions, and reflections. "A" is for "Authentic," encouraging ...

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Jailbird by JD Horner (23 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

The 'artist' dream remains exactly that. Spice is making HMP Broadhurst impossible to police. Greg is a loser. Kids? Yeah, right. No wonder prison officer Charlotte Croft is beginning to feel like she is the one who is incarcerated. But a close friend reminds her: Doves aren't meant to be caged. And unlike him, she's on the right side of the bars. Charlotte's barely had chance to spread her wings when the violent attack on her brother crash lands her into lawyer Vinny's life. Yet, nothing is going to stop her. Not the ...

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M & Dee: A Wanderlust Love Story, based on True Events. by Marianne Madson (26 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

"Have I become a ghost? All I hear is divorcee, adulteress whispered behind my back while you get high fives. Dee please tell me, you never told anyone... about Sam." The book blurb is from M and Dee, my groovy early seventies pop culture memoir. The reviews describe M and Dee as an authentic 70s sounding groovy read, which it should because it really happened. So, with that said, instead of me describing the book, below is what the readers have said about M and Dee. "Ah, the 70s. This book captures well the free spirited, ...

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Dyslexia to Dynamo: The Story of Dennis McDonald (Spiritual Journeys) by Julie McDonald (5 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

I met my brother-in-law, Dennis, when I was 14 and he was 12. It is always hard to remember how close we are in age, as he was 5 years behind me in school. Dennis suffered from a number of learning disabilities including severe dyslexia. He was asked to leave high school at age 20, as graduation did not seem to be in his future. A proud moment in his life was his, "honorary high school diploma," after he became very successful. This is his story, which will inspire anyone who has disabilities or who has a loved one suffering with one ...

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TRUE CRIME 10: The Crimes of this World by D. W. Loder (3 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

TRUE CRIME 10: The Crimes of this World Short and informative is reported here about the true crime cases of our world. Case 1, Breck Bednar Breck meets someone while gaming online. The two teenagers get along great and so they decide to get to know each other in the real world. But the meeting will have fatal consequences for Breck and his family. Case 2, Mitrice Richardson Five nights without sleep and a devastating illness play a big part in this case. Mitrice disappears into the mountains without a trace. Why are the police ...

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Verse and Valor: Poetic Reflections on Presidential Legacy by Archie Luper (12 Reviews)    Price verified 45 minutes ago

"Verse and Valor: Poetic Reflections on Presidential Legacy" by Archie Luper takes readers on a captivating journey through American history. This book sheds light on all 46 U.S. presidents, offering poetic insights into their teachings, writings, and indelible legacies. From George Washington's revolutionary wisdom to Joe Biden's transformative visions, each chapter weaves together their quotes, guiding principles, and noteworthy achievements in poetic form. This enlightening odyssey uncovers the tapestry of each president's life, ...

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A bit of a sore throat: Throat cancer and its treatment: a patient's perspective. by Robert Leslie (24 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

A patient's perspective on throat cancer and its treatment. I don't know your reason for looking at my book, but before going any further, I do hope it's not because you or a person close to you has cancer; it's a horrible disease. My story is about my own experience of stage 4 throat cancer and what I have learned by researching - I'm not an expert; this isn't a medical textbook and my description won't necessarily match how things go for other people, but it should give you some insight and forewarning of what to expect. Some of ...

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Tina Turner: What's Love Got To Do With It (Tina Turner Biography) by Sam Cousins Price verified 2 hours ago

** IN "TINA TURNER: WHAT'S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT" ACCLAIMED JOURNALIST AND BIOGRAPHER SAM COUSINS CAPTURES THE INDOMITABLE SPIRIT OF A MUSIC ICON WHOSE LIFE STORY TRANSCENDS THE RHYTHM OF ROCK AND ROLL. ** Cousins delves deep into Tina Turner's journey from her humble beginnings in Nutbush, Tennessee, to becoming a global superstar known for her electrifying performances and unforgettable voice. Drawing on exclusive interviews with Turner herself, her close associates, and meticulous archival research, Cousins presents a vivid ...

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After the Fire: Finding Life Again Within the Burn Scar (California Jackson Butte Fire 2015) by N M Reed (1 Review)    Price verified 41 minutes ago

After the Fire: finding life again in the burn scar. The Butte Fire Re-population, follow-up to Home Is Where the Horse Is: Surviving the Jackson Butte Fire Evacuation The follow up story of the Jackson Butte Fire disaster, "Home is Where the Horse Is: Surviving the Jackson Butte Fire Evacuation of 2015". When the fire broke out on September 10th 2015, the author was forced to evacuate her ranch in the woods and try to take as many of her animals and possessions with her in the 15 minutes provided by the county sheriff. The ...

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Steps in the Dark of Light by Charlie Hull (1 Review)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Have you ever felt as if you were walking along in the dark, even though you knew that God was leading you in His light? Charlie too experienced this feeling as God led him along in steps in the dark of light. Experience his questions and frustrations, mingled with thanksgiving and insight concerning the purpose God had for the things He allowed into Charlie's life. How could a broken leg be part of God's purpose? Broken legs for truck drivers lead to unemployment. Unemployment leads to homelessness. How could these things possibly ...

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The Shining Place by Frances Bennett (128 Reviews)    Price verified 2 minutes ago

In the 1960's Frances grows up in the remote desert town of Thermal, CA. Most nights her father gets drunk and beats her mother. The child feels her joy slip away. To survive she knows she must hold on to the truth and remember what happened. Decades later in psychotherapy, Frances revisits her childhood and becomes trapped in a memory world of little girls with big demands and a lot to say. "The Shining Place" is a magical story of recovery told by the girls, and an account of their therapy endured and paid for by the adult client. ...

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Lionel Messi : FIFA world cup Qatar 2022: The amazing story of the boy who became a legend by Javier jurado Alvarez (11 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

"If I wasn't paid to be a professional footballer, I would willingly play for nothing." - Lionel Messi. The idea that a young man from Argentina standing five feet seven inches tall might develop into the best soccer player in the world defies sense. A person who has been diagnosed with growth hormone insufficiency and lacks the financial means to pay for the costly treatment to address that disease would also not be the best prospect to succeed players like Diego Maradona, Ronaldo, or Pelé in the title of "World's Best." But ...

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It's Me or the Horse: Family, Friendship, Dogs, Divorce, Narcissists, Healing and the Chestnut Mare who gave me voice. by Wiley Davis (21 Reviews)    Price verified 31 minutes ago

"I want you to stop horseback riding so that I don't have to work, and I can focus on writing my screenplay," my husband said at the celebration dinner for my new six-figure job. I had worked for months to get the offer, and it would finally allow me to take horseback riding lessons at the little farm up Topanga Canyon more than once a week. I had been aching to get back in the saddle, something I loved throughout my lifetime. Chad was a writer, director, and producer for reality TV, and I had a modest-paying job in content ...

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Hearing You by MM Stine (7 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

You learn a little about my life before I suffer a life threatening respiratory illness that places me in a medically induced coma. While I am under sedation for an exceptional amount of time, I experience a version of my life that is as real to me as the lapse of time pulls me further in. Things that don't make sense become my reality while interactions of reality plays into my alternate state of mind. Do I really know that I am as sick as I am? Do I know that my life is in the balance and what is being done to me in attempt to ...

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The Real Napoleon - The Untold Story by John Tarttelin (A SOULADREAM PRODUCTION) (5 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

THE REAL NAPOLEON - The Untold Story "An impressive and powerful piece of work" - Rupert Heath, literary agent. "Fresh and convincing" Andrew Lownie, literary agent. "Many thanks for this, which I found fascinating and very much enjoyed reading - despite the fact, or perhaps precisely because, it debunks many of my own long-held opinions about Napoleon... you do write nicely, with great passion and in a compelling style... I'm perfectly happy with the premise that British history has tarnished Napoleon unfairly... " Robin Wade, ...

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A Few Good Lines: Well, We All Have To Call Our First Book Something, Don't We? by Zebedee Abercorn (3 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

The first book published by everybody's favourite hyperliterate Glaswegian Tourettist gay dad, that tirelessly scribbling scriptomaniac to whom circumspection is alien and discretion is an abstract, is a series of essays on topics of personal interest as diverse as the British domestic energy market, canine husbandry, faith healing, the Royal Family, getting the snip (thank God for commas, what what!), and the hazards of dating in middle age - I know, trying to date the right sex would have helped, I suppose! - and so, so, Just SO ...

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Stopping Napoleon : War and intrigue in the Mediterranean by Tom Pocock (94 Reviews)    Price verified 45 minutes ago

Following the Battle of Trafalgar, Britain had one objective: stopping Napoleon at all costs... After his defeat by Nelson at Trafalgar, Napoleon knew he could never invade England. Many thought he would try to take over the vast, crumbling Ottoman Empire, return to Egypt and even march on India. So the British concentrated on the Mediterranean: for a decade it became the scene of dangers, real or imagined, and of battles both on land and at sea. All was dictated by a fierce determination to stop Napoleon. Stopping Napoleon is ...

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TRUE CRIME 1: The Crimes of this World by D. W. Loder (7 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

TRUE CRIME 1: The Crimes of this World Short and informative is reported here about the true crime cases of our world. Case 1, Jovan Collier From teen killer to obsessive stalker. Only 25 years later does his past come to light and he ended up behind bars. Case 2, David & Catherine Birnie A pair that together becomes a deadly combo. From the press it was only called "the Moorhouse murders". Case 3, Kris Kremers & Lisanne Froon Disappeared while hiking in the jungle. But what happened? An accident or murder? A mysteriously ...

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TRUE CRIME 7: The Crimes of this World by D. W. Loder (5 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

TRUE CRIME 7: The Crimes of this World Short and informative is reported here about the true crime cases of our world. Case 1, Jayme Closs In October 2018, the 13-year-old American woman was kidnapped shortly before 1 a.m. in the middle of the night. The kidnapper shot her parents dead. Case 2, Camp Scott The Oklahoma Girl Scout murders took place on the morning of June 13, 1977 at Camp Scott in Mayes County, Oklahoma, USA. The victims were three girl scouts, between the ages of 8 and 10, who were raped and murdered. Case 3, ...

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The Outcast Experiment by G. Ferguson (1 Review)    Price verified 3 hours ago

A social experiment showing how humans react to difference, an autobiographical account spanning four decades, the author is the guinea pig, the author is a lifelong outsider. The reader will learn what made the author an outcast, how society reacted to the author, what this did to the authors mind and the life wrecking consequences of mental illness. The author gradually recovers over the space of two decades, spends five years at college and then writes this book. The story isn't all depressing, its scattered with humour and is ...

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The Life and Times of Cocaine Charlie by Charles T. H. Woods (248 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

An unrepentant true crime memoir about the life of a man who sold and used cocaine daily for thirty-eight years. A man with over fifty years of involvement with illegal drugs starting at the age of thirteen. Offering a fair and balanced account of how drugs and drug dealing affected his life, those closest to him as well as the lives of others. This is a different kind of drug dealer story. The kind you don't hear. The kind they don't want told.

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CONFESSIONS OF A HIPPY HITMAN by KAN MILLER (17 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Incredible true story of a young man's unusual journey through life

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MERCHANTS of DEATH by Ignacio J Esteban Price verified 6 hours ago

International firearms trafficking from the United States to Latin America, Canada and the Caribbean see American made firearms in huge demand in these countries. There are many reasons why including strict gun laws in these countries, violent criminal gangs use guns, drug traffickers looking to protect their territories with high-power weapons, and gun trafficking itself is lucrative. It is very easy in the United States to purchase firearms at gun dealers (FFL), private sales, gun shows, flea markets and online. Many criminal ...

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Apologizing For Vietnam by Lisa Lieberman (Passport Press) (2 Reviews)    Price verified 5 minutes ago

Shattered by the suicide of her cousin Allen, a Vietnam veteran, Lisa Lieberman embarked on a journey of understanding, reading memoirs and historical accounts of the Vietnam war in an effort to make sense of a war she'd only experienced second hand. Drafted in 1968, Allen served with the 4th Psychological Operations Group (PSYOP) at Tan Son Nhut airport, its Saigon headquarters. The unit came under heavy fire during PSYOP missions and Allen saw many of his comrades die. He shot himself in April 2002, six months after the US invasion ...

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Academy Award Winning Sisters: The Lives of Olivia de Havilland and Joan Fontaine by Charles River Editors (127 Reviews)    Price verified one minute ago

*Includes pictures. *Includes both actresses' quotes about each other and their careers. *Includes a bibliography for further reading. *Includes a table of contents. "Famous people feel that they must perpetually be on the crest of the wave, not realising that it is against all the rules of life. You can't be on top all the time, it isn't natural." - Olivia de Havilland "You know, I've had a helluva life. Not just the acting part. I've flown in an international balloon race. I've piloted my own plane. I've ridden to the hounds. ...

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American Legends: The Life of Rock Hudson by Charles River Editors (140 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

*Includes pictures. *Includes Hudson's own quotes about his life and career. *Includes a bibliography for further reading. *Includes a table of contents. "I'm notorious for giving a bad interview. I'm an actor and I can't help but feel I'm boring when I'm on as myself." - Rock Hudson A lot of ink has been spilled covering the lives of history's most influential figures, but how much of the forest is lost for the trees? In Charles River Editors' American Legends series, readers can get caught up to speed on the lives of America's ...

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The Survivor's Song: Under the Hammer and Sickle - Budapest to Montreal by Andrew Fodor (10 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

The first book of this two-volume series (Unarmed Soldiers: Budapest to Stalingrad and back) follows the author's three-years on the road with the Hungarian forced labor battalions during WWII, taking him from Budapest to the area of Stalingrad. Armed with only his wits, a smattering of courage, some unexpected help and lots of luck, he survived the brutal conditions with his joie de vivre and sense of humor intact. He had simply not allowed the fascists to break his spirit in the time of war, and, as he demonstrates in this volume, ...

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American Sniper United States Navy SEAL : Quotes from Christopher Scott "Chris" Kyle (April 8, 1974 − February 2, 2013) (American Snipers Chris ... by Frank Thompson (26 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Christopher Scott "Chris" Kyle (April 8, 1974 ? February 2, 2013) was a United States Navy SEAL and the most lethal sniper in U.S. military history with 160 confirmed kills. Kyle served four tours in the Iraq War and was awarded several commendations for acts of heroism and meritorious service in combat. He received two Silver Star Medals, five Bronze Star Medals, one Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, two Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals and numerous other unit and personal awards.

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Toussaint L'Ouverture and Jean-Jacques Dessalines: The History and Legacy of the Haitian Revolution’s Most Famous Leaders by Charles River Editors (34 Reviews)    Price verified 45 minutes ago

*Includes pictures *Includes a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents "I was born a slave, but nature gave me a soul of a free man... " - Toussaint L'Ouverture The island of Hispaniola is the second largest island in the Antilles chain behind Cuba, and host to the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere. Haiti, however, covering the western third of the island, is a French-speaking territory while the Dominican Republic, which occupies the other two thirds, is a Spanish-speaking territory. The ...

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America Calling: Freedoom - Immigration by Mark D. Burright (5 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Embark on a captivating journey through the tapestry of American history with "America Calling: Freedom - Immigration," a poignant and gripping historic fictional novel by Mark D. Burright. Drawing inspiration from the author's own family saga, this narrative unfolds across generations, spanning the 1600s, the War of Independence, the Civil War, and the tumultuous era of the Oklahoma Land Run. In this evocative tale, readers are transported to a time when pioneers faced the daunting challenge of immigrating to a new land, a land ...

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Mega Yacht Confidential: Vol 1: Raw from the galley by Bill Odek (2 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Born in Scotland but raised in France, Bill is equally comfortable making a soufflé as he is deep frying a Mars bar. His culinary journey has taken him from the villas of Europe, penthouses of New York, and the largest yachts in the world. In this gripping exposé, he lifts the veil on the hidden underbelly of the culinary realm aboard these floating palaces. As a former chef on the high seas, he witnessed first-hand the clandestine dealings, ethical compromises, and mountains of cocaine lurking beneath the surface of glamour and ...

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It's Not For Everyone by Rick Brindle (Amazon) (28 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

What do you do when your dream job turns into a nightmare? Rick Brindle was a third generation military child. His father and grandfather served their whole lives in the Army, and all he wanted to do was be a soldier. In 1989 he joined the RAF Regiment. But life in the Regiment was a world away from what he thought it would be, and it quickly became toxic. Facing a culture of bullying, beatings, verbal abuse and sexual harassment, the community he wanted to be a part of became more like a prison. Most people around him went along ...

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Nine Lives: Drunk Stoned and Stupid / Happy Joyous and Free by Bob Huppert (3 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Nine Lives is the brutally honest journey of one man's journey from the Hell that is drug and alcohol addiction (Drunk Stoned & Stupid) to a life free from bondage (Happy Joyous & Free.) Randy called. That's possibly the hardest step to take toward recovery, reaching out for help. Randy had been driving around with a loaded revolver in his lap, trying to gather the courage to park somewhere and end his pain. Permanently. So why not make one last call? The details of the call don't matter. The only thing a man in that situation ...

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Stryker: The Siege of Sadr City by Konrad R.K. Ludwig (Roland-Kjos Publishing) (852 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

In the spring of 2008, Coalition troops responded in-force to what quickly became one of the largest, bloodiest and most influential battles of the Iraq War. For nearly three months, American and Iraqi forces fought a vicious battle over the most densely populated district of Baghdad, against a ruthless and well-organized insurgent militia known as the Jaish al-Mahdi. Sgt. Ludwig's gripping narrative offers an unfiltered view of the Final Battle of Sadr City through the unforgiving sights of his machine gun. Eager to test his mettle ...

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BATTLEFIELD UKRAINE: Three Heavy Days of a Tank Company Commander (WAR IN UKRAINE) by Alex Kolis (4 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

This book recounts the true story that unfolded in the Kherson region of southern Ukraine from February 24 to 26, 2022. Due to the region's proximity to Crimea, Russian forces were rapidly advancing, posing a grave threat to surround and annihilate Ukrainian military forces on the left bank of the Dnipro River. Urgently, Ukrainian forces attempted to retreat to the right bank. In a daring move to assist his comrades in arms and enable their escape from the encirclement, a fearless young Lieutenant, the commander of a tank company, ...

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From Dreams To Despair: Essays from an American 2016-2023 by William Lobb (1 Review)    Price verified 2 hours ago

A collection of blogs and posts from 2016 to present. A lot or readers have requested a compilation, this is the result.

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The Master of Suspense: The Life and Legacy of Alfred Hitchcock by Charles River Editors (65 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

*Includes pictures. *Includes Hitchcock's quotes about directing and explains the key themes and techniques associated with his films. *Includes a bibliography for further reading. *Includes a table of contents. "I am a typed director. If I made Cinderella, the audience would immediately be looking for a body in the coach." - Alfred Hitchcock, 1956 In the opening pages of his seminal book-length study of Alfred Hitchcock, Hitchcock's Films (1965), Robin Wood famously asked, "Why Should We Take Hitchcock Seriously?" Wood then ...

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ROOSEVELT AND CHURCHILL men of secrets (David Stafford World War II History) by David Stafford (Lume Books WW2 Non-Fiction History, A Joffe Books Company) (84 Reviews)    Price verified 45 minutes ago

A THOROUGH EXAMINATION OF THE VITAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TWO OF THE MOST SIGNIFICANT STATESMEN DURING WORLD WAR TWO. 'However much they valued their special relationship, neither man allowed it to trump national goals. David Stafford's fascinating book is a useful reminder of how complicated the Grand Alliance actually was.' New York Times 'An intriguing book which makes a very good read.' Irish Independent 'A swift, well-documented assessment of the relationship's "volatile mix of friendship, rivalry and resentment".' Kirkus ...

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The Peasant's Gold by T.D. Roth (3 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

At the turn of the 20th century Chinese workers came by the thousands seeking their fortunes on the "Gold Mountain" of North America with the intent of returning to a life of ease in China. A few, like Eng Wing,came to procure "tiles over one's head and soil under one's feet" in Canada. His first son, Peter, was raised during the turbulent years of two world wars, the depression of the 1920s and the drought of the 1930s. The Wing family worked and waited patiently through the years of the Chinese Exclusion Act, finally being ...

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Michael Little Boy Black & Blue: Surviving the Effects of a Poisonous Child Abuser (Surviving the Effects of a Poisonous Child Abuser I-III Book 1) by Michael Hunter McVay (28 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Who will you turn to when there is no one left? Where will you go when "home" is the most dangerous place to be? Michael, Little Boy Black & Blue, chronicles the life and the experiences of an LGBTQ+ youth who endured unimaginable mental and physical abuse and violence starting at the age of five, in the early 1960s, continuing through the gay movement of the 1970s, the AIDS epidemic and its backlash of the 1980s and beyond, which resulted in his development of severe PTSD and other health conditions. Michael refused to be bound by ...

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Memoirs of a Broken Heart: Poems of a Fighter by Ashley Job (2 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Coping with past trauma, loss, suffering, and a broken heart through a pencil and paper.

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The Ultimate Self-Help Guide for the Child of an Asian Tiger Mom: Your Path to Finding Inner Peace by Victoria Ha (2 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Unraveling the intricate tapestry of Asian American mental health and identity, The Ultimate Self-Help Guide for the Child of an Asian Tiger Mom delves into what it means to grow up under the shadow of a tiger parent. It is a journey through the complex fabric of Asian parenting styles, expectations, and the silent strength it takes to stitch together a path of one's own. Through a blend of humor and earnest reflection, this book offers solace and solidarity to the children of demanding tiger moms. For those locked in generational ...

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The Miscarriage of Racial Justice: A Civil Rights Presidential Timeline by Derrick Newton (3 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Summary: 2020 marked a new era in the United States with what some consider a revival of the Civil Rights Movement, sparked by the shocking and unjust murder of George Floyd. However, systemic racism against the Black community has survived even after the emancipation of slaves 1863. The Miscarriage of Racial Injustice spans presidential eras including Eisenhower, Bush, Obama, and Trump, discussing oppressive and often deadly racial discrimination. It examines each president's policies towards racism, including the 45th ...

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Vienna on Fire: A WWII Story of Survival by Don Gabor (Blue Danube Press) (3 Reviews)    Price verified 45 minutes ago

Can Greta Kolbe escape Nazi Vienna and reach America before her past and the Gestapo catch up to her? "Vienna on Fire provides a gripping and historically accurate account of the resilience of the human spirit amid the darkest of times." -- Erin Britton, San Francisco Book Review In the heart of darkening Europe, amidst the looming war, "Vienna on Fire" by Don Gabor tells the riveting story of Greta Kolbe, an eighteen-year-old Jewish woman whose life was upended when German troops annexed Austria in 1938. Her peaceful existence ...

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The Three Wives of Adoniram Judson: Ann Hasseltine, Sarah Hall Boardman, Emily Chubbuck aka Fanny Forrester (Missionary Biographies) by Julie McDonald (17 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

While researching and writing, Adoniram Judson, America's First Foreign Missionary, I became very frustrated. The book was already longer than my normal 15-20 page, 30 minute read. How could I possible honor his three wives, keep the narrative running smoothly and not confuse the reader with too many characters? I came up with, what I hope, is a great idea! I decided to do an entirely separate book, featuring each one of Adoniram's amazing wives, her early background, and individual story. I really enjoyed being able to give each ...

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