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Escaping from a prison work gang, a group of murderous convicts journey through the wilds of the Rocky Mountains during the 1860s gold rush in search of riches beyond their imaginations. The gang's ruthless leader, Clarence Whitney, forces one of them, Michael George, a young Métis half-breed, to participate in their mayhem and wanton acts of murder or face death. When Whitney and the gang pillage a native village, taking a village elder hosta...

Praise for The Cielo "Salsini spins a tale of both cruelty and courage, and affirms yet again the ability of humans to endure."-Milwaukee Journal Sentinel "A moving debut novel of a luscious country too often forgotten when we consider the ravages of the 'Good War.'"-Jacquelyn Mitchard, author of The Deep End of the Ocean "(The Cielo) diligently explores the complexities and exquisite tortures of wartime existence, the sense of powerlessness a...

In May 2002, Michael and Candace Quinn had just returned to their eighty-year-old home from their whirlwind wedding and honeymoon. Exhausted, they fell into bed, wanting to sleep late the next morning. Their home, however, had other ideas. At 3:10 a.m., their world changed forever as they watched a merciless fire rapidly consume their home and belongings. Candace Quinn relies on her personal experience as a fire victim combined with a firefigh...

Virgil, a fifteen year old loner, fears he will become a psychopath if he relinquishes control of his mind to his cantankerous, troublesome, and vexatious other-self. Although he has coped to a better extent since his junior high days, his other-self remains a relentless voice in his head-threatening to takeover his mind-perhaps to the point of him ending up in prison some day. Just when it seems there is no escape from solitary confinement wi...

The book, 707 QUESTIONS-707 ANSWERS, contains mostly humorous questions and answers. Most of the questions came out of left field. Most of the answers came from the bleachers but some from general admissions. If you don't like these answers, come up with your own.

Maya Vanderstroop has abandoned her dream of becoming a professional musician and spends her days cleaning teeth for an unscrupulous dentist. Her boyfriend Joey is a workout fanatic and a materialistic mama's boy who can't seem to move their relationship forward. Maya's self-doubt and ambivalent feelings about Joey cause her to believe her life is at a standstill. Eventually Maya realizes she is giving too much and taking too little and ends t...

The Pear Orchard is a hallelujah chorus to soft-hearted women who are tough, funny, courageous, lovable, and by golly ready to take on whatever comes their way, like it or not. They will make you laugh, cry, and consider emulating them, however farfetched that may seem. Follow them on their paths across the country, into the woods, street dancing in Japan, and even coming out of the country and into town to become famous as the best cook in th...

As a channeled "messenger of the Holy Spirit, " Malcha's words are logical, surprising, and sometimes shocking. A new spiritual perspective about lost civilizations, society's concerns with abortion, homosexuality, drug addiction, fair use of world resources, future forms of leadership, and even the worst atrocities ever known, are all catalysts in creating universal Oneness. Malcha is neither a prophet or alarmist. His words are a profound me...

Frazier Douglass has camped with a motorcycle for over ten years and quickly learned that it's an inexpensive way to travel. Increasing gasoline prices now make motorcycle-camping a viable vacation option for an increasing number of people. It's easy to experience nature, travel and camp comfortably in state, national or private campgrounds. Douglass shares his tips on camping gear, including sleeping bags, sleeping pads, kitchen supplies, coo...

To all who care about keeping their skin in good health and looking its best, this is a book of useful information as well as a handy reference guide. There are many products on the market but the question is which ones are right for you. With only marketing texts and one-line ads to rely on it can be hard to make a good selection. This book has 30 years of experience on its pages, closing the gap between the consumer and the cosmetics busines...

From playing hopscotch on the black and white tiles of the kitchen floor, attempting a stealth purchase of feminine protection for his wife, imitating Mighty Mouse by saving the day each morning as he bounds down the stairs or secretly being taped by Dateline NBC as he watches a "Monday Night Football" game, Heidi Rice's husband, who she affectionately calls "husband-head", is an eight-year-old, football addict trapped in a man's body and a gr...

After teaching and ministering twenty two years as a Christian pastor and evangelist, author Dhungarvn the Grey became disillusioned with the self-righteous membership and church politics. He left the ministry and began searching for the truth. In his re-evaluation of his concept of God and prayer, he reconnected with nature and the idea of nature-based spirituality. His soul stirred with a yearning toward paganism. From Pulpit to Pagan is the...

After teaching and ministering twenty two years as a Christian pastor and evangelist, author Dhungarvn the Grey became disillusioned with the self-righteous membership and church politics. He left the ministry and began searching for the truth. In his re-evaluation of his concept of God and prayer, he reconnected with nature and the idea of nature-based spirituality. His soul stirred with a yearning toward paganism. From Pulpit to Pagan is the...

Karl Tycho, a divorced, low-keyed economist in his 50's, is employed by a commercial bank in Manhattan, and finds it hard to adjust to the competitive nature of his new assignment. When he loses an important account, he is promptly fired. Just how he lost his most important customer, however, is a mystery, and the story behind it is one of financial deal-making, broken friendships, and conflicting personalities. Among them are Laura, the blunt...

Karl Tycho, a divorced, low-keyed economist in his 50's, is employed by a commercial bank in Manhattan, and finds it hard to adjust to the competitive nature of his new assignment. When he loses an important account, he is promptly fired. Just how he lost his most important customer, however, is a mystery, and the story behind it is one of financial deal-making, broken friendships, and conflicting personalities. Among them are Laura, the blunt...

Tiziana Manoretti is an only child in her late twenties blessed with loving parents, a promising career, and a best friend who fiercely protects her. When her mother falls seriously ill and the relationship between her parents becomes suddenly strained, a carefully hidden family secret is revealed and Tiziana's seemingly idealistic world is turned upside down. After discovering she was born in a Naples orphanage and subsequently given up for a...

The book offers challenging but easy reading. It draws enriching ideas from philosophy, psychology and literature from East and West. The thoughts of 180 eminent thinkers are cited, with the ideas of modern writers. Intertwined with the classics are the author's own reflections. This book is profuse with beautiful references to nature. Areas that are of interest to people are discussed in six lively and easy to understand chapters: 1. Enjoy In...

From playing hopscotch on the black and white tiles of the kitchen floor, attempting a stealth purchase of feminine protection for his wife, imitating Mighty Mouse by saving the day each morning as he bounds down the stairs or secretly being taped by Dateline NBC as he watches a "Monday Night Football" game, Heidi Rice's husband, who she affectionately calls "husband-head", is an eight-year-old, football addict trapped in a man's body and a gr...

Pornography is the operational consequence of consenting adult laws, which manifest in the extreme exploitation of both youth and beauty. Pornographers might be considered as HUMAN MAGGOTS feeding (metaphorically speaking), from the slime of both decadence and ignorance. Youth is trapped between personal vanity and inexperience, which emboldens their submission to the pressure of sin-inspired decadence. The fact that the writers of Novels and ...

Gegens¿e erzeugen Bewegung und Ver¿erung als ein wesentliches Merkmal des Lebens. Der Tod ist gegensatzfrei. Er ist die Ruhe. Gegens¿e sind ¿berall: in physikalischen, biologischen, sozialen bzw. ethischen Strukturen, d.h. in der Gesellschaft, deren materiellen und ideologischen Verh¿nissen. Dass sich materialistische und idealistische ¿Bilder¿ vereinen, geh¿rt zum Aufstieg des neuen Paradigmas (h¿heres Drittes), dem viele Naturwissenschaftler...