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How Coyote Became Clever is an adaptation of a traditional Native American folktale told by the Karok People. In the story, Coyote seeks the gift of being smart from the maker of all animals and he tries to outwit the other animals by staying awake to get the first gift. But will that strategy work? And if not, what happens if he is the last to get anything?

How Coyote Brought Winter into the World is an adaptation of a Native American folktale told by the Zuni. In the story, Coyote brings winter by letting the sun escape from a box he steals from an Indian village during a dance celebration. Can he get it back with Eagle’s help, and what will happen if he doesn’t get it?

The smoke was thick, the music was loud, and the beer was flowing. In the fast-and-loose 1980s, Jackson Station Rhythm and Blues Club in Hodges, South Carolina, was a festive late-night roadhouse filled with people from all walks of life who gathered to listen to the live music of high-energy performers. The good times ground to a terrifying halt in the early morning hours of April 7, 1990. A brutal attack - an apparent hate crime - on the owner Gerald Jackson forever altered the lives of all involved. 

Old Abe: A Novel recounts the final five years of Abraham Lincoln's life, the most cataclysmic years of America's history. Bound to Lincoln's side, every minute of this vivid novel details the president's struggles. We follow him as national tragedy deepens, as he struggles and presses ahead, and as he comes to life once again fighting to save the country. This story spans from the spring of 1860 in Illinois, to Lincoln's election and the calamity of the Civil War, to his assassination at the height of his power.

The crushing weight of guilt. A dangerous journey across wild and rugged terrain. Will Kevin and his friends make it to Republic? Grief engulfs Kevin Richardson, his soul torn by gut-wrenching loss. Haunted by a broken promise made years earlier, Kevin now faces the daunting wilderness of...

The escaped convicts ramp up the chaos . . . The hackers have erased all money . . . Society is decaying . . . Can a young man plagued by guilt lead his friends to safety? Kevin Richardson never wanted to be his older brother’s keeper. Overshadowed by a deathbed promise to his father years...

Some gates should never be opened… but Joseph Hunter never had a choice. Joseph Hunter has fought demons, outwitted celestial beings, and walked the line between light and darkness. But now, the war has followed him into the Underworld itself. Stranded in a realm where the dead refuse to stay buried, he must navigate treacherous alliances, battle ancient horrors, and face a truth he’s been running from his entire life. With time slipping away and an enemy who knows his every weakness, Joseph must forge new bonds in a world where trust is a death sentence.

Echoes of the Frontier gathers thirteen unforgettable tales by literary giants such as Jack London, Willa Cather, Mark Twain, and Bret Harte—each story capturing a different facet of life at the edge of civilization. From the perilous ride of The Denver Express to the poetic solitude of On the Divide, and from the chilling desperation of Love of Life to the dry wit of Nevada Sketches, these stories illuminate the grit, dreams, and humanity of those who dared to tame the wild.

When vigilante assassin Silence Jones hears of an old friend’s death in his long-forgotten hometown, he expects to pay his respects and leave. But a dark truth lurks beneath the surface: his friend didn’t just die—he was murdered. Returning to streets he barely remembers, Silence is thrust into a shadowy world festering within a seemingly tranquil small city. His friend, it seems, had unearthed a secret too dangerous to know—a widespread network of corruption with far-reaching implications for both U.S. and international security.

In this follow-up to The Cain Conspiracy, Matthew Cain finds himself on the wrong side of a hit man. After he is sent on an assassination mission in Russia, The Specter Project learns of a man seeking revenge for Cain’s actions. After Cain hears of the man’s intentions, he sets out on a frenetic search to find the killer before he makes good on his plans to kill both Cain and his girlfriend. Along the way, Cain finds more questions than answers about the mysterious assassin, who seems to be a ghost.

With United States troops and aircraft on Taiwanese soil, and missiles flying across the Taiwan Strait, the world prepares itself for the war that has been building since the turn of the century. Will China back down, or double down? Will the fragile Western Coalition hold? Will regional conflict tip over into a global war? And what's next for the newly raised 68th Aggressor Squadron and the personnel of Aggressor Inc.?

The world of vigilante assassin Silence Jones is rocked to its core when his clandestine organization faces an unprecedented threat—a breach from within. As their most guarded secrets teeter on the edge of exposure, the very existence of his justice-driven group hangs in the balance. In the midst of this chaos, a scar-faced man emerges, leading an enigmatic self-help group that's rumored to be a façade for darker motives. As Silence delves into this mystery, he uncovers unsettling ties between the security breach and the charismatic leader's true intentions.

Ty Draker is a marked man with no idea why.Chased by ruthless operatives, Draker’s sole ally is Beau—just a mysterious voice on the phone. In exchange for Beau’s help clearing his name, Draker agrees to work as a fixer, crisscrossing the country to right wrongs.

Ex-CIA operative Matt Gage believed the covert world was firmly in his rearview. But the untimely demise of a Silicon Valley powerhouse drags him back to the subterranean chessboard of spycraft. At the behest of the tenacious Elizabeth Zhou, the magnate's daughter, he starts an inquiry that promises more shadows than truths. From the vibrant alleys of Chinatown to the imposing skyscrapers of the tech giants, a sinister web unfolds, where the line between friend and foe isn't just blurred—it's non-existent.

When vigilante assassin Silence Jones is tasked with investigating a wave of mysterious disappearances, he finds himself on the trail of a ruthless con man preying on the grieving—those desperate for a chance to see their lost loved ones again. But beneath the surface of this deception lies a far more sinister plot, one that threatens to pull Silence into a labyrinth of lies and half-truths.

Ty Draker has never been one to back down from a fight, but going undercover in a brutal, no-holds-barred fighting tournament—his best lead in the hunt for a home-grown terrorist planning another attack—is something he hadn’t expected. Assuming a new identity, he must adapt quickly to survive. Meanwhile, the fallout from the deadly encounter in Ventura, California, still haunts him, and the shadowy forces tailing him are as relentless as ever, with answers slipping further out of reach.

In this strange new world in 1971, his Indian family in Montana is nowhere to be found. Before the war, he was engaged, but his betrothed has moved on and married someone else. He faces a long psychological and physical rehabilitation. His odds for survival look bleak. While Kelly struggles coming to terms with his newfound freedom, a young songstress struggles with explosive fame, fortune, and a loveless existence that is sowing the seeds of her destruction. They come together for the first time in an unexpected meeting that leaves them both with a memory they cannot shake.

Jason Mulder couldn’t believe the shocking verdict. He became a DEA Special Agent to protect his family and community from dangerous drugs. He’s stunned when K9 officers find narcotics in his truck and allies testify against him in court. Escaping US Marshal custody to hunt down the people framing him is the only way Jason will clear his name. But the people behind his arrest are government insiders who kill anyone interfering with their illegal distribution network, including family members.

Are you feeling stuck in your current career? Unsure about your values and priorities? This book is your guide to reassessing your professional life and finding true fulfillment. Unlike traditional "how-to" guides for job hunting, this book delves deeper. With a series of carefully designed questions, you'll uncover the real reasons behind your dissatisfaction at work. Even if you think you should be happy, this book will help you understand why you're not. Do you dream of quitting your job to follow your passion?

For thirty-one years, the RMS Queen Mary sailed the North Atlantic. It helped defeat Hitler and was the ship of choice for the world's rich and famous. Now in retirement in the Port of Long Beach, the "Stateliest Ship Afloat" plays host to tourists, travelers—and more than six hundred spirits that roam her halls and passageways.