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 In The Dark of the Night by Leroy Schuring                     After the death of his father, eighteen-year-old Terry Wheelington travels from Canada to Utah to live with his uncle Ted Wheelington, Aunt Cora, and two ranch hands--Burt Foster and Jed Wolfe--on his uncle's cattle ranch. Receiving a chilly reception from his estranged uncle, Terry wonders if perhaps the move had been a big mistake. Then during a stormy night, Jed is found dead in the garage, and a pistol once belonging to Terry's father is discovered not far from the body. Suddenly, dark secrets long buried slowly rise to the surface with shocking revelations, and Terry is caught up in the middle of a sinister web.Author LeRoy Schuring worked at the University of Utah Hospital in the environmental and linen services departments as a data entry specialist for thirty-eight years and is now living a leisurely life with his little Chihuahua, Tinkerbelle. He enjoys traveling when he gets the opportunity, solving puzzles of all kinds, trying out new

Down by the Hollow Creek by Adrian CandelariaEighteen-year-old Mark is the loner in his high school. His only joy comes in the form of drawing his own manga, and the beautiful, popular Elisa. As a new loner enters the school, Mark and his new friend Tim quickly become friends, bonding over their lonely experiences. With some convincing from Tim, Mark enters the mysterious, abandoned Cooper home. As their teenage adventure quickly turns into a nightmare, Mark and Tim decide to burn down the house, so no one ever has to face the horrific creature inside. What they don’t realize is that the evil resides in the rubble, waiting inside a mask for someone to pick it up, and unleash it unto the world.A gripping horror, Down by the Hollow Creek is a nightmare-inducing mystery with twists and turns around every corner.Adrian Candelaria, thirty-one, is currently attending their local community college to receive a degree in Elementary Education.When not studying or writing horror, Candelaria enjoys going to the gym, hik

Side Effects Are Minimal: A Novel by Laura EssayWhen ambitious attorney Claire Hewitt is asked to represent the Satoris, one of Philadelphia’s most prominent families, in a lawsuit over the death of their daughter, she is thrust into an opioid nightmare with deadly impact—and not for the first time. Claire’s guilt for not saving her sister, Molly, has not subsided in the twenty years since Molly’s almost certainly opioid-related death. Now, with this new assignment, her guilt comes full circle. Who was really at fault in Molly’s death? And who is at fault now?What begins as a quest for truth becomes infinitely more complicated as Claire struggles to balance her desire for justice with the Satoris’ thirst for revenge. She knows she needs to expose the greed that transforms legal opioid production into illicit fabrications and the neglect that is the breaking point between physicians and their patients. But there are powerful people who will seemingly stop at nothing to prevent these truths from seeing the ligh

WET MY HANDS by Dr. A. H. YurvatiLife is a precious adventure that we are privileged to experience. But it comes with multiple variables, many beyond our control. I was at the pinnacle of my career as a professor of surgery, skilled surgeon and dedicated medical educator. Then I hurt my back lifting a riding mower onto a pickup bed. After three weeks of relentless back and leg pain, I acquiesced to an MRI. I suspected a ruptured disc. Wrong diagnosis, doctor! I had sustained a pathological fracture of my third lumbar vertebra, meaning cancer! The Fates had snipped a portion of my life thread. I underwent a 5 1⁄2- hour spinal stabilization, and the biopsy proved cancer in the bone marrow — multiple myeloma. You can’t cure this disease, only sequester it by chemotherapy, powerful doses of steroids and perhaps a stem cell bone marrow transplant. I have experienced all of these indignities and more while at the same time trying to help my wife recover from a stroke.Albert H. Yurvati, DO, PhD, DFACOS, FACOS, FICS,

Foot Soldier In The CIA by James T. WilliamsAny writing concerning espionage must necessarily center on the case officer and the operations they control. While the members of the Office of Technical Service provide the best of technical service to the directorate of operations, they are rarely afforded significant recognition. Their concern is that the technical aspect of every operation is as nearly perfect as possible. This story is an account of the way they approach their daily activities with high morale, unrivaled expertise, and the best sense of humor in all of CIA.About The AuthorI grew up in the small NC town of East Bend, near Winston-Salem. I attended EB elementary and high school.I earned a degree in chemistry at Wake Forest College (now; University). I took a job working in a paper mill in western NC, near Asheville, but quit the mill after seven years and was out of work for almost two years looking for a more interesting career.Finally, I got the addresses for FBI and CIA out of the governmenta

GOLDEN MEN: The Power of Gay Midlife (2022) by Harold Kooden, Ph. D.The coming-out process has taught a gay man many lessons that are useful throughout his life. This book details the depth and range of these lessons which in combination with many of the unique life experiences, the gay man is actually well-prepared to successfully deal with his entrance into middle age and beyond. The sequential exercises facilitate a focused path for successful aging in comparison with other books on this topic. This book is unique in its exploration of the coming-out process and its relevance for a lifetime of successful aging. Though originally written and published in 2000 for gay men, the subsequent public response has shown that the exercises and the principles of aging are applicable to all people.Harold Kooden, Ph.D., is an openly gay, white clinical psychologist in private practice and a Fellow of the American Psychological Association (APA). In the APA, he was chair of the Task Force on the Study of Lesbian and Gay

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The Technology-Ready School Administrator: Standard-Based Performance by Clinton BornThe Technology-Ready School Administrator: Standards-based Performance (3rd ed.) is an excellent resource for school leaders and teachers in developing and advanced countries who desire to improve their school's performance in technology-related tasks. Aligned with the International Society for Technology in Education's Technology (ISTE) Standards for Education Leaders, the book's practical content addresses:  technology planning and evaluation,  teacher and student technology literacy,  equity and accessibility issues,  responsible online student behavior,  online professional learning networks,  infrastructure,  resource procurement,  teacher and student data privacy,  continuous improvement planning with specific steps to lead a change initiative, and  emerging technology trends, including insights on the future of artificial intelligence.  Dr. Clinton Born is an educational practitioner with a distinguished career in publ

Take Charge of Your Career: A guide to organizing and conducting a successful job search in these competitive times by Mary Ann ChimeraEven among experienced and skilled professionals, there’s a lot of anxiety-inducing mystery when it comes to job searching.What are the best things to start with, and in what order?  What’s missing in your resume?  What about a cover letter?  What exactly do present employers want?But more importantly, how do you know that they’re the kind of supportive employer you really need for healthy career growth?The book includes HIGH-IMPACT TIPS to help you make a positive impression on employers. Along with that, it is also filled with HIGH-IMPACT Resume examples that best showcase your assets and draw intense employee interest. Put them together, and you can land an assuring end to your stressful job search in no time!Mary Ann holds a degree in physics from Ohio State and has done graduate study in engineering analysis. She’s also worked as an engineering analyst for two Fortune 500

Hidden Treasures by Jennie MurphyThis is a whimsical story created when my soul was bared before God. The Scripture verses are printed out for your ease in reading and in following the story's life application. This is the Word of God internalized. The intention is not to offend anyone; rather, it is to make you think about your own relationship with God. As you read this story, keep in mind what the Lord was doing, not what the characters involved were doing. We all make mistakes; however, we don't have to let those mistakes defeat us, drag us down, or determine our future.Jennie Murphy is a registered nurse by profession who enjoys traveling, arts and crafts, and working outdoors, as well as writing. She also treasures her devotional time with God. She currently resides in a small town in northwestern Pennsylvania where she enjoys spending time with her two children and three grandchildren. Jennie expresses her heartfelt prayer for Hidden Treasures:Author Jennie Murphy emerged from the "sexual revolution" o

The 50 Commands of Jesus: To Know and Obey (TKO) by JD BiggerstaffDid you know that Jesus gave 50 commands to his followers and disciples as recorded in the four Gospels? Many Christians claim Jesus is their LORD and SAVIOR. Most trust him as SAVIOR to keep them out of Hell, but fewer have truly made him LORD of their lives because they do not know his commands and obey them. This book lists Jesus' 50 commands and it explains how to apply them in modern living - i.e. what to know and do. It comes with a practical method of self-assessment to rate one's own obedience to Jesus' commands with the goal of improving one's Christian walk. if one is truly faithful and obedient, blessings will supernaturally begin to flow.JD Biggerstaff defines his purpose as "helping people learn how to live a truly blessed life."He believes strongly in the spiritual principles like sowing and reaping that govern and influence our lives and also in man's desperate need for God in the fallen world in which we live.  His writings, bot

JUST WIN BABY: THE GAME OF LIFE - 101 GAME CHANGING CHRISTIAN DEVOTIONALS FOR YOUNG ATHLETES/YOUNG ADULTS by Joe Bill Campbell with Foreword by Dwane Casey (former NBA Coach of the Year)The book contains 101 Christian Devotionals to help young people and young athletes navigate life with Jesus Christ as their Head Coach. Each devotional begins with a sports expression/metaphor/idiom used in everyday life, followed by Bible Verses that support the devotional expression. Each devotional concludes with insights on how to win at the Game of Life with Jesus Christ leading the way. In life, you have many wins and losses, but in Jesus Christ you always have victory.The Book has been nominated by a sports media personality for a 2024 International Book Award in the religion category. It has also been chosen as one of the top ten new Christian Books for 2024 by EC Publishing.Joe Bill Campbell is a successful trial attorney, a former college athlete, a past president of the Kentucky Bar Association, and former chair of

Hound Dogged: (Hound Dogs Series, Book 1) by Rebecca HendricksIn the vibrant year of 1958, a time when Rock & Roll pulsated through teenage hearts, five friends found harmony in chaos, forming The Hound Dog As societal forces clash and cultural upheaval takes center stage, John, Stu, Jerry, Patrick, and the talented newcomer Danny embark on a musical journey in the throes of a changing world.Beneath the surface of their carefree strumming sessions in Stu’s mom’s basement, ambitions stir within the band. Doubts arise, and the camaraderie is tested as the members question each other’s motives, wondering if they can collectively reach the pinnacle of Rock & Roll stardom.Tensions escalate, propelling The Hound Dogs toward an unexpected gig before a sizable audience, a challenge they are ill-prepared to face. Faced with the looming prospect of failure on stage, a talented newcomer, Danny Bruer, joins in and helps to save the day. However, Danny is preparing to audition for The Dice, a major band with a col