Monday, September 30, 2019

Magic Lessons: Celebratory and Cautionary Tales about Life as a (Single, Gay, Transracially Adoptive) Dad


Celebratory and Cautionary Tales about Life as a

(Single, Gay, Transracially Adoptive) Dad 


Every family has a story--but very few have a story like Joseph Sadusky and his sons, Daveon and Mark. 

In Magic Lessons, Joe shares a look back as he, a single gay man, decided to build his family through transracial adoption. In a lighthearted collection of stories and lessons learned, Joe humorously but honestly describes the process as he set out to adopt two older children, and what happened after they came together under one roof and became "us."

Along the way, Joe details how often he was, in his own words, "amazed, aggravated, mind-blown, jaw-dropped, befuddled, exasperated, and awed-both in good ways and bad, both by my kids and by the many players who have had a part in our family story overall." 

By revealing lessons learned about being "other," as well as Joe's own parenting mistakes, Magic Lessons provides a guide for anyone who is part of, or considering, an alternative family structure.






Sunday, September 29, 2019

Think Outside The Box



Think More Creatively, Generate Exceptional Ideas on Demand, Solve Problems Quickly, & Set Yourself Apart From The Crowd!

"Instead of thinking outside the box, get rid of the box." - Deepak Chopra 

Thinking out of the box is powerful way to separate average from the exceptional. It’s your secret tool to attract expert insights that will empower you to make difficult decisions with speed and confidence.

Filter information overwhelm, invite creativity breakthroughs & instant understanding to solve complex challenges effortlessly


Som Bathla is an avid reader, and researcher of human psychology and behavior.  He has written multiple bestselling books on how to redesign your mind by thinking smarter and taking consistent actions to achieve professional success and greater happiness in life.
In THINK OUT OF THE BOX, you’ll be embarked on an exciting journey to understand how anyone can think faster, smarter and more creatively by instilling right beliefs (with easy to implement techniques). 

Idea is modern world currency for any startup, business or for rewarding professional success.

Whether you are a student, employee, professional, or running a business, discover how by specifically designing your surrounding environment and practicing just a few creativity routines followed by smartest thinkers of the world, you can transform the way you think and predict the future.

Learn how to generate exceptional ideas in plenty (and on demand), be known as “idea person”, make smarter decisions to start getting things done in less time

  • Understand how offering challenge triggers your mind to look for best ideas.
  • Understand your brain. Find neuroscience of how ‘logical’ left brain and ‘imaginative’ right brain can be used to accomplish more with less efforts.

Design a creative thinking environment, install super-quick habits to boost your creativity day by day

  • How openness to experiences enhances brain’s neuroplasticity and prompts divergent thinking
  • Become a creative thinker just by strengthening your creativity beliefs with Tick-Tock Exercise.
  • How only a few habits and routines directly release brain’s creativity chemicals like dopamine, BDNF etc. and help you master the art of creative thinking.

Become an idea machine, Boost your creative confidence and Think your way to wealth with innovative thinking.

  • Find how consulting non-subject experts offers more ideas (counter-intuitive approach) and produce sparks of genius
  • How creative thinkers like Einstein, Tesla, Archimedes used chilling out technique to invite innovative ideas and make insightful observations.
  • Find how a counter-intuitive multi-tasking can release creative juices and solve problems quickly
  • Learn specific questioning techniques and creativity exercises that activate your brain to create a storm of ideas in no time.

This creative thinking handbook offers practical tools to get started instantly and unleash the creative potential within all of us.






Saturday, September 28, 2019

Karaoke Night


Missing in rural Georgia for 3 days, travel blogger Brian Keane is found with no memory of his lost time. What he does have, though, is a digital recorder containing interviews with eleven people that he does not remember talking to.


Each person tells the story behind their reason for singing their chosen song at Karaoke Night, with each tale a little more twisted than the one before. What becomes clear through these interviews is that the people of Redfield, Georgia are connected in ways they could never have imagined.

Brian Keane may have zero recollection of those lost three days, but through his transcripts, he stumbles upon the true story of one creepy little Georgia town and the Karaoke Night where the songs always remain the same. 




Friday, September 27, 2019

Money Matters


by Brian Finney 

Finalist for the American Fiction Award

"She's poor and naïve. They're rich and dangerous."
At once a painful coming-of-age novel, an exciting amateur sleuth tale and an intriguing narrative involving social issues (immigration and wealth disparity), Money Matters has mystery at its core. This emotionally charged debut novel is firmly embedded in Los Angeles culture over the 2010 mid-term election.

Jenny, the 27-year-old inexperienced protagonist, faced with the tragic disappearance of a friend, is forced to take on financial tycoons, corrupt politicians and the treacherous Baja drug cartel in her search to uncover the truth. Jenny's investigation takes her into the twilight world of undocumented immigrants, which leads her to seek the help of the handsome director of an immigrant rights organization to whom she is strongly attracted. But will the deadly enmity of the rich and powerful thwart her search and end her budding romance?




Thursday, September 26, 2019

This Ain't My Life: One man's journey to finding his Destiny


This Ain't My Life: 

One man's journey to finding his Destiny 


“This Ain’t My Life” is the compelling story of author Bilal Alaji's journey to finding his destiny. Growing up Muslim, Bilal experiences many trials throughout his youth with his father leading him down an arduous path. As he fights and claws his way out of every obstacle he relies on his faith to pull him through. Bilal shows his willingness to never give up on finding his true purpose. As he goes through failed marriages, criminal proceedings, the shelter system, and lost jobs; Bilal refuses to believe that this is the life he was meant to live. He challenges his reality and what he believes by stating, “This Ain't My Life.”











Sunday, September 22, 2019

Lightwarriors



Charlene “Charlie” MacLeod, was born with the very rare and dangerous ability to light fires by the sheer power of her will. This power makes her both an object of fear and a target for exploitation. At only six years of age Charlie returns from a day trip with her father, Jack MacLeod to find that her mother murdered by government agents bent on capturing her to exploit her powers. 
For the next two years Charlie and Jack go on the run, barely managing to stay ahead of the federal government. During this time Charlie finds herself facing a number of moral dilemmas as she is repeatedly forced to use her power to survive and protect herself and her father from capture. 
Eventually, Charlie and Jack are captured by the NSA and taken to their Fallow Point Compound in South Carolina.  Charlie is convinced to submit to experimentation on her powers by Robin Striker, an old friend of her father’s, who poses as an ally. Charlie ultimately learns that Robin is manipulating her and attempts to escape. During the course of this escape Robin fatally shoots Jack, and Charlie proceeds to incinerate him along with the entire Fallow Point compound.
Two weeks later, David and Catherine McAuliffe, a young couple gifted with similar powers to Charlie, discover Charlie in Central Park New York. David and Catherine adopt Charlie as their own daughter but quickly find themselves the target of the NSA which now seeks to kill Charlie and anyone who knows of her existence. 
Once again on the run, Charlie is attacked in the night by a government Asset and fatally poisoned. After a near death experience it becomes clear that Charlie is more than just a pyrokinetic, though neither she nor her adoptive parents yet realize her true importance.
Without any other options, David takes Catherine and Charlie to his father’s home in northern Scotland where he learns that Charlie is gifted with the power to unlock a pair of legendary weapons capable of channeling incredible power.
David’s father, James Lenox, encourages David to have Charlie unlock one of the weapons and to train her to use her power for good. Having previously rejected their powers in favor of trying to live a normal life both David and Catherine are resistant to James’ advice but in the end to encourage Charlie to unlock one of the weapons and begin her training.
Not long after Charlie begins her training, a new threat emerges in the form of the Black Empire, a malevolent nation led by men and women who have chosen to use their powers for selfish gain. Charlie, David and Catherine are taken by the Black Empire and separated. Charlie is first subjected to torment. Then she is offered both the promise of power and revenge for the deaths of her father and mother.
Since the death of her parents, Charlie has carried around a tremendous amount of anger and a powerful desire for revenge. Charlie knows that this desire is wrong and has been taught from an early age to fear her power and to believe that using her power is dangerous and wrong. Still she cannot let go of her anger and desire for her revenge and is tempted by the promise of revenge and the freedom to use her power at will.
Charlie struggles internally with her own anger and desire for revenge and nearly gives in when she is brought face to face with Robin Striker, whom she had previously believed she had killed. 
After narrowly rejecting revenge, Charlie escapes with David and Catherine only to be confronted by Robin who challenges her to face him one on one. Charlie accepts, knowing that she will easily kill him and quickly finishes Robin off with a decapitating sword stroke.
After killing Robin, Charlie along with David and Catherine are recaptured by Black Imperial troops and Charlie is forced to face her own inner darkness. With some difficulty Charlie rejects temptation and learns to control her anger and desire for revenge. Though she still hates the people she views as responsible for the deaths of her mother and father and her own suffering Charlie learns that she can control these feelings and reaffirms her desire not to misuse her power.







Saturday, September 21, 2019

So Absurd It Must Be True



ONE OF A KIND! Odd, bizarre, absurd and addictive! 
As you turn the pages of Victoria Ray's debut book, you'll realize, once again, that the mix of humor, erotica and sci-fi is always the best medicine and that absurd things happen all the time, such as: 
- a father of nine, who, on Valentine's Day, is forced to have sex with every woman he meets; 
- a crazy producer with 50 phobias, one of which is his last name; 
- an author of an unfinished book, spending his days in fear of Mr. Best Seller, pancakes, his wife's breasts and running; 
- a trip to a place called Escape, where a divorced woman, Mrs. BouncyTits, is surrounded only by hot and lonely men - until her last breath;
- and much more...

The heaven of all absurd and bizarre is awaiting you on the pages of this book! When we see something strange, we immediately start thinking - anything weird or odd activates our brains! These 42 strange stories are mind opening and will not only make you smile, but will also make you think. Are you ready to engulf yourself in some silly and dirty tales that will make you smile?













Thursday, September 19, 2019

Heels vs Ties


Heels vs Ties: 

Living with your #1 threat


In this Book, Dr. Alvarez shares a comprehensive guide for women to help them understand their risk for heart disease, what is important to discuss with their doctor, and empower women to take charge of their health.
Coronary Artery Disease is the number one health threat among both American men and women. However, today’s research focuses almost entirely on men. When it comes to women, heart disease is under-researched, under-treated and under-diagnosed. With fundamental biological differences between the sexes, why do we allow our doctors to treat us like we have the same type of heart? 

Aside from reproductive concerns, medical research has historically neglected the health needs of women. This is what we like to call the “Bikini Approach” or the “Gender Gap.” Just a couple of decades ago, heart disease was considered strictly a man’s disease and even though we have come a long way, many doctors are still practicing medicine based on studies performed on a population of predominantly white middle-aged men. 

Dr. Nitza Alvarez, an accomplished cardiologist who has a particular passion for her female patients, has written this comprehensive guide, specifically for women, to help them in understanding and living with their “#1 threat,” heart disease. This book promotes awareness of the increased risk that we as women have of dying from a medical condition that is very often preventable.

Dr. Alvarez named the book Heels vs. Ties because heels have an unquestionably feminine association, while ties were a must-have clothing accessory for men. Contrasting these two symbolic objects is done intentionally to emphasize that there are clear differences in risks, symptoms, presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease in women.



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Wednesday, September 18, 2019

The Cursed Eye



Hiroshi Tadao never understood why he had excelled in everything he attempted despite only being a child, but because of this, instead of enjoying his childhood, he spent
his days often pondering on the bigger picture and how to change the current crime-ridden state of Japan. One day, his wish seemingly comes true as a mysterious man named
Kaito enters his life and reveals a shocking truth. Hiroshi was one of the few in the world born with an intelligence-enhancing, god-like power granting ocular mutation
only known as the Noromi. Will Hiroshi be able to change Japan, and even the rest of the world like he dreams?










Tuesday, September 17, 2019

Sexy Challenges Sacred and Sensual Experiences for Lovers



Sex can be just sex. The mechanics of it can be planned out and the outcome you desire can be achieved as a purely physical act. It is possible that this can leave you feeling wonderful and physically connected with your partner. But, what if it could be so much more? What if the pleasure you feel now could be doubled, tripled or increased beyond belief? Would you want to experience that? Sexy Challenges can take you to a place where sensual love and sacred sex combine to form an experience that lifts you to new heights. Your experiences can move beyond just the physical. You might be surprised to learn that each orgasm you share with your beloved actually contains the vastness of the Universe. Inside this exciting book, you will discover fifty sexy challenges. These encompass a wide range of experiences. Through the fun, laughter, communication, romance and passion of these challenges the connection with your partner can become more powerful than you ever expected. You can touch the untouchable. The god or goddess within you can be revealed.





Monday, September 16, 2019

Hairy Humanoids from the Wild - Encyclopedia of All Things Sasquatch & Disclosure of Inter-species Communication



An unprecedented comprehensive study exploring in depths all the aspects of the Hairy Humanoids phenomenon. From ancestral tribal knowledge, ancient lore, historic reports, and modern research, to psychic and paranormal phenomena, first hand encounters and inter-species communication. 

364 pages. 100 illustrations. Available in paperback and Kindle:








Sunday, September 15, 2019

Design For Justice - A Suspense Novel



After a brief vacation, graphic designer Remi Painter starts working for the Hunger House, a homeless shelter in downtown York, Pennsylvania, refining their website under a tight deadline for chump change and feeding the community in his off time. 

But when he finds remnants of human remains in a dumpster behind the nonprofit headquarters after serving, Remi's random observation is called into question. To prove his innocence, Remi begins to snoop around, discovers problems within the Hunger House, and sets into motion a series of seemingly unrelated events in the days that follow.

Can Remi track down the killer and help restore order and justice or will evil prevail?









Saturday, September 14, 2019

Little Lovely Things



LITTLE LOVELY THINGS 

Little Lovely Things is a haunting and prismatic exploration of how tragedy can transform lives. With lyrical prose and page-turning momentum, the story unfolds through the viewpoint of four characters: Claire, the devastated yet strong-willed mother; Moira, the transient who finds herself thrust into instant motherhood; soulful Jay, whose grisly discovery brings him to the center of the tragedy; and Andrea, the scrappy and wildly talented tomboy.


Traversing the landscape of loss, LITTLE LOVELY THINGS ties together the threads of lives shattered, hope lost, and—finally—joy restored.

Purchase Links

US:
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UK:
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Canada:
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Friday, September 13, 2019

We Looked Like Giants



South African Abernathy Jones has thought a lot about dying…At 20 years old, she has no desire for a long life. In the past year, she’s become quite adept at fantasizing about how she’ll go; jumping off a building, swallowing a handful of pills, flinging herself off a bridge into oncoming traffic. So when she finds herself on the verge of unconsciousness in the middle of a car wreck somewhere in southern California, she doesn’t think it’s a bad way to go. Except for the fact that she’s not alone in that car. There’s someone else bleeding next to her, and it’s not looking good for either of them. There was a plan for dying, sure, but not one that included another person. Especially not someone she might be in love with. Seemingly on the verge of something she’s desired for so long, Abby is confronted with a decision. Live or die. Give up or fight on. Simple enough, right? Especially when you thought the choice was already made…Reaching across the globe from Cape Town to California, We Looked like Giants is a story about despair, friendship, hope, love and being brave.









Thursday, September 12, 2019

The Sugar Factory - A Guide to Becoming a Sugar Daddy



ABOUT THE BOOK

Jerry Bigs was a nine-to-five sportswriter until he made enough wise investments to retire with more money than he could count. As a multi-millionaire the only thing he liked more than boats and fast cars were women. Unfortunately, he found the normal act of meeting and dating women a lot of work for little payoff. That's when he discovered the wild world of sugar dating. 

Welcome to the sugar bowl: a never-ending rabbit hole of beautiful women and fun adventures. It's easy to enter, you just need to let your wallet do the talking. 

Inside The Sugar Factory: A Guide to Becoming a Sugar Daddy, you'll learn the ins and outs of sugar dating. Including where to start searching for sugar babies, how to set up an online profile for sugar babies to find you, messaging and setting up your first meetings, talking allowance, creating the perfect arrangments for you and your sugar baby, and juggling your personal life with your more adventurous side. And most importantly, you'll learn if sugar dating is right for you! 

Plus, you’ll receive insider secrets from experienced sugar daddies and sugar babies who can tell you first-hand what it's like to be part of this amazing world. 

Whether you're in a loveless marriage, you're a retired millionaire, a hard-working tech entrepreneur with little time on your hands for real dating, or just looking to get rid of some spare cash, if you’re serious about becoming a Sugar Daddy, this book will give you everything you need to know and more. 

“Being able to navigate this sometimes complex playground is an art. Having a coach or an
experienced guide would save you so much time and pain. This book is it!” -Brandon Wade

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jerry Bigs is a writer and entrepreneur who has spent the last ten years of his life learning the ins and outs of sugar dating. His ability to meet some of the most beautiful women in the world is only second to his ability to creating investment opportunities that have made him millions. 

Jerry started as a sportswriter for his local newspaper covering mostly Major League Baseball. He discovered a knack for statistics and numbers, beating any of his colleagues when it came to trivia nights. One night, a friend of his suggested he advise him with some investment strategies as, similar to baseball, it included a lot of varying statistics and numbers. Being a good friend, Jerry was happy to help. After a few short weeks helping his friend, he not only was able to make his friend a few hundred thousand dollars but Jerry himself has just tripled his income. The two continued to work together for years, amassing millions for themselves. Soon, Jerry wasn’t worried as much about baseball as he was with expensive cars, boats, and women. 

Unfortunately, Jerry discovered dating as a millionaire is a completely different game. He began working longer hours, which made it hard to meet and arrange dates with new women. Jerry wondered if there was a solution. And that’s when a good friend introduced him to the world of sugar dating.

Jerry discovered that sugar dating took more than meeting girls and offering them gifts. It took charm, straight talk, and an ability to read between the lines. It took knowing how to make women feel comfortable with the arrangements you were proposing. 

Just like everything Jerry put his mind to, he became exceedingly successful with his arrangements. Men began asking him how he made sugar dating look so easy? Soon, Jerry grew tired of telling his friends how to set up a successful sugar dating arrangement and, instead, wrote the book. 

Jerry Bigs currently lives in Florida with his wife. 


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