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Fred 2.0

Nine years ago, bestselling author and business consultant Mark Sanborn introduced the world to Fred, his postman, who delivered extraordinary service in simple but remarkable ways. Fred’s story inspired millions. Companies—even, cities—were inspired to turn the ordinary into the extraordinary each day.Today, with stiff competition from the networked global economy, delivering extraordinary results is more important than ever. With Fred 2.0, Mark not only revisits the original Fred to gain new insights, but also equips all of us with new strategies to achieve more. You’ll not only be inspired by Fred 2.0, you’ll also have the tools and strategies to aim higher and achieve the extraordinary.
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The Consumer Reporter

In this brief collection of humorous essays about the people who buy products, Jonathan Land turns one's daily purchases into skewed sociological observations. You'll never look at kid's toothpaste the same again.Nevada 1882. The daughter of gubernatorial candidate Trent Slaughter vanishes, stolen the evidence suggests... by demons! Now it is left to soul hunter Jim Mercantile to track the girl down. But as Jim begins his investigation, he quickly discovers that more is at stake than the fate of one missing girl. This conspiracy stretches from the doorsteps of the capitol building in Carson City clear to the gates of Hell. And if Jim doesn’t rescue the girl by the time the polls open on election day, those gates will swing open and Hell will be unleashed upon the Earth.
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Zombie

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Haven: A Stranger Magic

Chapter OneWhen a portal to the Four Worlds opens in ten year old Dylan James’ shed, the fate of the Five Worlds, including Earth, hangs in the balance.Dylan and his Father embark on an epic quest to defeat the evil Black Queen of Chinerthia, find the Book of Five Worlds and close the portal. Along the way they are joined by Lucas the barbarian; Bell, the Forest Ranger; the enigmatic Shadow Ranger; the Twin Magicians, Kaitlin and Alura; and d’Gaz the pirate.Together they travel across the world of Sylvae in order to free the True King and start a rebellion before crossing through the portal into the magical world of Hokino.On their way they will face monsters and dragons, natural disasters, the undead and meet mystical princesses of the elements before assaulting the Prison of Articus, freeing the True King and defending the mountain stronghold of Talon’s Fall from the Chinerthian army.
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In a Blackened Sky Where Dreams Collide

A demon that no one else sees haunts your life.  But it's very real… and taking lives. The Elite Group uses psychics to assist law enforcement and government agencies to solve crimes. No candidate seems more promising than sixteen-year-old Miki Radicci who can psychically experience a victim's pain or death. Miki works with Elite not only to help victims but also to develop her psychic ability. Her first assignment sets Miki on the path of a killer slaughtering families. A killer who may be the demon that haunts Miki's life and art. A dark psychic mystery about a young girl who takes on more than she dreamed of in her nightmares that will pull you to the shocking end. Buy In A Blackened Sky Where Dreams Collide and confront the demons today! 
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Trust in Me

From the NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of WAIT FOR YOU, this is the story of Cam and Avery’s sizzling romance as you’ve never seen it before, told exclusively from Cam’s perspective… Cameron Hamilton is used to getting what he wants, especially when it comes to women. But when Avery Morgansten comes crashing into his life – literally – he finally meets the one person who can resist his soulful baby blues. But Cam’s not ready to give up – he can’t get this feisty and intriguing girl out of his head. Avery has secrets, secrets that keep her from admitting the feelings Cam knows she has for him. What will it take to help him break down her barriers and gain her trust? Or will he be shut out of Avery’s life, losing his first real shot at the kind of love that lasts forever?
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Dead Ringers: Volumes 1-3

In the first three volumes of the serial, Jade Greene investigates why she’s missing memories and begins to suspect that some of the people of Midway Beach aren't who they seem to be.A paranormal mystery serial for young adults on up. All nine 25,000-word volumes now available in boxed sets and a complete collection!Dead Ringers 1: ILLUSION Jade Greene's memories of the two days she went missing are slowly returning, but they involve a blinding headache and an evil clown with a syringe. Not exactly the stuff of sanity.Dead Ringers 2: INVERTIGO Max Harper insists Jade's best chance to find out why she remembers so little of her abduction is to team up with him. But can she trust him?Dead Ringers 3: THE SPIDER Someone in Midway Beach isn't who they seem to be and unless Jade and Max can figure out what's going on, they could become the next victims.
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The Adventures of Dan's Dogs Sample

Three dogs (Daisy, Violet, and Keela) narrate their life experiences as they have humorous adventures.Aidriana has had a rough life. She is smarter than others her age but doesn't cope well with difficult situations. After waking from a terrifying nightmare filled with the deaths of so many around her, she finds herself tormented by the dream. When she starts to notice similarities in her life that are just like her nightmare, she fears that she has had some sort of premonition. Living in fear and paranoia, Aidriana struggles to hold on to her sanity and spirals in and out of strange visions and blackouts. Nothing is what it seems and Aidriana is left to figure out what is real and what isn't. Sometimes living in denial is the best way to remain sane.
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Assault on Al Shabaab

Following the hijacking of a cruise liner in the Mediterranean, SEAL Team Bravo are sent in to rescue the hostages. A perilous night jump onto the deck of a moving ship carries its own dangers. Yet the operation throws up something else, something unexpected. A whole new threat to the security of the Western World. And a name the world has grown to fear since the shopping mall massacre in Kenya. Al Shabaab.The men of Team Bravo, the elite Navy SEALs unit, are no strangers to behind-the-lines missions. But this time, the enemy has stamped their own, inimitable brand on a whole new level of savagery and violence. And the target has a name that will live forever in American military infamy. Mogadishu.The action is even more bloody and explosive, and Chief Kyle Nolan has to outthink and outfight an enemy that astonishes the civilized world with its thirst for blood. An enemy that is clever, well armed and well resourced. An enemy that seems to anticipate their every move....
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The Travellers

Lily has known from a young age that she was adopted and was content growing up peacefully with her adopted father and her extended family in the Library. She was not prepared for the truth the Library kept from her about her alien origins. Now Lily finds herself hunted by the Travellers. Will she make it to safety or will she be captured and exploited for her special alien DNA?Lily had known from a young age that she was adopted and was content growing up peacefully with her adopted father and extended family in the Library. When Lily starts dreaming of a beast with the same unique eye colour as hers she discovers her alien origins and the valuable truth about her life the Library inhabitants have been keeping from her. Lily now finds herself hunted by humans from another galaxy calling themselves the Travellers and the genetically engineered beast of her dreams. On the run with her adopted father and the mysterious Jason, Lily has little time to adjust as she tries to find her way to safety.
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Nostalgia

An elderly woman's memories aren't what they seem in this terrifying tale of a haunting in New York.Maura Sullivan tells herself that the past was wonderful -- filled with laughter and love.But there's something horrible going on. What really happened all those years ago?And what's waiting in the shadows?Avar-Tek Event #2 (short story): When a military accident releases swarms of microscopic robots called forger nanites into the environment, science intern Kutisha finds that her lab is their target. As three swarms head her way, the military dispatches hover-tanks carrying human sized robotic mechs. Alone, late at night, she places her faith in the mechs, watching the battle between the big and little machines unfold on her doorstep. The question may not be who will win, but who to trust.
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Elaine Macko - Alex Harris 05 - Smoked

When the vegan wife of a local butcher shows up dead, the police think the husband is the most likely suspect. But the dead woman’s daughter is certain her father did nothing wrong and hires Alex Harris to find the real killer.What Alex discovers is Maria Kravec had a nasty streak, using her blog to take revenge on her philandering husband. But the more Alex probes, a whole slew of suspects presents itself. From the woman’s business partner, to her husband’s current mistress, to her own daughter, Alex has her hands full keeping the list of people who could benefit from Maria’s death straight. And with her grandmother hanging out with a local rosary bead-making tattoo artist, her mother adopting a lively dog, and her nephew acquiring a pet rat, things couldn’t be more complicated.
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A Highland Sorcery Christmas

Alexander is so close to weakening the monsters who have replaced humans at the top of the food chain. But when he gets near one of the beasts to test his formula, the monster takes a bite out of him and mentally downloads everything Alexander knows. Now it’s up to his family to fight for his life in the past and the future if they are to save him and spare the world.Alexander is so close to weakening the monsters who have replaced humans at the top of the food chain. But when he gets near one of the beasts to test his formula, the monster takes a bite out of him and mentally downloads everything Alexander knows. Now it’s up to his family to fight for his life in the past and the future if they are to save him and spare the world.Not exactly your usual holiday get together. Celebrate the season Highlander style.
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