In a Universe of infinite space, a girl travels by raft amongst the stars.Star Sailor is a series of episodic short stories about a girl named Najima Dezetoiles, and her travels by raft throughout a galaxy once rocked by a terrible war.In this episode, we meet Najima Dezetoiles, eager for adventure, as she travels to the backwater world of Sahlam II. But when a strange creature are seen lurking around a small fishing town, Najima shows the townspeople her true colours. Views: 600
LIVING LIFE AT THE UN PLAZA" LIFE AT THE UNITED NATIONS PLAZA AS A KID BY LESLIE SIEGEL NOVELIST! A TRUE LIFE NOVEL BY NOVELIST LESLIE SIEGEL! THE OSBERG FAMILY LIVED AT THE UN PLAZA IN NEW YORK CITY DURING THE 60's & 70's! LIVIN' AT THE UN PLAZA IS ABOUT THE OSBERG FAMILY WHO LIVED AT THE UN PLAZA!After the Ice Age, the world as we know now looked quite different. While glaciers began to melt all over the planet, water levels started to rise 300 feet, swallowing any evidence of cultures living near the ancient coastlines. However, in the last five decades, archeologists have found new civilizations older than the Egyptians and Sumerians, dating back twelve-thousand years. As history has to be rewritten, we have to ponder who were the heroes and antagonists of a forgotten time of the Atlanteans Views: 573
What is this Legal Guide about?Applying for Social Security disability benefits can be difficult for a number of reasons. A claim for Social Security benefits can take a few years. Denials have appeal deadlines. What may be most difficult for our clients at Hoglund Law Offices is that while you wait for Social Security to process your claim, you don’t feel well and you need the income.A young pastor explores the best path for his future ministry. His worldview is shattered by conversations with the Apostles John and Paul, as well as Christian leaders, from businessmen to pastors, from America to China. Restoring the “strategery” of the corporate Church to God’s original plan in Scripture is never easy, but it’s encouraging to hear from those who have faced similar questions in their own times. The biggest, hardest to swallow, and most helpful truth he found was where the business world and the Church in China found agreement: the difference between pastors and clergy. Views: 572
Something is terrorizing a Sydney park. Three people have died so far, torn to pieces. Is it a feral dog? A trained animal being directed to attack people by a deranged owner? The fabled black panther of the NSW mountains? Or is it something...worse? Two police detectives are about to find out that some legends can be all too real.Augie Adams is a rambunctious first grader with a terrifying secret. Leef Undertree is the son of a shipbuilder on the planet Brindlestar. Rachel Katrachian is a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist. And John Blackthorne is a zombie.What do these people have in common?They are all eager to meet you through the pages of this collection of short stories. You will discover Brindlestar, the fascinating world that orbits three suns; the horrors of being an American in Spain during its civil war; a world in which everyone knows the exact day they will die; and a cruise ship porter with the curse of knowing of disasters that he is powerless to prevent. The adventures are varied, sometimes humorous and always thought provoking.This is Glen Robinson’s second collection of short stories. Views: 551
A sinister and chilling ghost story from the author of THE FETCH OF MARDY WATT and CALYPSO DREAMING. When Ossian reluctantly returns to Lychfont House -- a country house with pretensions to match -- with his artist father, he finds things bizarrely familiar and yet oddly different. Reacquainting himself with the Frazer family, he finds himself questioning the accuracy of certain childhood memories and wondering why the place seems to hold such power over him. One thing he IS sure of, however: the ghosts are still haunting him. While Ossian puzzles over his existence, an ancient goddess searches for her lost love. She must call in the Scryer to track him down wherever he may be, for the wedding must go ahead. After all, she and Ossian were made for each other... A timeslip ghost story that will chill readers to the bone. Views: 548
The tales of a not-so-ordinary Jack Russell dog. Just a sample of my work.Nearly 500 years ago, the War of Wizards almost destroyed the world of Melarandra. The Order of Maget was created to ensure this never occurred again. For five centuries, they have destroyed any creature, or human, who possessed magical abilities. Even as this went on, a prophecy had foretold magic's return.Royal twins Koral and Eric Traven had been told since they were children the prophecy pertained to them. The prophecy told both were needed to complete the task of returning magic, but Eric had other ideas. Always wanting to go down in history as a great hero, he planned to do it alone. Now, as their sixteenth birthday approached, the betrayal which the prophecy had foretold has occurred, setting everything into motion. Eric has gone off on his own, leaving Koral to scramble to find him. If they do not achieve the task set before them together, magic would return chaotic, and destroy the world as they know it.Now, with the help of Gillock, a wizard from the old days, and beings that are no longer supposed to exist, Koral sets out into the Central Lands. Time is already against her and she wonders if she will find her brother in time. And more importantly, before the Order does. Views: 541
Years of lifting heavy shipping containers turn sailor Cass bronze and brawny. He grows a handsome head higher than the average man. Women have no defense against his masculine beauty. Men fear his crushing power, but revere his unflinching bravery. Courageous Cass is concerned with saving all that is innocent, good, and true. His humble heroics make him more than mere mortal man. He is legend!Have you ever wondered what happened to the waitress and sailor in the hit 1970s song "Brandy?" Does she continue to carry her hidden love for her tall handsome sailor? She knows little about Cass outside his adventurous stories? Does he think Brandy is more than just a pair of mysterious beautiful eyes? These questions are finally answer and the whole story is revealed in this most captivating romantic adventure. Courageous Casanova is more than just a sailor. He is legend! His countless heroics are larger than life bedtime stories other sailors tell late at night. His feats are the gossip in every port. Humble Cass will not be rewarded with fame. He will have none of that extravaganza. He rather is the stranger that appears in the nick of time to rescue those innocent, to do what is right for right's sake. There are reasons for his feelings and actions. His childhood is marked by tragedy. The sudden death of his mother leaves him searching for that missing piece of unconditional love torturing his hurting heart. World War I has just ended. The turn of this century is marked by the carnage and devastation left by modern inventions. But, it is the invincible invisible destroyer that changes Cass' life forever. Its name is "influenza." He is suddenly left alone to deal with his fears hidden deep inside his longing heart. At momma's funeral, a scruffy man appears that will change the course of Cass' life. This stranger seems rude and unsympathetic, but it is this pudgy sailor calling himself Uncle Jarred that will begin the process of healing this 10 year old boy's heart. Jarred gives Cass a new life and new home aboard the "Virgin Queen." His new family is the crude crew on this aging supply vessel. They become his teachers, and the ships deck and many ports are his classroom. Years of lifting heavy crates of cargo under the hot sun turn Cass bronze and brawny. The crew grow to fear the crushing power this young man holds. He towers a head higher than the average sailor. But, Cass is not a brute. He is a learned man from the education momma instilled in him, and remains loyal and true to the men on ship and to his heart. He does not know how handsome and attractive he's become. The crew playfully provoke him by calling him handsome Cass, But, it is not till beautiful Brandy 's surprise reaction during their first encounter does he begin to realize his captivating power. Women around the world desperately try to capture this masculine trophy. But, few women will ever share his heart. There is only one secret love his heart whispers. On moonlit nights you can see him pace the ship's deck quietly speaking Brandy. Her prestigious life is cut short. Brandy's viceroy father dies suddenly. Her rich heritage is stolen by corrupt government officials, along with her family's good name. She must learn to provide for her self. Her fall from grace leaves her in a less honorable position as a waitress in Niku Havi's paradise port. The only true treasure not taken away from her is here secret love for the man who sails the seven seas. Views: 534
Gem is one of the unlucky ones, the one child in every seven that Magic forgets. Years later, her Gift finally surfaces, but to claim her Magical inheritance means rewriting her past. Then there’s Buddy, who died one night in a car accident, but is still turning up on Gem’s doorstep, asking for his Fortune to be read, desperately seeking a future when his life is already over.Gem is one of the unlucky ones, the one child in every seven that Magic forgets to bestow a Gift upon. And, as an extra unhappy bonus, she gets to be terrified of birds. Years later when her Gift finally surfaces and she should be happy that Magic didn't forget her after all, she discovers that to claim her Magical inheritance she must revisit and conquer her old childhood fears. Then Gavin, her son, manifests his Magic while little more than a baby, but his peculiar ability to restore youthfulness to the old brings its own problems, not to mention hordes of old people. And worst of all, there’s Buddy, who died one night in a car accident, but is still turning up on Gem’s doorstep, day after day, asking for his Fortune to be read, desperately seeking a future when his life is already over. Views: 532
Cassie finally had enough with her step-father's unwanted attentions. But life on the street wasn't any easier. Especially when it rained. Frank spotted Cassie from his hotel window and decided she needed help. But neither of them were really expecting that they'd be married the following day."So the story really is about the responsible orphan from the unfortunate background who overcomes the odds and marries the billionaire’s grandson. The press will think it’s terribly romantic. I know I do." Cassie Marcussen finally had enough with her step-father's unwanted attentions. But life on the street wasn't any easier. Especially when it rained.Frank Ellis was worrying holes in the carpet of his hotel room, trying to figure out how to report a fraud to the owner of the company; a fraud led by his supervisor. When he looked out the window, he spotted Cassie again and decided she needed help.But neither of them were really expecting that they'd be married the following day.Warning: Contains profanity. Views: 528
“The one story that could destroy all the gods!”When Hercules saves Sparta from the human devouring one hundred foot tall four faced fire breathing monster-Haderus, the jealous gods and goddesses of Mount Olympus become infuriated with Greece's favorite praise stealing demigod. King Zeus retaliates by blessing all Greece with four deadly curses.“The one story that could destroy all the gods!”When Hercules saves Sparta from the human devouring one hundred foot tall four faced fire breathing monster-Haderus, the jealous gods and goddesses of Mount Olympus become infuriated with Greece's favorite praise stealing demigod. King Zeus retaliates by blessing all Greece with four deadly curses that will surely turn the desperate citizens back to worshiping the true gods. Heartbroken Hercules races to find the cures that will save his people, but finds a deep hidden secret along his journey that could doom all the deity of Mount Olympus. Humble Hercules only desires to win his father's affection, but the quest to save his people turns in to his most dangerous rescue mission; to steal and heal his father's ailing heart. Views: 519
BONUS: This edition contains an excerpt from Steven Pressfield's The Profession.
I have always been a soldier. I have known no other life. So begins Alexander’s extraordinary confession on the eve of his greatest crisis of leadership. By turns heroic and calculating, compassionate and utterly merciless, Alexander recounts with a warrior’s unflinching eye for detail the blood, the terror, and the tactics of his greatest battlefield victories. Whether surviving his father’s brutal assassination, presiding over a massacre, or weeping at the death of a beloved comrade-in-arms, Alexander never denies the hard realities of the code by which he lives: the virtues of war. But as much as he was feared by his enemies, he was loved and revered by his friends, his generals, and the men who followed him into battle. Often outnumbered, never outfought, Alexander conquered every enemy the world stood against him–but the one he never saw coming. . . . Views: 514
61 people live on a remote South Pacific island.Why are they there?What does this place have to do with a drug rehabilitation institute in Birmingham, England?And why are both of these places consuming the thoughts of the British Prime Minister? For every answer this story affords you, you'll be another step away from where you thought you'd be.Welcome to Ducie!Cheeps the Chick is a gorgeous illustrated children's book about a silly little baby chicken named Cheeps. Cheeps is very adventurous and loves to explore! One day he decides to find out what is on the other side of the fence (with the help of his best friend, Chuck). Little do they know, there's a fox nearby. What happens next? The illustrations in the kid's picture book are optimized to be superior quality and vivid for tablets and e-readers to improve the story and bring it to life for early and beginner readers!This is an excellent read for beginning and early readers.This book is great for a quick bedtime story or a cute tale to be read aloud with friends and family.* Excellent for early and beginning readers* Great for reading aloud with friends and family* Cute short story that is great for a quick bedtime story* Big and beautiful illustrations for kidsThis books is especially great for traveling, waiting rooms, and reading aloud at home! Views: 507
This hilarious look at creative blockage and blunder is a laugh-out-loud tribute to artist procrastination.
In How to Avoid Making Art, the bestselling author of The Artist's Way delivers a (tongue-in-cheek!) guide to doing anything and everything you possibly can to avoid making art. Anyone who is engaged in a creative pursuit will no doubt identify with these wonderful cartoons by award-winning artist Elizabeth Cameron of creative wannabes doing everything except actually getting down to work.
"For most people creativity is a serious business," says Julia Cameron. "They forget the telling phrase 'the play of ideas' and think that they need to knuckle down and work more. Often, the reverse is true. They need to play." Ultimately, the characters in this book show us how we can turn our procrastination into play and our play into great work. With this delightful volume, Julia Cameron once again hits the nail on the head on the subject of creativity. Views: 507
The residents of tiny Park County, Tennessee, are looking forward to the end of winter and plan to celebrate Valentine's Day in style with a community fundraiser. Sheriff Tony Abernathy's dream of a crime-free county explodes, along with an illegal still. An underage driver, bar fights and the arrival of a popular young movie star with his entourage promise to keep his small staff busy. Theo, Tony's wife, is pulled away from her quilt shop by a phone call. Her best friend Nina is out of town and water has been spotted pouring out from under Nina's front door. Theo arranges to turn off the water and puts a restoration company to work removing the water and drying the contents of the house but the discovery of Nina's ex-husband's corpse in the storm cellar stops everything. The county chaos increases with the arrival of some extra wives, more exploding stills and Cupid leaving a trail of paper hearts... Views: 502
