Wasted Year: The Last Hippies of Ole Miss

Wasted Year: The Last Hippies of Ole Miss

Douglas Gray

Business / Nonfiction / Economics

A comic hippie soap opera chronicling 366 days in the life of Ole Miss graduate student Daniel Medway and friends from August 1971 to August 1972.Meet Daniel Medway, rumored to be the most dangerous student on the Ole Miss campus because of his reputation for creating hippie mayhem in every corner of Oxford, Mississippi. But appearances can be deceiving. Over the course of this big-hearted comedy of bad manners, Daniel discovers that he actually has the soul of a gentleman and the moral compass of a saint, to offset his god-given knack for stumbling into trouble. It’s August 1971, and Daniel is about to embark on the most riotous year of his life, in the company of his friends Garrett, Clamor, Dr. Goodleigh and a cast of unforgettable characters that includes a mad Chinese cook, a sometimes invisible dog, an ex-KGB agent, and a kindly stranger who might just be Elvis in disguise.
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Who Shot Father Christmas?

Who Shot Father Christmas?

Tony Spencer

Business / Professional & Technical / Fiction

The magic of Christmas is at stake and drastic measures are called for. The cause and solution so obvious, dear reader, but will the interested parties sort out their mess in time? Disclaimer: no Father Christmases were harmed during the weaving of this festive tale.If Father Christmas fails to deliver, the magic of Christmas could be lost forever, so drastic measures are called for. There is heartache, confusion and pain, everything looks lost. The cause and solution so obvious, dear reader, but will the interested parties sort out the mess of their own making in time? Disclaimer: no Father Christmases were harmed during the weaving of this festive tale.
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The Trespassing of Souls

The Trespassing of Souls

M S C Barnes

Unfinished / Business / amazon

Seb Thomas is a self-doubting, out-of-place teenager who struggles to fit in. Haunted by a strange ogre-ish character, silver people and a leaf-covered twin, he discovers that there is more to reality than the obvious world around him. Accompanied by a small group of friends and his sister and guided by a group of teachers, Seb learns to accept his role as a protector of the balance all realities.Have you ever felt out of place and struggled to fit in? Seb Thomas has felt that way all is life. A disappointing first day at upper school sees the pattern of isolation and rejection begin to repeat itself. Already downhearted, matters take a turn for the worse when Seb encounters first an ogre, then sparkling silver figures, doorways that somehow appear and disappear and then a boy who is the leaf-covered image of himself. Now he fears he is losing his mind.Under the guidance of the school's head teacher, Aelfric Duir, Seb soon learns that there is more to reality than his previously narrow perspective of the world. He is shown the truth about life, about death and about the travel of souls.But Seb is plagued by self-doubt. He refuses to embrace the role he has been given. When the actions of a malicious soul threatens the lives and souls of Seb, his sister, his friends and Aelfric, Seb must resolve his own internal conflict and find a way to use the power Nature has given him to save them, but, more importantly, to preserve the balance of all realities and protect the freedom and travel of innocent souls.
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Five Hours to Die

Five Hours to Die

Daniel Olas

Nonfiction / Biography / Business

...The time ticks away and death hovers around, ready to strike in five hours time. But before zero hour, the poor got rich and the rich turned poor... But then, death decided to tarry but the victim is dead already, what killed him? Find out in this Inspiring thriller!...The time ticks away and death hovers around, ready to strike in five hours time. But before zero hour, the poor got rich and the rich turned poor... But then, death decided to tarry but the victim is dead already, what killed him? Find out in this Inspiring thriller
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The Three Godfathers

The Three Godfathers

Peter B. Kyne

Business / Self Help

'The Three Godfathers' by Peter B. Kyne is a novel about three bank robbers who become godfathers to a newborn child after encountering a woman in labor in the wilderness. Their journey to get the baby back to civilization is fraught with danger, as they battle thirst and coyotes. The story has been adapted into several movies and a Japanese animation film, showcasing its timeless appeal. A heartwarming tale of redemption and sacrifice, 'The Three Godfathers' is a must-read for fans of western fiction and action adventure literature.
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The Cat Ninja

The Cat Ninja

Erik DeLeo

Science Fiction / Business / amazon

A missing puppy. A secret gang. And a ninja who is on the case. She's a cat. She's a ninja. She's a cat ninja. Miko likes relaxing at the teahouse, but she also likes wielding a katana. And using her throwing stars. And practicing ninjutsu. When her friend Sukoshi the field mouse comes calling with a new case, Miko agrees to investigate. But the sinister plot goes deeper than a missing dog. Can Miko solve the mystery before it's too late? If you like talking animals, stealthy ninjas, and beating up bad guys, then you'll love The Cat Ninja. Perfect for fans of Narnia by C.S. Lewis, Redwall by Brian Jacques and The Green Ember by S.D. Smith, along with other fantasy series including The Chronicles of Prydain by Lloyd Alexander.
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The Traveler's Gift: Seven Decisions That Determine Personal Success

The Traveler's Gift: Seven Decisions That Determine Personal Success

Andy Andrews

Self Help / Business

Coming Soon the Continuation of David Ponder’s Story in The Traveler’s Summit What makes the difference between failure and success? A New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Publisher’s Weekly bestseller, The Traveler’s Gift offered a modern-day parable of one man’s choices. Only a few months ago, David Ponder was a successful executive. Now he’s a desperate man. In times of great uncertainty, we need divine wisdom. Many of the greatest minds in history overcame personal struggles and adversity, and they emerged the stronger for it. What guidance would iconic heroes, such as Abraham Lincoln, King Solomon, and Anne Frank, give us today in our ever-changing climate of world events? Join David Ponder in The Traveler’s Summit on his incredible journey to discover the Seven Decisions for Success that can turn any life around, no matter how hopeless a situation may seem. The Traveler’s Gift became required reading for some of America’s high schools and a “life skills” tool for members of several college sports teams as well as some MLB and NFL franchises. Discover with David Ponder that attitude makes the difference between success and failure.
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The Lowlife

The Lowlife

Alexander Baron

Thriller / Business / Young Adult

Harryboy is lowlife, scum. Trouble starts for him when the Deaners move into his boarding house. Quicker than he can place a bet on a dog, Harryboy finds himself the admired hero and evil genius of the family, particularly for the child Gregory. But Harryboy is also the victim of a secret guilt of his own, something unknown even to his doting sister. The complications resulting from this involve him and the Deaners in even deeper trouble and culminate in a thrilling chase when Harryboy's luck threatens to desert him.
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Loserthink

Loserthink

Scott Adams

Comics & Graphic Novels / Self Help / Business

What is loserthink?If you've been on social media lately, or turned on your TV, you may have noticed there are a lot of dumb ideas floating around out there."We know when history will repeat and when it won't.""We can tell the difference between evidence and coincidences.""The simplest explanation is usually true.""Stay in your channel." Wrong, wrong, dangerous, and wrong!These false beliefs are the result of what Scott Adams, the creator of the Dilbert comic and a lifelong student of group psychology, calls loserthink. Loserthink is the epidemic of sneaky mental habits trapping its victims in their own bubbles of reality. Even the smartest and most educated among us can slip into its seductive grasp. If we're not careful, loserthink would have us believe that every Trump supporter is a bigoted racist, addicts should be responsible for fixing the opioid epidemic, any form of gun control is a slippery slope to full...
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The Pride of Palomar

The Pride of Palomar

Peter B. Kyne

Business / Self Help

Peter B. Kyne (1880 – 1957) was an American novelist who wrote between 1904 and 1940. Many of his works were adapted into screenplays starting in the silent era, particularly his first novel, The Three Godfathers, which was published in 1913 and proved to be a huge success. He is credited in 110 films between 1914 and 1952. In this book: The Go-Getter The Pride of Palomar The Three Godfathers
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The Holiday Collection

The Holiday Collection

The Eclective

Fantasy / Short Stories / Business

“The Holiday Collection” is the second anthology of short stories from the Indie Eclective: A group of nine authors crossing genres. These holiday-themed stories range from serious to humorous, and all express the sentiments of the season in their own “Eclective” way.“The Holiday Collection” is the second anthology of short stories from the Indie Eclective: A group of nine authors crossing genres. These holiday-themed stories range from serious to humorous, and all express the sentiments of the season in their own “Eclective” way.In many traditions, the cold of winter is perfect for curling up and spending time with family. We cordially invite you to spend some time with ours. (Curling up is optional.)Alan Nayes—St. ClawsEver made a wish? Ever wished you hadn't wished what you wished? Matt Haskel has.Lizzy Ford—Snow WhisperersWinter brings the holidays…and snowmen, the quick-witted snow creatures that drive Sandy crazy every year. Until one is turned into a human—and tries to win her over.Julia Crane—Saving GraceGrace is an Empath with a problem—she’s chosen to work for the largest department store in New York City during the holiday season. Dealing with other people’s issues has destroyed her sense of the Christmas spirit, until a chance encounter with a special boy changes her mind.M. Edward McNally—O Cactus Tree, O Cactus Tree"How beautiful thy...green arms full of prickly spikes."P.J. Jones—Fred’s Best ChristmasFred’s determined not to let mental illness stand in the way of his ‘best Christmas’. When painful childhood memories threaten to ruin his day, will his friends be able to help him overcome his fears?Talia Jager—Fresh SnowOrphaned and alone, Chloe is hit by a car on Christmas Eve. What she doesn't know, is the woman who did it needs love as much as Chloe. Together, they will remember the true meaning of family and Christmas.Shéa MacLeod—Let’s RideZala Lei's bid to stop a dangerous criminal leads her to Omicron 5 and a very special box of surprises. She can only hope that what she finds in the box is enough to stop evil in its Santa posing tracks.Jack Wallen—A Very Shero ChristmasDickens gets a smack upside the face with a size-12 Blahnik in A Very Shero Christmas.Heather Marie Adkins—The Darkest NightBefore there was Christmas, there was Yule—the Winter Solstice. For modern-day witch Mena McGinty, it may still be the season of rebirth, or at least second chances.
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