Aniko: The Stranger Who Loved me is a a literary biography that has won three awards, including the EPPIE for nonfiction in 2004.It is the life story of a woman who achieved the impossible and survived the unsurvivable -- more than once. Her courage, imagination and ruthlessness saved her and her family from death during the terrible years of the Second World War. Hampered by the stifling atmosphere of life behind the Iron Curtain, and by being a woman in a male-dominated culture, ...

From Depression to Contentment: A Self-Therapy Guide is a course of therapy in your pocket. You can be your own therapist, changing the way you see yourself and your world. Not only does this save lots of money, it also is 100% confidential. The book starts with first aid, provides an understanding of the nature and causes of suffering, instructs you in research-based techniques for dealing with your problems and, finally, teaches you an actual cure for depression.Ev...

Join us on an epic journey older than civilization itselfDr. Pip Lipkin has lived for 12,000 years, incarnated many times as man, woman, and even asspecies beyond our world and senses. But he’s here for a reason: to pay restitution for an ancient crime by working to save humanity from certain destruction. Ascending Spiral is a book that will take the reader to many different places and times, showing, ultimately, that our differences and divisions, even at ...

A common theme runs though this otherwise very varied bouquet of short stories: a sympathy for the victim. Contemporary crime, science fiction, fantasy, historical adventure, all of them can be found here. A kaleidoscope of villains and heroes follow each other, waiting to entertain you.Mrs Jones leads her Takamaka Freedom Fighters to rescue thousands of prisoners from the ‘Happy Hen Poultry Farm’; an artist trapped in a twisted body finds a unique revenge when the beautiful blonde ...

The Hole in Your Life by Dr. Bob Rich is a heartfelt, practical guide to understanding grief and healing from it. Rooted in personal experience-most notably the loss of his daughter, Natalie-and decades of psychological counseling, Dr. Rich offers readers compassionate tools for navigating bereavement. Drawing on real-life case studies, mindfulness techniques, and the "seven magic bullets" for wellbeing, he explores the complexities of grief, from anticipatory sorrow to finding me...

Retired film star Flora Fielding was diagnosed with cancer. Her solution: she had herself put into suspended animation, and invested her fortune in cancer research. She expected to return to life in five to ten years -- but is awakened into an utterly different world, 1433 years later. Population is strictly limited to one million, but there is plenty of wealth for everyone. This new world is controlled by an AI called "Artif," whose power derives from implants in the brains of the all the...

A father and son, long-estranged, fight to win a fishing competition together—and lose the pain that’s kept them apart.It’s 1976, and William McKay is at the top of his game. He’s taken over the family brokerage firm. He has a stunning and accomplished fiancée. The NYC Chamber of Commerce has named him the Under 40 Executive of the Year. And yet . . . William knows something is missing.Then he receives a phone call from his father, who disappeared eleven ye...

A lifelong sportsman and business leader, Bob Rich shares a spirited, wisdom-filled journey through competition, adventure, and the art of finding the right angle in sports—and in life.From the frozen ponds of Buffalo to the turquoise waters of the Bahamas, business leader and lifelong sportsman Bob Rich has spent his life chasing challenge, adventure, and meaning—always searching for the right angle.In this warm, witty, and deeply...

In Why We Fish, Bob Rich uncovers the universal bond that connects anglers across the globe, revealing how the simple act of casting a line can inspire optimism, forge friendships, and celebrate our shared humanity.Described by friends as “the Don Quixote of fishing” and “an ardent and articulate brother of the angle,” successful businessman, dedicated philanthropist, and passionate angler Bob Rich takes readers on an enlightening expedition through the wa...

A high-stakes fishing memoir, Catching Big Fish follows Bob Rich’s quest to become the first angler to conquer the legendary Met Tournament Hall of Fame challenge—landing ten elusive gamefish while navigating the deeper waters of legacy, ethics, and adventure.What drives a man to chase ten legendary fish across sun-drenched waters and storm-tossed seas? For Bob Rich, the answer was simple: the thrill of the hunt, the love of the ocean, and a once-in-a-life...

In a world of uncertainty, The Delphi Cafe explores how chance encounters, hard questions, and human connection can reshape a life.At a crossroads between career, family, and purpose, Socrates Smith finds himself searching for answers he can no longer ignore.When uncertainty begins to unravel both his professional life and his sense of direction, he is forced to confront questions he has long avoided: What does it mean to provide for the people you...

84-year-old Sylvia barely escapes death when a teenage driver plows down six children and a crossing guard, never looking back. Shaken, Sylvia draws his portrait, creating a connection with this 14-year-old boy that allows the police to locate and arrest him. That night, he appears to her through a supernatural process neither understands. Can one woman's belief in the power of love make a difference in the life of one boy who wants to change?