A bank robbery just happened. The Lieutenant who held the door open for the robber on his way out never knew it - until it was too late.Full police uniform. Marked patrol car. Broad daylight. And the threat walked right past him.That story isn't in this book to scare you. It's here because it proves something every security professional needs to hear: situational awareness isn't a talent you're born with. It's a system you build.Mos...

In an exposure of the psyche, The Reality of the Christian Mind dives into the mental closets of people to talk about the skeletons and baggage that all keep. In a non-censored poetic telling, author Daniel Gonzalez exposes his inner workings to the world to bring peace to all, and with topics ranging from pornography to down home cooking, The Reality of the Christian Mind is sure to be able to relate to anyone's life. An adventure into another life and the medicine we all need, The Realit...

Pain changes you.Loss breaks you.But what if it could also forge you into something stronger?Forged Through Fire is not just a story—it's a journey through grief, faith, and transformation.After experiencing unimaginable loss, Daniel Gonzalez found himself questioning everything—his faith, his purpose, and even his will to keep going. In the darkest moments, when silence felt louder than words and hope seemed out of reach, something began to shift.This...

Off the Line with Chef Dan is a celebration of the food that fuels life's best moments.Inside, you'll find a mix of fresh seafood, hearty comfort food, backyard favorites, and global-inspired dishes-all made with real ingredients and no shortcuts.These are the recipes Chef Dan cooks for his family, friends, and crew-and now, he's sharing them with you.From the kitchen to your table-let's eat.What's Inside

From the author of THE SHADOW FROM THE DEEP comes a fantastical picaresque on food, dignity, and liberation...A comedy, a fantasy, a parable. A COOK IN THE KINGDOM unfolds character by character. Each tale focuses on a different perspective orbiting House Fish and Bird, one of the most exalted kitchens of the Kingdom of the Sun. Upon a great change, the people of the Kingdom will either accept the world-shattering transformation, or be consumed by it.Chef Tarak - a man of p...

There comes a moment in life when you realize…You've been living in the dark.Not because you were meant to stay therebut because no one ever showed you the way out.Stepping Out of the Darkness is not just a book…it's a wake-up call.This is for the ones who feel stuck.The ones who know there's more to life but can't seem to reach it.The ones who are tired of repeating the same cycles, the same thoughts, the same pain.This b...

Death Row Restaurant is a debut satire novel about a disenchanted flight attendant searching for “authentic experiences” who instead finds an unexpected opportunity running a restaurant staffed by serial killers.Flight attendant, Dave Aslin, circles the globe in search of true experiences that he’s never quite found. When Dave meets a canceled child actor from the 1980’s sitcom ‘Diff’rent Strokes’ who is planning a radically new restaurant concept, his lif...

"A mighty philosophical parable. Literary and powerful." - GoodReads review"The storm came from the sea where beneath its darkness and weight slept the enemy of man and all the creatures of the land…"An ancient evil destroys an island village. The survivors starve. To save them, a band of outcasts must venture into the most dangerous place for men: the open sea.A nail-biting man versus nature tale with a Lovecraftian twist, this terse novel features an ensemble cast...

This Element interrogates the complex role of gender in shaping the sociolinguistic variable of UPTALK within Hong Kong English, highlighting its interaction with other sociodemographic factors. Foregrounding gender as a central factor, the Element employs a robust array of methodologies to dissect how gender interacts with social factors, identities, and social types across a sample of sixteen participants. Findings unveil new perspectives on gender-dependent meanings of UPTALK, demonstra...

"Deeply researched and powerfully told, The Rise and Fall of Boston Pride is an essential chronicle of activism, resilience, and reckoning-an unflinching look at how one city's LGBTQ+ movement shaped a nation and why its legacy still matters today." - NewInBooks.comThe Rise and Fall of Boston Pride delves into the vibrant history of LGBTQ+ activism and community in one of America's most historic cities. From its early roots in the 1970s to becoming a symbo...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The Rise and Fall of Boston Pride delves into the vibrant history of LGBTQ+ activism and community in one of America’s most historic cities. From its early roots in the 1970s to becoming a symbol of resilience, visibility, and celebration, this book traces the evolution of Boston Pride and its profound impact on both the city and the national movement for LGBTQ+ rights.Through personal stories, pivotal moments from ever...

Dave and his puppy, Dusty, are best friends who love to fish. As they embark on an adventure around America, they begin fishing in some of their favorite spots.By Mississippi ponds, Dave and Dusty go cane pole fishing for catfish while sucking on blades of grass and listening to the cicada sing. Alongside Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire, the pair patrol the shore and cast crank bait lures in search of hungry bass. While sharing the banks of the Kenai River in Alaska with gigant...