Rarely in history has a great city arisen in a less likely place than the islands and mud flats of the Venetian lagoon. But they provided the city's founders with a refuge from the barbarians who had invaded their mainland homes. With energy and ingenuity, these displaced people created a maritime empire of unequaled splendor. At its height, the Republic of Venice was said to encompass "one quarter and one half of one quarter" of the known world. During those years, its merchant princess l...

In a distant galaxy, planets are on the brink of civil war. While the totalitarian Legion prepares its troops, Captain Adam Michaels sees opportunity in the field of smuggling. Now, along with the rest of the Gunship's crew, Adam will chase their biggest payday yet. Of course, they'll have to face vampires, orc, true love, and plenty of other perils along the way. Gunship is the perfect mix of whiskey, saloons, spaceships and alien races.

Are you ready to break free from the patterns of narcissism and embrace a more authentic, compassionate, and fulfilling life? How to Stop Being a Narcissist offers a powerful roadmap for anyone seeking to overcome narcissistic tendencies and transform their relationships and sense of self.This guide provides practical strategies, expert insights, and empowering exercises designed to help you:Build Self-Awareness: Learn to identify and acknowledge narcissistic...

Aviation is one of the most competitive industries in history.Some canceled aircraft programs still arouse strong feelings among those serving at the time as well as those who worked in the aerospace industry. Sometimes projects were canceled despite showing great promise. All of these make it interesting to look back on history.For every military aircraft that makes it into service, a thousand projects only live on as tattered blueprints in filing cabinets, artworks or sit silently...

Do you struggle to start conversations, keep them flowing, or turn small talk into something more meaningful? Whether you're networking at work, making new friends, or deepening relationships with loved ones, How to Talk to Anyone About Anything is your essential guide to mastering communication.Packed with practical tips, proven strategies, and insightful examples, this book will help you:Build confidence in any social situationMaster the art of active liste...

A world where anything is possible. Vampires battle organized crime factions for control of the underground, while armies field regiments of both Mech and Orc warriors. Pirates rule the skies, watching Zombies decimate what remains of Humanity below. And what story would be complete without love? True love. The kind of love that steals the heart of a ship's captain, and places his crew in the middle of sword battles and saloon fights aplenty.

Invaders threaten us from above, below, within, and beyond. Not scared enough yet? This anthology will help! From the Horrific Scribes web archive of original short fiction (and some poetry) come 24 selections that involve horrific invasions. Only 23 are short stories--one is a group of poems--and that's not the only way the book cover deceives you. None of the stories involves UFOs attacking Earth. Horrific Scribes seeks "the provocative, scary, and strange," and these w...

Has your hope of finding enduring love been dashed time and again? Or do you feel you have a way of always ruining things for yourself each time you’ve found love, and now you are wondering if you will ever get to experience love and enjoy a healthy relationship with someone?Well, worry no more because in this book are simple techniques that will help you completely take away all that has been preventing you from your heart desire. It’s so easy to have all you‘ve wished for; all you...

From the author of Gigs and The Reservist, John Davis's new poetry collection Guard the Dead explores the consequences of war and the struggles of the human spirit to endure. As a former Coast Guard veteran, Davis brings an authentic voice to his verses on military life, violence, trauma, and the perseverance of love amidst unimaginable hardship.Populated with vivid imagery and unflinching honesty, Davis's poems transform the personal into the universal. ...

Introducing "Healing Complex PTSD and Codependency: A Guide for Women" – a groundbreaking and transformative guide that will empower readers to embark on a journey of self-discovery, healing, and personal growth. This book is a beacon of hope for those seeking to conquer the shadows of their past and embrace a brighter future filled with resilience, self-love, and authentic relationships.Discover Freedom from PTSDIn the pages of "Healing Complex PTSD and Codependency," read...

This book contents the complete history of Italian Air Force 1930-2019 including Regia Aeronautica era of World War II and Aeronautica Militare of Cold War era and the evolution up to our days.Inside the book you can find all the conflicts that took place,the missions,and all the types of most important airplanes in this Air Force inventory.From the Breda Ba.25 to the modern aircraft such as F-35 are all in this book,most of them in colour photos and schematics.A must have for Aviation ent...