A LETTER FROM ACROSS THE WORLD SHATTERS A FAMILY'S QUIET LIFE...When Sonto, a semi-literate grandmother in rural South Africa, receives a chilling letter from Department of International Relations, her world tilts. Her only granddaughter, Pumi, had been arrested in China and faces the death sentence.What follows is a heart-wrenching journey across borders and generations. As Sonto and her family confront the unimaginable, they test the strength of blood tie...

Danny Hanson has his hands full running The Punchline, Chicago's scrappiest comedy club, while keeping audiences in stitches with his own stand-up act. He loves his city and his found family of bartenders and struggling comics, but between the late nights and broken tap handles, his love life is gathering cobwebs. The absolute last thing he expects on a slow Wednesday night is for a devastatingly handsome stranger to sit at the bar and hang on his every word.Joshua Rivera just move...

Are you tired of second-guessing your rates? Curious about how your competitors are setting their prices? Wondering if you could be earning more for your valuable skills? Look no further!In this guide, you'll discover:The mindset that sets successful handymen apartStrategies to determine hourly or project-based pricingInsights into your competition's pricing secretsTailoring your rates to your specific target marketHow to structure half-day a...

Intrusive thoughts are unwanted thoughts that seem to come from nowhere and can be disturbing. They are a common symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), but they can also occur in people without OCD. Intrusive thoughts can be about a variety of topics, including contamination, harm, existential topics, relationships, religion, and false memories.Research shows that nearly everyone experiences intrusive thoughts at some point in their lives. In fact, studies suggest that as ...

Is your tap water leaving you feeling less than...hydrated? Worried about hidden nasties lurking in every sip? Or does there come a time where fresh water is unavailable and you have to make do with what you have?You're not alone! This comprehensive guide is your passport to pure refinement, empowering you to understand water contaminants, assess your water quality, and choose the perfect purification system for your needs.Forget the confusion, ditch the overpriced filters, and emb...

Are you ready to go into the remarkable journey of America’s first female, Black, and Asian-American Vice President?Madam Vice President Kamala Harris Achievements takes you beyond the headlines and into the heart of Kamala Harris’s career, revealing the grit, determination, and impact behind her rise in American politics.From her early days as a prosecutor fighting for justice to her historic achievements as Vice President, this book offer...

In the shadow of the Kariba Dam, the mighty Zambezi River whispers of a power older than the concrete meant to tame it. As modern expansion claws at the riverbanks of the early 2000s, an ancient guardian stirs. Nyaminyami, the Sacred River God, is no longer content with silence.When the water begins to rise and the earth begins to tremble, the line between progress and providence thins to a breaking point. In a world of surging roads and fading traditions, one truth remains: some d...

When star quarterback Noah Park gets traded to the Seattle Sentinels, he expects a fresh start. What he doesn't expect is being forced to share a house with team captain Ethan Boyd - the same man who's been his fiercest rival for the past five years.Their history is complicated: heated on-field battles, trash talk in the press, and one unforgettable night in college that neither of them has ever mentioned again. Now they're teammates, roommates, and trying desperately to pretend th...

Discover the Future of American PoliticsIn a time of significant political shifts and challenges, this comprehensive guide provides an insightful look into the dynamic changes shaping American politics, just in time for the 2024 election. Packed with expert analysis, it explores the key factors driving political realignment, voter behavior, and the influence of prominent leaders.Discover:The historical context and current trends reshaping party affiliations and vote...

Master Linux automation and unlock your potential as a system administrator, DevOps engineer, or developer with this comprehensive, hands-on guide to Bash shell scripting.Are you tired of repetitive manual tasks eating up your time? Do you want to manage servers efficiently and automate complex workflows? This book transforms you from a command-line beginner into a confident automation expert through real-world examples and practical projects.What You'll Learn

An in-depth look at the history and culture of mobile homes in the United States.In American popular imagination, the mobile home evokes images of cramped interiors, cheap materials, and occupants too poor or unsavory to live anywhere else. Since the 1940s and '50s, however, mobile home manufacturers have improved standards of construction and now present them as an affordable alternative to conventional site-built homes. Today one of every fourteen Americans lives ...

This study examines how Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant and the Army of the Potomac used tactical intelligence during the Overland Campaign. Although Grant did not achieve his operational objective to defeat General Robert E. Lee in the field, tactical intelligence allowed him to continue the operational maneuver of the Army of the Potomac, which later contributed to the eventual defeat of Lee in April of 1865. The examination of tactical intelligence in the Army of the Potomac covers ...