Luke Slade, a young Congressional aide, begins this business trip to China like all other international travel he's endured with "Leo the Lyin'": buried under a slew of diplomatic runarounds, non–functioning cell phones, and humiliation from the Congressman at every turn. But on their first night in Beijing, their trip is plunged into a deeper chaos: Leo goes on a drunken bender and disappears into the night. Unsure what dubious business his boss had planned, Luke must piece together the C...

"Overcome Drug Addiction Once And For All" is a compelling and heartfelt guide for anyone seeking to understand and conquer drug addiction. This book provides a comprehensive exploration of the recovery process, offering practical strategies, emotional support, and inspiring stories of resilience and transformation. Inside, readers will discover the stages of recovery, effective strategies for staying sober, and the critical role of family and support groups in overcoming addiction. Each c...

This program is a powerful sampling of information and issues from Edward Abbey, Paul Shepard, and several other environmentalists and scientists, all talking about why and how we can shift our priorities to care for all life on the planet.

The love of the environment expressed by John Muir has enriched us all. Listen as Sierra Club activist David Orr, Fredrick Turner, and others talk about the importance of Muir's idea that respect for living systems comes before human interests.

Eleven months before the historic 1909 flight of the Silver Dart in Baddeck, Frederick Walker "Casey" Baldwin, became the first Canadian to fly. One of Alexander Graham Bell's young associates, Casey was an aeronaut, engineer and politician—and heralded as a true genius. In this biography by John Langley, Casey's remarkable story is told in full for the first time.

The life and career of Jerry Jeff Walker, the singer-songwriter who wrote Mr. Bojangles, a timeless waltz, a love song from a French Quarter drunk tank. Jerry Jeff soon transformed Texas music with gonzo energy and creative fusion, igniting the Austin progressive country revolution. In his own words.

Shield of Sparrows is a slow-burn, high-stakes romantasy perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Rebecca Yarros—where enemies become lovers, monsters stalk a cursed realm, and a forgotten princess finds the strength to tear off her crown and become the warrior she was never meant to be.The gods sent monsters to the five kingdoms to remind mortals they must kneel.I've spent my life kneeling—to their will and to my father's. As a princess, my only duty is to we...

To be included in this anthology writers had to make the decision to dive deep and explore zones of discomfort in order to captivate the reader; in order to bring characters to life; in order to make an impact.Through eight short stories you will remember who you used to be when you yearned for who you wanted to become; you’ll cower as a child at the hand of an overzealous mother; you’ll mourn growing pains; you’ll return home; you’ll grieve lost loved ones and wrong choices; you w...

Stop treating it like a hobby. Start running it like a business.Everyone thinks dog walking is easy money. They imagine sunny days, happy puppies, and cash in their pockets. They don't picture the reality: aggressive dogs, sleet storms, difficult clients, and the overwhelming panic of a lost animal.The barrier to entry in the pet industry is low, but the burnout rate is sky-high. To survive—and thrive—you need more than a love for dogs. You need a battle-te...

Casting the Art of Rhetoric with Theater and Drama: Taking Center Stage explores rhetoric and theater as they relate to one another, developing the understanding of rhetoric as theory and praxis. This book addresses rhetorical themes and cultural resonances, as well as the oft overlooked symbiosis of rhetoric and theater. Rather than addressing audiences as either observers of rhetorical artifacts or theatrical performance, this work demonstrates the intersection of the two, which...

Archaeological case studies consider material evidence of religion and ritual in the pre-Columbian Eastern WoodlandsArchaeologists today are interpreting Native American religion and ritual in the distant past in more sophisticated ways, considering new understandings of the ways that Native Americans themselves experienced them. Shaman, Priest, Practice, Belief: Materials of Ritual and Religion in Eastern North America broadly considers Native American re...

For the first time ever in audio! GraphicAudio and Dynamite Comics are proud to present THE BOYS produced with a full cast of actors, immersive sound effects and cinematic music. This is going to hurt! In a world where costumed heroes soar through the sky and masked vigilantes prowl the night, someone's got to make sure the "supes" don't get out of line. And someone will! Billy Butcher, Wee Hughie, Mother's Milk, The Frenchman, and The Female are The Boys: A CIA-backed team of very dangero...