Though only a small island on the edge of a vast continent Cape Breton has impressed its distinctive identity on the Canadian scene.This story is of some of the Yanks and Brits who like the authors came from away. They include adventurers and disbanded soldiers, entrepreneurs and hucksters, worthies and criminals who have, in their own diverse ways, added to Cape Breton's colourful history.

“IT’S THE FIRST DRINK THAT GETS YOU DRUNK” (which is often spoken about in the Fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous) “IT’s the drink that gets you drunk” not the 2nd nor the 3rd but the very 1st This is the true & real story of an ordinary guy who managed somehow to survive. every desperate situation when under pressure! Coming from a dysfunctional family unit, his/my journey began from the very moment I became aware of ‘Learned Behaviour from others. It was in my case a very long journey no...

Improve Your Creativity, Effectiveness, and Ultimately, Your CodeIn Modern Software Engineering, continuous delivery pioneer David Farley helps software professionals think about their work more effectively, manage it more successfully, and genuinely improve the quality of their applications, their lives, and the lives of their colleagues.Writing for programmers, managers, and technical leads at all levels of experience, Farley ill...

Huey Miller, a humorous architectural restorer from Chicago who is skilled at fencing, and Phoebe Carter, a wise and independent art historian specializing in 18th-century French art from San Francisco, come to the Palace of Versailles for a vacation. Huey intends to propose to Phoebe in the Hall of Mirrors, but Phoebe is drawn to an ancient floor mirror. The moment their hands touch the iris carving on the mirror, they are pulled through time and wake up in Versailles in 1784, on the eve ...

This story unfolds around a bold wager between two top elites from New York's fashion and catering industries. Bound by generations of family feuds and personal competition, John and Della make a bet that challenges their privileged life: to survive for thirty days only on the minimum wage, without any external help. This decision pulls two giants from Wall Street down to the ordinary residential area of Queens, creating a strong collision between the upper class and the grassroots.

On a crisp autumn night in Manhattan, freelance writer Kasha meets architect Jimmy at a gallery party. Drawn together by their shared appreciation for dark artwork and quiet loneliness, the pair fall fast into a passionate romance and move in together. Neither of them has fully unlocked the skeletons buried in their past. Their fragile new relationship quickly becomes the target of a carefully orchestrated vendetta. Jimmy's ex‑girlfriend Alison surfaces, planting suggestive clues to plant ...

This story unfolds around the emotional bond between Ross and Deborah. Ross is a gentle and careful architect who is attracted to Deborah the moment they meet in the bookstore. He senses her fear and unease behind her quiet appearance, and his ordinary kindness gradually turns into deep affection and a strong desire to protect. Deborah, on the other hand, lives in endless torment. For years, her memory has been repeatedly tampered with, and she cannot distinguish reality from lies. She is ...

She spent three years searching for the firefighter who saved her life. But when she finally finds him, he's not the one she expected—and the truth will set her heart on fire. In the chaos of a burning building, firefighter Ethan Walker pulled a young woman from the flames and disappeared into the smoke. Three years later, investigative journalist Lena Hart walks into his fire station, determined to uncover the story behind the heroes who run toward danger. What she doesn't know is that th...

When Jenny Harrison transfers to Black Oak High after her mother remarries, she steps into a cold, gloomy small town where violence simmers beneath quiet suburban appearances. On her first day, she witnesses Donnie Walker pin a classmate against a rusted car door, his knuckles covered in fresh blood. Instead of fear, Jenny feels a strange, familiar resonance from the darkness buried deep inside herself. Drawn together by shared self‑destructive impulses, the pair build a secret bond amid b...

In glittering Manhattan's elite circle, real estate tycoon Jack and gallery manager Luna live a flawless romantic life envied by everyone. Jack showers Luna with luxury and adoration, yet his overbearing love traps her like a precious exhibit. Their peaceful life collapses when Olivia, a stunning new company executive, steps in. She hides a decades-old family vendetta against Jack's family, spinning endless lies to split the couple apart. She plants misleading evidence, leaks business secr...

THE DEFINITIVE, CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED BOOK ABOUT FOOTBALL'Football conquered the world with its capacity to astonish, and this is its definitive history' The IndependentThere may be no cultural practice more global than soccer. Rites of birth and marriage are infinitely diverse, but the rules of soccer are universal. No world religion can match its geographical scope. The single greatest simultaneous human collective experience is t...

Appointed takes a deep dive into the call of serving in ministry, specifically music ministry. Designed for worship leaders, worship teams, and all who serve musically, some may be challenged in specific areas of their lives. They may find that they're right where they're supposed to be. They may find there are areas in need of improvement. They may just see that time in prayer is necessary to re-evaluate if you've been truly appointed to worship ministry. No matter which place you find yo...