Agatha Award nominee! Like every actor, Ivy Meadows knows Macbeth is cursed. But she's finally scored her big break, cast as an acrobatic witch in a circus-themed production of the Scottish play in Phoenix, Arizona. And though it may not be Broadway, nothing can dampen her enthusiasm—not her flying cauldron, too-tight leotard, or carrot-wielding dictator of a director.But when her friend and fellow cast member dies on opening night, Ivy is sure the seeming accident is "mur...

One retired detective. One frightened boy. One daring librarian. The case that will unravel everything. A tense, emotional mystery perfect for fans of Michael Connelly and Liz Moore.He usually had something to go on: a body, a name, a weapon . . . What did he have now?Retired detective Ster McCaffrey has lived in isolation since the death of his beloved wife. Recently disabled from a traumatic brain injury, his quiet life is interrupted when he wak...

Agatha-nominated series! A madcap mystery set in the off, off, OFF Broadway world of theater (#2 in the Ivy Meadows Mystery series)All Ivy Meadows wants is to be an actor. And a private investigator. Plus she'd really like a pair of clean underwear, a place to stay since her apartment caught fire, and to overcome her fear of singing in public. Minor inconveniences aside, Ivy might be on a roll. She's just landed her first real PI case, a seeming suicide in a retire...

Agatha-nominated series! A madcap mystery set in the off, off, OFF Broadway world of theater (#4 in the Ivy Meadows Mystery series)There's a new sheriff in town—and she can sing!When Gold Bug Gulch's actor-gunslinger Mongo winds up shot for real, actress and part-time PI Ivy Meadows goes undercover as the ingénue in the tourist town's melodrama. Unfortunately, she's distracted by a pack of marauding Chihuahuas, a problematic love life, audi...

Orphans. Thieves. Murder. And an All-You-Can-Eat Buffet!When Ivy Meadows lands a gig with the book-themed cruise line Get Lit!, she thinks she's died and gone to Broadway. Not only has she snagged a starring role in a musical production of Oliver Twist, she's making bank helping her PI uncle investigate a string of onboard thefts, all while sailing to Hawaii on the S.S. David Copperfield.But Ivy is cruising for disaster. Her acting contrac...

The DANIEL FAST is a partial fast meant to teach self-discipline and provide a focus on spiritual & personal growth through self-denial. It is also a healthy way to eat and may result in weight loss, lowered cholesterol, and better control of blood glucose levels. Since the main portion of the fast made up of fruits and vegetables, whole food with the varieties like porridge, salads, soups, stews, and stir-fry, you get a lots of healthy, naturally delicious option without compromising ...

Life is truly a journey, and life waits for no one. Want to start today walking in your new no holds, no burdens, and no invisable chains purposed life? I Challenge You is a step in that direction. All youll need is your favorite writing utensil, honesty, openess, willingness and the desire to be all that you were designed and ordained to be! Ladies, You have 52 weeks to strive for your transormation from that caterpillar to that beautiful butterfly. On your march, get set, go! Ps... This ...

Discover heart-racing intrigue in this Thriller Short of romantic suspense.Originally published in LOVE IS MURDER (2013),edited by #1 New York Times bestselling author Sandra Brown.In this Thriller Short, New York Times bestselling author Cindy Gerard takes readers on a life-or-death Black Ops, Inc. mission to Central America. Former marine Johnny Duane Reed fell hard for Crystal. Marrying her was ...

As the podcast studies field continues to gain momentum both within academia and in practice, scholars have been mapping and exploring the podcasting landscape from a variety of perspectives. This edited volume highlights the diverse spaces that podcasts embody and create, amplifying the unique and understudied perspectives and voices of podcasting. Through a multitude of interdisciplinary approaches, contributors explore the various cultural, racial, and identity-based markers undergirdin...

A happy, healthy body leads to a happier you!The TEID Lifestyle™ is the perfect solution for getting your life back and putting an end to yo-yo dieting. It is your simple guide into a healthy, balanced lifestyle that can result in many benefits, including optimum body weight, healing, relief from pain, overall well-being, and improved bloodwork.Stepping into the TEID Lifestyle™ means stepping out of past failures and poor health. Using the knowledge packed inside of this bo...

Mentoring Away the Glass Ceiling in Academia: A Cultured Critique is different in that it calls attention to the role mentoring has played on the “glass ceiling” phenomenon in higher education. Narratives by and about the experiences of women of diverse backgrounds in the United States and beyond the borders of this nation shed needed light on the ways in which mentoring influences identity formation and internal coping mechanisms in environments often characterized by marginalization. Thr...

A groundbreaking redefinition of what it means to be healthy that introduces the need for social health - the part of wellbeing that comes from feeling connected - to truly flourish.Exercise. Eat a balanced diet. Go to therapy. Most wellness advice is focused on achieving and maintaining good physical and mental health. But Harvard-trained social scientist and pioneering social health expert Kasley Killam reveals that this approach is missing a vital component: hum...