MAGIC APPLES is a daily reader with 366 reflections to mull. The topics are broad in scope with a liberal approach. Drawn from the authors experience as a teacher, parent, coach, musician and big kid, the reflections are an eclectic mix of food for thought. Every 6th day is a silly story intended to produce those healing endorphins we all need to keep our equilibrium. There are plenty of opportunities to laugh, cry and to agree or disagree. If you need to escape from autopilot and enhance ...

Two lads. Twelve hours. One million pounds.On the rain-drenched West Cumbrian coast, James and Kamran have been mates for more than a decade. They're seventeen, so the world should be theirs – but Workington is a ghost town, an unemployment blackspot where lasses drink Bacardi by the pint and boys don't cry.When James discovers he is heir to a single mile of the British railway network, the lads set out on a high-stakes chase through town, where annihilated aunties, Snakebi...

There are many ways to be a heroine.Princess and swordswoman, lawyer and motorcyclist, scholar and barbarian: there are many ways to be a heroine. In this anthology, seventeen authors find new ways to pair one weapon-wielding woman and one whose strengths lie in softer skills.“Which is more powerful, the warrior or the gentlewoman?” these stories ask. And the answer is inevitably, “Both, working together!”Herein, you’ll find duels and smugglers, dan...

In 2013, a newly launched Grim Oak Press published the Unfettered Phoenix Comicon Exclusive, an early edition of the award-winning anthology that featured only short stories by authors who attended the convention. The result was a book that fans could purchase and have signed by Terry Brooks, Kevin Hearne, Peter Orullian, Brandon Sanderson, and Shawn Speakman. It is now regarded by collectors as one of the most difficult Grim Oak releases to find.With this first volume of ...

A Cosmopolitan Best Book of the Year"Pirate stories don’t get much better than this." —HypableTwo intrepid girls embark on a legendary treasure hunt in this YA remix of Treasure Island, perfect for fans of Daughter of the Pirate King and Fable.1826. The sun is setting on the golden age of piracy, and the legendary Dragon Fleet, the scourge of the South China Sea, is no mo...

If you want to know how hypnosis really works (and, no, it has nothing to do with waving of hands or other similar nonsense), you will want to read this book. If you want to know the "magic" behind Ericksonian techniques and Neuro-Linguistic Programming, you have to read this book. From one of the true masters of hypnotherapy, this is one book that can really change your life!!

Introduction: Unlocking the Fluidity and Precision of Ngo Cho Kun JianEssence:In the realm of martial arts, the Five Ancestors Sword, or Ngo Cho Kun Jian, stands as a testament to centuries of refinement and dedication. Rooted in ancient tradition yet relevant in the modern world, this art form embodies the harmonious integration of mind, body, and blade. At its core, the essence of Ngo Cho Kun Jian lies in the pursuit of fluidity and precision, where each movement flows se...

A cold case gets hotter when arson is involved. It all becomes personal for firefighter Billy Grimes when more than fire gets ignited between him and reporter, Tracy Harrell.The New Year comes in with a bang for the town of Leeward when a series of explosions uncovers dark secrets that rock the town of Leeward to its foundation. Dead bodies dating back decades are linked to a present-day serial rapist as they discover the lengths a powerful family is willing to go to hide a monster...

If you want to know how hypnosis really works (and, no, it has nothing to do with waving of hands or other similar nonsense), you will want to read this book. If you want to know the "magic" behind Ericksonian techniques and Neuro-Linguistic Programming, you have to read this book. From one of the true masters of hypnotherapy, this is one book that can really change your life!!

Detectives Roman Lee and Lonnie Temple uncover a conspiracy at Memorial Hospital with the help of Dr. Marlene Scott. The world's first neurological procedure physically linking the human brain with an AI implant is a success and all eyes are on multi-millionaire Sebastian Conroy's company Neurolink and its newly enhanced employee John Bentley. But just a few weeks after being discharged something has been happening incrementally to his personality and his memory.John Bentley is los...

Welcome to a transformative journey into the heart of Tai Chi Swordsmanship – an exploration that goes beyond the steel blade and delves into the very essence of Taiji Jian. In "Beyond the Steel," we invite you to unlock the path to martial elegance, meditation, and self-discovery, elevating your practice to new heights.Unveiling the Mystique of Tai Chi SwordsmanshipEmbark on a fascinating odyssey as we unveil the mystical world of Tai Chi Swordsmanship. Dive deep into the ...

The Key: A Collection of Short StoriesThese nine tales will lead you on adventures that may open a legacy ... or dark and sinister truths you'd rather not know. If could lead to an inheritance or a curse ... you'll just have to read on to find out.