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Join the crew of the E.E.S. Venture on this thrilling ride of action, mystery and deceit as they embark on a top secret mission to salvage a long lost piece of Earth Alliance history. Follow Captain Jacob Riley and his senior staff as they discover things lurking in the darkness, deadly enemy threats and unravel a web of secrets that could help them understand what happened to Earth and all that was lost during the interstellar war that changed the course of the human species. Will they su...

Captain Riley and his crew return in this second instalment of the Project Venture series.Join them on their latest mission as they investigate the mysterious disappearance of the E.E.S Falcon through a frighteningly dangerous tear in the fabric of spacetime.Barely surviving the traversal through the fiery vortex, will what they find begin to unravel Lana's secrets? A team is sent to investigate a mysterious ancient planet. Meanwhile a deadly alien pathogen overruns the Vent...

One of the most popular Cubs of all time—and now an executive advisor for the team—Williams reminisces about his early years, his Hall of Fame career, and his five decades in the game in this inspirational autobiography. In Billy Williams: My Sweet-Swinging Lifetime with the Cubs, he remembers the sturdy values and selfless devotion of the people from Whistler who helped shape his character; people like Lilly Dixon, his grade school principal, and Virgil Rhodes, his high school co...

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A film legend recalls his remarkable life of nearly eight decades—a heralded actor who's played the roles he wanted, from Brian’s Song to Lando in the Star Wars universe—unchecked by the racism and typecasting so rife in the mostly all-white industry in which he triumphed.“Effortlessly charming. . . [Williams] writes with clarity and intimacy, revealing the person behind the persona.” —Maya S. Cade, The New York Times Boo...

A film legend recalls his remarkable life of nearly eight decades—a heralded actor who's played the roles he wanted, from Brian’s Song to Lando in the Star Wars universe—unchecked by the racism and typecasting so rife in the mostly all-white industry in which he triumphed.Billy Dee Williams was born in Harlem in 1937 and grew up in a household of love and sophistication. As a young boy, he made his stage debut working with Lotte Lenya in an Ira Ge...

Jake MillerBy: Billy Ray WilliamsFollow Cape May County detective, Jake Miller, on his quest to uncover the person responsible for his wife’s death. Each clue opens new possibilities. Journey through the Wildwoods to the Jersey Shore, and throughout Philadelphia to discover the truth. Filled with explosions, murder, shoot-outs, car chases, and adultery, each new page will keep you on the edge of your seat.About the BookBilly Ray Williams is a life-long reside...

This poetry book was written for the many people looking for a superhero. When was the last time you picked up a comic book and saw someone like me saving the day? Times are changing and there are others out there that are like me. Please note that one of my super powers is poetry. If you choose to read this book, I may be able to bring a different energy/vibe to you. I won’t limit what type of energy/vibe; this could be because it’s your imagination I want to spark, as well as, your heart...

Perfect for fans of The United States vs. Billie Holiday, this is the fiercely honest, no-holds-barred memoir of the legendary jazz, swing, and standards singing sensation—a fiftieth-anniversary edition updated with stunning new photos, a revised discography, and an insightful foreword by music writer David RitzTaking the reader on a fast-moving journey from Billie Holiday’s rough-and-tumble Baltimore childhood (where she ran errands at a whorehouse in exc...

Most Americans are more aware of the workings of the federal government than of their own state governments. But these “laboratories of democracy” constitute perhaps the most creative components of the American political experiment.This book serves as a guide for students of government and provides a historical context for understanding the forces at work in the state’s political system. Among the states, Tennessee’s unique blend of legislative and executive powers is, in some resp...

In February of 1987, William Porter “Billy” Payne was a young, relatively unknown, real estate attorney in Atlanta when he decided that he wanted to bring the Olympic Games to Atlanta.For the next ten years, Payne, along with a group of friends known as the “Atlanta Nine,” and Andrew Young astonishingly were awarded the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games, then hosted the largest and most attended Olympic Games in history.Your Friends Will Never Allow You To Fail is Billy Payne’s f...

"Making Santa's Team" unfolds through a series of chapters, each presenting valuable life lessons. Readers will learn about the importance of standing up against bullying, resolving conflicts, and fostering teamwork, all within the cozy and festive setting of Christmas Town. These heartwarming stories inspire kindness, courage, and unity, making them perfect for children of all ages. As the book progresses, it delves into the exciting world of the Reindeer Winter Games, where readers can w...

*** WINNER - BRONZE MEDAL - 2015 Global Ebook Awards ***After a lifetime of living, William (Billy) McIntyre brings together his thoughts on love, life, sex, religion and playing the violin - all the things we were told not to talk about in high school debating class - and delivers these thoughts in prose, poetry and a play.The Writings:- Love- Unite all People- Humanity- Health Tips- Friendship- Violin, Viola and Cello- Educ...