This is a satirical/historical novel of the life of a fictional Soviet era artist, Vladimir Daniilovich Myukis who was orphaned during the Second World War. By the early 1950s, Myukis now in a street gang of war orphans was arrested by the police for vandalism. The vandalism consisted of drawing large pictures of elephants on the bombed out buildings in hisw native city of Novogrudok in what is now Belarus. The arresting officers realized that Myukis had real art ability so they sent him t...

Fear and self-doubt can hold you back from achieving your goals, pursuing new opportunities, and living the life you truly want. "How to Overcome Fear - Conquer Doubt and Take Action" is your guide to breaking free from these barriers and developing the courage to move forward with confidence. This empowering book provides practical tools, inspiring insights, and proven strategies to help you face your fears, overcome doubt, and take bold steps toward the future you envision.Fear i...

Marooned in a strange land. Rescued by a sexy wood elf and her forest friends.Wes has a perilous journey in front of him to reclaim his home, his honor, and his future. In a world where political corruption is rife and there are dangers in every direction, the wood elf and her friends might not be what Wes was looking for, but they might be just what he needs.

A new breed of journalists came to the fore in post-revolutionary America--fiercely partisan, highly ideological, and possessed of a bold sense of vocation and purpose as they entered the fray of political debate. Often condemned by latter-day historians and widely seen in their own time as a threat to public and personal civility, these colorful figures emerge in this provocative new book as the era's most important agents of political democracy. Through incisive portraits of the most inf...

A New Day Starts Tomorrow follows 13-year-old John as he navigates the perils of high school in his journey to become a man.As John looks back over the events that shaped him, he remembers the important things he learned, and his gratitude to those who taught him the hard lessons that allowed him to become the man he wanted to be—personally, academically, and as an athlete.The story begins with John hearing about the destruction of the high school he attended thirty years e...

Jake Reed is a mid-list novelist who gets bored with his own hero. The hero is also named Jake. One afternoon the writer ends the book with a sudden car crash, types “The End,” and drives to Starbucks to meet his publisher. On the way, he dies in the same stupid crash.He wakes in a courtroom built from leftover scenes. Every character he ever invented is in the gallery. The charge is the unnecessary murder of his main character. The plaintiff is Jake himself.Two discarded c...

In Wyoming, a little girl reads people’s darkest secrets by the way they fold their arms. In New York, a man sensing patterns in the stock market racks up $300 billion. In Chicago, a woman can go invisible by being where no one is looking. They’re called “brilliants,” and since 1980, one percent of people have been born this way. Nick Cooper is among them; a federal agent, Cooper has gifts rendering him exceptional at hunting terrorists. His latest target may be the most dangerous man aliv...

How to build useful, real-world applications in the Python programming languageKey FeaturesDeliver scalable and high-performing applications in Python.Delve into the great ecosystem of Python frameworks and libraries through projects that you will build with this book.This comprehensive guide will help you demonstrate the power of Python by building practical projects.Book DescriptionPython is a very powerful, high-level, obj...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This book is packed with everything you need to know to start inducing and controlling lucid dreams.Discover proven lucid dreaming techniques, including how to lucid dream and control your dreams, and explore the fascinating science behind dreaming and consciousness. Learn how to interpret your dreams and use them to enhance your creativity and improve your memory. Explore the neurobiology of dreaming and discov...

"Chimneys & Fireplaces" by Ara Marcus Daniels is an insightful exploration into the world of chimney and fireplace design, maintenance, and safety. The book delves into the historical significance of these architectural features, highlighting their evolution from simple flues to complex heating systems. Daniels combines practical advice with aesthetic considerations, making it a valuable resource for homeowners, architects, and builders alike. The detailed illustrations and expert tips gui...

If Texas wheeler-dealer J.T. Stubbs has anything to say about it, his new Christian-themed supermall won't be stopped by anyone out of time, space...or a holier place.

Conniving Pirate Lords, brutally powerful behemoths of the seas....Fierce maidens rocking the boat and the overwhelming forces of the Elven Navy. The adventure continues with Rise of a Pirate Lord.