“Spectacular. . . . Ten shades blacker and several corpses grimmer than the novels of John Grisham. . . . Do yourself a favor. Read this book.” —Entertainment WeeklyTwo brothers and their friend stumble upon the wreckage of a plane–the pilot is dead and his duffle bag contains four million dollars in cash. In order to hide, keep, and share the fortune, these ordinary men all agree to a simple plan.

**'Superior horror literature'** New York Times**'A story so scary you may never want to go on vacation again'** USA Today**'There's no let-up, not so much as a chapter-break where you can catch your breath'** Stephen King**'Smith has tapped into our collective fear that nature is finally battling back and given us a decidedly organic nightmare'** Gillian Flynn__________________Craving an adventure to wake them ...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Trapped in the Mexican jungle, a group of friends stumble upon a creeping horror unlike anything they could ever imagine in "the best horror novel of the new century" (Stephen King). Also a major motion picture!Two young couples are on a lazy Mexican vacation—sun-drenched days, drunken nights, making friends with fellow tourists. When the brother of one of those friends disappears, they decide to venture into the jungle to loo...

From the author of The Ruins comes his New York Times bestselling thriller debut.Hank Mitchell thought he lived an ordinary, ordered life. But on one chilly afternoon, Hank, his brother Jacob, and Jacob's unsavory pal Lou, make a discovery that offers a chance for a life filled with riches beyond their wildest dreams. And in a fateful moment, Hank lays a plan to claim that life...and the horrific crumbling of his ordered world begins...

I played around with ideas for this book for eight years. I've been selling seasonal plants and fresh produce for over 50 years and selling at the farmers market now for 27 years. I love doing it, and every year, it gets better.About 10 years ago, we did a survey counting customers. We knew that we were pulling in 10 to 12 thousand customers a day. That really bothered me because that was only three percent of the area population. I decided that I would like to try to educate folks...

Approach the future as a conversation, not a declaration.How can you be prepared for what's next when emerging trends constantly threaten to turn your strategic plan on its head? The world of business is experiencing a state of hyperchange influenced by global movements, disruptive technologies, political uprisings and new consumer expectations. If your world is turned upside down, will you know how to pivot and thrive, or will you be roadkill in the 'adapt or die'...

Do You Dream of Retiring and Making a Living As a Writer? Learn How!Do you dream of one day retiring and spending the rest of your days sitting on your couch and watching TV? Maybe! But if you do, then you probably are not reading this description! Most people, even in retirement, want to have a job. We may not call it a job, or even think about it as a job--but we want to do something.For many people, that job is writing that great story they’ve h...

It's hard to know what specific opportunities, technologies or challenges the future will bring. If you want to overcome the uncertainties of tomorrow, it's essential that you build a future culture**.**The potential for success is limitless for businesses which develop a culture designed for innovating and adapting to the future. Drawing upon decades of experience as futurists and consultants, Scott Smith and Susan Cox-Smith offer...

A new life in New Orleans is all Jason Thorpe had hoped: his quaint little store attracts a devoted staff and his warm, loving heart grants him a loyal circle of friends. He's perfectly content, having left behind the chill of a confusing and danger-filled night in Washington, until he discovers something unbelievable lurking in the steamy darkness of the shadowy streets of the Vieux Carré, something that turns out to be terrifying... and utterly mesmerizing. The prince of the vampyrs, Var...

A mix of thematic essays, reference entries, and primary source documents covering the role of religion in American history and life from the colonial era to the present.Often controversial, religion has been an important force in shaping American culture. Religious convictions strongly influenced colonial and state governments as well as the United States as a new republic. Religious teachings, values, and practices deeply affected political structures and policie...

Some doors should never be opened.In Ten Doorways to Darkness, author Scott A. Smith invites you into a collection of ten chilling horror stories where curiosity, desperation, and fate lead ordinary people straight into nightmares.A mysterious sealed box bought at a storage auction unleashes something ancient and deadly.A relentless hunt in the wilderness turns into a fight for survival against something far worse than the cold.A simple gift carries a horrif...

Discover the gentle inner voice that's been waiting to guide you home.Picture your "inner beloved" as the wise companion from childhood, whispering truths amid adult chaos. Jungian life coach Scott D. Smith shows you how to connect with your inner guide, blending Jungian insights, IFS parts dialogue, and Taoist wisdom into simple, heartfelt practices that anyone can use. This book provides you with real tools for real-life struggles.Through short lessons, y...