"Industrial Minerals and Metals of Illinois" by J. E. Lamar is a comprehensive exploration of the diverse mineral resources found within the state of Illinois. The book delves into the geological formations that contribute to the rich deposits of industrial minerals and metals, highlighting their significance in various industries. Lamar meticulously details the extraction processes, economic implications, and the environmental considerations associated with mining these resources. This wo...

“Timely, thrilling, and gripping from start to finish. An absolute page-turner.” --Karen M. McManus, #1 New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is LyingJay is living his best life at Karloff Country, one of the world’s most famous resorts. He’s got his family, his crew, and an incredible after-school job at the property’s main theme park. Life isn’t so great for the rest of the world, but when people come here to vacation, it’s to get away ...

Four corners is an in-depth look at the power and lasting change of positive and negative exposure. A large part of human behavior whether functional or dysfunctional, stems from what we learn at home, who we hang around with, the music we listen to and what we watch on television or other electronic devices. We process information differently. However, in some cases we may need to unlearn destructive behavioral patterns that could affect our ability to lead a happy fulfilled life that ref...

Abril Hart wants nothing more than to live a peaceful life with her family in Chicago. Unfortunately, Abril's father's family business gives her no room to do so. As a career arsonist, Abril decides she may never win her peace. Abril has no choice, but to lead the double life she's afraid of in order to provide for her family.Max Adara returns to the private investigation force after losing years to a tragedy with domino-effect consequence and memories of abandonment. Max's only ch...

In "Industrial Minerals and Metals of Illinois," J. E. Lamar offers a comprehensive examination of the state's rich geological resources, detailing the extraction, processing, and economic significance of its industrial minerals and metals. Employing a meticulous scientific approach complemented by accessible prose, Lamar intertwines geological data with historical context, providing readers with an understanding of how these resources have shaped Illinois' industrial landscape. This work ...

**WINNER OF THE CWA HISTORICAL DAGGER AWARD 2024!For fans of Colson Whitehead and Wild Women and the Blues, Viper's Dream is a gritty, daring look at the vibrant jazz scene of midcentury Harlem, and one man’s dreams of making it big and finding love in a world that wants to keep him down.**Harlem, 1936. Clyde “The Viper” Morton boards a train from Alabama to Harlem to chase his dreams of being a jazz musician. When his talent fails him, he...

Hidden Emotions is a creative and expressive poetic book for those who may be looking for something to relate to in the areas of love, life, God, and family life. As humans, we experienced situations in life. We may want or have fallen in love and have struggled with having faith in God or probably have someone that hears us so badly that is difficult to find peace in ourselves. These are poems that people can relate to and show them that they are not alone with how they feel or what they ...

Sergeant James Douglas and his partner are investigating the murder of a security guard at the Laverty Farm Equipment Company that occurred during an apparent robbery. As the investigation unfolds, it is apparent that the motive for his death is more than robbery. Soon, the detectives have reason to believe that other murders may be related to the same killer and this might only be the beginning. The investigation takes them to Cincinnati, Ohio where the murder of an honorable man occurs s...

"My twin, Lamar, is a phenomenal innovative storyteller... A true king!" -- Tiffany D. Jackson, New York Times bestselling author of Grown and The Weight of BloodSometimes a little fear is a good thing...Cade Webster lives between worlds. He's a standout football star at the right school but lives in the wrong neighborhood--if you let his classmates tell it. Everywhere but home, people are afraid of him for one re...

AN INDIE NEXT PICK!13 SCARY STORIES. 13 AUTHORS OF COLOR. 13 TIMES WE SURVIVED... THE FIRST KILL.The White Guy Dies First includes thirteen scary stories by all-star contributors and this time, the white guy dies first.Killer clowns, a hungry hedge maze, and rich kids who got bored. Friendly cannibals, impossible slashers, and the dead who don’t stay dead....A museum curator who des...

Alzheimer's disease (AD) and vascular dementia (VaD) are commonly viewed as the first and second most common types of dementia, respectively. The traditional paradigm has been to view and treat each illness as a separate entity with a separate pathophysiology. However, clinical and pathological studies suggest that the boundary separating AD and VaD, as well as their mild cognitive impairment (MCI) analogs, is not well defined. Thus, there is increased interest in viewing these diseases al...

Hunter, Wrecker, Tech, and Omega gamble on a mission to help rebuild Pabu in this thrilling adventure for The Bad Batch.A good soldier knows that life is all about change—whether it’s on or off the battlefield. Surviving, living, means adaptation. Hunter is well acquainted with this lesson. He’s on the run from the Empire, Echo’s off on a mission with Captain Rex, and Crosshair is . . . still Crosshair, but amidst all the change, Hunter still has Tech, Wrecker, and...