Books with author Ron Matthews

It's a bedtime story (just 1,222 words) and a children's story for all. Shep, an unwanted puppy with a big head and long teeth, is rejected by his owners for accidentally bumping into things, including them.He finds himself out on his own in a dangerous world. His goal of finding someone who will accept him as he is, lands him in the home of the Lonely Man.Together, the two experience the joys of friendship. As Shep grows into his big head and teeth, he saves the day by using his natural gifts against an intruder.A feel good story for any age, perfect for an inspiring bedtime read for young kids.1,222 words.Subjects include: bedtime stories, short stories for kids, preschool, dogs, children short stories, dog stories for kids, puppy books for kids

Now a major motion picture starring Jennifer Lawrence and Joel Edgerton! From the New York Times bestselling author and veteran CIA officer Jason Matthews comes the electrifying modern spy thriller Red Sparrow.In contemporary Russia, state intelligence officer Dominika Egorova has been drafted to become a “Sparrow”—a spy trained in the art of seduction to elicit information from their marks. She’s been assigned to Nathaniel Nash, a CIA officer who handles the organization’s most sensitive penetration of Russian intelligence. The two young intelligence officers, trained in their respective spy schools, collide in a charged atmosphere of tradecraft, deception and, inevitably, a forbidden spiral of carnal attraction that threatens their careers and the security of America’s valuable mole in Moscow. For fans of John le Carré and Ian Fleming and featuring “high-level espionage, pulse-pounding danger, sex, double agents, and double crosses” (Nelson DeMille), Red Sparrow is a timely and electrifying thriller that is impossible to put down.

The first collection of short stories for M. E. Matthews, she brings together and re-imagines stories from her days of blogging. M. E. Matthews blends good old monster tales with stories of lost love. There are thrilling connections between stories; themes of the afterlife, guilt, unrequited love, and missed opportunities. “All Inclusive” is about a kid trying to unravel a mystery. “Beware of Hairy Men” is another take on a werewolf classic. “The Hour” contemplates the afterlife and what if we could get one more hour to spend with our loved ones. Other stories address the supernatural, ghosts, haunted houses and possession. In “Long March,” Matthews weaves a tale of a desperate woman and a marriage falling apart. Also included is an expanded version of “The Husband”, M. E. Matthews’ first short story and a Scattered Wrecks blog reader favorite. Compelling, eerie and thought provoking, these stories illustrate the full range of M. E. Matthews’ repertoire.

Now a major motion picture starring Jennifer Lawrence and Joel Edgerton! From the New York Times bestselling author and veteran CIA officer Jason Matthews comes the electrifying modern spy thriller Red Sparrow.In contemporary Russia, state intelligence officer Dominika Egorova has been drafted to become a “Sparrow”—a spy trained in the art of seduction to elicit information from their marks. She’s been assigned to Nathaniel Nash, a CIA officer who handles the organization’s most sensitive penetration of Russian intelligence. The two young intelligence officers, trained in their respective spy schools, collide in a charged atmosphere of tradecraft, deception and, inevitably, a forbidden spiral of carnal attraction that threatens their careers and the security of America’s valuable mole in Moscow. For fans of John le Carré and Ian Fleming and featuring “high-level espionage, pulse-pounding danger, sex, double agents, and double crosses” (Nelson DeMille), Red Sparrow is a timely and electrifying thriller that is impossible to put down.

Are you suffering from PTSD?Do you find it hard to go outside your home and do the things you have missed and loved doing in the past?Have you been dealing with anxiety and panic attacks which leave you confined to your home?These are just a few of many possible reasons that might prevent you from being able to leave your home and live the life you wish to have. And which is why you may consider all the benefits of having a Psychiatric Service Dog to be your companion and helper. Training your dog yourself will save money and also guarantee a bond that will never waiver. This book is designed to tell you how you can accomplish your dreams by owning a Psychiatric Service Dog and how you can train it yourself without having to pay someone an exorbitant amount of money to train the dog for you. Dogs can be great companions, and once they are trained to help you with your disabilities, you can experience more joy and fun in your life without having to worry about your medical conditions preventing you from doing the things you love to do. This book provides critical information, including:⦁ How to select the breed and type of dog best suited for your needs⦁ How to train a dog for specific tasks⦁ Housing laws that govern where you and your service dog may live⦁ The basics of insurance and wellness care for your dog.⦁ Which harness or collar is right for your training methods⦁ What is expected from a service animal when in public access areas⦁ The differences between training an adult dog or a puppy⦁ The difference in obtaining a shelter dog versus a pedigree⦁ And a lot more! So, if you are ready to get started training your own Psychiatric Service Dog and totally transform your life, then buy this book today!

Are you suffering from PTSD? Do you find it hard to go outside your home and do the things you have missed and loved doing in the past? Have you been dealing with anxiety and panic attacks which leave you confined to your home? These are just a few of many possible reasons that might prevent you from being able to leave your home and live the life you wish to have. And which is why you may consider all the benefits of having a Psychiatric Service Dog to be your companion and helper. Training your dog yourself will save money and also guarantee a bond that will never waiver. This book is designed to tell you how you can accomplish your dreams by owning a Psychiatric Service Dog and how you can train it yourself without having to pay someone an exorbitant amount of money to train the dog for you. Dogs can be great companions, and once they are trained to help you with your disabilities, you can experience more joy and fun in your life without having to worry about your medical conditions preventing you from doing the things you love to do. This book provides critical information, including: How to select the breed and type of dog best suited for your needs How to train a dog for specific tasks Housing laws that govern where you and your service dog may live The basics of insurance and wellness care for your dog. Which harness or collar is right for your training methods What is expected from a service animal when in public access areas The differences between training an adult dog or a puppy The difference in obtaining a shelter dog versus a pedigree And a lot more! So, if you are ready to get started training your own Psychiatric Service Dog and totally transform your life, then buy this book today!

Now a major motion picture starring Jennifer Lawrence and Joel Edgerton! From veteran CIA officer Jason Matthews, the electrifying, New York Times bestselling modern spy thriller, Red Sparrow.In contemporary Russia, state intelligence officer Dominika Egorova has been drafted to become a “Sparrow”—a spy trained in the art of seduction to elicit information from their marks. She’s been assigned to Nathaniel Nash, a CIA officer who handles the organization’s most sensitive penetration of Russian intelligence. The two young intelligence officers, trained in their respective spy schools, collide in a charged atmosphere of tradecraft, deception, and inevitably, a forbidden spiral of carnal attraction that threatens their careers and the security of America’s valuable mole in Moscow. For fans of John le Carré and Ian Fleming and featuring “high-level espionage, pulse-pounding danger, sex, double agents, and double crosses” (Nelson DeMille), Red Sparrow is a timely and electrifying thriller that is impossible to put down.

Now a major motion picture starring Jennifer Lawrence and Joel Edgerton! In the tradition of John le Carré, the bestselling, impossible-to-put-down, espionage thriller that is “a primer in twenty-first century spying” (The New York Times Book Review), written with the insider detail that only a veteran CIA operative could know—and shortlisted for an Edgar Award.State intelligence officer Dominika Egorova struggles to survive in the cast-iron bureaucracy of post-Soviet intelligence. Drafted against her will to become a “Sparrow,” a trained seductress in the service, Dominika is assigned to operate against Nathaniel Nash, a first-tour CIA officer who handles the CIA’s most sensitive penetration of Russian intelligence. The two young intelligence officers, trained in their respective spy schools, collide in a charged atmosphere of tradecraft, deception, and, inevitably, a forbidden spiral of carnal attraction that threatens their careers and the security of America’s most valuable mole in Moscow. Seeking revenge against her soulless masters, Dominika begins a fateful double life, recruited by the CIA to ferret out a high-level traitor in Washington; hunt down a Russian illegal buried deep in the US military and, against all odds, to return to Moscow as the new-generation penetration of Putin’s intelligence service. Dominika and Nathaniel’s impossible love affair and twisted spy game come to a deadly conclusion in the shocking climax of this electrifying, up-to-the minute spy thriller. Taking place in today’s Russia, still ruled with an iron fist by Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, Red Sparrow displays author Jason Matthews’s insider knowledge of espionage, counter-espionage, surveillance tradecraft, recruiting spies, interrogation, and intelligence gathering. As The Washington Post hails, this is a “sublime and sophisticated debut…a first-rate novel as noteworthy for its superior style as for its gripping depiction of a secretive world.”

Now a major motion picture starring Jennifer Lawrence and Joel Edgerton! “A great and dangerous spy-game is being played today between Russian intelligence and the CIA. Very few people know about it, but Jason Matthews does, and his thrilling Red Sparrow takes us deep inside this treacherous world. He’s an insider’s insider. And he is also a masterful storyteller. I loved this book and could not put it down. Neither will you.” —Vince FlynnIn the grand spy-tale tradition of John le Carré…comes this shocking thriller written with insider detail known only to a veteran CIA officer. In present-day Russia, ruled by blue-eyed, unblinking President Vladimir Putin, Russian intelligence officer Dominika Egorova struggles to survive in the post-Soviet intelligence jungle. Ordered against her will to become a “Sparrow,” a trained seductress, Dominika is assigned to operate against Nathaniel Nash, a young CIA officer who handles the Agency’s most important Russian mole.As the action careens between Russia, Finland, Greece, Italy, and the United States, Dominika and Nate soon collide in a duel of wills, tradecraft, and—inevitably—forbidden passion that threatens not just their lives but those of others as well. As secret allegiances are made and broken, Dominika and Nate’s game reaches a deadly crossroads. Soon one of them begins a dangerous double existence in a life-and-death operation that consumes intelligence agencies from Moscow to Washington, DC.Page by page, veteran CIA officer Jason Matthews’s Red Sparrow delights, terrifies and fascinates, all while delivering an unforgettable cast, from a sadistic Spetsnaz “mechanic” who carries out Putin’s murderous schemes to the weary CIA Station Chief who resists Washington “cake-eaters”. Packed with insider detail, this novel brims with Matthews’s life experience of espionage, counterintelligence, spy recruitment, and cyber-warfare. Brilliantly composed, Red Sparrow is a masterful spy tale. Authentic, tense, and entertaining, this novel introduces Jason Matthews as a major new American talent.

Discover the Secret of Many Celebrities, Transform Your Eating Habits, and Feel and Look Amazing By Following the Plant-Based Diet!Have you always marveled at how some great Celebrities look? They’re slim, healthy, energized and skin-glowing. But the amazing looks are not the only thing these celebrities have in common. They’re all advocates of a plant-based diet, and swear that this diet is the secret behind their figures.If you too are looking for a simple way to eat healthy, and lose weight, look no further! With this book, you’ll be able to transform your eating habits, prepare delicious vegan and vegetarian meals, and improve your health! You don’t have to be a culinary expert to be able to make fantastic dishes. Simplicity and flavor are the foundation of this guide.While great looks are beneficial for our emotional and mental state (we all feel more confident when we like the way we look), our physical health is also, if not more important. The plant-based diet is backed by scientific research, and if science says it works, there’s really no room for doubt.If you’re lactose intolerant and struggling to find a diet plan that doesn't contain dairy products, this is your solution. The same goes for those of you fighting high blood pressure, bad cholesterol, and diabetes. All those health issues can be prevented by a plant-based diet.Use this comprehensive guide to find out exactly how to implement this diet in your everyday life and reap the numerous benefits!Here’s what you’ll discover with this book:How the plant-based diet works, and the scientific evidence that supports itWhich ingredients are good for you, and which ones can damage your healthA list of food you can eat, and what to avoid104 simple, easy-to-make plant-based recipes for every meal of the day!Why a plant-based diet is so important in terms of environmental sustainabilityHow to make delicious plant-based desserts that will make you and your dinner guests swoon with delightAnd much, much more!Although the plant-based diet mainly focuses on consuming fruits and vegetables, it is in no way restrictive of other food groups. You don’t have to be a vegan or a vegetarian to follow it. The emphasis is on the fresh, unprocessed foods, free of dangerous and carcinogenic chemicals and compounds. The plant-based diet relies on the basics, simply because the basics work and are extremely beneficial.If you want to improve your health, lose weight, and feel energized and balanced,Scroll up, click on "Buy Now with 1-Click", and Get Your Copy Now!

Enlightened teachers insist enlightenment isn’t about finding the solution to a complicated problem.They say it’s just a matter of acknowledging the obvious. When these teachers experience their great realizations, they smile.They smile at the conspicuous nature of their discoveries, as if the truth is hidden in plain sight. And they smile at the ridiculous nature of their previous search. What did these teachers discover?This book tries to answer this question as simply as possible, insofar as the answer can be put into words.