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Living on the edge of poverty is crushing, but single mom Carrie Bennet is determined to somehow make life better for herself and her two children. Every day she has to fight the critical voice of her ex-husband echoing in her head, while trying to keep her head above water and re-build her life.Desperation leads her to pull things out of a dumpster and try to sell them for some extra cash. In the process she finds something unexpected that changes her life.Sweet, Smart, and Struggling is a story about hope, friendship, creativity, and how one woman learns to live life on her own terms.

Think smarter, better, and faster. Clear thinking is the key to truth, wisdom, and knowledge.Whether it’s from ourselves or others, we rarely see the world as it really is. We aren’t able to think clearly. We build our beliefs on lies, assumptions, and deceptions. This ends now.Practical methods to never be fooled, stop making mistakes, and avoid traps. The Art of Clear Thinking takes an in-depth look at the everyday illusions we come across, and how to defeat them once and for all. What makes us jump to conclusions, evaluate incorrectly, and consistently make errors when we should know better? Why do we act against our own interests so frequently?It’s just how we’re wired. But it doesn’t have to stay that way. This book gives you the tools to clear the fog from your eyes and simply think smarter. Practical methods to instantly be quick-witted, more insightful, and think more critically. Patrick King is an internationally bestselling author and social skills coach. He has sold over a million books. His writing draws of a variety of sources, from research, academic experience, coaching, and real life experience. Discover and avoid biases, blind spots, and poor logic.•The key to intellectual honesty and the biggest obstacle (that you control).•Just how flawed and biased your perceptions, perspectives, and feelings are.•Real logic and the fake logic people try to use to fool you.•How to think independently without being influenced by others.•Principles from some of history’s greatest thinkers: Descartes, Darwin, Einstein, and more.Scroll up to and click BUY NOW to take your blinders off and become the smartest person around.This is the second book in the “Clear Thinking and Fast Action” series as listed below:1. The Science of Getting Started: How to Beat Procrastination, Summon Productivity, and Stop Self-Sabotage2. The Art of Clear Thinking: Mental Models for Better Reasoning, Judgment, Analysis, and Learning. Upgrade Your Intellectual Toolkit.3. 10-Minute Philosophy: From Buddhism to Stoicism, Confucius and Aristotle - Bite-Sized Wisdom From Some of History’s Greatest Thinkers4. Practical Intelligence: How to Think Critically, Deconstruct Situations, Analyze Deeply, and Never Be Fooled5. Relentless Focus: 27 Small Tweaks to Beat Procrastination, Skyrocket Productivity, Outsmart Distractions, & Do More in Less Time6. Take Rapid Action: Get Productive, Motivated, & Energized; Stop Overthinking & Procrastinating

People are the heart and soul of every organization. By tapping into the power of praise and recognition, every leader can learn to lift people up. Discover how to get the most out of people and give them the most in return - a process the authors call "peopleship". Written with empathy and energy, the game-changing ideas and tips found here will motivate you to listen carefully, trust respectfully, and praise authentically starting now! Lifting People Up is a must-listen for any leader searching for techniques to cultivate and motivate people, a team's most valuable asset. Innovation consultants and authors Dr. Susan Smith Kuczmarski and Thomas D. Kuczmarski share the secrets of how to become a people leader. You will learn how to: Activate six leadership tools - listen, include, free, trust, use rewards, and praise Help people unleash their inner leader Create a caring, high-performing culture, and just as importantly, engage and encourage coworkers in this quest The leadership methodology is practical and easy to implement. The authors weave together dozens of anecdotes that surfaced in their field research, with stories that capture the spirit and theme of lifting up others. You will discover ways to: Build strong and effective relationships and teams within an organization Foster a culture of innovation and shared leadership Create a small start-up mindset within a large organization Spread leaders throughout the organization, not just at the top Pay people on performance, not tenure or title Nurture self-discovery, collaboration, and recognition "The secret to lifting yourself up is to lift others up. The authors craft a blueprint to create a respectful, caring culture at work." (Deepak Chopra) "Nothing encourages people like praise.... How wonderful to have this simple principle codified into actionable steps, creating a workplace atmosphere that breeds inclusivity, commitment, and success." (Terry Savage)

The Outbreak shattered his world. Now it’s adapt or die…Since a cataclysmic viral event decimated human civilization, Kip Garrity's life has been a nightmare.He should be going to school and hanging out with his friends like a normal teenager. Instead, he has become a prisoner in his own heavily fortified house, safe from a horde of predators roaming outside but faced with a bleak and lonely future.His only companion is his father, a former Green Beret and experienced survivalist who has kept them alive this long. But when Kip discovers his dad is dying of sepsis, he must venture outside on a life-or-death mission to find the antibiotics to cure him.As Kip roams the dangerous ruins of his hometown, confident in the combat training he has received from his dad, he expects to face monsters straight out of a nightmare. But the worst predator will be the one he least expects - not a monster at all, but a man he never expected to see again.________________________"Man, it is intense. The realism pulls you in and makes for an intensely riveting read..." - Amazon Reviewer"I suffer from zombie fatigue...It says something about this book that I am giving it a huge thumbs up." - Goodreads Reviewer"An edge of the seat book… Twists and turns you don't expect."- Amazon Reviewer

Following the unfortunate death of his parents, young Toby Matthias finds himself living a carefree life on Piper Cay, an Out Island in the Bahamas, at his grandparents' inn. Isolated from children his own age, Toby develops a deep and lasting friendship with an unlikely companion: a bottlenose dolphin. A heartwarming tale, The Boy and the Dolphin follows the tropical adventures of Toby and Phinney as they make sense of life in the mid-50s. When Toby is sent to complete his education in the States and Phinney immerses herself more deeply in her dolphin culture, the best friends experience ever-increasing separations. But even while Toby serves his country in the skies over Vietnam, the boy and the dolphin share an unbreakable, decade-long bond.

WELCOME TO THEUS ACADEMY.A 10,000-year-old school where gifted teens are taught advanced magical arts......Where Herculean cadets train to defend against armies of mythical monsters......Where a select few are chosen to pilot massive robots with magical cores......And where the only way to graduate is to become a hero.AT THEUS ACADEMY, a military school specializing in battle magic, mecha piloting, and warrior training, demigod siblings Milo and Emma Banks will face their greatest challenges yet: a silent, invisible attack that cripples one of Milo's senses, a political campaign based on deadly lies, and a vile kidnapper who will change their group of friends forever.ACROSS THE OCEAN, in her enslaved homeland of Valestaryn, Calista reunites with an old mentor who recruits her for a dangerous mission. But a single mistake will cost her the life of the person she loves most, sending her on a dark path to assassinate the necromancer responsible before he can unleash the world's worst weapon.TOGETHER, THE ORPHANS WILL DETERMINE THE FATE OF ASTROS. Faced with tough choices and even tougher exams at school, Emma Banks will face a nightmarish dilemma. Her Sight ability is about to reveal the moment she and her friends have dreaded - the rebirth of an immortal enemy on the verge of destroying their world forever.______________________If you're a fan of heroes like Harry Potter, Luke Skywalker, and Percy Jackson, then cross dimensions into the techno-magical world of Luminether. See why fans describe Milo, Emma, and their gifted orphan friends as "unique" and "unforgettable," and the world of Astros as "unlike any other."★ PRAISE FOR SAVANT ★★★★★★ "By far the best book I have read this year...The storyline, characters, world building, all of it was amazing." - Carl Ellis, Goodreads Member★★★★★ "A great start to a coming of age story with a twist!" - R. Sturm, Amazon Customer★★★★★ "The characters took root in my heart. You will in some form or fashion latch on to one of the unique orphans at Ascher's ranch." - Troy Ukrop, Amazon Customer★★★★★ "I could hardly put it down. I actually cried after reading one part...More please!" - gigiwhite53, Amazon Customer★★★★★ "Captures the imagination...To think we could have special powers we know nothing about makes the reader want to become something special." - Amazon Customer★★★★★ "A brilliant, thrilling, exotic book!...One of its kind." - Uma I. Van Roosenbeek, Amazon Customer★★★★★ "Great start to a coming of age story...has something for everyone...a must read." - Ron Sturm, Goodreads Member★★★★★ "The story is phenomenal." - Brooke Hally, Amazon Customer★★★★★ "Inventive and fantastic. The build-up of action and character creation was phenomenal...Would love to see this series as a few motion pictures." - Darby Curtis, Amazon Customer★★★★★ "A great magical fantasy...exceptionally written." - Aviar Savijon, Goodreads Member★★★★★ "This book was phenomenal! Spellbinding, filled with compelling characters...I had such a hard time putting this book down." - Becky Alberico, Goodreads Member★★★★★ "Honestly one of the best books I have read in a long time." - Dragon, Amazon Customer★★★★ "A truly surprising read...I would definitely recommend it to readers young and old." - Troy, GoodreadsBOOK DETAILSGenres: Fantasy, coming of age, sword and sorcery, epic, young adult, arthurian, greek & roman, science fantasyPrimary style influences: DK Holmberg, Raymond E. Feist, J.K. Rowling, J.R.R. Tolkien, Rick Riordan, Ursula K. Le Guin, C.S. Lewis, Christopher Paolini

Looking for tons of cool Yo Yo tricks? Well then, you’ve come to the rite place. This book is packed with tons of fun Yo Yo tricks that will keep both kids and adults entertained for hours. With easy to follow step by step instructions you’ll be a Yo Yo tricks master in no time. The beginning of this book also has some interesting fun facts about the Yo-Yo. Includes:•Walk the Dog•Rock the Baby•The Robin Hood•Sky Rocket•The Eiffel Tower•Plus many many more…Available in both kindle and paperbackGrab your copy now!

From high schooler to sorcerer to BattlemageWhen an ominous stranger wielding dark powers appears at his school, Milo Banks’s reality comes crashing down: His family comes from another realm - and now they’re in danger. Along with his twin sister, who is plagued by otherworldly visions of prophecy, Milo has no choice but to save a mythical realm he never even knew existed.His world-spanning journey will pit him against a horde of dark forces in a quest to master the ways of sorcery. Will he succeed in harnessing his inner demigod power? To find out, Milo must go on a sweeping, dangerous adventure through a techno-magical dimension, where losing a final battle will give his enemies the opportunity they need to wake the god of chaos.A dormant, ancient evil that is already beginning to stir…__If you’re a fan of heroes like Harry Potter, Luke Skywalker, and Percy Jackson, then cross dimensions into the techno-magical world of Luminether. See why fans describe Milo, Emma, and their gifted orphan friends as "unique" and "unforgettable," and the world of Astros as "unlike any other."★ PRAISE FOR SAVANT★★★★★ "One of the most well-written and imaginative series I've read in the past decade." - Amazon Reviewer★★★★★ "By far the best book I have read this year...The storyline, characters, world building, all of it was amazing." - Goodreads Reviewer★★★★★ "A great start to a coming of age story with a twist!" - Amazon Reviewer★★★★★ "The characters took root in my heart. You will in some form or fashion latch on to one of the unique orphans at Ascher's ranch." - Amazon Reviewer★★★★★ "I could hardly put it down. I actually cried after reading one part...More please!" - Amazon Reviewer★★★★★ "Captures the imagination...To think we could have special powers we know nothing about makes the reader want to become something special." - Amazon Reviewer★★★★★ "A brilliant, thrilling, exotic book!...One of its kind." - Amazon Reviewer★★★★★ "Great start to a coming of age story...has something for everyone...a must read." - Goodreads Reviewer★★★★★ "Inventive and fantastic. The build-up of action and character creation was phenomenal...Would love to see this series as a few motion pictures." - Amazon Reviewer★★★★★ "This book was phenomenal! Spellbinding, filled with compelling characters...I had such a hard time putting this book down." - Goodreads Reviewer★★★★ "A truly surprising read...I would definitely recommend it to readers young and old." – Goodreads ReviewerBOOK DETAILSGenres: Fantasy, coming of age, sword and sorcery, epic, young adult, tween, arthurian, greek & roman, science fantasySetting: Futuristic, technomagical, fantasy world inspired by Greek & Roman mythsPrimary style influences: DK Holmberg, Raymond E. Feist, J.K. Rowling, J.R.R. Tolkien, Rick Riordan, Ursula K. Le Guin, C.S. Lewis, Christopher Paolini

BLIND IN ONE EYE, Milo Banks must get to the bottom of a mystery: who is using magic to get inside his head, and why are they intent on destroying him from the inside out? Will an altercation with bullies cause his explusion from Theus Academy?HELD CAPTIVE BY CYCLOPEAN MONSTERS, Oscar must use his "animal empathy" ability to escape. But should he try to communicate with this ancient order of monsters instead? What will be his role in a war brewing across the ocean?A MYSTERIOUS KIDNAPPER haunts Theus, taking innocent people and causing chaos. When one of the orphans vanishes, can Milo, Emma, and the other orphans unite in time to save their friend?These questions and more will be answered in the third installment of Luminether, in which an epic battle will forever change the face of Astros, plunging the orphans into a whole new world of danger.__________________If you're a fan of heroes like Harry Potter, Luke Skywalker, and Percy Jackson, then cross dimensions into the techno-magical world of Luminether. See why fans describe Milo, Emma, and their gifted orphan friends as "unique" and "unforgettable," and the world of Astros as "unlike any other."★ PRAISE FOR SAVANT ★★★★★★ "By far the best book I have read this year...The storyline, characters, world building, all of it was amazing." - Carl Ellis, Goodreads Member★★★★★ "A great start to a coming of age story with a twist!" - R. Sturm, Amazon Customer★★★★★ "The characters took root in my heart. You will in some form or fashion latch on to one of the unique orphans at Ascher's ranch." - Troy Ukrop, Amazon Customer★★★★★ "I could hardly put it down. I actually cried after reading one part...More please!" - gigiwhite53, Amazon Customer★★★★★ "Captures the imagination...To think we could have special powers we know nothing about makes the reader want to become something special." - Amazon Customer★★★★★ "A brilliant, thrilling, exotic book!...One of its kind." - Uma I. Van Roosenbeek, Amazon Customer★★★★★ "Great start to a coming of age story...has something for everyone...a must read." - Ron Sturm, Goodreads Member★★★★★ "The story is phenomenal." - Brooke Hally, Amazon Customer★★★★★ "Inventive and fantastic. The build-up of action and character creation was phenomenal...Would love to see this series as a few motion pictures." - Darby Curtis, Amazon Customer★★★★★ "A great magical fantasy...exceptionally written." - Aviar Savijon, Goodreads Member★★★★★ "This book was phenomenal! Spellbinding, filled with compelling characters...I had such a hard time putting this book down." - Becky Alberico, Goodreads Member★★★★★ "Honestly one of the best books I have read in a long time." - Dragon, Amazon Customer★★★★ "A truly surprising read...I would definitely recommend it to readers young and old." - Troy, GoodreadsBOOK DETAILSGenres: Fantasy, coming of age, sword and sorcery, epic, young adult, tween, arthurian, greek & roman, science fantasySetting: Futuristic, technomagical, fantasy world inspired by Greek & Roman mythsPrimary style influences: DK Holmberg, Raymond E. Feist, J.K. Rowling, J.R.R. Tolkien, Rick Riordan, Ursula K. Le Guin, C.S. Lewis, Christopher Paolini

People are the heart and soul of every organization. They make the place. By tapping into the power of praise and recognition, every leader can learn to lift people up. Discover how to get the most out of people and give them the most in return--a process the authors call peopleship. Written with empathy and energy, the game-changing ideas and tips found here will motivate you to listen carefully, trust respectfully, and praise authentically starting now! Lifting People Up is a must read for any leader searching for techniques to cultivate and motivate people, a team's most valuable asset. Innovation consultants and authors Dr. Susan Smith Kuczmarski and Thomas D. Kuczmarski share the secrets of how to become a people leader. You will learn how to: ---Activate six leadership tools--listen, include, free, trust, use rewards, and praise ---Help people unleash their inner leader ---Create a caring, high-performing culture, and just as importantly, engage and encourage co-workers in this quest. The leadership methodology is practical and easy to implement. The authors weave together dozens of anecdotes that surfaced in their field research, with stories that capture the spirit and theme of lifting up others. You will discover ways to: ---Build strong and effective relationships and teams within an organization ---Foster a culture of innovation and shared leadership ---Create a small start-up mindset within a large organization ---Spread leaders throughout the organization, not group them at the top ---Pay people on performance, not tenure nor title ---Nurture self-discovery, collaboration and recognition.

A memoir of the author's 1875 trek across Central Asia to the newly conquered Uzbek city of Khiva. The Russians had seized the city two years earlier and closed it to all European travelers. Burnaby's covert mission aimed to determine if the Russians were using it as a springboard for an invasion of India. Unknown to his superiors, who would have forbidden the venture, Burnaby rode for over a thousand miles across steppe and desert, struggling through blizzards and snowdrifts. Burnaby was ordered home by an alarmed government, and there he immediately sat down and wrote this best-selling account of his adventures