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Theft doesn't pay. Unless you take a roll of lottery tickets and one of them hits the jackpot. John David Netterville found said tickets on the ground outside a gas station. Unfortunately, they had been stolen. When the cashier identifies him as the thief, trouble ensues. Niki Dupre must prove Netterville's innocence, despite the evidence stacked against him. But did he really do it?
Juneau, Alaska, the gateway to the Alaskan gold rush. Tall Tales of Alaska: Juneau, AK whisks you away to the capital of Alaska when it was still an American territory. The passage of time has transformed this once sleepy fishing village to a bustling pioneer gold mining town, and again into the renowned tourist destination that it is today-now welcoming nearly two million people every summer! Juneau’s rich history is unveiled. You'll discover sunken ships, find buried treasure, and even meet the ghost who haunts the Alaskan Hotel along the way! This book is for you if you're a hungry history buff looking to uncover the secrets of Alaska or just excited to learn more about Juneau, a town that embodies the very best of the Last Frontier. ... a delightful mix of spooky legends, historical anecdotes—such as the discovery of gold and the city's journey to becoming the capital … fun and entertaining way with a local flare! – Amazon CustomerVer livro
Can you solve this? A window cleaner is working on the 34th floor of a massive skyscraper. While cleaning the windows, he accidentally falls. In this instance, he is wearing absolutely no safety equipment. He does not have a harness and has nothing to slow or soften his fall. However, despite this, he sustains no injuries whatsoever. How did he manage not to get injured from this terrible fall? Packed full of over 60 different quality lateral thinking puzzles, this book gives you the chance to exercise your brainpower to think laterally and to seek to solve problems by unorthodox or apparently illogical methods. This book is ideal for both adults and children, and can be used in schools, on training courses, as an after-dinner game and as a great way to entertain any small group that likes a mental challenge. To test your wits and free up your imagination, get this book now! Learn to open your mind and think outside the box with these mind-blowing puzzles crafted to enhance your lateral thinking. Unlike the traditional puzzle or riddle, author Karen J. Bun designed these lateral thinking puzzles to help unlock your natural abilities to produce great results so you can provide solutions to all kinds of real-life situations effortlessly. These puzzles will not just provide exceptional fun, they are created to boost your mental speed and enhance your ability to use your imagination to piece clues together no matter how difficult they appear. Challenge Yourself With More Lateral Thinking Puzzles By Clicking the "Buy Now" Button at the Top of the Page.Ver livro
An ex-convict returns to his Chicago community a changed man—but maybe not for the better—in this “vivid, suspenseful, funny, and compassionate novel” (Booklist).One of Booklist’s Top 10 First Novels of the YearOne of Roxane Gay’s Top 10 Books of the YearAfter fourteen years in prison, Gerald “Stew Pot” Reeves, age thirty-one, returns home to live with his mom in Parkland, a black middle-class neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side. The residents are in a tailspin, dreading the arrival of the man they remember as a frightening delinquent. The anxiety only grows when Stew Pot announces that he experienced a religious awakening in prison.Most folks are skeptical, with one notable exception: Mrs. Motley, a widowed retired librarian and the Reeves’ next-door neighbor, who loans Stew Pot a Bible, which is seen by him and many in the community as a friendly gesture. With uncompromising fervor (and with a new pit bull named John the Baptist), Stew Pot soon appoints himself the moral judge of Parkland—and starts wreaking havoc on people’s lives. Before long, tension and suspicion reign, and this close-knit community must reckon with questions of faith, fear, and forgiveness . . .“[A] novel of epiphanies, tragedies, and transformations . . . perfect for book clubs.” —Booklist, starred review“May slowly builds suspense as he persuasively unfolds the narrative in this work that reads like an Agatha Christie mystery.” —Library Journal“A wonderful urban novel full of vitality and pathos and grit.” —Dennis LehaneVer livro
🚨 Are you emotionally exhausted for no reason? Do you pick up on other people’s vibes like a human satellite dish? Have you ever locked eyes with a sad-looking dog and suddenly needed therapy? 🚨 CONGRATULATIONS! You might be an empath. (Or just a really tired person who needs a nap. Either way, this book is for you.) From the chaotically overwhelmed mind of bestselling author Dicholas Chad Pansy comes the first-ever survival guide for empaths who have absolutely no idea how to stop absorbing other people’s problems like an unpaid emotional support sponge. Inside these pages, you’ll learn: ✔️ How to instantly recognize an emotional vampire before they drain your soul dry (Hint: If their text says "Can I vent?" RUN.) ✔️ The five stages of realizing you’re an empath: Confusion, Denial, Over-Commitment, Burnout, and Googling "Can I return my empathy?" ✔️ Why crowded places feel like a sensory assault: (Spoiler: Because they ARE.) ✔️ The scientifically unproven but emotionally accurate concept of "Empath Fatigue™"—a condition where you are exhausted, but not from anything you actually did. ✔️ How to set boundaries like a functioning adult (But let’s be honest, you won’t.) ✔️ A step-by-step guide to ignoring toxic positivity without getting arrested. 📌 BONUS FEATURES: ✅ Empath Bingo! (Check off "Apologized for something that wasn’t my fault," "Cried over a fictional character," and "Overanalyzed a text message for three hours.") ✅ A guide to ghosting narcissists with zero guilt. (Yes, you ARE allowed to disappear.) ✅ Top 10 lies you tell yourself as an empath, starting with "I’m fine." 🚨 WARNING: This book will not help you become a better person. It will, however, make you feel less alone while you continue spiraling into emotional exhaustion. 📢 Read at your own risk. (Or don’t. You’ll probably feel guilty either way.)Ver livro
Tensions are rising in the run up to the island event of the year - the Vik Show. Not only has the secret recipe for Mrs Hay’s peppermint slices been stolen, but someone has had the bad manners to leave a dead body in the distillery. And what does any of this have to do with the disappearance of Elsie the librarian? A perfect storm of past secrets and political conspiracy is brewing, and it’s up to the local weight-loss group, Losers Club, to save the day.Ver livro
Babbitt by Sinclair Lewis is a sharp satire of American middle-class life in the 1920s, centered on George F. Babbitt, a successful but discontented real estate broker in the fictional city of Zenith. Babbitt embodies the conformist, materialistic values of his era, chasing wealth, status, and social approval while suppressing his inner desires for meaning and individuality. Initially proud of his achievements, he grows increasingly disillusioned with the emptiness of his lifestyle, leading to a brief rebellion against societal norms. However, his attempt to break free results in ridicule and isolation, forcing him back into conformity. Through Babbitt’s journey, Lewis critiques the hollowness of consumerism, the pressures of modern capitalism, and the stifling effects of conformity. Babbitt remains a powerful exploration of the tension between personal fulfillment and societal expectations, offering a timeless commentary on the cost of pursuing the "American Dream."Ver livro
