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1958. Perfect, Washington. Monsters have arrived. But does the sightings of flying saucers over the small town have something to do with the sudden appearance of the terrifying creatures?

A secret government experiment? A rip in the sky? Demonic possession? Not exactly the ideal events surrounding a camping weekend.

Abolitionism was the movement that strove to end slavery in the United States. The abolitionists saw slavery as a stain and an affliction on the United States and made it their goal to eradicate slave ownership. Abolitionists produced anti-slavery literature, sent petitions to Congress, and ran for political office.

The 2012 killing of Trayvon Martin, an African American teenager in Florida, and the subsequent acquittal of his killer, brought public attention to controversial "Stand Your Ground" laws. The verdict, as much as the killing, sent shock waves through the African American community, recalling a history of similar deaths, and the long struggle for justice. On the Sunday morning following the verdict, black preachers around the country addressed the question, "Where is the justice of God? What are we to hope for?"

This is no ordinary management book. It's a deep-dive exploration into the world of micromanagement, dissecting its roots, examining its impacts, and shedding light on its unsightly consequences. More importantly, this short audiobook is a beacon of hope, a survival guide for those navigating the maddening labyrinth of micromanagement. It equips you with the skills and strategies needed to dodge the micromanager's hawk-eyed gaze and work effectively under their radar. Brown teaches you how to turn the tables and subtly wrestle back control.

The title story - a modern-day reimagining of Charles Dickens’ wonderful A Christmas Carol - finds Elliot’s PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) from working the front lines of a large urban fire department replacing Scrooge’s greed as our protagonist’s main struggle. Elliot has seen plenty of horrors in his career, and is at a dangerous breaking point. Can ghostly, late-night visitors to the firehouse one Christmas Eve pull him from the brink of suicide?

The 21st century is a world in constant change. In A New Culture of Learning, Doug Thomas and John Seely Brown pursue an understanding of how the forces of change, and emerging waves of interest associated with these forces, inspire and invite us to imagine a future of learning that is as powerful as it is optimistic.

Extended editions of Port Chatham, In the Valley of Headless Men, and Gates of the Arctic.

Jack Hill returned to his hometown of Mirage Creek, to do a book signing, at the wrong time, because something came to town right after Jack, something that came to kill, to destroy, to fulfill a town's destiny.

Fond remembrances of the life and work of Robert Anton Wilson, featuring Douglas Rushkoff, Antero Ali, Tiffany Lee Brown, David Jay Brown, Zac Odin, and Joseph Matheny.

Mark and Charlie needed a new place to explore for their urbex website, a place unique, like Port Chatham, Alaska. Mark was not interested in the rumors and stories about the place, he just wanted a place to explore. But Port Chatham was going to give them more than they ever anticipated, although it was not the Port Chatham they had expected.

Expanded edition of MOUNT RAINIER. They went into the mountains to look for a missing friend and found something else. Something hungry. Now with a new epilogue and illustrations.

Do you wanna buy a werewolf? It's the latest fad. The WereHouse insists their werepets are loyal, docile, and completely safe, but what happens when these gentle giants turn on their masters? While on a routine EMS call, paramedic Christine Alt is attacked by a rogue werepet. She escapes with her life, but the encounter leaves her with more than just scars.

TV crew enters the Cascade Mountains in Washington state to investigate the location where five forest service workers died, only to discover that history may be repeating itself.

Malcolm Brass, known as the American Columbus, is tasked by the world's richest man to prove or disprove the existence of Hell itself, which is only the beginning of a series of adventures that will literally take Malcolm and his team to Hell and back!

When Jerry returned to his hometown of Perfect, he was upset to learn that the local bowling alley, where his father had worked and where he spent time as a child, was gone. Asking friends what had happened, Jerry discovered that in a town like Perfect, everyone has a story to tell, even if they are all different.

The air is lethal in Altenbyrne.There is no escaping the poisonous fog within the kingdom’s walls. The river is infested with deadly grinderfish, and creatures beyond the wall prey on those who venture out. Without a life mask, no one can survive. While the wealthy get all the lifemasks they need, people like Tristin and his sister, Makenna, only get one each. After Tristin’s failed attempt to save their mother from a dying mask, he and Makenna are forced to flee the all-powerful Angel of Justice.

Have you ever had a near-death encounter? Perhaps you have seen glimpses of heaven or hell. "I Almost Died," is a book collaboration by Kimberly Moses and eight co-authors. They will share their life-changing testimonies that will cause you to gain a greater appreciation of life. Each author brings a unique perspective about life, health, death, and eternity. People die every day, but not many are blessed with another chance at life to share their experiences how they overcome the spirit of death. As you read the pages of "I Almost Died," you will learn lessons to not repeat the authors' ...

Mary Fox has had a unique ability from birth. After an accident at a government research site, Mary Fox has the ability to go to other planes of existence, other dimensions.

In the small Pacific Northwest town of Evergreen, a generational piece of land becomes a battleground of local residents against the legend known as Bigfoot. Or is it?