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What if procrastination wasn’t a problem—but a hidden strength? In this eye-opening, laugh-out-loud, and refreshingly honest deep dive, Steven Doornbos invites you on a journey through the surprisingly brilliant, misunderstood world of delay. From the neuroscience of hesitation to the emotional truth behind avoidance, The Procrastinator’s Edge is a bold celebration of the thinkers, dreamers, and slow-starters we’ve been unfairly labeling for too long. With warmth, humor, and depth, this book transforms procrastination from a dirty word into a dazzling art form—and shows you how to...

Welcome to The House That Hungers—a gothic descent into psychological terror, memory, and the appetite of places that never truly die. This is not your typical haunted house story. The house doesn’t just whisper. It doesn’t just remember. It feeds. Elena Marrow returns to a long-forgotten ancestral estate expecting closure. What she finds instead is a sentient structure that has waited generations to taste her again. Reality bends. Memory bleeds. Doors don’t just open—they bite. And the more she uncovers, the more she realizes: She didn’t come back to explore the house. She came...

Sky Emerson is an 11-year-old detective with a knack for uncovering secrets — especially when those secrets hum, glow, and sometimes whisper her name. When a mysterious locker at Brambleberry Middle School begins to pulse with strange energy, Sky and her best friend JoJo find themselves plunged into a world of portals, shadowy watchers, and otherworldly adventures. With the help of their loyal dog Muffin, they must unravel the mystery before the unstable portal tears their world apart — and before they get caught by the relentless agents tasked with keeping the secret. Packed with humor...

Meet Sky Sampson. She’s eleven years old, wildly curious, just a little mischievous, and definitely not the type to ignore a talking gnome or a mumbling garden. When strange noises start echoing from her neighbor’s overgrown backyard, Sky does what any aspiring mystery-solver would do: she grabs a notebook, a granola bar, and her unreasonably grumpy cat, Mr. Tiddles, and dives in—headfirst. But this isn’t just any mystery. Beneath the tomato vines and ceramic lawn ornaments lies something ancient, powerful, and slightly passive-aggressive. With the help of her best friend Jazz (and ...

Let’s be honest: life is hard. But baked potatoes? Baked potatoes are easy. They don’t argue. They don’t ghost you. They don’t have opinions on politics, social media, or what you’re binge-watching. They’re just warm, reliable, and always ready to listen—especially when you’re holding a fork. This book is a spud-soaked, butter-drenched journey into the heart and soul of one of the most underrated comfort foods of all time. From ancient tuber rituals to modern microwave hacks, from serious history to ridiculous humor, Fully Loaded will make you laugh, cry (mostly from ...

With Seal Team VI often in the news I thought it would be interesting to explore exactly what it takes to become a Seal Team member. More than that however, I wondered how, with all of the strenuous exercise they are put through for six solid months, they survive the training ordeal and yet stay healthy. As I began to explore this I learned that becoming a SEAL isn’t something you just sign up for, join and then suddenly you are one of the team. It is in fact a process that starts well before you are accepted into the program. Diet plays a vital role in this preparation and we’re going ...

In the heart of the Deep South, Stanley Sinclair’s dream simmers quietly in a worn-down kitchen behind a wood-burning stove. But when he dares to serve more than food—to serve comfort—he ends up feeding more than stomachs. He feeds a town. Grease, Grits, and Glory is a soulful, funny, and deeply satisfying story about second chances, family (by blood and by biscuit), and the magical messiness of life when you live with your heart wide open. With a cast of unforgettable characters—including a kazoo-playing oddball, a fiercely wise little girl, and a goat with too much personality—...

Millions of people wake up each morning fearing what lies ahead in their day. They’re afraid that when their feet touch the floor the mayhem will begin and go on and on and on throughout the entire day. You don’t have to be one of those people. You can hit the ground running each and every morning and look forward to what your day has in store for you. The process is really quite simple and in the next few pages I’m going to introduce you (or perhaps reintroduce you) to what you can do to spice up and energize your day. Although there are certainly more than just eleven things you can...

In the heart of the picturesque Evergreen Forest, a curious skunk named Slinky is poised to embark on an unforgettable adventure. Armed with a zest for exploration and a keen sense of curiosity, Slinky embodies the innate tendencies found in many young creatures of nature. These inclinations toward exploration are not merely whimsical; they are crucial elements in the survival and development of various species. Slinky, with his signature striped tail and vibrant personality, represents a fundamental aspect of animal behavior—exploration is not just about curiosity; it's about learning, ...

His name was Sean Billings—but most knew him as “Stoner.” He wasn’t always a man of second chances. There was a time when the only thing that kept him going was the promise of another high, another escape, another slow fade into nothingness. A talented mechanical engineer with a mind built for innovation and precision, Sean had let the weight of pressure, loss, and his own silence push him over the edge. Literally. When he found himself sliding off the face of a mountain, nearly dying, clawing for life—something inside him cracked. Or maybe… something woke up. The Recovery Rig ...

Welcome to Sweetgum Hollow—where stories grow wilder than blackberry vines and one red-haired girl can stir up more truth than a Southern storm. Meet Jennymae “Jingles” Tibbins: a feisty, 13-year-old sparkplug with a jangle in her pocket, a rebel spirit, and a sweet tea wit that cuts through nonsense like a butter knife through biscuits. In these pages, you’ll ride shotgun through the Deep South—on dirt roads, church pews, and secrets buried beneath front porch chatter. Jingles doesn’t aim to cause trouble, but truth has a funny way of finding her—and when it does, it sure ...

Introduction Welcome to the ctrl-alt-deleted version of my life. Once upon a time, I had a morning routine that didn’t involve stepping on LEGOs barefoot, explaining to a toddler why the cat can’t wear diapers, or muting myself mid-Zoom call because someone was screaming about the injustice of a banana being “too banana-y.” Then came motherhood. And then came remote work. And then came the apocalypse. (Okay, maybe not the biblical kind—but certainly a toy-strewn, schedule-destroyed, sleep-deprived version of one.) This isn’t a guide. It’s not a parenting manual. It’s not ...

Some vampires sparkle. Some brood. Bartholomew Black just wants to nap. He’s the oldest vampire in the world—grumpy, ancient, and occasionally forgetful. For centuries, he’s avoided the spotlight (and garlic) by hiding out in a castle with his overly chatty bat companion, Kevin. But when a mysterious visitor shatters his eternal snooze, Bartholomew is thrust back into a world of deadly secrets, creepy mirrors, undead politics, and one very sarcastic were-hamster. And that’s before the mimic shows up. Bite Me is a dark, dramatic, and wickedly funny adventure into the shadows of ...

Over the centuries mankind has had to depend on wild game to feed their families. Even today there are hundreds of thousands of hunters, both male and female, that depend on wild game to supplement their menus throughout the year. Within the following pages you’ll discover some of the time-tested recipes that have been used to prepare wild game. These recipes are still excellent ways to prepare your fresh kills and I suggest that you at least give some of them a try the next time you wild game available. Most of these recipes assume that you already know how to skin and clean the meat ...

Tony and Tickles live just outside the big city, but their small town is bursting with big trouble. From kangaroo conspiracies to trampoline disasters, every day is another chapter in the chaos of being siblings. One dreams of glory, the other craves quiet—but both have secrets, schemes, and sass to spare. Join this not-so-dynamic duo as they stumble, tumble, and triumph their way through the wildest adventures the Australian countryside can dish out. Buckle up. It’s going to be loud, muddy, and absolutely hilarious.

They were just your average suburban family... …until one glitchy AI, a burned agency, and a killer cupcake turned their quiet basement into the most dangerous command center on Earth. Meet the Mulraneys: Claire (ex-intelligence analyst turned overachieving mom), Michael (the dad with classified pasts and a pistol in his golf bag), Lacey (their teen daughter who hacks like she breathes), Maggie (the grandmother who knits explosives), and a talking phone named Bertram. Together, they were supposed to stay in hiding after the collapse of the global surveillance AI known as Needlepoint. But ...

The Sun is not alone. Tucked just behind our blazing celestial star, hidden perfectly from Earth’s view, orbits a second sun—smaller, darker, and teeming with secrets that could unravel the fabric of our understanding. When 12-year-old Orion "Ori" Keller intercepts a mysterious radio signal while helping his father repair a homemade solar observatory, he unknowingly unlocks a dormant force. Suddenly, he’s pulled into a spiraling chain of cosmic conspiracies, secret government missions, ancient prophecies, and interstellar truths that humankind was never meant to know. Now, Ori must ...

In the past, the mere whisper of the “N” word sent chills down spines. Nations stepped back from the edge. It meant destruction, devastation—nuclear war. But not anymore. The world has changed. Power is currency, morality is optional, and the leaders who possess nuclear weapons no longer see them as last resorts. They see them as leverage. The “N” word—nuclear—no longer deters. It provokes. It threatens. And this time… it may just happen.

Making the leap from the job site to the office can feel like stepping into a completely different world. For those who’ve spent their careers getting their hands dirty—whether in construction, maintenance, farming, manufacturing, or other hands-on trades—the idea of sitting behind a desk, attending meetings, and navigating corporate culture can seem both exciting and intimidating. "Boots to Suits" is your no-nonsense guide to navigating that transition with confidence, purpose, and a sense of humor. This isn’t about abandoning your roots; it’s about leveraging your practical ...

Kyle was nine years old now and he was certain that he was old enough to make decisions on his own. Today was going to be exciting as he decided to take an alternate way home from school and do a little exploring on his own. Read what happens as Kyle finds himself alone, lost and learning lessons about life he and his family would remember for a lifetime.