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Seven original baseball short stories in the mystery and murder genres, written by an all-star lineup of writers, each of whom understands the game's lore and tactical nuances as well as its deep roots in American life. Compiled by Otto Penzler, the proprietor of The Mysterious Bookshop in New York City and regarded as the world's foremost authority on crime, mystery, and suspense fiction.

Wrap yourself in a blanket, settle into a quiet evening, and step into the calm, storybook hush of winter. Winter Classics Bedtime Stories gathers a thoughtfully curated selection of beloved classic tales—each chosen for its warmth, gentle pacing, and timeless charm—into one cozy collection perfect for bedtime listening and peaceful listening.

The #1 bestselling Girl’s Body Book includes everything you need to know about growing up, even the embarrassing stuff. The newly updated fifth edition provides advice for parents and addresses questions a pre-teen girl may have while maturing through puberty and starting her period. "What is...

What happens when we cross the veil and glimpse the other side? In Touched by the Light, A Compilation of Awe-inspiring Near-death Experiences is shared by an inspiring group of authors: Natasha Black, Debbie Ali, Claudia Watts Edge, Mark Patterson, Sarah Chippis, and Laura (Picasso) Roberts. These deeply personal accounts illuminate the profound wisdom, unconditional love, and transformative messages received during their journeys beyond the physical realm. This illuminating anthology invites readers to explore what lies beyond life as we know it and reminds us of the light that touches ...

Making the best possible transition from work life to home life requires a high level of Retirement Intelligence or Retirement Quotient (RQ). This is the new, more comprehensive measure of personal retirement readiness and the X factor that has been missing from traditional planning conversations and decisions. In his ground-breaking book, Robert Laura questions everything about traditional planning and fosters a new, more holistic approach to life after work by putting “you” ahead of your money. Join him as he: Explains the many fatal flaws of traditional retirement planning and how it...

Life lessons from New York Times bestselling author and Today show personality Al Roker and his wife, globetrotting ABC news journalist Deborah Roberts. Al Roker and Deborah Roberts have sixteen Emmy Awards between them. They have covered everything from the Olympics and the Gulf War to...

Mindfulness for a Happy Life is a beautiful guide to what insight meditation really is. Robert's personable, funny, sweet, sad, and ultimately human and humane teachings are told in simple terms so that anybody, from the skeptic to the monk, can access the heart and truth of mindfulness practice. If you have meditated all your life, but not found awakening, this book is for you. This book will demystify and clarify the teachings of Buddhism so that you can better understand your own process.

Race, Work, and Leadership is a rare and important compilation of essays that examines how race matters in people's experience of work and leadership. What does it mean to be Black in corporate America today? How are racial dynamics in organizations changing? How do we build inclusive organizations?

Turning thirteen starts off with a bang for Lily. Literally. A birthday present explodes on her porch... and soon after a trio of leprechauns (yes, leprechauns) appears in her bedroom. They whisk her away to a land of clover, pixies, a new friend, a cute boy, and lots of glimmering, glittering gold. A world of Green. It turns out that Lily, like her grandmother before her, is next in line to be keeper for the Clan of Green, and in charge of all their gold. That is, if she passes three tests. And she has to pass them. Because if she doesn’t she may never get to go home again.

Are you looking for non-religious kids' Christmas stories? If so, you will enjoy our collection: Kids' Christmas Book with Santa Claus and Non-Religious Stories: Xmas Holiday Story Books for Children. Note that these are public domain works that were originally written by the indicated authors. All of the stories have been modernized and re-written for the 21st century.

¿Tu crecimiento te confunde? ¡Tenemos las respuestas! Es hora de actualizer tus conocimientos sobre la persona más importante de tu vida: ¡tú!No te conformes con lo que te digan tus amigas o en Internet; descubre la verdad sobre el cambio de tu cuerpo y todo lo que conlleva en El libro des...

¿Te confunde tu crecimiento? ¡Tenemos respuestas! Es hora de actualizar tus conocimientos sobre la persona más importante de tu vida: ¡tú! No confíes en lo que oyes en el vestuario o en Internet, descubre la verdad sobre los cambios de tu cuerpo y todo lo que conllevan en El libro de los...

Kurt Cobain irrompeu na consciência americana e mundial com força depois do lançamento de Nevermind, um clássico instantâneo que definiu um som e uma geração. Três anos depois, ele cometeu suicídio, deixando uma carreira meteórica e uma influência cultural que nunca diminuiria. Esta obra resgata as principais entrevistas do artista, incluindo a última delas. Nela, o ouvinte encontrará um Cobain engraçado, atencioso, sarcástico, apaixonado e até gentil. A visão de um homem que muitas vezes foi incompreendido está aqui, trinta anos depois de sua morte, com a mesma força de sua música.

The “Good News” about life after work is that the Bible is full of great teachings that are as relevant to retirement today as they were to everyday life thousands of years ago. This is an inspiring and engaging journey that shifts the retirement planning focus and conversation from the traditional dollars and cents to eternal and ever-lasting intent. Blaze a new, God-centered path for your next phase of life with a retirement devotional that: Fosters a God-center transition for deeper meaning and fulfillment Positions you to use your spiritual gifts for greater impact and legacy ...

Colleges provide over $12 billion in financial aid and scholarships annually. Of this, $2.7 billion is awarded each year for athletic scholarships. Only six percent of high school athletes compete for that $2.7 billion. Score College Scholarships is produced from the perspective of a college applicant, who received multiple offers and earned six scholarships. With the help of this book, student-athletes, and their parents will learn the most effective strategies to get noticed by college coaches, balance academic and athletic considerations, and choose the "best fit" school.

I felt called to write this bible study because after twenty years as a financial professional I realized the traditional retirement planning process is backwards and is the reason why so many people not only fail, but often ruin their relationships, turn to unhealthy habits, feel isolated or alone, or regret their decision to leave work. The issue at hand is that there are very few financial professionals and programs that help people prepare for more than the the dollars cents of life after work. What wed need to do, and what this book is designed to do, is to right the ship. To turn ...

Retirement can be scary and one of the most traumatic transitions that people go through in life. Don't waste the first and some of the best years trying to figure it out. Instead use small doses of wisdom, inspiration, and truth to help replace your work identity, fill your time, as well as keep mentally and physically active. Retirement Rx is a fun and engaging way to talk about and plan for the non-financial aspects of retirement. It contains vivid and entertaining short stories that: Let’s you see retirement in a more creative and personalized way Opens your heart and mind to fresh ...

What if you were told that your biggest retirement threat is not inflation, health care costs, or running out of money? I know the dollars and cents are what everyone is talking about! Things like, how much you need to save, how long your money will last, and whether or not you have the right asset allocation. While those things are important, what no one is telling you about retirement is that each one of those planning factors pale in comparison to running out of family, friends, and good health. It's time to re-envision retirement in terms of you and your overall wellness. I'm talking ...

A timeless book of beautiful children's poetry, with a new forward about why it's beneficial for children to learn poetry.

The Crossroads of Retirement by Robert Laura is a high stakes drama series that follows an uncanny retirement planner who uses his background as a psychologist to help clients navigate the aspects of retirement that few people ever talk about, let alone plan for. Throw out all the fancy brochures and Pollyanna talk about life after work because this emotionally rich, unexpected journey taps into the true reality of retirement. Read it and you will understand why traditional retirement planning is fatally flawed and needs to make a dramatic shift to include planning for the non-financial ...