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Jimmy Crikey, the orphaned alien chose to make his life in Roombelow, on Earth. He is not magical, but he has unique skills that come in useful when his friends need help.Roombelow suffers from the after-effects of the rock-chewing Scarab beatles and even the Aquamites’ world was crumbling.A hole appeared in the Aquamites’ Emerald Lake. The lake began to empty and thirty Aquamites are swept away to end up in the lake of the Tritians.Rescue cannot come soon enough because the Tritians live in a radioactive environment that poisons the young Aquamites, and Jimmy’s close friend Annison is in trouble.Jimmy organised rescue for the young Aquamites by his advanced, home race from the star wo...

Wynter Skye and Summer Rayne Pretend Play Second Edition immerses readers in a magical world of make-believe. The book features Wynter Skye and Summer Rayne (a doll) as they pretend to be ballerinas, ice skaters, scientists, gymnasts, and more. The aim is to encourage young girls to imagine themselves as different professionals, providing positive reinforcement and a sense of readiness to take on the world. The second edition includes sight words, bolded throughout the story, the author's favorite words, and a discussion section.

Wynter Skye Meets Summer Rayne is Val Nix's second book in the Wynter Skye series. Read how the Wynter Skye, a rambunctious four-year-old meets her best friend. Wynter Skye sees a doll for the first time through a store  window. She is attracted to the doll's appearance. Wynter Skye pleads with her mom to buy the doll, but her mom says no. Read to discover the surprise Wynter Skye experiences because of prayer. In this second edition the author has added sight words, the author's favorite words, and an interactive discussion section to help young readers discover the joy of  reading. 

"This book could find itself on the same shelves as your favorite Tom Clancy book" - ReaderViews"I know how to end the war in Ukraine before it turns nuclear. Because I know exactly where President Leontin will be on April style="margin-left:0px;">In the pulse-pounding thriller "The Warsaw Gambit," the fate of Europe hangs in the balance as Russia's invasion of Ukraine threatens to escalate into nuclear war. With NATO sitting on the sidelines, a daring plan emerges from the style="margin-left:0px;">A retired Cold War double agent resurfaces with a game-changing secret: the exact whereabouts of Russian President Leontin. As chaos grips the continent and Ukraine teeters on the brink of colla...

          The Sainted Trilogy, the supernatural suspense thriller and love story, expanded to a trilogy to fully cover the scope and depth of themes illustrated in the story. The themes and narrative of the novels have been adapted to a 4-season/32-episode series.          When you are eight years old, raised in a close Italian family and attend Catholic school; the epic battle between good and evil is simply a part of what you learn in class.  For Chris Pella however these lessons come to life as he is taken on a miraculous and supernatural journey.  This is the moment his life is changes forever....

The year is 1911 and the two richest men in the world, John D. Rockefeller and Andrew Carnegie, embark on a journey to change the fate of mankind. Their journey begins with the discovery of ancient Egyptian scrolls nearly 4,000 years old and written by scribes for the Pharoh Sekhemib-Perenma. Two thousand years later, Egypt was conquered by the Romans and the ancient scrolls were translated by Roman scholars and presented to Emperor Antoninus Pius. As he read of what the scribes had discovered, the emperor would become consumed to find the secrets the scrolls contained in ‘Et reversus est ad mortem deos’; “To Die and come back as gods.”After some initial resistance from Carnegie, he ...

“If you were a fan of Bridgerton, you will also enjoy Arden’s Act. It has all the steamy chemistry you need, with a side of drama and enough suspense to keep you on your toes.” –Caitlin Barshaw, bookwormhairstylist.com.1661–The King has returned to the throne, bringing plays and entertainments back with him. Arden West arrives in London, determined to become one of the first actresses of the English stage, having fled her abusive Puritan stepfather to do so. When she meets jaded and sensual aristocrat Robert Courtenay, the attraction is instant. To deter her stepfather from dragging her home, Arden agrees to enter a scandalous arrangement with Courtenay. Though passionate love bloo...

Marching to a Silent Tune is a childhood to young adult look at a complicated journey to social consciousness, civil liberties, conscientious objection, and war resistance within the military environment of the turbulent 1950s and 1960s. It is relevant to all men and women, especially young adults, grappling with the very real questions of personal morality when it comes to involvement in civil liberties, conscription, making war and in building peace.  I am pleased to announce the book was named the 2023 Runner-up in the memoir category by the Catholic Media Association.Copies are available from ACTA Publications and other booksellers, including Amazon.com.   The Vietnam...

Elizabeth Bennington is a shy young girl raised in privilege with a distant and uncaring father and a doting and overly protective mother outside of Boston in the neighboring town of Charlestown. Yet, despite coming from wealth, Elizabeth was born with a congenital heart condition, leading to bullying at school, hopelessness, and a failed suicide attempt. Rescued by her parents, she is sent to Bourneville Psychiatric Hospital, where she undergoes transformative therapy sessions, dramatically improving her outlook on life. She is released after a year. But Elizabeth has a secret: she can see into the future and is haunted by recurring nightmares foreshadowing unspeakable acts of murder involv...

Dr. Sidney Friedlander and his wife Miriam were happily married for most of their 32 years together. They had successful careers; he was a sought-after cardiologist at Cedars Sinai Hospital in Manhattan, and she was a curator at one of New York’s top museums. The couple seemed to have it all. They were highly respected in Manhattan’s social scene and lived an affluent, lavish lifestyle. However, as Miriam grew older, she became increasingly distant and a recluse, a change that Sidney found both puzzling and concerning. Faced with this unexpected turn of events, Sidney finds solace in the arms of New York’s top model, Tori Kessling, sparking a scandalous affair. They devise a plan to be...

Jack Devereaux is struggling to come to terms with his sexuality. Finally, he meets someone who seems to be his perfect match: the refined and mysterious Laurent Richelieu. However, their courtship is not the typical romance but one plagued by horrifying experiences involving paranormal phenomena and vampirism. Jack’s sanity is tested as he delves deeper into this mysterious world. As he spends more time with Laurent, he uncovers a dark secret that could have dire, life-altering consequences. Is Laurent’s love for Jack genuine, or is there a more sinister plot involving two vampires from Laurent’s past—Stefan and Fabien? Can “Queen Raphaella,” the self-described Voodoo High Pries...

Fabien Levesque has endured intense suffering since his maker and ex-lover, Stefan, turned him into a vampire. The nightmare continues as the vengeful voodoo high-priestess Raphaella seeks retribution. Together, their formidable evil allows Stefan to possess the body of Fabien’s lover, Laurent Richelieu. Forced to flee the city and the man he loves, Fabien leaves New Orleans and finds refuge in San Francisco, where he crosses paths with the enigmatic vampire royalty, whose motives are as mysterious as their power, and a renowned deadly vampire hunter, whose skills are as lethal as his reputation. The path to united vengeance becomes clear as Fabien discovers his powerful allies s...

Edwina Jennings, an ambitious young bank employee is desperate to have a child. Along with the burning desire to become a single mother is her ruthless drive to climb the corporate ladder. With the help of lucid dreaming she quickly rises to an upper management position but not without paying a heavy price. Realizing only part of her vision she abandons lucid dreaming and  turns to an intriguing form of mystical philosophy introduced to her by two research doctors and a

A recently fired college graduate, not to mention future father and husband--in that order—finds a new job in an office where business becomes personal.

A rising young pop star and her unlikeliest fan develop a mutual fondness while defending their emerging identities from an unforgiving segment of society.

As a young lad in Nigeria Malcolm had many adventures with animals: a snake in the bathroom, a troop of attacking baboons, a camel with a sore toe, a gored ostrich, rearing a baby patas monkey. Beasts in my Bedroom describes how these encounters ignited Malcolm's  passion for all creatures great  and small.

In "Kleptomaniac: Who's Really Robbing God Anyway," Dr. Frank Chase Jr. takes readers on a thought-provoking journey through the complex world of tithing and its implications within religious institutions. Dr. Chase's meticulously researched and insightful book challenges long-standing beliefs and practices surrounding the act of giving and raises critical questions about the nature of financial contributions within the context of faith.The book traverses ancient biblical tithing texts to explore and uncover the historical origins and evolution of tithes and offerings by tracing its roots back to ancient times when it was a land-based system (crops and livestock) of support for biblical Levi...

 Tommy Spenser, a decorated combat veteran and narcotics cop born into a family of cops, is a functioning addict, hooked on daily cocktails of Oxycontin, whiskey, and self-loathing-and his cancer is back. But everything changes when Tommy is summoned to a domestic call down the street from a drug bust. Claire Samuels-Hewitt is a shell of her former self, but Tommy sees something in her-or perhaps it's the other way around. The two lean on each other for support, and an unlikely romance blossoms.Then a hit against the Washington family drug syndicate turns his world upside down: all clues point to somebody in Tommy's family. As Tommy puts the pieces together and learns the truth about th...

Tommy Spenser, a decorated combat veteran and narcotics cop born into a family of cops, is a functioning addict, hooked on daily cocktails of Oxycontin, whiskey, and self-loathing-and his cancer is back. But everything changes when Tommy is summoned to a domestic call down the street from a drug bust. Claire Samuels-Hewitt is a shell of her former self, but Tommy sees something in her-or perhaps it's the other way around. The two lean on each other for support, and an unlikely romance blossoms.Then a hit against the Washington family drug syndicate turns his world upside down: all clues point to somebody in Tommy's family. As Tommy puts the pieces together and learns the truth about those cl...

Love knows no age when a widow's heart thaws for a charming cowboy and a familiar flame. Dive into a tale of past and present passions!“I never thought I'd find myself in this position, navigating the icy waters of my heart after the loss of my husband. But here I am, Meriam El-Deeb, nestled in the sprawling expanse of my Montana mansion, contemplating a winter of solitude and self-discovery.Then enters Caleb, a rugged cowboy with a smile as warm as the Montana sun. His request to rent land on my property for the season sets off a chain reaction I never saw coming. His charm is undeniable, his humor infectious, and his serenades to his cattle? Utterly endearing. Suddenly, the frost around ...

Love knows no age when a widow's heart thaws for a charming cowboy and a familiar flame. Dive into a tale of past and present passions!“I never thought I'd find myself in this position, navigating the icy waters of my heart after the loss of my husband. But here I am, Meriam El-Deeb, nestled in the sprawling expanse of my Montana mansion, contemplating a winter of solitude and self-discovery.Then enters Caleb, a rugged cowboy with a smile as warm as the Montana sun. His request to rent land on my property for the season sets off a chain reaction I never saw coming. His charm is undeniable, his humor infectious, and his serenades to his cattle? Utterly endearing. Suddenly, the frost around ...

Love knows no age when a widow's heart thaws for a charming cowboy and a familiar flame. Dive into a tale of past and present passions!“I never thought I'd find myself in this position, navigating the icy waters of my heart after the loss of my husband. But here I am, Meriam El-Deeb, nestled in the sprawling expanse of my Montana mansion, contemplating a winter of solitude and self-discovery.Then enters Caleb, a rugged cowboy with a smile as warm as the Montana sun. His request to rent land on my property for the season sets off a chain reaction I never saw coming. His charm is undeniable, his humor infectious, and his serenades to his cattle? Utterly endearing. Suddenly, the frost around ...

In 218 BCE, Hannibal took his army, along with 27 elephants, over the Alps to attack the Romans. Eleven years before this historic event, on the banks of a river near Carthage, in North Africa, one of his elephants pulled a drowning girl from the turbulent waters. Thus began Liada’s epic journey with the elephant known as Obolus.

The Bravant triplets are identical in appearance but very different in personality. Madeleine, Dominique, and Amber have recently graduated from NYU with degrees in business administration.Kennitosh, ‘Tosh’ Scarborough is a wealthy businessman with offices in the Empire State Building.The three women are applying for management positions in Mr. Scarborough’s company.When he learns they have only recently graduated from university and they have no work experience, he has misgivings about hiring them.He tells them his company is a new enterprise with a new product.Amber, voicing the concern of all three sisters, tells Tosh they’ve made a mistake in applying for the management positions...

Marching to a Silent Tune is a childhood to young adult look at a complicated journey to social consciousness, civil liberties, war resistance and peace activism within the social and military environment of the turbulent 1950s and 1960s.   This book seeks to fill the gaps in the current literature of the time by focusing on formative experiences and teachings that led the author to social justice and war resistance. It is relevant to all men and women grappling with the very real questions of personal morality when it comes to involvement in civil liberties, making war and in building peace. I am humbled and very honored to report that the Catholic Media Association has award...

Days of Decision presents a unique view of the Vietnam era--personal vignettes from antiwar soldiers that are both historical and sociological in temper and tone. The book has been favorably received by over 20 reviewers in popular and academic circles. It is used in classrooms, study groups and as a primary source of information on GI resistance to war during the Vietnam era.   ISBN 0 9620024-0-2, Softcover .Also available in Kindle Edition at: http://www.amazon.com/Days-Decision-Conscientious-Objectors-ebook/dp/B002AJ7QB0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=digital-text&qid=1264290599&sr=8-1

 Beyond the swing doors of The Happy Thistle Restaurant lurks a sinister secret - the Highland themed eatery is a front for a mad professor hell-bent on world domination. Half way through constructing a domestic nuclear fission laboratory in the basement, his bitcoin reserves run dry leaving him with no alternative but to borrow up to and beyond the hilt from notorious loan sharks, The Proust Mob, pledging four nuclear centrifuges and a domestic hadron collider as security. When the Prousts demand their money back with three hundred percent interest, he instructs his Scottish chef, Groaty McTavish, to kidnap the daughter of a billionaire banker. Simple, I hear you say . . . or maybe not...

Convinced that two unexplained deaths on her London patch are murders, rookie police officer Heather Prendergast’s unofficial investigation takes her to an isolated mill town on the Huddshire moors where she unearths a web of corruption that threatens her career – and her life.A dyed in the wool Southerner, Heather discovers that the isolated mill town is a throwback to another age - the personal fiefdom of a crooked Mayor Cameron Carmichael in league with a corrupt police force led by Chief Constable Euridice Montefiore. Advanced reader reviews . . .'Stunning, beautiful, clever, witty and a delight to read!'  ‘Absolutely brilliant! A really beautiful novel . . . so unusual ....

The story is a deeply personal and profoundly moving account of one man's unwavering faith amidst life's most trying circumstances. This compelling narrative follows the protagonist through a series of struggles and triumphs, offering readers an intimate glimpse into the power of faith and the transformative journey of walking with Jesus. This story is a heartfelt testament to the author's enduring relationship with God. Through vivid storytelling and genuine vulnerability, the author invites readers to share in the highs and lows of his spiritual journey. From moments of doubt and despair to profound encounters with divine grace, each chapter resonates with authenticity and raw emotion. Wha...

The old lady's body lay at the foot of the stairs. The police believe it was an accidental fall that killed great-aunt Jane. Young Australian, Belinda Lawrence is convinced it was murder and when she inherits her great-aunt's ancient cottage and garden on the outskirts of Bath, England, she finds herself deep in a taut mystery surrounding her legacy. A second vicious murder by a ruthless killer intensifies the tension and Belinda, now under threat herself, is befriended by two charming men: her neighbour Jacob and real-estate agent Mark Sallinger. But can she trust them? And what interest has befuddled antique dealer Hazel Whitby in the cottage?An excellent example of a time-honoured English...

He was left to die in the steaming jungles of Vietnam by his commanding officer and the rest of his battalion back in 1975...they shouldn't have done that. Forty years later. Homicide Detective Iris Williams and her partner Detectives Annette Toni are assigned to a case where the victims are left most bizarrely. The killer's hiding place is in the abandoned subway tunnels under New York City. Detective Iris Williams must overcome her fears and venture into the rat-infested tunnels to apprehend the most diabolical serial killer she'd ever faced... A serial killer that will change her life forever. The media is calling him, The Piggyback Killer.