The Officer


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About the Book When up-and-coming Hollywood star Lara Rose’s career begins to stall, her manager arranges a tour to entertain the troops during the Thanksgiving holiday. With the interference of fate, Captain Edward Madin is assigned as her escort. At the end of her time there, Lara realizes she has grown fond of him and, for both a publicity stunt and her own interest, she begins writing him letters while he is on assignment in the Middle East. Lara and Edward’s romance begins to blossom, and Edward begins to struggle with Lara’s celebrity status. Will tabloids and paparazzi drive these two apart, or can love truly conquer all? About the Author Michael E. Bistrica was born and raised in Youngstown, Ohio, and attended Youngstown State University. He went on to serve as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Corps of Engineers and retired from the US Army in 1996 as a Major. After the army, Bistrica worked as a project manager for an engineering firm and then became the project manager for a general contractor in assisting the building of the Georgia World Congress Phase IV Expansion. He later managed several projects in the state of Georgia and earned his master’s in technology management. Bistrica is married to his wife Karen, and together, they have one daughter, a granddaughter, and a great-grandson. In his community, he aids in the construction of several Habitat for Humanity houses. In his spare time, Bistrica enjoys reading, astronomy, woodworking, and board and computer war gaming.




Extreme Ownership


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An updated edition of the blockbuster bestselling leadership book that took America and the world by storm, two U.S. Navy SEAL officers who led the most highly decorated special operations unit of the Iraq War demonstrate how to apply powerful leadership principles from the battlefield to business and life. Sent to the most violent battlefield in Iraq, Jocko Willink and Leif Babin’s SEAL task unit faced a seemingly impossible mission: help U.S. forces secure Ramadi, a city deemed “all but lost.” In gripping firsthand accounts of heroism, tragic loss, and hard-won victories in SEAL Team Three’s Task Unit Bruiser, they learned that leadership—at every level—is the most important factor in whether a team succeeds or fails. Willink and Babin returned home from deployment and instituted SEAL leadership training that helped forge the next generation of SEAL leaders. After departing the SEAL Teams, they launched Echelon Front, a company that teaches these same leadership principles to businesses and organizations. From promising startups to Fortune 500 companies, Babin and Willink have helped scores of clients across a broad range of industries build their own high-performance teams and dominate their battlefields. Now, detailing the mind-set and principles that enable SEAL units to accomplish the most difficult missions in combat, Extreme Ownership shows how to apply them to any team, family or organization. Each chapter focuses on a specific topic such as Cover and Move, Decentralized Command, and Leading Up the Chain, explaining what they are, why they are important, and how to implement them in any leadership environment. A compelling narrative with powerful instruction and direct application, Extreme Ownership revolutionizes business management and challenges leaders everywhere to fulfill their ultimate purpose: lead and win.




Creatus


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Derrick's desire to save one human girl will ignite a war... For four thousand years, creatus have concealed themselves from the humans who hunted them almost to extinction. Unwittingly, one creatus will endanger them all... As with most of his family, Derrick Ashton knows his future and what position he's destined to fill within his unique society. Everything changes, however, when he breaks one of his family's strictest laws and falls in love -- with a human. In his quest to protect the woman he can never have, a twist of fate propels him into a new role that will cause dissension among his family and endanger the anonymity that they've spent thousands of years protecting. Now, he will risk everything to save the girl from humans and his own kind. The one thing he can't save her from, however...is herself. The Creatus series is not your normal paranormal story...it's a realistic supernatural romantic suspense based on the myths you've heard your entire life. Prepare to believe... Editorial Reviews: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This story is completely unique, and is definitely not generic sex and vampires. In fact, I think Creatus will redefine the paranormal genre. Creatus has intrigue, suspense, romance, and tremendous depth." -- Quiet Fury Books ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This book could easily classify itself as romance / mystery / suspense / thriller... I'm not a big Twilight fan, but I did enjoy the first movie... I found Creatus reminding me somewhat of Twilight, but with actors I loved." -- New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Linda S. Prather ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "...well written, compassionately told, and creates characters that make you want to know them better. It is the foundation for a great series, and I believe it will be quite popular." -- Sweet Mystery Books. Bonus Material! This special-edition boxed set includes the prequel, Creatus (They Exist), Creatus (Book One), and a sneak peek at Creatus Rogue.




The Easton Police Officer Trilogy


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Three passionate stories of romance and true love! Follow the Scott triplets, all police officers, as they navigate the joys and pitfalls of finding love. Guaranteed happily ever afters, no cliffhangers or cheating! SERVE Lily Tanner had always thought of Hunter Scott as one of her best friends until she saw him as something more. After one disastrous breakup after another, Lily Scott decided to take a break from men. She has a good life in the small town of Easton. She loves working as a firefighter, she has great friends and a supportive family. What more does she need? Hunter Scott had been in love with Lily for as long as he could remember, but she always felt just out of reach. Besides the fact that he was one of his closest friends, and his sister's best friend, she has never looked at him in a romantic way. When an opportunity presents itself for him to show her how much he truly cares, Hunter jumps at the chance. But will Lily be able to see him as anything more than a friend? And will he have to choose been serving the town he loves and the woman he loves? HONOR Avery Scott is about to embark on the biggest battle of her career, the last thing she needs is a distraction of any kind. Especially in the form of one sexy physical therapist like Greg Evans. Greg has never understood the excitement of seeing a woman in a uniform, that is until he spots the alluring Avery Scott wearing hers. One look at her and he knows that he’s in a whole lot of trouble. Trouble he’s more than willing to get into. But Avery has a lot on her plate and Greg is hiding a secret from her. Will the two lovers be able to find a way to each other, or will Avery’s honor to her job and outside forces tear them apart? PROTECT Emma Baxter had just gotten divorced. All she’s looking for is a little fun and excitement in her life. She thinks she has found it in spades with sexy officer Jason Scott. Jason was never a man who wanted marriage, kids, or anything long term. He was happy with a woman in his life, briefly. But one look at Emma and he starts to see things differently. The two start a passionate relationship, one that burns brighter and hotter than either one of them imagined. When Emma’s ex comes back into town and wants her back, it shatters their fragile connection. Will Jason be able to prove to Emma that he wants more than a simple fling? Will Emma protect her heart from Jason or can she learn to trust him and their newfound love?




The Congressional Globe


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The naval officer


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Memoirs of an I.P.S. officer


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There are various myths prevailing in society about I.A.S./ I. P. S. officers. The people think that it is a very cushy job with a lot of privileges. The author served in the Police Department for 37 ½ years and saw the working of the department very closely. As such he has written the current book “Memoirs of an I.P.S. Officers”. The first myth that he has tried to dismantle is that you need not be from a higher class to get into the I.P.S. The author came from an ordinary middle-class family, but it was with his determination that he got into I.P.S. in his first attempt. The second myth that the author has tried to dismantle is that reading in a good English Medium School is a must. The author read only for 2 years in an English Medium School. All the rest were in Hindi Medium ordinary schools. But that was no deterrent to his achievements in his life. In his book “Memoirs of an I.P.S. officer” the author has tried to touch upon various types of problems that are faced by the Police throughout the country. Political murders are one. The political parties do not even bat an eyelid while eliminating their political rivals. Then there are mafia dons in every big & small city. They take protection money from the citizens to enable them to run their business. This malaise is prevalent in almost all the big and small cities to some extent. Then there is the trouble of Communal tension. The author has mentioned in detail communal trouble at Daspara which happened during his tenure as S.P. West Dinajpur. The author has tried to touch each aspect of Police functioning in a very simple and lucid manner. The book should make a happy reading for all the Civil Services aspirants. It would be equally helpful to those in service in the Police Department. Apart from this, others would also get to know a detailed view of the Police after going through this book.




Southern Secrets


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Jordyn knows what her future holds—a proposal from her high school sweetheart and a happily ever after…or so she thinks. Real life has other plans as secrets are revealed one night at The Loft. What happens when her world is rocked with not one but two bombshells? Will she overcome the obstacles she now faces or will she hold onto the past with her whole heart?




Fire Department Incident Safety Officer includes Navigate Advantage Access


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The third edition of Fire Department Incident Safety Officer has been thoroughly updated to cover the latest trends, information, and best-practices needed by current and aspiring Incident Safety Officers (ISO’s). Developed in partnership with the Fire Department Safety Officer’s Association and based on the 2015 Edition of NFPA 1521, Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer Professional Qualifications, this authoritative resource focuses uniquely on the roles, responsibilities, and duties for fire service officers assigned to the incident command staff position of safety officer. From smoke reading to alternative energy sources to green construction buildings, Fire Department Incident Safety Officer, Third Edition is loaded with up-to-date information needed to keep fire department members safe, including: A new chapter dedicated to the Incident Safety Officer at Training Drills and Special Events Entire chapters devoted to important topics like reading smoke, reading buildings,




Kafka's The Metamorphosis and Other Writings


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This essential collection of Franz Kafka's writings includes classic as well as new translations: "The Metamorphosis" "The Judgment" "A Country Doctor "In the Penal Colony" From A Hunger Artist ("First Sorrow," "A Little Woman," "A Hunger Artist," "Josephine, the Singer; or, The Mouse People") "The Hunter Gracchus" "The Great Wall of China" "Letter to His Father">