This Old Man


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Roger Angell, the acclaimed New Yorker writer and editor, steps up with a selection of writings that celebrate a view from the tenth decade of an engaged, vibrant life. Whether it’s a Fourth of July in rural Maine, the opening game of the 2015 World Series, editorial exchanges with John Updike, a letter to a son, or his award-winning essay on aging, “This Old Man,” what links the pieces is Angell’s unique perceptions and humor, his utter absence of self-pity, and his appreciation of friends and colleagues encountered over a fruitful career unlike any other.




Hunter's Little Sweet Wife


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In her previous life, her beloved Elementary Scholar had decided to give up on her after getting her title. In her previous life, the old granny that she served meekly beat and scolded her. Seeing that she blocked her son's future, she got someone to chase her out of the Liu family. In the end, she was frozen to death by the roadside. The heavens are merciful, living a new life. Bai Jin swore she would protect this family, filial piety to her parents, love her brother dearly, stay away from the scum of men and women, and bring her family back to prosperity.




The Wizard King


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The Pirate Kingdom had fallen, foiling Gault’s plan to use it to establish his Wizard Kingdom. Never mind, the evil wizard developed a new plan. Using the chaos created by the pirate king's fall, Gault began weaving the threads together that would comprise his evil magic kingdom. The epic fantasy adventure novel, The Wizard King is the sixth book in the Wizards of the Golden Star series.




The Secrets of Successful Selling Habits


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In this all-time classic, updated by Tom Ziglar to address unique selling challenges in the 21st century, you’ll get coached by the master—Zig Ziglar—in what he calls “the proud profession!” Zig Ziglar has been called the man who helped turn selling into a profession to be proud of. In this exciting book taken from a seminar given by him, Zig tells you: How you can relate best to your customer The importance of maintaining a positive attitude The importance of servicing your accounts 25 successful sales habits you must develop Why if you’re good at selling, it’s the most secure job you’ll ever find Effective use of the phone and other technology in sales How to turn objections into sales The secrets of great sales presentations And much more! Nobody can make a career in selling sound better than Zig Ziglar can. That’s because he sincerely believes in his product. When he tells you it’s the best career known to man, he really believes it. Once you’ve read this inspiring book from Zig Ziglar, you will too!




Secrets of Urthis


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In a world where metal is power, one man's gift could be the key to saving everything he holds dear...or the catalyst for destruction. Samuel Irwin Miner, a young man with the extraordinary ability to manipulate metal, flees his painful past and embarks on a perilous journey across the fantastical land of Urthis. Joined by the enigmatic Yace and her loyal shapeshifter Kipp, Irwin seeks to unravel the mystery of Yace's disappearance and confront the dark forces manipulating their lives. But as ancient magic, political intrigue, and Irwin's own inner demons threaten to tear them apart, he must learn to master his powers and embrace his true destiny before it's too late. For in the shadows, the sinister Ishik Empire plots, and the fate of Urthis hangs in the balance. Secrets of Urthis is a thrilling fantasy debut that will leave you breathless and desperate for more. Immerse yourself in a richly imagined world of magic, betrayal, and the unbreakable bonds of friendship as Irwin, Yace, and Kipp fight to save their world...and each other. Free Fantasy from 7/15-21/2024




The Old Man and the Sea


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DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Old Man and the Sea" by Ernest Hemingway. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.




The Case of the Rising Star: A Derrick Steele Mystery


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A young and famous movie star is receiving death threats, and Derrick is on the case. Without warning, Warren O'Malley, Derrick's long-forgotten half-brother, arrives in Los Angeles, bringing with him his two formidable younger brothers. The trio is determined to claim their rightful place in the Steele family, or destroy them in the process. With Warren's arrival comes a dark secret from Daniel McAllister's past, one that Daniel is unwilling to reveal. As the tension between Derrick and Daniel begins to unravel their relationship, it also begins to threaten the detective agency itself. When Derrick realizes he is falling in love with the young movie star, he faces a heartbreaking decision. Will Derrick be able to save the young star in time? Can the Steeles pull together as a family to stave off this new series of threats? Will this be the end of the famous Steele Detective Agency?




Writing and Selling Your Mystery Novel Revised and Expanded Edition


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A Mystery Writers of America Edgar Award Finalist for Best Critical/Biographical Work Discover the secrets to crafting an unforgettable mystery! To piece together the puzzle of your mystery novel, you need patience, resilience, a solid understanding of the craft, and a clear blueprint for combining the plot, characters, setting, and more. And while patience and resilience must come from you, the essentials of craft and the plan to execute them are right at your fingertips with Writing and Selling Your Mystery Novel. This completely revised and updated edition features solid strategies for drafting, revising, and selling an intriguing novel that grips your readers and refuses to let them go. New York Times best-selling author Hallie Ephron shows you how to: • Create a compelling sleuth and a worthy villain • Construct a plot rich in twists, red herrings, and misdirection • Bring the story to a satisfying conclusion • Sharpen characters and optimize pace during revision • Seek publication through both traditional and indie paths Filled with helpful worksheets and exercises for every step of the process, Writing and Selling Your Mystery Novel Revised and Expanded reveals the keys to writing a memorable story that will have fans of mystery, suspense, and crime clamoring for more.




Making and Selling Cars


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The automobile has shaped nearly every aspect of modern American life. This text documents the story of the automotive industry, which, despite its power, is constantly struggling to assure its success.




Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Treachery


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The world's most ruthlessly efficient assasin, Jason Bourne, has carved a bloody swathe through all his opponents but now he's facing the one force he can't defeat--his own past--in the latest thrilling entry in Robert Ludlum's New York Times bestselling series. Three years ago, Jason Bourne embarked on a mission in Estonia with his partner and lover, a fiery Treadstone agent code-named Nova. Their job was to rescue a Russian double agent who’d been smuggled out of St. Petersburg in the midst of an FSB manhunt. They failed. The Russian died at the hands of a shadowy assassin known only by the nickname Lennon. Now everything has changed for Bourne. Nova is gone, killed in a mass shooting in Las Vegas. Bourne is a lone operative, working in the shadows for Treadstone, when he’s called in for a new mission in London—to prevent another assassination masterminded by Lennon. But nothing about this mission is what it seems. As Bourne engages in a cat-and-mouse game with Lennon across the British countryside, he discovers that everything he thought he knew about the past was a lie. And with the body count rising, he comes to an inevitable conclusion: Some secrets should stay buried.