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An examination of UK politics and politicians from 1945 to 2023, written for people who hate or ignore both. A manifesto for a political future based on philosophy and wisdom about how our political system should be changed—which, of course, means goodbye to party politics....

In the wake of the violent confrontation with Elijah and his militia, plans are made to evacuate to the west. As most of the group ventures out in search of supplies for the journey, Sparks sets out on her own to ensure that their biggest human threat has indeed been eliminated.

A plague has been released in Austin. It’s highly infectious, incredibly lethal, and turns the recently deceased into fast-moving zombies with a taste for human flesh. Rookie officer Lacy Sparks is thrust into the action when she is assigned to a federal strike force tasked with preventing the outbreak from becoming a full blown pandemic. It’s a race against the clock as she and her team struggles to survive against the growing forces of the undead.

Little Black Shoes, an impactful short story that gives developing children insight into self-awareness, choice, and encourages putting their best foot forward everyday.

Astrid would give anything to be one of the Ulfsark—fearless warriors who ride giant Amarok wolves. Like her ancestors, she yearns for the soul-deep bond with a wolf. The connection. The union. A chance to prove her worth and honor her mother's legacy.

Welcome to the big leagues. It’s time to crown a champion. It’s time to evolve. Jackson Hunt has spent countless hours training his team of monsters and battling rivals as an up and coming Djinn Tamer. All his hard work, the stunning wins, and heartbreaking losses lead to one place: The league playoffs. But what got Jackson where he is won’t be enough to take him to the top. As the season draws to a close, Jackson and his friends find themselves far away from the stadiums and crowds, searching for a means to take his Djinn to the next level.

The Full Caster Podcast - A Karting Conversation is a new podcast started by Mike Smith and Derek Esquibel, hosting guests from all parts of the Karting Community. We chat about every thing Karting, as well as sharing banter and stories from their lives both at and away from the track...

A bite-sized podcast about creativity, etc.

Montana-based detective and gun repairer Ulysses Underhill is coerced into joining a posse hunting down Israel Hagan, a thief and alleged killer. Ulysses, who once was a vigilante but is now trying to leave his violent past behind, prevents the posse from summarily executing Hagan. In doing so, however, he makes himself an enemy of Sheriff John Crumley. Facing the noose, Hagan employs Ulysses to track down the real killer.

Whether your goal is to quit your job, increase your passive income from real estate, replace your active income, or to make your money work for you, rental property investing is for you. Most people don't realize that when a recession is looming (that's now), rental properties can be one of the best places to put your money.

Amber Lamont ist die neue Stellvertreterin des Leuchtenden Dämons Astaroth. Für ihn reist sie über die Demon Road, um ihm geschuldete Tribute einzunehmen. Jetzt ist also sie auf der Jagd nach ihren Eltern, nicht mehr umgekehrt. Aber Amber hat selbst noch einige Rechnungen offen und denkt natürlich nicht im Traum daran, bis ans Ende aller Tage einem durchgeknallten Typen wie Astaroth zu dienen. Warum soll sie den Leuchtenden Dämon nicht noch ein letztes Mal reinlegen können?

Die Jagd geht weiter! Desolation Hill ist nur scheinbar ein friedliches Städtchen. Denn einmal im Jahr findet hier die Höllennacht statt. Fremde müssen die Stadt verlassen, die Kinder werden in Panikräume eingeschlossen. Nur die Erwachsenen wissen, was in der Höllennacht passiert. Und sie können es kaum erwarten. Als kurz vor Anbruch der Nacht ein kleiner Junge verschwindet, erkennt Amber, dass eine unschuldige Seele geopfert werden soll. Der Kampf gegen die Dämonen entflammt stärker als zuvor!

Durch einen dummen Zufall kann der Restant der Totenbeschwörer entfliehen und seine Brüder und Schwestern im Hotel Mitternacht befreien...

The Beatles shed some light and personal insights in these fantastic and previously unreleased interviews from 1964-66, at the height of Beatlemania. Featuring John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison.

A single great coaching exercise can transform your future. Activate Your Life brings you 30 exercises from some of the world’s top coaches. If you are feeling stuck or confused, these exercises will help get you going with renewed clarity and purpose. If you are feeling motivated and excited, these exercises will add fuel to your fire and cultivate your skills. If you are feeling yucky, these exercises will help you feel yummy. Dive in and start with the exercise that most intrigues you, and then keep the book handy like a personal coach whenever you need it.

Yvonne Landis has escaped from a mental institution, where she was treated for psychosis. Accused of murder, she will stand trial once psychiatrists deem her fit enough to understand her charges. Only Yvonne knows that she didn't kill her husband; her son Gabe did. Because she was onto him, he tricked the authorities into believing that Mom killed Dad. Having been traumatized in his tweens, he suffers from extreme anger issues. In order to deal with them, he must kill on occasion.

Why do so many entrepreneurs found innovative enterprises, only to find themselves failing as leaders once the business gets off the ground? Because, according to Derek Lidow, being an entrepreneur is fundamentally different from being a business leader. In Startup Leadership: How Savvy Entrepreneurs Turn Their Ideas into Successful Enterprises, Lidow shows how to avoid the mistakes that confounded thousands of "geniuses" - even Steve Jobs - and become an Entrepreneurial Leader who combines the opposing natures of the entrepreneur and the leader.

The 80's Slasher has returned! Ten years after the horrific murders at Camp Barlow, a group of hard partying college kids descend upon the long dormant site. One by one they are pursued by a deranged killer who isn’t happy to have visitors. Will anyone survive the night? The Butcher of Camp Barlow is the first entry in the Direct to VHS series, which pays homage to the trashy cult cinema from the 80's.

After a long journey, Russel, Cathy, and Clyde have made it to Philadelphia. Max, the German Shepherd, senses the danger. All throughout the city, riots and mayhem slow their progress. Where is Amber? Russell is anxious to find her and then get home to Boston. He hopes Sarah has survived. The streets of Bean Town aren’t safe. She had no choice, Sarah had to bolt. Could she make it to her parents in Dover?

The Killers’ seventh studio album Pressure Machine is based on Brandon’s growing up years in Nephi, Utah. Derek and Jimmy grew up in Nephi at the same time and created the Lonely Town podcast to share their thoughts and opinions on the lyrical and thematic influences from Hot Fuss through Pressure Machine. Before the Strip there was Main Street, before the Mirage the was the Starlite Motel, and before Sam’s Town there was Lonely Town. Join us for insights, interviews, And Q&A’s on the streets where we use to live when we were young.