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When Cam and Desiree Woodson find the luxurious rental home in a quiet, suburban Atlanta neighborhood, they believe they've discovered the perfect place for their growing young family—and for their tight budget, the price is too good to be true. But what starts as a bargain soon turns into a nightmare when the landlord's unusual lease terms become more suffocating than they ever imagined...

Written in 1976, this is the story of Larry Gains, the Coloured Heavyweight Champion of the World. It tells of his life in the rings of the world...riding the night trains of Canada...working the cattle boats...gambling in the casinos of the Riviera...Paris in the '20s, Cologne and the Charleston, Leicester and the long Indian Summer. It reveals the secrets of the champions...the twilight world of the Boston Tar Baby...the amorous ways of Harry Greb...how Battling Siki saw the light...the feuding with Jeff Dickson...and the chasing of Jack Sharkey.

After fifteen years of marriage, Adrian and Steph Wall’s relationship is in crisis. But their troubles multiply when their teenage daughter falls under the spell of Scarlett, a charismatic teen with a knack for shoplifting, joyriding—and secretly triggering tragic “accidents.” Steph worries from the start about Scarlett’s negative influence on their daughter. But when Adrian discovers the girl’s connection to a powerful figure who could make or break his career, he’s torn between ambition and protecting his family from Scarlett’s growing menace.

South Haven is the premier mixed-used community in metro Atlanta - a vibrant place where old-fashioned country living gets a modern update. There’s the town square where residents watch family movies on the lawn on warm summer nights. The corner market stocked with organic foods. The bakery with fresh coffee and Wi-Fi. The stately homes on shaded, gently winding streets. The water park where children splash, laugh, and run. There’s also something deadly lurking.

Twenty-five years ago, a jealous ex-boyfriend murdered Mallory Steele's mother. With no close family to take in Mallory and her older sister, the girls became wards of the state and were soon ripped apart, sent to live with different foster families. Taken in by loving parents, Mallory went on to a successful career as an investigative reporter at an Atlanta newspaper.

The 13th Sign is a chilling journey down a cosmic path, as ancient as creation itself. And in the final confrontation with the past, present, and future, The 13th Sign will ultimately determine if life on Earth will go on, or perish...the future is now in the hands of those who believe.

The Isling brothers are living in exile! The sons of a man who should be king. But Reidel, Saint, and Dallon Isling are supreme kings in their own right. They're wealthy, successful, and highly sought-after men. They love women. And women love them. There is a problem, though. A curse forbids their kind from mingling or getting romantically involved with humans. And those who break the law are dealt with swiftly.

What seemed an ordinary homework assignment turned into a life changing adventure for Shar, Terrence, Ebony, Akiya, Marcus, and Chase as they take a scavenger hunt through town finding the contributions black Americans have had to our everyday lives in the areas of science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Things are moving well until one phone call sends a cascade of things in motion that results in the frightening wail of sirens screaming down the street. How will the STEAM Chasers get out of this mess?

Sick of being overlooked, underpaid, and unappreciated, Brian Jackson decides he's done playing "the good guy" and is ready for a ride on the wild side. But this ride might be a little more than he ever bargained for. After a night at a seedy strip club and an encounter with an uninhibited stripper, Brian finds himself in a world of danger and deceit. Instead of running back to his safe world of button-downs and khakis, Brian delves deeper into a life of crime. Now it's time for the newfound badass to take the reins of Tampa Bay.

The STEAM Chasers are back with another exciting adventure into the world of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. This time they are headed to Space Camp for an action packed journey into space exploration. While there, Shar, Terrence, Ebony, Akiya, Marcus, and Chase learn about the contributions Black Americans have made to space science, human space flight, astrophysics, astronomy, and aerospace engineering.

Feeling stuck in a rut? Ready to unlock your full potential and finally become the amazing person you were meant to be? "50 Motivational Life Hacks: To Become A Better You" is your personal roadmap to transformation.

I was born a BASTARD of southwest Philadelphia and raised in a rundown row house in one of America's most notorious GHETTOS, Camden, New Jersey. My upbringing was marked by a resilient mother, an inconsistent father, and the harsh realities of a city that claimed several of my immediate family member's lives, the youngest among them being a victim of police violence. I found myself embodying the archetype of an American stereotype.

No one is more shocked than Eric Newton when he discovers he has an adult daughter. Happily married, a successful business owner, and a dedicated father of two young children, Eric vows to make up for lost time with his newfound child, Destiny. He'll do whatever it takes to be the perfect dad and invites Destiny to move in with his family. But Destiny, 20 years old, has her own ideas about Eric's role in her life—and after a nasty argument one night, Eric wakes to find that she's vanished without a trace.

What is it for a man to gain the world but loose his soul? I feel compelled to share my story which allows me to be a living example and talk about the good, the bad, and the beautiful journey that I have taken. Take this voyage with me and witness the scientific and strategic development of a mack who rose to the top in the violent streets of the south side of Chicago. Human Earthquake will expose the inside track on the street game which led me to evolve into a king in my world, that allowed me to conquer at will. This is a fascinating, three-part epic. A must listen.

Hidden Secrets is a powerful, unique, and creative way to break out of the modern-day tactics used in relationships in order to win at the male/female dynamic. This audiobook will take you on a journey to discover the mysteries of the opposite sex. Hidden Secrets places you in a setting that allows you to be open and honest with yourself. Nothing is off-limits regarding the discussion of men’s and women’s issues and how to overcome them.

A gang of roaming gunslingers down on their luck cross paths with a mysterious one-eyed preacher. When the priest offers them their long sought after "honest work", they will jump at the chance. But this strange encounter was no mere coincidence, something these outlaws will soon find out. Their destination? Hollow Canyon, a place thought to be more of legend than of fact. Inside the looming, towering stone walls, an ancient evil awaits. An evil that has set its sights on finally freeing itself from the confines of the wicked pass.

In the not-too-distant future, the world is engulfed by nuclear war. Giant piloted humanoid robots, called Mechs, engage in constant battle between UN forces and the Axis of Asia. Leo, a 29-year-old outlaw with a mysterious metal implant in the back of his head, was born into this war but doesn’t mind it - long as it continues to draw government attention away from his own criminal activities.

In 1862, Andrew “Andy” Jackson Smith, son of a white landowner and enslaved woman, es­caped to Union troops operating in Kentucky, made his way to the North, and volunteered for the 55th Massachusetts, one of the newly formed African American regiments. The regiment was deployed to South Carolina, and during a desperate assault on a Confederate battery, the color bearer was killed. Before the flag was lost, Smith quickly retrieved it and under heavy fire, held the colors steady while the decimated regiment withdrew.

This is an adventure tale that parodies your favorite sci-fi heroes from comic books and movies. If reading comics or hearing lyrics are some of your favorite pastimes, this book is for you because, like Slick Rick, it rhymes! Hailing from each continent, seven super-powered people are inadvertently brought together against evil. Young and inexperienced, will our superheroes be able to defeat their mysterious foes?

Family and loyalty are two words that live in the hearts of every Dupree man. Sometimes, words, bonds, and love are not enough to keep a family together. The men are forced to go up against forces designed to destroy them. Will they be able to withstand the tests of time, temptation, and betrayal? Or, will the Dupree family dissipate at the hands of a snake? One-click and dive into this thrilling, gut-wrenching, and pearl-clutching finale that is sure to keep you listening and wanting to know more.