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What if... Vikings had already carved out a thriving civilization on the East Coast of America when Columbus arrived? ... John F. Kennedy defied fate and survived the assassination attempt, changing the course of history? The power of "what if" lies in its ability to ignite curiosity, challenge perceptions, and spark endless possibilities. What If... is a thrilling anthology of speculative fiction short stories that dares to explore alternate realities, twist history, and reimagine the world as we know it.

From New York Times business reporter Nelson D. Schwartz comes a gripping investigation of how a virtual velvet rope divides Americans in every arena of life, creating a friction-free existence for those with money on one side and a Darwinian struggle for the middle class on the other side.

Street and the Street Boys broke up, as everyone grew up and went their separate ways to pursue their own careers. He was alone, as he lost contact with almost everyone, including family members. Years passed. He continued on his roller-coaster journey to fulfill his passion. He found love. He lost it. He renewed his faith. He questioned it, until... Many obstacles came along as he walked alone through the twists and turns in his life, with eye-popping experiences as he became a grown man. Some were so powerful and frightening that only the strongest would survive.

Keeping hens in your backyard is a rewarding hobby for a variety of reasons. The eggs are a delectable temptation, they are tastier and more fresh than any eggs that can be purchased in a supermarket, and they are also superior for use in baking. Even though keeping chickens may sound like a delightful hobby, the majority of individuals who are interested in beginning their own flock simply do not know how to get started.

A raucous and raw tale awaits in Shawn D. Nelson's part-memoir/part-business book, Let Me Save You 25 Years. As the Founder and CEO of Lovesac, Nelson unveils a magnificent and unvarnished account of his entrepreneurial journey spanning a quarter-century. With unapologetic honesty, he shares both triumphant victories and humbling defeats, painting a vivid and authentic picture of the entrepreneurial rollercoaster.

He serves the Round Table in cruel and sadistic ways. But can this knighted spymaster survive when the tables turn? Renault has pledged his deadly skills and mortal life to the Brotherhood. Even centuries after King Arthur’s demise, when the Merlin orders him to lead a rescue mission, he armors up without hesitation. Yet this cunning warrior did not predict his assignment would be a vicious fight to the death. Aboard a speeding train with his men by his side, a shocking betrayal throws Renault off guard and jeopardizes the entire crusade. And with an old foe intent on claiming his head, ...

A deadly extraction. Ruthless enemies. Will the cold-blooded skills of this knighted war criminal be enough to evade a brutal demise? Box Set: Over 800 pages of gritty, breakneck action alongside the ultimate spymaster. Renault isn’t afraid to get his hands dirty. Tasked with rescuing a captive aboard a train, the fearless member of the Brotherhood of Merlin schemes to take out the hundreds of soldiers guarding the target. But when his own men betray him and critically compromise the mission, this servant of the Round Table finds himself alone and on the run. Barely escaping capture with ...

Driven by different motives, Robert Moses and Francis Cardinal Spellman had the same vision: to display Michelangelo's masterpiece, the Pietà, in the Vatican's pavilion at the 1964 World's Fair in New York City.

Malachai has protected his community and family from vicious warlords, marauders and even the merciless and corrupt Governor that rules his captive territory. But beyond Proximus and the might of the Terra-Gaulian Empire lies an even more insidious and deadly threat, the invincible Ezekiel, a man with preternatural abilities who wreaks havoc and revels in bloodshed and torment. And he's coming for Malachai to exact a long-awaited vengeance. Can Malachai assemble his gallant brethren to defeat this evil and save his family and community from his most deadly adversary yet? Renault, aka The ...

To Bring peace to the land, a cruel tyrant must fall. And a legend must Rise. The emergence of a new Merlin in Gilleon promises to usher in a time of peace and prosperity. But becoming one is next to Impossible. Is Perronius up to the challenge? Before Merlin attained his title and became the greatest knight in Round Table history, he was Perronius, lead knight in Gilleon, and on his way to completing three impossible missions in order to prove himself worthy of his claim. Will his final mission be his undoing? With only a handful of his most elite knights, Perronius embarks on his final ...

In early March 1861, civil war loomed. By late April, Americans had begun to kill their fellow citizens. Cry Havoc! recounts the events that divided the states and reveals how quirks of timing, character, and place all conspired to transform the nation into a battlefield. Nelson Lankford chronicles the eight critical weeks that began with Lincoln's inauguration through the explosion at Fort Sumpter and the president's fateful response to it.

OSS Against the Reich presents the previously unpublished World War II diaries of Colonel David K.E. Bruce, London branch chief of America's first secret intelligence agency, as he observed the war against Hitler. The entries include eyewitness accounts of D-Day, the rocket attacks on England, and the liberation of Paris....

From the intrusion of white settlers into Lakota territory, to the treaties signed with the U.S. government, and to the many subsequent battles, Red Cloud explains how the Lakota became the only nation to win a war against the U.S. Army on American soil. However, unlike fellow warriors Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull, Red Cloud eventually came to accept the inevitable advance of white civilization. He submitted to change and moved his followers onto a reservation.

Merlin returns to Lycenea a hero, victorious over the Visi-Gauls in a gruesome and exhaustive campaign that claimed the life of one of his men and saw the annihilation of the Visi-Gauls’ Southern Army. Merlin’s peaceful reprieve is cut short however, as he must now find and expose the corrupt Senator who initiated the war in the first place and plots to subvert the Empire for himself. He is aided by the powerful sorceress, Morgana and Felinius, a former disgraced and condemned knight who knows the inner workings of the Brotherhood. Merlin must also protect two of the captives he rescued...

The greatest spymaster in Round Table history returns in another high-octane adventure! A sentry of 70 Terra-Gaulian soldiers escort Renault, The Hound of Hell, to Bryce Hill. Shackled in a prison transport wagon, the entourage ensures he doesn’t escape-under any circumstances. It seems his fate is sealed. But destiny has other plans for the knighted spymaster. A daring escape opens up Pandora’s Box, giving rise to a host of tribulations that may consume Renault and destroy everyone around him. What is The Hound of Hell to do? As much as Renault wants to escape his monstrous past, those...

Archaeologist Nina Esposito is back for another amazing adventure. When an argument leads to estrangement from lover, Jay, Nina takes a job at a Scottish castle to get over her troubles. Back in her native land, she soon finds herself up to her ears in a Highland mystery dating from the time of Bonnie Prince Charlie. Somewhere on the grounds of picturesque Dundow Castle lies a fortune in Jacobite treasure. She agrees to try and find it for the handsome Laird and his equally gorgeous brother, but when someone tries to murder Duncan MacDow, things get a little dangerous. Then Jay shows up ...

When Eliza Hart is sold to a vampire to pay off her uncle’s gambling debts, little does she know of the things to come. At first, she’s afraid of Jared Maclean, the fiendishly handsome Laird of Drumford. He, on the other hand, is starting to regret his bargain. He was looking for a maid to clean his home. Instead, he got a bookish and intelligent beauty who threatens to distract him from his smuggling enterprises. Then things start to go wrong. Someone is out to kill the Laird and he and Eliza must work together to find the culprit and find out the reasons why. Is it something to do ...

Dante, the prophesied heir to the Merlin has risen through the ranks of recruits in Knight School. In fact, he has excelled. Having successfully moved through the test of Ostra, Dante now finds himself as lead. And he has finally won the affections of his childhood sweetheart, Sylvia. Things couldn't be any better. Or so they would seem. Herod plots relentlessly. And his machinations don't stop just stop at eliminating the Brotherhood. Herod has plans for driving a wedge between the people of Gilleon , the recruits in Knight Academy as well as Merlin and the knights themselves. With a deep-...

Have you ever been in that "chapter of your life", where everything that could possibly go wrong does, so you just wanted to curse God and die, or questioned if God even really exists? What would you do if you simply wanted to live the blessed life of a devoted Christian, to excel in school, make your family proud, find true love and live happily ever after, yet everything comes crashing down when evil interrupts.

Welcome to "Life, Lessons, and Legacy," the podcast where we delve into the stories that shape our lives and the lessons we carry forward. Each episode, we'll explore the triumphs, challenges, and pivotal moments that define who we are and who we aspire to become. From personal stories to enlightening conversations with guests from all walks of life, we'll uncover the wisdom, insights, and perspectives that illuminate the path to a meaningful existence.