""It is said that at all times, there are 36 special people in the world, and that were it not for them, all of them, if even one of them was missing, the world would come to an end."" - TALMUD, THE CENTRAL RELIGIOUS TEXT OF RABBINIC JUDAISM, AS QUOTED BY WIKIPEDIA Was the crucifixion engineered to end Roman rule? Could World War II be avoided? Could the Titanic be saved? The 36 Watchers tells the story of Jenna Berg, a young, professional, carefree NYC dweller, who, almost unwillingly, becomes a member of the most secretive and powerful group ...

In a little red farmhouse at the edge of the forest, a young boy with a big imagination is inspired by his father's adventurous bedtime stories. One morning, wearing his raccoon hat and teddy bear backpack, Cameron sets out on a fantastical adventure of his very own. But what Cameron doesn't know is that things are not always as they appear. Join Cameron as he makes friends with the animals of the forest and meets a wise owl who helps him find his way home.

Still reeling from her family's execution during the Salem Witch Trails and her own unnatural extended lifeline, in the present day, Margaret Baker is a twenty-two-year-old witch. She finds herself falling in love in the big apple while also trying to come to terms with and overcome her survivors' guilt. A ghost from her past re-emerges and shakes up her world. In a story of love, loss, betrayal, and grief, Margaret must rise above all her demons in order to truly be happy. Will she finally be able to accept her family's death? Will she find the courage ...

A selection of non-fiction short stories based on experiences in a 90-year life. 1. Save this patient or die - patient care under the gun. 2. "Here doggie, doggie." Calling the bear to join the picnic. 3. Roscoe finds his courage as the babies watch. 4. A baby in the street just for fun! 5. It's 8 for Space, and the last ship to go. 6. A visit to Chisum's Old Lincoln Town, where the past never dies. 7. A Cherokee bride, it's in the family tree. 8. A glimpse of Tucson town through a scarf. 9. A hat saves the day and helps an escape from war. 10. Sightless ...

Three people. Two sisters. One incredible journey. On one side of the world, an adopted girl struggles with physical handicaps, emotional challenges, and a seemingly endless journey to discover her identity. Unbeknownst to her, continents away, her sister desperately looks for a way to reunite their family. Along with them, a soldier fights his own battles long after the war has ended, searching for vindication and some kind of understanding of his noble role in the lives of so many through a time of such turmoil. The decade-long saga leads all three of ...

Eddie Casson grew up on a farm in a small Indiana town where Church, family, and identity were the unchanging signposts of an acceptable life. Conventionality was more than just expected--it was the highest form of success. Art, music, and movies might have their place here and there, but bonus was for boys to excel at traditional masculine pursuits. Despite always feeling somehow different and apart from most of everyone else around him, he worked hard to be the perfect image of a son, brother, and friend. Reared in a household where perfection and faith ...

When the rodeo comes to the small town of Hollister, Texas, Kyllie Wayne was hoping for a little fun. She had no idea that bull rider Wade Cline was going to turn her world upside down - in more ways than one. Will Kyllie be able to overcome her secretive past to trust him enough to find love? Or will Wade's own past come back to haunt him? When the Mayor's son is murdered, all the past secrets come crashing together in the Texas Rain .

In leadership whether in IT Service Management (ITSM) scenarios or elsewhere -there's sadly no operating manual for how one should lead teams effectively. In the real world leadership training for new managers and leaders is often not part of the company budget. So, how do you become an effective leader? In my experience, new leaders will often stumble, fall, and overcome adversity in their new roles. It's the 'discover phase' that can be somewhat overwhelming for many people. As new leaders, we often overlook simplicity and overthink things when performing ...

Captain Murphy and his loyal crew set out on a swashbuckling adventure to save their ship. In search of the legendary Treasure of the Fifolet, they will fight their way through bounty hunters and crocodiles. Can Captain Murphy find the treasure and save his crew? Will they survive their encounter with the ghostly Fifolet that guards their prize?

A page-turning debut in the tradition of David Baldacci ' Lee Child. Marked is an all-out action thriller that will keep you up at night. Take a journey with the unlikeliest of characters as they band together to search for a missing teenager. Learn how a Native American, a New Jersey mafia capo, and an FBI agent come together and try to find the missing teenager, who also has ties to the mafia capo and FBI agent. The ensuing search will take you to the most questionable of places and characters that lead this story to a dramatic and brutal ending! ...