**This Second Edition has undergone significant editorial changes** Marco, Karl, and Michel have been partners in "investment planning and security" for more than thirty years. Karl is the investment banker, Michel is the idea man, and Marco-well, Marco is what can best be described as a very efficient mercenary. When Karl calls Marco for help in retrieving an investment of millions of dollars in gold, Marco isn't really sure he wants to take on this big a problem at his age. However, things change when one of the investors who stand to lose is Marco's own daughter. In order to retrieve the stolen gold, Marco and Michel must dive into the horrors and war of the DRC - the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where life is cheap and death hangs in the air like smoke. They must enter Hell. And with any luck, they will survive. A beautiful French agent, attempts against Marco's life before the companions even leave France, and questions of who the actual enemy is assure that this novel grabs your attention and never lets go. Author Erich Penhoff writes a vivid and graphic novel, depicting the harsh realities and politics that occur across borders and among mercenaries, as only one who has been there knows.

Billy is one of the best pitchers in baseball, but he suddenly finds that his best is no longer good enough. After pitching a perfect game last year, Billy Wagner retired from baseball, but the Mets lured him back by offering him a fortune to pitch for one more season hoping he'd lead them to the World Series. Billy wants to finish this season on a high note - but something he didn't expect may prevent that from happening. This is a story of friendship and courage, and the realization that when you lost something you always took for granted, you can still reach deep down inside of yourself and find something greater to replace it with.

Welcome to the underworld of The U.S. Defense against Homeland Terrorism. The Assignment: Caitlin meets a pair of sexy detectives and finds her once secure life turned on its head. The Agent: Agent Jackson Cook doesn't know who he is anymore, but a hot reporter is getting ready to ruin all three of his names. The Assassin: Dan Simmons has met the woman of his dreams, now all he has to do is convince her that killing comes with a great 410K. The Informant: A tragedy carries Catriona to Scotland where she comes face to face with a ghost. When danger is undercover, sometimes your friends are your enemies, and strangers are your only friends.

Love is accidental. Love is what happens between Lust & Longing. A collection of Charity Parkerson's erotic shorts, flash fiction, and a new story about giving into temptation. Being his Favorite Services Rendered Sarah's Dirty Secret The-Adonis Top Cock Double the Sin A Twisted Christmas tale Blue Cheesecake Of Ghosts and Dreams Lust Ten tales of desire in one place.

Two years earlier, Faith Hope left her hometown vowing never to return, but when her sister leaves the town's hottest bachelor standing at the altar and disappears, Faith is forced to face her past in order to find her. With a little bit of luck, some devious planning, and a splash of hope, Faith may get her happily-ever-after whether she wants it or not.

Bryant: Smith Brothers fight club has trained some of the world's leading MMA fighters, but when the club's reputation is threatened owner Bryant Smith turns to sexy private detective Parker Wilson to uncover the truth. Ace: Ace Sparks has spent his life trying to make a name for himself in the world of MMA, but when he comes to the aid of a friend he learns the most important fights are fought outside the ring. Walt: When Walt returns home from war a changed man he must convince the woman he loves that he's worth a second chance. Paul: For the past four years Paul has been haunted by the death of his wife, but when he has his own brush with death he'll discover his life is indeed worth fighting for.

The Society of Sinners and the Safe Haven Corporation team up in Parkerson's third installment of the Sinners Series, in order to locate and capture head of Research Inc., Tacha Vasiliev. Tacha is accused of using her company as a cover for development of a weapon of mass destruction, the ultimate vampire. Caleb Cook, aka Danger, is sent to infiltrate the home of Sr. V.P. Narmer Horus in hopes of uncovering clues to Tacha's whereabouts. Disguised as head of security, Danger finds his biggest challenge isn't Narmer himself, but his headstrong daughter, Kim. However, just as Danger is not what he appears to be, neither is Kim. **Added Bonus** "Double the Sin" Sinners 3.5 An Erotic Short After a vicious attack by a creature of the night, Annie James loses not only her ability to walk in the sunlight but also the man of her dreams, Adio. Adio's guilt over his failure to keep Annie safe has kept him at a distance, and although he has kept a close watch on her since her turning, he has made no attempt to reclaim the love they once shared...until now.

As school accountability increases, ways to engage our students have become a problem. Student interests have changed-many opting for online socialization and videos, along with many other applications-and ways of communication have been ramped up-most kids have a smartphone and live on them-so educators are searching for solutions to teaching the increasingly rigorous standards while they attempt to keep students interested in learning. Now, Beth Lynne, EdD., an educator for over twenty-five years, presents an alternative way to deliver instruction to students that accommodates their learning styles, incorporates the standards, creates independent, self-monitoring learners who are engaged in the process, and integrates technology.

"Going Southern" is a must-have introduction to Southern culture for anyone who wants to do business in The South. Deborah Levine is entertaining and practical in her "No-Mess Guide," written in Southern storytelling style with an anthropologist's insight. Avoid culture clash with her frank discussions of ethnicity, religion, and regional nuances. Going Southern is ideal for New Southerners, including both expats and US transplants, and those who work with them.

Gentlemen start your engine...no this is not about racing This is about going out there and find a companion, a partner. There are rules in dating, the new era has changed what we the older generation of men had learned. The new woman is determined to make the best of life, you must learn the rules Yes there are rules to learn and observe. Rules to make you attractive to younger women. A understanding of the new man you are expected to be. A great relationship will lead to great sex. Learn the systems and the rules. The places to go and the traps to avoid. Yes, start your engine again, be the tiger noy the lamb.

Caterpillar makes the biggest cocoon in the world, because he can't decide whether he wants to be a dog, cat, horse or cow when he grows up. But when he finally wiggles out of the cocoon, he can't bark, meow, neigh or moo. Sometimes all we can be is the best we can be.

Gregory believes a promise should never be broken. At the age of twelve he promises to wait on four year old Mary Elizabeth. While everyone else believes it was just a sweet exchange between two children, Gregory never forgets his promise of marriage. Even though Mary Elizabeth doesn't believe in fairy tales, she does believe in Gregory. While her parents continue to insist he won't keep his promise, she knows he will. Years before, her young heart recognized the person it belonged to. But just when she believes her perfect future is about to come true, a spiteful adversary causes her to doubt Gregory's sincerity. Now the future doesn't seem quite so bright or certain. Gregory and Mary Elizabeth will have to overcome many obstacles in order to stop waiting and to finally begin living and loving.

In their relocation, Tippy Fish becomes unhappy with her second floor underwater cave bedroom and wants to swap with brother, Toby. An argument ensues and brother is sent to 'time-out' on a water lily. After a scare by something on the riverbank, Tippy has a change of heart and tells the real reason she wants to exchange rooms. Life may be a great balancing act but at the end of the day, the fish family love each other.