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A hugely entertaining debut--the first novel in a wickedly funny gothic mystery series set in the withering landscape of the southern Illinois coal country known as "little Egypt"--that blends the wry humor of Kevin Wilson, the dark violence of Urban Waite, and the electric atmosphere of Greg Iles.In the depths of the Knight Hawk, one of the last working collieries in downstate Illinois, the body of a reporter is found, his mini-recorder tied around his neck and a notepad stuffed in his mouth.The Knight Hawk's owner, Matthew Luster, isn't happy. He wants answers--and he doesn't want the cops or any more press poking into his business. To protect himself and the operation, he turns to Slim, a mine employee with a reputation for "bloodhounding"-finding lost souls when the police can't or won't. Luster needs Slim to locate a missing photographer named Beckett, a close associate of the victim . . . who just happens to be his son-in-law.A hard-working single father barely making ends meet, Slim accepts the job--after Luster offers him a guaranteed pension and job security for life. But when you make a deal with the devil, you're going to get burned . . . . and now Slim is all too close to the flames. Circumstances have lead him into the grimy underworld of Little Egypt, Illinois--a Babel's Tower of rednecks, rubes, freaks, tweakers, gun nuts, and aging hippies-and it quickly becomes clear that he's much more involved in the murder than an innocent man should be.Down Don't Bother Me marks the emergence of a wildly assured mystery novelist, and of a series set in the fresh and brutal landscape of southern Illinois.

Pitbull fighters, shadowy ne'er-do-wells, and murder mark Jason Miller's wry, darkly atmospheric second novel in his Little Egypt series--perfect for fans of Frank Bill and Greg Iles.One hot summer day, in his home in the southern Illinois coal country known as Little Egypt--a Midwest Gothic wonderland of barren vistas, sinister hollows, petty corruption, and deeply strange characters--the self-appointed "redneck detective" known as Slim gets a visit from a shady-looking pair who introduce themselves as Sheldon Cleaves and his son, A. Evan, looking to hire him to find a missing dog. As a miner with a reputation for "bloodhounding"--tracking down missing persons the police can't find or won't--Slim is accustomed to looking for people, not pets. On the other hand, he needs the cash to fix his air conditioner. But when he pulls the thread that leads to the Cleaveses' red-haired purebred pitbull--and then the dognapper is discovered with his head blown off--Slim finds himself plunged into a world of underground dogfights and white supremacists. . . all because he just wanted to get cool.As bitingly funny as it is starkly violent, Red Dog marks the emergence of a new, gritty voice in detective fiction.

In both politics and art in recent decades, there has been a dramatic shift in emphasis on representation of identity. Liberal ideals of universality and individuality have given way to a concern with the visibility and recognition of underrepresented groups. Modernist and postmodernist celebrations of disruption and subversion have been challenged by the view that representation is integral to social change. Despite this convergence, neither political nor aesthetic theory has given much attention to the increasingly central role of art in debates and struggles over cultural identity in the public sphere.Connecting Hegelian aesthetics with contemporary cultural politics, Jason Miller argues that both the aesthetic and political value of art are found in the reflexive self-awareness that artistic representation enables. The significance of art in modern life is that it shows us both the particular element in humanity as well as the human element in particularity. Just as Hegel asks us to acknowledge how different historical and cultural contexts produce radically different experiences of art, identity-based art calls on its audiences to situate themselves in relation to perspectives and experiences potentially quite remote—or even inaccessible—from their own. Miller offers a timely response to questions such as: How does contemporary art’s politics of perception contest liberal notions of deliberative politics? How does the cultural identity of the artist relate to the representations of cultural identity in their work? How do we understand and evaluate identity-based art aesthetically?Discussing a wide range of works of art and popular culture—from Antigone to Do the Right Thing and The Wire—this book develops a new conceptual framework for understanding the representation of cultural identity that affirms art’s capacity to effect social change.

In both politics and art in recent decades, there has been a dramatic shift in emphasis on representation of identity. Liberal ideals of universality and individuality have given way to a concern with the visibility and recognition of underrepresented groups. Modernist and postmodernist celebrations of disruption and subversion have been challenged by the view that representation is integral to social change. Despite this convergence, neither political nor aesthetic theory has given much attention to the increasingly central role of art in debates and struggles over cultural identity in the public sphere.Connecting Hegelian aesthetics with contemporary cultural politics, Jason Miller argues that both the aesthetic and political value of art are found in the reflexive self-awareness that artistic representation enables. The significance of art in modern life is that it shows us both the particular element in humanity as well as the human element in particularity. Just as Hegel asks us to acknowledge how different historical and cultural contexts produce radically different experiences of art, identity-based art calls on its audiences to situate themselves in relation to perspectives and experiences potentially quite remote—or even inaccessible—from their own. Miller offers a timely response to questions such as: How does contemporary art’s politics of perception contest liberal notions of deliberative politics? How does the cultural identity of the artist relate to the representations of cultural identity in their work? How do we understand and evaluate identity-based art aesthetically?Discussing a wide range of works of art and popular culture—from Antigone to Do the Right Thing and The Wire—this book develops a new conceptual framework for understanding the representation of cultural identity that affirms art’s capacity to effect social change.

Forget the old traditional ways of generating revenue Whether you are looking for more revenue or extending the loyalty of your customer base, Intelligent Interactions are here and the time to act is NOW The solution to rising competition will require optimizing your multi-channel customer interactions and modernizing the way you sell to and service your customers. Through the power of real time data, analytic insights, and quality decision frameworks, it is possible to produce unique customer experiences, which will result in more revenue, new and improved systems, and an overall stronger bottom line for your business. This Practical Guide to Profitable Customer Experience Teaches: How to get the most out of every individual customer interaction How real time interaction management can help deliver profitable customer experiences How the T.I.P.P Approach can transform your organization How technology, intelligence, people, and process contribute to Real-time Interaction Management (RTIM) success How to prepare, design, implement, and optimize these systems within your organization From aligning business operations and creating profitable interactions to building the RIGHT software platform and best possible systems to harvest solid, measurable business results -Intelligent Interactions will help grow your business by introducing customer-centric sales now, when it matters MOST 100% of all book proceeds are donated to local charities

"This book is not only one of my favorite books on 'defense against the dark arts, ' but is actually one of my favorite books in my whole library. Throughout the book, Jason provides information] not only on protection but also on recognizing the symptoms of attack and creating early warning systems to alert you of magickal attacks." --Mat Auryn, author of Psychic Witch Everyone, whether they practice witchcraft or not, is susceptible to unwanted spells and curses. The difference is that witches and magicians can do something about it. Now you can too. Protection & Reversal Magick is a complete how-to guide to preventing, defending, and reversing magical attacks of any kind. Here, renowned scholar and magick practitioner Jason Miller shows readers how to: Set up early-warning systems Appease angry spirits through offerings Perform banishings and make amulets that will prevent most attacks Make magical "decoys" to absorb attacks against you Summon guardian spirits or gods for help Bind, confuse, or expel a persistent enemy who will not leave you be These are practical techniques for wiccans, witches, ceremonial magicians, root doctors, and anyone else who puts magick to a practical use. Like the cunning men and women of old, now you can defend yourself and your loved ones against even the strongest attacks. This edition features a new introduction by the author and updates to the chapters.

"If you're interested in assuring that you obtain real tangible results with your spells and are willing to put the work into doing so, this is definitely the book for you. Completely filled with some amazing insights, ideas, and tips that come from experience. Miller's] ideas are some that I've never seen in other books. This book alone completely changed how I approach giving offerings to spirits and deities." --Mat Auryn, author of Psychic Witch This book is about real magick, effecting real change, in a real world. There are some books on magick that teach it purely as spiritual advancement. There are others that teach it as a form of psychological self-help that affects only inner change. While magick can and should be both of these, it is something more. Real Sorcery is about success in practical magick; it is a book that aims at change in both the outer and inner worlds. Beyond a mere spell book or training course, Real Sorcery is a field manual on successful sorcery written by a professional sorcerer. The first part of the book lays out the qualities, concepts, and exercises necessary to attempt practical magick. The second part presents clear strategies for tackling almost any type of issue with sorcery. In this book you will learn how to: Attack problems from multiple angles, not just by casting a spell Blend mundane and magical action to ensure success Figure out whether what you are doing is working, and fix it if it isn't Go beyond readings, into magical intelligence-gathering Influence the minds of other people Work most effectively on behalf of others This book was previously published as The Sorcerer's Secrets by New Page Books in 2009. This edition features a new introduction from the author, one new chapter, and updates throughout.

“Jason Miller’s Financial Sorcery is a tour de force of successful magical and life strategies to catapult the reader into a new and wealthy world.” —Andrieh Vitimus, author of Hands-On Chaos Magic This life-changing book goes far beyond simple “money magic,” sharing not only the magic skills needed to succeed but also the money mindset. This is a tome of true financial sorcery that will show you how to ensure success no matter what life throws at you. Financial Sorcery will give you step-by-step instructions on how to improve your fiscal situation. Jason teaches not only magical exercises to improve your finances but also the mindset for financial wellness and tools for traditional financial planning so you can continue to grow your wealth: Stop using magic to fix emergency problems and start using it to build your dream life. Use times of economic uncertainty to create new opportunities rather than cause problems. Work joyfully with money as part of your spiritual discipline rather than as a necessary evil. Focus on the four stages of wealth (accumulation, consolidation, decumulation, and protection) and the magic appropriate for each. Make offerings to help increase the flow of prosperity around you. Ditch old concepts and retrain your mind to make money in today’s world. Use the interplay of macro- and micro-enchantment to find jobs and get promoted. Deploy strategic sorcery to kill your debt. Create secondary income streams that will ensure continued revenue. This updated edition of Financial Sorcery contains a new introduction, chapter, appendix, and epilogue.

This life-changing book goes far beyond simple "money magic." This is a tome of true financial sorcery that will teach you to blend magical and mundane actions to ensure success no matter what life throws at you. "Financial Sorcery" will teach you how to: Stop using magic to fix emergency problems and start using it to build your dream life.Use times of economic uncertainty to create new opportunities rather than cause problems.Work joyfully with money as part of your spiritual discipline rather than as a necessary evil.Make offerings to help increase the flow of prosperity around you.Ditch old concepts and retrain your mind for making money in today's world.Use the interplay of macro- and micro-enchantment to find jobs and get promoted.Deploy strategic sorcery to kill your debt.Create secondary income streams that will ensure continued revenue. Hear from people that have already used Jason Miller's teachings to improve their finances. "Financial Sorcery" will give you the step-by-step instructions on how to improve your fiscal situation for the better. Whether you are already well off or deeply in debt, Jason Miller will show you how to use magic to create real and lasting wealth.

The sexual act is possibly the most potent--and pleasurable--gateway to the primordial and the divine. From the Tantric mysteries of Hinduism and Buddhism and the inner alchemy of Taoism, to the sacrament of the bridal chamber in Christianity--and, of course, the traditions of Western Magic and Witchcraft--sex pervades the highest and most secret teachings all over the world. In Sex, Sorcery, and Spirit, Jason Miller draws upon his training in Eastern and Western mystery schools to produce a frank, comprehensive exploration of sexual sorcery and spirituality. In clear language, he will show you how to take your magic to the next level, teaching you: How to use the moment of orgasm as a gateway to the highest levels of spiritual attainment.The use of sexual elixirs in alchemy and practical sorcery.How to work with sexual spirits and gods.The dangers of sex magic and how to avoid them.A grimoire of sexual spells and rituals. This daring and tantalizing work throws open the doors into the realms of sexual magic that have been hidden behind secret orders and arcane terminology for far too long--until now.

There is no shortage of spells out there. Some books highlight thousands of spells, but do any of them actually work? And how well do they work? I don't mean just getting a result--I mean getting a result that matters, a result that will impact your life or the lives of those you work for. The Elements of Spellcrafting provides the most effective and efficient ways to get things done with magic. The Elements of Spellcrafting identifies and explains 21 keys to successful sorcery--a best practices of sorcery--in three sections: Principals and strategies for how best to apply magic before you begin.Methods and tactics that will ensure a positive outcome.How to take spells to the next level--building a life of spiritual accomplishment and material success beyond the basics. If you have ever cast a spell that didn't work, The Elements of Spellcrafting will help you figure out why. If you regularly cast spells that seem to work but you still wind up in the same circumstances, this book will definitely help you chart a new course for victorious spellcrafting.

In this issue, we are proud to feature James Donaldson, NBA All-Star, successful entrepreneur, and community leader. We also hear from personal branding expert, Phillip Lanos. Phillip is also the co-host of the wildly successful War Room Moments podcast series. Melanie Kossan shares her experience in the CBD business and how she built a successful company in a heavily regulated industry. Otis McGregor, retired US Army lieutenant colonel and elite Green Beret commander, shares incredible insight into tribe and purpose. Julia Greenberg-Aguilar and Katerina Zuniga give us insight into the LLC, and Bob Bieneas helps us understand automated retailing. Video and content expert, Kelli Maxwell, teaches content marketing, and Michael Sipe shares ten principles of servant leadership.

In this issue, I'm delighted to introduce you to Will Black. Will's company, Sharing The Credit, has not only saved business owners millions of dollars in credit card fees, but has also helped those same business owners and their customers give millions of dollars to their favorite charities. Jared Dalton was awarded the prestigious Nashville Black 40 under 40 award. He shares social media marketing secrets that will explode your business. Tony DUrso, a podcasting giant, shares his Vision Map(TM) process with us. His podcast, The Tony DUrso show, has over 30 million downloads and is the #1 podcast on Chartable worldwide. Amy Blain is a community expert. She explains how to start your own local community-based business online. Her winning website is ExplorePeoria.com. Joe Trujillo, one of the ten directors of the Strategic Advisor Board, teaches us how to manage diversity and change in the workplace. Meirav Cohen reveals how Pilates is for everyone, not only those who are already fit. Melanie Kossan explains the inner workings of a CBD business and shares some unique business models.

Happy holidays We had fun creating this month's cover because nobody knows more about supply chain than Santa does. Chukky Okobi, a Super Bowl star, is our featured author in this edition. We're honored to have him share his hard-earned wisdom with us. Also enjoy articles from bestselling author Cynthia Adams, Debbi Starr, Julie Ducharme, Kelly Gordon, Kevin Petersen, Mary Lynn Ziemer, and Patricia Baronowski-Schneider. I hope you enjoy this special holiday edition.

Welcome to the new year Shelby Jo Long is our featured author in this edition. Shelby is the senior vice president and co-owner of the Strategic Advisor Board. She is also a co-owner of Rogue Publishing Partners and the founder of The Genius Project. Shelby recently released her international bestselling book, I See Your Genius, which is available on Amazon. Shelby's consulting and executive coaching expertise has spanned many industries and careers, including non-profit organizations, real estate agents, government agencies, and other small businesses. She has been asked to speak at training sessions for several large companies and is also central to advanced manager training sessions with her local university. Shelby has been a professor and director of the debate program at Rocky Mountain College since 2006.

Charmeachealle "Mike" Moore is our featured superstar this month. Mike was a linebacker in the NFL, playing for the Los Angeles Chargers. But what's even more exciting for us is the positive change he's making with his organization, We L;ving (pronounced We Living). We L;ving serves as a voice for the voiceless and empowers schools and communities to reach their full potential. You can learn more in Mike's feature article in this issue. We also welcome the following great authors this month: Luba Sakharuk of RALM3 talks about transform yourself and others through mentorship. David Wolf of Audivita teaches us how to maximize your message. Scott Sery, badass copywriter from Billings, MT, tells us what nobody told him about entrepreneurship.