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For the reader who enjoys dark fiction, Lunch Special serves up the following short stories: For Dog and Country Dave Sims, Army veteran and PTSD sufferer, learns that his dog has been kidnapped.Murder, American Style A voice instructs high school senior Johnny Jyde to attend a gun rally in Texas.Joey Peek inside a serial killer's van. BUT WAIT--THERE'S MORE Lunch Special also includes an extended author interview, the never-before-seen Cap'n Bonkers demo and a few more goodies to round out your reading experience.Looking for a cheap & satisfying read? TRY THE LUNCH SPECIAL.

The quest for gold in New York's North Country has drawn people to the area for centuries. There have been numerous documented gold discoveries plus many more rumors and legends.

An unemployed professor accepts a job in a customer service call center and embarks on a spiritual journey... Do you find it hard to get good service when you call an 800 number? Written with humor and honesty, this book explains what's happening on the other end of the line. But it also offers solutions. The author appeals not only to customer service representatives (CSRs) but also to anyone who works with people. He shows how even the most mundane job can become an adventure if you practice the "Three-Way CSR Conversation" and let God serve others through you. He offers advice in dealing with "The Customer from Hell," overcoming resistance from the back office, working under extreme time limits, and maintaining self-esteem when your every word is recorded and criticized.You may never look at customer service the same way again...

Have you dreamed of leaving your fast-paced, high stress world for one that is more laid back? Do you want to leave behind the financial hardships of working day in and day out and barely making enough to put food on the table? If you answered yes, living off the grid is the answer Getting off the grid and transitioning to a self-sustaining lifestyle that gives you financial freedom is one way for you to enjoy life more. Learning how to grow your own food and living without some of the luxuries in life will give you financial peace of mind without destroying your quality of life. When you make the leap to going off the grid and relying only on the sun for your energy needs, you are making a conscious choice to do something good for the environment and your bank account. Raising livestock on your own land is one way to ensure your food is healthy as well as extremely cheap The satisfaction of knowing you can provide for yourself without relying on city and government services is worth every penny of the initial investment to go off the grid. This book will help you make decisions about what you need to go off the grid and thrive.

Want to win at blackjack? Is there a secret? Of course there is. Ever wonder why some blackjack players seem to do great while you struggle? It may be more than just a few things that are helping them, but you too can easily learn to reduce the house edge at blackjack to the best game in the casino True Blackjack is an easy to understand, practical guide to all things blackjack, from card values and beginner rules to soft and hard hand explanations, examples, and advice for playing split hands and double downs. Whether you are brand new to the game or have plenty of action under your belt you'll find everything you need to beat the game of blackjack. Author Ron Johnson offers his own story of how he went from novice player to card counter and professional blackjack team player and shares the ups and downs of hitting the casinos on a regular basis. Along the way you'll learn Basic Strategy, actual card count systems, and get introduced to the inside of the casino and what the bosses look for in the way of cheating and advantage players. You'll also learn the best way to practice, how to look like a rookie at the tables even when you are an accomplished player, and how to maximize your wins without giving away your secrets True Blackjack is the truth behind the game of blackjack without the hype and hyperbole. You can improve your game; you just need a little help. Fortunately, help is found right here

North Florida's proud folk music heritage reaches back more than half a century. The region claims many talented artists and song writers, including Frank Thomas, Bob Patterson and Charlie Robertson, while hundreds of solo, duo and group performers regularly inspire audiences at local venues. The Stephen Foster State Park in White Springs is the home of the Florida Folk Festival, the longest continuous state-sponsored folk festival in the country, held every year on the banks of the Suwannee River. Join author and folk musician Ron Johnson as he shares some of the stories and insights into the folk music of North Florida and those who define the tradition.

A carefully prepared plan is essential to the success of any business. This guide provides a planning framework and shows you how to complete it for your own business in 100 short, easy-to-follow steps.

Silver Thaw is a novella set in the late '60s in the Great Central Valley of California, where four friends are forced to confront the moral, sexual and political parameters which will define their adult lives, including the loss of innocence precipitated by the Vietnam War. Following that evocative tale are award-winning Selected Stories, previously released in some of America's favorite literary journals. These stories will leave the reader wanting for days gone by, a more innocent time in our history.

CARROTS IN MY SOCKS tells a story of a boy named Jackson. He loves adventure and exploring the woods and fields around his neighborhood. One day he is confronted by some carrots that he took from a garden nearby. They convince him to return them. Jackson learns a valuable lesson in stealing and forgiveness. It's a lesson all children need to hear. The story is illustrated with beautiful colorful pictures that will catch the attention of all young readers. Carrots In my Socks lets the reader's imagination spark with wonder about what if vegetables could talk. Delightful story to read for all children.