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"Spectacular. . . . Ten shades blacker and several corpses grimmer than the novels of John Grisham. . . . Do yourself a favor. Read this book." --Entertainment WeeklyTwo brothers and their friend stumble upon the wreckage of a plane-the pilot is dead and his duffle bag contains four million dollars in cash. In order to hide, keep, and share the fortune, these ordinary men all agree to a simple plan.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER - Trapped in the Mexican jungle, a group of friends stumble upon a creeping horror unlike anything they could ever imagine in "the best horror novel of the new century" (Stephen King). Also a major motion picture Two young couples are on a lazy Mexican vacation--sun-drenched days, drunken nights, making friends with fellow tourists. When the brother of one of those friends disappears, they decide to venture into the jungle to look for him. What started out as a fun day-trip slowly spirals into a nightmare when they find an ancient ruins site ... and the terrifying presence that lurks there. "The Ruins does for Mexican vacations what Jaws did for New England beaches." --Entertainment Weekly "Smith's nail-biting tension is a pleasure all its own.... This stuff isn't for the faint of heart." --New York Post "A story so scary you may never want to go on vacation, or dig around in your garden, again." --USA Today

'Superior horror literature' New York Times'A compelling set-up and provocative premise' Kirkus'There's no let-up, not so much as a chapter-break where you can catch your breath' Stephen King__________________Craving an adventure to wake them from their lethargic Mexican holiday before they return home, four friends set off in search of one of their own who has travelled to the interior to investigate an archaeological dig in the Mayan ruins.After a long journey into the jungle, the group come across a partly camouflaged trail and a captivating hillside covered with red flowers. Lured by these, the group move closer until they happen across a gun-toting Mayan horseman who orders them away. In the midst of the confrontation, one of the group steps inadvertently backwards into the flowering vine. And at that moment their world changes for ever...

Every year, on 31 December, Hank and his older brother Jacob make a pilgrimage to their father's grave. They have never been close - indeed, they have never even liked one another - but they keep this promise, made to their father before he died. This year Jacob's friend Lou comes with them. As they drive towards the cemetery in Jacob's truck through the snowbound landscape, a fox runs across the road, and they skid on the ice and crash. Jacob's dog chases the fox through the deep snow. The three men follow him, beating their way through the drifts, until they come to a valley where they see a small plane, belly down in the snow. In the pilot's seat is a dead man, his eyes pecked out by the crows. In the back they discover a duffle bag. In the bag is 4.4 million dollars.A Simple Plan is a novel that slowly but surely grips the reader by the throat as it unfolds in an inevitable and doomed spiral of events, through murder, betrayal and mass killing. From its deceptively simple beginning, to its horrific and surprising conclusion, it marks the début of an extraordinary new talent.

The Good Coach will lead you into the playbook that can make a difference in all aspects of life. Find encouragement and clarity as you dive into the playbook of Jesus and learn how his idea of winning did not begin on the field of play, but in the hearts of men and women. The questions at the end of each chapter will help you, fellow coaches, and parents have a powerful and unique perspective on making an eternal difference. Read it for yourself, give it away, or start a small group with other coaches or athletes.

Business Communication Strategies teaches the vital everyday language typically used in all aspects of running a business, from being comfortable with small talk to effective teamwork on business plans and marketing strategies. Each of the 24 units deals with communication strategies (skills) that business people need in order to be successful communicators. These strategies include showing interest and appreciation, offering assistance, telephoning, making decisions, motivating others, running meetings, handling criticism, presenting ideas, writing resumes, interviewing, emailing, and many others. The downloadable audio program (see ProLinguaLearning.com for details) features native speakers expressing in dialogs the discourse of everyday business communication. The free downloadable Teacher’s Handbook and Answer Key includes tips for using the material, complete scripts of the dialogs, answers to sequencing and matching exercises, and a section of "vocabulary cards" (sheets of 12 business-related terms that can be cut up and made into cards for practicing over 200 business terms that are used throughout the text).

LEARN THE INSIDER SECRETS TO FIND YOUR PERFECT JOB -- GET THE ONLY REAL-WORLD CAREER GUIDE FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS Young professional who cracked Wall Street, Washington, Hollywood, and Silicon Valley, while earning an MBA and law degree along the way, shares everything he learned about job searching, careers, and graduate schools in this complete guide for young professionals. Written in a concise, highly readable style, the author pulls no punches, giving you the inside scoop and telling you what the other career books are afraid to Use this book's revolutionary system to identify and land your dream job. Make the best choices for you at each juncture of your career, from college into your 30s. Find out: * How to create a comprehensive profile of the best job for you * How to get around HR gatekeepers and reach the actual hiring manager * Invaluable resume, interview, and networking tips * The differences between business school and law school * What law school and being a lawyer are really like * The NUMBER ONE question to ask yourself to identify your Perfect Job This book is different than the other job-search books: > Most job-search books are written by career counselors with little or no outside professional experience. In contrast, the author of this book draws upon his 17 years of successful professional experience and personal career development, including completion of business school and law school. > This book is tailored for young professionals: everyone from college students to professionals in their 20s and 30s who are trying to find the best job for themselves. The author has personally confronted nearly all of the job-search questions and situations young professionals face in the modern era and shares all the answers in this brand new career guide.

Pickling is the best and most delicious way to preserve food, so it's not surprising why they are so popular around the world. Pickling not only helps preserve fresh produce, but it's also a way to create mouthwatering side dishes and condiments that add an endless variety of vibrant flavors to the table, and fermented foods provide wonderful benefits for gut health and boosting immunity due to the probiotic bacteria created during the fermentation process.From classic dill pickles to sauerkraut, kimchi, salsas, sauces, relishes, pickled meat, fish, and eggs as well as fermented and alcoholic beverages, there is something for everyone in this easy-to-follow pickling and fermenting guide for beginners. This book can help you get the most out of produce, whether you grow it yourself or purchase it from a supermarket or a farmer's market, with step-by-step instructions and useful tips for beginners. You will learn all the dos and don'ts of making homemade pickles and ferments as well as a variety of delicious and easy-to-follow recipes.This book covers them all with a description and instructions for canned hot water bath pickles, refrigerator pickles and lacto fermented pickles as well, along with great, flavorful recipes for each. This book keeps it traditional, but is also pushes the envelope a little with some fresh takes on pickling flavors. This is the perfect starting point for your home pickling adventure. Put down that store bought jar of pickles and get busy making your own, the easy and healthy way.

LaGrange, GA - 1935 - Three little boys sit on the curb, sad, confused, wondering where they will sleep tonight. All of their worldly possessions lie strewn about on the sidewalk. Georgia National Guardsmen have just evicted the boys' families from their mill-owned homes. When Callaway Mills employees went on strike, Governor Talmadge declared martial law in LaGrange. Soldiers patrol the streets and tell neighbors not to talk to one another -- and they mean business. A large machine gun sits in the middle of the mill village at the front gate of Unity Mill.A few blocks away, on Park Avenue, a fight breaks out between soldiers and mill workers. After the soldiers deliver a fatal blow to the head of a WWI veteran, they arrest the others and transport them to a military internment camp in Atlanta. Meanwhile, in Germany, Nazi newspapers celebrate another successful round of union busting by the Georgia state militia, calling it a sign of fascism's coming global triumph.This book is not a work of fiction. It is the secret history of proto-fascism in America's greatest little city.Informed by social psychology research, Legacy examines corporate-funded racism, sexism, fundamentalism, and authoritarianism in LaGrange, GA, and ultimately critiques the corporate threat to democracy at the municipal level.

Short Description: From Bible college to life in prison. Scott takes readers through an emotional roller coaster from his addiction to porn at only nine years old to nearly murdering a relative and all the ominous details from his time in prison. But this book isn't entirely dark. There's an amazing plot twist when Scott meets an unusual ex-con named, Jesus. Get ready for a wild read that you'll never forget. Ever. Long Description: In August 1999, Scott Smith enrolled in Bible College with aspirations to become a minister for Jesus . . . Wait That's not actually true. He only attended for the girls. A few years later, after engaging in a string of criminal activities, Scott found himself in a much different institution after being sentenced to life in prison-and the only "girls" were the HIV-positive transvestites. Within the first few days locked behind 60-foot high walls, Inmate #461419 quickly realized he wasn't prepared for the rampant gang violence, corrupt guards, and suicides. He was in a new type of hell on earth that his religious textbooks never mentioned. In this captivating memoir, Scott takes readers behind the walls by sharing entries from his secret prison journal. He also reveals the intimate details that led to his life sentence. In Jesus the Ex-Con, you will laugh, cry, and even wince, but it is not entirely dark and sinister. You will also encounter a miraculous plot twist when Scott shares how he met an unusual convict who taught him how to escape the hell he created for himself. Although his story is filled with drama and pain, it's also laced with hope and redemption-and it will touch every reader's life Get ready for a true story you'll never forget ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT PRISON OUTREACHES

Jump Start Your Career As a Children's Writer Many years ago, I had the idea for my first picture book. I sat on in for years for one reason and one reason only: I couldn't draw. Like at all Even my stick figures looked terrible I hoped one day to be connected with an illustrator who couldn't write, but one day I decided to stop waiting and start doing I got proactive and started looking for an illustrator. And it wasn't as much as I anticipated. I realized that this was something that really could be done on a budget This book is twofold: One, it's for writers like me who need to know how to find an illustrator on a budget Two, it's for children's writers who are hoping to one day make a living doing this. Let's be clear: This is not an easy career; nor is one you will get rich quick at. But if you are ready for some hard work, then read on Note: this book is based of "The Six Figure Writer"; it has an expanded section covering Children's Authorship.

Do You Dream of Retiring and Making a Living As a Writer? Learn How Do you dream of one day retiring and spending the rest of your days sitting on your couch and watching TV? Maybe But if you do, then you probably are not reading this description Most people, even in retirement, want to have a job. We may not call it a job, or even think about it as a job--but we want to do something.For many people, that job is writing that great story they've had in their head for years. While these people typically dream of making a good income out of it, most never do. It's not because their book was no good. It's because they never took the time to understand how to do it right. They spent months--years even--working on something they cared deeply for, but only a few hours maximum thinking about how they would get people to read it.The goal of this book isn't to tell you how to write your story. There are plenty of books on that. The goal of this book is to help you with that next step in the journey: publishing it. And by publishing it, I don't mean helping you find a publisher or agent who will do the heavy lifting for you--I mean helping you do it yourself through self-publishing and bring home the income most writers only dream of It's going to show you the strategies used by thousands of writers (myself included) to turn their passion for storytelling into something that's more than a hobby--something that has an actual livable income that comes with it.Are you ready to start your retirement career? Let's go

Are Your Ready to Quit Your Job and Make a Living As An Author?I was offered my first book deal before the age of 30. I was over the moon I had a literary agent, and one of the top publishers in the country; when the book was published, there were even mega-production studios calling my agent to inquire about the rights.It's what every author dreams of, right? Kind of. Sort of. No It used to be. But that was several years ago. That was before the birth of the first real game-changer since Gutenberg's press: the Amazon Kindle. The Kindle itself didn't rock the industry to its core - rather, it was the self-publishing platform that came with it: Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) Authors could always self-publish, but prior to KDP, it was something you did when no publisher would take a chance on you. After KDP, authors were proving that for the price of $0, you could have your book published not only electronically, but in print as well. In a very short time, authors started using KDP and becoming millionaires I started using KDP (as well as other publishing distribution channels) way back when it first opened its doors, and I haven't looked back. I've launched several imprints and have sold over 2,000,000 books. In this book, I'll show you how I, and other authors, have done it. A word of caution: this isn't a how-to publish a book on KDP; if you need a step-by-step on how to navigate through the KDP dashboard, then there are other books that cover that (but seriously, publishing through KDP is ridiculously easy ). This book is to help you launch your book and attract more readers.

Whether you're an adventure junkie, road-tripper, or card shark, Nevada has something for you. Make it the perfect trip with Moon Nevada.Inside you'll find:* The best road trips through Nevada, from 3 days on "the loneliest road in America," to a week covering Death Valley and the Extraterrestrial Highway, with detailed information on travel times, distances, and directions* Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout* The top sights and unique activities for all travel styles:Explore caves and glaciers at Great Basin National Park, or go fishing, swimming, or boating on Lake Tahoe or Lake Mead. Marvel at the engineering of the Hoover Dam, camp out at a secluded alpine lake, or find the best spots for a day hike. Schedule your visit during one of the major festivals that frequent Nevada (Burning Man, Art Town Reno, or the National Rodeo Finals), or shop for local turquoise trinkets. Try your hand at a slot machine, and get a taste of the world-renowned Las Vegas nightlife* Focused coverage of Reno, Las Vegas, Death Valley, Tahoe, Central Nevada, Elko, the Ruby Mountains, and more* Honest advice on where to stay, when to go, and how to get around* Expert tips from long-time Nevada local Scott Smith* Thorough information, including background on the landscape, plants and animals, climate, and local cultureWith Moon Nevada's practical tips, myriad activities, and local insight, you can plan your trip your way.Spending more time at the lake? Try Moon Tahoe. Headed to the parks? Try Moon Yosemite National Park or Moon Death Valley National Park.

We all have a story to tell. Three years after losing his first wife to breast cancer in 2001, Scott met Rhonda through an Internet dating service, and, after a whirlwind romance, they married in 2005. The next few years were filled with both bliss and the challenges of blending two families and five children. In 2009, Rhonda was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. This book chronicles their seven-year journey through the raw emotions of e-mails exchanged with their amazing support group of church, friends, coworkers, and family. With a skilled and dedicated team of doctors and caregivers on their side, they were carried through it all by the Grace and Strength of their Lord. This is their story.

Cultivate gratitude with just 5 minutes a day Working toward your next big win can bring you happiness, but there's a way to experience even deeper joy--practice gratitude Spend just five minutes each day with this gratitude journal for men, and discover a new level of appreciation for the wonderful parts of your life.Daily 5-minute journal prompts--Express your thoughts and feelings with short prompts that bring you closer to the most gratifying and positive aspects of your life.Engaging practices--Make inspiring playlists, try a morning meditation, or take a long walk to reinforce mindfulness and stay grounded in gratitude.Positive affirmations--Receive daily inspiration from affirmations that promote positivity and guide you in the right direction.Start your journey toward happiness and fulfillment with this easy, 5-minute gratitude journal.

If you are interested in a tennis career, or want to learn more about the tennis business, this comprehensive book will help you fulfill your dream. A tennis career has been the life's passion of Scott Smith, a 2013 USPTA California District 5 pro of the year. He has coached hundreds of students who have won countless awards. As playing tennis improved their physical and mental abilities, the smiles and joy in the faces of his students has been Scott's most cherished reward. In this helpful, inspirational, detailed book, Scott Smith shares with you the knowledge he has accumulated over 45 years of coaching tennis in Colorado and California. The many enjoyable anecdotes he relates is proof that tennis is much more than the simple act of hitting the ball over the net. Tennis is a game where ladies and gentlemen engage in the process of becoming better citizens, better human beings, no matter if winning or losing.