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Two decades after the Wave of Destruction that nearly destroyed America, the United States is no longer recognizable. Dictator Joseph Stoner has transformed it into a socialist utopia. A society where, even though there is no freedom, there is also no opposition to his tyrannical rule. The weekend sabbaths where food, beer, and weed are handed out freely, have replaced self-will, disapproval, and even a sense of ambition in the soul of the people.
When three kids, Zammi, his sister Sydney, and their best friend Straz sneak into the forbidden structure that was once Philadelphia’s Parkway Central Library, they realize how much has been lost. Not just gadgets and other possessions of a once wealthy nation, but a sense of community, truth, and freedom as well. Determined to make things right, they create a clandestine organization called The Liberation, and embark on a risky plan to overthrow the President.
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The Kingdom of Kush was completely forgotten once it met its end. The stories of its might didn’t survive in the cultures of its successor kingdoms, possibly because Christianization soon followed, which required the people of the Nubian region to turn toward the east and the myths of the Christian messiah. There was no more room for the divine rulers, Amun and Re, or a place for their sons, the kings of Kush. The kingdom continued to exist in the stories of some classical writers, but it was often considered as nothing more than a distant, probably even imaginary, kingdom, where the uncivilized savages lived.
With the renewed interest in the classical arts of Greece and Rome, the Renaissance rediscovered the existence of Kush. Still, it was not explored until Napoleon’s expedition to Egypt in 1798. Even then, it was seen as a part of Egyptian culture. The discoveries made by the 18th- and 19th-century explorers proved there were, in fact, two separate cultures. However, this explanation was greatly influenced by Darwinism. Scholars presented the entirety of Africa as a place where civilized white men ruled over the “uncivilized negroes.” Kush was no exception to them, and the general opinion was that Egypt ruled over the uncivilized Kushites. Even the rule of the Twenty-Fifth Dynasty was observed as nothing more than the less fortunate Kushites imitating the superior Egyptians.
It was not until the early 20th century that the Kingdom of Kush received its rightful place in history. When the first archaeological survey of Nubia took place between 1907 and 1911, the distinctive cultural aspects of the Kingdom of Kush emerged, and it was finally seen as a separate entity from Egypt.
In The Kingdom of Kush: A Captivating Guide to an Ancient African Kingdom in Nubia That Once Ruled Egypt, you will discover topics such as
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Are you tired of being single and watching all your friends get married and start families?
Do your relationships never progress beyond the first date, leaving you to wonder what you’re doing wrong?
Do you dream about a meaningful, serious relationship, but struggle with meeting and talking to women?
Let’s face it: dating is hard, especially if you’re looking for a long-term relationship.
There are more single adults living in the United States than ever before. The latest U.S. census recorded that 45.2% of the adult population is single. And yet, 94% of those claimed they still believed in true love.
It shows you that deep down, people don’t want to be single. We humans naturally crave companionship--a partner who will help us face everything good and bad life throws at us.
But finding that partner has proven to be extremely difficult.
You suffer through one awkward date after another, spend hours making gibbering conversations, and make promises of a call that never happens.
At this point, you’re just about to give up and accept your eternal singleness.
Stop. You are not doomed for a life of loneliness. You are simply making unconscious mistakes or listening to the wrong advice on dating and meeting women.
You’ve probably heard before that women are complicated--they prefer bad guys and push the good ones in the friendzone.
Those are just a few of the common prejudices that result in men making huge mistakes when interacting with women.
You’re about to find out the shocking answer to one of the most Googled questions ever:
“What do women really want?”
Honesty. Emotions. Vulnerability. Truth.
You don’t have to become a dominant Alpha male to attract women. You don’t have to change who you are.
To find love and keep it, you need only to become the best version of yourself, and arm yourself with knowledge on bulletproof seduction techniques that don’t rely on manipulation and corny pick-up lines.
In Apex Male: Modern Dating Mastery Bundle, you’ll discover:
And much more.
This is not one of those guides that promise to make numerous women fall in your bed. What you have in front of you is a collection of awesome advice that will help you find happiness with someone, without manipulating, playing, and lying.
Book Excellence Awards 2020 Finalist - Political Thriller
"Percy juggles both plotlines effectively while addressing important social issues." –Publisher's Weekly
A cold-blooded murder. The victim: a fourteen-year-old boy. The shooter waits patiently for the cops and calmly explains his right to kill the boy. “I was defending my property.” Can Deputy Andi Pelton find the evidence to break through the killer’s stand-your-ground defense? Suddenly, Sheriff Ben Stewart almost dies and cannot campaign for re-election. Andi knows she has to take his place—her nemesis, Deputy Brad Ordrew, runs unopposed and he’s promised to fire her when he’s sheriff. Can she stand her own ground to stay in Monastery Valley while she tries to solve the murder and defends herself against scurrilous political ads paid for by a mysterious stranger?
This Proven Formula Reveals How to Understand, Connect, & Empower Your Child
Are you sick and tired of not being able to get through to your child?
Have you tried endless "solutions" to get along with your child but nothing seems to work, and you're back to the tantrums?
Do you finally want to say goodbye to punishments and disagreements and discover something which works for you?
You are not the first. Lucky for you there’s a solution…
Positive parenting doesn't have to be complicated.
Genuine connection, understanding, and love are all your child wants.
You know that.
Unfortunately, nobody teaches you how to be a good parent and a positive role model.
Now, that's not to say there's no room for discipline.
Even if you've tried time outs, grounding, withdrawal of treats. Or even the flip side with free-range parenting, without success. You can make this work.
In fact, it's easier than you think.
It's also much more important than you realize.
A study from Oregon State University demonstrated how parenting approach affects children's brain structure and DNA.
And get this! Not only is your child affected. But their children will also be affected for several generations.
Another study stated that positive parenting increases children's sense of belonging, self-acceptance, self-confidence, and self-esteem.
Nothing is stopping you from making a profound positive change in the relationship with your child today.
Here's just a tiny fraction of what you'll discover in this positive parenting book:
Take a second to imagine how you'll feel once you can truly see eye to eye with your child. How much easier getting through the day will be.
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A brutal abduction. Two scared kids. One desperate fugitive.
Struggling with the guilt she feels for shooting and killing a drug dealer during her freshman case, Special Agent Shannon Ames is thrown back in the deep end when former federal prosecutor Lucy Donato goes missing.
The case takes a surprising turn when Lucy’s bookish husband Bob is caught on camera fleeing the state with his two small children. Has he done something to his wife? Is he a danger to the kids?
There’s definitely something off about Bob, because it soon becomes clear he isn’t stopping for anyone. He’s smart, he’s ruthless, and he steamrolls over anyone who gets in his way.
Desperate to protect the kids, Shannon pursues Bob cross-country, following a trail of stolen cars, brutal bar fights, and dangerous drug dealers. But something isn’t sitting right with her – why would a meek office worker suddenly blaze a trail of chaos across several states? What does he want? Where is he going?
The answer to those questions is truly shocking and puts Shannon at the heart of a case she’ll never forget…
Road to Mercy is a gripping mystery thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat as it races towards its electrifying finish. Perfect for fans of David Baldacci, Robert Dugoni and Lisa Regan.
I’ve been searching for my mate. For my destiny. For the female who is somewhere on Tajss…
Khabri
The Zmaj race was dying when humans crashed landed on our planet. Since the moment their coming was revealed to the Order, I've known that one of the females is my mate. My treasure. All I want is her and the beautiful, perfect babies we will have together.
When at long last I find her, there can be no mistaking our connection. My dragon roars with possessive need and the claim is made.
Except she has other ideas. She doesn’t believe in destiny and says she isn’t interested in making babies with me.
The Invaders are threatening all of Tajss, thrusting her peoples into war. I must survive these battles if I am to have a chance at winning the one that matters. The war for Anna's heart.
Anna
My village has been overrun by four-armed invaders and we've all been forced to flee towards the city.
We're struggling to survive pursuit over the grueling desert sands of Tajss when a crazy, overly muscled, overly sexy, and overly direct alien dragon-man shows up and tells me I’m his fated mate and we’re going to make beautiful babies.
I don’t think so.
Except he is sexy. And kind. And protective. And he might be the only hope I have of living. Can I put my past beliefs behind me, navigate a war and deal with losing my heart all at the same time?
Celebrate the 20th book in the Red Planet Dragons of Tajss series! The couple's story in Dragon’s Destiny is stand-alone with an HEA, but the story of planet Tajss is told over the entire series. It is a science fiction romance with a stubborn alien and an equally stubborn human female, plenty of action-packed adventure, and hot, steamy alien romance!
The feel-good romantic comedy bestseller! Perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Lindsey Kelk, and Sophie Ranald.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "A hysterically funny and well-written romance story." - Readers' Favorite 5-star review
Cassie Dunhill and her friends make a pact to marry the next guy they each date. What could possibly go wrong?
Cassie is sick of dating. It's been ten years and it's time, time to find The One. It's either that or buy a fetching habit and veil and abandon the whole thing. But Cassie believes in love, and she's not ready to give up yet.
The pressure is on to find Mr. Right and Cassie's the first to find him: Parker Hamilton. He's good-looking, smart, cultured--and a doctor. Despite his obvious credentials, Cassie's not taking any chances. She's vetted Parker so thoroughly she could offer some pointers to the CIA. Needless to say, he passes with flying colors.
Things get complicated when Will Jordan, her irritating work colleague, muscles in on her dream job and her love life. Will is a typical guy, complete with nicknames for everyone, even Cassie. His good looks and relaxed, easy nature can be distracting. But Cassie can do without that kind of distraction right now, no matter how good Will looks with his shirt off.
In the end, is there only One Last First Date?
2018 READER'S FAVORITE AWARD FINALIST
Escape to New Zealand in this fun, feel-good chick lit stand-alone story.
Readers LOVE One Last First Date!:
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "This is a brilliantly written comedy romance and I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series." - Lesley Jones for Readers' Favorite
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "Kate O'Keeffe is the Sophie Kinsella of New Zealand!" - Kirsty McManus, author of Saved by the Celebutante
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "I was hooked from page one . . . The story is well-written with a ton of laugh-out-loud moments. Bravo, Kate O'Keeffe." - Joslyn Westbrook, author of The Fifty-Two Week Chronicles
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "If you like stories written with quirky humor and toe-curling romance, stories about dates fraught with mishaps and workplace situations gone asunder, and stories about finding love where you least expect it, One Last First Date is the book for you." - Geralyn Corcillo, Amazon best selling author
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "One Last First Date is a cute, sweet romantic comedy . . . this book is a 'sit on the beach with a Mai Tai' read....just don't make a pact while there!" - InD'tale Magazine
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "Artfully plotted, with just the right dose of you-are-ahead-of-the-heroine to make you turn pages in anticipation ... I loved it from beginning to end." - Laurie Baxter, author
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★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "Kate O'Keeffe will bring you to tears with laughter in One Last First Date. Clever, funny, and romantic -- the perfect Chick Lit read!" - Tracy Krimmer, author of Dating For Decades and Lipstick & Lattes
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "This is a fun, delightful and thoroughly enjoyable read!" - Marianne Hansen, book blogger, Comedy of Errers
From Wall Street Journal Best Selling Author, Willow Winters comes a steamy, small-town romance.
A drunken bet that led to a fake relationship? My naive little heart still hoped it would last...
We were never meant to be together.
He’s a bartender with noncommittal tendencies.
I’m looking for … the opposite. Commitment. Period.
But drinks and a bet led to something it shouldn’t have: a fake relationship. Worse, a first date, a first kiss… and then more.
He’s addictive and I can’t bring myself to accept the reality.
That it’s all a lie and I’m fooling myself by thinking he could want more. That I could change him.
He’s mine for as long as I keep on pretending like this is just for fun.
As if I don’t want more…
Like when he whispers my name, I pretend it doesn’t make my heart flip.
Like when he holds me at night, I pretend I don’t want to lay in his bed every night.
It's just a bet; just a lie . . . until it isn't.
A sexy, moody, broody mountain man who only wants his solitude. A city woman trying to find herself in the backwoods. One horrible rock slide that leaves the two strangers stuck together...whether they want to be or not.
I've been holed up in my crappy, one room cabin in the back country of Colorado for so long that I'm basically not even human anymore. And I'm not here because I have to be. I'm not some crazy prepper who thinks the apocalypse is coming, and I'm not running from the law.
I'm just an artist who gets lost in the creation of my wood sculptures, and I'm alone because I like it this way. I do my best work when I'm separated from the rest of the world And for the most part, people suck, and there isn't anybody back in civilization who will ever notice that I'm not there anyway.
I'm so far off the beaten path that it's rare for me to see another human at all, and I'm perfectly fine with that...until Keeley Norton comes crashing into my solitary life--literally.
It isn't like I really want to rescue the woman and haul her back to my cabin. But I can't leave her on the side of the mountain injured, either. I might be a surly jerk, but even I can't be that heartless.
Basically, I'm screwed in more ways than one.
Luckily, she only has to be stuck with me for a few days. I can handle that, right? Even if I don't want her in my cabin, what can happen in forty-eight hours?
Problem is, I didn't count on the way she makes me feel every time I look into her sexy, smoldering dark eyes. All I really want to do is nail her. Against the wall. Bent over my rickety table. Any time or any place is fine with me. And believe me, I fantasize about every single location as the hours tick by.
My plan is to just ignore her until she can get back to her own place, but that idea isn't working out so well.
Turns out, Keeley isn't a woman who is easily ignored.
She's beautiful.
She's sexy.
She's smart.
She's chatty -- which really should drive me crazy since I'm a guy of few words, but it grows on me.
She's kind and not the type to judge -- even though she's a smart-mouthed city woman who doesn't have a clue how to survive in the backwoods.
All in all, Keeley is way more dangerous to me than any four-legged predator in the woods.
Simply put, she's exactly the kind of woman I need to avoid.
And I try to keep my distance. I want to keep my secrets to myself, and the last thing I want is to be painfully pried open by a female who will be gone in a matter of a few days.
I'm a master at avoiding complications, but Keeley is an unholy temptation that even a hardened loner like me might not be able to resist...
Extermination Day – January 15, 2038 – The day the world dies. It begins with a surprise meteor shower. Within hours millions become sick. The horrible virus quickly spreads, killing everyone in its path. Remnants of world governments soon discover that this is no ordinary virus. It was engineered to eradicate the human race.
Congressman Jeff Madison is one of the few surviving members of the US government. He and a team of scientists at a secret underground base must figure out who is behind the attack. Their only hope may be Project Chronos, the world’s first operational time machine.
Jeff and his team need to find a way to go back in time and warn humanity of the coming apocalypse. But what can they do when the very air they breathe can kill them, an overwhelming malevolent force is hunting them, and a traitor is undermining their efforts at every turn?
It’s a fight for survival throughout time with humanity’s past, present, and future at stake.
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An undoubtedly interesting, exciting, and dramatic chapter of Russian history was ruled over by the Romanov dynasty.
This powerful ruling family came to power shortly after the frightening rule of a legendary figure in Russian history: Ivan the Terrible. After murdering his own son and unborn grandson, Ivan died without an heir, resulting in the formation of a new dynasty. This was the Romanov family.
The Romanovs included some of the most famous names in all of history, from Peter the Great, who expanded its borders, to the mighty Empress Catherine the Great, a powerful female ruler in a time of rife male supremacy and who is still a symbol of feminine power to this day. The Romanovs ruled from the end of the Middle Ages to the dawn of a modern era that forcefully rejected the last Romanovs from a nation that no longer tolerated a monarchy. And every last one of these mighty monarchs had quirks and idiosyncrasies, likes and dislikes, pasts that were often troubled, and complicated family lives.
Every one of them was a person, complex, intricate, flawed, and fascinating. Their stories range from the beautiful to the tragic to the bizarre. And in this book, they all are laid out for you to enjoy.
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After her mother’s death, Miss Zoe Chase returns to England to find an ideal husband.
Practical considerations include:
A secret part of Zoe yearns for love, but she can’t afford to let her heart decide. With the help of an old friend, Zoe should have the business done, post haste.
If not for Winn...
No plan included a devilishly handsome earl cursed to die.
A family curse left Lord Winthrop Burton fatherless at age five. Now condemned to die by age thirty, Winn is determined to do it on his own terms.
Practical considerations include:
Winn will leave no one behind to mourn him.
If not for Miss Zoe Chase...
When plans fight passion, everything falls.
As desire flares, both careen towards the curse’s end. Because the accidents that once plagued Winn are now happening to Zoe.
To save Zoe, Winn must push her away. Except Zoe has fallen in love with him.
And love does not yield to practical considerations.
Can Winn discover the truth of his curse before it ends them both?
From New York Time bestselling author Deanna Chase.
The boxed set of the first three books in the Jade Calhoun Series. Includes:
Haunted on Bourbon Street
Witches of Bourbon Street
Demons of Bourbon Street
Haunted on Bourbon Street
Jade loves her new apartment--until a ghost joins her in the shower.
When empath Jade Calhoun moves into an apartment above a strip bar on Bourbon Street, she expects life to get interesting. What she doesn't count on is making friends with an exotic dancer, attracting a powerful spirit, and developing feelings for Kane, her sexy landlord.
Being an empath has never been easy on Jade's relationships. It's no wonder she keeps her gift a secret. But when the ghost moves from spooking Jade to terrorizing Pyper, the dancer, it's up to Jade to use her unique ability to save her. Except she'll need Kane's help--and he's betrayed her with a secret of his own--to do it. Can she find a way to trust him and herself before Pyper is lost?
Witches of Bourbon Street
Jade Calhoun was never fond of her empath abilities. Now she's discovered she has another gift she'd rather not unwrap--magic. But when her mentor, Bea, becomes gravely ill and insists Jade's the only one who can help, she's forced to embrace her witchy side.
It's too bad she spent a decade shunning the magical community and never learned to harness her powers. Because time's run out. A trapped spirit has revealed a clue to Jade's long-lost mother. The resident angel has gone rogue and disappeared with Jade's boyfriend, Kane. And if that wasn't enough, her ex appears to be possessed.
To save any of them, Jade will need to find a way to control her inner white witch--without succumbing to black magic. Otherwise, she'll lose everything...including her soul.
Demons of Bourbon Street
New Orleans coven leader, Jade Calhoun, is embarking on a Hellish mission. Literally. A week ago her ex sacrificed himself to Hell in order to save Jade’s mother. While he suffers, Jade will stop at nothing to bring him home…even if it means working with Lailah, an angel she’s never trusted.
But the stakes are raised when Jade discovers her boyfriend, Kane, is marked by a demon. The very same one who tried seducing him right before Jade’s eyes. Now Kane’s life is on the line, and consequently, Jade’s soul is compromised. She’ll need all the help she can get, including Lailah’s, as she fights her way through Hell to save her ex and Kane—and her entire existence.
How to start a tech company and get customers in one month
Did you know that Twitter, Udemy, Groupon, and GitHub all started as side hustles without venture capital? Many aspiring tech entrepreneurs believe that to start a successful tech business means they must risk everything, quit their day job, and seek funding. These and other bootstrapped companies prove that billion-dollar companies can start in home offices and garages on founders’ evenings and weekends.
In The 60-Minute Tech Startup: How to Start a Tech Company as a Side Hustle in One Hour a Day and Get Customers in Thirty Days (or Less), serial technology entrepreneur Ramesh Dontha takes lessons from side hustles turned household name companies to reveal the fastest, easiest, and least capital-intensive way to start a tech business. Together with experiences from his own career and those of featured guests from the popular The Agile Entrepreneur Podcast, Dontha lays out a plan for any aspiring tech entrepreneur to start a side hustle that is profitable from the beginning and has a chance to become something great. The 60-Minute Tech Startup shows side hustlers how to:
Discover mistakes to avoid that doom most tech businesses
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All of the above and more in just one hour a day for one month. Whether you just want to start a side hustle and keep your day job or go all-in and build a high-growth tech company, The 60-Minute Tech Startup offers proven steps to start a tech company today, get paying customers this month, and reap the rewards of business ownership for life.
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Twelve-year-old Ellie “Scaredy Bat” Spark would give her fangs to prove herself and become a real detective. So when she learns the jellyfish at the lake have vanished, she jumps at the chance to solve the puzzle. But if her fear of boggy water stalls the case, the park will close and her best friend’s dream of going to science camp will be dashed.
With only one day to unscramble the riddle, Ellie tries to ignore her dread of swimming and recruits her pals to help search for the missing jellies. Suspecting everything from pollution to sea monsters, the only clue they find is a furry brown rat dogging their heels.
Can Ellie swallow her fright and rescue the wobbly lost creatures?
Scaredy Bat and the Missing Jellyfish is the third book in the whimsical Scaredy Bat middle grade supernatural mystery series. If your family likes adorable heroines, stories of overcoming fear, and triumphing over bullies, you’ll love Marina J. Bowman’s enchanting tale.
- Detective Quiz Assessment
- Deep Water Fear Facts
- Suspect List Template
- Hidden Observation Details Sheet
- Discussion Questions
"As a homeschooling mom and a former certified teacher, I am always looking for delightful stories. This story didn't disappoint. I liked the fun way the book tests reading comprehension. There are quizzes and answers in the back, but it's done so the child considers himself to be a detective who notices the story "clues." Very well done. I look forward to the next story in the series." - EC Mama
For Fans of:
- A to Z Mysteries
- Nancy Drew
- The Hardy Boys
- Nate the Great
- Encyclopedia Brown
- Scooby Doo
- Legend of the Star Runner
- My Sister the Vampire
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer: A Picture Book
- Hotel Transylvania
Do four paranormal heartthrobs favored by the gods really need to follow me around?
I know, I know, I'm the freak - the daughter of Hades. And he is hated and dangerous; locked up in his own realm for his crimes.
Yet, here I am, just finding out all my weirdness, my illnesses, my whole life, have been because I'm the daughter of one of the most powerful gods out there. And I've been flown away to attend Guardian Academy.
This is where the best of the best in the supernatural world go to train to protect the humans whom the gods like Zeus no longer have time or care for.
But being chosen doesn't stop me from being vilified.
That's okay, I'm used to being the outcast. I've still found my place, and I won't let my gas-lighting mother, demi-goddess cliques, or four dark, sexy, brooding guardians stop me from graduating at the top.
GUARDIAN ACADEMY is an upper YA/NA reverse harem romance. This series will take you on a brand-new roller coaster ride of magic and emotions for fans of Rick Riordan, J.K. Rowling, Veronica Shade, Stephanie Meyer, and Jaymin Eve.
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I had three loves in my life: my daddy, him what my mama killed in cold blood; my son Henry, God rest him; and tall as an oak Riley Treadwell.
I lost all of 'em, one way or t'other, 'til Riley showed up on my stoop with a monster problem and tried to wiggle his way back into my life.
Only, weren't no monster bothering him; was the one bothering his ex-girlfriend what'd stirred up a hornet's nest out on Lake Burton amongst the muckity mucks. Weren't no never mind to me, see? I was fine letting well enough alone, 'cept curiosity got the best of me, and Riley, well. He weren't above using that silver tongue of his to persuade me 'round to his way of thinking. If I'da listened to my gut, maybe I woulda avoided stepping knee deep into somebody else's trouble.
Then again, I ain't never been one to heed a warning when monsters come a-calling.
Author's Note: Greenwood Cove was written in the native dialect of the narrator, found in the rural areas of the Southern Appalachians. The grammar, spelling, and syntax are not standardized American English.
A masterful history of a long underappreciated institution, How the Post Office Created America examines the surprising role of the postal service in our nation’s political, social, economic, and physical development.
The founders established the post office before they had even signed the Declaration of Independence, and for a very long time, it was the U.S. government’s largest and most important endeavor—indeed, it was the government for most citizens. This was no conventional mail network but the central nervous system of the new body politic, designed to bind thirteen quarrelsome colonies into the United States by delivering news about public affairs to every citizen—a radical idea that appalled Europe’s great powers. America’s uniquely democratic post powerfully shaped its lively, argumentative culture of uncensored ideas and opinions and made it the world’s information and communications superpower with astonishing speed.
Winifred Gallagher presents the history of the post office as America’s own story, told from a fresh perspective over more than two centuries. The mandate to deliver the mail—then “the media”—imposed the federal footprint on vast, often contested parts of the continent and transformed a wilderness into a social landscape of post roads and villages centered on post offices. The post was the catalyst of the nation’s transportation grid, from the stagecoach lines to the airlines, and the lifeline of the great migration from the Atlantic to the Pacific. It enabled America to shift from an agrarian to an industrial economy and to develop the publishing industry, the consumer culture, and the political party system. Still one of the country’s two major civilian employers, the post was the first to hire women, African Americans, and other minorities for positions in public life.
Starved by two world wars and the Great Depression, confronted with the country’s increasingly anti-institutional mind-set, and struggling with its doubled mail volume, the post stumbled badly in the turbulent 1960s. Distracted by the ensuing modernization of its traditional services, however, it failed to transition from paper mail to email, which prescient observers saw as its logical next step. Now the post office is at a crossroads. Before deciding its future, Americans should understand what this grand yet overlooked institution has accomplished since 1775 and consider what it should and could contribute in the twenty-first century.
Gallagher argues that now, more than ever before, the imperiled post office deserves this effort, because just as the founders anticipated, it created forward-looking, communication-oriented, idea-driven America.
The enemy may have changed, but the battle between good and evil burns hotter than ever in this scintillating new installment in Alexandra Ivy’s Guardians of Eternity series.
There is only one thing more precious to vampire Tarak than his newfound freedom after five centuries of captivity, and that’s the promise of revenge. At last, he can destroy Riven, the merman who has drained his power in order to make himself king. But at the very moment when justice is a fang’s breadth away, Tarak’s quest is complicated by the beautiful mermaid princess who kept him sane and fed during his ordeal.
Waverly hoped that once Tarak escaped, he’d return to his own kind and enjoy the rest of his immortal life. She also hoped she might one day stop dreaming about the darkly handsome vampire. Instead, Tarak’s return draws Waverly into an unlikely alliance—and a passion that eclipses all her fantasies.
Hatred for Riven has sustained Tarak this long. But only Waverly’s love can give him the strength to claim eternity with her . . .
