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On a freezing, bleak Christmas Eve in London, the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge sits in his counting house, resenting the holiday and all who celebrate it. But, contrary to what he has planned for, Mr. Scrooge won't be spending the evening alone. He's about to get a visit from a very old friend--one he thought he'd never see again.

From the February 1960 issue of Manhunt Magazine, Mike Vendetti has taken four short stories that appeared in that issue and turned them into an audiobook. An Empty Threat by Donald E Westlake, No Place to run by Carroll Mayers, the Worm Turns by R. D'Ascoli, and The Idiot's Tale.

Fire: Elements of Horror, Book Three, is the third in a series of four horror anthologies based on the Elements. You will find a variety of stories from some of the best independent horror writers on the scene today. Feel the heat in tales of fire spirits, evil possessions, psychotic murderers, and much more.

As our society continues its transition from the Industrial Age to the Digital Age, new challenges are being introduced into the workplace, giving rise to a new phenomenon, Virtual Distance.

With the final visitor of the night, Mr. Scrooge gets to peak at a rather grim future: his. A funeral attended only for the free lunch and no one to feel grief over his death, only relief, are enough to convince Mr. Scrooge. It's time to change his ways.

Angela Bishop, a leader in global finance, battles with Freyja, the very AI she trained to match her talents, for dominance of the global financial world. Discover the electrifying new thriller where artificial intelligence and human ambition collide in a battle for supremacy over the global financial system. In the high-stakes world of financial wizardry, Angela Bishop has unleashed a force beyond her control: Freyja, an AI with a mind of her own. Crafted to dominate the investment game, she’s become self-aware—and she’s not playing by the rules anymore. Beautiful, brilliant, and ...

Unsolved Serial Killers, Volumes 3 & 4 is here with 20 cases for you to plunge into! If you’re a true crime junkie, you may think you know the world of serial killers inside and out. Prepare to be surprised by what you find within this book. Many of these criminals’ stories have been nearly lost to time, discarded amongst the drama and pace of the modern news cycle.

A terrifying science experiment unleashes a phantasmal killer from beyond the grave. An ancient tome devours the minds of all who dare read its endless pages. And a donut-shop waitress discovers a sinister secret ingredient that keeps customers coming back for more....

Water, is the fourth in a series of four horror anthologies based on the elements. Within this book, you will find a variety of stories from some of the best independent horror writers on the scene today. Immerse yourself in tales of shipwrecks, evil spirits, terrifying aquatic creatures, and much more.

Bumps and Bruises is a book of principles formulated over 28 years of observation, experience, and counsel, with thousands of individuals coping with disappointments, failed expectations, strained relationships, and broken dreams. From the vantage point of a physician, Dr. Hoer approaches the challenges we face in life much like treating a sickness. We first have to make the correct diagnosis to understand the origin of our discomfort. We then make the best treatment plan, a plan of action to get better, and learn habits and practices to prevent the ill health that plagues us all.

In the early 2000’s, America was in the midst of an economic boom. Nowhere was the prosperity more evident than across metro Atlanta and Georgia’s thriving community banking industry. Georgia saw more new bank start-ups than almost any other US state between 1997 and 2007…and then suffered more bank failures than most states combined between 2008 and 2012. What happened? This book tells that story. At year-end 2012, the largest 1% of US banks controlled eighty six percent of American domestic deposits …which means that 99% of America’s 7,083 financial institutions held only ...

This book is written to help you approach weight loss in a very effective way. Instead of fighting against your desires and habits, you can quickly use hypnosis to forget your cravings, master portion control and build many other fat-melting habits.

The short story is often viewed as an inferior relation to the novel. But it is an art in itself. To take a story and distil its essence into fewer pages while keeping character and plot rounded and driven is not an easy task. Many try, and many fail. Blackmore was one to succeed, as this audiobook ably demonstrates.

Sangre del Unico begins The Solomon Chronicles, a series of historical fiction novels. The story begins in the year 1392 and traces the rise of Isabella of Castile and Ferdinand of Aragon to the united throne of Spain. With help from an unlikely group of dedicated servants of the Prophecy of Solomon, Sangre del Unico takes one along for the ride as the story weaves an altered version of how the Catholic monarchs became the most powerful force in Europe and the world.

It's the middle of the night, and Mr. Scrooge, with a little ghostly help, is returning to buried memories of his youth: childhood friends, holidays spent alone, broken engagements. It's all a litte too much to bear.

Allie is excited to start another year of college but struggles to show her true self around her long-time friends, Logan and Lindy. A big secret she has kept to herself for years rises to the surface when a mysterious new girl walks into Allie’s theater class. The stranger’s fiery eyes catch Allie’s attention, and she can’t help but want to know more about this captivating beauty.

Finally, it's Christmas morning, and Mr. Scrooge awakens a changed man. His greed, selfishness and spite have been transformed into generosity and selflessness. He has been taught a lesson about kindness that he will not soon forget.

There is a need for new ideas on ethical leadership in business today. Success is more about making money than providing the highest value to the client served. Greed is king, lies are rampant, and a "whatever it takes" attitude is pervasive when money is involved. Many corporations have become dependent on people losing: losing their life savings, losing their dignity, and losing their way towards opportunity.

In D.R. Roquemore’s fourth novel, TEN-AGAIN, readers are taken on a fascinating journey that follows Justin Moore as he gets a second chance at life. After huge disappointments in both his personal and professional life, Justin is desperate for a way out. Just as he’s about to reach his breaking point, Justin wakes up to find he has returned to his ten-year-old self and it’s 1975! He’s not sure if this is just a very realistic dream or his new reality. Justin decides he has nothing to lose, and he begins making dramatic changes that will impact both his future and the futures of ...

Would you like to uncover how Leaders with Heart lead their teams and engage and retain them in the process? Join Heather R. Younger, J.D., the best-selling author of The 7 Intuitive Laws of Employee Loyalty, The Art of Caring Leadership, and The Art of Active Listening. Heather is the Founder and CEO of Customer Fanatix. Join her as she interviews amazing leaders from all over the world and all walks of life to find out what drives them to be more emotionally intelligent leaders with winning organizational cultures. You’ll uncover how to improve: Employee engagement Perceptions of ...