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The snick of a lock. The squeak of door hinges. The creak of a floorboard... Nothing is more mysterious than footsteps in the dark. Are those approaching steps that of friend or enemy? Lover or killer?

Drawing on the individual and collective experience of recognized intelligence experts and scholars in the field, Analyzing Intelligence provides the first comprehensive assessment of the state of intelligence analysis since 9/11. Its in-depth and balanced evaluation of more than 50 years of U.S. analysis includes a critique of why it has under-performed at times.

Jaxson Dane is harboring a secret. Not the fact that he’s a geeky comic book lover, or that he secretly draws his own comic, Bunny Fu Ninja Warrior. It’s not even classified information that he’s out and proud! His secret is the shame that he’s a 23-year-old virgin. Jaxson isn’t waiting for marriage or even afraid of taking that step, he just hasn’t found the one guy who will accept all of his adorkable qualities. Due to an unfortunate mishap with a self-pleasuring apparatus and his favorite appendage, Jaxson meets Tyler Mason.

Hope brightens a bleak Edinburgh December. A man gets a second chance with his high school crush. A decade-long game of cat and mouse comes to a passionate conclusion. And Santa Claus drives a red muscle car. Heat up your holidays with this collection of four festive tales from some of the top talent in the male/male genre.

From a very young age, Gino Pastori knew he wanted to fly the iconic DC-3. He wanted to fly freight because it was flown at night. Gino shares his memories of what it took to become a commercial pilot and what it was like to live the dream. With more than 7,400 flying hours logged in DC-3s, there were many incredible flying stories. This memoir includes the most memorable stories, such as flying a plane after being temporarily blinded by a lightning strike.

The Army's need: An automatic pistol with the stopping power of the .45 caliber Colt single action Army revolver. Colt and John Browning collaborated to meet the Army's need. The result was the greatest combat pistol ever designed. This book examines why the Army insisted on .45 caliber, the innovation required to meet that requirement, and how the model of 1911 beat the competition in reliability, function, and feel.

Moxie Summers is a curvy, 26-year-old teacher who has not had the best track record with relationships. In a drunken stupor at a bar, she meets Miles, who turns out to be her sparring equal - until she vomits all over his shoes. Just when she thinks things couldn't get worse, her dream man turns out to be the single father of the newest student in her class.

Ryan Keller has it all: a great supportive family, friends, and no limit to his self-confidence. Coming out of the closet was not as traumatic as he would have thought. Navigating through life isn't easy for any man, let alone a gay one. Rest assured that Ryan has it handled. Brandon Ford comes from the wrong side of the tracks. With a dark past, he doesn't have much going for him, no money, no friends, definitely no charisma, and his family makes people on Jerry Springer look like total winners.

Ranked Top 10 "Best Lit Mags of 2023" by Chill Subs Delight in intriguing, thought-provoking conversations about ethics, philosophy, and social issues! After Dinner Conversation is a monthly literary magazine publishing short fiction. Each issue features both established writers and up-and-coming authors who contribute fascinating philosophical insights on controversial topics like marriage equality, assisted suicide, the meaning of death, animal rights, and defining your "purpose." It's time to go deep in search of truth! If you love reading imaginative short stories on hot topics that ...

Dive into the heart of all things Kingdom Hearts with Bryce (the self-proclaimed expert) and Z (the absolute noob) to learn the basics, go on in-depth character analyses, and the overall lore of the series (of course). If you love the series or are thinking about jumping in the KHLorecast is just what you need.

PIE ( Pursue Internal Evolution ) is a Positive Podcast dedicated to uplifting and motivating people to dig deep inside and find the best version of themselves. With PIE, we aim to counter the negative TEA talk, by promoting only positive energy and communication that connects, and fosters a greater community. Bilal Willis is Certified Recovery Coach, Peer Counselor, Family Navigator, Parent instructor, and Program developer. He created a pathway to holistic recovery through a philosophy he calls the BLU PRINT, an acronym meaning Betterment Love Unity- Preserving[or]Pursuing) Recovery ...

This collection of stories from some of the brightest fantasy writers in the world run the gamut from steampunk to horror, from steamy romance to weird western, from Victorian thriller to contemporary bondage. But they all feature one thing in common - the corset. From vampire comedy to steampunk action to BDSM, Cinched is certain to free your mind. What else will follow?

As powered flight was in its infancy, the transatlantic cable brought news reports "over the wire" from Europe to the United States in hours. These news reports shed light on the development of the large rigid airships and uncovered many amazing facts. Some of those facts include that Orville Wright rode aboard a Zeppelin prior to WWI, and one Zeppelin was captured because none of the bullets fired at it, including those of the commanding officer after the crash, would light the craft on fire.

The book offers a look at prepping ideas that can be used if the Ebola outbreak hits our shores. In addition to stockpiling essential supplies the book highlights when it might be prudent to bug out and gives details about the best items to pack in a bug out bag. The bug out bag is probably the first thing that anyone wanting to be prepared should produce. In addition to a response to the Ebola outbreak, these prepper ideas can be applied to any "Doomsday situation".

By 1909, internal combustion engines had become powerful enough and light enough that many aeroplane designs could take to the sky. Aeronauts began competing to be the first, the fastest, to fly the highest or fly the longest. Since their flight at Kitty Hawk, the Wrights pursued royalties on their patents. The Aero Club de France was full of aeronauts that were both rivals and collaborators.

Give your child the gift of Real Spaceships for Kids: Fun and Engaging Spaceship and Space Age Lessons for Kids Ages Five-13 by Z.B. Tucker, empowering them to explore a world filled with spaceships and space quests—all while expanding their minds for thrill and adventure!

"Suddenly in Debt" is a short story about Terrence Finn, a PI who's on another routine case when he suddenly finds that he owes his life to strangers. They return to collect.

Smuggler's Grift is a pulp-fiction-inspired novella set in the mid-1950s. Brody Malone is a former US Army pilot that now flies his own DC-3 for hire. He flies discreetly from Florida to Cuba and other destinations in the Caribbean. Brody flies with his trusty dog, Cargo. He trusts few and lives by his own rules.

In "Blick Zurück" beleuchtet ein erfahrener B.Z.-Redakteur jeweils ein Kapitel der Berliner Stadtgeschichte. Experten, Zeitzeugen und historische Ton-Dokumente lassen Geschichte lebendig werden.

Welcome to the family! Vicky B and Sammy Z are two cousins creating a space for women to laugh, grow and stumble through their twenties together. This community is all about embracing your inner weirdo while manifesting the boss ass babe you know you are. So, grab a drink and get ready for lots of laughs, honest chats and authentic advice every week.Don't forget to like, subscribe and leave a review! Follow us on instagram @sstumblingalong