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The Thief, a great spirit, and her descendants have abused their ability to steal magic for centuries. When Kaylo starts to hear the song of other people’s magic, he must learn to hide from his people as well as the invaders. A gift or a curse, Kaylo may be able to save his people from the Gousht Empire that claimed their land with this stolen magic. Eighteen years later, Kaylo still prays to the spirits, but not out of loyalty or love. He knows better than to rely on those selfish bastards for anything.

Amazing Facts to Blow Your Mind unveils a world where the ordinary becomes extraordinary. This isn't just a collection of trivia; it's a meticulously curated portal to the wonders of our universe, tailored for the eternally curious of all ages. Featuring over 1000 facts, each divided into chapters by topic, this book offers a comprehensive and organized exploration of knowledge.

I Was Born in the Forest encapsulates the freedom struggle of Africans brought to the Americas in the bowels of slave ships from Congo, Angola, and other parts of Central Africa. In the seventeenth century, many defied the odds by escaping and establishing Afrocentric communities in the mountains in Brazil. Palmares, the most notable among them, existed from 1605 to 1694.

Three sun gods bathe the city of legends, Luminocity, in their blessed light. The city stands on the decaying ruins of an ancient civilization. Skeletal skyscrapers guard their solemn secrets of forgotten technology and past tragedies. But under the surface the light dies and shadows began. It is a dark god’s domain, even caged. And he holds his grudges through the eons. Five fates intertwine, thrown onto the currents of destiny, played like puppets. Will they be able to tear free from their strings?

When I attended Jefferson Elementary School in Charlottesville in 1960, I was selected to recite the poem "The Path" by Paul Lawrence Dunbar, the noted black poet. That poem captured the story of my life. I had no idea when I first learned it by memory and recited it many times before the class that it would later have such a direct and dramatic application to my life. I recited the words not knowing their true meaning back then, but I know what they mean now, and who would have imagined how appropriate they would be. 

The journey through this audiobook will cover the vital steps to fall in love with yourself and connect your heart to your soul. When the seas are rising and pushing you off course, throw down an anchor to your heart despite the storms in your external world. The universal love has no limits so long as you allow compassion to conquer your fears. The sacred heart is your haven and will take you to calmer shores of peace. This place is full of love so that you can shine a light on the dark phases of your journey. Engage wholly as you navigate through the cycle of life by fully loving yourself.

An estranged son drives twelve hours to collect badly needed money from his father’s estate. The same ugly McMansion still sits behind a security wall, but there are new features: a gaudy slate roof, a 70s-style conversation pit, and nearly two dozen statues posted along the wall like sentries. It makes no sense; Billy Buchanan’s father was broke. Where had these fierce-looking valuable sculptures come from? Forced to spend the week at 22 Dutch Road, Billy begins believing these samurai-styled carvings can talk to him by day, and worse, move at night; his father might not be so dead after all.

Small Talk is a beginner’s guide to breaking the ice, talking to strangers, and turning acquaintances into friends. Tons of opportunities lie in the hands of people you’ve never met. Let’s strike up a conversation with a stranger and see where the dialogue takes us! Every strong social bond ever has started off with small talk.

The 7 Minute Conversation is the written adaptation of my most popular conference seminar presentation. I have performed it live over 100 times, and it never gets old. The information is timeless and super easy to use. So, I thought I could give it more respect if I just expanded on Chapter 3 and wrote this book as a supplement.

Lights, Camera, Action is a beginner’s guide on how to overcome camera shyness, record videos, and build your digital presence. This book will help you feel comfortable when the recording light is on. Learn to relay your ideas from your mind to the world! Use the camera and make it your best friend.

Growing up, I was mesmerized by a man soaring the skies. The greatest silk aerialist in the world, Chandler Moreau. The day before my parents died, they took me to see his circus, and it was then I knew my fate was sealed. I would do everything in my power to perform with them one day. To perform with him.

Writing comes down to turning your hazy mind into crystal-clear words. In this book, you will learn the different types of essays out there, the basics of research and development, use of logical reasoning and critical thinking skills, rough draft creation, editing, proofreading, and building an empire with your words. An essay is a remarkable way to spread your philosophy and grow your brand. Learn the basics of how to effectively write essays in Get to the Point....

Limit Breaker and Tough Love are collections of stories designed to help you improve your communication skills.

Tough Love is a collection of 101 short stories, essays, and insights to improve communication skills. Knowledge which has the most practical value is not easy to learn because it challenges a lot of pre-existing paradigms. Therefore, Tough Love introduces the listener to knowledge that will lead to becoming a high valued member of society to create a long-lasting legacy.

LOL is a beginner’s guide to comedy, telling funny jokes, and learning how to incorporate humor into everyday conversations. Being funny on demand is a skill. It’s a skill that allows you to disarm tense situations and spread joy.

Limit Breaker is a collection of 101 short stories, essays, and insights to improve communication skills. In this book, you will gain the skill set of gargantuan thinking. The ability to think large allows you to become a high performer and deal better with people. Each story is geared to enhance your perception and break limiting beliefs. Soon, you will become a Limit Breaker, and shatter one goal at a time.

Synergy is a beginner’s guide on how to negotiate better, improve your persuasion skills, and create win-win ideals. We live in an interconnected world. Graduate from the competition mindset and adopt the collaboration mindset. In Synergy, you will learn how to turn a no into a yes in the making, deal with aggressive personalities, confidently ask for something from others, implement the synergy negotiation lifecycle to create win-win deals, learn the proper way to ask questions to extract information, and, with a bonus section, how to build persuasion skills.

When Jeremiah Harris died, he expected life to be easy. His consciousness was uploaded and sent to the digital retirement home Everafter… at least it should have been. Instead, he woke up in a digital nightmare as the only player in the first-person shooter, Paxor Seven. Now, with no way to contact the outside world for help, he has to navigate a hostile environment and a corporation unsympathetic to his plight. Until he can figure out a way to get to Everafter, his only option is to play the game.

We are the stories we tell ourselves... even the lies. The Thief, a great spirit, and her descendants have abused their ability to steal magic for centuries. When Kaylo starts to hear the song of other people’s magic, he must learn to hide from his people as well as the invaders. A gift or a curse, Kaylo may be able to save his people from the Gousht Empire that claimed their land with this stolen magic. Eighteen years later, Kaylo still prays to the spirits, but not out of loyalty or love. He knows better than to rely on those selfish bastards for anything.

In the sun-drenched garden of a British family’s home in India, a fearless young mongoose named Rikki-Tikki-Tavi finds himself in a deadly battle. Two venomous cobras, Nag and Nagaina, have marked the family for death, and only Rikki-Tikki stands in their way. With quick thinking and fearless courage, the little mongoose must battle his way through life-or-death encounters to keep everyone safe. A thrilling tale of courage, loyalty, and survival, Rikki-Tikki-Tavi has enthralled readers for generations.