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Before hashtags, before marches filled with megaphones, there was one man in a loincloth—walking hundreds of miles to make salt. Gandhi: Salt, Soul, and the End of Empire isn’t your textbook history. It’s the real, raw breakdown of how a soft-spoken lawyer became the living symbol of resistance—not through war, but through will. This book unpacks how one man faced the British Empire—the most powerful force on Earth—armed only with truth, hunger strikes, and a refusal to play by the rules. It’s not a worship piece. Gandhi wasn’t perfect.

He changed the world — but do you actually know what happened? Forget what you were told in school, on the news, or through secondhand rumor. This is the real story — no fluff, no fear-mongering, and no preaching. Who was Muhammad? What did he actually say? Why did his message spark the rise of one of the most powerful civilizations in history? From the lonely caves of Mecca to the conquest of empires, this book tells the story of one man who refused to back down — and built a movement that still shapes the world today.

Jacob Knight was a sheriff once—a good man with a badge, a horse named Tryscot, and a life worth living. Then came the demon named Xacks. It burned his world to ash and left him with nothing but scars and rage. Now Jacob rides a darker trail. Armed with silver, holy water, and a knife carved from bone, he hunts the monsters that tore his life apart. But the deeper he rides into the shadows, the more he feels them creeping under his skin. The rituals he learned, the hellhounds he raised, the cursed book whispering in his head—they’ve made him strong. Too strong. Maybe not human anymore.

Have you ever wished your daydreams could become real? For Michael, an ordinary young man constantly lost in heroic fantasies, that wish is about to come true in the most extraordinary way imaginable. Plagued by mundane tasks and a persistent feeling of being "puny" in the face of life's challenges, Michael longs for a life less ordinary, one where he can truly be a hero. His vivid dreams of an ancient wizard named Micah battling dark entities feel more real than his grocery store job, but he dismisses them as mere escapes.

Deputy Marshal Zeb Clemens usually goes out looking for trouble—but sometimes, it finds him first. The town of Silver Mesa seemed ideal for him: not too large, not too small, neither too remote nor too close to civilization… and even a woman he fancies. It’s the perfect hometown for a man who cannot die.

Ever listened to a mystery that didn’t try to solve anything? Idk What Happened: Here’s What I Know is a cozy, weird, kinda-sorta-hilarious campfire collection of real-life unsolved whatevers. Each chapter explores a strange event, story, or anomaly—from the Bermuda Triangle to the Hum—with no screaming, no preaching, and no conspiratorial yelling. This isn’t your uncle’s podcast. It’s a chill night of “wait, what?” moments, shared with someone who’s just as curious as you are. So pull up a log, warm your hands by the fire, and settle in. You’re not alone in wondering.

This Will Make an Atheist Shit Their Pants is not your average spiritual book. It's short, it's sharp, and it doesn't waste your time. It won't try to convert you. It won't ask you to believe anything. It just lays the cards on the table and lets the chips fall where they may. It's part comedy, part cosmic wake-up call, and all JJ. This book is for anyone who's ever looked up at the sky and thought, "Wait... is this all there is?" It's for the ones who know there's something more but don't quite have the words for it yet. Spoiler Alert: You're not crazy. You're just waking up.

This book was born out of the trials and tribulations we all encounter. Our responses to life’s challenges and how we treat others each day define the kind of life we live. DUAK stands for Daily Unrecognized Acts of Kindness. This concept, rooted in biblical wisdom and echoed in all major world religions, reveals how quiet acts of goodness shape our inner lives and outer world. DUAK is not a religion. It doesn’t belong to any one belief system but draws wisdom from many. It offers a universal way of thinking and living that increases personal satisfaction and prosperity.

When called to Kansas City by Judge Chamber, Deputy Marshal Cotton Cooper is given three warrants. One for Clive Pepper, one for his brother Toad Pepper and-- a warrant for Angela Stone. A young woman that was raped by the Pepper brothers. After recovering from the rape, Angela Stone strapped on a .45 and went out to kill all the Pepper brothers. She found one, Scratch, challenged him and when he went for his gun she shot him. His girlfriend claimed that Angela shot him in the back. That's why there was a warrant for Angela.

Deep in the heart of the Ozarks, in southern Missouri, there is a beast that is on the hunt. Nothing is safe, and humans seem to be on the menu. Do you have an idea what it is? Do you live in the Ozarks? Do you need to watch over your shoulders, while walking in the woods? Let us find out, and see if it can be stopped.

What do a barefoot philosopher, a lightning-obsessed inventor, a deaf composer, and a girl with a telescope have in common? They thought differently—and the world was never the same. The Thinkers is a vibrant, funny, deeply human tribute to 30 of history’s greatest minds. From Tesla to Turing, from Marie Curie to Mozart, this is not a textbook. It’s a celebration. Each chapter sounds like a conversation with a legend—told with warmth, humor, and zero big words your sister couldn’t understand. This is for the curious. The inspired. The weirdos. The ones still asking “why?"

A small family in Las Vegas, struggling to make ends meet encounter some interesting people that alter their fortunes. Unfortunately, these people are not the good Samaritans that the Stones' believe them to be. Along with the struggles of their youngest son's medical problems, Patrick's family business hemorrhages money daily. Not sure what to do next, the Stone parents end up making some desperate decisions to make ends meet.

In Hide Island, his sixteenth book and eighth collection of stories, Richard Burgin explores themes of love and crime, memory and identity, abuse and redemption, and the contradictory battle between our fierce struggle to live lives worth remembering and our desire to disentangle ourselves from a past we wish to forget.

Deep off the coast of Cyprus at the bottom of the Mediterranean lies a secret: a recently discovered cyclopean temple that is about to turn the known history of the human race on its head.

Cawley “Caw” McMackin lost his father when he was just a boy. More specifically, he saw his dad get torn apart by a massive monster that was slumbering beneath the surface of a North Carolina lake. Now he’s a grown man who has dedicated himself to guarding the very same lake, ensuring that no one else awakens the creature. That is until the arrival of Vaha Verma, a hotshot tech CEO who claims to want to buy the lake and turn it into a vacation spot.

As captain of the Iron Will, men and women alike feared me. I had the total respect of my crew of free men who had promised their lives to me and my ship in return for freedom, and the hope of riches beyond our wildest imaginations. But all good things must come to an end. Drawn to madness by some mysterious artefact, my crew turned against me, casting me aside to meet my doom with nothing but a pistol and a single shot, with which I was supposed to put an end to my miserable life. But somebody had something else in mind for me.

On the planet of Corss lies the intergalactic barber shop, Galaxy Kuts. Owned by the Merel Onyx, who has four arms and speaks only in rhyme, this shop is a place where aliens and humans alike come to get their hair cut. Onyx has a dark past as an arms dealer during the last Galactic War, spending five years in space prison for his crimes. However, he now seeks to change his life before it's too late. Deja, a former space ranger with a troubled mind, works at Galaxy Kuts as a barber.

Rescued from her burial site, Anarkali's new journey takes her to a Devadasi temple, where her beauty and artistic talents become a symbol of love and spirituality. However, the shadows of the Mughal palace loom large as Emperor Jahangir discovers her whereabouts.

Immerse yourself in the chilling world of "Eerie Encounters: Legends of Mexico's Haunted Souls," a captivating collection of supernatural tales that will send shivers down your spine.

Are you ready to turn your backyard into a food-producing powerhouse? Whether you’re dreaming of reducing your grocery bill, eating healthier, or living a more self-reliant lifestyle, Mini Farming gives you the tools to grow up to 80% of your family’s food—no matter your skill level or yard size. Written and narrated by Craig W. Van Sickle, a lifelong homesteader and mini-farming advocate, this comprehensive guide is your one-stop resource for sustainable backyard agriculture.