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"The Vendetta Factor," Tim Smith's newest thriller, has Nick taking on an adversary just as cunning and deadly as any of the terrorists he fought while in the CIA - the Mafia. Nick gets dragged into a turf war between two rival families, each fighting for control of the lucrative Miami, Florida market. Nick must call on his instincts to outwit both Dons, as well as a Federal prosecutor with a personal agenda. When Nick becomes the target of a hired assassin, he realizes that he has his own vendetta and thirst for revenge.

“The Horse with the Golden Mane” contains three novellas, all based on people Vassallo has met or events from his own life. Bonding—whether with our animal friends or with those in our human family—is the theme that Vassallo skillfully weaves through each story, bringing them together into a complete collection.

Jane Treber Macken is a highly acclaimed business consultant. During her thirty-six-year career, she has served as manager with companies in the energy and mortgage brokerage fields. In addition, she has served on the faculty at John F. Kennedy University. Macken received her MBA in management from Golden Gate University and her MA in organizational psychology from John F. Kennedy University. During her many years of managing and supervising, Macken has found that for successful people possess three key attributes. These attributes are responsible for building successful businesses, lasting relationships and a more balanced life. Her latest book, "The Art of Managing" clearly defines these attributes and teaches how to be successful in business and relationships.

You don t have to be Donald Trump to make a fortune in real estate. This step-by-step guide shows you proven methods for making money in real estate today with foreclosures, distressed properties, fixer-uppers and other fantastic bargains. You ll learn simple strategies, based on real, hands-on experience, to earn big returns. With this book, you ll walk through an actual real estate deal with a pro! Best friends and business partners Kwesi Nichols and Tristan Cooley offer practical advice for the millions of people who would love to invest in real estate but don t know how. In "The Best in the Game," written by Tristan Cooley and Kwesi Nichols, you'll learn: How to find the best distressed properties and foreclosures. How to legally flip properties. Insiders tips for obtaining financing. How to purchase properties with no money down. The laws of making money and how to have them work for you. How to master investing in rental properties. Get real results right now for a lifetime of financial independence!

Now 88, Norman Ober tells the touching true love story that his late wife's death never ended. He finished the book thirteen years after Anita's channeled letters began. Meeting deadlines all his professional life, now retired, he decided to give "Anita's Heaven" as much time it needed - and did. The Introduction and flashbacks in italics tell Anita and Norman's stories, how she changed him in afterlife from an atheist to a deist -- and how her channeled letters in time stirred, exposed and uprooted a hatred simmering in him since boyhood.

Can people actually change who they are for love? Do we really choose the people we fall in love with? Michael Baldwin is a successful professional dancer who has it all; a great career, a long-term relationship with his lover David, and a brand new lake view house they built together on Lake Michigan. The sudden death of his unbearable dance partner, sets into motion a series of events that makes Michael question his settled life when he falls head over heels for his new dance partner, Elizabeth. "Dance of the Heart," authored by James Therrian, explores the complications of love, lust, friendship and family; illustrating that no matter who we are or who we love, attractions make anyone a little crazy.

Marty Angelo, a former music business entrepreneur, is the author of the powerful life-changing biography-memoir entitled, "Once Life Matters: A New Beginning." Angelo's book reveals how God totally transformed his life from the snarls of drugs, booze, rock/disco music, and prison into a strong witness of His saving grace, mercy, and love. Before Marty Angelo's dramatic and "electrifying" conversion to Christianity on March 28, 1981 and going into full-time ministry, he worked in the entertainment business for 15 years, getting his first breaks from "the late Jimi Hendrix" and "the late George Harrison." He managed several bands including the popular Top 40 rock group, The Grass Roots starring Rob Grill. Angelo also created, wrote, and produced the '70s trendy dance television show, Disco Step-by-Step® and in 1978 was voted one of the Top 20 disco record promoters in the world. He promoted hundreds of hit albums, singles, and 12" disco 45s, receiving numerous recognition awards for his efforts. The book is

Jayel Gibson, author of "The Wrekening" was born in California, where she would spend much of her young life. As a child, Gibson listened to her grandmother spin stories of traditional Celtic folklore and fairy tales, which would later influence her in the direction of her own writing and storytelling. The sense of mythology fostered in Gibson drove her to eventually create the Ancient Mirrors Tales, a series of books that delve into an ancient, magical world where men live alongside dragons and wizards. In "The Wrekening," an ancient evil is discovered lying deep beneath the earth, waiting to be awakened by those possessing the Wreken wyrm shards. The Dragon Queen of Aedracmorae and her Guardians realize the shards must be recovered before they fall into the wrong hands they turn to Cwen of Aaradan, fierce warrior and estranged daughter of the Guardian Nall. In this tale of magick, adventure, romance and deceit, the fate of Aedracmorae hangs in the balance.

Listen to Joe Farcht give tips and ideas on how to increase personal leadership within the workplace environment. Joe's new book, Building Personal Leadership, focuses on the progressive development of personal productivity, personal leadership, business leadership, and overcoming the barriers to success. Joe Farcht has earned a BSEE degree, MBA, is an Air Force Lt. Col. (Retired) Vietnam veteran and fighter pilot, is certified as a Master Personnel and Executive Coach, is an expert in the Myers-Briggs Personality Typing, and a 13 year successful business owner.

Dr. Steven A. Schnur is a board-certified internist and cardiologist who has been in private practice for more than 15 years. He is the founder and president of South Florida Cardiology Associates, the largest cardiology practice in South Florida, with 17 locations and 18 physicians. Dr. Schur talks about his book: The Reality Diet: Lose the Pounds for Good with a Cardiologist's Simple, Healthy, Proven Plan