Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Systems, Mindsets and Habits: How High Achievers Overcome Setbacks, Grow Consistently, and Thrive

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You don't need more hustle. You need leverage. Systems, Mindsets, and Habits isn't another book of recycled tactics or hollow motivation. It's a tactical, no-fluff guide for high achievers who want to break through plateaus and finally build a business—and life—that scales. Inside, ten proven voices share the real stories behind the scars: the moments they stalled, sabotaged, burned out, and came back stronger. These aren't shortcuts. They're systems. You'll learn: Why success triggers fear in high performers—and how to break that loop (Robert Glover) How to sharpen your thinking so your strategies actually work (Jeffrey Scheuer) Why strength is a choice—and a business advantage (Phil Ross) How to use AI as a mirror, not a crutch (Rebecca Shaddix) How to scale with infrastructure, not adrenaline (Michael Sakata) Why the old “full-service” agency model is broken—and how fractional, senior-level marketing talent can outperform it (Katie Gray) What every failing funnel is trying to tell you—and how to fix it fast (Skip Wilson) Why the biggest bottleneck is usually the founder—and how to get out of your own way (Amber Gaige) Why your word—and follow-through—is your most powerful sales tool (Steve Griggs) How to get unstuck with nothing more than a doc, a spreadsheet, and a doodle (Robert Plank) This is the book you pick up when you're tired of rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic. When you're done chasing shiny objects. When you're ready to think more clearly, execute more consistently, and finally lead with calm, clarity, and confidence. This isn't about doing more. It's about doing what works.

The Beach of Second Chances

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If a near-death vision pushed you to start over, would you risk your new life and your new love to face the past? 

Brad Chatsworth is a young, prominent attorney in Baltimore, poised to become a full partner in his family's prestigious law firm. Wealthy and handsome, he is expected to marry the daughter of his father's partner in the firm. All goes well until a life-threatening incident leaves Brad unconscious. While under, he goes on an unbelievable journey, and when he awakens in the hospital, he's a changed man. His mission? Self-discovery. He adopts a new identity, moves to a beach town, and, to his surprise, finds love and a sense of purpose. However, an unexpected event back home forces him to return, disrupting his second chance at life. And his first chance at true love. Nothing in life ever stays the same; we all know that. And Brad's been gone for a while. Nothing is as it once was at the beach. You don't want to miss Brad in action when he goes back home or his return to the beach. The Beach of Second Chances. Both are full of surprises.


Tuesday, October 7, 2025

The War King's Bride by Sofialexandra Shalom

 

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Queen Vaeloria of Aurethia was crowned in blood.


When her father falls in battle and the armies of the Velmorian Realms call for vengeance, she’s expected to join them—to fight the barbarian warlord who crushed their mightiest legions.


But Vaeloria chooses a different path.


With a crown still warm on her head and rebellion whispering through her court, she sends a marriage proposal to the man they all fear—Dregan, the War King of Druvaris.


To the world, it’s surrender.

To Vaeloria, it’s the start of her most dangerous plan yet.


But Dregan is not the mindless brute they warned her about. And the more she learns his world, his people, his scars—the harder it becomes to remember which side she’s on.


Because power has a cost.

And the deadliest war may be the one she never meant to fight.


Now, with rebellion rising and desire drawing dangerous lines, Vaeloria must decide what she’s willing to sacrifice:


Her crown.

Her kingdom.

Or her heart.


Review:

Sofialexandra Shalom’s “The War King’s Bride” is a hauntingly lyrical plunge into the brutal beauty of historical dark romance. Set against a backdrop of conquest, betrayal, and uneasy alliances, the novel opens with a visceral immediacy that grips the reader from the first line and refuses to let go.

The story follows Princess Seraphina, a defiant royal forced into marriage with the infamous War King, Kael of Virelia, a man known more for his battlefield savagery than his capacity for love. Their union is not born of affection but of political necessity, and Shalom wastes no time in exploring the psychological toll of such a bond. Seraphina’s inner monologue is rich with tension, pride, and vulnerability, painting her as a heroine who is both fragile and formidable. Her voice is often laced with biting wit and aching honesty, especially as she confronts the reality of being a pawn in a game of empires.

Kael, the War King, is equally compelling. His presence is magnetic and menacing, a man shaped by violence and haunted by ghosts of his own making. Shalom does not romanticize his cruelty, but she does peel back layers to reveal a man capable of unexpected tenderness. Their dynamic is a slow burn of power struggles, reluctant trust, and forbidden desire—a dance as dangerous as it is intoxicating.

The prose is evocative, steeped in sensory detail and emotional nuance. Shalom’s command of language elevates the narrative, imbuing even the darkest moments with a strange, aching beauty. 

From the start of the novel, we recognize this narrative as a masterclass in atmosphere: the tension of a royal procession, the weight of ceremonial armor, the silent war waged between glances. Tags like #darkromance, #forcedmarriage, #enemiestolovers, and #historicalfantasy are not mere marketing, they’re promises kept.

What sets “The War King’s Bride” apart is its refusal to shy away from the complexities of trauma, power, and intimacy. It’s not a tale of easy redemption or sanitized love. Instead, it’s a story of survival, transformation, and the fragile hope that even in the ashes of war, something tender might bloom.

Our verdict: Bold, atmospheric, and emotionally raw, “The War King’s Bride” is a must-read for fans of dark romance who crave depth, danger, and poetic storytelling.


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The AI Money: Cash in a Click

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Welcome to the AI Money-Making Circus! If you’ve ever dreamed of sipping coffee while AI robots build your empire, The AI Money by Tara Bui is your golden ticket to the wildest – and most profitable – ride of your life. In this hilarious, high-energy guide, business owners and aspiring moguls are invited to harness the futuristic powers of artificial intelligence to make money fast. We're talking about zero-inventory dropshipping, passive income from AI-written content, and affiliate marketing that works while you nap. Whether you're into creating eCourses, flipping AI-generated art, or letting chatbots charm your customers into buying more, this book is your step-by-step (and laugh-out-loud) roadmap to AI-fueled freedom. Each chapter is a carnival of clever insights, covering: Affiliate marketing strategies so smart they practically read minds Dropshipping with AI tools (a.k.a. the Lazy Genius’s path to profit) Passive income machines disguised as content generators Stock market tactics with AI as your personal Wall Street whisperer Quick cash through apps, freelancing, and art that your robot BFF makes for you Chatbots that sell better than your most charismatic salesperson Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or a total newbie, The AI Money is your backstage pass to turn AI into your 24/7 business partner – minus the salary, sick days, or sass. Warning: Side effects may include increased income, frequent laughter, and spontaneous dreams of beachfront office setups. So grab your ticket, buckle up, and let Tara Bui show you how to laugh all the way to the bank – AI style. Your wallet will thank you!



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Monday, October 6, 2025

Don't Worry About The Mule Going Blind: Hazel's Daughter

 

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Don't Worry About The Mule Going Blind: Hazel's Daughter


Betty Tucker came of age in Belle Glade, Florida, infamous for its poverty and violence (e.g., see the Wikipedia entry and the 2006 documentary One Percent). Her childhood was one of debilitating poverty, borne of racism: exploitive migrant labor, multiple rapes and other abuse, chronic illness among her family and acquaintances ... the list is long and bitter. Betty survived not only by sheer hard work but also by nurturing a nascent belief that she deserved better. She moved to California, earned her college degree, and raised a family. Then, in 1997, she began a long and eventually successful search for the twin girls she had given up for adoption thirty years earlier.

Fear, insecurity, sexual abuse, want, neglect: This memoir will look beyond the description of these difficulties in the author's life to examine how they stifled her ability to shape her own life, how she acquired the tools she needed to take more control of her life, and what impact her choices, both intentional and unintentional, had on her life and those of her children.






Moribund Earth: Survivors of Zeeta 21 (Book1)

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Moribund Earth: Survivors of Zeeta 21 (Book1) by Lars Koch

Humanity’s last refuge drifts among the stars — but power and betrayal could tear it apart.



The year is 3246, and Earth is in ruins. Humanity’s last hope? Zeeta 21, a vast city built for the stars, promising salvation to 20,000 chosen souls.


But soon after launch, chaos takes hold. The ruthless Arand Corporation tightens their grip, zealot monks whisper of prophecy, and warring factions rise to claim power. In the middle of it all stands Sunny Bridges, the last surviving engineer — a reluctant hero who holds the key to Zeeta’s destiny.


Caught between loyalty and rebellion, faith and control, survival and extinction, Sunny must decide whether to save humanity’s future… or watch its final refuge fall into ruin.


Praise for Survivors of Zeeta 21

“The author has created something exceptional with this work, and I cannot wait to read more.” – ★★★★★ Pikasho Deka, Readers’ Favorite


"You wouldn’t believe this little gem is the first the author has ever published! Moribund Earth: Survivors of Zeeta 21 contains everything a good sci-fi/dystopian book must have: it is thrilling and enlightening, but also really witty." – ★★★★★ Goodreads Reviewer



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Moribund Earth 2: Enantiodromia is already in the works — the struggle for Zeeta’s soul has only just begun.


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Sunday, October 5, 2025

In the Arms of the Cursed Pirate by Sianida Cloud

 

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Yevran Vaelthrone once thought that breaking his curse would be easy. Who wouldn’t fall in love with him—the handsome, wealthy, and charismatic pirate king?

But centuries of sailing the oceans without finding “true love” have turned Yevran’s hope into cynicism. Tired of the search, he chose instead to solidify his title as the ruler of the five seas and stop chasing a love he no longer believed in.

Until a storm brought him Yelune.

She entered his life like an unpredictable wave, leaving Yevran with no choice but to be drawn to her. And the hope in his heart, long dead, sparked back to life.

He needed her love to break his curse, but conquering her was the hardest thing to do because she had a stone heart and stubbornness as tough as the coral reef.

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Yelune Marrivelle’s fiancé ran away with her money on their wedding day, solidifying her reputation as a cursed woman who couldn’t find love.

Ashamed after yet another tragic love story, Yelune decided to end her life by jumping into the sea during a massive storm that struck her town.

But instead of dying, she found herself aboard the Night Veil, the legendary pirate ship captained by Yevran Vaelthrone, the cursed pirate doomed to sail the seas for eternity.

Yet when Yelune met him in person, rather than feeling afraid, in his curse, she saw her own—a cursed being, denied a second chance.

But she could not allow herself to fall into his arms, because she hated pirates, as they once took the life of her loved one.


Review:

Sianida_Cloud’s In the Arms of the Cursed Pirate is a sweeping fantasy romance that blends myth, melancholy, and maritime magic into a tale of fated love and emotional reckoning. With its richly imagined world and emotionally scarred leads, the novel delivers a story that is as stormy and seductive as the sea itself.

The novel introduces us to Yelune Marrivelle, a woman branded by society as cursed after a string of failed romances that culminated in a humiliating betrayal on her wedding day. Her fiancé not only abandons her at the altar but also steals her family’s fortune, leaving Yelune to face the wrath of her family. 

From the start of the novel, the author masterfully captures Yelune’s descent from heartbreak to hopelessness as she flees into a storm, intending to end her life.

But fate has other plans.

Yelune is swept aboard the Night Veil, a legendary pirate ship captained by Yevran Vaelthrone, the cursed pirate king doomed to sail the seas until he finds true love. 

Yevran, once hopeful and charismatic, has grown weary after centuries of disappointment. Yet when Yelune crashes into his world, the spark of possibility flickers anew. Their connection is immediate yet fraught: Yelune despises pirates, blaming them for the death of a loved one, while Yevran sees in her the one soul who might finally break his curse.

Sianida_Cloud’s prose is vivid, painting the sea as both a setting and a symbol of something wild, unforgiving, and full of secrets. The tags #pirate, #forcedproximity, #fatedlove, and #mythology are not just genre markers; they’re thematic pillars that shape the emotional core of the story.

What elevates the novel is its emotional intelligence. Yelune is not simply a damsel in distress; she’s a woman reclaiming her agency in a world that has repeatedly tried to silence her. Yevran, for all his power, is a man haunted by loneliness and longing. Together, they navigate not just storms and curses, but the fragile hope of healing.

Our verdict: In the Arms of the Cursed Pirate is a beautifully wrought tale of redemption and romance, perfect for readers who crave emotional depth wrapped in fantasy adventure.

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Teaching Academic Seminar with Purpose: A Practical Guide for Special Education Resource Rooms and Inclusive Classrooms

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A Practical Guide for Special Education Resource Rooms and Inclusive Classrooms
Academic Seminar should never be “just a study hall.” At its best, it is a structured, intentional space where students with disabilities build executive functioning skills, grow in confidence, and achieve independence. Too often, however, it is left undefined—an open period without clear goals or consistent systems. As a special education teacher who turned a chaotic Resource Room into a launchpad for student success, Dr. Ryan Wydra reimagines what Academic Seminar can be. In Teaching Academic Seminar with Purpose, he provides educators with a clear framework for transforming Resource Rooms and inclusive classrooms into powerful spaces for growth. Drawing on years of classroom experience, research, and collaboration, Dr. Wydra offers more than theory. Inside, you’ll find: • Step-by-step routines and schedules to bring structure and clarity. • Practical strategies for teaching organization, time management, and study skills. • Tools for aligning instruction with IEP goals and monitoring progress. • Approaches to assessment preparation, remediation, and re-teaching. • Guidance for partnering with families and collaborating with colleagues. More than an instructional guide, this book is a call to action: to see Academic Seminar as a place where students are not just supported, but equipped to thrive—in school and beyond. Whether you’re a special education teacher, administrator, or general education partner, Teaching Academic Seminar with Purpose will give you the tools, confidence, and inspiration to turn potential into achievement.


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Saturday, October 4, 2025

The 1800s: A Century of Extreme Drought and Intense Cold

 

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The 1800s:

A Century of Extreme Drought and Intense Cold


Information about the climate as reported by the mass media is both incomplete and misleading. Climate Change or "Global Warming" is portrayed as a new phenomenon caused almost entirely by human activity. However, a thorough analysis of North America's climate reveal that both warming and increased precipitation have been a long-term trends that are documented since the earliest instrument records begin in the late 1700s. The most important change has been a remarkable increase in precipitation since the early 1900s which has resulted in record agricultural production and prosperity for much of North America. The adverse climate of the 1800s is ignored, forgotten and even denied. This omission seems intentional and calculated because it threatens the idea that the climate was benign in the past but is now deteriorating. An honest analysis of history refutes this claim.