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Jake Jackson was a legend in the Old West. His ability with a gun was unmatched. His name brought hope to the oppressed and sent shivers of fear up the spines of outlaws. Jake Jackson was equally as revered among the Comanche where he was raised from an infant to become the Comanche warrior White Wolf. There were many songs sung around campfires in Comanche villages praising his fierceness in battle. Jake Jackson could revert back to his Comanche ways in the blink of an eye when the situation demanded, no mercy to those preying on the weak or unprotected.

This book is to motivate the listener to become a "sore loser". Now, you may think you know about this term, but wait until you listen to this book. My goal is to inspire, motivate, and fuel the flame of success. Discover the sore loser in you!

Charles D. Thompson, Jr., was born in Southwestern Virginia into an extended family of small farmers. Yet, as he came of age, he witnessed the demise of every farm in his family. Over the course of his own life of farming, rural education, organizing, and activism, the stories of his home place have been his constant inspiration, helping him identify with the losses of others and to fight against injustices. In Going Over Home, Thompson shares revelations and reflections, from cattle auctions with his grandfather to community gardens in the coal camps of Eastern Kentucky.

Fourteen-year-old Billy Andrews has a big mouth that tends to plunge him into deep trouble. His loose tongue is only a part of the problem - he's also a thief and a liar whose ultimate dream in life is to see the government pay for his housing and groceries while he sits home and does nothing. Fortunately for Billy, after he gets caught pick-pocketing an off-duty police officer, he is placed under the watchful eye of probation officer Philip Bones. Mr. Bones will stop at nothing to turn Billy around - no matter how obstinate the teenager may be.

With a zero-tolerance policy for those in authority, 13-year-old Alden Wamboldt is setting himself up for a life behind bars. His actions are derived from two things - anger and power. He gets his thrills from antagonizing those who should have the rule over him. Well, that, and making his peers hate the day they were born. But Alden is in for a huge surprise when he meets probation officer Philip Bones, a man whose motto is to “make no bones about it." When it seems everyone else has given up all hope on Alden’s improving, Philip Bones steps up to the plate.

She can't marry him while her name is marred! There's no way she would dream of tainting the man's reputation - he had enough baggage of his own to worry about. Fortunately for Ericka, Titus is not the kind of guy who gives up easily. Going undercover, he becomes a resident of a men's homeless shelter. No matter what it takes, he's determined to expose the real criminal so he can take Ericka's hand in marriage.

Petrified to stay yet horrified to leave, 16-year-old Remington Russell finds himself prey to a ruthless psychopath. The young man is 2,000 miles away from his family, and the remote cabin he's hiding out in has no neighbors, no telephone, and no connections to the outside world. His stalker is creepier than the worst nightmare the teenager has ever lived through. He can't decide what's worse - the way she lurks about in the shadows, how she taunts him while he' s awake, what she does to him while he sleeps, or the photographs.

The eyes of a demented arsonist have focused in on the small town of Farmington, Connecticut. Brock Pearson, the new director of Laborers for God, has more on his plate than he can chew as private homes and businesses are becoming engulfed faster than his ministry can possibly rebuild. Blazing properties form only a small part of the equation in this intriguing, clean mystery. The Pearson household has recently added a new member to their ranks - a runaway named Titus who brings a wealth of surprises to the table, including a quickly developing crush on their pastor’s granddaughter.

The Russell family came home one evening to find an uninvited visitor sleeping on their porch. Brock appeared to be quite harmless. So they took him in. Knowing the Bible says they are to feed the hungry and clothe the naked, the Russells take Brock into their own home and quickly befriend him - only to find out he has formerly been accused of a horrifying act.

For six years, the murder of Harmony Bane has gone unsolved. A complicated Goth kid in the midst of a metamorphosis, Harmony was found gutted, hacked up, and branded with demonic symbols in the trunk of her abandoned car. After a lengthy, and unproductive investigation, her case went cold, and was nearly forgotten. Until Duke Bradley, private eye, came across it.

Border Odyssey takes us on a drive toward understanding the US/Mexico divide: all 1,969 miles, from Boca Chica to Tijuana. Along the journey, five centuries of cultural history (indigenous, French, Spanish, Mexican, African American, colonist, and US), wars, and legislation unfold. And through observation, conversation, and meditation, Border Odyssey scopes the stories of the people and towns on both sides.

The Handbook of Love is a new and exciting book that captures and reveals the many dimensions, colors and depths of love. It takes you beyond the mere feelings, emotions and sometimes confusion that love brings and propels you into a place of truth and power.

Dive into "Bae-ffirmations," an audiobook crafted to uplift and empower black women with the supportive words of black men. Experience a unique symphony of love, respect, and empowerment, as each affirmation is voiced with sincerity and purpose, designed to reinforce the beauty, strength, and resilience inherent in black womanhood. This audiobook transcends mere narration; it's an intimate conversation, a shared journey of self-love and mutual respect.

"Welcome to 'Selfish Leader with Lawrence Thompson' – the go-to destination for all things leadership! 🚀 Join me, Lawrence Thompson, your host and lifelong advocate for effective leadership, as we embark on a transformative journey to explore, discuss, and dissect the principles that drive success in the world of leadership. 🔍 About Lawrence Thompson: With a passion for empowering individuals and organizations to reach their full potential, I bring over two decades of hands-on leadership experience to the table. As a seasoned leader in diverse industries, I've witnessed the impact that...

In 17th-century Dublin, Ireland, preteen Callum McCarthy is shipped to the English Colonies, where he will endure horrors of the Irish slave trade. Intense and powerful, JR Thompson’s Brutalized explores ideas of greed, loneliness and despair, determination, and faith.