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Are you investing with the help of financial advisers, money managers, or bankers? Are you thinking about investing, but you don't know where to start and who to trust in the financial jungle out there? By listening to The Million Dollar Decision, you'll finally discover how to make sure your invested money works for you...and not for the financial industry.

Who or what is responsible for the gruesome deaths of members of the secret society known as the Order of Osiris? Dr. Armiston, an irascible, confirmed bachelor who believes in medicine, not mysticism, is certain the deaths are only tragic accidents. The members of the Order of Osiris suspect something more sinister is at work.

In this first-of-its-kind book, seasoned security pros Christian West and Brian Jantzen share lessons learned from years of protecting some of corporate America's most prominent people. Full of practical, hands-on information, this guide provides a comprehensive overview of how to conceive, build and run successful executive protection programs in corporate settings. With insights that only experience in all phases of program execution can provide, the authors dig into the key questions that corporations need to ask and answer.

Celebration by Damir Karakaš is a stark, haunting novel that traces the life of Mijo, a soldier in the Nazi-allied Ustaša forces, as he hides in the woods after World War II, fearing retribution from the victorious Partisans. As he contemplates his eventual surrender, the narrative delves into his past to explore the experiences that shaped him, revealing how poverty, ignorance, and the brutal realities of war shaped his path to becoming a fascist.

France, 1916. The Great War. High above the carnage in the trenches, British and German aces joust like knights of old for control of the skies. The strain and tension of living every day on the edge of death leads to dangerous choices and wild risks. When British ace Bat Bryant's past catches up with him, he strikes out in panic and kills the man threatening him with exposure. But there's a witness: the big, handsome American pilot Cowboy Cooper.

Reporter Nathan Doyle had his reasons to want Phil Arlen dead, but when he sees the man's body pulled from the La Brea tar pit, he knows he'll be the prime suspect. He also knows that his life won't stand up to intense police scrutiny, so he sets out to crack the case himself. Lieutenant Matthew Spain's official inquiries soon lead him to believe that Nathan knows more than he's saying. But that's not the only reason Matt takes notice of the handsome journalist.

Martin David, an eager but inexperienced financial analyst, is the newest member of the investment team at Skeiron Capital Partners in London. His boss is an avowed financial genius, but he's also overbearing and intense. Despite his erratic behavior, Martin can't help being drawn to him both professionally and personally.

A wild and dangerous ride takes two lonely men into uncharted territory.... 1943 Montana. Returning home to Montana after being wounded in the Pacific, Police Chief Robert Garrett was hoping for a little much needed peace on earth and goodwill toward man. Instead, he finds himself chasing after a cold-blooded killer on Christmas day aided - whether he likes it or not - by eager young reporter Jamie Jameson.

Espionage was always a game, but now British spy Mark Hardwicke wants to retire and settle down with ex-lover Dr. Stephen Thorpe - if Stephen will have him. Unfortunately, Stephen has other plans - and so do the terrorists who want Mark dead.

Gazing through the darkened windows of a lost childhood, Mathew must learn to cope with his dreary, questionable past, before he further rejects reality and ends up forever lost in what may be his final disturbance.

Warning: Dwindling Sunshines Box of Cut Emotions may trigger your mental health! Use caution when listening to this audiobook!

What happens when Mr. Foodster cannot synthesize inverse guacamole? What's found under the lunar south pole? When should Q-alpha contact Q-omega? Will dusk fall too soon at SkyTyme? Buckle up and find out with this sci-fi collection that contains four short stories and two novelettes!

Get ready to go to geosynchronous orbit, the Moon, Venus' cloud tops, Io, Titan, and beyond! What happens when Mr. Foodster cannot synthesize inverse guacamole? What's found under the lunar south pole? When should Q-alpha contact Q-omega? Will dusk fall too soon at SkyTyme? Buckle up and find out! There are also plenty of soft sci-fi, absurd, literary, and humorous fiction pieces. From a man with a closet full of wearable bodies, to a romance budding from a remarkable loaf of bread, to an interview with an angel that takes a dark turn, there are sure to be tales for everyone.

Intent on conquering their planet in the name of scientific advancement, far-future humanity faces an unfathomable threat from the void beyond. Meanwhile, Rohem, a solar-powered human originally used as a weapon against the dominant nation of Tabira, embarks on a journey of self-discovery that will reveal the secret behind humanity's sudden forward leap in technology as well as the danger of unchecked expansion.

Why do some people struggle financially while others become wealthy? Saving, Spending, Investing, Giving isn't so much an investment audiobook as it is a heart-felt financial intervention. It's as if Daniel Pecaut turned up at dinner and, like some long-lost kindly uncle, taken it upon himself to reveal to you one of life's biggest secrets: How money works, and how you can quickly start using it to your advantage.

How can you help shield yourself from a volatile stock market swings during retirement? Dividend investing! Many think that growing the value of an investment portfolio is most crucial to a comfortable retirement. While accumulating funds that grow before you reach retirement is essential, you also need a flow of income after you retire. Investing in solid companies that provide dividends regardless of the daily ups and downs of the market is essential to generating income during retirement.

My name is Hunter O’Shea and I have a confession to make…I’ve met a girl who consumes me. I know that makes me sound completely whipped, but Mary “Lamb” Mitts has the power to bring me to my knees…it’s just too bad she hates my guts. But that’s okay, because I hate hers, too. The redhead stirs something in me that I can’t explain. This temporary insanity could be due to the fact my best friend, who used to be a bigger player than me, is getting married. That must be it. I’m caught up in an Oprah moment. The only solution is to get back in the game and forget her.

The 21 tales in this audiobook blend soft sci-fi, humor, absurd, and literary fiction to take the listener on unexpected journeys. From a man with a closet full of wearable bodies, to a romance budding from a remarkable loaf of bread, to an interview with an angel that takes a dark turn, there are sure to be tales here for everyone. Ten of these tales are flash fiction for quick jaunts, while the others are for longer, unexpected getaways.

Nikolai Krasnorada leads the life of a corporate nomad. Working for a gold explorations company, he's never put down roots, and he likes it that way. But when his CEO sends him to Toronto to strike a deal with LeBeau Mining, Nikolai meets Henri LeBeau, crown prince to the resources conglomerate and inveterate flirt. Sparks fly immediately, despite the business deal that threatens to go sour and Nikolai's own reluctance to give Henri false hope about him being Mr. Right.

Holy crab-claws! The fast-action Andee the Aquanaut Trilogy continues in Book 2, All Great Things Start With Small Beginnings. Andee is torn between finding his parents, fulfilling his role as protector of the ocean's creatures, saving the Lost City and rescuing the King's beautiful daughter, Yolanda.