Collection: Adult

Embark on a thrilling journey as four friends chase lost treasure off Cuba's coast, navigating storms and uncovering historical secrets. Their quest intertwines friendship, adventure, and the legacy of a notorious mobster in a race against time.

In 1956, a lobster boat laden with over thirty million dollars in gold sets sail from Nueva Gerona, Cuba, masterminded by mobster Meyer Lansky. The gold, extracted from a granite quarry on Isla de la Juventud, was intended for Santiago de Cuba, where it would be disguised and shipped to Italy for the exiled mob boss Charlie Luciano. However, the gold mysteriously vanished before reaching its destination. Fast forward to the 2006, four friends embark on a daring expedition aboard their 38-foot yacht, departing from Winyah Bay, South Carolina, in search of this lost fortune.

Their adventure takes them along the Southeastern U.S. coast and through the Bahamas, where they face treacherous storms and personal challenges.

Lansky's Gold, penned by Duane Kennedy Nelson, is a captivating historical adventure that draws from rich Cuban history and the author's extensive sailing experiences in the Bahamas and Caribbean. This novel promises to engage readers with its blend of action, camaraderie, and the allure of a bygone era, making it a must-read for those who crave adventure and a glimpse into the shadows of organized crime.

This book is dedicated to you, the young seekers of knowledge and truth. It is written with great care and concern for your growth in faith and protection. In a world full of different beliefs and ideologies, it is vital to have a strong foundation in systematic theology-a comprehensive framework for understanding and living out your faith. It is critical to understand the essential doctrines and teachings of Christianity as you navigate the complexities of life. Systematic theology provides a road map for distinguishing truth from falsehood and navigating the winds of divisive doctrines that may try to sway you.

Remember that systematic theology is more than just an intellectual exercise; it is a way to deepen your relationship with God. I encourage you to seek the Holy Spirit's guidance and allow Him to illuminate your understanding as you study and engage with these theological truths. Accept the richness of our faith, which is founded on God's unchanging Word, and allow it to shape your worldview and guide your decisions.

May this book be a reference and a guide, leading you deeper into our Lord Jesus Christ's knowledge and love. May it inspire you to embrace the truth, stand firm in your convictions, and use the transformative power of the Gospel to impact the world around you.

Are you ready to harness the power of the sun and take control of your energy future? Whether you're looking to save on electricity bills, live sustainably, or build your first DIY solar project, Solar Power Making for Beginners is your ultimate guide to achieving renewable energy independence.

Discover the Essentials of Solar Power

What is solar energy, and how does it work?
The step-by-step process of designing, building, and maintaining your own solar projects.
How even beginners can tackle solar power projects with ease and confidence.

From Novice to Innovator: Projects for Every Skill Level

This book offers a wealth of projects tailored to various experience levels:

Start small with beginner-friendly solar setups that require minimal tools and expertise.
Challenge yourself with intermediate projects that bring your skills to the next level.
Explore innovative and creative solar initiatives that push the boundaries of renewable energy possibilities.

Practical Guidance for Success

Learn how to troubleshoot, maintain, and optimize your solar power systems to ensure lasting performance. Plus, discover the real-world impact of crafting solar solutions-from saving money to reducing your carbon footprint.
Why Choose This Book?

Written in an easy-to-follow format for beginners.
Packed with practical insights, tips, and strategies for successful solar power projects.
Perfect for anyone interested in sustainability, DIY solutions, or reducing reliance on traditional energy sources.

Take the first step towards a sustainable future and start building your solar-powered lifestyle today. With Solar Power Making for Beginners, you'll gain the knowledge and confidence to create a brighter, greener tomorrow-one project at a time.

"Backgrounds" includes essays on Wilde and the 1890s by prominent cultural critics Karl Beckson, Sharon Marcus, and Michael Patrick Gillespie. "Early Reviews and Reactions" collects contemporary responses to The Importance of Being Earnest, including George Bernard Shaw's famous dissenting review and other commentary by H. G. Wells, Hamilton Fyfe, and William Archer.

"Essays in Criticism" includes seven diverse assessments--six of them new to the Second Edition--of Wilde and the play by E. H. Mikhail, Burkhard Niederhoff, Christopher S. Nassaar, Clifton Snider, Brigitte Bastiat, Eibhear Walshe, and Maneck H. Daruwala.

A chronology and selected bibliography are also included.

GUIDE BOOK - Birds are beautiful majestic creatures--that happen to have names better suited for that guy who just cut you off in traffic. Features 160 pages, with illustrations and fun facts about all 75 birds. Hard-bound, debossed artwork cover. Impress people with both bird knowledge and witty comebacks. It's a bird guide disguised as comedy gold!

BOOK INCLUDES - Inside you'll find a comprehensive, illustrated guide to 75 of our species--based solely on how well their names roll off our tongues when we're mad. These are real birds by the way, which really makes you wonder what was going on the day they named 'roufous-rumped seedeater.' Geez, take it down a notch.

EDUCATIONAL - The Illustrated Guide to Birds That Sound Like Insults introduces readers to real bird species they might not have known about, all while teaching fun facts about their habitats, behaviors, and characteristics. You'll learn that the booby isn't just a funny name--it's a fascinating seabird with incredible diving skills. Plus, it's a great way to sneak some ornithology into your life without feeling like you're studying.

GIFT IT UP - "An Illustrated Guide to Birds that Sound like Insults" makes a fantastic gift because it combines the joy of birdwatching with the fun of sounding incredibly rude--without actually being rude! It's the perfect way to casually drop lines like, "You're such a magpie!" or "Stop being a jackdaw!" and watch people wonder if they've just been insulted or complimented. With quirky illustrations and bird names that sound like insults (looking at you, booby), it's ideal for anyone who enjoys a good laugh, wildlife, and pretending to be a sarcastic bird expert at the same time!
Brass Monkey - We're here to turn the things that people didn't know they wanted into the things that they can't live without. At Brass Monkey, we make well designed product that just happen to have a great sense of humor. If you want to have a few drinks and laugh about stupid stuff- well our gifts and games are right up your alley.

Fall In has multiple meanings. In the military, it means to assemble in formation or muster to be accounted for. In this case, it also meant falling into the grips of gambling addiction. This title symbolizes the devastation this addiction can cause but also the return to living recovery can bring. Fall In is also the title for the podcast, Fall In: The Problem Gambling Podcast for Military Service Members and Veterans.

"Dave bravely shares his story to help others recognize the causes and consequences of his gambling addiction. He honestly talks about the tough steps of his journey to recovery. He is a proud veteran, passionate advocate, hard worker, great colleague and a friend. I highly recommend this book to anyone who struggles with gambling themselves and anyone who is trying to better understand gambling addiction--from loved one of a person with a problem to counselors, healthcare providers and the public."

Keith Whyte,

Executive Director, National Council

on Problem Gambling

"Dave is an inspiration for millions who have become collateral damage from gambling and continue to be tempted by the massive advance of online sites that feed addictive behavior. His story is a beacon of hope and the lessons he offers will help all who are committed to raising problem gambling awareness and providing the needed tools to avoid harm."

Kevin Wensing

Captain US Navy (Retired), Veterans Advocate,

Member National Press Club

You. Supercharged! is your no-BS guide to the body, health, and life you've always wanted. This is about YOU, stronger, leaner, healthier, sharper, more energetic, joyful, and living longer than you ever imagined.

Inside, Fitz Koehler hands you her Exact Formula, a proven blueprint that cuts through the diet noise and fitness fads to deliver lasting results. You'll discover the truth about food, the power of quality sleep, and the Four Pillars of Fitness that make success non-negotiable. Learn how to fuel your body with supercharged nutrition, carve out ripped abs and gorgeous glutes, train your brain for resilience, and age with swagger, strength, and zero apologies.

But that's just the beginning. You'll also learn how to:

• Break up with body shame for good
• Thrive through life's toughest hardships
• Harness discipline when motivation runs dry
• Travel fit, hack the holidays, and squeeze workouts into the busiest days
• Race, run, and even supercharge your whole family's health
• Shut down every lame excuse standing in your way

Packed with science, smart strategies, tough love, laugh-out-loud moments, and hundreds of instructional exercise photos, You. Supercharged! is more than a fitness manual-it's a full-on wake-up call. You'll walk away with the plan, the push, and the unstoppable confidence to level up every area of your life, plus a Lil Fitzy on your shoulder, delivering constant pokes, cheers, and just the right dose of tough love whenever you need it most.

A simple, compassionate, step-by-step guide to the Catholic Mass - written for newcomers, returning Catholics, and anyone who wants to feel more confident, prepared, and spiritually grounded.

Walking into a Catholic church for the first time - or after many years away - can feel overwhelming. When do you kneel? What do you say? What does everything mean?

This book was created to gently answer those questions so you can enter the Mass with peace, understanding, and confidence.
Rooted in clarity, reverence, and kindness, it walks you through the entire Mass from beginning to end, explaining the gestures, prayers, symbols, and moments that make this sacred celebration the "source and summit" of Christian life.
With simple guidance, reflections, and behavior cues, you'll never feel lost, confused, or out of place again.

You are guided step-by-step through every moment of the Mass, including:

• Before Mass: entering the church, holy water, silence, distractions, and preparing your heart
• Introductory Rites: procession, greeting, Penitential Act, Gloria, and opening prayer
• Liturgy of the Word: readings, psalm, homily, Creed, and Prayers of the Faithful
• Liturgy of the Eucharist: preparing the gifts, consecration, and the quiet mystery of Christ made present
• Communion Rite: Sign of Peace, Lamb of God, receiving the Eucharist, and what to do if not receiving
• Concluding Rites: announcements, blessing, dismissal, recessional, and living the Mass throughout the week

You will also learn Catholic etiquette, gestures, postures, silence, and the roles of everyone involved - from priest and deacon to lector, cantor, altar servers, and the congregation.
To help you participate fully, the book includes the main prayers and responses from the Missal, written clearly so you always know what to say.

Whether you're new, returning, or accompanying someone you love, this guide will help you walk into church with confidence, peace, and the joyful certainty that you already belong here.

Smack in the middle of a cascade of unfortunate events, Amelia finds Calvin (derogatory)- cocky, annoying, too-often shirtless, and right next door (bummer).
Sparked by an unfortunate habit of inside thoughts not staying that way (she's working on it!), their petty back-and-forth banter easily- and a little too quickly - slides into something neither of them shake.
Something.
But not like... a thing.
Definitely.

Rogaine Foam Userguide: The Complete Guide to Proper Application, Hair Growth and Lasting Results

Struggling with hair thinning or hair loss? You're not alone, and there's a solution that works. Whether you're just starting to notice thinning hair or have been battling hair loss for years, Rogaine Foam can help you achieve thicker, fuller hair. This comprehensive guide is your step-by-step resource to understanding, applying, and maximizing the effectiveness of Rogaine Foam for long-lasting hair regrowth results.

In this detailed and easy-to-follow user guide, you'll discover:

• The Science Behind Rogaine Foam: Understand how minoxidil, the active ingredient in Rogaine, works to stimulate hair follicles and promote growth.
• Step-by-Step Instructions: Learn the proper application techniques for maximum effectiveness-no more guesswork or wasted product.
• A Realistic Hair Growth Timeline: Know what to expect during your hair regrowth journey, from the initial shedding phase to the gradual appearance of new growth.
• Managing Side Effects: Get practical advice on handling potential side effects like scalp irritation and facial hair growth, so you can stay on track.

Most importantly, Rogaine Foam Userguide provides the encouragement you need to stay consistent, motivated, and patient throughout the process. Achieving thicker, healthier hair takes time, and this guide helps you stay committed to your goals while celebrating every step of progress.

With this guide in hand, you'll have the knowledge and confidence to make Rogaine Foam an effective part of your daily routine, helping you get the results you've been longing for.

NOTE: This guide is an independent, non-affiliated resource for users of Rogaine Foam and is not associated with the manufacturer or brand.

Julia Rothman's beloved art from her bestselling book, Nature Anatomy, is now available in 28 ready-to-hang posters celebrating the colorful diversity and wonders of the natural world.

Bring the beauty and wonder of nature indoors with this collection of vibrant posters from illustrator Julia Rothman. The collection features 25 10"x12" posters plus 3 20"x24" fold-out posters. With posters of everything from trees and mushrooms to backyard birds and seashells, each page is a celebration of the natural world. Discover the delicate beauty of the tawny emperor butterfly, learn the shapes of ginko and sweet gum leaves, and enjoy the brilliant color of a red trillium in bloom, regardless of the season. The posters can be hung just as they are or framed to add even more polish. This delightful set will bring a glimpse of the outdoors to any room.

Public Education in Turbulent Times communicates a bold vision for the future of education, addressing the evolving purpose of American public education and the structural innovations schools are using to meet the needs of a rapidly transforming world. Highlighting key challenges that emerged during the immense economic and social disruptions of recent years, the book leverages case studies of four unique school districts where school communities overcame concerns high in the public consciousness - trauma, danger, economic inequality, and racial injustice. These obstacles have hampered efforts to reclaim lost learning opportunities that could define the educational experiences of a generation of students. If educators revert to business as usual, they risk dismissing essential lessons from resilient schools that thrived in the chaos of a global pandemic and its fallout. This book provides rich insights to refocus readers' attention on achieving a more equitable and safe education system for the future.

While today's women athletes fill stadiums and arenas and sign multimillion-dollar contracts, the architects of their opportunity remain largely unknown. Sidelined No Longer reveals the fierce battle waged by eleven courageous women administrators in the late 1970s who recognized that the very organizations meant to advance women's athletics were sometimes their greatest obstacle.

At the story's center is Jean Cerra, the University of Missouri's visionary women's athletic director. Cerra and her allies at major universities across the country challenged the Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women's cautiously limiting vision for women's sports. As traditionalists resisted growth and commercialization, fearing that women's programs would lose their educational focus and distinctive character, Cerra fought for a bold, pragmatic approach that would truly deliver on Title IX's transformative promise of equality, even when it meant making controversial alliances with the male-dominated NCAA.

These administrators faced an impossible choice: remain with an underfunded organization committed to their founding principles, or embrace a path toward resources, visibility, and competitive equality that risked compromising their independence. Their decisions would reshape the landscape of women's athletics forever.

Author Karen Rudolph masterfully connects these groundbreaking "hidden figures" to today's explosion in women's sports-from Nebraska's record-breaking 92,000 volleyball fans to the first privately financed women's professional soccer stadium. Through meticulous research and compelling storytelling, this essential history illuminates how yesterday's unsung heroes navigated institutional resistance, political pressures, and internal conflicts to pave the way for today's female athletes to compete, lead, and inspire based on competence "from the neck up" rather than gender stereotypes.

You have to fight for what makes you feel alive

She moves with a purpose, with direction and passion, like it is her own version of art.

Rory Davis is on his last real chance to make it as a professional fighter when he decides to come back to where his passion for the sport was born, West Haven. Where he thought he would be walking back into the gym of his old coach, he finds AJ. The girl that makes him feel everything he has lost with the sport. The girl that he quickly decides he wants to have a permanent spot not just in his career, but in his life.

He wasn't erratic or random in his decisions. He knew exactly the outcome of every move he made.

Avery Jude "AJ" Davenport has fought her whole life for the home she has found at West Haven. Suddenly her life gets thrown out of its perfectly curated schedule when she finds herself as the new head striking trainer at the gym. No one has been able to shake her ability to keep everyone at a distance, until Rory walks in and introduces himself as the new fighter she is training. AJ isn't prepared for every way that Rory will teach her soul to heal from her past.

YESOD: Roots of the World Poems is a lyrical journey into the foundations of human resilience, spirit, and struggle. Drawing on the symbolic depth of "Yesod"-the mystical root of connection and grounding-these poems weave together the personal and the universal, the wounds and the triumphs, the silences and the songs. With language both raw and luminous, this collection reminds us that even in the darkest earth, roots reach for light, and from struggle emerges the power to endure, transform, and rise.