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The Bookmaker of Business: A Financial Tale
by Murray Williams
Average rating on Goodreads: 4.75

Multiply your wealth like banks do.Back in the year 1932, against the backdrop of the Great Depression, an unlikely conversation occurred between a banker and a common laborer. The banker revealed the wealth secret of the ages and why the rich get richer while the poor get poorer. An informative parable filled with investing, debt, and banking wisdom.Must read for anyone with a bank account.Why do the rich get richer and the poor get poorer? From earliest recorded history, mankind has been comprised of the haves and the have-nots. But what separates the two? This simple parable reveals the cause and effect relationship of why some get richer while most stay poor. It tells the tale of a common laborer on a journey of self-enlightenment, who stumbles upon the secret as to how the rich have increased their wealth from ancient times. It simplifies and sheds light on the mysterious world of banking, how they make their profits, and how to protect oneself from bank failures. It also reveals how banks and other institutional investors maximize their returns and how individuals can do the same. But be warned. This story's simple and direct style may make you uncomfortable, especially if your actions are making you poorer. Are you ready?Bankers are the bookies of our economy.The bankers are playing a game where the odds are in their favor and they know it. Yet they are prone to making mistakes that can have severe consequences for their depositors and society at large. But you can protect yourself from bank failures if you know what to look for. With a simple glance, you can determine which banks are healthy and which are not. Like the bankers, the big money institutional investors are also playing a game where the odds are in their favor. They play the financial markets how a casino plays against a gambler: According to their rules. This gives them a decided edge. But the good news is that with the proper knowledge anyone can duplicate these methods, regardless of their bankroll size.Like the banks, you can use the universal power of compound interest to reap windfall profits in a money game that will skew decidedly in your favor. These are the same wealth secrets that Warren Buffett has used for years to trounce the stock market averages. This little volume lifts the veil off commercial banking unlike any other work of its kind. You may never look at your bank the same way again.
The Night's Night
by D.B. Tarpley
Average rating on Goodreads: 3.53

“D B Tarpley is a criminal… his writing (can) be compared to a hammer strike. It is brilliant storytelling (with) refreshing truth and wisdom… a contemporary, entertaining morality tale, designed to make you think who you are and who you will never be. Some may be repulsed by its strong language (or) dislike the narrator's attitude. Not to be cited on Sunday Mass. (This book is) engineered to ring loudly inside the prison of your mind.” – five star reader review on Goodbooks.“The Night is darker than the Day, or so they say…”‘The Night’s Night’ is a breathtaking collection of heart pounding short stories from the nooks and crannies of D.B.Tarpley’s demented mind.-A man jumps into a bottomless pit which lives up to its name.-A nebbish discovers he has unlimited power, or does the power have him?-Five men in a hotel room discover that even though you let go of the past it sometimes won’t let go of you.-A man’s plan to use his testicles for revenge may or may not cut the mustard.-A woman on a reality show begins to wonder if anyone is really watching.All told 28 tales of menace, giggles, and mayhem to wreck and rock your fragile twisted mind.
Musings of a usual mind
by Smiran Bhandari
Average rating on Goodreads: 4.00

The book is a collection of short stories. The stories attempt to understand the emotions, feelings and thought process of its protagonists.
One Nation: What We Can All Do to Save America's Future
by Ben Carson MD
Genres: Nonfiction, Politics, History, Biography, Political Science, Memoir, Audiobook
Average rating on Goodreads: 4.09

Dear Reader, In February 2013 I gave a speech at the National Prayer Breakfast. Standing a few feet from President Obama, I warned my fellow citizens of the dangers facing our country and called for a return to the principles that made America great.Many Americans heard and responded, but our nation’s decline has continued. Today the danger is greater than ever before, and I have never shared a more urgent message than I do now. Our growing debt and deteriorating morals have driven us far from the founders’ intent. We’ve made very little progress in basic education. Obamacare threatens our health, liberty, and financial future. Media elitism and political correctness are out of control. Worst of all, we seem to have lost our ability to discuss important issues calmly and respectfully regardless of party affiliation or other differences. As a doctor rather than a politician, I care about what works, not whether someone has an (R) or a (D) after his or her name. We have to come together to solve our problems.  Knowing that the future of my grandchildren is in jeopardy because of reckless spending, godless government, and mean-spirited attempts to silence critics left me no choice but to write this book. I have endeavored to propose a road out of our decline, appealing to every American’s decency and common sense. If each of us sits back and expects someone else to take action, it will soon be too late. But with your help, I firmly believe that America may once again be “one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”  Sincerely, Ben Carson
Dragon's Bait
by Vivian Vande Velde
Genres: Fantasy, Dragons, Young Adult, Romance, Fiction, Magic, Adventure
Average rating on Goodreads: 3.93

Fifteen-year-old Alys is not a witch. But that doesn't matter—the villagers think she is and have staked her out on a hillside as a sacrifice to the local dragon. It's late, it's cold, and it's raining, and Alys can think of only one thing—revenge. But first she's got to escape, and even if she does, how can one girl possibly take on an entire town alone? Then the dragon arrives—a dragon that could quite possibly be the perfect ally. . . .
Twisted
by Laurie Halse Anderson
Genres: Young Adult, Realistic Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary, Teen, Coming Of Age, High School
Average rating on Goodreads: 3.82

High school senior Tyler Miller used to be the kind of guy who faded into the background—average student, average looks, average dysfunctional family. But since he got busted for doing graffiti on the school, and spent the summer doing outdoor work to pay for it, he stands out like you wouldn’t believe. His new physique attracts the attention of queen bee Bethany Milbury, who just so happens to be his father’s boss’s daughter, the sister of his biggest enemy—and Tyler’s secret crush. And that sets off a string of events and changes that have Tyler questioning his place in the school, in his family, and in the world.In Twisted, the acclaimed Laurie Halse Anderson tackles a very controversial subject: what it means to be a man today. Fans and new readers alike will be captured by Tyler’s pitch perfect, funny voice, the surprising narrative arc, and the thoughtful moral dilemmas that are at the heart of all of the author’s award-winning, widely read work.
Forgiveness
by Rain Murphy
Average rating on Goodreads: 4.19

Creature Notte Star has always fought for the betterment of her kind. She has suffered the loss of loved ones at the hands of humans. She understands that most of the species in her world are a result of Adam’s experiments to recreate his own DNA. None of this matters when she discovers she is being sent to Deciding Island for judgment. Stories of her kind becoming Island Ash have haunted her since childhood. There are no memorials for those that don’t come back from DI. Cre is not only a well-trained combatant but also a rescuer with a reputation of never losing a hostage. During a no kill rescue mission Cre finds that a combatant that was told his help was not needed is killing the kidnappers. Mica the combatant in question was an Infin and as far as Cre was concerned no better than a human. Mica’s trying to help with this rescue resulted in Cre having to kill the one person whose death starts a war, and gets her sent to Deciding Island. After landing on Deciding Island and a series of events occur Cre finds that her life is now and forever tied to her childhood nightmares. But the alternative is unthinkable the death of her mate. On the Island Cre discovers the magic, meets the inhabitances, and realizes that things are not always what they seem.
Lemon Girl
by Jyoti Arora
Genres: Fiction, Indian Literature, Drama, Contemporary
Average rating on Goodreads: 4.04

*Included in ezvid.com wiki list of 9 Well-Written Novels That Put Women Front Center*'It's all your fault.'Mere words these are."But words can possess a shadow invincible enough to rob even a soul of its eternity."In a society that finds it easier to mark sins of a victim than the culprit, Nirvi is a young girl punishing herself for the faults she did not do and avenging her hurts by defeating her own truth.She is scared of her future, and ashamed of her past. She is failing herself, and knows it. She has had a long line of boyfriends, and hated them all. She detests the guy she is living with, runs away from the one she loves , and seduces the one who can never love her.When Arsh first sees Nirvi, she's a free and frank girl in whose eyes sparkle the lemony zest of life. The next time he sees her, she is a voiceless doll draped in clothes that cover her body less and shroud her soul more. And Arsh can't rest till he finds out what made Nirvi give up her own real self.Nirvi knows she is dragging herself on a path from which there can be no recovery. Can her spirit survive the treacherous downfall? Or is the pull of fear and push of desperation just too strong to withstand for a girl who believes she has "nowhere else to go" but down."When it's time for you to fall in love, even a lemon can become the cause of it," says Arsh.But can love survive, when even the self love dies?Can love survive when respect is no more?Does true love have the power to revive a dying soul?Find out in the pages of this brilliantly woven, intense, heart-warming and thought-provoking saga of RISING IN LOVE...
The Travels of Marco Polo
by Giulio Einaudi
Genres: Travel, History
Average rating on Goodreads: 3.00

Marco Polo, a Medieval Venetian, traveled through the Middle East and ultimately China, where he entered the service of the Mongol (Tatar) Khan, who then ruled the region. His memoirs provide an invaluable early glimpse of that part of the world.
The Pact (book 1)
by Robert Patrick Lewis
Average rating on Goodreads: 3.83

“The Pact” is the second book by former Green Beret-turned author Robert Patrick Lewis, and his first foray into the world of fiction.“The Pact” is the first of a 3-book series, a fictional story based on current events, the authors experience in Special Forces and first-hand knowledge of geopolitics and global intelligence.“The Pact” combines global politics, combat, economics, conspiracy theories and Special Forces history into one nail-biting fiction work; think Dan Brown meets Tom Clancy meets Red Dawn.Already hailed as “so realistic and plausible that it’s terrifying,” “an on the edge of your seat thriller that will have you looking in your rearview mirror for enemy troops” and “the next great franchise in the world of military fiction,” “The Pact” is going to change the way Americans look at their government and safety for the rest of their lives.
Shift!
by Bill C.  Castengera
Average rating on Goodreads: 4.00

Humankind is evolving. Technology has advanced to the point where God is feeling obsolete and so He has become an alcoholic and is threatening to destroy the world.  An error in judgement leads to a cloning experiment that might just wipe out the world before God can do it Himself, reminding him again that He has become obsolete.  Depressed, confused, and vulnerable, God must make a decision. The ability to sway His decision rests on four people who do not know their role in His plan.  Pablo Benito, afflicted with an advanced case of OCD, fears death is waiting for him at every turn. Kyle Fredrick, a drummer for a wildly popular rap/metal band is a loose cannon, and has stabbed his lead singer in the eye with a plastic fork. Adam Brooks is a scientist, trying to develop a new way to travel, and minister Faldo is a champion of the Lord to his core.  Mankind will fall to it's knees if God cannot be swayed. Join the group in this twisted adventure of divine intervention, life, death, and the tragic humor that allows mankind to cope with all of it.  Like the book on Facebook at : https://www.facebook.com/shiftbookadv...
Inheritance (Wizards of Seattle, #1)
by John O'Riley
Genres: Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Magic, Amazon
Average rating on Goodreads: 3.63

Jason wonders if his luck has finally turned around when he discovers he will inherit a luxurious home infused with ancient magic and a sizable fortune from a relative he’d never known existed. Of course, there’s a catch. His younger brother and his cousin will inherit equal parts of the inheritance and it is stipulated in the will that they must live together first before they gain possession of the estate. All three of them are potential White Knights with the rare ability to practice advanced white magic. They must learn to use their new power and defend themselves from a secret organization that is armed with potent, black magic. This novella is the first installment of the Wizards of Seattle series.
Best Of Ruskin Bond
by Ruskin Bond
Genres: Fiction, Short Stories, India, Classics, Indian Literature, Poetry, Literature
Average rating on Goodreads: 4.28

The essential Ruskin Bond Delhi Is Not Far brings together the best of Ruskin Bond's prose and poetry. For over four decades, by way of innumerable novels, essays, short stories, and poems, the author has mapped out and peopled a unique literary landscape. This anthology has selections from all of his major books and also features an unpublished novella, Delhi Is Not Far.
A Perfect Spy
by John le Carré
Genres: Fiction, Espionage, Thriller, Mystery, Spy Thriller, Crime, Mystery Thriller
Average rating on Goodreads: 3.99

John le Carre's classic novels deftly navigate readers through the intricate shadow worlds of international espionage with unsurpassed skill and knowledge, and have earned him unprecedented worldwide acclaim.Immersing readers in two parallel dramas -- one about the making of a spy, the other chronicling his seemingly imminent demise -- le Carre offers one of his richest and most morally resonant novels.Magnus Pym -- son of Rick, father of Tom, and a successful career officer of British Intelligence -- has vanished, to the dismay of his friends, enemies, and wife. Who is he? Who was he? Who owns him? Who trained him? Secrets of state are at risk. As the truth about Pym gradually emerges, the reader joins Pym's pursuers to explore the unsettling life and motives of a man who fought the wars he inherited with the only weapons he knew, and so became a perfect spy.
Silver Haze
by Pankaj Varma
Genres: India
Average rating on Goodreads: 4.22

Diagnosed with dementia and possible Alzheimer’s, she faces the prospect of a steady decline in her mental functions. She starts writing down her story, writing down everything she knows while she still remembers it so that she can read it back when dementia makes her forget it all. She is elated that dementia cannot rob her of memories now because she has it all written down. It is a major victory for her as she tries to combat the onslaught of her disease. Her story has been re-written by her son to present this touching narrative straight from the heart. This fascinating and intriguing story spans a major part of the 20th century in North India and depicts the hurdles faced by an educated girl before and after marriage. It gives an unusual insight into India-that-was, reflecting the social mores of that time. A must read for everyone connected with India and for anyone who has a loved one suffering from dementia. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Pankaj Varma is an MSc (Hons School) in Physics. He started out as a Probationary Officer in State Bank of India and retired as a Deputy General Manager in a career spanning four decades. He now lives in Panchkula (Chandigarh) with his wife and his mother. He is a prolific writer and has written several books and training material for his bank as well as for other institutes. This is his first novel.
The Sane Society
by Erich Fromm
Genres: Psychology, Philosophy, Nonfiction, Sociology, Politics, Psychoanalysis, Society
Average rating on Goodreads: 4.25

Social psychologist Erich Fromm’s seminal exploration of the profound ills of modern society, and how best to overcome themOne of Fromm’s main interests was to analyze social systems and their impact on the mental health of the individual. In this study, he reaches further and asks: “Can a society be sick?” He finds that it can, arguing that Western culture is immersed in a “pathology of normalcy” that affects the mental health of individuals. In The Sane Society, Fromm examines the alienating effects of modern capitalism, and discusses historical and contemporary alternatives, particularly communitarian systems. Finally, he presents new ideas for a re-organization of economics, politics, and culture that would support the individual’s mental health and our profound human needs for love and freedom.
Doon (Doon, #1)
by Carey Corp
Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult, Romance, Time Travel, Magic, Historical Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy
Average rating on Goodreads: 3.90

DOON…Veronica doesn't think she's going crazy. But why can't anyone else see the mysterious blond boy who keeps popping up wherever she goes? When her best friend, Mackenna, invites her to spend the summer in Scotland, Veronica jumps at the opportunity to leave her complicated life behind for a few months. But the Scottish countryside holds other plans. Not only has the imaginary kilted boy followed her to Alloway, she and Mackenna uncover a strange set of rings and a very unnerving letter from Mackenna's great aunt—and when the girls test the instructions Aunt Gracie left behind, they find themselves transported to a land that defies explanation. Doon seems like a real-life fairy tale, complete with one prince who has eyes for Mackenna and another who looks suspiciously like the boy from Veronica's daydreams. But Doon has a dark underbelly as well. The two girls could have everything they've longed for...or they could end up breaking an enchantment and find themselves trapped in a world that has become a nightmare.DOON is loosely based on the premise of the musical Brigadoon, with permission from the ALan Jay Lerner Estate and the Frederick Loewe Foundation. Follow the journey at http://www.DoonSeries.com ~Destiny awaits!
The Robber Knight (The Robber Knight Saga #1)
by Robert Thier
Genres: Romance, Historical Fiction, Historical, Historical Romance, Fantasy, Medieval, Fiction
Average rating on Goodreads: 4.38

When you are fighting for the freedom of your people, falling in love with your enemy is not a great idea.Sir Reuben, the dreaded robber knight, has long been Ayla’s deadliest enemy. She swore he would hang for his crimes. Now they are both trapped in her castle as the army of a far greater enemy approaches, and they have only one chance: stand together, or fall.Welcome to "The Robber Knight"—a tale full of action, adventure, and romance.Special Edition with secret chapters revealed and insights into Sir Reuben’s mysterious past.
Bridgetown High
by Paul W. West
Average rating on Goodreads: 4.18

Is revenge truly justice.... or just a sure path to more tragedy.Bridgetown High is an intriguing look into the minds and motives of teenagers during the 1960s.Seventeen year old Mark Wilkerson has no memory of the fiery crash that killed his family on the Carquinez Bridge…Now, living with his grandmother and burdened with guilt, Mark vows to find the hit-and-run driver and take his revenge. But, the only detail he remembers is round taillights swerving in front of his family’s car, and he’s shocked when he notices the car of the high school’s bully, Jeff Marino, has identical taillights—and a suspicious dent. Now he wants revenge more than ever…Jeff believes Mark is an anti-Vietnam War activist like his cousin Gary—and despises him for it. To make matters worse, when Jeff’s girlfriend, Genie Lombardi, dumps him for Mark, it kicks Jeff’s hatred for him to a dangerous new level.Lies and threats escalate, until drugs and a shocking death send Jeff over the edge, and his campaign to get Genie back any way he can turns violent.When Mark’s memory begins to return, it leads to a terrifying confrontation. Will he finally prove the identity of the guilty driver? Or will he and Genie become one more tragedy associated with the Carquinez Bridge?
Bluefish
by Pat Schmatz
Genres: Young Adult, Realistic Fiction, Middle Grade, Fiction, Contemporary, Teen, Juvenile
Average rating on Goodreads: 3.85

Travis is missing his old home in the country, and he’s missing his old hound, Rosco. Now there’s just the cramped place he shares with his alcoholic grandpa, a new school, and the dreaded routine of school. But that’s before Travis meets Mr. McQueen, who doesn’t take "pass" for an answer—a rare teacher whose savvy persistence has Travis slowly unlocking a book on the natural world. And it’s before Travis is noticed by Velveeta, a girl whose wry banter and colorful scarves belie some hard secrets of her own. With sympathy, humor, and disarming honesty, Pat Schmatz brings to life a cast of utterly believable characters—and captures the moments of trust and connection that make all the difference.
The Unknown She
by Brooksie D. Thompson
Average rating on Goodreads: 0.00

In Brooksie D. Thompson's The Unknown She, poetry illuminates the shadowy world of depression, addiction, grief, and loss. Full of strong concepts and unapologetic insight, Ms. Thompson's journey through sorrow and self-discovery is both emotionally complex and painfully honest. For anyone who has even felt uncertain or lost; alone or forgotten, The Unknown She draws careful circles around the sources of our pain, and the depth of life's experiences. Immerse yourself in the spectrum of sadness so beautifully illustrated in this poetic saga of love, loss, and loneliness. The Unknown She is sure to captivate the empath in all of us who have ever been confronted with the sights and forms that sadness takes. Nourish your soul and grab your copy today!
Road to Nowhere (Road to Nowhere, #1)
by M. Robinson
Genres: Romance, Dark, Military Fiction, Contemporary, Contemporary Romance, Suspense, New Adult
Average rating on Goodreads: 4.08

From USA Today Bestselling Author M. RobinsonI once read that every warrior hoped an honorable death would find him. I always went looking for mine, but not even the Reaper wanted me.I was trained to kill. I was trained to not ask why. To take orders and just march in line. Hooah motherfucker. Life or death.Ride or die.And I’m not only talking about the military. I’m talking about the life that led me on the road to nowhere.My life.I fought for my brothers. I fought for my family. I fought for my country. And I fought for her…Never realizing I might die for them too.
True Stories
by Lev Emmanuilovich Razgon
Genres: History, Nonfiction
Average rating on Goodreads: 4.40

This gripping memoir portrays the Stalinist terror of 1937 through the eyes of journalist Lev Razgon, who endured two incarcerations in the Gulag and wrote this account upon his release seventeen years later.His anecdotes reveal a previously unseen side of the imprisoned Soviet elite, their daily lives in the labor camps, and the true characters of their jailers. Razgon so vividly shares these horrific memories due to a "terrible sense that I had survived when so many others had died . . . Ultimately I knew I had just one obligation -- the obligation of the living to the dead."