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Have you ever seen prison stories on television? Have you ever thought about how one could become successful after being released from prison? Life After Conviction: Strategies for Success After A Criminal Conviction, tells the story of a young man's fight to overcome society's obstacles and face the ultimate decision to either give up on all of his dreams or to fight to overcome the battles that prisoners are faced with upon release. Life After Conviction is the compelling story of one man's journey through the American Criminal Justice system, his fight to overcome, and the Will Power to pursue his dreams. This is the story of "One man's Dream, One man's Struggle, One man's Power to Succeed, and One man's Victory." Life After Conviction is designed to help those who are seeking help getting back on their feet or change their mentality about their current situation. This book will encourage people who are facing criminal convictions or who have been through my shoes to get up and fulfill every obligation that they were purposed for.

Turn a page, advance a year in Grant's life...Journey through Days in the Life of Ulysses S. Grant in W. Brandon Bell's new novella. Each page provides a fictional snapshot of a different year of Grant's life, beginning with Jesse Root Grant naming his son by pulling names from a hat. From there, you will advance through Ulysses S. Grant's rowdy childhood, first stint in the military, meandering civilian life, rise to Lieutenant General, presidency, and financial fall from grace. Published 200 years after his birth in 1822, this novella provides an intimate portrayal of Grant the soldier, the president, the defeated, and the victor. See him at his most ordinary before events usher in his extraordinary rise, unexpected fall, and ultimate journey to peace.

Take the depraved hilarity of early George Saunders stories, add Lorrie Moore's biting irreverence, propel everything with swift, Carver-like prose, and the result would be akin to Heartbeat Roadshow, the debut story collection from W. Brandon Bell. What would you do to escape loneliness? Would you poach a truck for the person you love? Build a tourist trap inside an abandoned distillery? Follow strangers into hotels? These are the lengths the characters in Heartbeat Roadshow will go to make a connection. This collection jumps to life with "Brothers and Thin Skin." In this sibling rivalry story, a roller-skating construction worker arranges a violin performance for his hermitic brother (who has never played the violin before). Next up is "Occupation," a cautionary tale about the dangers of trying to revolutionize advertising in the funeral industry. In the title story, an ex-con follows a traveling propaganda machine that puts fetal heartbeats on display. Each story features one-of-a-kind characters who push against their limits, all driven by Bell's sharp storytelling. Heartbeat Roadshow draws from contemporary experiences that Bell has squeezed for every ounce of humor, fear, sadness, and joy. The result is a funny, moving, and, above all, entertaining literary experience. Preview the Fourteen Stories of Heartbeat Roadshow Brothers and Thin Skin After Jesse claims a past life as a famous violinist, his brother arranges a surprise concert. Told while wearing roller skates. Occupation Stu creates an ad campaign for two-for-one funeral deals. Disaster ensues. Omissions Sara copes with her husband's approaching death by volunteering to help a missions group, but she takes her support too far. The Hidden Castle A reformed criminal stumbles into a distillery in which squatters have constructed an immense castle. When things turn violent, he must make his escape. Typo A typo haunts a divorcee who has fled to Europe. Men of Apology Mitch's life crumbles after a newcomer joins his bowling team. The Girl in the Yard After Rye's wife and son go out of town, a girl begins sleeping naked in his yard. Mouths Unknown Rye tries to help his brother, who is unemployed and has fathered children with two different women. Heartbeat Roadshow An ex-con stumbles on a propaganda tour that plays fetal heartbeats for strangers. On impulse, the man follows the roadshow, a decision that will lead him home. After Youth Casper terrorizes the orthodontist who stole his beard. Reek An all-star trash collector's livelihood is threatened when a vindictive coworker reveals his secret. Mr. Zebra Man Repacking store-bought cakes helps a young man become a confection kingpin. The Guest Harold exercises in the men's room at work. Mark follows Harold everywhere he goes. Christy loses her hand in a factory mishap. When they come together over dinner, their lives will change forever.

Most Trusted Councilman or Councilwoman:I would like to share with you the story of recent events that took place in my life and the journey of magical awareness I was thrust into against my will by reaching the age of Ascension.The night of my birth my mother was turned to dust by a high level demon. Leaving my father with an overwhelming need to protect me from that life, he decided it would be best to raise me with no knowledge of such events. Sixteen years later, I reached the age of Ascension and gained newfound abilities and began to unravel the secret that my family had kept hidden from me my entire life. Shortly after these events took place my father was killed by the same demon that had destroyed my mother. With both of my parents deceased, I was sent to live with my grandmother and her sister, who happen to be Elders of all witch covens. Their plan was to help me move on and begin life again, as well as train me to become the living prophecy of being the great witch protector our coven ancestors had foretold of. All the while I have to maintain school, a social life, and keep up on my studies.During research of my family history, I quickly learned my paternal grandmother is the queen of the underworld who is looking for me, and that my father wasn't the man he claimed to be. With the world I once knew rapidly changing, I struggle to hang on to any shred of normal teenage life possible. However, being known by the queen of the underworld, who wants to rid the universe of all witches, will prove to let life be anything but average. With the help of my newfound abilities and friends, I have set out on a journey to end the underworld in hopes of having a normal life. Along the way I have started questioning everything I have ever known - the intentions of my ancestors, the true plans the Elders Council has for me... With so much going on in my life, will I ever find the peace I seek?Enclosed is a documented tale of the events leading up to this point in my life. I am entrusting you with these chronicles to keep in safe holdings until the point in time where it can be safely presented to the rest of council.With protective blessings,Maximilian Cauldron-Bane

Are you on the run? What kind of monster lives in these woods? Did any of this really happen? Why did you steal my story? Did you see this coming? Can you spare some bourbon (top shelf only)? Am I under arrest? Why am I sinking into the street? The first issue of Scuff Occasionally is here to answer your questions. It includes stories by Jacob Bennett, Jason Linden, Ben Heckel, and more. Get it, read it, tell your friends.

Credit Hacks 101 is an academic socket of financial wellness that provides practical and efficient information that will effectively enhance your knowledge on building good credit, providing effective measures of financial wellness, and supplying you with the strategies necessary to create generational wealth. Credit Hacks 101 also provides laws concerning credit repair and adds personal insight from the author to help encourage and bring about humor to you so you can easily navigate through the credit repair process. This book will also help motivate you to create generational wealth and get to your goal of financial wellness.

Mark Linyard regrets signing the Oedipus pact. By scribbling his name on that contract, he pledges to fight his dad. He learns the hard way from this mistake--the first of many that he makes in The Company of Ashes. These linked stories cycle through Mark's arrests, incarceration, and friendship with an urn. He experiences persistent doom that shapes his life--and comes to see angst as fuel for sparking his redemption. About the Author Born in 1979. Lifelong resident of Kentucky. Lives in Louisville with his family.

A stunning collection of 18 stories from the pages of M-Brane SF Magazine plus two bonus items.

Investing in stocks can be the springboard for people to accumulate wealth or earn dividend income. The stock market isn't just for high rollers or the millionaires you read about or see on television, it is a place for investors of all walks of life. You should educate yourself on the fundamentals and self-temperament needed before you buy your first stock. This straightforward guide will address all integral parts needed to being investing in stocks and much more. Let's see what we can learn by building confidence, knowledge and, most importantly wealth. Topics covered in this book will be: * What Are Stocks* How to Get Started Investing in Stocks* Investing Strategies* Reading Financial Statements* Understanding Key Statistics* Developing Your Game Plan & Execution