About The Battle of Pea Ridge: A Captivating Guide to the Battle of Elkhorn Tavern, which was an American Civil War Clash in Arkansas That Took Place in March of 1862 by Captivating History

Experience the Battle of Pea Ridge, also known as the Battle of Elkhorn Tavern, and experience the events of the American Civil War during the first half of 1862 in the Trans-Mississippi Theater in this captivating book on the Arkansas campaign of Pea Ridge.
The Pea Ridge campaign is considered the most important series of events in the Trans-Mississippi Theater. The Battle of Pea Ridge, which took place from March 6th to March 8th, 1862, was the climax of the campaign, in which the Union Army was ultimately victorious. The campaign began in a winter snowstorm when the Federal Army of the Southwest flushed the Rebels from southern Missouri into northern Arkansas. The Yankees lay camp along the northwestern border of Arkansas to prevent both the Confederate volunteer army and the Missouri State Guard from reinfiltrating Missouri.
Southern General Earl Van Dorn was dispatched to concentrate Rebel forces in Arkansas into the Army of the West and retake the state before capturing Missouri. In freezing conditions, Van Dorn moved his army through treacherous terrain to encircle the Yankees in a surprise attack. The conservative commander of the Yankees, General Samuel Curtis, neither fled nor panicked. Instead, he spun his army’s front 180 degrees to face north toward the oncoming threat of Rebel forces.
Despite being heavily outmanned and outgunned, the Federals proceeded to execute a near-perfect military defense over March 7th and 8th, ending in a Southern rout. The fleeing and deserting Rebels left a trail of paraphernalia in their wake—weapons, ammunition, clothing, supplies, and, most telling of all, their Southern flags. Some never returned to fight in the Civil War, while others returned to the Indian Territory or fought along the frontier borders.
These events went relatively unnoticed at the time, but the battle has since been recognized as pivotal.
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A lot of history books just contain dry facts that will eventually bore the reader. That’s why Captivating History was created. Now you can enjoy history books that will mesmerize you. But be careful though, hours can fly by, and before you know it; you’re up reading way past bedtime.

Euphoric Wonderland by Ryan M. Becker

(Free download of Euphoric Wonderland between the dates of October 17th-21st).

A collection of deeply personal and touching poetry for an evening of emotional, yet thoughtful reflection. A deep dive into a world of living rhythms and authentic feelings.

Euphoric Wonderland is a deft amalgamation of spoken word, rhythmic and clever poetry, wordplay, light-shining on darker sides, truth to power, and a quick read for curious minds and those who just might be struggling through specific mental health-related challenges of their own.

A brilliantly woven tapestry of raw storytelling poetry through poetic prose and vivid imagery that pulls no punches. Brash and uncompromising, Euphoric Wonderland tackles life issues and examines matters from an insightful and personally-lived perspective. Surreal in its realism and with pinpoint accuracy, it also takes a sarcastic jab at certain celebrities.

This poetry collection is a compassionate guide, a tribute to spiritual warriors, and a homage to the ones before us who have shaped the path we tread on today.

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It is said that the best comedians are borne from tragedy, either at home or growing up in an outside world fraught with challenges and various personal demons. The same holds true for the literary realm.

Ryan M. Becker combines his acerbic wit and Sahara-dry sense of humor to tell poetic stories that ring true based on events that molded his life. What we as the readers fully sense throughout his seminal effort, Euphoric Wonderland, is that his well-placed sarcasm is truly the product of his life lived to date.

In a perfect blend of the harder times, particularly the doctor-induced chemical cocktails, one experiencing such issues knows that he is reaching out to them; throwing a lifeline which will hopefully serve to put a smile on a stranger’s face just long enough to take a break from their rigorous and all too often painfully–affected daily lives.

About Featured Book: Roads to Meaning and Resilience with Cancer by Morhaf Al Achkar

Pursuing a more Purposeful Life? Assimilate stories from 39 patients with incurable Lung Cancer as they share their experiences, hopes, and strengths to find meaning in your life.

Life is an unfinished project, and similarly, finding meaning is an uncompleted task. But how exactly do we find meaning? How do people find strength? The diagnosis of cancer or other terminal cases create significant adversity. So how do people develop resilience? How do they keep going? These questions had been tackled for centuries by philosophy and religion. So what is there to add?

While there is no such thing as a School of Life Professor, you now have a viable alternative. Morhaf Al Achkar obtained his Ph.D in education and is currently a practicing family physician at the University of Washington. He was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer. Since then, his research has focused on the experiences of patients living with cancer. This book is based on interviews he did with 39 patients who live, like him, with advanced illness. He explored how these patients find meaning, cope, and build resilience. Using his own experiences and deep knowledge of philosophical concepts, Morhaf shares his understanding of a meaningful life from the perspective of someone aware of his own finitude.

Inside Roads to Meaning and Resilience with Cancer, you will:

+ Confront questions about life, meaning, and your legacy before it is too late
+ Gain a new perspective on the meaning of living that transcends culture and social status
+ Learn countless coping strategies across various disciplines to build your individual Resilience
+ Acquire a positive and realistic perspective on your life that promotes hope and healing for your body, mind and spirit.
+ And much, much more!

This is a compelling book by an author who is wearing multiple hats — as a doctor, an academic, a lung cancer advocate, and ultimately, a patient himself. Dr. Alachkar’s knowledge-based, yet deeply personal and relateable book will give you a variety of viewpoints on questions like the meaning of life, finding hope in a terminal diagnosis, building resilience, finding or losing one’s faith in a higher power, and much more! From its heartfelt personal accounts of how these strong individuals cope with cancer, to the thought-provoking search for meaning that underlies it all, this book is sure to run you through your complete gamut of emotions. If you seek a greater capacity for empathy or find relief in shared experiences, acceptance of altering realities and changed identities, then you can’t afford to miss this book.

This book is about the essence of the human experience at its limits. It is for Every Reader!

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Train of Thoughts by Veronica Thornton

In Train of Thoughts, Vee finds a sensible yet simple way to use poetry, essays, and short stories to help her readers to look at the world through lenses different than their own. Starting conversations that lead us all to think empathetically and challenge our understanding of society, the book helps readers approach the complexities of modern less selfishly from a new perspective. On each page, Vee taps into her misfortunes and traumas to assist others in their emotional healing process. Vee’s first-hand understanding of hurtful words, societal pressures, and domestic violence help her connect with each reader and demonstrate the value of finding a way to move forward.

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As the world just recently become this beacon of acceptance of people being different and developing an anti-bullying culture would sometimes wonder how my life would be different had I not been traumatized by people in a world that puts such a high value on aesthetics especially when you have no control over some things. Yet had it not been for my sometimes-debilitating skin issues I don’t think I would have the same level of introspection, empathy, or patience. Yet it is those same skin issues that although made me different also made me more aware that things are not always what they appear to be on the surface and there is always more to the story. The question then becomes do you really want to know the story or are you just looking to judge it based on your own perceptions?

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I am the author of “Universal Colloquies Inside of Me” and just currently released “Train of Thoughts”, I have had the honor of being a contributing writer to over 15 anthologies, journals and literary collaborations, owner of Vee’s Consulting a creative business consulting agency that specializes in literary content creation, creative writing and business consulting and co-founder of The Creative Healing Foundation a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to creating programs and events that promote healing through the arts providing safe spaces to openly speak about emotional and mental wellness.

Death From Desire – Crime Thrillers by Mark R Beckner

This book is former Police Chief Mark Beckner’s second release of a series of crime thrillers. In this book, two crime mystery/thrillers take the reader on a journey of mystery, drama, suspense, and action.

The first story follows Miami detectives Rick Baez and Leah Mitchell as they try to unravel the mysterious deaths of two wealthy married men. The first death appears to be a suicide, while the second initially appears to be a health issue. However, there are some unanswered questions, and they discover a shocking revelation that ties the two deaths together and leads them to believe something sinister is at work. How are the cases linked? Did the husbands commit suicide, or was it homicide? What secrets are the wives hiding? Follow the detectives as they try to solve the puzzle.

In the second story, officers and detectives of the Amarillo Police Department hunt a man who is wreaking havoc on the city. Burglaries, sex assaults, and murder. Who is this madman, and where did he come from? The police only know this mysterious person as Billy. What is motivating him to create fear and danger in the community? Why is the federal government interested in finding him and being so secretive? They have to know more than they are sharing with local police. Veteran Detective Jack Webster and his new junior partner, Alec Velez, are determined to find out. Discover the dramatic truth about the person known as Amarillo Billy.

Ebook is discounted to .99 starting on October 16th for a limited time.

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Mark Beckner is known in Colorado from his time with the Boulder Police Department from 1978 to 2014. He rose through the ranks to become Boulder’s Police Chief in 1998 and remained in that position until his retirement in 2014. Chief Beckner is best known for his leadership in turning around a department in turmoil and taking command of the JonBenet Ramsey murder investigation in late 1997. While the case has never been solved, Chief Beckner was able to bring order to the investigation and played a role in getting the case to a grand jury.

He now enjoys retirement and has turned his attention toward writing fictional crime dramas. He uses his unique experience and insights to add realism to his crime stories. Feedback and reviews from his first book, Behind The Lies, a book of three separate crime thrillers, have been very positive.

Mark still resides in Colorado with his wife Sally, but they become snowbirds in winter, living in Surprise, Arizona. They have two children, Kimberlee and Chad, as well as five grandchildren. When he is not writing crime thrillers, Mark enjoys his family, traveling, bicycling, and playing softball and pickleball. He also finds joy in taking and collecting photographs of scenery and wildlife.

Safe, Wanted, and Loved by Patrick Dylan

“Pat, we need to kill the dog.”

When a sudden mental illness struck his wife, Patrick Dylan found himself living with an eerie stranger. Scared and unprepared, he began a desperate battle to protect her from a mysterious disease, shelter their children from her bizarre behavior, and recover the woman he loved.

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Patrick Dylan joins the voices calling for an end to the stigma surrounding mental illness. He and his wife, Mia, live in Florida and have two college-age children. They hope that sharing their family’s story will spread awareness of the realities of mental illness and offer support to others who are either experiencing a mental health crisis or providing care to an affected loved one. –This text refers to the paperback edition.

About Evil Follows by Lynn M. Stout

She sat in the yard while her home burned behind her. Thirty years later, Anna is wrought with anxiety as she searches for answers in the gaps of her memory. Determined to discover the truth behind what happened, she begins to hear the familiar voice of her childhood imaginary friend, Ruthie.
As Ruthie tries to protect her from the past, Anna becomes even more determined to find the truth. Questioning her own sanity every step of the way, Anna ignores the voice and turns to her aunts for help. Together they discover a family history full of denial, rage, and a devastating curse.
When the curse begins to threaten her own child and her husband, Anna and her aunts must figure out how to stop it. Anna knows Ruthie may be her only hope, but first she must learn who Ruthie is.
And more importantly, what did Ruthie do?

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Lynn M. Stout grew up wandering the streets of an old, historic town in Tennessee. There she absorbed the town’s rich history, fed her active imagination, and twisted her ankle on cobblestones.
She is an unapologetic voyeur when it comes to old houses and has an unhealthy obsession with creepy staircases. She loves research and enjoys a deep dive into old stories, especially if a ghost is involved.
As a recent empty-nester, she is finding adventure in Michigan and is pleasantly surprised to find that her southern roots don’t object to cooler weather at all.

About The Galileo Project: Countdown

Fact: Since 1947 highly reliable witnesses, including airline pilots, military personnel, astronauts, everyday professionals and children have been witnessing unexplained objects in the world’s skies….

Fact: In June 2021 a host of National Security Agencies, including the Pentagon are obligated to provide a detailed report on the UFO issue to the U.S Senate.

Now, Robert Spire is about to be thrust into the rapidly evolving UFO phenomenon, in this fast-paced Sci-Fi Mystery Thriller. (This is part 2 of a three book series)

West Wales and Sussex, U.K. – 1977-1980.

During the height of the escalating cold war between the Superpowers, strange events are occurring on the Welsh coastline, an area that would later become known as, The Welsh Triangle. On the opposite side of the country, even more disturbing occurrences are unfolding in Rendlesham Forest, in Suffolk, England, which separates the twin airbases of R.A.F. Woodbridge and Bentwaters, occupied by the U.S.A.F. The event is now known as The Rendlesham Forest Incident.

Present Day – London, U.K.

Following the assassination of renowned U.S. physicist, Professor Robert Lazarus, Ex-environmental lawyer, Robert Spire, has been tasked by the U.K’s GLENCOM environmental agency to follow up on Lazarus’ incredible claims. It appears that Lazarus was about to reveal a paradigm-shifting energy, linked to UFO / ET technology. Following the assassination, Spire recovers Lazarus’ smart-phone device and discovers a high-tech message in a bottle – a hologram message, for him. The message is clear; Continue my quest…Reveal the truth…Don’t get killed.

A Dangerous Quest.

Before departing for the U.S.A. to follow up on Lazarus’ claims, Spire decides to investigate some alleged UFO sighting closer to home. Events that took place during the late 1970’s in a sleepy area of Wales, known as The Welsh Triangle, but soon discovers he is being monitored. Spire further discovers that another strange series of events took place in the dying days of 1980 at the other end of the country, on the twin R.A.F. airbases of Woodbridge and Bentwaters, then occupied by the U.S.A.F. The bases were being used as a frontline command, should the Soviet Union invade Europe. As Spire continues his quest to reveal the truth behind the UFO phenomenon, he quickly realises an inescapable reality – either thousands of respectable and reputable witnesses to such events are all lying, or mistaken in what they see, or we are being visited and closely monitored by off-world intelligences.

Spire gathers all the resources he can, and with help from GLENCOM, Dr Isobel Enova and ex-Marine, Travis Dexter he digs deeper into the UFO phenomena and Lazarus’ posthumous last wish – to search for evidence that contact with an ET civilisation has already occurred and not only that, but mankind has been able to reverse-engineer advanced alien technology.

But, why the secrecy and continuing government cover up in relation to the UFO phenomenon and the paradigm-shifting technology that might have been acquired? Spire discovers that the truth is stranger, and indeed more dangerous than fiction…

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Simon Rosser was born in Cardiff, South Wales, UK in 1968.

When not busy in his day job as a personal injury lawyer, he is the author of gripping, unputdownable, fast-paced, action-adventure- suspense thrillers with an ecological/apocalyptic theme, which are intended to keep the reader turning the pages until the very end.

Favorite authors – Ed McBain, James Patterson, Lee Child, Lincoln Child, Douglas Preston, Patrick Lee, Michael Grumley, Clive Cussler and Boyd Morrison.

Favorite movies – Good The Bad and The Ugly, Jaws, Deliverance, Star Wars, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, It’s A Wonderful Life, Scarface, Play Misty For Me, Electra-Glide In Blue, The Abyss to name a few!

Previous Books – THE A-Z OF GLOBAL WARMING – updated 2012 edition, and the Robert Spire Eco-terrorism action-thrillers TIPPING POINT, IMPACT POINT, MELT ZONE, CATACLYSM OF THE ANCIENTS, CRYPTO and the GALILEO PROJECT thriller trilogy

About Beneath the Veil

In a battle between two ancient evils, can one naïve young man become the last hope against powerful creatures of legend?

David Dolan thinks he’s already got the world figured out. But when a collapsed bridge plunges him into the icy Hudson, he’s pulled deep into the deadly realm that exists between life and death. And with his earthly form trapped in a coma, he’s vulnerable to the horde of demons hell-bent on his utter destruction.

Traversing the road to the afterlife, David seeks the wisdom and skills he needs to fight the demonic forces reigning havoc on his allies above ground. But as one hellish threat closes in on his defenseless body, David must defeat another terrifying fiend waiting in the shadows to use him…

Can David escape the world beneath the veil in time to stop the bloodshed?

Beneath the Veil is the gripping first book in The Valor of Valhalla dark urban fantasy series. If you like reluctant heroes, infernal myths, and bloody epic clashes, then you’ll love Martin Kearns’s formidable foray into the unknown.

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I have been enamored with horror writing since I first picked up Winter Moon by Dean Koontz at the age of ten-quite the upgrade from Goosebumps, back then. The horror genre has transformed since I was a boy through the works of many authors who have blended horror into fantasy and science fiction, which makes me connect to newer works even more than all but a few of the classics.

Stories were my first love and during rare moments of quiet my mind turns toward those I’ve watched, read, and lived. They bring to mind possibilities, which are really where the seeds of a story begin. I truly hope to bring creative tales to readers who, like me, enjoy finding themselves lost somewhere in a world of endless possibilities.

About Featured Book: Euphoric Wonderland by Ryan Becker

(Free download of Euphoric Wonderland between the dates of October 17th-21st).

A collection of deeply personal and touching poetry for an evening of emotional, yet thoughtful reflection. A deep dive into a world of living rhythms and authentic feelings.

Euphoric Wonderland is a deft amalgamation of spoken word, rhythmic and clever poetry, wordplay, light-shining on darker sides, truth to power, and a quick read for curious minds and those who just might be struggling through specific mental health-related challenges of their own.

A brilliantly woven tapestry of raw storytelling poetry through poetic prose and vivid imagery that pulls no punches. Brash and uncompromising, Euphoric Wonderland tackles life issues and examines matters from an insightful and personally-lived perspective. Surreal in its realism and with pinpoint accuracy, it also takes a sarcastic jab at certain celebrities.

This poetry collection is a compassionate guide, a tribute to spiritual warriors, and a homage to the ones before us who have shaped the path we tread on today.

Order your copy now and embark on a journey.

This Poetry book is available in these Formats: eBook, Print

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