At age twenty, Buck Wheeler enjoys a placid existence running a pool hall in Twin Buttes, Montana. Then his old girlfriend hooks up with the town bully, a formidable stranger begins to romance his mother and he falls in love with the sister of a psychopath, turning his life into a sea of turmoil. When he discovers the true identity of his mothers suitor, his life becomes a struggle for survival in a dark passage into manhood.

Kay Weston, crime reporter, has uncovered a CIA drug smuggling operation but her newspaper refuses to print it without further corroboration. Determined to expose the operation, she moves to a secluded retreat to write the story on her own. Shortly after encountering an enigmatic loner who shares a nearby cave with a pack of dogs, she has a series of bizarre incidents with digital clocks that beckon her to look at them whenever it is 11:11 AM or 11:11 PM. Suddenly, she becomes the target of unknown killers.

To become the first Sage, you must first become the eleventh Sage. And to become the eleventh Sage, you must embark on a journey of impenetrable purpose, abounding with unknown peril, beckoned by enigmatic vehemence, driven toward unfathomable destinations. Wade Burton regains consciousness in an ambulance, then passes out again. He enters a sanctuary of transcendental training where he rapidly ascends various levels of achievement and learns that he was Wild Bill Hickok in a previous life. Within reach of the highest level attainable within the sanctuary, he suffers a head injury and regains consciousness back in the ambulance. In the hospital, he learns he has been charged with murder. The only problem is that he cant remember anything except his experience in the sanctuary. To make matters worse, the sanctuary apparently doesnt even exist.

A dark psychological mystery examines the essence of the tortured soul of a serial killer. Eight men learn of a fabulous cache of gold hidden in the hills near Congress, Arizona. But a mysterious serial killer, the Lord of the Wings, stands in their way. The actual cache of gold, revealed within the narrative, remains undiscovered to this day. The story within the story details how the real treasure was hidden over a century ago and reveals its likely location. The author is offering a 90% finders fee for anyone who discovers the riches through the use of facts in this book.

Attention would-be paesans: Can’t distinguish “gabagool” from “pasta fazool”? Not sure how to properly accessorize your track suit with gold chains? Does the phrase “go to the mattresses” make you sleepy? Now Steven R. Schirripa, The Sopranos’ own Bobby Bacala, exposes the inner mysteries of this unique Italian-American hybrid in A Goomba’s Guide to Life so that anyone can walk, talk, and live like a guy “from the neighborhood.” Über-goomba Steve Schirripa shows how being a goomba made him what he is today, offering lessons learned on his own journey from Bensonhurst to Vegas, and to his current gig as Bobby Bacala on one of TV’s most popular shows. Along the way, he shares secrets that will help you get in touch with your own inner goomba. You’ll learn what music to enjoy (Sinatra, yes; Snoop Dogg, no), what movies to watch (Raging Bull, yes; Titanic, never), which sports to follow (baseball is good; golf and tennis, fuhgeddaboudit), and even tips on goomba etiquette. Ever wonder how a real goomba gets the best seat in the house? (Hint: It involves tipping, jewelry, and intimidation.) Schirripa even includes goomba do’s and don’ts (never, ever criticize a goomba’s mother or her gravy; always wear more jewelry than you think you need). With knockout photographs of Schirripa and his compares, and insider information on how to think goomba, speak goomba, cook and eat goomba, and even how to behave at goomba weddings and funerals, A Goomba’s Guide to Life will show any wiseguy wannabe how to sing like a Soprano.

Presents a plan for living and enjoying all that life has to offer--from food and drink to the company of good friends.

"Paper Mario" has made headlines with its unique storybook look and 2D paper-like characters that live in the 3D world first seen in Mario 64. An RPG in nature, "Paper Mario" offers a wide range of environments, tasks, chances to make friends, and all the action we've come to expect from this very famous Nintendo mascot. In "Paper Mario": Prima's Official Strategy Guide, you'll find all the resources you need to help Mario succeed in this new adventure, from complete walkthroughs of each level to all the spec's on every item to collect and the best combat strategies. Don't miss this chance to team up with Mario and Prima!