What do STAR WARS, HARRY POTTER, and RED RIDING HOOD have all in common? Not one, not ten, but 195 things. Every great novel and movie follows a common narrative pattern known as the Hero's Journey. In this book, for the first time at such level of detail, independent writers can have a look into the Hollywood's manual on how to create a classic. Make no mistake about it: This is not just another popular take on the subject. This is it. All the 195 plot milestones found in the greatest stories of all times are outlined here-clearly, exactly, concisely. If you are writing a novel or a script, don't run with disadvantage: Step into this mythical landscape and follow your favorite heroes along The Ultimate Hero's Journey, as you discover the master structure of timeless storytelling.

Everything changed when scientists discovered the drug. It looked like the cure for aging, but all progress comes with a price tag. Now, eternal youthfulness will be paid for by the blood of the innocent. The blood of “carriers” is the most valuable commodity on earth. When treated with a new wonder drug, it cures disease, increases power, and makes the recipient a virtual superman. It also makes the carriers targets. Young people with the right genes are ripped from their families and stashed in “blood farms.” Ellie Batista became an LAPD officer specifically to fight this evil as a member of the Blood Squad, but her ambitions are thwarted—until the day she and her partner are ambushed during a routine stop. The resulting events plunge her into an undercover world more dangerous than she could have ever imagined. Because a madman has found a way to increase the potency of the blood to levels previously unimagined. As he cuts a bloody swath through the already deadly world of blood cartels, Ellie is the only hope to stop him before the body count explodes.

My wish is that as you read this collection of real life experiences, you will feel as though you have unexpectedly run into a trusted, long lost friend who confided in you and shared some incredible personal moments. I hope this book will bring you comfort, a few chuckles, some inspiration or possibly all of these. -Carol "Carol Baird has discovered the real secret... that there is no secret. God's messages are there for the taking - we just have to pay attention long enough to see them. A Swift Kick to get that attention is what this book delivers, in a heartwarming and human way." - Linda Gerber, Author Now and Zen, The Finnish Line, Death by Bikini(2008), Puffin http://www.lindagerber.com/ "I had an opportunity to read the chapter and I thought it was great. I felt like it really captured everything that happened that day in Columbus " - Adam Taliaferro, former Penn State football player http://www.taliaferrofoundation.org/ "Inspiring and uplifting, a true testament to the power of prayer stories that are both entertaining and enlightening. My favorite is "Surprisingly Spiritual Speaker", the beautiful Viole

Inspiring stories of ordinary people who become heroic in face of peril or situations needing moral courage. Their secret? It is to put others first. Christian stories for young people.

The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold! David Silva is Manchester City's greatest ever midfielder. As he played his way from the Spanish coast to the top of the Premier League, his silky skills earned him the nickname 'El Mago' - the magician. This is the exciting story of how the boy from Valencia used his midfield magic to launch Manchester City to dominating the Premier League winner, and drove Spain forward to become World and European Champions. Ultimate Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life-stories of the biggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible journeys from childhood fan to super-star professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.