Number 9: The Beginning Soccer Books for Kids 8-12 (No.9 Series)

 

Number 9: The Beginning 

Soccer Books for Kids 8-12 (No.9 Series)

Jack has never played for a real team—until now. When a surprise trial lands him at England’s top soccer academy, Jack trades his small Texas town for the cutthroat world of elite football in London. But it’s nothing like he imagined. Every mistake is punished. Every pass is judged. Rival players want him gone. Alone, out of his depth, and miles behind the others, Jack starts to question everything. Then he finds The Bandits—an underground crew of street soccer players. No whistles. No coaches. No limits. The kind of football that doesn’t follow rules—it makes its own. As Jack slips between two worlds—the rigid demands of the academy and the raw freedom of street soccer—he learns that greatness isn’t about being perfect... It’s about something much deeper. When homesickness threatens to break him, bullies target his every weakness, and betrayal hits from the one place he thought was safe, Jack faces his ultimate test. With his dream hanging by a thread—and the legendary Number 9 shirt within reach—he must dig deeper than ever before. Does he have what it takes to survive—and prove he truly belongs among the best?

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The Vacation Kiss: Memories Created One Kiss at a Time

  

The Vacation Kiss:

Memories Created One Kiss at a Time

Vacations are supposed to be about relaxing, exploring, and—let’s be honest—making memories that last longer than the sunburn. But what if you could take your next getaway (or even a quick weekend trip) and turn it into something more? Something fun, romantic, and, dare we say, a little sexy?

Enter The Vacation Kiss: A Sexy Challenge to Strengthen Your Love, One Smooch at a Time.

This playful guide transforms every trip into a passion-packed adventure. It’s not just about seeing the sights—it’s about sealing them with a kiss. And yes, you’ll want your camera handy, because this challenge invites couples to take a kissing photo in front of every memorable location they visit.

Think of it as your love story told through smooches—whether it’s a romantic kiss under the Eiffel Tower, a silly peck at a grocery store, or a full-on lip lock at a little league game.

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What You’ll Find Inside

• 📸 Tips for the perfect shot (without fighting over the tripod angle—because nothing kills romance faster than that).

• 💋 400+ unforgettable places to plant a kiss (yes, more than enough to keep you busy for several lifetimes).

• 💻 How to turn your kiss collection into a digital masterpiece that makes your friends swoon (and maybe gag a little).

• 😘 Why kissing on camera might just become your favorite ritual—spoiler: it makes vacations hotter, sweeter, and more memorable.

This isn’t about forced romance or cheesy journals—it’s about laughing together, connecting deeper, and creating a gallery of “wow, look at us” memories.

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Why You’ll Love It

Whether you’re brand-new lovebirds or seasoned pros celebrating decades together, The Vacation Kiss helps you:

• Reignite your spark 🔥

• Laugh until your cheeks hurt 😂

• Become “that couple” everyone secretly envies (and yes, strangers will definitely give you funny looks)

Side effects may include: spontaneous kissing, awkward but adorable public displays of affection, and a whole lot of photos you’ll actually want to show off.

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Special Launch Offer

Here’s the kicker: The Vacation Kiss will be FREE on Kindle from August 27–31, 2025. That’s right—five glorious days to snag your copy for absolutely nothing (unless you count the kisses you’ll owe your partner).

And if you’re a Kindle Unlimited subscriber? It’s available to you anytime. Unlimited kisses, unlimited fun.

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So, couples of the world, the challenge has been issued: are you ready to kiss your way to the best vacation memories ever?

👉 Grab your free copy on Kindle August 27–31, 2025.
👉 Start your own kissing collection.
👉 And get ready to make everyone wonder, “Why didn’t we think of that?”

Because vacations come and go—but your kisses (and those hilarious photos) will last forever. 💋

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History's Forbidden Files: 30 Shocking Mysteries and Untold Truths for Brave Teens only

 

History's Forbidden Files:

30 Shocking Mysteries and Untold Truths for Brave Teens only

They disappeared.

The Files didn't.

Now they're in your hands.

In 1997, two teenagers - Lucy Reiner and Brandon Wells - vanished in the woods behind Fort Hollow.

The only thing left behind was a scorched backpack and a rusted metal lockbox containing 50 redacted files.

Only 30 remain readable.

Inside:

• Town that Vanished Overnight
• Signals from Deep Space
• Government experiments that were never supposed to be declassified
• Ancient codes no one has ever broken
• Real disappearances with no answers- and no closure

Every file in this book is true.

Every source is documented.

Every case is still open.

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History's Forbidden Files:

30 Shocking Mysteries and Untold Truths

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FIRE SURVIVAL MASTERY:

The Essential Guide to Protecting Your Family, Home, and Future | How to Escape, Defend, and Prepare for Any Fire

WOULD YOUR FAMILY SURVIVE A FIRE TONIGHT? 

Your kids. Your woman. Your pets.

Are they truly protected?

If the smoke alarm went off at 2:00 AM... would you know what to do?

DON’T LEAVE THEIR SAFETY TO LUCK — MASTER THE FIRE BEFORE IT MASTERS YOU.

Wildfires and home fires destroy tens of thousands of homes every year in the U.S.

Most people think it won’t happen to them — until it does.

🔥 "FIRE SURVIVAL MASTERY" is the ultimate guide to staying alive — and keeping your family safe — before, during, and after a fire.

INSIDE THIS LIFE-SAVING GUIDE, YOU’LL LEARN:

✅ What to do in the first 60 seconds of a fire (when every second counts)

✅ How to fireproof your home — even on a budget

✅ Escape plans that actually work for kids, seniors & pets

✅ What to do if you’re trapped inside: real strategies, not panic

✅ How to protect your home from wildfires before they strike

✅ What to pack in your Go-Bag (just what matters — no fluff)

✅ Emotional & financial recovery tips for rebuilding after disaster

BUILT FOR BUSY FAMILIES & REAL HOMES

This book is for:

✔️ Parents who refuse to be caught unprepared

✔️ Families living in high-risk areas like California, Texas & Arizona

✔️ Homeowners who want peace of mind and a real plan

✔️ Anyone who wants to take control instead of hoping for the best

You don’t need to be a “prepper.”

You just need a plan that works.

⚠️ REALITY CHECK:

Fires spread in minutes. Smoke kills faster.

You won’t have time to Google what to do when the heat is rising.

That’s why this book is not optional — it’s urgent.

GET THE PLAN. SAVE YOUR FAMILY. FEEL IN CONTROL.

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FIRE SURVIVAL MASTERY

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The Thread That Held: A true story of two lives torn by war, and one love that refused to die

 

The Thread That Held:

A true story of two lives torn by war, and one love that refused to die

In the chaos of a war-torn Iraq, two strangers were never meant to meet - let alone fall in love.

Shawn, a young soldier raised in the foster system, found purpose and belonging in the U.S. Army. Trained for danger and sent across the world, he never expected that the most unforgettable moment of his deployment would come not from combat but from a quiet exchange with a local woman inside a U.S. base.

Nahrain, an Assyrian risking everything to work alongside American forces, dreamed of survival and a future beyond the gunfire. But when her vehicle was attacked and she disappeared, Shawn was told she had died.

Over a year passed. The dust of war settled - but the grief remained.

Then, with one unexpected message, everything changed.

A true story, The Thread That Held is a sweeping, soul-stirring novel of love across borders, resilience in the face of devastation, and the impossible journey that reunited two lives. From the streets of Baghdad to a refugee and distant continents, this is a story of hope, sacrifice, and the human cost of conflict - told by the couple who lived it.

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About the Authors: 

Shawn and Nahrain Taylor are the husband-and-wife team behind The Thread That Held: A true story of two lives torn by war, and one love that refused to die.

Shawn was raised in the United States, growing up in foster care before enlisting in the U.S. Army. He served in Germany, Kosovo, and Iraq, where he developed a reputation for resourcefulness and leadership. After the war, he transitioned into technology and entrepreneurship, building companies from the ground up while carrying the experiences of conflict and survival with him.

Nahrain was born and raised in Iraq. An Assyrian Christian, she endured the harsh realities of war, supporting her family and working on a U.S. military base to build a better future. Her resilience was tested when a targeted attack nearly ended her life, forcing her to flee her homeland and start over as a refugee in Australia.

Their paths crossed in Iraq during the height of conflict, where an unlikely friendship grew into love against all odds. Separated by war and borders, they fought to stay connected - eventually reuniting, marrying, and building a life together in Australia and the U.S.

Today, Shawn and Nahrain share their story not as a tale of tragedy, but as a testament to resilience, faith, and the enduring power of love.

The AI of the Beholder: Art and Creativity in the Age of Algorithms

 

The AI of the Beholder:

Art and Creativity in the Age of Algorithms

Can a machine truly be creative?
In The AI of the Beholder, Dr. Joshua Cunningham explores how generative artificial intelligence is rewriting the rules of art, creativity, and authorship—and what it means for the future of human expression.

From prehistoric cave paintings to the rise of Midjourney, DALL·E, and Stable Diffusion, this accessible and thought-provoking book traces the intertwined history of art and technology. Drawing on real-world case studies, cultural debates, and the latest research, Cunningham examines the ethical, legal, and environmental questions raised by AI-generated art—while uncovering what these machine-made images reveal about us.

Inside, you’ll discover:

• How generative AI systems actually work—and why they feel so human
• The controversies over training data, copyright, and artistic ownership
• How artists are adapting—and resisting—in the age of algorithms
• The environmental cost of machine-made creativity
• What AI art reveals about the nature of creativity itself

Whether you’re an artist, technologist, or simply curious about the cultural shifts reshaping creativity, The AI of the Beholderoffers a timely and engaging guide to an era where humans and machines share the canvas.

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Art and Creativity in the Age of Algorithms

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Love Side Up: How Is Believing In Jesus the Secret to Living a Good Life?

  

Love Side Up:

How Is Believing In Jesus the Secret to Living a Good Life?

The good life is not discovered through increasing our wealth and influence; instead, it is found through our belief in a Supernatural truth and our living out Spirit-led love. Learning to embrace this message will help us see that true value can be achieved through sacrifice and real status can be found in promoting the least among us as the greatest. Human instinct mistakenly labels these principles as upside-down, but the reality is the opposite. When we are filled with the love of the cross, our lives become abundant because they are turned Love-Side-Up.

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LoveSideUp.org

About the Author

Ernest Randolph has been in ministry since 1986, working with youth and adults, pointing them to Jesus. After graduating with his master’s in Youth Ministry from Denver Seminary in 1994, he worked as a youth pastor, as well as a lay pastor in churches around the Denver area. For the last five years, he has followed a call to lead a Bible study in the local bar, teaching the Word of God to a whole new demographic. This opportunity has forced him to dig deep into the biblical message of salvation and discover how God has provided the perfect means to save everyone: rich, poor, strong, weak, young, old, sinner, or saint. The way of the cross kept screaming out to him as the only way possible to provide for the reconciling all people from all walks of life to God. He wrote this book to remind you of that same message of the cross, which is the life-changing power of God to everyone who believes.

The Generational Algorithm: Rewriting the Emotional Code Passed Down Through Generations

 

The Generational Algorithm:

Rewriting the Emotional Code Passed Down Through Generations

In the age of social media, we all understand how algorithms decide what we see—but few realize that our families run their own invisible algorithms, programming how we love, trust, and respond to the world before we can even speak. In The Generational Algorithm, therapist Francisco Castillo, LMFT, uses the relatable metaphor of a “social media feed” to reveal how patterns of trauma, silence, and survival get passed down like outdated code.

Blending real-life stories, neuroscience, and practical therapeutic tools, Castillo guides readers through his DECODE method—a 90-day process to detect inherited patterns, challenge outdated programming, and rewrite their emotional feed. With warmth, cultural awareness, and a down-to-earth style, this book offers hope, clarity, and a concrete plan for anyone ready to stop repeating painful family cycles and create a healthier emotional legacy for future generations.

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 The Generational Algorithm

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Did Someone Fart on Valentine’s Day?: A Valentine’s Day Stinker—Because Love Isn’t Always Roses… Sometimes It’s Cheese. (Silly Toots & Giggles)

 

Did Someone Fart on Valentine’s Day?:

A Valentine’s Day Stinker—Because Love Isn’t Always Roses… Sometimes It’s Cheese. (Silly Toots & Giggles)

Did Someone Fart on Valentine’s Day?: A Valentine’s Day Stinker—Because Love Isn’t Always Roses… Sometimes It’s Cheese. (Silly Toots & Giggles) Kindle Edition by Michelle Buckner (Author), Devin McNeil (Narrator) Format: Kindle Edition Part of: Silly Toots & Giggles (1 books) See all formats and editions Did Someone Fart on Valentine’s Day? A Valentine’s Day Stinker—Because Love Isn’t Always Roses… Sometimes It’s Cheese. By Michelle Buckner Series: Silly Toots & Giggles Looking for a funny Valentine’s Day book for kids that brings the giggles, gross-outs, and heart? Meet Violet—a new kid in town with big feelings, a brave heart, and a cupcake box full of hope. In Did Someone Fart on Valentine’s Day?, Violet is trying to survive her first Valentine’s Day at a brand-new school. The day starts with glitter, cut-outs, and doilies... but quickly turns into chaos with farting bullies, cheese explosions, and one very unfortunate cupcake incident in the middle of the hallway. Yikes. Just when things seem like they couldn’t get stinkier, Violet finds an unexpected ally in Milly, a classmate with big bangs and an even bigger heart. Together, they ride out the madness with friendship, fart jokes, and a lot of glue—and in the end, Violet gets a surprise that makes all the sticky mess worth it: a huge Valentine from the cute boy… and a really special one from her new best friend. This laugh-out-loud Valentine’s adventure is perfect for kids who love silly stories and sweet endings—with just enough gross to keep it fun. Why Kids & Parents LOVE This Book! ✔ A Valentine’s Day Story Full of Friendship, Farts & Giggles ✔ Perfect for ages 3–8—boys, girls, fart-fans & giggling grownups too! ✔ Laugh-out-loud read-aloud packed with toots, burps, cheese disasters, and heartwarming surprises ✔ BONUS: 20 Printable Valentine’s cards included—funny, punny, and proudly stinky ✔ Great for classroom exchanges, reluctant readers, and kids who love silly stories with heart ✔ Bright, full-color illustrations that bring every hilarious, cringey, sweet moment to life ♥ The Perfect Valentine’s Day Gift for Kids Who Love to Laugh! Whether you're shopping for a preschooler, kindergartener, or an early reader who thinks toots are comedy gold, this book delivers the laughs—and sneaks in a message about friendship, bravery, and being yourself (even when you’re new, nervous, or a little stinky). Great for: ✔ Valentine’s Day Classroom Read-Alouds ✔ Kids Who Love Funny Stories & Fart Jokes

✔ Reluctant Readers & Silly Story Lovers
✔ Parents, Teachers & Grownups Who Aren’t Afraid to Laugh
✔ Unique Valentine’s Day Gifts That Aren’t Candy
✔ Kids' Valentine's Songs That Make You Go... "Awww!" and "LOL!"

☺ BONUS: Includes 20+ Funny, Stinky Valentine’s Day Cards!
These hilarious printables make it easy to share the laughs with friends, classmates, or that one kid who always makes fart noises with their armpit. Inside you'll find:

Cheese hearts that say “You’re Nacho Average Valentine”
A cupcake that yells “I’m Muffin Without You!”
Silly animals, burping snacks, and talking tacos
Wacky puns, glittery cut-outs, and stinky surprises
Kids can cut them out and pass them around for extra giggles and good smells (well... mostly good smells).

Raving Reviews from Parents & Teachers!

“My daughter read it three times in one night—and laughed harder each time!”
“I brought this to my classroom Valentine’s party and the kids were OBSESSED.”
“Hilarious, heartwarming, and just the right amount of gross. My son is in love.”

Perfect for fans of The Wonky Donkey, Dog Man, and I Need a New Butt!

→ Grab Your Copy Today & Give the Gift of Giggles This Valentine’s Day! ←

If your child loves funny kids’ books, toilet humor, and Valentine’s Day surprises, they’ll LOVE Did Someone Fart on Valentine’s Day?

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Did Someone Fart on Valentine’s Day?

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Dark, Cold Eyes Book 4 in the Shaws Investigation Series

 

Dark, Cold Eyes Book 4 in the Shaws Investigation Series by Kay A. Oliver

Six murders. One small town. And a case that refuses to play by the rules.

When Lieutenant Valencia begs the Shaws to break their cold-case-only rule and dive into an active investigation, Keri and Jade Shaw reluctantly agree. But nothing about this case is ordinary.

Jade unknowingly sets off a chain reaction when he takes an ancient book linked to a long-forgotten cult—unleashing danger that hits far too close to home. Now, their strongest ally, Valencia, has been taken hostage. They have to find her before she’s killed.

The Shaws must race against time to unravel the mystery. Because whoever’s behind the killings isn’t just hiding in the shadows…They’re watching. And they’re ready to strike again.

Some secrets kill to stay hidden.

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The Shaws Investigation Series

About the Author 

Kay A. Oliver is an award-winning author, and a prominent figure in literature and entertainment. An innate storyteller with a creative spirit, Kay has illuminated her life's journey with an enduring passion for writing. Her mission is to craft captivating stories that ignite joy and engage readers with her signature easy-to-read style. Her books are irresistible page-turners, filled with unexpected twists that keep readers spellbound. 

With more than three decades of experience in Hollywood, Kay has worked on Emmy and Oscar-winning productions, infusing her writing with a blend of industry experience and unbridled imagination. Her reputation as a legendary storyteller continues to soar, solidifying her place among the greats of her era. 

Armed with degrees in Communication from California State University, Fullerton, and an MBA in Business, Oliver brings decades of entertainment industry experience to her craft. Her Hollywood background enriches her storytelling, infusing it with a unique blend of real-world insight and boundless imagination.

Oliver's debut novel, "DISTURBED TOMBS," delves into ancient mysteries, questioning the sanctity of resting places. Meanwhile, "ROAD TO ELYSIUM" bravely explores themes of depression, prejudice, and the power of choice. Driven by compassion and a desire to shed light on societal issues, Oliver's works, including "SISTERS IN COLD BLOOD - the Shaws Investigation Series," navigates the twists and turns of solving cold cases by a wife and husband team.

 

   

Tears from A Journal

You don't need to lose a loved one in order to be more appreciative of those still around you, like your family, close friends, neighbors, coworkers, and even strangers. Forget about the elements that distinguish us from one other, let go the notion of countries, federal agents, 007's, religions, borders, and walls! They are mere illusions compared to the deeper values rooted in humanity.

I know we are all very busy people, caught in the habitual chaos of our own realities, but still, when was the last time you used your love and strength to help a complete stranger without expecting anything in return?

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Tears from A Journal

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