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Savory Pie Baking
In this book we focus on Savory Pies. Savory Pies is a complete set of simple but very unique Savory Pie recipes. You will find that even though the recipes are simple, the tastes are quite amazing. 🥧
So will you join us in an adventure of simple cooking?
Here is a Preview of the Savory Pie Recipes You Will Learn: Seafood Sampler Pot Pie, November’s Pot Pie, Curried Veggie Pot Pie, Turkey & Potato Pot Pie 🦃, Crab and Cheddar Quiche, Agrarian Quiche, Quiche a la Martinique, Mini Quiche II, A Quiche Without A Crust, Soufflé in its Simplest, Chipotle Soufflé 🌶️, Maple Soufflé, Big Apple Soufflé, Western European Soufflé, Louisianan Pot Pie, Turkey Sage Pot Pie, Omega-3 Pot Pie, Dry Mustard Soufflé, Spicy Bell Mushroom Soufflé 🍄, Authentic Vegan Soufflé Quiche, Quiche Quiche, Nutmeg and Bacon Quiche 🥓, Cheddar Mushroom Quiche, Much, much more!
What makes this special: BookSumo Press delivers exactly what home cooks need—straightforward recipes without intimidating techniques or hard-to-find ingredients. This collection shines because it covers the full spectrum of savory baking: classic pot pies, elegant quiches, and impressive soufflés that are simpler than you’d think. The range from seafood to vegetarian to vegan options means there’s something for every dietary preference, and the playful recipe names (Big Apple Soufflé, Quiche a la Martinique) hint at creative flavor combinations beyond basic cheese and eggs. Perfect for weekend brunches, potlucks, or anyone looking to expand beyond sweet dessert pies into the satisfying world of savory baking.
British Crime Mystery
Discover a series of British crime mysteries set on the Dorset coast from bestselling author Michael Hambling.
Meet Detective Sophie Allen, head of the newly-formed Violent Crime Unit in Dorset. She is pushed to the limit in her first major case as the team’s head. 🔍
On a cold November night, a young woman’s body is discovered on a deserted footpath in a Dorset seaside town. She has been stabbed through the heart. ❄️
It seems like a simple case for DCI Sophie Allen and her team to solve. But not when the victim’s mother is found strangled the next morning… 💔
The case grows more complex as Sophie and her team begin to realize that each victim has secret histories, involving violence and intimidation. There’s an obvious suspect but Sophie isn’t convinced.
Could someone else be lurking in the shadows, someone savagely violent, looking for a warped revenge? ⚡
This totally addictive mystery is perfect for fans of Joy Ellis, Ann Cleeves, J.D. Kirk, J.M. Dalgliesh and Pauline Rowson.
Why this one stands out: Hambling creates a compelling series launch with Detective Sophie Allen, giving readers a strong female lead heading a new unit while juggling personal and professional pressures. The Dorset coastal setting adds atmospheric depth, and the double murder with hidden victim histories immediately raises the stakes beyond a simple whodunit. Perfect for fans of British procedurals who appreciate complex characters alongside intricate plotting—think Vera meets Broadchurch. The “obvious suspect” misdirection and lurking villain setup promise the kind of twisty reveals that keep you reading past bedtime.
Psychological Thrillers
The perfect boyfriend… or the perfect liar? 😰
It’s the moment single-mum Kate has been dreading.
With her only daughter, Chloe, about to leave home, she’s terrified by the prospect of an empty nest.
That is until she meets charming lawyer, Adam. He could be the perfect catch – if it wasn’t for his clingy son. 💔
Because Ben has a crush on Chloe. A crush that is fast becoming an obsession.
Flattered by the attention, Chloe is happy to string him along – for now at least.
But Kate can see the danger signs, even if her daughter can’t. 🚨
And when Chloe’s life begins spiralling out of control, Kate must make a choice – trust her instincts or lose her daughter forever…
Should Have Known Better is a tense, riveting psychological thriller by A J McDine, author of The Baby and The Invite.
What readers are saying about Should Have Known Better:
‘Suspenseful and riveting throughout, I devoured it in just three days. A creepy obsession, secrets and lies, this book would be perfect for fans of authors like Shalini Boland.’ – Life’s a Book blog
What makes this chilling: McDine taps into every parent’s nightmare—meeting someone new while your child becomes the target of an unhealthy obsession. The layers work brilliantly: Kate’s empty nest vulnerability makes Adam seem like perfect timing, but his son Ben’s fixation on Chloe creates a powder keg of crossed boundaries and manipulation. The mother’s instinct versus everyone else dismissing her concerns adds frustration that ratchets up tension. For fans of domestic psychological thrillers like those by Shalini Boland or Lisa Jewell, this delivers that creeping dread where danger hides behind charm and everyday family dynamics turn sinister.
Wok Cookery
In this book we focus on Stir Fry. The Stir Fry Cookbook is a complete set of simple but very unique Stir Fry recipes. You will find that even though the recipes are simple, the tastes are quite amazing. 🍳
So will you join us in an adventure of simple cooking?
Here is a Preview of the Stir Fry Recipes You Will Learn: Sweet and Sour Beef Stir Fry, Kiwi Sirloin Stir Fry 🥝, Pear Fritters, Summer Pear Salad, Sweet and Sour Ground Beef, Tijuana Ground Beef 🌮, 5-Ingredient Tomato Sauce, Traditional Mexican Tomato Sauce, Peanut Sauce with Veggies and Steak Stir Fry 🥜, Cashew Steak Stir Fry, Mushroom Steak Stir Fry 🍄, Quick Broccoli Beef Stir Fry, Sirloin and Sake Potato Stir Fry, Minty Ginger Sirloin Stir Fry, Classical American Style Fried Chicken Cutlets 🍗, Crispy Paprika Chicken, Elegant Apple & Cheddar Stuffed Chicken Breast, Creamy Mushroom Skillet, Hearty Simple Burger, New England Fried Chips and Fried Fish, Much, much more!
Here’s the deal: BookSumo Press excels at no-nonsense cookbooks that get you cooking instead of intimidating you with fancy techniques. This stir fry collection covers everything from beef and chicken to creative uses like Kiwi Sirloin and Pear Fritters—proving stir fry isn’t just one cuisine or style. The 5-ingredient options and quick recipes make this perfect for weeknight dinners when you’re short on time but tired of takeout. Whether you’re working with a wok or just a regular skillet, these recipes promise big flavor from simple ingredients and straightforward methods.
Metaphysics and Existentialism
FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF HOW TO ATTRACT MONEY USING MIND POWER
If you are a fan of metaphysics, quantum physics, mind power, spirituality and spiritual growth, self-help, human potential, personal development, motivation, and the Law of Attraction, then you will love this book of James Goi Jr. quotes.
Most people are concerned with material survival and success to the exclusion of anything “spiritual” or “metaphysical.” And that sort of mindset has its place in human life. Human beings face many obstacles and dangers which must be recognized and addressed so they can make their way in this world. So that’s all good.
What is not so good, though, is completely excluding the spiritual and metaphysical aspects of life. First, they are the most important. Second, the study and use of spiritual and metaphysical concepts can increase one’s ability to survive and thrive. So, increased safety. Greater success. And more of what really matters in life: spiritual enlightenment. The best of all worlds. And this book will show you the way there.
From the book: “And I finally had to ask myself what one dream character could say to another dream character that would even matter. And I put my pen down for a long time. Finally, I picked it up again. After all, what else was I supposed to do?”
Why I’m including this: Goi is the bestselling author of “How to Attract Money Using Mind Power,” so he brings credibility to the metaphysical and Law of Attraction space. This quote collection offers bite-sized wisdom for readers interested in bridging the practical and spiritual—the idea that metaphysical concepts aren’t just abstract philosophy but tools for better living. The existential questions Goi poses (like the dream character quote) invite deeper reflection without requiring hours of reading. Perfect for readers of Wayne Dyer, Eckhart Tolle, or anyone exploring consciousness, manifestation, and the intersection of quantum physics with spiritual growth.
Cozy Mystery
Cathy Carter and her brother Douglas own a pet cemetery and animal rescue center in the small, upstate New York town of Buttercup Bend. 🐱
After the local “Cat Crazy Lady,” Maggie Broom, is found dead in her home, Cathy is stunned to learn that Rainbow Gardens and Rainbow Rescues is the recipient of most of Maggie’s estate.
Maggie’s estranged brother and sister come to town and are upset with the terms of their sister’s will. Sheriff Leroy Miller is convinced one of them killed Maggie. 💰
When another person turns up dead, Cathy sets out to solve the murders with her reporter friend, Nancy Meyers. But who really wanted to kill the “Cat Crazy Lady,” and why? 🔍
About the author: Debbie is a retired reference librarian from a public library on Long Island and the award-winning author of the Cobble Cove and Buttercup Bend cozy mystery series. She’s also published standalone novels of various genres, a non-fiction cat book, and a collection of cat poems.
What pulled me in: De Louise brings her librarian background and genuine cat love to this series, creating an animal-centric cozy that feels authentic rather than gimmicky. The pet cemetery and rescue setting is unique—not your typical bakery or bookstore—and immediately raises the emotional stakes since Cathy’s livelihood depends on the inheritance. The “Cat Crazy Lady” victim adds both humor and heart, while the family conflict over the will provides classic cozy mystery motives. Perfect for cat lovers and fans of cozy mysteries by authors like Miranda James or Sofie Kelly, where animals are central characters and small-town quirks drive the charm.
Ripple: A Long Strange Search for A Killer
Murder & Mayhem True Accounts
THE BOY IN THE WOODS MURDER: A journalist recounts his decades-long true crime investigation—aided by a psychic medium—into the unsolved murder of a family friend.
“Riveting . . . a personal and highly original work of true-crime storytelling.” —John Douglas, author of #1 New York Times bestseller Mindhunter
For 9 years, South Carolina officials struggled to identify “the boy in the woods,” a young man whose body had been discovered just south of Myrtle Beach in a fishing village called Murrells Inlet.
Meanwhile, 1,200 miles away in Kansas City, Missouri, Frank McGonigle was missing. His family searched for him at Grateful Dead concerts and in the face of every long-haired hitchhiker they passed. Consumed by guilt for how they’d treated him, Frank’s 8 siblings slowly came to understand that—like Jerry Garcia sang—he’s gone and nothin’s gonna bring him back.
Finally, Frank McGonigle was found—and identified as “the boy in the woods.”
Years later, the case still unsolved, Jim Cosgrove—a McGonigle family friend and investigative journalist—picked up the cold case and began uncovering connections to a ruthless local crime boss and blunders by the threadbare sheriff’s department. When his research began to stall, a chance meeting with the soft-hearted, straight-talking “energy reader” Carol Williams provided a metaphysical spark that reignited Jim’s resolve. Although trained to be skeptical, Cosgrove found himself becoming a believer when Carol provided details about Frank’s murder that turned out to be freakishly accurate.
What makes this essential: Cosgrove brings both personal connection (family friend) and professional credentials (investigative journalist) to this decades-long cold case, making it deeply personal rather than just another true crime procedural. The psychic medium angle is handled with journalistic skepticism that gradually shifts, which will intrigue readers tired of either dismissive cynicism or uncritical acceptance. John Douglas’s endorsement carries weight—the FBI profiler who inspired “Mindhunter” doesn’t praise lightly. The Grateful Dead cultural backdrop and family guilt add emotional layers beyond the mystery itself. Perfect for fans of Michelle McNamara’s “I’ll Be Gone in the Dark” or anyone fascinated by cold cases where unconventional methods crack open new leads.
Social Classes & Economic Disparity
A memoir of growing up poor and hungry in 1970s western New York: “Like an American version of Angela’s Ashes.”—Kathleen Norris, New York Times-bestselling author of The Cloister Walk
When you eat soup every night, thoughts of bread get you through.
One of seven children brought up by a single mother, Sonja Livingston was raised in areas of western New York that remain relatively hidden from the rest of America. From an old farming town to an Indian reservation to a dead-end urban neighborhood, Livingston and her siblings follow their nonconformist mother from one ramshackle house to another on the perpetual search for something better. Along the way, the young Sonja observes the harsh realities her family encounters, as well as small moments of transcendent beauty that somehow keep them going. While struggling to make sense of her world, Livingston perceives the stresses and patterns that keep children—girls in particular—trapped in the cycle of poverty.
Informed by cultural experiences such as Livington’s love for Wonder Woman and Nancy Drew and her experiences with the Girl Scouts and Roman Catholicism, this lyrical memoir firmly eschews sentimentality, offering instead a meditation on what it means to hunger and showing that poverty can strengthen the spirit just as surely as it can grind it down.
Why this matters: The “Angela’s Ashes” comparison is apt but Livingston’s voice is distinctly American—Wonder Woman and Girl Scouts alongside poverty create a uniquely contradictory childhood where aspiration meets harsh reality. The title “Ghostbread” perfectly captures hunger as both literal and metaphorical, and Livingston’s focus on how poverty particularly traps girls adds feminist analysis without becoming preachy. Her lyrical prose elevates this above typical poverty memoir into genuine literature, finding beauty without romanticizing hardship. At $2.99 (from $19.99), this is exceptional value for readers who appreciated Tara Westover’s “Educated” or Jeannette Walls’ “The Glass Castle”—memoirs where poverty shapes but doesn’t define the narrator.
Biographies of World War II
“A WWII soldier’s rosy letters home are juxtaposed with his recollections of combat’s harrowing on-the-ground reality in this immersive debut memoir…With its unique vantage point, this is a noteworthy addition to the literature of WWII.” — Publishers Weekly
In 1943, eighteen-year-old Walter Stitt enlisted in the U.S. Army, ready to serve his country. From his time in basic training at Fort Polk in Louisiana, throughout his time as a tank gunner in the 33rd Armored Regiment, to his post-injury service in England, he wrote home to the family he had left at home.
Unbeknown to him, his mother carefully numbered and saved the letters, treasuring them until her death. This book brings together the very different two versions of Walter’s war: the version that a teenage soldier could reveal to his parents and younger siblings without scaring them or invoking the censor’s pen, and the full and often terrifying details of serving as a tank loader and gunner in France, Belgium and Germany, remembered so clearly eighty years later. Walter explains the forced omissions and partial truths his teenage self offered to comfort his family while he survived the destruction of three Sherman tanks, the death of three crew members, and two wounds.
Coming from West Virginia, Walter’s Appalachian roots and values are apparent through the memories he held dear as a soldier and the values he clung to while fighting in one of the darkest periods of human history. His memoir recounts his experiences of serving during World War II while honoring those who served and made the ultimate sacrifice.
What makes this special: The dual narrative structure—cheerful letters home versus brutal combat reality—creates devastating contrast that illuminates the gap between what soldiers could say and what they endured. Stitt surviving three destroyed Sherman tanks (notoriously vulnerable) and living to tell about it eighty years later makes this both remarkable survival story and important historical document. His Appalachian background adds cultural texture often missing from WWII memoirs dominated by urban perspectives. Publishers Weekly’s praise confirms this rises above typical veteran memoirs through its unique format. For readers of Stephen Ambrose or fans of “Band of Brothers,” this offers ground-level tank warfare perspective with emotional honesty about what soldiers protected their families from knowing.
Post-Apocalyptic Survival Thriller
Burned by the sun, tested by the dark. ☀️
Alice Wilson never fooled herself into thinking her life was under control — she’d simply become an expert in pretending it was. Ever since losing her parents in a car crash she narrowly survived, Alice has walked a tightrope of grief and self-reliance, with no one to catch her if she fell.
But during a remote camping trip, far from the safety nets of modern life, everything changes. An unprecedented solar flare unleashes chaos, wiping out power grids, severing communications, and toppling modern infrastructure. ⚡
Stranded in a world gone dark, Alice is thrust into a fight for survival she never anticipated.
Now, racing against time to find a safe haven, Alice must make unthinkable choices to protect herself and those she cares about. Can she rise above the chaos, or will the storm of a shattered world consume her? 🔥
Flare Storm is a new novel from Amazon’s bestselling author of Ravaged Land. It’s a gritty, page-turning survival story of what happens after a solar flare changes everything and the world goes dark. As the world crumbles, one woman must fight to survive. If you like EMP and CME survival stories, you will love this book.
Here’s the deal: Greene’s solar flare scenario is terrifyingly plausible—scientists warn about CME events regularly—and starting Alice on a remote camping trip when it hits maximizes her vulnerability while showcasing survival skills. Her backstory (car crash survivor, orphaned) means she’s already experienced trauma, making her psychologically complex rather than just reactive. The “Ravaged Land” success suggests Greene knows how to balance technical disaster details with character-driven storytelling. Perfect for fans of William Forstchen’s “One Second After” or A.G. Riddle’s pandemic thrillers—readers who want their apocalypse grounded in real science with protagonists who earn their survival through resourcefulness, not luck.
Photography Equipment
If you want to make it beyond Instagram as a photographer you have to give a solid listen to the ideas, tips and overall mindset that Finn shares in this workshop. @alexstrohl
Don’t just take a picture, make photos that move people. 📸
Storytelling is a gift to photographers, letting you weave together characters, events, locations and subjects into a work of beauty greater than the sum of its parts. There are as many stories to tell as pictures to take, but there are also tried-and-tested methods you can adopt to help improve your photography and streamline your workflow.
In this beginner-to-pro workshop, award-winning photographer and influencer Finn Beales teaches enthusiasts and aspiring professionals how to master every element of the photographer’s process. By following his five-step course – Pitch, Prepare, Shoot, Edit and Deliver – you will develop the same successful, reliable working methods that earn influence and delight audiences, regardless of what genre you’re working in. Create intrigue, pull in your audience and tell richer, more rounded stories using your DSLR camera. ✨
Want to craft a shoot from start to finish? All the essentials are covered, from building a story into your creative, shoot preparation, the necessary gear and props, working with mood-boards and call sheets, compositional balance, and directing models, right through to post production, editing and file delivery.
Discover within: What equipment you’ll need, when and why; The secret to key shots and essential techniques; Plot devices to help you craft your narrative; Step-by-step DSLR projects to perfect your skills; Effortlessly capture events, landscapes, portraits, interiors and experiences; How to edit better and be different; Extra exercises to improve your smartphone photography. 📷
Why I’m including this: Beales isn’t just teaching camera settings—he’s teaching the business and creative process from concept through delivery, which separates hobbyists from professionals. The endorsement from Alex Strohl (major landscape photographer with millions of followers) carries real weight in the photography community. The five-step framework (Pitch, Prepare, Shoot, Edit, Deliver) provides structure rather than vague inspiration, and covering smartphone photography alongside DSLR acknowledges modern reality. At $3.99 (down from $22), this is exceptional value for anyone serious about moving beyond Instagram likes into actual paid work or creating portfolio-worthy projects.
Military Aviation History
“An engaging retrospective on the long-lived and ubiquitous C-130 Hercules tactical airlifter . . . Sweeping in its scope . . . an invaluable reference.” —Aviation History ✈️
Designed in response to a 1951 requirement, the C-130 Hercules is the most successful military airlifter ever built. Since it first flew in prototype form on August 23, 1954, more than 2,100 have been produced in over eighty different versions. 🛩️ Across its variants, the Hercules serves more than sixty air forces, as well as many civilian cargo operators, in a multiplicity of roles, including air-to-air refueller, gunship, airborne command post, flying hospital, and firefighter. 🔥
What makes this essential: Bowman chronicles 70+ years of the C-130’s remarkable service—a plane that’s still being manufactured and modernized today. With over 2,100 built in 80+ variants, the Hercules is aviation’s Swiss Army knife, adapting to everything from combat gunship to firefighting to humanitarian relief. Aviation History’s praise confirms this is the definitive reference work, not just dry technical specs. At $3.99 (from $23.99), this is exceptional value for military aviation enthusiasts, veterans who flew or worked on Hercs, or anyone fascinated by how one aircraft design proved so adaptable it’s outlasted generations of “replacements.” 🎖️
Conspiracy Thrillers
Three murder scenes; two causes of death; one body. 🕵️
It is a case that would challenge Domenic Jejeune even under the best of circumstances. But his DCS’s temporary absence means that Jejeune must work under Marvin Laraby, an ex-superior with whom he has a particularly fractious history. 😬 Jejeune and Laraby will need to combine their skills to discover why a ruthless land contractor would want to invest in new bird migration software, and what possible interest the death of a birding app developer could be to the British intelligence services. 🐦
With the appearance of Lindy’s ex-boyfriend disrupting Jejeune’s private life, and Danny Maik dealing with divided loyalties, is this the case that finally defeats Domenic Jejeune? 💔
Why this one stands out: Burrows has carved out a unique niche—British detective mysteries where birding isn’t just quirky background but integral to solving crimes. The impossible math (three murder scenes, two causes of death, one body) creates an intriguing puzzle, while the birding app developer victim ties the mystery to tech and wildlife in unexpected ways. Jejeune working under his former boss adds personal friction beyond the case itself. Perfect for fans of Ann Cleeves or Louise Penny who appreciate detectives with distinctive passions, or anyone who wants their mysteries with a side of ornithology. At $0.99, this is an easy entry point into the series. 🔍
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