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George quickly discovers that this new life is not easy. From intense infantry battles to the deceitful peace between them, George is confronted with how much his fellow soldiers depend on him to do his part - and how far he has to go to fulfill his duty. And when his company finds itself in a pickle with no leadership, George must overcome his resistance to change and rise to the challenge.




The Paintball Wars is a fictional world set in the present day. Armies of tens of thousands of teenagers clash in epic World War II-style paintball battles, including tanks, artillery, and aircraft, to occupy each other's territory. Are you a history buff who loves World War II? Do you like to play paintball, but always wanted something grander? Do you enjoy the action and adrenaline of a gripping war story, but dislike the gory, brutal reality of war? Then the Paintball Wars Chronicles are for you!




This book is a quality paperback featuring color maps to illustrate the battles, showing terrain, unit positions, and movements. It also features black-and-white hand-drawn illustrations of key scenes.







PARENTAL CONTENT GUIDE


This is a fictional paintball war story. As such, there is no blood, death, gore, or any of the like. Injuries are few and minor. That said, there are a great many battle scenes of simulated combat, some of which are very intense. In some cases there is real brawling; the main character is pinched in his nipple during hand-to-hand combat, which becomes a sore purple lump for a while. Even though there is no death, "kill" and "die" are the common terms used to described a soldier who has become a casualty (i.e. hit with paint).




Additionally, in the flavor of a "clean war story," mild language considered by the author to be more-or-less PG is used as

Frequent use of "hell" and "blast" ("what the hell," "to hell with X," "helluva," "blast it," "blasted X")Occasional use of "ass" ("move your ass," "get your head outta your ass")Occasional use of "bastard," "butthead," and "dog" (used as a generic insult for an unpleasant person)There is one reference to the f-word as "Bernie," George asked, "what does FUBAR mean?"

"Fouled Up Beyond All Recognition," Bernie replied without looking up.

"Yeah," someone said, "but in World War Two the first word would've made your mom wig out and ground you for two weeks."

Another boy looked up from nearby, confused. "Yeah, maybe, I mean, if your mom had a habit of coming to the front lines with you."]]> 354 William DeForest Halsted Domen 5 An exciting, original, and surprisingly emotional story-I loved it!

This book caught me completely off guard in the best way possible. The concept of teenagers forming paintball armies and reenacting WWII-style battles is original and a lot of fun to read. I found myself really getting into the characters and their journey.

It’s really interesting how the story balances action with themes of friendship, responsibility, and growing up. It brought back memories of my childhood imagination, but on a much larger scale. Recommended for anyone who loves adventure stories with heart!
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An exciting, original, and surprisingly emotional story-I loved it!

This book caught me completely off guard in the best way possible. The concept of teenagers forming paintball armies and reenacting WWII-style battles is original and a lot of fun to read. I found myself really getting into the characters and their journey.

It’s really interesting how the story balances action with themes of friendship, responsibility, and growing up. It brought back memories of my childhood imagination, but on a much larger scale. Recommended for anyone who loves adventure stories with heart!

]]> 225761526 What’s your passion? Want to turn it into something meaningful? With a Passion is a practical how-to guide for bringing that passion to life. Through the compelling story of Budget Buddies, an award-winning nonprofit, you’ll learn how to get a pet project off the ground. Bottom Finding support for your effort is easier than you might think.

Author Anita Saville �� an accomplished business writer, educator, and advocate for women’s equality �� founded Budget Buddies in 2010 with her friend Kathy Brough. Together they created a highly acclaimed financial-wellness program that offers women and girls the skills and confidence they need to control their economic futures.

Whether you want to start your own nonprofit, or have a different goal, your path to success will likely run through the same opportunities and challenges that Anita and Kathy faced. With a Passion combines Anita’s personal narrative of how she fulfilled her dream of helping women and girls achieve financial independence with useful ideas that others can use to design a winning launch strategy, execute the plan, and share results to spur further growth. Key lessons include how

Define and communicate your missionWork effectively with a partnerUse your unique abilitiesIdentify and implement relevant best practicesPivot when the unexpected happensRecruit and keep volunteersTransition from the job you have to the one you wantFind the funding and other support you needExit gracefully when the time comesGreat ideas can drive great adventures. With a Passion seamlessly blends road-tested lessons with a little inspiration to get you started. Profits from sales of the book will go to Women’s Money Matters, which Budget Buddies was renamed in 2022.]]> 142 Anita Saville Domen 5 Very inspiring and practical read

I read this book almost in one sitting. What I really liked is that it's not just dry theory, it's full of real-life experiences. Anita Saville shows how a genuine desire to help others can grow into something powerful and meaningful. There is a lot of useful advice in the book, even for someone who is still figuring out or thinking about how to turn an idea into action.
As an author myself, I truly appreciated how well-structured and grounded this book is. It's encouraging, authentic, and full of heart.
A truly inspiring read. I highly recommend it to anyone who feels the desire to create something with purpose.]]> 5.00
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Very inspiring and practical read

I read this book almost in one sitting. What I really liked is that it's not just dry theory, it's full of real-life experiences. Anita Saville shows how a genuine desire to help others can grow into something powerful and meaningful. There is a lot of useful advice in the book, even for someone who is still figuring out or thinking about how to turn an idea into action.
As an author myself, I truly appreciated how well-structured and grounded this book is. It's encouraging, authentic, and full of heart.
A truly inspiring read. I highly recommend it to anyone who feels the desire to create something with purpose.
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Author Anita Saville �� an accomplished business writer, educator, and advocate for women’s equality �� founded Budget Buddies in 2010 with her friend Kathy Brough. Together they created a highly acclaimed financial-wellness program that offers women and girls the skills and confidence they need to control their economic futures.

Whether you want to start your own nonprofit, or have a different goal, your path to success will likely run through the same opportunities and challenges that Anita and Kathy faced. With a Passion combines Anita’s personal narrative of how she fulfilled her dream of helping women and girls achieve financial independence with useful ideas that others can use to design a winning launch strategy, execute the plan, and share results to spur further growth. Key lessons include how to:

--Define and communicate your mission
--Work effectively with a partner
--Use your unique abilities
--Identify and implement relevant best practices
--Pivot when the unexpected happens
--Recruit and keep volunteers
--Transition from the job you have to the one you want
--Find the funding and other support you need
--Exit gracefully when the time comes

Great ideas can drive great adventures. With a Passion seamlessly blends road-tested lessons with a little inspiration to get you started. Profits from sales of the book will go to Women’s Money Matters, which Budget Buddies was renamed in 2022.]]> 134 Anita Saville Domen 5 Very inspiring and practical read

I read this book almost in one sitting. What I really liked is that it's not just dry theory, it's full of real-life experiences. Anita Saville shows how a genuine desire to help others can grow into something powerful and meaningful. There is a lot of useful advice in the book, even for someone who is still figuring out or thinking about how to turn an idea into action.
As an author myself, I truly appreciated how well-structured and grounded this book is. It's encouraging, authentic, and full of heart.
A truly inspiring read. I highly recommend it to anyone who feels the desire to create something with purpose.]]> 5.00
author: Anita Saville
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Very inspiring and practical read

I read this book almost in one sitting. What I really liked is that it's not just dry theory, it's full of real-life experiences. Anita Saville shows how a genuine desire to help others can grow into something powerful and meaningful. There is a lot of useful advice in the book, even for someone who is still figuring out or thinking about how to turn an idea into action.
As an author myself, I truly appreciated how well-structured and grounded this book is. It's encouraging, authentic, and full of heart.
A truly inspiring read. I highly recommend it to anyone who feels the desire to create something with purpose.
]]> 220484361 quirky catgirl living a far-from-ordinary life.

In a chaotic household with seven siblings, Sophie dreams of fame—if only for her own stash of snacks. But when Sophie and her twin brother, Matt, unearth a secret in an ancient cat lexicon, their world turns upside down. The lexicon reveals clues about a mysterious figure named Shem Sobek, but decoding it proves tricky after their younger siblings gnaw through a few crucial pages. Desperate for answers, they turn to their eccentric Scottish uncle, but instead, an unexpected, troublesome guest shows up, bringing more trouble than help.

As Sophie and Matt struggle to uncover Sobek's identity, they must also navigate the hilarious and awkward challenges of growing up in a house where privacy is a luxury and sibling rivalry is an Olympic sport.

"One day, I'll be so famous that I'll have to run from my fans. But for now, it's just my brother chasing me around with a fly swatter—twice a day." �� Sophie Inch.

@chill_dude: Super cool, 'cause it's full of pics. That way, you have less to read.
@smart_zombie: Sophie's stories are known to expand the mind.]]> 138 The Greenwalds Domen 5 Funny, Heartfelt, and Perfect for Big Families!

Sophie's Survival Guide is a wonderful book to read, full of humor, sibling chaos, and heart. Sophie's voice is witty and honest, making it easy to connect with her as she navigates life in a house full of siblings. I loved the clever survival strategies sprinkled throughout the book, which added a fun twist and made me laugh out loud several times.

At the same time, the story captures the deeper emotions of growing up in a large family, the need for space, the petty rivalries, and most of all, the love that holds it all together. A perfect choice for middle school readers, especially those from large households.

Highly recommended!]]> 5.00
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Funny, Heartfelt, and Perfect for Big Families!

Sophie's Survival Guide is a wonderful book to read, full of humor, sibling chaos, and heart. Sophie's voice is witty and honest, making it easy to connect with her as she navigates life in a house full of siblings. I loved the clever survival strategies sprinkled throughout the book, which added a fun twist and made me laugh out loud several times.

At the same time, the story captures the deeper emotions of growing up in a large family, the need for space, the petty rivalries, and most of all, the love that holds it all together. A perfect choice for middle school readers, especially those from large households.

Highly recommended!
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At least, that was Arielle's experience as she navigated the bizarre and surreal modern dating world, sampling everything on threesomes, celebrities, one-night stands, BDSM, erotic photography and sex with much younger men (and women). All the while upholding her pristine image as a traditional PTA mom, and inwardly rebuilding her self-esteem and self-worth, and stalwartly hiding her secret life from her three young children.

F*ck A Memoir depicts the journey of a single mother from broken and hopeless, to fierce and passionate. Honest, raw and no-holds-barred, this tell-all memoir graphically details the foibles, humiliations, triumphs, unlikely encounters, oddball characters, great love and even greater sex experienced along the way.]]> 327 Arielle Miller Domen 5 Surprisingly Honest and Deeply Human

I picked up F*ck Me: A Memoir out of curiosity, but I found so much more than I expected. Arielle writes with raw honesty, wit, and no pretense. While the story is deeply rooted in her own experience as a woman, I found myself connecting with her musings on relationships, identity, and the messy process of starting over.

This book isn't just about sex and dating (although it is refreshingly candid about it), it's about rediscovering your voice after life has knocked you down. It's bold, vulnerable, and full of moments that make you stop and think.

Recommended for anyone who appreciates unfiltered, true stories.]]> 4.46
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Surprisingly Honest and Deeply Human

I picked up F*ck Me: A Memoir out of curiosity, but I found so much more than I expected. Arielle writes with raw honesty, wit, and no pretense. While the story is deeply rooted in her own experience as a woman, I found myself connecting with her musings on relationships, identity, and the messy process of starting over.

This book isn't just about sex and dating (although it is refreshingly candid about it), it's about rediscovering your voice after life has knocked you down. It's bold, vulnerable, and full of moments that make you stop and think.

Recommended for anyone who appreciates unfiltered, true stories.
]]> 23878688 Over 20 million copies sold!

A perennial New York Times bestseller for over a decade!

Falling in love is easy. Staying in love—that’s the challenge. How can you keep your relationship fresh and growing amid the demands, conflicts, and just plain boredom of everyday life?

In the #1 New York Times international bestseller The 5 Love Languages®, you’ll discover the secret that has transformed millions of relationships worldwide. Whether your relationship is flourishing or failing, Dr. Gary Chapman’s proven approach to showing and receiving love will help you experience deeper and richer levels of intimacy with your partner—starting today.

The 5 Love Languages® is as practical as it is insightful. Updated to reflect the complexities of relationships today, this new edition reveals intrinsic truths and applies relevant, actionable wisdom in ways that work.

Includes the Love Language assessment so you can discover your love language and that of your loved one.]]> 232 Gary Chapman 0802492401 Domen 4 4.32 1990
author: Gary Chapman
name: Domen
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]]> 27841002 293 Brian Tracy 1606711369 Domen 5 4.06 2010
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]]> 43007 282 James Redfield Domen 4 3.76 1993
author: James Redfield
name: Domen
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Are You Tired of Feeling Anxious, Unworthy & Stuck in Unhealthy Relationships? It’s Time to Start Building Confidence, Set Boundaries & Create Fulfilling Connections! 🔓You give your all in relationships, but deep down, you still fear rejection, abandonment, or not being “enough.�� You overthink every text, avoid conflict, and lose yourself trying to make others happy.

But what if you didn’t have to feel this way?

This Book is For You If...✔️ You Struggle with Anxious Attachment and constantly seek reassurance, fear rejection, or overanalyze every interaction.
✔️ You Feel Trapped in Codependency, sacrificing your needs, avoiding conflict, or losing yourself in relationships.
✔️ You Have a Hard Time Setting Boundaries and saying "no" without guilt or fear of pushing others away.
✔️ Or If You Just Want Secure, Fulfilling Relationships without the anxiety, self-doubt, or emotional exhaustion.

Amazon Best-Selling Author Cher Hampton reveals the proven roadmap to emotional freedom, backed by psychology, neuroscience, and real-life strategies that have guided thousands through anxiety and insecurity, even those who’ve felt stuck for years.

Here’s a Glimpse of What’s
❤️ Book 1: Overcoming Anxious AttachmentWhy Your Relationship Anxiety Isn’t Your Fault, and What You Can Do About It!John Bowlby’s Attachment & Carl Jung’s Personality Theory Made Simple (no psych degree needed!).Exercises to Rewire Your Attachment Style & Stop Overthinking Every Text, call, and Interaction In Just Minutes.45+ Simple Strategies to Calm Anxious Thoughts, Grow Confidence & Show Up More Fully in Love.
🌱 Book 2: Codependency Recovery WorkbookThe Truth About Patrick Carnes’s Trauma Bonding Theory, and the ONE Mindset Shift That Ends People-Pleasing Overnight.Discover the Patterns That Fuel Toxic Relationships, and Start Breaking Free from What No Longer Serves You!40+ Expert-Approved Exercises to Explore and Soften Abandonment Fears to Start Feeling "Good Enough".
�� Book 3: Set Healthy Boundaries TodayHow to say NO Without Guilt, Fear, or Pushing People Away. The Game-Changer Most People Don’t Know About…The Surprising Reason People Don’t Respect Your Boundaries (and How to Fix It Instantly)!50+ Powerful Techniques to Make Boundary-Setting Feel Effortless.

�� …and That’s Not Even All (e.g.]]> 427 Cher Hampton Domen 5 4.67
author: Cher Hampton
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I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to better understand themselves, heal emotional wounds from the past, and improve the quality of their relationships. The author explains anxious attachment, codependency, and the importance of healthy boundaries in a clear, compassionate, and relatable way. What I especially appreciate is that it’s not just theory, the book is filled with exercises, affirmations, and practical tools for everyday life. Most importantly, it delivers the empowering message that self-worth and emotional security are things we can build, step by step. Truly worth reading!
]]> 55019161 The da Vinci Code, The da Vinci Code, The da Vinci Code, and The da Vinci Code

While in Paris on business, Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon receives an urgent late-night phone call: the elderly curator of the Louvre has been murdered inside the museum. Near the body, police have found a baffling cipher. While working to solve the enigmatic riddle, Langdon is stunned to discover it leads to a trail of clues hidden in the works of Da Vinci -- clues visible for all to see -- yet ingeniously disguised by the painter.

Langdon joins forces with a gifted French cryptologist, Sophie Neveu, and learns the late curator was involved in the Priory of Sion -- an actual secret society whose members included Sir Isaac Newton, Botticelli, Victor Hugo, and Da Vinci, among others.

In a breathless race through Paris, London, and beyond, Langdon and Neveu match wits with a faceless powerbroker who seems to anticipate their every move. Unless Langdon and Neveu can decipher the labyrinthine puzzle in time, the Priory's ancient secret -- and an explosive historical truth -- will be lost forever.

The Da Vinci Code heralds the arrival of a new breed of lightning-paced, intelligent thriller utterly unpredictable right up to its stunning conclusion.]]> 480 Dan Brown 0307277674 Domen 5 4.23 2003
author: Dan Brown
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average rating: 4.23
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Nikoli ne boš doumel, da Ljubezen nikdar ne odvrne človeka od Osebne legende. Ker če ga odvrne, potem to ni resnična ljubezen, ki govori govorico sveta.]]> 170 Paulo Coelho 9619010566 Domen 4 4.00 1988
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Few stories are as widely read and as universally cherished by children and adults alike as The Little Prince, presented here in a stunning new translation with carefully restored artwork. The definitive edition of a worldwide classic, it will capture the hearts of readers of all ages.]]> 96 Antoine de Saint-Exupéry 0152023984 Domen 5 4.32 1943
author: Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
name: Domen
average rating: 4.32
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]]> 69571 195 Robert T. Kiyosaki 0751532711 Domen 5 4.10 1997
author: Robert T. Kiyosaki
name: Domen
average rating: 4.10
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The book inspired me and showed me how I, as a father, can pass on important information to my children and how I can change my financial habits and views.
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