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In this selection of letters to a friend and an essay addressed to the Roman Emperor Nero, Roman statesman Seneca argues that the stoic life of virtue, courage, justice and temperance need not prevent a life lived with joy, and was within the reach of any man determined to behave ethically and with moderation.

On the eve of World War II, Captain Jan-Peter “J.P.” Brandt is a man with nothing left to lose. Once the Army Air Corps’ best and most daring test pilot, his career—and reputation—are destroyed when an unauthorized flight nearly ends in tragedy for President Roosevelt. Court-martialed, disgraced, and branded “Wrong-Way Brandt” in the headlines, he’s offered one last chance at the sky: fly an experimental aircraft on an unprecedented route around the globe from the South Pole to the North.

In a world devastated by a virus that transforms people into monstrous creatures, Gallagher, an ex-military recluse, lives alone in a remote cabin. But when he stumbles upon Claire, a fierce and determined senator’s daughter running for her life, his solitary existence is shattered.

Joy Anderson never expected to find herself in a place like Cole County. When her best friend suggested she join her in the small town, there was nothing keeping her in the city, so she moved into her friend’s old place and fell into a simple routine of working part time at the Family Health Center as well as helping out at Boulder Ranch. One chance encounter with a handsome cowboy quickly changes everything.

Stealing from Outer Planet rebels is dangerous. Stiffing the psychotic crime boss that hired you is insane. Captain Melissa Stone did both. Now she’s got to steal back the rebel secrets to save her daughter. Every pirate has an origin story. This is hers.

This is not just another dating book. Inside, you'll discover 50 research-backed locations where the men are, along with practical tips, confidence-boosting strategies, and engaging personal stories to reignite your hope and determination to find the man you’re searching for. With millions of men in the world and the right information, why wouldn’t you be able to find your man?

When Gwendolyn's parents die and leave her unprovided for, she is forced to earn her own living. Heaven has blessed her with good looks, a sunny personality, and a measure of good luck. But what can she actually do? The truth is, nothing. As she says herself, she doesn't know anything. As life serves her a number of twists and turns, she undertakes a number of different occupations, falling lower and lower down the social scale. The only man she has ever loved is far out of her reach. Besides, he's almost engaged to a very upper class lady who jealously spreads lies about her.

It's time to embrace your inner crone! Tap into the wisdom of age and learn how to take up space, do as you please, shake off expectations, and live life on your own terms. If you've been looking for permission and encouragement to stop clinging to youth and propriety, The Crone Zone is here to help you step into your full bog witch power.

Growing up in Puerto Rico, Wanda Díaz Merced wanted to learn everything she could about the stars. But in college she started losing her sight. How could she study what she couldn't see? Wanda found a way. She learned to hear the stars using sonification, which converts data into sounds. Listening to those chimes and drumbeats, she made new discoveries about the universe.

Charlotte is a tale of one city, a meditation and inquiry into the inner life of one Southern metro of 2.6 million. It is also a story of life in cities across America. It is about a profound and prevalent experience of daily life, yet so seldom acknowledged or allowed expression, it has no name. This book calls it Soul, referring to Sense of Place, Home, the universal and innate need of people to form attachment to and shape where they live.

"Things Smart People Do Differently" isn’t about IQ scores or showing off. It’s about making simple, repeatable choices that set you apart — in how you think, work, and live. Most people coast through life on autopilot. Smart people play a different game. They see patterns others miss. They ask better questions. They use mental models to make decisions faster, avoid costly mistakes, and quietly win in ways that last. This book distills proven strategies from psychology, business, and life experience into clear, practical actions you can use immediately — without gimmicks or hype.

Many adults with ADHD feel stuck in cycles of overwhelm, frustration, and exhaustion. But with the ADHD-specific strategies in this guide, you’ll finally be able to simplify, organize, and create a home that supports your peace of mind.

Dottie Berkeley has grown up practically running Buckeye Lake Park, but when she is accidentally involved in the tragic death of a beloved community member in the spring of 1947, her reputation is under attack. With nothing left but the urge to hide, she ends up burying her shame in farm work at Levi “Smokey” Black’s Festival Farms, a wonderland of pumpkins and Christmas trees at odds with the summer heat and Dottie’s bleak outlook on life and faith.

Packed with relatable stories, expert insights, and practical scripts, Modern Parenting in Today’s Digital Divide gives you the calm-in-the-storm roadmap you’ve been looking for. Whether you’re a new parent, a seasoned one, or somewhere in between, this book is your steady companion — a reminder that even in uncertain times, you can raise thriving kids… and stay grounded yourself.

When a Wells Fargo stage is robbed outside Waco and a passenger is murdered in cold blood, Texas Ranger Pharaoh Smith is sent to track down the killers. But what starts as a manhunt quickly spirals into a tangled web of deception, double-crosses, and deadly secrets. Teaming up once more with Comanche Jack Horton, Pharaoh poses as a bounty hunter to flush out the truth—but their trail is littered with danger. The deeper they dig, the clearer it becomes: the outlaws they seek aren’t just common bandits. The robbery may have been a smokescreen, and the “murdered” man may not be dead after all.

Joel Randolph had worked as set designer and technical director for the Allegheny Alpine theater doing summer stock for years. He was happy with his life, but ready to settle down and start his career as a teacher. Then Emily Keeler joined the cast and crew. Just a few years before, she had been a rising starlet in Hollywood. Then she simply vanished. Yet here she was doing summer stock, accompanied by her five-year-old daughter, Max, and her elderly Aunt Maxine.

A spatial anomaly near the drac homeworld, a forbidden island, and signs of a civilization that self-destructed are just the tip of the iceberg. When spoiled brat Ambassador Vitiarre's plot to get his hands on dracs is foiled, he sets out to make trouble for the Defender, and especially Chief of Talents M'kar. His long-standing feud with her father, Ashrock, just makes everything worse.

Dr. Ed's head is spinning: a long-lost "son" has just been sent over to his office by the temp agency, his shopping-addicted wife seems to have disappeared, and the clinical trial that he is running for a revolutionary new anti-depressant might well be going off the rails. But Dr. Ed is in control of everything, including himself.

Memoirs of a Real Crocodile Hunter is a first-hand account of crocodile hunting in Africa, drawing listeners deep into the wild river systems of Malawi and the wider southern African region. Bartlett describes real encounters with problem crocodiles, human fatalities, and the responsibility carried by those tasked with stopping predators that have learned to hunt people.

This book combines the power of positive potty habits with calming nighttime routines. These sweet, silly, and heart-centered stories help toddlers build confidence on the toilet and drift off to sleep with smiles—not struggles.