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On the night her younger sister, Giulia, moves in with Risa to recover from a bad break-up, a fateful accident occurs: Risa, boiled over with anger and fear, strikes a drunk, erratic Sav with a cast-iron pan, killing him on the spot. The sisters are left with a choice: notify the authorities and make a case for self-defense, or bury the man’s body and go on with their lives as best they can. In a moment of panic, in the late hours of the night, they call upon Sav’s childhood friend—the sweet, loyal Christopher Gardini—to help them, hoping they can trust him to carry a secret like this.

Hollis Tremblay has no memory of why he's out in the wilderness alone or whether the woman with him is his wife. She's beautiful and her rosy outlook makes everything seem brighter, even the dangers they face . . .When Hollis's memory crashes back, he realizes that Abigail is the sister his childhood best friend charged him with looking after across the dangerous westward journey. Abigail might be a ray of sunshine, but she's strictly forbidden. Especially to him.

Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart. They can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere. The zenith of Empire is bookended by two catastrophic wars that slaughter vast swathes of humanity. And yet authors manage to record and create fragile libraries of humanity, its talents, its dreams and increasingly its nightmares.

In a near future, post-apocalyptic America, terror attacks, riots and insurrection have turned cities and towns into war zones... Professional security contractor and former Navy SEAL, Eric Branson, has been away fighting ongoing insurgencies in Europe when he learns his own country faces the same fate. But before he can make his way back home to Florida, a catastrophic hurricane deals the final blow to an infrastructure already ravaged by riots and terror attacks, leaving survivors cut off and on their own.

Bright animated animals set the scene in this cute story. Written in the form of an alliteration (words in sentence begin with the same letter) the characters learn to cope with anger and acceptance. Dealing with emotions is hard. Andrea and Alex both have that problem. But with a little help from their teacher, they learn that they can get along.

"Making Santa's Team" is a charming and educational book that encourages children to embrace kindness, courage, teamwork, and the magic of Christmas throughout the year. With its engaging stories, it's a delightful listen that captures the spirit of the holiday season and leaves a lasting impression on young minds.

“Night was best, for, as everyone knows, but does not tell, the sobbing of the earth is most audible at night.” “Men are but unconscious machines and they perform their cruelties so effortlessly.” “Caring was a power she’d once possessed but had given up freely.” The sentences of Joy Williams are like no other—the coiled wit, the sense of a confused and ruined landscape, even the slight chortle of hope that lurks between the words—for the scrupulous effort of telling, in these eleven stories, has a ravishing beauty that belies their substance.

Forty is a profound milestone in one's life, representing a time of reflection and transformation. As I approach my fortieth birthday, I find myself on a journey to free myself from mental slavery. This book serves as a personal journal, capturing my experiences in discovering my authentic purpose ordained by God. Divided into three parts-Childhood, Early Adulthood, and Motherhood-each season of my life reveals different tests of faith and perseverance. Through candid reflections, I explore the challenges and triumphs that shaped my spiritual journey and personal growth.

The Valentine’s Ball: A Love Tale for the Rotties is an enchanting and romantic tale about love, friendship, and the glamour of a Valentine’s celebration like no other. With an elegant villa, glittering lights, slow dances, and unexpected drama, this story follows the adventures of J-Rock, Scarlett, and a colorful cast of doggy characters as they experience a Valentine’s night filled with passion and surprises. This heartwarming story reminds us that love is truly in the air on Valentine’s Day.

At the peak of her career, investigative reporter Rose Howard is exhausted from trying to manage her seemingly perfect life. With her marriage to her one true love collapsing, she desperately needs to rest, regroup, and decide which way to go next. The direction becomes clear when she discovers that her former best friend, Eve Castillo, isn't responding to attempts to contact her at the North Carolina cottage where she's vacationing. Rose knows Eve can be flaky and irresponsible—that’s why they fell out. Still, Rose heads to the tranquil small town of Sage Hill.

Embark on a journey of meaningful leadership with "Lead With Purpose: Unleashing the Power of Meaningful Leadership" by Algrish C. Williams, Sr. This transformative guide melds the author's rich military leadership experience with insightful corporate strategies, illuminating the profound impact of purpose-driven leadership. Through a compelling narrative laced with personal anecdotes, Williams invites listeners to explore the essence of leading with purpose and its potential to transform individuals, teams, and organizations.

For centuries, the developed Western world has exploited the less-developed “Rest” in the name of progress, conquering the Americas, driving the Atlantic slave trade, and colonizing Africa and Asia. Throughout, the West has justified this global conquest by the alleged material gains it brought to the conquered. But the colonial experiment unintentionally revealed how much of a demand there was for self-determination, and not just for relief from poverty. In Violent Saviors, economist William Easterly examines how the demand for agency has always been at the heart of debates on development.

A fundamental component of the financial industry sectors, choices trading gives financial backers opportunities to fence gambles, create pay, and project on cost changes. Unlike traditional stock trading, choices trading gives the buyer the right, but not the obligation to exchange a basic resource at a foreordained cost either beforehand or on a specified lapse date. Usually used by merchants, institutional financial backers, and portfolio managers to monitor danger and enhance portfolio execution, these agreements are known as choices.

"You're mine now, Sofia. To protect. To cherish. To punish." His whispered words sent shivers down my spine. One day, I'm a struggling single mom designing suits. The next, I'm claimed by New York's most ruthless mafia don. Angelo Pirelli Jr. steps in when a rival threatens everything I love. But his protection comes with a price I'm not sure I can pay. I try to resist. God, do I try. But Angelo's touch sets my world on fire. One reckless night changes everything. Now there's blood on my hands and a secret in my belly.

Haben Sie genug von verwirrenden Ernährungsratschlägen und langweiligen Rezepten? Hier ist ein wissenschaftlich fundierter Weg, köstliche Mahlzeiten zu genießen und gleichzeitig Ihre Gesundheit in nur 21 Tagen zu verbessern! Fühlen Sie sich zwischen unzähligen Diätplänen und Gesundheitsratschlägen verloren und haben das Gefühl, dass Sie alles ausprobieren, aber nichts erreichen? Es ist frustrierend, nicht wahr? Vielleicht haben Sie sich sogar gefragt, ob gesund essen bedeutet, auf leckeres Essen gänzlich zu verzichten.

William Wasserman, a retired Pennsylvania game warden who has trapped everything from weasels to black bears, writes about his favorite sets and methods in a series of twenty-five chapters encompassing a lifetime on the trapline.

It's the last day of school at Cheshire Prep, Brooklyn's elite academy—and Audre Mercy-Moore's life is a mess. Her dad cancelled her annual summer visit to his Malibu beach house. Now? She's stuck in a claustrophobic apartment with her mom, stepdad, and one-year-old sister (aka the Goblin Baby). Under these conditions, she'll never finish writing her self-help book—i.e., the key to landing a spot at her dream university. Cut to Bash Henry! Audre hires him to be her 'fun consultant'.

Colter Axton, a superconscious being who borrows the minds of others for himself and fixes outstanding debts for individuals who fail to pay for services rendered by The Seeker's Market. Phalex, a creation of The Seeker's Market, tracks down debtors to face judgment in front of defrauded merchants. Colter engages in regular confrontations with Phalex, racing against time to settle debts for his clients before Phalex catches them. A particular client, Theodore Kunis, poses a challenge for Colter as the deadline to pay an outstanding debt approaches.

Treating Traumatic Loss starts with an introduction to traumatic loss and the GRIEF approach model, then guides you, step by step, through treatment planning—from conducting a thorough assessment of symptoms informed by a multicultural lens, to selecting modules for intervention.

Francine The Frolicking Flamingo was written by Christopher Williams.