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Born to a single mother who would prefer she didn’t exist, Morgan has spent much of her young life in pursuit of one thing - a father. But when her close friendship with an older neighbor begins to attract suspicion, and connecting with her birth father isn’t at all how she imagined it would be, Morgan’s long-held hope begins to dwindle. That is, until, at the age of 14, Morgan meets Bill - her 45-year-old martial arts instructor. At first a teacher and father figure who Morgan can confide in, Bill soon reveals that his interest in her isn’t entirely paternal.

Ania Throne is devoted to her jewelry company. The daughter of one of the world’s most famous jewelers, she arrives in Cannes with a stunning new collection. But a shocking theft by the notorious thief known as the Leopard throws her into upheaval - and plunges her on an unexpected hunt that challenges everything she believes.

Quando si parla del Risorgimento le donne dove sono? La memoria di quelle, non poche, che lo animarono è pressoché cancellata. Eppure si trattò spesso di figure di grande notorietà, poi celebrate da statue e lapidi. Questo volume presenta al lettore alcune di queste protagoniste dimenticate: in quattordici capitoli di taglio narrativo, le autrici ricostruiscono il profilo biografico e l'azione di altrettante donne, da Georgina Saffi a Clara Maffei, da Sara Nathan ad Anita Garibaldi, dalla nobile Cristina di Belgioioso alla capraia palermitana Teresa "Testa di lana".

The Kingdom of Freya has fallen deep into the clutches of dark forces. After young Pardigan breaks into the home of one of Freya's richest merchants, an unexpected chain of events is set in motion. Sent on a quest to complete an ancient spell and restore order to the world, Pardigan and his friends set sail aboard The Griffin.

Search the Sky is a satirical science fiction novel set in the far future, at a time when humanity has long since colonized the stars. It begins on a planet called Halsey's, which is in a state of decline. When a Longliner generation ship arrives, having failed to make contact with at least six other colonised planets, Ross (the main protagonist in the story) is sent to investigate what is going on at the other colonies. He is given access to a faster than light spacecraft that can make each journey almost instantly.

Three distinguished experts and policy practitioners declare: "Despite the wrongs committed against China in the past, the People's Republic of China must not represent the future, for it is corrupt." We must return in great haste to the Judeo-Christian principles upon which we were founded, which made us the most prosperous, secure, and generous nation in human history.

Stop negative thoughts, get out of bed, and find your life's purpose. C.M. Fraser left no stone unturned in the quest for a straightforward depression cure. 50 Ways to Leave Depression presents a magic blend of the latest science, ancient wisdom, and inspiring art to rewire your brain for true happiness. In this book, you’ll discover how small incremental changes to your way of thinking, your body, your environment, and your actions can completely transform your life.

Why do you need this book? Why is it crucial to learn about the moment a pregnant woman's water breaks? Well, the water breaking moment is a poignant sign that your delivery phase is here, and you've got to know how to discern the timing, how to act, and the steps to take that will lead to a healthy and seamless delivery process.

Labels are what started the war, in the first place. The country was in turmoil. After a few years of recovery and growth from one of the greatest economic crashes in their history, the electoral college elected a president full of hate and fervor, much to the chagrin of the country's populous.

Senior year is my year. This year, I'm going to bring down my enemies. This year, I'm going to run my tongue along the blade of vengeance and taste blood. The Havoc Boys are mine, and we were here first. You don't mess with a Havoc Girl without paying the price. You don't start a rebellion without a little bloodshed. My boys and I don't mind using two wrongs to make a right - I just hope our brewing obsession with one another doesn't kill us all first.

The 13 healing miracles of Jesus described in the Gospel of Matthew are re-lived in the life of a neurosurgeon. In 15 essays, the experiences of a modern healer bring insights to ancient stories. As physician memoir and Christian testimony, the miracles described bring inspiration for seekers, hope for healers, and comfort for the hurting.

Ever wonder what it would be like if you had the chance to start over? To restart your life from the moment you opened your eyes? That’s exactly what I got. After a horrible car accident, I woke up in the hospital with no memory of my past, surrounded by strangers - or rather, my parents. Moments in time, memories made, all gone...as if they never existed.

Retired detective Arn Anderson never thought he'd be broke enough to take on a cold murder case. Or desperate enough to team up with a TV reporter. Or pathetic enough to go back to his rundown childhood home after he swore he'd left Cheyenne for good. But here he is, hunting a serial killer who also appears to have come out of retirement. On the anniversary of the Five Point Killer's crimes, Arn's only option is to survive the carnage of a murderer who may be too twisted - and too brilliant - to catch.

Senior year just got complicated for 17-year-old Willow, a long lost relative revealed she is next in line for a crown—a throne complete with witches, fairies, and demons. In a land she’s never heard of! Her normal is turned upside-down, complete with a handsome warrior who’s sworn to stand by her side. Rhydian knows everything she doesn’t about the dark secrets of her heritage.

Seventeen-year-old Destiny scores tickets to a sold out Jonas Brothers concert. Among the millions of fans who desire to catch the eye of the three high-profile performers, Destiny's hope to stand out in the crowd is supported by her faith and expectation to experience the extraordinary. With letters composed to each of the boys, Destiny and her mom, Christy, happen onto an unannounced meet-and-greet line. Christy notices one of the boys slip Destiny's letter into his back pocket.

There’s one mistake you don’t make at Prescott High, not unless you want me to ruin you. Do not touch my beautifully broken Havoc Boys. Harbin, Fadler, Channing-Blackbird, Montauk, and Park. Death stalks the halls of Prescott High. Once upon a time, my best friend betrayed me. For over a year, I let that two-faced bitch go. But not anymore. This time, she’s stirred up the devil in me.

A poet, a master of horror, and a master of suspense join forces as Cerberus. With three prompts - "Cabin Fever", "Letters", and "Chaos" - the three-headed beast dishes out nine novelettes. Cerberus Rises with their unique styles to take you on a journey through nine different levels of Hell.

Eine untergegangene Kultur. Eine bösartige Falle. Ein mystischer Hort. Tom Wagner, Archäologin Hellen de Mey und Gentleman Gauner François Cloutard stehen kurz vor dem ersten offiziellen Auftrag durch Blue Shield. Als Tom aber kurzfristig im Vatikan gebraucht wird, überschlagen sich die Ereignisse: Gemeinsam mit dem russischen Patriarchen finden sie Hinweise auf einen uralten Mythos: das russische Atlantis. Von Cuba bis ins tiefste Russland geht die mörderische Hetzjagd um ein uraltes, verloren geglaubtes Relikt.

Michael Carter is 12 years old, and everything's going wrong. Every. Single. Thing. The Ninjas have to figure out how to stop the ghosts, but how? At least with the zombies and the aliens, they kind of knew how to stop and fight them. Ghosts? Not so much. They’re just like farts that developed consciousness.

University student Adam Wilson and his four friends made a discovery that has been well-kept for hundreds of years. This discovery was exposed because one individual wanted a better life. This discovery led to the unraveling of the lives of the five friends, in which none can recover from. When the friends decide to fight the force that’s been fighting them, things only get worse.