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1938: Juliet and her sister Rose arrive in Penang to stay with an aunt, after the death of their father. Juliet quickly falls under the spell of Gavin Crosby, a plantation owner, who despite his wealth, charm and good looks is shunned by the local community. Rushed into marriage, Juliet is unprepared for the devastating secrets she uncovers on Gavin’s plantation, and the bad blood between Gavin and his brother… But in 1941 the Japanese occupy Malaya and Singapore sweeping away that world and changing Juliet’s life forever.

Of science fiction and fantasy, guest editor Nnedi Okorafor writes, “There are times when it feels like a box, but within it, technically, you can expect anything.” The twenty stories in this collection simultaneously fulfill and defy expectations of genre, showcasing boundary-pushing...

Maybe discipline seems like a hard word to you—implying nothing but challenge and duty. Yet most of us see the value in cultivating spiritual disciplines, and we long to be more consistent in our relationship with God, even in the midst of our busy lives. Combining biblical teaching, poignant stories, and insightful reflection questions, Barbara Hughes explores 15 vital disciplines in this classic book—helping us to mature as godly Christian women and giving meaningful shape to our lives.

“The Crossroads of Yesterday” is based on the life of a young woman who from age five begins suffering unrelenting nightmares and disturbing daydreams. She can neither live in the present nor move into the future, so she journeys to a past life, never resolved, where those she loved most, her husband and two children, were torn from her, and whose fate she never knew before she died.

Amish Candy shop owner and star of TV's Bailey's Amish Sweets, Bailey King has a lot to be excited about. She's happily engaged to Aiden Brody, newly appointed county sheriff, and her candy factory is finally having its grand opening in Harvest, Ohio—just before Christmas! Bailey is ready to let the sweet celebrations begin. With the help of local community organizer Margot Rawlings, Harvest will have a Candy Land themed Christmas on the village square—featuring Bailey's recently perfected recipe for gingerbread men. When the big day comes, everything is going well—until bitter news arrives.

Mayah Jones is not your average bodyguard; she is known as the guardian of the stars. This is not new to her. This is her life—where fame meets danger, and passion ignites like flashbulbs on a star-studded night. Are you ready to walk the red carpet with Maya? It's a new and different experience for her and her client each time.

What happens when a free-spirited, dad joke-loving college girl meets a staid, reclusive, mildly obsessive-compulsive businessman? Hilarity and Chaos reign of course!

Mercy Kilpatrick, aufgewachsen in einer Prepper-Familie in Oregon, wurde seit ihrer frühen Kindheit auf jede Art von Katastrophe vorbereitet. Trotzdem zwang eine Familientragödie sie zur Flucht. 15 Jahre später wird die kampferprobte FBI-Agentin in ihre Heimatstadt zurückgeschickt, um bei der Aufklärung einer mysteriösen Mordserie zu helfen: Ein gnadenloser Killer hat es auf Überlebenskünstler abgesehen und stiehlt ihre Waffen. Das FBI befürchtet einen Terror-Anschlag. Mercy dagegen sieht erschreckende Parallelen zu ihrer Vergangenheit.

""A kaleidoscopic and finely-tuned voice full of acuity, wit, intelligence and, perhaps most importantly, a deep and defiant love for a world burning at its edges. I am so grateful to have come upon this true poet."" —Ocean Vuong A gorgeous collection of poems exploring womanhood...

Thirteen years ago, Sawyer Hawkins and her childhood friend Paxton shared secrets and snacks at their favorite wooden footbridge . . . until Hurricane Katrina forced Sawyer's family to head north. But after the long battle with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma that kept her away, twenty-one-year-old Sawyer is finally heading back to Louisiana for university. Now with a new lease on life, Sawyer wants to be a normal college girl. Check items off her list—make friends, go to parties, fall in love. And her mysterious, gorgeous neighbor Banks might just be able to help her with that list.

TROIS DESTINS OPPOSÉS, DEUX AMANTS MAUDITS ET UN HÉRITAGE OUBLIÉ... Désormais roi de Maridrina, Keris ne peut empêcher que sa relation interdite avec Zarrah soit révélée au grand jour. Quand l’impératrice la jette en prison, il sait qu’il n’existe qu’un seul moyen de sauver celle qu’il aime : s’allier avec le royaume qu’il a bien failli détruire.

One woman, one bike and one richly entertaining, perception-altering journey of discovery. In 2015, as the Syrian War raged and the refugee crisis reached its peak, Rebecca Lowe set off on her bicycle across the Middle East. Driven by a desire to learn more about this troubled region and its relationship with the West, Lowe's 11,000-kilometre journey took her through Europe to Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt, Sudan, the Gulf and finally to Iran.

Without her memory, she’s meeting the love of her life again, someone who might not be who she thinks he is. Paige believes that she’s diving back into her life with a fresh start, little does she know that her past will hunt her down.

It becomes apparent that millions of dollars are being funneled through the organization, and encounters with a couple of unsavory characters have Libby wondering—is this a legitimate religious group or some kind of cult? What’s behind the disappearances? And where are those windowless white vans going? Can Libby and Shadow figure it out before something terrible happens to Bella—or to themselves?

Discover a new, effective way to train your dog without constant bribery or outdated techniques. This groundbreaking book introduces a leadership-based approach that promotes lasting change and strengthens the bond between you and your dog.

Ryan has learned that there is more at stake than just a single realm. The orc horde is still a deadly enemy, but it's the hands pulling the strings that have to be feared more. His team is growing larger as some of the new cultivators commit themselves to him, and he is making sure they all grow stronger. Now, he has to figure out how to combine the psionics of his bloodline, the cultivation of the human realm, and the magic of glyphs to be able to create the most powerful version of himself.

On the evening of July 13, 1863, two men, Samuel White from Washington and Lemuel Phillips from Buffalo, each received a mysterious letter marked 'personal', which he destroyed after reading. The letters are a summons to visit New York to attend to some unknown business. The two men, now living lives of privilege and respectability, are linked by a nefarious deed committed twelve years earlier when they were prospectors struggling to survive. Has the moment arrived when the heavy hand of retribution will finally fall upon them?

Der 21jährige Benni lebt im Wohnheim für geistig Behinderte. Er hat Stress mit den Betreuern, weil er mit jeder hübschen Frau flirtet und sie als Freundin gewinnen will. Doch dann trifft Benni seine Traumfrau Sunny in einer Münchner Wohngemeinschaft. Sie ist umwerfend und das Beste daran ist: Er darf sie küssen und streicheln, ohne Ärger zu bekommen. Doch etwas fehlt ihr, das ihm wichtig ist – ein eigener Geruch. Außerdem zeigt Sunny keinerlei Mitgefühl für Bennis Trauer um den toten Vater. Als Benni heftig darauf reagiert, passiert ein Unfall und er muss flüchten.

Veronica Dugan was as seductive as she was ambitious. As a small town newspaper reporter, her dreams of the big time sometimes clouded her judgment. Veronica would get the story at any cost, using every tool at her disposal–sometimes even her smoldering sexuality. But her take-no-prisoners style made enemies, so few could claim to be shocked when her body was found floating in the Mississippi River. Poisoned Waters introduces Deputy Tobias “Toby” Briggs. His determined investigation of Veronica Dugan’s murder leads him in directions no one could have anticipated.

The Kingdom of Rhyl is gearing up to celebrate an annual festival which recognizes the expulsion of the Fae. Unbeknownst to the merrymakers, a scorned woman plots to assassinate the King, Edmund Fell. Thwarted by the palace guards, Rose Magrin is sentenced to death... unless she can fulfil the impossible.