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"Beautifully written, impeccably researched, and told with the air of suspense that few writers can handle, Wastelands is a story I wish I had written." —From the Foreword by John Grisham The once idyllic coastal plain of North Carolina is home to a close-knit, rural community that for more...

Five short stories starting with a Sherlock Holmes mystery. An opportunity to listen to stories set in different eras, with different characters, dealing with different challenges and opportunities. The central character in each story will, in time, feature in a succession of short stories to be published.

How green is green? The average homeowner is usually well-informed about which products and concepts are considered “green”, but they seem to have less of an understanding of how they compare, and which things work the best for the lowest investment. Did you know that 40 percent of the average home power bill is dedicated to air conditioning in warm climates? Further, energy is spent on cooking, hot water, clothes dryers, and such. Did you know that solar hydronic panels are way more efficient than solar voltaic panels? How about instantaneous water heaters? Are they good?

This book consists of 12 separate general knowledge quizzes. Each quiz has 15 questions covering a range of general knowledge topics such as history, science, film, nature, and much more. A fun-filled book for trivia, pub quizzes, or just to test your knowledge and test your friends! Enjoy!

Julie Jones has left her suffocating marriage. With her teenage daughter, Jess, she’s starting over. Their new house in Oceanside is the first step toward a new life. Even if it does come with the unexpected. The previous owners, a pastor and his wife, have left something - or rather someone - behind. Tom Dean has a bitter hatred for the father who considers him a lost cause, and for the woman who’s moved into their family’s house. The only home he’s ever known. He’s never going to leave. She thinks he’ll be gone in three days, but Tom has the perfect plan.

This book is a consolidation of 16+ years of experience, knowledge, and tips gathered while working in the Information Technology Industry.

A child listens to Koro and Grandma as they weave a tale about the life and times of of the ancient puriri Burial Tree, Taketakerau, the settlement and development of New Zealand, and world events that happened over the last 2000 years.

This book is about why the words in the title are true for every person and are a fundamental principle and law of nature, as precise as gravity or the turning of the tides. They are words we easily invoke when describing some other person’s predicament, but rare is the person who paints themselves with that same brush.

From the longtime host of the New York Yankees’ television broadcasts, ESPN Radio’s The Michael Kay Show, and YES Network’s Emmy Award–winning CenterStage comes an “entertaining…greatest-hits collection” (Kirkus Reviews) of his most memorable interviews with the most intriguing...

Book 5 in a five-book series. Christian writer speaking about current and end of times events.

The first novel written by Charlotte Bronte, The Professor follows a young man named William Crimsworth on his teaching career in Brussels as well as the relationships he forms while residing there. At the behest of the headmistress, Zoraide Reuter, William tutors fellow teacher Frances Henri in English and finds himself falling in love with her. Jealousy drives Zoraide to dismiss Frances from the school as well as refusing to assist William in discovering her whereabouts.

At what point does one consider the seemingly chance occurrences of life mere "coincidences" versus so-called "God shots?" You know, those events in life that - by virtue of their timing, clarity, or incredible odds - bring about improbable or unimaginable outcomes? In the search for meaning, each of us ultimately must find our own answers. In this audio, however, you may find some welcome inspiration, encouragement, and hope for the journey.

North and South follows the young Margaret Hale as she is caught in the middle of the brutal world between employers and local workers following the Industrial Revolution. She finds herself at odds from the very start with John Thornton, a local factory owner and self-made man, as she believes him to be unfeeling and callous about the poverty and suffering of the workers while John sees Margaret as haughty and entitled. Further conflicts arise when the workers strike and Margaret feels compelled to intervene with no regard for her own safety.

The Relationally Intelligent Child teaches parents the crucial insights of a must-grasp concept: relational intelligence. This tool for growth and connection will not only change a child’s life, but also a parent’s own relationships. You’ll discover five key elements that can engage and equip your child with skills for being relationally intelligent with family, friends, and others. This book also includes a special online version of the Connect Assessment® to help parents understand their children’s relational strengths.

Has there ever been a time where you thought maybe your relationship isn’t strong enough? You look around at friends and family and think that maybe you are missing something. Everyone else seems to make it work a bit better than you and your partner, and you can’t quite figure out why. Maybe some of these people do have it all figure out, but most likely they are just like you. You love your partner and want to be with them. You are happy, but just need some changes to ensure that the strength of the relationship can stay healthy and create long-term results.

I moved from Malibu, California, to Abilene, Texas...on purpose. I was always told as a kid to chase my dreams, and if I did, I could be anything I wanted to be. But then I actually did it...and things got really weird from there. Follow along on my journey from a college graduate to a working adult and all the twists and turns that came along with it. Perfect for the soon-to-be high school or college graduate, Answering the Call proves that great things can happen to you, but often-times, in ways you would never expect.

Francis Raven awakens on the eve of his birthday, frightened by the appearance of a woman attempting to murder him. He is continually haunted by this woman and years later marries Alicia Warlock, who looks strikingly identical to the figure from his dream. Is this Dream Woman simply an apparition or will her attempts to kill Francis become reality? Also known as The Ostler in earlier versions, The Dream Woman is another of Collins' finest detective stories.

Explore what local heroes do who stay ready 24 hours a day to protect and serve us from harm’s way.

“Kirby has mastered the art of short fiction…A stunning collection from a writer whose talent and creativity seem boundless.” —NPR “Kirby takes joy in subverting the reader’s expectations at every turn. Her characters might be naïve, even reckless, but they aren’t about to be...

Ben Katchor retells the history of where we choose to eat—a history that starts with the first man who was allowed to enter a walled garden and encouraged by the garden's owner to enjoy its fruits. He examines the biblical milk-and-meat taboo, the first vegetarian practices, and the invention...