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The city of Caraza sits poised on the edge of chaos—and cursebreaker Marlow Briggs is at the center of a deadly struggle for power. In the tragic aftermath of the Vale-Falcrest wedding, Marlow is spurned by Adrius, who refuses to speak to her and publicly vows to find a noble wife before the year is out. Despite her heartbreak, Marlow is still intent on breaking his compulsion curse. To do so, she’ll have to play loving daughter to the man who cast it—the man who’s hellbent on reshaping Caraza in his own image, no matter the cost.

Alden Dawnsbreak, a Paladin, finds himself thrust back in time—to a time before Lutria’s fall, a time when legends walked its streets. With his father’s scepter, and the dark powers it offers, Alden must level his new class and save his city. Treacherous nobles, hidden agendas, and monstrous malevolent spirits stand in his way. But Alden isn’t alone: His colorful horde of minions and a gallery of legends stand with him. The fate of the city hangs in the balance. Can they defy fate?

After her abusive husband’s death, Misty Stephens returns to her job as a nurse and volunteer at a women’s shelter. She intends to put her life back together and has no intention of ever being vulnerable to a man again. But, when an abuse victim dies in her care, Misty finds herself consoling the girl’s brother...and fighting attraction. Adam Jenkins sees Misty’s heart for the oppressed and implores her to help build Hope House, a women’s shelter, in honor of his sister.

It's Christmastime. Chancy Hamilton can’t bear the thought of spending the holidays without her late husband, Max, who died in a plane crash. When Chancy and her teenage son, Travis, have an argument, Travis storms out of the house and ends up in the wrong part of town, where he is attacked by a group of thugs. When a homeless man comes to his rescue, he invites the man home to have a meal with his mom and little sister.

The world has been brought to its knees by the “zombie virus”. Nations have fallen, cities have been overrun by the infected, and the human race has come perilously close to extinction. But with the first winter come and gone, the infected have been reduced to not much more than a background nuisance, and survivors around the world are taking stock and vowing to rebuild and rise up stronger, better, and unafraid.

After Tav’s dangerous journey to the magical City of Eyes, they realize they’re more than just a purple-haired, motorcycle-riding teenager who can see magic - they know how to use it. Returning to the human world, the City of Ghosts, Tav’s team races to heal the wounds in the veil between worlds as Tav struggles with their own identity. Meanwhile, an army of child witches has risen up to overthrow the tyrannical world-eating coven. With blood and magic spilled on both sides, who will survive?

The story of a young man destined to be king! He views life as it is often referred to as “a jungle”, and on his journey he begins to see people like animals, categorizing them by their survival instincts. Along the way he becomes consumed by his animalistic views and loses sight of reality! As in the jungle, the lion is the king, therefore anything or anyone after that can be preyed upon at any given time. He knows he has to stand for something or he will fall for anything! As life throws blow after blow, he is determined and will get his way by any means necessary.

We all want to have a positive impact on the world and the people around us, and it is a skill that can be learned. In his first book, Speaking Life in a Messed up World, Dr. Eddie Poole inspires listeners to use the words we speak to make a positive impact on every person we meet. He inspires us with stories from his life and others, always illustrating the power of words from a biblically-based perspective. If you are looking for some motivation to help you become a better version of yourself and be a positive influence on those around you, this is a must-hear audiobook!

The story of a young man, who in his mind, is destined to be the best. He is facing life equipped with the only lessons his father ever taught him. He views life as it is often referred to “A Jungle”, and in his journey, he begins to see people like animals, comparing them by their survival techniques. With all the hunting and killing that goes on, he doesn’t view people much differently.

Ruby and Hewey is a heartwarming tale of friendship and acceptance. Hewey the sheep is new to Honeysuckle Animal Rescue Farm and is struggling to fit in. When Hewey's feeling down, an unlikely friend steps up to help him realize his potential. Honeysuckle Farm is full of fun animals and new friends. This the beginning of Ruby and Hewey's adventures together.

People often wonder about the Osage tribe, who they were, where they came from, and what happened to them. Unless you are a student of Indian history or Missouri history, you may not be able to answer any of these questions. In simple descriptive terms the author will answer these questions, and many more. In the historical era, the European explorers paved the way for wave after wave of invading numbers seeking adventure, freedom, domination, and riches.

Only Charlotte unwinds a tale of entanglements, both amorous and murderous, in post-Civil War New Orleans. Lenore James, a discerning woman of independent means who has outlived three husbands, suspects that her brother, Dr. Gilbert Crew, has been beguiled by the lovely and married Charlotte Eden. Lenore knows that Charlotte’s husband is enmeshed in the re-enslavement schemes of a powerful, unscrupulous judge, and she sees Gilbert’s adoration of Charlotte leading to disaster.

Nearly 10 years of life conveniently and inconveniently occurring but entirely authentic - that is the journey Charles K. Poole had been on and shared in times good and bad. In this third volume of his I Am My Own Cause series, Poole picks up from 2010 - where the second volume ended - and crafts more personal, insightful, and inspiring stories that will make you think and make you cry but ultimately make you glad you took time to listen what he has to say.

In the hood, a snitch is the worst thing a person can possibly be. Rolling over on your best friend, who has been with you through thick and thin, hungry and full, freedom and state bids - that’s “the cruelest lie told in silence”. While Jovan experiences the fruits of the hustle during his partner’s first stint, Bilal humbly does his time like a true soldier, taking a manslaughter charge for his one true friend. When these two are finally reunited on the streets, a chain of events lands them both behind bars facing multiple charges.

So, the excitement of adding another year to your life has worn off in your life now. You’re not worried about getting older, you just want to age gracefully. Now you’re looking for enjoyable, positive, and powerful ways that can help you achieve this. Well, look no further, you’ve found the perfect audiobook for this! Eighty seven percent of Americans still worry about aging, despite life expectancy continuing to climb. The truth is, this is a natural and beautiful process that should be embraced, and you’re about to learn how.

The silver flash of airplane wings just above the treetops caught her eye. At the same time, her ears were assaulted by the shriek of high-powered jet engines. The creatures, flying in pairs, soon disappeared from sight. The little five year- old girl ran in delight and excitement into the farm house. “Granny, Granny! I just saw two airplanes. They are so beautiful. I could even see the pilot’s face as he turned. I want to fly! Can I Granny? Can I?”

Darkness is coming... Der Auftakt einer überraschenden, neuen Fantasy-Trilogie. Einst lenkten sieben Propheten die Welt, doch sie sind längst verschwunden. Geblieben ist nur ihre letzte, geheime Prophezeiung. Sie sagt ein Zeitalter der Dunkelheit voraus und die Geburt eines neuen Propheten, der entweder die Welt retten oder ihr Untergang sein wird.

Life wasn't easy on Andela. If you happen to be a fire dragon, like Zeira, status in the eyes of your peers is everything. However, when you possess a unique delivery system for your pyrotechnical abilities, public gatherings become situations to avoid. When an unknown force begins to threaten the peace they have with their neighbors, Zeira decides to answer her king's call for help. After all, if she could just find herself a kai, then perhaps, with the help of her rider, she could overcome her...disability and earn the status she so desperately craved.

First published in 1866, The Moors in Spain is a classic in Middle Eastern history and has been an important work in this category for over a century. For a number of years, there were few works of history that covered non-Christian civilizations, especially those written in English. Thanks to Stanley Lane-Poole’s dedication to the study of Egypt and Middle Eastern histories, there are several classic examples of those that can be studied.

Believe in Yourself shares Anne’s life journey. Relationship experiences that led her to seek counseling and resolve to put herself first have given her real insight. Her limiting childhood beliefs had suppressed her voice. In sharing her fears about failure, fear of success, and fear of shame, and highlighting the range of physical and psychological feelings associated with inertia and procrastination that were preventing her from moving forward, Anne illustrates how she found acceptance in the most difficult of situations.