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Kerrys Familie besitzt eine Weihnachtsbaumfarm in North Carolina, doch als sich ihre Eltern scheiden lassen, wird die Familie früh auseinandergerissen. Durch einen Krankheitsfall ist Kerry dieses Weihnachten gezwungen, mit ihrem Bruder, der ihr inzwischen fremd geworden ist, Tannenbäume in New York zu verkaufen. In der Nachbarschaft findet Kerry schnell Anschluss, vor allem mit dem netten älteren Heinz, mit dem alleinerziehenden Patrick und dessen Sohn Austin schließt sie rasch Freundschaft.

What do a Banana with glasses, a smiling stick of Butter, a curious Peanut, and a twirly Jelly jar have in common? A lot more than you'd think. The Adventures of Peanut, Butter, Jelly, and Banana: Family Roots and Big Questions — four flavorful friends sit around a campfire and ask the one question every child wonders at some point: “Where do I come from?” With a wise old owl, giggling fireflies, and stories full of flavor and heart, this beautifully illustrated picture book helps children understand the magic of family roots, curiosity, and what makes each of us special.

In the 1990s, a vision emerged of a frictionless world of globalization in which the West would become ever richer on the basis of a tech-based service economy, all underpinned by a rules-based liberal international order. It became the basis for the mainstream politics of center-left and right. Philip Pilkington argues that this vision was always delusional and is now dying.

Bullies, Parasites and Slaves draws without apology from religion, humanism, history, science, psychology, philosophy, and first-hand experience. It exposes how and where bullies control our lives to subsidize their wealth and power, and how parasites steal our income by stealth and fraud. Here is proof, not hyperbole. Substance, not mere allegation.

The Transformation Principles is a blueprint for leaders who want to create institutions that endure, drive inclusive growth, and reshape industries in ways that serve people and society while generating outsized financial value. Equipped with these nine principles, any individual or organization will be able to see beyond trends and short-term thinking and instead focus on long-term successes that last for generations to come.

A brand new Western adventure from Paul L. Thompson! Mary Coats sent U.S. Marshal Shorty Thompson a hand carried message by the stage driver Smokey Joe. ‘Shorty, Mallard should have been back at least five days ago. He drove twenty-five head of cattle down to Silver City. He told me it would take three days going and just over a half day coming back. When he didn’t return, I waited two days then saddled my horse and went looking. I found nothing of him, his horse or our cow dog, Brownie. Shorty, he has to be dead or he would be home by now.

When master sleuth Lord Edgington is called to investigate the disappearance of a politician’s wife at a beauty spot in the countryside, things go badly from the outset. A bloody and abandoned car hints at a dark fate for the missing woman, and when her husband forbids the detectives from entering his property, there is only one conclusion to draw.

In Every Last Fish, Rose George takes us inside the vast legal industries that support our appetite for fish fingers and salmon sandwiches, and the equally colossal illegal fishing trade whose practices and standards are unmonitored and often dangerous. It introduces us to the men (and it is mostly men) who fish, the women (and it is mostly women) who process the flesh and strive to keep fishing communities afloat. It takes us from Alaska to Senegal, via Scotland, Norway, and Massachusetts, and from the nets on the surface to the murky depths of the sea bed.

For Maeve Ruhdneah, being blessed with the soul of a goddess comes with a price. Now, war is on the horizon and she finds herself relying on the callous High King of Summer, Tiernan Velless, to help her control the magic in her blood. Yet as tension and temptation surge between them, she's torn between wanting to stab him in the chest or tumble into his bed.

In How to Say It to Seniors, geriatric psychology expert David Solie offers help in removing the typical communication blocks many experience with the elderly. By sharing his insights into the later stages of life, Solie helps in understanding the unique perspective of seniors, and provides the tools to relate to them.

After a faerie bargain goes wrong, Maeve Ruhdneah finds herself stuck in the realm of the Ether, separated from everyone she loves. Knowing she's running out of time before Parisa attacks, Maeve develops a plan—venture to Diarmavh and gain the favor of the Wild Hunt, then make a deal with the god of death to return to Faeven. Unfortunately, Aed isn't too keen on releasing her and worse, Maeve's magic is failing. The longer she stays, the more she continues to lose.

After an encounter with the memory keeper, Maeve is determined to protect Faeven. Though the task isn't hers alone, she's crushed beneath a burden of guilt, one that pushes her away from everyone, including Tiernan. When a reckless decision throws her directly into harm's way, the fate of Faeven is set in motion, and this time, it's all her fault. With their battle plans foiled, Tiernan is forced to move quickly, relying on two unlikely allies. One betrayed Maeve's loyalty, the other betrayed her heart. Unfortunately, there's no guarantee his plea for help will be answered.

In debt and on the run from a crime lord whose nose I may or may not have broken, I take the first ticket off-world that comes my way. The only catch? I have to marry an alien cowboy. My plan is simple enough. Shack up with my groom Silar and convince him to keep me during the first month of our marriage. As long as he doesn't decide to send me packing after the thirty-day trial period, I'll be safe.

Launching Your Meditation Coaching Business by VentureNest Books provides a comprehensive roadmap for individuals eager to turn their passion for mindfulness into a successful meditation coaching practice. This guides listeners through the essential steps of starting and growing a mindfulness business, addressing common challenges such as creating a business plan, marketing services, managing logistics, and establishing a unique coaching style.

Cursed with the blood of her enemy, Maeve will stop at nothing to prove she's worthy of her mother's crown. Her opportunity finally arrives when the Scathing, a dark fae magic, afflicts her kingdom and leaves a trail of death and decay in its wake. The only way to stop the Scathing is to retrieve the soul of the goddess Danua from within the fae realm. Maeve's mother sends her off with one condition . . . return with the soul, or don't return at all. But Faeven is nothing like the fairytales she's read; it's full of ancient secrets and wild magic.

Drawing on his personal experiences as a husband and physician, Dr. George Simms weaves together timeless aphorisms, personal anecdotes, and hard-won wisdom to uncover beauty in life’s broken moments.

Haunted by a shadow from the past, a young farmer attempts suicide beneath a rotting burial elm, unearthing a dark ancestral history. But deep beneath the diseased generational roots lies a powerful secret—one that could save both the man and the land.

The Beginner's Guide to Bass Guitar serves as a vital resource for aspiring musicians eager to explore the art of bass playing. With the instrument's rising popularity across diverse music genres, this guide provides essential knowledge and skills for beginners embarking on their musical journey. The book is organized into clear sections, starting with an introduction to the bass guitar, including its history, anatomy, and various types available.

Due to an unusual series of events, gunfighter Dalton Brisco agreed to escort a man, who needs the special care of a sanatorium, to the town of Alabaster, Texas. When they arrive, they find the buildings are painted white, and all the men are heavily armed. There is a magical feel to the town, but Brisco soon finds out there’s more to Alabaster than meets the eye. With the help of a one-armed parson, Brisco uses his sharp wits and Colt to help defend the town from an evil plot to destroy the heart of Alabaster. Intrigue and action abound in this latest Brisco adventure!

Persuaded by Polly Duncan, his beloved companion, to join her in a group tour of Scotland, Qwill expects to revel in his Scottish heritage while keeping Polly safe from the Pickax Prowler. Instead, his trip is cut short when a thief swipes a suitcase, the bus driver disappears, and a fellow tourist is found dead—all in the same day. Although the town of Pickax is in a tizzy over the recent events, Qwill has other, more puzzling worries on his mind: Who is the fellow still following Polly? Why is Koko licking Qwill's photographs of Scotland and tackling him on the apple barn stairs?