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Within twenty-four hours after her wedding, Rebecca knew she had married the wrong man. Her husband, who had been kind and caring, suddenly became distant. Over time she began to see his true character—he was an abuser. In the years that followed, Rebecca and her children continuously endured all types of abuse. Although she attempted to deny and ignore it, things got progressively worse each year. When Rebecca's life suddenly came crashing down and she finally acknowledged the truth about what her husband had become, she had to make a choice.

From the autumn harvest festival to the summer sports day, the academic year is a non-stop frenzy of planning, preparation and potential chaos, whichever side of the school gates you find yourself. But now Britain’s best-loved teachers and podcast hosts Lee and Adam Parkinson are here to make it all that little bit easier as they share the hilarious trials, tribulations and tomfoolery going on inside our primary schools.

“Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.” This phrase, arguably Thomas Edison’s most famous quote, has been drilled into the minds of generations of Americans. A fairly straightforward iteration of the idea that innovation, discovery, and ingenuity are the result of drive and grit above all, it has also come to represent much darker myths: that hard work always leads to success and that achievement is the product of individuals and not communities.

Griffin Hurt is in over his head. Between his role as Peter Proton on the hit TV show The Nuclear Family and the pressure of high school at New York's elite Boyd Prep—along with the increasingly compromising demands of his wrestling coach—he's teetering on the edge of collapse. Then comes Naomi Shah, twenty-two years Griffin’s senior. Unwilling to lay his burdens on his shrink—whom he shares with his father, mother, and younger brother, Oren—Griffin soon finds himself in the back of Naomi’s Mercedes sedan, again and again, confessing all to the one person who might do him the most harm.

Peyton Collard was a good man once, but his life changed after a horrific car accident. Divorced, drunk, and severely damaged, Peyton is offered a life-changing sum of money to kill an evil man. But as he goes on a vigilante journey that leaves a trail of bodies across California, Peyton wonders about the identity of his anonymous patron. Soon, his questions become an obsession, and he embarks on a tense and potentially deadly investigation to discover the truth about the murders he’s committed.

Emmett "Coop" Cooper is the star captain of the Boston Bruins. But off the bench, he's hiding a secret that could jeopardize everything he's worked for. As a gay man and a virgin, he's chosen to live his life in the closet, afraid of how the hockey world might react. However, one night, while visiting family out of town, everything changes when he meets a guy at a bar with a captivating smile he can't ignore.

Jacob Williams was a normal guy working a dead end job when a mysterious voice beckoned him into another realm to become a destined Hero. Five years later, the time has come for Jacob to return to his own world, but he refuses to go alone. Determined to share his world with his enchanting wife, the pair slip through a portal to Earth. However, their homecoming is far from smooth. Homeless, jobless, and lacking any record of his recent past, Jacob faces an uncertain future, unsure if he can find happiness in his homeland.

KIEDY CZŁOWIEK STANIE SIĘ DZIKSZY NIŻ PRZYRODA... W jednej z jaskiń Ojcowskiego Parku Narodowego dochodzi do brutalnego morderstwa. Zwłoki młodej kobiety zostały upodobnione do nietoperza – symbolu Parku. W dodatku należą do lokalnej działaczki i przewodniczki, pochowanej rok wcześniej, po śmiertelnym wypadku samochodowym. Dziwnym trafem wśród turystów zwiedzających jaskinię jest znany lekarz medycyny sądowej, Hektor Wist... jednocześnie stary znajomy komendanta miejscowej policji. Kiedy okazuje się, że patolog może być jednym z celów oprawcy, podinspektor Tobiasz Morawski decyduje się włączyć go do sprawy.

When an elderly Miracle Springs resident, Lucille Wynter, arranges for Nora to deliver an order of books to her creepy, crumbling Southern Gothic mansion, Nora doesn't expect to be invited in. An agoraphobic, Lucille doesn't leave Wynter House. Nor does she invite anyone inside. But when Lucille doesn't come to the door to collect her books, Nora begins to worry. Forcing her way into Lucille's dilapidated home, Nora is shocked to find rooms packed to the ceiling with decaying books and a lifeless Lucille at the foot of her stairs.

Saffi doesn't want her new life, living with her dad, little brother and old-fashioned grandparents in their B&B by the sea. She is grieving for her mom and longs for things to go back to normal. But this new home is anything but normal: the walls change color, a face appears in the mirror, and the pantry is suddenly filled with fancy food. When a party of extraordinary visitors arrive at midnight, Saffi begins to realize that her family has a dark, magical secret. It will take all her bravery to discover the truth and find a way into another world.

In the powerful memoir, Navigating the Stormy Seas: My Journey of Triumph, Dr. Hilary Adams invites listeners on a transformative odyssey that resonates with the power of human resilience, unwavering faith, and the enduring spirit. The storm struck unannounced. With three harrowing words, "You have cancer," Dr. Adams found herself plunged into a tempest of fear, uncertainty, and despair. Yet, instead of succumbing, she anchored herself in her deep-rooted faith, turning her story from one of impending tragedy to a tale of hope and triumph.

Bringing a dog home can make your family feel complete, but not everyone is ready to take on the responsibilities that come with owning a dog. It's why so many dogs end up in rescue centres. Adam Spivey is here to help. Over the last decade, he has built an amazing reputation for teaching families how to be safe and responsible with their pet at home, and has helped thousands of dogs overcome significant behavioural problems. This all-in-one book will give families the confidence and knowledge to properly train, take care of and establish a lasting bond with their well-behaved furry friends.

It was clear from an early age that Dexter Procter was different. He started speaking at four seconds old. By the age of three, he had 87 A-levels, from Afrikaans to Zoology. And by ten, he was working as a paediatrician at Lilydale General Hospital. Despite a loving but annoying family and a couple of good friends (Rupi and Otto), Dexter’s always struggled to fit in. Add to this a mortal enemy (Dr Drake) and a major problem at his old school (all the teachers struck down with awful diarrhoea) – will Dexter be able to save his job, save the school and find his place in the world?

In 1974, the Supreme Court issued a momentous decision: In the case of Milliken v. Bradley, the justices brought a halt to school desegregation across the North, and to the civil rights movement’s struggle for a truly equal education for all. How did this come about, and why? In The Containment, the esteemed legal scholar Michelle Adams tells the epic story of the struggle to integrate Detroit schools—and what happened when it collided with Nixon-appointed justices committed to a judicial counterrevolution.

I've had enough, I just want to die! This heart-wrenching cry from nearly 3000 years ago still echoes in the hearts and minds of those battling with depression in today's modern world. But could the answers that brought peace to that troubled soul all those years ago really help anyone now? A Christian Psychiatrist looks with modern eyes at Elijah's mental breakdown and treatment and finds surprising correlation to modern understanding and treatment.

In the magic lands of the Fae Wild, the Goblin King's virility is the lifeblood of the realm. But an insidious curse has put the kingdom on the precipice of a population panic. Enter Thomas Stone: architect, engineer, and unknowing half-blood heir to the goblin throne. Whisked away to a world where baby-making makes the world go round, Thomas finds himself in a pickle thicker than goblin stew. Birth rates are dropping faster than a fairy on a bad flight path, and it’s up to Thomas to save the fae from themselves.

In the crowded field of leadership literature, "Pulling the String: Unraveling Bad Leadership" emerges as a pioneering exploration into the dark underbelly of leadership. Where most works celebrate the qualities of successful leadership, this insightful book takes a bold dive into the realm of ineffective, unethical, and destructive leadership, addressing a crucial gap in our understanding of leadership dynamics.

Winters night is a varied collection of short stories. With stories in the sci-fi clean romance genre, as well as fantasy tales. This collection also contains realistic literary style short fiction. It is a mixed collection that will take your mind on many different adventures.

The Money Game by Adam Smith is a timeless classic that provides an insider’s account of the intricacies of money and how the stock market impacts every area of our lives. The book takes readers to Wall Street to learn about the role of intuition and the psychology of guilt in making wise, lucrative investments. Smith’s Irregular Rules shatter common myths and misconceptions, revealing why nothing works all the time and illustrating how greed and fear fuel the market.

Welcome to the United States Citizenship Test, a crucial step on your journey to becoming a fully-fledged citizen of this great nation. This test serves as a means to assess your understanding of the principles, history, and governance that define the United States. As you embark on this path, you will not only demonstrate your commitment to becoming an active member of American society but also gain a deeper appreciation for the values that shape the nation's identity.