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The world is changing, it's getting increasingly more difficult to be a young person and to raise young people. Without a plan to navigate the change, you'll end up in ice-cold water you thought was warm. We get so attached to the identity of being a student, or an athlete, or the fact that we'll never be young again that we end up losing sight of what we can sustain long-term. If you're in school now in your 20s, it's likely you're performing at less than 50% of your maximum potential. This book will help you pump those numbers up.

This is NOT your typical weight loss book. Weight loss books have historically been rife with misinformation. A conveyor belt of diet books pretending to have the latest revolutionary weight loss "hacks", trying to grab your attention with whatever weight loss diet is trending.

From one of the most courageous and visionary leaders of our time comes Troubling the Water, an immersive book about the violence and injustice that threaten to drown us all. Ben McBride recounts how he first waded into the water: from the Kill Zone in Oakland, where he moved with his young family, to the uprising in Ferguson, to the moral impoverishment of the white evangelical church. In the truth-telling tradition of Bryan Stevenson and Bishop William Barber, McBride leads us right into the fury and fragmentation of our moment, and then steadies us once we're there.

From the Hugo, Nebula, Locus and Nommo award nominated author of Shigidi and The Brass Head Of Obalufon comes a stunning new collection of stories that investigate the rapidly changing role of technology and belief in our lives as we search for meaning, for knowledge, for justice. The sixteen stories of Convergence Problems, which include work published for the first time in this collection, rare stories, and recently acclaimed work, showcase Talabi at his creative best: playful and profound, exciting and experimental, always interesting.

After surviving the last great war, Moon Elf Ezekiel Graystone wanders the war-torn remains of Terrial in search of his lost brother. Along the way, he crosses paths with Davis - a young boy threatened by the malevolent church that serves the demon god king. As he tries to protect Davis, Ezekiel must confront the harsh reality of a world dominated by evil, where the wicked reign supreme and the innocent suffer.

NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING PAUL MESCAL AND JOSH O’CONNOR Winner of the Story Prize Spotlight Award • Shortlisted for the 2025 Mark Twain Award • Longlisted for the PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction & the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction An ALA Notable Book • One of...

Read by the author. Find hope when your world is falling apart. Where do you turn in seasons of despair? What do you do when you don't know what to do? Hardship and adversity touch everyone--illness, grief, accidents, trauma, loneliness, relationship struggles, financial crises, sin, addiction...

Why do Christians get so whizzed up by Christmas? Shouldn't they be more dour and fussy rather than sucked into the "materialism" of the holiday season? What is so important about Jesus of Nazareth being born? Here is a collection of daily meditations that answer these common Christmas questions. Get the gang together, grab the sweets, and listen to all the glories that are found in Christmas.

The love Jasper and David carry for each other is deeply engraved. Their love has built an indestructible levee of security, hope, and peace, or so they thought.... Old flames, new names, unresolved issues, suspicion, stress, and diminishing trust are hitting them like a deluge of an uncharted tsunami weakening their resolve.

"Even four-and-a-half years on from leaving rugby, there's value in this for me." What do you do? It's the first thing we get asked when we meet someone. Being a pro athlete is a great answer. It excites people. It's unusual. It's special. But what happens when you don't have a good answer? What happens when your good answer is over? Endgame will help you answer that question. It's a handbook written by a former athlete to help others take on their own career transitions and find a new game to play.

Embark on a profound journey through the intricate twists and turns of Dr. Hyneezitzs' vivid memories. Traverse the thin line, where his haunting past seamlessly meets the tangible present, and the boundaries of reality dance with the shades of old recollections. Clasping a top-tier shovel amidst the piercing cold, one psychologist battles not just the snow, but the haunting reverberations of bygone days. Venture deeper into this mesmerizing tale winding through the intricate maze of his mind.

This is a short book about Wes and my crazy adventures in high school. We got away with quite a bit of shenanigans, but had the time of our lives!

Kidnapped by Volga County’s serial killer, Emily “Mills” Ellis finds herself trapped in a luxury building with everything she needs: art supplies, the time to create, and the support of a budding family. Everything, that is, except for food and rest. While her best friend Livvy searches to find her hiding place, Mills battles with her beliefs in art and her purpose within a creative universe.

In today's digital age, being a teenage athlete comes with unique challenges. The Game Within is your ultimate guide to navigating the social media landscape as a young athlete, equipping you with the tools and strategies to thrive both on and off the field. In this empowering self-help book, the seasoned author delves into the impact of social media on young athletes' mental health and athletic performance

Als FBI-Agent ist mir der Name Daven St. Preux durchaus vertraut. Die Nummer 2 auf der Liste der meistgesuchten Schwerverbrecher hat eine Akte, die dicker ist als mein Unterarm. Ich habe Fotos seiner Opfer gesehen. Ich weiß, wozu er fähig ist. Und zu allem Überfluss kann er mich nicht leiden. Was ich mir also dabei gedacht habe, seine unwiderstehliche Schwester Beau zu entführen, weiß ich selbst nicht.

From actor, author, and comedian Ben Miller comes an illustrated middle grade fantasy adventure that’s “entertaining fairy-tale fun” (Kirkus Reviews) following a brother and sister who stumble into a magical new world—perfect for fans of Half Upon a Time and Land of Stories! Lana loves...

Carrie: Mit zwei Schüssen habe ich meinen letzten Liebhaber getötet. Man könnte sagen, dass seitdem eine Flaute in meinem Liebesleben herrscht. Deshalb empfiehlt mir eine Freundin einen Klub für ein unverfängliches Abenteuer. Ich glaube, sie hat mehr Angst um den potenziellen Kerl, als ich davor habe, allein mit ihm zu sein. Trotz allem lasse ich mich darauf ein und vollbringe direkt die nächste Glanzleistung: Am nächsten Morgen sehe ich meinen anonymen Lover ungeplant wieder – auf der FBI-Liste der meist gesuchten Schwerverbrecher. Lerne ich jemals dazu?

Die Carson-Brüder haben Schulden bei mir. Hohe Schulden, die sie selbstverständlich nicht bezahlen können. Auf Versagern wie ihnen habe ich mein ganzes Imperium aufgebaut. Als ich den Brüdern einen Besuch abstatte, um das Geld einzutreiben, sehe ich sie. Rebecca Carson, ihre jüngere Schwester. Die Dunkelheit, die sie umgibt, fasziniert mich zutiefst. Der Schmerz in ihren Augen macht mich süchtig. Sie ist wahrscheinlich zu gut für mich – und definitiv zu zerbrechlich. Ein ehrenwerter Mann würde sich vermutlich umdrehen und gehen.

Three boys named James, Jim, and Jimmer, talk about their love for baseball, but they do so in their unique ways. Learn what makes them different. This book goes with the national second grade elementary school curriculum to help children understand adjectives and sentence styles. Different styles apply to different situations and needs. Everyone needs all styles for their toolbox. They have the spotlight and shine in different situations.

A "forbidden" love between a young Jew and a Christian girl in the '80s, in Israel!