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Have you ever wondered why we count sheep to get to sleep? Or where the phrase "red herring" comes from? Across British history, animals have been written about in poetry, painted in oils, and even recorded in law. Loved or feared, familiar or endangered, animals are everywhere to be seen. In this enchanting study, Karen R. Jones takes a journey through the history of ten animals to show the extraordinary story of "beastly" Britain.

Loretta never expected romance to bloom in the comfort of old letters and new laughter. But when Calvin, a familiar face from the past, returns with a gentle smile and a steady presence, she begins to believe in love's second act.

Jack and the Bear Scarin’ Socks and Other Tales Does not disappoint. This collection of tales highlights the life, adventures, and lessons learned by Jack, a resident of Brooks Cover, somewhere in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Southern Appalachia. Follow Jack on a dozen escapades as he learns lessons of resourcefulness, resilience, faith, family, and virtue. And be on the lookout for some colorful language and the wisdom of the Cove. If your literary diet has been mostly squirrel chatter lately and you’re hoping for something that’s better’n pie on Tuesday, take this book home and dive right in.

The aliens came to Earth with a threat and an offer. We must cease and desist all use of the name Miss Universe for our Earthbound pageants. But we are invited to send one candidate to compete in the real Miss Universe pageant on a planet thousands of light years away. Karly Matthews, a renowned geneticist, is chosen to accompany Earth's delegate and train her in the skills she will need to survive an interplanetary competition.

Jack Jones is a wordsmith with a guitar. Best known as the singer and guitarist of TRAMPOLENE and lead guitarist with Peter Doherty & The Puta Madres, Jack’s work blends spoken word, raw honesty, and melodic power. Jack’s story is one of survival and defiance. By five he had beaten a bone tumour; by sixteen he was living with Crohn’s Disease. Through it all, the constants have been his blistering guitar playing and his poetry — about the struggles and dreams of everyday life, about love, about fighting adversity, about growing up in Swansea, and about the world as it is.

Ob Smartphoneklingeln, beruflicher Stress, Sorgen im Privatleben, gesundheitliche Probleme oder die schwindelerregend schnelle Abfolge an globalen Krisen: Viele Menschen fühlen sich überfordert, ohnmächtig und dauerhaft unter Anspannung – inklusive aller psychisch-körperlichen Langzeitfolgen. Dabei gibt es einen Schlüssel zu wahrhaftiger Gelassenheit in innerer Freiheit – und den kannten schon die antiken Denker: Die Lehre der Stoiker zeigt einen alltagstauglichen Lebensweg, bei dem die Fokussierung auf die Dinge, die in Ihrer Macht liegen, Ihnen neue Klarheit, Ruhe und Gefasstheit schenkt.

In this final step, young intuitive Jarek Videni embarks on a journey to uncover the hidden truths of his family’s past. After discovering the dark secrets that threaten his very existence in Deadwood, he travels to Savannah with his companions in search of the mysterious ancient brass vessel that is capable of containing the malevolent forces that relentlessly pursue him. As Jarek navigates the perilous Southern landscape, he faces monstrous creatures… both inhuman and those with a hatred that has long rooted Itself in the region.

In a world where time and danger loom in equal measure, Cassie refuses to abandon hope when Hans vanishes for three long years. She trusts that he is alive and embarks on a perilous journey to locate him, willing to turn the world inside out to bring him back. As she follows a trail of clues through shifting loyalties and dark secrets, Hans haunts the shadows of his own past, tormented by memories and the enigmatic blonde who once called him master. His dreams are haunted by this dangerous figure, blurring the lines between memory and manipulation.

Jatgeir has come from Vaim to the big city, Bjørgvin, on his wooden boat, Eline, named after the long-lost love of his teenage years. He intends to buy a needle and thread to sew a button but he is cheated, twice. That night, while sleeping on his boat, he hears a familiar voice: unexpectedly, it is Eline, who wants to come home to Vaim with him. She leaves a note for her husband Frank, packs her bags and runs away while he is out fishing.

This isn’t about romance with someone else—it’s about falling in love with your own everyday life. From morning coffee to weekend errands, from your closet to your kitchen, author Rena Jones shows you how to turn the ordinary into something extraordinary. This is not a romance story—it’s a lifestyle shift. Time to Romanticize Your Life, Girl! is perfect for women who want to savor the present, rediscover joy, and curate everyday moments that feel beautiful and intentional.

After the outbreak, punk rock became a lifeline. Tommy leads what’s left of three touring bands through a zombie-ravaged America, clinging to music, memories, and the hope of reuniting with his family. But the world doesn’t care about hope. It tears away bandmates, reveals monstrous humans, and offers brief moments of light—only to crush them. This is a journey of noise, grief, and survival. And when the music stops, what’s left might not be worth saving.

Six years after enduring unimaginable trauma, Sabrina is engaged, desperately seeking solace and escape from the haunting memories of Giovanni Viagano and the terror inflicted by his brother. She hopes her fiancé will provide the stability and peace she craves, a stark contrast to the passionate, yet dangerous, love she once knew. However, the past refuses to stay buried.

Haben Sie öfter das Gefühl, in der Hektik unserer Moderne den Faden zu verlieren? Stress, Selbstoptimierungsdruck und digitalisiertes Sozialleben entfernen Sie von Ihrer eigentlichen Bestimmung? Sie wünschen sich, Ihr seelisches Alltagsleben auf ein stabiles, gesundes Fundament zu stellen? Dann zeigt Ihnen dieser Ratgeber den Weg Senecas zu Glück und Gelassenheit!

Make learning the alphabet easy and exciting with Alphabet Anatomy, the ultimate ABC book for kids that teaches letter recognition, phonics, and handwriting skills in a fun, rhyming way. This early literacy book helps children understand how letters are formed, their sounds, and their structure. A perfect foundation for reading and writing success!

Little Marc dreams of playing baseball, but stepping up to the plate feels a little scary. With the help of his patient coach and encouragement from Mama, Marc learns how to swing, try again, and never give up. From nervous first swings to the joy of hitting the ball, this heartwarming story celebrates courage, practice, and the fun of learning something new.

Cassidy Wynn had worked hard her whole life for what she had. As an orphan, she had to learn to rely on herself for her rewards, from her scholarship to NYU to her position with the newspaper. Even the theft of everything she owned could not dissolve her spirit. She was a fighter and took pride in everything she had achieved. News of her best friend, Sophia, reached the newspaper, alerting them to her untimely death. Sophia had followed her dream and written a travel column based on her adventures skiing the world's slopes. Now she was gone, and Cassie was left alone once again.

When Makeda ascends the throne of Sheba, she inherits more than a crown—she inherits the weight of judgment, justice, and a people hungry for her guidance. Rumors soon reach her court of Solomon, king of Israel, whose wisdom is said to rival the ancients and whose riches dazzle the world. Determined to see if the tales are true—and to strengthen her own reign—Makeda embarks on a daring journey across the desert.

Cassidy Wynn’s future did not look as bright as it had a few years ago. After going to Hennhofen, Germany, to find out what happened to her friend, she found herself the captive sex slave of the castle’s baron. Bartering for the safety of her ‘girls’ was the only way she could think of to keep them from being sold. What she was not counting on was falling in love with the man who stole her and ordered her beatings. Marriage to her captor was not how Cassie thought her life would end up, but here she was, the new Baroness of Hennhofen, Germany.

His cultivation is broken. His soul fractured. And he is trapped—locked inside a realm ruled by an unseen force that plays with fate like a gameboard. The Incursion pulses through the land, each wave birthing stronger enemies and twisting the laws of reality. Li Wei stands alone, surrounded by beasts, cultivators, and otherworldly threats that only grow more relentless.

In the sweltering summer of 1874, the small town of Marshallville is a place where laughter echoes through sun-drenched fields, and the scent of blooming wildflowers fills the air. For three inseparable friends — an adventurous girl named Bobby, and her two friends, Jacob and Peter — summer represents freedom, exploration, and the thrill of childhood. But as the season approaches, an ominous shadow looms over their idyllic town.