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Discover eight powerful mindset shifts that enable leaders and those they lead to adapt and thrive in a time of unprecedented change and uncertainty. Being adaptable and flexible have always been hallmarks of effective leadership, but recent events have seriously stress tested this idea. How do you find calm in the midst of all this chaos?

Fate made Trixie a hunter of devilish demons, except demons aren't devilish, and Trixie's not hunting them. She gave that future the boot. But by denying her destiny, she inherits a problem. Furred, feathered, and scaled, the creatures have invaded her life. She's being pranked by furry fairies, stalked by mini-devils, and harassed by the scourge of dragons roosting in her yard. Trixie's had enough. She's moving to Boise and hoping to leave the magical critters behind. But what happens when moving isn't enough?

In this story told in spare, lyrical prose, a Jewish family prepares for their Passover seder, visiting the farmer's market for walnuts, lilacs, and honey (and adopting a kitten along the way!), then chopping apples for the charoset, and getting dressed up before walking to Nana's house. The refrain throughout is “Dayenu” - a mindset of thankfulness, a reminder to be aware of the blessings in each moment. At Nana's, there's matzo ball soup, chicken, coconut macaroons, and of course, the hidden afikomen.

Tasha Clarkson is an accomplished young African American woman who is embarking on a new chapter of her life. Tasha is ready to embrace her independence and finally be able to do things her way. Unfortunately, work consumes much of her energy and most of her time. There must be something more to life than work for Tasha. Where can she find the fuel to lift her up to the next level of her life's journey?

When a classic car thief strikes in Durham, North Carolina, motorcycle cop Shae Sharpe finds herself in hot pursuit of a hot rod and up against a hot deputy with a hot bod. Shae’s bust might be big, but her heart is bigger, and she’ll do everything in her power to track down the missing Barracuda stolen from a disabled veteran - even if it means crossing into Deputy Sexy’s dangerous turf.

Star needs another paying gig while she finishes her witch training. Why not at a funeral home? It fits her goth image, and the funeral director is sort of hot...even if he does wear a suit and tie. Less than a day on the job as makeup artist to the dead, and Star discovers one of their accidental death clients didn’t die accidentally.

Freedom Lessons begins in Louisiana 1969 as Colleen, a white northern teacher, enters into the unfamiliar culture of a small Southern town and its unwritten rules as the town surrenders to mandated school integration. She meets Frank, a black high school football player, who is protecting his family with a secret. And Evelyn, an experienced teacher and prominent member of the local black community, who must decide whether she’s willing to place trust in her new white colleague.

Adulting with ADHD was created to help adults who are newly diagnosed, undiagnosed, or find themselves struggling with new ADHD symptoms in adulthood. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder has commonly been thought of as a childhood struggle, and many are uniformed about the ways it can impact their adult life. This book provides education on the ways this diagnosis effects your life, and provides ways you can learn to manage it.

With Lindsey as an official suspect in her murder and Clark still mad at her for getting Laney arrested, Avery is forced to make friends in the most unlikely of places. While closing in on the killer is exactly what they want, it has some serious consequences that even Avery Lewis might not be able to escape.

Nothing spoils a date quite like murder. Star’s past due for some fun, and a witchy Halloween bash seems just the thing. She’s even got a hot date. But things cool down fast when a body surfaces. Star’s on a mission to find the culprit...and just maybe get back to that date.

Who killed Avery? All the clues point to one person; Avery is sure of it. Of course, she's been wrong about almost everything so far. As she searches for clues with her Vessel and Clark Daniels, she realizes that some things aren't adding up. Will Avery and her friends be able to find out who the killer is, or are they headed for another dead end? And how exactly do you accuse someone of murder?

The exciting conclusion of Clearview Academy. As Avery comes to grips with her death and what that means for her family and friends, the Reaper shows up to shake things up one last time. What will happen to Avery and Clark? Is love enough to save them?

After suffering a traumatic head injury while playing softball, 14-year-old Deidre “Dee-Dee” Olsen is alarmed and confused when she sees unfamiliar people that no one else can see and initially dismisses her condition as a side effect of her injury. But when she sees and communicates with her deceased father, Dee-Dee realizes that the people she is seeing are the spirits of the departed.

The truth. It’s the thing Avery has been searching for, since she woke up dead behind the dumpster. She had been searching for who killed her and why for so long. The answers she got weren’t the ones she expected. And now that she knew, her fragile world was crashing in on her. Exposing the truth meant hurting the one she loved, but she was running out of time and out of options.

In the midst of a global pandemic, the artist’s words resonate more than ever. Through a series of interconnected stories, we journey to Paris for a glimpse at how it and its residents are adapting to the “new normal". As we traverse Paris' 20 arrondissements, we encounter an eclectic cast of characters who must confront a range of new challenges and emotions provoked by the Covid-19. By daring to overcome anxiety, loneliness and stubbornness, they find courage, love and - most importantly, hope.

In 1957, jobs are scarce in rural Ashland, Alabama. Bobby Higgins is facing life decisions; his family’s farm struggles, and threat of the draft hangs over the 18-year-old male as the Cold War rumbles in the distance. Bobby heads off to boot camp, vowing to provide for his family from his pay. Between shore and sea duty, Bobby leaves broken hearts in every port.

Originally published in 1922, this classic children’s story tells the tale of a plush toy rabbit who was loved by a boy. Toys who are deeply and truly loved can become real. Listen and you will discover why one rabbit’s journey has filled hearts and captivated imaginations for 100 years. This story, told by narrator April Doty, will be played again and again at bedtime.

Bridging the Gap: Between Culture and Religion is a story about an African (Muslim boy and a American Christian girl) love-hate relationship in the modern time, where culture and religion have conflicting disagreements.

Things are starting to really heat up between Avery - posed as Laney - and Cassie Andrews. The pranks are getting out of hand. The battle between the two is reaching a peak, and one of them will win. Who gets to be on top? For Avery, it's more important than ever to beat Cassie at her own game. As her search for her killer continues and her fight with Cassie escalates to a dangerous level, Avery starts to wonder how anyone makes it out of high school alive. Oh my word.

Starting senior year at Clearview Academy was supposed to be an exciting time, but for Avery Lewis things are a bit more complicated than your average senior. Being dead and using someone else's body to go to school wasn't exactly how she imagined this year to go. Going from the most popular to invisible new girl was enough to make anyone irritated. At least she has Laney - her Vessel, and Clark - her almost boyfriend, sometimes, and Lindsey - her sister. The four of them have one mission: To find her killer. Step one, make her popular again. That should be easy, right?