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Bereft of basic necessities - clean water, food, healthcare, and the rule of law - this tale of resilience tests the limits of human tenacity against a backdrop of societal decay. Hanley, a retired physician with a foresight for preparation, helps lead his kin in a transformative quest, confronting a reality harsher than that faced by the pioneering forebears of the American West. Unlike their predecessors, they must learn lost self-sufficiency skills and forge new ones to adapt to a world devoid of technological crutches.

In The Woman in the Mirror, Sandra embarks on a remarkable journey of self-reinvention. From picking up a paintbrush for the first time in decades to navigating the awkward—and often humorous—world of modern dating, Sandra learns that divorce isn’t the end; it’s the beginning of a new chapter. Along the way, she uncovers strengths she never knew she had, rekindles old dreams, and discovers that true happiness comes from within.

Rachel Harper seems to have an enviable life—a stable career, a long-standing marriage to Mark, and a loving family. Yet, she feels invisible and unfulfilled, yearning for passion, connection, and a sense of identity beyond her roles as a wife and mother. A chance encounter with Ethan, a charismatic stranger, sparks an affair that becomes both an escape from her emotional void and a catalyst for chaos.

Emily Carter’s life is a delicate balance of silence and routine—trapped in a marriage to a man who no longer sees her, and hiding her pain behind a mask of everyday normalcy. For years, she’s kept her dreams, desires, and sense of self buried beneath the weight of her responsibilities and fears. But when the quiet despair of her life becomes too much to ignore, Emily begins to plan a bold escape—a journey to rediscover who she is, free from the life she’s outgrown.

Maya had always dreamed of something more, but her life felt trapped between a stifling corporate job and a toxic relationship. It wasn’t until she discovered her talent for crafting homemade pickles that her world began to transform. From late-night experiments in a tiny kitchen to dazzling international food expos, Maya’s journey is one of grit, creativity, and resilience. Along the way, she faced setbacks, self-doubt, and the weight of balancing her growing business with an unsupportive environment.

From the shadow of a muted existence to the light of living authentically, The Voice Within is a poignant and uplifting tale of courage, resilience, and the power of truth. As Sophia navigates the challenges of breaking free from old patterns, she finds strength in her vulnerability and discovers the beauty of connection built on honesty and mutual respect.

Conversation and networking skills aren’t innate—they can be developed. This guide to mastering business conversation will show you how.

In the heart of every entrepreneur lies this paradox of success: The strengths that got you to initial success—such as “shooting from the hip,” closing all the deals, and making all the decisions—will stunt your company’s future growth. That’s the essence of Founder’s Syndrome. It causes you to cling to excessive control in the business for too long. It stifles collaboration, hinders innovation, and undercuts financial performance.

Feeling overwhelmed in your journey of parenting an anxious teen? Tried various strategies but still struggling to connect? You are not alone. Parenting a teen with anxiety can feel like navigating a minefield, but with the right approach, it doesn't have to be. This book offers practical solutions to help you thrive in your parenting journey.

T.S. Eliot tells us in his poem “The Hollow Men” that the world will end not with a bang, but with a whimper. Well, he was wrong. Dead wrong. When death and destruction come, the screams of terror, horror, and excruciating pain will rend the blood-red sky and be heard across the world. When your number is up, there’s nowhere to run and no place to hide. You can't cheat death; death will find you. It always does.

As a black child growing up in 1920s Colorado, Frank Macon was often told that he would never amount to anything. His severe dyslexia didn’t help, nor did his tendency for mischief. But in spite of all that, Frank rose to heights beyond anyone’s imagining. Ever since childhood—when he jumped off a roof wearing homemade wings—he wanted to be a pilot. In this inspiring memoir, Frank tells his story of achieving that dream.

What has been missing from the daring tales of fairy tale heroes is quite simply some heft. In Burly Tales, Lambda Literary Award-winning editor Steve Berman has gathered a dozen stories of whimsy and romance that feature gay men with plenty of curves and fur. Run away with us to enchanted woods, where the cubs and bears are not going to eat you (not without informed, enthusiastic consent), where no one will judge if you take up residence in a house with seven bearded men and only one bed.

A woman scorned. The sanctity of her sanctuary threatened. The betrayal of trust...even loyalty. Don’t ever tell her not to take it personally, because that’s exactly what it is. Personal. Your first blunder was mistaking her kindness for weakness. Your second was betraying her. The third? Underestimating her. Don’t say we didn’t warn you. Take the plunge into these tales of deadly women who will stop at nothing until vengeance is theirs. The Better Off Dead series delves into the farthest corners of your mind, where your deepest, darkest fears lurk.

The number of children, youth, and families seeking help for a wide range of mental health concerns is growing at an alarming rate, and many struggle to thrive despite well-intentioned interventions from skilled helpers. Unplugging from technology and reconnecting with the web of life is a powerful antidote to the highly technological and fast-paced realities of so many.

You want to write a nonfiction book that matters. Book readers love and rave about a book they underline, dog-ear, and highlight. How do you do that, when you’ve never written a book like that before, when you aren’t sure what content to include in a nonfiction book, or how to organize it? And when you’re not sure if your idea is worth pursuing in the first place? At the heart of the answers to all these questions is a craft created by A. J. Harper, ghostwriter and editor for some of the foremost thought leaders of our time.

In a future where children are segregated into institutions ranging from comfortable 'Learning Communities' to prison-like 'Academies', 17-year-old Jackson is an academic high flyer, living in a top Learning Community and destined for a position in the Leadership. But when he is sent with his friend Wilson to deliver a package, the boys are attacked - leaving Jackson badly beaten and Wilson dead. Confused and upset, Jackson returns to his Learning Community, only to be dismissed by his teachers, who claim not to know him.

Abby Kenyon belongs to Quentin Walker heart, body, and soul. But she's a wolf shifter from the pure Black Mesa Wolves Pack, and he's one big brute of a bear shifter from the mixed Silvertip Shifters clan. She can't have a bear as a mate. Or can she? Quentin Walker knows down to his bones that Abby is his mate. But she's never seen a mated wolf/bear pair and is certain it can't work. The autumn full moon mating run is Quentin's last chance to prove that only he can win the hunt for his mate's heart.

Rough, gruff bear shifter Shane Walker left behind his fighting past for a fresh start in life. But, when Jessie McMillan, the passionate three-night stand he also left behind, unexpectedly shows up with a baby boy that's his son just in time for Christmas, can he rein in his wild bear before he ruins everything again?

Pix Camden hails from a powerful line of dragon shifters, but she left their controlling ways behind long ago. Now, she lives by her wits - footloose and fancy-free. Yet, something big is still missing...until she meets wild bear shifter Beckett, and he tempts her restless heart. Beckett North can hardly contain his unruly bear on the best of days. Then, he meets the captivating Pix. Even though she soothes his savage beast, he can tell she's hiding something from him, and it threatens to drive his bear mad.

Fox shifter Everly always ends up cornered and cowering. Growing up shunned by more dominant shifter species taught her there's no such thing as real community...or true love. But she's always secretly longed for the sexiest, most dominant bear shifter around, even though he almost destroyed her family.