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First responders are the action heroes of our time. And if you’re a first responder (or know someone who is), you know this to be true: instead of running from imminent danger, firefighters run into burning buildings . . . police officers chase active shooters . . . and EMT’s rush to provide life-saving medical support, no matter how gruesome the crime scene.

Ghost of the Hardy Boys is a fascinating, funny, and always charming look back at a vanished era of journalism, writing, and book publishing. It is for anyone who's curious about solving the mystery of the fascinating man behind one of the most widely read and enduring children's book series in history.

In the midst of mourning his father, multiple events overshadow Flint Senna’s recent marriage. After the birth of their triplets, he fears he may lose his wife, Rawnie, and their weakest son, Damion. Rawnie’s French sovereignty and winery responsibilities and Flint’s fledgling Anasazi core drilling business rip them apart. For the first time in his life, Flint doesn’t have the guidance of his father, Hawk. Desperate, Flint organizes a search in Oklahoma for Hawk’s unpredictable and dangerous mentor. Rawnie’s boss and friend, Jerry Pruitt, risks his life conducting a manhunt for ...

Meet unforgettable people and animals in the What a Character! Notable Lives from History series as you enjoy 10 real stories within each book! Designed to be fun and engaging for students or anyone with a love for history, these listeners include a fascinating focus on important, influential, and visionary people, along with heroic animal escapades! From scientists to famous women to war heroes and more, there is something of interest for everyone in this exciting series!

Sydney Devereux has it all: money, beauty, talent, and an established career in fashion design. Or so says her best friend Lynn, who desperately wants a child but hasn’t been able to carry one to term. What Sydney wants most however—to preserve her family heritage and homestead—seems to be out of her reach as her father insists on tearing up the land to build a mall on the property. That is unless Sydney can find evidence of Native American remains that will prove her grandfather’s stories of the land’s historical significance were true. But someone is bent on stopping her, and ...

John farrow was Hollywood royalty. An Academy Award-winning director and screenwriter, he was married to the talented and beautiful actress Maureen O'Sullivan. Together they had seven children, including esteemed actress Mia Farrow, mother of journalist Ronan Farrow. They were a fairytale Hollywood family. But all was not as it seemed.

She ran away from the war only to find herself in the middle of it. Who will protect her now? It’s 1861, Florida has seceded from the Union, and residents of Pensacola evacuate inland to escape the impending war. But Kate McFarlane’s impulsive act of rebellion changes her life and that of many others in ways she never expected. As a result, Kate finds herself with an eccentric aunt in an unfamiliar place. Lieutenant Clay Harris, a handsome Confederate officer, offers a chance for romance, but his actions make Kate question his character. When a hurricane brings an injured shipwrecked ...

Seeking independence from her controlling parents, Rawnie Zema, an elegant young Bohemian woman, chooses to live in a mysterious Kansas ghost town where her boss witnessed strange occurrences just a mile from her house. Life-controlling secrets inhibit Rawnie from accepting what she wants the most—love and commitment. Her flamboyant mother often interferes in her life. Her ruthless, self-serving father reveals devastating secrets and devises obstacles she can’t imagine possible. What she wants most in her life is Flint Senna, an ambitious Native American working in New Mexico on a water...

Sergeant First Class Avi Grant's return to Tallgrass, Oklahoma is a long-deferred wish come true. With her final tour in Afghanistan over, Avi can focus on her future-a job here at home and a family of her own. There's just one thing she has to do first: visit her beloved commanding officer's...

Enjoy the must-have junior novelization of the Disney Channel Original Movie Kim Possible that follows the titular hero who saves the world from evil villains with the help of her sidekick Ron Stoppable, his naked mole-rat Rufus, and computer genius Wade...

Raised as sisters, Ghazaala is devastated when her friend Asiya is forced to leave their small mountainside village following a tragic circumstance. It's a separation that haunts her into adulthood, and she never gives up on finding a love that might replace the bond they shared. Years later, Ghazaala's family moves to Muscat, where she falls in love with a professional violinist who lives in their building. She completely surrenders herself to his charm and, despite her parents' opposition, runs away from home to marry him.

Step into the final chapters of America’s fight for freedom and the birth of a nation with Profiles of Valor: Vol. 4, a virtue-driven collection of biographical sketches from the War of Independence and the founding era. Learn American History While Building Godly Character From daring espionage to the halls of Congress, you’ll meet ten real heroes, each demonstrating a powerful character quality: Availability ~ Emily Geiger Cautiousness ~ James Armistead Courage ~ Jordan Freeman Decisiveness ~ Gen.

CODE PINK - Emergency! A child is missing! In 1980s Chicago, third-year medical student Joan Turner begins her specialty rotations. On her first day in pediatrics, a Code Pink bellows from the overhead sound system for one of the babies assigned to her. And that jarring event is just the beginning. Joan becomes embroiled in a search for the culprits of a baby-stealing ring that targets underprivileged women. While navigating her medical training and growth as a physician, and dodging her way through the hospital tunnel system, Joan becomes a target herself. Joan's dog, her roommate, and a ...

Marilyn Monroe, born Norma Jeane Mortenson (June 1, 1926 - August 4, 1962), was an American actress and model. Known for playing comic "blonde bombshell" characters, she became one of the most popular sex symbols of the 1950s and early 60s, as well as an emblem of the era's sexual revolution. She was a top-billed actress for a decade, and her films grossed $200 million (equivalent to $2 billion in 2022) by the time of her death in 1962.

When the jury of which Roger Collins is chairman finds Harriet Barnes guilty of murder, she swears vengeance on the entire Collins family, then kills herself. Soon, Celia Dalton, a guest at Collinwood, starts suffering strange spells. Each time she does, someone at Collinwood is violently attacked. Has Harriet Barnes taken over her spirit, making the innocent girl a bloodthirsty killer? Can Barnabas and Quentin save Celia - and the Collins family - from this menace out of the crypt?

Ellen awoke to see a ghostly figure moving through the shadows to her bedside. "Ellen!" Her name was whispered hoarsely, but she recognized the voice. It was Aunt Kate's. "What's wrong?" Ellen asked, getting out of bed. "Dying...." Ellen sprang to her and eased her aunt down on the bed. "What is it?" "Danger...vampire."

In Make a List, teacher, writer, and wordsmith Marilyn McEntyre shows listeners how the simple act of writing a list can open doors to personal discovery and spiritual growth. Deepening her reflections with abundant writing prompts and real-life examples, McEntyre turns the humble list into a work of art - one that has the power to clear minds, open hearts, and change lives.

Beware! Poisonous things are all around you. In the spirit of What Stinks?, Marilyn Singer brings kids the coolest, newest info on creatures that can harm or even kill with a bite or sting.

Jerry Pruitt loves his tiny Kansas town so much that he is trying to bring it back to life by renovating and reopening some of its businesses. But the disappearance of a young woman and her grandmother, the strange circumstances surrounding the event, and his possible part in it begin to consume Jerry and threaten to undermine his dreams for the town, his marriage, and even his sanity. Seeking independence from her controlling parents, Rawnie Zema, an elegant young Bohemian woman, chooses to live in a mysterious Kansas ghost town where her boss witnessed strange occurrences just a mile from...

Are you searching for true heroes your children can look up to? Step into the turning point of America’s fight for freedom with Profiles of Valor: Vol. 2, a virtue-driven collection of biographical sketches from the War of Independence.