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I've been deprived of normalcy since the day I was born, lacking the needed essential nourishment that my starving soul yearns for. Desperately, I've hoped that someone or something would come along and bring me back to life, but small kernels of my withered being have wanted to give up. Past and present wounds continue to surface, giving small, unwanted reminders of my fate.

The guest list for Brit and Joe’s joint bachelor-bachelorette weekend is small and exclusive: the bride, the groom, the best man, a work friend... and me, the maid of honor. I’ve planned every detail to make this a celebration none of us will ever forget. Expect daytime drinking, poolside lounging — and a White Lie Party designed to help us share all our little secrets. After all, confession is good for the soul... and one of us is hiding something truly killer.

Forrest Hanson is joined by clinical psychologist (and his dad) Dr. Rick Hanson and a world-class group of experts to explore the practical science of lasting well-being. Conversations focus on the key insights from psychology, science, and contemplative practice that you need to build reliable inner strengths, overcome your challenges, and get the most out of life. New episodes every Monday.

By day, she’s the bubbly, pink-clad media journalist who writes sensational stories about a vigilante serial killer. By night, she becomes the Baby Doll Killer, an avenger with a flair for punishing the worst of humanity—men who prey on children. But her most formidable challenge isn’t a criminal; it’s her insufferably charming work rival.

Leading pain expert Dr. Rachel Zoffness bridges the gap between medicine and psychology to get to the heart of understanding—and treating—pain—it's The Body Keeps the Score for chronic pain. Every one of us will experience pain, be it back pain, the pain of childbirth, or living in an...

The first and most important teacher in life is mom. Her lessons start in early childhood and last a lifetime. Behind many successful people is a mother who gave her child the example, the insights, and the drive that helped them live their extraordinary life and become a better parent themselves. In this inspiring book, the past and present CEOs of Sesame Workshop, the producer of Sesame Street, capture the stories and love these remarkable people have for their own mothers and how this shaped their lives. This book is a love letter to mothers everywhere.

Tony Wolf, a troubled man and the FBI’s most esteemed undercover agent, is back after mysteriously vanishing without a trace. A specialist at infiltrating criminal organizations and taking them down from the inside, he lives his life in the shadows. But when he’s forced into the open during the rescue of two kidnapped children, Wolf becomes caught up in a massive federal manhunt. Faced with a traitorous agent and a ruthless, renegade biker gang he has crossed paths with before, Wolf finds himself in danger.

Noelle is just kicking off her year as a college freshman when she meets her English professor, Ryan Johnson. The two have a normal teacher/student relationship… until chaos strikes and Noelle falls into Ryan’s arms. Boundaries get disregarded, and limits get stretched far past the point of no return. As Ryan’s feelings grow too strong to control, Noelle discovers a dangerous secret about Ryan. She hides their illicit relationship from the world. Desire is a wildfire… once it’s ignited, it cannot be contained. When the heart wants what it wants… who could possibly stop it?

In searing dispatches, Love, Me is a timely affirmation for Black women in a world that has undervalued them for centuries. "Thee Black woman’s story for this era. It is both political and personal. It is both timely and, quite frankly, overdue." —Sunny Hostin, Emmy Award-winning journalist...

Winner of the Autism Society of America’s Dr. Temple Grandin Award for the Outstanding Literary Work in Autism A groundbreaking book on autism, by one of the world’s leading experts, who portrays autism as a unique way of being human—this is “required reading....Breathtakingly simple and...

Helmer is a young farmer whose homestead is under threat. The prince and heir is gone, and the kingdom is teetering on the edge of a long fall into darkness. Evil allies arise, threatening all that is noble and hopeful in Natalia.

Persephone, goddess of spring, was meant to remain untouched by shadow. Hidden by her mother in an attempt to outwit the Fates, she has been raised far from Olympus and the world of men. But when a chance encounter with Hades, the formidable ruler of the Underworld, binds their paths, she is thrust into a realm of power, peril, and desire. In his kingdom of shadowed beauty, she must decide if she is captive... or queen.

Would you break all the rules for The One? The intense chemistry is still there when they literally bump into each other fifteen years after a painful breakup. There’s just one problem. He's married now. And she could never say no to him. Vera needs closure and hopes that time and distance will ensure that a friendship with Brad is possible. But he was always good at getting what he wanted. And he still wants her. His persistence soon melts her resistance, and she finds herself living a secret life that she hides from everyone. Her grown children, her coworkers, even her best friend are ...

He is an expert with the latest technology...a madman with the mind of a genius and the heart of a killer. He quietly stalks his prey. Then he haunts the police with cryptic riddles about the crimes he is about to commit - always solved moments too late to save the victims' lives.

The Ultimate Teen Self-Care Handbook: Mastering Social Skills, Puberty and Personal Growth for Girls Do you often find yourself overwhelmed by the whirlwind of emotions of being a teenager? One moment, you're riding high on a wave of joy from making new friends and having fun, and the next, you're grappling with feelings of doubt and insecurity that lead you to question your place in the world. Yet, amidst the chaos, you are not alone. This book is crafted for you, as a comforting companion that aims to illuminate the path ahead as you uncover your true self. Inside this book, you'll: ...

Reeling from the death of their best friend, two girls hike the Pacific Crest Trail in her honor in this fierce young adult debut. Seventeen-year-old Lottie Mitchell is a liar. She might also be a horrible person—because someone good wouldn't have caused the death of her best friend, Val...

Looks at research from early pioneers in the field of alien contact, including Greta Woodrew, Leo Sprinkle, Whitley Streiber, and John Mack Shares case studies of individuals who have undergone near-death experiences that coincided with extraterrestrial contact Tells the story of the...

Eve und ihr Team werden zu einem Tatort gerufen. Diesmal mit von der Partie: Eves Ehemann Roarke, Ire und milliardenschwerer Selfmademan. Unter den Gaffern entdeckt Roarke einen Mann, den er seit seiner Jugend in Dublin kennt. Lorcan Cobbe ist nicht nur gefährlicher Auftragskiller, sondern behauptet auch, Roarkes Halbbruder zu sein. Eve vermutet, dass Cobb hier für jemanden die Drecksarbeit erledigt hat. Roarke hingegen befürchtet, dass auch Eve auf der Abschussliste steht – Cobbe will ihn leiden sehen!

A sweeping multigenerational saga of survival, strength, and ancestral connection. Three women. Three eras. One unbroken lineage of courage. Lucy — In the dawn of humanity, a Stone Age woman fights to survive alone with her newborn, facing predators, starvation, and the unforgiving wilderness as she searches for her tribe. Enslaved — Torn from her African village on the cusp of womanhood, a young woman endures the horrors of the Middle Passage and slavery, carrying the songs of her ancestors in her heart while harboring an unbreakable spirit.

1993. Senior year is chewing Lori up. She’s a latchkey kid from the wrong side of town, her teachers are tyrants, and the preppy kids are all coming for her. Her only escape is on stage with her grunge band, Crying Lilacs. When Roosevelt High announces a Battle of the Bands with a shot at nationals, the Lilacs are the favorites.