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In a working-class family that considers sensitivity a “fatal diagnosis,” how does a child grow up to be a poet? What happens when a body “meant to bend & breed” opts not to, then finds itself performing the labor of care regardless? Why do we think our “common griefs” so singular? Bad Hobby is a hard-earned meditation on questions like these—a dreamscape speckled with swans, ghosts, and weather updates.

Armed with family legends and a blessed sword dating back to the first crusades, Hunter Blackfox leaves the reservation in Cherokee, North Carolina to replace a fallen member of Team Nightly and help protect the city of Savannah.

There is something alive in the haunted house at the fair. Meriwa and her friends find that out first hand, and it changes their lives for the worse. This suspenseful, supernatural tale delves into the realm of darkness, but gives hope for the light.

In the '80s and '90s, Paul Kramer was a DEA agent for years; he confiscated drugs and money from the cartels. Now in 2022, he lives in Seattle with his daughter, but his past is about to catch up with him. Even retirement can't hide a man from Yesterday's Shadow.

Ami could not have faced the truth without the support of her dearest friends. Her plans for the future irrevocably altered, she must take on the dragons and stand for what is right over what is easy. Forgiving her mother and father for their deceit, she has made the choice to move against the dragons, but the price has already been high, and the battle has hardly begun. Only through the help of her comrades can the civil war be brought to an end and the shadows that threaten all of Eriden be removed. The finale is near, but the danger will be greater than the group has ever faced.

A summer of boredom was what she had expected. A summer of adventure was what she received. Katie never thought she would like camp. The idea of spending three months at this worn-down, no-nothing place in the middle of nowhere was about as appealing to her as sitting through her mother's lectures on the importance of eating vegetables. She never imagined that coming to Camp Carmel would be the best thing that ever happened to her.

Have you experienced teasing or bullying that caused you social and emotional pain? Have you felt depressed or anxious as a result of your experience? Do you find yourself desperately wanting to feel better? This is an uplifting and true story about a little girl who was born looking different from everyone around her. As a result of some unhealthy coping skills and some very skewed views of herself and God, she became overwhelmed with depression and anxiety. She looked in all the wrong places for many years until she finally realized that her only hope is to look up.

On the outside, you have it all together, masterfully juggling everything that comes your way. You're an accomplished professional, devoted to your family and active in the community. But on the inside, things feel different. You're overwhelmed by how busy you are, you're tired of saying yes when you mean no, and you're starting to feel drained by the monotony of a routine that rarely brings you joy. In fact, sometimes you wonder if you even know what brings you joy.

When I first met William Murrell he asked me…"Have you seen Michael Jackson before?" Clearly I was not one of the lucky few. He then said, "He's plastic, man! His whole face was a color that you have never seen before. I'm serious. He looked just like a Frankenstein." I could not stop laughing. If the King of Pop, the Human Frankenstein, was not enough to brighten my day, he then told me about the muminized body of James Brown that Michael "played with" in the Funeral Home.

What is spooning? It's a kind of horizontal hug performed by curling up two bodies so that they fit perfectly into each other's nooks and comfy places...like a couple of spoons! In this unique, fun guide, expert spooners guide the listener through the Standard Spoon for beginners and carefully progress into more complex and adventuresome spoons.

BURIED SECRETS MUST BE REVEALED . . . BEFORE THE ULTIMATE PRICE IS PAID. After years of waiting, Chief of Police Connie Davenport, and FBI Profiler William Carlotti, finally make it to the altar. As they turn for the first time as husband and wife, an explosion rocks the church shattering their happiness and sending family and friends to the hospital and the morgue.

A brief, inspiring parable about being "stuck" and—more importantly—getting unstuck. Three people, all of whom are struggling with difficult life situations, separately and individually happen upon a tranquil pond in a small, secluded park. As they muse about their difficulties, a frog appears from the pond. Their conversations with the frog lead them to discoveries and realizations that free them from their stuck circumstances.

In the midst of the fragrant garden of Eden, the first Eve was deceived. Like a fallen woman, the church has also been beguiled and led astray from a pure and sincere devotion. Innocence has been lost. Yet a new time has come. The last Eve is emerging with the glory of her Bridegroom resting upon her. Drawing from Biblical foundations and?personal testimony, Kathy Gray invites you to experience Innocence Restored.

When a series of suspicious deaths occur at Sunview Assisted Living Facility, Vallurea Starr, a deaf resident, joins forces with friends Emma, Jane, and Blossom to uncover the truth behind the deaths. As the group delves deeper into their investigation, they discover a sinister plot for murder lurking within the walls of Sunview. With each clue they uncover, Vallurea and her friends realize they may be in grave danger. Will they be able to unravel the truth before it's too late?

He'd given up on finding his soulmate, until he finds her. Married to someone else. Born with a restless spirit that guides him out west, Samuel wanders, searching but uncertain what for. He'd given up on finding his soulmate, until he finds her. Married to someone else. Trapped in a loveless marriage. The man she calls husband only touches her with his fists. Samantha can't see a way out.

Everyone feels stuck now and then, right? At least, that's what Kristen tells herself. The problem is that all her usual tricks for getting out of a funk aren't working. What she needs is a really big change, and as a single woman with a remote career, her options are wide open. So she decides to spend a year in the small town of Riverton where her dad recently relocated. The people in Riverton are warm and welcoming, and Kristen quickly finds herself a part of her new community in ways that she didn't expect.

This audiobook focuses on 100 frequently used idioms. Each chapter begins with a story or dialogue using the idioms in context. Next, listen to examples using the idiom in sentences that illustrate the meaning and demonstrate usage. Finally, listen to a pronunciation model for each idiom in a short sentence. You will hear a chime, which is your cue to repeat the sentence before you hear the model again. For information on our interactive language programs, go to www.amenglish.com.

In the tight-knit community of Mystic Beach, social worker Dr. Clara Starr appears to have conquered her troubled past. But when the body of local waterman Bobby Ward washes ashore, Clara's darkest secret plunges her into the heart of a chilling mystery. As her clients become the prime suspects in Bobby's murder, Clara must unravel a web of deceit and betrayal.

This book is a testament to the enduring power of rock and roll— its ability to ignite a passion, to inspire rebellion, to speak truth to power, to bind people together in a shared experience, and to weave its way into the very fabric of life. It's for those who understood that music isn't just about notes and chords, it's about the heart and soul poured into it, the memories it evokes, the feelings it ignites. It's a chaotic symphony of life itself, filled with joy, pain, triumph, and heartbreak. This one's for you, the warriors of the rhythm and the blues.

Ada Baker, a medium, shares her home with three bored ghosts. Spending their days roaming around Ada’s house offers little amusement for the trio, and so the three of them convince Ada to help them investigate the mysterious death of local beauty Mary Watts, who is found naked and strangled in her bathtub. This begins a series of exciting adventures for Ada, as she draws on her unique skills to help solve this heinous crime.