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Why have the mice of Gough Island in the Atlantic Ocean evolved to grow to twice the size of normal mice? What is a "waltzing mouse" and why does it waltz? What is the "Three Squeaks" dish of Guangdong Province in China? Mice - some people consider them as pests, others consider them as pets. No matter on which side you are on, this book: 101 SUPER FACTS & MORE ABOUT MICE is bound to enrich your life with fascinating facts about these furry mammals.

In the summer of 1978, Griffin-Nolan and a friend took to the road, hitchhiking from New York to California, on to New Orleans and back home to New York. As 2018 approached, the itch to hitch returned - but most people seemed to believe that this was now impossible. Griffin-Nolan decided to find out why nobody hitchhiked anymore. With a backpack, a hashtag, and a sign, he stuck out his thumb near his house, and let luck, and the road, take him where it would.

After the destruction of Carnival House, everyone is looking for Marigold for answers, while her two best friends are attempting to get along with their lives. Unfortunately, once you encounter a ghost, they're not ready to let you move on unless they can too. And someone has to have information about Whistlewood, the shady company collecting ghosts. Whistlewood - Coming Fall 2022

Marla Kensington is a young, attractive comedian with the ability to make people laugh. It's her gift - her talent. But, what does she do when she meets a man - a man who cannot even see the simple humor in a funny joke - who refuses to smile? Beau Brenton is a recent widower who has very little reason to laugh. His wife died unexpectedly, and now he is raising their infant son. Every morning is a struggle for the strikingly handsome father. And, every day brings him closer to the reality that he is all alone.

Raised by a mother who turned to drugs to relieve past pain, Valencia had to grow up fast. Being welcomed by gangs, being shunned by her family, and finding motherhood early should have sealed Valencia's fate, at least according to all the statistics. Open, honest, and often raw, Motherless Child exposes a falsehood far too many of us have been led to believe - that those raised in addiction will fall victim themselves. Instead, she found an inner strength born of determination, resolve, and forgiveness.

Daydreamer Nora has inherited all of her grandmother's worldly belongings. Nora dreads seeing her beloved grandmother's possessions go, but she's determined that item by item, memory by memory, she will find the perfect new owners. When she opens The Memory Shop in the front of her grandmother's house, the community is gradually drawn inside, and Nora begins transforming the lives of those around her through the objects she pairs them with.

Desai Degrate is an educated, independent, single business woman and aspiring author. Being an avid reader and blogger for her favorite author presents an opportunity to get her feet wet in the publishing world and forge a blossoming friendship with the man behind the stories she loves so much.

Stella's future was set, and it was a bright one. She was engaged to a man she adored, and was headed to law school in the fall. Tragically, her perfectly planned future ends just as it was beginning. With no ties to family or friends, Stella finds herself alone in a new city, spiraling out of control. Her typical day comes to a close with her passed out on the floor; sometimes clothed. Luckily, her new roommate, essentially a stranger, is dead set on getting Stella past her grief and back to functioning within society.

Bondage & Breakfast was a safe place for couples to explore BDSM - until an arsonist almost destroyed it. While the inn is closed for repairs, owner Gabe McConnell allows injured firefighter Olivia Watterson to stay and recover as a favor to a mutual friend. His attraction to her is unexpected and intense - but there's no way she's strong enough for the type of play he demands from a sub. When she arrives at the inn, Liv is shocked - and intrigued. Her unanticipated obsession with the sexy, skilled Dom makes her all the more impatient with her slow recuperation.

A year ago, Detective Delia Robinson and Fire Marshal Colin Butler got up close and personal while working a case. But their sizzling relationship didn't last. Now there's a serial arsonist on the loose, and it's up to Delia and Colin to bring him down - if they can resist their attraction long enough to concentrate on the investigation. Delia quickly sees the connection between the crime scenes: elements of BDSM. Though she denies it, Colin is stunned by the realization that his former lover is aroused by the idea of bondage play. And suddenly he can't stop fantasizing about being the one to bind her.…

Never part of the in crowd, Raye is thrilled when popular girl Ella Parker starts to show interest in her. So when Ella proposes an online prank on her ex, Julian Kilgarry, Raye is more than happy to play along. Together they develop an online persona and use it to "friend" him. But then things go a bit too far. And when Ella learns that Raye has been flirting with Julian face-to-face, things really escalate. Soon, what Raye thought was just some innocent online fun turns into a vicious smear campaign - against Raye herself!

Sara Aldrete, a seemingly normal college student, and cult leader Adolfo de Jesús Constanzo were the Godfather and Godmother of the most sadistic serial killing cult in modern history. They formed a religious group/drug gang which terrorized a Mexican border town with ritual torture and human sacrifice. These sacrifices were undertaken in order to "bless" their illegal drug dealings in Matamoros, Mexico.

Bryce and Riley are the exact opposites. They have absolutely nothing in common. He is looking for a good wife. She is searching for an amorous lover. When their paths cross briefly, sparks fly. The sensuality between the two is undeniable, but is it strong enough to overcome their differences?

Maëlys Dubois is a widow with a secret obsession: She has an absurd crush on Reagan Kingston, the only son of her next-door neighbor. He has suddenly returned home from graduate school, and he's all grown up. The beautiful French Maëlys tries to ignore her wicked thoughts and dangerous urges, but temptation is too much.

Book four of the Marla Mesconti Mystery Series is set in the beautiful eventing mecca of Aiken, South Carolina. Listeners will be transported from the frosty hills of New Hampshire to the breathtaking eventing fields of Aiken. Marla, Jay, Hilda, Rick, and Jorge are all back as the main characters, and this book introduces Lexie Garrod - a New York transplant that left her dismal city world to immerse herself in the sport of three-day eventing.

In 1983, I first came across self-hypnosis. This was my first glimpse into the vast power of the mind and one of the many tools to unlock its potential. Soon, I began searching for more information about self-hypnosis, the mind, and ways of accessing the amazing resources within us. What I have found is nothing short of awesome and inspiring, it has created an overwhelming sense of reverence inside of me.

Hearing impaired and way too smart for her West Bronx high school, Tamika Mik Sykes copes by reading lips and selling homework answers. She's a tough girl who never gets close to anyone, until she meets Fatima, a teenage refugee who sells newspapers on Mik's block.

A little optimism goes a long way. ‘Wise, wonderful Betsy … I am blown away by her courage and wisdom.’ Fearne Cotton ‘Betsy is the most gloriously wonderful, positive, cute, inspiring girl … Her disability has become her unique ability.’ Davina McCall As she finds her way home out...

Jimmy the beetle loves to sing to God while flying in the flower garden. Jimmy gets caught in a spider's web and has to get free. Listen to this story and discover how Jimmy gets free of the web. Go on the flower garden journey with Jimmy. This story is about persistence, courage, faith, and praise.

Are fear and procrastination keeping you from making progress in your art business? Artists Laura Lee Griffin and Nikki May believe strongly in the power of community, accountability, following your intuition, taking small actionable steps, and breaking down the barriers that keep you "stuck". The Startist Society will inspire you to stop getting in your own way and start building an art biz and life that you love. Follow along with us on our creative business journey as we encourage you on yours.