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From Wendy K. Williamson and Honora Rose, the "Two Bipolar Chicks," comes this survival guide written for the novice, the pros, and everyone in between. Wendy and Honora cracked their wellness vaults of three decades' worth of tips to tell you what has, and has not, worked. Two Bipolar Chicks Guide to Survival: Tips for Living with Bipolar Disorder is the resource guide they wish they had when diagnosed, dubbed by professionals and readers as the "manual to bipolar life."

Skylar carries two burdens: the power to summon the kingdom’s deadliest weapon—the Gryphon—and the secret that she, Duke Anathemark and confidant to the Crown Prince, is actually a woman. Serving as the king’s lethal puppet, Skylar must hide her identity until her unborn brother can claim his birthright… or risk being exploited in far more degrading ways than as a weapon alone. But as she aches for the prince who believes she is nothing more than his trusted friend, her facade becomes an increasing burden to bear. When an enemy princess arrives to secure a royal alliance, the ...

Dating in Seattle is hard enough. Doing it while queer, single, and over forty? Even harder. In a city where relationships disappear faster than a nonfat, no-foam latte, a group of Seattle friends keep coming back for more—hoping the next swipe, chance meeting, or awkward date might finally lead to something real. From a checklist-obsessed techie to a triathlon-addicted athlete, a hopelessly lovesick teacher, and a struggling musician still figuring out where he belongs, these friends are navigating love, identity, and second chances in the Emerald City. But in a world of expectations, ...

For over 21 years, I've been kept in the dark about my true heritage, being raised as a witch, like my auntie, that can wield water with spells. Soon I will be old enough to leave my childhood home and go beyond the protection spell that has kept me safe all these years to seek out my destiny. For the first time in thousands of years, the elements are set to combine into the greatest power ever known, and somehow I am the center of it all. The power of the elements is told to bring about peace in the lands and restore life in the realm to a greatness more than it has ever been before.

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.

They say love conquers all. But does it? Is love enough to keep it together for your Seattle friends as they work towards building lasting relationships? Does distance—emotional and physical—prove too big a barrier for budding love? Or is it just enough space for it to bloom? Long Distance Relationships picks up where Short Term Relationships left off, but it stands alone if you’re just meeting these friends for the trials, tribulations, and total unpredictability of mid-life dating. Join Kate as she takes a leap and leaves Seattle—and her new love—to work the land on a ranch in ...

Familie ist alles... Ich hatte immer gewusst, dass mein Vater ein kalter, herzloser Bastard war. Aber in dem Moment, in dem er Elle Castlemaine und ihre erbärmliche Tochter zu uns nach Hause holte, kaum einen Monat nach dem Tod unserer Mutter, entfesselte er etwas Wildes in mir. Es war mir egal, dass sie ihr Zuhause verloren hatten. Es war mir egal, dass ihr Vater hinter Gittern saß. Es war mir egal, dass er den berüchtigten Stidda-Mafiaboss, Benjamin Rossi, verraten und damit ihr Leben in Gefahr gebracht hatte. Alles, was mich interessierte, war sie. Ryth. Ich wollte ihr weh tun.

Familie ist alles... Ich hatte immer gewusst, dass mein Vater ein kalter, herzloser Bastard war. Aber in dem Moment, in dem er Elle Castlemaine und ihre erbärmliche Tochter zu uns nach Hause holte, kaum einen Monat nach dem Tod unserer Mutter, entfesselte er etwas Wildes in mir. Es war mir egal, dass sie ihr Zuhause verloren hatten. Es war mir egal, dass ihr Vater hinter Gittern saß. Es war mir egal, dass er den berüchtigten Stidda-Mafiaboss, Benjamin Rossi, verraten und damit ihr Leben in Gefahr gebracht hatte. Alles, was mich interessierte, war sie.

In the Gallagher Hotel, every room holds a nightmare, and every guest becomes prey. When Riley accepts a serving position at an exclusive party in the infamous Gallagher Hotel, she sees it as a chance to move past her son's tragic death. Instead, she steps into a supernatural nightmare. Together with Chris, a mysterious thief haunted by his own tortured history, she discovers the hotel's current owner isn't who she claims to be - but rather the vengeful spirit of an executed criminal.

You see, practicing mindfulness, self-love, and meditation does not have to be complicated. Even if you have tried other solutions that did not work. The truth is, it’s much easier than you think. According to Tara Brach, a famous psychologist, and teacher, meditation helps to develop greater awareness and be present in the moment and to open the heart to ourselves and others without sacrifice.

Join the Elven Prince on an adventure to take the Oracle’s treasure to the Fire Keepers—a journey that will take him through unknown lands outside of his safely guarded kingdom. The realm, full of mischief and magic surrounding every living creature, will surprise you. Follow along his trek, taking you beyond your dreams to a place that amazes at every turn. Magic and myth will surround you, pushing the boundaries of what could be reality and fantastical, but still no less real.

A very merry Kissmas! Küsse unterm Mistelzweig, prickelnde Gefühle im Schneegestöber, romantische Abende vor dem Kamin - was gibt es Schöneres im Advent, als es sich mit einem Buch und einer Tasse heißer Schokolade gemütlich zu machen? In "December Dreams" warten jeden Tag realistische und fantastische Lovestorys auf dich, die die Zeit bis Weihnachten versüßen und nicht nur den Schnee zum Schmelzen bringen... 24 Shortstorys plus ein Silvester-Special deiner deutschsprachigen Lieblingsautor*innen.

Kitties come in all shapes and sizes, colors and types. Pretty Kitties takes you on a fantastic ride through kitties galore where you’ll learn and experience all the diversity the kitty world has to offer. A book about the diversity we see in cats and kittens. Can be used as a teaching moment for general diversity guidelines.

From a young age, I knew I was destined to become a made man. I was groomed for this life, and I earn my keep in the family by paying my dues. One of my favorite ways to launder the money is through my joint, The Chrysalis Club. When a new dancer, Chastity, took to the stage, I saw the butterfly emerge from her cocoon, and I knew she would be mine. I always get what I want. Always.

Mary Wilson MacPherson has always been adept at putting the past behind her: her father's death, her sister's disappearance, and her complicated relationships with childhood friends Tom and Will. But that changes when, traveling to North Africa on business for her husband, Mary meets a handsome and mysterious French-Tunisian businessman who holds a package her husband has purchased - a package which has drawn the interest not only of Britain's Secret Intelligence Service, but the Nazis as well.

These stories provide you with an invitation to traverse the boundaries of the known and unknown, to question reality as you know it, and to confront your deepest fears and desires. With each tale, you are transported into a different world, a different time, a different reality. From historical mysteries steeped in the supernatural to thrilling tales of science fiction, the Anthology of Strange Stories is your passport to the unimaginable.

Magic and wonder, drama and intrigue, fantastic creatures, myths and legends—and so much more! It's a magical, ethereally gorgeous, whimsical dream that you'll truly wish was real life. A spicy retelling of Midsummer Night's Dream guaranteed to be a hauntingly good time.

Welcome aboard on a voyage of spirituality. You may ask yourself what a spiritual journey is. Okay, it is the most thrilling of all trips and it is better than all other trips combined. Here, I hope to tell you how you can begin a spiritual enlightenment journey and first know what a spiritual journey is like. By contrasting it with other kinds of journeys, a spiritual journey can be understood. Let us equate it with journeys that are physical and emotional. We have a physical destination on a physical journey. No matter how far or close the destination is, it does not matter.

If you're a teen dealing with overwhelming thoughts, emotional chaos, or self-defeating behaviors, you're not alone. Navigate Anxiety for Teens - DBT, Mindset, and Self-Care, is a powerful guide designed to help you break free from the grip of anxiety, regain control, and live a life that feels balanced and fulfilling. Imagine having the power to: Step out of your head when anxiety strikes and regain control over your thoughts and emotions.

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