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Araiya always knew her twenty-first birthday would be the day that changed everything... After spending most of her life being put down and abused by her stepfather and sister, she entered her name into the Choosing to get away. Away from the hate, away from being sold to a man to further her stepfather's career.

Despite losing the 1948 War, Arab nations throughout the Middle East had still refused to recognize Israel’s right to exist. After the Suez Crisis, Egyptian leader Gamal Abdel Nasser envisioned creating a unified Arab world, commonly referred to as pan-Arabism. Nasser was the consummate pan-Arab leader in the 1960s, positioning himself as the leader of the Arab world through increasing incitement against Israel with rhetoric. Israel found itself in possession of more land after 1948 than envisioned by the U.N. Partition Plan.

The saga of English predominance in Ireland began in the 12th century following the Norman invasion of England, when a band of Norman adventurers, established on the Welsh mainland, set off across the Irish Sea to test their prospects on the shores of England’s western neighbor. Ireland at the time was ruled in provinces by local kings, each with limited power and authority, and often at war with one another.

Although all the titles of the Nag Hammadi library are not known, many people have heard about its most famous components: The Gospel of Thomas - at one time it was discussed whether it should be included in the New Testament - and The Gospel of Philip, which tried to revive the debate around the identity of Mary Magdalene: "Why do you love her more than all of us?" asks a disconcerted Peter to Jesus. Finally, the Nag Hammadi texts have led many scholars to reconsider the rigid canons imposed by the early Church, and the readers to find a more intimate religion that turned upside down many postulates of Christian orthodoxy.

Who would want to kill the beloved First Daughter of Myanmar? As the case takes multiple unexpected turns, Bella finds herself questioning everyone around her. Foreign affairs, a missing billionaire heir, and a trail of bodies connected to the unstable nation. The truth of this case will have consequences. One that could create a ripple of bloodshed across the globe.

When beautiful, dirt-poor Ruth Yancey rises to become mistress of Sparta, Georgia's finest mansion, she reveals a heart of pure evil. For three generations, she rules the mansion through cruel manipulation and insinuation, breaking hearts and shattering souls - until one courageous woman decides to match her madness.

Immortal shifters rule this world. They’re powerful, rich, and ready to claim what’s theirs. Reckless Wolf I’ve never wanted anything more than I want her. But can I risk my entire existence for a female? Dragon’s Island He is my new boss. Now he holds my life in his hands. Shifter’s Secret Baby I’ve been kidnapped by a dark shifter. We have a moment of passion, and now I am pregnant with his child. But the dark shifter is not the one I have to fear. Someone else wants to get their hands on my baby, and I’m running out of time and options. Wolf’s Rejected Mate Abigail ...

Once Leota's garden was a place of beauty - where flowers bloomed and hope thrived. It was her refuge from the deep wounds inflicted by a devastating war, her sanctuary where she knelt before a loving God and prayed for the children who couldn't understand her silent sacrifices. At 83, Leota is alone; her beloved garden is in ruins. All her efforts to reconcile with her adult children have been fruitless. She voices her despair to a loving Father, her only friend. And God brings a wind of change through unlikely means....

When Dean receives a distraught phone call from his ex-girlfriend. He rushes to her home to find a horrific and dreadful scene... A ransacked house and her bloodied body lying on the floor. As the police and her husband arrive at the scene, Dean learns that his ex's son is also missing. While Dean searches for answers behind her death, a bombing kills a friend from his days in the military. At the memorial service, Dean has to confront people he hasn't seen in years while facing memories of a tragic event that left them all scarred. The situation takes a darker turn as mysterious classified...

When Joseph Palmer, one of the richest men in the world, was found murdered. Dead by midnight, during one of the year's most extravagant parties at his palatial mansion. Dean was hired to investigate the case. Although the case is now closed, Dean can’t help but feel that there’s more to his story. As he revisits the clues and digs deeper into Joseph’s past, he unearths a dark network. One that could threaten his life and the life of those he loves most. How did Joseph make his fortune? What happened to his wife and child? As the list of questions grows and the fabric of the case ...

When Patty Cumbersmith's parents arrange for her to marry a wealthy landowner in Texas, she is devastated to leave Boston, the only home she has ever known. Her situation worsens when, upon arriving in Texas, she discovers her betrothed is missing. Instead, she is taken in by his charismatic brother, Tag Van Heron, who runs the ranch. As Patty adjusts to ranch life, she finds herself increasingly drawn to Tag and the freedom her new life offers, despite the uncertainty of her future. As days turn into weeks, Patty begins to realize her heart may have found its true home after all. Tag Van ...

After a home invasion landed Emma in a comatose state. Sam faces another shocking event as he finds himself fighting off an assassin in Emma’s hospital room. Someone obviously wanted to keep Emma quiet forever. But the question is, why?

People in the Northeastern United States have been dealing with winter storms for centuries, and people in the South and on the East Coast have dealt with hurricanes and tropical storms for just as long, but it's rare for the weather systems that produce such storms to actually collide with each other and produce a more powerful storm. In fact it's unusual enough that when it happened in late October 1991, one weatherman dubbed it the "perfect storm".

After a night of a scary movie marathon, a cold thick fog rolls over Sherwood, bringing with it the promise of fall. And when FBI Agent Emma Griffin wakes up the next morning, she can't help but shake the feeling that something is off.

From one of our most acclaimed writers comes this dramatic tale of a well-born Southern woman whose life is forever changed by the betrayal of her mother and by the man she loves. Growing up, the only place tomboy Thayer Wentworth felt at home was at her summer camp - Camp Sherwood Forest in the...

Noah Tanner loves life and the gay men who live it. Bisexuals rock too. Questioning? Even better. One-offs come and go like dates on a calendar, but his friends and his calling never do. He's spent years raising money for San Francisco's homeless in honor of the boyfriend who died. Ensuring the success of his upscale charity event is currently job one. He's closing in on his goal, but the deliciously scruffy, oh-so-sexy Bachelor Bid contestant, Dr. Kyland Davis, is proving far too distracting.

Dynah Carey sabía hacia dónde se dirigía su vida. Comprometida con un hombre maravilloso, la hija de padres doting, un hijo fiel de Dios, lo tiene todo. Entonces sucede lo impensable: la vida perfecta de Dynah es cambiada irrevocablemente por una violación que resulta en un embarazo no deseado. Su familia está destrozada y su fe aparentemente sólida se lleva al límite mientras se enfrenta a la elección más trascendental de su vida: abrazar o poner fin a la vida dentro de ella.

After her best-friend is murdered in cold blood, to escape her traumas and big city life, Riley moves back to Pine Brooke. There she takes a position as the town’s detective. When she receives a call regarding a young girl in the woods, she never expected the terror of events that would soon unfold. It seems the thin and malnourished girl had fallen to her death. But closer examination of the body reveals new layers to the mystery. Was she running from something?

The Civil War was the deadliest conflict in American history, and had the two sides realized it would last four years and inflict over a million casualties, it might not have been fought. Since it was, however, historians and history buffs alike have been studying and analyzing the biggest battles ever since. Americans have long been fascinated by the Civil War, marveling at the size of the battles, the leadership of the generals, and the courage of the soldiers.

The Unification of Germany: The History and Legacy of the German Empire’s Establishment looks at the life and work of Germany’s most famous politician and how Germany was unified. You will learn about German unification like never before.