Hunting Life

Jilly thinks she's figured out how life works. But when her sister Emma is born deaf, she realizes how much she still has to learn. A big fantasy reader, Jilly connects with another fan, Derek, who is African American and a deaf ASL user. She goes to Derek for advice but doesn't always know the best way to ask for it and makes some mistakes along the way. Jilly has to step back to learn to be an ally, a sister, and a friend, understanding that life works in different ways for different people, and that being open to change can make you change in the best possible ways.

In the midst of a mysterious environmental crisis, as London is submerged below flood waters, a woman gives birth to her first child, Z. Days later the family are forced to leave their home in search of safety. As they move from place to place, shelter to shelter, their journey traces both fear and wonder as Z's small fists grasp at the things he sees, as he grows and stretches, thriving and content against all the odds.

"Essence of Shadows" weaves a mesmerizing tale of mystery, courage, and the battle between light and darkness. In the heart of a bustling city, a sinister menace lurks beneath the surface—an enigmatic breed of vampire known as the Bloodless. These captivating creatures defy convention, eschewing the traditional thirst for blood in favor of a chilling hunger for human life energy. At the epicenter of this enthralling narrative is Sophia, a determined medical student tormented by the inexplicable deaths of her friend and countless others. Driven by an unquenchable thirst for answers, she ...

She’s a schoolmarm with integrity, but in truth, she’s a liar and a murderer. He’s a Bounty Hunter, naturally suspicious, especially when it comes to the new schoolteacher. To escape the danger of a ruthless man, Lenora Whitfield boards a westerly bound train disguised as a man. She can’t believe her luck changes when an opportunity arises. She takes on the identity of a school teacher moving to Silver Sage Creek, Texas, but there’s one problem, the opportunity comes with a baby. Can she pull it off? Can she become a lady, a schoolmarm, and a mother? One lie leads to another ...

A palace of nightmares rises from the ground just outside the small town of Zion Falls. Four young heroes must prevent the dark tower from reaching the surface, or an army of pure evil will be unleashed upon the world.

Part memoir, part self-help, Happy Old Me is a fitting, heart-felt tribute to the love of his life and a surprisingly amusing and informative book about an age, and stage in life, which we might all reach someday. The third book in Hunter Davies' much-loved memoir series, which includes The Co-Op's Got Bananas and A Life in the Day.

Of all the seasons of the church calendar, Christmas is the one most recognized and celebrated by our society at large. That means it's the season we're most familiar with—but that can also make it harder to see past Christmas's many cultural trappings to its timeless beauty, In this short volume, priest and theologian Emily Hunter McGowin invites us into the church's celebration of that great exchange, in all its theological and liturgical splendor.

For as long as she can remember, Jenny Miller has experienced intense intrusive visions. Plagued by graphic mental images of death and harm, Jenny is constantly on edge, always fighting to stay on this plane of reality. Until she gets one chance to learn if anyone else in her family suffered the same way.

It’s the first-ever Halloween party at OTKE Corporation. All the party-goers are having a great time, and Mr. Hunt kicks it up with spooky stories from his childhood. Too bad for Mr. Hunt, the horrors of Halloween are about to become real. On the brink of a galactic war, Mr. Hunt and Dr. Kat volunteer for a mission that brings them to the center of interstellar conflict, unexplored regions of space, and the reality of their relationship. Meanwhile, Nora, the AI, and the crew of the Tempus are ordered to tackle a secret mission of their own.

She was born Lula Carson Smith in Columbus, Georgia. Her dream was to become a concert pianist, though she’d been writing since she was sixteen and the influence of music was evident throughout her work. Her first novel—The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter—was published in 1940 when she was twenty-three and overnight, Carson McCullers became the most widely talked-about writer of the time. Mary Dearborn gives us the first full picture of one of America’s greatest writers, a complex artist who was decades ahead of her time, a writer who understood—and captured, the heart and longing of the outcast.

In this very emotional, inspiring, and touching installment of the series, the main character and his family must make huge sacrifices for the benefit of the community they love and swore to support. Huge sacrifices made can result in huge blessings given. There are some tears in this one, but also plenty of laughs and priceless banter between the characters you have come to know and love. The Sacrifice will stir within you deep emotions and leave you contemplating your own life choices and possibilities.

Are you tired of the daily commute and dreaming of a flexible career that lets you work from anywhere in the world? Perhaps you've tried applying for remote positions but keep getting rejected, or you're overwhelmed by the countless online job platforms and don't know where to start. This comprehensive guide breaks down the exact steps successful remote workers have used to land high-paying virtual positions, teaching you how to stand out in a competitive market and build a thriving location-independent career.

Hooked by Fly Fishing brings you more than tales of trophy-sized trout and salmon caught in beautiful locations. Graham M. Mott offers valuable insights, humorous anecdotes, and life lessons learned along the way. With a focus on his personal connections and the therapeutic effects of fly fishing, this book will leave you feeling inspired and uplifted!

Peace, the hardest bounty to find. Marlene Masters lived a life of oppression and debauchery. After thirteen years she finds the courage to flee the narcissistic hands of Lowells Elke, a Texas land prospector and prominent businessman, endeavoring to reunite with her lost son and estranged family before death claims her remaining time. Arriving in Chivalry, Texas, alone, sickly, and penniless, she finds a less than hearty welcome and struggles to hold on to reality when the life left behind wasn’t represented as it seems, dashing her dreams, leaving her hopelessly incurable and alone. ...

Pearl's mother took her away from her family just weeks after she was born, and drove off to central Florida determined to begin a new life for herself and her daughter - in the parking lot next to a trailer park. Pearl grew up in the front seat of their '94 Mercury, while her mother lived in the back. Despite their hardships, mother and daughter both adjusted to life, making friends with the residents of the trailers and creating a deep connection to each other. All around them, Florida is populated with gun owners.

Who is using good manners in the classroom? Can you guess who is using bad manners? Take a peek at students during their day to see how they use good manners to be kind, and keep the classroom quiet and clean.

Never trust a fae. Lark Mairen knows this. In her village, the border between the fae and human worlds is as thin as a whisper, and fae trickery is nothing new. But Lark’s brother, Galin, has just disappeared into the fae realm while racing in the deadly Wild Hunt, and Lark’s only lead is a mysterious fae boy called Rook. To save her brother, she’ll have to trust Rook—even if it takes her into the dangerous fae kingdom, where she’ll untangle riddles, navigate labyrinths, and face the wicked king himself.

Hugo Hunter, a would-be champion who never quite made it, is on his last legs. Thirty-seven years old, soft around the middle, and broke, he’s plummeted from his glory days of title fights to small-time bouts against brawlers and punks. Watching ringside for nearly twenty years has been Mark Westerly, a sportswriter who has struggled to keep a professional distance from the man whose life and career have become enmeshed with his own tumultuous trajectory.

For over 50,000 years, the Great Hunt has shaped human existence, creating a vital spiritual reality where people, animals, and the land share intimate bonds. Author Larry Frolick takes the listener deep into one of the last refuges of hunting societies: Canada’s far north. Based on his experiences travelling with First Nations Elders in remote communities across the Northwest Territories, Yukon, and Nunavut, this vivid narrative combines accounts of daily life, unpublished archival records, First Nations' stories and Traditional Knowledge with personal observation....

Living A Meaningful Life is a series for adults and teens of all ages. Book 11 of the series, "The Graduate," is a very amusing, inspiring, and touching installment, which moves the series deeper into allowing the listener to experience the very deep, complex, and meaningful relationship between father and son. In this installment, we watch Rudy reach new heights of success career wise, and as a person.