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With this, his first collection of stories, Raymond Carver breathed new life into the American short story and instantly became both the recognized master of the form and one of our best-loved fiction writers. Carver shows us the humor and tragedy that dwell in the hearts of ordinary people; his stories are the classics of our time.

expressions of quandaries. life, happiness, dissatisfaction, bullying, choices, obstacles, ideas, thoughts....a twenty-something shares her mind. creative writing can sometimes help you figure things out. getting personal with others is difficult, but sharing sometimes does reach out and help others going through the same things.

My name is Rae, and this is my story. Regretfully, it begins on a sad note. Everything was taken from me when my husband died in a tragic car accident. The only person on Earth who could have possibly been hurting more than me was my beloved mother-in-law, Laura, who lost her husband and only sons in the same accident.

For the Christian, the spiritual battlefield has never been more dangerous. Are you equipped to face the giants challenging your faith, threatening your family, and invading the culture? Duncan Ray Brannan takes the lenses of 30 years in ministry, a command knowledge of Scripture, original language and culture, and a passion for martial history and focuses them like a laser. With the wisdom of a military strategist, he lays the lore and lessons of six ancient warrior cultures (samurai, Spartan, Viking, knight, gladiator, and legionary) beside the Bible's timeless wisdom.

Learning about history helps us understand how we got where we are today—and how to make the world a better place. From the rise of Mesopotamia in the distant past to the global pandemic of 2020, this kid-friendly journey takes young learners through thousands of years of history, one key event at a time.

Born in China’s northwestern province, Sayragul Sauytbay trained as a doctor before being appointed a senior civil servant. But her life was upended when the Chinese authorities incarcerated her. Her crime? Being Kazakh, one of China’s ethnic minorities. The northwestern province borders the largest number of foreign nations and is the point in China that is the closest to Europe. In recent years, it has become home to more than 1,200 penal camps - modern-day gulags that are estimated to house three million members of the Kazakh and Uyghur minorities.

Discover Ancient Wisdom for Modern Challenges: Bible Stories reimagined for today's teenager. Is your teen struggling to connect divine wisdom with their modern lifestyle? Are they seeking practical Biblical lessons that fit their individuality and experiences? This unique anthology, *Modern Bible Stories For Teens*, bridges past and present, offering timeless wisdom in a way that speaks to today's generation.

2024. The infamous leaders of the Ortega drugs cartel, (the largest in the world) the twins, Miguel and Carlito travel from Mexico City to Sinaloa, intent on taking over. On arriving by train, in just two hours they are turned around and put on another train back home. Sinaloa pertains to tell this astonishing tale. How the five main Sinaloa cartels came together for just a short period burying all feuds to ensure the Ortega twins were sent packing. A story of high level corruption at the highest levels of the Mexican and United States government. Of friendship, courage and ultimately, ...

This follow-up to the wildly successful Wiccapedia, written by the two authors of that book, gives listeners a broader knowledge of Wicca, nature magick, and spellcraft today.

A Guide to Profiting from Disruptive Technologies The financial landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, driven by cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), cryptocurrency, blockchain, and automation. Investors who can anticipate these changes will build untold wealth, while those who cling to old methods risk being left behind. In The New Age Investing Bible, renowned investor Dr. Paul demystifies these transformative technologies and provides a roadmap for capitalizing on the future of finance. This comprehensive guide simplifies the complex world of emerging ...

In this captivating dual narrative novel, a modern-day woman finds inspiration in hidden notes left by her home’s previous owner, a quintessential 1950s housewife. As she discovers remarkable parallels between this woman’s life and her own, it causes her to question the foundation of her own relationship with her husband - and what it means to be a wife fighting for her place in a patriarchal society.

Bruce happily left the job at the mechanic shop in Oklahoma City for a new life on a ranch near Elk City. He was nursing a broken heart from the rejection of a woman he had begun to love. Who was he kidding? No woman would want to take on a man like him and his four children. They had just begun to heal after the death of their mother. He believed the cowboy life of his childhood was a better fit for them and he was ready for whatever might come his way. Kathy discovered that she could make better money driving a truck and hauling crude oil than using the bachelor degree she had toiled to ...

When Japanese-American Izumi Tanaka learned her father was the Crown Prince of Japan, she became a princess overnight. Now, she’s overcome conniving cousins, salacious press, and an imperial scandal to finally find a place she belongs. She has a perfect bodyguard turned boyfriend. Her stinky dog, Tamagotchi, is living with her in Tokyo. Her parents have even rekindled their college romance and are engaged. A royal wedding is on the horizon! Izumi’s life is a Tokyo dream come true.

This audiobook presents a fundamental reinterpretation of changes to crime control in the age of the new police. It breaks new ground by providing a highly detailed, empirical analysis of everyday crime control in Victorian provincial cities - revealing the tremendous activity that ordinary people displayed in responding to crime - alongside a rich survey of police organization and policing in practice.

Join the author's journey through the past, as he reminisces good times and hard times spent with the two greatest friends he ever had. But this memoir is more than just an author's recollection of memories of his grandmothers. As you join 'Officer Fort' on a tour through some of his favorite memories of Nannie and Granny, perhaps you will see how these two women put God first, and helped steer a young man's life to a career in law enforcement. As you turn the pages, perhaps you will also remember friends or family that shaped your life. This memoir is sure to touch your soul, and at least ...

A modern romantic comedy about a piece of antique jewelry that can break a heart, save a business, and bring love. Darian Laird's girlfriend just broke up with him by text. Rough. This isn’t the worst of it. It wasn't his fault that he had to come back to London to run Laird's Custom Jewelers after his father became ill. This forces him to leave his dreams of owning his own business in the rear-view mirror. He orders his jewelry designer, Kassidy, to meltdown the antique engagement ring he'd bought for his ex and make it into something to help save the business. Kassidy and Darian have ...

This moment has been prophesized for thousands of years. Learn how to heal, thrive, and embrace a new, awakened reality with Toltec wisdom. The Aztec calendar is divided into natural time cycles known as suns, each lasting 6,625 years. We're undergoing the shift from the Fifth Sun to the Sixth Sun, a 29-year transitional period that is both challenging humankind and offering new opportunities for healing and realignment.

Artist Laura Matthews finds her new home in the Welsh mountains to be a place so charged with tales and legends that she is able to reach through the gossamer-fine veil that separates her own world from that of myth and fable. She and her husband, Dan, have given up their city life and moved to Blaencwm, an ancient longhouse high in the hills. Here, she hopes that the wild beauty will inspire her to produce her best art and will give her the baby they have longed for.

With the cyclone season fast approaching, Alone Australia contestant and solo adventurer Mike Atkinson sets sail on an extraordinary 1500-kilometre journey to the northern tip of Australia. His aim is to live entirely off the land and sea.

When Rip Van Winkle disappeared in that old colonial tale, was his over-worked wife suspected of murder? What about Cinderella—did she get on in the castle like everyone said, or was that fairy tale just fiction? These questions and more in the mystery of faulty expectations and quirky twists. Stories include: EVER AFTER: When the fairy tale ended long before intended, Cinderella wasn’t the only one without a happily-ever-after. ALL THE LUCK: Things went from good to perfect when she won a honeymoon trip with a raffle ticket . . . except for what happened next—is she suspect, or ...