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I used to believe in fairy tales until a winter night, a rival mob set my world on fire. I'm Roza Inavov, the young prized Mafia Princess of the Russian Solntsevskaya Bratva, the Pakhan's daughter. The monster put me in a gilded cage in his kingdom and threw away the key. My happily ever after never came. It wasn't prince charming that came for me, but the Mad King himself.

It all starts on the morning the letter D disappears from the language. First, it vanishes from her parents' conversation at breakfast, then from the road signs outside. Soon the local dentist and the neighbour's Dalmatian are missing and even the Donkey Derby has been called off. Though she doesn't know why, Dhikilo is summoned to the home of her old history teacher Professor Dodderfield and his faithful Labrador, Nelly Robinson. And this is where our story begins.

Step right up and welcome to Behind the Curtain, an enthralling new eBook that delves deep into the world of theater and explores its profound impact on society throughout history. Journey through the fascinating annals of dramatic arts - from its earliest origins to the latest advancements and emerging trends today. This magnificent tome masterfully reveals the intricate tapestry of theater as it weaves powerful narratives, immortal characters, and timeless themes, shaping our culture and imagination with each passing act. Behind the Curtain will transport you into the alluring realm of ...

A powerful and engaging read 22 Wisdom Keys: Reflections of a Modern Day Proverbs 31 Wife Anthology is written by modern day wives from various walks of life who have been married fourteen or more years. The contributing authors in this anthology each share a personal refection and words of wisdom based on the twenty-two passages of scripture from Proverbs 31:10-31. This book and combined journal will encourage and also challenge women to openly embrace this divine biblical blueprint and make it their own. Contributing authors in this anthology include: Dr. Malissa Barbosa, Carla Y. Nix, ...

The Gods of Pegana was the book that marked the transition from imaginary creatures in the real world to the gods of imaginary world. Lord Dunsany was the most influential writer in the genre that came to be known as fantasy, of which his stories set trends for that continue to this day.

Inspired by the real-life murder of a British army soldier by religious fanatics, and the rampant burning of mosques that followed, Guy Gunaratne’s In Our Mad and Furious City is a snapshot of the diverse, frenzied edges of modern-day London. A crackling debut from a vital new voice, it pulses with the frantic energy of the city’s homegrown grime music and is animated by the youthful rage of a dispossessed, overlooked, and often misrepresented generation.

Mandy Kirkpatrick, once a celebrated artist, grapples with the requirements of an overwhelmed husband, three out-of-control children, and a demanding congregation. She attempts to meet the expectations of each person, but as the stress of her family and the congregation weigh heavily upon her, all Mandy wants to do is return to her life as an artist. Amidst the chaos of her family and the pressures of the church, Amanda reads a book which sends her on a journey of self-discovery. Fueled by her newfound understanding of motivational gifts, she seeks to speak to her husband in an attempt to ...

Buying an inexpensive piece of land and building a comfortable, sustainable off-grid home is becoming a popular new way to pursue the American dream. This is a project that can be tailored to every budget, and can incorporate as many (or as few) of the conveniences of modern technology as one desires. The security of knowing you have a fully provisioned, eco-friendly retreat powered by renewable energy sources will help you sleep better after watching the 11:00 news. Let Nicholas Hyde get you started on this exciting task. From land, housing, and power to self-supplied water, food, and the ...

Examining the claims of revival both historic and present day. How to test modern day revivals, dividing the authentic from the fake.

A sequel to Being Here, this audiobook illustrates how life can be easy and will support you if you let it. Your day-to-day experience of living can literally transform so that accomplishments come naturally, and things you have strived to change dissolve all on their own. From Brooklyn and Kansas City to Zurich and Hong Kong, join storytellers from around the world and spark instantaneous transformation in your own life.

Today marks the two-year anniversary of starting my new hobby. It had been a terrifying, thrilling, and all together fulfilling journey. No one had suspected a thing, as far as I knew. The first few times I did it, I felt immediate panic afterward, but as soon as the reports of horrible freak accidents showed up in the news, I knew I was safe. Ashley Gerard lived in a small city and spent her days doing whatever she pleased thanks to an inheritance she received. With no job to tie her down, she was free to wander and enjoy her life. She enjoyed being alone, except for hanging out with a few...

There are loads of opportunities in life to meet women, but what if you are shy and lack the confidence to ask her out? The mistakes that men make during this journey are countless and you are not the only one who lacks the confidence. What you need to do is understand what makes confidence work, so that you can employ it in your life and start to live without all these fears of failure. Within this audiobook I have given you a 30-day challenge to help you to be able to ask women out with confidence.

Revisiting ten notable days from recent history, Aaron W. Hughes invites listeners to think about the tensions, events, and personalities that make Canada distinct. These indelible dates interweave to offer an account of the political, social, cultural, and demographic forces that have shaped the modern nation. 10 Days That Shaped Modern Canada is the perfect guide for all those curious about the forces that shape our country and about how we understand our place in the world.

Are we living in an age of unprecedented anxiety, or has this always been a problem throughout history? We only need look around us to see anxieties: in the family home, the workplace, on social media, and especially in the news. It's true that everyone feels anxious at some time in their lives, but we're told we're all feeling more anxious than we've ever been before - and for longer than we've ever done before. It's even reported that anxiety is a modern epidemic significant enough to challenge the dominance of depression as the most common mental health problem.

This is the third installment of the Modern Arrangements Trilogy. Lillian Snowe has been seduced, wedded, and bedded by the reformed playboy turned husband. Aidan Iverson III finally has his wife and unborn children home, where he can participate in their lives and protect them. But when hurdle after hurdle is thrown in the way of their happily ever after, will they be able to survive betrayals, lies, and the realization that they may really be meant for each other after all?

This book, Keepers of The Glory, written by Pastor Gwen Hanssen, holds answers to a thousand questions and more, pertaining to holiness standards being maintained in the modern age and within the modern-day church era. For everyone who is in pursuit of God and who desires to be a defender and a Keeper of God's Glory, this book is for you.

This one-of-a-kind treasury brings together the talents of nearly two dozen best-selling middle-grade authors - including Shannon Hale, Brandon Mull, Ally Condie, and Jennifer A. Nielsen - who have created original short stories and modern-day fairy tales based on the lives and dreams of children they have met who all have two things in common: They have very big hopes and dreams, and they are all cancer patients.

Green Witch Handbook is a complete 4-in-1 guide for modern witches seeking to connect with nature, harness herbal magick, and create everyday rituals for wellness and spiritual balance.

Slavery is a sad part of history that a lot of people would rather not want to talk about, they wish it was swept under the rug as the stories are so distressing & so heart wrenching that it would be better if no one ever spoke about this dark past at all. Debates on such topics have created so much division in the society, social tensions are back on the rise. Descendants of those slaves want these issues to be discussed in public squares, they want this history to be fully taught in school curriculums so as not to repeat itself, many still harbor the grievances and pain they inherited ...

More wisdom from the author of “John Ploughman’s Talk” updated for Today Reader. Original Title: "John Ploughman’s Pictures: Plain Advice for Plain People"