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Experience Costa Rica's natural wonders and transform your life in just a few days, even if you've never ventured beyond your comfort zone. Unlike generic travel guides or superficial social media posts, "Embrace Your Inner Sloth" is a heartfelt blend of immersive travel experiences and profound life lessons that are uniquely crafted for those who seek depth and understanding. Consider it a journey within a journey, equipping you not only with destination insights but an evolving mindset that thrives both in travel and at home.

Muscle weakness has left Grace Wagler with a broken body - and her childhood best friend has left her with a broken heart. She can hold her own in the timber camp (and do everything else the other women in Badger Creek can do), but in an Amish district where women outnumber men three to one, marriage is an unlikely prospect for a girl with bad legs. Ben Eicher just arrived in Michigan from Pinecraft, Florida. When his most recent shenanigans proved too much for his daed’s patience, Ben was sent to the Upper Peninsula to work in the lumber camp.

Imagine a world without the music of Stevie Wonder. A world without hits like “I Was Made to Love Her” and “Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day.” That's the world we would live in had it not been for Sylvia Moy, a woman whose legacy has been carefully tucked away within the annals of music history—until now. It’s No Wonder examines the groundbreaking career of the pioneer who battled sexism and broke down barriers to become Motown’s first certified female in-house songwriter and producer.

On the night of Samantha True’s first job as a forensic photographer she learns three things: 1. Crime scenes are messy. 2. Especially when you throw up on them. 3. She may not be cut out for this. When the police drag her to a second investigation, she’s just as baffled by the crime scene as they are. Why is the school lunch lady, Miss Trina, chained to a pole? Is this somehow connected to the robberies taking place all over Wind River?

Religion once formed the rhythms and structures of society: marking time with calendars, carving out space for contemplation, creating connection, reinforcing legacy and morality. Now, for many, religion no longer runs the show. So where shall we find our magic? How do we celebrate milestones? Which texts can focus our attention but still offer space for inquiry, communion, and the chance to dwell for a dazzling instant in what can’t be said?

Kadijah Carrie—aka KC—is obsessed with roller skating. When its revival goes viral on the internet, she shows her parents and friends all the cool videos and tricks she can find. Then Kadijah discovers the world of roller speed skating, and she is determined to take part in a local speed skating tournament. But there's a tiny problem . . . Kadijah doesn't know how to skate. Will the help of her friends and a stint at a fast-food drive-in get Kadijah up to speed for the race, or will she wipe out?

Hardship, sacrifice, determination, and ultimate triumph make up Blind Faith, the frank and compelling biography of Lula Hardaway, mother of superstar musician and singer Stevie Wonder. A motherless child born in a sharecropper's shack in Alabama, Lula was passed from relative to relative, unwanted and unloved. As a teenager she was sent to Chicago where she married a much older man who abused her and forced her to work as a prostitute. Determined to build a better life for her children, she eventually made her escape to Detroit.

When the storied Staff of Moses - responsible for summoning the plagues of ancient Egypt - vanishes from the museum in Perilous Falls, Will Wilder is suspect number one. Desperate to prove his innocence and stop the thief from unleashing terrors upon the town of Perilous Falls, Will must use his supernatural gift to locate the beast - but it's nowhere to be found.

In this sweeping series of interconnected novels that can be read out of order, Disney’s Princesses grow up—and learn to rule—guided by the magical Queen’s Council. In Realm of Wonders, Jasmine must prove that she is the rightful heir to the throne of Agrabah.

This book brings together scientists, theologians, biblical scholars, and scholars of religion to explore the relationship between Pentecostalism and science with respect to miracles. The chapters cover a broad range of issues, such as how to frame the relation between science and religion; the compatibility of miracles and modern science; the best way of understanding signs and wonders in light of biblical texts; to what extent healing prayer should be studied scientifically; how the miraculous has been portrayed in modern cultural imaginarium; and the implications of all the above for ...

ACTIVATE THE HEAVENLY ATMOSPHERE AND BECOME A BEARER OF GOD’S GLORY As the end times rage and the second coming of Jesus draws near, man-made solutions continue to fail in a world consumed by chaos. The days of crisis demand a remnant that lives imbued with the atmosphere of God’s glory. We need to face these times with the utmost intensity so that the glory of God fulfills our calling for this hour, because in the latter glory, we rest, and God is the One who does everything! Bestselling author, apostle, and notable global leader Guillermo Maldonado reveals to us the end-time blueprint...

Rann falls for the beautiful and equally brilliant Stephanie Kung, who lives in Paris with her Chinese father and has not seen her American mother since she abandoned the family when Stephanie was six years old. Both Rann and Stephanie yearn for a sense of genuine identity. Rann feels plagued by his voracious intellectual curiosity and strives to integrate his life of the mind with his experience in the world. Stephanie struggles to reconcile the Chinese part of herself with her American and French selves.

Gloriously rich and utterly delightful, Miss Peregrine’s Museum of Wonders is an indispensable guide to the peculiar world, perfect for longtime fans and new listeners alike. Covering everything from how to blend in with suspicious normals to the most popular time loops to visit as a temporal tourist, this essential volume is ideal for anyone curious about the world of Miss Peregrine: its strange history, curious practices, fascinating places, most famous (and infamous) names, and much more.

Can a promise made as kids bring them back together as adults? In this Nantucket-set beach listen, “master of the genre” (Midwest Book Review) Courtney Walsh delivers a sparkling inspirational romance about first love and second chances.

Having a mom like Izzy meant Mia had to grow up fast. No extracurriculars, no inviting friends over, and definitely no dating. The most important rule: Tell no one of Izzy’s hunger—the kind only blood can satisfy. But Mia is in her twenties now and longs for a life of her own. One where she doesn’t have to worry about anyone discovering their terrible secret, or breathing down her neck. When Mia meets rebellious musician Jade she dares to hope she’s found a way to leave her home—and her mom—behind. It just might be Mia’s only chance of getting out alive.

The Miracles of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) by Dr. Iftekhar Ahmed Shams Praise be to Allah the Exalted, Lord of the Universe and Beloved Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and His family, companions, and those who follow his footprints and rightly guided ways until the Doomsday. The main aim of compiling this book “The Miracles of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)” by Dr. Iftekhar Ahmed Shams urges Muslims to adopt Islamic mentality by looking at things from an Islamic perspective. Like all his other books, this is written in simple language for common people and explains the number of miracles performed by the...

The Mosquito was probably World War II's most versatile combat aircraft. This book contains hundreds of firsthand accounts from many of the two-man crews who flew in them; pilots and navigators. It portrays the dramatic experiences of flying in its many roles as pathfinder, night fighter, reconnaissance aircraft, precision bombing, and low-level ground attack aircraft. It describes many of the RAF's most audacious raids on prime, but difficult, targets where carpet bombing by heavy bombers was likely to be ineffective and cause unnecessary casualties to civilians.

The Mystery of the Hanging Garden of Babylon is an exciting story of detection involving legends, expert decipherment of ancient texts, and a vivid description of a little-known civilization. Recognized in ancient times as one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the legendary Hanging Garden of Babylon and its location still remains a mystery steeped in shadow and puzzling myths. In this remarkable volume Stephanie Dalley, a world expert on ancient Babylonian language, gathers for the first time all the material on this enigmatic World Wonder.

Introducing "Above and Beyond," the ultimate guide to weather balloons and near space exploration that is set to propel your understanding to new heights. This comprehensive eBook offers a fascinating deep-dive into the mysterious world of weather balloons, a must-read for hobbyists, educators, and budding scientists seeking to unravel the secrets of the skies. Journey through the captivating history of weather balloons and witness how these seemingly simple devices have contributed to meteorology, science, and communication through the ages. Learn how weather balloons have been integral to...

When wedding photographer Madi is challenged to find herself 10 dates in three months, she turns to her older brother’s three best friends to be her stand-ins. It helps her win the challenge without having to deal with the stress of dating.