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In this "deliciously plotted, highly satisfying adventure" (Kirkus), the Sherlock Holmes-loving eighth-grade heroine, Ingrid, starts to see some alarming signs of trouble in her home. Her dad is surfing the internet in search of a job when Ingrid had no idea his job was in jeopardy. Her brother, Ty, is trying to succeed on the high school football team—perhaps at the cost of his health. And Ingrid's beloved soccer coach is replaced by an icy newcomer who seems a little too savvy to be in it for the postgame pizza.

Twentysomething bartender Jason Bishop's world is shattered when his estranged father commits suicide, but the greater shock comes when he learns his father was a secret agent in the employ of the Invisible Hand, an ancient society of spies wielding magic in a centuries-spanning war. Now, the Golden Dawn, the shadowy cabal of witches and warlocks responsible for Daniel Bishop's murder and for the death of Jason's mother years before, have Jason in their sights.

Two families came together in the waiting room of a Denver hospital on May 11, 2004, to await kidney transplants for loved ones. In the first operation, Gregg Farber, 32, a real estate executive, donated a kidney to his father, Steve, a 60-year-old Denver lawyer and power broker. In the second, Guatemalan refugee and landscaper Ernesto Delaroca, also 32, donated a kidney to his sister Sandra, 19, a restaurant worker.

Rachel Monette arrives home to a scene of unspeakable violence: Her French-born husband, Dan, is dead - the victim of a savage stabbing - and her five-year-old son is missing. A neighbor claims she saw a rabbi taking Adam away. But there are no synagogues in Williamstown. The only clue is a letter Rachel finds in Dan's safety deposit box. Written in 1942, it's about the reassignment of three German soldiers to a place called Camp Siegfried in the supposedly unoccupied western part of North Africa.

The alphas of planet Hexor aren't supposed to get pregnant. Gruff mine-worker Harsen finds himself in a crisis, but it's one that could open the door to the kind of love he never felt he deserved.

Candlelight is hygge; the smell of freshly brewed coffee is hygge; the feel of crisp, clean bed linen is hygge; dinner with friends is hygge. Hygge, pronounced 'hoo-ga', is a Danish philosophy that roughly translates to 'cosiness'. But it is so much more than that. It's a way of life that encourages us to be kinder to ourselves, to take pleasure in the modest, the mundane and the familiar. It is a celebration of the everyday, of sensual experiences rather than things.

While on a scientific expedition to the South Sea Islands, Dr. David Throckmartin discovers among ancient ruins the Moon Pool, a portal into Muria, an unknown underground world. After the disappearance of Throckmartin, his wife and two companions, his old friend Dr. Walter Goodwin enters Muria with a rescue party, only to confront a fantastic subterranean world filled with incredible beings, astounding scientific advances, and the worship of the most evil of all creatures, The Shining One.

Lord Elentinus may be one of the alien tyrants who has enslaved planet Earth, but he's shown his captive human bride Maritza nothing but kindness and compassion. She feels ready to yield to his formidable sexual desire.

Lincoln sought to assure the people that keeping the nation united was in the best interest of all. Lincoln clearly stated that if war was to come it would be by the aggression of those who may oppose the unity of the country. Listeners will hear Lincoln's ability as a framer of thought and a debater of ideas. Narrated by Glenn Hascall.

In this star-studded audiobook commissioned specially for audio, Abraham Lincoln and Harriet Beecher Stowe’s narration is woven together with powerfully acted scenes from Uncle Tom’s Cabin, the speeches and writing of Lincoln, Emerson, and others, bringing the Civil War to dazzling, authentic new life. Riveting dialogue, personal letters, and the infamous Lincoln-Douglas debates reverberate with powerful relevance today.

Bring history to life with this collection of President Abraham Lincoln's key presidential speeches, as narrated by talented voice actor Matthew Greene. The collection includes the Gettysburg Address, the Emancipation Proclamation, and Lincoln's other key inaugural addresses and annual messages while holding the office of US president, from 1861 until his assassination by gunshot in 1865. Speeches are presented in full. This is a useful resource for students of American history, politics, and the Civil War.

Starting in spring 2006, journalist Laurie Abraham sat in with five troubled couples as they underwent the searing process of group marriage therapy. Published as "Can This Marriage Be Saved?" the resulting article generated intense reader response. While space limitations allowed Abraham to focus only on one couple in her article, this book, which grew out of it and the reaction it inspired, tells the moving, fascinating story of all five.

Middle age happens to everyone, and for us men, it comes with all the consequences: the "dad bod", lost energy, diminished mental focus, reduced ambition, adopting an apathetic approach to life rather than taking it by the horns. The good news is this: you can do something about it! Author Abraham LaVoi began a journey to better health in his mid-40s and has now put his plan out to the world. This 10-minute-a-day plan includes recipes, exercise tips, and other important ideas!

F. Murry Abraham speaks about Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream and performs selections from Shakespeare's work with actress Kathleen Widdoes. The performance is followed by Q&A.

Stop Letting Others Control You. Uncover the Secrets of Emotional Intelligence, Decode Manipulative Tactics, and Forge Authentic Connections that Empower You to Take Charge of Your Life Once and for All… Emotional Intelligence, Dark Psychology, Gaslighting, and Manipulation is a comprehensive audiobook series that provides you with the tools to master your emotions and protect yourself from manipulation.

Ezra Justice and his elite group of special operation soldiers have just helped General William T. Sherman put an end to the Civil War and must go their separate ways . . . but not for long. Scattered to the Ku Klux Klan-ridden South (former slave Nathaniel York), a hostile Midwest Sioux reservation (medicine man Harry Whitecloud), and the rugged goldmine towns of California (the notorious Hawkins twins), these pioneering men face plenty of dangers apart from one another.

Marcus Battle ist der Welt überdrüssig. Und er ist sich sicher, dass die Welt genauso empfindet. Doch als ein alter Freund seine Hilfe benötigt, kehrt er einmal mehr in die Welt der Gewalt und Korruption zurück, die er so lange zu meiden versucht hatte. Ein Jahrzehnt nach seinem Verschwinden hinter dem Wall, der Texas vom Rest seiner ehemaligen Heimat abtrennt, beginnt eine repressive Regierung die einzigen noch lebenden Menschen zu bedrohen, die ihm etwas bedeuten.

Jovita abre sus ojos. Comprueba, así, que aún conserva su vida. Siente alivio al constatar que Narciso, su hijo, se encuentra ileso. La muerte anda merodeando: tiempos de Revolución transcurren en México. Ruperto, padre de familia y comerciante, también está ahí, viendo pasar su vida en cuestión de segundos.

Imagina que vives sin miedo de ser quien eres. Te aceptas y te amas plenamente. Se siente bien, ¿no? Que los filtros de Instagram son innecesarios y que la palabra "dieta" por fin la borraste de tu diccionario. Imagina que brillas porque, sencillamente, eres tú. Zazil Abraham te explica cómo reencontrarte, dejar atrás lo que no aporta, darle a tu cuerpo puras cosas buenas y, ante todo, sentirte auténtica. Este audiolibro es una invitación para dejar de boicotearte y empezar a apapacharte con amor propio.

The wizard Archiebund always forces the gorgeous demon Scythe to do his bidding, but one day his chants go wrong and Scythe gets control of him! Now the demon has a chance for some very sexy and creative revenge.