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When pirates commandeer Javier's starship, they give him a choice: corpse, slave, or volunteer. Javier chooses to survive as well as keep his honor and his sanity intact. However, when things get rough, will he save the pirates from someone even worse?

Possessed by the demon Devina, Balthazar is once again on the hunt for the Book of Spells—and fighting an undeniable attraction to a woman. As a thief, he has stolen a lot of things...but he never thought his heart would be taken by another. Especially not a human. As a homicide detective, Erika Saunders knows there is something otherworldly going on in Caldwell, New York. Mutilated bodies that cannot be explained are all over her case list—and then there are her nightmares.

Having fled a relationship and a previous life she would rather forget, young teacher Jennifer Stevens throws herself into a demanding new job at Brentwell Primary. Charged with marshalling a group of unruly eight-year-olds to the autumn harvest festival, her only solace is the peace of nearby Sycamore Park. As the evenings draw in and the leaves begin to fall, will new friends, delicious autumn treats, and a possible new man on the orange-tinted horizon help Jennifer finally come to terms with her past and begin to look forward into the future?

It is a typical holiday season at chaotic Chicago O’Hare when a few members of the large Alexander family waited to board flights - one to South Carolina and the other to Washington, DC. At the same time, a member of the Montgomery clan from the Pennsylvania mountains also waited for a delayed flight. Little did either family know or suspect, the effects from this first meeting would last forever. Family is everything to the Alexanders and the Montgomerys. Although they both come from farm backgrounds, they didn’t know each other or the histories involved.

When architect and engineer JaiHonnah Chapman stepped on American soil again after being in Europe for many years, she didn’t expect to run into the Rock of Gibraltar, otherwise known as J Roderick Baylor. He’s drop-dead handsome, a former professional basketball icon, and has adorable twin five-year-old daughters. Regrettably, he is also her new boss.

No one likes to be lazy. Laziness is self-defeating and progress-hindering. It’s a complete success killer. But people choose to lose every day when they give in to laziness rather than fight it. Laziness is destructive and can often lead to depression and self-loathing. In order to achieve greatness, we must learn how to circumvent laziness and live a motivated life. Greatness calls for inclination for being proactive, inspiration, determination, and a perpetual zest for life.

These are dark times for the Kingdom of Khalad. As the magical mists of the Veil devour the land, the populace struggles beneath the rule of ruthless noble houses and their uncaring immortal king. Kat doesn’t care about any of that. A talented thief, she’s pursuing one big score that will settle the debt that destroyed her family. No easy feat in a realm where indentured spirits hold vigil over every vault and treasure room. However, Kat has a unique gift: she can speak to those spirits, and even command them. She’ll need every advantage she can get.

The rivalry between the Whipples and the Goldwins escalates to an all-out war as the World Record World Championships draw near. When sinister clowns Overkill and Undercut cause a regulation game of hide-and-seek to go horrifically wrong, recordless Arthur Whipple and his unlikely ally, Ruby Goldwin, set out to catch the clowns’ mysterious boss, known only as "the Treasurer".

Johnny hunts for the biggest bear in the forest, but comes home with a little bear, that grows and grows and grows.

Hunter was forced to abandon life as he knew it when he first arrived on the ice world of the Pillar. But, unlike so many others, he didn't let the merciless conditions of his new home break him. Since his very first day in this joyless, freezing hellscape, he fought for survival. He can never let his guard down, because he knows that his strength and determination not only keep him alive, but also those who believe in him.

Our senses are at the heart of how we navigate the world. Whittling this high-powered and deliciously varied palette down to just five does a great disservice to the sensory experience, Sensational argues. In fact, we could have as many as fifty-three—and they could explain such mysteries as why we kiss, in what way music is a form of emotional currency, and how a dairy-rich diet strained initial Euro-Japanese relations. Ashley Ward embarks on a sensory expedition to answer all these questions and more.

No disease sparked as much dread in the 18th century as smallpox. The virus killed millions across the globe, carrying off one in every five victims and disfiguring survivors with tell-tale pitted scars. But one mysterious method offered hope: inoculation, the practice of piercing the skin to insert a drop of infected matter and induce a mild case of smallpox. Those inoculated safely were protected from the ‘Speckled Monster’ and stayed immune for life. Only one problem remained: convincing people to accept the treatment.

Discover how to reverse insulin resistance! In this book, Matthew Ward helps you reverse insulin resistance by showing you strategies that will keep you from getting your insulin resistance out of control. These include nutritious food intake that'll heal your body, exercising, and many other surprising strategies that'll aid you in the fight against insulin resistance. Whether you're trying to reverse insulin resistance, lose weight, repair your metabolism, or prevent diabetes, the strategies in this book will aid you, or a loved one, on the road to successful healing.

England, 1925. Louisa Drew lost her husband in the First World War and her six-year-old twin sons in the Spanish Flu epidemic of 1918. Newly remarried to a war-traumatised husband and seven months pregnant, Louisa is asked by her employer to travel to Clewer Hall in Sussex where she is to photograph the contents of the house for auction. She learns Clewer Hall was host to an infamous séance in 1896, and that the lady of the house has asked those who gathered back then to come together once more to re-create the evening.

Beth McRae’s 40 years as a midwife have been packed full of unforgettable moments, from the terrifying experience of witnessing her first birth as a naïve student nurse—in the days when the words birth plan were unheard of and what women wanted was a long way from being part of any plan—to working in one of the most isolated corners of Australia.

Hatred and insanity mingle together in this disgusting specimen of a human being that stands before me. I don't know how I've wronged him or why I deserve this fate. My parents were slaughtered, my friends killed, and Sean Ferro was ripped from my side by this monster. The promise of picket fences and a little voice with tiny hands keeps me eerily sane.

When Scareville, a store specializing in the sale of all things creepy and unusual opens in a former funeral home in the sleepy town of Lakewood, Ohio, the whole town goes insane with anticipation. Mason and his friends are avid horror and Halloween enthusiasts and are eager to see what it’s all about. They quickly begin to realize there is something very wrong with the store owner, Mr. Enstrom. Shrouded in fear, mystery, and strange occurrences, Mason and his friends embark on a mission to find out the sinister truth about Mr. Enstrom and Scareville.

Sex Is Medicine is a one-hour sexual wellness podcast that explores the connection between sexuality and spirituality, pleasure, and personal growth with an emphasis on how each of these factors impacts the health and wellness of our body, mind, and soul!Find out more at authentictantra.com

The importance of small things in a world dominated by great size is illustrated in this real-life story of a lighthouse on the shores of the Hudson River.

"Your Dopeness" is a comprehensive self-help guide for creative people, offering practical strategies to navigate this amazing journey of creativity while prioritizing mental health and wellbeing. Through a blend of personal anecdotes, expert insights, and actionable advice, this book empowers artists to cultivate a harmonious balance between their artistic pursuits and their inner selves.