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With her life in the PEACE Project safely behind her, Zira works covertly with Tripp to undermine the project’s control and begins to see firsthand just how extensive the country’s organized rebel movement is. But when one of their jobs gets complicated, her motives and integrity are called into question.

Frankie Staple has a secret. A year ago he shot a man to protect the woman he loves. Facing the death penalty, he flees, changes his name, and tries to avoid attention from anyone, especially law enforcement. Everything is going well until a mysterious message and a federal agent appear in his life on the same night.

In a world controlled by a powerful alien race, the Avalon, 17-year-old Alana Cain's life takes a shocking turn when she discovers she is part of an ancient group known as the Mirror Souls, individuals whose fates are intertwined with their soulmates. Torn from her family and paired with the enigmatic Aiden Merrick, Alana must learn to wield abilities that could shift the balance of power on Earth.

On an ordinary Saturday morning in 1996, the residents of Nightingale Point wake up to their normal lives and worries. Mary has a secret life that no one knows about, not even Malachi and Tristan, the brothers she vowed to look after. Malachi had to grow up too quickly. Between looking after Tristan and nursing a broken heart, he feels older than his 21 years. Tristan wishes Malachi would stop pining for Pamela. No wonder he's falling in with the wrong crowd, without Malachi to keep him straight.

Shannon Clayton is 35-year-old woman with a troubled past. When she tries to kill herself on her wedding day, her fiancé commits her to a mental hospital. Her psychiatrist is the best in her field, but Shannon will not speak to her. She will only communicate through letters. The doctor needs a new perspective on Shannon's tormented soul, so she calls on Kathryn. Kathryn is Shannon's twin sister who wants nothing to do with her. But she can't turn her back on her sister because she is drawn to the letters Shannon has written for some inexplicable reason.

Annie Fisher has a curious and restless spirit and longs to experience life outside of her Amish community. When a handsome Englischer, Jake, comes into the candle shop Annie works at, her heart stills. She dreams of rumspringa in New York City with Jake and longs to make her dreams a reality, even if it means alienating her family. Daniel, the Amish boy that Annie likes, tries hard to persuade her to stay in Lancaster - until he sees her with Jake one day. As Annie begs him not to tell her parents, her heart tears in two.

In the wake of a daring escape from the clutches of the powerful alien Avalon, Alana Cain finds herself thrust into a new world of danger and intrigue. Separated from her Mirror Soul Aiden Merrick and hunted by the relentless forces of the Avalon, Alana seeks refuge in the Underground—a secret enclave of rebel Mirror Souls hidden deep beneath the poisoned ruins of Earth's cities.

All Daisy wants for Christmas is a little brother or sister. Her parents have tried everything to make her dream come true, but nothing is working. So Daisy takes matters into her own hands, praying every day and writing a letter to Santa Claus about her one and only wish. Daisy's parents are touched by her strong belief and grateful for her help, but as they explain, sometimes you have to wait. God will give you the perfect gift when the time is right.

Would you be curious to know this ancient philosophical practice based on the nature and rhythm of the Universe? With Wicca for Beginners, you will take the first taste of this religion without having to change jeans and sneakers for an old garment. You no longer have to go to a coven to learn. You will learn what you need to become an eclectic Wicca and start your first spells alone. In this audiobook, you' I will find a spark of history, a good deal of advice, and a whole cauldron of spell instructions to bring benefits to your life and the people you love.

Former Crime Analyst Merilyn Davies brings to life a gritty, heart-stopping crime thriller that will have you utterly obsessed. When a young couple are the lead suspects for the murder of their only child, Crime Analyst Carla Brown and DS Nell Jackson are assigned to investigate. The evidence seems conclusive, but something just doesn’t feel right. The case is quickly cast into doubt when the lead forensic pathologist starts receiving threatening letters - containing details only the police should know.

With four missing persons and witnesses who refuse to talk, Kadenburg’s sheriff finds himself in a bind on what to do. Swallowing his pride and biting the figurative bullet, he calls for backup: His son. Twenty-nine-year-old Rutley Holter hesitantly returns to his hometown to rejoin the family business: Hunting werewolves. He never intended to return to Kadenburg, but it soon becomes personal when he discovers his best friend has been murdered - presumably by the very same sniveling mutts his father suspects to be responsible for the disappearance of some locals.

Isabel has always been the most well-behaved girl at Crabtree School, and she's definitely done the most to help the school with the recycling Green Planet Award. But when another girl is given the prize, Isabel suddenly isn't sure that being good is the best thing any more. Maybe she should be a little bit naughty for once! And being naughty is fun - until she does something really bad.

Ava Alexandra Hughes is seven years, four months and 15 days old. She's looking forward to her first day of year three at Crabtree School for Girls. But there is a serious problem: Crabtree School is just too good. It's such a good place that the a class from last year refuse to leave. Now those pesky 11-year-olds are clogging up the whole school, and Ava is going to be stuck in year two forever and ever. Ava and her friends must come up with a plan to get the year sixes out for good.

As you listen on, you will come across struggle, survival, disappointment, and hope. You will laugh, and you will cry; you will reflect, and you will remember, but most importantly, you will learn, grow, and be transformed by the stories of these resilient women. When a small group of career women met at a Let’s Grow Sip & Paint event in January 2020, they joked that 2020 was the only time they were all going to have 20/20 vision, and they should embrace it and create a legacy for the new decade.

A new republic now governs America, paving the way for the restoration of democracy. But, the nation’s transition has not been an easy one, and tensions continue to rise as some call for the return of the Project. Zira's only goal is to find her place in this new world, but with her best friend, Tripp, battling a debilitating addiction and no resources of her own to help him, she reluctantly accepts aid from her former partner - and former adversary - Jared.

Ruth is 30 years old. She works as a nurse in a care home, and her fiancé has just broken up with her. The only thing she has left of him is their shopping list for the upcoming week. And so she uses that list to tell her story. Starting with six eggs, and working through spaghetti and strawberries, and apples and tea bags, Ruth discovers that her identity has been crafted from the people she serves: her patients, her friends, and, most of all, her partner of 10 years.

For far too long, the stubborn notion that women don’t belong in finance and that men are naturally better at it has persisted—much like those old myths about using only 10 percent of our brains or that cracking your knuckles will give you arthritis. Spoiler alert: they’re all nonsense! "High Yields in High Heels" is here to dismantle those outdated beliefs and show how a simple shift in mindset can unlock financial success for anyone, regardless of gender.

In the unremarkable town of Amberside, the unthinkable has happened: terrorists have attacked a local festival. No one knows why, and no one knows who the attackers are, but that doesn’t matter. What matters first is survival. And what matters after that is survival, too. In this brilliantly written account of hope, humour and humanity, five ordinary teenagers are caught up in a truly extraordinary situation. It’s a heart-pounding and gripping account of the fight for survival as the attackers prowl the festival grounds, told from multiple perspectives.

As she walks out of her marriage, a woman remembers the day her husband rescued a boy from drowning. A blind man on his wedding day celebrates the pursuit of love. And a young man leaves prison with only one desire - to see his son again. With power and precision, humanity and insight, Supporting Cast captures the extraordinary moments in our ordinary lives and the darkness and the joy of the everyday.

The story of Edgar Phirst is an interplanetary psychodrama shadowing the unfortunate events of a young homeless man. Edgar is trying to understand his identity while navigating his pending legal charges. Set in a time when the nation is growing tired of religion, billionaire mogul Frank Monarch is a beacon to society. Monarch, who has his hand in pharmaceuticals, politics, the military and galactic governance, prides himself in having built the most efficient prison system known to man. It just happens to be stationed on Mars.