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From the author of The Palace of Curiosities and Vixen comes a bold new novel exploring questions of identity, sexual equality and how well we really know ourselves. Rich are the delights of late 19th-century Manchester for young siblings Edie and Gnome. They bicker, banter, shout and scream their way through the city's streets, embracing its charms and dangers. But as the pair grow up, it is Gnome who revels in the nighttime while Edie wakes exhausted each morning.

Hurry is the new normal. When someone asks us how we’re doing, we tell them that we’re "good...but busy." We want to achieve our dreams and live a significant life, so we cram our calendars with nonstop activities. Instead of feeling fulfilled, we’re distracted, exhausted, and overwhelmed. We have too much to do and not enough time. But it doesn’t have to be this way! Garland Vance knows how you feel. In Gettin’ (un)Busy, he shares how he nearly burned out while leading a nonprofit, having a family, and working on his doctorate in leadership and spiritual formation.

Even if you haven’t invested in cryptocurrency yet, NFTs can help get you familiarized with this new technology. Gaining more knowledge and experience in crypto can help you understand NFTs better, and vice versa. This is just the start of the shift towards blockchain. It will only benefit you to start learning about it today.

I’m the toughest veterinarian professor at Tatum College. And I want to keep it that way. But a stunning, tough-as-nails city girl who treats sick cows like a puppy with a cold has me losing my mind. I’m pushing 40 and don’t need to be tempted by a goddamn 20-something in skin-tight jeans with a smart mouth. A mouth I want to do the dirtiest things to. When she leaves a phone number on her final exam, I pounce.

Most classical authors and modern historians depict the ancient Greek world as essentially stable and even static, once the so-called colonization movement came to an end. But Robert Garland argues that the Greeks were highly mobile, that their movement was essential to the survival, success, and sheer sustainability of their society, and that this wandering became a defining characteristic of their culture.

On June 20, 1815, rumors of Wellington's victory in what history would come to call the Battle of Waterloo reach London. Among the townspeople celebrating, first the rumor and then the confirmation of victory, are Mr. and Mrs. Fitzwilliam Darcy (and their son, Fitzy) and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bingley, who live a few blocks apart in Mayfair in London. The news became bleak for the families, however, when they soon received a dispatch that Captain George Wickham had been valiantly killed in battle.

A Son of the Middle Border is an epic story of the quest for new frontiers during the last half of the nineteenth century, and of the gradual, heartbreaking failure of America's pioneer ideal.

A collection of five varied and sexually explict stories gay erotic stories that show that when a man loves a man, anything can happen! Join Andy, Andul, Anthony and Neil, Colin and Alban, and a very mysterious rock star for an unforgettable experience. Includes: Diary of a Love Brother by Cynthia Lucas, Night Shift by Garland, >Something’s Wrong by Penelope Friday, and Sense Memory by J L Merrow. This collection of erotic short stories was produced by Xcite Books winner of the ETO best Erotic Book Brand 2010 & 2011 and Jade Erotic Awards: Erotic Publisher 2010 & 2011.

This is a passionate but breezy polemic that seeks to expose the harmful nature of religious orthodoxy, whether it be Christian, Jewish, or Moslem, which it contrasts with polytheism, specifically Greek polytheism, altogether a more relaxed system. It is also a forceful plea for the use of reason in pursuit of the biggest questions that confront us. An Ordinary Man’s Letter to God is not an attack on faith, nor does it advocate for atheism. It argues passionately for the use of reason to establish a universal doctrine of tolerance, decency, common sense, and love.

Daunted by the hand he has been dealt, 12-year-old Horatio Tuckerman is having a tough time. Two years ago, his dad died of lung cancer. Embittered and anguished, Horatio's life has been a whirlwind of change since losing his best friend. A one-time city kid, Horatio now lives in a small Wisconsin town. His grandfather O.P. (the Old Professor) has moved in and taken over his bedroom. Even worse, his mother Evie, a dentist, is dating a guy nicknamed "Pink Gums Paul."

Das Glück liegt in der Luft. Der kleine Hund Lilo ist nicht der schönste Vierbeiner auf Erden, hat aber das Herz auf dem rechten Fleck. Und er kann menschliche Gefühle erschnuppern. Seine Besitzerin, die elfjährige Emi, riecht neuerdings unglücklich. Unentwegt blickt sie auf ihr Smartphone und vergisst die Welt um sich herum. Und dann entdeckt Lilo eines Tages im Park ein anderes Mädchen, das irgendwie nach Hefe riecht. Angst riecht nach Hefe! Welches Geheimnis verbergen die beiden Mädchen? Lilo ist wild entschlossen, zu helfen.

Khao San Road, Bangkok. Efter en nat på et snusket herberg finder den unge englænder Richard et kort på sin dør, der viser vej til "Stranden". "Stranden" er en legende blandt unge rejsende i Asien. Et lille samfund, der tilsyneladende lever i paradisisk harmoni. For Richard er udfordringen uimodståelig. Han begiver sig ud i eventyret. Og finder det. Men under idyllen på Stranden lurer rædslen.

Grandpa Joe takes his grandson Timmy back to the site of his family’s farm, where the old house and a ramshackle barn still stand. The visit stirs up memories for Grandpa Joe—in particular, the majesty of his own father's shiny red tractor, now rusting in the forgotten fields.

After five years since the disappearance of my fiancé, I’m still looking over my shoulder. When she shows up back in our small town, I’m shocked, to say the least. But I need answers in order to put the past behind me. But one kiss changes everything. Just when I’m a heated powder keg ready to blow, Faith announces she’s moving to London. That means she’s off-limits. I survived her leaving me once. I doubt I’ll survive again.

Rosie Garland's enthralling new poetry collection, What Girls Do in the Dark, invites us to leap into deep space. Rooted in the realm of gothic imagination, mythology, and the uncanny, it contains magnitudes and magic, feminist fables starstruck with science and astronomy. Like comets, these dazzling poems explore containment and liberation, asking what it means to dismantle expectations, escape the drag of gravity, and blaze your own path with "strangeness that makes you strong".  

Explore the transformative world of real estate investment with "The Paradyme Shift," hosted by Ryan Garland, founder and Chairman of Paradyme. This podcast provides a platform for dynamic discussions with some of the brightest minds in real estate, unveiling the strategies, trends, and personal success stories that shape today's investment landscape.Each episode of "The Paradyme Shift" offers a deep dive into Paradyme's unique model, which stands out for its comprehensive approach to integrating every facet of the real estate investment process. From direct lending and strategic investment to...

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Welcome to Real Rural, a thought-provoking podcast delving into the heart of rural life and education. Join us as we navigate the unique landscapes of rural communities, exploring the nuances of rural education, lifestyle, and the broader spectrum of educational practices. From the vast Midwest perspectives to the intricate fabric of rural life, our podcast takes a deep dive into the challenges, triumphs, and best practices shaping education in these often-underrepresented regions. Through engaging discussions and insightful interviews, we uncover the essence of rural living and its impact on ...

Homespun is an exploration of all the ways we create the best home life we can. We look at the home as the central focus for ourselves and our families and how we can use it to foster safety and health for our families. Many topics will be explored from home education to gardening to home remedies to homesteading to how to calm ourselves down and self care. Every Monday we come together with the common goal of building our homes up together!

Your host reveals tips on how to save Money and Time during your Yellowstone vacation with over 60 years of personal experience in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks and his family has been visiting the area since 1919. Learn about alternative airports you can fly into to save money on flights as well as money saving Lodging tips where you can stay for less than $100.00 per night right outside of Yellowstone Park saving you thousands of dollars on your Yellowstone vacation before you even arrive. Then hear how to save time inside the parks and listen to the podcasts which are set up ...