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Soon after the September 11 attacks in 2001, the United States captured hundreds of suspected al-Qaeda terrorists in Afghanistan and around the world. By the following January the first of these prisoners arrived at the U.S. military's prison camp in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, where they were subject to President George W. Bush's executive order authorizing their trial by military commissions.

Annabelle Dare is in a good place. She landed a sweet job, teaching at the quaint Fox River Elementary School. She has everything she needs: teaching music and sharing an apartment with her best friend. A simple life, she’s convinced, is all she needs. Asher Grace knows who he is and what he has to offer. Nothing. A poor boy from the wrong side of town, a steel worker with too much weight on his shoulders as he is trying to hold his family together. His best choice is avoiding too-sweet-for-her-own-good Annabelle at all costs.

The Zach and The Jess are thrilled to release their debut musical comedy album The Calendar Album. It’s a collection of original comedy songs that Zach Reino and Jessica Mckenna have written together. Some of the songs are new, some are hundreds of years old, and all of them are very, very stupid (in the best way). It features some wonderful guest comedians, and also a robot, a ghost, a demon, some children, and a narwhal. This album is a celebration of an entire year, so the correct way to listen to it is 1.5 songs per month.

Der charmante Gelegenheitsdieb und Hippie Mahony glaubte immer, seine Mutter habe ihn aus Desinteresse 1950 in einem Waisenhaus in Dublin abgegeben. Sechsundzwanzig Jahre später erhält er einen Brief, der ein ganz anderes, ein brutales Licht auf die Geschichte seiner Mutter wirft. Mahony reist daraufhin in seinen Geburtsort, um herauszufinden, was damals wirklich geschah. Sein geradezu unheimlich vertrautes Gesicht beunruhigt die Bewohner von Anfang an.

The Zero is a groundbreaking novel, a darkly comic snapshot of our times that is already being compared to the works of Franz Kafka and Joseph Heller. From its opening scene—when hero cop Brian Remy wakes up to find he's shot himself in the head—novelist Jess Walter takes us on a harrowing...

Welcome to Goodbye Guilt & Shame, the podcast that offers a beacon of hope for those navigating the complex emotions of guilt and shame. Each week, hosts Ashley and Jess engage in powerful, interview-style conversations with individuals who have triumphed over their past traumas. Through authentic stories of healing and resilience, they provide listeners with the tools and resources necessary to embark on their own journeys toward emotional freedom. Our mission is to foster a safe and supportive community where everyone—from youth to elders—can find inspiration and guidance. Join us as we ...

Welcome to Goodbye Guilt & Shame, the podcast that offers a beacon of hope for those navigating the complex emotions of guilt and shame. Each week, hosts Jess and Ashley engage in powerful, interview-style conversations with individuals who have triumphed over their past traumas. Through authentic stories of healing and resilience, we provide listeners with the tools and resources necessary to embark on their own journeys toward emotional freedom. Our mission is to foster a safe and supportive community where everyone—from youth to elders—can find inspiration and guidance. Join us as we ...

She’s running from that life, and he’s caught in-between. I’ve killed someone. I had no choice but to pull the trigger. Now I’m leading a new life, under a new name. I’m safe. For now. That is, until he shows up. He’s sexy, sweet, and different from the bikers. But I can’t give in. He represents everything from my past. I left that life far behind me. Getting closer to him might reveal my past. It might lead me back to them. They can’t find out where I am. Or I’m dead. If we keep going, he’s bound to find out. He doesn’t know what I’ve done.

En el parque temático del Reino, los visitantes pasean en dragones virtuales, los castillos se ciernen desde las alturas y los animales antes extintos, ahora recreados con bioingeniería, deambulan por los alrededores. Ana es una de las siete fantasistas, autómatas con aspecto de princesas cuyo objetivo es entretener al público. Cuando conoce a Owen, un trabajador del parque, Ana empieza a experimentar emociones más allá de su programación. Pero el cuento de hadas se convierte en una pesadilla cuando la detienen por asesinar a Owen.

Natalie is used to getting away with whatever she wants in life. When she finds herself in real trouble for the first time, she’s afraid she may finally be in over her head. So when the hot older counselor offers to help her learn how to change her ways, she grudgingly accepts that this is her best chance to avoid a lifetime in and out of jail. When he tells her that he’s going to use her womb as a baby factory, she is overwhelmed with shock—and excitement. Can this taboo age gap romance can end in something wonderful?

Deep dive conversations on sexual violence prevention! Jess Clark, Director of Sexual Violence Prevention for the New Mexico Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs interviews experts in the field, authors, musicians, educators, podcasters, and organizers on what sexual violence prevention can look like in our daily lives. Jess can be reached at jessc@nmcsap.org

A collection of the year’s best mystery and suspense short fiction selected by #1 New York Times bestselling author and guest editor Jess Walter and series editor Steph Cha. New York Times bestselling author and “superb storyteller” (Boston Globe), Jess Walter flexes his genre chops and...

The untimely death of her beloved sister and the soul-crushing grief of her mother push Daisy to an agonizing juncture – one that leaves her all alone to fend for herself against seemingly insurmountable odds. But Daisy is not a quitter! Far from defeated, her spirit remains unyielding, fuelled by the unwavering belief in her mother's eventual recovery and the promise of a brighter future. Surely her sister's death was not in vain.

Kathryn has watched her mother suffer through many miscarriages, and prays to one day be able to help women like her. When her mother’s latest baby dies, her father callously abandons them. With no home and no income, Kathryn must put her dreams on hold to care for her ailing mother and younger sister. She must find work quickly. For a middle-class girl, the match factory is a form of hell, but it keeps a roof over their head and a little food in their bellies.

Three years ago, I left South Carolina and the woman I love without looking back. Okay, that's a lie. I've spent a fair amount of time imagining myself lounging under that Spanish moss with her. Back then, we didn't have a care in the world. It was simple. Easy. Right. In fact, I'd been about to propose. Then I found out I had a kid I didn't know about, and just like that, everything changed.

She’s not above a fun one-night stand, but she’s not interested in anything long term. When a customer comes into her bar and she ends up doing more for him than pouring drinks, it might be the best sex of her life. She thought he was just passing through, but it turns out he’s the new sheriff! Can there be a happily ever after for them when neither of them want a relationship right now? Find out in Sheriff Daddy and Bartender Little, the next exciting story in the always steamy and romantic Hopewell Springs Plus Sized Littles Series.

From cultish rituals to cosmic horror, Michael Jess Alexander's collection of horror fiction will leave you disquieted and unsettled. In "Chatterbox", a college professor is haunted by the spirit of a former student. "A Profound Impact" tells the story of a lost group of people who finally find a place they belong. In "Space for Amateurs", a science experiment goes horribly awry. These tales and six others await you in this haunting volume of horror fiction.

I wanted her the moment that I laid eyes on her. I needed a change and she was the perfect opportunity. I wasn't ready for sparks to fly, but the moment that they did, I knew that I couldn't let her go.I had to have her. To own her. To damn well worship her. Maybe change could be a good thing.

Two days after her honeymoon, Melanie’s husband announces a long trip for work. Furthermore, he announces his new position at the company means he’ll be away for two weeks every month. Naturally, Melanie is as angry as can be, and so is her husband’s dad. She’s devastated and angry when her husband leaves for his trip. As for the dad, he thinks she has every right to be angry. He’s not going to let her go on feeling devastated, though, and before she knows it; she’s in an unlikely and completely scorching forbidden romance! How will this taboo situation work out?

He’s a billionaire daddy looking for a little to take care of. She needs someone to take care of her. Derrick: She is fiery, willful, drop-dead gorgeous, and in serious need of a daddy. Her diminutive figure fits me perfectly. Her independent streak intrigues me and makes me crazy. Watching her learn and grow in the lifestyle is my biggest pleasure. But so is watching her misbehave and earn her spankings. She is a paradox of good and bad, pain and pleasure, a maelstrom of mixed emotions. She keeps me on my toes. And I love every single minute of it!