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Sierra Monroe and her sister, Cecily, never did have it easy. Bounced from one abusive foster home to another, the sisters could only rely on one thing - each other. Sierra’s only focus in her short life has been to take care of Cecily. Even that becomes difficult when a group of odd strangers appears in the corner booth of the crummy diner where Sierra works herself half to death. The strangers seem to pop up everywhere, including the middle of the forest where the sisters hunted.

The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano was one of the first widely-read slave narratives. Eight editions were printed during the author's lifetime, and it was translated into Dutch and German. The narrative appears in a variety of styles and describes Equiano's time spent in enslavement, documenting his attempts at becoming an independent man through his study of the Bible, and his eventual success in gaining his own freedom.

“This book merits every American’s serious consideration” (Vice President Joe Biden): from the Secretary of Education under President Obama, an exposé of the status quo that helps maintain a broken system at the expense of our kids’ education, and threatens our nation’s future...

The third memoir from the author of best sellers Salvation Creek and The House at Salvation Creek. In The House on the Hill, Susan Duncan reaches an age where there's no point in sweating long-term ramifications. There aren't any. This new understanding delivers an unexpected bonus - the emotional freedom and moral clarity to admit to hidden and often fiendish facts of ageing and, ultimately, to find ways to embrace them.

The empire that ruled the world is crumbling, and darkness is falling. Cities burn, armies pillage, and warlords struggle for domination. In the shadow of Rome's fall, the land of Britannia is divided and bleeding. Uther Pendragon and his allies journey to the heart of the dying empire, lead great armies, and forge a fragile alliance, the last hope to preserve the fading light of civilization. Amidst the ruins of Roman power and glory, the free peoples of Britannia make their last stand against the forces of darkness.

Los principales personajes de la obra principal de Homero - Alquiles, Paris, Menelao, Agamenón, Héctor - han quedado inmortalizados a través de este grandioso drama épico, uno de los más impresionantes que se han escrito jamás. Aquiles, guerrero formidable de supuesta inmortalidad, se enfada con Agamenón, el rey aqueo, quien le quita una esclava y por eso deja de luchar. Aquiles le ruega a Zeus que los aqueos pierdan y así los troyanos comienzan a hostigarlos.

Looking for an engaging storybook to teach the principles of teamwork which is about two Black superheroes? This is it! In ‘The Popcorn House’ cousin’s Zion and Nevaeh enter into a magical world called ‘Kalaria’ after getting into trouble. During their stay, they gain superpowers and have to find a way back to their grandparents’ home on planet earth. Throughout this engaging rhyming story, children will learn about the importance of solving problems and how to be inclusive of differences. But what happens when the K-bots come to destroy this superhero adventure?

When the starving mutt showed up in my backyard, I thought he'd be the perfect distraction from the sorrow that’s plagued me all summer. But Cheveyo's no ordinary dog, and the more I help him uncover where he came from, the more we learn about the dark side of the supernatural world.

How to Catch a Mouse with No Cheese is written for people who either have been in business for up to a year or are interested in starting a business, but do not have money. It discusses five life-changing principles that will help you succeed. Each principle has its own basis for preparing you to get your business up and growing with no money. So, whether you own a fledgling business or plan to start a business, this is the book for you.

After a few hiccups and mix-ups, she is seated on an aisle seat. The window seat that should have been hers is taken by a beautiful young woman with red hair. After making a note of her surroundings, Ava decides to get some shut-eye. A few hours into the flight, Ava is abruptly woken up from a nightmare. As she takes notes of her surroundings once more, she notices something off about the woman in the window seat.

A shy outcast girl from the rural outskirts of a small town is invited to a girls’ sleepover with two other girls. In the middle of the night a horrific fire erupted. By the time emergency services arrived, it was too late. Investigators assumed the parents, their daughter, and her two friends died in the home. But only one body was uncovered: the mother’s....

The year is 1620 and war is brewing in Europe, where battles are fought with the musket and cannon, But Jack is no common soldier. Jack is a Targeteer, a sword and shield man, yet the age of the Targeteers is now a distant and fading memory of a bygone era. An army of Englishmen is being recruited to campaign on the Continent, and Jack must find a way to prove to those in command that he is worthy of their company so that he might show the greatness of the Targeteers one last time.

This audiobook seeks to identify how people with schizoid personality disorder and Asperger's syndrome may process or think differently from others. The concepts can be also used and considered in those who have personality disorders such as OCPD. It seeks to bridge the gap between the behaviors that are different between neurotypicals and those on the spectrums. It seeks to draw out the patterns and to define the reasons that both sides struggle to understand and meet each other's needs.

Unlock the full potential of a no-carb lifestyle with this comprehensive guide designed to help you thrive while eliminating sugar and carbohydrates. Whether you’re new to no-carb eating or looking to refine your approach, this book offers practical tips, strategies, and recipes to support your long-term success.

So often, women are taught to put others first. We are conditioned to focus on the needs of others rather than prioritizing ourselves and we become good at it. Choosing others becomes so central to our way of being that we can build big, busy lives without ever stopping to wonder: what if I chose me? In her mid-forties, Jeanie Duncan was a card-carrying member of the put others first club. Wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend she was surrounded by people she loved and who loved her. From the outside, it was a perfect life.

Demons are all around us. Hatred, greed, old age, addiction. Some of them are more tangible with claws, fangs and dark intentions. Face your demons before they take over. They're only as frightening as you allow. A collection of short horror stories for grown-ups with non-traditional twists and a bit of dark humor.

The Middle East War is finally over, and veteran Cole Everett is trying to build a new life in Los Angeles, California, and hopefully reconnect with his cousin, Sean Martin, a private investigator. His hopes are stalled when he discovers that Sean’s live-in lover, Arturo, is a vampire.

The French Revolution is under way. Elizabeth Bennet's heart is divided between her devoted, but dull suitor, and the dashing, mysterious Fleur de Lys. But how can a woman be in love with a man she has never met? And how can she protect those she loves in such a dangerous setting? If you like romance, intrigue, mystery and danger, this is the story for you!

Recently, the topic of discrimination is spiking across the country. Crimes out of hate and races happen over and over again, both including Asian hate and Black Lives Matter. We are so tired of this nonsense, and we want to stop the hate once for all. Innocent people are dying just because of their look and skin tone. This is ridiculous! We have to stop this craziness. In this audiobook, we will deeply talk about different stereotypes against minorities and crime cases all over the world! If you are one of anti-racism, this audiobook is a perfect fit for you.

Axel Archer was a retired soldier, family man, patriot...and the king of thieves. Five years later, tragedy causes the Archer sisters to return to New York to pick up the pieces of their shattered lives, reunite in a quest for vengeance, and uncover a conspiracy which has cost them dear. They will take their father’s training and their own skills and qualities and adopt their own style. They will show New York that the heirs to the king of thieves are back in town, and the queens of the steal are just as worthy of the throne.