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We need lights in our lives to continue living and have a good time. Lights can be in the form of contentment, which can be derived from a real love or a happy life. Searching for Lights is a book of poems and short stories that will take you on a journey of discovering different kinds of love...

This is a book of the Dead. Prepare yourself to be immersed in, or more bluntly, banished to an endless and surreal journey through the deepest, darkest, fiery pits of Hell itself, where Satan resides. As you wander across the cold and barren landscape, you will encounter the masters and mistresses of the underworld. From A to Z, these demons take on countless forms and perform a variety of duties in service of Beelzebub.

When Gwin is persuaded to try her hand at live-action roleplay she quickly discovers that the character she has created, Thaddeus, has a life of his own, and through him Gwin experiences the incredible, complex and intricate world of Empire. Thaddeus’s world is beguiling, beautiful, violent, and dangerous, and the young warrior becomes entangled in a deadly conspiracy of power, passion, and betrayal.

Seven-year-old Ivy Jones never imagined that a simple trip to the beach would change her life forever. But when she wanders from her parents and meets a curious mermaid named Sereia, Ivy is swept into a hidden world beneath the waves: the magical kingdom of Aqualithia. Here, mermaids live...

Sally has learned her lesson not to spend, so now she puts her new savings skills into action, investing and giving back to those in need. Come on this fun adventure with Sally as she discovers hidden talents, and the importance of not being afraid to ask her new friends for help.complete with parent guidelines and discussion points, it will have the family talking about saving habits that will last a lifetime.

Young Vincent offers a sweeping and intimate exploration of the life and loves of poet Edna St. Vincent Millay, tracing her journey from a latchkey child to a defiant Vassar graduate and literary icon. In this compelling work, Hood masterfully blends fact with imagination to present a uniquely personal portrayal of Millay’s creative process, gritty personal struggles, extraordinary strokes of luck, and her complex bisexual romantic life.

Take a moment to stop, gaze, and appreciate the beauty of Wiradjuri Country, where three rivers wind through vast, burnt-red plains dotted with ochre. This is Wiradjuri Ngurambang, our land, and has been for thousands of years. It's home to Gugaa, the fierce protector of Wiradjuri Country, and Maliyan, guardian of the skies. This sacred place, where the eagle soars above, ensures that all is well and in order on Wiradjuri land.

Lay back and enjoy the surprises in twelve unique and inspirational tales of a cloud looking for heaven, a lovestruck seagull, a boy given the gift of flight, a stray cat looking for family, a dog with a secret friend, a boy and his pal Opa, one hot mess of a house cat, a tree that wasn't, a girl's search for a lost princess, Lyla's way back home, a family's recovery from a tornado, and an angel assigned a Christmas mission, each clearing the hurdles of pride, materialism, loyalty, and sacrifice… but sometimes not on their first run.

From Lagos to London: An African Immigrant’s Guide to Property Prosperity charts a remarkable journey of resilience and triumph. In this captivating memoir, Funmi Anu Bankole takes us on a rollercoaster ride through her life, from the highs of success in the competitive world of real estate to the devastating lows brought on by the global financial crisis of 2007/2008.

Told in the compelling voice of Rachel Moore, a housemaid in 17th century Puritan Boston and featuring that colony’s two most powerful figures in Governor John Winthrop and his courageous opponent Anne Hutchinson, From Infamy to Hope is the story of the religious persecution of a servant girl made pregnant by rape. Convicted of fornication, she is sentenced to wear a black W for “whore” on her gown. Over the opposition of Hutchinson, the colony heads into war with the Pequot Indians.

In Talent Show, an introverted father becomes talkative and lifts the curtain on who his wife was before she was a mother, who she became after, and who each of his children were in his eyes.

Caught between the eras of Hitler and Putin, the Baby Boomers experienced unprecedented transformations–from becoming the first television generation to enjoying new healthcare and educational opportunities. As the boom subsides into a quieter phase of life, this anthology captures their journey through evocative poems, keen observations, and thoughtful opinions.

Join Jake as he navigates through the seasons, discovering what magic pyjamas and imagination can achieve! As Big Fat Ted, under the full moon, Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter are fun for him, but not for others – until he reaches Christmas, which is fun for everyone! Delight in this unique, positive, and charming tale, with Jake being lively, energetic, and imaginative as Big Fat Ted. Monkeys, foxes, cats, and a whole pack of wolves all feature in this original and entertaining listen, enjoyed by young listeners and adult storytellers alike.

Early in the morning of 6th October 1957, a five-year-old boy looked up to the skies over the Tunisian Sahel region to get a glimpse of the very first satellite in orbit around Earth, the famous Sputnik. Despite not spotting it, he started dreaming of a future high up in the skies. Little did the young boy know then about his future, and that his life would eventually fulfill and even exceed his wildest dreams.

In I Am a Catholic in Case of an Accident, Catholic priest Andy Costello reflects on over 50 years in ministry, candidly exploring what it truly means to be Catholic in today's world. With wisdom, humor and humility, Fr. Costello ponders questions of faith, doubt, and remaining devout amidst the challenges facing the modern Church. Drawing on a lifetime of experiences as a priest serving diverse parishes across America, he offers relatable insights on Catholic identity, sharing personal stories and perspectives that will resonate with Catholics and spiritual seekers alike.

More than 100 years after nuclear war, nature has reclaimed much of the world that was destroyed. The Missouri Ozarks have returned to what they once were: a vast wilderness of woodlands, lakes, and caves. Some of the descendants of those who survived the war have since emerged from their shelters to establish subsistence-based communities, relying on the traditions of their ancestors. Others remain in the highly sophisticated underground facilities into which their forefathers retreated when the bombs fell. Those underground live with technologies lost to the world above, including sentinels.

You meet someone in your life, and then you feel as if your whole life turns upside down. And what are those elements which make you feel like you had a lightning going through your whole system. Sexual desire or something about their energy or the way they looked at you or just simply the look in their eyes? And then when is the time to stop before you are heading towards being burnt to ashes. Will this be revealed in this book?

As with any enduring fairy tale, children will want to listen to Four Seasons with the Poppets again and again, to revisit the charming world of the Poppets. The seasonal stories speak to a child's senses, describing picturesque scenes. In spring, how pretty the forest looked when the flowers were in bloom; in summer, the animals would come visit to hear Margie's and Millie's songs; in fall, gathering pine cones for Mother Poppet's fires; in winter, 'The roasted acorn smelled just like Christmas dinner should smell.

Rooted in over 40 years of seasoned experience and rigorous scholarly research, A Leadership Shift beckons leaders towards a courageous transformation in organizational ethos.

Come and meet the children in the house of Florence. Annabella is very smart and helps with the younger children. Neddy needs to be kept busy, Haddy is sensitive, Teddy just loves being happy, Gingerella is a tomboy, Etherlina is friendly and has lots of friends, Lenny loves school and enjoys learning, and Barbarella the youngest loves beautiful things. Together, the family face many problems and challenges. Sometimes these challenges take them into the lives of friends, school and being aware of the environment.