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Many of the stories in this book seem at the same time both familiar and strange. Their authors valued family, duty, patience and heroism. They longed for children in their old age, and rejoiced when they saw cruelty and envy punished, wrongs righted, and kindness and bravery rewarded.

Ally steht kurz vor einem Burnout und nimmt sich eine längere Auszeit auf der Ranch ihrer Familie. Ausgerechnet Chris, der süße Typ aus der Nachbarschaft, ist auch aus persönlichen Gründen wieder zurück. Und ein zufälliges Wiedersehen lässt Allys Herz höher schlagen. Einen richtigen Traummann zu finden, stand für die erfolgreiche Architektin Ally Coleman bisher nicht auf dem Lebensplan - denn dafür hat sie überhaupt keine Zeit. Zielstrebig arbeitet sie an ihrer Karriere - bis zu dem Tag ihres Zusammenbruchs.

Femina: A Collection of Dark Fiction explores the horror of womanhood. Or, more accurately, the horror of gender norms and societal expectations placed on women. This collection features work that delves into themes of identity, motherhood, sexuality, and isolation. A mix of Kristen Roupenian’s Cat Person and Other Stories and Carmen Maria Machado’s Her Body and Other Parties: Stories, this collection is a blend of psychological, supernatural, and body horror. Femina looks at the horror of being a woman in a man’s world.

In a distant magical forest, brimming with mischievous goblins, wise wizards, spell-binding witches, ethereal elves, and a menagerie of magnificent, magical animals, there reigns a kind and wise creature, The King of the Wizards.

"Gut im Bett? Wohl eher nicht". Wutschnaubend liest Reid Buchanan einen Artikel, den eine verschmähte Flamme über ihn geschrieben hat. Um dem folgenden Presserummel um seine Person zu entgehen, zieht er vorübergehend in das Haus seiner Mutter. Aber wirkliche Ruhe findet er hier auch nicht, denn ans Krankenbett gefesselt sprüht Gloria noch mehr Gift und Galle als gewohnt. Wenn wenigstens die unscheinbare Krankenschwester Lori Johnston ihm zur Seite stehen würde. Doch sie wäscht ihm stattdessen den Kopf und trifft mit ihren Wahrheiten mitten ins Herz.

Instead of searching for solutions you will have a brand new way of looking at life and your capabilities. You need to prepare a space so your life can unfold. This is done through raising your vibration. It is why you can look back at your memories and today still feel those feelings. Now you can look through a perspective of humor and lightness even though you still have the painful feelings. You can transmute that energy into a lighter, higher energy and use your past experiences, even painful memories to transform your future.

The Narcissistic Game is Spiritual, Motivational, Engaging, Intriguing, & Thought Provoking offering bountiful insight on how to proceed in Narcissistic Relationships on many levels. It can also be used as a guide as we navigate ourselves on making the best decisions as we grow through our personal and professional lives. And to never accept less than what we deserve!

An Imperfect Woman transports you back into historical eras seemly different from ours, yet familiar with human foibles. In this novel, you will meet Mary, an unforgettable woman with a lifetime of chasing perfection but challenged with unexpected turns of fate and complex relationships. From dirt floors and crude wooden plates of a dismal Missouri childhood to velvet curtains and imported porcelain china settings in early Denver society - . . will Mary's single-minded pursuit for perfection be her salvation or downfall?

Inzwischen ist es viereinhalb Jahre her, dass Julian aus Aidas Leben verschwunden ist. Aida lebt nun in Boston und kämpft darum, ihre Rechnungen bezahlen zu können. Das Letzte, was sie erwartet hat, ist Julians plötzliche Rückkehr. Sie hat hart daran gearbeitet, den Schmerz zu überwinden, den sein Verschwinden in ihr verursacht hat ... zumindest redet sie sich ein, sie hätte ihn überwunden.

*Rise of The Zodiac Gods* is an epic fantasy that intricately weaves together the myths of diverse cultures, centering around Amadi, a young goddess born from the union of the Greek sky god Ouranos and the Celestial goddess Aditi. This novel explores themes of destiny, power, and rebellion against the cosmic order. The story unfolds in a richly imagined universe where the celestial and terrestrial realms are interconnected. Amadi, the protagonist, is destined to become the Mother of the Zodiac.

States of Health identifies the practical relevance of federalism to people facing ethical decisions about health and health care, and it considers the theoretical justifications for permissible differences among states. It asks whether authority over important aspects of health is misaligned in the United States today, with some matters problematically left to the states while others are taken over by the federal government.

Hildy Halverson, a genius in math and science, is pushed by her parents to step into a male-dominated field and change the world for women. But Hildy, enamored of the scientific force of the human body, and her own body's ability to create and sustain life, decides to go against contemporary expectations. She marries young and raises a houseful of kids. Hildy wants her children to choose their own life paths. As each child is born, she tells them, "You can be whatever you want to be, and whatever you want to be will be great."

In Spanish for Natalie: A New Friend, two girls from different cultural backgrounds discover they have a lot in common. Natalie is eight years old and has only her new kitten, Popsicle, to call a friend—or so she thinks. After her father encourages her to meet the new girl across the street, Natalie discovers a whole new language: Spanish. Through her newfound friend, Maria, Natalie learns how to say many new words and phrases in Spanish, including hello and goodbye, as well as numbers, colors, foods, and animals.

Is it possible to find meaning in life after the death of a child? This is the question that steered Linda Kolsky to a quest for answers after she lost her son at the age of 18. While her journey started as a process of grieving, it soon evolved into much more than that. Linda found herself exploring ancient metaphysics, quantum science, electromagnetism, and epigenetics, all in the hope of finding ultimate answers to the biggest questions about who we are and why we are here. In Heavenly Hindsights, the author shares the surprising insights and wisdom she gained along the way.

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Bailey and Daddy wake up one morning and get ready for their morning walk. It seems like a normal day until Bailey and Daddy see a dog that looks a bit lost. When they see the lost dog alone in the park later that morning, they realize that it needs help. Daddy wants to help, but the lost dog has other plans. The lost dog feels scared and runs away from Bailey and Daddy. Daddy asks some other people in the park for help and tries to catch the dog and return her to her owner. But will they catch the lost dog in time?

Hungry as a bear. Quiet as a mouse–practical comparisons (metaphors) that create pictures in our minds to get our point across. The Bible too is full of comparisons. How is Jesus like a potter? How are we like pots or sheep? Join Victor the donkey as he helps unearth the mystery language; the mind photos; the treasure talk of God’s word.

Ein König stellt voller Verwunderung fest, dass vor den Betten seiner zwölf Töchter jeden Morgen völlig zertanzte Schuhe stehen. Da es ihm nicht gelingt, herauszufinden, was da nachts tatsächlich vor sich geht, verspricht er demjenigen, der das Geheimnis lüftet, eine seine Töchter zur Frau. Doch die Mädchen sind schlauer und schläfern die Edelmänner jedes Mal mit einem besonderen Schlaftrunk ein.

Amy hat das Wichtigste in ihrem Leben verloren. Sie ist kurz davor, alles aufzugeben, als plötzlich Mian vor ihr steht. Mian ist anders. Er kann spüren, was Amy fühlt. Und er schaut nicht nur bis in den letzten Winkel ihres Herzens, er erkennt auch als Einziger ihren unendlichen Schmerz. Als Amy und Mian mit einer Gruppe von Freunden zu einem zweiwöchigen Segeltrip aufbrechen, entwickelt sich eine tiefe Liebe zwischen den beiden, und Amys Herz beginnt langsam zu heilen. Doch das Glück scheint nur von kurzer Dauer.

Drawing on history and popular culture, biblical research and everyday beliefs, Lisa Miller offers a new understanding of one of the most cherished—and shared—ideals of spiritual life. She raises debates and discussions not just about our visions of the afterlife, but about how our beliefs have influenced the societies we have built and the lifestyles to which we have subscribed.