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From Megan McDonald comes a collection of Judy Moody stories just right for newly independent listeners. Included are Stink Moody in Master of Disaster, Triple Pet Trouble, Mrs. Moody in the Birthday Jinx, and April Fools’, Mr. Todd!

Sir Trevor McDonald is an extraordinary man - and he has led an improbable life. Now in his 80th year, he is known and loved by people the world over for his humility, charm and natural ease. As a natural storyteller and communicator, he has few equals. In An Improbable Life, Sir Trevor recounts his personal experience of world events and interviews with globally famous - or notorious - figures. He has witnessed war and death and risked his own life to meet and talk with despots and liberators.

It’s time to break the retirement mold and do retirement your way. Whether you want to keep working beyond the traditional retirement years, enjoy a classic retirement playing golf and bridge, go back to school, or start a business, this book offers a clear 7-step roadmap to help you get there and enjoy the journey.

Life isn't always easy, unless of course you are an Instagram travel blogger who pretends it is. Once in a while, things happen, things you can't always control such as rain on your wedding day or needing to take a shit during a two-hour job interview, but what if there was a way to train your mind to not give a f--k? Why do we give a f--k? While there are numerous self-help books readily available, this book is written with the intent of empowering you so that you can start to take control of your life and stop worrying about so many f--ks. Is this book for you?

Eva Hansen wakes in the hospital after being struck by lightning and discovers her mother, Kat, has been murdered. Eva was found unconscious down the street. She can’t remember what happened, but the police are highly suspicious of her. Determined to clear her name, Eva heads from Seattle to London - Kat’s former home - for answers. But as she unravels her mother’s carefully held secrets, Eva soon realizes that someone doesn’t want her to know the truth. And with violent memories beginning to emerge, Eva doesn’t know who to trust. Least of all herself.

Oh no – Stump's favourite splinter is missing! Can Stump's twiggy friends help him get rid of his grumpy, or will he be grumpy forever?

Red is THRILLED when he discovers that he can do magic! But is he really magic, or is something even more incredible going on?

Noodle is an ARTY twig, and today, she's decorating the Big Tree. But her friends joined in – and now the Big Tree is a MESS! Can she find a way to make art she loves and share the fun with her friends?

Ziggy Twig is a brave explorer, and she is sure she can find something bigger, better and splashier for everyone to play in. But Ziggy runs into a big, droolly dragon! Stump's favourite splinter is missing! Red is THRILLED when he discovers that he can do magic! Noodle is an ARTY twig, and today, she's decorating the Big Tree. But her friends joined in – and now the Big Tree is a MESS!

Ziggy Twig is a brave explorer, and she is sure she can find something bigger, better and splashier for everyone to play in. That is, until she runs into a big, droolly ... DRAGON! Will our explorer find her way back to the twigs? Or is her latest adventure one splash too far?

Endlich hat Amanda Greenfield ihren Abschluss in Agrarwissenschaften in der Tasche. Endlich kann sie alles, was sie gelernt hat, zu Hause auf Kyleena anwenden, damit die Farm wieder floriert. Doch ausgerechnet auf der Fahrt zu ihrer Abschlussfeier haben ihre Eltern einen schrecklichen Unfall, und ihre Mutter stirbt. Ihr Vater, gefangen in Schuld und Trauer, will die Farm verkaufen. Doch Amandas Mutter hat ihr die Hälfte vererbt. Amanda kämpft wie eine Löwin um Kyleena. Noch ahnt sie nicht, in welches Wechselbad der Gefühle das Schicksal sie stürzen wird.

Meet Alexa Owl. She's returned home to Pittsburgh after a divorce to start a new life and a new business, The Owl’s Nest Couturier Shoppe. Much to her surprise, she's getting more than she ever bargained for: Detective Bobby Starr, and he's no ordinary sleuth. Bobby is an angel who's returned to Earth in hopes of earning his way into the Guardian Angel Squad. He's been sent by none other than Saint Pete to acquire Alexa’s help to solve three cold case murders he left behind.

Sam Brennan has lost everything. Pushed past the breaking point, his solitary goal is to seek vengeance against the people responsible for robbing him of everyone he's ever loved. Molly Flynn is a single mom and a paramedic whose shameful secret has her avoiding intimate relationships. When her brother shows up at her back door with an injured friend, tending to the angry man's gunshot wounds is the last thing she wants to do, but there's something about Sam that touches Molly's heart.

After several decades of looking for true love and never finding it, aging model and lingerie designer, Alexa Ranger, has finally given up the search. A couple of years ago, she got tired of the game completely and just stopped dating. Now friends and family keep her mostly content, so it's shocking at 50 years old to find herself suddenly wanting a sex life again. It's even more shocking to be attracted to a much younger man this time. She definitely thinks Casey Carter is sexy, but not handling her own age well, Alexa just can't get passed their 12 year age difference to even consider a fling.

Follow Jamie's Club for a weekly chat with an interesting person about their perspective on life and a deep dive into what they do and how they do it!

Weekly sermons from the pastor at Warrenton United Methodist Church, Warrenton VA

Maxi Best Of™, c’est le podcast de celles et ceux pour qui McDo a toujours fait partie du décor. Un Happy Meal™ sur la route des vacances, le Big Mac™ des lendemains de soirée, ou le McDrive™ du dimanche soir quand personne n’a envie de cuisiner. Ici, on rejoue les moments forts d’une vie, à la sauce McDo. Une reconversion inattendue, un casting sauvage entre deux nuggets ou une collection de jouets Happy Meal™ devenue tradition familiale. Chaque épisode raconte une histoire vraie, drôle ou touchante, dans ce lieu qu’on connaît tous, même les yeux fermés. Un ...

An empowering and compassionate self-help book exploring the challenges we face with food, body image and striving to be the perfect size in today’s society. This guide offers the solution for serial dieters and emotional eaters to finally heal their relationship with food and with themselves. Jenny McDonald, also known as The Food Freedom Fairy®, draws inspiration not only from her personal journey but also from her extensive eighteen-year career as a weight loss coach.

Max couldn’t be more excited: Grandpa is moving in! Max and his grandpa love to spend time together. They go for walks, watch movies, and learn about the stars. They have so much fun, and Max can’t wait for Grandpa to live with him. But that first night after Grandpa moves in, Max hears strange noises in the kitchen. Is there a monster in the house? And if there is, can he prove it? Max will need all of his courage to trap the monster… and face whatever he finds!

Rooted in Hope is where real stories from classrooms meet brain science, practical strategies, and a deep belief in human potential. Host Katie McDonald, educator, therapist, and author, starts each episode with a real-world letter from a teacher, administrator, or caregiver. She unpacks it through a trauma- and culturally responsive lens, offering strategies you can use tomorrow. Listeners love it for the validation, fresh ideas, and renewed hope it brings. Because here, we are Rooted in Hope… and nothing can uproot that.