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How could she love a man suspected of being a turncoat? As the American Revolution drags on, Charles Town, South Carolina, remains under siege by the British, and one woman’s father is determined to marry her off to a suspected traitor. Emily Sullivan is beset from all sides but vows to fight her own war for independence. Using the best tool she has - her pseudonymous essays - she embarks on a path toward her freedom, risking the town’s condemnation as a female writer.

From the creators of the number one best-selling horror anthology The Box Under The Bed and its number one best-selling sequels Dark Visions, Nightmareland, and Spellbound comes Wings & Fire, a horror anthology with 23 stories from 14 authors. Tremble along as this brilliant collection of stories reveals witches and wizards, fools and kings, lovers and demons - and a thrill ride that any horror fan will enjoy! Compiled by USA Today best-selling author Dan Alatorre.

The Birthday Gift is an exceptionally thought-provoking and intriguing tale that takes you on an emotional journey of profound heartbreak to surprising hope for the future. Although a catastrophic loss occurs, you will come away with a great sense of hopefulness in this increasingly violent world. Mrs. Williams’ extraordinary inner strength is revealed in the most unexpected manner that will certainly uplift and inspire you.

Bold - Suspenseful - Dramatic. An epic tale of an asteroid that is about to wreak havoc on the inhabitants of earth as everyone tries to survive. Trouble in the Cosmos is the story of Amelia who is living a modest life, struggling with her mental health issues derived from being bullied as a child, and Zoe, the megalomaniac daughter of a billionaire who is fighting her way into inheriting her family’s fortune. This post-apocalyptic fantasy creates wild scenarios that portray a journey of struggle and hardship.

As the winds of revolution blow through Cuba, Laura Ocampo, a restless university student, defies her upbringing and becomes a supporter of Fidel Castro's rebels. When the hated Batista flees the country, she joins the thousands pouring into the streets to cheer as the bearded rebels, in the backs of trucks, roll into Havana in victory.

Betty Pacutho Udongo was an elected member of the Ugandan Parliament when she founded the Nebbi Standard Academy, a secondary school in Northern Uganda. The school was founded to serve the needs of students in the region, but quickly became much more when orphans from a nearby refugee camp started to arrive after receiving word that they would not be turned away.

Manny and Mona watched from the sidelines as all their friends and family were matched by the magic mirror. It promised to show a girl her true love. But where was their promised love? Mona could use a little magic in her life. With a sick mom, younger siblings to look after, and a stepfather who worked hard to make ends meet, her life was far from magical. Those she knew who met their true love through the mirror saw a promise of a brighter future. Mona looked in the mirror time and again, with no luck. She saw a reminder of her own loneliness and dismal life.

The Story of Glops tells how baby Moses survived. Some glops were with Moses all his life, when he fled Egypt, lived in the wilderness, and when he met God on a mountain.The Israelites were freed and went into the wilderness. Pharaoh changed his mind and took an army to get the slaves back. Did the Israelites return to Egypt as slaves? Did they die in the wilderness? Did God save His people? Listen to the Story of Glops to find out what happened.

Have you ever wondered if you should be married or if you should stay married. This book chronicles seven woman who were called by God to stay. There is hope for you, too!

Mientras el doctor Marcus intenta atrapar algunos momentos tranquilos de sueño, al final de un día ajetreado, oye su voz. ¿Quién es esta extraña mujer que pide ayuda en sus sueños? Valerie está atrapada en una pesadilla médica. Trata de explicar lo que necesita, pero nadie puede oírla. Y entonces, alguien responde. Pero ¿puede conseguirle la ayuda que necesita, o ya es demasiado tarde?

Love does not need eyes to see. Love’s sight comes from the heart. Laura didn’t think much about the magic mirror at Danny’s Bar and Grill. What good was a mirror that showed your true love to a girl who could not see? Yet as she sat before it, she had the strangest feeling she was being watched. Joseph was on his way to class when he glanced in a hall mirror and saw a woman sitting in a restaurant. Thinking she must be a ghost, he shook off the strange event and continued to class. But the girl in the mirror would not leave his mind.

Everyone has a guardian angel. For those who hear their voice clearly, the world can be an amazing and dangerous place - for there are misguided men who fear the voice and label those who can hear their angel to be witches. Stan worked for Avorn Security: A group working behind the scenes to protect the innocent from many threats, including the witch hunters. He never expected to find the hunters stalking one of their own. Rissa watched Stan from the safety of her window in the kitchen, until the day he rescued her from those who would do her harm.

Historically, they have borne the labels "freaks" and "oddities"; they have been collected as pets, displayed as spectacles, and treated as comic relief. Now, for the first time, in this comprehensive volume, the lives of dwarfs are explored in all their fullness and humanity. Spanning the centuries from ancient Egypt to the present, this unique social history chronicles the various ways this population has been exploited, describes their strategies for coping, and notes the persistent influence of mythology upon perceptions of them by others.

Bobbie, a bright, inquisitive, cute, 11-almost-12-year-old annoying pest who never sits still and can’t shut up, is thrilled to be at a Long Island summer camp. Then, she meets her roommates: three ultra-sophisticated teenagers who are not at all happy about sharing their room with this creature who bounces around like some kind of zany pixie.

Elizabeth Sullivan fears for her brothers, fighting for American freedom; for her father, pretending to be a loyalist; for family and friends, caught between beliefs; but mostly for the man she loves, who is doing his duty. They’d only begun their courtship when the occupation of Charles Town, South Carolina, trapped her in the city and sent him to fight.

Meditation has been a big part of my life and has helped me in so many ways. From reaching the incredible quality of sleep to getting rid of a lifelong anxiety, it is unimaginable what our mind is capable of when it gets into a quiet space. The problem is, most people do not even know this place exists, or if they do, they do not understand how to access it. Frankly speaking, “gurus” of all sorts have not made meditation available to the average Joe, often picturing it as a complicated and secret set of techniques.

Life was always a struggle for Lanie. Widowed at a young age and left to raise a baby by herself, she was abandoned by her family when she needed them the most. She worked two full time jobs to make ends meet. But she had her son. For her, that was enough. Then, as her fragile world began to crumble around her, a stranger swept in with the promise of a better life.

Have you wished that you lived in Bible times? Have you wanted to see how God’s people lived? The imaginary glops were there. They saw and heard everything. Jacob loved Joseph best of all his sons. He gave Joseph an expensive gift. His brothers were mad. Joseph had dreams that he would be greater than them. His brothers hated him. They decided to get rid of Joseph forever. The glops were very afraid for Joseph. They loved him. Some glops wanted to comfort him and help him. Did they? Listen to Joseph to find out what happened.

Danger. Hide. Mariam Janice Semp was on the run - someone wanted her dead. The voice in her head had kept her alive, warning her of dangers. Others weren’t so fortunate. First came the fire that burned down her home and claimed the lives of her mother, father, and younger brother. Darrin, her older brother, was off serving in the army. She tried to reach him, but he was off base, so all she could do was leave a message. Then came the second attack.

Imaginary glops witnessed true events from the Bible. Glops slowly oozed to move and relied on friendly animals to help them go places. Glops were with Isaac and Rebekah when they had twin boys. The boys were very different from each other.