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I was raised poor, and the only thing I had going for me was my looks. My fiancé had the same low opinion of me, which is why he never bothered to give me anything real: not my ring, not the gifts, and not his heart. Graham Dessault is another rich man, and I should stay away from him because I've learned the hard way that all that glitters isn't gold.

Step into a world where animals talk, adventures unfold, and dreams come alive, making bedtime a delightful experience. Ella Swans masterful storytelling brings these charming animal tales to life, creating the ideal bedtime companions. Ready to say farewell to bedtime battles and embrace the joy of tranquil nights? Then you're in luck:

Candlenut’s famous fragrance houses have fallen victim to a string of robberies, and Batthew's beloved home, Olfactory, is the latest target! When Olfactory's entire collection of perfume recipes are stolen by a mysterious burglar, Batthew and Lavender must follow the strangest of clues and find the recipes before Olfactory's legacy is snuffed out for good. But is there more to this investigation – and indeed, more to the history of Olfactory – than they realise?

Noelle Perrault has felt drawn to the tales her glassmaker father told of the four Firefly artisans since she was a child. But when her mother falls under a curse, Noelle suspects the stories are more than mere fables. Their last hope is for her father to embark on a desperate journey to another realm, where he must seek a miracle. Alone but not defenseless, Noelle is forced to navigate battles that rise against her beloved home, while her dearest friend, the prince, vows to help her father.

Summer by name and summer by nature - that’s how people describe Evelyn’s happy, outgoing daughter. Even if her favourite time of year is actually Christmas! But Summer has gone through more than any eight-year-old ever should, and that’s part of the reason Evelyn is leaving everything behind to return to her childhood home in the village of Broclington. But then Evelyn receives the news that every mother dreads, and it’s local vet Jake Macpearson who comes to the rescue.

Need a pet sitter? Cassie and Lina are the girls for the task...as long as Gus the talking cat can keep out of trouble! Looking for an engaging, fun junior series with great values, gorgeous characters and hilarious action, with a sprinkling of the unexpected? You've found it. Listen to this collection of four hilarious Pet Sitters stories by Ella Shine. For young listeners: You’ll love the very grumpy talking cat and awesome friendship between Lina and Cassie, and you’ll want more of the action and mess.

Two pet sitters. One talking cat. What could possibly go wrong? Best friends Cassie and Lina would love to take a pet to the Pet Parade but it's not possible...until they're asked to pet-sit Gus the cat next door. The girls might be "ready for anything", but Gus isn't quite the cat they were expecting.

I have a secret. A secret that I am hiding from everyone, even my best friend. A secret that I must keep to protect everyone. I still want Beast. I want him more than anything, but I can't be with him. Our worlds are too different. We are too different. But I still cling on to that tiny bit of hope. That in real life the Beauty can find a way to be with the Beast. That we can be together...forever.

Suddenly, it became hard to breathe, and the sound of the engine throbbed in Eva’s head. The plane crashed and skidded. She heard the wail of sirens. The last thing she remembered was pulling her body across the tarmac an inch at a time - before her world went black.

In this bedtime audiobook, young listeners will go on a dual journey, where they can choose between the majestic land of dinosaurs or the magical realm of unicorns, each offering its own delightful tales to soothe the mind and usher in a peaceful slumber. With its charming and enjoyable storytelling, this audiobook is the perfect addition to any nightly routine.

This short account of Swami Vivekananda, the Vedantist who brought Hinduism to America, focuses on the years 1893 to 1897. After a famous speech at the World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893, Vivekananda promoted his religious beliefs and practices by lecturing extensively across the United States, teaching and attracting devotees, producing a wealth of publications and tracts on Hinduism, encouraging vegetarianism, writing the first book on yoga to appear in America and so on, for a new and enthusiastic audience.

Ah, Christmas. The most magical time of the year. The snow is falling, cider is flowing, and couples are kissing under the mistletoe. Too bad all that makes me want to gag. It isn't that I'm a hater, it's just that I have a job to do, and this particular holiday is getting in the way of that. And I know what you'll say, that Micah Noble's Christmas Tree Farm is a beloved tradition for many of the families, but you have to see the bigger picture here: a luxury resort where overworked Manhattanites can escape to, a serene place of spas and shopping and watching sexy lumberjacks chopping wood.

Kinsley Felton thought she had found a solution to her problems. She thought she had convinced her family that she is strong enough to run the company, if not on her own, then with help. She thought she had won when she decided not to marry Killian and instead just date him. But everything she thought was wrong. Killian isn't who she thought he was. Now, she is sitting in a jail cell for something she didn't do, because of him. But, maybe, she deserves to sit in jail anyway to pay for her past mistakes.

I was taken. Kidnapped by a boy I thought I could love.Then he sold me as if I were property. For three years I endured. Beatings. Torture. Pain. I never broke. I was strong, determined, resilient. But then one day it happened...I broke. Setting me free.

Two years ago, Dr. Ella F. Washington, organizational psychologist, Founder and CEO of DEI strategy consulting firm Ellavate Solutions, and Professor of Practice at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, shared her vision for a fairer, healthier, more productive “workplace utopia” with business leaders looking to make positive change in The Necessary Journey: Making Real Progress on Equity and Inclusion. The book was a hit with the C-Suite, but left workers asking, What about me?

Torn, bleeding and dying, from the battlefields of France, Calin Sheridan finds himself back in London. But while the city remains familiar, war has changed him in ways he couldn't imagine. This working class lad turned soldier, finds himself in the lap of luxury, but do the palatial trappings hide a more sinister and deadly world. Can he control his new primal urges and find a way back, or is his old life and love lost to him forever?

Cerani is supposed to die under the dust of Teria, a tired widow with soil-stained hands. Instead, she is stolen from the only home she knows and sent to a hellish mine on a red, burning moon where most people's lungs wither—except hers. Cerani grows stronger even as the others wilt, and she cannot ignore that. She confronts Stavian, the Controller, a Zaruxian male who should be her enemy. Instead, she is drawn to his guarded eyes.

Dive into the world of nerve damage and regenerative medicine as high school sophomore and host Ella Rohrhoff interviews a variety of people on her podcast entitled "The Eighth Nerve".

Join LibriVox volunteers as they present 13 captivating recordings of The Age of the Motored Things by Ella Wheeler Wilcox. This collection was part of the Fortnightly Poetry project for October 6, 2013. Wilcox, an influential American author and poet, is best known for her work Poems of Passion and her timeless poem Solitude, which famously states, Laugh, and the world laughs with you; Weep, and you weep alone. Her autobiography, The Worlds and I, was published in 1918, just a year before her passing. Celebrated for her optimistic and straightforward rhymes, Wilcoxs poetry resonates with ...

Music has been the very essence of Daisy Holloway's life for as long as she can remember. Driven by a desperate need to make her father proud, she throws caution to the wind and embarks on a journey to Nashville. Her dream is a long shot, but with no backup plan in sight, besides her entire life's purpose, what does she have to lose?