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Inevitably, life on Earth will come to an end, whether by climate disaster, cataclysmic war, or the death of the sun in a few billion years. To avoid extinction, we will have to find a new home planet, perhaps even a new solar system, to inhabit. In this provocative and fascinating book, Christopher Mason argues that we have a moral duty to do just that.

Sarah Jennings wants nothing more than a quiet life - alone. Raised by an eccentric mother, their life on the road only taught her how to run away from hard times. When she finds herself in an abusive relationship, this lesson serves her well. Eight years later, she’s settled back in her hometown and less fearful then she’s ever been in her life. She’s a first grade teacher, and with few friends and less family around, she has what she wants, a quiet life under the radar where she can be free of her past and live quietly.

Martha is seventeen and alone in the world. Of Irish decent, her flashing green eyes see into your soul. Foretelling the future is a gift passed down by her late grandmother and is how she earns her living on Blackpool Promenade. Though she spends hours in a little tent, waiting and hoping for a customer. Trisha is Martha's neighbour and quickly becomes her dearest friend, but she is pregnant and married to a brutal man. And when tragedy strikes, she finds herself alone, her future uncertain.

I escaped fairy prison only to have my best friend snatched up by my brutal captors. Somehow I survived, with new allies and new abilities. But the Fae won't let me go so easily. For my friends to be safe, I'm forced to marry into one of the royal Fae families, each with their own kind of magic, eccentricity, and violence. As I try to learn who to trust, I'm courted by noble princes and threatened by invisible enemies. But even the royals have their secrets, and they will kill to protect them. Can I make an alliance before I become a target?

Für Rachel Clarke beginnen an einem strahlenden Sommertag in Oxford die dunkelsten Stunden ihres Lebens: Ihre vierjährige Tochter Poppy verschwindet, während Rachel kurz abgelenkt ist. Sofort wird die Polizei eingeschaltet, und auch Ryan Wilkins nimmt Anteil an der Suche. Zwar ist er vom Dienst suspendiert, sodass nur sein Ex-Partner DI Ray Wilkins offiziell ermittelt, doch Ryan kann nicht tatenlos bleiben. Zumal ihn ein Ereignis in der Nacht nach der Tat nicht loslässt: »Mick Dick«, ein Kleinkrimineller, kommt bei einem Unfall ums Leben, nachdem ihn irgendetwas in Panik versetzt hatte.

Ryan Green just bought an old gothic revival Victorian home in Stratton County which has been empty for the past thirteen years. What could possibly go wrong? Follow along with this haunted adventure with Ryan and many other characters. This is a gay romance serialized podcast brought to you by Rylan Mason. NOTE* This story is a side story to my other series ’Murder in Stratton County’. You can read this alone, however to better understand the town and its residents, you might want to listen to that first, gives you a head start as I write and get them out.

Rosalie Campbell is bequeathed a rundown hotel in rural New Mexico in her grandmother’s will. She arrives to discover a dried-out shell of a place that barely makes enough money to stay afloat. In a state of limbo with her girlfriend and accounting job in Philadelphia, Rosalie is keen to sell the hotel and go back to the comfort of her urban life. When new information about her grandmother surfaces and the hotel proves difficult to sell, Rosalie tries to attract buyers by restoring the building to its former glory with the help of Alex Ecker, a local handywoman.

When stable hand Nolan Price learns from his dying mother that he is actually the son of the Earl of Stainsby, his plans for a future with kitchen maid Hannah Burnham are shattered. Once he is officially acknowledged as the earl's heir, Nolan will be forbidden to marry beneath his station.

Meredith Mason Brown traces Daniel Boone's life from his Pennsylvania childhood to his experiences in the militia and his rise as an unexcelled woodsman, explorer, and backcountry leader. In the process, we meet the authentic Boone: he didn't wear coonskin caps; he read and wrote better than many frontiersmen; he was not the first to settle Kentucky; he took no pleasure in killing Indians. At once a loner and a leader, a Quaker who became a skilled frontier fighter, Boone is a study in contradictions.

After speaking to companies such as Merck, Land O'Lakes, and Cargill, and 2,000 audiences across the world, Damian Mason, successful businessman, agriculturalist, podcaster, and writer, wants to help you achieve your entrepreneurial goals and live a better life. While other business books claim to tell you how to reach success, they fall short because they don't address the fact that success is different for each of us. Do Business Better helps you define success on your terms, then shows you how to achieve it.

My Dad ...The Ultimate ALS Warrior is a touching children’s book for kids ages 5-13 about love, courage, and family in the face of ALS. When Dad is diagnosed with ALS, one of his children learns that even though he may not be able to do everything he used to, the love they share is stronger than any illness. Together, they discover new ways to laugh, connect, and make memories that will last forever.

Want to spark your teen’s passion for the outdoors? Looking for a fun, engaging way to boost their independence and self-reliance? If they’re glued to screens and missing out on epic adventures, you’re not alone. This “Ultimate Guide” helps teens embrace the wild, tackle survival scenarios, and develop skills that build confidence and resilience. Through hands-on projects, your teen will discover the thrill of nature while learning essential techniques and taking on responsibility.

From bestselling and award-winning author Mason Deaver comes a delightful second-chance romance with trans representation! Trapped on a cruise together, exes Owen and Jacob are forced to confront why their relationship went off course…but in such close quarters, maybe they’ll finally be able...

Ce livre raconte des évènements minuscules qui ont eu des conséquences énormes. Certains ont changé le monde. d'autres ont changé des vies et des contributions au monde. D'autres auraient pu le faire si les choses avaient tourné juste un peu différemment... La crise d'hémorroïdes dont souffrait Napoléon au matin de la bataille de Waterloo l'empêcha, dit-on, de surveiller attentivement la situation comme il avait l'habitude de le faire, en sillonnant le champ de bataille sur son cheval. Ce matin-là, il n'était que l'ombre de lui-même, on connaît la suite.

L’Histoire enfin démystifiée ! Les grands noms de nos livres d’histoire ne sont pas des superhéros mais. de simples mortels… Avec leurs défauts, leurs failles, leurs petites manies, que la chronique officielle a bien pris soin de nous dissimuler. Secrets, mensonges et manigances nous sont ici révélés par Phil Mason. Nul doute que la lecture de ces chroniques changera à tout jamais votre perception de l’Histoire et de ses grands hommes. George Washington, le " père de la nation " américaine, était loin d’être le grand altruiste que l’on nous.

I’m James Mason, and I’ve spent years navigating the corporate world—climbing the ladder without flattery, favoritism, or office politics. In How to Get Promoted Without Kissing Ass: 15 Strategies to Rise with Integrity, I share the exact playbook I used to build a successful career while staying true to my values. This isn’t another career book filled with clichés or gimmicks. It’s a no-nonsense, actionable guide built from experience—showing you how to earn your promotion, prove your worth, and lead with integrity, all without compromising who you are.

The 8 Valuable Seeds of True Leadership. Grow the Leader Within. Influence the World Around You. True leadership isn’t about titles, rank, or applause. It’s about growth, character, and the seeds you plant in the lives of others. Within The 8 Valuable Seeds of True Leadership, London J. Mason draws from over three decades of military service, mentoring, and recovery coaching to reveal a powerful path of leadership transformation.

‘Have You Frozen Your Eggs Yet?’ is a podcast about being a woman, the annoying questions we are asked and surviving ALL the expectations that are placed on us. Louise is single and in her 30s and Kelly is married, mother to two children and in her 40s; a mix which means you can expect insightful conversations, observations and humour across personal situations - how we feel about our bodies, love lives, fertility, families, friendships, careers and anything to do with womanhood and day to day life including how pop culture and entertainment comes into it all.Hosted and produced by Louise ...

Courtland King is a self-made billionaire. Ruthless and cocky, the handsome playboy plays by his own rules and answers to no one. Could a ghost from his past break through his icy façade and unravel the secrets that still haunt him today? Molly Steel is a sweet as pie small town girl. After graduating from the Juilliard School, she gave up her dream of being a concert pianist and returned to her hometown of Stone Creek, South Carolina.

Wanneer Ben De Backer bij hun ouders uit de kast komt als non-binair, wordt hen uit hun huis gegooid en gedwongen in te trekken bij hun oudere zus Hannah en haar man Thomas, die Ben nog nooit heeft ontmoet. Terwijl de vriendschap tussen Ben en Nathan groeit, beginnen hun gevoelens voor elkaar te veranderen. Wat begon als een rampzalige wending van gebeurtenissen, lijkt ineens een kans op een gelukkiger nieuw leven.