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At a remote military base in the Pacific Northwest, Navy sonar technicians hear a confounding sound. It is the voice of a whale, but one that sings at a frequency - 52 hertz - never before heard by scientists, and inaudible to other members of its species. The whale seems to be alone in the Pacific Ocean, unable to communicate with its kind.

My father tried to kill my mother one Sunday in June, in the early afternoon, begins Shame, the probing story of the 12-year-old girl who will become the author herself and the single traumatic memory that will echo and resonate throughout her life. With the emotionally rich voice of great fiction and the diamond-sharp analytical eye of a scientist, Annie Ernaux provides a powerful reflection on experience and the power of violent memory to endure through time, to determine the course of a life.

As one of the last remaining survivors of the Great Depression and the Second World War, I will not go gently into that good night. I want to tell you what the world looks like through my eyes, so you can help change it.... In November 2013, 91-year-old Yorkshireman, RAF veteran, and ex-carpet salesman Harry Leslie Smith’s Guardian article – "This year, I will wear a poppy for the last time" – was shared almost 60,000 times on Facebook and started a huge debate about the state of society.

As the stars rise and the world slows down, this tender bedtime story invites children to pause, breathe, and gently let go of the day. With soothing words and calming imagery, One Deep Breath Before Bed teaches little ones the simple magic of slowing their breath, easing their minds, and finding peace before drifting into dreams. Perfect for winding down routines, this story is a mindful companion that helps create a restful transition from wakefulness to sleep—one soft breath at a time.

Are you longing to make a difference? A season of soul-searching walks along Discovery Beach in Seattle revealed a secret far too many women never find. In this heartfelt book, Leslie Parrott reveals a personal message sure to keep you from looking at the pieces of your life as mere fragments...

In a charming cozy mystery series debut, Leslie Nagel's irrepressible small-town heroine finds that her fellow book club members may be taking their Agatha Christie a bit too literally - and murder a bit too lightly.

When God Writes Your Life Story provides a practical road map into the boundless potential of a Christ-built life. It’s more than an audiobook about finding your purpose, it’s about the life-altering effect God - the author of adventure - can have upon your purpose.

Many people today feel lonely, isolated, and disconnected from God and others. We crave authentic community, but we have no idea where to start. We'd be glad to cultivate friendships, but honestly, who has got the time? In Invited, author Leslie Verner says real hospitality is not having a Pinterest-perfect table or well-appointed living room.

Go beyond your fear of rejection to develop confidence, compassionate self-awareness, and resilience! Do you have a fear of rejection? If so, you aren’t alone. But if you have difficulty bouncing back after rejection, experience intense pain as a result, or if the fear of rejection is so crippling that it interferes with your everyday life, it’s time to make a change. This groundbreaking guide can help.

The Art of Parenting Children with ADHD is here to help you turn daily struggles into meaningful growth and connection. Whether you're battling homework meltdowns, communication breakdowns, or chaotic routines, this book is here to equip you with the tools to bring calm, clarity, and confidence back into your home.

Running your own business is one of the most rewarding things you can do. But when it comes to taxes, most entrepreneurs are flying blind. The result? Overpaying the IRS by thousands of dollars every single year. It doesn’t have to be that way. In Tax Strategies for a Small Business Owner: The Ultimate Guide to Keeping More Profits for Entrepreneurs, Leslie Dean, CPA, breaks down the complex world of small business taxes into clear, easy-to-follow strategies you can actually use.

The Gospels are dramatic and incredibly wet, set in a rich maritime culture on the shores of the Sea of Galilee. Yet we've missed much of this perspective - until now. Leslie Leyland Fields, a seasoned Alaskan fisherwoman, leads us across the waters of time and culture out onto the Sea of Galilee, through a rugged season of commercial fishing with her family in Alaska, and through the waters of the New Testament beside the ragtag fishermen disciples.

Most organizations view data monetization—converting data into money—too narrowly: as merely selling data sets. But data monetization is a core business activity for both commercial and noncommercial organizations, and, within organizations, it’s critical to have wide-ranging support for this pursuit. In Data Is Everybody’s Business, the authors offer a clear and engaging way for people across the entire organization to understand data monetization and make it happen.

Tis the season for trimming the tree, caroling, baking cookies, and curling up by the Yuletide waiting for Santa to drop down the chimney. But in this festive collection of holiday whodunits, murder is also paying a visit.

Discover the secret to happy relationships. Relationships are rife with disappointment—but they are also the primary source of personal happiness. So it is no surprise that the number one question Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott hear over and over is, What’s the single most important thing you...

The thing about the curveball is that its entire purpose is to knock the hitter off balance. They’re tough to hit, and not so easy to catch, either. But catching them is part of my job, and being good at my job is what got me where I am. The curve I’m having a tough time catching is Charlotte Bay, the gorgeous single mom who pretends she doesn’t need anything. Especially a man.

From the oral tradition of campfire tales to today's immersive, serialized audio dramas, the horror genre has found a natural home in the podcasting form. With its ability to tap into the listener's imagination and provoke visceral responses, podcasting has reinvigorated horror storytelling. This book traces the lineage of sound-based horror, examining the rise of hit shows like Welcome to Night Vale, The Black Tapes Podcast, A Scottish Podcast, and One by One, which adopt the serialized format popularized by true crime podcasting post-2014.

It takes everything I have not to keep touching her whenever we’re together. But the pull is more than physical. We barely know each other, but I know there’s something calling me to her. Surprisingly, it’s not about what I can see. When I’m with her, I see myself differently. I thought I knew a lot about women, but Jenny’s a masterclass.

Introvert Dion is a quiet storm that’s been building for thirty-five years. Behind the shyness hides passion, and a wild love from a gentle soul that no woman has been able to uncover. Then he lays eyes on an exotic young beauty, gazing in Santini’s Delicatessen window. Christmas just came early. Anya is an impressive cook, good with children, and thrives in new situations. Lately, her fantasies of the sexy guy working the deli have made the season brighter. Maybe an innocent flirt would be a fun way to end her time in St. Helena.

It started on Halloween when I saw her, dressed as a witch, walking alone down a darkened road. She looked like trouble and temptation wrapped in mystery. From that first glance to our last goodnight, something shifted. For the first time in a long time, the shadows lifted. If older women are made of this kind of magic, I’ve been casting my line in the wrong waters. When we kissed, it wasn’t just sparks—it was equal ground. No games. No masks. Just us.