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To K. J. Joseph, a high school track star, running was everything to her future - until the treatment for her mental illness made her sicker. Simply Because We Are Human shares her story of battling lifelong clinical depression, starting as early as age eight. While turning her soul inside out through heartfelt and honest prose, Joseph reveals a commonality to the human race as we all struggle through life. Whether that struggle is temporary or chronic, clinical or situational, at the end of the day, we are all simply human.

Gain basic healthcare and financial literacy to avoid common pitfalls! This easy-to-digest book contains bullet-point summaries for quick reference, a layman’s glossary, worksheets, and templates. The book is tailored to get you through some of the biggest hurdles, like denials for services that should have been covered by your insurance policy. It gives you some straightforward tips on how to save hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars and not to nickel-and-dime your care.

Before there were legends, there was war. Before fables became twisted truth and distorted tales. Things deemed too dangerous were sealed, and bound for all eternity. Or so it was believed. Whispers from an ancient realm threaten the peace, drawing a lone adventurer into The Depths of Acheron. He seeks something from within this sealed domain, and those banished want something in return. Something belonging to them.

This book covers a wide range of herbs and their uses in both medicinal and magical practices, including sections detailing extraction and application. It also provides comprehensive step-by-step instructions on making a wide range of items like creams, herbal bags, incense, salves, tinctures, and poultices. Presented in an easy-to-understand format, with an added definition of terms, Herbal Lore is an asset to anyone wishing to utilize the beneficial properties of herbs.

Bryce Winters risked his life often enough racing Formula One cars, but when his own country’s CIA put a gun to his head, he entered a dark and dangerous world - one filled with criminals, top secret assignments, and few friends, if any. Follow this deadly driver on a path that takes him from the hills of Vermont to the most exciting cities and destinations around the world.

Evil is unleashed in Scare Street’s latest bone-chilling collection of supernatural horror. Fourteen tales of terror lurk within this new volume - more than enough to give even the bravest soul a reason to fear the night. As your eyes flutter open, you can still see dark images in your mind.... Horrifying monsters, demons, and ghouls with a hunger for human flesh.

KJ’s signature identifiable force is her “immeasurable energy,” and her goal is to help you identify yours. The Rose Effect provides anecdotal stories of KJ’s journey that uncovers layers of her own vulnerability. This book aims to provide the tools necessary in reconciling your internal narrative so that the external expression is explicitly and beautifully truthful.

Oh no! There’s trouble in the magical Land of Five Lagunas. Princess Winnabelle promised to help bake friendship pies for the other kingdoms, but she lost track of time and made a big mistake instead. When her task becomes too big to complete on her own, she’s faced with a tough decision: Quit now or ask her friends for help. Winnabelle knows that a princess can be smart, fancy, strong, and fierce. But, she still has a lot to learn before she's ready to rule the kingdom someday. Will she discover an important lesson about friendship and teamwork before it's too late?

Sixteen-year-old Jenna Kemp is a typical high school girl, complete with a loyal group of friends and a seemingly understanding boyfriend. But when the demons from Jenna's childhood resurface, she's suddenly spinning out of control - drinking, partying, and doing anything to numb the pain of the past. After distancing herself from her friends and befriending an outcast, her friends and family start questioning and judging her choices.

Obsession. It's dangerous. Reckless. Exhilarating. Richard enjoys watching him in the interrogation room, his eyes coveting the way the cigarette easily slid between his lips. For a brief moment, his fingers yearn to trace the tattoos wrapped around his toned flesh. If he squints, he can focus on those emerald-green eyes, haunting yet so familiar. Everything about the man pulls him in, awakening something deep within long since beaten dead. Richard knows exactly what Beau's nighttime occupation is.

The summer solstice is the longest day of the year, but even the light can't keep away all that goes bump in the night. From rituals and witches to summer slasher and sunny horror, this anthology has it all.

Un tempo il regno di Cornucopia era il più felice del mondo. C'erano moltissimo oro, un re con i baffi più belli che si possano immaginare e macellai, pasticceri e casari le cui prelibatezze facevano piangere la gente di gioia. Era tutto perfetto: a parte le Paludi nebbiose del Nord, dove si narra vivesse il terribile Ickabog. Ogni persona di buon senso sapeva che l'Ickabog era solo una leggenda inventata per spaventare i bambini e convincerli a comportarsi bene. Ma le leggende sono strane e a volte assumono una vita propria.

Se acerca el ickabog... un monstruo legendario que amenaza a todo un reino y que pondrá a prueba la valentía de dos chicos. Descubre una aventura sumamente original sobre el poder de la esperanza, la amistad y su triunfo contra todo pronóstico, en esta obra de una de las mejores escritoras del mundo.

ハリー・ポッターのJ.K.ローリング書き下ろし童話。　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
コルヌコピア王国は、立派な口髭をもつ王様が治める、世界一幸福な国でした。豊かな黄金があり、職人たちが作り出す食べ物は、うれし泣きするくらいの美味しさでした。

Se acerca el ickabog... un monstruo legendario que amenaza un reino y que pondrá a prueba la valentía de dos chicos. Descubre una aventura sumamente original sobre el poder de la esperanza y la amistad y su triunfo contra todo pronóstico, obra de una de las mejores narradoras del mundo....

1932. After being left at the altar, free-spirited Ginny Weltermint boards a train and heads back home to Hollywood. But when she stumbles across a body in one of the carriages, she unwittingly becomes involved in a murder mystery. Stopping in a small village to investigate the crime, Ginny soon clashes with the surly, old-school detective who comes aboard to solve the murder.

Kylie is an audial psychic who can hear conversations from far away. Noah can see into the past. Ayden can see into the future. Kylie’s sister, Hope, can time travel. John was once PSI’s psychic healer…and Kylie’s true love. But Ky’s world is torn apart when damning evidence implies that John betrayed the team. But did he? Kylie wants to save a group of psychics — many are children — who are being held captive at a secret compound and forced into training to become psychic weapons.

Ein fantastisches Ungeheuer, ein Königreich in großer Gefahr und zwei Kinder, die außergewöhnlichen Mut beweisen müssen. In diesem ganz besonderen Märchen geht es um den Sieg von Hoffnung und Freundschaft gegen alle Widrigkeiten, erdacht von einer der besten Geschichtenerzählerinnen der Welt, J.K. Rowling.

You discover who you really are when you can stand in front of and stare down a punch or kick coming at full speed without pissing your pants. It’s the kind of confidence you get when you really understand what you’re capable of. In this book, I share stories of times when I’ve fallen and gotten back up, the times when fear got the better of me, and a few other lessons I learned along the way through the guidance and wisdom of those who came before me.

Perfect for listeners that believe a hero can be fierce, fun, and fancy! All is well in the magical Land of Five Lagunas...until a stubborn little mouse moves in. In this modern fairy tale, Princess Winnabelle doesn't have time to worry if her fancy dress gets dirty. She's busy learning lessons that will make her a strong leader one day. When Kya Mouse ruins the peace and tries to take over the throne, Winnabelle gets to practice her creative problem solving and smart negotiation skills. But will that be enough to save the day? Is this really a job for a little princess?