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In this masterful novel, a wealthy young northerner, Anson Dodge, discovers new meaning in his life on St. Simons Island, Georgia, just after the Civil War. A man of remarkable and unforgettable kindness and strength, he shares his heart with two very different women - Ellen, who passionately adores him, and Anna, who comforts him in sorrow. They each surrender themselves to his dreams. Anson Dodge's story unfolds as a beautiful tale of honor when he rebuilds the war-torn Christ Church, Frederica, in memory of happy and lost love.

This book is coming from my heart. I am a "WHY" person and know there is a reason for all human behavior and a solution to every problem. All our problems stem from feelings of worthlessness. Drugs, gangs, homelessness are all symptoms of worthless feelings brought about from a lack of praise. Stop struggling with an unruly child and learn communications skills. Everything comes with a set of operating instructions and children are no exception.

Discover an "absurd, funny, and thought-provoking" book perfect for "anyone who has ever felt socially awkward or inadequate" (Louis Sachar, author of Holes and the Wayside School series). Dear weird toes, crooked nose, stressed out, left out, freaked out Dear missing parts, broken hearts...

Three generations of women come together in this page-turning debut full of family secrets, heart-wrenching drama, and the promise of second chances. Corfu, 1942: To sixteen-year-old Sarah Batis, the Nazis are a distant danger—of far greater threat is the opposing needs of her heart and her...

Zwei moderne Erzählungen: eine über eine außergewöhnliche Freundschaft, die durch einen verrückten Zufall zustande kam. Die andere fällt in die Gattung historischer Prosa und spielt Ende der 60er Jahre in New York. Die Pianistin Zhana Minasyan spielt dazu Klavierstücke von Mompou, Chopin und Debussy.

FINALIST FOR THE GOVERNOR GENERAL'S AWARD FOR NON-FICTION Interrogating our ideas of race through the lens of her own multi-racial identity, critically acclaimed novelist Tessa McWatt turns her eye on herself, her body and this world in a powerful new work of non-fiction. Tessa McWatt has...

Single mom, Emma Williams starts work as an assistant for the famously frosty ice queen Vivian Sterling—CEO of Sterling Enterprises. Vivian is difficult, demanding, and hard to please. Emma finds herself more and more drawn in to wanting to please her. Will Emma's warmth and kindness get through to her and thaw the ice queen?

Wealthy and successful CEO, Genevieve Mitchell has a void in her personal life. She goes to a bar to wind down where she meets a beautiful and mysterious stranger who she is fiercely attracted to. Genevieve ends up letting herself go and having a night of passion with the beautiful stranger convinced she will never see her again. Will she ever see her again? And if she does, and the beautiful stranger's troubled past catches up with her, what will happen then?

Surfing high on the wave of lesbian chic, author/screenwriter Melissa Hartley is deliciously dangerous. She knows all the right people, goes to all the right parties, says all the right things. When she meets the quiet, elegant Sarah at a hotel bar, Melissa makes all the right moves to get Sarah into her bed, then makes all the right promises to convince the usually cautious young attorney to come live with her in San Francisco.

At Trinity Stone University, two worlds destined to remain apart collide in a storm of secrets, betrayal, and unexpected love. Fredrika Cunningham, a brilliant freshman fueled by ambition and haunted by her brother’s tragic death, arrives determined to fight for justice. Across campus, CJ Parker—heir to Houston’s most powerful legal dynasty—lives a life of privilege, luxury, and deeply rooted prejudice. But when a class project forces their paths to intersect, sparks fly in ways neither of them could have predicted.

When Poe Baxter ditches academia for the thrill of rare book hunting, she expects adventure—but not a deadly one. A trip to Edinburgh should be the perfect start to her new career, but when questions about a mysterious book draw dangerous attention, Poe and her best friend Beattie find themselves tangled in a plot far darker than any novel.

Victoria Stratton tried to heal her broken heart by working. When she was focused on saving her father's legacy, she couldn't think about Shelby Kimball. She knew it was too much to ask when suddenly five years ago Victoria's father sent her to Japan to save the company. Shelby wouldn't come with her, but now, she was coming home and prepared to do whatever it took to get another chance with Shelby. It had been five long years since the love of Shelby Kimball's life left for Japan without her. Five years of questioning why Shelby didn't go with her.

Straight-laced Rose loves books, swimming, and the folk choir. So when her gregarious best friend arrives home from a 10-year around-the-world trip, her safe, comfortable existence is thrown into disarray. Rose is persuaded to take on the role of matron of honor, but not for a traditional church wedding: The ceremony is to take to take place on a Mediterranean beach. She is promised sun, sea, sand, and a rousing good time. But how will she cope with her fear of flying, mosquitoes, men, and everything else that takes her out of her comfort zone?

She's a no-holds-barred, kick-butt, don't-cover-the-ugly-parts archaeologist. History wants to teach her a lesson. The journey begins with a backpack and lip gloss. Caitlin Benoit finds her blood quickened by a new, intriguing site. An initial exploration leads to the discovery of a mysterious river rock with peculiar etchings. Puzzled, she breaks all the rules to examine the stone closer. When she brushes away the dirt, 2017 folds away to leave Caitlin standing in pre-Civil War Charleston.

Morocco - it simmers with exotic sounds, smells, flavors, and spices. From its souks (markets) to the medinas (ancient walled cities) to the kasbahs (fortified villages/citadels) to the riads (homes built around a courtyard) and to its unique cuisine. The majesty of the snowcapped High Atlas Mountains; the Palmeraie - acre upon acre of stately date palms; and the pristine, virgin, undulating sands of the Sahara. Journey with me to this exotic land, where ancient medieval sights and traditions thrive and endure.

Edgar Allan Poe may be 150 years beyond this world, but the themes of his beloved works have much in common with modern young adult fiction. Whether the stories are familiar or discovered for the first time, listeners will revel in both Edgar Allan Poe's classic tales, and in the 13 unique and unforgettable ways that they've been brought to life.

Four kids. Four different stories. One beautiful message. When Wesley, Kai, Andres, and Samantha each experience moments of hurt caused by hate or unfairness, they don’t know how to make sense of it. But everything changes the day they meet at a community event. As they begin to share their experiences, something powerful takes root—friendship, understanding, and hope. Together, they create a mural and garden that becomes a symbol of everything they believe in: Love. Respect. Unity.

Chaos wears a leash—and love might just be found in a poop bag. Wren Montgomery is a flannel-wearing, glitter-loving dog walker with a flair for attracting furballs and drama in equal measure. Theo Everhart is a latte-art-perfectionist and the uptight owner of the local cat café. Their feud? Legendary. Their accidental partnership on a community fundraiser? A disaster waiting to happen. Or maybe... the beginning of something neither of them saw coming.

From an exciting new voice, a world dominated by vampires, threatened by malevolent witches... Sophie Devereaux embarks on a perilous quest to obtain an enchanted amulet with the power to eradicate the supernatural forces that hold humanity captive. As she navigates through a landscape of danger and intrigue, she must confront her deepest fears, make unthinkable sacrifices, and ultimately decide the fate of not only her people but also the supernatural beings that coexist with them, risking her own humanity as she does so.

Ben Shattuck ist eine literarische Entdeckung – ein Wortmagier, der die Rätsel der menschlichen Seele erkundet. Die Geschichte einer geheimen Liebe, die einen Sommer lang währt – und die ein Leben lang als die »eigentliche Liebe« nachklingt: Im Schatten des Ersten Weltkriegs lernen sich Lionel und David, zwei Musikstudenten, in einer verrauchten Bar im ländlichen Maine kennen und werden Freunde. Nach dem Krieg wandern sie im Sommer durch die Wälder New Englands, um Volkslieder zu sammeln, die sie auf Wachszylinder aufnehmen. Aus unerklärlichen Gründen bricht der Kontakt ab.