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Everyone has a tiger inside them. . . It's the part of you that only comes out when you're about to be pushed off a cliff, poisoned in your family’s kitchen, framed for a crime, and anything else that awaits artist Cate Finley upon her homecoming. Back in the summer of 2000, having suffered enough under the iron fist of her older sister, Margaret, sixteen-year-old Cate raids the safe at her family's rural Arizona ranch and hops a bus for New York City, hoping to pursue an art career.

Step into the shadowed halls of "The Puzzle Chamber Mysteries: The Labyrinthine Library," where every whisper and echo holds the key to untold mysteries and ancient wisdom. This gripping novel invites listeners on an unforgettable journey through the heart of a library unlike any other—a place where books breathe secrets, walls shift with magic, and puzzles guard the path to hidden truths. Join an intrepid seeker, chosen to unravel the labyrinth's deepest mysteries and confront challenges that blend the arcane with the intellectual.

Welcome to "Faith Talk," the enlightening podcast hosted by the insightful Dr. E.B. Robinson. Join us on a journey of spiritual exploration as we delve into the profound aspects of faith, belief, and the human experience. In each episode, Dr. Robinson, a seasoned and compassionate guide, engages in thought-provoking conversations with spiritual and community leaders, as well as individuals from various walks of life. Together, we will attempt to unravel the intricate tapestry of faith, discussing its impact on personal growth, relationships, and society at large.

"Ich werde dich mit all meiner Kraft beschützen. Das verspreche ich dir." "Wovor denn?", fragt sie heiser. "Allem." Seit Monaten hat Vivien sinnliche Träume von einem Mann namens Kyriel – den sie nicht kennt und der dennoch eine tiefe Sehnsucht in ihr auslöst. Zumindest bis sie ihm bei einer einwöchigen Halloween-Party in New Orleans in Fleisch und Blut gegenübersteht. Denn Kyriel ist alles andere als charmant und Vivien will nichts mit ihm zu tun haben. Was sie nicht weiß: Kyriel ist ein Vampir und ihre Träume Erinnerungen an ihr früheres Leben, in dem er sie verloren hat.

If Frogs Could Fly, a psychedelic romp with a 1960s undercurrent, strangely relevant to our times.

Wenn deine Träume zum Greifen nahe sind – würdest du alles dafür opfern? Néeira träumt davon, eine Primaballerina an der Pariser Oper zu werden. Als der berühmte Midnight Circus ihr eine Stelle anbietet, nimmt sie an, denn jede bisherige Tänzerin dort hat es nach Paris geschafft. Allerdings verlangt ihr die Trapeznummer, die sie dafür einstudieren muss, alles ab. Zudem wird sie das Gefühl nicht los, ihren mürrischen Partner Morpheus zu kennen. Auch wenn das nicht sein kann; einen Mann, der sein halbes Gesicht hinter einer Maske verbirgt, würde sie nicht vergessen.

Step back to 1929 with Is Sex Necessary?, a satirical spoof on the era’s obsession with psychoanalysis and forbidden topics. E.B. White and James Thurber, masters of wit, deliver a faux-scientific treatise on the “mysteries” of sex, skewering outdated gender roles and societal norms with sharp humor. This audiobook, narrated by a modern voice, offers a glimpse into a time capsule, complete with its absurd theories and delightfully dry satire. Prepare for a tongue-in-cheek romp through the absurdities of human behavior and a humorous reflection of a bygone era.

In The Secret City, to honor the spirit and values of his son, Boucher gives encouragement and hope to young people who are facing life-threatening illnesses, bullying, or other tests of the soul. Geof was an "I got this" battler and an inspiration to everyone he encountered. In the trilogy, the Bear teaches young people that the greatest challenges can be overcome with humor, imagination, and a never say die attitude.

Walt Whitman is celebrated as an iconic American poet, but few know of the crucial and heroic role he played tending to the wounded and dying in Civil War hospitals. This nonfiction book highlights Whitman’s compassion and teaches an important lesson about empathy. New York Times-bestselling author Gary Golio and Caldecott Honor artist E. B. Lewis bring Whitman’s story and his passion for America to life.

Dive into the heart of darkness and light in "The Puzzle Chamber Mysteries: The Amazonian Abyss," a thrilling expedition that blends mystery, adventure, and ancient wisdom into a narrative as dense and compelling as the Amazon rainforest itself. Join Elena and her team of intrepid explorers as they navigate a labyrinth of enigmas and dangers in search of a vanished civilization's secrets. From the Clockwork Jungle to the celestial mysteries of the Solar Alignment, each step reveals puzzles that challenge the mind and spirit, beckoning with the promise of ancient truths and hidden wisdom.

Hey there, pop culture aficionados and social commentary seekers! Have you wondered what crypto scam Kim K is running this week? Or what actually happened between Brad and Shiloh? Welcome to Scandal Queens, where we peel back the glitz and glamour to reveal the dark side of celebrity culture they don't want you to see.

Life is simple for Vespera. Despite her family being forced into seclusion for her safety, she is thankful for the peace. If only her lifelong, debilitating headaches weren't getting worse. The last thing she wants for her twentieth birthday is to be even more of a burden on her family. When her headaches finally do begin to subside, her eerie pale eyes, blood red hair, and too pale skin are no longer the only things that make Vespera strange. Her reflexes are sharper, her vision and hearing are heightened, and her strength increases tenfold. Vespera doesn't know anything about magic.

Discover the cornerstone texts that shaped African-American literary history with this indispensable collection. Featuring three seminal works spanning the 19th and early 20th centuries—Booker T. Washington's journey "Up From Slavery", W. E. B. Du Bois' "The Souls of Black Folk" and Frederick Douglass's powerful "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass"—these iconic narratives offer profound insight into the struggle of African-Americans for equality and justice.

Dive into the whimsical and satirical world of James Thurber and E.B. White with the audiobook "Is Sex Necessary? or Why You Feel the Way You Do," narrated by the talented Mike Vendetti. This classic work, first published in 1929, explores the perplexities of love, relationships, and human behavior with humor and wit. Through a series of essays, Thurber and White dissect the absurdities of the sexual revolution, the nature of the American male, and the quirks of feminine types.

In Keepers of Att’lah: The Finding Place, B.E. Homer masterfully weaves a tale of magic, discovery, and the bonds that define us. For fans of epic adventures and coming-of-age fantasy, this is a story you won’t want to miss.

In 1847, the Donner party resorted to eating human flesh to survive entrapment at the base of the Sierra Nevada mountains. They became infamous almost instantly, with hundreds of books, stories, and interviews exploring their misery. None of them tell the extraordinary story from the first-person point of view of the female survivors. Until now. Three women yearned to make better lives in California: Nineteen-year-old Mary Ann Gravesset out west with her family in search of a home that would be free of disease like the ague that had afflicted her mother and sisters for years.

Is Sex Necessary? was originally published in 1929 as a satirical and comedic exploration of romantic and sexual relationships, co-authored by iconic comedic writers E.B. White and James Thurber. Written in the aftermath of the Jazz Age and amidst changing societal norms regarding gender and relationships, Is Sex Necessary? parodies the burgeoning field of psychological and sexual analysis, poking fun at the over-seriousness with which such topics were increasingly dissected in the early 20th century.

“That Woman in the Croft” is a mystery-thriller set in the atmospheric Highlands of Scotland. It centers around the decaying MacCallum Lodge, a once-prestigious hunting lodge struggling financially. Tensions run high among the staff and guests, particularly between the lodge owner, Hugh MacCallum, his younger wife, Isla, and the rugged gamekeeper, Robbie McTaggart. As whispers of infidelity and unspoken desires simmer beneath the surface, the arrival of the mysterious and alluring Siofra Ravensway turns the lodge's dynamics on its head.

"Ihr habt doch dasselbe Ziel: Chaos zu verbreiten." "Falsch", zischt Loki. "Sie will den Weltenbaum zerstören und die Fäden des Schicksals verändern, damit sie alles bekommt, was sie sich vorstellt. Ich will Asgard unterwerfen. Was in den anderen Welten geschieht, interessiert mich nicht. Sollen die Götter sich bekriegen, solange sie mir das Königreich lassen, das mir gebührt, ist es mir egal." Des epische Finale um den Erhalt der Neun Welten geht in die letzte Schlacht. Wer wird gewinnen? Und ist ein Happy End überhaupt möglich?

Join two absolute amateurs as we take a look at the highest-grossing film released each week some time between the year of our births, 1989, and today. A cinematic retrospective of the last 35 years of movies... that we don't take too seriously.