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Welcome to ancient Rome, where the steps of the Forum are peopled by nubile slave girls and a range of outrageous characters including Lurcio’s owner, Ludicrus Sextus the senator, his wife, Ammonia, his son, Nausius, and his daughter, Erotica. Lurcio attempts to deliver his prologue and begin proceedings before he’s quickly caught up in the myriad of sexual liaisons in all quarters of his master’s house.

Two years after the war to end all wars, the American people are confronting the reality of the altered world. As the US’ armed forces—weakened from the peace dividend—begin again to flex its slowly recovering offensive muscle, a second war rages in the Korean peninsula, and American and British forces circle each other warily from the North Atlantic to the Straits of Hormuz as the wounded Soviet bear broods behind its borders.

The locals of The Bull’s Head meet an odd salesman after hours. The future of the entire planet hangs in the balance. Everything depends on them and their ever-dwindling grasp on sobriety.

Are you ready for the most enchanting adventure of your bedtime? Welcome to a world where unicorns aren't just in your imagination, they're real, and they're waiting to take you on the most incredible journeys you've ever dreamed of! My name is Madeline Starr, and I'm so excited to share these special unicorn stories with you. In just a moment, you're going to meet the most wonderful unicorn friends who will whisk you away to magical kingdoms, sparkling crystal caves, pirate ships sailing through starry skies, and even on time-traveling adventures to meet dinosaurs and friendly dragons!

Jess has been secretly in love with her straight best friend Holly as long as she can remember. After one magical night when they were eighteen, Jess is left heartbroken by Holly. Jess runs away to the city and does everything she can to forget Holly. Fourteen years have passed since she last saw or spoke to Holly. When everything falls apart with Jess's life in the city, she finds herself coming home. Coming home to her small town. Coming home to her Mom. Coming home to herself.

In "The Leadership Catalyst: Igniting Inspired Change," Ashley Cheung explores leading multigenerational teams in urban environments. Using raccoon spirit characters, she addresses vulnerabilities, mindset differences, and social anxieties related to generational variances. Each raccoon embodies traits like resourcefulness, adaptability, belongingness, confidence, and wisdom. The narrative examines cultural roots and stereotypes affecting team dynamics. By fostering an inclusive environment and celebrating individual contributions, leaders can leverage the strengths of each generation.

Dana Blair has spent her life letting others take the wheel, from her relationship with her husband to her business. Now, with her marriage unraveling, her son in crisis, and her career on the verge of collapse, Dana is left wondering whether she ever really had control of anything at all. Padma Paulsen is the opposite: a brilliant, fiercely driven ER doctor who’s given her all to her career. Her friendship with Dana has been the one constant in her high-pressure life. But then a tragedy on Padma’s watch leaves Dana’s daughter in critical condition and their bond in tatters.

Name’s Jess. The superhero version is called Just Jess, but I feel like Desperate Jess is a better moniker. My to-do list grew exponentially. (Translation: In addition to my normal duties of reviewing superpowers, I have to find a cure for my sister, solve two power puzzles, and work with Mayor Shady Pants’s misfit crew of Supers.) Saving my sister may involve defying the government overlords and that’s not healthy for other people in my life. If I don’t pull off several miracles, my sister may only be the first of many casualties.

A self-help guide to disconnecting from the digital world and reconnecting with the real world.

A decade ago, the challenge was accepted: to send a man to the Moon and to return him safely to the Earth, and now a giant rocket ship designed by Wernher von Braun stands ready on the pad and the clock is counting down. Ten years ago, nobody thought it was possible. But that was then, and this is now. Mankind has chosen to sail the new sea of space, to quest after the knowledge and the dreams of the star-filled abyss, to climb the infinite ladder to the stars.

Miriam Thaggert illuminates the stories of African American women as passengers and as workers on the nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century railroad. As Jim Crow laws became more prevalent and forced Black Americans to "ride Jim Crow" on the rails, the train compartment became a contested space of leisure and work.

Three engaging short stories for listeners in second through fourth grade, each teaching important and relatable life lessons that children can understand and apply.

Step into the poetic world of James D. Freeman with "Questiny: Poems Over The Years", a captivating anthology that spans six decades of creativity, passion, and self-discovery. Narrated by the enchanting Madeline Starr, this audiobook brings to life a collection of poems that chronicle Freeman’s journey from darkness into light, offering listeners a profound and intimate glimpse into the mind of a true artist. Born in 1945, Freeman began writing poetry before he even knew what poetry was.

"The Lifeguard" is a heart-wrenching love story that brings together two people from opposite ends of the social spectrum. Sheldon Winters, an affluent and educated man, is a successful cardiothoracic surgeon and a former professional surfer. Melissa, on the other hand, is poor, uneducated, and physically and mentally abused by her uncle Armando Gomez, who has criminal ties to a cartel in Mexico. Sheldon's best friend, Carl Hamilton, is openly gay and a U.S. Congressman who chairs the Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs.

What happens when a lonely wish meets a little ladybug with a secret sparkle? Penelope discovers more than just a seven-spotted visitor on her windowsill – she finds Lady Lou, a truly terrific friend! Journey with them through a garden bursting with sensory wonders: the scent of sun-warmed roses, the tinkle of wind chimes, the thrill of riding a dandelion seed, and the taste of a shared cookie crumb. This heartwarming tale celebrates the magic of unlikely friendships, the bravery found in small creatures, and the extraordinary adventures waiting just outside your door.

Mysteriously invited to attend the elite Haverford Pines Academy, sixteen-year-old Lina Jamison feels out of place. With mediocre grades and no special talents, she questions why she was chosen to be among her generation’s brightest and most promising teens. Only after Lina saves a fellow trainee’s life does she begin to glimpse her own potential.Settling into the academy’s training, she starts to uncover secrets and question Haverford Pine’s motives.

Now, Katherine and the Baron have it all-love, passion, intimacy, wealth and a world of possibilities for their future. But Katherine knows that it will not be easy and that being together will pose challenges that neither of them would anticipate. Katherine comes to realization that she longs for Buttons. She faces the challenge of suppressing her urge to regulate her emotions and thoughts about Buttons.

Tom Tidy has sniffed his way into the perfect job as a Research Technician for Chomp Dog Food in Havana, Florida. His typical day includes watching a Greyhound model on the conveyor belt, serenading pooches, and smelling dog breath. Now, if he could just find himself a girl that loved him like his dogs and find a way to save his career before it’s snuffed out by a secret, new technology.

A terrifying new plague pushes mankind to the brink of extinction. One child holds the key to survival. After years locked away in a secret government lab, she makes her daring escape in a desperate bid to save mankind before it's too late.

Your GPS to Happiness guides you to arrive at a place of inner joy, perfect happiness, and self-confidence so that you become who you are meant to be. By following this road map, you can achieve great health, wealth, and success, and of course deep, fulfilling relationships with yourself and others. Stop pursuing happiness—start being happy now.