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In a world obsessed with appearances, it's easy to be fooled by the charming smiles and composed facades of those who seem harmless. But beneath these facades lies a dangerous reality—psychopaths who are masters of manipulation, blending in and thriving in plain sight. The Mask Slips: True Stories of Charming Psychopaths and the Lives They Ruined offers an eye-opening journey into the lives of individuals who wore the mask of respectability and used their charm to manipulate, deceive, and destroy.

The lazy sun moved slowly over the mountains as it had done for eons. In a quaint town nestled against the rolling hills, plush with many varieties of Evergreens and inhabited with deer, rabbits, and groundhogs, there was a girl named Bethany. Bethany wasn't like the other girls in her school. Her hair was a wild pattern of colors, each strand seemingly pulled from a box of forgotten crayons once belonging to another dreamer from times now forgotten. Her eyes, a piercing shade of amber, danced with curiosity and mischief.

Years after a virus leaves many people at only four inches tall, Libby has found that dating people her own size is boring. She checks out SizeUp, a dating site that matches tiny people with regular-sized ones. She meets a colossal beauty named Rose and thinks it's going well. At least until Rose starts to become increasingly commanding. It's clear that Libby has bitten off more than she can chew, and although she likes being dominated, she's learning it's just in theory, and Rose operates in practicality . . .

Drift into dreamland with a heart full of peace and a mind wrapped in wonder. In Goodnight Wishes and Wonder, beloved storyteller Penny Whimsy offers a gentle collection of short stories designed to calm the noise of the day and lull listeners into a serene, joyful slumber. Each tale is a cozy nightlight for the soul—glowing softly with hope, kindness, and imagination. Perfect for bedtime routines, quiet evenings, or moments when you simply need to breathe and be, these enchanting stories are filled with starlit adventures, quiet reflections, and tender good nights.

Harriet thought she knew the worst kind of betrayal—until she discovered her secret lover had stolen $2.3 million from their law firm. Harriet Marquez is a driven New York attorney who has everything under control: a corner office at a prestigious firm, a flawless trial record, and a promising future as partner. When her mentor and secret lover James Carter is exposed as an embezzler, Harriet's carefully constructed world crashes down around her.

The worst has happened: Fleet is tearing itself apart. Some of the mutineers see injustice in the unequal spread of the rejuvenation drugs that offer virtual immortality to the rich; others are simply thirsty for power, or for blood. The Loyalists, meanwhile, fight desperately to preserve the rule of law in Familias Regnant space. But when Esmay Suiza-Serrano is unceremoniously booted out of Fleet, the apparent victim of family politics, she has no idea of the whirlwind of conflict into which she is about to be drawn.

Rejuvenates fear the backlash caused by bad drugs: they want nothing to interfere with their pursuit of long life—or the profit that comes from promising it to others. Neighbor states fear the aggressive expansion of the Familias Regnant, fuelled by population growth and extended lifespan. Within the Regular Space Service, those who have received experimental rejuvenations fear they may have been intentionally given bad drugs. Esmay Suiza's family fears that her marriage to an offworlder will damage their position.

The worst has happened: Fleet is tearing itself apart. Some of the mutineers see injustice in the unequal spread of the rejuvenation drugs that offer virtual immortality to the rich; others are simply thirsty for power, or for blood. The Loyalists, meanwhile, fight desperately to preserve the rule of law in Familias Regnant space. But when Esmay Suiza-Serrano is unceremoniously booted out of Fleet, the apparent victim of family politics, she has no idea of the whirlwind of conflict into which she is about to be drawn.

A curated collection of the best Advice King columns, with a new introduction by the Advice King and a foreword by Tracy Moore.

Jesus commands his disciples to love one another and promises that “by this everyone will know that you are my disciples” (John 13:35). But what does genuine care for those in our church family look like? This warm, practical book by Dwayne Bond goes beyond specific pastoral-care roles and responsibilities and explores how all church members can love and care for one another in the rhythms of ordinary life.

God has a place of profound influence for each of us. Penny Tucci shares her life with us in a way that is both vulnerable and challenging. She lets us in on the intimate details of a journey that is filled with painful obstacles and miraculous outcomes. She gives insight into the characteristics and qualities that open doors of influence in every relationship in our lives.

When Annie Collins inherits her grandfather’s sprawling Lake District mansion shortly before Christmas, she has enough to handle without the attention of the eccentric locals and the longtime staff, many of whom seem as old as the house itself.

Darra rescues Kyra then explains his quest to find the legendary Temple of the Purple Lotus. Kyra agrees to help Darra find the Three Keys to the Temple, and when they return to the warehouse the Cobra Statue offers the first Key to Kyra. Meanwhile, the Bureau continues to search for the magical graffiti artist and Imogen is intrigued by Tayla, the prickly new fairy waitress at the café.

These letters were arranged in two volumes by Albert Bigelow Paine, Samuel L. Clemens's literary executor, as a supplement to Mark Twain, A Biography, which Paine wrote. They are, for the most part, every letter written by Clemens known to exist at the time of their publication in 1917. They begin with a fragment of a letter from teenaged Sam Clemens to his sister, Pamela, and conclude with a letter to his attorney two weeks before his death. These letters give us some degree of insight into the evolution of Twain's style of speech and prose over the period of his lifetime.

When you dive into Mark Twain’s The Innocents Abroad, you have to be ready to learn more about the unadorned, ungilded reality of 19th-century “touring” than you might think you want to learn. This is a tough literary journey. It was tough for Twain and his fellow “pilgrims”, both religious and otherwise. They set out, on a June day in 1867, to visit major tourist sites in Europe and the near east, including Greece, Turkey, Lebanon, Syria, “the Holy Land”, and Egypt. What Twain records are the day-to-day ups and downs of discovering the truth about people and places.

Danielle finally landed her first real teaching job, but it's at a Catholic school. No big deal, she just has to hide the fact she is no longer practicing, keep her swearing to a minimum, and never ever mention her live-in boyfriend.

Leora hat den Überfall überlebt, leidet allerdings an Amnesie. Jay hingegen will sie nicht kampflos aufgeben und schwört nach wie vor bittere Rache. Als Leo dahintergelangt, dass sie von jenem Mann, den sie zu lieben glaubte, belogen und hintergangen wurde, bricht eine Welt für sie zusammen. Kann sie ihm trotz allem verzeihen? Unaufhörlich spitzen sich die Dinge zu, und auf Höhepunkt der Katastrophen, fordert Dominik sein Eigentum zurück und stellt Leora erneut vor die Wahl.

Trouble arises when Annabelle welcomes a new resident to her quaint parish. But instead of a chat over tea and cake, Annabelle is served a heaping plate of murder, and another helping of handsome Inspector Mike Nicholls!

Reverend Annabelle Dixon is back! A vicar with a taste for sweets and a nose for crime, Annabelle seems doggedly distracted from her impending wedding to Inspector Nicholls, much to the dismay of her wedding organiser, Philippa.

When her beloved Mini Cooper breaks down in the countryside, Reverend Annabelle Dixon is forced to make a stop at Mildred’s Garage. But instead of a quick tune-up, she stumbles upon a gruesome surprise....