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Planning a visit to Washington, DC? Let your host, BrightPath Tours, take you on a walking tour of the grand monuments of Washington, DC! Tour on your own schedule and walk at your own pace as BrightPath Tours guides you from site to site.

Set on a distant planet, this is a gripping tale about a colony that believes in "appropriate technology adoption". When a heavily armed clan arrives at the colony, while it's being visited by off-world anthropologists, events spiral out of control, and the colony's beliefs are put to the test. The story is told from the viewpoint of a young woman - who soon learns just how high the price of wisdom can be.

Meet Jericho King; ex-marine, all business. The Promise: Look after a fallen comrade's sister. The Price: She wants his baby! After a career of life-risking military service, Jericho King desires only the solitude of his mountain lodge. But when Daisy Saxon arrives, his plans come to an end, for he'd once pledged his help if ever she was in need. Surely he could give her a job and a home, all without succumbing to his desires. But the lone wolf is in for a shock when he learns Daisy's true agenda...

An all-star line-up of children’s book authors, including Holly Black, Justine Larbalestier, Libba Bray, and Maureen Johnson, debate the question, “Which are better: zombies or unicorns?”

Descubre los secretos que han ayudado a miles de mujeres a conseguir la relación con la que siempre soñaron.

An affecting tale of the struggle to retain one’s humanity in the face of societal breakdown. With the population sliding toward unemployment, homelessness and desperation, one woman ekes out a living fashioning “reborns” for clients of a particular taste.

On this tour, we cross the Potomac River and visit the four major monuments that reside in Arlington, VA. This tour starts at the Pentagon Metro & Bus station. From the Metro station, we’ll walk to the Pentagon Memorial. After Pentagon, we’ll visit the Air Force Memorial, we’ll walk through Arlington Cemetery then visit the Netherlands Carillon, and we’ll end at the Marine Corps Memorial, better known as the Iwo Jima Monument. Along the way, you'll hear stories about the monuments, some history of Washington, DC, and the story of Arlington Cemetery.

Planning a visit to Washington DC? Let your host, BrightPath Tours, take you on a walking tour of the Grand Monuments of Washington DC! Tour on your own schedule and walk at your own pace as BrightPath Tours guides you from site to site. If you don’t have a lot of time, this tour will fit your schedule perfectly! During this short tour, we visit three of the most popular of the Washington, DC monuments that reside at the west end of the National Mall. This tour starts at the Lincoln Memorial.

He'd certainly never set eyes on - much less gone to bed with - Tula Barrons. Yet businessman Simon Bradley agreed to let Tula and her infant cousin - a child she claimed was his - stay in his mansion until he had proof of the little boy's paternity. But Simon discovers that their pasts aren't completely unconnected. He could seduce Tula get revenge for his family... but if he succeeded, he could lose all he'd come to care for.

Water for People, Not for Profit was a Panel Discussion at the Boston Social Forum. The panel featured spirited presentations from Mary Evelyn Tucker of the Forum on Religion and Ecology; Maureen Taylor of the Michigan Welfare Rights Organization; and Barbara Garson, author of Money Makes the World Go Round: One Investor Tracks Her Cash Through the Global Economy, From Brooklyn to Bangkok and Back. Arnie Alpert of AFSC's New Hampshire Office chaired the panel.

On 3 September, 1939, Amy Browning decided to start a diary. It was a momentous day for so many reasons: It was Amy's 18th birthday, her sister had just given birth, and on the radio it was announced that Great Britain was now at war. As the months went by, things began to change. The bombing started, and Amy's fears grew for her boyfriend, Ian, in the RAF....

Millionaire Travis King handpicked a temporary and on-his-terms bride - home-town girl Julie O’Hara. The woman was an old friend and shouldn’t give him any trouble. And, as per their contract, she'd do exactly what he wanted....

En Rayo de sol, los niños podrán dar rienda suelta a su imaginación y volar a un jardín secreto, al espacio exterior, a las profundidades marinas o bien pasear en globo.

En Rayo de luna, Maureen Garth invita a sus oyentes a acompañarla por un mundo imaginario de animales, gentes y lugares, y explica a los padres cómo utilizar esas fantasías con los niños, para ayudarles a aliviar la ansiedad, relajarse y desarrollar la concentración antes de ir a dormir.

Motivada por el deseo de ayudar a su hija de tres años a conciliar el sueño por las noches, Maureen Garth pensó en una serie de ejercicios de meditación que reforzaran la seguridad y la confianza de la niña. Luz de estrellas recoge los cuentos que fue enlazando a medida que su hija crecía. Se trata de simples visualizaciones que los padres y educadores pueden leer a los niños para facilitarles la transición al sueño y enseñarles a tranquilizarse solos, además de desarrollar la imaginación y estimular la creatividad.

"Ich möchte endlich mein eigenes Leben führen!" Seit sechs Jahren ist Andrea die Assistentin von Tycoon David "Mac" McCallum. Und genauso lange träumt sie schon von seinen Lippen auf ihrer Haut. Aber ihr Boss ist viel zu sehr mit seiner Arbeit beschäftigt, um sie als Frau wahrzunehmen. Andrea muss kündigen, damit sie endlich von ihm loskommt und einen Mann finden kann, der ihre Liebe erwidert. Doch sie hat die Rechnung ohne Mac gemacht: Statt sie gehen zu lassen, unterbreitet er ihr ein unfassbares Angebot.

Andrea Beaumont è sposata con il suo lavoro, ma ciò che vorrebbe davvero sarebbe sposare il suo capo, Mac McCallum. Tra loro, però, c'è un rapporto puramente professionale, tanto che per la donna l'unica soluzione è andarsene per provare a toglierselo dalla testa. Mac, però, non è dello stesso avviso: non può lasciarsi scappare Andi! Le propone così di passare due settimane insieme, poi sarà libera di decidere cosa fare. Lontano dai ritmi stressanti del lavoro la passione prende il sopravvento... si tratta solo di scegliere l'ordine delle priorità.

In this practical and spiritual guide, she shares how she navigates spiritually through the frustrations, fears, and complexities of daily living with chronic pain and illness. Using a combination of Bible passages, her own experiences and insights, and prayer, Pratt provides help on issues that include dealing with isolation, coping with medical expenses, strengthening a fragile relationship with God, and learning to say no. Written with honesty and humor, Peace in the Storm will encourage and inspire listeners to find God’s blessings throughout their life’s journey.

Claire Rawlings, mother of two and medical resident, will not let the troubling signs of an allergic reaction prevent her from making it in for rounds. But when Claire's symptoms overpower her while she's driving into work, her two children in tow, she must pull over. Moments later, she wakes up on the floor of a gas station bathroom - her car and her precious girls have vanished. The police have no leads, and the weight of guilt presses down on Claire as each hour passes with no trace of her girls.

Inspirational Relaxations contains four different guided relaxations. Each one will take you to a beautiful place to enjoy a state of deep relaxation, leaving you feeling energised and inspired. Each session includes a subtle background music soundscape that supports relaxation and enhances visualisation. The sessions have been created by yoga and relaxation expert Maureen McKain, who has been teaching yoga and meditation since 1972. Maureen leads you gently through each of the guided relaxations using beautiful natural images that will inspire and relax you again and again.