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The most well-known Buddhist teachers on the planet all have something in common: they are excellent communicators. This is not by accident, as the Buddha taught what are called the four elements of right speech over 2,600 years ago. In this one-of-a-kind book, certified meditation and mindfulness instructor Cynthia Kane has taken the four elements of right speech and developed them into a modern practice based on mindful listening, mindful speech, and mindful silence.

The pop princess with her bright blue hair, pouty lips, haunting eyes, and the voice of a siren. She’s always been too busy for us. Music seems to be the one language we both speak. It’s not enough. For her. For them. For anyone. I’m not enough.

Toddler Weaning is a short, to-the-point book about gradually weaning a breastfeeding toddler, designed by a teacher and mom of two. It's perfect for nursing moms of toddlers who are considering weaning (and may need help deciding if they are ready to stop breastfeeding) or are ready to wean but need help planning how to wean. The book offers a discussion of how to decide to wean (including why you may not want to wean), why weaning can be difficult, and the case for weaning gradually.

Taking an analytical approach to Hogwarts's irascible, protective Potions professor, author Lorrie Kim presents a closer look at how Dumbledore's double agent operates behind the scenes throughout the Harry Potter series. By examining the story from Snape's point of view, this in-depth exploration pierces the defenses of the wizarding world's famed Occlumens, revealing the man for who he truly is: one of pop culture's most memorable heroes.

Before Commander Torek Renaar can return to active duty, he’s ordered to purchase an animal companion to help relieve his PTSD symptoms. But having been a caretaker for and lost a loved one, keeping even one little human alive is a challenge he feels doomed to fail. After witnessing the murder of her domestication specialist, Delaney McCormick allows her new owner to treat her like the pet he believes her to be. But in Torek’s care, she finds something unexpected on this planet, something she never had in all her years on Earth while house-hopping between foster families: a home.

Some days feel like years, but in Ember Brycin's case just the opposite is true. Em would be 22 now - if she were human. She's not. She is a Dae - part Demon and part Fay - with a little Dark Dweller thrown in to make her more of a freak. Life has become more complicated for Ember since returning from the Otherworld. Besides being continuously hunted by the Seelie Queen, Ember is at the top of the Unseelie King's list, after breaking her oath with him. No one breaks a vow with the Unseelie King without extreme consequences.

Many of us speak to ourselves in demeaning and hurtful ways, using language we would never use with anyone else. To make matters worse, we often don't even realize when we are doing this, as these old mental tapes play in repeating loops without our awareness. In Talk to Yourself Like a Buddhist, certified mindfulness and meditation instructor Cynthia Kane introduces the Middle Path of Self-Communication, which consists of five mindful tools - Listen, Explore, Question, Release, and Balance - all of which are grounded in Buddhist principles.

Only true love can survive a journey through Heaven and Hell. My name is Evan and I’m the Grim Reaper. For centuries I’ve killed mortals in order to ferry their souls to the other side. Until I met her. Her fate is sealed—I must take her soul. What never occurred to me was that I would fall in love with her.

Another fantasy audiobook from Seanan McGuire's Wayward Children series, which began with the Alex, Hugo, Nebula, and Locus Award-winning, World Fantasy Award finalist, Every Heart a Doorway. Beneath the Sugar Sky, the third audiobook in McGuire's Wayward Children series, returns listeners to...

Tired of one-size-fits-all ADHD advice that doesn't match your child's real needs? This compassionate, science-based guide helps you move beyond frustration and into clarity by understanding how your child's environment, genes, and daily habits interact to shape their behavior. Rooted in the science of epigenetics, this book empowers you with practical ways to support your child's executive function, emotional balance, and sense of self—without forcing them into a neurotypical mold.

From the magical mysteries of India to the gaslit streets of Victorian London, Mercedes Lackey's unique departure from her Valdemar series follows a young woman doctor as she searches for the secret behind the sorcery in her blood.

“The Lost Ninth Legion" plunges listeners into the heart of ancient Rome’s greatest enigma: the mysterious disappearance of Legio IX Hispana. Through vivid, immersive storytelling, the book gives voice to the soldiers who forged Rome’s destiny with every step, depicting their courage, camaraderie, and the relentless trials they faced as they marched across hostile frontiers. Steel clashed on battered shields as the Ninth braved howling storms, midnight ambushes, and the eerie silence of foreign forests where unseen eyes watched from the darkness.

Michelle Roberton-Jones presents another wonderful collection of guided meditations for children. Children are invited to explore their imaginations and enter the magical world of the faeries. This audio program features music composed and performed by Llewellyn.

"I want to save you as much as I want to kill you." They are words Dr. Angela Hawthorne can't stop thinking about. Especially because they were whispered into her ear by a rebel Mafia prince in the throes of passion. But she doesn't need saving. And she doesn't fear death. She isn't the high society princess she appears to be. She isn't afraid of Roman, nor his reputation. Not even when he kidnaps her and gives her an ultimatum: take the money or take the bullet. Angela wants neither. But she will take him.

After a lifetime of fighting to get what she wants, Lexi Mills has finally made it into the elite ATF Special Response Team. But when a wrong move during a bomb disposal operation takes half her leg—and her partner’s life—Lexi must shoulder the guilt alone.

How did a shy girl from humble beginnings go from being frozen in fear for six years in her network marketing business to reaching top one percent status in her MLM organization? Michelle Cunningham made one strategic shift in her nearly non-existent direct sales business that completely changed the trajectory of her life. In this book, you’ll learn the exact words Michelle used to sell to a perfect stranger, recruit her first new team member, and then turn her team members into successful leaders.

Would you like to start an anti-inflammatory diet but are afraid to change your habits too much? It’s not that hard! The anti-inflammatory diet is not such a restrictive one and you will end up embracing it in no time. If you made the decision to start an anti-inflammatory diet, then this great recipe collection you’ve just discovered may come in hand. The anti-inflammatory diet will improve your overall health and it will prevent the appearance of inflammatory-related diseases. It will make you feel good about yourself and it can help you lose some weight as well.

I used to have it all. Football made me popular. Money made me desirable. My name made me a king. Girls tried to tame me, but I valued my freedom too much to be tied down. Until I lost it all.

Everyone knows her as Gloria Walton, the reigning queen of Willow Heights Prep Academy. But I knew the real girl, before she gave up everything for the throne. Her beauty tempted me. Her wildness seduced me. Her leaving broke me. Now it’s time to repay the favor. I will take the crown from her head and show the world it’s a fake, just like her. I’m the real thing. The king of your nightmares has found you, pretty girl. Ready or not, here I come....

Traveling the country camping was supposed to be an escape from the strange and unusual that clings to my family. My family’s calling to fame terrifies me. The ghosts, the hauntings, the supernatural—I want nothing to do with it. Too bad it wants everything to do with me. Where did the trip first go wrong? Maybe when an old friend with dark secrets insisted on coming—a rising rock star whose fame is now putting me in the limelight. Then there is the West Virginia local legend.