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In Whistled, Dawn Duhamel shares her story, chronicling the events that shaped her. Living under the belief that working hard always pays off, and experiencing success that proved her theory, Duhamel was unprepared when, at the age of 50, an anonymous, contrived whistleblower complaint was filed against her, ultimately resulting in her controversial termination. Blindsided by being fired for the first time, the ensuing self-doubt suffocated her spirit until, after 24 months of questioning and processing, she discovered what truly mattered, and the reasons to love herself again.

Is it possible to make up for the way we have hurt others? I wonder if it truly is. Can we undo what has already been done? No. We can’t. I know for a fact, we cannot unsay words that have been bitterly spoken by a deliberate slip of a tongue. Words hurt. They sting. They burn. The truth is, I didn’t want to hurt Ellie Wynn, but I knew I would.

Kara Matthews finds herself in exactly that position after allowing her best friend to drag her to the biggest Halloween party their senior year. What Kara doesn't expect is for Vance, Elijah, and Jesse to come to her rescue. She sure as hell doesn't expect to find out that the three hottest guys in school are demons themselves. Can Vance, Elijah, and Jesse convince Kara that not all demons are evil monsters? Can they convince her that it's okay to trust the dark? How much will be too much for Kara to handle when she becomes a constant target?

I’m Logan Mitchell, and I hold many secrets in my greedy hands. Women? They bow at my feet. Do what I ask, and come back for more. But Ellie Wynn? I don’t want her bowing, I want her to kneel. She thought our time together was one night, a twist of fate. How wrong she was. Ellie has been mine since the day I saw her. Little does she know, it wasn’t that night. It was years ago. Well, before I even understood she was mine. One taste, one touch, one kiss, and it wasn’t enough. Not for me.

While finishing off her degree in Gerontology at Umass Boston, Yvonne Decelis started writing about her life in the hope of showing others with similar conditions that they are not alone in the trials they face. Yvonne goes over her upbringing and life prior to, during, and after diagnosis covering things like medications, “healthful living”, work, SSDI disability benefits, friendships, and relationships, etc. This was also written for people seeking information on how to interact with others who have "invisible illnesses" like MS, Fibro, Post-traumatic Stress injury, etc.

We eat and drink for more than mere survival. Food comforts and reassures, connects us with others. A mug of coffee wakes us up in the morning. A cup of tea can calm us down. Cakes are great for celebrations, birthdays in particular. Making one specially for someone shows how much we care. The same applies to learning to make their favorite dish or passing on your signature recipe.

A suspicious accident reveals itself to be a murder! Our story is narrated by a lawyer who turns detective in order to uncover the real murderer, and leads us on a chase through Bolshevik headquarters, country clubs, and a dry creek bed, before the real clues come to light. Up-in-the-air excitement!

Like Courtney, Katie believes she's living a fairytale life that was tailor-made just for her, starting with the picture-perfect dentist she married. However, the handsome, successful doctor is nothing more than a calculated, clever fraud that said "I do" one too many times. Matching canary yellow diamond rings, the same Range Rover, and two expensive brick homes purchased in the same neighborhood were all part of the doctor's double life. Dr. Reynolds sold Katie and Courtney a dream that didn't belong to either of them - a dream he'll confiscate without warning.

Discover the warm and touching collection of 12 tales by best-selling children’s author, Giles Andreae. With stories devoted to mummy, daddy, granny and teacher, as well as dinosaurs, Christmas and birthdays, the I Love My... series bursts with charm, affection and humour. From bath-time to hair-brushing, and from special parties to days at school, the collection joyfully captures familiar moments that all children will delight in recognising.

Violent gangs, a corrupt mayor, and a heavily armed police force are the hallmarks of former Detroit, a mutie-infested, rubble-strewn metropolis. When Ryan and the companions show up, the Desolation Angels are waging a war to rule the streets. After saving the companions from being chilled by gangsters, the mayor hires Ryan and his friends to stop the Angels cold. But each hard blow toward victory proves there's no good side to be fighting for. As Motor City erupts into bloody conflagration, the companions are caught in the crossfire.

She’s an electrician starting over with her son. New job. New town. New life. He’s a coworker who’s interested in more than her ability to run conduit. The building they’re rewiring was once an insane asylum…but it appears some of the patients never left. If you like a heart-melting romance laced with a healthy dose of supernatural thrills and chills, you’ll love Electricity.

At the dawn of creation, Lilith was made equal to Adam—but when she refused to submit, she was cast from Eden and cursed to wander eternity alone. Abandoned by Heaven and betrayed by her lover, the archangel Samael, Lilith became something more than human—immortal, unstoppable, and driven by rage. In the centuries that followed, she became a queen of shadows, a seducer of kings, and the mother of monsters.

In middle England, Juliette, Sophie, Ann, Evelyn and Will are in the final year of studying for an English degree. Will it all go to plan, with the expectation of success weighing heavily on their shoulders? And will they be fulfilled both academically and personally?

Savannah McIntyre is estranged from her family, haunted by the destruction that her father's development business has visited upon the landscape that she loves. So when a family wedding calls her home, the hope of reconnecting with her dad surfaces, putting her directly in the path of Gabe Tanner, an archeologist on her father's payroll. Navigating their mutual attraction on a remote and dangerous archaeological survey proves difficult, given their differences in ideology, but Savannah and Gabe are about to find out that love can thrive in any landscape.

This time, Loki must die. Loki, Norse god of mischief, knows death draws near. His returned son, Fenrir, likely delivers Loki’s demise. No matter how far he runs, dying by hellhound looms in Loki’s fate. He takes refuge in the safest place he thinks of: the library. Surrounded by all the knowledge of humanity and Midgard, Loki searches for a solution to save the day. The end comes. Hel awaits.

How do teenage boys with cracking and squeaking voices, Christmas caroling, homemade gifts, a mission from the Lord, and being left by the side of the road all relate? The answer to this question and many unexpected adventures and predicaments lie within The Teen Years, The Lavine Boys' Christmas Caroling Adventures, book three as Solomon, Elijah, and Ezra, (and their mother) along with friends Logan and Taylor, continue on this 15-year Christmas caroling gig.

The Prophet is a masterpiece of poetic prose written by Lebanese born; American Poet: Kahlil Gibran - exploring social morality through the lense of a profoundly moving spirit. The audiobook invites the listener to reimagine The Prophet through the voice of Almitra as it was originally written. The words of The Prophet have been spoken in marriage ceremonies, used to explain birth and death, and given even more depth and breadth to love, joy and sorrow.

"Die Welt der Lebenden war vergangen, und die Herrschaft der Toten hatte begonnen. Der Lange Winter zog auf und tötete die wenigen Millionen, die den Untergang der Zivilisation überlebt hatten. Doch nicht alle. Dies ist nicht die Geschichte vom Ende der Welt. Es ist die Geschichte eines Neubeginns." Auf ihrem Weg nach Helgoland werden Jan und die anderen von einer Horde von Marodeuren angegriffen und voneinander getrennt. Mit letzter Kraft können sich Jan und Fee in ein Dorf von Überlebenden retten.

"Die Welt der Lebenden war vergangen, und die Herrschaft der Toten hatte begonnen. Der Lange Winter zog auf und tötete die wenigen Millionen, die den Untergang der Zivilisation überlebt hatten. Doch nicht alle. Dies ist nicht die Geschichte vom Ende der Welt. Es ist die Geschichte eines Neubeginns." Jan und Fee werden gejagt, ohne zu wissen, warum, oder wem sie noch trauen können. Währenddessen ist Lukas gezwungen, eine Entscheidung zu treffen, die ihn und seine Familie in höchste Gefahr bringt.

Jordan Riley, a 29-year-old chef at the luxurious Wilshire Palm Hotel in Los Angeles, California, wants nothing to do with the Hollywood lifestyle she’s surrounded by. After being abandoned by her father and devastated by her mother’s death, Jordan goes forward alone, knowing that only she can control her future. Her focus becomes convincing her boss to open his own restaurant and hire her as sous-chef, pushing aside any other distractions that may come her way, including love.