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The glaciers of the Sierra Nevada are melting, destroying the habitat of the mastodons, creating the rich land that will become California. The coastal people struggle to understand the changing world around them: their seer Sunchaser has lost his way to the Spirit World and mammoths continue to disappear. When a beautiful woman arrives, fleeing from her abusive husband, the people know what they must do - for if the Spirits are already taking the animals away, what will happen if they shelter a stranger?

Jack and Karen are an ordinary, happily married couple. They've been together for years and are convinced every problem can be worked through. Until Karen finds an odd text on Jack's phone, and her confrontation leads to a shock revelation: Jack is gay, and he wants a male lover. Seeking stability for themselves and security for their teenage children, they settle on a 'closed loop' arrangement, whereby they stay together and Jack has a boyfriend. So begins a new type of marriage, where small deceptions and unspoken fantasies are replaced with radical honesty.

Her feet are barely on Indian soil when archaeologist Annja Creed finds herself swept up in Hyderabad's modern prosperity. But something about the recent spate of killings seems unusual and Annja begins to dig deep for answers. Instead, she finds herself taken prisoner and held in a maze of ancient caves. She's being held captive by a cult of thieves who are under the thrall of a charismatic leader.

Understand what the Bible says about morality, law, and justice. Begin by exploring modern ideas of justice and morality and how these concepts are similar to and different from biblical notions. Examine the meaning of the classic term for justice, "Mishpat", and see how law, morality, and justice are discussed in different types of biblical literature, from the early Hebrew writings and traditions through to the New Testament era - over 1,000 years of biblical history.

A heartbroken and humiliated Ricky Graves took the life of a classmate and himself. Five months later, the sleepy community is still in shock and mourning. Ricky's sister, Alyssa, returns to confront her shattered, withdrawn mother and her guilt over the brother she left adrift. Mark McVitry, the lone survivor of the deadly outburst sparked by his own cruelty, is tormented by visions of Ricky's vengeful spirit. Ricky's surrogate older brother, Corky Meeks, grapples with doubts about the fragile boy he tried to protect but may have doomed instead.

Ten watershed dates forever shaped Israel's history and the development of Jewish and Christian identity. The Old Testament may seem vast and at times overwhelming to even the most dedicated. By grasping the significance of these 10 seminal events, you will better understand your faith and the traditions shared by billions. This unique course is full of gripping tales, though-provoking theology, engaging personal stories, and historical frameworks that make easy recalling and conveying the history of the Old Testament.

This audiobook of 100 funny jokes is sure to make your little ones laugh out loud. This is a great introduction that will help spark their imagination as they learn to understand the humor in things that don’t really make sense. Once they understand the humor, they can enjoy sharing jokes with their friends. Great entertainment for babysitters, car rides, and even Daddy time. Enjoy creating special moments with good clean belly laughing. After all laughter is the best past time!

The way we communicate has changed. Today many of our interactions are digital, but until recently writing letters was the norm. Drawing from over 100 miles of records held at the UK's official government archive, The National Archives at Kew, this collection of letters, postcards and telegrams will shine a spotlight on a range of significant historical moments and occurrences, recapturing a lost world in which correspondence was king.

In Tyler the Tumbleweed: How the Tumbleweeds Became a Family by Nick H. Roberts, listeners are invited on a delightful journey across the open plains with Tyler, a curious little tumbleweed who dreams of finding where he truly belongs. When the wind carries Tyler far from home, he meets other tumbleweeds who each have their own stories and struggles. Together, they discover that family isn’t just about where you come from—it’s about love, laughter, and standing by one another through every twist and turn of life’s adventures.

Performance on the Bluff is a short story that starts with a silly premise, takes a sharp left turn into "oh crud," and reminds us that sometimes the best punchlines come with a side of karma. Perfect for listeners who like their humor served with a dash of "be careful what you wish for" and a sprinkle of "what the heck just happened?"

Can you think of anything worse than stepping in a puddle of mud, missing the bus, having to sit in the back of the classroom, and forgetting how to solve a math problem in front of everyone all on the first day of school? It’s the first day of school for third grader Cody Skittle. He is so excited to see all of his friends again and meet his new teachers. Cody’s morning has just begun but he is already having THE WORST DAY EVER!

Wally and the Backpack of Worry is a simple yet powerful story to help teach children their feelings of fear and worry are mentionable and manageable. One of the most important lessons a child can learn is knowing they have control over their emotions. Join Wally as he learns important lessons about trust, fears and the coping tools to help manage those worrisome thoughts.

Come along for the ride as Kai and Nico go on a magical playdate full of fun and adventure. They're next-door neighbors and best friends. But what happens when they both want to play with the same toy? Will they learn to share?

In the town of Hope, Halloween night is fast approaching, and kids and adults alike are enjoying dressing up and going out for trick or treat. But, when a light in the woods catches Shaggi’s eye and his brother Chikki go off to find him, the two boys end up in a world that they never expected to experience.

In this heart-warming children’s audiobook about building self-esteem, understanding emotions, and discovering kindness, children will come to understand that making bad choices does not make you a bad child.

Poetry. Literary nonfiction. Fiction. Drama. LGBTQIA studies. Women's studies. Compiled in one book for the first time, featuring both new and out-of-print pieces, the contents of The Judy Grahn Reader span four decades of work by the prominent writer and activist. This volume contains writing from every phase of Judy Grahn's career, including poems from all of her major poetry collections, a number of her groundbreaking essays, as well as selected fiction and the full-length play The Queen of Swords.

Often, children (sometimes even adults) have the misconception that one needs to be talented to be noticed, but the truth is that most of us are simply too shy to take the first step. This book helps children see this basic life truth in the most wondrous light.

Go Ruthie Goes to the Airport is another fun Go Ruthie rhyming adventure. Go Ruthie and her friends Rockin' Roger and Dashing Dimitri help to solve the mystery of the missing pink diamond for the airport security officer.

Poor Corky suggests they go in search of fresh air, but when the friends encounter some hang gliders on the hillside, Eddy and Corky embark on a trip that takes them a little further from home than they’d planned.

Did you know that glaciers around the world are melting? Little polar bear Soha doesn't know why this is happening, but he knows it's not a good thing. Motivated by his wonderful curiosity, Soha decides to set out on a journey to find out the truth. Along the way, he meets a couple of sensational children. He will discover that it's up to him to save his planet! Join Soha, Jack, and Mary on their adventure to stop global warming. Learn about the true value of curiosity and discover that we can all be great heroes no matter our age!