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Cole Harrison, a disabled war veteran, wears his disfigurement like a barrier to those who might love him, shielding them from the ugliness inside. He agrees to try and potentially invest in a prototype prosthetic with the goal of saving a hopeless man's dreams. Carly Rose contracts to live with Cole and train him to use his new limbs, only to discover the darkness that wars against the man he could become. At the Edge of a Dark Forest is a modern-day retelling of Beauty and the Beast. Only it is not her love that will make him whole.

It’s the 1950s, and Grundy’s Travelling Fair arrives in town. When night falls, the local town is drawn to the fair. But when the fairgoers head home, the Grundys are left behind. Hours are long and the work backbreaking. But family and friends hold things together.

In the summer of 2012, Tracy O'Malley was going through the motions of her life as a hardworking single parent. To everyone who knew her, she was the pillar of strength. But underneath that mask was a hurting, broken woman, only hanging on by a thread. One Sunday afternoon, a life-changing phone call brought her life crumbling down like a house of cards. Grace, Grit, Guts is a stirring step-by-step account of self-discovery, healing, recovery, and transformation. Follow Tracy’s journey on her relentless quest to heal from her tumultuous life.

The first book in the Juniper Grove Mystery series! In the small town of Juniper Grove, newcomer Rachel Stowe has finally found the good friends and quiet life she always craved. So when a stranger arrives in town and stirs painful memories of a baffling episode in the town’s past, Rachel vows to put an end to his mischief. But events take a nasty turn when Rachel discovers a body in her own backyard and suspicion for the murder falls on her widowed neighbor.

Join Peter Dwares as he shares the personal philosophies, thoughts, and quotes that have driven him to build his life. Follow his passages on creativity, honesty, and the value of being nice. These motivational tidbits will amuse and entertain -- while pushing you that extra mile in your personal and professional endeavors.

Reverse Diabetes: Proven Methods for Safely Lowering Blood Sugar and Reversing Diabetes Without Drugs was written to act as a helpful guide and provide support to the listener alongside their medical team in achieving their goal of reversing diabetes. First the book covers the basics of diabetes, the most common diabetic conditions and a number of the factors that contribute to a diabetic diagnosis, followed by proven methods of management for reversing diabetes such as mind management and daily routine tips.

With POTUS and members of Congress in the Big Easy for a political convention, an unidentified killer virus in the Crescent City emergency room has physicians baffled, hospital staff frightened, and the CDC on their way to assist. When the first death from the mysterious virus is a Secret Service agent guarding the president, a terrorist attack is feared. Matters get worse with the murder of a prominent politician in the French Quarter.

"How am I going to make it through another year of him?" 17-year-old Caleb Baron muttered as he pulled out of the driveway and floored the car, leaving screech marks in his tracks. This was the third blow up with his dad that week, and all Caleb could think about was getting through his senior year and getting out of the house for good.

US WAVES Lieutenant Livvy Delacourt doesn't know just what to expect, but she knows to expect trouble. Finally free to use her clairvoyant powers, she jumps in with both feet when Uncle Sam recruits her to hunt down Nazi spies. But will a trail of trouble land her into the arms of the Grim Reaper?

Rance Balcomb finds himself facing a shotgun marriage situation to a woman who doesn't speak a word of English. He practically ignores Elsa until he sees his new wife with her hair down, wearing the new clothes he'd purchased, and he realizes he's married a beautiful woman. He soon discovers he has a rival for her affections and decides it's time to make their marriage real. Her own father, as well as her former love interest, have other ideas.

Not good enough.... The words echo in Madison Baron's mind as the darkness presses her to be thinner, more beautiful - somehow more attractive to her peers. A junior in high school, she is facing life without her childhood love, Luke Johnson, who is off to college in the Midwest. Alone with her insecurities, Madison yearns for acceptance - until Miles, that is. Will a relationship with this new student on campus be the answer she seeks? And how will his resistance to her Christian faith affect her future?

Forced into early retirement, Al Richardson knows what his wife will say when she hears the terrible news. Millie will insist that they open their B&B early. Where will that leave him? Carrying luggage and waiting tables? No way! He needs time to come up with another plan. With the help of an unlikely accomplice, Al spends his days scanning want ads, and frequenting out-of-town coffee shops, in an effort to hide his secret from all of Goose Creek - including his wife.

When it comes to romance, Jennifer Bloom sees herself as more of a coach than a team player. Still reeling from the dangerous relationship she fled a year ago, Jen is finally getting her head above water. Her job as a housekeeper at the Inn at Crescent Cove has been a lifesaver, but she's ready to move on to something more fulfilling. And she knows exactly what she wants - to manage the inn. That job would allow her to stay in Crescent Cove, the place she's come to think of as home. And stay close to the people she cares about, especially Luke.

Religious traditions in the United States are characterized by ongoing tension between assimilation to the broader culture and defiant rejection of cultural incursions. However, legal theorist and Catholic theologian Cathleen Kaveny contends there is a third possibility - a culture of engagement - that accommodates and respects tradition. It also recognizes the need to interact with culture to remain relevant and to offer critiques of social, political, legal, and economic practices.

After the loss of her beloved husband, Phil, Joan Walker struggles to stay afloat in a sea of grief. Then she happens upon a discovery that will impact her entire family and challenge her future. But will Phil's legacy be able to restore joy to her broken heart? And how will she navigate her first Christmas without him and step into the New Year? Join your Sandy Cove friends in a tale of love and unexpected gifts in this poignant and inspiring tale of starting over.

Peg Brennan hasn't held a sword since she was captured at sea and imprisoned 10 years ago. But as her fingers slide around the hilt of the rapier beside her, she knows that the life she has made for her bastard son in Bath is about to change for the worse - and still she cannot stop herself. What she doesn't know is that a darker threat will soon arrive to drag her back into the blackness that can only exist in a pirate's heart.

It's mayhem and merriment in the forest today. Berries are being picked (and eaten), chores may be getting done, or maybe not! A fast game of tiddlywinks is a family challenge. A warm family tale of the Four Bears in their family forest home. A busy day before the Bear family settles down for a long winter's night.

Excitement is in the air in Goose Creek, Kentucky, as the small town prepares to celebrate its 150th anniversary and the veterinarian's upcoming wedding. But trouble is brewing in this provincial paradise. Al Richardson agreed to open a B&B with his wife after his retirement in two years, but Millie secretly invites some guests to stay for the wedding. She plans to be the most gracious Southern hostess - until a tumble down the stairs leaves her unprepared for their quirky and cantankerous first guest.

There is a dead body at The Lodge - a dead body that just happens to hail from Nikki's own hometown of Atlanta. As the newest, and arguably the nosiest, neighbor in the area, she knows all eyes will soon turn her way and tongues will start to wag. Nikki has no choice but to garner her new friends and put her extensive experience as a big city reporter to use, playing a modern-day Nancy Drew against a backdrop of gorgeous hills and the Canadian border.

There's a big difference between continuously encouraging employees to do their jobs well (coaching), attempting to fix poor performance (counselling), and helping top performers excel (mentoring). Unfortunately, most managers don't truly understand how and when to do each. The updated and revised edition of Coaching, Counselling & Mentoring gives managers specific, practical techniques for using all three to improve the performance of all their people.