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Glamorous, charismatic Bliss Henderson has led a flawed, fascinating life, from country Australia to the art world of 1960s London, from lust to love and loss. Now, in her last days, she is reliving it all. But as she excavates her past, deeper layers emerge. Secrets she still can't reveal, not even to herself. As her stepchildren hover around her, she wants them to judge her fairly. But how can they when they don't really know who she is?

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We are now living in a world with over 100 brands of bottled water. The United States alone is home to over 45,000 shopping malls. And there are more than 19 million customized beverage choices a barista can whip up at your local Starbucks. Whether it’s good or bad, the real question is why we behave this way in the first place. Why do we telegraph our affiliations or our beliefs with symbols, signs, and codes? Brand Thinking and Other Noble Pursuits contains 20 interviews with the world’s leading designers and thinkers in branding.

It's been a year since the death of Ms. Essie Mae Richardson, the 77-year-old pillar of the Braxton Parks community. Before her untimely demise, Essie's prayers brought redemption to many of her neighborhood's problems, but now the impact of her death and the unfinished business that it left behind is threatening to unravel all that she prayed so hard for God to mend. While Colin Stephens still enjoys a blissful marriage to his wife Angel, unbeknownst to him, she is wrestling with the guilt and regret of never saying goodbye to the woman she loved like a mother.

One of the Vatican’s most infamous Shepherds has been murdered, and Callie’s friends are the prime suspects. To prove them innocent, Roland and Callie must risk their very souls.... Because Callie can’t reveal that she’s hearing strange whispers when she uses her magic, or that she’s harboring an Angel’s Grace. And if the Shepherds discover the hellish bargain Roland made, the streets of Rome will flow with blood as brother turns against brother.

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After fleeing the court of Coroa and leaving the memory of her beloved, the assassinated Silas Eastoffe, behind, Hollis is unsteadily adjusting to life with his family. The Eastoffe's affection is a balm on Hollis’ weary spirt, though Etan, a surly cousin with a deep distaste for Coroans, threatens to upset the uneasy peace that Hollis has found. While tensions at home are mounting, disquiet in the kingdom of Isolte is reaching fever pitch. The Eastoffes may have the power to unseat the tyrannical King Jameson, but only with Hollis’ help.

Circus Puccini schlägt in Kophusen sein Winterquartier auf. Als der Zirkusdirektor Salvatore tot in seinem Wohnwagen aufgefunden wird, deutet zunächst alles auf Selbstmord hin. Allerdings wirft sein Testament Fragen auf. Kurz darauf verschwindet der imposante Python aus seinem Terrarium und ein Esel wird verletzt. Kommissar Philip Goldberg ahnt, dass jemand bereit ist, alles zu tun, um dem Circus Puccini zu schaden. Gemeinsam mit seinen Kollegen Peter Brandt und Hauke Thomsen versucht er, die Mauer des Schweigens zu durchbrechen und Familie Puccini vor einer drohenden Katastrophe zu schützen.

After defeating the nightlace vine eager to kill every Outling on campus, I'm feeling kinda cocky. But nothing ever goes smoothly for me, does it? Let's start with the good news first: I've not only figured out how to ride an aldakor, but I've also convinced the naiad living in the moat that I can be trusted. You might say I've got an in with magical creatures. And I've found a new best friend who's awesome, even if she's keeping secrets.

Some secrets can’t stay buried forever. Tiff Steadman has spent seven years running from the broken pieces of her past—the alcoholic parents, the convicted-felon brother, the shame of being “one of those no-good Steadmans.” Now, as editor of the Dahlia Weekly, she’s finally built the respectable life she’s always craved. With a proposal from her upstanding boyfriend Bobby, everything seems perfect. Until her past comes knocking. James Steadman has found God behind prison bars, but freedom feels more terrifying than his cell ever did.

Dr. Nicole Alioto has spent her career working in higher education and K12, using data to improve student outcomes and boost institutional effectiveness. In Your School Sucks, she reveals how to use the right information to get the best insights, setting your school on a new path to success.

For the first time, in her own words, Nicole tells the story of her journey from childhood in rural Maine to the spotlights of Hollywood, sharing the lessons she’s learned along the way. With clever wit and unflinching honesty, she tackles some of the most insidious messaging absorbed by queer kids and all young women, from the idea that any one thing can (or should) ever really “fix” you, to wondering what’s wrong with you when things don’t always feel better, and reminding us that, sometimes, a happy ending is only the beginning of the story.

Meet Beatrix Plumb. Sixteen. Smart. Budding idealist, full-fledged romantic, chronic self-doubter and divinely equipped to have a regular junior year. But Bee’s on the outs, wavering between invisible and miserable because her best friend Kate (sixteen, budding Jungian analyst) now has a serious boyfriend and Bee realizes she has nothing. Hopeful dreamer that she is, Bee takes control of her life with a personal Junior Year Manifesto: 1) Be awesome enough to like herself and her life; and 2) Get Owen to notice her. Owen's the high school quarterback she's been in love with since kindergarten.

Could the man she’s fantasized about become her real-life Daddy? When Fiona is badly injured by an irate customer, she discovers the chef she’s ogled for months will step in to make sure that she is taken care of—completely. Georges LeDoux, the executive chef for the exclusive restaurant, Le Pamplemousse, immediately takes steps to make sure the injured produce delivery driver recovers. As she heals, Georges realizes just how special Fiona is.

Getting through the pain and confusion of a breakup is never easy. Recover from the agony fast with easy, practical, and proven steps. Best-selling author Laura Elliott has created a simple and easy way for women to deal with heartbreak. Full of practical advice that gets to work immediately, Elliott has distilled and removed all the nonsense out there and brought you the essential guide to getting over a broken relationship.

A tortured soul meets a damaged family.... A lonely man, a widowed woman, a carefree boy, and a broken girl.... Can the four come together and help heal each other? Or will fear of the unknown and guilt of the past keep them apart?

We share everything, including women. We like our sex fast and hard. Women come and go in our lives, because of what we do...the bad thing that we do.... Taking her was a mistake, she wasn’t supposed to be there. We don’t know what to do with her now, because the only thing we can think about is f--king her brains out...together. But it was wrong! Not only did we take her against her will but she’s a virgin.... And for the first time, we want more than just a quick fix.

When Nicole Stott first saw Earth from space, she realized how interconnected we are and knew she had to help protect our planetary home. In Back to Earth, Stott imparts essential lessons in problem-solving, survival, and crisis response that each of us can practice to make change. She knows we can overcome differences to address global issues, because she saw this every day on the International Space Station. Stott shares stories from her spaceflight and insights from scientists, activists, and changemakers working to solve our greatest environmental challenges.

Ellie Vanderwick has hair-raising problems, and we're not just talking about her unruly locks! Yoga may ease the tension, but when it comes to dead bodies, she needs more than just downward dog. Her life may seem imperfect without friends, family, or a stable job, but she's got her trusty VW Microbus named Mona and her loyal piggy companion, Penelope. Unfortunately, her hair is a different story. It's like magic, but not the kind she likes! Her hair can go berserk at any moment, transforming into curls, bright purple, or even limp strands.

Finding helpful and engaging material you can actually understand! That's exactly what inspired us to bundle Volume 1, 2, and 3 of our French short stories. How's a student supposed to learn when language instructors love providing challenging materials that are tough expert-level literature with tons of grammar and rules? That approach for new language learners can be overwhelming, and lead you to flip back and forth between a dictionary and your book constantly!