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Kayla Hayward never expected to end up in Winter Valley for good, but when she returns for her fifth reunion it's easy to stay and avoid the aftermath of a bad relationship. Landing a teaching job alongside her lifelong secret crush makes it even more attractive. While the popular girls didn't date guys like Ergan Wakefield in high school, there's nothing stopping Kayla from giving it a shot now. Except her past.

Two friends, Ambrose Merrion, a clerk of the court of Massachusetts, and Danny Hilliard, a rising politician, agree that politics is the way to help society take care of its own. With Merrion shrewdly managing his friend's campaigns, they make an excellent team, managing to revitalize the local economy and to protect the unfortunate snared in the criminal justice system. But trouble starts brewing when Merrion unexpectedly inherits ill-gotten gains from a corrupt predecessor.

This is a book about baseball, our national pastime. The centerpiece is a team that hasn't won the championship for more than eighty years. The Boston Red Sox, however, are only part of the story.

In the lonely years following the death of her fiancé, Helen is unable to move on with her life. But life itself is moving on around her literally: The building of a dam is forcing her small town and her family home to relocate. But the construction project means more than the loss of a home. Helens brother, Robbie, who disappeared without a trace 15 years earlier, suddenly resurfaces. As he re-enters his sisters life, he reveals the secret of why he left in the first place: a secret that tore their family apart, and affected Helens life in more ways than she ever realized.

James V. Schall is a treasure of the Catholic intellectual tradition. A prolific author and essayist, Schall readily connects with his readers on sundry topics from war to friendship, philosophy, politics, and to ordinary everyday living. In his newest work, The Mind That Is Catholic, he presents a retrospective collection of his academic and literary essays written in the past 50 years.

In best-selling author George Higgins' electrifying legal thriller, Jerry Kennedy, the guy his ex-wife calls "the classiest sleazy criminal lawyer", must defend the man that no one else will: Billy Ryan.

Win the self confidence game, become free to focus, and improve your social and people skills.

Traversing temporalities and global boundaries, Racial Fictions reveals the inter-connectedness of America’s domestic racial struggles and international colonial ambitions. Carby challenges readers to confront uncomfortable truths about the persistence of white supremacy, the violence embedded in historical memory, and the silencing of marginalized voices. The result is a profound exploration of the intricate and enduring legacies of race, imperialism, and violence in the formation of modern identities and nation-states.

With all the narrative power and intellectual authority that have distinguished his earlier books, V.S. Naipaul explores the life, the culture, the ferment inside the nations of Islam–in a book that combines the fascinations of great travel literature with the insights of a uniquely sharp, original and idiosyncratic political mind.

യുദ്ധഭാഷണങ്ങള്‍, സാമൂഹികവിപ്ലവം, സ്വാതന്ത്ര്യവാദം, പ്രതിഷേധം, മതം, ആഹ്വാനം, ആത്മസാധൂകരണം, അനുസ്മരണം, സ്ത്രീവാദം തുടങ്ങി വിവിധ മേഖലകളിലായി ചരിത്രത്തില്‍ ഇടം നേടിയ പ്രസംഗങ്ങളുടെ സമാഹരണം.

Krzemoidzi stają się coraz większym zagrożeniem. Wystrzeliwują kolejne fale krystalicznych dronów, które pustoszą kolonie wzdłuż granicy z Imperium. Ziemia jest zmuszona sprzymierzyć się z dotychczasowymi wrogami, aby wspólnie stawić im czoła. Zwiadowcy namierzyli wysuniętą bazę tych dziwacznych stworzeń, pragnących zgładzić wszelkie formy życia z krwi i kości. Ziemia organizuje grupę zadaniową złożoną z ziemskich legionów, Rigelian, Saurian oraz okrętów wojennych Mogwa. Powstała koalicja wspólnie atakuje Świat Kryształów.

Sam's mother can't wait to wed her wealthy beau, Harold Robertson. The big mystery is how they're going to pull off a lavish wedding in three weeks. Harold's snobby sister-in-law proposes a solution: engage flamboyant wedding planner Lydia Lighthouse. But their beacon of hope quickly sends everyone into a blind rage, most of all the groom-to-be. So when the maddening micromanager is strangled with her own scarf, it's a shock, but not a surprise.

Immerse yourself in the divine world of Sri Venkateswara Swami with "Sri Venkateswara Vrata Vaibhavam". This sacred podcast, guided by the revered Sri Viswapathi garu, brings you the highly auspicious vrata process of Sri Venkateswara Swami. With the grace of Sri Srinivasa, we share the divine vrata stories, allowing devotees to connect with the Lord's benevolence.What to Expect- Auspicious vrata processes and stories of Sri Venkateswara Swami- Spiritual guidance and insights from Sri Viswapathi garu- Uplifting and devotional content to enhance your spiritual journey- The episodes are both in ...

Een jonge vrouw droomt van een spannende avond als nimf omringd door welwillende faunen. Deze erotische droom wordt eindelijk werkelijkheid. Wanneer Paul hier achter komt, is hij meteen geïntrigeerd. In een donker hoekje in een drukke bar vinden de twee elkaar en worden de fantasieën van Ellie werkelijkheid. Deze erotische korte verhalen collectie is voor iedereen die heerlijk wil wegzwijmelen bij de stoutste kinks.

Four years retired, Kate Delafield has a twenty-year-old case roaring back on her, a case from which she had recoiled, withdrawn herself. A homophobic homicide far too reminiscent of a recent, haunting, life-changing investigation of the murder of a young lesbian at the Nightwood Bar. Now she suffers in secret, knowing she is personally culpable for the mishandling of evidence. The key decisions about the conduct of her life and her police career that have brought her directly to this time, this place in the high desert where she has taken herself.

To the town of North Harbor, Michigan, MISU quarterback Dawson Alexander is a local hero. To Samantha Washington, owner of the Market Street Mysteries Bookstore, Dawson is more than a tenant—he’s like an adopted son. But to the police, he is their prime suspect after his ex-girlfriend is found murdered. It’s more than enough real-life drama for Sam to tackle, but her role as a mystery writer also calls. Returning to the English countryside between the wars, she finds Lady Daphne Marsh in quite the quandary.

As tension builds and the threat escalates, Leine's past collides with her present, blurring the line between friend and foe. In a breathtaking showdown, Leine unleashes her deadly skills to protect not only herself but the tight-knit community she has grown to love. Will she succeed—or will her enemy destroy everything she holds dear?

Arlo Bonetti has enjoyed a life of unparalleled luxury. As the sole heir to a global olive oil empire, he's traveled the world, indulged in every pleasure, and never known a day of responsibility. Amidst a series of scandals, the latest being the most outrageous in Arlo's eventful life, his father decides to intervene. Taking control of Arlo's trust fund, he issues an ultimatum: he has a year to grow up, or he'll lose access to the family's immense fortune.

Meet extraordinary LGBTQ+ heroes from throughout history—51 biographies for kids ages 8 to 12 You're invited to meet artists, athletes, scientists, activists, and more—all in the same book. LGBTQ+ Heroes introduces you to 51 LGBTQ+ role models from today and as far back as the 1800s who have...

Une série écrite à 4 mains, qui joue habilement avec les codes de la romance universitaire. Fils de parents militaires, lui-même ancien membre de l'armée, Knox n'a jamais avoué son homosexua- lité à qui que ce soit. Il a toujours préféré garder ce secret pour lui, ne le partageant qu'avec des parte- naires occasionnels lors d'étreintes sans lendemain. Mais au gré d'échanges en ligne, il finit par tomber sous le charme de cet homme avec qui il passe des heures à discuter. Un homme dont il connaît bientôt tout, hormis son identité.