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A dark faerie tale anthology featuring eight short stories by well-received and upcoming authors, delivering new faerie tales and dark twists on inspired tales. Follow a young soldier trying to rescue his parents from the clutches of city enforcers, a talented young artist who is given a quill with magical properties, a princess who joins a team destined to rid the world of its hidden evils, and more.

Paul E. Perkins has worked over 50 years in the banking industry, helping people, growing communities, and investing in future generations. After years of debilitating heart disease, Paul underwent a heart and kidney transplant at the Mayo Clinic in 2014. He died at least two medically confirmed times, and at one point left the hospital as medical staff cheered the miracle man's amazing recovery.

When Jane, Elle, Dakota and Sketti band together to face The Thickheads, they land themselves in the midst of a murder-mystery that none of them is prepared to deal with. And when The Thickheads get involved, lines are drawn and accusations are flung. But when the two opposing groups join forces, they learn that together, they can mend fences and face the giants.

"At dø for at leve" er en dybt bevægende og opsigtsvækkende personlig beretning. Forfatteren, Anita Moorjani, havde kæmpet mod en ondartet lymfekræft i næsten fire år, da sygdommen begynder at sprede sig. En morgen finder hendes mand hende bevidstløs på badeværelsesgulvet, og hun bliver hastet på hospitalet, hvor lægerne fortæller ham, at hendes organer er ved at sætte ud - at hun er ved at dø, og at han ikke skal regne med, at hun lever natten over.

Forfatteren Anita Moorjani døde næsten af lymfekræft, men da hendes organer var ved at sætte ud, fik hun en nærdødsoplevelse, hvor hun opnåede dyb indsigt i, hvorfor hun var blevet syg. Hun oplevede en ubeskrivelig kærlighed og vidste, at hun kunne vælge livet og sig selv, og at hun ville blive rask - og det gjorde hun mod alle odds. "Du er nok!" handler om, hvad hun lærte af sin nærdødsoplevelse, nemlig at elske sig selv betingelsesløst og slippe frygt og bekymringer og følelsen af ikke at passe ind og høre til.

Anita Feng has crafted in Sid a delightful jewel that captures both the classic story of the Buddha, as well a deeply personal and familiar reflection of the story in a contemporary retelling.

In the time it takes for a villain to breathe his last, Anne and her mother, Dauphine, suddenly inherit Belrose Abbey -- a gothic castle set on a monstrous estate, complete with devious servants, mysterious forests, and the darkest of secrets. The more they settle into their new home, the more unsettling the house becomes. What do all the unmarked graves mean? Where are all the people who had arrived on the estate but then vanished? And could there really be an abandoned insane asylum on the property?

What's so great about California? Find out the top 10 sites to see or things to do in the Golden State! Explore California's beaches, mountains, film studios, and colorful history. A special section provides quick state facts such as the state motto, capital, population, animals, foods, and more. Take a fun-filled tour of all there is to discover in California.

What's so great about North Carolina? Find out the top 10 sites to see or things to do in the Tar Heel State! Explore North Carolina's beaches, lighthouses, mountains, and rich American Indian history. The North Carolina by Map feature shows where you'll find all the places covered in the audiobook. A special section provides quick state facts such as the state motto, capital, population, animals, foods, and more. Take a fun-filled tour of all there is to discover in North Carolina.

A Daughter's Destiny: Finding Redemption in the Midst of Broken Dreams is the story of a mother's failed hopes and her daughter who sifted through the ashes of the broken past to find a voice to inspire women around the world. Based on her belief that all of us have a royal lineage through God, Anita Carman speaks to every person who has ever loved or lost a family member, to anyone who has dreamed that their life might one day stand for something.

When Anne's mother agrees to marry a wealthy, mysterious man, she expects a nice mansion in the hills. But their new home, Belrose Abbey, is more like a castle - imposing, cold, and full of shadows. The more Anne explores the corridors and vacant rooms and dusty crannies, the more she discovers about the abbey's master - her soon-to-be stepfather - Ivan Helsburg. As her mother's wedding draws closer, Anne begins to harbor a creeping suspicion that all is not well at Belrose Abbey.

Der kleine und der große Hase erkunden die Natur, spielen 'Ich-sehe-was, was-du-nicht-siehst', pusten Löwenzahnsamen-Fallschirmchen in die Luft und verstecken sich im Laub. Sie tollen durch Wiesen und Felder und wiegen sich am Ende des Tages im weichen Blätternest in den Schlaf... Voller Geborgenheit erzählt Sam McBratney von großen und kleinen Entdeckungen. Die kurzen Episoden, die musikalisch abgerundet werden, eignen sich wunderbar für die ganz Kleinen.

Lucy O'Brien is about to be given 10 million dollars and a chance to live a life she never imagined. Will this new-found wealth be Lucy's undoing, or can she rise above the temptations within high society and choose to become a nobler version of herself? And will the solitary Andrew Whitfield - a man who watches over Lucy as she adapts to her new lifestyle - cause her to close the door on her dreams or be the key that opens the rest of Lucy's destiny?

First-time parents are in for a different kind of experience once a baby enters the equation. Once a first-time mom sees those two pink lines confirming that she's carrying a new life in her womb, she experiences a slew of emotions. There's a mixture of excitement, happiness, fear, and many other emotions. Nervousness is natural and usually comes with the thought of the pains during delivery. This book will help ease the fears and give relevant information to those thinking of getting pregnant.

When Army psychiatrist Nidal Hasan walked into the Fort Hood Soldier Readiness Processing Center and opened fire on soldiers within, he perpetrated the worst mass shooting on a United States military base in our country's history. Death on Base is an in-depth look at the events surrounding the tragic mass murder that took place on November 5, 2009, and an investigation into the causes and influences that factored into the attack.

Easter at Grandma's house is always something special. So far, the weather looks beautiful. But Grandma knows the weather better than anyone. And when she feels a storm way down in her bones, we all wonder how soon it will come and spoil everything. Even the birds encourage you on with their happy tunes. Their bright springtime melodies call you out to laugh and sing and play in the sunshine - to enjoy life as you never knew was possible. It's hard to imagine that anything would want to ruin a day like this, even if it could.

Such barking, such endless yapping from a dog that usually holds his peace unless he is unduly troubled can only mean one thing. It is our turn to be honored by a visit from Oscar the 'possum. Oscar is what you'd call a shadowy figure. He never does come out where you can see him in broad daylight, like birds and squirrels and other creatures do. I don't know if it's because he doesn't like the looks of us or he thinks we wouldn't like the looks of him. Or maybe he's just too shy to come right up and introduce himself.

Olivia Lamington - a recluse who's just inherited an estate from her employer - meets Noah Hansel, the rightful heir to the estate and a man everyone thought was dead. At first, Noah may appear like another enemy from her past, but little by little, he turns her gray skies into a glimpse of heaven and offers her a truth she'd only dreamed of - that love is the best homecoming of all.

Volstead Manor has caught on fire, and the last of its murderous secrets flare hot enough to drive Bailey back to her sleuthing. A villain, who remains shrouded in darkness until the end, threatens to destroy Bailey, and once again the mansion ignites with malevolent mischief. While she unearths a family secret from prohibition that's hidden deep within the cellar, she becomes entangled in a ticking-clock race to save her own life.

Bailey has survived the mysteries of Volstead Manor, but her latest threats are more ominous than ever. Did her neighbor B.J. die of natural causes? Or was he murdered? And why does the new neighbor, Vlad Tepes, seem to always be watching her?