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The alpha female is driven to perfection in all areas of her life, family, marriage, work, home, and everything in between. She has a type A personality and thrives on external validation. This empowering personal development book is an encouraging collection of realizations that offers a very simple approach to stepping fully into life.

When Amanda Christie is invited to a cousins-only weekend retreat at her aunt's estate in Austin, Texas, she doesn't know what to expect. She soon finds, though, that the weekend will be anything but boring. One of the guests is responsible for the death of Amanda's uncle, and when a dangerous storm traps the teens inside the secluded mansion, Amanda becomes determined to uncover the killer.

Some people are resistant to personality tests because they believe they have a strong enough sense of themselves and want to jump right into the personal development work with gurus such as Tony Robbins and Vishen Lakhiani. But you will see that the personal development journey can be an exciting rollercoaster with many ups and downs. Therefore, it´s important to truly understand who you are and what drives you before taking the next step.

It may be the central irony of our technologically advanced, connected digital age that many people report not feeling sufficiently connected, in the traditional sense, with other people. Why would you even want to leave the house? Tinder finds you a perfect romantic match. Skype connects you with your friends around the globe. And Instagram shares your friends' vacation experiences. The value of solid relationships can’t be overestimated. Strong relationships mean meaning, community, and influence.

As mothers, women tend to give up on their personal dreams and emotional self-care in order to take care of their families. Too often, we end up giving in to social pressures and external expectations rather than living the life we dream about: a life of freedom and inspiration. The truth is freedom is the highest vibrational element that every woman must embody to live an extraordinary life, but it's harder than ever to embody freedom as a mother.

The Spark Anomaly is a thrilling Sci-Fi adventure novel set in a 2067 utopia with a hidden dark side. You will enter an amazing world of future technologies and believable advances in modern physics.

Chloe Barlow has always wanted to give back. But when she volunteers at the local church one night, her good deed is repaid with a violent attack. The biggest surprise comes when Armitage’s resident bad boy saves Chloe and leaves a sweet note in her locker the following day. Could Chloe's classmates have been wrong about him the whole time? Vincent Mancini hasn’t cared about his reputation in years. At least, not until Chloe looked in his direction.

Carissa is a high school teacher and an accomplished violinist with lifelong aspirations of joining the orchestra she fell in love with as a child. Single-minded and meticulous in her pursuit, a chance encounter with Kyle makes her question what she really wants out of life. Kyle's life is going exactly the way he wants. Well...almost. With the hottest comic book shop in Charleston and a steady group of close friends and family, he's just waiting for love - and maybe he’s finally found it in Carissa.

While volunteering at a youth camp in the Ozark Mountains, Carmen Riley sponsors a challenging group of teenage girls. She longs to make a difference in their lives, but unsettling news from home rattles her confidence. When Carmen meets a charming young pastor, will his wise advice give her the courage she desperately needs? After discovering that the camp is in danger of closing, Pastor Andrew vows to save it. With Carmen’s help, he rallies a group of sponsors to come up with a plan of action. However, the task could cost him much more than he bargains for. In a race against time, a common goal unites them, but unforeseen circumstances threaten to tear them apart. Will their relationship and faith in God endure long enough to see Beauty Restored?

Maddie Barlow thought she had everything figured out. But just six months from high school graduation, her dad moves the family to the crummy small town of Armitage. Just when she’s trying to settle in, her dad pressures the all-boy baseball team to make room for her and her two younger sisters. Between her new classmates and the team’s smooth-talking captain, Maddie has made more enemies than friends....

Mail carrier Louise Golden lives on the island of O'ahu and enjoys a friendly camaraderie with the people on her delivery route. When she notices Mrs. Santos missing from her home, Louise becomes concerned. As she questions neighbors in an attempt to learn what became of the elderly woman, Louise is pulled into a mystery involving abductions, car tails, a celebrity pool party, exotic dancing, smuggled Hawaiian artifacts, and, of course, murder.

Sizzling, short vampire story.

Jayde Wells, owner of Flips by Chics, knows her way around a power tool, but when it comes to love, not so much. On the tail of another bad decision, she's more than happy to take some time at Cross House, the beach house she inherited from her best friend. Pounding nails since pigtails, she loves turning pit holes into gems, so renovating the house takes her to a place of comfort, but one weekend at Bodie Island will hand her more than a project to flip.

Can't make up your mind on a name for your baby? The truth is most expecting parents have a hard time finding the baby name that feels just right. The solution? Don't wait for a gut feeling. Take action to find the baby name that reflects your values and what is important to you. Use our stress-free method (and baby names list of 3,000 names) to find the *perfect name * with confidence in your choice, clarity in the decision-making process, and calmness of mind.

When Willow Finley awakes on a hot summer morning, she is unprepared for the grief that awaits her. Jerked from a life of isolation with her mother, Willow learns what alone really means when she finds her mother still in her bed, never to awaken again in this life. From the moment Willow arrives in the police station with her startling announcement, Chad Tesdall fights the friendship he knows he can't avoid.

While Brimsfield is buzzing with excitement over Katherine's upcoming marriage, Sarah struggles to tame her restless heart. The small town she used to love seems like a lead weight around her ankle. With one semester of college remaining, she can see the finish line ahead, but will the thirst for excitement jeopardize her future?

The land of Oz is not what it once was. When a new and more powerful enemy surfaces, Glinda must once again call on Dorothy's assistance. But what happens when Dorothy is unable to answer? Who will save Oz? Living in the shadow of the book that twisted her adventures in Wonderland, Alice has managed to maintain her curious personality. Will she be able to succeed where so many have failed when she is brought to Oz in Dorothy's place?

After their first meeting ends with a parking ticket, Katherine believes Officer Hudson is determined to make her life miserable. However, after learning about his difficult past, she finds herself drawn to the handsome and mysterious stranger. Together, will this unlikely pair be able to move past their circumstances and discover the beauty within God's plan?

Women are more overwhelmed than ever. With expectations at home and at work mounting, with their own goals and desires in life, and with demands coming at them from every corner of the world, women are feeling the pressure to be more and do more than ever before. They are told that they can have it all, and many women are striving for just that. That's where this book comes in. It contains a great wealth of knowledge, practical tips, and self-care ideas for women who want to be more productive, get more done, and have everything they want.

From my experience, and looking from a more objective standpoint, writing is a business or career path just like any other. We all learn basic components of writing when we're in school - reading, grammar, spelling and so on.