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The Coastal Way of Life: Embracing Simplicity, Serenity, and Sea Breezes Escape the chaos of the modern world and discover the timeless rhythms of the coast. The Coastal Way of Life invites you into a world where salty air, gentle tides, and a slower pace shape not just the landscape but the soul. Through vivid storytelling and thoughtful reflections, this book explores what it truly means to live by the sea.

Mateo Martinez is many things. The starting pitcher of the New York Monarchs, a devoted single father, and most recently, my new boss. When the opportunity to finally move out of my parent's cramped apartment and into his swanky home to nanny for his daughter arose, I simply couldn't pass it up. Until I made the silly suggestion for him to keep me on a three-strikes system, and I'm racking them up at lightning speed.

A groundbreaking new translation of Dostoyevsky's most radical work of fiction. In the depths of a cellar in St. Petersburg, a civil servant spews forth a passionate and furious note on the ills of society. The underground man's manifesto reveals his erratic, self-contradictory, and even sadistic nature. Yet in Dostoyevsky's most extreme and disturbing character, there is the uncomfortable flicker of recognition of the human condition. When the narrator ventures above ground, he attends a dinner with a group of old school friends.

Welcome to Nocturne Falls, the town that celebrates Halloween 365 days a year. The tourists think it's all a show: the vampires, the werewolves, the witches, the occasional gargoyle flying through the sky. But the supernaturals populating the town know better.

Nach über hundert Jahren endlich wieder Großmacht! Deutschland, wirtschaftliche Führungsmacht der EU, will nun auch die führende Militärmacht in einer souveränen Großmacht EU werden, die in der Lage ist, Russland seinen Großmachtwahn (Ex-Kanzler Scholz) auszutreiben. Aber was heißt das für die deutsche Bevölkerung?

By the time a marriage dissolves, when love is replaced by fighting, slammed doors, and name-calling, divorce may be the only way out of the seemingly endless dark tunnel. If divorce is a relief from an unhappy situation, why do we fear it? We often hear about ugly divorce hearings, angry custody battles, and months of arguing, but what if divorce doesn’t have to be this way? On the brink of her own divorce, Sarene B. Arias vowed to do things differently -- and Compassionate Divorce was born.

Cèsar Nadal is the best private investigator in the business. So when he's outsourced to find dirt on a competing company's executive to keep her from outbidding his client, he isn't surprised. But this time is a little different. Because when he takes one look at the woman he's meant to ruin, he's smitten. Deirdre Klarke prides herself on her integrity…despite running a sector of the family business whose very foundation is littered with dead bodies. The Klarke family name carries more weight than Deirdre cares to wear anymore. But she's determined to make a name for herself in Austin.

Madison Lazard steckt bis zum Hals in Schwierigkeiten und begeht deswegen einen Fehler, der sie normalerweise den Job kosten würde. Doch statt der Kündigung macht ihr Rowan Fairchild, der unnahbare CEO, ein unmoralisches Angebot. Sie soll sechs Monate seine Verlobte spielen – und ihn am Ende vor dem Altar stehen lassen. Im Gegenzug erhält sie eine Million Dollar und ihre Karriere geht weiter. Der CEO ist zwar megaheiß, aber auch absolut kaltherzig. Bis die Umstände den ersten Kuss erfordern und ihre Welt in Flammen aufgeht.

My parents were born about 56 and 54 years before me. They were born and raised in a much different world, an entirely separate cultural and technological time period. Their 1950’s childhood differs immensely from my early 2000’s childhood.

New York Times Bestseller An exploration of the age-old complicity between skywatchers and warfighters, from the best-selling author of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry. In this fascinating foray into the centuries-old relationship between science and military power, acclaimed astrophysicist...

Librarian Callie Barnes has visions of reading and relaxing - and maybe having a few too many drinks on her girls' weekend away. Her hopes are crushed when her friends pull into a dude ranch instead of a spa, and she refuses to say longer than one night. That is...until she realizes the ranch is owned by sinfully sexy, and dangerously rugged, Wes Braden - the subject of her late-night fantasies.

After finding out that my boyfriend cheated on me, I packed my bags and moved to Sunshine Falls. My uncle's ready to retire, and he has always dreamed of me taking over his partnership at the animal clinic in town. My surprise came when he introduced me to my new partner—and it's the cute guy I was talking to at the coffee shop. It's okay, though. I'm not looking for a relationship. My priorities are my career and starting over. Ivan and I clash at every turn, and our transition is anything but smooth. Throw in the exotic animals that keep showing up, and I think we're doomed.

Elisabeth Nash has spent years dreaming of returning to the small town of Trusty, Colorado, where she spent summers with her favorite aunt. When she inherits her aunt's farmette, she closes her Los Angeles pet bakery and pampering business, sure that life in Trusty will be as peaceful and as welcoming as she remembers. But being an outsider in the close-knit town proves to be very different from the happy summers she remembers from her childhood - and falling for Trusty's hot, wealthy, and sinfully irresistible veterinarian, Ross Braden, sends the rumor mill into a frenzy.

Getting arrested wasn't on werewolf Ivy Kincaid's agenda when she arrived in Nocturne Falls, but her life rarely goes according to plan. The upside of spending the night in the local lock-up is finding a hotel room is no longer a worry...but the downside is the man she's come to marry will get his first impression of her behind bars. That's not exactly the way Ivy was hoping to meet her pack's sworn enemy...aka her fiancé.

Josh Braden has models at his beck and call, a staff that never says never, and an elegant clothing line for the holiday season. When he hires Riley Banks, he expects her to learn the business from the ground up. But the girl next door turns out to be much more than he remembered. Josh and Riley's friendship heats up. Every steamy kiss and every erotic caress stirs a love they cannot deny.

Ellie Parker is a master at building walls around her heart. In the 25 years she's been alive, Dex Remington has been the only person who has always believed in her and been there for her. But four years earlier, she came to Dex seeking comfort and then disappeared like a thief in the night, leaving him a broken man. Dex Remington is one of the top PC game developers in the United States. He's handsome, smart, and numb. So damn numb that he's not sure he'll ever find a reason to feel again.

In a noisy, demanding world, it often feels like you must choose between peace and power, calm and courage, or balance and ambition. But what if you could have it all? The Power of Rebel Calm shows you how to cultivate inner stillness while breaking the rules that hold you back. Blending mindfulness, resilience, and bold life design, this book offers a roadmap for living with clarity, strength, and authenticity—without burning out or losing your center.

In a world that grows louder, faster, and more demanding every day, maintaining inner peace can feel impossible. Stress becomes constant, emotions run high, relationships become strained, and life begins to feel like a storm you can’t escape. The Stillness Blueprint offers a powerful alternative—an intentional path toward calm, clarity, and grounded strength—even when everything around you feels chaotic. Author Magnuson Smith guides you through a transformative journey based on emotional mastery, mind–body balance, conscious habits, and healthier relationships.

Claudia Lee, 40, is pregnant with her third child, unhappy in her marriage, job, life, body. In the aftermath of a last straw moment that convinces Claudia to file for divorce, she meets Mhairi, a fairy godmother who gives Claudia a magical vacation, returning to life at age 20.

After having her heart broken by a country music star, Savannah Braden has sworn off men. She takes a break from her fast-paced Manhattan lifestyle for a weekend at a survivor camp to rebuild her confidence and readjust her priorities. But when she meets the handsome guide, Jack Remington, she's drawn to everything about him - from his powerful physique to his brooding stare - despite the big chip on his shoulder.