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In this upside-down world, when the have and have-nots are at war; when the privileged and underprivileged contend for resources, man fails to look at what’s truly important: eternity. In America, the fight for equal rights, better treatment under the law, social justice, and income inequality permeate our dialogues. Now more than ever, people are vying for power and influence. Yet too few in this country actually consider the greatest power of all, known to millions of believers worldwide as the kingdom of God.

Sylvia Townsend Warner was a prolific author of novels, short stories and poetry, who also wrote a biography of T. H. White, translated Proust and was an authority on Tudor church music. A sharp, insightful storyteller, she was one of the 20th Century's most acute observers of English mores, and her work is infused with subversive themes reflecting her feminist and Marxist views. This comprehensive anthology includes dramatisations of her two best-known novels.

In Lurking, Joanne McNeil digs deep and identifies the primary (if sometimes contradictory) concerns of people online: searching, safety, privacy, identity, community, anonymity, and visibility. She charts what it is that brought people online and what keeps us here even as the social equations of digital life - what we’re made to trade, knowingly or otherwise, for the benefits of the internet - have shifted radically beneath us. It is a story we are accustomed to hearing as tales of entrepreneurs and visionaries and dynamic and powerful corporations.

American lawyer Julie Chen files a class-action lawsuit involving a multinational technology corporation and the Chinese government’s internet firewall, known as Golden Shield. When she hires her strong-minded sister Eva as her translator, what compromises will they make in order to win? And can they put aside their past differences to speak the same language?

Andy may not have pipeline know-how, per se, but she's got brains and every right to prove that she can do the job. Her estranged grandpa, Buck, believes she has what it takes to be his engineering assistant, and she's not about to let him down. Will Andy prove herself to her grandfather and forge a relationship with the old man, or will continuous disagreements and unexpected sexual tension between Andy and Rooster derail their hard work?

Do you need help getting your children to love reading? This audiobook will help to train your childen's imaginations. This is not just the story your children already know. We produce the popular stories as new.

Lizzie gave up her stressful job in Boston to embrace her love of all things country in Smithville PA. Her dreams are coming true; if only her matchmaking, socialite mother would back off. Elliot hadn't anticipated the exotic bohemian style manager of his newest spa, or her intriguing, demanding mother. Small town antics and his interest in Lizzie extend his visit to Smithville, but will the allure of country life draw him in for good?

In An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge, Ambrose Bierce spins a gripping tale of psychological tension and the brutal realities of war. Set during the American Civil War, the story follows Peyton Farquhar, a Southern plantation owner who is sentenced to death by hanging for attempting to sabotage a Union railroad bridge. As Farquhar faces his imminent demise, Bierce masterfully plays with the boundaries of time and perception, drawing readers into a haunting exploration of life, death, and the mind's final moments.

Chickamauga is Ambrose Bierce at his most merciless—and most poetic. A young, deaf boy, playing war with a wooden sword, wanders into the real aftermath of one of the bloodiest battles of the American Civil War. What begins as childlike adventure slowly unfolds into a grotesque, nightmarish vision of human destruction. With chilling detachment and uncanny beauty, Bierce paints a surreal and horrifying picture of innocence lost in the fog of war.

The Death of Halpin Frayser is a Gothic fever dream wrapped in mist and mystery. Set between California's redwoods and the haunted hills of Tennessee, Ambrose Bierce's macabre tale follows a young poet who awakens from a nightmare only to find reality far more terrifying. A wandering spirit, a cryptic mother, a whispered name in the dark—Bierce unravels the border between dream and death with chilling precision. This story is not merely horror—it is a meditation on madness, fate, and the eerie echoes between the living and the dead.

The Girl with a Big Heart is here to help you feel happy…. or sad, or curious, or angry, or creative. In fact, she can help you understand that all your feelings — even the difficult and not very fun ones — are the key to knowing who you are and what you need. In this beautiful book of ten timeless stories, author Jo Smedley magically brings to life the simultaneously simple and complicated nature of what it means to be yourself. Leading by example, The Girl shows that it takes courage and a leap of faith to live life on your own terms.

This enchanting collection of 25 short stories is designed to make bedtime the most magical time of the day for children ages 4-8. Each tale whisks young listeners to a world filled with wonder and adventure, where imagination knows no bounds and anything is possible. Created with love, these stories are perfect for snuggling up and sharing precious moments with your little ones before they drift off to sleep.

Invest one hour gaining more than 60 quick tips to save yourself time, money, and stress discovering the little (but important) factors previously unconsidered, having never worked directly with clients before.

How many times have you said "your writing’s crap," or shied away from calling yourself an author?Take comfort in knowing your author fears are valid, other writers feel the same way you do, but are not letting fear stop them from putting themselves out there.

Career soldier Chad Whitlock doesn’t expect a victory in his life’s battles. After his wife divorced him during one of his deployments, the Army’s all he has left. But when a mysterious stranger sends packages and an inspirational note to his unit, Chad’s response enlists him in a new operation—friendship with Tessa. When a mission gone wrong brings him face to face with death, looking at Tessa’s picture is a reminder of the second chance at love he could have with her.

Innocence stolen. Love denied. Liv finds herself torn, haunted by memories of her dead boyfriend, tormented by those who may have killed him, and drawn to a mysterious new student who brings with him not only redemption and revenge, but the chance for her to live again.

When Allison’s new job as a radio call-in psychic lands her in the hot seat of Psychic Sally who died on the air, Allie discovers even stranger things are afoot. When further tragedy strikes, police detective Smithy investigates...and gets closer to Allie. Is love in the air? Meanwhile, Allie’s witch sister Ivy needs an instant boyfriend, or an evil entity will claim her for his own. As the danger increases and the stakes are raised, Allie and her witch sisters must use their considerable skills to fight an epic battle between good and evil.

With over 20 years of experience in journalism, digital marketing, and communications, Joanne Sweeney highlights how communication has changed in our post-pandemic world. New and updated chapters include case studies from public health officials on how they modified their tactics as the public demanded more information quicker than ever before.

Widow Lucy, her young son, and unborn child are forced from their home due to unpaid debts. Needing a fresh start quickly, she begins corresponding with a doctor in Colorado. Jed is seeking someone to tend to his home and proposes to Lucy, excited to have an instant family. But as Lucy travels to Colorado, fear and doubt overtake her. While Jed seemed like a nice and kind man through his letters, she fears that he may not be that way in person.

Set against the backdrop of three major American Civil War battles at Antietam, Vicksburg, and Gettysburg, the same five narrators return to tell the stories of what happened in their communities of conscience. Members of Mennonite, Amish, and German Baptist churches choose their loyalties when their traditional belief of not participating in warfare collides with the demands of Union and Confederate forces.