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After the Emperor’s unexpected death, ambitious men eye the Eastern Roman throne occupied by seven-year-old Theodosius II. His older sister Pulcheria faces a stark choice: She must find allies and take control of the Eastern court or doom the imperial children to a life of obscurity - or worse! Beloved by the people and respected by the Church, Pulcheria forges her own path to power.

Despair, excruciating emotional pain, and loss - and yet glorious triumph. After an initial failed attempt to bring this book to life, this group of entrepreneurs felt as if their wings had been clipped. What to do? Once again, they embraced the lessons contained in this book - stories of grit, determination, redemption, and joy. This collection of stories is a reminder of the light within us all. We can all take flight, overcome the darkness, and reclaim our strength and joy!

Throughout the series, Dr. Whitney accomplishes her duty as a renowned psychiatrist in nurturing broken members of Liberty Church to find stability and peace. All the while, we watch her life slowly unravel dark issues the good doctor hides deep down. With one visit from Whitney's ghost of the past, all the demons she thought she had overcome are back and ready to destroy her, personally and professionally. When her secrets are exposed, will she be able to overcome? When true love knocks at her door, will she be able to answer?

Riddles are a fun way to engage children around this age, while also getting them to learn about different topics and encourage their imagination. With riddles, not only will they improve their listening comprehension, phonetics, and pronunciation, they’ll also gain confidence to answer aloud, without the fear of being wrong.

Released from hospital following a suicide attempt, heartbroken 16-year-old Ingrid finds herself forced to self-isolate due to the coronavirus pandemic - but when she starts developing feelings for a mysterious female friend, will she take another chance on love before it's too late? Flunk: Social Distancing explores first loves, friendships and mental health during the coronavirus pandemic. Has there ever been a worse time to get your heart broken?

What does Becoming the Total Package actually mean? It means different things to different people. When it comes to our preferences in looks, personality, and character - we all have our unique way of seeing the world. However, challenges in life and heartbreak inevitably affect all of us in different ways. We may not always be emotionally or mentally equipped to deal with them, which is why we sometimes need a helping hand. The best way for you to overcome these challenges and to get everything you want out of life is to optimize every aspect of your life.

The world is forever changing in unpredictable ways. Leaders, therefore, need to constantly reexamine their assumptions of what it means to be a “great” leader as old models of leadership quickly fade into irrelevance. In short, leaders need an agile mindset. But how can leaders become agile? We need to update and disrupt past definitions of leadership to challenge ourselves and test our relevance often.

Native American legends of Puget Sound tell of fierce battles between an enormous snake and a mountain eagle. Being supernatural entities, neither could destroy the other. Yet their battles were so fierce that the very Earth would tremble and shake, mountains and forests would collapse. In the year 900, the worst of all clashes occurred. As the Earth shook violently, the waters of Puget Sound rose and surged in the form of a tsunami, wiping away the coastal villages and all the people who lived by the water’s edge.

This, the second book in the series, finds Holly and Wade trying to find the person who left a bottle of drugs in a coat they donated to the church. When Holly realizes that someone has scraped the prescription information off of the bottle, she’s concerned the person may be taking drugs. It brings back memories of her mother and her drug addiction. Holly’s determined to find the person and reach out, wondering if her life would have been different if someone had reached out to her mother.

If you are listening to this, you have just experienced every parent’s worst nightmare, the loss of your beloved child. And while you are completely numb, yet feel like you’re suffocating, you intrinsically know you can and will survive this insufferable loss. Despite the pain, you want to thrive again with an open heart and make a difference in your life and in the lives of those you will continue to walk by your side and look to you for strength.

Maizy has never been to Last Chance, Minnesota . . . until now. Her mom’s plan is just to stay for a couple weeks, until her grandfather gets better. But plans change, and as Maizy spends more time in Last Chance and at the Golden Palace—the restaurant that’s been in her family for generations—she makes some discoveries. But the more Maizy discovers, the more questions she has.

Alexis soared. She achieved, achieved, achieved, then crashed on broken wings. Alexis was diagnosed weeks before her 2006 college graduation: Bipolar I with rapid cycling. Alexis’ diagnosis was before the dawning of social media. She and her mother had very little information, few resources, and scarce support. Alexis seeks ballast but finds it not. Rather, she is confined, not once, but three times to inpatient psychiatric care.

We have to follow a series of clues across some of the most dangerous parts of Olympus, to try and free a Titan trapped by the Lord of the Olympians himself. And even more confusing, my absent mom has finally decided to show up. It's not going to be easy, but it's the only way we can save the souls that were stolen by the demon that I let loose. My mistake cost innocent people their souls. And now I'm the only one who can fix it.

Stuck in a rut? Living Groundhog Day? Break free with a few simple habits. Imagine spending more time on things that matter. Your passions, hobbies, and creative deep work. Would it surprise you to know you’d be happier and more productive?

After receiving news that her brother has been killed in action during the Great War, 21-year-old Charlotte Zielinski enlists as a medical volunteer. She eventually begins working in the death ward of the field hospital near Soissons, France, holding dying men's hands and singing them into eternity.

The passing of a loved one brings about a tidal wave of emotions and unanticipated problems for families during a time of grieving. This guidebook offers step-by-step instructions on how your family can prepare for and avoid the most common missteps and challenges related to the death of a loved one. Whether you hope to make things easier or those you love after your own passing or need guidance on making the best possible decisions about complex estate, probate, tax, and insurance questions on behalf of a grieving family.

Honor Kennel thought marrying Gabe Chupp would solve everything. It would give her and her parents a roof over their heads. It would allow them to stay put in Hollybrook. But there is one glaring problem. She doesn’t love Gabe. Oh, he’s a nice enough guy, but there are no sparks. No passion. Gabe Chupp can’t believe his good fortune - God is certainly smiling down on him. He’s secretly loved Honor for years, so when she begins seeking him out, he is over the moon. But after their wedding, something is wrong.

The alkaline diet is based on the underlying concept that your body has a pH level that can be manipulated by the foods you eat. When we metabolize food, we are creating either an alkaline or acidic balance. Foods that cause our levels to shift to overly acidic are making us work harder to rebalance this highly regulated area. Basically, the body must always be in balance, so it’s going to do whatever it takes to maintain that balance.

Recently separated from her cheating husband and unaware of a budding pregnancy, Georgia Charles travels to the Yukon Territory to spend a month with a childhood friend. Suddenly kidnapped by bank robbers, she manages to flee into the wild and find shelter in an abandoned cabin - but minimal skills and an impending childbirth threaten her survival. Set in the harsh winter of British Columbia’s Last Frontier, Winter’s Captive is the riveting story of a woman’s incredible journey of survival and path to empowerment against all odds.

Want to sell your expertise and skills? Well, now you can! In today’s world, teaching online courses is a great way to build passive income. In fact, online learning is the education of the future! Over the past five years, the online teaching market has exploded into a billion dollar industry. And you (and your bank account) can ride this massive wave. Learn the A to Z of creating your first online course from scratch and start making money.