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More than 16 million people had posted their #MeToo story and support against sexual harassment by mid-October as a reaction to Rose McGowan’s brave admission that she had allegedly been raped by Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein. A groundswell of reaction to and exposure of this sexual predation was unleashed that has spread throughout Europe and beyond. This is a historic moment and it needs to be memorialized. Listen to this collection of 26 essays from people who understand want to make this change, and we, as a society, have got to figure out a way to drive that change forward.

It is said that Alexander the Great took the time to honor the customs and cultures of the peoples he sought to rule. But did he truly show respect and honor, or was it just a political game to the great conqueror? When he comes face-to-face with the Egyptian goddess Sehkmet, will it be he or his men who will pay for the offense she has taken at his actions?

I walked away from the one girl I've ever really loved. The most painful thing I've ever done. I've never been good enough for her, and keeping my distance is hard. But it has to be done. For her. For me. For us. She's everything I've ever wanted. Miley and her sunshine sparkle. When I close my eyes, I can still see her spinning beneath the stars, laughing and eating cotton candy. It's the only thing that keeps me going. When I come back a better man, healing from my own personal hell...the only question is...is she mine? Or is she his?

Trish Holt is a pianist, living in picturesque Boothbay Harbor, Maine. She is stunned and blindsided by the most bitter kind of betrayal: Her boyfriend of three years has left her. Her bitterness is compounded by the fact that Trish has made bad choices when it comes to relationships, much of it stemming from her own issues as an adopted child. When she moves, she encounters Michael Quentin, her neighbor and local chef. He helps her get over the betrayal. As Michael and Trish fall in love, childhood issues resurface.

The title change was due to the renaming of the Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows resort to Palisades Tahoe, eliminating the word, "Squaw," which is widely considered a racist and sexist slur against Indigenous women. Nestled amid California's High Sierra Peaks, two valleys have captured the imaginations of skiers and mountain explorers year after year. Squaw Valley made a name for itself on the world stage as the host of the 1960 Winter Olympics. Meanwhile, just over a high ridge, Alpine Meadows was developed by devoted local skiers and Bay Area families.

Sometimes it’s hard to feel happy when a friend has something we wish we had. In Let’s Be Happy for Each Other, one friend learns how to handle the tricky feeling of jealousy and discovers the joy that comes from supporting others.

As Amy Brock struggles with anger and depression she thinks is caused by her parents' divorce, she starts dreaming about a beautiful gazebo. However, as her life falls apart because of drugs and a bad relationship, her gazebo falls apart, and her dreams turn into nightmares.

Not to brag, but I’m a lying, sneaky, hard drinking jerk. I come from money and power. Around here, the name Dayton Rutgers means I get to cut to the front of the line, take the best of everything, and never worry about consequences.

I've loved Kellan Bellarose since we were 10. He's beautiful, damaged, and toxic AF. But he's mine. Four years after tragedy tore us apart, we found each other again. Together we moved to LA to do something crazy and defy our humble beginnings. Our worlds were flipped on their axis when we both got signed by Enigma Models INC. Then I met Luke St. James. He's sexy, slightly dangerous, and older than me. Like, a lot older than me, and will do anything to make me his...and I am feeling things for him I thought I'd reserved for Kellan.

The hopes, dreams, and ambitions of one generation are not easily passed on to succeeding generations. In the enclosed world of Igen they failed, the people weakened and faltered, staggering to the brink of extinction. Their only hope lay in the arrival of their greatest fear, the Outsiders, but did they come to save or destroy?

Self-love is not a luxury, but a necessity. There are hundreds of studies that prove the importance of self-love in stellar mental well-being. But, loving yourself is so much more than treating yourself to a day off work, a shopping trip, or a day at the spa. The dictionary defines self-love as regard for one’s own well-being and happiness. In practice, the act of self-love includes taking actions that support our physical, psychological, and spiritual growth. It implies putting yourself first because you understand and respect your worth.

Caught up in an ancient battle, the crew of EX-2 must face the gods themselves. Before long, the entire fleet is drawn into the conflict, a conflict that can only end one way: in the destruction of a traditional way of life, provided they can survive.

Level Up gives business listeners practical ways to improve their confidence, communication, and client interactions from a holistic standpoint. The author shares resiliency tips learned from overcoming childhood bullying and low self-esteem to now running a thriving international company that has generated seven-figure sales in just a few years.

When you’re lost and alone you must put aside any hope of succor and become a scavenger, a hunter/gatherer, scrounge, sift through the debris life has left behind, seek out that which you need to survive. The trick is to remain whole, to keep some sort of moral compass, to find that one line you will not cross. This is now what faces the people of the last starship Reacher.

The practice of entrepreneurship is transformative to anyone who chooses to take the journey, and it can also be a pathway to changing the world! The goal of entrepreneurship is not mastery of every aspect - the goal is to keep learning, to execute past failure, to reach your definition of success.

This audiobook allows you, the listener, to go inside me, spiritually speaking. Inside, you find out what is really on my mind, heart, and soul. This is me letting you all see I poetically talk to God and how God talks to me.

For people who struggle with their mental health, and those who love them, the call to action and support is long overdue. Stronger than Stigma shares the stories of people who have been impacted by this disease, and their efforts to magnify their voices and make a difference. The honest and raw stories in this book aren’t just about mental health and its impact on lives - they’re about how to change the conversation around mental health, and create a better world.

Nathan Reynolds can't understand why Cara chose to stay in this small town. How could she sacrifice her career, her future, and their love for a small run-down cottage in the middle of nowheresville? Whatever her reasons, Nathan intends to find out and start over again!

One drunken mistake cost me everything. I waited for Ruby to find her way back to me. I wanted to be the nice patient guy. But a man has his limits, and I’ve reached mine. Ruby might be stubborn and rightfully pissed, but she’s also the only woman for me. Now I’ll win her back, and nothing and no one will stand in my way.

It's no secret - to survive in a superficial town like Forest River, New York, where perfection is a requirement - a mom must follow the rules. For the past five years, Donna has worked hard to exceed social expectations. She held the prestigious role of PTA treasurer, and her best friend, Jackie, is the most powerful woman at the elementary school.