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Lorraine Tyler is the only queer person in Bend, Minnesota. Or, at least, that’s what it feels like when the local church preaches so sternly against homosexuality. Which is why, she’s fighting so hard to win the McGerber scholarship - her ticket out of Bend -even though her biggest competition is her twin sister Becky. And even though she’s got no real hope - not with the scholarship’s morality clause and that one time she kissed the preacher’s daughter.

Get inspired by the women who discovered that working with your best friend can be the secret to professional success—and maybe even the future of business—from the co-founders of the website Of a Kind. “Read this, then plot your own work-wife-driven empire.”—Glamour When Erica Cerulo...

Gloria lavora in una casa editrice. Quello che fa la appassiona. Quando ormai manca poco alle vacanze natalizie, il suo editore le assegna il compito di lavorare al romanzo di un autore appena acquisito, su cui la casa editrice ha investito molto, Orlando James. Gloria accetta ben volentieri, anche se sa che Orlando ha non poche singolari caratteristiche: è eccentrico, non ama le regole, cela a tutti la sua vera identità. Ma soprattutto – cosa che Gloria non immaginava – comincia a mettere in discussione tutti gli interventi di Gloria sul suo romanzo.

What does it mean to be a woman committed to a relationship with the sacred in today’s world? On a quest to answer this question for herself, Erica Bassani shares stories from her encounters with a dozen women spiritual teachers from Buddhist, Taoist, Hindu, Christian, Muslim, Jewish, and Nondual traditions.

From the psych ward to flight deck, from whispered goodbyes to quiet strength, I Remember You is a raw and unflinching book of poetry and prose by Navy veteran Patrick J. Hughes. Seamed from the unvarnished material of trauma, healing, fatherhood, friendship, and mental illness, these poems will find an echo within anyone who's ever stood in a doorway and wondered how to move forward. With a raw honesty and with unexpected graciousness, Hughes charts life after conflict, the unseen scars of depression and PTSD, and the lifelines of salvation that bind us when we are breaking.

Ten-year-old Jack was expecting a perfectly normal, perfectly boring Monday. But that all changed when he opened his lunchbox and found… nothing. No meatloaf sandwich. No apple. Just a few lonely crumbs and a mysterious trail of shimmering green goo. The thief wasn't a classmate or a hungry squirrel. It was Zorp, a fluffy, three-eyed alien from Planet Glim-Glam with a huge appetite and a tiny problem. He mistook Leo’s lunch for high-grade spaceship fuel, and now his ship is stranded in the school janitor's closet!

This isn't just a book. It's your permission slip to break free from the cycle of angry parenting. Don't let another day end with guilt and frustration. Your child's precious childhood—and your chance to build a deep, lasting connection—is happening right now. The time to stop the yelling is today.

Do you feel like you deserve more but aren’t sure how to claim your space? Want to lead with authority while staying true to yourself? Dream of balancing a successful career with a fulfilling personal life? Then The FEMALE LEADERSHIP Bible is exactly what you need. If you've ever doubted your abilities or felt "not enough," this guide is here to empower you. No complex strategies, no need to change who you are—just clear, actionable steps to transform your leadership from uncertain to unstoppable.

The Island may be paradise to most of the agents stationed there, but Sarah and her twin brother Simon just want to leave. They’ve been training to be spies their whole lives and are ready for adventure. Strong, determined Sarah yearns to prove her worth as a top-notch agent, while intuitive, artistic Simon dreams of exotic wonders like street tacos and single family homes. The only problem? Their first assignment isn’t exactly what they hoped for.

Raven could learn to enjoy a life where her biggest concern is chasing off beasts that stray too close to town, but the silver-eyed shadow haunting her sleep has her on edge. Then a man she never expected to see again warns her that the Silverblood Brotherhood is hunting her once more. His visit confirms her suspicions that her nocturnal visitor is more than a mere nightmare.

Elara Whitley paints what cannot be seen: the colors of laughter, the glow of hope, the pulse of sorrow. For years, she worked alone—until Samuel Reed, a wandering writer, stumbles into her studio. Guided by Elara, Samuel learns to see beyond the visible and capture the unseen truths of the world.

As It Seems is a collection of poems written by horror novelist C. J. Cannatelli. While primarily a collection of haikus and beat poetry, the subject matter includes romance, anger and disenchantment.

In Dare. Do. Succeed., you’ll learn how to launch and grow a small business from scratch—with clarity, confidence, and authenticity. Whether you're a creative seeking freedom, a coach ready to serve, or a new entrepreneur exploring your calling, this heart-centered guide will meet you where you are.

Daniel De Luca ha lasciato alle spalle una carriera nei marine per diventare il problem solver del lussuoso Hotel Villa Costiera di Positano. La sua vita scorre tra casi da risolvere e ospiti da proteggere, fino a quando non incontra Denise Miller. Lei sta per sposare un potente magnate russo, in quello che si preannuncia come il matrimonio dell'anno. Ma niente è come sembra. Quando Denise viene trovata morta la mattina dopo il suo addio al nubilato, tutti gli indizi puntano a Daniel. Ma cosa è successo veramente quella notte?

The Land of the Living is a historical novel that explores the themes of immigration and assimilation, war and its impact on families, the role of race and class in forging identity, and what it means to find home. The story follows Angela Amorelli and her husband Tommaso through Ellis Island and on to their new life in a New England fishing town. Angela sacrifices everything, hoping to create a better future for her children, only to be confronted with more loss and strife than one could bear.

Un giorno, l'uomo la obbliga a scrivere una lettera alla se stessa del futuro. Quel messaggio, inspiegabilmente, viene ricevuto da un'altra Eunyu, che vive però nel 1982. Tra diffidenza iniziale e stupore, le due danno il via a uno scambio epistolare che sfida ogni logica, un legame fatto di parole e attese che le porterà, piano piano, a condividere le loro vite, le loro paure e i loro sogni.

The Relationship Mirror is a powerful self-help guide that explores how our closest relationships reflect our deepest wounds, desires, and capacity for growth.

People are quitting their jobs in droves, then coming back. Employees are demanding flexibility, while some leaders insist they return to the physical office. Remote work is incredibly convenient but complicated. The job market is always in flux, but one thing is for sure: the last few years have presented the greatest challenges the business world has ever faced. Don't freak out. If you accept the new reality and harness the incredible power of healthy, authentic relationships, you can seize the competitive edge in this new world of work.

Cornovaglia, 1914. Alla vigilia della prima guerra mondiale, Kit Rivers, un giovanissimo aspirante poeta, ha davanti a sé un brillante futuro. Rampollo di un'ottima famiglia, è destinato a occuparsi del maniero che erediterà e, seppur a malincuore, non ha intenzione di sottrarsi ai suoi doveri. Ma quando viene travolto da una passione improvvisa per una ragazza di umili origini, Kit decide che non permetterà ai genitori di rovinare l'estate più magica della sua vita. Sarà però la guerra a sconvolgere qualsiasi piano, minacciando ciò che il ragazzo ha di più caro.

With a career he loves, being engaged to the love of his life, and some unexpected good news things couldn’t be better for Errick Martin. Errick realizes some things are too good to be true once the news is revealed of a baby.… Torn between staying or leaving Errick makes a rash decision changing everyone’s future. Will it make things better or worse?