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In Silverdale, Washington the survivors of a worldwide apocalypse are preparing for the coming winter storms. But just as they’re stocking away the last of the fall harvest, they make a disturbing discovery - someone has pilfered the food supplies!

Bambi: A Life in the Woods was written by Austrian writer Felix Salten and first published in 1929. It is the story of Bambi, a roe deer, whose wide-eyed curiosity leads him to explore all the wonders of the forest. He is enchanted by the songs, scents, and all the diverse creatures who live in the trees alongside him. But within these moments of discovery lies the ever-present danger of predators—one predator in particular: man.

Are you tired of the endless pressure to optimize, upgrade, and improve every part of your life? From 5 AM routines to the constant ping of your fitness tracker, the world tells you that you're always one life hack away from happiness. But what if the whole system is a trap designed to keep you feeling exhausted, anxious, and perpetually behind? The Optimized Ape is a hilarious and eye-opening journey into our obsession with self-improvement. With sharp humor and surprising insights, author A.J.

In Silverdale, Washington the survivors of a worldwide apocalypse are preparing for the coming winter storms. But just as they’re stocking away the last of the fall harvest, they make a disturbing discovery—someone has pilfered the food supplies!

Join Irene and Hilda Jo as they navigate their way through the Leantimes, uncovering clues and trying to solve the mystery before it’s too late. With its unique blend of cozy mystery and post-apocalyptic setting, In the Leantimes will keep you guessing until the very end.

Arranged marriages and parental dominion were deeply established in Grace’s Irish Travelers’ heritage. While betrothed to Collen, Grace accepted her ancestor’s traditions, but hoped her future with him would allow her to be a writer, a voice of encouragement in the world. Then Collen died. As her friendship grew with Collen’s younger brother Zane, everyone expected a new arrangement was in the works. There was.... Grace and her sister were shocked to overhear their father promise Grace to Zane’s widower father.

As simple as it sounds, health is the very foundation of joy, productivity, and success. Achieving good health isn't just about dieting or getting enough sleep. Rather, it entails enriching your lifestyle with nurturing micro habits that conditions you physically and mentally to approach each day with confidence, awareness, and positivity.

In 1986, with only days until summer break, high school freshman Mamie Blackhead finds herself under the path of a small exploding plane while walking to school. Fighting to avoid the raining debris she discovers a neon knapsack with a journal detailing the life of a boy who may have perished in the sky above. As she digs deeper into the journal she uncovers a mystery that will haunt her the rest of her life.

A getaway to a lush vacation rental with her best friend is just what Abby needs after breaking off her engagement to her fiancé. She’s on her way out to enjoy a relaxing day at the beach when she notices a foul smell in the garage. She freezes when she sees the limb of a dead body.

A heady tale of a single mom who, after discovering she has a twin that was adopted into a wealthy family, doubles as her twin and is catapulted into danger that neither twin anticipated.

To Hell and Back Again: An Insight Into Addiction is a collection of journal entries that were written by Leona Mae Peters during her six month stay at a drug rehabilitation facility in Orlando, Florida.

Delve into the world of all things feline in this anthology of tales of whimsy, courage, and wonder.

Meg Randallman is just four years old when her six-year-old sister Laura dies and her mother, Norma, kidnaps Meg and her brother, Ray. Meg often wonders how different her personality might have been had she not experienced the brutal shock and grief of Laura's death during her formative years.

McKenna Williams is determined to let nothing mess up her zen, until she gets a request to teach a private yoga class for recent divorcee Piper Patrick, and she’s hit with an instant attraction so intense, she can barely breathe. Everything about falling for Piper is a bad idea. The magnetic pull toward each other is undeniable, and McKenna knows that it can only end in heartbreak.

Dementia is tough on the person suffering from it…and tough on their caregivers. But rest assured that there are ways to make life easier for everyone, you included. With the help of this easy-to-follow guide, you will be able to put the necessary systems in place to care for your loved one, without sacrificing your well-being. Take a leaf out of the book of the many people who have already walked this path and know what works, and what doesn’t, in dementia care.

Bad things happen in threes; at least, that's what Annie Fullerton has always believed. And the way her life is shaping up, she feels like the proverbial poster girl! Her career as an up-and-coming sous chef has gone up in smoke, she's lost her beloved pet, and then her roommate, Danica, has betrayed her in the worst possible way. It's the straw that breaks the camel's back. I mean, come on! A person can only take so much!

Anita Perry, a yoga instructor with over 45 years in the fitness field, writes short essays of everyday activities and significant events as seen through the eyes of a yogi. This book contains inspiring, funny, sad, compelling short essays to help you uncover your own wisdom.

The Finding Home Series follows Riley and Mia searching for a forever family.

In this poignant narrative of middle age, each woman brings newfound wisdom and fortitude to the circle of fellow readers, uplifted by enduring bonds forged through shared experience. Novel Women is not just a trilogy — it's a celebration of love, resilience, and the profound impact of friendship. After all, book club is so much more than just reading. Bri leaps into entrepreneurship after facing the sting of dismissal from a callous boss. Ava seeks refuge amidst the wreckage of her divorce, attempting to reignite a long-lost romance from her twenties. Yet can the past be resurrected?

Gail Logan, a widow in her mid-fifties, has lived her life by what other people think. That has to change. Signing up for a watercolor class and thrifting a new wardrobe makes a good start. Replanting her regimented flower garden is another idea but at the garden center Abel Baker dismisses her plan and tells her what to buy. Gail is not amused. Widower Abel starts turning up in Gail’s path, but she buried one bossy man and she’s not interested in another. Her sons and her best friend feel threatened by all of Gail’s changes.