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In 1947, Ray Petriani flees Texas in the middle of the night with a wife and young family. Desperate for work, he takes a job in California and is sent to inland China on a business venture. A gift exchange with the local potentate provides him with two things he doesn’t want, things he cannot reject, and things he is forced to protect. Those gifts change his life. Through his research of the first item, a gilded antique music box said to have belonged to a Chinese Emperor, only uncovers additional shrouded historical doubts which raise further problems as to its real intent.

Driven by the pursuit of perfection and the desire to truly be loved and accepted, Cynthia battled an eating disorder for thirteen long years. “Starving, Bingeing, Purging” is her raw, authentic story, told firsthand; a story not just of suffering, but of resilience, victory, and hope against all odds. In this book, Cynthia openly explores the complex issues of anorexia, bulimia, purging, and food addiction, and shares the intimate details of her journey to reclaim her life.

As language learners and teachers ourselves, we understand the desire to learn or teach the real English language as used by native speakers. ESL textbooks and grammar workbooks are not only boring, but they also don't represent the real English language that is used every day.

Herbal remedies have centuries-long track records of health benefits in traditional holistic medicine. And more recently, herbs, plants, spices, and mushrooms have been enjoying a new spotlight as vital parts of every health-conscious menu. In this evidence-based guide, you'll explore the health benefits actually backed up by modern scientific research!

For nearly a millennium, Fatima al-Faqadi has stalked and destroyed other creatures of the night. Few are her peers. To exist is to serve. All for the glory of Haqim, Antediluvian founder of the Assamite clan. But now the Final Nights are at hand, and a herald has risen to judge the children of Haqim. To prove herself worthy, Fatima must assassinate not only Cardinal Monçada of the Sabbat, but also his childe, Lucita, the only creature in hundreds of years to evoke passion from Fatima's cold heart.

Forty years ago, rookie cop Bill Furman pursued suspected serial killer Arthur Blanke into the basement of Blanke's house and witnessed something that has given him nightmare his entire life. Blanke turning into a demon and disappearing from a locked room. Now Furman is Chief of Police and gruesome murders are once again rocking the small town of Moonrise Cove in North Carolina. Children and their parents torn to pieces. Other children missing. The crimes are eerily familiar to the ones Arthur Blanke committed.

China, the 1720s. Giuseppe Castiglione, a promising and ambitious Italian painter, is recruited by the Jesuits to serve the Emperor of China. But his painting style is rejected as inauspicious. Meanwhile, Niuhuru, a grey-eyed, too-tall girl is chosen as a concubine to a minor prince and sent to live in the Garden of Perfect Brightness, where Giuseppe meets her when he is tasked with turning the Garden into a wonderland for the Qianlong Emperor. But as the Garden changes and Niuhuru is swept upwards to ever-greater importance, is something precious being lost?

Escape from Pattaya is a haunting and heart-pounding novel that lifts the veil on the global scourge of human trafficking, set against the vibrant yet shadowed backdrop of Thailand. When Anya, a teenage girl from a peaceful rice-farming village, is lured by promises of opportunity in the city, she unknowingly steps into a brutal web of exploitation. Meanwhile, a grieving American family searches frantically for their missing daughter, and a disillusioned young police officer in Bangkok uncovers a conspiracy far deeper than he imagined.

In 1941, Manila, Philippines was the hidden gem of the Far East and set to become an independent sovereignty in a few short years. On December 8, 1941, immediately following the Pearl Harbor attack 5,200 miles away in Honolulu, the Japanese Imperial Army bombed the city of Manila and began an occupation that would last more than three years and culminate in a battle for the capital city that would go down as one of the deadliest in World War II history.

Adopted and protected by loving tribe giants, a young human boy Cheeba discovers his identity—the lost son of a royal family, destined to be an emperor.

In the year 1650, the gilded walls of Topkapı Palace guard more than jewels and power—they guard secrets that could ignite an empire. When Luca Conti, a young Venetian scholar, arrives in Istanbul to translate a set of ancient maps, he expects only ink and parchment. Instead, he finds himself drawn into a dangerous triangle of passion, loyalty, and treason.

In Love Remixed, Mark Wilkinson - Success coach, speaker, and author of the inspirational bestsellers Life Remixed, Money Remixed and Personalities Remixed - invites you to throw away the old rules about romance and create a love story that actually works. From heartbreak to healing, from confusion to clarity, this book takes you on a journey to discover the most important relationship you’ll ever have: the one with yourself. When you learn to love yourself deeply, you naturally attract relationships that are authentic, fulfilling, and lasting.

Quick-witted and confident, Princess Laetitia of Avaritia always gets what she wants—until her 17th nameday ball. The King and Queen, believing marriage will rein in their daughter’s rebellious nature, surprise the Princess with not one, but four suitors: a philosopher, an astronomer, an artist and a necromancer. If Laetitia can’t learn at least one suitor’s craft and prove herself to be a worthy wife, she will lose her crown—the one thing she cares about most.

In this the sequel to my best-selling book, Aunt, is how the real story came to its full conclusion. It is short, sweet, and another erotic fantasy tale that brings a most delightful and sudden turn on a story that had to come to an ending you would have never anticipated.

This is the story of one young man who developed an infatuation with his mother's sister. That infatuation grows into an obsession. His self-playing fantasies are just not enough. He goes out after her. What follows is a night out at a local bar, the two get a bit tipsy and when they finally get back to her house, the love affair begins.

Unlike most people, Ty’s daily routine did not start with an alarm, making the bed, or checking his phone. As far as Ty was concerned, his day well and truly began with a scent, the aroma of his morning cup of tea. Only once the cup was in his hand, warming his palms, was he ready to begin the rest of his day.

Something has happened and the children are hungry. So hungry they cannot see straight. All the cupboards are empty and their stomachs won't stop growling. Has it only been days? It feels like weeks. They must eat...they must devour...anything they can...their lives depend on it.

This audiobook is a horror story published by IziMarkPublishing as part of the Horror Series.

An eye-opening wife’s journal which speaks about an amazing and unbelievable traumatic brain injury adventure. Written with love, respect, and humor, this is a must-listen for anyone who wants to know about a TBI survivor’s daily routine.

How far will a demon go to torture someone? That's what I'm thinking as I peer through the peephole of this cheap motel out into the empty hall as childish giggles come from the other side.