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An Immigrant Daughter’s Journey to EnoughFrom the crowded streets of São Paulo to the wide, unfamiliar skies of the American Midwest, Damaris Melo-Gyasi has spent her life crossing borders—geographical, cultural, economic, and spiritual. In this gripping and deeply personal memoir, she reveals how a young Brazilian girl with big dreams learned to survive, rebuild, and rise in a world that repeatedly told her she was “too much.

Are you ready to stop smoking without fear, stress, or struggle? In this powerful and compassionate program, counsellor and hypnotherapist Kathryn Clark guides you through a proven, science-based approach to retrain your brain, calm your cravings, and reclaim your freedom. Grounded in neuroscience and twenty years of therapeutic experience, Stop Smoking Step by Step helps you understand what’s really happening in your brain when the urge strikes—and how to unlearn the old pattern that keeps you hooked.

Nora Everstar’s name has been etched atop The Vitoska since the day she walked through The Conservatory’s starstone gates. And it will not be felled now, not when she is one Canon away from becoming a full-fledged warrior of The Spectraline Shield—the ruthless immortal guard sworn to protect Lesserkind. Solars beyond and worlds below, Savallin Prim is named the youngest-ever Majlis of The Covenary.

Julia thought she had finally broken free. After years of abuse, she fled with her eight-year-old daughter, Ellie, leaving her husband Ted unconscious at the bottom of the stairs. But bruises fade slower than memories, and safety feels as distant as home. Seeking refuge for the night, Julia and Ellie find themselves at the remote Lakeview cabin grounds—where grief-stricken widower Mark Peters has come to drown his sorrows for the last time.

When Ryan Carter was a small child, she survived a horrific nightmare at sea, one that claimed her father’s life and left scars deeper than the ocean. Now, at sixteen, she’s poured herself into the world of marine biology, working side by side with her stepfather, a renowned expert in the field. With years of experience behind her, Ryan is finally ready to embark on her first solo expedition—a research adventure with a young crew of like-minded explorers. No parents, no restrictions, and no one who sees her as a fragile survivor. This is her chance to prove herself.

Craving the vastness of the open sea, Kate and her family set out on a journey of forgiveness and healing aboard Ryan's Gift, their newly remodeled yacht. After a tragic accident, it's imperative that Kate returns to the ocean, the place she once called home, in an attempt to restore her spirit. In the middle of their idyllic voyage, the nightmare begins. With no power or communication, a monster lurks below the surface and the family must find a way to defeat the darkness before it destroys them.

Her first month on patrol, she's the newest fixation of a lurking serial killer. At thirty-years-old, Officer Stackhouse is the oldest in her Police academy's graduating class and hellbent on reaching the FBI before the cutoff age. Her first stop--patrol. She responds to a call in Creepy Hollow, where a teenager has run away, a commonplace incident. But there’s nothing commonplace about what Stackhouse finds when she begins digging. A serial killer is at work and has been for years, undetected until now. Even faced with the evidence, Stackhouse’s supervisors are reluctant to believe.

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ANNA – smart, insecure and funny – is an ordinary girl leading an ordinary life. She meets a guy without looking. If this were a different story, they may have lived happily ever after. But this is 1939 Poland, home to more Jewish people than anywhere except America when World War II brings German abuse, ghettos, disease, deception. Anna and her friends try to find humor and love amidst the despair. Then thousands of ordinary people are sent daily to factories; not to work, but to be exterminated. Marked for death, locked in ghettos with no weapons, what could the kids do?

When Jelaine’s parents purchased and moved the family into their own nudist camp, life slid off the rails of normalcy. Her childhood became divided between the casual, free-thinking camp and the uptight, judgmental world outside.

Are you tired of struggling with exams and feeling overwhelmed by your studies? Do you wish there was a way to improve your grades and achieve exam success without all the stress? In today's fast-paced world, the demands placed on teenagers can often feel insurmountable. The pressure to perform well in exams can lead to stress, anxiety, and a lack of confidence. But that is about to change.

Ever wish socializing came with subtitles and an undo button? This social skills book is the next best thing. If you’ve ever tried to charm someone with a joke that fell flat, stared at a one-word reply like it was a riddle, or blanked mid-intro—you’re not alone. This is a social anxiety book that gets it. The Awkward Person’s Guide to Social Skills is a refreshingly honest, funny, and helpful guide for anyone who feels like they missed the memo on human interaction.

Jewish anxiety is not all in our heads. Nor is feeling anxious simply a Jewish stereotype, even though many Jews tout anxiety as a stereotypical virtue and ascribe it as a motivator for success. Jewish anxiety is real. We inherit it from our ancestors. We learn it simply by living in an unsafe world as Jewish people. We learn it growing up in Jewish communities.

St. Petersburg, Florida, 1944. Thelma Miles can’t stand injustice. Broke and orphaned near the close of WWII, when the 18-year-old lands a coveted spot on the Florida Girls war bond tour, she believes she's escaped her criminal past. Until she discovers she's stepped into the mafia's lair.

It's twelve days before Christmas, and the gifts begin arriving—but these special deliveries hold something far more sinister than holiday cheer. Dr. Abbie Rambally thought her nightmare ended when her kidnapped son was rescued seven years ago. But now anonymous presents prove someone hasn't forgotten—and hasn't forgiven. Each beautifully wrapped gift contains a piece of her past: memories she's tried to forget, secrets she's buried deep. They know what happened at Yale. They hold her responsible for destroying an entire family. And they want her to pay the ultimate price.

Kathy has just discovered a room filled with all things lost from her past. As the obsession grows, she is haunted by a secret she's kept from her new husband. The kind of secret that could scare him away. She wants to start a new life with John but she must say goodbye to her old life before she can start a new one. Will she have the strength to face her fears and cut ties from her past? Or will her secret destroy her before she has the chance?

Dream of sharing a story that not only captivates their imagination but also imparts lessons of empathy, innovation, and the healing power of love? 'Purr Power 2000' does just that and much more! Harnessing the very real, scientifically proven, healing vibrational power of a kitten's purr, combined with a little girl's ingenuity, your child is invited on a unique journey of discovery.

Your child will go on a life-changing journey with Margaret, whose whole family has their life turned around when their neighbor, Mrs. Joy, brings two delightful furry visitors to the door. As Margaret makes her discovery of ‘purr power,’ your child will be captivated by the power of these two ordinary cats…and perhaps they’ll even look at the neighborhood cats with new eyes…

I didn’t grow up with privilege. I came to the U.S. alone at 19, grieving the loss of both parents, with no money, no network, and no clear path forward. What I had was a relentless will to figure things out, from a one-room massage studio to a multi-location spa business with a growing franchise. This book isn’t about overnight success or vague motivation. It’s about process. I walk you through exactly how I built something real from nothing, step by step.

The year is 2007. The iPhone is introduced, No Country For Old Men dominates the Oscars, and America learns the name Rihanna. Andie Stackhouse has been promoted to sergeant and given a squad of rookies to lead. She's inexperienced and they're hot-headed, a volcanic combination. Late on a hot August night, one of her officers stops responding to his radio. Fearing the worst, Stackhouse drives to his last known location, and what she uncovers wakes up the entire police department. A cop killer is loose, and the culprit appears to be one of their own.