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Newlyweds Sam Statler and Annie Potter are ready to begin their lives together in a small town in upstate New York. Whilst Annie spends most of her time alone, Sam, her therapist husband, works long hours in his home office, tending to the egos of his mostly female clientele. Little does Sam know that through a vent in the ceiling, every word of his sessions can be heard from the room upstairs. The pharmacist's wife, contemplating a divorce. The well-known painter whose boyfriend doesn't satisfy her in bed. Who could resist eavesdropping?

I never thought I could fall in love. I never wanted to, until her. She makes my body and mind crazy. I need to protect her. I need to make her mine. I would die for her. I would kill for her, and I do.

Reclaim your confidence and your independence—one balanced step at a time. Does the fear of falling keep you from enjoying a walk in the park? If you've started "furniture walking" to get around your home, you aren't alone—but you don't have to live in fear. Tai Chi Walking for Seniors blends ancient wisdom with modern biomechanics to replace hesitation with unshakeable stability. The best part? It requires no floor exercises and takes just 5 minutes a day.

Dr. Bruce Thompson is an extraordinary engineer working for a private space company. After years of preparation, he's selected as the sole passenger for a new spacecraft that will study the heavens like none other. After years of travel in another galaxy, communication with home is no longer possible. As years pass, the Company gives up declaring their investment is lost in space and Bruce's wife and son must move on alone.

What if the limits of your reality are only the walls of a box you didn’t know you built? In this fascinating and thought-provoking work, Ingo Swann—renowned researcher of consciousness and the human mind—explores how our perceptions, beliefs, and social systems shape the “reality boxes” we live in. These invisible frameworks influence not only how we see the world, but what we believe is possible. Swann reveals that behind every personal and collective “box” lies something extraordinary: the vast, creative force of innate human consciousness.

Winter is the time to snuggle indoors without guilt; to curl up on the sofa with a good book or a box set, a hot drink or a wee whisky to hand. Val McDermid has always had a soft spot for winter: the bitter clarity of a crisp cold day, the vivid skies over the Firth of Forth, the crunch of frost on fallen leaves and the chance to be enveloped in big jumpers and thick socks.

In My Scotland, number one best-selling author Val McDermid takes readers to the landscapes she has known all her life and the places where her stories and characters reside. This remarkable book uncovers Val's own Scotland in all its glory - from the iconic Isle of Skye to the majestic streets of Edinburgh, from the undiscovered hideaways of the Highlands to the wild and untamed Jura. Featuring excerpts from Val McDermid's best-selling novels and charting Karen Pirie's Fife to Lindsay Gordon's Glasgow, My Scotland is an unforgettable and uniquely personal journey.

Don’t wait until your teeth are damaged from wear; stop this harmful behavior with Stop Teeth Grinding Guided Meditation. By using the Stop Teeth Grinding Guided Meditation program, you will practice deep relaxation techniques that will allow you to release the tension that causes teeth grinding. Learn to let stress go and leave the day behind. Stop Teeth Grinding Guided Meditation will work with your subconscious mind to erase the stress that is stored up in your jaw and neck, give you a peaceful night’s sleep without grinding your teeth.

There are many books that talk about fighting your anxiety. They instruct you on how to deny, distract, and even hate your anxiety. Whilst these approaches can alleviate anxiety to some degree, they don't quite teach you how to actually deal with it effectively with a long-term effect. This book will assist in explaining how and why anxiety exists, and how to appreciate the fact that anxiety is there to provide a safety alarm system. You will learn ways to avoid the usual pitfalls of dealing with anxiety, such as alcohol, drugs, gambling, fishing, golfing, cleaning, or jogging.

In the depths of despair, hope can seem like a distant star. But within "Self Care Control Kit," you'll discover a compassionate and empowering roadmap to navigate the storm of anxiety and hardcore depression. This transformative guide is your steadfast companion on the journey to healing and reclaiming your life. With wisdom born of both professional expertise and personal experience, "Self Care Control Kit" offers a lifeline to those battling the most challenging mental health issues.

Want to turn AI into your secret weapon for success, but have no idea how to begin? Your barrier isn't technical—it's communication. No one has taught you how to speak AI's language. Until now. "Generative AI for Beginners" by Sarah T. Rowan is the guide that finally teaches you how to communicate effectively with AI, empowering you to get the results you want—no tech degree required. Using AI effectively is like driving a car—you don't need to be a mechanic, just know how and where to drive.

Take Control of Your Pet’s Health with Fresh, Homemade Meals! Worried about what’s really in your pet’s food? Homemade Dog & Cat Food is your complete guide to crafting balanced, nutritious meals for your furry companions—without fillers, preservatives, or mystery ingredients. Whether your pet has allergies, picky tastes, or you simply want a healthier alternative to commercial kibble, this book walks you through everything you need to know about feeding your dog or cat naturally.

Most AI marketing advice offers a temporary sugar rush of prompts and tools. This book is different. This field guide is for innovators who own results, giving you the strategic framework to build a durable, competitive edge. You’ll learn to build a repeatable system that aligns with your goals, delights your customers, and delivers measurable ROI.

Anna Chapman: The Glamorous Face of a Russian Spy Ring explores the real woman behind the legend. With expert insight and rich detail, historian David G. Stone unpacks how Chapman’s case reignited Cold War tensions, tested U.S. Russia diplomacy, and offered a chilling glimpse into the world of 21st-century espionage.

Created by the alchemist Braxton, Levi was "born" fully grown and spends his early days learning about the monster-filled kingdom he calls home. Even though he is just a construct pieced together from cloned parts, Levi longs to fit in with his mythical neighbors, but more than that, he wishes...

Every Winter Solstice, the Emerald Kingdom sends the dreaded Ice King a sacrifice—a corrupt soul, a criminal, a deviant, or someone touched by magic. Prince Reardon has always loathed this tradition, partly because he dreams of love with another man instead of a future queen.

Val McDermid published her first novel in 1987 and in 2016 celebrated the publication of her 30th novel, the latest in the Inspector Karen Pirie series, Out of Bounds. She joins Robin Morgan in the Audible Studios to talk about her illustrious career.

Ever type “Happy to help!” while your brain screams “Absolutely NOT”? This audiobook is for you. HR-SAFE HOW TO SAY IT WITHOUT SAYING IT is your Corporate Survival Manual. Packed with sharp humor and bulletproof scripts, it teaches you the art of translating internal screams into polite, HR-safe boundaries—without getting fired or losing your cool. End panic-typing and take back control with scripts for every office crisis: • Quit Reading Minds: Force vague emails to use actual verbs before you panic. • Disarm the Ambush: "How is your week?" is a trap. Don't fall for it.

He used to date her roommate's sister, but now he's single and she's ready to jingle . . . his balls. A California Christmas is all Nora's ever known. She's got everything she needs in Los Angeles—a flexible part-time nannying position, roommates who might as well be her family, and an acting...

When Chad Greer is convicted of murdering his girlfriend Megan, he's only 17, and of course he insists he didn't do it. When he's still insisting fifteen years later, he is denied parole. But by then his beloved sister Sawyer is a brand-new assistant district attorney, determined to prove his innocence, and Sawyer won't take no for an answer. Digging into the case, she turns up Mason Walcott, a war-scarred journalist who mysteriously appears and offers to help vindicate her brother.