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Working at the Foyles bookshop was Molly Cooper's dream job. But with the country at war, she's determined to do her bit. She must face the tribulations of being the 'new girl' at Silvertown munitions factory, as well as the relentless physical work. The happy-ever-afters Molly read about in the pages of her beloved books have been lost to the war. And yet the munitions girls unite through their sense of duty in the most unlikely of settings....

En un futuro en el que los humanos cazan creaturas invaluables en planetas desconocidos, una de ellas cae en manos de las más altas jerarquías del imperio galáctico y es la razón de motines y desconfianza. El poder político se ve desestabilizado al nacer dentro de los gobernantes un hambriento deseo, despierto por este ser del espacio exterior, cuyo destino recuerda a las primeras historias de la humanidad. Esta novela obtuvo el Premio Calendario 2013 y el Premio Agustín Rojas de la Crítica a la mejor novela de ciencia ficción publicada en Cuba el mismo año.

What if you lived in a small town, lose your job, and don't see other employment options nearby? That was Melanie Perkins' predicament when grouchy news publisher Hal Morris fired her because she took too many photos of flowers when she was supposed to concentrate on the story at hand. She lands work as a landscaper, but there's an ugly surprise her first day at the new job. At first no one thinks Melanie could be a killer. But when her hoe turns up in the same mulch pile as a body, the local sheriff isn't so sure. Mel’s initially willing to let law enforcement clear her name, but the hoe...

After a fight, some warriors seek to return home. Others seek revenge. The battle of Akhlaur's Swamp is over, and its heroes part ways. One becomes a wizard's apprentice and tries to unravel her mysterious lineage. Another hero returns to his queen, only to find that all is not as it was. Hidden from them both, the Magehound broods. She cannot forgive those who drove her from power, and she will stop at nothing to be avenged.

After the love of his life left him at the altar in a rather cruel manner, Lord Godden understandably falls into a deep sadness that concerns his parents to a desperate extent. When they announce that he is to be married to the Duke and Duchess of Stowe’s daughter, Lord Godden is less that thrilled. He had sworn himself off women and no-one was going to convince him otherwise. Lady Hannah is unlike anyone Lord Godden has ever met in in his life and soon he learns that it only takes the right person to both heal his heart, and to restore the feelings he had buried within himself. This Box ...

Science and faith are often seen as being in opposition. In this book, award-winning sociologist Elaine Howard Ecklund questions this assumption based on research she has conducted over the past 15 years. She highlights the ways these two spheres point to universal human experiences, showing listeners they don't have to choose between science and Christianity.

Least Trodden Ground. Digger Browning looked forward to spending time with Uncle Benjamin after damaged pipes put her kitchen ceiling on the floor. She didn't expect to find his body at his Western Maryland home, the Ancestral Sanctuary. Who would kill the parsimonious octogenarian? Sure, some people were mad about him pushing the historical society to find a new abode, but they got over it, right? And then she finds out he had a new 'foxy lady,' and she's not his usual type. Antsy before the funeral, Digger delves into family history, but makes an unexpected find. Between trying to figure ...

Still living under the radar in Fort Lauderdale due to her refusal to pay her ex-husband’s spousal support, Helen Hawthorne’s latest workaday job might just be the lowest rung on the employment ladder - telemarketing. While Helen is conducting a phone survey with the wealthy Henry “Hank” Asporth, Helen is convinced she heard a murder being committed. With no solid proof, Helen is driven to find out what really happened with Hank and the mystery woman. But if she’s not careful, she just might end up holding a dead line of her own.

Perhaps, you are one of three girls, or one of five boys that was sexually abused by the time you were 18 years old. Unfortunately, I fell into that nasty category. In preparing to write my first memoir, Identifying and Healing Childhood Sexual Abuse, I came upon a list of approximately 99 different after-effects that come as a result of sexual abuse. Finally, I held in my hands, a list of words that totally and completely described myself! I pray that this audiobook will give you the information that you need for a total and complete healing in your life!

It is 1942, and with the country still at war, the girls who work for Joe Lyons are praying for their loved ones to return home safely. Happily married, Rose is busy with staffing problems at the teashop with many women taking on war work. Rose dreams of her husband’s return while trying to...

July 1947. Britain is still gripped by rationing, even as the excitement of Princess Elizabeth’s engagement sweeps the nation. In the Woolworths’ canteen, Freda is still dreaming of meeting her own Prince Charming. So far she’s been unlucky in love. When she has an accident on her...

Elaine Starling, The Abundance Ambassador, provides a step-by-step guide to accessing abundance and the blessings that continually surround us. Providing practical tools and techniques for cultivating an abundance mindset, you’ll overcome fears and limiting beliefs, reconnect to spirituality, and take inspired action towards manifesting your goals.

It's all candy cane cupcakes and peppermint coffee until you find a dead elf on your doorstep. Only the elf wasn't a real elf, because elves don't actually exist - not even at Christmas time. A college student dressed like an elf decided taking a nap in sub-zero winter temps was a good idea. It wasn't. Anna, the pink-haired baker extraordinaire of Callie's Cakes, is convinced the student's death was not an accident. She drags Callie and Kristie along with her as she attempts to discover who killed the elf ... um... student. Will the gals of Callie's Cakes find the killer before Christmas is...

Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just running on empty? Do you long to break free from stress, anxiety, and burnout so you can truly enjoy life again? Welcome to Faith & Soul Care, the podcast designed for midlife Christians who are ready to rediscover joy, regain energy, and grow closer to God in the process. Join Sherry Elaine, a licensed psychology specialist, Christian counselor and mental health coach, as she shares faith-based strategies to help you manage anxiety, anger, and stress, break free from emotional exhaustion, and find renewed purpose. Through biblical encouragement, ...

Helen and Phil discover dark undercurrents of corruption behind the facades of cute beachfront businesses, as well domestic secrets. Helen and Phil have to solve this crime soon—before they’re all up a creek without a paddle.

For 18 years of my life, I dealt with harm daily. I suffered over 40 years with a substantial assortment of trauma-related manifestations. The devastation of the problems began when I was a child and lasted until I was in my mid-40s. I know my story sounds bleak but don’t be discouraged. Peace, laughter, joy, and happiness eventually came my way.

Dare to Care is a personal reflection of the love and care that is offered by carers for love, honor, and duty. It tells the life stories of the author and nine others in caring for a loved one at home and the profound affection they had for each other. This is one story about home caregiving that is very relevant and much needed in times of pandemic and non-pandemic. Many families and homes all over the world can relate to the author’s personal experience in caregiving. Dare to Care is a most beautiful, heartening, and touching story.

Evelyn Reed wakes to a nightmare—her memory gone, her body carrying twins she doesn’t remember conceiving, and Julian Thorne—the ruthless billionaire once branded her fiercest rival—claiming to be their father. Confined to Julian’s gleaming penthouse, she feels trapped in a gilded cage, her instincts warning that he’s every bit the cold corporate shark her best friend despised. Yet Julian’s quiet acts of tenderness, especially with his withdrawn young son, Leo, begin to crack her defenses. The enemy she swore to distrust suddenly feels like something more: a protector, a ...

An uncanny novel which provides keen insight on patriarchal violence and female identity by the author of feminist cult classic The Princess of 72nd Street With an introduction by Violet Kupersmith Understand my beginning with Oliver. You will see that my love for him is not a romantic fantasy...

In the wake of her sister's tragic death, twenty-year-old Lily Kelsey finds herself thrust into an unwanted marriage proposal from an older rancher. Determined not to accept her fate, she sets out to meet him, planning to walk away if it doesn’t feel right. Jack Harlow, unexpectedly caught in his father’s scheme to arrange his marriage, is shocked when he learns he’s to wed a stranger. Rather than resign himself to this fate, Jack offers Lily a daring plan: they will team up to escape their families' expectations and forge their own paths. As Jack and Lily feign a budding romance, old...