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Calais-born Olivier Le Vasseur aka La Buse is infamous for his 1721 attack on a Portuguese ship docked at Bourbon (modern day Réunion), the island where he eventually met his fate on the gallows in 1730. The raid yielded one of the most spectacular treasure hauls in the recorded history of piracy. The value of the plunder taken - and a fabled incident that occurred on the day La Buse was hanged - have led to enduring claims about the supposed buried treasure of this ill-fated pirate. The recorded facts of Le Vasseur’s life – and their importance in debunking the legend- are the subject...

Break the Silence. Build Confidence. Change Lives. Selective Mutism (SM) is more than just extreme shyness—it’s an anxiety-driven condition that makes speaking in certain situations feel impossible. Whether you're a parent, teacher, therapist, or an adult with SM, this book offers a clear, step-by-step roadmap to overcoming the fear of speaking and building confidence in communication. This comprehensive guide combines science-backed strategies, real-world examples, and practical tools to help individuals of all ages navigate Selective Mutism successfully. What You’ll Learn in This ...

More than one hundred species of kingfishers brighten every continent but Antarctica. Not all are fishing birds. They range in size from the African dwarf kingfisher to the laughing kookaburra of Australia. This first book to feature North America's belted kingfisher is a lyrical story of observation, revelation, and curiosity in the presence of flowing waters.

When witch Sara Hart hooks up with a master vampire at a coworker's wedding, she fully expects to never hear from him again. After all, she's just a poor receptionist with mediocre powers - certainly not an appropriate match for someone of his status. And he clearly thinks so too since he never even tries to track her down. That stings, but not as much as when she learns he's actively seeking a new mate and she isn't even in the running. 

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Beneath the Willow’s Embrace A Novel by Marin Belle After a shattering betrayal in London’s classical music world, cellist Juliette Hastings retreats to the quiet village of Willowmere, seeking solitude and healing. There, beneath the whispering branches of her family orchard, she hopes to rebuild her life in silence. But Willowmere has its own rhythms—and its own way of coaxing hearts back to life. When Juliette meets Rose Llewellyn, a gifted sculptor whose art pulses with emotion, their connection is immediate, if unexpected. Rose is everything Juliette fears and longs for: open, ...

Time may heal all wounds, but time stands still for the dead. Twenty years have passed since the horrific night in the Whispering House. Now, Abigail lives a relatively normal life as an independent bookstore owner while her sister, Constance, struggles to navigate crippling physical and psychological damage. But when Abigail inherits the house, old memories and childhood traumas are awoken.

Has she gone too far this time? It's all gone horribly wrong and the worst has happened.Alison is in deep, deep trouble and no amount of lies are helping. Forgetting the first rule of lying, she's protesting her innocence but no one will believe a word she says no matter how hard she lies. Mother's dark prophecy that she'd get what she deserves haunts her as she contemplates the best years of her life behind bars.

On the football field NFL great Jim Kelly was a strong-armed passer, leading his team to victory after victory. In The Playbook for Dads he passes principles instead of footballs, still using his talent to lead men, but now he leads them to greatness as fathers, in his view the world's most...

In 1946, while Rosy the Riveter was taking her shop apron off and setting down her wrench for the last time, Millie Uher got into a US Army surplus Jeep and drove up into the hills southwest of Maracaibo, Venezuela. In this biography written by her son, we learn she was much more than a working mother. She was a woman of the world and a rare trendsetter that changed the world without design and perhaps intent.

I forgive you. Three simple words behind which sits an intriguing and complex concept. These words can be used to absolve a meaningless squabble, or said to someone who has caused you great harm. They can liberate you from guilt, or consciously place blame on your shoulders. Forgiveness can...

Dive into the history, culture, and heritage of the state of New York with Who HQ! Learn about everything from Broadway and the bustle of New York City to the natural beauty of Niagara Falls in this audiobook for young listeners. From the creators of the #1 New York Times bestselling Who Was?...

In 2001, a group of Portland, ME area theatrical professionals began creating a series of audio theatre programs: Nightmares on Congress Street, "classic horror stories to chill and thrill". These productions have all been broadcast on Maine's NPR station for the past few Halloween Eves.

Marina Ivanovna Cvetaeva (1892-1941) - russkaja pojetessa, prozaik, perevodchica, odna iz krupnejshih pojetov XX veka. Vy uslyshite stihotvorenija Mariny Cvetaevoj v prekrasnom ispolnenii aktrisy teatra «Lenkom» Anny Bol'shovoj, mnogie iz kotoryh zapisany i ispolnjajutsja vpervye.

'Timely, necessary and impeccably researched . . . Required reading for anyone interested in Europe. And even more so for anyone interested in Britain' DAILY TELEGRAPH China's rise and Russian aggression have upended the global balance of power. The US has proven an unstable partner...

What if gratitude isn’t just a feeling — but a spiritual frequency that transforms your life? In this powerful and practical guide, you’ll discover how daily gratitude raises your vibration, heals emotional wounds, deepens your faith, and opens the door to Divine alignment. Rooted in Christian spirituality and universal wisdom, Manifest Through Gratitude blends sacred teachings with daily practices to help you experience more peace, clarity, and abundance — starting now. Inside, you'll explore: How gratitude accelerates manifestation Practices to increase your spiritual vibration A ...

The suburbs of Par Mars. Two shopping centers, rows of estates and thematically designed neighborhoods. Twenty-four-year-old Leen is going to open an ear-cleaning and massage studio in the Topic Heights Shopping Centre, taking her mother’s Chinese ritual to the West to bring people back to their bodies. But something is not quite right in Par Mars. Managers are being attacked, and when Leen befriends Jean Paul, a pharmacist who is obsessed with a cryptic online forum, she finds herself involved in a community that is intent on disrupting the routines of capitalism in troubling ways.

When fledgling writer Zoe arrives at the Sicilian holiday house of famed novelist Don Travers, she feels that she has made it. And yet as the week unfolds it is not Don but his children and unknowable wife, Lydia, who come to intrigue Zoe most. On the fringes, Don’s youngest, Nemony, watches as her older siblings begin to navigate the treacherous waters of the adult world. When her adored oldest sister makes a terrible mistake, the holiday ends suddenly, exposing the fissures in their parents’ marriage and leaving her to confront the fallibility of the siblings she so reveres.

Locked On Bills podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Buffalo Bills and the National Football League. Hosted by Joe Marino, the Locked On Bills podcast provides the Bills Mafia with expert, local analysis, film breakdowns, hot stories and coverage of all aspects of the Bills franchise. The Locked On Bills podcast takes you beyond the scoreboard for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Bills locker room and all over the NFL. The Locked On Bills podcast is part of the Locked On ...

Looking for a gentle, natural way to support your body’s healing process? Sacred Oil is your complete guide to the ancient practice of using castor oil packs—a time-tested method for supporting hormone balance, detoxification, reproductive health, and emotional well-being. Castor oil, derived from the Ricinus communis plant, has been used for centuries in traditional medicine. Today, this humble oil is making a powerful comeback as more people seek safe, non-invasive therapies for conditions like menstrual cramps, endometriosis, PCOS, fibrocystic breasts, liver congestion, and chronic ...