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Childhood sexual abuse (or child sexual abuse/CSA) is not only an assault on the body—it is an assault on the mind and on the spirit. It is an insult to the victim’s integrity, her self-esteem, his very being. Besides imposing a significantly higher risk of conditions like depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), sexual exploitation, intimate partner violence, suicidality, substance abuse, and learning & educational difficulties, the most devastating consequence of childhood sexual abuse is shame.

She's one of two females in Roussou's Crew system. He was sent to protect her. She never knew. Until now...

The last thing spy extraordinaire Charlotte Mission wanted was an early retirement in Gossip, Texas. As an ex-spy, the inn is about as exciting as runny cupcake batter. But Charlie’s got no choice. It’s hideout in her grandmother’s inn or risk discovery by the rogue spy who’s out to make her pay. Her ex-husband. Being a maid and waiter at the Gossip Inn isn’t as simple as Charlie anticipated, even with a superstar ex-agent granny for company. Her first day on the job is a total disaster made even worse when one of the guests drops dead on the dining room floor.

Like Love is a momentous, raucous collection of essays drawn from twenty years of Maggie Nelson's brilliant work. These profiles, reviews, remembrances, tributes, and critical essays, as well as several conversations with friends and idols, bring to life Nelson's passion for dialogue and dissent. The range of subjects is wide—from Prince to Carolee Schneemann to Matthew Barney to Lhasa de Sela to Kara Walker—but certain themes recur.

Sister Monica has defeated the dark Mages' attempts to seize the magickal stone she holds ... so far. But victory has come at great personal cost, and one of her own has been kidnapped. Now, in exchange for Talia's return, Monica's enemy demands not just the stone, but the ancient and powerful Methuselah to wield it for them. If she hands them over, the Mages will have unimaginable, awful power. If she doesn't, Talia will die. But a second faction of Mages has emerged to offer Monica their help.

Madeline Oxley has been ruined by a scandal through no fault of her own, and her future looks bleak. When a gentleman from her past requests that she set sail for the New World to become his wife, she jumps at the chance to become a mail order bride and marry the man she has loved since she was...

Spy-in-hiding Charlotte Mission is determined to keep her nose clean, after nearly being exposed to the man who’s hunting her - her ex-husband. She’s not interested in getting involved in another murder investigation. That is, until the local librarian is slain, and her ex-spy grandmother is fingered as the one whodunit. Charlie’s got to solve the mystery before grandma’s secret stash of weapons - don’t ask, don’t tell - is discovered, and they’re both carted off to federal prison.

It’s company policy: Don’t sleep with your employees. No matter how handsome and flirty they may be. Yet, when my promotion puts me in charge of the three of them? That policy is going to be hard to follow. Liam, the chestnut-haired boy next door I’ve flirted with for five years and who is, finally, single. Arthur, the suave French accountant who pronounces my name like it’s an expensive wine. Robbie, the bashful computer nerd whose chiseled body and sleeve tattoos hint at something deeper.

The idea that plants have a mind of their own has been a prominent feature of some Indigenous narratives, literary works, and philosophical discourses. Recent scientific research in the field of plant cognition similarly highlights the capacity of botanical life to discern between options and learn from prior experiences or, in other words, to think. The Mind of Plants offers an accessible account of the idea of “the plant mind” by bringing together short essays and poems on plants and their interactions with humans.

In this brilliant debut collection, Ian Rogers explores the border-places between our world and the dark reaches of the supernatural. A mysterious double murder draws the attention of an insurance company with a special interest in the paranormal. A honeymoon cabin with an unspeakable appetite finally meets its match. A suburban home is transformed into the hunting ground for a new breed of spider. A nightmarish jazz club at the crossroads of reality plays host to those who can break a deal with the devil...for a price.

The concept of canine consent is far more than simply a buzzword in modern dog training practices. In its current form, consent is a distinctly human concept, designed by humans and for humans. Looking beyond species boundaries can help us not only consider concepts of canine consent and...

What’s more satisfying than waffles and maple syrup? Murder...For ex-spy Charlotte Mission, life in the cozy town of Gossip, Texas, is anything but boring. With a retired spy grandmother for company, an inn to clean, kittens around every corner, and guests to keep happy, she’s living a perfectly normal life. But Charlotte has a secret. She’s Gossip’s first and only "fixer". With her particular set of skills and a secret armory at her disposal, Charlie’s the person folks around town come to when they’re in deep, seemingly irreversible trouble.

What's the worst that can go wrong on a date? Murder. Ruby Holmes wants to travel, sell delicious baked treats from her food truck, and never stay in one place for too long. Then, the unexpected happens: upon arriving in Carmel Springs, Maine, she's asked on a date by a handsome fisherman. When Ruby goes to meet him, she finds his dead body instead. A murderer has struck, and the cunning detective who "runs" the town names her as the prime suspect. Ruby can't run, but staying might mean falling victim herself. Can she solve the murder in time?

Featuring yoga poses, guided meditations, vibrational remedies, and more, this book immerses you in the power of the sacral chakra. Cyndi Dale and nine expert contributors teach you how to connect to this sensual energy center through dozens of hands-on practices, including visualizations, affirmations, healing mantras, and recipes. Working with this chakra, located in your lower abdomen, will help you find balance in your relationships, manifest your deepest desires, and improve your emotional and energetic wellness.

A deliciously sly, compulsively readable tale about greed, power and the world’s most devious family. When Alana Shropshire’s seventy-six-year-old father, Ed, starts dating Kelly, his twenty-eight-year-old nurse, a flurry of messages arrive from Alana’s brothers, urging her to help...

As the assistant baseball coach, I’m supposed to keep my hands off the players. But Rafael Rivera, the ace pitcher for the Rangers, is as handsome as he is smooth. Half Puerto Rican and half Italian, his smile makes me think of orange groves and red wine. And when he shows up outside my hotel room one night? Let’s just say our workout can’t be found in any baseball program. But Rafael has two teammates who want to share me during the season.

A new year, a new town, and a mysterious murder... Traveling bakers, Ruby and Bee, are ready to start their next adventure, in the quaint town of Muffin, Massachusetts. Their food truck is set up in front of the lake, peddling donuts, cakes, and cookies when they’re confronted by the less-than-friendly owner of the local bakery, Misty Murphy. When Ruby goes to see her with an offering of peace - strawberry glazed donuts - she finds Misty’s dead body instead. Once again, Ruby’s suspect number one in the murder case.

I’m a Boston police officer struggling to advance. So when a dangerous undercover mission comes my way? I practically pounce at the opportunity. But the men I’m spying on are not what I expected. A pair of chiseled, Irish brothers whose club is a front for illegal activity.

My New Year’s resolution was to start exercising. I never expected to meet the men of my dreams. Yet, now that I’m going to Rocky Mountain Fitness every day? I’m getting sweaty with three of the sexiest guys imaginable. My three dedicated athletes find unique ways to send me to bed sore each night. From harmless hot tub flirting, to very personal training sessions, to long sports massages that soothe my aching muscles. But one of them is harboring a dark secret. And the truth is so shocking it will destroy everything I thought I knew about love.

European billionaire Lila’s well-being, even quite possibly her life, is in danger. While keeping her promise to the club of no lovers for a year, she hides at extravagant locations around the world. Unfortunately, the threats still come, and the billionaires decide she needs added protection. Only, the woman they pick drives Lila wild with passion.