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Discover the Transformative Power of Gardening for Your Mind, Body, and Soul Gardening for the Soul is more than a gardening guide—it’s a journey into the profound connection between nature and mindfulness. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just starting out, this book will inspire you to nurture not only plants but also your well-being. Learn how to design a garden sanctuary that soothes the mind and uplifts the spirit. Explore the healing effects of gardening, from reducing stress to enhancing mental clarity. With practical tips, mindfulness exercises, and heartwarming ...

Sheriff Seth Reed believes in justice and seeks vengeance on the lawless folks who dare corrupt tranquil Ruby Creek. But when the mayor mysteriously dies and Sherman takes over, corruption begins, especially when a mysterious gunslinger comes to town. As the mysterious stranger disrupts the town, a body of a young woman is discovered. As Seth tries to unravel the mystery, he becomes the next target. When Sherman's wife desperately begs Seth for help, Seth realizes that peaceful Ruby Creek life is all a sham, and no one can be trusted.

Sixteen years ago, Ben Moss was sheriff in his Texas town and in love with a woman, Cassie, who married his best friend. When a gang of bloodthirsty outlaws kills his best friend, Ben seeks revenge on the deadly gang. But after an indiscretion leaves Ben wracked with guilt, he leaves Texas abruptly, settling in New Mexico.

After the guns of Manassas fell silent, the opposing armies grappled for position wondering what would come next. Popular history has us believe that daily briefings reported something along the lines of “All quiet along the Potomac.” Reality was altogether different. In fact, the fall and early winter of 1861 was a hotbed of activity that culminated in the December combat at Dranesville. The Union victory—sorely needed after the string of defeats at Bull Run, Wilson’s Creek, and Ball’s Bluff—was small when measured against what was to come; it also helped shape the bloody years to follow.

When drifter Dean Page rides into Utah, the townsfolk are wary and suspicious of him. Except Coral. With the menacing land baron, Owen Miller, demanding both her and the townsfolk give up their land to him, she looks to Dean for help. Dean has a secret of his own that he cannot share. He's in Utah to help him escape the horrible memories from his past. But when he comes across Miller and his men, the showdown begins. Both Coral and Dean have a lot on the line, and Dean refuses to leave Utah until Miller is taken down.

Bounty hunter Todd Harper arrives in New Mexico, acting as deputy sheriff for his friend Sheriff Reed, who's been shot and severely injured. When a gang attacks and burns the church, Todd begins to uncover a more sinister plot that will destroy the town. As murder and mayhem ensue, Todd is reunited with Emily, the woman he once loved. A woman who left him for dead, while she rode off with the dangerous Ritter gang.

A short story regarding author Ryan Skinner's possible encounter with a werewolf next to Skinwalker Ranch. I met with Roland, a local Native American Ute, who claims he was an eye witness to a close encounter with a supposed "Skinwalker" entity. Roland provided me with directions to a secret cave, a cave he claimed housed these mytical creatures. I followed up on that lead, and here is my shocking story.

Do you want the greatest political and societal challenges of the day to be addressed with thoughtful, reality-based solutions rather than with cherry-picked quotations from scripture? Do you want to shrink religion - especially fundamentalist religion - to the point that it plays no noticeable role in public life? Do you want right-wing religious leaders to be so unpopular that politicians avoid them rather than pander to them for endorsements? This book illustrates specific, actionable steps for facilitating fundamentalist religion's decline.

What is a religion? Why are people religious? Are religious people more educated than nonreligious people? Are religious people more moral, more humble, or happier? Are religious people more or less prejudiced than nonreligious people? Is religion good for your health? Are people becoming more or less religious? Studying religion as a social phenomenon, Ryan T. Cragun follows the scientific data to provide answers to these and other questions.

He has found his home. Now he has to save it. The dragon hatched only to be captured and paraded from town to town as a sideshow freak - easy money for his master. His existence is miserable and he is kept weak with hunger. Lack of food has bleached his scales, earning him the name: Whitestaff. On the quiet nights, alone in his cage, Whitestaff hears voices calling to him, and he knows it's his kin trying to guide him home. In his dreams he is a mighty beast that bursts from his prison to track down the rest of his kind. It's this wish alone that makes his days bearable. One night, in a ...

Sheriff Blake Jones arrives in South Dakota to a rough mining town full of lawlessness, taking over for Sheriff Jim, who is killed under mysterious circumstances. As Blake vows retribution for Jim's death, he's summoned to a meeting by Rupert, the man who runs the town using scare tactics and threats, at his house. Blake's suspicions are aroused as he talks to Rupert, and Blake is shocked to see the woman who broke his heart, Nola, now married to Rupert. As Blake investigates Jim's death, he's warned to back off before it's too late.

Whitestaff returns to the planet of the dragons, only to find his friends under attack! Outnumbered and unprepared, how will the Kai'dahl tip the scales of war in his favour? Can he call on Merlin for help, or will the ancient Chin dragons lend a claw? The epic adventure continues...

A resource for psychiatry residents, medical students, physicians or interested others to expand their knowledge of neuroscience, psychopharmacology, neuromodulation, psychotherapy, and other psychiatric interventions, as well as discussions of ethics, the history of psychiatry, and human psychology in general. This podcast is not medical advice. Find transcripts with show-notes and references at https://psydactic.buzzsprout.com/ . You can leave feedback at https://www.psydactic.com

Bounty hunter Nate Carter's life was upended years ago when the Reese Gang killed his family during a bank robbery. Vowing to get justice for his family, Nate arrives back in Colorado, planning to take down the gang. As he relives what happened to his family, he knows vengeance must be swift, for the Reese Gang stole everything he loved. As a group of men from town form a posse to help Nate take down the gang, the woman he had loved reappears. Beth had lost her brother to the Reese Gang, and she will help Nate in whatever way she can to see that the Reese Gang pays for their horrific crimes...

Bounty hunter Abe Bass vows revenge on the men who attacked his mother and destroyed his life. He's been tracking outlaw Cleve Tolle for a year, arriving in Colorado in search of the mother he hasn't seen in many years. But Abe soon learns the deadly secrets of the outlaws, who plan to destroy the town and take over the mines. When Abe finds Cleve, the bloodbath begins. But Abe soon finds that he and Cleve have deadly secrets in common, unraveling mysteries and heartache for both men.

3 complete classic western stories full of action and adventure, mystery, intrigue and Old West showdowns as the lawmen seek justice for the wrongs down by outlaws. The collection includes: Brad’s Avengement Shane’s Retaliation Jacob's Judgement

Marshal Jack Branson rides into Pueblo, hot on the trail of Caleb Risley and his gang. Risley's gang has kidnapped a wealthy businessman's daughter, Sally, and Branson's job is to bring her back alive. Risley's men lay traps to stop Branson on his ride from Pueblo to Cherry Creek. When Branson finds an ally in Cherry Creek, the two men form a united front, arriving at Risley's hideout and planning a surprise night attack. The only thoughts in Branson's mind are getting Sally safely home, and taking down Risley and his gang of thugs forever.

Harry Evans, who never thought he'd realize his dream of becoming a published author, is unexpectedly divorced at nearly thirty and back in his parents' house. His literary success does little to heal his shattered heart and self-worth. An accidental meeting with the attractive and charming librarian, Adrian Marco, culminates in a night of memorable and intense passion. Despite their intentions for a casual fling, neither can ignore the spark that remains after ten years apart.

Join four of today's best horror authors as they take you on a journey through dark lands and evil minds: An unfortunate prostitute joins a freak show to get away from her sordid past only to find that death follows her everywhere. A cooking show host is targeted by a jealous chef who wields a sharp blade and a supernatural grudge. A family man is given a choice by a deadly stranger to decide between love or survival. A former lover enlists the help of a shaman to find his kidnapped girlfriend in a land of mystical demons and gods.

When you’re running from an interstellar crime lord, what better place could you find to hide than a maximum-security prison orbiting a black hole? With her cover blown and Turpin threatening to take apart her life - one friend or former lover at a time - Emily is forced to escape prison and race across space in the company of a mercenary who thinks a bullet will solve every problem. Adding a psychopath and a cypher to her motley crew wasn’t the best plan she ever made, but desperation forces hard choices.