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On a summer day on the Gulf of Mexico in 1988, two extraordinary things happen to 12-year-old Maeve Donnelly. First she is kissed by Daniel, the boy of her dreams. Then she is attacked by a blacktip shark. Eighteen years later Maeve is a world-traveling marine biologist studying and swimming with the very animals that once threatened her life. Known among her peers as the "shark whisperer", Maeve is fearless in the water.

In this intimate dual memoir, she and her daughter, Ann, offer distinct perspectives as a 50-something and a 20-something, each on a quest to redefine herself and to rediscover each other. Between 1998 and 2000, Sue and Ann travel throughout Greece and France. Sue, coming to grips with aging, caught in a creative vacuum, longing to reconnect with her grown daughter, struggles to enlarge a vision of swarming bees into a novel.

The 18th Century Classics Collection steps into the vibrant and tumultuous world of 18th century Europe. With this captivating anthology of some of the most influential works of 1700s literature, we encounter biting satire, passionate romance, and political tumultuousness. From the philosophical musings of Candide to the dark, gothic suspense of The Monk, this collection provides an eclectic mix of narrative styles and genres, capturing the essence of an age marked by intellectual revolution, social upheaval, and profound artistic expression.

Two worlds. One girl. A fate torn in two. Rylie’s life has always been a balancing act. In the kingdom of Hollow, she’s the fearless leader of a rebellion, fighting to overthrow a wicked queen. But in Colorado Springs, she’s a restless teenager navigating a complicated relationship with her father. When she finds herself unable to return to Hollow, Rylie is forced to team up with her greatest enemy. With the rebellion teetering on the edge of war, her people need her more than ever. But in order to return, she must confront the mysteries of Hollow’s past—starting with her ...

The king of Hollow is dead. When the news of his murder is spread to his kingdom, no one knows why he was killed. For decades King Dravin ruled with wisdom, kindness and peace. A death this brutal was seemingly unprovoked. Queen Seraphina, his wife, now sits on the throne. With someone so sinister and evil ruling the kingdom, the only chance of finding the truth is in the hands of their 22 year-old daughter, Princess Adelaide. Facing anything it takes to find the truth, Adelaide must overcome torture, betrayal, and the potential demise of those she loves most. When it seems as if she has ...

Hundreds of women studied and interpreted the Bible between the years 100-2000 CE, but their stories have remained largely untold. In this book, Schroeder and Taylor introduce listeners to the notable contributions of female commentators through the centuries. They unearth fascinating accounts of Jewish and Christian women from diverse communities—rabbinic experts, nuns, mothers, mystics, preachers, teachers, suffragists, and household managers—who interpreted Scripture through their writings.

A new study for today’s world, Esther: Audio Lectures explains and illuminates each passage of the book in light of the Bible’s grand story. Scholar and author Marion Taylor offers clear and compelling exposition throughout....

Practicing meditation daily trains the mind to relax and let go of the thoughts that constantly buzz around in our heads, thus promoting an inner peace and quiet. In Meditation & Visualization, meditation expert Sally-Ann Taylor guides listeners through simple exercises and meditations. The audio includes relaxation music by Llewellyn.

Christians need a place to ask questions and get answers about mental health. Join Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Jesus lover Ann Taylor McNiece for fun and encouraging episodes that make counseling a real option for Christ-followers. Find more resources at http://www.soulgritresources.com

An engrossing, touching and uplifting travel memoir from the critically-acclaimed New York Times bestselling author and her daughter. Sue Monk Kidd and her daughter Ann chronicle their travels together at a time when each had reached an important turning point in her life. What emerged was a quest for Ann and Sue to redefine themselves and also rediscover one other.

A new study for today’s world, Ruth: Audio Lectures explains and illuminates each passage of the book in light of the Bible’s grand story. Scholar and author Marion Taylor offers clear and compelling exposition throughout.

In 2020 concerns were raised in the UK parliament over the sudden rise in referrals to the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust, the off-label use of drugs, and finally the Care Quality Commission report that rated the site’s service as “inadequate”. Dr Hillary Cass was chosen to run an independent review to determine what changes would be required to improve patient care. This audiobook is an unabridged narration of the final report issued by the review, including its appendices.

***If you love Phryne Fisher, you’ll adore Olivia Featherstone! Miss Olivia Featherstone, residing in late Regency 1820s London, is not your usual dutiful debutante. She much prefers adventure to balls and morning visits: riding at death-defying speeds, throwing daggers at villains and pitting her intelligence and careful training against scoundrels who seek to harm her family. Enter society’s darling, Delavel Chêne-Craven, a mysterious aristocrat with unknowable ties to governments foreign and domestic: suave, rakish, skilled in dissimulation and manipulation. Craven sees Olivia as a ...

Why Should I Care? I'll Be Dead: The Ultimate Guide to Estate Planning & a Guaranteed Way to Leave a Billion Dollars is a beginner's guide to estate planning. Taylor Willingham and Carla Alston, two estate-planning attorneys, have drafted over 5,000 estate plans. They first tackle the question of why someone should do estate planning. The second part is what you should be concerned about when drafting your documents. Last is how to preserve your estate, with techniques and ideas to protect what you have created.

Life in your 20s is a whirlwind, and Taylor Ann Carpenter, resident 20-something, is here to navigate it all with you. Join Taylor Ann in an engaging conversation about the trials and triumphs of young adult life. Each episode of "Nothing but Everything" includes entertaining stories, insightful discussions, and a dose of inspiration. Tune in for laughter, tears, and a sense of community that will leave you feeling a little bit better about yourself and ready to conquer your own 20-something journey.

Delightful discussion of business and legal issues for Metro Atlanta entrepreneurs and start-ups.

While I love to emphasize the importance of what you're feeding your body, I love even more to emphasize what you're feeding your brain. I'm a Certified Life Coach and here at Brain Diet you'll have all the mental nutrition you need to make your physical nutrition a piece of cake (yum).

An einem Sommermorgen erlebt die zwölfjährige Maeve an einem Strand in Florida zwei Dinge, die ihr Leben für immer verändern: Sie küsst Daniel, ihre erste große Liebe. Und sie wird von einem Hai gebissen. Dennoch oder gerade deswegen wird sie Meeresbiologin und erforscht das Verhalten von Haien. Doch an ihrem 30. Geburtstag kehrt sie zurück an den Strand, den sie noch immer mit Daniel verbindet. Ihr wird klar, dass sie nicht ewig fliehen kann. Vor ihrer Vergangenheit, vor der Liebe - und vor dem Mann, der ihr das Herz brach.

So ewig wie das Meer. So unvergesslich wie der erste Kuss. Manchmal ist Liebe für immer. An einem Sommermorgen erlebt die zwölfjährige Maeve an einem Strand in Florida zwei Dinge, die ihr Leben für immer verändern: Sie küsst Daniel, ihre erste große Liebe. Und sie wird von einem Hai gebissen. Dennoch oder gerade deswegen wird sie Meeresbiologin und erforscht das Verhalten von Haien. Doch an ihrem 30. Geburtstag kehrt sie zurück an den Strand, den sie noch immer mit Daniel verbindet.

On a summer day in 1988, two extraordinary things happen to 12-year-old Maeve Donnelly. First, she is kissed by Daniel, the boy of her dreams. Then, she is attacked by a blacktip shark. Eighteen years later Maeve is a world-travelling marine biologist studying and swimming with the very animals that once threatened her life. Maeve is fearless in the water. On land, however, Maeve is haunted by painful memories and indecisive about the path her life will take.