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In this anthology, you'll find 17 tales of conflict and heroism, exploration and discovery, endurance and triumph. Flee the apocalypse of modern-day Earth, fly a fighter in the cold emptiness of deep space, and find new life on the distant shores of an alien world. You might even discover something about yourself as each author opens a window on the soul of mankind.

Jinx is finding that it's harder than she expected to protect her friend's back. Anne has some ideas about that, but with bigoted teachers and potential dog-nappers, having the Empress tell them they've lost their damage deposit is the least of their worries. Anne and Jinx acquire new friends and colleagues in their effort to support the Empress. Together, the young woman and her partner, Jinx, have a future to affect.

For 50 years, Freeman Tilden's Interpreting Our Heritage has been an indispensable sourcebook for those who are responsible for developing and delivering interpretive programs. This expanded and revised anniversary edition includes not only Tilden's classic work but also five additional essays by Tilden on the art and craft of interpretation, a new foreword by former National Park Service director Russell Dickenson, and an introduction by R. Bruce Craig that puts Tilden's writings into perspective for present and future generations.

When you are a young adult in the Etheric Empire, your life can be changed in mere moments. Often for the better. Starting a business before you graduate school isn’t exactly normal. Luckily, Anne has the support of Jinx, her friends - and a new mentor in the shape of Frank Kurns. The first steps into adulthood are never easy, especially when you have the responsibility that comes with being powerful to live up to. Anne realizes she has to step up her fighting game to be in the public eye. Together, the young woman and her partner, Jinx, have a future to affect.

When you are a young adult in the Etheric Empire, your life can be changed in mere moments - often for the better. Anne was saved by the queen herself many years before on planet Earth. Now, she is struggling with focus and coming into adulthood while her mom struggles with her own future. When Anne’s mother makes an ultimatum, the empress steps in, and Anne’s life is saved by her young friend with four paws.

Kayla McBride sat dejectedly as her fertility doctor explained how truly effed, she was. Bled dry by IVF treatments and a despicable con artist ex-husband, she believed things were finally changing for the better. At least she assumed they were when she saw those two blue lines. Five months later, Kayla’s doctor was informing her that someone had accidentally inseminated her with the wrong donor sample. “Oh, btw you’re having triplets.” He says, Congratulations. As if things weren't bad enough, in walks Prince Charming demanding she become his wife... Gabriel Carmichael was an ...

Your church needs orphans as much as orphans need your church. Find out why and how you can get involved in Until Every Child Is Home.

Can you imagine being a Registered Nurse in NYC during 9/11? Have you ever thought about what being a healthcare worker during the pandemic was like? These are just 2 of the many amazing stories you will encounter in Dare To Care. Each of the stories in this book are about either the patient or the healthcare professional. These stories demonstrate resilience. They offer hope during adversity. These stories will inspire you, the reader.These trusted authors share with the world the things they’ve seen; the laughter, the tears, the devastation, the miracles, all of it. Dare to Care is a ...

Police Chief Ronald Galloway is preparing for retirement when a series of murders begin to plague the small town of Prairie Ridge. Ronald soon recognizes a striking resemblance between these crimes and those committed by a serial killer known only as "The Beast" - a sadistic psychopath who took everything from him two decades ago. Determined to catch the killer responsible and allow his daughter's spirit to finally rest in peace, he enlists the aid of Sheriff Dominic Styles and FBI agent Nattily Rosenberg. As the investigation unfolds, Galloway and his team discover that the killer is far ...

In 2019, R.K. Russell broke the mold when he came out as bisexual in an essay for ESPN that ignited the sports world. Now, in his powerful memoir, THE YARDS BETWEEN US, he shares his story and explores his love of football, men and women, walking the devastating tightrope of keeping his sexuality secret, the tension between his private and public lives, and the importance of crashing through barriers.

This globally anticipated second installment the “Chronicles of Carnage” series, is a heart-stopping thriller that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Sheriff Dominic Styles is back in action, investigating a string of gruesome murders that lead him down a dark path filled with twists and turns. As Dominic and his wife, FBI agent Nattily Rosenberg-Styles, delve deeper into the case, they uncover a shocking truth about the town's history and the cult that has taken root in its midst. With danger lurking around every corner, Dominic and Nattily must face their darkest fears and ...

Have you ever looked at an adult and thought, Oh grow up? Why do adults sometimes behave like children? What do they gain from doing so? What can they do about it? This book is a personal and practical insight into emotional maturity, using personal observations of adult and child behaviour. It will help you to: Tell the difference between childlike and childish behaviour in yourself and others. Understand what leads to the sayings, Oh Grow up, Act your age and many others.

Le Grand Meaulnes is a story of the end of youth, with its sense of wonder and idealism, and the transition to adulthood and experience. In a story which exquisitely blends realism with a hint of fantasy, Augustin Meaulnes is haunted by the memory of a beautiful girl briefly encountered in a fantastic 'domain'. However, Meaulnes finds himself unable to return there both physically and emotionally. An acknowledged modern classic, Le Grand Meaulnes is offered here in a new translation which is more sympathetic to the poetic original than previous editions.

Mike Lanson was the ace crime reporter for the Gazette, so it was natural that he heard about the kookie wino who had reported eavesdropping on two men plotting a murder. So, it was also natural that he got on the case after one of the two plotters was found dead. Mike, like all reporters, was looking for an answer. But when he filled in the five W's on the next victim, he came up with this: Who: Mike Lanson. What: His own murder. When: As soon as that fire reached the explosives. Where: In a deserted storehouse. Why: Because he knew too much.

I awoke this morning in what appeared to be a strange house and I lay between unfamiliar sheets trying to remember exactly where I might be. I was not especially worried at first.

Luciana Gutierrez a police officer, works 96-hour shifts with a eugeroic hangover around the corner. Her investigation into those who stole her life is sidelined as a crime syndicate turns her precinct into a war-zone. Sent for backup, she’s offered experimental technology that could turn the tide, if she’s willing to risk mind, body, and soul.

A crime reporter investigates the case of the deadly do-gooder! While Mike Lanson, reporter for the Gazette, was checking up on Clarence Proost, director of the Anti-Vice League, Proost was slain. There was a strip-tease dancer named Luzy who thought that "maybe" she murdered him. The police thought so too, but Mike didn't so he helped her hide out, hoping for the bigger story to break. All the gangsters in town didn't care who killed whom, all they wanted were the blackmail files Luzy had in hiding with her.

By the end of this book you'll be able to hold a conversation about the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market cap, even if you used to be a complete novice who thought Bitcoin was a pyramid scheme or a stock! If you want to discover all the benefits that each crypto can provide to the world (and to yourself if you invest, trade, mine, or stake the most promising coins), then listen to this audiobook immediately!

The Federation of Chinese City-States has known unrivaled peace and prosperity for generations. But as the Automated City of Chengdu goes dark, rumors swirl that the long peace is over.

The five stories that made up R.B. Russell's debut collection, Putting the Pieces in Place, were described on first publication as demonstrating 'a subtle mastery of the macabre. Enigmatic and enticing, they combine a pleasing respect for the great tradition of supernatural fiction with a chilling contemporary European resonance.'