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When Fresno is hit with an unexpected outbreak of deadly scarlet fever, Andi Carter is scared. Her town friends are getting sick and school is closed until it passes. Far from the danger, at least Andi has her horse Taffy and plenty of work on the Circle C ranch to distract her. But is she really safe? First one ranch hand, then two, and then her brother Mitch fall ill. Mother is convinced that the only way to protect Andi from this terrible disease is to send her far away to fussy Aunt Rebecca in San Francisco.

The summer after Andi Carter turns nine the circus comes to town. She can't wait to get in line to see the elephants, acrobats, and - most of all - the champion bareback rider. What could be more thrilling than riding your very own horse under the big top?

The last thing Jesse Coaglan ever wanted to do was return to his hometown of Thrall, New Jersey. Tucked away in the wilds of the northwestern corner of the state, Thrall has always been a very strange place to live. The town was a poison that affected people's minds, their souls, their bodies, and their perspectives. So Jesse abandoned his friends and the one woman he loved, and left everything behind. Seven years later, Jesse has found a reason to return - a reason that, in spite of his best attempts otherwise, he can't ignore.

This is so embarrassing. Andi's teacher, Miss Hall, is sick - and Mother is the substitute teacher...But it turns out embarrassment is the last thing Andi needs to worry about when two outlaws kidnap Andi and her mother after school in a case of mistaken identity! Now they're being held in a remote cabin until Mother can teach the man in charge how to read - and he's willing to go to any length to make it happen. Andi must escape and find help. But can she lead a rescue party back to Mother before the outlaws take their new teacher - and disappear forever?

Robins Weg ist von großen Veränderungen gezeichnet. Mit seiner Ernennung zum Earl of Burton hat Robin zunächst schwer zu kämpfen. Nicht nur muss er ein Gefolge zusammensuchen, sondern sich auch der Verantwortung des neuen Lehens stellen. Die Freundschaft mit Henry of Lancaster wächst weiter und Robins Schicksal ist nun unumwindbar mit dem englischen Königshaus verbunden. Jedoch setzt ihn seine privilegierte Position auch immer wieder der Missgunst seiner Neider aus. Darüber hinaus bleibt er nicht von persönlichen Schicksalsschlägen verschont.

For a long time, Virtual Reality games were confined to headsets and controllers. They were the gaming norm, enjoyed by many. But then, Ataris Station was revealed; an unprecedented, fully immersive experience. Four gamers are selected to be the first to enter this uncharted territory. They will step into a world like no other, to herald in a new era of gaming, celebrated worldwide by live stream.

¿Una gran belleza puede ser una desgracia? Para Grace, sí, la envidia que genera en otras mujeres hace que la vean como enemiga. ¿Será encontrar un marido la solución? Cuando a Grace Sinclair tiene que abandonar de su casa, el vicario y su esposa la acogen encantados. Sin embargo, su extraordinaria belleza la convierte en una competencia insoportable para las dos hijas de la familia, que están a punto de ser presentadas en sociedad.

¿Será posible que los opuestos se atraigan y que lo que parecía imposible se haga realidad? ¿Podrán una noble escocesa y un doctor rebelde tener un futuro juntos? Lady Charlotte Darrington lo tiene todo en la vida: un día, elegirá a un marido adecuado, se casará y heredará el ducado escocés de su padre. Todo está organizado y lo que no hay en ese futuro es una cosa: emoción. Así, cuando le surge la oportunidad de viajar a Pittsburg, en Pensilvania, no se lo piensa dos veces y se embarca en esa aventura antes de que ese futuro planificado la atrape.

Andi Carter has gold fever! Someone near town has struck it rich. Now Andi can't stop wondering if there might be some of the glittery metal in the creeks on the Circle C ranch. Her brothers agree that she might find something that sparkles. But they laugh whenever they talk about it. Andi is determined - when she finds gold, she'll be the one laughing!

A comprehensive guide for physicians to learn about medical marijuana from a clinical perspective. The Clinician's Guide to Cannabis teaches doctors what to recommend for their patients to treat specific diseases. It tackles forms of use and amounts to take. Doctors will learn to counsel their patients in particular clinical scenarios so they feel comfortable when instructing them.

We are trapped by a plethora of expectations that we define for ourselves and others, as well as those that others define for us. They are ingrained in us, and we behave and act every day without realizing the impact they have on all aspects of our lives, including relationships, physical health, finances, and so on, resulting in frustration, sacrifice, anxiety, and even depression.

Diana Barton es la dueña de varias líneas de ferrocarril y, como mujer de éxito, está acostumbrada a espantar a los cazafortunas. Para mantener a todos los lobos a raya, tiene un plan: pedirle a lord Bryant que arruine su reputación, y así todos los moscones se olvidarán de ella. Además, siempre le ha caído bien ese sinvergüenza.

In this audiobook, it details how to make great quality soy container candles; it is specific to this type of candle only. She also shares her favorite candle suppliers. Finding this was the one question that was asked most. This audiobook is not about the business aspect of candle-making, nor does it contain photos, but explains the creative process of how to make the candles. It also explains proper burning techniques and what exactly makes a great quality candle.

Gators & Taters: A Week of Bedtime Stories is a delightful collection of eight original stories to be enjoyed by children. The book celebrates the tradition of storytelling and encourages children to wonder about characters, places, and adventures.

Ambientada en el San Sebastián y el París de principios del siglo XX y basada, en gran parte, en la historia del maestro Cristóbal Balenciaga, este audiolibro es una conmovedora historia de amor, de secretos de amigos y de la divina y eterna ingenuidad de los veranos de la infancia. Desde sus inicios como aprendiz de costura con su madre, Balenciaga se rodeará de un exclusivo mundo, gracias a la amistad con su mentora la marquesa de Casa Torres y de las relaciones con la aristocracia europea y la casa real, a las que vistió de glamour en la época de la regente María Cristina.

Roman Quaedvlieg was always destined to make a mark. As a rookie policeman on the mean streets of Fortitude Valley in the dying days of the Moonlight State, his first arrest was Brisbane's most wanted escapee. Three decades later, he found himself navigating through the corridors of power in Canberra. Tour de Force charts the years in between, during which he truly sees it all.

This is the lost story of Lord Ankhwenefer, known to the Greeks as Chaonnophris the Rebel, the last native Egyptian Pharaoh. The brilliance and heartache of his rebellion weave a tale that history has forgotten. Until now. In the year 205 BC, after centuries of Persian and Macedonian occupation, a rebel king rises from the south to take ancient Egypt back unto native hands. He will battle the Ptolemy line for twenty years, and rule almost 80 percent of Egypt, yet in the end, history will never mention his name.

Isabel es una joven reina que se siente traicionada por todos los que la rodean. Lilia es ladrona de tumbas cuyo único sueño es marcharse lejos de casa de su tío, con quien vive míseramente desde que murieron sus padres. Fidel es un huérfano a quien acosa cada noche el fantasma de su doble, sin que él comprenda por qué. Unidos por el azar, los tres se embarcarán en una trama inquietante en la que las intrigas de poder, las sociedades secretas y algunos de los personajes más influyentes y perversos de esa época les obligarán a luchar para escapar de su destino.

En las montañas vive una abuelita muy aventurera con muchas ganas de viajar. Pero como no tiene dinero, se construye un globo enorme. Cuando va a comenzar su viaje, distintos animales deciden unirse a su aventura. Ella los admite con la condición de que se porten como Dios manda. Al poco tiempo de empezar el viaje, los anim ales olvidan su promesa y organizan un alboroto tremendo. El globo tiene que descender, porque tiene muchas cuerdas rotas.

Dire bonjour, briser la glace, engager la conversation, lier relation, cela s'apprend, se travaille et rend heureux. Mais souvent la peur de déranger, d'être jugé, de ne pas savoir quoi dire, nous empêche d'aller vers l'autre. Isabelle Filliozat nous propose une vraie réflexion sur notre rapport aux autres. Elle nous propose des exercices pratiques pour combattre notre timidité et nos préjugés. En effet, notre manière de saluer, de tendre la main ou la joue, de regarder notre interlocuteur, influe sur la suite de la relation.