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In a landlocked galaxy that tunnels through our own, the Entire is a bizarre and seductive mix of long-lied quasi-human and alien beings gathered under a sky of fire, called the "bright". A land of wonders, the Entire is sustained by monumental storm walls and an exotic, never-ending river. Over all, the elegant and cruel Tarig rule supreme. Into this rich milieu is thrust Titus Quinn, former star pilot.

In After Purity, purity scholar Sara Moslener conducts a nuanced investigation of purity culture in white evangelical Christianity, revealing its profound impact on gender, sexuality, race, and national identity in the United States. Moslener shares exclusive stories of participants from her research on the After Purity Project to discuss how purity culture affected women—and particularly women of color—who grew up in the evangelical church.

Win at both! On a tandem bicycle, two riders with different strengths can ride together and cover a lot of ground efficiently—if they have the same destination in mind and communicate effectively. Sounds a lot like marriage, doesn’t it? If you are an entrepreneur who has experienced the frustration of trying to balance your work life with your marriage life, only to fall behind in both areas, you’re far from alone. You can achieve greater balance simply by taking action together, in tandem, as outlined in this book.

As we grow up, our belief in all things magical can fade. Fairy whisperer Karen Kay is here to remind you that magic is everywhere, miracles happen and fairies are real. They are the guardians of nature—playful, joyful, sometimes mischievous! Fairy Whispering provides 111 simple ways to open the door to this enchanting realm and connect with the fairies, including rituals, spells, meditations and incantations. Karen encourages you to embrace your inner child and, most importantly, to have fun—in Fairyland, anything goes!

Quinn is finally enjoying the view from her executive office. Her new position as CMO of a billion-dollar tech company keeps her busy enough to avoid the guilt and regret she's carried around since the loss of her mother. No one else will see the monster she sees in the mirror as long as she keeps her head buried in her work. No one until Cody Kartlin comes barreling into the picture, determined to earn her heart by proving that when it comes to high-powered careers—real men aren't afraid to let a woman take the lead.

Skylar Mathews wants her son, Cody, to get better, and visiting Cody's grandparents in Montana is supposed to accomplish that. But Marcus Whitefeather's surprising presence on the ranch leaves her reeling. Marcus knew he'd regret sending Skylar and their unborn son away but at the time he'd had no choice. He'd lost everything, including his ability to walk, and no way was he ready to be a father, much less a husband. Ending their relationship was the hardest--and best--thing for all of them. But now they're back and Marcus is a different man. When Cody doesn't improve, Marcus suggests the ...

In Redeeming the Feminine Soul: God's Surprising Vision for Womanhood, popular national radio host Julie Roys reveals the stunning truth that no one else is talking about: Women are destroying themselves. Internalizing society's devaluation of the feminine, some women are killing their own natural impulses to pursue a feminist ideal that bears no relation to God's good design. Other women struggle to conform to a fundamentalist feminine caricature that requires denying their full humanity and gifting.

The Pyrénées, France, 1939. Twenty-year-old Sylvie Laget has found the one she wants to be with forever. With war looming, she pledges her heart to a young man on a neighboring farm and rebels against her religious upbringing by consummating their relationship. But when her lover leaves to fight the Nazis, her joy is shattered by heartache. Burying her pain by posing as a nun to work with the resistance (the Maquis) and help Allied forces, Sylvie is devastated by news of her beloved’s death.

Twelve filthy explicit short stories that will satisfy your cravings, including a transgender club, gender swap, F2M on female, F2M on male, futa on pregnant female, paranormal, vampires, nurses, billionaires, and much much more!

A toy soldier. A butter dish. A compass. Mundane objects, perhaps, but to the remarkable authors in this collection, artifacts such as these have inspired stories that go to the heart of the human experience of World War I. Each author was invited to choose an object that had a connection to the war - a writing kit for David Almond, a helmet for Michael Morpurgo - and use it as the inspiration for an original short story.

Zyan Bentley and Tina Hartman were the perfect couple in everyone’s mind, except Zyan’s. Frustrated with Tina’s responsible attitude toward money and their future, Zyan finds solace in the spoiled, but emotionally empty rich girl, Takira Porter. Delusional of his true feelings for her, she promises to free him from his girlfriend’s tyranny in exchange for his faithfulness. Egged on by his equally irresponsible best friend, Romeo Armstrong, he leaves Tina and their modest apartment for the comforts of Takira’s upper end condo.

A human slave. A Fae prince. A single night twists them into a deadly fate. Hidden deep within nature, ruled by the magical and monstrous Fae, is a world of cruelty and nightmares. Eric Becker, abducted into this world and powerless, is a slave. One night, when Eric is caught trying to escape by the ruthless Prince Cithrel, he is marked by a powerful and ancient magic that few Fae are ever chosen for.

This definitive account of the battle for reproductive freedom includes a bold new strategy to safeguard our rights, from two lawyers at the forefront of the movement.

For twelve-year-old Evan, summertime has always meant carefree days with her family and unlimited time with her best friend, Billie. This year, with her parents on the brink of divorce, she’s staying at Billie’s summer cabin. But Billie only seems to care about crushes these days, and to make matters worse, Evan’s mom’s health obsession has climbed to new heights. The more Evan tries to appease her mom and control her hunger, the sharper it seems to get, until it threatens to drag her under.

It's December 16, 1773, and Boston is about to explode! King George has decided to tax the colonists' tea. The Patriots have had enough. Ethan, the printer's errand boy, is running through town to deliver a message about an important meeting. As he stops along his route - at the bakery, the schoolhouse, the tavern, and more - listeners learn about the occupations of colonial workers and their differing opinions about living under Britain's rule.

All signs pointed to him staying away from her…..but he couldn't. Responsible, reserved and smart, Lucien Maynard has always lived life by the rules. As the eldest heir to the Maynard fortune, structure is his lifeline. But Marina changes all that with one unforgettable encounter, forcing him to question everything he holds to be true. *** Intelligent, headstrong and impulsive, Marina Thornton faces every challenge head on. While it's true she has sworn off bad boys it doesn't mean she is ready to date someone as controlled and as serious as Lucien. They were never meant to be together ...

Ken has come to know his sorrow as he clings closely to his painful memories. Giving his life over to his heartache, Ken sees the world as a cold, hard place to live. He settles on the fact that he may never again find the same happiness he once knew.

The Firelight Girls is a story of three generations of women and men whose lives are pieced back together when they return to the place that made them who they are, a summer camp on Lake Wenatchee in Washington State.

In 2015, the anonymous leak of the Panama Papers brought to light millions of financial and legal documents exposing how the superrich hide their money using complex webs of offshore vehicles. Spiderweb Capitalism takes you inside this shadow economy, uncovering the mechanics behind the invisible, mundane networks of lawyers, accountants, company secretaries, and fixers who facilitate the illicit movement of wealth across borders and around the globe. Hoang reveals the strategies and examines the moral dilemmas of making money in legal, financial, and political gray zones.

C.J. Adams had been teased enough about her seeming lack of interest in the opposite sex. On a ski trip with her five best friends, she impulsively embraced a handsome stranger, pretending they were secret lover - and the delighted lawyer who joined in her impetuous charade seized the moment to deepen the kiss.