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Leo is a ghost and he wants to be a good friend. When a new family moves into his home and Leo's efforts to welcome them are misunderstood, Leo decides it is time to leave and see the world. This charming tale of friendship is destined to become a modern classic that will delight children for years to come.

Bobby Beard is a Breeze wannabe. He also happens to be dating a woman that Breeze has his eye on. Breeze's clever plan to separate the couple eventually backfires in a big way. A trip to Guatemala puts the two men on a collision course. The ensuing conflict has dire consequences for them both.

While investigating a series of peculiar and unsettling deaths in Denver, two deeply flawed detectives learn there might be no salvation for any of us. Walking the line between cosmic horror and splatterpunk, You Will Be Consumed delves into a world where nightmares are a reality and the end might be near.

This exciting historical novel tells the story of a 12-year-old Chumash boy and his family who become captives in a California Spanish mission more than 200 years ago. This is historical fiction based entirely on historical fact that reveals the devastating impact colonization had on California Native peoples.

From legendary science-fiction author Kim Stanley Robinson comes a vision of climate change unlike any ever imagined. Told entirely through fictional eye-witness accounts, The Ministry for the Future is a masterpiece of the imagination, the story of how climate change will affect us all over the decades to come. Its setting is not a desolate, post-apocalyptic world, but a future that is almost upon us - and in which we might just overcome the extraordinary challenges we face.

As the world becomes ever more unequal, people become ever more 'disposable'. Today, governments systematically exclude sections of their populations from society through heavy-handed policing. But it doesn't always go to plan. William I. Robinson exposes the nature and dynamics of this system, arguing for the urgency of creating a movement capable of overthrowing it. The global police state uses a variety of methods of control, including mass incarceration, police violence, US-led wars, the persecution of immigrants and refugees, and the repression of environmental activists.

L'auteur de science-fiction légendaire Kim Stanley Robinson nous propose une vision du changement climatique pareille à nulle autre. Établi en 2025, l'objectif de la nouvelle organisation était simple : plaider pour les générations à venir du monde et protéger toutes les créatures vivantes, présentes et futures. Il fut vite surnommé « le Ministère du Futur ». Raconté entièrement sous forme des témoignages directs de ses personnages, Le Ministère du Futur est un chef-d'oeuvre de l'imaginaire, l'histoire de la façon dont le changement climatique nous affectera tous dans les décennies à venir.

Can a Haughty Earl Find Love in the Country? When a handsome gentleman driving his curricle much too fast splashes a country girl with mud, he's not expecting to find the love of his life. She's affronted by his haughty demeanor but can't help being attracted to him. She is manipulated into accepting his proposal, though he's not altogether straightfoward with her. Then a long-kept secret threatens their happiness. Whoever said the course of true love ne'er did run smooth was definitely speaking about this couple! Though it can be read as a stand-alone novel, The Earl and the Mud-Covered ...

Cyril Robinson's magnificent history continues with volume two in this four-part series. We now follow the fortunes of two great royal dynasties: Tudor and Stuart. Great names from England's past tumble out one after the other. Henry VIII takes the English out of the Catholic fold. His daughter, Elizabeth, defeats the Spanish Armada of 1588. The arrogance of Charles I leads him to the scaffold. Civil War and Puritanism follow, led by the intrepid Oliver Cromwell.

Breeze has a new mission, maybe the greatest one in his life. In a world where there are a lot of bad guys, how could Marie and he survive if they came out of hiding and returned to Pelican Bay? Would Cayo Costa be in a state of destructive development? Would or could Captain Fred return and find a way to help his friend Breeze on this unique mission?

A national best-selling author and founder of the TransAfrica forum, Randall Robinson is one of the most respected voices of the African-American community. In this powerful book, he convincingly argues that African Americans must fight the growing presence of modern prisons, which hold an alarmingly disproportionate number of Black inmates.

Thanks to a nomadic childhood, Revelle Lee is fluent in ten languages, which she puts to use at crime scenes and in courtrooms across London. Being a court interpreter is a stressful job, one that makes her privy to the most personal and often dark details of others’ lives. In the meantime, she’s close to adopting a six-year-old boy named Elliot from foster care. Revelle is determined to be the mother she never had, and to make up for a terrible mistake she made years ago.

When genealogist Jefferson Tayte is shown a locket belonging to one of the Empress' victims, a British admiral’s daughter named Alice Stilwell, he must travel to England to understand the course of events that led to her death.

From the ancient sands of Babylon to the birth of the American Revolution and through the Roman Empire at its zenith, King's exploits are a thrilling blend of historical intrigue and futuristic heroism. Whether he's rescuing a doomed Babylonian prince, navigating the treacherous waters of the Caribbean as an immortal pirate, or battling a plague-ridden Roman centurion, King's actions ripple through time.

From Gene Robinson, the Bishop of the Diocese of New Hampshire in the Episcopal Church, the first openly gay person elected (in 2003) to the historic episcopate and the world's leading religious spokesperson for gay rights and gay marriage, comes a groundbreaking book that lovingly and persuasively makes the case for same-sex marriage. It establishes a commonsense, reasoned, religious argument, made by someone who holds the religious text of the Bible to be holy and sacred.

What happens when you make a pact with your boys to stay single and never fall in love? Well, you get the Playboy Pact. I was the playmaker. The one with the best moves, the best lines. I was the best at everything - and I mean, everything. There was no woman immune to my charm. To my looks. To my bed-hopping ways. It was supposed to be easy. A quick, fun, mind-blowing night where she screamed out my name in ecstasy. No feelings. No past. No strings attached. But I broke the rules.

"Jesus in the Shadows" is asking one big question: When Luke tells us in Luke 24:27 that Jesus showed His disciples “the things concerning Himself in all the Scriptures,” just how are we meant to take the word “all”? Was it intended to be figurative—just Jesus’ way of saying, “Hey, no worries, there are a few verses about Me in that book we all like so much, and when you figure them out, you can use them to write your own book and really get the word out”? Or did He mean something immeasurably more? What if some of the most well-known Bible stories (like David and Goliath, ...

All Natural & Organic Body & Skincare Recipes Are you looking for natural, holistic self-care products? Did you know you can make most of them yourself? In my book, All Natural & Organic Body & Skincare Recipes, I will teach you Over 100 All Natural, Safe Treatments for your hair, skin, and nails. To begin, I will walk you through a step-by-step explanation of how your nails, hair, and skin works. You might be surprised to find that these anatomical components are remarkably similar in structure and functionality. Understanding their significance and roles will help you appreciate them and ...

'Survivor's Guide to True Crime' is an interview-style podcast hosted by victim advocates Kimberly Corban and Kara Robinson Chamberlain. Discover true stories of survival, healing, and hope beyond the headlines. Listen as fellow survivors reclaim their narratives and share their experiences in an effort to educate and empower listeners.

Soap made with goat milk can be beneficial to your skin. Goat milk soap is also surprisingly easy to make at home. In my book, Goat Milk Soap Making at Home, I will teach you how to make goat milk based soap for yourself. The health benefits of natural, homemade soap are superior to any store-bought soap. When you add goat milk, which increases the healthiness of the soap you apply to your skin. When I was a little kid, my grandpa owned a farm with goats, chickens, and vegetables of all kinds. He believed in natural remedies and the Earth’s ability to supply what we needed to thrive. He ...