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The Parenting Backpack differs from other parenting books in that it first focuses on parental reaction to children’s behaviors and asks the listener to identify the sources of those reactions, which are often a result of their own upbringing. Susie Garlick provides strategies to help parents change their reactions in a way that benefits their child’s social and emotional growth. When we change our reactions we change everything.

"Is this the beginning of our epic love story"? Alexandra Wilde's life is beyond her wildest dreams. After a tumultuous year, she has returned to Botswana as a full-fledged pediatric ICU doctor and reignites a consuming romance with Ian Devall, the privileged philanthropist who has captured her heart. Her new position at the hospital is fraught with challenges as saving lives pushes her resourcefulness to the brink. Meanwhile, her connection with Ian deepens, and she realizes that forging a commitment with him will require a sacrifice she isn't ready to make.

After narrowly escaping the clutches of a nightmarish ordeal, Daryn and I capture one of the mutated hybrids, but it isn’t the evil monster we have encountered in the past and I am determined to save it. But my actions will set off a chain of events that will test not only our strength but our very beliefs. As we delve deeper into the mysteries surrounding the hybrid, we uncover a tangled web of deceit and dark magic. A godly intervention reveals that the dark witch holds power beyond our comprehension and even the king of hell fears her.

As the demon king eludes capture and the search for him yields no results, the hunters' base is attacked, resulting in numerous fatalities. When the dead rise and march to war alongside us, I am forced to confront the truth of my past and the cost of my parents' courage. Still, the final battle has arrived and I have to put my emotions aside and fight by my parafinai's side. When the king's power proves more than my own, will I sacrifice my bonded hunter or my only son?

As our investigation progresses, a well-respected council member is killed and the person who betrayed them is revealed. But things aren't as they seem and there are many layers to this magical deception. Investigating my past brings me back to the lake, which claimed the life of my dearest friend, and I am faced with his killer and the truth surrounding his death. Yet the consequences of my actions afterward, weakened the powerful security system safeguarding our small town.

When an explosion at the Hunter Museum rocks the supernatural world, sending shockwaves far beyond our imagination, Caleb and I begin to experience surges of necromancer power, causing dissension between the hunters and the council. Demon attacks surge in frequency, while long-buried secrets and forgotten hybrids reemerge from the shadows

The Song of Songs is the tender tale about a monarch and a maiden, a king and his captivating bride. It tells the story of the two lovers that inspired the greatest love song ever written. Viewed by some as a rather obscure book of the Bible, with eyes to see, it is perhaps the most profound book in all of Scripture that reveals the passionate, intimate, and jealous love that God has for his people. As such, it is a book to be savored, meditated upon, and experienced, because intimacy with God can be discovered individually only through life-changing, personal, one-on-one encounters with Him.

Charlie heads to New Orleans. This book starts off in an unusual way with a new wedding and a new life. Charlie is continuing to find herself in a world that she wanted to leave behind. She's finding joy in life again and a man who makes her laugh. But more important than romance, Charlie is finding herself. Charlie leaves New Orleans and doesn't last long back home in Oregon before Stephy finds a new adventure for her. This time, though, it's all different.

Cora Jones is ordinary in every way imaginable. Until she finds an extraordinary compass from her late brother. In fact, the faded gold compass appears to have enchanted capabilities, leading her to fantastical dreamscapes. In these exotic locations, Cora must overcome some of her deepest, darkest fears. Night after night, Cora voyages beyond the mundane walls of her bedroom to conquer feats that test her mental and physical fortitude. Endowed with a newfound bravery, Cora feels more equipped than ever to handle the mishaps of middle school.

Maggie Cartwright never expected to find herself as a mercenary, never mind one facing an apocalyptic threat the world hasn’t seen in living memory. A solitary auto mechanic and a smith by trade, she’s more comfortable making blades than using them. Slaying monsters professionally is a difficult, hazardous job that’s as likely to end with fangs in your throat as a solid paycheck, even for professionals working in a team.

Join Asva, a young intrepid explorer with an adventurous spirit, on an unforgettable vacation to Cappadocia, Turkey with his travel-blogging parents and his new friend Ruslan. This chapter book begins with their fascination for the rich culture and captivating landscapes of Cappadocia, where they embark on a thrilling hot air balloon ride. But a twist of fate takes Asva and Ruslan on an unforeseen journey deep into the earth.

Join Asva, an eight-year-old explorer, as he is on vacation in Honolulu, Hawaii, with his travel-blogger parents. With the help of their van driver, Kalani, Asva and his family go on a tour of Kualoa Ranch, Oahu, famous for its Jurassic Park film locations. Asva's anticipation soars as he remembers the magical scenes from the movie. He's excited to explore the lush landscapes and legendary tales of dinosaurs. However, things take an unexpected turn when he finds himself in a jungle with real dinosaurs.

When Quinn and Riley set out on a family vacation with their parents, the trip ends before it begins. Mother Nature interferes with their plans, setting off a sequence of events that thrusts the teens into a hostile landscape. Stranded with limited supplies and struggling to figure out who they can trust along the way, they must determine how to survive nature’s evolving fury.

After listening to a brutal murder take place over her phone's voicemail, schoolteacher Samantha Harris sets out to discover who's responsible for the crime. Unfortunately, while trying to solve one murder, she inadvertently uncovers another. Now, pulled into the center of her normally quiet town's latest murder, Samantha begins to see her enigmatic friends as cold-blooded murderers.

Nietzsche called homo sapien the “murderer of all murderers” when he declared that “God is dead” at the turn of the 20th century. Yet the great god Pan died nearly 2,000 years ago. Thamus, are you there? Take care. The Obsolescence of Oracles followed. All Earths’ mightiest Heroes swallowed. And what of the Poets hallowed? “Who will wipe this blood off us? What water is there for us to clean ourselves?”

Neurodivergent Elemental Roan doesn’t belong in any of the worlds. She boils things, she dreams of death, and she keeps to the shadows whenever she can. But her copper freckles and ashy red curls make her about as subtle as the benyu, the fiery bird of the mythkeepers’ stories. On her 19th birthday, Roan’s village is beguiled by conquering Woodlanders. In an effort to save her people, she throws herself into a reckless blood bargain with Galin, the roguish Woodland general who challenges her heart, complicates her sense of self, and unmasks the true nature of her magic.

1951. The Day the Earth Stood Still had just taken the world by surprise with Michael Rennie's portrayal of Klaatu. Motion pictures had seen a surge of female protagonists and heroines defying the norms of the time with films such as The Sword of Monte Cristo and Anne of the Indies. 20th Century Fox's subsidiary label, Astrys Pictures, embarks on something new, a Flash Gordon-type duo of movies...except with a female spaceship captain and action heroine.

She was a stuntwoman in Hollywood during the Golden Age of Motion Pictures, a time when stuntwomen were few and far between. She doubled for some of the industry’s most famous leading ladies, appeared in some of the most popular films, and broke ground for women in entertainment. She supported causes, made a difference, and left her mark in arenas other than just show business.

Ariel Archer's debut into the world of serial story-telling (originally appearing on Kindle Vella), featuring iconic fictional Hollywood stuntwoman Alivia Chambers as Marshal Tessa Blaine in Sentinel Ridge Pictures Presents "Lady Lawgiver," a western serial adventure set in 1880's Colorado,

When 13-year-old Elizabeth is diagnosed with a rare bone cancer, Faith is in awe of her courageous child, who faces her plight straight on and inspires all who meet her. Despite an army of medical professionals who provide innovative care for Elizabeth, she dies, and Faith and her surviving daughter, Olivia, are thrown into a maelstrom of grief. They find unexpected comfort in the arms of their family, friends, and community, but Faith faces another shock when she has her own cancer diagnosis, while navigating the uncharted waters of a life she never expected.