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Jada isn’t sure her words matter. She loves to write, but sharing her thoughts? That’s a whole different story. When her teacher asks her to write and deliver a special part in the school play, Jada feels nervous, unsure, and a little overwhelmed.

In Ice Wolf, a hunter stumbles upon a naked body. When Ellie and her deputy retrieve the frozen corpse, he's got a silver dagger in his chest but no ID. It's Ellie's first homicide case in Hope and she aims to solve it. But even stranger things happen and this murder investigation will be anything but routine. Ellie doesn't want to believe the forensic evidence, but there's something creepy about the John Doe victim. There's no way that she'd walk away from this case, but maybe she should run.

Financial literacy isn't taught in school, so you’ve got to learn it on your own. Fortunately, plenty of adults have made mistakes they want you to avoid... and there are books, like this one, designed to give you the knowledge you need to ensure money is never a problem.

Discover the fountain of youth and reclaim your vitality with a blueprint for balanced aging – a Wall Pilates fitness guide tailored just for you! Are you tired of feeling unsteady and sluggish? Ready to regain your balance and energy with the perfect home fitness guide? The good news is that finding your way back to a happier, healthier you is possible…with Wall Pilates and the Balanced Aging Blueprint! Join the 10 million American Pilates fans and power your way to improved posture, better balance, strength, and super core stability.

Discovering Your Girl Powers is about knowing the right combination of skills, behaviors, and talents to get you where you want to be personally and professionally. In a straightforward and easy to digest way, this book will provide you with 10 strategies to help you build confidence, charisma, and credibility.

She's armed with a new attitude and a kick-ass wardrobe...By age 28, art historian Jade Fitzgerald has had a marriage from hell and an equally nasty divorce, worked hard to control her weight and her arrhythmia. The last thing she needs is another man messing with her head or shooting her heartbeat off course. That is exactly what she gets when an aloof and mysterious stranger storms into her life.

Aaron Sullivan has never been one to believe in love. His motto is quantity over quality, and that has suited him quite well. After all, love is an illusion and romance is another way to manipulate females into bed...until he met her - the one woman in the universe who calls his bluff and shows what love can be. But as their love grows, Aaron's past begins to haunt his future, and right when she needs him the most, he makes a decision that will shatter her world.

Based on knowledge from world experts and leading scientific research, 50 Things to Know to Manage Your Stress offers an expert’s hands-on approach to understanding and managing your stress. You'll come to understand the nature of stress, how it originates, and where it resides in your body, as well as learning tips and tricks for managing your stress so that you will be able to translate these tips and tricks into actions.

This guide is specifically tailored for rural Indigenous communities. We'll explain digital advocacy and its significance in bridging communication gaps between Indigenous communities and decision-makers. Checklists, recommended tools, and easy-to-follow guides will keep you on track to developing skills in amplifying your voice, lobbying governments, and influencing change in the digital age.

What do you do when your father wants to turn you into a vampire and the man who offers you protection has his own, dark agenda? Shawna Rawley has no choice but to run. Pentim Rawley, one of the most evil vampires who has ever lived, has just discovered that she is his daughter. Now he's obsessed with finding and turning her. She doesn't want Pentim to find the people she loves and use them to get to her. She doesn't want him to find and turn her. She has only one ace up her sleeve.

She's used to putting everyone first - her sister, her friends, her boss. It's now her turn... Art conservator, Kara Michaels has decided it's time to chase her dream - start her own business restoring and framing works of art. She has the skills, the nose for business, and the pent-up frustration from being invisible to the man she wants but can't have - her boss. He's a meticulous planner whose rule book is about to be tossed out the window...

In today’s demanding world, achieving a balanced and prosperous life can feel out of reach. This guide empowers you to build lasting discipline, develop productive habits, and focus on what truly matters. With practical strategies to master your time and make smart investments, this book gives you the tools to create a life of stability, purpose, and growth.

Think you know the secrets to real estate success? Think again. In this groundbreaking book, Crystal Stranger debunks the most common myths and misconceptions about real estate investment that have misled even the savviest investors. From the flawed logic of supply and demand to the pitfalls of relying on economic growth and demographic trends, Stranger exposes the truth behind the hype. But she doesn’t just leave you with a list of what not to do. Instead, she reveals unconventional strategies that go against the grain.

Mail order bride Kat Bailey has more to fear than malicious rumors about a crazed murderer. But a woman with no money or family has few options. She quickly learns that her intended groom is not as honorable as Hampton society believes him to be. Beaten by her betrothed, she seeks refuge in the home of the most feared man in town. Accused murderer, Grayson Gregory is more interested in guarding a family secret than clearing his name.

Arm your teen with the ultimate guide to financial independence–and watch them master money management quickly, even without prior knowledge.

If you know your Alexander McQueen from your Marc Jacobs, this publication is for you as we take a look at the world's greatest models and designers. Twenty kings and queens of the catwalk strut their stuff in an elite look at some of the industry's biggest names. From established supermodels including Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, and Kate Moss, to current stars like Cara Delevingne, find out who has made the cut as we recall the careers of these icons of fashion.

When the Vampire Hannah falls in love with Diel, a hot Demon, things warm up in more ways than one. Her Life-mate's parents, insist on meeting Hannah, so it's off to Hell they're bound. First Lily, Hannah's BFF and a fashionista, takes the Goth girl in hand. Who knew she had legs? Everyone is stunned and ambiguous about the new look, a designer babe Ganja Girl. You can't go to Hell for the Holidays without your Hell Hound and you probably need to bring a devastatingly handsome Djinn friend, to get your back, just in case the in-laws aren't as friendly as they claim to be.

Perhaps you've tried other books or courses that overpromised and underdelivered. But this is not another generic communication seminar or quick-fix guide. Social Skills Success uses today's young adults' language and context, packed with relatable anecdotes and real-world examples. It recognizes your individuality and encourages you to embrace it. Be confident! Be impressive! Be Socially Savvy!

In this box set of emotional romances, the Friessen family siblings find their relationships tested, lay their hearts on the line, and discover lasting love! Experience the emotional rollercoaster of love, family, and challenges with The Friessens in this captivating box set collection comprising the first five books in the new Friessen series.

Thorn works after dark. That's when she combines her gifts as a tattoo artist and her powers as a natural born witch to weave magick into her ink. Her tattoo parlor, Stained, on Berkeley's quirky Telegraph Avenue draws clients from all walks of life. Her work is in high demand from the supernatural community and the undead. With her raven familiar, Thorn's been on the run all her adult life. She won't talk about why. She only wants to practice her art in peace. But when a murderer targets her clients, Se, a tall, dark and Irish detective is assigned to investigate.