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Lisa is content with her life in Portland, OR. She has a teenage daughter, Jordan, who is great and becoming more independent all the time in spite of, or maybe in part because of, her fairly recent diagnosis of epilepsy. She has friends, including an ex-husband who makes a good parenting partner. She has a part time job she enjoys. But when she meets Jess, a physical therapist volunteering her time with her Jordan's high school track team, she feels something stir. Getting closer to Jess brings romance, for sure, and also acts as a catalyst for some necessary change. But when Lisa learns ...

Aisling has every reason in the world to like her life as it is: away from the shifter community. Tucked in her little corner of the world, she sees no reason to get involved in the drama of the ever warring packs, until trouble knocks at her door. Trouble wrapped in a delicious package her cat wants to claw. Raygan didn't know what he expected when he moved his pride to the loner's territory; maybe having to deal with a criminal, or someone in hiding. Instead, he found a fiercely protective, insanely attractive lunatic with secrets he wants to unravel.

The Ribhu Gita forms the sixth section of the Sanskrit work known as Siva Rahasya. It is the teachings of Lord Siva in Mount Kailas to His devotee Ribhu, from whom the Gita derives its name. The Ribhu Gita was translated into Tamil verse by a Brahmin Vedic scholar of high repute, by name Bikshu Sastrigal who was also an accomplished scholar in Tamil. He translated the work under the name of Ulaganatha Swamigal, and because of his efforts attained renowned fame among the Tamil devotees of Siva. The Tamil version is a free translation of the original Sanskrit text, consisting of 1,924 verses ...

Isla only meant to tweak time a little for her homework assignment—not break it entirely. But now, she’s stuck in an endless Monday, her magical town is spiraling into chaos, and no matter what she does, the clock keeps resetting! With mischievous magic on the loose, Isla, her sassy talking cat Midnight, and her best friend Lacey must embark on a whirlwind quest to fix time itself. Between dodging enchanted furniture, outsmarting a riddle-loving Guardian of Time, and tracking down the elusive Hourglass of Ages, Isla quickly realizes that magic isn’t about control—sometimes, the best...

Viola Wild has spent the last hundred years scourging the world to find the heir to the Eirikrsen's legacy. She doesn't expect her latest inquiry to be fruitful. Thomas Miller is just a human. How could he be linked to the most ancient and terrifying line of vampire this world has ever known? She soon realizes, there's more to the man and to his charming little sister.

Get ready to dive into a scorching collection of steamy, second-chance romances in *The Billionaire Cowboy Daddies* boxset by Aria Sage. This irresistible boxset features four standalone stories filled with grumpy, single billionaire cowboy dads who find love in the most unexpected places. In *The Billionaire Cowboy's Temptation*, sparks fly between Luke, a grumpy billionaire cowboy, and his sister's feisty best friend, Amelia. Their fiery exchanges turn into undeniable passion, but can they move past their mutual animosity to find love? *The Billionaire Cowboy's Fake Fiancée.* follows the...

Are you navigating the challenges of building an inclusive workplace? Do you struggle with gaining leadership buy-in, addressing cultural resistance, or leveraging diverse talents to drive innovation? You’re not alone but closer to the solution than you think. Modern Workplace Diversity is your essential guide to overcoming the hurdles of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Packed with actionable insights, this book offers practical tools to help you create an environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best.

Are you craving more profound, more authentic relationships in a world that often feels disconnected? Do you navigate surface-level conversations, longing for genuine emotional intimacy and trust? If so, Connection Code is the transformative guide to creating more robust, more meaningful bonds with everyone in your life—whether it’s with family, friends, colleagues, or even new acquaintances.

In a world of secrets and danger, love and courage whisper the loudest. At a time when freedom is a distant dream and justice feels out of reach, Miriam’s Boarding House offers more than just shelter, it’s a sanctuary for the weary and those desperate to reclaim their lives. With sharp wit and unyielding resolve, she’s built a life of quiet purpose, determined to leave the shadows of her past far behind. Beneath the peaceful appearance of her world, however, lies a dangerous secret, one that could destroy everything she’s worked so hard to create. When a mysterious stranger arrives ...

People say Eva’s a little ditzy, when they want to be nice. Truth is, she’s a magnet for trouble and she wouldn’t know what caution looks like if she bumped into it. But even she knows the delicious hunk she meets at the club is dangerous; he might have saved her once, but he could as easily destroy her and no one could do a thing about it. His kind is above reproach, above the laws, above humanity. She should stay away. She won’t. After thousands upon thousands of years, seeing empires rise and fall, Zarken is indifferent to everything, and entirely focused on his work.

His claws drew first blood, but fate had other plans. When this powerful alpha takes me captive, I discover the enemy might be my only salvation. Protecting my family was all I cared about, Until the powerful seasoned enemy proved me wrong. In an instant, my young life was turned upside down and inside out. Deep down I felt this undeniable pull toward a shifter I didn’t know existed. He convinced my adopted family that I would be safer with my kind. And the closer to our destination the more my heart belongs to him. Just when I came to terms with being his fated mate, I was snatched away....

I invite you to go on a journey with me—a journey to fight the time thief and get back to what we love about life. We have so many competing interests and make every effort to manage our time commitments. We are forced to make sacrifices, which leaves us unable to truly share our lives with others. The backyard returns to a small oasis that offers relaxation and enjoyment with family and friends. I will show you how to get the most out of your time and regain the life you love.

An epic quest to tell the best story possible, in every genre imaginable. 20 Sided Stories is an anthology fiction podcast where Director Sage G.C. and a rotating ensemble of improvisers bring tabletop role playing games to life. We dive into all your favorite worlds and genres using immersive sound design, original music, and gut-busting laughs to create surprising parodies and tell unforgettable stories. But it’s all improvised and there’s no script; a single dice roll can change everything. Plus, every series is unrelated and told in 20 episodes or less, so you never have much to catch ...

Struggling with anxiety and stress that just won’t quit? You’re not alone—and you’re not broken. This empowering, science-backed guide offers a calm, practical path to relief that actually works. Inside, you’ll discover how to: • Calm your racing mind and overthinking patterns • Rewire your brain for peace using neuroscience-based tools • Use simple breathwork techniques to regulate anxiety in minutes • Build daily micro-habits for long-term emotional resilience • Nourish your body and gut to support a balanced mood • Create calming sleep rituals that reset your ...

On Pause to Go, Bree Luck walks you through life’s sticky spots — from Middle school through Menopause -- so that you can turn life’s Transitions into brilliant Transformations! You can expect weekly interviews with experts, real talk with amazing humans, and conversations about making the most of every phase of life. Topics include Health, Wealth, Hormones, Family, Romantic Relationships, Career Changes, Sexuality, and more!

Sometimes, I still get frustrated having a challenging dog, but those moments are becoming further and further apart as we both get grayer and wiser. On most days, I'm eternally grateful for all Java's taught me. She's helped me become a better woman, and I don't think she ever intended such grandiose results. It was by no mistake how our paths crossed on that wintry morning at the shelter. She is an angel in my life. Where our paths lead us next, only the universe knows, but I still have my sparkly, silver magic wand in the back pocket of my old, faded blue jeans...and a poop bag.

Once upon a time, there was a princess with no notion of right and wrong, and a queen a thousand times more twisted. In the realm of Tenebris, home to the unseelie folk, curses are served for breakfast with a side of betrayal. Vlari was born a threat to Queen Morgana. She survived her wrath because she never stepped out of line. Until one night. One man. One war. Now that she's unchained, Vlari's consumed by a desire to drain the lives of all those around her. And yet her decisions shape the fate of the entire realm of the fae.

Cid Yamamoto, also known as "The World's Hottest Man," spends his days filming movies, modeling for agencies, and breaking the hearts of every maiden who crosses his path. "What could be better than this?" However, everything changes when Cid decides to go back to school. On the first day of classes, he encounters the last person he had ever hoped to see: Ayumi Tahanka—the only girl who had ever broken his heart. Realizing the opportunity presented to him, Cid channels his anger and sets out to make Ayumi fall in love with him, all in the name of revenge. "Oh Ayumi, just you wait. I'm ...

Intro to Bitcoin: Hope for a better world is the first book you should listen to about Bitcoin. It offers a straightforward guide to understanding Bitcoin, covering everything from the Lightning Network to mining and energy, as well as human rights and common myths. This book demystifies complex concepts, making it an essential for anyone curious about the future of money.

This book doesn’t offer answers. It leads nowhere. It holds no ultimate truth. And that’s precisely why it might reveal what you’ve been searching for all along. The Gate That Leads Nowhere plays with the mind, with seeking, and with realization through fifty short, paradoxical parables. Sometimes a master, sometimes a student, sometimes a tree or a river whispers the greatest truth—one that can never be spoken. These stories are both entertaining and mind-bending, only to pull you back into the present with a single question: “You are still searching for something. But who is the...