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Music in the Shadows
The Pied Piper Meets The Cruel Prince and Throne Of Glass in this Dark Fairy-Tale Retelling Romantasy
In a world where magical creatures like the fae are thought extinct, arena warrior Morana is forced to become the bodyguard of the cunning, ruthless, egotistical and let's not forget, achingly handsome prince of Apollo. Morana would rather be in the arena instead of guarding a prince whose arrogance makes her want to put a blade to his throat, but refusal isn't an option. One wrong move and her found family pays the price.
Yet as the threats against Prince Adrion escalate, Morana finds herself growing closer to him, their reluctant alliance turning into something neither of them can ignore. These dangerous encounters also force her to use her suppressed powers to help them escape impossible situations and though her purpose is to protect him, her greatest challenge resides in accepting her identity and facing a truth she's long denied. For years, Morana convinced herself she is nothing but a warrior, but as shadows obey her call, the truth resurfaces. She is the last being of her kind, sworn enemy to the Kingdom of Apollo.
Morana has fought beside the prince, bled for him, even loved him. But if Prince Adrion learns what she truly is, will he see the warrior who saved his life- or the monster he was raised to destroy?
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Prayer to the Invisible
In her luminous 9th collection, Prayer to the Invisible, poet Diane Frank fully unmasks her wild and loving imagination. With a river-deep range in subject matter and voice, Frank guides us through terrains both difficult and joyous - her Jewish mother's love of Christmas carols, a grace-filled visitation from a victim of ethnic violence, a ballerina-in-disguise on public transit, and many transcendent visions from dreams. Diane Frank is the wise and wonder-struck, barefoot-dancing companion we all long for in these precarious times."
- Prartho Sereno, Poet Laureate Emerita of Marin County, California
Author of Starfall in the Temple
Diane Frank is a poet and musician, author of nine books of poems, three novels, and a photo memoir of her 400 mile trek in the Nepal Himalayas. While Listening to the Enigma Variations: New and Selected Poems won the 2022 Next Generation Indie Book Award for Poetry. She is editor of three bestselling anthologies: River of Earth and Sky: Poems for the Twenty-First Century; Fog and Light: San Francisco through the Eyes of the Poets Who Live Here; and Pandemic Puzzle Poems. Her first novel, Blackberries in the Dream House, was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize.
Editoral Reviews:
"In her luminous 9th collection, Prayer to the Invisible, poet Diane Frank fully unmasks her wild and loving imagination. With a river-deep range in subject matter and voice, Frank guides us through terrains both difficult and joyous - her Jewish mother's love of Christmas carols, a grace-filled visitation from a victim of ethnic violence, a ballerina-in-disguise on public transit, and many transcendent visions from dreams. Diane Frank is the wise and wonder-struck, barefoot-dancing companion we all long for in these precarious times."
- Prartho Sereno, Poet Laureate Emerita of Marin County, California
Author of Starfall in the Temple
"Diane Frank's Prayer to the Invisible is a gorgeous book of poems that rings with truth and beauty. Frank weaves together dreamscape and imagination, earthly treasures and astronomical principles. Accompanied throughout by music as metaphor, these poems invite us to find solace and remind us that wonder exists alongside grief. Prayer to the Invisible reveals maps in the stars, helps us navigate tragedy, and invites us to find home within ourselves."
- Emilie Lygren, Poet & Outdoor Educator
Author of What We Were Born For
"In her new collection, Diane Frank relies on two of her most beloved motifs: dreams and music. She employs them as talismans against what her mother, a marvelous singer, calls (in my favorite poem) the mishegas - the craziness - of the world. In a touching tribute to her friend who was killed in the Tree of Life shooting, Frank says, 'Our prayers grow out of the shadow / of necessity.' The shadow where, as Jung reminds us, the affirmations of dreams and music and poetry can contend against ever-impending doom.
- Thomas Centolella, Author of Almost Human
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What If I Were There: Via Domini in Terra
What if you could walk where Jesus walked and encounter the Gospel not only as a story, but as a lived journey? Christians are not required to go on pilgrimage, yet many feel a deep desire to follow in the footsteps of Jesus and to connect their faith with real places. The life of Jesus unfolded in places that continue to speak with meaning and power today.
This guide invites readers to explore the places where Jesus lived, taught, healed, suffered, rose from death, and ascended to heaven. By situating the Gospel within its historical and geographical setting, the Scriptures come alive in a deeper and more real way, opening space for reflection on the words and works of Jesus.
What If I Were There encourages readers to step into the Gospel story - inspiring personal reflection, a renewed commitment to the teachings of Jesus Christ, and a deeper call to live and share God's Word in the world today.
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House on Sunflower Lane
The little farmhouse on Sunflower Lane was peaceful when Shannon and Marc moved in-quiet, ordinary, even charming. But when they brought their newborn daughter home from the hospital, something changed.
It started with footsteps in the dead of night. Then Marc, once kind and devoted, began to change. He became cold and distant, spending all day "working" in the spare room down the hall until eventually, he stopped coming out at night, too. By the time their marriage collapsed, Shannon could feel the house's attention closing in on her daughter.
Desperate for answers, she uncovers the story of Fern Carlisle, a mother who lived in the same house sixty years ago. Neighbors still whisper about what happened to her little girl... and how Fern herself never walked out again.
Now, Shannon is alone on Sunflower Lane with a little girl of her own, and every day, the echoes of the past grow louder.
Because this house doesn't let go of its history.
It waits for someone new to live it.
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Palabras de Poder: La Técnica del Diamante / Words of Power: The Diamond Technique
Nuestra manera de expresarnos es más que sonidos: es la materia prima con la que damos forma a nuestra vida. Frases sencillas como "por favor" y "gracias" pueden transformar una relación, cambiar nuestra vibración y crear puentes invisibles entre almas. Para Fer Broca, chamán y maestro espiritual, cada palabra es un diamante en bruto que guarda un poder inmenso. Cuando aprendemos a pulirlas con intención, nos devuelven claridad, belleza y dirección. En Palabras de Poder, Fer revela cómo la neurociencia, la energía y la espiritualidad convergen para mostrarnos el impacto real que nuestro lenguaje tiene en nuestro cuerpo, nuestra mente y nuestra vida. A través de La técnica del diamante, un método de cinco pasos tan simple como profundo, aprenderás a usar tus decretos y afirmaciones para manifestar y transformar tu realidad. Las palabras, bien elegidas, pueden ser la llave que te conecte con tu propósito, atraiga las oportunidades correctas y te permita vivir con más luz, equilibrio y paz.
Our way of expressing ourselves is more than just sounds: it's the raw material with which we shape our lives. Simple phrases like "please" and "thank you" can transform a relationship, change our vibration, and create invisible bridges between souls. For Fer Broca, shaman and spiritual teacher, every word is a rough diamond that holds immense power. When we learn to polish them with intention, they bring us back clarity, beauty, and direction. In Words of Power, Fer reveals how neuroscience, energy, and spirituality converge to show us the real impact our language has on our body, our mind, and our life. Through The Diamond Technique, a five-step method as simple as it is profound, you will learn to use your decrees and affirmations to manifest and transform your reality. Words, chosen wisely, can be the key that connects you to your purpose, attracts the right opportunities, and allows you to live with more light, balance, and peace.
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Long Lost: Three Trails, 8,000 Miles, One Unexpected Journey Across America's Triple Crown
What began as research for a trail guide became something far deeper: an odyssey of humility, wonder, and grit-forged lessons. Hiking all three longest and most iconic U.S. National Scenic Routes was never her plan. Yet somewhere along the way, Tami Asars became one of the first 100 women in recorded history to achieve the Triple Crown of hiking - one of the hardest-won accomplishments in American backpacking.
Long Lost is her raw, trail-scarred testament to discovering the Appalachian Trail - the final and most punishing stretch of her voyage. Along the way, she flashes back to triumphs and heartbreaks on earlier paths, weaving together an untamed narrative of resolve and joy that carried her through to the end.
Through hurricanes and ice storms, through sickness and exhaustion, she kept moving forward. The route tested her body and shook her soul, but it also revealed grace: mountains rising in dreamy, layered horizons, kindness offered by strangers, and the deep satisfaction of pushing through hardship. At her side was Five Star - trail brother, unlikely teammate, and mirror opposite. Their camaraderie, equal parts determination and humor, became a lifeline bound by the silent promise to never let each other down.
Beyond maps and mileage, Long Lost recounts a saga of tenderness, perseverance, and resilience found in the messy, unvarnished middle rather than the sugar-coated highlight reel. It is a memoir of voluntary suffering that shaped character, tested endurance, and illuminated the beauty of companionship.
Sometimes, being Long Lost is exactly where you're meant to be
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Unshrinkable: Why Strong Women Secretly Criticize, Diminish, and Thwart Themselves...and How to Stop
You've earned your place at the table. So why do you still feel like an impostor? Why do you minimize your wins, overwork to prove your worth, and apologize for wanting more?
In Unshrinkable, sport and performance psychologist Dr. Darby Bonomi draws on thirty-five years of treating and coaching hundreds of women to reveal why accomplished women secretly undermine themselves-and how to stop. Through candid personal stories and insights from her work with high-achieving clients, she exposes the hidden patterns that keep capable women playing small: the "good girl" conditioning, the fear of ambition, the addiction to perfection.
This isn't another self-help platitude about fixing yourself. It's your invitation to stop the self-punishment and give yourself permission to want more-unapologetically. Bonomi shows you how to silence your inner critic, own your ambition, and fully use the power you already have.
You are not shrink-to-fit. It's time to become unshrinkable.
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After We Break
Single mom Eden Everson reaches a breaking point in her high-pressure career when her soul-sucking job affects her health and her relationship with her son, Ryan. Ready to jump from the corporate ladder but needing a safety net, she takes some time off to regroup.
While going through boxes from her childhood, she finds the Vietnam POW bracelet her mom wore decades ago. After checking online, she discovers the veteran, David, is alive and lives only two hours away. When Eden travels to the quaint Minnesota town of Crimson Creek to return the bracelet, she feels an immediate connection with the town, which reminds her of her youth and the lifestyle she craves.
During their marriage, Eden's ex-husband chose their city life, pushing her up the corporate ladder to support that. Now, Eden wants to pursue her own dreams, but leaving the Twin Cities means possibly losing her son. Eden must decide what she's willing to sacrifice to reclaim the life she was meant to live.
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LGBTQ Almanac: 500 Years of Queer Culture in American History
Influential! Remarkable! Groundbreaking! Discover and celebrate the amazing stories and achievements of some of America's most inspiring artists, athletes, scholars, advocates and activists, political and civic leaders, entrepreneurs, physicians, educators, and more. Explore the vibrant experiences and vital roles of LGBTQ people in America!
Honoring the history and the impact of LGBTQ people on the United States across a variety of fields, The LGBTQ Almanac: 500 Years of Queer Culture in American History is a fascinating mix of biographies, little-known or misunderstood historical facts, enlightening essays on significant legislation, and cultural changes. It features a large collection of 450 biographies of both celebrated and lesser-known influencers in the community, such as ...
● Harvey Milk, Politician ● Henry Gerber, Activist ● Marsha P. Johnson, Activist ● Bessie Smith, Blues Singer ● Bayard Rustin, Activist ● James Beard, Chef ● Barbara Gittings, Activist ● Kevin Jennings, Educator, Administrator, Author ● John J. McNeill, Priest, Theologian ● Nergis Mavalvala, Scientist ● Christine Abizaid, Intelligence Officer ● Sylvia Rivera, Activist, Community Organizer ● Frank Kameny, Activist ● Edith Windsor, Computer Programmer, Activist ● Billie Jean King, Tennis Player ● Larry Kramer, Writer ● Tammy Baldwin, Politician ● Emily Shilling, Naval Officer ● Pete Buttigieg, Politician ● Gilbert Baker, Activist, Artist ● Kathy Kozachenko, Politician ● Ellen DeGeneres, Actor, Comedian ● Elizabeth Birch, Attorney, Activist ● Michael Callen, Activist, Musician ● June Chan, Activist, Neurobiologist ● Walter W. Cole (Darcelle XV), Entertainer ● Laverne Cox, Actor, Producer ● J. C. Leyendecker, Illustrator ● Little Richard, Singer ● Lana and Lilly Wachowski, Filmmakers, Writers, Producers ● David Bohnett, Technology Entrepreneur, Investor ● David Geffen, Business Executive, Music Producer ● Dan Choi, Army Officer ● Julie Dorf, Human Rights Activist ● Ruth Ellis, Entrepreneur ● Cecilia Gentili, Activists ● Lucy Diggs Slowe, Educator, Athlete ● Jasper Johns, Painter, Graphic Artist ● Tim Gunn, Fashion Mentor, TV Personality ● Nathan Lane, Actor ● Ben Barres, Neurobiologist ● William Masters and Virginia Johnson, Scientists, Sexologists ● Sarah McBride, Congresswoman ● Phyllis Frye, Lawyer, Judge ● James Hormel, Business Executive, Diplomat ● Beth Ford, Business Executive ● Eric Fanning, Secretary of the Army ● Helen G. James, Airman Second Class ● Megan Rapinoe, Soccer Player ● Brittney Griner, WNBA Basketball Player ● David Kopay, NFL Football Player ● Lia Thomas, Swimmer ● And many, many more!
Celebrating Queer history and achievements, The LGBTQ Almanac is a unique and valuable resource. This massive tome is devoted to illustrating the moving and often lost history of LGBTQ people in business, politics, the military, art, entertainment, sports, media, religion, science, and across America life and throughout its history. Commemorating and honoring Queer achievements, honors, and influence, this important book brings to light all there is to admire and discover about LGBTQ Americans! Numerous photographs and illustrations, a helpful bibliography, and an extensive index add to its usefulness. -
Patients: A dark and thought-provoking psychological thriller
They came seeking help. But not everyone can be saved.
When strangers Tess and Leah arrive at the private practice of renowned psychiatrist Dr Jenna O'Hara, both are desperate for support. But behind the calm of the consulting room, something far darker is taking shape.
Leah, now in her forties, is haunted by a childhood trauma she's never escaped. Whereas Tess, a successful social media influencer, insists she's simply burned out.
But not everyone is as they seem, and the next session is more dangerous than any of them could have imagined.
Soon, Tess and Leah are caught in something they don't understand - a labyrinth of revenge where past wounds and hidden motives collide. Someone is lying. Someone is dangerous. And someone is about to pay.
As the walls close in, the women are forced to confront a terrifying truth: when the real danger is sitting across the room, who will walk out alive?
The Patients is a gripping and unsettling psychological thriller about trauma, revenge and manipulation, perfect for fans of Gillian McAllister and Alice Feeney.
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52 Weeks of Systematic Theology for Adults: A Calm, Week-by-Week Journey Through Christian Belief
What do Christians really believe-and why does it matter for everyday life?
52 Weeks of Systematic Theology for Adults offers a calm, clear, and thoughtful way to explore the foundations of Christian faith-one week at a time. Designed for readers who want depth without overwhelm, this book invites you into a year-long journey through theology that is accessible, reflective, and deeply human.
This is not a textbook or a debate.
It is a steady companion for thoughtful faith.
Inside This Book You'll Find:
- 52 weekly themes covering core areas of Christian theology
- Clear, non-technical explanations written for everyday readers
- A gentle, reflective tone that welcomes questions and growth
- Balanced theology focused on shared Christian beliefs
- Ideal for personal reading, small groups, or slow study
Whether you are new to theology, returning to faith, or seeking a more grounded understanding of what you believe, this book meets you where you are-and walks with you forward.
Begin the journey.
Open the first week.
Let faith grow, one thoughtful step at a time.
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Maestros Ascendidos: Mensajes recibidos a través de viajes astrales y sueños lúcidos
Hay un momento en la vida en el que el alma recuerda.
Este libro nace para ese instante.A través de un recorrido profundo, cercano y transformador, el autor comparte enseñanzas espirituales transmitidas por los Maestros Ascendidos, guías de conciencia que han acompañado a la humanidad desde planos sutiles para ayudarla a despertar, sanar y comprender el verdadero sentido de la vida y la muerte.
Cada capítulo es una experiencia de conexión, un mensaje claro y aplicable para atravesar el duelo, el miedo, la pérdida, la confusión y el vacío interior. Aquí no encontrarás teoría vacía ni promesas irreales, sino sabiduría espiritual explicada con lenguaje humano, comprensible y profundamente sanador.
Este libro es para quienes sienten que hay algo más.
Para quienes han perdido a alguien y necesitan respuestas.
Para quienes buscan paz interior, esperanza y una guía real en su camino espiritual.No es solo un libro para leer.
Es un libro para sentir.
Para recordar quién eres.
Y para comprender que la muerte no es un final, sino un tránsito.Si has llegado hasta aquí, no es casualidad.
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Not Yet
Two little words. One lifetime of love.
Once upon a fime, there was a girl who loved her mom more than anything even more than her five Cats!
From sunny afternoons spent drawing spiders with white Chalk to the excitement of riding bikes and first dates, the girl and her mom are always together. Through every stage of growing up, their bond is guided by a gentle, familiar reminder: "Not yet".
At first, it is a mother's way of Keeping her daughter safe and ready for the world. But as the girl grows fall and her mother grows old, the Meaning of those two simple words begins to Change.
A touching picture book for readers of all ages, Not Yet Captures the beauty of the Circle of life. It is a heartwarming promise that while time moves on, love remains forever.
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One Last Thing Before You Go
Carlota "Lottie" Veracruz's idea of a happily ever after shatters when her diagnosis of PCOS and endometriosis leaves her unable to have kids and divorced. Two years later, she's back in her hometown, Ceres Cove, living in her brother's loft and working at the town's only bookstore, all while plotting how she can get back to her high profile life in New York. When the bookstore owner passes away, one too many martini's leaves grief-stricken Lottie to have a one-night stand with a man seven years her junior.
After a childhood spent bouncing around cities with his single mom, freelance photographer Knox Riddick has no intention of putting down roots. But when he's summoned to the small town Ceres Cove, Maine after his estranged father's death, the last thing Knox expects is to inherit a percentage of a bookstore or for the other part of it to be left to the beautiful woman he last saw sneaking out of his hotel room days before.
If Lottie and Knox want to have any chance of getting back to their lives, they must work together to fix up the bookstore and sell it. This means keeping their hands off one another, no matter how strong the temptation is. But the more time they spend together, the harder it is for Lottie to ignore her feelings, including her lingering fear that Knox will reject her once he learns she can't have kids. And when they give into their desire for one another, they might learn firsthand why mixing business with pleasure always is a recipe for disaster!
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Blood Rivalry: A Southern Novel of Power, Deceit, and Rebirth
"...a fast-paced, beautifully sophisticated political and family thriller. Very highly recommended." -Readers' Favorite
"...a compelling Southern saga that masterfully weaves together themes of power, family legacy, and the pursuit of redemption.... a must-read for fans of Southern Gothic and intricate legal dramas." -Seattle Book Review
"Attaway's command of character and finely evoked milieu over eras...fascinates and convinces, keeping the pages turning as this character-driven political thriller builds toward an urgent and satisfying confrontation." -BookLife
"Fans of legal thrillers with as much bite as Blood Rivalry will not want to put this book down. Attaway has delivered one of the best installments in this genre.... emotionally satisfying, yet morally unsettling, and that's what makes it so intriguing." -Reader Views, 5 Stars
Perfect for fans of Robert Bailey's Legacy of Lies, John Grisham's The Boys from Biloxi, Greg Iles' Natchez Burning trilogy, and James Lee Burke's A Private Cathedral.
Blood Rivalry, the third book in the Atkins Family Low Country Saga series, finds Walker and Eli Atkins, living in Charleston, South Carolina, fifteen years after the conclusion of Eli's Redemption. Eli, a celebrated chef, and Walker, a lawyer, are brothers, building families and careers, each affected by the gruesome murder twenty years ago of Eli's high school sweetheart. The hunt for the killer, in the public's eyes, cemented Eli and Walker in roles neither wanted-Eli as the savior and Walker in need of a savior-thus casting a chill over their relationships.
Walker sees a chance to play the hero when, through his representation of two clients, he takes on the Governor of South Carolina, Johnny Dunsmore, the eldest son of Colin Dunsmore, the patriarch of a politically powerful family. For fifty years, Colin Dunsmore carefully crafted an image for the family, intent on placing Johnny in the White House. But Walker uncovers a history of deceit and murder that defines the family, and as he pulls at strings, Colin Dunsmore's tapestry of lies begins to unravel.
Confronted with the Dunsmore's ruthlessness and the knowledge that they will stop at nothing to win, Walker turns to Eli and together they embark on a cross-country race with the Dunsmores to secure the secrets, that if revealed, would upend their empire.
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Sold outQueen's Coronation
As a young Queen Elizabeth II prepares to take the throne, three women in her employ will discover where they belong in a rapidly changing world in this heartwarming novel from the bestselling author of The Chilbury Ladies' Choir. London, 1953. Buckingham Palace and the many employees vital to the smooth running of the monarchy find themselves in bedlam as the Queen's coronation quickly approaches. Caroline Brimstone, assistant dresser to the queen, watches the queen finding the strength to rule--a woman taking charge of her future. Meanwhile, Caroline's life is worn thin by her gambler husband, and she is barely holding on as every penny she earns seems to run out the door. When a trip to Balmoral brings her face-to-face with the man she once loved, she finds herself at a crossroads between what her life is and what her life could be. Can she, like the queen, find the strength to define her own future? Lucy Jones is a junior wardrobe assistant who positively radiates life--she's young, idealistic, and eager to become a famous singer. So when a handsome, wealthy man at the palace promises to help her on her way to stardom, she's over the moon to have such a supportive husband-to-be. And if he's asking some things of her that she's not quite sure about, isn't that just part of the glamorous life? Miranda Miller has come over from America just in time to help with preparations as a temporary secretary in the palace. The job is a perfect way to gather information for the article she's writing about the coronation for a magazine back in New York; the article that will keep her boss from firing her because of her gender. But as all three women discover, just because a woman will soon be sitting upon the throne, it doesn't mean that society will change overnight--and if they want to carve places for themselves in this world, they'll have to do it together.Sold out