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After years spent in Germany struggling to come to terms with a dispirited and abusive past, Fenia Karapanos has returned to her roots in Greece. Her estranged grandfather has bequeathed her his villa in Athens, a gesture she assumes is reparation for having disowned her late mother. After taking in a grateful Syrian refugee to help her restore the property - and her life - Fenia discovers a collection of love letters hidden under the floorboards, reaching back nearly a century. In each one, Fenia unfolds another piece of her broken family history.

High-school teacher Lauren, 36, seems to have it all. Lauren's wedding is just a few weeks away when one of her students goes missing, and when his body is found a few days later, she suddenly becomes a person of interest. Her fiancé, David, is a former minor-league pitcher turned stockbroker who is excited to settle down with Lauren. But when the missing student is found dead and the media turns its attention even more closely on Lauren, David is surprised to discover that Lauren hadn't told him everything about her past.

Veronica Blackstone has been hired to write an end-of-life book for a woman whose wedding vows she completed only a year earlier. Saddened by the task and confused by the seemingly callous reactions of family members, Veronica sets forth to create the booklet the woman’s mother desires. But not everything is as it seems, and the more Veronica digs the more she comes to realize that maybe the young woman’s death wasn’t the accident her wealthy family keeps insisting it was. 

Powerful skills to help you reconnect and rebuild your relationship with your child after a divorce or separation. If you've gone through a divorce or separation and it has negatively affected your relationship with your child, you should know that you are not alone. When families split into two...

At the crossroads of midlife, where change is inevitable, lies a rare and powerful opportunity—the chance to step into a life rich with creative joy, self-discovery, and deeper meaning. A Joyful Way of Being is more than a book; it's an invitation to embrace artistic expression as a transformative force, revealing the wisdom, resilience, and untapped joy that already exist within you.

The evening of November 17, 1978, should have been like any other for the four young crewmembers closing the Burger Chef at 5725 Crawfordsville Road in Speedway, Indiana. After serving customers and locking the doors for the night, the kids began their regular cleanup to ready the restaurant for the following day. But then something went horribly wrong. Just before midnight, someone muscled into the place, robbed the store of $581, and kidnapped the four employees.

In Souls on Earth, Dr. Backman shares her fascinating work with interplanetary souls. This book explores the characteristics of interplanetary souls so that if you are one, you will be able to understand more about your life purpose and cope with the special challenges that come with an incarnation on Earth.

Valerie KuriaKen isn't your average twenty-something. As a Shiva witch, she's a supernatural force of destruction, sworn to protect humanity from dark forces. When she's sent to Langley on a diplomatic mission, Valerie finds herself thrust into a dangerous game of cat and mouse. The Ascendents, a ruthless occult group, will stop at nothing to eliminate her and gain immortality.

Veteran information security professional Emily Crose delivers a deep dive into the history of the United States government's nuanced relationship with hacker culture and the role the latter has played in the former's domestic policy and geopolitics. In the book, you'll learn about significant events that have changed the way the hacking community has been perceived by the public, the state, and other hackers.

Astrology has taken the world by storm—millions of people around the globe use the positions of the stars to guide them in life, love, career, and more. In this comprehensive resource, leading contemporary astrologers lend their expertise to take cosmic self-care to the next level with detailed information on all twelve signs of the zodiac. Not only can listeners learn about their destiny, but all of the entries are also valuable guides to learning more about others.

An energizing case for hope about the climate comes from Rebecca Solnit, called “the voice of the resistance” by the New York Times, and climate activist Thelma Young Lutunatabua, along with a chorus of voices calling on us to rise to the moment. Not Too Late is the book for anyone who is despondent, defeatist, or unsure about climate change and seeking answers. As the contributors to this volume make clear, the future will be decided by whether we act in the present—and we must act to counter institutional inertia, fossil fuel interests, and political obduracy. T

Valeria, a powerful witch of the Sacred Coven, senses a disturbance tied to an ancient artifact. As shadows of an unseen threat loom, she must uncover the truth before it's too late. Joined by FBI agents, Ben and Thomas, Valeria embarks on a perilous journey. Their goal? To protect the coven and unravel a conspiracy that threatens the very fabric of their magical world. But the Ascendants, a shadowy organization fusing cutting-edge technology with dark magic, stand in their way.

Valeria finds herself thrust into a dangerous world where arcane forces and cutting-edge tech intertwine. Alongside Ben, an FBI agent wrestling with newfound supernatural realities, and Thomas, a brilliant hacker, Valeria must unravel the Ascendants' sinister plot before it's too late. Their mission? Stop the Ascendants from weaponizing ancient artifacts and unleashing catastrophic climate change.

You Don't Have to Learn Everything the Hard Way covers a lot of topics that teens need and want to learn about, from sensitive areas like sexual abuse, pain, and hard times, to issues like understanding how to deal with peer pressure and making the right choice about drugs. Like a favorite aunt, Laya Saul encourages her listeners to use challenges as stepping-stones. Although it was written with teens in mind, the book is finding its way into the hands of listeners spanning generations! The wisdom is practical, timeless, and helpful.

The balance of power is shifting, with bold new alliances, unknown invaders, and the rumored return of the galaxy's ancient masters. When black-ops spy Amina Azad saves a Hacan ambassador from assassination, she draws him into her investigation of a vast conspiracy: unseen forces are destabilizing the whole galaxy, at the worst possible time. Pursued by agents from dozens of other factions, they can only make progress by allying with their apparent enemies. But even they might be compromised—duped into action by a secret puppet-master. 

More and more frequent extreme weather events occur each year, and wildlife everywhere is increasingly endangered. Science fiction or science fact, most climate experts see this as our world on climate change—and, according to polls, a majority of people around the globe agree. Climate Change for Dummies allows you to investigate this hottest of hotly debated issues for yourself—examining its causes, the way it affects our lives, and what we can all do to make a difference.

On Memorial Day afternoon, the skies above Carthage, Missouri, brighten suddenly as if the sun explodes. Seconds later it's gone, and no one knows what happened. Normal life resumes. BBQs continue, and kids play in backyards. No one notices the screams coming from one backyard. It doesn't just happen in Carthage; it happens all over. While delayed, the aftereffects of the event are brutal to all those who were exposed to the flash, and horrifying to behold. Those not exposed, like Alana Cross, are helpless to do anything. All they can do is witness humanity self-destructing.

Bianca Xing has spent a lifetime on a provincial planet, dreaming of travelling the stars. When her planet is annexed by the Barony of Letnev, Bianca finds herself being taken into custody, told that she's special—the secret daughter of a brilliant scientist, hidden away on a remote planet for her own safety. But the truth about Bianca is stranger. There are secrets hidden in her genetic code that could have galaxy altering consequences.

Carrie Bohlig and Craig Clickner started side hustles to make their lives better - to break free from the limitations of corporate America and have more time with their kids and each other. Today, they're entrepreneurs who have built multiple thriving businesses and helped thousands of people through mentoring, coaching, and sharing their insights across the globe.

Unlike many books about employing the disabled, Nadine Vogel includes in the special needs workforce parents of children with special needs and workers with age-related disabilities. In this book she presents the business case for hiring and supporting this untapped and under-used workforce. She demonstrates the value of inclusion with statistics, anecdotal evidence, and examples from the world's most successful companies. Vogel not only encourages employers to consider this under-used group, but also presents concrete how-to information and best practices.