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So many books address how to live a good life. This one is about where. Immersing readers in locations from beach huts to modern office layouts, from the backyard where we once played to the college dorm where we forged lifelong bonds, behavioral scientist Leidy Klotz illuminates how our physical environment determines our habits, our relationships, and even who we are. And how consciously connecting with our physical spaces can increase our mental wellness and combat screen fatigue.

When Henri Devecheaux receives a curious shipment from his friend Lamont, among the treasures lies a lantern unlike any other. This spectral light, sent to Henri in hopes of finding a resolution to its haunting luminescence, sets him on a journey into the heart of the paranormal. The quest for...

In the heart of the shop's eerie collection, Aggie receives a foreboding message from her sister, Patrice, igniting a series of events that spiral beyond the ordinary. Patrice, ensnared by the charm of the mysterious Philip Arnaud, unknowingly steps into a shadowed world where past and present...

Whether you’re negotiating a salary, buying a house, or talking politics with your uncle at Thanksgiving dinner, you’re always after the best outcome. Unfortunately, the way most of us approach persuasion has the opposite effect: We double down on our own perspective and cite tons of facts to make our point—or even try to strong-arm people into giving in. This only pushes people away, making it hard or even impossible to reach your goals.

In Legends, Lore, & Longings, a curated treasury of short fiction, classic American authors spin tales that blur the line between myth and memory, past and present.

Nepherenti has vanished without a trace in her murderous quest to become a demon queen. A god among even the mightiest awakened souls. Each passing dawn heralds doom for Gabriel's world. Putting the freshly conquered Eternal Empire to work, Gabriel hunts for greater power. But not everyone is happy with his hostile takeover.

In this delightful history-mystery, seven boys in Ancient Rome solve strange crimes . . . thanks to some help from their cranky teacher, a little bit of logic, and a lot of amusing misadventure. It seems the boys can get nothing right: Their teacher's fiftieth birthday is long past (they should have done their math homework); the servant they bought as a present for his birthday isn't just your run-of-the-mill Gaul slave but a courier running for his life; and, to top it all off, the message he's carrying requests the assassination of a Roman senator—the father of one of the boys.

The south's spookiest antique store offers another haunting artifact. The Devecheauxs take ownership of an unusual collection of statuary, but these heartbreaking tributes to the dead come with an unwanted attachment. A ghost that could potentially harm Chloe by teaching her dangerous...

Ghosts, curses, and antique radios? Oh my! When Aggie and her boss Henri stumble upon a mysterious old radio, they're in for a shock. Instead of music, they hear the haunting cries of Kathleen—a spirit from another time. Can Aggie, a budding psychic, help this troubled ghost find peace? And...

Sephihalé ele Janan sits in a prison cell in the southern island of Mazemoor, dreaming of escape. After months in a provisional prison for fighting for the imperial Kattakans, Janan is sponsored by another refugee who was once a part of his scattered family. Yearning to build a life on his sister's land with the dragons their people revere, the peace Janan seeks is threatened by a ruthless dragon baron who covets both Janan's connection to the earth and the battle dragon to which he is covenanted.

John, a vampire living for near six thousand years, has gone by many names in his life. Warrior, king, god. Such great age can also be a curse, as his mind has not kept up with the regeneration of his body, and he struggles to even remember his own name. That is until powerful beings called the ascended come to Earth and remove a shield blocking our solar system from the Tree of Life. John is healed, and his mind restored, and he is ready to learn this new way of gaining power, this self-cultivation, and defend his world. But he's no longer the apex predator.

Corruption runs through Gabriel's veins. It threatens to turn him into a demon's vessel. Racing against time he heads for the one place that can help. Draskel Citadel, home of the Ishgallian Clans. Its mighty warriors fear no enemy. In a thousand years its walls have never been breached. More importantly: they know how to cure Gabriel and restore Stormbringer. But all is not well in the citadel. An ancient threat has returned. One thought to have burned away in nuclear fire.

Do you dream of finding a partner in life? It's a natural human instinct and your dream is perfectly achievable. However, even the most well-adjusted people can have unresolved conflicts that make them seek out unsuitable romantic partners, unwittingly sabotage their relationships, and run from commitment without ever knowing the reasons why.

Carter McCoy is still alive, but not for long. A man with nothing to lose, he can help the helpless. A reluctant killer, his skills are used by the police now to balance the scales of justice. But killing doesn't sit well on Carter and he wants to live out his last days in peace. Detective Brian DeFore is using Carter for his own gain, and almost destroys both of them. When the old man refuses to help any longer, DeFore wonders how hard it can be to kill someone who needs killing.

Try Again: An Ex-Con's Path from Prison to Prosperity is the inspirational story of one man's climb back into society as the woes of post-prison life kept kicking him down. It is a recount of the lessons he learned—how being blinded by the limelight cost him everything he worked so hard for, as well as his mental health and stability. Try Again won't just speak to the formerly incarcerated; it is for anyone looking to start anew when it feels utterly impossible.

Freelance journalist Sig Conrad is shot in the head while elk hunting in the Oregon mountains. He survives but now his memory only lasts one day. A second man, Sig's old high school friend, is killed while swimming in Minnesota, the incident made to look like an accident. When Sig travels from Oregon to Minnesota for his class reunion, he finally starts to remember fleeting moments from his painful past. After another friend dies mysteriously, Sig's memory drifts back more vividly.

Grandmagreat’s Storytime, a delightful heart-warming collection of true stories, captivates listeners with hope and inspiration. It’s Mr. Rodgers meets Brené Brown. Funny and thought-provoking real-life tales enthrall children of all ages. Grandmagreat (aka Sharon Barber) shares poignant personal memories with her delightful honesty and vulnerability. Troubles become triumphs, folly becomes wisdom, and hysterical situations reveal the importance of human connection in this collection of gems.

Widely regarded as “the most popular western novel of all time”, Zane Grey’s adventure set in the sunbaked deserts of southern Utah is an unparallelled classic. When Jane Withersteen, a wealthy Mormon, is pressured to become Elder Tull’s third polygamous wife, she resists. Gunslinger Jim Lassiter rolls into town on a mission of his own. Jane hires him to help resist the powers that be in her efforts to extend help to everyone in need, regardless of religion or creed.

Newly moneyed Jimmy can’t seem to get a certain girl out of his head. He’s never even spoken to her—the two have merely shared looks and smiles while traveling on an ocean voyage. But when he takes a bet to break into a house, and is caught by the owner of the house, (the chief of police, no less), a series of complicated events is set in motion. The first of which is the unaccountable appearance of his mystery girl. Soon Jimmy must show his true mettle, while demonstrating his singular gift for intrusion.

An ancient family secret proclaims that everyone who spends the night in the room with the closed cabinet meets a tragic end. A witch sealed the cabinet shut centuries ago with a terrible curse. The family shuns the room, and all queries about the curse are spurned and avoided. But plucky 19-year-old Evie isn’t afraid. When circumstances warrant that she spend the night in the room, she declares she can handle it. Maybe she can.