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However solid, secure, and together Rachel seems from the outside, she knows the truth about herself. She's lonely. She hides. She doubts everything she does.At twenty-six years old, she's learned to make the best of the life her past decisions created. But new demands, unexpected losses, and painful choices have changed everything. Rachel has always carried secrets. Now she has more, with far-reaching consequences on the horizon. To deal with all of it-to survive-she needs to grow. But can she?

Before Instagram or TikTok or Twitter, Brad Johns was one of the most famous hair colorists in the world with an opulent salon on Fifth Avenue in New York City. His clientele was a veritable "who's who" of fabulous females, from beauty editors and celebrities to socialites and CEOs. Known for his buttery blondes and a groundbreaking technique called "chunking" that he created for model Christy Turlington, the poor kid from the projects in Pittsburgh was living the American Dream. ¿¿As sparkling as his success was, Johns was also struggling with crippling depression and suicidal ideation that had begun in childhood. Growing up, music and his grandmother's unconditional love had sustained him. Later he used drugs to keep the demons at bay. Then came an astonishing revelation that sparked a spiritual journey from darkness into light.

Fred is back.It turns out that Fred Liljegren did not reveal all in Fredtime Stories: A Mostly Rural Life, so he's back with more tales from a mostly-rural life.Fred was born during the Baby Boom, grew up in the Cold War, and came of age during the Vietnam War. He ran a successful farm during the farm crisis and was witness to the decline of the small dairy farmer. Along the way he's lived a rather interesting life, finding humor in day-to-day life, making the most of opportunities life has afforded, and traveling the world. With these experiences have come an abundance of stories that can be found in these pages.

Eliza Jane is stronger than she thinks. And full of surprises! She may be a quiet girl with Tourette syndrome, but with the help of her beloved Chihuahua she dares to be a heroic friend and becomes her own best superhero. Come along for a ride in Eliza Jane Finds Her Hero and discover how even one spark of kindness can change everything.

The Birds of Dog opens in the early days of the Boston Society of Natural History and simmers with remarkable lost stories about America's emerging fields of science and its first scientists. Catharine Pickering, a curator's assistant, finds herself increasingly drawn to Nature's treasures, especially birds, and more and more opposed to the "kill-and-collect" methods of hunters. Her cousin, Charles Pickering, is off serving as chief zoologist for the Navy's first voyage of discovery to the South Seas, and her outbound letters tell of scientific findings at home and memorable encounters-with John James Audubon, Junius Brutus Booth, Charles Dickens, and other eminent visitors to Boston. When she meets James Cutting, a brilliant inventor whose discovery leads to the world's first public aquarium, she finds a kindred soul. It's plain to both that certain new technologies are on a destructive course with Nature-guns, in particular, have strayed far from their original purpose.The Boston Society of Natural History eventually evolved into Boston's Museum of Science.

Larry and Lenny are two lizards that love to have fun!In Larry and Lenny Lizard's Island Adventure, they visit a magical island where they meet creatures they've never seen before. The more they explore, the more welcome they feel as they make new friends and enjoy the beauty of the island.It isn't long before Larry and Lenny wonder if they should make their visit a forever-adventure and call the island home.

The conversational verses in 100 More Sonnets for Our Time appeal to the intellect and senses, covering a wide range of topics and emotions, from current events to music, nature, love, and philosophy. A sequel to Jeff Wyman's first book of poems, this collection continues to examine the cultural, political, and psychological times that we find ourselves in today.

For Catherine Raggio, any day can end in humiliation when, as a disabled woman, she falls frequently while pursuing the American Dream. Great Falls I've Taken is Catherine's insightful and often humorous account of surviving polio as a toddler and going on to become a leading advocate for people with disabilities.Traumatized by separation from her parents for over a year while recovering from polio, Catherine emerges with newfound strength. Though she often endures emotional pain when she takes a tumble while engaging in everyday activities, her story is a triumph of determination over such indignities. Catherine discovers joy in navigating dating, marriage, parenting, and a fulfilling career. She must always remain mindful, however, of the dangers lurking around each corner.

By his senior year at Prairie du Chien High School, Scooter Larioux is a famous football star. It seems that he will fulfill his destiny to play pro ball, marry his high school sweetheart, and live the American Dream. But it doesn't work out that way.Twenty years later, Cyrus Jackson is a young lawyer who has lost his first trial. Out of desperation, he takes on a pro bono case arguing for a new trial for his client, Scooter's ex-girlfriend, Diana Dillinger. Diana has been caught up in the FBI's investigation into a drug conspiracy involving a notorious motorcycle gang, the Hounds of Hell. Diana is tried and convicted along with several members of The Hounds-and Scooter is behind it all.

Kate Baker is Distrustful of Men, and for Good Reason. As the formidable CEO of Baker Jets, she's attained incredible success, yet never received the credit she deserved from her competitors in a male dominated industry-even after she sold the business for millions.Kate is determined not to let that stand in the way of her new venture. A passionate advocate for underserved female entrepreneurs, Kate negotiates her consulting services in exchange for research into biased lending practices at North American Bank, where the handsome and flirtatious CEO, Curtis Michaels, runs the show. However, she finds herself in a precarious situation when Michaels becomes interested in more than just her professional expertise-a lot more.Kate can think of dozens of reasons why having a romantic relationship with the CEO is a bad idea, yet their attraction to one another is intense, raw, passionate, and undeniable. As obstacles surface to threaten their connection and her professional aspirations teeter on the brink of peril, she's left to wonder whether love is worth the risk.If You Find Me Worthy is about letting go of the past, second chances at love, and the quest of a remarkable woman.

The year is 1969 and the American War in Vietnam has unleased it's horrors on the world. A French family is massacred in the Vietnamese jungle, and a treasure of unbelievable monetary and spiritual value vanishes.Soon after, the impact of the events in Vietnam are felt on the other side of the globe when a thief, an adulteress, a kidnapper, and a murderer find themselves on a collision course. The point of impact is Cape Cod, the Outer Cape of Edward Hopper, Eugene O'Neil, and Norman Mailer, where a tragedy framed in "Cape light" plays out on the wind-swept beaches.

Maybe you've heard of arthritis, gingivitis, or elephantiasis, but I'd bet you've never heard of OPPOSITITIS.In OPPOSITITIS: A Ridiculous Family Love Story, one dad does things very differently from other parents; he does everything opposite. He serves breakfast for dinner every night, wears tuxedos in the pool, and calls pets with a banana phone-until his daughter gets to know someone special who changes things for their family.

What happens when a devoted Evangelical Christian-an ordained pastor, seminary professor, and Christian radio talk show host-begins to doubt his beliefs? ¿Psychologist Cedric Johnson found out when he asked the wrong questions of the Evangelical hierarchy and suffered a backlash that included rejection, marginalization, and exile. He sought a direct experience of the Divine. Instead, he got a directive: Conform or get out. Turning to the "eye of the heart," Cedric opened himself to the Divine spark within and never looked back. Engaging in silent contemplation and dreamwork, immersing himself in music and nature, surrendering control, and resting in not knowing, he discovered a heart-based spirituality based on universal truths (love, oneness) and faith instead of dogma and division. In his memoir, Cedric Johnson offers himself as living proof that we can lose our religion without losing our faith. As he aligned with the unifying Presence, he recovered from toxic religion and returned home to a life of meaning and purpose. And so can you.

Parrot Sanctuary is the story of kidnapping, parrot trafficking, cocaine trafficking, and murder-and the rescue of the wild-caught parrots transported in burlap sacks, crates, and tiny cages from Honduras through Mexico to north Georgia.In the course of events the reader meets Scarlet macaws, Hyacinth macaws, Blue and Gold macaws, an Indigo macaw, and a Yellow-headed amazon, all highly intelligent, all in need of sanctuary at Zoo Arroyo.

Before Instagram or TikTok or Twitter, Brad Johns was one of the most famous hair colorists in the world with an opulent salon on Fifth Avenue in New York City. His clientele was a veritable "who's who" of fabulous females, from beauty editors and celebrities to socialites and CEOs. Known for his buttery blondes and a groundbreaking technique called "chunking" that he created for model Christy Turlington, the poor kid from the projects in Pittsburgh was living the American Dream.As sparkling as his success was, Johns was also struggling with crippling depression and suicidal ideation that had begun in childhood. Growing up, music and his grandmother's unconditional love had sustained him. Later he used drugs to keep the demons at bay. Then came an astonishing revelation that sparked a spiritual journey from darkness into light.

In A Collection of Limericks, poet Jose Guevara Hernandez expands the boundaries of the limerick. Usually humorous, brief, and punchy, you wouldn't really expect one to be used to describe a sunset in Madrid or the views of Paris from the top of the Eiffel Tower. After all, how much can you really say in five lines? And yet, five lines at a time, this collection of poems speaks volumes. Turn its pages and find yourself transported to winding streets, flea markets, museums, and stunning overlooks. Who knows what treasures you'll find between the lines?

In Mimi Gets a Tooth Filling, Mama, Mimi, and Baby-Sis go to the annual county fair. Mimi can't wait to play games, eat delicious food, and ride the Ferris wheel and teacups. At the end of the day's adventure, Mimi enjoys a tasty treat from the food stand vendors. But when she bites into a candy apple, she feels a sharp pain inside her tooth.Mama takes Mimi on a trip to see Dr. Jason, the town's pediatric dentist. What will Dr. Jason find when he checks Mimi's teeth? Will he find the cause of her pain and help her find relief?

Five years ago, thirteen-year-old Bart attended a Japanese public school with a female friend he's now keen to avoid. He wonders why he isn't in the advanced Japanese class in his new international school in the same city, Kyoto, and if it has to do with his headmaster, a mercurial Englishman who lost his right eye playing rugby.As winter gives way to spring, Bart and his younger brother, Quinn, enroll in judo. Summer finds them jogging barefoot to Nanzenji Temple in preparation for the citywide judo tournament, and climbing Mount Fuji, coated in volcanic ash.Readers will enjoy these adventures and many more in My Japanese Sabbatical, a debut memoir by Oregon author, Bart Aikens.

Yesterday's Voices: The 12 Universal Laws is the third book in the series of Yesterday's Voices inspirational anthologies.These selections of verse and prose from historical sources refer to and exemplify the timeless and immutable laws that govern the universe and our human experience. Literature over the ages has described these laws with a variety of terms, including "The Twelve Spiritual Laws," "Laws of Nature," and "Universal Principles," to name a few. They have also been represented as timeless truths and guidelines for living.Whether expressed in the writings of world religions, ancient and modern philosophy, spirituality, or the classic literature of the ancient world, these timeless principles continue to supply wisdom and guidance for our current times. Yesterday's Voices: The 12 Universal Laws discusses the value of embracing these laws and principles on life's journey.

Ochenta Poemas como Espadas envueltas en Meteoros es un libro de protests social. Los ochenta poemas confrontan entre otros asuntos, el statuos quo de hoy en dia, las guerras, los ninos de nadie, el abuso del Poder Politico. El libro esta dividido en tres partes o categories. El Ofertorio, la Consagracion y, la Comunion. En las tres partes los poemas estan dedicados a la sangre derramada. A las victimas y en contra de los despots, incluyendo los abusos comentidos contra el planeta Tierra. Los ochenta poemas son un reto al lector porque son poemas que tienen como meta hacer un llamado de conciencia.

Ten-year-old Jenna MacKenzie is having an ordinary summer - reading books and cooking up treats with her friend Anna-until the school burns down and a mysterious stranger moves in next door. Jenna is convinced that Mr. Stoker (just like Dracula!) is up to no good, and she is determined to prove it-even if it means defying her parents and dragging Anna along with her-against Anna's will!

When Dr. Savanna Jamison, behavioral neuropsychologist, Public Defender expert witness, and unintentional sleuth, uses the insanity plea to help save a death row-bound, brain-damaged, killer, Savanna is also as good as dead. She's targeted by the Mafioso drug-lord father of the victim, a socialite, who, along with her sorority sisters nationwide, has been playing a deadly new game, Catch 'n Release. But the fish they're catching don't live in water. And they aren't fish. They're men the girls pick up in sleazy bars.Savanna has interfered with the Mafia's wagering on the game, where millions of dollars are at stake. And she's interfered with the unscrupulous new D.A.'s election-year vow to "see some killer hang." The killer he's targeted is Savanna's brain-damaged defendant, and many people want Savanna dead for trying to get this killer off the hook. But this is not the worst of her nightmares...

For the past 50 years and continuing, the middle-class community of University City, MO has been a state-wide leader in successfully preserving all its neighborhoods, which at the same time have been enjoying substantial increases in home real estate values. The community of University City is broadly defined to include much more than just the Census population. It includes property owners, businesses, educational, commercial, governmental, local religious, neighborhood groups, and nearby institutions such as Universities and major employers which influence the quality of urban living. From 1963 to 2014, this community has enabled thousands of white and black middle-class neighboring families to enjoy tens of thousands and some hundreds of thousands of dollars increases in their home values, according to the Census. This book is historically documented with 90 photos, US Census data, and references to newspapers, books, and magazines.

This is the true story of Rinkie, the traveling cat, who lives in Or A Gun, but visits the faraway lands of Germa Knee, Bug Area, Swee Den, and Catuania. with his Mom. Along the way, Rinkie shares opinions about foreign customs, new friends and relays many adventures.