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Life for college softball player Lexie Rodriguez was all midterms and afternoon practices until she joined the supernatural problem-solvers known as the Nyte Patrol, but learning about magic and things that go bump in the night has awakened in her a taste for adventure. A taste that just might kill her. When a client goes missing and co-worker Larry’s niece is found in a coma, Lexie dives into the investigations, but rumors from the spirit realm and bad dreams alike point toward a foe who’s tough to tackle: a demonic spirit, hell bent on revenge for the death of its mortal host.

Dogs have faithfully followed humans into combat since the dawn of time. At first they simply provided emotional support. As soldiers found ways to use the canines' remarkable senses of smell and hearing, their bond deepened. The military working dog team was born. Today, dog teams are active across all branches of the military.

It's never too late to grow up.... This is the story of Scott, who finds his belongings outside in a bin bag one day and realises he may have made a Big Mistake; Gail, who wishes her husband were under guarantee so she could send him back and get a refund; Nat, who discovers that growing up isn't all it's cracked up to be; and Rosie, who just wants her dad back - or if not, then at least some new glitter nail polish. Four lives, one story: love, loss and learning to be a grown-up.

Veronica Conway has been looking forward to trying out for the all-star softball team for years. Except right before tryouts, Veronica’s mom announces that she’s entering rehab for alcoholism, and her dad tells her that they may not be able to afford the fees needed to be on the team. Veronica decides to enter the town talent show in an effort to make her own money, but along the way, discovers a new hobby. Is her mom the only one learning balance, or can Veronica find a way to discover what she really wants to do with her life?

In the Civil War, the government hired women and girls - some as young as nine - to make millions of rounds of ammunition. They worked 72-hour weeks with little training. Poor immigrant girls and widows paid the price for carelessness at three major arsenals. Many of these workers were killed, blown up, and burned beyond recognition. Gunpowder Girls is a story of child labor and immigrant hopes and the cruel, endless demands of an all-consuming war. A Junior Library Guild selection.

Little Echo lives alone in a cave. Shy, she hides away, echoing the noises around her. But Little Echo isn't just shy - she's lonely. And when Max comes to the cave one day, in search of treasure, Little Echo starts to discover that maybe she has a voice of her own.

Inspired by the much-loved classic Ballet Shoes by Noel Streatfeild, Into the Spotlight is a magical new story from best-selling author and acclaimed performer Carrie Hope Fletcher. Brilliant Aunt Maude visits seasides the world over and has become quite the pebble collector. Pebbles of all shapes, sizes and colours and even one that looked a bit like Elvis Presley if you squinted a bit. Her favourite pebbles, however, are Marigold, Mabel and Morris.

Die Rungholt-Saga. 21 Kapitel kurzweilige Reiseberichte, die es niemals aufs Festland hätten schaffen dürfen. Wenn es nach den Rungholtern gegangen wäre. Haben Sie sich schon einmal überlegt, ob Rungholt, dieser sagenhafte Ort im nordfriesischen Wattenmeer, vielleicht in Wirklichkeit gar nicht untergegangen ist? Nein? Der Autor schon. Sie kennen ja das hässliche Gerücht über Bielefeld, dass es die Stadt nämlich eigentlich gar nicht gibt. Ein urbaner Mythos, längst enttarnt. Und wenn nun der Untergang von Rungholt 1362 auch nur so ein Mythos ist?

Paislee Grimes’s quaint Connecticut town doesn’t mess around when it comes to holidays - and her family takes Halloween even more seriously than most. But this year, something is very wrong on their once-quiet streets. Bodies are piling up, and Paislee is desperate to piece together clues that point to a killer with a connection to a recent not-quite-solved murder - and a connection to Paislee herself.

When animals from all kinds of life; from house animals, to tame animals, to wild ones gather around a Christmas tree to celebrate this festive season.... They all must decide to decorate the grand Christmas tree with one item each, which means something to them. But when one awkward animal decides for something unexpected, things start to spiral out of control.

Lucy the Wintertime Bunny is about having fun in the winter and decorating for the holidays. (No specific holidays are mentioned) Hidden images add an interactive element that will keep your child focused on the experience.

Midnight Forever: Siver Bullets is a faity tale inspired by the Sony PlayStation game, Bloodborne, and the Stephen King series of novels, The Dark Tower. But, the Guslinger is not Roland, and the City is not Yharman. The beasts will feed on anything they can kill. The Gunslinger hunts them down, and fills them with silver. This is the beginning. You brought extra ammo. Right?

Raised in the sleepy Connecticut town of Pine Grove by an undertaker and a coroner, Paislee has seen more than her fair share of death, and she’s right at home amid the morbid and macabre. She’s happy enough to spend her last months before college cobbling together a history of the place she loves most and studying the lives of the people buried in her backyard, but when the body of a classmate turns up face down in the lake, it’s Paislee’s time to shine.

Conservator Flora Garibaldi discovers that several paintings in Florence’s Uffizi Gallery have been replaced by clever forgeries. Where are the original artworks, and who’s in charge of the smuggling operation? Flora’s efforts to help the police make her the target of a criminal mastermind and murderer.

It is a bold decision for a young believer to write a book to inspire others in their walk with Christ. Yet, it is that refreshing approach in communication with God that Carrie captures in her first book. Candid, thoughtful, and inspirational stories are recorded in this journal of her spiritual walk of faith and conversations with Jesus to inspire listeners. Your Story for His Glory started as a private journal. One day Carrie shared her journal entries with her husband, whom marveled at Carrie's writing style and encouraged her to share her journey with others.

SEO: The Complete Guide, Volume 6 provides information about search engine optimization, ways to use it effectively to improve visibility, factors to consider when trying to get external links, and the efficiency of user search history and social networks.

Art conservator Flora Garibaldi is just getting the hang of her new job restoring paintings in Rome, Italy. Then, her policeman boyfriend, Vittorio Bernini, asks her to join a risky search under Rome for a lost trove of Nazi-looted art worth millions. Along with an international team of art experts, they face the daunting task of locating art in miles of underground tunnels.

Learning the basics of Spanish can be fast and easy. This audiobook includes words and sentences about eating, shopping, and more. You will learn over 700 expressions that will help you ask for directions, find a restaurant, or talk to a doctor. You'll also learn how to pronounce each phrase by listening to a fluent Spanish speaker. It's great for visitors to Spain and Latin America!

Can you imagine a hawk falling from the sky and into your mom’s flower garden? Or a duck family that decides to make a swimming pool their pond? Hear about these and other rescue stories based on wild animals from a real wildlife shelter. Learn about interesting animal behavior and tips for helping wildlife so that you, too, can become a wildlife rescuer helping humans and animals be good neighbors.

You have undoubtedly read books by many esteemed prolific authors, but have you ever wished you could get inside their minds and learn how to bring out the book inside of you? In Everybody Has a Book Inside of Them, you will do just that. You will learn firsthand from Ann Marie Sabath and her army of author colleagues the answers to the questions you've always wanted to ask about the writing process.