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Charlotte's daughter, Stella, is sensitive and brilliant - perhaps even a genius - but after the sudden death of Stella's babysitter, Blanka, the once disruptive and anti-social child has become docile and agreeable. And what's more unsettling is that she has begun to mirror Blanka's personality, from her accent and repetitive phrases to fierce cravings for Armenian meat stew after being raised a vegetarian. Charlotte is pregnant with her second child, depleted and sick, and convinced that Blanka herself is somehow responsible for Stella's transformation. Has Stella somehow become Blanka?

Transitioning into young adulthood can be exhilarating, and overwhelming. This book will empower you to navigate challenges and seize opportunities for growth during this unique phase of life. Don't wait until after high school to dive into this valuable resource—Start absorbing its wisdom, tips, and tricks to gain control over your future TODAY!

Unhappy Achiever is the story of how we use masks of achievement to buffer against the world and protect us from pain, how these masks keep us disconnected from ourselves and distanced from those around us—and ultimately, the magic, wisdom, and wholeness we encounter when we exist unencumbered and unobscured by external pursuits.

Mariel might have stayed on her father’s ship forever, at peace with her life of banishment at sea, but then she discovers a note in the water with her missing brother’s name on it. To find him, Mariel must go on land where humans are hunted, imprisoned, and killed. As she infiltrates Fae society in search of her brother, Mariel realizes her best chance is to team up with a Fae Captain that seems all too willing to trust her, despite his suspicions of her true identity.

As a teen, do you feel like every possible problem has decided to gang up on you? From bodily changes to school workloads, restrictive home rules, and peer pressure. Are you convinced your mental health is about to crumble at any moment, and are stress and anxiety building up? Or, are you a parent frustrated about not knowing how to help your teen? Everyone knows how topsy-turvy a teen's world can get and how that can make life difficult for parents as well.

From inspirational Poet & Voice Artist Ashley Lord (@loveashleylord) this beautiful collection of poetry takes you on a peaceful and inspiring journey beyond the mind, diving you deep into a relaxed and peaceful state with her ethereal poetic narration. Through a soft and graceful lens she invites you into a beautiful, powerful world of healing, spirituality & self-love. Perfect for anyone who wants to relax the mind and soften anxiety & overwhelm, her work is particularly healing for those navigating a challenging time in their life.

In Mission-Ready Marriage, Ashley allows you to peer into her service-induced marriage challenges and shares the secrets that brought her healing and joy. Applying God’s truths to all areas of military marriage, Ashley helps spouses, from brand new to seasoned, unearth hope in this arduous journey.

England, 1940. When Rose sees a parachute crash into the woods behind her house she rushes to help. Finding an injured young soldier, Rose’s first instinct is to care for him. As she pushes the hair back from his handsome face, Rose feels an instant connection. But when he speaks, her blood turns to ice. His name is Walter, he’s German and he’s an involuntary spy. He wants to turn himself in, even if it means he’ll be executed.

In "Unconventional Night", Myra is a lonely woman just looking to get home after leaving the store at night. Bumping into a stranger was the last thing she wanted to happen. Having him pay her more attention than she’s had in years was something she didn’t know she needed. In "Musical Night", Ryan is finally fulfilling his lifelong dream of becoming a drummer. Tonight is the band’s first real concert, but before they can play, they need to set the stage. Bumping into his ex-girlfriend was the last thing on earth he expected.

Before special ops soldier Hugo Boudreaux can move on, he has one last thing to do—fulfill a wartime debt to the friend who saved his life. He must infiltrate a vicious Louisiana MC club to stop their next illegal weapons shipment and send the president to jail. What he didn't plan on was ending up an unwilling bodyguard to the man's daughter—innocent and attractive nurse Alice Kaintuck.

Derek Turner makes his living as a psychic. But when he makes his first genuine contact with the spirit world, it is an encounter that starts him on a pathway to holding conversations with dead serial killers. Someone is recreating the most infamous crimes of the world’s sickest serial killers, including Jack the Ripper, BTK, Charles Albright, and Ed Gein. Derek learns that it’s within his power to either profit from this situation or bring it to a needed conclusion and prevent further unnecessary deaths. But profit can be a compelling argument.

While waitressing at a nightclub, Julia has a nightmare of an encounter with a mysterious being. Her new pursuer is deadly and dangerous. Forgetting her dreams, she may just find herself giving into this monster's deepest desire. And what does he desire most? Why, her, of course.

People visit Blackpool for various reasons: sun, sea, sand, sex, and seagulls. This dark and twisted story, set against a backdrop of the UK’s most famous seaside resort, follows a private investigator as he tries to locate a missing person believed to be amongst the homeless community. It’s an investigation that will bring him face-to-face with violence, torture, punishment, murder, and the seagulls from hell.

When a shape-shifting demon makes an appearance, Julia is faced to make a decision on whether his intentions are to help her or to return her to the mansion she keeps running away from. The conversations exchanged between the vampire and this shape-shifter leave Julia questioning not only her sanity, but also what she is, and why the two want to keep her so close. Will she finally be able to escape her chaser? Will the appearance of another help her to accomplish this? Or will she be deceived yet again and end up being captured and taken back to where she dreads most?

United States of True Crime: Arkansas: The Most Chilling Cases In All 50 States. United States of True Crime is an anthology series with books devoted to the most disturbing cases in each of the 50 states. This book focuses on 10 of the most chilling crimes in Arkansas history. If you’re a true crime enthusiast who enjoys hearing about some of the most depraved monsters in our country, you will love United States of True Crime.

Executive Motherhood provides a one-of-a-kind toolkit for women who want to upgrade both their professional ambitions and their family lives. Ashley Quinto Powell combines 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur and executive, 10 years of raising two stellar kids, and the satisfaction of being married to a very hunky husband to the inspiring stories, practical tips, and unparalleled advice contained within.

Demons are taking over our world. To stop them, I need to embrace the black magic inside me. I hate the idea. And yet, I realize just how powerful the darkness can be. That it is probably the only thing standing between failure and success. And keeping those I love alive. Can I master the demon magic running through my veins? Or will I succumb to the darkness? What's more, if I fall, will the world fall with me?

With practical strategies and tips you can start using this week, Communicating to Middle Schoolers (read by the author) will help you connect with your students on stage, in the classroom, and anywhere else you might find yourself developing and delivering messages to preteens and junior high students.

What does it mean to be white? Beyond just a skin colour, is it also a way of thinking? If so, how did it come about, and why? Drawing on history, personal experience and activist literature, Lilian Thuram looks at the origins and workings of white thinking, how it divides us and how it has become ubiquitous and accepted without challenge. He demonstrates how centuries of white bias and denial justified slavery and colonialism, and have reinforced norms and structures of oppression, limiting the roles and horizons of both non-whites and whites alike.

It's time for Zoey to let her hair down and relax on her honeymoon. Even though it's a double honeymoon with Hope and Luke.