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"You are free to choose, but you are not free from the consequences of that choice." Someone should have told 18-year-old Raven Green that before she made a choice that she would ultimately come to regret. Since she was a young girl, she always knew what she wanted her future to look like. She dreamed of it nightly, so when she's handed her dreams on what she thinks is a silver platter, she makes sure nothing or no one stands in the way of her accomplishing them...even her loving and dating boyfriend of one year, Sameer.

So I accidentally released Clayone, the Original Werewolf, which one would think would be the worst of my troubles.... Oh, how wrong one would be. Gram and Uncle Mark, who happens to be my dad (I’m still reeling about that one), just informed me that I’m from a long line of Druids, and according to some prophecy, I’m the Celtic Goddess Brigit reincarnated. I’m not even remotely magical, let alone a Goddess, but one of my friends is already dead and another one’s been bitten.

A landmark volume in DIY writing by one of the great minds of our time. King Ari Dane’s book explores such profound questions such as how to get started with almost nothing but skills, and how to do it at home. What type of support is needed for a stay-at-home business? Are there legal issues that should be kept in mind or are there boundaries? How should growth be handled? What does it take in all?

From teenage memories of staying with a cross-dressing cousin in Sydney, to estranged siblings scattering the ashes of a family member, not to mention perplexing encounters in Jordan, these eight stories reflect on family, friendship, desire, and belonging in a queer world. Ashley Sievwright is the author of the novels The Shallow End (Shortlisted for the Commonwealth Writers Prize Best First Novel) and Walter.

Do you wish to discover the key to parenting teenage boys and girls and set them up for future success in life in this digital age? The Key to Parenting Millennials is the right book for you, as we have included updated strategies and advice on parenting teenagers that works for the 21st century. Beyond that, we will also show you how parents should understand teens, shape both your teenager and your minds, and find perspectives to build an even stronger, loving, and fulfilling relationship together.

She’s hunting an assassin. A powerful chieftain's acquaintance could be to her advantage. If she can outwit his dark secret and survive his blade.... Etain thought her dad’s stories of the Alamir as fairy tales, anecdotes about supernatural humans created to pacify the wild imaginings of a child. She never considered them an education much less preparation for her destiny. Until a red-eyed assassin murders her family.

After science confirms the impending doom of planet A672E92 Quintus, it falls to a team of negotiators to end the blood feuds between the two space-faring houses of Cashmarie and Xing-li. If they fail, every man, woman, and child will most certainly die. As war rages on, two delegates assigned to the peace talks find romance tinged with the supernatural in a relationship that will make them the stuff of legends as they strive to say good-bye to A672E92 Quintus and set out in search of their new home: planet Beinan.

To become an uncaged trailblazer is to develop the resistance to fail! A defiance against losing. It is the opposing force that screams I'm tired of the bullshit. The motivation to become an uncaged trailblazer is why we rise and grind. It is the electromagnetic attraction that draws us, with every step, closer to success. An innate inspiration to lead forward, each piece of the puzzle will make your vision clearer as you get closer to your achievement.

Many Christians hold an unbiblical view of finances. I did. Do you? How you relate to money is paramount, regardless of how much you have or don't have. I wrote Thorns, Barns and Oil Jars from my real-life experiences with money over the last two decades. It explains practically how to position yourself to receive true and lasting financial prosperity.

Lean on God's Understanding: How to Have a Stress-Free Life deals with a common life struggle - stress. In each of the 18 chapters, through counsel and truths, you'll discover the true meaning behind leaning on God's understanding rather than the understanding of the world. Each chapter includes an application section, useful for Bible studies and small groups. The actions section will help you know how to take your next steps. The stories and messages in this book are key to what our society needs and craves today.

Caring for elderly witches at the retirement home in Sunnyside, California, is a full-time job for Zoey Rivers. But when one of them is blitzing, causing magic to act even weirder than normal, things get...well, downright wacky. And when a local insurance agent winds up dead, some of the people Zoey is responsible for become the prime suspects.

Having taken a job shotgunning a stage coach, Yakima gets tangled in corrupt town where theft, lies and murder dog him at every turn. The deeper he gets involved with the townsfolk, the harder he struggles to make things “right,” Each choice making things more dangerous and deadly.

Half white and half Indian, Yakima Henry tends to mind his own business among folks who see him as little more than a savage. But when a man named Barstow - who's taking his dead daughter home for burial - is bullied by badmen, Yakima steps in. Barstow's daughter supposedly shared a secret with her father about the location of the loot her outlaw lover stole. Although he claims no knowledge, Barstow's become a wanted man. And so has Yakima Henry.

If you're tired of seeing your real-life and online communities in turmoil and you long to be an agent of peace, understanding, and reconciliation, it's time to join a new kind of resistance movement - one that pushes us toward personal transformation. Grounded in Scripture and illustrated with compelling true stories, this new book from Ashley Abercrombie will help you gain the confidence to communicate and connect with others, stop avoiding necessary tension, and resolve your internal and external conflicts.

An exploration of the importance of bees in our world is offered through the author’s lyrical observations to his young sons, often with analogies between the insects and children, and always beautifully presented with unconditional love for them both.

Kenda Tyson has lived a pretty wonderful life. Her parents are lawyers who own their own firm, and they provide their 17-year-old daughter with only the finest. Kenda has come to expect that the men in her life will continue to offer her that same level of luxury, and when she meets the good-looking, smooth-talking Jerome Smith, she’s sure she’s hit the jackpot. Her perspective quickly changes, however, when she finds herself caught up in a whirlwind of love, lies, and abuse.

Three years ago, Shimone Johnson found herself struggling with being pregnant and barely out of high school. Now she is a senior in college and majoring in music. Her three-year-old daughter, Ebony, is now her life, and she hardly has any free time to do as she pleases, but Shimone wouldn’t trade her decision to keep her daughter for anything in the word. But it seems that her boyfriend, Marques Anderson, would.

Mothering under normal circumstances takes all you have to give. But what happens when your child is disabled, and sacrificing all you've got and more is the only hope for a decent future? Full of rage and resilience, duty and love, Ashley Bristowe delivers a mother's voice like no other we've heard.

Perfect for listeners that believe a hero can be fierce, fun, and fancy! All is well in the magical Land of Five Lagunas...until a stubborn little mouse moves in. In this modern fairy tale, Princess Winnabelle doesn't have time to worry if her fancy dress gets dirty. She's busy learning lessons that will make her a strong leader one day. When Kya Mouse ruins the peace and tries to take over the throne, Winnabelle gets to practice her creative problem solving and smart negotiation skills. But will that be enough to save the day? Is this really a job for a little princess?

Zoey Rivers has a pretty great job as head of staff at Sunnyside Retired Witches Community. She's good at handling the magical messes that are part and parcel of providing a home for elderly (and some slightly senile) witches. But when the messes turn from slightly sloppy to hugely horrible, Zoey realizes there's more involved than just her residents.