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Welcome to Earth. We know so much about our home planet, yet so very little. From the ancient astronomers who sought to figure out our place among the stars to the modern-day scientists studying the deepest oceans to those who looking for life on other planets. In this anthology resides 18 stories of discovery and daring that exhibit the spirit of adventure that has led explorers to risk their lives trying to discover the mysteries and secrets of Earth.

Unrest settles throughout the land from King Reginald’s roaring snore, and surrounding kingdoms threaten war if it is not stopped. A determined orphan, Marigold wants to help, but the guards won’t allow her inside the castle. Will she ever get the chance to cure the king and save the kingdom?

Logan is in second grade. Every day, he dreads lunch because his food doesn't look like the food the other kids are eating. Every day he tries to make his lunch look like theirs. Finally, he goes to show and tell and talks about food allergies. He brings some of his food for kids to try. They like it. The lesson of the story is that everyone needs to be tolerant of difference.

This guide is meant to help those who want to start, or those who have just started on their weight loss journey. Together, we will go over the basics of weight loss and what exactly needs to occur in your life to make a change. Unlike countless blogs or misleading social media information, this guide cuts through all that and only gives you the information you need to know.

How to Be Happy, the Shocking Truth can open you to a rewarding new reality that you create for yourself. Leilani’s philosophy can greatly energize your passion for an ever-better life. Are you ready?

Ema will stop at nothing to keep her innocent unborn twins safe. But with one prophesied to be the Messiah and the other pure evil, she may as well paint a target on their backs. And time is running out. With war looming on the horizon, Ema must abandon her family to attend Elite training. Spies lurk around every corner and no one is who they say. Least of all the man Ema loves most. Lives will be lost in the final battle for the Neo-Draugrian crown as passions are sacrificed for the survival of the vampyre race. Who will fall, and who will rise?

You want to be a better boss, be better respected by your subordinates and superiors alike, and lead a team that happily achieves their goals and then some, but you don’t have time to read a textbook and then attempt to apply complicated psychological theories about leadership? That’s why this audiobook is the only one you need. The focus is on the people who report to you: The teams, the individuals, and those mid-level members with subordinates of their own. This is a handbook - a reference of 20 simple rules to enact.

Disruptors, entrepreneurs, and unconventional do-gooders, Drs. Jodi and Garry Vermaas are not the people you would expect to parent 12 children. From the child-trafficking slums of Manila to the barren corners of China to the baggage compartment of a long-distance train to Mumbai, each of their children has a tale to tell - if only they could find the words.

Prisoner 43-1-12 contends with the voices of her past, present, and future in the war-altered world of Illirium. From a ranch outside a rural town, to a prison formed from city ruins, and a wilderness marked by supernatural encounters, There Was Music explores the struggle between identity and the cost of survival, the power of music, and the hope of healing.

Defeating her nemesis is just the beginning for Ema Marx. Her past is about to catch up with her. Her future is bleak. A new enemy awaits. But her greatest challenge? Surviving her parents. Or is it surviving her on-off relationship? Wait.... It’s definitely saving her unborn children. Pretty sure.

For years, I was a violent sociopath as a direct result of my childhood and then experiences as a soldier. My adventures in the methamphetamine culture certainly exacerbated that. I am not proud of this. I'm just saying what it is; that being said, this book will articulate that experience in a series of amusing anecdotes and thoughts that explain the important lessons that I learned during that time.

Venus and Jay have been going through a tough time. Still, they are giving their best efforts to keep things on a positive note. In the midst of a very busy week, full of oddly timed shifts at his two jobs, Venus insists on seeing Jay. Despite his best efforts to communicate on the day they are set to meet up, Venus is missing in action. At the last minute, Venus reaches out and abruptly alters the plans, starting a spiral which quickly leads to the end of their fling.

A quirky collection of flash fiction based in the realm of post-apocolyptic fiction with forward by Daniel Humphreys. From the Pollenocalypse to zombies, you're sure to feel right at home with the end of the world.

Retired detective Jack Shane is determined to prove he's still got what it takes. Five years after his face-off with the fierce Pentagram Killer, the grizzled cop is on the hunt for a copycat perp - one who's carving their victim's hands with bloody stars. Plagued by PTSD and strange hallucinations, his investigation uncovers an unreal truth - the murderer is a crazed werewolf. Jack's unsettling visions drive him into a tormented spiral, as he desperately tries to solve the crimes before a hired assassin executes the vicious culprit.

It wanders through space in fiery temperatures that make Hades look like a vacation spot by comparison. The first planet in our Solar System that races around the Sun once every 88 days. Named after the Roman god of commerce, eloquence, messages, travelers, boundaries, luck, trickery and thieves, he also serves as the guide of souls to the underworld. These, then, are the tales of Mercury.

Ema Marx is in a race against time, or rather, a race against Apollyon. A powerful weapon - the legendary philosopher's stone - could tip the scales in favor of whoever gets their fangs on it first. For Ema, obtaining the stone is an uphill battle through love, alliance, heartbreak, and loyalty. Winning should mean the beginning of beautiful things, but the closer Ema gets to her destiny, the more uncertain her future becomes.

The One Fifty Marchers follows Frazer & JD's journey to track down the 150 men and women who took part in the first LGBTQ+ march on Highbury Fields, London, on November 27th, 1970. This march took place to protest the way in which gay people were being treated and was the spark which began the UK gay rights movement. This podcast is a celebration of the original marchers, a number of which we will speak with throughout, and the work they did in making LGBTQ+ rights move forward in the United Kingdom. The podcast includes interviews with current LGBTQ+ campaigners in the United Kingdom about ...

These are the stories of Uranus. Stories of new beginnings and creation. Stories of the mysterious seventh planet in our solar system and of the God of the sky that it was named after.

Llewellyn "Llew" Dane lives for his job, or rather, to pay down his student loans. He enjoys what he does but also appreciates the eye candy provided by Marc Temple, a senior manager. A pair of jeans had never looked so good on a man. In the open-minded atmosphere of the company where people date each other constantly, it would be easy to approach Marc and announce his interest. But Llew has been rejected so often by men in the past that he doesn't see the point in trying. And yeah, he's broke. How impressive would that be to a man like Marc?

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