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Morning Glory Milking Farm was just another quick tug-machine operated facility, no different from all the rest. Sure, they had big pharma money and special hands-on amenities the other milking joints couldn't boast, but at the end of the day it was the same old story—cash he didn't actually need in the bank, all for doing what he would have done for free anyway. Get in, get out, get on with his day. At least, that's what he thought.

After the Seelie king Torin nearly froze me to death, I plunged through a portal into my true home. Turns out, my hometown is a wild Unseelie kingdom known as the Court of Sorrows. When Torin follows me and sees my new horns, he quickly realizes that his intended bride is an enemy of his realm. In fact, his name for my kind is "demon." But even if I have the horns of an Unseelie, I'm not welcome here, either. Queen Mab and her monstrous soldiers are delighted to torment us, accusing me of being a traitor.

The Writing Revolution (TWR) provides a clear method of instruction that you can use no matter what subject or grade level you teach. The model, also known as The Hochman Method, has demonstrated, over and over, that it can turn weak writers into strong communicators by focusing on specific techniques that match their needs and by providing them with targeted feedback. Insurmountable as the challenges faced by many students may seem, TWR can make a dramatic difference.

In one of his most enlightening works, C. S. Lewis shares his ruminations on both the form and the meaning of selected psalms. In the introduction he explains, "I write for the unlearned about things in which I am unlearned myself." Consequently, he takes on a tone of thoughtful collegiality as he writes on one of the Bible's most elusive books.

Selected from sermons delivered by C. S. Lewis during World War II, these nine addresses show the beloved author and theologian bringing hope and courage in a time of great doubt. "The Weight of Glory", considered by many to be Lewis’s finest sermon of all, is an incomparable explication of virtue, goodness, desire, and glory.

What Is Christianity? explores burning questions taught by the greatest theologians of our time. Explore the riches of the Psalms with C. H. Spurgeon's golden pen, as this masterful teacher offers morning and evening meditations set to the Book of Psalms. Every Christian since the beginning has wrestled with important life questions. When listening to these sermons and audiobooks from the most popular Christian authors of all time, you will be astounded by the insights contained in these classical Christian volumes.

Superbly narrated by Mike Fraser, F. J. Sheed’s remarkable translation of this classic spiritual autobiography is finally in audio format, with an introduction by noted historian of late antiquity Peter Brown. Incorporated in this edition are a wealth of notes on literary, philosophical, biblical, historical, and liturgical topics by Michael P. Foley, an Editor’s Preface, and a timeline.

The day Clint sees his son, Joey, off to basic training, the young man he’s devoted his life to extracts one promise from him: spend the summer doing something selfish for a change. The request seems harmless enough until Joey puts his best friend, Raven, in charge of seeing it through.

Entrepreneur Noah Chambers, aka Mr. Black Atlanta, always gets what he wants. So when he falls in love with Genesis Savell and asks her to marry him, he's certain she'll say yes. She doesn't. Instead, she insists they take a break from each other. That's when Noah knows there's something else going on, and he has every intention of finding out what.

You sit at your desk with a mountainous to-do list. Despite your best intentions, those tasks remain hanging as you wait for the elusive “perfect moment” to begin working on them. Hours pass, and plans get even more detailed; yet there you are—overcome by the fear of not executing them flawlessly—frozen in place. The pressure weighs heavy, and the cycle of procrastination and self-doubt pulls you deeper into inaction.

When you build your life on lies, how do you find the truth? After years of trying–and failing–to make relationships work, Rose has come to the realization that she isn’t made for anything that lasts. When you can’t even befriend your own cousins, why would anyone else want you? But faced with the reality of attending another family holiday alone, she enlists Michaelson, her handsome, friendly, talented coworker to pose as her fake boyfriend. The only problem is, she doesn’t even know his name. Dmitri has known loss and the heartache that comes with it.

Liam O’Connor doesn’t know what hit him. It’s 1992, and his life’s sideways. Six years since his debut novel became a bestseller, five since he bailed New York for small town Wisconsin, he has yet to produce a follow-up. At forty-three, alone and befuddled, he hides his neuroses and insecurities behind a blustery façade that fools no one. Commitment-averse, he’s dated and left every divorcée in town. Then he meets Sylvia—a beer-loving, tattooed railroad worker, and she seems the perfect antidote. So why not take a flyer on her? He met her at a nice dinner party. What could possibly go wrong?

The Digital Echo is a gripping crime thriller set in the Northeast of England, focusing on the complex dynamics of a missing persons case. The narrative begins with Detective Mortimer Grimshaw, a stoic and enigmatic new addition to the Washington Constabulary, paired with the vibrant and empathetic Sergeant Chloe Harper. Their partnership is forged while investigating the mysterious disappearance of Molly Reid, a 14-year-old girl caught between societal expectations and her quest for identity.

Nouvelle réunion du Club des amateurs de roman policier. Si, comme d'habitude, on discute devant une tasse de thé des mérites des reines du polar anglais, cette fois on évoque surtout l'une des membres fondatrices, Claire, partie en lune de miel. Tout le monde l'envie et la jalouse un peu. Imaginez : une croisière privée au large de l'Australie sur un superbe yacht voguant vers la Grande Barrière de corail, à laquelle participent quelques couples aisés. Le rêve. Un peu à la façon de Mort sur le Nil, sauf que nous ne sommes pas ici dans un roman d'Agatha Christie.

Brick by brick, Arthur and his friends have made Coldbrook into their new home. But can it survive a monster wave? It's going to take everyone and everything for Coldbrook to weather this storm. When Arthur first arrived in the Demon World, he couldn't have possibly imagined that one day he would be leading his own town against a horde of monsters. As he works with Coldbrook residents to build up its defenses, he's getting help from unexpected places.

Have you ever sensed a deeper current beneath everyday life, a quiet knowing that there's more to existence than meets the eye? The Quantum Call is your invitation to explore that profound reality, where scientific principles illuminate your innate power to shape your world. This "Informed AF Guide" serves as a concise yet powerful introduction, designed to be listened to in one sitting, offering usable insights for busy individuals seeking tangible transformation.

Mira is a beautiful girl with dark blue eyes, soft, thick thighs, and fuller curves. Although prettier than most, she’s self-conscious of her appearance. People in town talk about the woman with the innocent and sweet face. She’s perfect, they say, lucky for looking the way she does. But to Mira, it’s all people see. The whispers also say she’s a woman surrounded by arranged marriages and blind setups, that the most beautiful girl in town turns down just to be set up in another one. It is soon that Mira realizes that her family only wants the best for her.

C. J. Cannatelli returns with this disturbing collection of tales to keep you up at night. In this collection, a college student is traumatized by a family heirloom, a sleepwalking man wakes up in a living hell, and many more new stories.

Discover the soulful journey of 1960s and 70s soul music in Soul Music: The Heartbeat of the 60s and 70s and Its Lasting Echoes. This captivating book explores the rise of soul, its cultural significance, and its profound influence on modern music genres like hip-hop, R&B, and pop. From Motown’s polished hits to Stax’s gritty grooves, dive into the stories of legendary artists like Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, and James Brown, whose anthems defined an era of civil rights and cultural revolution.

When Emily's world crumbles after escaping a toxic job and a troubled past, she finds herself unexpectedly reunited with Lucas, her best friend’s older brother and the man she once idolized from afar. Lucas Bennett isn’t just a protective older brother anymore—he’s now the charismatic and determined owner of a successful security firm, a man driven by loyalty and honor.