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Today, we live in a society that is highly dependent on manmade drugs to heal us—most of which have little research on their long-term effects on our body and mind. Although the advancement in medicine has undoubtedly saved countless lives, you must be mindful of what you put in your body and learn about the medicinal plants that our ancestors used. Who would think that our everyday thyme and peppermint would be so heavily endowed with such healing abilities? This book brings you a practical guide that explores 56 medicinal herbs to boost your health.

Revenge, according to the Cambridge English Dictionary, is "harm done to someone as a punishment for harm they have done to someone else." Lorna Feeney suffered horrors that no child should ever experience and she spends her adult life traveling the world to exact revenge on those who she deems responsible for her suffering. A master of subterfuge, Lorna evades pursuit through a series of complex ruses as each victim is caught in her web. Killing becomes her raison d'etre and her motivation -- even beyond her quest for revenge. Lorna's pursuers include Fraser Robertson, an Army veteran ...

If you are a fan of shorter literary works like novellas and short stories, this anthology is sure to have something that will interest you. Starting off with a novella about the legacy of enslaved people in the United States, the compilation draws you into the minds of the characters in each story. Some are tender and loving, while others are stark and even a little bit disturbing. Regardless, the stories capture the vivid imagination and personal experiences of the author as she gives us a cross-section of life on this earth — and sometimes what might come afterwards.

Do you speak Dog, or Hedgeword, No? neither did Prickles or Caesar, thankfully, Peri saved the day with a sprinkle of fairy dust. Periwinkle, for that is her full name, will take you through her world and share her adventures. Meet the troublesome Loki and learn of his coming of age. Milly and Tilly will share the dramatic story of the disappearing ducklings at Laburnum Bend. You will see if all turns out well for three adventurous young fairies when they break the rules, and discover a derelict well. Scaramouche the otter takes a chance to help a human child causing Fae Council involvement...