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Who is Lissa Findlay? What secret prevents her confiding in Lord Ashe, when he plucks her from the opera chorus to be governess to his invalid nephew? What will his sister and mother do if they discover her past? And can she ever trust him, after he made her a very improper offer indeed?

Mella lives in a tiny house in the middle of a dense forest with her mommy and her baby brother, Pete. Sometimes her daddy comes, and with him often the bad man comes, as well. Mella knows that she, her mommy and little brother are a secret family living where nobody knows they are, but she can't remember why that is or why her mommy is chained to the floor. In The Tall Trees is a story told through the eyes of our little hero as she must brave what's out there, lurking in the shadows, to save all that she knows and loves in the world.

Izzy and her coven face their most daunting challenge yet. Cursed and robbed of their magic, they’re vulnerable and defenseless. A mysterious stranger’s arrival in East Gate only raises more questions, while another sinister threat emerges, making them doubt if the rival coven is their sole adversary. To make matters worse, Riley’s grappling with his uncontrollable hunter urges, forcing him to keep his distance from Izzy. Heartbroken, Izzy turns to Callen for comfort until she uncovers a shocking secret that could change everything.

A Medieval Life offers a biography of one woman, a portrait of her world, and an introduction to historical method. Written in a clear and accessible style, it reworks a well-loved book to provide an entirely new resource for students, teachers, and general listeners. Like Cecilia Penifader, most people in the Middle Ages were peasants, humble people living socially below the knights, bishops, and kings who figure so large in history books. Judith M. Bennett shows that peasants, too, made history.

Thirty years ago, Georgia Smith was my best friend. Then one terrible day, everything changed. I’ll never forget her beautiful face, twisted with hate, the last time I saw her. But I never thought I’d have to see it again. Georgia is back. She’s my daughter’s new favourite teacher. And now my baby girl is gone...

Rebecca Turner traveled to Bath on the faint hope of finding a cure for her ailing mother—but with very little money to pay for it. Dr. Jared Cooper was unsure he could ever love again until he laid eyes on Rebecca’s cousin—the incomparable Miss Alicia. He’s smitten, but she’s in mourning and thus unavailable for a time. Fortunately, her cousin Rebecca can help. Finding themselves each in need of something that the other person can procure, Rebecca and Jared strike a bargain.

Other than the nightmares and the expensive boarding school, Gabi was just like any other British teenager. That is, until an ancient demon attacks her family, kidnaps her cousin, and turns the local police against her. With nowhere safe to go, she has no choice but to team up with an unlikely stranger who seems to be the only person she can trust, but the things he tells her don't seem to make any sense.

Izzy Beswick is a typical high school senior. Well, except for the incident with Sondra and the fact that Izzy doesn’t remember exactly what happened. Luckily, Izzy and her dad inherit a house from Izzy's Gran-gran in East Gate, Connecticut. The timing seems perfect. Plus, her childhood crush lives in East Gate, so how bad could it be? Soon after moving, strange things happen, and Izzy learns of rumors surrounding her late relative. Nearly everyone in town believes Gran-gran was a cursed witch, including her new friends: Jessa, Tahlia, and Margo.

Few people in life are lucky enough to fulfill their destiny. And even fewer have the privilege of recognizing it as it happens. An evil warlord is wreaking havoc across England. His trail of destruction razes the land and decimates people left and right. He must be stopped. At all costs. When young Judith is recruited to vanquish him, she uses her beauty and her charm to get close. But once he's within her reach, all is not as it seems. His magnetism and alluring promises weaken her. And she begins to question whether she's on the right side of this war.

Born into a bloodline tainted with a dark history, Izzy Beswick has accepted the life chosen for her. Her boyfriend Riley is a hunter, and he’s compelled to kill witches. With his eighteenth birthday approaching, time isn’t on their side. Izzy and her friends must find a way to stop this curse, or they will be torn apart forever. But in this world of magic and curses, hunters aren’t the only threat. When an unexpected visitor arrives, it throws everyone into a frenzy. Izzy needs to quickly learn to harness her powers to keep her loved ones safe, and Callen is the perfect person to help her.

Alice Thorton is only five years old when her parents are killed in an accident. Together with her two little sisters, she is sent to live in a dismal part of London near the docks. Her grandfather loves them, but Christmas is a quiet, lonely affair in his little cottage. As the streets surrounding them turn dangerous, the girls are confined to the cottage. Alice’s only friend is Charlie Tillman, a cheerful young dockworker who is always looking out for her and her sisters.

On the morning of her 25th birthday, Abi awakes to a strange voice in her bedroom, not knowing it is the voice of her long-dead Victorian ancestor, Katrina. Receiving messages and haunting visions that put her life in danger, she takes on the help of her neighbour and childhood friend Ben, paranormal investigator Jack and his partner Luna, who just so happens to be a witch. Join Abi on her journey to Blue Waters Asylum, where she learns the truth about Katrina's horrific death and the family she had lost, all because of one woman's jealousy.

Last Girl Standing is a novel set in GB about a zombie virus outbreak that starts in London and quickly spreads. The story follows Lily and her friends, who manage to escape from the virus, but must fight to survive as they navigate a world overrun by the undead.

Juliette Purcell has never known anything beyond her small, miserable world: the tiny tenement where she lives with her mother and brother; the grimy street filled with terrifying homeless men; and the market square where they scrounge scraps of food. Her mother, a washerwoman, works incessantly, yet Juliette and her brother Reuben often go hungry.

When Marcus Hadley’s father remarries an actress after his mother’s death, he leaves home bitter. Years later, when his father and stepmother are killed tragically, he must return to fulfill his duties as the new Earl. He wants to make amends for his absence to the daughter left from the actress’ first marriage. To his surprise, he discovers a beautiful and unique young woman, who immediately excites his interest with her joie de vivre. Anna, on the other hand, fears the return of the angry young man who hated her mother.

Humans have been lucky enough to call dogs our best friends ever since one brave wolf dared sneak food scraps from a campfire more than 20,000 years ago - but we're not the only creatures to experience the joy of canine companionship. In A Dog's Best Friend, Laura Greaves introduces inseparable buddies for whom species is no barrier to unconditional love. They may be unusual pairings, but they are as deep, true and devoted as any human twosome. These uplifting stories of dogs and their unlikely mates are living proof of the life-changing power of friendship.

Step into a world of spine-tingling excitement with the Brave Kids' Book of Scary Urban Legends: Humor & Mystery Unite. This thrilling collection invites brave young listeners to embark on a hair-raising adventure through eerie urban legends, haunted places, unexplained phenomena, supernatural objects, legendary creatures, and pop culture ghostly mischief. Brave kids will giggle and gasp as they face the Chupacabra, the Jersey Devil, the Loch Ness Monster, and Bigfoot with newfound courage.

Bridging the Distance, a short story unveils a poignant love story through letters exchanged between Charles and Catharine. Amidst societal expectations and a military assignment, their love remains steadfast, promising a future together. Their correspondence captures the essence of enduring love and the strength to overcome separation.

In this audiobook, you'll learn how to stop overthinking and be more down-to-earth to take action and embrace the future in the best way possible. This audiobook provides an easy and practical guide to embracing change in our AI-driven world.

Louis is overwhelmed with the thought of going to school and does not want to get dressed, so he puts on his dinosaur cape and slippers and goes on the school run, but muddled mummy gets confused and creates a story about the dinosaur in slippers with his bum.