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Driven by the pursuit of perfection and the desire to truly be loved and accepted, Cynthia battled an eating disorder for thirteen long years. “Starving, Bingeing, Purging” is her raw, authentic story, told firsthand; a story not just of suffering, but of resilience, victory, and hope against all odds. In this book, Cynthia openly explores the complex issues of anorexia, bulimia, purging, and food addiction, and shares the intimate details of her journey to reclaim her life.

Three people. One secret. And a love that can only destroy... An exploration into the various layers of human emotion, and the fragility of love. Adam is a man who has everything: a great career, a happy marriage and visions of the family he always wanted. When his wife falls into a debilitating depression, he makes an impulsive decision that changes his life forever. Marian, a kind, independent and lonely woman, struggles to move forward as the loss of her first love continues to haunt her. When a sudden turn of events leaves her bearing a shameful secret, she begins to find solace within ...

Sinister mushrooms growing in a dank cellar. A family's first glimpse at Martians. A wonderful white vanilla ice-cream summer suit that changes everyone who wears it. All those images and many more are inside this book, 31 of Bradbury's most arresting tales - timeless short fiction that ranges from the farthest reaches of space to the innermost stirrings of the heart.

While on vacation with his wife, Kyle Roebuck foils an attack by the Global Warriors of Liberation, the world's most dangerous terrorist organization. He becomes an overnight media sensation but the terrorists vow revenge. The FBI works to protect the Roebucks at home, the CIA deploys their most legendary covert operative to hunt the terrorists, while the U.S. Military moves to destroy them. But in the end, it will be up to Kyle to save his family.

Ray Bradbury is a modern cultural treasure. His disarming simplicity of style underlies a towering body of work unmatched in metaphorical power by any other American storyteller. And here, presented in a new trade edition, are 32 of his most famous tales - prime examples of the poignant and mysterious poetry which Bradbury uniquely uncovers in the depths of the human soul, the otherwordly portraits of outre fascination which spring from the canvas of one of the century's great men of imagination. From a lonely coastal lighthouse to a 60-million-year-old safari, from the pouring rain of Venus to the ominous silence of a murder scene.

New Orleans Detective Nikki Mayeaux has decided it’s when a technicality sets a serial rapist free. Jaded and frustrated, this latest injustice brings her to a boiling point. She arrives at the monster’s home intending to end his reign of terror, only to find someone else got there first. His throat slit, his lifeless body left in the front seat of his car. Only one person wanted him dead more than her—his final victim—a girl of only sixteen who has vanished in the seedy underbelly of the French Quarter where residents will go to great lengths to protect their own.

Do you wish to reduce the toll divorce will make upon your family and project the best version of yourself as you proceed? Laurence Wilson, a pioneering divorce attorney with fifty years of experience, reveals how you can navigate the legal maze of separation and divorce with cooperation, compassion, kindness, and clarity. Stop fighting. Stop paying inflated fees. Learn how to reclaim your divorce from the Divorce Industrial Complex. Create a future filled with enhanced respect, closure, understanding, and peace.

Kate Fox has her hands full when her sister Louise and her father's latest ex-girlfriend, Deenie, show up at her doorstep just as a freak snowstorm comes bearing down. But when the sheriff—snowbound and stranded out of town—calls on Kate to assist a van of bird-watchers stuck along the road, she has no idea what she's signed up for. With the help of Deenie and Louise, Kate settles the stranded group in the local high school gym, hoping they can ride out the storm together. But as the blizzard howls and cell service dies, Kate and the eight quirky tourists find themselves utterly isolated.

A shrewd money manager at the top of her game, Alexis Taylor is a proud workaholic who "humbugs" Christmas and love. The only holiday tradition Alexis embraces is always breaking up with her boyfriends right before Christmas. But this Christmas, everything changes when Alexis gets a holiday visit of a lifetime. As Alexis's past, present, and future collide, she's forced to risk the one thing money can't buy...her heart.

If God and the Devil were standing in front of you, what would you ask them? In “Epoch,” the climactic fourth book in The Devil Universe--Joseph Banbury embarks on a transformative world tour with the Morning Star. With his devoted tribe behind him, Joe meets new allies and faces unexpected challenges in a race against time to uncover the powerful Epoch relic. This masterful blend of science fiction and supernatural intrigue delves deep into philosophical questions about existence, free will, and the true nature of God and the Devil. As the universe teeters on the brink of collapse, ...

"Interview with the Devil" is a compelling tale that invites listeners to explore the depths of their convictions and the possibility of redemption in the darkest of narratives. Through a tapestry of philosophical exploration and cosmic intrigue, this novel questions the essence of humanity and the intricate dance of fate and free will.

In Motherhood Is (Not) Your Highest Calling, Vicki Courtney invites moms to reconsider the widely held belief that motherhood defines your identity. With heartfelt honesty drawn from her experiences as a mother and grandmother, Vicki encourages you to embrace an emotionally healthy, “good enough” mentality and let go of the unrealistic expectations that weigh heavily on mothers.

The truth is more dangerous than the lies. Everly wants to forget about her ex. She hopes that Finn, the mysterious new guy, can mend her broken heart, but he barely acknowledges her existence. So when she discovers Finn’s interest in online dating, she creates a fake profile to draw him in. But the profile catches the attention of the serial killer terrorizing their small town. He knows Everly isn’t who she claims to be. And now the game is on: Everly must catch him before he catches her. This gripping thriller will captivate true crime fans until a shocking conclusion reveals an ...

What if everything you knew about your life was a carefully constructed lie? Thirteen-year-old Billy and his younger sister Megan have never seen the sun. Raised by their AI mother Darla two hundred feet underground, they’ve lived their entire lives in a two-room den—safe, comfortable, and completely isolated from the outside world. That is, until the power cuts out. Armed with laser guns, protective gear, and a cryptic mission, Billy and Megan are forced to evacuate to the surface… and step straight into a waking nightmare. The island above is cloaked in heavy, black mist. Withering ...

Hundreds of years ago in the land of Uranallee, a powerful wizard creates a blue orb of amplifying directed thought with just a few words. It lies dormant for many years, until a coven of vile witches discovers it and develops a plot to take over the world. Zarcon is a great wizard who fears the witches have the legendary blue orb that provides them with more power the longer they possess it.

El recopilatorio de relatos no Cosmere, por el gran autor de fantasía del siglo XXI: Brandon Sanderson.

En Doce historias y un sueño, el oyente se encontrará con un Wells sorprendente que extiende su búsqueda hacia la recreación fantástica y humorística de personajes variopintos a los que une un lazo común.

¿El estrés y la ansiedad no te dejan dormir? ¿Te encuentras dando vueltas en la cama mientras los problemas del día se apoderan de tu mente? Si tu respuestas son afirmativas "Cuentos relajantes para la hora de dormir" es la solución que estabas buscando y debes seguir escuchando.

Antonio Malpica, Gabriel Trujillo Muñoz, Marcela del Río, Federico Schaffler, Héctor Chavarría, José Luis Zárate, Gabriel Benítez, Gabriela Damián Miravete, Jorge Sánchez Quintero, Abraham Martínez y Miguel Ángel Fernández se unen en esta antología en homenaje a Carlos Olvera, autor de la novela Mejicanos en el espacio (1968) con relatos especialmente escritos para ella y con la misión de enviar de nuevo al espacio profundo a astronautas representantes de un Méjico que aún no es… o que ya fue. Varios de los mejores escritores del género en México nos invitan a conocer ...

¿y si lo que creemos conocer del universo es apenas una parte? ¿Y si la realidad tuviera pliegues que no podemos ver, pero que afectan todo lo que somos? Este libro no busca enseñar ni convencer. Tampoco entretener en el sentido habitual. Propone algo más raro: pensar despacio, con la cabeza y con la imaginación al mismo tiempo. Parte de hechos reales de la física contemporánea, los entrelaza con ideas que rozan la filosofía y la ficción, y deja que cada lector saque sus propias conclusiones. No hay respuestas fáciles. Hay electrones que se comportan como si no tuvieran masa. Hay ...

Además de novelista, Philip K. Dick fue un prolífico autor de cuentos, muchos de los cuales han sido llevados al cine en los últimos tiempos. Él mismo reunió su producción breve en cinco volúmenes que recuperamos en una edición revisada. Esta primera entrega recoge 25 relatos escritos entre 1951 y 1952, auténticas joyas literarias que destilan la magia propia de Dick y donde quedan patentes sus constantes obsesiones: la muerte, la alienación, la locura, la religión y la represión, y la naturaleza esquiva de la realidad.

H. G. Wells fue un gran escritor prolífico de ficción y no ficción. Su carrera literaria se extendió por más de sesenta años y sus primeras novelas de ciencia ficción le concedieron el título (junto con Julio Verne y Hugo Gernsback) de «Padre de la ciencia ficción».

En esta colección de 22 relatos, Ray Bradbury demuestra una vez más su maestría al crear personajes y situaciones con rápidas pinceladas y dar un giro fantástico a las situaciones más cotidianas.

Una leyenda es un relato que se transmite por vía oral, de generación en generación, entre los miembros de una familia, país o región. Con el tiempo, ciertas leyendas se hacen muy famosas y pasan a formar parte del patrimonio literario de la humanidad. Es el caso de la leyenda de la Atlántida o del rey Arturo. Algunas leyendas están relacionadas con hechos y personajes históricos, y cuentan hechos que podrían resultar verosímiles, pero que no ocurrieron en la realidad. Sin embargo, la gran mayoría de los relatos legendarios se interna abiertamente en el universo de lo fantástico...