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Penned by an ethnic Tibetan living in China, Red Poppies chronicles the life of Young Master, the "idiot" son of a wealthy Maiqi clan in 1930s pre-occupation Tibet. Before his sage-like eyes, Young Master's world turns from one of pleasantry and peace to one where poppies, vital to the heroin market, are traded for the tools of warfare. The first of a planned trilogy, Red Poppies is a sweeping, cinematic story that brings Tibet to life for all eyes to see.

Left at the altar, Poppy Red is taking her honeymoon alone to lick her wounds and heal her broken heart, hoping to find a way to get back what the distrust of men has taken from her. Instead, she finds Jeremiah Hayes. The enigmatic wolf shifter may hold the answers she’s looking for to a past and a future that have always loomed with unknowns.

Sky of Red Poppies begins with a casual friendship between two schoolgirls coming of age in a politically divided 1960's Iran under rule of the Shah. Roya, the daughter of a prominent family, is envious of the fierce independence of her religious classmate Shireen. But Shireen has secrets of her own. Together, Roya and Shireen contend with becoming the women they want to be, and in doing so, make decisions that will cause their tragic undoing.

At the heart of this vibrant saga is an immense ship, the Ibis. Its destiny is a tumultuous voyage across the Indian Ocean, its purpose to fight China's vicious 19th-century Opium Wars. As for the crew, they are a motley array of sailors and stowaways, coolies and convicts.

The Great War is over, but for Harriet Agnes McDougall its effects endure. Plagued by the need to understand how her middle son, Malcolm, came to meet his death in the Belgian trenches, Harriet must embark on a voyage of discovery to retrace her son’s movements. With peace now prevailing across Europe, her investigations lead her to Flanders, still scarred by the effects of the recent war.

A binge-worthy box set of The Poppy James Cozy Mystery Series. Perfect for readers who like their murders clean and their coffee strong. Caffeine and a Corpse Book-loving café owner Poppy James just wanted to perfect her latte art—until a body turns up and her café becomes ground zero for gossip and danger. With her beagle, Midsip, and a pair of meddling best friends, Poppy follows a trail of small-town secrets to unmask a killer hiding in plain sight. Cozy charm meets quick wit in this series opener. Nightblooms and a Burial When a midnight garden reveals more than moonlit roses, Poppy...

It's 1894. Jordan Wallace and Sadie Wagner appear to have little in common. Jordan, a middle-aged black teacher, lives in segregated Chicago. Two thousand miles away, Sadie, the white wife of an ambitious German businessman, lives in more tolerant Oakland, California. But years ago, their families intertwined on a plantation in Virginia. There, Jordan's and Sadie's mothers developed a bond stronger than blood, despite the fact that one was enslaved and the other was the privileged daughter of the plantation’s owner.

A Bunny Slope Body—and a Beagle. All Poppy James wants is an easy ski lesson, a mug of cocoa, and a weekend where her biggest problem is boots designed by villains. Then her beagle, Midsip, drags her to a snowbank on the bunny slope… and the ‘accident’ staged there feels wrong in her bones. With history-buff Theo decoding resort maps like old rail timetables and best friend Nadine charm interrogating staff between trivia rounds, Poppy follows a trail of ‘maintenance holds,’ vanishing receipts, and a corridor the resort swears doesn’t exist. The polished general manager, ...

In a time of colonial upheaval, fate has thrown together a truly diverse cast of Indians and Westerners, from a bankrupt Raja to a widowed villager, from an evangelical English opium trader to a mulatto American freedman. As their old family ties are washed away they, like their historical counterparts, come to view themselves as jahaj-bhais or ship-brothers. An unlikely dynasty is born, which will span continents, races and generations.

When a stormy Heritage Festival ends in murder at a restored train depot, café owner Poppy James must untangle art, ego, and a very deadly history along the Whistlestop Line. Poppy comes to Easton Springs to pour coffee, cheer on the grand reopening of the old rail station, and maybe enjoy a quiet weekend with historian boyfriend Theo, bestie Nadine, and her trouble-sniffing beagle, Midsip. Instead, a locked parlor, a dead councilman, and a missing masterpiece turn the Heritage Festival into a crime scene. With the town’s future riding on the unveiling of the moody painting Station at ...

Unlock the Power of Poetry to Reshape your Thinking, Restore your Balance, and Reclaim your Life. CBT: SELF-THERAPY POETRY — A Right-Brain Approach to Cognitive Behavior Therapy offers a fresh and creative alternative to traditional self-help and mental health workbooks. Instead of relying on heavy jargon or endless worksheets, it blends evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques with the healing art of poetry — guiding you to challenge negative thoughts, improve emotional health, and develop daily habits that truly support your well-being. Inside, you’ll discover: Poems ...

A hidden garden. A whispered warning. And one too-curious café owner digging into secrets that were meant to stay buried. When Poppy James, owner of Willowbrook’s beloved café Perk & Page, discovers a cryptic note in her tip jar and a forgotten seed packet labeled “Moonshade,” she chalks it up to a prank—until local florist Ivy Barrett collapses under suspicious circumstances. With her beagle sidekick Midsip sniffing out clues and her glitter-loving best friend Nadine at her side, Poppy finds herself drawn into a mystery woven through the town’s gardens, gossip, and ghostly ...

Read free with Kindle Unlimited. A quiet town, a ghostly whistle, and one café owner with a nose for trouble… When a midnight train whistle echoes through Willowbrook’s sleepy streets, Poppy James—book-loving café owner and accidental sleuth—knows it’s more than a trick of the wind. Her suspicions are confirmed when Henry Caldwell, a retired railway inspector with a reputation for secrets, is found dead by the abandoned tracks, a chalk mark scrawled beside him and a crumpled scrap of paper in his hand. Armed with her trusty beagle Midsip, glitter-obsessed best friend Nadine, and...

Five minutes changed Poppy Sadler's life forever. Tick. The hospital called. Her mother's battle with cancer was finally over. Tock. The police showed up at her door. Her father's body has just been pulled from the river. Tick. Murdered....

In the heart of Amblewood’s bustling downtown, Café Cozy is the go-to spot for warm conversations, freshly brewed coffee, and a touch of autumn magic. Owned by Emma Blake, the café is more than just a place to grab a latte—it’s a community hub where friends gather, secrets are shared, and the espresso is always made with love. But when ruthless food critic Derrick Matheson collapses after sipping the café’s newest seasonal drink, the cozy atmosphere turns cold. Whispers of poisoning spread through the town like wildfire, and business drops as suspicion swirls around Emma and her ...

Since the passing of their father, Oscar has tried—and in his little brother Sufyan’s eyes, failed—to be the man of his family of Syrian refugees. As Oscar waits in line for rations, longing for the books he left behind when his family fled their home, Sufyan explores more nontraditional methods to provide for his family. Ignoring his brother’s warnings, Sufyan gets more and more involved with a group that provides him with big rewards for doing seemingly inconsequential tasks.

In February 1918, as the First World War was still being bitterly fought, Lady Northcliffe appealed to the women of Britain and the Empire to give a pearl from their necklaces to make a new string which could be sold in aid of the British Red Cross. Nearly 4,000 pearls poured in, from priceless heirlooms - one had survived the sinking of the Titanic - to treasured trinkets. Working with Christie's and the International Fundraising Committee of the British Red Cross, Rachel Trethewey weaves the touching story of a generation of women who gave what they had to aid the war effort and commemorate their losses.

In Willowbrook, even the sweetest pies can hide the sharpest secrets. When the Willowbrook Pie Festival ends in chaos, café owner Poppy James finds herself holding more than flour-dusted plates. A letter from beloved baker Etta May reveals shocking news: the bakery deed is missing, and a secret recipe may hold the map to its whereabouts. With her loyal beagle Midsip sniffing out clues and her gossip-loving best friend Nadine stirring trouble faster than batter in a bowl, Poppy dives headfirst into a puzzle baked with secrets. Historian Theo Mercer lends a steady hand—and perhaps a spark ...

When emotions surge like sudden storms, and logic alone can’t hold the waves . . . there is SELF-THERAPY POETRY and . . . DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOR THERAPY (DBT), which offer proven skills for calming the mind, regulating emotions, and creating relationships built on respect and understanding. This book brings those skills to life in a way few workbooks do—through poetry, imagery, and right-brain creativity that speak directly to the heart. Inside, you will explore: Mindfulness practices to ground you in the present moment and ease anxiety. Distress tolerance techniques to ride out emotional...

In the quaint town of Amblewood, Booked Bliss is the heart of the community—a cozy bookstore where neighbors gather, stories come to life, and mysteries are best kept on the shelves. But when famed author Samuel Rowley dies suddenly during the weekly book club meeting, the quiet comfort of the store is shattered. The town’s beloved barista, Eliza Harrington, can’t help but suspect there’s more to Samuel’s death than meets the eye—especially when the police suggest foul play. With her trusty orange tabby, Agatha, by her side, and her sharp intuition honed by years of reading ...