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The celebrated memoir from LeBron James - a poignant, thrilling tale of the power of teamwork to transform young lives, including his own "A book that will incredibly move and inspire you.” —Jay-Z "A heartwarming story of boys who became men, teammates who became brothers, players who...

Egan Tucker has been in hiding his entire life. But things are about to change. Forced to leave his home, he must venture out into a world that is unlike anything he has ever known. He is not ready for this world. And the world is not ready for Egan. In 15 years, Egan Tucker has spoken to no-one but his mother. Escaping from an abusive husband, Moana (Moma) took baby Egan to live in the Coromandel bush. For 15 years, Moma taught Egan to survive, and instilled in him her code for a good life. A chance meeting with a DOC deer culler (JT) while out hunting, results in Egan finding his first ...

This is a heartwarming micro-story by beloved Japanese children’s author Nankichi Niimi. Three stars quarreled high in the sky on a cold winter night as the wind howled around them. Though they were usually the best of friends, the middle star kept saying, “It’s cold, it’s cold,” which led the other two to start teasing him. Down below, in a frozen rice field, a night heron cried out. Then, without a sound, the middle star quietly began to fall. What happened next? It is a gentle, imaginative tale perfect for bedtime reading. Ideal for young children, this very short fairy tale ...

Sabrina Castro is a wealthy, attractive woman married to an older physician who no longer fulfills her dreams. An accidental misstep leads her down the path of moral disintegration. How she comes to terms with her life is the theme of this absorbing personal drama played out against the backdrop of an old Peninsula estate where her mother lives among her servants, her memories of Boston, and her treasured family archives

Logan Barrett lebt für seinen Job als Bodyguard bei Vanguard Security. Er soll den Bruder seines besten Freundes vor einem Stalker schützen. Ethan King ist allerdings längst nicht mehr der junge Mann von damals. Er ist wilder, als es Logan recht ist. Aus flüchtigen Blicken werden verbotene Berührungen. Während die Anziehung zwischen ihnen eskaliert, wird auch der Stalker immer dreister, und seine Nachrichten sind plötzlich verstörend intim.

Chloe Preston, die Tochter des Senators von New York, unnahbar und eiskalt für die Außenwelt, hitzig und leidenschaftlich im Inneren, trifft unfreiwillig auf den sexy, durch und durch männlichen James Cooper. Eigentlich will er doch nur das Jahr in der Arbeiterklasse durchziehen und sich sein Geld als Chauffeur verdienen, ehe er feststellt, dass nichts so ist, wie es scheint. Macht trifft auf Ruhm. Sonnenschein folgt der Dunkelheit. Verrat prallt auf Liebe. Skandale feuern Gefühle an. Sinnlichkeit wird eins mit Leidenschaft.

Pro snowboarder Stella Lazarus has always loved her brother's best friend. But the one time she tried to show him, she was shot down faster than you can say "competitor disqualified". Until one blissful night in Tahoe, when Stella finally gets her man. Or does she? In the morning, Stella and Bear wake up to horrible news. The sort that sends them racing back to Vermont, and straight into the arms of guilt and family obligations.

A charming romantic dramedy from the author of The Art of Insanity High schooler Skyler Davidson spends most of her time with her pet rat, Five. The daughter of scientists, she’s determined to finish her late mother's research on neutron stars. So she teams up with aspiring videographer...

John Shaw just wanted to go fishing and live off the land—now he is one of only a few survivors involved in a horrific crash between a locomotive and a flying saucer. Stranded in an unforgiving environment, desperate to survive, he and the remaining passengers must outrun and outsmart the alien life forms that are picking them off one by one.

Jule ist sauer. Auf ihre Geschwister, die sie bei dem Kampf um die Pension ihres verstorbenen Vaters im Stich lassen. Als dann auch noch der gut aussehende und unverschämte Hendrik auftaucht und sich als Untermieter bei ihr einquartiert, ist es vorbei mit ihrer Fassung. Während Jule ihm die Schönheit ihres Zuhauses und die Bedeutung ihrer Familie näherbringt, scheint er nicht nur an Tidenau, der Insel und dem Meer Gefallen zu finden, sondern vielmehr an Jule.

Lea Lamb and Austin Wolf were young when they fell in love. They never imagined the future could hold anything other than together-forever. When Lea’s father dies in a fishing accident, she's crushed under the weight of her grief and catches a glimpse of another type of future, one she knows she's not strong enough to face. Austin is angry. For the past fifteen years, he's believed the woman he loved with every ounce of his soul left him without so much as a backwards glance. When Lea returns to their hometown, all of Austin's heartache bubbles to the surface and presents itself as rage.

Esme Cassidy had two dreams growing up: to be a famous film star, and to own Drumblair Castle. Sadly, overly cautious parents put paid to a career in front of the camera, instead encouraging her to study towards a ‘proper job’, and Lady Olivia MacBain is the current custodian of ‘her castle’. After graduating and a year travelling, Esme returns home broken-hearted and throws herself into her new role as Lady Olivia’s PA at Drumblair Castle. At least she’s living at the castle in one of the estate cottages with her housemate and friend, handsome, yet quirky, groundsman Judd.

Sage Valmont war meine erste Liebe. Dann ist er einfach gegangen. Jetzt, Jahre später, steht sein Vater vor meiner Tür. Vincent Valmont - der Mann, vor dem ganz New York zittert. Und er will mich. Ich hätte Nein sagen sollen. Stattdessen sage ich Ja. Er ist nicht mehr der Typ von damals. Er ist härter geworden. Kälter. Mächtiger. In wenigen Wochen wird er eine arrangierte Ehe mit der Kronprinzessin von England eingehen. Doch die Art, wie er mich ansieht, verrät: Er hat genauso wenig vergessen wie ich.

Julia Riley thinks she’s happy. The executive director of Boston’s Fledger Foundation, she and her wife, Carrie, are raising three children, one from Julia’s first marriage…but being content is not the same as being happy. Katie Brennan is the popular host of a network television morning show. She has two children and a husband who plays major-league baseball. Rumors of her husband’s infidelity are troubling. When the two women collaborate on a fundraising program for a new diversity center, they immediately strike up a friendship.

At the age of 26, most of us are just embarking on life. But by that age, Frank Ramsey, one of the most brilliant minds of the 20th century, had come up with major new ideas in mathematics, philosophy and economics. And then (in 1930) he died. This first account of Ramsey’s life and ideas shows an engaging, down-to-earth, flawed genius as he startled and amazed 1920s Cambridge, at a time when there was no shortage of geniuses in the university. His early tragic death shocked and dismayed friends like Ludwig Wittgenstein, John Maynard Keynes and Bertrand Russell, but it is only in the last...

Poppy never planned on speaking to her old acting rival Serena Saunders again, let alone accepting her as a client. But familiar drama barges back into her life when Serena requests an urgent background check on Ned Boyce, her fiance, before tying the knot. And the flighty film star is behaving out of character by wishing to start over with Poppy—this time as friends. Poppy no sooner thinks she's nailed down her latest assignment than Serena is caught holding a smoking gun over a stranger's dead body.

Unlucky in love Poppy Allen is the producer of a brand-new TV show, Date for a Day - think Take Me Out meets It’s a Knockout! Lovelorn contestants must perform a series of seaside challenges to win the hand of the starring lady and a date for a day. Left heartbroken when Stephen, her childhood sweetheart, eloped with her best friend on her hen night - Poppy has no plans to risk her own heart again. Besides, she’s far too busy filming contestants against the backdrop of the beautiful Bluebell Cliff Hotel and the stunning Jurassic Dorset coastline.

Praying Psalm 91 Daily is a powerful guide to unlocking the promises of Psalm 91 through daily prayer and reflection. This book is designed to help readers connect with God’s protection, peace, and provision in a personal and meaningful way. Each chapter explores a verse from Psalm 91, breaking it down into relatable, modern-day language, while offering practical ways to pray through the scripture. Whether you're facing life's challenges, seeking deeper spiritual connection, or simply looking for a sense of security, this book will encourage you to walk boldly in God’s promises. Through...

Hidden treasures … broken spirits … tangled love. Sassy and stubborn, Liz Emerson has always done it tough. When a bundle of cash comes her way, she’s already allocated it to sensible and practical costs — not for what it’s intended. Fiercely proud and loyal, billionaire Connor Levorico has always followed the principals of his hardworking grandfather. On the night of his death, his grandfather reveals one final secret and Connor makes a promise. Connor and Liz find themselves on the same reckless path, looking for buried heirloom jewels, in a tiny out-of-the-way village in ...

Can love survive the bright lights of fame? A popular DJ at the hottest station in Nashville, Charley Layton is doing what she's always wanted to do: living in the heart of country music. Charley puts her career first and relationships second, but when a charismatic stranger in a black cowboy hat invites her back to his place, she decides to give herself one night of no-strings fun. But Dylan Monroe isn't a no-strings kind of guy.