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Tembreabrezi is like Eden - a beginning place. There, Hugh and Irena assume they have merely discovered an escape from the dull monotony, even the terrors of their regular lives. But Tembreabrezi has a secret, a dark fear that is threatening the very life-blood of the kingdom. Hugh and Irena were led there for a purpose, selected for an impossibly hopeless mission. If they accept the challenge, they may lose everything - their new-found paradise, and possibly their lives.

A mysterious incident in Russia, a blip buried in the news - it’s the only warning humanity receives that civilization will soon be destroyed by a single, voracious virus that creates monsters of men. A lawyer, still grieving over the death of his young wife, begins to write as a form of therapy. But he never expected that his anonymous blog and journal would ultimately record humanity’s last days. Governments scramble to stop the zombie virus, people panic, so-called Safe Havens are established, the world erupts into chaos; soon it’s every man, woman, and child for themselves.

When agent Joshua Stone is called to a high-level meeting at the Department of Homeland Security, he learns about a new global order which will be transitioning into power. Stone is read in on the plan for a single planetary government and a worldwide cashless currency, which will step in to fill the void left by the failing monetary system.

I never believed in the whole “light at the end of the tunnel” folly where people, after having a near-death experience, would startle awake in a cold sweat exclaiming, “I saw the light!” But there I was, in this so-called “tunnel” facing a glaring light, when the last thing I remembered was sleeping in my room - the royal bed-chamber, as others called it. Had I died? If so, how? King Grey once benefited from unrivaled strength, wealth, and prestige in a world governed by martial ability but now finds himself reborn in a society dominated by magic.

A trailblazing account of human history, challenging our most fundamental assumptions about social evolution—from the development of agriculture and cities to the emergence of "the state", political violence, and social inequality—and revealing new possibilities for human emancipation.

Read by the author. Are you overwhelmed by clutter, constant mess, and the mental load of daily responsibilities? It's time to break free from the chaos and create a home that works for you—using a fresh approach to decluttering that will simplify your space, reduce stress, and free up your...

Susie Mast's Old Order life in Lancaster County's Hickory Hollow has been shaped by events beyond her control, with the tragic deaths of her Dat and close-in-age brother casting a particularly long shadow. Now 22, Susie remains unmarried despite her longtime affection for friend Obie Yoder. Believing Obie might never show romantic interest in her, Susie accepts Del Petersheim's invitations - it is only after Obie leaves to take an apprenticeship that Susie realizes her mistake. 

From YouTube sensation Marzia “CutiePieMarzia” Bisognin, an eerie thriller about a girl whose dream house quickly becomes a terrifying nightmare. When Amethyst stumbles upon the house of her dreams, she can’t help but be enchanted by it, even if there’s something a little…off about the...

A sweeping multigenerational saga of survival, strength, and ancestral connection. Three women. Three eras. One unbroken lineage of courage. Lucy — In the dawn of humanity, a Stone Age woman fights to survive alone with her newborn, facing predators, starvation, and the unforgiving wilderness as she searches for her tribe. Enslaved — Torn from her African village on the cusp of womanhood, a young woman endures the horrors of the Middle Passage and slavery, carrying the songs of her ancestors in her heart while harboring an unbreakable spirit.

From award-winning author Sarah Krasnostein comes an exploration of the power of belief. Weaving together the stories of six extraordinary ordinary people, The Believer looks at the stories we tell ourselves to deal with the distance between the world as it is and the world as we’d like it to be. How they can stunt us – or save us. Some of the people you will meet believe in things most people don’t. Ghosts. UFOs. Heaven and the Devil. The literal creation of the universe in six days. Others believe in things most people would like to. Dying with autonomy.

The perfect escapist novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author New beginnings, old secrets, and a place to call home - escape to Wildflower Cottage for love, laughter and friendship … Viv arrives at Wildflower Cottage, a tumbledown animal sanctuary, for the summer. Her job is to help with...

Catherine Corless could not have known where her interest in local history would lead her as she began researching the Tuam Mother and Baby Home in Galway in 2010. Uncovering no less than 796 missing burial records of children born there, the stark truth of their place of rest became clear: a disused sewage tank on the old home site, where two boys had once stumbled upon bones.

Josh lost his parents in a drunk-driving accident and lost track of his two brothers after a tragic fire. By age eighteen, he is an angry young man who only wants a job, an apartment, and to be left alone. Instead, he meets Mike and Anna, an unusual son-and-mother team who draw him into their lives. For the first time, Josh receives unconditional love and something every human being craves, the gift of “the blessing.”

A tender, slow-burning romance set against the soft rhythm of the Aegean coast. Elif is a kind-hearted nurse working in a small Turkish hospital, known for her gentle care and calm presence. When a young man named Kaan is admitted after a devastating motorcycle accident, his body is broken—and his spirit nearly gone. Assigned to help him physically and emotionally, Elif soon discovers that Kaan’s injuries go beyond the surface. Behind his silence lies a heartbreak he never speaks of. As weeks pass, a quiet connection grows between them, one built on patience, trust, and small shared ...

Kayla Dienner has suffered her fair share of heartache, which is why she vows to protect her heart at all costs . . . until she meets Amish firefighter Jamie Riehl. Along with his volunteer work at the local fire department, running his Amish farm keeps Jamie Riehl busy. He barely has time to...

IN AN ABANDONED CABIN IN THE WOODS A KILLER MAKES GOOD ON HIS PROMISE TO BECOME THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME. Lizzy Grayson barely survived the dark box where the Van Gogh Killer held her hostage. But the hardest part of regaining her memories was realizing her grandfather was involved. For years, the Van Gogh Killer hunted the dark streets of Washington D.C., claiming more than five lives. Lizzy managed to escape that fate, but for how long? Edward Buckley trained his apprentice well in the art of inflicting pain. Now, it’s his turn to rise from the shadow of Buckley’s influence. FBI ...

TWO MISSING WOMEN. ONE WITNESS. SO MANY LIES . . . The brand-new thriller by the number-one bestselling and award-winning master of crime Twenty years ago, Cyrus Haven's family was murdered. Only he and his brother survived. Cyrus because he hid. Elias because he was the killer. Now Elias is...

Little River is a coming-of-age story about a young boy called Bean and his little brother Jack. It takes place in the '60s in a small rural community, set among the gleaming white cotton fields of northeast Arkansas. The story begins with the two young lads' obvious isolation from the world outside as they learn to create their own adventures in the only place they really know: their farm.

Every Day Is a Fresh Beginning: Meaningful Poems for Life is a stunning collection of poetry chosen by Aoibhín Garrihy to uplift and inspire, delight and comfort. These powerful verses will guide you through the stresses of modern life, touching on themes such as friendship, love, home, parenting and grief. With lines of classic and contemporary wisdom taken from a wide range of poets including Emily Bronte, W. B. Yeats, Seamus Heaney, Anne Casey and Jan Brierton, this anthology will bring joy to every listener.