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Fifty-five years ago, Helen L. Taylor took John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress and simplified the vocabulary and concepts for young listeners while keeping the storyline intact. The result was a classic in itself, which has now sold over 600,000 copies. It's both a simple adventure story and a profound allegory of the Christian journey through life, a delightful listen with a message kids ages six to 12 can understand and remember. A new look for today's children enlivens the journey to the Celestial City.

The Golden Girls: Tales from the Lanai is an accessible collection that explores the cultural, industrial, and historical impact of that beloved American sitcom. Edited by Taylor Cole Miller and Alfred L. Martin, Jr., this anthology brings together a diverse range of voices that model different media studies approaches to researching and critically analyzing television texts.

When newly divorced Jude arrives in the small town of Lowbridge, she is soon drawn to widower Will, the father of her young daughter's best friend. But Will's past is shrouded in tragedy, with questions that no one knows the answer to – and after two tragedies tore his life apart in just a few short years, gossip and rumours abound about what really happened to the women he loved. As whispers of murder surround Will, Jude becomes determined to uncover the truth – and with her own father's tragic fate haunting her, she refuses to let another innocent man suffer.

Five years ago, Olivia Sutherland was wrongfully convicted of plotting to murder. Now she's finally free, Olivia has three goals. Repair her relationship with her daughter. Clear her name. And bring down her husband—the man who framed her. Just how far is she willing to go to get what she wants? And how far will her husband go to stop her? Because his lies run deeper than Olivia could ever have imagined—and this time it’s not her freedom that’s in jeopardy, but her life.

Alex, Lucy, River and Bridget. Four people with one thing in common: they are all being stalked. Their lives are filled with daily terror. Always watching. Always waiting. And never knowing what – or who – is hiding in the shadows. But this group of four used to be five, until the terrible day their friend Nat was followed home by her stalker. Coming together for Nat’s funeral, they are handed a wreath saying RIP. However, this isn’t a wreath in memory of Nat – it’s for them, with a card dated in ten days’ time. It’s a clear message: in ten days, one of them will die.

Before Natasha Romanoff was an Avenger, she was a Russian spy and assassin, genetically altered by Soviet Union-era scientists to become a super soldier. But someone has stolen a sample of her blood—and the blood of James “Bucky” Barnes, the operative known as the Winter Soldier, another human weapon developed in a Russian laboratory. Whoever took their blood possesses the key to recreating the formula flowing through Natasha and Bucky’s veins—the formula that enhanced their physiology to superhuman levels.

Daughter and heir to the throne, Mancella Cliff yearns for a life without bloodshed. But as a child, she emerged from the Broken Citadel with the power to summon animals—only after killing them first. Her magic is a constant reminder of the horrors her father, the ruler of the realm, has forced upon her to strengthen their power. Silver is a charming thief struggling to survive in a world torn apart by Mancella’s father’s reign. When a mysterious benefactor recruits him for the heist of a lifetime, a chance to rob the castle, Silver relishes the opportunity for a real future—and revenge.

In this harrowing psychological thriller about a missing teenage boy whose mother must expose the secrets within their own family if she wants to find her son—perfect for fans of Reconstructing Amelia. You love your family. They make you feel safe. You trust them. Or do you…? When...

UNFORGETTABLE LOYALTY: Craving and Devotion 💔 Loyalty. Trust. Forever. What happens when the one person you counted on isn’t there anymore? When betrayal shatters your world and love is put to the ultimate test? In these nine pulse-pounding Romantic Suspense novels, New York Times & USA Today Bestselling Authors explore the pain of Loss, the power of Redemption, and the unforgettable journey to Happily-ever-after. From deadly Secrets to dangerous Missions, these stories are filled with twists, Passion, and the unwavering strength of True Love. Power up your Kindle Reader and be forever...

UNFORGETTABLE PROTECTORS: HEALING AND GUARDIANS Heroes in the shadows. Guardians of the heart. Protectors at all costs. When danger lurks and the truth is a tangled web of secrets, only the strongest will stand between love and destruction. From Undercover Agents and fearless Detectives to Supernatural Guardians and reluctant Protectors, these gripping stories will keep you gripping your Kindle Reader with Suspense, Passion, and Heart-stopping Action. 🔹 Heart-racing action & suspense 🔹 Enemies-to-lovers & second-chance romance 🔹 Secret agents, vampires, and unexpected heroes 🔹 ...

This is a collection of remarkable personal accounts of a variety of American Civil War incidents, from both Union and Confederate perspectives. These vivid and absorbing reminiscences provide an inside view of many fascinating events of the time, shedding light on our shared past and illuminating the character and point of view of those who lived through an extraordinary time in our nation's history. Enjoy these excursions back through the mists of time, recounted by those who were there.

Two years ago, Fran’s sister, Jenna, disappeared on a wellness retreat in the Mediterranean that went terribly wrong. Tom Wade, the now infamous man behind Soul Shrink Retreats, has just been released from prison after serving his sentence for the deaths of two people. But he has never let on what happened to the third victim: Jenna. Determined to find out the truth, Fran books herself onto his upcoming retreat—the first since his release—and finds herself face-to-face with the man who might hold the key to her sister’s disappearance.

Prince Lukas Massoulieu has made a terrible mistake. After finishing off a whole bottle of whiskey with his Winter Formal date, Reed Cambell, he wakes up the next morning with her sleeping in his arms. They're both naked and there's a glaring bloodstain on the sheet revealing exactly what transpired between them. Accusations fly between them and heated words are exchanged. They part ways without looking back. Fast forward four years later, Lukas is in a horrible car accident. Reed is thrust into Lukas's life as his physical therapists. But, the accident has left Lukas with post traumatic ...

How do families build and maintain their wealth? This question has challenged families for generations. In business, any wise entrepreneur would develop a plan to guide the venture. Though most people don't have a strategy in mind for their families, it is precisely what they need. This book applies business concepts to invest in our families with as much focus and discipline as we do our financial assets.

All Anna wants is to be able to sleep. But crushing insomnia, terrifying night terrors and memories of that terrible night are making it impossible. If only she didn’t feel so guilty. To escape her past, Anna takes a job at a hotel on the remote Scottish island of Rum, but when seven guests join her, what started as a retreat from the world turns into a deadly nightmare. Each of the guests has a secret, but one of them is lying—about who they are and why they're on the island. There's a murderer staying in the Bay View hotel. And they've set their sights on Anna.

Ivy Brooks was always attracted to the bad boys until one day, she met the worst of them all and landed in prison as a result. Now, three years later, more mature and the mother of a beautiful little boy, she's determined to make a better life for herself and her son. She's also determined to make better choices when it comes to men and she's not sure her former cellmate's drop dead gorgeous brother Luke - a former bad boy who professes to have turned over a new leaf - is the right choice.

Bill Felkin, Senior Detective with the Marin County Police department is stumped. Crime, random and not so random, is plaguing Marin, the fair place he calls home. Vandalism, murder, suicide, theft, and drugs have all decided to pay a visit. Despite his well honed skills and his years of experience, he will struggle with these challenges of modern society. Meanwhile, life may change for Felkin's husband, Rakesh Patel. Simultaneously, his best friends, Blake Carter and Aidan Pierce, are experiencing seismic shifts in their lives. At the moment, life is chaos in Marin County. The question is ...

Samuel Remington has always lived a life of privilege, where charm and success smoothed every obstacle in his path. To him, the world is a game he always wins—until one reckless wager changes everything. On a dare, Samuel sets his sights on Andrea Brookes, a quiet, unassuming girl he never would have noticed otherwise. Compared to his dazzling girlfriend Erica, Andrea is invisible, a pawn to settle a meaningless bet. But what starts as a cruel joke leaves a scar on Andrea neither of them can erase. Five years later, Andrea—now known as Andi—is no longer the shy, forgettable girl ...

"Full of compelling twists and high-stakes magic . . . a captivating romantic fantasy that had me rooting for the protagonists from the very first page." —Kelly Andrew, New York Times-bestselling author of Your Blood, My Bones on The Beasts We Bury Marry her enemy. Save her realm. Forsake her...

Pemberly Oaks is a prestigious, private high school in Marin County. The campus is stunning in its sylvan beauty, the students are brilliant and the teaching faculty is first-rate. But, all is not as fantastic as it first appears. There's an aspect of life at the school that has everyone on edge. Wealth, privilege and entitlement. Festering resentments. They all collide in "Death in a Fair Place."