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People say I’m too much—too big, too smart, too loud. Well too damn bad! I’m finally content with my plus-size body and quiet life. Sure, I haven’t dated in forever, but I have a thriving veterinary practice and a kid sister to worry about. Besides, experience tells me animals are much more deserving of my attention. Until two gorgeous brothers knock me off my feet.

You could be projecting a wrong image of yourself by not using your body language properly. Nonverbal communication is a huge part of any communication process. The good news is, nonverbal language is like any other language, can be taught. This book will transform the way you act and react with your body and improve your confidence. You’ve probably heard many times someone being described as charismatic. While some people truly are naturally charismatic, the idea that you have to be born with it couldn’t be further from the truth.

The haunting and poignant story of a how a young Japanese girl's understanding of the historic and tragic bombing of Hiroshima is transformed by a memorial lantern-floating ceremony. A Kirkus Reviews Best Middle Grade Book of the Century Twelve-year-old Nozomi lives in the Japanese city of...

Using nature has countless incredible benefits, and you’re just a few simple steps from experiencing it all yourself!

A Cozy Mystery Box Set **Some secrets don’t want to stay buried. Some objects refuse to stay silent.** Welcome to Briar Hollow, a small town where appearances matter, discretion is expected—and certain objects remember things their owners would rather forget. When antique shop owner Clara Whitlock touches certain items, she senses the emotional echoes they’ve absorbed. It’s not a gift she asked for, and it’s not one she advertises. But when a man’s death is written off as an accident—and the object he left behind tells a different story—Clara finds herself drawn into an ...

We know that our friendships increase our happiness, our health, and our longevity, yet people in the US have fewer close confidantes today than we did three decades ago. Even though there’s a huge amount of information in the media discussing these relationships, and our social media feeds run 24/7, most of us haven’t come up with a constructive approach to friendship. But learning to be a better friend is the first step to acquiring and cultivating better, more rewarding friendships.

Cian Donnelly is my Da's bitter enemy. He's also the man who won me-and my virginity—in a single hand of cards. Now, he's come to collect. Except I'm tired of being a pawn in a game I have no wish to play. Maybe it's time to make my own rules. The only thing I have to lose is my heart.

Lord Grey Greyson, Viscount Greyson: My father was pressuring me to choose a suitable bride sooner rather than later. I wasn’t averse to the idea and wanted to find a sensible wife, one who would have no illusions about a love match. I could not promise her my heart because it belonged to Theodore, Marquess of Pelton, a man I had been in love with since the first time we kissed. Theodore, Marquess of Pelton: Greyson was my best friend and lover but our desire for each other was forbidden. Both of us came to London to find a wife. Unlike Greyson, I had to contend with the Pelton legacy of ...

Three swoony hockey players. Three fierce heroines. One unforgettable team. Welcome to Maple Creek, where the ice is cold, but the chemistry is scorching. This small-town hockey series follows the Maple Creek Thunder as they battle on the ice—and fall hard off it. With fake dates, forbidden secrets, and more than a few broken rules, these men are about to learn that the biggest games aren’t always played in the arena.

Do you want more calm, peace and mindfulness in your daily life? Read these 365 daily reflections, meditations & scriptures! In “365 Buddhist Quotes,” you will find Buddhist teachings for busy people. Every day, find a new quote to meditate on from the Buddha, the Dalai Llama, and other famous leaders in Buddhism and Buddhist teachings. This Buddhism book makes a great companion to “Buddhism for Beginners” by Gabriel Shaw. Check out that text as well to read an introduction to Buddhism. ☆☆“Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the ...

When the sorceress Marienne foretells my mate is a human, and she is in trouble, I don’t think. I fly. Fly to the human world to hunt those men who have stolen her and would sell her into Hell itself. No-one will stand between me and my mate.

I would never be caught dead in a place like this. Not normally, anyway, but tonight I'm desperate. My curvy little assistant seems to have put herself up for auction, and there's no way in hell that I'm letting another man win her. Not when she's meant to be mine.

In a land where breath becomes power and sunlight can feed the body, Li-Yan of Sun Fu is sent down from the mountains to carry her master’s teachings into a troubled empire. Drawn into a brutal arena city of gamblers, ghosts, and hidden demons, she must choose—again and again—between the Way of the Open Palm and the path of the Closed Fist, knowing each choice leaves a mark on more than just her enemies.

A wandering swordsman who seeks peace. A fugitive shinobi running from shadows. A deeply scarred woman, chasing a ghost. Three travelers, bound by fate, walk a path of vengeance, redemption, and fate. But when the wind shifts, revealing truths long buried, they must each ask themselves— Is revenge worth the price of one’s soul? A story of honor and betrayal, destiny and free will, violence and restraint, The Way of the Wind is a haunting journey through Feudal Japan, where the past lingers like a blade’s edge and the road ahead is never truly free of ghosts.

If you're listening to this, you may have a loved one suffering from dementia, and you're looking for hope. The disease has already taken so much, and though you're determined to fight, you're weary. Keeping Love Alive as Memories Fade will renew your strength. With guidance from professionals and stories of committed caregivers, you'll learn how others have braved the road ahead and how you can, too. Using the five love languages and other creative ideas, you can discover, like many others, the resilient power of love.

The Good Town What if peace wasn’t natural? What if it was installed? When psychologist Mara Ellison moves to the small town of Havenridge, she’s searching for quiet. After a professional scandal nearly destroyed her career, she wants anonymity. Stability. Distance from chaos. Havenridge seems perfect. Too perfect. Crime is almost nonexistent. Public meetings end in agreement. Neighbors resolve conflict before it escalates. Arguments dissolve as if they never existed. And everyone credits the same thing: The Civic Harmony Initiative. At first, it looks like a community wellness program ...

In the early hours of Thursday 8th August 1963 at rural Cheddington in Buckinghamshire, a Travelling Post Office train was on the final leg of its journey from Glasgow to London. Complying with a red signal light, the train was brought to a stop on a remote section of track. Suddenly, and without warning, the engine was boarded and taken over by masked men. So began legend of the ‘Great Train Robbery’…. Dan Shaw, author of ‘The Krays: Their Life and Crimes’ recounts the dramatic true story of that most audacious of crimes. Presented succinctly, from the start this book places the ...

When my parents died and left me the wolf sanctuary in Wolf Valley, it was a dream come true for me. Then I started looking at the finances and realized just how screwed I was. The sanctuary is losing money, a lot of money, and I need to come up with some cash fast in order to save it. When some hot shot billionaire shows up in town, I'm not sure what to expect. Our first meeting is magical. I've never felt that way about anyone before. It was just an instant connection.

Bisexuality is the largest sexual minority in the world and the least well understood. This book sets out to answer some of the questions that many people have about bisexuality. In Bi, Julia Shaw explores how people have defined and measured bisexuality during its long and important history. She looks at behavioural bisexuality in animals, and investigates whether there is a bi gene. She introduces some famous bi activists and scholars whom everyone should know.

Quiet has always been Clara Whitlock’s strength. This time, someone wants to turn it into policy. When an invitation arrives by courier—formal, unmarked, and carefully worded—Clara knows it isn’t an honor. It’s a warning. A regional council has been studying her work, dissecting her refusals, and drafting a framework based on the way she listens without controlling. They call it The Quiet Authority Framework. They say it’s voluntary. They say it’s compassionate. They say it prevents harm. But when a small town pilot program quietly removes a teacher from her classroom for ...