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Angela Richman, Chouteau County death investigator, finds herself deep in the Missouri woods on a perfect spring day. But there is nothing idyllic about her grim walk - a body has been discovered in a muddy creek, and Detective Jace Budewitz wants Angela on the scene. 

1976. A 22-year-old Japanese American woman enters the management ranks of a major corporation and encounters...just what you'd expect. Sexism. Misogyny. Racial bias. And she breaks barriers anyway. From the moment Elaine Koyama was hired as a management trainee at agri-business giant Cargill, Inc., she found herself entangled in the endless fight to wedge herself through the doors the women's movement opened.

A gripping tale of moral courage in the shadow of victory—where the end of war begins history’s most perilous reckoning. With Hitler's suicide marking the end of the Third Reich and chaos consuming a shattered Germany, Captain Edward Hume continues to lead his bomb disposal squad—The...

Brought to you by Penguin. Longlisted for the Booker Prize 2023. A deeply moving novel about a boy and his dream, from the prize-winning author of As You Were Jamie O'Neill loves the colour red. He also loves tall trees, patterns, rain that comes with wind, the curvature of many objects, books...

Sadie Tremont suffers through her mother's home remedies for her illnesses, hoping if she can make it to the fall when she will leave for college, then she'll be fine. Sky, a classmate, who showers her with kindness and admiration, opens her eyes to the fact that she might not live that long if her mom has her way.

Murder? Under suspicion? What is wrong with the police in this town? I'm a respected business owner and part-time college professor, not a killer. Besides, I barely knew the woman who was murdered. Why in the world would I kill her? And if I thought being accused of murder was bad, things get even worse. The college finds out I’m a murder suspect and threatens to terminate my contract. Not on my watch they aren't! I am not letting some trumped-up murder charges ruin my future. Together with my best friend and cupcake baker extraordinaire Anna, we are going to solve this mystery. Nothing ...

The Best by Women in Horror The first ‘Killing It Softly’ was just the tip of the iceberg… Beneath the icy depths of this next installment, you’ll be plunged into a world where 38 female horror writers give you a glimpse of their inner-demons, unleashing the hell-fire they suppress in the ‘real’ world. It will disturb you to discover what really lurks inside their minds, because many of these stories delve into pain that can only be experienced by women—leaving you unhinged as you curl up with them during their darkest hour. Post-partum depression, hording, anorexia, and ...

Have you ever wondered about the mysterious world of dreams and their profound impact on our lives? In "Entering Dream World," Elaine Heroux, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over fifty years of experience studying dreams, offers readers a transformative guide to understanding and harnessing the power of their nightly visions.

From Hurricane Sandy to B&B repairs to Aunt Madge's wedding in three weeks. If Jolie can handle that surely she can deal with a sobbing woman who shows up at midnight. When the next morning Jolie learns that Pooki's husband is missing and his partner is dead, it seems there may be a connection to some shady hurricane repairs at Ocean Alley's senior complex.

What had come over her? Exactly who was she - Brandy, lady of the night, or B. J. Abbott, architect, whose dreams were filled not with erotic languor, but with visions of concrete and steel. Cast in an unfamiliar role, she had chosen to play it to the hilt, and loved the part...unaware that it would throw her into emotional chaos. The romance for every woman who's never had the nerve - a rousing passionate battle of the sexes takes place as each tries to outdo the other in a witty, erotic contest of wills!

The last thing Chouteau County death investigator Angela Richman wants to do during the holidays is her job. So it’s with some trepidation that she agrees to help the desperate Mr. and Mrs. LaRouche when they show up on her doorstep. Their daughter Juliet is missing. She was last seen leaving a high-school party just before midnight, and they’d like Angela’s help getting their trusted local detectives involved. The officer assigned to the case - Chouteau newcomer Det. Jace Budewitz - is far too blunt and impolite for their liking.

After a rough breakup with the love of her life, all Vanessa Wright wants is to focus on completing her second novel. Between living in the same small town as her ex-boyfriend and the fact that Christmas is right around the corner, concentrating on her book isn’t exactly easy, but she’s determined to do what she can. But when her parents decide to visit Hollybrook for the holidays, she knows her Christmas is ruined unless she can come up with a plan. Her parents have no idea that Vanessa and her ex are no longer together. And she’s not interested in waiting to find out what happens if...

July 1947. Britain is still gripped by rationing, even as the excitement of Princess Elizabeth’s engagement sweeps the nation. In the Woolworths’ canteen, Freda is still dreaming of meeting her own Prince Charming. So far she’s been unlucky in love. When she has an accident on her...

I was born with the fire of defiance burning in my veins. He was raised in the shadows of a name soaked in blood. I’ve spent my life trying to outrun the suffocating grip of the Vescari name, a legacy soaked in secrets, silence, and the threat of violence. Dance consumes my days, where each fluid movement is my escape and my rebellion against the past. My nights are shadowed by memories that weigh heavier than any step I’ve ever taken. I’ve built a life far from the shadows of my past, far from the family that once suffocated me. But then, like a storm I never saw coming, Jake Moretti...

Pourquoi se quereller avec les enfants quand il est possible de faire autrement ? Basé sur de récentes prises de conscience en psychologie, ce livre présente des façons innovatrices de résoudre les problèmes qu'on rencontre dans toute relation parent-enfant. Il met de l'avant une approche lucide, sensible et respectueuse, qui entraîne moins de stress et plus de gratification pour les parents comme pour les enfants. On y trouve des techniques à la fois concrètes, pratiques et surtout efficaces. Ça fonctionne, les résultats sont là!

Join Elaine Glass on these meditative journeys to raise your vibration. In Track 1 you are invited to reconnect with your deepest passion, igniting a sense of purpose and joy within. In Track 2, Elaine guides you to connect your breath with the breath of God, anchoring you to that which is most...

For the past ten years, ever since leaving her ex-boyfriend and the father of her twins, Celine Smith has been on the move. It’s not easy raising two kids on her own, especially with limited job opportunities and increasing responsibilities, but she does what she can. Even if it means relocating every now and then. But it’s happened for the last time. She’s moved to Hollybrook, her hometown, this Christmas. It’s been an eternity since she was last here, and the town’s changed considerably, but returning should make life easier for her and the twins. What she isn’t expecting is ...

Do you want to sell your house for the best possible price in the quickest possible time? "Sell High, Sell Fast" sets out the seven-step ADDRESS system that will enable you to realise your house's maximum value up to three times faster than comparable properties on the market.

Ellen Beckford and her sister Mary are living under their father’s shadow. Before their beloved mother died, they had dreamed of bright futures, but torn apart by grief, Harold Beckford barely lets his daughters out of his sight. Then Harold is injured during a break-in at his office at London’s docklands, and can no longer work. And with prices rising and food scarce, Ellen has no choice but to defy her father’s rules and seek employment. She finds a position at London’s renowned Foyles bookshop, and the other shop girls quickly take her under their wing.

I'm Elaine Swann, and I'm here to help you navigate real-world etiquette dilemmas with confidence and grace. Each week, I’ll answer your questions and share practical tips for modern life—all in under 20 minutes. New episodes every Tuesday! You can send your etiquette questions and voice memos to ⁠⁠questions@elaineswann.com⁠⁠ to get personal guidance from Elaine.