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Why are we drawn to the ocean each summer? Why does being near water set our minds and bodies at ease? In Blue Mind, Wallace J. Nichols revolutionizes how we think about these questions, revealing the remarkable truth about the benefits of being in, on, under, or simply near water.

The second season of the Tor.com Collection includes ten Tor.com audiobooks originally published separately in the winter of 2016.

Forty breathtaking short stories of gripping adventures, secrets and strange conspiracies. 'The Dust That Was Barren' by P. C. Wren. 'The Deserter' by Stacy Aumonier. 'The Lighthouse on Shivering Sand' by J. S. Fletcher. 'The Secret of the Smoked Spectacles' by William Le Queux. 'The 39 Steps' by John Buchan. 'Three Pennyworth of Luck' by Basil Murray. 'The Secret of Dr. Vaux’s Intrigue' by William Le Queux. 'A Thread of Scarlet' by J. J. Bell. 'How I Became a Secret Agent' by Dr. A. K. Graves.

At age ten, Anna is facing a formal investigation into her teleporting ability by two priests. Anna turns the table on the inquisitors by accessing the darkest secrets hidden in their minds. Anna forces the priests to abandon the investigation, or she will expose their secrets. Anna discovers the dark world of secrets hidden in people's minds, thoughts, and secrets she can readily access and use to her advantage. She learns that her telepathic powers are far more interesting than teleporting as she tests her developing skill. Here is an excerpt from the book: As directed by Father Frederick...

Training is not just for dogs – cats can be taught too! Whether you're a new cat parent or an experienced one seeking to strengthen your bond with your furry friend, this book is the go-to resource that will transform you into a confident and knowledgeable cat enthusiast. In this indispensable guide, you will discover: 🐾 Essential Training Techniques: From litter box training to using scratching posts, explore the power of positive reinforcement to teach tricks and commands, and effectively address challenging behaviors. 🏡 Preparing Your Home: Learn to select the right supplies, ...

Ghosts and spirits invading a home is the most frequent request for help I receive as a spiritual healer. In this collection of 10 short stories, I describe the different entities I encountered and explore the many reasons why the incursion occurred. I also offer some suggestions on how to prevent spiritual invasions into your home.

Anna's patience and resolve are tested during her first day at school. She is confronted by a bully and makes a critical error in judgment that could expose her secrets. She must use her powers and cunning to defuse the situation before it goes viral. Anna then uses her powers to help a friend and save the life of someone she loves. Excerpt from Tested: Anna left the cafeteria and reentered the school building to swap her books. She opened the locker and stowed her lunch pail. Just after Anna placed her books on the top shelf, someone shoved her into her locker and slammed the door shut. ...

Are you an empath and would love to learn how to relate with people and how to best manage your emotions? When you are ready to let go of how other people affect you, you can become a person who has a true gift of knowing and sensing what is going on all around you. You can discover more about your empathic skills and abilities, the more you know about how much you can be affected by others in your life. This audiobook has provided you with some powerful and necessary tools to protect yourself against draining situations and you should make sure that you practice all of them.

Bonnie J. Wallace is the author of Young Hollywood Actors and The Hollywood Parents Guide, and mother of Emmy Award winning actress Dove Cameron. In each of the 132 episodes over 6 seasons she shares an intimate conversation with a guest from the TV/film/music world. Inspiring, entertaining & educational.

Anna and Jackie attempt to evade Mason but are caught when Jackie retreats to her mother's home. Anna witnesses her father's evil side and takes action to protect her mother and grandmother. Anna and Jackie realize that Anna would be safer in a place surrounded by strangers. Left alone at a young age, with no mentors to help her, Anna must rely on her intelligence and instincts to adapt to her new environment. She soon discovers new and unique ways her gifts can help her and her friends. An excerpt from the book: The lights in the bungalow went dark, leaving everyone standing in the predawn...

A new heroine is born. Her name is Anna Blaze. Follow her development as a growing child as she learns to master her abilities to read minds and teleport herself from one place to another. Share her adventures as she adjusts to the challenges and dangers she faces. What kind of person will she become? Her story begins with our first book, Anna Blaze Teleporter & Rift Jumper: Origins. Anna Blaze is the daughter of two naturally gifted people who belong to a small group of elite thieves working for a villainous billionaire collector known only as "The Chairman." Although The Chairman takes ...

The 11-year-old Anna leaves the orphanage and is fostered by Jimmy and Carol Blaze, who owns a 250-acre farm close to the orphanage. For the first time in six years, Anna is living in a normal family setting with foster parents who are loving and supportive. Anna now faces the real world, enjoying the personal freedoms that were kept from her while she was in the orphanage. With these freedoms come challenges she must face and resolve. Excerpt from Anna Blaze #4: Jimmy climbed the stairs to the second floor. “Your room is up here, Anna.” Anna and Carol followed with luggage in tow. ...

A wonderful collection of 50 phenomenal stories by the world’s great short story writers.

A gripping collection of mystery stories, strange tales and horrible crimes: 'The Perfect Murder', by Stacy Aumonier; 'The Magic Casket', by F. Austin Freeman; 'The Shadow of the Shark', by G. K. Chesterton; 'The Marionettes', by O. Henry; 'Charles', by A. J. Alan; 'Moon's Gibbet', by Egerton Castle; 'The Severed Hand', by Wilhelm Hauff; 'The Man with the Watches', by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle; 'The Adventure of the Diamond Necklace', by G. F. Forrest; 'My Adventure at Chislehurst', by A. J. Alan; 'Blackmail', by John Galsworthy.

Chris Jenisen returns to fight corruption from the rift. This is the second book in the Boarder series. An ancient evil from another world has crossed over and must be destroyed before it can spread destruction in our world. New friends help him in his ongoing struggle to defend our world.

After Mason and his crew are neutralized, the Chairman retaliates by sending two teams of hitmen to capture Anna and eliminate Mason, Jackie, Phoebe, and anyone else standing in his way. The hit squads are no match for the Blazes, Anna's foster parents, and a handful of gifted town folks who come to Anna's aid. Here is what happened to one squad: Excerpt from CHAMPIONS The Suburban pulled up to the roadblock and stopped. A tall, athletic man wearing a trench coat stepped out and approached Burt and Gary. "Sorry, the road is closed from this point on. There's a gas leak that could set this ...

Anna faces the consequences of using her teleporting abilities to save the lives of three people trapped in a sinking bus. Her actions are captured on video phones and go viral around the world. While most of the attention is harmless, Anna knows she has just given her location away to her father and the Chairman, who will try to capture her. What can Anna do to protect herself? Here is an excerpt from this episode: Anna had cried herself out and felt drained. “Thank you, Carol. Your support means everything to me.” Anna wiped her eyes with the handkerchief Jimmy had pulled out of his ...

Are you into Shoes? Do you watch sports? Into Hip Hop Culture? Politics? Have you ever found yourself debating or having a heated discussion about any of those topics? So have we, we just decided to make a podcast about. We can all agree that everyone has a certain affinity for certain shoes. That's the one thing that ties us together. Our podcast will explore those ties and also what opinions separate us. Join us for these conversations as we explore all aspects of our society while keeping you up to date on the latest trends and releases in the sneaker world.

Stories from the Handshake protocol adopters and builders.

Bei seiner Verhaftung in einer Londoner Bank erschießt der jahrelang gesuchte Scheckfälscher und Betrüger Clay Shelton einen Polizisten. Als er daraufhin wegen Mordes angeklagt wird und gehenkt werden soll, veranlasst er als seinen letzten Wunsch das Erscheinen aller freiwillig oder unfreiwillig an seiner Verhaftung und Verurteilung beteiligten Personen, um ihnen seine Rache zu prophezeien. Nach der Hinrichtung Sheltons sind diese Warnungen zunächst vergessen, bis Inspektor Long - maßgeblich an dessen Verhaftung beteiligt - nur knapp einem Mordanschlag entgeht.