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Aftershock is about the real war against terror - the struggle for a world in which nobody lives in fear of atrocities perpetrated by human beings. Every day, people who push against violence and injustice or pull for peace and freedom must face their own fears. Many activists also must struggle with "aftershock," the physical and emotional reverberations of frightening, horrifying, or otherwise traumatizing experiences endured in the course of their activism.

Jeff Walker's Outer Red. A fantastic new science fiction/fantasy spin on a classic fable. Enter a world where a young female ship captain is sent to retrieve information vital to the Galactic Kingdom; a new threat has emerged, and the galaxy is in danger. Can she and her computer companion - GRIMM - get back onto the charted path and return home? Or will they be hunted down and killed before the mission can be completed? Listen to find out more.

Many different civilizations have lived on the land that is now Peru. Today, tourists travel to this South American country to see Machu Picchu, an ancient Inca site. Learn more about Peru, its people, the Amazon Rain Forest, and much more in this exciting title!

After decades of war, South Sudan became an independent country in 2011. Though its people face struggles as they build their new nation, they do have reason for national pride. Their country contains Bandingilo National Park, which hosts one of the largest annual animal migrations. This title describes the birth of South Sudan and its efforts to create a national identity.

Vowel Adventures decodable books introduce beginning learners to phonics and the functions of vowels with fun, narrative stories. Each title focuses on a different vowel, its various sounds, and the roles they play in everyday words. With a focus on tightly controlled vocabulary, repetitive text patterns, and sounds, these books provide a supportive educational fiction reading experience that will enhance imagination and reinforce language arts, decodables, and phonics concepts for early learners.

Did you know your teeth’s enamel is the hardest thing in your body? Or that your tongue print is one-of-a-kind? This series explores the role that the ears, eyes, nose, and other important parts play in a healthy human body.

Grieving from the death of her father, Dana decides to take a break from online dating. After a chance encounter with a medium predicts that she’ll find love again, a message from an intriguing stranger piques her interest. Erik Becker is the charming, witty and charismatic stranger who messages her, challenging her to step out of her comfort zone and give love another chance. Dana thinks she’s met her soulmate, but soon realizes that the man of her dreams is not who he seems.

Martin Dixon's carefully-constructed, peaceful life is turned upside down when his super Christian eighteen-year-old nephew Carter shows up unexpectedly on his doorstep and announces he's gay. Martin's first impulse is to send him back to his parents. But when he discovers that Carter has been in a mental hospital to cure his gay-ness he realizes he's stuck with the boy. Unfortunately, the two get on each other's nerves, each driving the other to distraction. Independently, however, they each arrive at the same conclusion. The other would be much less annoying if he only had... a boyfriend.

Todd elevates genre short fiction beyond entertainment. Whether it's the titular story of a haunted mug driving the new office hire mad, or a worrisome look at the near future where the guilty simply hire someone to do their prison time, these stories will challenge as much as engage.

Toronto is not only Canada’s economic capital, but it also has one of the most diverse populations and has been classified as one of the world’s most livable cities. But Toronto’s past and present are full of weird facts and tidbits from the truly trivial to the seriously strange.

Book #2 in THE WOMAN SERIES. (A sequel to THE WOMAN I BEFRIENDED) Years have passed since Ellie unmasked a local serial killer, yet the terror reemerges when she starts receiving unsettling text messages. “Thought I’d be caught by now?” Now as a private investigator specializing in missing persons, Ellie begins working on a new case when a client asks for help in finding his brother. "You thought wrong." While investigating his disappearance, the text messages continue to taunt her, and Ellie faces an agonizing situation; reuniting a family together while ensuring her own family’s safety.

Esme Sun absolutely does not care about winning shiny trophies or finally receiving some of the praise her mother bestows so lavishly on her three older, brilliant sisters. But, actually... it would be nice to be good at something. So when Esme discovers on the first day of summer, opening day at the community pool, that her growth spurt over the winter has made her a really fast swimmer, she wonders if she just might have found that thing. After Esme has an uncomfortable encounter at the pool with a new girl, Kaya, Esme worries she may have hurt Kaya's feelings.

Are you curious about the stock market but you don’t know where to begin? Navigating the financial world can be challenging for all ages, but starting in the teen years is a surefire way to prepare for financial success! The stock market offers investment opportunities to a range of those interested in watching their money grow. This financial roller coaster has many benefits for those willing to invest, but it’s not without downsides, so it’s important to know what you’re doing!

Did you know that Iraq was home to the oldest known human civilization on Earth? This area used to be known as Mesopotamia, and many different ancient peoples lived there. Listeners will learn about daily life in Iraq, contemporary Iraqi culture, and the changes the country is going through today.

Threesomes? Orgies? Double penetration? We did title this "scorching" right? This collection is filled with high heat explicit erotica, and it's sure to please.

It’s another typical day in the life of Ms. Aggie Underhill; an ATM going bonkers shooting out wads of cash, a shady bank owner with a nasty habit, two teenage bank robbers, a picture-perfect teller and her thug of a boyfriend, plus two unexplained murders. Naturally curious, Aggie can’t help but be nosy. Despite the warning from her daughter to mind her own business, Aggie takes detective matters through the world of gossip into her own hands. If you like quirky and comical mysteries you're in for a treat.

Phoebe Alexis Courtland had a plan. As a paralegal studying for the bar, she decided while in Vegas for a conference she would let off some steam with her friends. When Phoebe wakes the last day of her weekend trip to Vegas, she finds one of the biggest princess cut wedding rings on her ring finger while lying on top of a naked chiseled-chest god. Phoebe remembers nothing of her drunken night of love and is determined to have the marriage annulled immediately.

Opt Out is a lifestyle book....or is it a book about entrepreneurship in disguise? There's a reason the forward is by Michael E. Gerber, the world's most famous small business guru. Opt Out isn't a story about a guy who made a bunch of money and sailed off into the sunset. It's a playbook for people who want to own their life, control their time, and be the master of their destiny. It is a book about business, and real estate, but not based on high claims that neglect hindsight bias.

Sew Powerful Parables will tickle your funny bone, touch your heart and offer you a new way to experience the love of God. Jesus often used parables to communicate His most important messages. Dana Buck continues that tradition in a poetic, rhyming style that makes these stories an enjoyable experience. Sew Powerful Parables is where Dr. Seuss meets C.S. Lewis. All ages will love these original stories full of memorable characters, insightful lessons and just plain fun.

Based on a unique three-year study of nearly 200 self-made millionaires, The Millionaire Mystique uncovers the surprising secrets, individual stories, and pivotal career decisions of successful and happy millionaire women. Startlingly, the research shows that no silver spoon is required, and personal setbacks and career detours challenged - but did not stop - later success.