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The Mediterranean island of Malta, still a British colony, is a strategic lynchpin under siege--literally the most bombed patch of earth on the planet. Max Chadwick is an officer with the British Ministry of Information and is thus charged with keeping morale high against all odds. If the Maltese bow under the weight of the daily assaults, the tide of the war could turn. Max spends his time with the military's top brass and the beautiful deputy editor of Il Berqa, the Maltese paper.

Hello little dreamer! What’s the most incredible dream you’ve ever had? Was it about becoming a superhero, who could save the world from danger? Maybe you’ve dreamed about being a wizard who could create anything she wanted with just a flick of her wand? It is wonderful to have such magical dreams while you sleep! But what kind of dreams do you have when you’re awake?

In its second edition, The Empty Lot Next Door sheds its "young adult" elements, opting instead for a deeper exploration of a real-life haunting over adolescent themes. The outcome is a more mature and compelling storyline, firmly rooted in the real-life events that inspired the book. In an Austin neighborhood, Ray (Arthur’s childhood name) and his family excitedly moved into a small house in the midst of a big, green lawn. Beside their house is a strange, vacant lot where a house once stood, and a huge hole in the back lies mysteriously.

Keep your enemies closer . . . Last month, my fiancé slept with my sister Chloe, and I was so upset I made a mistake that ruined my medical career. I didn't think I'd ever forgive Chloe, but when she needed a place to stay, I took her in. So now Chloe's my roommate, and I have to deal with her drama while I try to get my medical career off life support. To make things worse, Chloe’s in legal trouble, and the only person willing to help is my parents' lawyer, Jack Delacroix. He's cocky, condescending, and has written me off as a spoiled rich girl. Of course, he's also fiendishly smart and...

Explore the Land of 10,000 Lakes! Learn about Minnesota's history, geography, weather, people, and more in this book that's all about our 32nd state.

Don’t let your past dictate your present. Imagine a path where self-discovery and purpose come together seamlessly. Using cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, this collection contains 2 full length books, a comprehensive resource, using evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques and practical exercises that provides the skills and techniques you need to overcome past trauma, rediscover balance and build confidence.

Bigger has turned out not to be better. Servicing the global economy has exacted a heavy toll in the erosion of our communities and the destruction of our environment. Increasingly, we are coming to realize that the way forward looks a lot like the way back — back to strong local economies, back to resilient, tight-knit communities, back to the land and work that is real. As we chart our course through these uncertain times, we are hungry for inspiration.

In this “inventive, moving, and funny” (Jess Walter, #1 New York Times bestselling author) coming-of-age novel, two human-like teen robots navigate high school, basketball, and potentially life-threatening consequences if their true origins are discovered by the inhabitants of their...

School Ties is a parent-focused podcast hosted by two best friends, cutting through the noise around private schools in the UK. We talk honestly about choosing a school, navigating admissions, and asking the questions you didn’t realise you needed to ask.

School Ties is a parent-focused podcast hosted by two best friends, cutting through the noise around private schools in the UK. We talk honestly about choosing a school, navigating admissions, and asking the questions you didn’t realise you needed to ask.

El Utilitarismo es un ensayo escrito por el filósofo John Stuart Mill, donde defiende a la doctrina del mismo nombre. En busca de su objetivo, Mill expone como el pensamiento utilitarista interactúa con varias de las cuestiones que más interesan a la humanidad, tales como la felicidad, el placer, el sacrificio, la justicia y la moral. La forma en cómo aborda estos temas, permite apreciar su manifestación a nivel personal y colectivo. Las ideas de Mill llegaron a ser muy bien acogidas en la filosofía angloamericana, y actualmente continúan siendo una propuesta digna de ser atendida y estudiada.

It is very difficult to get somebody to have a drink when he is not thirsty. Only a hunger and thirst for God can start you on a journey to go deeper. Do you want to enjoy the deeper things of God? I am sure you do and that is why you are reading this gratifying book. Remember, “Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be filled.” May you be filled as you go deeper and do more!

The fourth outing for Pixie and Harley. It is one wedding, one funeral and a missing elfin cat. Pixie starts the hunt for a missing pet, and along the way, she meets death, destruction and an unwelcome visitor from her past.

Take a trip through the Show-Me State! Learn about Missouri's history, geography, weather, people, and more in this book that's all about our 24th state.

The one time Mia Page undresses a perfect stranger with her eyes and he busts her? What are the odds? Now, this embarrassed mom is running into the hot middle school teacher everywhere. Is there no mercy for the wicked? It’s not fair. Nor is it fair her ex is about to remarry, her teen wants his space, and her overactive imagination means batteries are suddenly in short supply since meeting the charming Mr. Walden. He’s a twenty-eight-year-old fantasy, not an option. He looked up, she blushed, and Curt was hooked. It’s cute that Mia gets tongue-tied around him. He loves how easy it is...

Resenting him was natural; wanting him, a revelation. There’s nothing Shasta Kovich won’t do to save her recording contract after blowing her voice during The Velvet Bitches’ first major concert tour. But asking her to put up with Blake Adams? That’s pushing it. Big surprise they’d clash. She came up the old-fashioned way; she worked her ass off. Blake, on the other hand, has led a charmed life, the product of the best musical education money can buy. It’s pretty hard not to resent him, especially with that elitist attitude of his. It can’t get any worse than that, right? ...

Even good girls misbehave. For elementary school teacher Naomi Kendall, all it takes is a few cocktails, fabulous curls, and that guy. You know who he is. We all have one. And for whatever reason, he’s off-limits. But you think about him, wonder, and never say a word to anyone. When Naomi sees Ryan McKenzie again, it seems the universe is trying to tell her something. Mr. Fireman is still smoking hot. They’re both single. That spark of interest is stronger than ever. This is not the time to be timid. Make the call. She should have known she’d trip over her own damn heels stepping out ...

After a Comanche war party kills her husband and infant son and steals her young daughter, Annie Bryce has nothing left to live for. Held captive herself by a brutal warrior, merely surviving every day is the only act of defiance she can muster. Haunted by guilt for not preventing the Comanche attack on the Bryce family, Texas Ranger Hap Walker is surprised when he stumbles across the captive Annie three years later.

Discover the groundbreaking philosophy of Utilitarianism by John Stuart Mill—a timeless exploration of ethics, happiness, and the greater good. In this influential essay, Mill defends the principle that actions are right if they promote the greatest happiness for the greatest number. Blending moral insight with logical clarity, Utilitarianism remains essential for students of philosophy, ethics, political science, and anyone seeking to understand how we determine right from wrong. Perfect for deep thinkers and curious minds alike, this classic text continues to shape modern moral debate.

This is an important book for children and young adults, whether they are psychologically or emotionally in trouble or not. This book is equally important for parents, teachers and counselors. The Spark Inside reveals, in easily understood language, the innate health that resides in each and every one of us. It shows young people that they can let go of the dark and negative thoughts that leads to low self-esteem, painful feelings, and anti-social behaviour.