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When Ellie's single dad James brings home a porcelain doll from the landfill, she assumes it's just another rare collectible to add to her growing collection. The doll named Roxanne, is delicate, beautiful, and unnervingly flawless. But something about her feels wrong. There is a stillness in her grey, mirror-like eyes that seem too lifelike. Then Strange things begin to happen. Clara the treasured doll passed down from Ellie's late mother, keeps appearing in places she was never left. Whispered voices echo at night. Shadows move when no one is looking. Ellie's safe world slowly begins to ...

Anatidaephobia, the fear that somewhere, somehow, a duck is always watching. For Caleb Marsh, this isn't a joke; it's a haunting shadow that follows him everywhere. Strange things start to happen. Whispers in the reeds' eyes peering from the water, and a scar-faced duck who knows far too much. Caleb soon realizes his phobia maybe the least of his worries. Scarface has a plan, a chilling reckoning for anyone who has hurt kids like Caleb. The hunters become the hunted. In this eerie, suspenseful middle0grade psychological comedy horror, Caleb must confront his deepest fears before the ducks ...

One of the “Best Books” of the year from The Smithsonian, The Washington Independent Review, and more! From bestselling writer David Kamp, the “fun, fascinating, and surprisingly touching,” (People) behind-the-scenes story of the cultural heroes who created the beloved children’s TV...

Have you been dreaming of running your own business in your home? Have you always loved kids and wished you could make money caring for them? Do you wish you knew the steps to take to open and operate a really successful daycare in your home? You can do it! Check out How to Start and Run a Successful Home Daycare to find everything you need to know about family child care. Christina will take you through the actionable steps to decide if home daycare is right for you, to see if you have what you need to get started, and to build your business the right way for success. Christina has had a ...

A Redwall podcast where we remember, reread, and rethink the book series by Brian Jacques. Hosted by Jordan Petersen-Kamp and Derrick Kamp. Contact us at reredwallpod.com

""A kaleidoscopic and finely-tuned voice full of acuity, wit, intelligence and, perhaps most importantly, a deep and defiant love for a world burning at its edges. I am so grateful to have come upon this true poet."" —Ocean Vuong A gorgeous collection of poems exploring womanhood, sisterhood...

The world isn’t coming to an end, contrary to what you may have heard. But the media’s near-exclusive focus on conflict and disaster means that the progress and everyday acts of brilliance taking place across the globe go unnoticed. Jurriaan Kamp shows that optimism - intelligent optimism, not a rose-colored-glasses brand of wishful thinking - is good for not only your mind but your body too. He details a whole host of health problems that can actually be linked to pessimism.

All managers have a responsibility for getting their message across effectively, whether it be in a formal or informal setting. In this programme you will find out how to ensure that you present information in such a way that you get your message across perfectly by preparing both your delivery and yourself, to bring your audience with you.

What happened to transform American tastes from Wonder Bread and Shake 'N Bake to sushi and balsamic vinegar? How did Epicureanism evolve from an elitist pursuit to an everyday practice and mind-set of the masses? David Kamp, author of The United States of Arugula: How we Became a Gourmet Nation, is joined by a panel of connoisseurs to explain the American food revolution. Mario Batali is the star of the Food Network's Molto Mario and one of the Iron Chefs on Iron Chef America.

Shares the results of the author’s rigorous, repeatable, and predictable experiments with subtle energy Shows how the mind interacts with matter by means of subtle energy--the key to the placebo effect, the healing power of affirmations and prayers, and energy medicine Demonstrates...

Do you spend hours of your precious time in boring, ineffective meetings? In this programme you will learn how to prepare for meetings in a way that helps to make them more focused and effective. We will also look at ways of keeping meetings on track so everyone benefits and feels that meetings are no longer a waste of time.

The Lies We Keep is a story of love, loss and redemption after a pivotal tragedy in American history. A grieving widow facing another loss - her son who is starting a new chapter in his life at college - has a chance encounter in Sedona, Arizona with a ghost from her past that sets in motion a series of events that will forever change the lives of everyone she cares for.

Are you an entrepreneur overwhelmed by technology and web marketing? This book is for you who are being held back from that next step because of the intimidation and overwhelm of technology. We need your gift and your voice. This book is for you, who right now, are caught up in the distraction and confusion of the digital world. We’re not going to let it steal your focus, your time, or your resources any longer. What you are doing matters too much for that. The Purpose of This Book Get technology out of your way so you can create the business you know you’re meant to. Set you free from ...

Amber "AJ" Johnson is a freelance writer who has her heart set on becoming a full-time sports reporter at her paper. She has one chance to prove herself: capture an interview with the very private goalie of Baltimore's hockey team, Alec Kolchak. But he's the one man who tries her patience, even as he brings to life a quiet passion she doesn't want to admit exists. Alec has no desire to be interviewed - he never has, never will. But he finds himself a reluctant admirer of AJ's determination to get what she wants...and he certainly never counted on his attraction to her.

The Ultimate Management Book gives you everything you need to be a better manager. It is a dynamic collection of essential skills covering the topics that will help you make a seismic impact upon your performance - faster than you ever thought possible. If you want to be the best, you have to have the right skillset. From managing and motivating people and teams to performance management and appraisals, The Ultimate Management Book is a dynamic collection of tools, techniques and strategies for success.

In 2006, Johnny's pie-in-the-sky dreams of becoming world champion were dashed when his kings ran into aces in the World Series of Poker Main Event. But lady luck was with him when he met Amy, the woman of his dreams, who soon became his wife. Like many players, he drifted away from the game after Congress passed a law later that year that cut off funds to online poker and harkened the decline of the game. But even as Johnny returned to the working world, the itch remained.

Restructuring, new responsibilities, updated systems – just a few examples that require us to view change positively and treat it as an opportunity, as opposed to a disruption. You will also learn how to help others to deal more positively with change so that you can all approach it far more constructively. You will be encouraged to not just manage change but to actively promote it as a more satisfying way of life.

Restoration. How do you restore a normal life to a family devastated by the loss of a loved one? When Kathryn, beloved wife of John and devoted mother of Emily and Riley, is killed in a tragic car accident, John must repair his family. John finds comfort in the old, slightly shabby Victorian house that Kathryn had insisted they buy before she died. It was her idea to restore it and build the family a beautiful home. What he learns as he restores the old house is life changing for himself and his whole family.

Denna fängslande historiska roman utspelar sig år 1535 i Varberg som på den tiden tillhörde Danmark. Det var uppslitande tider och det blodiga inbördeskriget Grevefejden härjade landet. Marcus Meyer från Lübeck tar över Varberg slott och får handskas med den unga slottsfrun, svensk-norskan Grövel Fadersdotter Sparre. Meyer har storslagna planer och spinner ett intrikat nät omkring sig. Men med tiden ska han själv fastna däri.

Do you ever wish there were more hours in a day and wonder how you are going to fit everything in? In this programme we will explore how better planning can save you time. How being ready for whatever you have to do allows you to use your time more effectively and how to make time management techniques fit your personal preferences. We also deal with the problem of time-wasters and offer strategies for reducing their effect so that you have control of your time.