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Evie is different. Not just her upbringing - though that's certainly been unusual - but also her mindset. She's smart, independent, confident, opinionated, and ready to take on a new challenge: The Institution of School. It doesn't take this homeschooled kid long to discover that high school is a whole new world, and not in the way she expected. It's also a social minefield, and Evie finds herself confronting new problems at every turn, failing to follow or even understand the rules, and proposing solutions that aren't welcome or accepted.

Confidence is a significant life skill necessary to achieving any level of personal or professional success. Yet confidence is often an elusive characteristic. Most people believe that you are born with confidence - either you have it, or you don't. Lack of confidence holds many people back from even trying to reach their goals or achieve their dreams. What if there was a way for you to build your confidence? What if you could learn how to believe in yourself so you could leverage all your skills and talents? What if you could make a difference in your community or become a leader within your organization?

Torn between regret and desire. My daughter’s best friend is back in town. I’m trying to make up to Kim after my absence during her childhood. Walking back into Kim’s life. I never expected to catch myself falling for her friend. One reckless night changes everything. Igniting a fire that’s impossible to extinguish. Secrets linger, threatening our connection. Cher helps tutor my youngest daughter. I find myself entangled in a love as forbidden as it is irresistible. A billionaire with a tarnished history, yearning for redemption. Yet, my deepest secrets could shatter the delicate ...

My life got even worse after I divorced my drug addicted wife. She smeared false campaigns about me to the media. Now, protecting my daughter and trying to save my career with a reality TV show. I clash with Kate, my curvy new assistant. Sparks fly among some disagreements, leading to a night of passion. Little did I know, it ignited a secret baby bombshell. I must navigate the chaos of love and fatherhood. All while protecting my daughter from the media storm. Can I prove that my love is real, or will my damaged soul sabotage our chance at happiness? One night, one secret, and a whole lot ...

Despite the anticipated senior tsunami in population emerging across the nation, success in the senior living industry is not guaranteed. In this thought-provoking audiobook, management consultant Jill Johnson discusses the nine market forces that will influence on-going success in an industry over-saturated with competition and complexity. Market Forces offers insight on how these key trends influence the industry and the implications they may have on your occupancy, operations, programming, and desirability of your site.

While Life as Play chronicles the author's life-long spiritual journey, his goal is to provide a road map for those seeking Oneness with Everything. In its audio, you will discover how to allow your innate Playful essence to express itself in every moment. Think of Mark's story as a tour and initiation into a life of Play. This book is filled with tales of the unexpected and the unique circumstances that characterize a life of Play.

Dylann Anderson harbors a secret, one he can’t share with his conservative parents or best friend Scott. He’s gay, and once he accepts that, he knows his whole world will be turned upside down. Struggling with questions about his sexuality, Dylann meets Spencer, his musical and romantic match, at a college campus tour. Smitten by the mysterious, handsome tour guide, Dylann feels compelled to get to know him more deeply. The closer Dylann and Spencer become, the harder it is to deny the feelings that continue to grow between the two. Dylann realizes he cannot ignore who he is.

Islandia had been without a High King for a generation. Eloy, the last High King, embarked upon a journey shrouded in mystery after a cryptic warning found from a long lost prophet promised a return of ancient dark forces. Eloy had placed the rule of Islandia and the five kingdoms in the hands of his closest friend, King Richard. After 30 years most have long since stopped looking for Eloy's return or the darkness foretold. Many under Richard's rule have grown discontent and jealous of his appointment.

Bewildered by the mysterious death of an apartment building owner, a veteran detective is assigned to the case. Harlan Foster sets out to solve a presumed routine homicide which is intended to make a positive impact on the upcoming election for mayor. Mrs. Johana Belgium, owner of Belgium Building, is thought to have been murdered by someone in the apartment complex. A quarrel or dispute with a tenant is suggested.

The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books began in 1996 with a simple goal: to bring together the people who create books with the people who love to read them. The festival was an immediate success and has become the largest and most prestigious book festival in the country, attracting more than 130,000 book lovers each year.

Once upon a time in Atlanta, Georgia, I was invited to a backyard bbq party. I used my cell phone app to order a private ride to the party. I arrived really late at this really big house on a hill after most guests had already eaten, drank, smoked, played games, and had heightened out at whatever else was taking place. As grilled wings normally find me, I went straight to the backyard from the car and was pleasantly surprised at such a warm greeting from new friends and the level of love and respect that was shared.

Iggy Risner is your typical wise-cracking 12-year-old. When his younger brother, Oz, wakes him in the middle of the night claiming he heard a monster in the attic, Iggy takes him upstairs to prove him wrong. But instead of a flesh-eating beast, they discover hundreds of their plastic toy dinosaurs that have mysteriously come to life.

The devastation of the Felled Ones has passed. In their wake, the rulers of Islandia must pick up the pieces. Hard fought peace hangs in the balance, while new dangers seem to rise from every dark corner. New Valkara - led by the usurper Jorn - lurks in the north. Rebel forces rally to the cry for a new kingdom, led by a vengeful Aiden. Rumors of even greater danger sweep across the land. Whispering lips speak of foreign vessels landing on Islandia’s shores. Many still cling to the hope of a New Dawn, yet the shadows deepen over the kingdoms of Islandia.

A Dark Descent continues the Kingdoms of Islandia story. The High King Eloy has returned and with him a dire warning. Darkness permeates every corner of Islandia. Rumors of the Felled Ones return are whispered in the streets. Can the Kingdoms of Islandia unite under their returned King? Or will they fall into a dark descent?

Welcome to The Best Life podcast! Here we talk about everything from: success, money, relationships, entrepreneurship, productivity, honest communication, positive psychology, and an abundance mindset. Creating a life that YOU choose.

Embark on a life-changing journey toward self-sufficiency, sustainability, and a deeper connection with nature. Thriving Off-Grid: Building Resilience Through Survival Projects is your comprehensive guide to the transformative world of off-grid living. Imagine living off the land, harnessing renewable energy, and creating eco-friendly structures that harmonize with the environment. This book is your key to unlocking the secrets of off-grid self-sufficiency, from energy independence to water sourcing, sustainable shelter, and cultivating your own food.

Long before the kingdoms of Islandia, there ruled an empire. For 2,000 years the world lived under the reign of Edonia. Yet, even the strongest of empires cannot stand forever. Opulence, corruption, betrayal, and bloodshed have sunken their deadly tendrils in Edonia's court. When news of rebellion threatens to bring Edonia to its knees, the emperor must act to save his empire.

As Wayne Scott faces the final moments of his life, he wonders about the contribution he made and what he managed to achieve in the years God granted him on Earth. Along with his grandson, the two explore some of the greatest questions any man can ask as he faces the end but mainly if he accomplished what God intended for him and how those he was leaving behind would cope.

Saturn. The Ringed Planet. Harbinger of ideas and wonder. The planet that gave birth to the modern era of science envisioning the myriad of multi-colored rings circling the planet, one of the reasons for the invention of the telescope, and the second largest in our solar system. These are the stories of Saturn, the great Titan. Tales of time, age, and endings.

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