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For generations, the women of the Brown family on Peach Cove Island have been known for their Southern sass and sweet homemade desserts at their beloved Peach Diner. Marygene has barely returned from Atlanta and tied on an apron when a diner regular drops dead at the counter. When it turns out the old man's been poisoned, her sister Jena Lynn is led away in handcuffs and the family eatery is closed. Now, to save her sister and the diner, Marygene must find the real killer. With some assistance from her Mama's spirit, Marygene will be serving up a special order of just desserts....

What better time than Halloween to dig into a bracing discussion of a diabolical murder mystery? And what better choice for the Jane Doe Book Club than Agatha Christie's Crooked House? Lyla Moody and her friends are soon embroiled in debate over whether the heroine's actions are particularly believable. But not long after the meeting, sleepy Sweet Mountain, Georgia, is rocked by a murder that uncannily echoes the novel in question.

As Bette approached thirty, she realized something big: she’s into women. And then she fell for Mei, who’s entirely perfect. Until, out of the blue, Mei suggests they take a break. She wants Bette to have the opportunity she missed out on in her twenties: to explore the queer dating scene, and then return certain about their future, her desires, and herself. Reluctantly, Bette sets out on a mission: date hot women and have hot casual sex, before returning to her loving girlfriend. Maybe, put that way, it doesn’t sound so bad.

Marygene Brown always figured she'd marry her childhood sweetheart, Alex Myers, not cater his wedding. But the Peach Diner could use the exposure. Most of the island is showing up - although more for the role-playing murder game at the reception than for the widely loathed bridezilla, Lucy Carmichael. Marygene may have to smile through the festivities, but Mama doesn't have to hold her peace - especially since only Marygene can hear her mother's ghost. Mama says she sees an aura of darkness around the wedding.

The COVID-19 pandemic proved that reliable, high-quality childcare is more essential than ever, and center directors are the industry’s indisputable backbone. Learn how to become a director and what exactly a director does. Whether you call your program a mother’s-day-out, a preschool, an early childhood learning center, daycare, childcare, nursery, or school, you still need to have a good understanding of the daily roles and responsibilities of the administrator/director.

After their mama's passing, Marygene Brown returned to Peach Cove Island to help her sister, Jena Lynn, run the family diner, renowned for its homemade peach desserts. But Mama is never too far away - her sassy spirit haunts the island, and more specifically Marygene. Lately Mama has been warning her that the dead will seek her out to solve their murders, an idea Marygene is far from peachy keen on. But that prophecy appears to be coming true when she goes skinny-dipping off the island and swims right into a woman's charred corpse floating in the waves.

Lyla Moody and her book club, the Jane Does, are hosting a Halloween party at Magnolia Manor, tailored after Agatha Christie’s A Murder Is Announced, but when the lights come on after the staged murder, a real victim lies dead from a gunshot wound in her chest. The victim was an estranged relative of Elaine Morgan, operator of the B&B, who’d earlier been seen arguing with her about the fate of the property. Suspicion immediately falls on Elaine, and she’s arrested.

The road to Sandy June's Legendary Frybread Drive-In slips through every rez and alongside every urban Native hangout. The menu offers a rotating feast, including traditional eats and tasty snacks. But Sandy June's serves up more than food: it hosts live music, movie nights, unexpected family reunions, love long lost, and love found again. That big green-and-gold neon sign beckons to teens of every tribal Nation, often when they need it most.

Lyla Moody loves her sleepy little town of Sweet Mountain, Georgia. She likes her job as a receptionist for her uncle's private investigative firm, her fellow true-crime obsessed Jane Doe members are the friends she's always wanted, and her parents just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. But recently, with her best friend Melanie on vacation and her ex-boyfriend and horrible cousin becoming an item and moving in next door to her, her idyllic life is on the fritz. The cherry on top of it all is finding Carol, a member of the club, dead and shoved into a suitcase.

Among consenting adults, family should be a matter of choice and the configuration thereof should be the choice of the family members. There are between 50,000 and 100,000 families in the U.S. living in polygamy today. Recently, these numbers began to climb rapidly as certain Christian, Islamic, and secular groups seek ways to live according to their convictions, in spite of federal and state laws. The growth is accelerating at a surprising rate. Yet, there are few resources and little information to help those seeking happiness in this way of life. This book is a primer for those wishing to seek fulfillment outside the confines of monogamy. As people search for and find their own happiness, the population practicing polygamy will soon grow large enough to have a voice loud enough to change the laws of the land from within. Polygamy may be the next movement in the search for individual freedom and happiness.

Don't Chase the Monkey is a powerful guide to mastering time management, designed to help leaders, entrepreneurs, and anyone feeling overwhelmed by daily demands. Written by seasoned business partners Carrie Casey and Kate Woodward Young, this book uses the metaphor of “monkeys” to represent the tasks, responsibilities, and distractions that can derail your focus and productivity. Through relatable stories, practical strategies, and engaging exercises, Carrie and Kate share insights on how to identify which “monkeys” are worth your time, how to set boundaries, and how to empower ...

From Oh Sh*t to “I Got This” is the essential guide for anyone looking to start a successful business from scratch. This book provides you with the basics you need to understand your entrepreneurial identity—whether you are an entrepreneur, solopreneur, or manager. Learn to identify who you are and the importance of understanding your client and product for effective marketing. Covering products, staffing, insurance, legal, and tax needs, this comprehensive guide takes you through the necessary steps while sharing stories to help you customize a roadmap for your business. From Oh Sh*t...

Lola prepares to evacuate with her father and grandmother while making sure her pets are safe. A relatable story to help children prepare for hurricane evacuation. The book takes a social-emotional learning approach to prepare children for possible hurricane evacuation.

Sixteen modern fiction superstars shine a startling light on the romance and pain of the infamous literary pair Heathcliff and Cathy. Short stories to stir the heart and awaken vital conversation about love.

En esta guía esencial, profesionales de la primera infancia y emprendedores, Carrie Casey y Kate Woodward Young, comparten consejos prácticos, herramientas y su experiencia adquirida durante más de 20 años en el campo del cuidado infantil. Ya sea que aspiren a convertirse en directores o ya se encuentren en un puesto de liderazgo, este libro brinda conocimientos valiosos y orientación sobre cómo dirigir un centro de cuidado infantil exitoso. El papel del director es vital para crear un entorno de aprendizaje efectivo y afectuoso que satisfaga las necesidades de los maestros, los ...

Bette loves Mei, but Bette and Mei are on a break, so Bette can catch-up on the decade of dating experiences she missed before she came out. So Bette is (reluctantly) on a dating odyssey: a quest to have lots of casual sex with lots of hot women and come back to Mei more experienced and more certain about what she wants. And now she has new friend Ruth as her queer dating guide, she can't possibly fail. It's just three months, then she'll be back with Mei. It's the perfect plan … isn't it?

Kate and Carrie have over 62 years in the childcare business industry and bring that background to their conversations. Having worked with over 5000 childcare programs across the country in the last 30 years together they are a fun and powerful team - ready to help you tackle your problems with practical solutions.

"98 Things Your Childcare Teacher Wants to Know" is a comprehensive and invaluable guide written by five experienced directors with over 100 years of combined expertise in the field of early childhood education. Drawing on their vast knowledge and diverse backgrounds working in a wide variety of programs, this book offers parents a unique perspective into the minds of childcare teachers. Inside these pages, you'll find a treasure trove of insights, advice, and practical tips that will help you navigate the world of childcare with confidence and understanding. Whether you're a first-time ...

Why are most reality TV podcasts done from LA and New York when most Bachelor Nation fans are everyday people like us? As Day 1, OG fans of the show, hosts Kate Young and Marcie Mangan are taking a deep look into the latest Bachelor, Bachelorette, and BIP gossip, headlines, and sharing their Midwestern spin on episode recaps.

Join us weekly on The World of the Spirit Podcast where we enjoy heartfelt conversations about how spiritual principles can solve all of our problems.