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Paula offers her second collection of short fiction and poetry.

Sarah Ritter shares her poems commemorating many of her personal experiences contributing to the inspirations, transformations and revelations of her life.

Whether you voted for Barack Obama or not, it is hard to ignore the skill and passion with which he delivers his message; he possesses the ability to communicate powerfully and effectively. With a polished speaking style, a command of eloquent and uplifting rhetoric, the ability to inspire the enthusiasm of young voters, and the sophisticated use of the Internet as a campaign tool, Obama was very much a 21st-century candidate.

Widely anthologized, The Garden Party is considered Katherine Mansfield's finest piece of short fiction. First published in 1922, it immediately became a classic example of the short story form.

It is 1918, six months after the end of World War I, and Rosalind awaits the return of her father from the war. While it is common practice for British children in India to be packed off to boarding school at the age of 6, Rosalind is unusual because she lives and is schooled in India because...

Danny "The Reaper" Siobhan has had an amazing career as an MMA fighter. But retirement has finally allowed him to spend time with his family. He's loving life. Getting to be with his daughters and the woman of his dreams has been perfect. Too bad he forgot to be cautious.

Rosie knows that air pilot Danny is the love of her life. It doesn’t matter if his family thinks she isn’t good enough for him, with her factory job and East End accent. And when Danny proposes on holiday in Cornwall, high on the cliffs above the wild blue sea, Rosie can’t wait for him to come home after his next mission so they can be a proper family. They promise to return to Cornwall every summer to celebrate their love. But in wartime, tragedy is just around the corner. The "missing in action" telegram about Danny shatters Rosie’s heart into a million pieces.

Magdalene's life is full of beginnings, and her latest one sees her moving into her grandmother's house on Cavanaugh Hill. As a photographer, she plans to transform the upstairs into the perfect studio, while making the rest of the house a cozy home for her and her son. They'll be far away from her scumbag of an ex-husband.

When a mortal soldier is transformed by divine fury, the war between mortals and gods erupts into a cataclysmic battle that will shatter magic itself. Reggie was once simply a general charged with forming an army to save a planet that’s become his own—but now he wields stolen godly power. And he must use it to end centuries of tyranny—at a terrible cost.

War never rests, and neither can Reggie. The battle for Tormith is just the beginning as the armies of chaos and turmoil march ever closer to strategic points. Every choice is a gamble, and Reggie must face his toughest challenge yet: defending the planet of the women he loves against overwhelming odds. When the weapon that was summoned by the gods to rival Reggie is finally revealed, survival becomes a race against time.

Anna Bloom is depressed–so depressed that her parents have committed her to a mental hospital with a bunch of other messed-up teens. Here, she meets a roommate with a secret (and a plastic baby), a doctor who focuses way too much on her weight, and a cute, shy boy who just might like her. But...

Alisa has spent the past five thousand years as a vampire, living alone and fighting for survival. In her loneliness, Alisa cannot resist bringing Teri—a descendant of her human family—into her life. But Alisa is surrounded by death and destruction, and just by knowing Alisa, Teri’s life...

A juicy, powerful read featuring twin sisters who have drifted apart, and the shocking family secrets that bind them—for readers of The Woman in Cabin 10 and I Let You Go When the past knocks, someone must answer. In a bustling suburban neighborhood in Manchester, England, sits an unassuming...

This book is a comprehensive guide for parents who want to support and grow their gifted child's talents. It focuses on academic excellence and explores various exciting opportunities beyond the typical classroom, offering ways to inspire and challenge young minds in all aspects of their development. The book begins with STEAM festivals and competitions, where kids can explore science, technology, engineering, arts, and math through fun, hands-on activities, and creative challenges.

A flamboyant sheikh of the Middle East's wealthiest royal family has played well to win the hearts of many suitors for marriage yet none have brought him satisfaction. Deep down inside, he craves a certain type of woman and his family knows it. When a plot by the Sheikh's family to kidnap his bride-to-be succeeds, his alluring looks and personality has his captive bewitched. The question remains: Will the young woman's mind and body follow if the Sheikh captures her heart? If his obsessed captive is not the one for him, will there be others?

I'm Naseem. My habiba, my heart Rachel has been taken away from me twice. Luckily, I now have her back in my arms. Things will be perfect when we get back to Omash; this woman awakens a passion in me I’ve never felt before. As Sultan of the greatest family in the Middle East, I must lead by example. I've erred so many times, but now is the time to make things right for me and my bride. We're on our way back home. Before so, let's have a little fun..

The bestselling authors of The Nanny Diaries introduce a new heroine to root for: Jesse O'Rourke, coffee barista, high school senior, and unwitting reality TV star. Imagine there was never a Laguna Beach, a Newport Harbor, the shimmering Hills. Imagine that your hometown—your school—is the...

Only she knows the truth of his sacrifice. Maryah is devastated after her brother's death — but when he returns as her guardian angel, she must face a dark secret from the past. When Maryah's brother appears in her living room, she thinks she's dreaming. She isn't. Danny died the night before — yet he stands before her, as real as ever. Shaken and shattered, Maryah spirals into grief and guilt. Her marriage is slipping away. Her beloved dog is dying, and a long-buried secret threatens to consume her. Everything she believed begins to unravel.

The author of the stunning New York Times bestseller The Widow returns with a brand-new novel of twisting psychological suspense. As an old house is demolished in a gentrifying section of London, a workman discovers a tiny skeleton, buried for years. For journalist Kate Waters, it’s a story...

Better Nate than Ever meets Love Sugar Magic in this spooky second novel in the Fearless middle grade series from Hamilton and Broadway star Mandy Gonzalez about a group of young thespians who time travel back to 1950s Broadway. Twelve-year-old Relly can’t wait for his beloved grandfather to...