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Ever Beckinsale is as competitive as any other athlete in Rio, but the American equestrian has at least one more reason than most for pursuing gold. If she can win, she’ll finally have the leverage she needs to live her life on her own terms and escape the stifling expectations of being the daughter of one of America’s richest families. But she’ll still have one last unfulfilled dream - finding the mysterious stranger who showed her an unexpected kindness two years ago.

A toy soldier. A butter dish. A compass. Mundane objects, perhaps, but to the remarkable authors in this collection, artifacts such as these have inspired stories that go to the heart of the human experience of World War I. Each author was invited to choose an object that had a connection to the war - a writing kit for David Almond, a helmet for Michael Morpurgo - and use it as the inspiration for an original short story.

When people see Zachary Williams they see a billionaire entrepreneur who changed the face of an entire industry, but without love and family it's worthless to him. Lonely and frustrated with the dating scene, he remembers an agreement he made with his best friend when they were in their teens. Zach searches out Addison and offers her the deal of a lifetime. When Addison hears from her childhood friend and he invokes a pact they made as teenagers, she thinks he’s joking.

When family recipes come with a side of danger... Isabella Rossi has spent her life perfecting her craft as an Italian fusion chef, pouring her passion and heritage into her newly opened restaurant, Semolina. But when her lifelong rival, Giuseppe Bellano, collapses at her restaurant’s wine dinner—poisoned, no less—Isabella’s culinary dreams quickly spiral into a nightmare. Accused of murder and faced with a family feud dating back generations, Isabella teams up with her quick-witted best friend, Vee, to uncover the truth. The key lies in an ancient recipe—guarded for centuries—...

Uncertainty pervades the big decisions we all make in our lives. How much should we pay into our pensions each month? Should we take regular exercise? Expand the business? Change our strategy? Enter a trade agreement? Take an expensive holiday? We do not know what the future will hold. But we must make decisions anyway. So we crave certainties which cannot exist and invent knowledge we cannot have.

In The Ultimate Board Members Audible Book, Kay shares her insights, observations and conclusions in her own words and in her own voice. The most enviable boards of directors – those that govern well AND accept the responsibility for raising money – share one thing in common: they’ve absorbed the ideas and practices Kay summarizes in her best-selling The Ultimate Board Member’s Book. For these board members, there’s zero guesswork about their roles and responsibilities. It’s all very clear.

When Stacey Lane writes a feminist take on Frankenstein, she never imagines it will catch the eye of unbelievably sexy Hollywood star Tommy DeMarco. Tommy’s passion for her book - and for her, a recently widowed poet, mom, and certified mess - threatens to turn her life upside down, or maybe right-side up.

A not-quite-human proprietor menaces guests at a hotel on the edge of a swamp. A composer visits a remote Slavic village where villagers perform soundless songs that accompany violent sacrifices. Four reclusive women conjure children out of unconventional materials in an unnerving mansion. The arrival of a lighthouse-keeper's daughter portends disaster for an insular island community with bizarre traditions.

The 52 Mindset is an innovative business strategy to guide you on a week-by-week journey of growth. Set aside your never ending to-do list and focus on weekly action designed to expand your business. Every business owner, salesperson, or executive, regardless of company size or industry, can benefit from following this program.

Pregnant. Stranded in a snowstorm. Rescued by a tall, dark, and handsome man already snagged by another girl. Due to her pregnancy, Darcy Rhodes' is forced to remain in Garret Tulane's hometown and their growing friendship brings nothing but scandal. Is it possible to fall for one man while carrying another man's baby? The answer is yes. But what will Garret choose with everything he holds dear at risk?

The Ross Family and Kevin have been officially a family for less than 24 hours when they find themselves on the adventure of a lifetime! Kevin Asbury is more than happy to welcome his adventurous new step-dad Dan to the family. He’s even okay with his new step-sister Anne. Mostly. But when Kevin and his mom Miranda join Dan and Anne on a post-wedding “familymoon” in the Great Smoky Mountains, he knows right away he’s in over his head.

Matthew Kay and Jennifer Orr take on these questions and more in We're Gonna Keep On Talking: How to Lead Meaningful Race Conversations in the Elementary Classroom. This book focuses on the unique and powerful role discussions about race can play in the elementary classroom. Drawing its title inspiration from the freedom song "Ain't Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around," sung by hundreds of children marching against segregation in the Children's Crusade of 1963, We're Gonna Keep On Talking is written for teachers who are willing to match children's courage and brilliance.

Wednesday is a sleuthing, supernaturally infused mystery charting Wednesday Addams’ time as a student at Nevermore Academy. Follow along with her as she attempts to master her emerging psychic ability, thwart a monstrous killing spree that has terrorised the local town and solve the supernatural mystery that embroiled her parents 25 years ago — all while navigating her new and very tangled relationships at Nevermore Academy. Relive the excitement and intrigue in this amazing novelisation of the phenomenal first season.

Miss Kay and Phil Robertson introduce listeners to Duck Commander holiday traditions with this quintessential Christmas Field Guide! Savor a genuine feast of memories, mistletoe and misfires that Miss Kay and Phil have experienced over the years - including that Christmas Eve their house almost burned down.

Can the tenderness of the present make up for the mistakes of the past? At 17, Rebecca Waites left her parents' home in shame, desperate for more than the life she and Zack Dupre could have with their unborn child. At 27, Becca's return to Stone River is just as dramatic. She's reeling from a divorce and her son's recent diagnosis, unable to tell her family the truth. But thanks to Zack's investigative connections, he knows all and he's angry, believing she's as deceitful and self-centered as the girl who left him so long ago. The depth of Becca's betrayals leave Zack Dupre struggling, and ...

“Not By Sight gripped me from the first page. It was well written, heartwarming, and evocative-everything I’ve come to expect from novel by Kay Lyons.” ~New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Shelley Shepard Gray HOW DO YOU PROTECT SOMEONE YOU CAN’T SEE? Emma Wyatt agrees to tutor a recently blinded, embittered soldier because of the paycheck his brother offers. Blind herself, Emma dreams of independence and freedom away from her overprotective family. But tutoring Ian in all things “blind” isn’t easy, especially when the biggest challenge is not falling for the ...

"The Millionaire Mindset Blueprint: Unleash Your Potential and Build Wealth" is a comprehensive guide that equips readers with the mindset, strategies, and practical tools needed to achieve extraordinary financial success. The book explores the psychology of wealth, emphasizing the importance of cultivating a millionaire mindset and rewiring limiting beliefs. It delves into various aspects of wealth creation, including multiple streams of income, smart money management, entrepreneurship, investing, and risk-taking. Additionally, the book highlights the significance of giving back, creating a legacy, and making a positive impact on the world.

A tiny pirate ship. A mysterious riddle. A magical adventure beneath the sea! When mermaid sisters Coral, Pearl, and Marina discover a shrunken pirate ship tangled in the seaweed, they know it’s no ordinary treasure. The mystical seashell whispers a riddle, leading them on a daring quest to unravel an ancient pirate curse! To solve the mystery, the sisters must: ✅ Follow magical clues hidden beneath the waves ✅ Brave the dark waters where the Sea Witch rules ✅ Outsmart enchanted sea creatures ✅ Face the ghostly legend of the Phantom Fleet! Can the mermaid sisters break the curse ...

If you've never felt like you fit in...if you ever wondered about the sanity of those around you, then you will love Drew Watkins' story about growing up in the bizarre world of a funeral home, where the dead seemed more alive than the living. Surrounded by dead bodies and a family who might as well BE dead, Drew must learn how to navigate a confining life filled with rules she does not understand nor agree with. Befriending a homeless woman who shares a love of books with her, Drew realizes there is more to life than the death surrounding her. It takes a homeless woman, a Mexican family, ...

A rare book by an uncommon woman, Dangerous Surrender by Kay Warren dares you to go deeper with God and his purposes on earth. Destined to be a classic, it will shake, challenge, and stretch you to become more than you've ever imagined. Your world is waiting.