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When a young girl's life is torn apart by the terror and fear of a new communist government, she has to learn to survive within its harsh confines. As she grows, so does her understanding and her hatred of the political situation, and she becomes determined to escape its confines. Can Suk Hing survive the arduous journey that is fraught with danger, or will she be captured and have to suffer the consequences of being branded a traitor? This is a novelization of a true story of one young woman's struggle, an epic journey - the story of the Freedom Swimmers.

In 1948, 21-year-old Shannon Lyons immigrated to America, and was hired as a waitress at The Crater Lake National Park Lodge in Oregon. That same summer, an Italian bus boy, Johnny Marino, is returning for his third summer. It takes some time for Johnny to work up the nerve to ask the beautiful new waitress out on a date. A few dates, hikes, and picnics later, the two are celebrating Shannon's birthday and take a sunset drive to see Phantom Ship Island. Everyone has one summer in their life that stands out above the rest. For Johnny and Shannon, the summer of 1948 was one of those summers.

Remley buys a car for $300; and what a car!

"Success for a woman means absolute surrender, in whatever direction. Whether she paints a picture, or loves a man, there is no division of labor possible in her economy. To the attainment of any end worth living for, a symmetrical sacrifice of her nature is compulsory upon her." That is the dilemma this powerful and beautifully observed work centers around.

There is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all productivity plan. The tricks that work for your colleague may not work as well for you. Or perhaps they don't work at all. The fact is that everyone has their own productivity quirks to make them work efficiently and effectively. They just don't know how to crack them. In this innovative guide, Dr Alice Boyes will help you diagnose your unique productivity profile and give you the framework to formulate a powerhouse personalised system.

Doctor Dolittle meets Tommy Stubbins, the young son of the local cobbler, who becomes his new assistant. Tommy learns how to speak animal languages and becomes involved in the Doctor's quest to find Long Arrow, the greatest naturalist in the world. This audiobook takes us to the Mediterranean, South America, and even under the sea. He faces many problems while taking care of these animals.

Go Fund Yourself isn't about cutting back on coffee or walking to work, and it definitely isn't about becoming a bazillionaire overnight (sorry). I don't believe in telling you what you should and shouldn't spend your money on, and sadly, get rich quick schemes are a load of BS. Instead, it combines time-tested, expert advice with fresh insights into how money works today and how you can earn, spend and invest your way towards living your best life.

Saga, a skeptical 35-year-old woman, consults a past-life regression therapist to confront the nebulous fear she carries. Why is she so intent on sabotaging her own life? During the initial session, Saga travels back to 1975 to rural Iowa where she embodies 18-year-old Fiona Dolan, a farm girl who has always felt like an outsider, even in her large, Irish Catholic family. Fiona has been labeled as a storyteller, but this is just another way to say they think she is a liar. Even her own mother thinks she's too smart for her own good.

Austen's last novel, published posthumously. A timeless masterpiece, rich in everything: keen observation, characterizations, wonderful prose and a meaty plot and subplot(s)... in short, everything that we expect from and love about the great author! Anne Elliot and Frederick Wentworth meet and fall in love; but Anne's entourage, especially mentor Lady Russell persuade her not to act on her feelings, as the deem the young naval officer not suitable.

Toni Morrisons richtungsweisendes Debüt erzählt von Pecola Breedlove, einem kleinen Mädchen, das sich nach nichts so sehr sehnt wie nach blondem Haar und blauen Augen. Sie will schön sein wie Kinderstar Shirley Temple. Dieser Traum ist ihr einziger Ausweg aus der gewaltvollen Welt, in der sie aufwächst. Doch in diesem Herbst 1941 in der Kleinstadt Lorain in Ohio wird Pecolas Wunsch nicht in Erfüllung gehen, ihr Leben wird sich auf andere, auf schmerzhafte Weise verändern.

Humanity is a superior force that is no longer fragile; being a type 3 civilization. However a new alien threat arises. The new threat could very well, be a blessing in disguise, and could lead to something greater. How will humanity adapt to this? Listen and find out on this edition of The Colony.

Ronny Bronston accomplishes his lifelong dream of getting a United Planets job that would take him off-world. However, his first off-planet job is to find the elusive Tommy Paine, a radical, reputed to be involved in the assassination of an immortal god king on the planet of New Delos.

A man, our "hero", Stephen, needs to come up with a way to make a more money in order to be able to marry his beloved. He has in his possession a pile of old love letters from a famous writer, deceased, at this time. She was called Margaret and was very much in love with Stephen. He finds out he can make lots of profits were he to have the letters published; but he hesitates because he had never really loved her, and had not treated her very well.

This work is a full blooded Victorian, sensationalistic melodrama! Murder, arson, blackmail, bigamy; not many ingredients are missing in this entertaining piece. The story is fast-paced and the main character, Lady Audley, is a refreshingly manipulative and resourceful villainess filled with passion and desires that threatened the male dominated Victorian era.

This radio dramatization of the classic movie originally aired on March 29, 1943.

In Investing to Save the Planet, Alice Ross reveals why green investing is an untapped opportunity for you to make a positive impact on the health of the planet and your portfolio. The world is changing. The climate crisis has given rise to a wave of companies that are developing cutting-edge, technological solutions to climate change, from improving energy efficiency to engineering alternative meat.

Ann Smith is a twenty-three-year-old computer tech working in a small town in Illinois. Everything seemed normal in her tiny town until one day a group of researchers confirmed Werecreatures and vampires were lurking amongst the population. The new ‘research” was considered a hoax, and Ann was also a nonbeliever, until one day her life was changed forever. She was working in her garden while a giant unknown beast stalked her from the woods. Suddenly, it attacked, and once bitten, Ann found herself immersed in a supernatural world full of mythical creatures.

“Laila's ABC's of Art” is a playful adventure through the world of creativity. With easy-to-understand explanations, this book is a delightful way to dive into the language of art. Whether you're a young artist or just looking for some artistic fun, Laila's ABC's will make your art journey enjoyable and exciting!

Je m'appelle Bridget, un prénom de célibataire... ce que je suis ! Je le vis plutôt bien en règle générale. Mais ce soir-là j'étais particulièrement déprimée et j'avais décidé de noyer mon désespoir dans une boîte branchée. C'est là que j'ai rencontré Chad, la star de l'équipe de baseball, un vrai tombeur. Malheureusement, les paparazzis s'en sont mêlés. Fatigué de ses frasques, son manager a posé un ultimatum : si Chad n'arrive pas à convaincre le monde entier que je suis sa petite amie - et pas seulement une conquête d'un soir - il peut dire adieu à son contrat juteux...

When Pandora picks up her older brother, Edison, at her local Iowa airport, she literally doesn’t recognize him. The once slim, hip New York jazz pianist has gained hundreds of pounds. What happened? Soon Edison’s slovenly habits, appalling diet, and know-it-all monologues are driving Pandora and her fitness-freak husband Fletcher insane. After the brother-in-law has more than overstayed his welcome, Fletcher delivers his wife an ultimatum: It’s him or me. Rich with Shriver’s distinctive wit and ferocious energy, Big Brother is about fat: why we overeat and whether extreme diets ever really work.