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In a world where pessimism prevails, being hopeful is punk. Solarpunk Manifesto is a podcast dedicated to radical hope and imagination, inviting leading thinkers, artists, and activists to collectively explore alternative futures. Solarpunk is the counter-cultural movement our generation craves. Instagram: @solarpunk.manifesto

Vella Day brings you a yarn-spinning, time-hopping, mystery-solving extravaganza! Hi, I'm Edith Emory, just an average book-loving knitter with a passion for collecting knick-knacks. When I stumbled upon a magical talisman at a garage sale, I ended up on a wild adventure. You see, this talisman had the power to transport me back in time, and by chance, I landed in the groovy year of 1969. But don't worry. I wasn't alone. I had my trusty sidekick and doll-collecting best friend, Millie Morris, with me. Together, we're uncovering a mystery that's not just out of this world, but out of this ...

Reclusive and taciturn silver-fox Sloane Merrick has retired and removed himself from public life after the passing of his late wife. Vowing never to attach to anyone again, he locks himself away deep in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina.

Pragmatic and prudent Maxine Jerrys, Max to her limited number of friends, is beyond excited and deserving of the seven day ski trip she booked at a resort in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. But just when she thinks she can relax her guard, a startling and scorching encounter in the natural hot pools of the resort has Max questioning her prudent nature, and abandoning it for a passionate one.

A new job. A new hobby. And then death by bowling pin. Hi, I’m Glinda Goodall. After enjoying my waitressing job at my aunt’s restaurant for the last three years, I got sucked into opening up my own private investigation firm—as an amateur sleuth, of course. Just because I was a good listener[read: gossip seeker] and helped solve a few crimes, that didn’t mean I had any business hanging up my shingle. But hang it I did. In need of a different gossip source, my partner and I joined a bowling league. I know, right? I’ve shunned anything to do with athletics my whole life. Just my ...

You don't need to fight the algorithm anymore. Fill your event using the algorithm, making it work for you, not against you. What I’m going to teach and what you are going to discover in this audiobook is how you can fill your nightclub or bar with what I call a very unfair advantage. I've spent years studying and learning the social media algorithms, how it is applied, why we have it, and how consumers flow through it. This experience ultimately allowed me to create the La Vella method.

The Granger family saga continues in this battle of wits where everlasting romance is the prize. Luke and Ryan Lattimore can't believe their eyes when they rouse after a vicious attack that leaves them near death. The most beautiful and intriguing woman is tending to their wounds. Ryan's heart fires rapidly, his teeth sharpen, and his facial hair has thickened alongside his jawline. What does it mean? His inner wolf has finally met his mate! Ryan tells Luke that she is the one for him, too, but both know neither can pursue her. Considering the stakes, it's too dangerous. They must keep ...

Three Hearts, One Destiny In the picturesque Woodland Estates, where luxury homes stand amidst towering trees, real estate agent Blair finds herself entangled in a web of mystery and desire. When a string of robberies rocks the tranquil community, she's drawn to two enigmatic men—Jeff, her boss' son who is definitely off limits, and Zane, Jeff's best friend, who sets her senses ablaze. As the thefts escalate and danger looms, Blair's heart becomes a battleground for the irresistible pull she feels toward both men. Unbeknownst to her, these men are more than they appear. They're werewolves...

Jane, a high school art teacher, is in big trouble. She needs money. After an ex-boyfriend drained her checking account and ruined her self confidence, she wonders if her life will ever be thrilling or sexual again. When her friend suggests posing nude for an art class at the new local art department of the community college, Jane is intrigued and desperate enough to try anything. Nathan Walsh, a philanthropist and artist, oil paints as a hobby to momentarily escape the pressures of the cutthroat corporate life.

Sinking every penny into opening a dance studio in the middle of New York is a ballsy move. Classes are running late again tonight, and New York night life brings out the unusual. And that creeper is standing outside the door again, staring in at us through the opaque doors for the fifth night in a row. Grabbing my mace, I head out into the chilly air to confront him, only to have the sexy stranger deliver a shock of his own.

Recently single, Kate, snags a job for a cleaning service to save money and finally get out of the small town she moved to after meeting Mr. Wrong online. Finally free of him, her boss calls with a big-bucks job she can’t turn down - even if it’s out in the middle of nowhere and the house's owner is a sarcastic man-child she can barely stand. At least...at first.

The last year of senior school is a tough year for 17-year-old Cassidy. The finals are close and with that in mind she’s isn’t too keen on spending time with her boyfriend especially when he tries to reach the next step with her and be more intimate. She wants to find true love before having her first sexual experience. What she doesn’t know is that she’ll do that soon and it will be in the last place she thought it will happen. The classroom. The only problem is that he won’t be a student. He’s sexy and gorgeous and very difficult to handle. Can work and pleasure be mixed? She ...

Recent college grad and inquisitive night owl Hallie Bowers snagged the job of her dreams as a solitary catalogue librarian at the New York Public Library. Bummed after breaking up with the supposedly “perfect” guy, she despaired over finding the perfect guy for her. Diving into her work as refuge, her normal routine is thrown into chaos when captivating Reese Jessup strides into her cozy basement intent on getting what he wants.

Marge Keller chocolate enthusiast and confectionery owner couldn't believe her bad luck when her power goes out on one of the busiest days of the year. Running down the alleyway between shops at six a.m., Marge barrels into the grill of a giant Ford and meets the stern disapproval of Kent Seawell - a mountain of a man who filled out his jeans like she'd never seen. Explaining her situation, Kent offers to be her electrician to help her get back to baking.

Death by poison is not a good way to go—unless the punch tastes good. My ten-year high school reunion was supposed to be fun—seeing old friends and maybe even making a few new ones. And I was really looking forward to spending an evening with Jaxson’s brother, Drake, again. Too bad, when we entered the dance, one of Drake’s friends was lying dead on the floor covered in pink punch. Sure Kyle Covington was a very rich investor who’d made his share of enemies but had any of them been at the reunion? Considering Drake’s connection with the deceased, what kind of friend would I be ...

Are you ready to turn your wildest dreams into tangible realities? "Manifesting Is Easy Peasy" is your no-nonsense guide to mastering the art of manifesting, designed for those who want results without the fluff. Whether you're new to the concept or looking to deepen your understanding, this audiobook offers practical steps and insights that demystify the process and make it accessible to everyone.

The only thing that separates life from death is trust. Attorney Susan Chapman thought being a prosecuting attorney was tough. Boy had she'd been wrong. When someone starts killing the jurors in the Caravello trial she'd prosecuted, she believes she'll be next. Sure, it's wonderful the FBI has assigned her a super hot bodyguard, but when she finds how he's connected to the Caravello family, she now fears he's trying to kill her. When FBI agent Jake Yarnell is asked to protect a woman whose best friend was killed in a bomb meant for her, he's frustrated that the feisty and sexy attorney ...

After slaying his lifelong rival to the throne in a chapel, Robert the Bruce is crowned king of Scotland at Scone. Yet even his own wife and countrymen laugh at his foolishness, calling him Mad King Robin. For his crowning has enraged the English king, whose army destroys the Bruce’s forces at Methven. The Bruce suddenly finds himself an excommunicated outlaw within his own realm, fleeing his enemies with a handful of loyal men.

The Chumash warrior Black Wolf is hunted by the commander of a Spanish Garrison at a Catholic Mission in Alta California. His people have been forcibly "converted" to Christianity and live in virtual slavery under Spanish rule and the supervision of the priests. Black Wolf has gravely wounded one of the mission guards, and while fleeing is seen by Lucita, the daughter of the new Colonel, a devout Catholic and loyal Spanish subject.

In 1872, lands once thought uninhabitable are coveted by the white settlers, traders, and miners headed west. In far Northern California the last few bands of Modoc cling to their ancestral lands, trying to live in peace with their new neighbors. Farmers now plow the ground where the Modoc ancestors lived.