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Irgendwo am Rande des Fuchswaldes liegt ein altes Dörfchen - ein ganz besonderer Ort. Solltest du jemals dorthin kommen, halte Augen und Ohren offen. Vielleicht begegnest du Mäxchen Maus, Ricky Kaninchen, Willy Igel oder einem der vielen anderen Dorfbewohner. Bestimmt laden sie dich dazu ein, sich mit ihnen an den gemütlichen Kamin zu setzen und aufregenden Geschichten zu lauschen. Denn hier im Fuchswald erleben die tierischen Freunde die tollsten Abenteuer: Sie treten zu einer spannenden Regatta gegen die gerissenen Ratten an, sind gemeinen Dieben und Entführern auf der Spur und entdecken einen lange verborgenen Schatz.

With increased demand for hybrid and fully remote work styles, most firms understand that some form of distance work is here to stay—and have put some remote protocols in place. But many companies either see the shift to remote work as a threat to their culture and management style, or they just don’t know how to make the transition. It’s time to take advantage of the many opportunities remote work presents. This book will tell you how.

Believing in yourself isn’t always easy. Marky learns that firsthand when the other woodland fairies make fun of her. They laugh at her one small wing and say mean things about her fiery-red hair, her glasses and her freckles. It is hurtful, but through Marky’s determination, she helps them understand that everyone has exceptional qualities. Some are visible. Some are invisible. Through her kindness, Marky teaches her friends about self-love, confidence, acceptance, positivity and compassion. She reminds them they are magnificent.

What would you wish for? In this young middle-grade novel by the Newbery Medal– and Newbery Honor–winning author, four kids in the same town are each granted two wishes. Full of magic, adventure, friendship, family, surprises, and lots of dogs, this is for readers who love Katherine...

Newly divorced Lily Kimura returns to her hometown to start fresh with her daughter and her recently retired parents. She’s committed to rebuilding her life, starting with a new job at the town theater. The Starlight Cove Playhouse has been closed for years, ever since a tragic fire took the life of the lead actress. Now, thanks to an anonymous donor, the town is finally ready for a revival. So is Lily, who wholeheartedly dives into her new duties as theater manager, including an unexpected connection with the visiting movie star playing the lead.

After the deaths of her two children and then her husband two years later, first-time author Cynthia Portaro began ministering to many grieving parents, widows, and friends who have lost children and family tragically from untimely deaths. In this book, she shares her pain and how she overcame Beyond the Unthinkable.

Hollywood has thrilled—and titillated—audiences with tales of women who love monsters since King Kong and The Creature from the Black Lagoon. Our love affair with the ultimate “others” continued as we made the acquaintances of Barnabas Collins, Swamp Thing, the Vampire Lestat, Hellboy, and Shrek. It should come as no surprise that when ViceTV decided to do an episode on “Monsters Fantasies”, they came to Riverdale Avenue Books to interview some of those authors in an episode that aired in March 2018.

Sophia, una niña enérgica y brillante y única hija de sus padres, se enfada con su madre con el paso de los meses y no va a la escuela. Su padre, el sostén de la familia, dueño de una pequeña panadería, murió repentinamente. La madre de Sophia, entristecida por la muerte de su marido, apenas puede gestionar la panadería, por lo que le faltaba financiación para comprar comida y enviar a Sophia a la escuela.

The Way We Work is full of practical advice and information for understanding how our natural, inborn learning strengths can make a world of difference when it comes to the way we perceive and interact with others. You'll find ideas for maximum productivity, job satisfaction, and better work place relationships.

After seventeen-year-old Claire Alalay’s father's death, only music has helped her channel her grief. Claire likes herself best when she plays his old piano, a welcome escape from the sadness - and her traditional Filipino mother’s prayer groups. In the hopes of earning a college scholarship, Claire auditions for Paul Avon, a prominent piano teacher, who agrees to take Claire as a pupil. Soon Claire loses herself in Paul’s world and his way of digging into a composition’s emotional core.

Clinical psychologist Camille Brooks isn't put off by the lifestyle of her hoarder clients and the distress of their families. She lost her mother to the crippling anxiety disorder - so she'll go a long way to help others avoid the same pain. Despite Camille's expertise, her growing audience for her Let In the Light podcast, and the recognition she's gaining for her creative coaching methods, she's not prepared for the pushback. A client who looks uncannily like her mom catches her off guard and raises long-dormant issues. 

Jane's body hugged him closely, shaping to him as if her body was crafted to accommodate him. He kissed her languidly as he stroked within her slowly. Each glide massaged her deeply and intensely, and she moaned softly beneath him, the sounds making him feel powerful as he felt her tremble at his touch. There was no rush to his movements as he made love to her. He allowed the feeling of her body wrapped hot and wet around him erase the rest of the day and strengthen him for what waited in the morning.

One day your life was normal. The next thing you know, your life is being ruled by the needs of your aging parent. Welcome to the caregiving season. Caregiving for aging loved ones can be incredibly stressful if you are not prepared. But it can be much easier with the right knowledge, tools, and support.

Thomas Mardouet, Seigneur de St. Briac, is a man with a perfect life – bold, witty, and splendid to behold, he is the King of France’s trusted knight. But the day that captivating Aimée de Fleurance appears in the woods to interrupt a hunt, St. Briac’s life is turned on end. When she takes her sister’s place and joins the royal court to avoid an arranged marriage, St. Briac is drawn unwillingly into her impetuous scheme.

When Karl and Nicole hosted their first New Year's party, they never imagined it would become a recurring holiday tradition with the same college friends for the next ten years. But when Karl's brother Mike dies in a head-on collision on his way to Karl’s house for the celebration, their hodgepodge group of party guests finds themselves bonded forever through an unexpected shared trauma. To honor Mike's memory, they make a pact to hold a New Year's Party each year, no matter what the circumstances.

Megs' life is stuck on pause. Her once-promising acting dreams left her in debt, forcing her to move back home and juggle latte orders instead of auditions. When her mom tells her their house is going up for sale, Megs is forced to enroll in a medical coding certification course at the local community college to get her own place. Just as Megs hits mute on her ambitions, the whisper of an opportunity arises: a narration competition by the renowned local romance novelist, Oscar Calloway.

Last summer, on what was supposed to be the trip of a lifetime, Amy’s best friend vanished. Now, one year later, back in England, and working as a lowly assistant to the assistants on a dig at Ayrwick Castle, Amy has one final chance to search for clues as to what really happened to Lily.

Seven cowboy brothers with hearts and bravery as big as the Montana sky. Romance and suspense lead the Armstrong brothers through danger and into love. Wyatt's Warrant: A gunshot pierces the winter day... A sheriff finds a woman in the woods...not a normal day in Copper Pass, Montana. Investigative reporter, Jordan Evans flees Billings, Montana with a stranger hot on her heels. Someone wants her to stop questions. When she meets the town’s handsome sheriff, Wyatt Armstrong, she finds a strong ally, especially when a local girl disappears.

With a tight budget and two months, Eva Delacroix has to turn six dilapidated cottages on Lake Huron into a shabby chic tourist destination. Fulfilling her father's renovation dreams and her own needs for family, Blue Heaven is Eva's last resort. Daniel Bryman will do anything in his power to stop city girl Eva from destroying the integrity of the historic structures his ancestor built. But as they work together to rebuild the main cabin, Eva's determination makes him question his own life choices.

Amelia James grew up performing on the stage. Her stunning voice made her the darling of New York's theater district since she was 15. She's never been more than an asset to her mother, never been just a woman to the young up-and-coming men who want to use her to advance their own careers. Amelia loves to sing, but is willing to give up fame, fortune, and her future on the stage for just one thing...love. Convinced she'll never find what she needs in New York, she makes the decision to leave her life behind and travel to the other side of the country as a mail order bride.