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Stallionaire McAllister is cursed, emotionally complex, and incredible at making herbal tea. Clara didn’t come to Misty Mare Bay looking for love, but fate had other plans. As Clara gets swept up in a hay-scented whirlwind of romance, spoken word poetry, and lingering magical baggage, she’s forced to ask herself: Can true love break a curse—or just saddle you with new emotional damage?

A land of death and shadow where only the strongest survive. Yet that is where Caim must go to follow the mystery at the heart of his life. Armed only with his knives and his companions, he plunges into a world of eternal night where the sun is never seen and every hand is turned against him. Caim has buried his father's sword and found some measure of peace, but deep in the north, an unfathomable power lies waiting. To succeed on this mission, Caim will have to do more than just survive. He must face the Shadow's Master.

The stars are within reach as rival megacorporations DeCorp and EnerCon have made interstellar travel possible and space flight available to the masses. But, when an industrial accident inside DeCorp sets off a catastrophic chain of events, all of Earth is at risk.

True Crime From Another Time is the ultimate true crime storytelling podcast! Using multiple sources, and digging deep for the hidden story, we bring you the real events as the occurred- the crimes that rocked small and large towns across America (and sometimes England), trials that became household conversations in their time, and unsolved mysteries begging for closure. We deliver two or more episodes a month wherever great podcasts are found, and our home is at www.bestof1001stories.com. Twitter- @1001stories.

Nigel Shirazi, the Speaker of the Merc Guild, knows that war is coming and he’s not ready. He needs to build up the mercenary forces after years of war, and he’s proclaimed the Phoenix Initiative to give people who want to start new companies the opportunity to do so. CASPers are cheaper and financed at lower rates, and the government of Earth is offering bounties to take the mercs from alien races off the planet. Now is the time!

A huge collection of beautifully narrated and carefully chosen short stories from golden age authors (1850-1930) who knew how to deliver stories that reach the heart and soul of the reader and listener. Here you'll find short masterpieces from the likes of Charles Dickens, Edith Wharton, Edgar Allan Poe, Ernest Hemingway, Kathleen Norris, Jack London, Henry Lawson, Arthur Conan Doyle, Agatha Christie, O. Henry, and many others. Great reviews and high ratings here and a host who chooses stories that entertain and enlighten.

Jon Ward's life is divided in half: two decades inside the evangelical Christian bubble and two decades outside of it. In Testimony, Ward tells the engaging story of his upbringing in, and eventual break from, an influential evangelical church in the 1980s and 1990s. Ward sheds light on the evangelical movement's troubling political and cultural dimensions, tracing the ways in which the Jesus People movement was seduced by materialism and other factors to become politically captive rather than prophetic.

Meet young Worcester Glendenis, a 12-year-old with a thirst for justice and a heart full of gumption. He's got his sights set on becoming the next big thing in the world of private investigation, taking cues from none other than the legendary Philip Marlowe himself. With two troublesome twin...

There are many editions of the writings of St. Francis, and many biographies about him, but here in one volume are both, plus the complete text of the late medieval work The Little Flowers, which did more to establish the legend of the man than any other work. This edition includes the complete Road to Assisi, Paul Sabatier's groundbreaking and foundational biography of the saint, first published in French in 1894; the complete Francis in His Own Words: The Essential Writings; and The Little Flowers, thus offering the best introduction to St. Francis yet available between two covers.

Relentless Sales gives you a bold, new approach to sales that's going to take your game to an elite level. Whether you're an experienced professional who's experiencing a plateau in your career, or new to the art of sales, this book provides fresh strategies to help you succeed in your career.

Jon Krakauer’s literary reputation rests on insightful chronicles of lives conducted at the outer limits. In UNDER THE BANNER OF HEAVEN, he shifts his focus from extremes of physical adventure to extremes of religious belief within our own borders. At the core of his book is an appalling...

The extraordinary story of the Hadhad family and the founding of the chocolatier, Peace by Chocolate. Peace by Chocolate is the inspiring story of one family’s journey from the devastation of the Syrian Civil War and their welcome in a small town in Atlantic Canada.

They say it’s always beautiful in Bethlam, Nevada. No place you’d rather live. The people are friendly, if a little nosy, and there’s no crime to speak of. Life is pretty perfect. But postal worker Hank Davies has started to suspect something is off in this idyllic little town. And he’s certain of that when he realizes the letters he’s been delivering are just blank pages. Hank isn’t the only one who’s noticed the oddities in Bethlam. One such person knocks on his window in the middle of the night, urging him to investigate his bedroom wall.

Derek Taylor's iconic memoir is a rare opportunity to be immersed in one of the most whirlwind music sensations in history: Beatlemania. As Time Goes By tells the remarkable story of Taylor's trajectory from humble provincial journalist to loved confidant right at the center of the Beatles' magic circle. In charming, conversational prose, Taylor shares anecdotes and reminiscences so vivid and immediate that you find yourself plunged into the beating heart of 1960s counterculture.  

Greg Mortenson has built a global reputation as a selfless humanitarian and children’s crusader, and he’s been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. He is also not what he appears to be. As acclaimed author Jon Krakauer discovered, Mortenson has not only fabricated substantial parts of his...

Mañana y tarde es una novela breve e inolvidable, sobre el nacimiento y la muerte, escrita por uno los grandes narradores y dramaturgos europeos de las últimas décadas. Ganador del premio Nobel de literatura 2023. Nace un niño que se llamará Johannes. Muere un anciano llamado Johannes. Entre estos dos puntos, Jon Fosse nos da los detalles de toda una vida, condensados con gran belleza.

Jon Attenborough, a visually impaired football fan, embarked on an extraordinary journey across Scotland with his guide dog, Sam, visiting every single one of the 42 Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) grounds. Jon and Sam made each journey by public transport – legends! This memoir chronicles their shared experiences, blending Jon's love for football with the profound bond he shares with Sam. As they travel the length and breadth of Scotland, Jon navigates the challenges of accessibility, the unpredictability of live sports, and the warmth of Scotland's football community.

During the course of the day, Koo straightens his room, feeds his cat and the hungry fish outside, and he bakes a cake to welcome new neighbors. He even helps a family of ducklings to safely cross a street. But still, Koo wonders, how will HE ever save the world? At the end of the day, Uncle Stillwater has the answer:

A tried-and-true classic in dynamic ministry growth, church building, and discipleship momentum. From professional church-planters Dave and Jon Ferguson comes the anchor book in the Exponential Series—envisioning new and practical methods of building churches, communities, and organizations on...

Kate Isaksson a tough, single, retired private eye from the Midwest is called into action again when she visits her nephew and his wife in Tennessee. After traveling to Nashville, she inadvertently gets drawn into a world of deceit, corruption, and murder when she agrees to help a local man find his missing brother. Ultimately, a decapitated, mutilated body is discovered, turning dysfunctional family members and co-workers into challenging, potential suspects.