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Janet Morris and Chris Morris are the creators of numerous novels, stories, and works of nonfiction, as well as the editors of the Heroes in Hell series, winner of the Hugo Award. Janet is the only science fiction writer invited to participate in the Rolex fiction program, Chris is an accomplished singer-songwriter and narrator, and the Morrises are widely known for their nonfiction work on national security topics such as nonlethal weapons and Russian technology as well as their fiction and music.

Following the deeds of the powerful Norse gods, such as Odin, Thor and Loki, and filled with a host of fantastic creatures and objects containing magical properties, the tales in Norse Mythology will conjure up a world of heroism and romance that will enthrall listeners.

Set in 1940s Venice, Watercolor Fingertips follows Lucia Bianchi, the daughter of a Murano glassmaker, and Marco Santini, a young painter who earns his living along the canals. Their worlds collide on the Accademia Bridge, where art and duty spark an unexpected connection. As family expectations and social class push Lucia toward a respectable marriage, Marco seeks recognition in Milan, forcing distance where affection once bloomed. Through quiet letters, missed chances, and the rhythm of work and water, both learn that love demands not permission but courage.

Estranged & Rearranged is a podcast for estranged parents and grandparents who are trying to survive the heartbreak of being cut off, make sense of what happened, and figure out how to keep living when the family they loved has been turned upside down.

World-renowned energy healer Cyndi Dale presents the ultimate book on applying energy concepts and practices to athletes and coaches of any age and level. Featuring more than fifty-five hands-on exercises, this comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about subtle energy and sports performance.

WINNER OF THE NOBEL PRIZE WINNER OF THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD IN FICTION NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF THE YEAR ONE OF THE ATLANTIC'S 10 BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR ONE OF THE OBSERVER’S 25 BEST BOOKS OF THE CENTURY (SO FAR) FINALIST FOR THE ANDREW CARNEGIE...

The new heart of the Milky Way is a quasar, enclosed by a huge shell. It will provide energy to humankind for a long time. But then one maintenance probe after another disappears. Is someone trying to manipulate the quasar to destroy our galaxy in a giant explosion? Or is it just a few outlaws who are trying to steal some of the quasar's energy for themselves? Kepler and Zhenyi, with the help of some unexpected friends, discover that the stakes are much, much higher. They encounter new and at the same time ancient foes that they never dreamt of in their worst nightmares.

Twenty-four-year-old Cheney Duvall believes she will be taken seriously once she finishes medical school. Months later, however, she still is without a position; no one wants to consult a woman doctor. When she hears of a shipload of hopeful brides-to-be bound for Seattle, however, her luck changes. The ship's authorities are eager to have a woman physician on board. But once Cheney meets the 100 women - and her disturbing male nurse assistant - she fears she has gotten in way over her head.

If you want to learn how to do cross stitch quickly and easily - from picking the material to finishing the project - then you'll want to buy the How to Cross Stitch Volume 2 guide. In this book, you will learn about the different stitches of cross stitch, the different types of cross stitch, and the different materials used for cross stitch. Surprise your friends and family with your new cross stitching skills. You won't have to take expensive needlework classes to master the different types of cross stitch.

Klara Ivanski arrives from the Old Country with her Papa, Mama, and 10 brothers and sisters. "All vill be vell," Papa assures them, but Mama and several of her brothers and sisters must remain at their aunt and uncle's because of sickness. With barely enough money for food, Klara is quick to assure her papa that they only need Mama and the others to make Christmas special. But will the family be together for their first Christmas in America?

Stop your mum picking her nose, read the secret diary of a dog, catch a bus and then let it go, discover how one slice of toast can make you the most popular person in school, start wearing a crown and give up eating pig-nostril gruel, use a wrecking ball to defeat a bully, show your big sister the very scary secret in your wardrobe, unleash the awesome power of chips, live in a house that gets wiped clean more often than a bottom. Funny stories from a favourite Australian author.

Jim Morris is no stranger to big dreams. Since he was five years old, he passionately yearned to play baseball in the major leagues. However, despite all his hard work and determination, a series of unfortunate events and injuries scuttled his career before he was 25. Doctors told him he would never play again. Then at age 35 - after a string of highly implausible events and at an age when most players are retiring - Morris found himself on the mound as a relief pitcher for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.

A journalist who uncovers a story which will overthrow a corrupt Italian politician but things become complicated when he falls in love with the politician's wife. Richard Ashley is a journalist who cares about the truth, and he's about to break the greatest story of his career. Italy's ruling clique is rotten to the core. A scandal centred around Vittorio, Duke of Orgagna, points to a web of corruption and deceit emanating from his estate in the south. But Ashley finds that the truth is not all it seems when he falls in love with Orgagna's wife.

Mick McCreary is an oilman out of a job. His only possessions are a plane ticket to Singapore, a month's pay in Indonesian rupiahs and the luck of the Irish. When the mysterious Mr Rubensohn approaches him with the offer of a breathtaking salary for a drilling operation on a remote island - no questions asked - he thinks that luck is running with him once more. But then he meets the beautiful Lisette, and within 24 hours he is involved in murder, intrigue and an international fraud of frightening proportions.

Non esiste un luogo in cui l'amore non possa vincere. Il cielo di un grigio sconosciuto incombe sulla fila di donne. Da quel momento non saranno più donne, saranno solo una sequenza inanimata di numeri tatuati sul braccio. Ad Auschwitz, è Lale a essere incaricato di quell'orrendo compito: proprio lui, un ebreo come loro. Giorno dopo giorno Lale lavora a testa bassa per non vedere un dolore così simile al suo finché una volta alza lo sguardo, per un solo istante: è allora che incrocia due occhi che in quel mondo senza colori nascondono un intero arcobaleno. Il suo nome è Gita.

1942: Cecilia Klein ist sechzehn Jahre alt, als sie in das Konzentrationslager Auschwitz-Birkenau deportiert wird. Fasziniert von ihrer Schönheit, trennt der Kommandant des Lagers sie von den anderen Gefangenen und missbraucht sie regelmäßig. Cilka lernt schnell, dass ihre unfreiwillige Machtposition Überleben bedeutet. Doch nach der Befreiung von Auschwitz wird Cilka von den Russen als Kollaborateurin angeklagt und in das brutale Gefangenenlager Workuta in Sibirien geschickt. Dort steht sie vor neuen und gleichzeitig schrecklich vertrauten Herausforderungen.

"The Girl of Many Crowns" is the true and inspiring story of Judith, the first princess of France, who is a pawn in a complex political game of chess as her father, King Charles, tries to hold on to his kingdom. King Charles, grandson of Emperor Charlemagne, is beset on every side by Vikings, rebel lords, and greedy neighboring monarchs. He marries 12-year-old Judith to Aethelwulf, the aging King of Wessex, for political advantage. When she is widowed, less than two years later, he arranges a second marriage for her.

After meeting for the first time on the front lines of World War I, two aspiring writers forge an intense twenty-year friendship and write some of America's greatest novels, giving voice to a "lost generation" shaken by war. Eager to find his way in life and words, John Dos Passos first...

Welcome to the Hurt to Healing podcast with me, Pandora Morris. I’ve been fighting an uphill battle with my mental health for years and it’s only now that I’ve started to see some glimmers of light. It’s almost unbelievable to think I am starting this podcast considering my incessant compulsions would normally try to talk me out of it. But here I am, continuing to fight my invisible bullies one day at a time. As part of my own recovery, I’ve made it my mission to support as many of you as possible on your own healing journey. I’ll be speaking to wonderful people from all walks ...

Hellbent on finding Cheatums Sterling, the comedian braves the murderous environment of the wastes with an assassin hot on his heels. In the desolate wasteland, he'll have to face his worst nightmare… his past… and some raiders… and uh… like a bunch of other weird stuff. Also, there's ramen.