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Phoebe thinks starting up a new hands-on carwash staffed entirely by her superbly stacked, gorgeous sorority sisters is a magnificent idea. Little does she know how that decision will change all their lives as, one after another, they meet and fall in love with the men of their wildest dreams...while trying to solve the mystery of a 20-year-old jewel heist!

Imagine seeing all the thought bubbles that float above real business leaders’ heads constantly. The thoughts that are rarely shared, usually censored, but are the raw truth about leading people. And then, consider learning solutions to some of the most infuriating frustrations or as we call them - stupid human tricks. That’s what this audiobook is about.

The best things come in threes! Kayla has no choice but to return to the place she never really called home. Her ex-stepfather, Daniel, has news of her money-chasing mom. Parker, son of her mom's new husband, has come to demand that Kayla expose her mom for the lying, scheming woman she is. When Daniel reveals the real relationship he had with her mom, their secret desire for each other is a secret no more. But Kayla likes Parker too.... Part of a series of stand-alones about three roommates and their journeys to find love.

An extraordinary tale of pre-Victorian England, telling the story of the determined young farm boy from Kent who saved Charles Dickens from becoming a factory worker, operated the notorious chess-playing mechanical Turk, took on the London underworld, played a crucial role in the invention of the steam engine and organized one of the most successful rebellions in British history. A roller-coaster ride through the beginnings of the modern era.

If this book has found its way into your hands, chances are your boards are lurking on the horizon and you want to do well. So how does one go about topping the boards - exams that can determine where your life's headed, your college, your first job...maybe even your first crush? Fortunately, the secret isn't to study till you're a sleep-deprived zombie. Unfortunately, it also isn't 'Mum fed me steroids/Dad taught me to cheat'. The secret recipe? Connecting the dots. You don't need to be a prodigy studying 24 hours a day to ace an exam - you just need to work smart.

This is an epic tale of finding oneself. Where is your baby panda? The book is for first listeners to illustrate different locations in a house and then demonstrate a basic finding-seeking game that can be played with their own toys later on.

Filled with clear and practical solutions, this step-by-step, room-by-room guide to simple home modifications helps seniors make their homes safer and easier to navigate. Age in Place is designed to help seniors and their caregivers address these new challenges together and make life at home safer, more manageable, and less stressful for all.

Whether you're a new or seasoned manager, your responsibilities can become overwhelming at times. There are days and new situations that will leave you feeling vulnerable. You don't know where to start or even what to ask! The Manager's Answer Book can help. In question-and-answer format, this easy-to-use guide provides information on many aspects of managing.  

Life becomes more complicated than usual for LAPD Captain Josie Corsino after she chairs a disciplinary board that recommends firing a five-year police officer with a poor performance record and a history of irrational behavior. During his board of rights, the officer swears vengeance against her and anyone he believes is responsible for ruining his life and career.

There are things out there that defy belief; there are certain unknowns that just can’t be easily explained. The massive base hiding in plain sight known as Area 51 is one of those unknown quantities. Gathering the most important testimony and accounts from those who claim experience with Area 51, this audiobook seeks to break down the barriers of secrecy that have long surrounded the base that they never wanted you to know existed!

Richard Strange's 'A Mighty Big If' event at The Crypt, St Martin in the Fields, London. Writer and adventurer Richard regularly staged entertaining and illuminating conversations with major cultural figures. Award-winning British artist Gavin Turk talks exclusively to Richard Strange about his life and work, his controversial departure from London's Royal College of Art and his emergence as a celebrated YBA.

Do It, Mean It, Be It shares the secrets of highly successful executives who have both great careers and meaningful personal lives. It is full of inspiring stories, practical exercises, and checklists that will help you rapidly start doing well and being more fulfilled at work and home right away. No more procrastinating or complaining. This audiobook is all you need to get started on the road to a happier, more successful, and more enjoyable life.

In this vulnerable memoir of transformation, Rebekah Lyons shares her journey from Atlanta, Georgia to the heart of Manhattan, where she found herself blindsided by crippling depression and anxiety. Overwhelmed by the pressure to be domestically efficient, professionally astute, and physically attractive, Rebekah finally realized that freedom can come only by facing our greatest fears and fully surrendering to God's call on our lives.

Years after the events described in the novel Lament for the Fallen, Joshua asks his son, Isaiah, to tell him a story. Isaiah tells of the myth of Usan Abasi, who was punished by the Sky God to spend eternity in the form of a brass bowl and imprisoned within a vast termite mountain. Now the ceremony which ensures that Usan Abasi remains dormant has failed and his ancient evil awakes.

When the man who raped Scottsdale private investigator Lena Jones when she was a nine-year-old foster child is released from prison, Lena is waiting for him in the parking lot - with a big knife. "Papa" Brian Wycoff survives their meeting, but the next day, his wife is found dead in their Apache Junction home, shot through both eyes. Terrified he will be next, Wycoff violates his parole and flees north to the small town of Black Canyon City, taking shelter in an RV on his brother-in-law's small ranch.

The Key to Health, Wealth & Love provides a comprehensive view of Seton's philosophy with practical suggestions to implement her concepts. The second book, Helpful Thoughts, explores additional ideas and includes several of her beautiful poems. You will find both books stimulating and thought-provoking. Helpful Thoughts: The author gathers her knowledge of how to achieve a larger and happier life into this volume of her work.

A brand new collection of gut-busting hilarity from the bestselling author of Laugh-Out-Loud Jokes for Kids and Knock-Knock Jokes for Kids.

There are times in life when quitting makes sense. Maybe you need to abandon a bad investment, or ditch an old garden because you're going to move to the city. Maybe you need to rest up a bit at the end of a tough day's work so you aren't too sore tomorrow. But when it comes to the deepest dreams of your heart's desire - no, it doesn't make sense. Don't quit. There is only one true human superpower we possess. It's not the power of flight. It certainly isn't the power of invincibility. It's determination.

The IT management profession is not for the faint of heart. Anyone who has worked in this sector is familiar with the unique (and borderline impossible) challenge of trying to keep up with technological innovations while operating on a too-small budget and facing constant criticism for problems outside of your control. Truth From the Trenches passes on the hard-won leadership lessons that six-time CIO Mark Settle gained over years of working in IT management.

When Jerzy Schroeder, a shadowy gray-market hustler and aspiring crony capitalist, is murdered while Josie Kendall is hitting him up for a million dollars to help him cash in on alternative-energy funding, the police suspect her of adultery and her husband, Rafe, of homicide. Josie, who works for Majority Values Coalition, an "activist fundraising organization", is a new but passionate Washington, DC player.