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Forget everything you thought you knew about addiction. After working with and listening to hundreds of people struggling with addictions, Lisa began formulating strategies for measuring success. What works and what doesn't? She knew there is no better source than the people struggling themselves. From talking to people with years of sobriety to those panhandling on the streets, she began to see patterns which led to an unyielding search for answers and advocacy for those that couldn't advocate for themselves.

Holden Bairifay, a published author, denied the world he created ever really existed. His book is simply a work of fiction, except for one small thing, it’s not. It’s a world he had visited as a young boy, a world opened to him through the pages of a magical book.

Ora is a beautiful, naive girl who was raised in captivity. While in her dreary circumstances, she is introduced to the dark and handsome Luca. After an unfortunate event that leaves Ora both free and alone, she follows Luca back to his home, Argo. However, her dream of making this beautiful paradise her home is shattered when an unknown assailant attacks the village.

After suddenly being diagnosed with a rare form of aggressive cancer, I immediately started spiraling downward. Denial, loneliness, fear, depression, anger, and self-destructive behaviors. My life was a disaster. I was a mess. I was doing just about everything I was instructed not to. All sense of responsibility flew out the window, right along with my sense of morals. Further and further I slid into the deepest, darkest part of my life. I had come to terms with the fact that my life was over. I was going to die. Until I was rescued from not only cancer - but from myself.

Bullying is huge today. Really, if we are honest, it has been that way for quite a while. Coping and living in spite of it and the many difficult things youths face is difficult. It's now become okay to talk about it. This story comes at this societal issue from a perspective that reminds us of who we are and what voices we should hold on to.

ABC is a short story about different creatures who are very good friends and their activities, which represent a letter of the alphabet. The short story tells about how these creatures who decided to come together from different parts of the forest to enjoy their time with one another and having fun. They awake from their sleepy slumber to get ready for their picnic fun and to participate in different fun activities. ABC shows how far the creatures will travel just so they can meet their friends at the picnic, so they can play with one another.

In a land where control of the Elements is key, two friends find themselves in the middle of a battle that will either maintain or destroy creation. Will Light keep the balance, or has Darkness found an advantage that will give them the upper hand? Each will follow their own path to discover the answer. Travel to a world on the cusp of war, choose your side, and choose your Champion.

It was a beautiful day. A young raccoon had been playing in the meadow and was having fun. As this perfect day was coming to a close, he was called by his grandma that it was time to come in for dinner. As he went to his grandparents’ house, he saw his grandpa looking out into the distance very thoughtfully. He wondered what Grandpa was doing and what was he looking at. When the young raccoon got up to the porch, he asked his grandpa what he was doing. His grandpa replied that he was contemplating. The young racoon had never heard that word before or known what it meant.

Life's Apologies for Our Nation is a book about current views of issues that challenge our nation. It is intended to provide transparency on political issues that one may not be aware of, and the commitment, honor, and patriotism that we should have for America. This book is a unique creation that enables listeners to exercise their rights to free speech, engage in specific discussions, and excite curiosities that oppose their ideologies. They will acquire a clear vision of the troubling waters and empower themselves to be committed to the greatness of our nation.

Follow the struggles of this beautiful black and white kitten who starts out his life happily playing in his cozy home, then finds himself scared and alone in a world he knows little about. Cold and alone, will he ever feel safe and loved again? Find out as you listen to The Tale of Walter Mittens.

Alexandria Tillie Bush, a 21-year-old college student, went home to visit her parents in Glenwood, New Mexico, on her summer break. During her visit, her grandfather, Len Hudson, once a prospector for gold in the Mogollon Mountains, bequeathed an adventure for Alex to find his buried treasure in the rugged Gila Wilderness. What Len Hudson didn’t realize when he asked his granddaughter to venture into the wilderness was that her life, and everyone who accompanied her, would end up in a dangerous and deadly quest.

From boarding out with families to boarding schools, Joan Sprague knew no father, hardly knew a mother, but felt loved wherever she lived. She had dreams like any young girl and, like any teenager, longed for the love of a handsome young man. Whether near the ocean or in the mountains, near the jungle or in the cities, her experience of people was enlightening, inspirational, and at times, disappointing. As Joan searched for God's plan for her life, she tolerated physical pain, bore emotional suffering, accepted disappointment, assumed obligations, discovered love.

My Sister, My Protector is based on the true story of one family. It covers three generations of abuse, starting with seventeen-year-old Mary. If you or anyone you know can relate to this story, there is help. Please talk to someone.