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What does it mean to be abused? What does it mean to admit that you have been abused? Where does something as complex and strange as pain begin and end?One day Jodee Warren vanishes. She leaves no trace and no one to remember her, not even her family seems to remember. Jodee Warren was one of those people; quiet and polite, forever in the background able to disappear long before anyone even noticed they were gone. Jodee Warren has lived her whole life as a ghost. So, the question arises when did Jodee Warren first disappear?On the ferry that misty afternoon?When her daughters emotionally abandon her out of indifference, fear, or boredom?Under her husband's constant belittling and snide remarks?When her father dismissed her for his dream of a first-born son?Maybe in understanding what brought Jodee Warren to Kokanee Bay Washington the mystery of where she went can be unravelled.

Hillingstone is a modest country estate, slightly faded and in need of a revitalised future. But with a free-spirited, troubled elder son, and two other children who want no part of its care, where will the aging owners turn?Their dysfunctional family begins to unravel when the heir plants an outsider into their midst, with explosive consequences. Can the family come together to rescue the estate, or will their infighting leave them blind to the underhand activities of the estate manager?Their lives will change forever over an eighteen-month period. Who will be left standing when the dust settles?

This is a collection of writing based on the long-lasting effects and emotions that come with experiencing trauma. This is an expressive book about finding yourself, remaining sane and fighting to stay alive.

Recalling the introspective and transcendent works of Brazilian writer Clarice Linspector, The Coconut Leaf's Song is a mesmerizing collection of poetry. Through my Eyes (for Barbie) recalls the poet's mother in a unique disassociated tone of love and sorrow. Touch Me? Looks upon conflicting emotions of a lover's attempts at connection. A meditation upon lost love, grief and depression, The Coconut Leaf's Song is a masterful anthology of poetry by debut author Lutfiya Dadabhay.

After being raised by his aunts in Southern England, James Moore moved to Southern California where he worked as a prominent and successful scientist. But when James invented the Mind Link, he unearthed a dangerous secret leaving him and his wife, Helen, with no choice but to flee.Moving back to the village of St. Clements in Devon, James reconnects with his aunts and childhood home. He begins to hope that the dangers of the past are over and, with the announcement of Helen's pregnancy, that the future is finally offering them some happiness.But when James and his family are attacked in their home, he and Helen are on the run once more and the Collective - a group of deeply powerful, influential people - will stop at nothing to catch them.When James and Helen are given an opportunity to join the Collective, they must choose between their future and the future of hundreds of thousands of others.

Tim Gavin uses his own personal experiences to reinforce and offer insight into the meaning behind the Prayer of St Francis. This is a story that can be used to teach the value of love, selflessness, and forgiveness."This accessible little volume draws effectively on all the riches of Scripture. Fr. Tim connects the Prayer of St. Francis with its deep roots in God's Word and the lived experience of Christians through the ages. Add to this Fr. Tim's pastoral insight--hard won from years as a priest and chaplain--and you have an excellent meditation on one of the treasured prayers of our Christian heritage." - Bishop Daniel Gutierrez, Bishop of The Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania.

Bahamian Brad Collins is broad shouldered, with a big smile and good hair and if the girls can resist him, they don't. Seduction is a way of life for the island-boy, a game he plays so well. So, when he finds himself with two young women on his hands each having birthed his baby, albeit on either side of the waters separating two countries, Brad is forced to marry one and abandon the other.Eastern God, Western Winds is a creative and heartfelt examination of Black social culture through a sharp yet intimate lens. Weaving an ever-tightening web of secrecy and untold family forces common in Black communities Brennen artfully creates a cast of characters so familiar you'll feel like you know them, situations so real, you might have been in them, all leading to a breath-taking conclusion none of us could ever have imagined.

In an increasingly fractured United States of America, a small group hatch a plan. An audacious plan to bring the people back together.Ten years ago, Jared Ross accidentally invented a time travel device which was immediately taken and hidden away for fear of its consequences. But the members of the Lombardi Project need it to bring back the one man whose words could inspire a whole new generation, General George Washington. Jared himself is tasked with the mission and heads back to the moments prior to the Battle for Brooklyn, to bring the General back, and return him at the same point in time, without affecting history. But when he meets the beautiful Becky Miller, his resolve not to interfere in time weakens.

Our childhood is never truly our own, it is shaped by the people who raise us, by social pressures we may not even be aware exist as well as whatever education we so happen to receive.This is the story of Jo, a black South African woman born into the apartheid system and raised by her community that struggled and strived for survival. The struggles of a young woman swinging between dependence and an imagined freedom.This is the story of her immigration to another country, her loves and her losses and the strangeness of looking at a place you know, the world that raised you, from the eyes of a foreigner.

The Like Factor identifies the destructive habits, tendencies, and harmful patterns that over time can contribute to the slow erosion of intimacy and trust within your relationship.If your relationship is not what it was like in the beginning, one that was considerate, affectionate, peaceful, and kind, there is a good chance that one or both of you have been the author of its unfortunate decline.Many partners do not realize that the demise of their relationship is caused from within, from shooting themselves in the foot.The author talks about common frustrations, resentment, feelings of hopelessness, and eventual contempt. He also provides the roadmap on how to reduce and eventually eliminate harmful behavior. How to take the right steps to simply get out of the way, to allow your relationship to heal and prosper, to let nature take its course and bring both of you back into each other's arms.If there are too many disappointments and frustrations that in a cumulative way have changed your relationship into a lesser version of its former self, The Like Factor explains the underlying root causes, the bad habits, the invisible thieves that are taking away what is so very close to both your hearts, what is your most prized possession. Your relationship.

The COVID-19 pandemic shows no sign of abating. The virus continues to mutate but is being fought by vaccines developed in record time. As the death toll from infections continues to rise, people across the globe must confront multiple challenges like new variants and misinformation. Military, political, social, and economic factors add to the uncertainty and angst of this unprecedented period.Poetry in the Pandemic Volume II is a memoir in the form of an anthology of absorbing and insightful poems written by Larry Borowitz over the course of the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic. The author's deep and well-articulated weekly thoughts and feelings reflect a range of themes - from hope and despair, to triumph and tragedy, to setbacks and progress. At its heart, it reflects the best and worst sides of humanity - a razor-sharp evaluation of a hugely changed world.

This book by author Kristen Smith is a thoughtful and fervent piece of writing about the love mankind receives from God, and how we can improve our lives with the intent of growing towards this love. Through recalling Bible stories, interpreting verses and recounting tales from her own experience, Smith builds a vivid picture of the love of Jesus, his example, and why he is so worthy of our devotion. This centred account of life challenges and faith lessons is an excellent reminder to make the most of our gifts from God, to develop a better understanding of what it means to love, and to push ourselves so that we may find a fuller relationship with Christ, and a deeper satisfaction. Although the world may test us, this relationship, and our faith, will set us right.

You hold in your hands the biography of a regular western citizen. This story reveals the power of your own self-reflective consciousness by giving a friendly wake-up slap on your cheek. This helps you to get rid of different misbeliefs and rediscover your true self within the expectations of society. Become a better version of yourself. Now or never.

Reese has worked the same job since high school and spends each evening staring at the neon lady advertising the Rouge Palace, a burlesque he's never dared venture. When his pride is insulted, he finds the courage to step across the threshold and finds far more than he bargained for. Millie Rae illuminates the monotony of his days with her dancing and kind heart, but Naomi, Rouge Palace's owner, steals his nights away after Reese witnesses an altercation over drug money. He is thrust into a world of gang territories and deadly threats, and ensuring Millie Rae's safety is the only thing keeping him from running. But how long can he last in this new world of escalating violence? And how far is he willing to go to protect those he cares about?

What do you do when you have children you cannot control, who do not behave the way you want, who frustrate you to no end?Deletion. Not words. Not actions. It is the deletion of children, a right given to the birth parents.Donald Smith lives a suburban life with his wife and two sons, and is constantly tested by the actions and deeds of his elder son, Raphael. With the deletion law legalized by the government, he is forced to confront the realities of what it means. God-fearing Donald's internal struggle of revenge and punishment versus morals and forgiveness is in a world where there is no god, and in which the law permits the deletion of children for the parent's pursuit of happiness.Lovato brilliantly weaves in the arguments for and against it through the various characters and forces us to confront our perspectives on life and the lens through which we see the world. A thought-provoking and engrossing novel for casual and hardcore readers.

Cole Thorton never dreamed he would see his Arianna again. He had devoted himself to learning the ways of sorcery to distract from the pain of losing her and used it to expel the evil he found lurking in the darkness. Little did he know but upon entering Pete's Café, he was about to get more than he ordered.As he finds himself falling for a stranger who seems all too familiar, Cole also finds his next mission: to protect her and her family from the notorious Vincent Vincetti - a Mafia boss with sights on expanding his territory, no matter what the cost.With guidance from his master, Cole must employ all his knowledge and skill to try and defeat the gang. With Vincetti having strength in numbers, Cole finds a surprising new apprentice to help him in the fight.

Stella and Dot are two sisters embroiled in an exciting quest to save endangered animals on Earth and bring them to the mysterious Planet Beatrice, where woolly mammoths roam and children make the rules.While some of the children are friendly others become their mortal enemies and plot against them as they learn how to fly with eagles and embark on an adventure of a lifetime into the far reaches of outer space.With the threat of the bushfires in Australia looming, the girls must figure out how to work with these strange children and harness the power of the magic ship, the Salvager, to save as many animals as they can.

Anthromalia - a place, an idea, a longing and a fight for freedom, peace, and harmony where humans and evolutionarily developed animal species can live alongside each other without fear and war. Without a distinct protagonist, we are taken on an exploration of the complexities of war, love, family heartbreak and above all else - loyalty. Loyalty takes these characters above and beyond what they thought possible, fighting for, or against the de-evolved human species. Many animals see the kindness, the complexity, and the love that humans are capable of, but others despise their history and the way that humans treated animals for millennia. Written through excerpts, memories, letters and recollections, this story provides a complex insight into another reality at a point in time where everything is at stake.

In this poetry collection, Wayne Brash expertly crafts many beautiful pieces that explore individual yet universal themes, such as being a father, being a son, hoping to leave an impact upon the world and the finite nature of time and life. The clear unique voice that delivers this collection's strong message paints a picture of his life and innermost thoughts, clearly inspired by his immense love for his close family - something many can relate to. Written in a confessional style with a clear flair for language, Wayne Brash pieces together his thoughts and emotions in a way that feels truly familiar, even if one has never experienced what he describes.Exploring such themes with eloquence and imagination, Everything for Somebody is an affecting collection of personal poetry that pushes boundaries of form, reflecting many all-embracing experiences.

Hong Kong's 1997 sovereignty handover to China is just days away. Suddenly, well-intentioned business and family man, Seth Goodall, finds power and politics threatening his and others' way of life. He is given an ultimatum, forcing him to choose between what is right and safety and security.Not merely livelihoods but even lives are at stake. Seth's frantic attempts to find a solution take him to the heart of China and America's ruthless motivations and actions, as well as a disastrous night in the inner sanctum of Britain's obsolete colonial culture.On handover day itself, during shrouding torrential downpours, Seth encounters tragedy. He realises he is overpowered. But is all as it seems; or is salvation at hand and will he be able to grasp it? This fast-moving tale of suspense and corruption foreshadows Hong Kong's future and asks the question: what can ordinary people do when faced with brutal power-plays they barely knew existed?

A Foreign Sky is the first published work by Nigel Merton . It is a collection of descriptive and imaginative verses and poetry which ensure the readers' thoughts are truly infiltrated. The poems and verses cover many subjects from celebrations and ghosts to the breeze and stars. The poems and verses contain many references to nature and the outside world and invoke different feelings within the reader, ensuring full enjoyment is felt throughout the whole book.

One April morning, eight-year-old Emily wakes up to an unbelievable shock. Her body is suddenly large, like that of a grown-up! Nobody can figure out why this has happened. Finally, Emily decides who is to blame. It is Time himself. He makes changes all the time! He has always moved too quickly. Emily knows what her mission is: to hunt Time and stop him. She searches the sky (because time flies), she searches the city dump (because people always waste time), and she searches the bank (time is money). But will she succeed in her quest? Or will she have to live in the wrong body forever?

Join Manny on his adventure as he sets out to find some friends and a place where he feels like he belongs.

Have you ever looked at your dog and thought... "you are so weird!" I wonder if they think the same about us... Join Slush while he studies his humans and questions some of the weird things they do!

Santa suddenly has no beard. While the clock ticks closer to Christmas Eve, Mrs. Claus and the elves do everything they can to replace Santa's beard and restore his Christmas spirit. But when an overeager elf tries to take wool from the recklessly ramming James Baa-nd, the search for a beard solution gets out of hand. When Santa Lost His Beard illustrates the importance of teamwork - and how it's never too late to do the right thing.

Carter's parents are divorced. This story shows how a family can still be fabulous, even when living apart.

Scotty's Mom is always telling him to "calm down". Scotty is confused. When Scotty meets his kindergarten teacher, things all start to make sense!¿

Iran in the early eighties was a very dangerous place to be.Especially if you were Kurdish, a woman and opposed to the rule of the Mullahs.In this deeply personal memoir, Shemal Samuelson recounts her experiences at the time, recalling the events that led to her having to leave her home, her family and her friends, not knowing if she would ever see them alive again.From the bitter hardships some women endured to ensure their loved ones were not executed without trial, to the emotional toll that took on their families, no stone is left unturned in this brutal portrayal of Ayatollah Khomeini's regime.

Are you considering a career as a medical doctor? Be prepared for a long and arduous journey. It begins with achieving high grades in your classes in high school and college. Admission to medical school is only half the battle. Surviving medical school and residency will surely test your ambition to become a doctor on many levels. It will require patience, stamina, and sheer determination. This book will open your eyes to what you can expect to encounter during medical school and residency training. It will offer suggestions on how to not only endure the ordeal of medical education but to enjoy the process as well.