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After being shot outside a club on her 21st birthday, Pandora Todd, aka Dora, finds herself in the bed of a handsome stranger with a pair of snake-like fangs. Now, instead of a hangover, Dora wakes with an intense hunger for blood and the strange ability to control all things dead, a distinctly un-vampire trait. Unfortunately, just when Dora grows accustomed to the vampire aspects of her eternal life, she finds herself targeted by a rival necromancer. Soon, Dora becomes wrapped up in a plot that will shape her past, present, and future.

The premise is simple; the execution is passionate: 13 short stories of fiction from eight emerging women writers. This anthology is a wonderful example of women lifting up other women, of writers supporting writers, of a community coming together to fulfill ambitions and dreams.

Pi's just like any other kid robot: they love to listen to music, play with their dog, and hang out with their friends. And when their teacher announces a field trip to Olde Silicon Valley, Pi couldn't be more excited! They daydream of all the awesome things they want to see and do there—but also begin to worry about all the things that could go wrong. Then, on the way home, Pi feels a ZAP! They try to avoid the strange feeling, but the Zaps keep happening. Pi doesn't understand. They have a firewall installed! What could be going on?

On the brink of World War II, Jane Benjamin wants to have it all. By day she hustles as a tomboy cub reporter. By night, she struggles to raise her toddler sister, Elsie, and protect her from their mother. But Jane’s got a plan: she’ll become the San Francisco Prospect’s first gossip columnist and make enough money to care for Elsie. Jane finagles her way to the women’s championship at Wimbledon, starring tennis phenom Tommie O’Rourke. But then she witnesses Edith “Coach” Carlson, Tommie’s closest companion, drop dead in the stands of apparent heart attack.

The story of Mara in Elle is one marked by mystery and intrigue. She experiences the city as both paradise, yet also a utopian prison. Discover the story of her hometown and unravel the mystery behind the city in the clouds. Will Mara climb to the heights of her potential or will she descend down to the rugged wastelands below?

After surviving a week trapped in the magical world of Amar, Chelsea, Easton, Clint, and Bobby are still no closer to accomplishing the mysterious quest that binds them to Amar. In a desperate attempt to figure out what this quest is, they decide to follow the instructions of an ominous book of poetry that was written over 700 years ago. Inside this book are several mysterious, almost prophetic poems that tell of four heroes who are the only ones who can save Amar from a dark fate.

Retail is the heartbeat of a thriving economy and community. Without it, the gears come to a grinding halt. But when it is functioning at its highest capacity, the millions of people it employees learn skills that shape their future in amazing ways.

Earl the Squirrel and Tim the Gecko are best friends living in a tree by the bay. Tim is happy roaming the woods with his best friend, except for one thing…. When he shouts his name, he gets no reply. Find out what happens on one of their hikes into the woods and what Tim ultimately learns about communication and friendship.

Chelsea Welling is a completely normal 15-year-old girl…well normal except for the pesky fact that she thinks she is going crazy. Either that or she really is being transported to a magical world known locally as Amar. However when Chelsea is transported to Amar with her friend Easton, she knows beyond a shadow of a doubt that these little trips are more than figments of her imagination. Then the unthinkable happens. Chelsea, Easton, Chelsea's brother Clint, and their mutual friend Bobby are all stranded in Amar.

Bridge Makers: Becoming a Citizen Futurist answers an echoing call for a beginner’s guide to foresight. Drawing from her decades of experience in high-tech, April Reagan presents an array of historical information, tools, and research to guide listeners through an educational journey. Bridge Makers is designed as an easy listen that aims to spark an interest in every citizen to find agency in their anticipation of the future. This is done by painting the past, present, and future with optimism, while still encouraging all to maintain a sense of urgency to act.

Seven hundred years ago, Jaxon Burke awoke in a field outside of Rome, with no memory of his former life. Now a present-day killer for hire, the immortal assassin has taken countless lives. And, because of the recent shake-up in the natural order, the memories of those deaths are fueling his nightmares - nightmares that feel real. He longs for relief. He longs for peace. He longs for death - and with the promise of death as his reward, Jaxon agrees to help destroy Kassidy. But he is ill-prepared for the repercussions of this strange world he is now in.

In this long-overdue celebration of Black women’s resilience and unheralded strength, the revered, trailblazing White House correspondent reflects on “The Year That Changed Everything”—2020—and African-American women’s unprecedented role in upholding democracy. “I am keenly aware...

From a historian and senior editor at Atlas Obscura, a fascinating account of the daring nineteenth-century women who moved to South Dakota to divorce their husbands and start living on their own terms For a woman traveling without her husband in the late nineteenth century, there was only one...

Do you want to know the proven sequence of steps that you can take right now to ease your anxieties and stress in your life? Calm Amid the Chaos is your guide to a positive state of mind as we will show you how to shift your perspective and immediately improve your life with practical guides and steps. These proven steps will empower you to relieve stress, manage stress, and more importantly, never feel overwhelmed by stress again. The audiobook will serve as a guide that you can comfortably follow along at home, taking you from the start all the way to the finish.

Is there a change you want to see in the world, your community, your job, or your life? Have you been waiting for “someone”, “somewhere” to do “something”? Stop waiting! You are someone. You are somewhere. You can do something. Your change is the new future you imagine. When you act to create your change, you become a change agent. You don’t need permission to become a change agent, but you do need to equip yourself for your change journey.

Ci si può innamorare di un’idea, di un pensiero, di un desiderio, al punto tale da credere che quell’idea, quel pensiero, quel desiderio, siano reali. E poi, quell’amore diventa quasi una condizione in cui accettarne i relativi compromessi ed è solo una logica conseguenza. C’è chi beve, chi fuma, chi si droga per farsi del male, ma c’è chi si innamora per lo stesso identico motivo. La debolezza dell’anima non trascende dalla sua stessa forza nell’essere fragile e riconoscere di essere tale.

The blind man was well aware that her reply was but a subterfuge. Little, however, did he dream the cause. Little did he know that a dark shadow had fallen upon the young girl's life - a shadow of evil. "Gabrielle," he said in a low, intense voice, "why aren't you open and frank with me as you once used to be? Remember that you, my daughter, are my only friend!".

Fiona Burns, a witch who sees dead people, meets Hollywood producer Bailey Powers, who sees her as the next cable star - and a fake. Even so, she's tempted by the dynamic producer in more ways than one. But she has a big distraction - a vicious curse on her family coven. The ghosts of New Mourne warn of the return of the Woman in White, a vengeful spirit who claims the life of a Connelly witch from every generation. During the battle, Fiona unwittingly fuels the demonic forces, and black magic brings death and heartbreak to her family.

This Splash Read collection includes three historical fiction short stories about animals in history. While Splash Read stories are enjoyed by kids of all ages, they were written to facilitate a conversation between a child and parent or student and teacher. Each story introduces an influential person from history. Stories discuss life skills, challenges, problem-solving, and important issues. We’ve heard positive reviews from kids as young as first graders and as old as 10th graders.

Fate made Trixie a hunter of devilish demons, except demons aren't devilish, and Trixie's not hunting them. She gave that future the boot. But by denying her destiny, she inherits a problem. Furred, feathered, and scaled, the creatures have invaded her life. She's being pranked by furry fairies, stalked by mini-devils, and harassed by the scourge of dragons roosting in her yard. Trixie's had enough. She's moving to Boise and hoping to leave the magical critters behind. But what happens when moving isn't enough?