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Sam discovers an old map in his grandfather's attic, leading him on an adventurous trek through the forest. As he follows the path marked on the map, he arrives at a hidden cave behind a waterfall. He bravely descends a stone staircase and finds himself in Kidtopia, a vibrant city run entirely by children. There, he meets Nova, a spirited girl who introduces him to the community and its challenges. Kidtopia faces a brewing rebellion, led by Nova and her friend Jake, as they seek understanding and peace with the adult world above.

Inspired by the events of his 2022 award-winning book, Captured by COVID: Deceit, Conspiracy, and Death—A True Story. Michael E. Bowers’s Olivia is a story of adoration, hatred, desolation, exhilaration, and heartbreak. Caught between two forces far beyond her control, Olivia’s quiet life is shattered when she becomes collateral damage in a deadly clash between the DEA and a ruthless Mexican cartel. As her world unravels, those around her spiral into darkness—none more than Allen, whose descent into unthinkable acts reveals a side no one ever imagined he possessed.

Leo felt like an outsider in a world filled with individuals flaunting superpowers. As he wandered through a neglected part of the city, he stumbled upon a mysterious, intricately carved stone. When he touched it, a warm energy surged through him, awakening a hidden ability—he began to levitate. Overwhelmed with excitement, Leo realized he was not powerless after all; he had a unique power waiting to be discovered. Embracing this newfound strength, he felt a connection to the elements and understood he could use his abilities to help others.

Sarah, an imaginative young woman, gazes at the stars from her cluttered room when she notices a bright light descending from the sky. Intrigued and anxious, she observes an alien spacecraft hovering above her house. Suddenly, she hears a calming voice in her mind, proclaiming, "We come in peace." Compelled by curiosity, Sarah rushes outside and follows the light to the park, feeling an electric anticipation in the cool night air. As she stands in awe, the voice reassures her, saying, "Your world is beautiful, and so are you.

Luna, a tiny sprite, surprises me on my birthday with a magical paintbrush. As I paint an enchanted forest, I’m transported into this vibrant world. Luna explains that to return home, I must complete a quest to find a hidden amulet that restores balance to the realm. As we journey deeper into the forest, shadows create challenges, but Luna’s encouragement keeps me focused. I finally discover the amulet, bringing peace to the land. With the quest completed, I feel a sense of fulfillment. Luna, perched on my shoulder, hints at more adventures to come.

In a bustling crowd, the narrator encounters Evelyn, a frantic woman claiming they are married in a future where time is collapsing. She believes they are the only ones who can fix it. Initially skeptical, the narrator is drawn in when Evelyn reveals a chronometer from their future, which only activates in the presence of its counterpart. As the narrator finds a matching device in their pocket, the two devices resonate together, hinting at their shared past. Faced with the surreal reality of their connection, the narrator concedes belief in Evelyn's mission.

Detective Sam gazes out of his office window, burdened by unsolved cases, while his mischievous tabby cat, Whiskers, unexpectedly speaks, urging him to focus on their current investigation. The duo, an unusual partnership, embarks on a journey through the city's maze-like alleys, guided by Whiskers' instincts. They arrive at a nondescript door that hints at the start of a significant lead. Entering a mysterious building, they discover a group of figures plotting something sinister. Together, they confront the situation, ultimately unraveling the mystery.

When Charlotte befriends Lisa Swanson, her dreams of owning a cupcake bakery finally begin to come true. But when a body is discovered and all signs point to Lisa being the guilty one, Charlotte doesn't know what to believe.

Gitte isn't looking forward to becoming Matriarch of her people. But if all goes well, it won't happen for a long time. She thought she'd already found her true calling. Her life is filled with training mages, Imperium emergencies, and filling in for a leader who refuses to leave their planet. But there's something she doesn't know. Some place she's never heard of. Some reason why she's about to find out about them. And some one who wants her to step up and become what she's always been: The Matriarch.

Award-winning, but down on her lucky playwright, Andrea Smilow, is commissioned by The Playhouse in Connecticut to save it from bankruptcy with a new work. When she arrives, she discovers that The Playhouse is inhabited by Jacob Marley’s spirit, and he wants her play to be about him. He wants to set the story straight about how Dickens ruined his life with A Christmas Carol.

The Rule Breakers, the true life story of Peri B. Mann, a petite female social worker, untrained to deal with violent and often volatile patients, who chooses to work with male psychiatric patients, drug addicts, and criminals.

A year after the kingdom is finally at peace, October Grace isn’t sure all is well. Allie’s occasional blackouts are one thing, but when Ollie goes missing, October knows the blissful life she was promised is still too far away to touch.

Alive with the wild sparkling of snow-covered trees, visited by ephemeral moose, and crackling with the fire of northern spirit, Tales from Alberta Muskeg Country is an electrifying and truly Canadian debut.

Research shows that 1 in 4 adults will have a mental health issue in their lifetime, and yet we're still ill-equipped at work to address this common experience. The HBR Guide to Better Mental Health at Work collects advice from a variety of experts on addressing an array of mental health issues in the workplace, from supporting someone in a panic attack to navigating sensitive conversations to creating systemic and structural supports for all employees. Whether you suffer from a chronic condition or you manage someone who does, you'll find practical advice.

Having a baby wasn’t supposed to be possible, but now that Colette is pregnant, the happy couple isn’t sure what to do. While Rome is ready to be a father, Colette knows the road ahead will be rough for the child she carries. Being the Last Deadblood was supposed to ensure the violence against vampires would one day come to an end, but it seems that whether Colette draws breath or not, there are some who will always hate what they do not understand.

Out in the contested zone between Keerah and Ralnor space, there's a planet. On this planet is someone who needs rescuing. Thousands of light years from the nearest Imperium planet, it shouldn't be their concern. So why is it? Jodie Mills is the go-to marine colonel when you want something done, and the Peck twins are busy. But Jodie has a secret which has now caught up with her. Someone has to go, and who better than her? But how to motivate her into joining would seem to be the problem. She needs a team. Or does the team need her? What kind of group would contemplate such a mission?

Dianne "Rockmonster" Keaton has come a long way from being a cadet. She fought in the Trixone war, and then joined the reconstituted 266 Squadron. She's happy. She has her demons, but what pilot doesn't? But overall, she's content being where she is. Sooner or later though, you get called to step up. Especially in the Imperium. What is going on in the galaxy beyond Kelewan? Someone has to go and find out. It's time for Rockmonster Rules.

In the middle of Colette and Rome’s much-needed break from the problems of Mayfield, things take a dark turn. Though mating between humans and vampires isn’t supposed to be possible, Colette is about to learn that when it comes to Rome, even the oldest rules were made to be broken. When danger comes for them, crashing their fragile connection, Colette knows she must get to the bottom of who is behind these attacks, or she will never be able to rest again.

When the city she loves threatens to destroy itself in her absence, Colette knows she will have to return to the fight. Hiding in the woods seemed like the only option when threats of abduction could not be ignored any longer. But when the vampire mating bond begins to take unfortunate turns, Colette isn’t sure she will survive the changes. The only way to cure her is for Rome to come back and fix the bond he broke. But if he cannot forget his affection for Colette, their forbidden love just might be the thing that tears the city apart.

Spies played significant roles on both sides of the American Civil War, and many were women. These fascinating women contributed to the war effort when women could not vote or own property. Yet, Union or Confederate, all of these women had conviction. This audiobook explores the experiences of women whose courage and conviction played a key role in the outcome of the Civil War battle strategies and tactics. Their stories of courage, betrayal, and even love still resonate with women of today. North or South, all the women within lived fascinating lives that deserve to be told.