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The Silhouette Sketch: A Half Memoir is an autobiographical piece of writing, wherein confused teenagers and youth can draw inspiration and motivation to face the difficult situations in life. The book helps you know why you are not "alone" in whatever you are going through. Besides, the book helps in guiding parents to understand their children better. As a blended entity, the book helps the readers to find their own "self-help" from within and beyond.

After losing everything he held dear to the wickedness of man and the weakness of the law, Persimmon Apricot is a lost soul who places no value on the lives of callous men and little value on his own. Resistant to the label of gunfighter, Persimmon vehemently rejects offers to be a gun for hire, preferring to drift aimlessly in a futile effort to outrun his memories. It takes a young boy and his widowed mother to give Persimmon purpose once more. Befriended by a failed writer, the pair take a reluctant journey across the country to help her.

A crime thriller featuring an unlikely partnership between a jaded FBI agent and a brilliant historian, the Remi Laurent series is riveting mystery, grounded in history, and packed with revelations that will leave you continuously in shock and listening late into the night.

Why Political Democracy Must Go is an insightful analysis of the origins of the socialist movement in the United States, written by famed journalist John Reed, one of the most distinguished American writers on the subject. Although one of socialism’s fiercest proponents, Reed exposes the myth of "democratic socialism" by providing an overview of the development of socialist thought in America. His devastating critique of political democracy argues that socialism cannot be achieved through democratic means.

Lisa kan inte minnas en tid när hon inte varit fascinerad av det nakna, en fascination hon delar med sin bästis Katarina. Men där Katarina är djärv är Lisa blyg vilket har lett till att Lisa trots att hon redan är myndig är oskuld medan Katarina vadar i pojkvänner. Bästisarna har delat på allt och Katarina ger Lisa ett erbjudande som hon vet att Lisa inte kommer kunna tacka nej till.

Between 1896 and 1922, in addition to a series of full-length novels Lucy Maud Montgomery published over 140 short stories. In general, these tales are reflective of the coming of age themes and the sylvan settings which are explored in greater detail in the novels.

A cryptic letter arrives at the Kwatalarian capital after Duchess Jacqueline Arienta Xavier has claimed its throne. Weeks after her mysterious disappearance, Jax's aunt has finally been spotted, but the good news ends there. Saphire's spies report that Lady Amia is being held captive deep in the jungles of Zaltor. With tensions boiling between her and her husband, Jax throws caution to the wind and sets out to rescue her aunt.

Many great writers have written about war, but few have explored the personal trauma endured by combatants as did Leonid Andreyev in this tale of the traumatic experiences of a soldier in the Russo - Japanese war in 1905.

Nat McPherson was lucky to survive the massacre on Dyatlov Pass — but she doesn’t feel lucky. Struggling with severe depression after witnessing the death of her friends, she’s unable to work, drowning in a sea of debt, and dependent on alcohol to get her through the day. When a desperate family in the Oregon wilderness appeals to her for help, she isn’t the slightest bit interested. But Nat can no longer ignore the call of duty when the family’s young daughter calls her, screaming, in the middle of the night.

Listening through The Harmony Mindset, you will delve into a world where you can gain the skills you need to keep you in the driving seat of your mind and your life. This book is designed for those that are new to meditation or have a little previous experience and want to recap the basics. Whether you’ve been thinking about starting meditating for a while or you’ve simply stumbled across it as little more than a fleeting fancy, I'm sure you’ll be raring to give it a go once you’re done listening.

This version of Hamlet is adapted into plain English for a younger audience, though the plot and themes of the play are unchanged. The play is adapted from Shakespeare's original by Laurie Riihimaki and performed by a full cast of voice actors with music and sound effects to amplify the mood of the performance.

What happens when the non-werewolf daughter of the Wolstenholme pack alpha meets a mysterious werewolf at the court of the infamous Henry Tudor? Tamsin Wolstenholme was sent to Hampton Palace with instructions to steal the king away from his new queen. Fortunately for Anne Boleyn, Tamsin only has eyes for Henry's handsome guard. Walter Crake has been sent by his father to protect Henry VIII and try to return the errant monarch to Catholicism. When beautiful Tamsin Wolstenholme steals his heart, will he have the courage to betray everything he holds dear for love?

If you enjoy the suspense of Agatha Christie, the cerebral Sherlock Holmes mysteries by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the descriptive writing style of Daphne du Maurier, or the humor of P.G. Wodehouse, you'll adore this supernatural mystery, sprinkled with humor and romance. Suffering from memory problems in her old age, Hattie Vavaseur is swept off to a curious, old mansion, where she meets the enigmatic and volatile master of the house.

Kickass sci-fi heroine versus deadly aliens. Growing up as a Martian on Earth has left Jas Harrington solitary, quick-tempered, and with zero tolerance for fools. All plus points when working as chief security officer aboard prospecting starships. Jas' latest berth is aboard the Galathea, which trawls the reaches of the galaxy seeking precious minerals and rare resources. She thinks it's a routine trip. She's wrong. An inspection of a far-flung planet leaves Jas suspicious that there's more to the place than meets the eye.

Shadowseer: Munich (Book Three) continues the story of Kaia, 17, an orphan coming of age in the Victorian Europe of the 1850s. Kaia yearns to escape her horrific orphanage, to discover who her parents were, and to understand why she can sense shadows when others cannot. When the brilliant Detective Pinsley, 45, takes Kaia under his wing and enlists her help in solving the mysterious and bizarre murders sweeping over Europe, the two of them become unlikely partners.

In 1066, the rivalry between two brothers brought England to its knees. When Duke William of Normandy landed at Pevensey on September 28, 1066, no one was there to resist him. King Harold Godwineson was in the north, fighting his brother Tostig and Harald Hardrada at Stamford Bridge. How could this have happened? Why would Tostig turn traitor to wreak revenge on his brother?

Earl Godwine had great plans for his children. But he didn't understand his sons. And they barely understood each other. This is England in the days of Edward the Confessor, when Godwine and his sons tower over the other great families. Harold emerges as the power behind the throne. Tostig rules the north. They control all the earldoms except one. What could go wrong?

Richard II found himself under siege not once, but twice in his minority. Crowned king at age ten, he was only 14 when the Peasants' Revolt terrorized London. But he proved himself every bit the Plantagenet successor, facing Wat Tyler and the rebels when all seemed lost. Alas, his triumph was short-lived, and for the next 10 years he struggled to assert himself against his uncles and increasingly hostile nobles.

Harold Godwineson, the Last Anglo-Saxon King, owed everything to his father. Who was this Godwine, first Earl of Wessex and known as the Kingmaker? Was he an unscrupulous schemer, using King and Witan to gain power? Or was he the greatest of all Saxon Earls, protector of the English against the hated Normans? The answer depends on who you ask.

If you listened to A King Under Siege, you might remember that we left off just as Richard declared his majority at age 22. He was able to rise above the humiliation inflicted on him during the Merciless Parliament, but the fear that it could happen again haunted him the rest of his life. Ten years was a long time to wait before taking revenge on your enemies, but King Richard II was a patient man.