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Based on true accounts born into slavery, allowed to grow up with her owners' daughter, Molly was taught to read and write. After emancipation, Mary found it difficult to remain close to her childhood friend and struggled with many jobs throughout her life. At 60 years old, Mary became the first Black woman mail carrier and became known as "Stagecoach" Mary. Even though she frequented saloons, smoked cigars, and fought like a man, she was loved by the town of Cascade and given more privileges than a White woman.

A religious world order is rapidly emerging. The "Society of Truth" has reached almost nine million members, claiming to hold the keys to physical perfection and everlasting life. It is aptly named, for they believe they alone know “The Truth” about the beginning of human existence, the current state of affairs and how to secure an eternal future. Drawn to the promise of physical perfection and everlasting life, thousands are being brainwashed and converting everyday. Rising up is a resistance led by an organization that’s been operating underground for centuries....

From the author of Sharing the Mountain with Bigfoot series, Jada L. Roberts' Bigfoot Stories 2 is a collection of stories from eyewitnesses who had their own encounters with an unknown creature lurking in the woods that they called Bigfoot. These eyewitnesses have contacted the author and wanted to share their story. These reports are from ordinary men and women who have seen Bigfoot in the flesh and have told that their lives have been changed forever.

Like everyone, Will Miller has a dream. A dream of one day becoming the creator of his own TV show. But unlike most, Will is determined to transform his dream into a reality, even if that means going to the most extreme measures and having the most ambitious expectations. Ellie is a world-famous Hollywood actress, with her face on billboards and people screaming her name no matter where in the world she may find herself.

A self-described “light-skinned Black Jew”, Celeste Headlee has been forced to speak about race - including having to defend or define her own - since childhood. In her career as a journalist for public media, she’s made it a priority to talk about race proactively. She’s discovered, however, that those exchanges have rarely been productive. While many people say they want to talk about race, the reality is, they want to talk about race with people who agree with them. The subject makes us uncomfortable; it’s often not considered polite or appropriate.

When a young White user and her party wander into a high-level zone, things quickly go awry. Now, in order to survive, she is forced to cultivate her strength in a hostile place filled with monsters lurking in every corner. Will Ayana obtain the strength she needs to survive or end up as another skeleton by the wayside?

It’s official. I am the world’s worst stripper. From the orphanage to the stage, I’ve always been the black sheep. People avoid me like the plague. Until I meet Semion - the only purebred vampire in the Relic area of New York State. He is also the only man who has ever intrigued me and brings me back from the overwhelming darkness that is my life. So, when I am introduced to others of his kind, I’m taken by surprise just how many of them speak to my soul.

James Timothy is a curious little boy who loves to play! What are little boys made of? Snakes and summer snails and dragon tales. Join James Timothy to see.

It all begins in the closet. Paris Jablonski, wife, mother, social worker, and aspiring writer, is celebrating her seventh wedding anniversary when she uncovers a secret letter about her sexy French husband - and his girlfriend. The letter is in French, nearly incomprehensible, and so is the betrayal. How could she, an experienced mental health professional, have so misread her own life? After traveling to France to confront her husband, Paris returns to face wildfires, evacuations, and a new job with recovering addicts.

In this easy to listen to book, we will go through life being pregnant with bipolar disorder. Each chapter will include real life examples and solutions to the issues we face. I am not only a parent with bipolar disorder, but I also have a master's degree in psychology. We can not only survive pregnancy and parenting with bipolar disorder but we can thrive! Whether you are a parent, future parent, spouse, friend, or medical professional, you will find knowledge and pleasure in this book. Let's go!

Athanasius of Alexandria (AD 296 - 373), was the 20th bishop of Alexandria. His intermittent episcopacy lasted 45 years, during which time he was exiled five times. He is known for his theology as a church father, and for being the chief defender of Christian doctrine against Arianism. In 325, at the age of 27, Athanasius began his principle role against the Arian sect as a deacon and assistant to Bishop Alexander during the First Council of Nicaea.

Luna and the Magic Owl is a book the world urgently needs. This book helps young listeners to see and appreciate not only their own inner beauty but also that of others. Luna Lavendar squirms in her seat when she learns that she has to work with the prettiest girls in class. But when a stuffed owl surprises her with wise advice and a little magic, Luna gains a new perspective about what it means to be and feel lovely.

Return to President Obama's White House in this New York Times best-selling anthology for young women by young women, featuring stories from 10 inspiring young staffers who joined his administration in their 20s with the hope of making a difference.

The ten stories in this audiobook will tug at your heartstrings, cause your toes to curl, and make your imagination run wild! The stories include erotic adventures, undeniable love, addicting lust, and heartbreaking scandal. Get ready to be entertained and aroused, through the last chapter.

Thomas and the Time Machine follows the adventures of Thomas, the boy genius, and his friends as he builds a time machine, explores the Earth, history, and space in a race to save humanity.

There is no doubt that Yolanda Saldívar pulled the trigger and killed Tejano superstar Selena Quintanilla Pérez on March 31, 1995. But does anyone know what really happened in room 158 of the Days Inn moments before the crime took place? María Celeste Arrarás has many answers, and her unrivaled coverage of the murder, trial, and aftermath made her the undisputed expert on the Selena case.

No hay duda de que Yolanda Saldívar disparó la bala que mató a Selena el 31 de Marzo de 1995, pero ¿alguien sabe lo que realmente sucedió en la habitación 158 del hotel Days Inn, momentos antes de que el crimen se llevara a cabo? María Celeste Arrarás tiene muchas respuestas. Su cobertura de la muerte, el juicio, y el drama detrás de la tragedia la convirtió en la experta indiscutible del caso de Selena. Arrarás comparte detalles de primera mano sobre el crimen y las personas involucradas.

This live performance of a powerful police procedural comes to life through the artistry of Celeste Lecesne and is accompanied by the original music of Duncan Sheik. Celeste portrays every character in a small Jersey Shore town as they unravel the story of Leonard Pelkey, a tenaciously optimistic and flamboyant 14-year-old boy who has gone missing. A luminous force of nature whose magic is only truly felt once he is gone, Leonard becomes an unexpected inspiration as the town’s citizens question how they live, who they love, and what they leave behind.

Exploring the process of recovery from addiction as it affects the entire family, this audiobook presents an innovative model for understanding and treating families navigating this difficult period. The authors draw upon extensive clinical and research experience to demonstrate how families can be helped to regroup after abstinence, weather periods of emotional upheaval, and find their way to establishing a more stable, yet flexible, family system.

Synthia Cross is a state-of-the-art masterwork - and a fantasy come true for her creator. Dr. Jeremiah Machten is a groundbreaker in neuro-networks and artificial intelligence. Synthia is also showing signs of emergent behavior she's not wired to understand. Repeatedly wiped of her history, she's struggling to answer crucial questions about her past. And when Dr. Machten's true intentions are called into question, Synthia knows it's time to go beyond her limits - because Machten's fervor to create the perfect A.I. is concealing a vengeful and deadly personal agenda.