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Ana Brassfield has her path to the stage of the Metropolitan Opera House all figured out until her first love, renowned German dancer Claus Gert, returns to Georgia to win her back. Despite a promising start toward her ballet career and pending marriage to landscape architect Peter Engberg, Ana wonders if her dreams of dancing at the Met are as impossible as her previous romantic relationship with Claus. Then an on-stage kiss between Ana and Claus changes everything.

The town's favorite troublemaker, Avery Hamilton, is all grown up and has returned to Warm Springs, this time to stay. She used to envision following in her grandfather's footsteps and opening her own general practice, but that dream was before. Before she made the mistake that derailed her life, a mistake she's tried hard to put behind her. Returning to the one place she loves most in the world will help her heal, but not before the man she left waiting forces her to confront her past.

"At dø for at leve" er en dybt bevægende og opsigtsvækkende personlig beretning. Forfatteren, Anita Moorjani, havde kæmpet mod en ondartet lymfekræft i næsten fire år, da sygdommen begynder at sprede sig. En morgen finder hendes mand hende bevidstløs på badeværelsesgulvet, og hun bliver hastet på hospitalet, hvor lægerne fortæller ham, at hendes organer er ved at sætte ud - at hun er ved at dø, og at han ikke skal regne med, at hun lever natten over.

This powerful book contains chapters by 22 of the world's leading luminaries in the field of personal development and spiritual transformation, including best-selling authors Neale Donald Walsch ( Conversations with God) and Don Miguel Ruiz ( The Four Agreements). Covering topics from co-creating a peaceful world, forgiveness, healing, and finding purpose and happiness, to chapters about health, well-being, destiny, and the mysteries of kundalini, The Light also includes practical exercises and guidance, empowering listeners.

Small-town beauty queen Jenny Fillmore is a survivor. In the wake of having been kidnapped by a madman, she's managed to put her life back together, complete with a successful career and a serious boyfriend. But, when her first love returns and hires her as his real estate agent, old wounds are torn open, making Jenny question whether or not she has the life she wants. It turns out broken hearts don't heal so easily and old desires don't always fade with time.

If you're a Twilight Zone lover or a fantasy freak, this short story about a woman's journey of self-discovery will keep you hooked right up to the end.

Driven by fear and desperate to protect her family, Samantha is forced to leave Chicago and everything she's worked to achieve, only to start over by tossing a dart at the map. The Georgia town's folk true Southern charm is the unexpected prescription needed to heal her soul, and the sexy carpenter who touches her heart is a distraction she didn't plan on, but they might offer her a chance at a new life, if she can let go of her past.

When Dale returns to Bandera, Texas for Christmas, all he expects is to spend time with his beloved dog Buck. However, running into Shanna, his high school sweetheart, reminds him of the time he has wasted and all he lost by running away on Christmas Eve nine years earlier. When he discovers that something awful happened to Shanna on the night that he left, Dale is determined to make it up to her, but first he must be able to forgive the way that God has forgiven him.

This is destined to be remembered as one of the most-recognized first sentences in literature -- along with "Call me Ishmael." And Una Spenser, the transcendent hero at the center of Ahab's Wife may well become every bit as memorable as Ahab. Inspired by a brief passage, in Moby, Dick, Sena...

Two hours ago, when I walked into this school for the first time, the sun was shining, the birds were singing, and, apart from a knot in my guts the size of Tasmania, life was great.

A story of friendship, courage and a bit of crime. Bridget wants a quiet life, including, if possible, keeping her parents out of prison. Then a boy called Menzies makes her an offer she can't refuse, and they set off on a job of their own. It's a desperate, daring plan, to rescue two kids, Jamal and Bibi, from a desert detention centre. Can Bridget and Menzies pull off their very first jail break, or will they end up behind bars too? Sometimes to help a friend, you have to dig deep.

Through the scripture and the story of the woman with an issue of blood, Linda Hillman moves past the obvious, more common meaning of the text to a revelatory truth: God would not have us live unbalanced and incomplete lives. In her book Will You Be Made Whole, Linda reveals just how crucial balance is in every area of your life. Through scripture, practical principles, and faith, Linda shows the reader how to get back on track when life derails.

The Nine-Week Miracle is the account of what happened after Nick suffered a critical burn covering 46% of his body following a freak accident. But it is also the testament of so many lives that were affected. You'll read in Nick's words about his angelic encounter at the peak of the crisis. His courage, attitude and gritty determination have proven to be an inspiration to so many. This was a life-changing event, in more ways than one.

Once upon a time, a young witch called Lucy lived on a floating elephant-shaped island called Hocus Pocus. Hocus Pocus is the most magical place to live in the entire world - until it's invaded by a mysterious (and very stinky!) pong. Nobody knows what to do, so it's up to young witch Lucy and her best friend Joe to find out who or what is responsible.

Rowena Batts has enough problems in her life without adopting a crazy cockatoo. She's just splattered two hundred grown-ups with jelly and custard, and her dad's getting married to her teacher. But Sticky the cockatoo turns out to be just the friend she needs.

A BBC Radio 4 drama by Dan Allum, ‘Atching Tan’ was recorded on location on a Traveller site, with all Traveller parts cast from the Traveller community. Originally broadcast as the ‘Afternoon Play’ on 23 November 2010.Lovvie Arkley is torn. Does she marry childhood sweetheart Nelius and live a traditional yet isolated Traveller life? Or does she renounce her culture to pursue a career in the outside ‘Gorgia’ world? Drama teacher John threatens to tip the balance.

Gog the Giant wants to be a fairy. It seems unlikely that he will ever pass the fairy test, however, so Wizzles - Lucy and Joe - set about training him for the big day. If he passes, Giant Gog will be able to fly to the tail end of Hocus Pocus to rescue his father from the evil clutches of Witch Jellypoo, who wants to melt Gog's father's golden bottom off and become rich.

Morris Gleitzman's acclaimed story of friends Felix and Zelda in Nazi-occupied Poland has captured the hearts and minds of listeners worldwide. In Now he delivers the final chapter, bringing this most moving of stories into the present day.

Giant Gog and his string dog have mysteriously disappeared.... Who could be wreaking havoc on magical Reindeer Island? Will Wizard Oldpopper, Lucy, and Joe find the clues at the ice caves that can save the Island and their giant friend from the ghastly creature? It will take one almighty wizzle-pop to save the day. But will it be enough?Another whacky and enchanting adventure in the much loved Hocus Pocus series.

Eleven-year-old Grace only knows one world: the world of her mum and dad and twin brothers, and the strict religious community they belong to. But when her dad is thrown out of the church for asking questions, Grace is torn. How can she stay in the church and keep her family together?