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A bittersweet and humorous memoir of family—of the silence and ignorance that separate us, and the blood and stories that connect us—from an award-winning New York Times writer and comedian. Approaching his 30 birthday, Sopan Deb had found comfort in his day job as a writer for the New York...

The Pro-Achievement Principle is not some highfalutin’ scientific theory. It is a method of using two simple, self-adopted skills for getting amazing results on the job from day one. You’ll learn the winning traits employers are desperately looking for in high-valued candidates, and how to put those traits into words and actions that work for you.

Why Is Pono Not Pono Today? is a book where kids of all ages easily identify with the normally happy Pono the Bull. Pono snaps after others are mean to him, but his friend Kuleana helps to quickly bring back the best in Pono. Here, tough situations end well through love, creativity, and working closely together. When you know how to work through the toughest situations together, stress becomes your superpower.

Ana Bacon, a beautiful young wife and mother, tumbled off a cruise ship into dark and deadly waters. Ana is gone—leaving behind her wealthy husband and adorable daughter—but not everything about her disappearance adds up. What secrets did she leave behind? Investigator Ryan Monahan is a numbers man. So when his company sends him the Bacon case, which could net a ten-million-dollar payout, Monahan doubts that her death is just a tragic accident. But the husband has a substantial alibi and a number of witnesses claim to have seen Ana fall, and the official ruling seems to hold up.

What does it take to transform abandonment into belonging? In a forgotten alley, a tiny kitten named Luna awakens alone, her world shattered. But this stirring tale of resilience reveals how the most broken hearts can become the strongest. Through encounters with a wise old owl, a street-smart cat, and a gentle golden retriever, Luna discovers that family isn't just about who leaves you—it's about who finds you.

When DNA results reveal a disturbing connection to the mysterious disappearance of a famous baby nearly three decades ago, a woman’s search for answers draws her to an ominous small town in Nevada and a dangerous web of corruption, power, and lies in this engrossing, propulsive new novel from the internationally bestselling author of Twenty Years Later.

Life is hard in the best of times; in war, life is hell. Matilda had been in Vicksburg a little over two years when the war caught up with her again. Alex McDowell had a way about him that drew folks near. Whether it was the warmth of his soft Georgia drawl or the quiet way he moved through life, men respected him, and women fancied him. His hankering for adventure had taken him from the coastal plains of Georgia to the piney woods of east Texas. Along the way, he had fallen in love.

One of the biggest secrets of the ages is this: thought is creative. Thought creates reality—no matter how much it might seem otherwise. This is the secret of power, success, love, and health. You shape your reality by shaping your thoughts. This is staggering and incredible, but it’s the truth. These twelve classic works all describe the true power of mind and how to make it work for you to achieve success and fulfillment in all areas of life: work, money, relationships, even luck.

In the heart of every challenge, within the clasp of every tear, lies a secret waiting to be unveiled—a blessing in disguise. "Blessings in Disguise: Unveiling the Hidden Gifts in Life's Challenges" is a beacon of light for those navigating the stormy seas of adversity, a testament to the transformative power of perspective and the indomitable spirit of the human soul. Crafted from the crucible of personal experience, this book emerges as a guide, a companion, and a source of comfort for anyone who finds themselves walking through the shadowed valleys of life.

Middle-grade listeners will encounter 52 short biographies of unsung heroes of the Christian faith, including activists, pastors, and missionaries. Along the way, kids will learn about the trials and triumphs of the Black Americans who shaped our nation’s history.

On an icy day in February, African American grandmother Vera Moon arrives home to find her grown son Charlie brutally murdered. She vows to find the killer who has managed to elude the police. Not knowing where to begin, Vera is involved in a suspicious hit-and-run car accident, witnessed by a young Irish American woman, Dani, on the run from the train-wreck of her own life.

Set in America’s rough-and-tumble capital, where high-powered lawyers eat their foes for breakfast and their friends for lunch, this subversive satire spills the secrets of BigLaw and explores race, gender, and class in the rarefied but ruthless world of white-shoe law. Brilliant and beautiful, Violet’s a Black attorney who’s parlayed hard luck into good luck. She’s up for partner at a premier litigation firm. To succeed, Violet must maintain her near-spotless record. But Violet stumbles, and her personal and professional lives collide.

The loss of love in all its forms seems to be firmly entwined within the very fabric of life's intricate tapestry. The heartache it inevitably unleashes becomes an intolerable burden, at times plunging you into the deepest depths of despair and suffering. It seems that it is only in those darkest times that your quest begins in earnest to seek out answers to quell your inner turmoil. Maybe that is the truest purpose of suffering in your life, to propel you on a journey to the revelation of your true inner power as a Divine being. "The Well" is a fictionalized journey of such a discovery.

Is there anything more to be said about the 1999 murder of Hae Min Lee? The wave of podcasts (starting with the phenomenally successful Serial), blogs, videos, documentaries, and books about this case would seem to indicate that the answer is no. But I would beg to differ. There are questions that have never been answered and mistakes that have never been corrected. After much thought and research, I believe that I have, indeed, been able to present a fresh perspective about what really happened on January 13, 1999 and in the days and weeks afterwards.

Aria Wright stumbles upon the body of Vietnam veteran Emerson. Unfortunately, the masked killer sees and threatens her. Flash back to 1968: Young Emerson is shipped to Vietnam on the day of Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination. Weeks later, a deadly encounter in Bangkok results in the murder of Emerson's best friend. The perilous tale alternates between the troubled life of Emerson from 1968 through the present day and two propulsive and dangerous weeks in March 2024 as Aria and Jax try to solve the mysteries surrounding the murder.

Understand the power of ASK—Ask, Seek, Knock—as you examine your prayer life and apply this simple concept from Matthew 7:7. Deb Hopper masterfully weaves her own story from desperation and divorce to hope and healing with biblical principles and Scripture to encourage you to pray. With over 30 years of answered prayer covering everything from cars to careers to children, Deb demonstrates how every concern is worth bringing to God.

In this concise, accessible book, Gosetti-Ferencei offers a new vision of existentialism. As she lucidly demonstrates, existentialism is a rich and diverse philosophy that encourages meaningful engagement with the world around us, offering a host of fascinating concepts that pertain to life as we experience it. The movement was as heterogeneous as it is now misunderstood, influenced by jazz music, involving diverse thinkers from around the world, challenging received ideas about the meaning of human existence.

Obstacles and adventures await the young couple as they navigate the winding road called life. Through the ever-changing landscape of their love story, two constants remain: their faith in God and their love of family.

Perfect for both beginners and seasoned meditators, these simple yet profound practices are tools to help you navigate life’s challenges with grace and mindfulness.

Since childhood, Ethnobotanist Hannah Heronstone has had a passion for healing plants and their use through the centuries. Orphaned at birth, she's unaware of her connection to an ancient lineage of cunning women, healers, and yes, even witches. But they have not forgotten about her.