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An ancient city built by missing gods. Monsters that kill or trap citizens in the echo state. Can a survivor uncover the mystery of the Shadowed Ones before anyone else is killed? Nyrnn Ashall is resigned to her life. Thirteen years after the Shadowed Ones nearly killed her, she has adapted to the lingering pain, fatigue and weakness. In Nubrai, the gods teach that each person must contribute to the whole. Nyrnn has a smaller goal: try not to be a burden. She is shocked when a strange scholar offers her a treatment for her condition. In exchange, she must help him stop the Shadowed Ones.

At just 23, Elizabeth Banks embarked on a daring journey as an American journalist in London, eager to make her mark in the world of English journalism. To survive while pursuing her dreams, she took on unconventional roles, from housemaid to street sweeper, flower-seller, and laundress, all while documenting her eye-opening experiences. On the other side of the social spectrum, she cleverly posed as an heiress, revealing the shocking ease with which a wealthy American could gain entry into elite circles. This captivating account showcases her adventurous spirit and the stark contrasts of ...

The Clarity Club helps you prioritize the things that matter. Living an intentional life is gratifying, but knowing how and where to begin can be challenging. To make matters worse, you may feel like your efforts to do so are not making much progress. We believe there’s only one way to ensure you live a life you have creative control over — and it’s not wishing or hoping for it. The only reliable way to succeed on this journey is through constant, disciplined pursuit of more clarity — and the Clarity Club is forging that path for you. Every week, we share evidence-based advice and ...

In L.A.Banks' The Awakening there is a vampire war brewing in the underworld and at the center of it all is Damali Richards, spoken word artist and Vampire Huntress. But she is not just any Vampire Huntress, she is the millennium Neteru. A woman so potentially powerful that the vampire world is...

In L.A. Banks' latest Vampire Huntress Legends novel, Minion, there is one woman who is all that stands between us and the eternal night. Here is an account of her legend.... All Damali Richards ever wanted to do was create music and bring it to the people. Now she is a Spoken Word artist and...

Silent Agreements will help readers define the unspoken beliefs and expectations that might be causing dissatisfaction, unhappiness, and resentment in their relationships, giving them the tools to explore these agreements and work toward healthier communication with a partner, friend, boss, or...

Elizabeth Banks was an American journalist who, at about age 23, moved to London. While trying to break into English journalism and to keep the wolf from the door, she struck upon the idea of hiring out as a housemaid in some London household and writing about her experiences. Subsequently, she became a street sweeper, flower-seller, and a laundress. On the flip side, she advertised as an heiress and demonstrated how easy it was for a wealthy American to "buy a pedigree" and entry into the higher social circles. This book is her relation of these experiences. These were her public-facing ...

Embark on an exploration of the vibrant and often tumultuous world of journalism through the lens of the "Newspaper Girl." This podcast invites listeners to uncover the stories of women who broke barriers in a male-dominated field, revealing their struggles, triumphs, and the relentless pursuit of truth. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that highlights the lives of pioneering female journalists, their daring adventures, and the societal issues they championed. This is not a single story but a diverse collection of narratives that celebrates resilience, courage, and the ...

Celebrating a decade of Columbia Global Reports, the Forerunners series revives groundbreaking works of investigative journalism and incisive analysis published a century before CGR’s founding. These texts, once forgotten or underexplored, reflect CGR’s core mission: fearless reporting...