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The games and rituals performed by Katherine Heiny’s characters range from mischievous to tender. In ‘Bridesmaid, Revisited,’ Marilee, suffering from a laundry and life crisis, wears a massive bridesmaid’s dress to work. In ‘Twist and Shout,’ Ericka’s elderly father mistakes his four-thousand-dollar hearing aid for a cashew and eats it. In ‘Turn Back, Turn Back,’ a bedtime storxy coupled with a receipt for a Starbucks babyccino reveal a struggling actor’s deception. And in ‘561,’ Charlene pays the true price of infidelity and is forced to help her husband’s ex-wife move out of the family home.

Justine et son visage d'ange font des ravages... Même si elle n'est pas encore arrivée à ses fins, elle manipule avec talent son entourage. Tony lui a trouvé un logement et semble s'inquiéter de son bien-être, ce qui la ravit. Sa logeuse, Virginie, une ravissante femme aux allures de gitane semble désirer faire son éducation sexuelle entre femmes... Cette expérience la détournera-t-elle de son objectif ?

In Flamboyants, George M. Johnson celebrates writers, performers, and activists from 1920s Black America whose sexualities have been obscured throughout history. Through 14 essays, Johnson reveals how American culture has been shaped by icons who are both Black and Queer–and whose stories deserve to be celebrated in their entirety.

In "The Lost Legacy: Uncovering the Hidden Truths of a Family's Past," Sophie sets out on a journey to uncover the secrets of her family's history. As she delves deeper, she discovers a lost legacy of stories and experiences that have been passed down from generation to generation. She uncovers clues, documents, and tangible reminders of the past, piecing together a history that has been hidden for too long.

J. J. Jax has been tormenting an overweight boy named Patrick, calling him Pig-Pen and Porky, to the point that Patrick is now afraid to go to school. Learning of his son's behavior, J. J.'s father lectures him to stop bullying Patrick. When that approach fails, Mr. Jax tries another tack and shares an experience he had as a youthful bully and the consequences he recently faced as a result of his actions. 

In a conversation with his toddler granddaughter Lucy, Grandfather explains the origin of each of the “crinkles” on his “crunchy” face: “Every time I smiled an extra big smile, I got a wrinkle to show for it.”

When Lis is hired to steal a valuable amulet by her unscrupulous employer, she doesn’t anticipate that she will be coming face-to-face with an angry bear-shifter. But it’s not just the possibility of a big pay day that attracts Lis to the job, and getting snowed in with the bossy shifter in his secluded cabin leads her to question all of her life choices.

For a Christian, the way to reach perfection is to strive for holiness. What is true perfection? Christ's words are clear, sublime and disconcerting: "Be perfect as your heavenly Father is perfect." To have God as our model is a dizzying thought! Yet the Church reminds us that, "All the faithful, whatever their condition or state in life, are called by the Lord to that perfect holiness." The Church teaches us that holiness is not the concern of a privileged few, nor does it only pertain to Christians of the past.

Nothing is as fun as snow. At least that's what one little boy thinks. But while he stares up at the sky, he misses all the excitement down on the street. There goes a fire engine and a monster truck! And are those monkeys!?

Ever felt nerves jeopardize your performance? Lost focus in a game, or had a mental block at a critical moment? You're not alone. The secret to overcoming these moments? Mental Strength. Perfect for young athletes, parents, and coaches, this book is your ultimate guide to developing the mental toughness that sets champions apart.

Maya was grumpy. She didn't know why she was grumpy. She was just in a crispy, cranky, grumpy, grouchy mood. She didn't want to read or color or eat banana slices or wear her favorite shorts or go outside and play. So she GRUMPED, GLUMPED, CLUMPED, and THUMPED around the house. Can Grandma's patience and humor coax Maya out of her bad mood?

Eleven-year-old, Lizzie is minding the family antique store while her grandpa naps on a spindly sofa. When Mrs. Larchmont and her poodle, Giselle, enter and begin their buying spree, they refuse to leave without bargaining for the one antique not for sale...Grandpa!

Silvercrest Court is the second book in the Daughter of Shadow fantasy romance series, which must be listened to in order. Daughter of Shadow is a slow-burn, slow-build why choose fantasy romance series featuring action-packed sword and sorcery with a strong heroine, a pet dragon, and irresistible guys.

With the rising threat of Russia, Sweden joins NATO for its own protection. But someone wants to make them pay—in blood. Sweden’s home-built, world-class jet fighters, the Saab JAS 39E Gripen—named for the mythological Gryphon—are falling out of the skies. The stability, the very existence of NATO could be torn apart, as if trapped in the Gryphon’s mighty eagle claws.

Dickson D. Despommier proposes a visionary yet achievable plan for creating a new, self-sustaining urban landscape. He argues that we can find solutions through the concept of biomimicry: emulating successful strategies found in nature. A better city is possible if we heed the lessons that forests and trees teach about how to store carbon, grow food, collect rainwater, and convert sunlight into energy.

Temptation is heightened when the imagination dominates over the sound mind. It implants vain thoughts within the mind and delights secretly in its contentment. When we indulge with desire in thoughts of forbidden things, we become prepped to fall. When it cannot be fulfilled legitimately under the circumstances of being new in Christ, we can find ourselves in Temptation’s next phase: Moving from being tempted to tempted! Let this book take you back to where it all started in the Garden of Eden.

The Main Line Mutt is a Heartwarming Tale of a Mixed Breed Dog Named Maggie.

Growing up in religion, I believed that I was blessed as long as I was doing something productive for God, or I was forgiven as long as I begged and pleaded for forgiveness. The words "free" or "gift" never clicked. Whenever I heard the gospel, there was a contingent on it, "You are saved by grace through faith, but…" This "but" would always lead to something extra one must do not to lose this free gift. This mixed message left me confused, burnt out, and further away from God.

Man sagt, dass die Seelen aller Sterblichen letztendlich Nagash gehören. In seinem schattenhaften Reich ruft der Gott des Todes seine untoten Legionen zusammen, um erneut seine Herrschaft geltend zu machen. Sein Vormarsch beginnt mit der freien Stadt Glymmschmiede, einer Bastion Azyrs im Reich des Todes. Zwischen Nagash und seinem Ziel stehen jedoch die grimmigen Krieger der Stormcast Eternals, darunter LordCastellant Pharus Thaum, der Wächter der Zehntausend Gräber.

Despite the inevitable decline of the Human lifespan, we must navigate the struggles to maintain peace and live a life On Balance: A collection of awe-inspiring narratives to guide on the journey to inner peace.