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After a year of banishment in the modern world Persephone must convince Olympus that love comes in many forms. Persephone and Aphrodite must settle an old rivalry regarding their shared lover, or forfeit them to the mortal realm forever in this LGBTQ+ romantic fantasy short story. As their time runs out and the Goddess of Love shows no sign of wavering, it is up to Persephone to find a way to save the mortal she loves, without hurting the immortal she married.

Chasing your dream can be exciting and exhausting. Rejection can leave you feeling worthless. Failure will tempt you to give up. And loneliness may seem like your only companion as you carve out your unique path in life. For decades, author Brenda A. Haire believed lies that reduced her worth. Left struggling with depression and low self-esteem, she searched for purpose. She found it in the most unusual place—the ordinary. In Save the Butter Tubs!, Brenda provides a plan for living that will lead you to a place of peace and purpose.

Seventeen-year-old Teagan McNeel falls for captivating Garreth Adams and soon discovers that her crush has an eight-point star etched into the palm of his right hand-the mark of an angel. But where there is light, dark follows, and she and Garreth suddenly find themselves vulnerable to a dark angel's malicious plan that could threaten not only her life, but the lives of everyone she knows.

It’s 2130. The air is full of choking smog and radiation, and former solider Cynthia spends her days (and nights) in a lonely office slaving away as a corporate lawyer for the Alliance, a combination government and business organization that runs most of the world. When she stumbles into a secret meeting that offers a new life in a hidden undersea colony governed by the principles of science and equality, she jumps at the chance to start over.

The system is broken. Both of them. After escaping alien captivity, Kylie and the remaining survivors are no longer caught between competing authorities. The government that trained her and the alien force that manipulated her have both revealed the truth—they were never protectors. They were controllers. When Kylie’s twin is murdered, the last tether to obedience is severed.

Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want an edible experience? Would you like some culinary guidance from a local? Author Kelly Brewer offers you some ideas about eating like a local in Georgia. Culinary tourism is an important aspect of any travel experience. Food has the ability to tell you a story of a destination, its landscapes, and culture on a single plate. As part of the Eat like a Local series, this audiobook will give you a food guide from someone who has lived at your next culinary destination.

Follow the author's story of when she found the courage to kick off her high heels and left her glossy corporate Montreal lifestyle to travel, live, and work full time, aboard a 41-foot sailboat.

As a leader, you know that complexity, responsibility, change, and uncertainty come with the job. How you manage uncertainty sends a big ripple through your organization. Learning how “to be” when the answer is unclear may be the most important leadership muscle you need to build. Leadership expert Brenda Reynolds equips you with information, strategies, and real-life examples that will grow your confidence and hone your leadership skills. TBD will help you find power and clarity in the midst of any change.

When Sophie, a beautiful 16-year-old girl, is found sequestered in a cage-like room, she can recall only the red flag at the end of her drive and the warnings about a curse. She has known only a desolate and snowy home. Her new relatives, whom she had never met, insist on calling call her Callidora, and she wonders why they insist on calling her by this strange new name.

Many people feel a chill run down their spine when they think about the new normal. In as much as some might have looked forward to a time when they did not have to check in and out of the office daily, Covid-19 has presented a different kind of experience while working from home. The good news is, your story does not have to end with all the frustrations you are currently having to deal with. From his first-hand experience, Loewe takes the time to relate with your situation and gives you the tools you need to master working from home as if you have been doing it all your life.

In the aftermath of Created, Kylie and Luke uncover the truth hidden inside their own bodies—and inside the base meant to protect them. The lies they were trained to live with are no longer sustainable, and neither are the alliances holding the compound together. As the threat outside escalates and the virus mutates into something far more dangerous, Kylie is forced to confront emotions she was never meant to have. Attachment is forbidden. Desire is punishable. And love—once unthinkable—now carries consequences not just for her, but for her twin.

Fern Marshall has not seen her ex-husband in 15 years. Their parting was less than amicable. Now she is faced him with telling him that their 18-year-old daughter has been in an automobile accident. If her bad news ended there, she could manage. Unfortunately, it does not. Drew Marshall feels keenly his failure as a father. When his ex-wife brings a message that his daughter has been in an accident, guilt gnaws at him. He should have been there for her. Her next revelation shakes the foundation of his world; calling into question all he thought to be settled and sure.

"Madeline was born singing. She sang melodies like chants, like forecasts, like conversations with flowers and birds." Madeline's father Jeremiah, a Calvinist preacher, lived in fear of his daughter's unique voice and spirit, which could not be contained. Madeline's Penobscot mother, Hannah, wove her baskets in silence far from Jeremiah's hope for her redemption. She was enthralled and comforted by her daughter's sonorous melodies, and in teaching her the art of weaving, also taught her to honor the spirits of her vision.

Your kids are spreading their wings. Are you ready? In Fledge, counselor, educator, and mother Brenda L. Yoder helps Christian parents navigate the many transitions of the launching years. How do you parent tweens at home and young adults away from home at the same time? What's a good balance between boundaries and freedom? How can you pray for your fledgling youth? And what do you do with all that mom grief?

“No matter how hard it gets, there’s always a version of you who can fight a little longer.” Laney’s world collapsed when she caught her dad cheating. He begged her not to tell, but she did. Her family fell apart and regret consumes her, especially when she learns every decision she makes spawns a new universe for the opposite choice. If only she could skip sideways to the Laney who didn’t tell. But her only escape is through her imagination, until a news story blurs the lines between worlds.

Nebula Award-winning Pat Murphy's stories cross the boundaries between the real and the imaginary, blending visionary storytelling with uncompromising realism.

Nearly a century ago, an extraterrestrial attack destroyed the majority of the world and decimated humanity. In a time of war, protection is needed. Designed to fight for their country, twins Kylie and Luke Alexander are Second Generation Creations—emotionless, genetically altered fighters. They have one mission. Fight and live to fight again.

This book is a simple guide on how to write a covenant and watch God's word come to pass in your life. Brenda Zintgaff and her husband Tom are the founders of Harvest Church in Temple, Texas. Brenda, as a young mother some 36 years ago, perceived that her prayers seemed to be bouncing off the ceiling. She found herself desperate to find an answer. One night, a revelation of how to write a covenant captured her soul. Hebrews 4:12 opened her eyes to the alive and active word of God and gave her insight on how to change history and the lives of her family.

He is the only thing standing between her and a speeding bullet. Lila Morgan is excited for her residency at Brooklyn United hospital. The straight path she set out on to become a doctor takes an unexpected turn when her father, Senator Wesley Morgan, starts receiving death threats. Concerned for his only daughter’s safety, the Senator employs the bodyguards at Redmond Guardian Service who dispatch their newest member, Sawyer Youngblood, to protect Lila in this time of political turmoil.

Authorized User is based on the true story involving early '90s Sony hip hop artist Tim Dog. Allegedly, Tim Dog the con artist had been victimizing unsuspecting victims for approximately a decade and a half with little to no attention from law enforcement. Based on the evidence and reports later received by law enforcement, Tim Dog targeted single mothers, young aspiring artists, and even a few men in his fictitious business circle.