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"A gorgeous, brutal writer. "-Richard Price, New York Times bestselling author of Lush Life and Clockers In Burning Bright, Pen/Faulkner finalist and New York Times bestselling author of Serena, Ron Rash, captures the eerie beauty and stark violence of Appalachia through the lives of unforgettable characters. With this masterful collection of stories that span the Civil War to the present day, Rash, a supremely talented writer who "recalls both John...
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Nine gods ruled the world, until the ultimate betrayal resulted in their destruction. Now, the world is dying and only by restoring the Lost Gods can it be saved.
In the land of Pozhar, the people fear the return of Zhar Ptitsa, the god of souls and rebirth who nearly destroyed them nine hundred years ago in a terrible rage. To prevent his rebirth, the people hunt down and sacrifice Vessels, those born with a piece of Zhar Ptitsa's soul within them.
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In 1812, Elinor Pembroke wakes to find her bedchamber in flames-and extinguishes them with a thought. As an Extraordinary, gifted with powerful magical talent, she is respected and feared, but her father intends to control her and her talent by forcing her to marry where he insists. Trapped between the choices of a loveless marriage or living penniless and dependent on her parents, Elinor takes a third path: she joins the Royal Navy.
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Magic only brings trouble. Marii, a girl learning the trade of a natural healer, loves spending time with her father who guards a dangerous magical bridge. He loves his family and only wants them to stay safe. She often keeps him company when he guards the bridge, but this time she sees fire in the sky. That can only mean danger. But danger has many disguises, and staying safe is not as easy as it ought to be. This is the second story in Felicia Fredlund's...
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This December, take a break from dreidel spinning, gelt winning, and latke eating to experience the joy of Chanukah. When you fall in love during the Festival of Lights, the world burns a whole lot brighter.
It's definitely not love at first sight for Amanda and her cute but mysterious new neighbor, Ben. Can a Chanukah miracle show them that getting off on the wrong foot doesn't mean they can't walk the same road?
Lawyers in love, Shari Cohen and...
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After declaring their love for each other on Christmas Day, Simon Peters and Mark Smith settle down to a cosy life of domestic togetherness. A new year brings new joys and challenges. Sam, a neighbour boy comes to stay for a few days and adopts Simon and Mark as honorary dads. A promotion at work gives Simon more responsibility. Mark finds employment at the local café. The purchase of a car allows the couple to get out and about to explore the Yorkshire...
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"A READ WITH JENNA BOOK CLUB PICK AS FEATURED ON TODAY * A PEOPLE MAGAZINE PICK * AN INDIE NEXT PICK * A LIBRARYREADS PICK *AN AMAZON EDITORS PICK "On every page there are little shimmering bombs. Like Room, where parenthood is at once your jail and your salvation, it is almost claustrophobic--but in the most glorious way."--Lisa Taddeo, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Three Women and Animal A rising international literary star makes her American...
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Connection: Keep Your Light Burning Bright offers an expert manual on the connection to and interaction with our God and Creator. This guide, written and partially channeled by Katherine F. Bright, ND, includes conversations with Creator; knowledge about frequency and abundance, spiritual advice and life coaching, and healing; and information for use as a personal development tool for those interested in spiritual progression. Also included is an...
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Horseland volume 5
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When Chloe & Zoey shirk their responsibilities on a trail ride/camping trip – not filling the water jugs, not making sure the campfire is out - the result is a forest fire which puts everyone in jeopardy… especially them, because when the kids flee to a lake, it turns out the sisters can't swim!
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Scientific Wonder of Birds volume 3
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Discover the remarkable physiological features of birds that undergird flight. First, note how and why feathers evolved. Then, investigate the high metabolism of birds - they must burn energy at an astounding rate. See how birds are adapted for flight by many weight-reducing factors, and how their respiratory, circulatory, and excretory systems, as well as heightened senses, keep them airborne.
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For some, knowing the truth is worse than living a lie.
Everly Martin, eighteen years old and fiercely ambitious, takes pity on Nicolai after accidentally swiping right on a dating app. She doesn't have time for love, not with her desperation to finish college and earn enough money to help her single mom pay the bills. But from the moment they meet at a coffee shop, Nicolai terrifies her with the instant connection they form. He couldn't have come...
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Turn your sensitivity into a strength with tools and practices for protecting, clearing, and nourishing your energy.
Our world is becoming increasingly connected, and not only because of technology. More and more people are waking up to our energetic and spiritual interconnectedness as well. While this can be a beautiful blessing, if you're an empath, and especially if you work in a healing profession, all this interconnection can feel more like...
20) Burn Bright
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A handsome prince. A dangerous wolf shifter. And a quest to hunt a mysterious firebird...Neva Bane knows better than to enter the Gravenwold Woods. Monsters and witches lurk there, and those who enter don't come out.
But when a handsome young prince arrives in her village, on a quest to hunt the firebird within the woods, Neva has no choice but to guide him-or see her ailing father forced to do so instead.
The king is dying. The only thing that...