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Relive the moments when African Americans fought for equal rights, and made history. Even though slavery had ended in the 1860s, African Americans were still suffering under the weight of segregation a hundred years later. They couldn't go to the same schools, eat at the same restaurants, or...

From the award-winning author of Flygirl comes this powerful WWII romance between two Japanese teens caught in the cogs of an unwinnable war, perfect for fans of Salt to the Sea, Lovely War, and Code Name Verity. Japan 1945. Taro is a talented violinist and a kamikaze pilot in the days before...

I Am Redeemed is a 21-day Christian devotional for women rising from the ashes of heartbreak and identity loss. For the woman who prayed through pain, silenced her voice, and is now ready to see herself the way her Heavenly Father does — this is more than a devotional. It’s a holy invitation to healing. Through scripture, faith-based affirmations, honest prayers, and Spirit-led reflections, C.V.L. Smith gently leads you back to the arms of the One who never let you go.

Six Degrees of Corruption - The Fleecing of a City is a whistleblower true crime investigation that exposes how a forged police certification in Methuen, Massachusetts, spiraled into one of the most disturbing municipal scandals in recent American history. The book peels back the layers of deception, failed oversight, and political protectionism that allowed corruption to flourish unchecked.

Elena ha cruzado el umbral: ahora es un vampiro. Stefan no puede creer su elección por Damon, y la batalla final entre los hermanos Salvatore parece inminente. Pero una nueva y salvaje amenaza acecha Fell's Church, un enemigo desconocido que los obligará a dejar de lado sus disputas. Porque el verdadero asesino de Elena está libre, y Stefan y Damon deberán unir sus fuerzas para protegerla, o el infierno se desatará.

Nick Rice knows someone is after him. He doesn’t know who, and he doesn’t know why. Efforts to determine both are unsuccessful. This morning, during his daily run, he concocts a sure-fire solution. For the first time in weeks, he relaxes. St. Paul investigators Pete Culnane and Martin Tierney must determine if a horrific crash on Wheelock Parkway was accidental or deliberate. Their step-by-step investigation uncovers secrets that leave more than one person running scared.

Police investigators Pete Culnane and Martin Tierney are as different as parchment and newsprint, and Martin’s insecurities are fed by Pete’s expertise and finesse. A homeless man wearing an eye-popping diamond ring is as inexplicable to both of them as the disappearance of the two boys who reported his body on St. Paul’s Upper Landing. Blinded by the Sight demonstrates how good intentions can go awry, resulting in unintended, life-altering predicaments.

If you’ve ever laid awake replaying conversations, overanalyzing decisions, or feeling consumed by stress, you know how exhausting overthinking can be. But here’s the truth: you are not your spiral—and you can break free. In Quiet the Spiral, counselor and author L. S. Smith offers a simple, compassionate, practical roadmap for anyone who struggles with spiraling thoughts and anxious overthinking.

Tras Despertar, la pesadilla continúa. Stefan, el vampiro que robó el corazón de Elena, es el principal sospechoso de un brutal asesinato... y ha desaparecido, dejando a Elena a merced de Damon, su peligroso y seductor hermano. Mientras Elena lucha por probar su inocencia, una fuerza oscura se cierne sobre Fell's Church, amenazando a sus seres queridos.

The Book of Drabbles is an anthology of stories that are exactly 100 words in length. Within this audiobook are stories of magic, science, and horror. Step inside and let these amazing authors from around the world wrench your heart, make you smile, or unsettle you to your core.

Follows the adventures of Max Axiom as he explains the science behind volcanoes.

Welcome to The Gary Smith Show, a weekly podcast dedicated to helping you uncover your true purpose and build the mindset you need to thrive. Hosted by Gary L. Smith—an experienced business leader and motivational speaker—this show is designed to educate, inspire, and empower you to take action toward your goals. Each episode offers practical insights, powerful strategies, and inspiring stories to help you achieve the success you envision. Tune in and discover how to turn your aspirations into reality with The Gary Smith Show—where purpose meets progress.

Build the Domestic Monastery! Adapting productivity hacks, lifestyle design, and best practices from Getting Things Done, 4-Hour Work Week, and other secular sources to the Catholic Faith and Tradition to create the Domestic Monastery.

A concise, updated summary of top Bible scholars on male/female leadership, focusing on facts rather than theories and leaving conclusions to the audience. Includes a fascinating look at ancient texts, Bible translations through the centuries, and early church actions on women leaders. Academically sound but written for the average person. A quick listen of about three hours, backed up with references to more than 100 leading scholars.

Welcome to The Ultimate Health Model™ Podcast with Benjamin Smith, PHC, where, along with notable guests, we dive deep into the unconventional truths about health that mainstream experts aren’t telling you. As a certified health coach and wellness researcher, Benjamin Smith shares insights from his groundbreaking Ultimate Health Model™ to help you uncover the root causes of chronic health issues and reclaim your vitality.Each episode offers practical strategies, surprising tips, and expert interviews that reveal the hidden habits and environmental factors impacting your well-being. ...

Thirteen-year-old Jessamine Grace and her mother make a living as sham spiritualists - until they discover that Jess is a mesmerist and that she really can talk to the dead. Soon she is plunged into the dark world of Victorian London's supernatural underbelly and learns that the city is under attack by ghouls, monsters, and spirit summoners. Can Jess fight these powerful forces? And will the group of strange children with mysterious powers she befriends be able to help?

You would think that after 16 years of attempted co-parenting, even the worst situations would be better. How is it that most other single moms in your life have managed to make it through the trenches? Yet, here you are still dealing with "Daddy Deadbeat". Over the years, you've done all you can to create a functional co-parenting situation and a sense of balanced love and stability for your child. Still, you can't seem to win from losing.

Fortune 500 change-management frameworks made affordable for SMBs and nonprofits. Hosted by Chad L. Smith, organizational change consultant with 9 years of experience working alongside Deloitte/BCG level teams at Atos Breakaway Adoption Solutions on projects for HCA Healthcare, Northrop Grumman, Keurig Dr. Pepper, and more. Discover step-by-step guides, real case studies, and actionable strategies, all for free. Want my expertise at a rate of just $100hr I'm more affordable than large firms. Subscribe for practical insights to planing, communication, and sustainable successful transformations.

When the sudden death of a prominent tech CEO sends shockwaves through the city, seasoned detective Dion Knight is partnered with his new detective, Theodore Stevens. What begins as a high-profile investigation quickly unravels into something far more sinister—an elaborate web of sabotage, secrets, and murder buried beneath the polished surface of the tech elite. As they chase encrypted leads and shadowy suspects, Dion and Stevens are pulled deeper into a corporate conspiracy involving stolen innovation, hidden motives, and a cold case that hits too close to home.

A speculative middle grade novel about three generations of Black girls connected across time and space through a wormhole in their school locker. A School Library Journal and Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year What if your locker was a wormhole to the past? On the first day of eighth...