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Who would have thought that a time of an unprecedented global interruption to our normal way of life could lead to the birth of an audiobook? The Covid 19 lockdown season was full of surprises. What was the lockdown like for you? Did you learn anything or enjoy it? Did you feel alone, or did you get a chance to reconnect with friends? We felt so many emotions. Eight women of different ages and cultures joined a book club support group. It provided a platform to meet, greet, reflect, share, and document our very different experiences of the Covid 19 lockdown.

Holly Kidman is determined to be the best movie producer California has ever seen...until her mother’s broken leg ruins Holly’s plans and she must return home for the holidays. During her stay in her home town of Timberland, Montana, fate throws her with a man she’d rather not be around. And yet, once she can get past old grudges, she realizes the charming man and his large ranch inspire her more than she thought possible.

A delightful children’s book for choosing their first puppy! Picking your new member of the family can be an exciting time - but how do you know which dog is right for you? And how do you take care of your new puppy? Designed for children of all ages, this book uses a combination of a fun story mixed with practical advice for choosing the right puppy. Kids will learn about the different kinds of dog, how to bond with their new friend, and a whole ton of fun games that their puppy will enjoy!

There is one thing that Kristen has always wanted in her life and that is a baby. However, being a female tiger shifter makes this task very difficult, since she can only mate with other tigers, and finding one is not easy.

Detective Liam O'Reilly is bored. Life on the peaceful island of Guernsey is quiet, but it's too quiet for his liking. In the middle of an insurance fraud investigation, he confides in his daughter and tells her he'd give anything for a juicy murder case to sink his teeth into. "Be careful what you wish for, Dad." Her words are still fresh in his mind when O'Reilly stumbles upon two dead bodies while investigating a fire at a container depot. The bodies have been burned beyond recognition. Soon it becomes very clear that something sinister is happening on the sleepy island.

In this subject guide, psychologist Dr. Jerry Kennard provides a concise and informal introduction to panic attacks, panic disorder, and the management of panic. The guide is for people who want something more than a leaflet or a webpage, but less than a formal textbook. There was a time when the study of the human condition and mental health specifically was confined largely to students of psychology, medicine or nursing, or those involved in social care or health-related occupations.

Miss Henrietta Moore’s life is about to get mysterious. When Sally, Henri’s maid, comes across a mask in a trunk of old costumes, Henrietta is entranced and transformed. She secretly wears the mask at the first of October’s masquerades, hoping to catch the attention of the man she thinks she loves. Instead, she finds herself the talk of the town. When her mother gives her an ultimatum to be engaged by All Hallows Eve or be forced into an arranged marriage, Henrietta continues her rouse in the hopes that the man of her dreams will recognize her.

A Christmas miracle! Her paralysis, cured by the stranger who only needed to hold her hands. So why was she cruelly robbed of the gift so soon afterwards? Why is she dying? Psychiatrist Ben Sheldon is perplexed. Why the rapid mental decline in his patients? How does the death of the local priest and the arrival of an exorcist from Rome tie the pieces together? Now, with his own family at risk from the mysterious and malign presence, Ben Sheldon must collaborate with unlikely allies to try and save them.

When Ellie and her family move into Inchwood Manor, Ellie quickly discovers strange things are happening. Who is the mysterious boy at the window? What secrets lie within the abandoned nursery? Who is the woman who haunts Ellie’s dreams - and why has she returned to the Manor, after more than a century?

Eight years ago, Anne Elliott was persuaded that her family's honour was more important than her own happiness. She has suffered ever since. Now the man she turned away has returned. Can Captain Wentworth forgive Anne, or will he be charmed instead by the beautiful Louisa? Will Anne be persuaded to marry her cousin, or will she find the strength to follow her heart?

This is one of a series of six retellings of Jane Austen's great novels, published by Real Reads. It is true to the original in plot and character, as well as is style and syntax. Real Reads are great introductions to the world's great literature, and enjoyable listens in their own right.... The time has come for an unlikely heroine to have a real adventure.

Mit exklusivem Bonus Inhalt! Sally Lisa Starken gibt ein Statement zur Bundestagswahl 2025 und wie diese ihr Buch und die politische Lage verändert. Warum halten so viele die AfD für eine echte Alternative? Wir müssen dringend miteinander reden! Die AfD: Eine Partei, die vom Verfassungsschutz in Teilen als gesichert rechtsextrem eingestuft wird und gleichzeitig Zustrom von vielen Wähler*innen erhält. Warum wählen Menschen AfD? Was lässt sie glauben, das Programm der AfD führe sie in eine bessere Zukunft?

Welcome to this collection of timeless tales, drawn entirely from the public domain. Narrated Archives explores the extensive public domain library to offer listeners both enduring classics and forgotten tales. The content spans genres including adventure, mystery, horror, love, and the human spirit, all waiting to be rediscovered. Here, you will find stories that have shaped literature, commented on culture of the day, made observations and entertained generations, featuring a variety of authors whose words have transcended time.

The highly acclaimed author of Watching Edie returns with a new novel of dark psychological suspense that explores how those closest to us have the most to hide... A daughter Beth has always known there was something strange about her daughter, Hannah. The lack of emotion, the disturbing...

The Tindims all have diaries, but nothing exciting to write in them. Until the day that Pinch digs a very deep hole and finds something interesting. Adventure is in the air! The Tindims come face to face with a fearsome Garbage Gobbler, they bump into Stumbling Stone Island and find Skywhistle, Googletop, Eggnot, Peggnot and Cloud. And Broom meets Brush in a story with the happiest of happy endings.

When author Sally Rippin discovered her child was struggling to read, she assumed it would sort itself out over time. She couldn’t have been more wrong. Her son’s dyslexia and ADHD went unsupported for years, leaving him behind his peers and labelled ‘difficult’ by an education system that couldn’t easily cater to neurodivergent kids. By the time Sally learned how to advocate for him, it was—almost—too late. Told through the eyes of a parent who started out by doing everything wrong, Wild Things is about how we can help all kids find the joy in reading.

The adventures of Harry and George will take you on a journey like you have never been before. Across space and time, through dimensions. In search of the answers. It was like any other day when Harry and George found the device. The device that could change their lives forever. But what was it, and what did it do. Only time will tell.

Sydney Willows, a professional photographer, boasts a long list of world famous musicians as clients. She's blond, ambitious, and about to shoot the most lucrative job of her career when she meets Ben Gallo, lead singer and guitarist for his band, Reckless. Tall, handsome, and with enough rock swagger to melt any woman's heart, Ben plays to win. Will he be the one to show her that the path to 'happily-ever-after' is possible with a music man, or will a juvenile bet made between brothers prove stronger than a bond of love?

Lady Madeline Ryder wants an exciting life with a handsome, enticing pirate king. Her aunt and her father, however, have very different plans for her. They have given her until Valentine’s Day to become engaged to their idea of the perfect man. Madeline is resigned to meekly do as she is told, until a chance meeting on the street has her stumbling into the arms of Lord Samuel Powell, Duke of Wiltshire. One look in his mischievous, twinkling blue eyes, and Madeline is ready to fight for what she wants: true love.

Whether drinking Red Bull, relieving chronic pain with oxycodone, or experimenting with Ecstasy, Americans participate in a culture of self-medication, using psychoactive substances to enhance or manage moods. A "drug-free America" seems to be a fantasyland that most people don't want to inhabit. High: Drugs, Desire, and a Nation of Users asks fundamental questions about US drug policies and social norms.