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Treated like a child and expected to behave like an adult? Discover when your anger is justified and when it screams “management issue.” Are you snapping at people? When things don’t go your way, do you get grumpy and remain that way for hours? Perhaps it feels like you’re constantly angry about one thing or another. The areas of your brain that are responsible for emotional regulation and impulse control experience significant remodeling during your teenage years.

The Wizard of Oz, which is the name of both the popular 1902 Broadway musical and the well-known 1939 film adaptation. The story chronicles the adventures of a young girl named Dorothy Gale in the Land of Oz, after being swept away from her Kansas farm home in a cyclone. The novel is one of the best-known stories in American popular culture and has been widely translated. Its initial success, and the success of the 1902 Broadway musical which Baum adapted from his original story, led to Baum's writing 13 additional Oz books.

I started my backpacking days in my late 20s and have not stopped since. I still feel there are so many new places to discover, people to meet, new food to try. When I was a newbie traveler, I made many mistakes, forgot to take essential items, and just made some bad choices. Over the years, through experience and learning from others, I have learned what you need to do to travel as safely as possible, what essential items to take, how to take care of your health, and how to make the most of your trip.

Surviving My Mother is the harrowing, candid, beautiful story of a woman’s quest to survive, a mother’s quest to heal, and a daughter’s quest to forgive. Debbie Matzkin shares the life-saving lessons she learned, how she was able to find happiness in even the darkest of depths, and how she ultimately reclaimed her future.

When an ex-special forces soldier gone rogue and her crew hit a bank in Harper Creek, SD, something other than the police hungrily awaits them. A chain of events quickly began to unfold, leaving them fighting for their lives before the next full moon rises and the town’s deadly long-buried secrets return. This riveting sequel to In Sheep’s Clothing makes Never Cry Wolf one solid horror action thriller.

Fire & Ice is a comprehensive guide to the incredible health benefits of these ancient practices. From the traditional Finnish sauna to the latest cryotherapy techniques, this book delves into the science behind these therapies and explores how they can improve your physical and mental wellbeing.

Have you ever wanted to understand the world of the ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting, but wondered if maybe it wasn’t for you? Come dive into this book and see the wonderful things that the keto diet and intermittent fasting can offer you. When on the ketogenic diet, surprisingly, most people don't know that you can still eat the delicious foods that you want just as long as you stay within certain parameters. As such, this book offers you all your cravings like pizza, desserts, snacks, hearty breakfast, and amazing lunches!

Manifest that Shit: 5 Steps to Achieving Your F*cking Dreams is a no-nonsense, action-oriented guide that empowers listeners to unleash their manifesting power and create the f*cking life they desire. Through a series of six powerful chapters, this book takes listeners on a transformative journey, providing them with the tools, strategies, and mindset shifts needed to manifest their dreams.

Smart Career Planning for Teens: A Guide to Bold Choices and Brilliant Paths is your go-to resource for turning dreams into reality with clarity, purpose, and action.

Detective Madison Knight is about to get married when detectives from a neighboring city storm the wedding and arrest her fiancé, Troy Matthews. He's being charged for the murder of his childhood friend Dylan Graham, recently shot to death in his home. But the motive dates back to a fateful night from twenty-four years ago when seventeen-year-old Emily Kane was raped and strangled at a beach party.

Essential Life Skills for Teens by Emma Davis is the ultimate guide to empowering teens with the practical skills they need to thrive during adolescence and beyond. In today’s fast-paced world, teens often face overwhelming challenges, from financial literacy to social interactions, time management, and career planning. This book provides the essential tools to help them navigate these obstacles with confidence and success.

Are you anxious and worried about your relationships? Does a fear of being rejected leave you feeling insecure, overwhelmed and needing reassurance? Are you constantly afraid that people will abandon you? If so, you are not alone … 20% of Americans struggle with anxious attachment which can lead to broken relationships, uncertainty, and insecurity. There is hope! "The Anxious Attachment Workbook" is your empowering guide to overcoming anxious attachment and developing healthy, secure connections and relationships.

As a teenager, you face a multitude of challenges. The pressures to excel in academics, secure college admissions, and succeed in extracurricular activities can feel immense. The rise of social media adds to the stress, with constant exposure to idealized versions of others' lives making you feel inadequate and frustrated. These pressures can fuel anxiety, anger, and feelings of overwhelm.

In this couple’s journal, you will discover that the journey to finding a “the One” begins with self-discovery and self-fulfillment. Bringing your best self forward will help you find the love of your life and practice a happy, healthy, and loving relationship!

Detective Madison Knight responds to a fatal shooting at a crowded train station. Two women are dead. The gunman is gone. And there’s no clear motive—only chaos and unanswered questions. Witnesses report a third woman at the scene. Young. Agitated. And she fled before police arrived. Madison knows she’s the key to everything.

Detective Madison Knight is house hunting when a call changes everything. A woman’s body has been found on a residential property—stabbed multiple times, with no weapon in sight. The victim is a Jane Doe. The crime scene offers a single clue: two letters scrawled in blood across the floorboards. GB.

When a sixty-eight-year-old woman is found dead outside a hospital, slumped in a wheelchair, Detective Madison Knight expects a straightforward case. At first glance, there’s no sign of foul play. But the evidence tells a different story. What appears to be an accident is murder. And when two more bodies surface, Madison realizes the deaths aren’t random—they’re connected and deliberate.

A late-night drive leaves Detective Madison Knight stranded on a dark country road. When her phone’s flashlight catches a suitcase dumped in a roadside ditch, she makes a discovery she won’t forget. Inside is the body of a young woman. Tara Jackson was only twenty-one when she was stabbed to death and stuffed into the luggage. As Madison investigates, troubling secrets surface. Then another body is found—another young woman. Same age. Same look. The resemblance isn’t coincidence. It’s selection.

A high-profile double homicide pulls Detective Madison Knight into direct conflict with her own department. Both victims are found dead inside the home of a powerful businessman—his wife, and an unidentified man quickly dismissed as a problem no one wants examined. From the start, Madison is ordered to keep the investigation quiet. Protect the family. Protect the department. Ask no questions. Madison refuses.

Officer Barry Weir is shot and killed in the line of duty, sending shockwaves through the Stiles Police Department. Detective Madison Knight feels the loss as deeply as anyone—Weir was one of their own. What first appears to be a drive-by shooting quickly unravels. Witnesses contradict each other. Motives blur. And with every lead Madison follows, the danger intensifies.