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When a scandalous letter threatens to shatter the pristine Rutherford legacy, Silas Rutherford, the Duke of Ayston, is forced to descend into the filth of Covent Garden. To unmask a ruthless blackmailer, he must strike a devil’s bargain with the one woman the ton has cast into the shadows. He is the "Saint of St. James," a man of iron-clad morality and icy restraint.

A mysterious guest. A forbidden attraction. And a darkness that lingers beneath the surface. In Carmilla, Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu delivers one of the earliest and most haunting works of vampire fiction—a tale of intimacy, obsession, and quiet terror. When the enigmatic Carmilla enters a young...

You saw the message. You meant to reply. Now it’s been hours. Or days. And somehow, answering feels harder than ignoring it. If texting feels simple for everyone else but emotionally exhausting for you, this book was written for you. Why Can’t I Just Answer the Text? explains why replying can feel overwhelming when you have ADHD, executive dysfunction, or limited social energy.

Reclaim Your Strength, Balance, and Confidence At Any Age! Strength Training 101 for Seniors Over 60 is your simple, safe, and practical guide to staying active, independent, and pain-free with low-impact exercises designed specifically for older adults. Whether you’re new to fitness or rebuilding strength, this book helps you move with confidence and ease.

Millions of people struggle with basic self-care when living with ADHD, executive dysfunction, depression, anxiety, autism, or other mental health and neurodivergent challenges. For you, the “simple” routines everyone else seems to manage can feel like scaling a mountain in bare feet. The result? Shame, secrecy, and a lot of late-night frustration. Let’s figure this out together, one shower (or skipped shower) at a time.

In Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens, J. M. Barrie introduces listeners to the origins of his most beloved creation. Here, Peter is not yet the boy who never grows up, but a baby who escapes from his home to live among the birds and fairies in the magical heart of London’s famed park. Beneath the whispering trees and beside the silver lake, he encounters wonder, mischief, and the bittersweet magic of eternal childhood.

Here’s the perfect solution if you want to master postpartum self-care, be a healthy, happy mama, and transform your first 12 weeks into a celebration of motherhood! Are you about to embark on the thrilling, yet daunting adventure of becoming a new mom? Do you feel overwhelmed by the challenges that the postpartum period can bring, leaving you anxious about your new role as a mother?

What if you could still work at home, but have a personal area that’s professional, well-appointed, and not easily accessible to your curious kids? With your own shipping container workspace, separating work and home life is possible even if you work from home.

Mind Over Matter Beyond Thoughts: A Practical Guide to CBT and Workbook for Adults is the perfect resource for practical strategies that will guide you to think more positively and achieve personal growth and happiness. The information found in this book is rooted in cognitive behavioral therapy, a form of therapy that has been scientifically proven to help people become a more positive version of themselves.

This essential teen survival guide will show you exactly how to do this—and along the way, you'll pick up a ton of handy skills that will serve you for the rest of your life. If you're used to feeling anxious or awkward, you might have assumed this is just the way you're built. But you have the power to shape your own story, and if you don't want to feel anxious or awkward, you don't have to! All you need are a few key tools and strategies, and you can take control of everything life throws your way.

The King of the Golden River by John Ruskin is a timeless fairy tale that weaves moral wisdom into a vivid, magical narrative. Written in the mid-19th century, this enchanting story follows three brothers living in a fertile valley: the cruel and greedy Schwartz and Hans, and the kind-hearted Gluck.

This is a fantasy/adventure story, 50,000 words plus. It can be enjoyed by any age group. The main characters are Gagzy and Gogzy, sisters with an extraordinary sensory insight. They see into other dimensions. The setting is the Isle of Bute in Scotland, and it includes visits to an underworld known as the Kingdom of the Fae. In the opening chapter, the girls are spending Easter on the island, when they encounter Sabmar, a powerful sorcerer who is engaged in a clash with Ainodelac, an Elven champion to the King and Queen of Suidhe.

Raising a gifted child isn’t as easy as many think. Their advanced thinking, strong emotions, and perfectionism can be challenging. Gifted children face unique challenges and need tailored advice to thrive. This book provides the support you’ve been searching for.

The Comprehensive Guide to Wall Pilates for Seniors is designed for older adults, with safe, low-impact exercises to protect your joints as they sculpt strength and youthful vitality.

Anne Shirley leaves the familiar fields and quiet lanes of Prince Edward Island behind as she steps into a new chapter of her life at Redmond College in Nova Scotia. College brings fresh friendships, intellectual awakening, and a wider world than Anne has ever known—but it also brings difficult choices. As she balances academic ambition with the pull of home, Anne faces romantic proposals, shifting loyalties, and the growing realization that love, like life, is more complex than the ideals she once imagined.

Start your winning battle against cognitive distortions with this guide. It’s filled with practical advice and information from an experienced clinician who has helped countless adults and children reframe their negative thoughts and nurture a more positive mindset.

Through our guidance, you will explore and reintegrate aspects of your mind that have been shamed and repressed. Shadow Work teaches us to stop hiding from our true selves. By owning the truth of your feelings, regardless of how "bad" or "wrong" you judge them, you reclaim your power. Shadow Work is about confronting the truth and nothing but the truth.

With celebrities like Justin Bieber and Billie Eilish talking openly about their mental health, it's clear to see that there's tremendous power to be found in addressing conditions like anxiety. Almost one in three teenagers will experience an anxiety disorder at some point in their adolescence—and whether you're one of those teens yourself or you're a concerned parent or teacher, you want to know what you can do to manage it.

We're programmed to fear getting older…and if you've ever stared into the mirror, wondering where that new wrinkle came from or worrying about the amount of gray in your hair, you know this all too well. You may not feel any different on the inside from how you did 30 years ago, so it can be jarring to see a different face looking back at you…but this isn't a decline you're seeing—it's growth.

An age where the digital landscape is both our playground and our battleground, protecting our online security and privacy has never been more critical. "The Art of Cybersecurity Self-Defense: A Beginner's Guide to Online Safety and Privacy" is your indispensable guide to mastering the art of cybersecurity, fortifying your online safety, and safeguarding your most precious asset—your personal information.