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Sex, drugs and rock n’roll (well, clubbing): ex-model Nicole has given it all up and now lives a quiet, lonely life, working in an office for an inbred sociopath. She regards the world with a wry, sardonic eye.Enter D’Artagnan: arrogant, sly, sexy... and very French. Nicole is bemused to find herself being seduced by a man the very opposite of Karl, the love of her life who broke her heart so catastrophically four years earlier.What Nicole doesn’t know is that the devious D’Artagnan intends to spirit her away to the dilapidated 17th century château he is about to inherit in...

1926 - The Bronx - New York, a much-loved priest brutally murdered, a vagrant arrested, and struggling lawyer Mark Kingsley roped in to his defense. Except the accused turns out to be his old best friend and fellow-flyer from WW1 days in the LFC, but who higher authority now seem strangely intent on framing for the crime.Embarking on his own quest for the truth, Kingsley finds, not only romance and constant recollection of those wartime years, but also the mounting realization that they hold dark secrets and a connection to one of America's first and most enduring aviation mysteries.

In a not too distant future, the world economics have pulled social classes even farther apart, where having a good paying job is a luxury by itself. Even in this world, Ernie has a good but demanding job, a beautiful wife and friends to share experiences with. But in an instant, it is all about to change, and not only his world but the planet itself will never be the same.

The teenage years are crucial for making friends, discovering your place in the world, and giving your natural talents and skills the attention and space that lets them thrive.Social anxiety makes it harder to connect with others and feel like you belong. Overthinking and battling powerful emotions can make social situations terrifying instead of fun.But it doesn’t have to stay that way!Whether you’re dealing with severe social anxiety or just shy and looking to break out of your shell, social anxiety is not part of your identity. It’s just a small piece of you, and you have power over it!Within the pages...

Since the beginning of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Stephen Gospage has been writing poems which relate to this conflict. While he finds war in all its forms to be repellent and awful, he salutes the bravery of the people of Ukraine who are fighting for their independence and territory; fighting, in fact, to preserve ‘The Shape of Ukraine’.The poems in this collection cover all aspects of the war, from the trauma suffered by soldiers and civilians to the plight of the millions of refugees, as well as the propaganda and crass misinformation. Throughout, the author reflects on the pity of...

Memories of his abusive father fuel Tyler Armstrong's desire to make the world a safer place, so Tyler will do whatever it takes to become a Navy SEAL. Falling in love with his best friend, Amanda Jarvis, though, wasn't part of his plans. Maybe his failed attempts to confess his love turned out for the best. Even if their shared faith helps them navigate the demands of SEAL life, he fears asking her to live with the uncertainties of his career. Amanda deserves better.When Amanda's plans for college fall through and her summer job in New York catapults her into...

How often do you beat yourself up, telling yourself that you're not enough? Give yourself a break, stop the constant self-criticism, and embrace the power of self-compassion.Picture waking up each day feeling kind and understanding towards yourself, even on your toughest days. Imagine looking in the mirror and loving what you see. This is what self-compassion can do for you.In "The Proven Path to Self-Compassion,” Zera Young takes you on a journey that will change your life forever. With practical exercises, expert advice, and a supportive approach, this comprehensive guide will help you limit self-criticism and cultivate compassion for yourself and...

It is a light and profound book. The protagonist, Maria, has a flower shop, but she is not a simple merchant, flowers are messengers of affection to be delivered to relatives, friends, lovers and acquaintances. An intense novel that tells the value of feelings and friendship. It tackles painful issues such as the pandemic , stalking, in a delicate way. It tells of the realization of a career for women, but above all it speaks of love, poetry and courtship. A book suitable for the reader of any age with a simple style, usable by the non-academic reader, curated for the...

  If you could learn how to have an employee engagement rating of over 90% and a leadership effectiveness rating of 99%, would you be interested?  These statistics are not just lofty goals. These are results author David Jacobson received on anonymous employee surveys while working as a hospital director. He attributes his success to his highly humorous leadership style.Highly Humorous Leadership: A Fun, Effective Approach to Management and Supervision is a fantastic resource for effective leadership full of self-reflection and examples from the author, lots of tools to use for self-reflection in practice and to implement with your team. Great insights...

The winner will be crowned Ambassador’s Bride. The losers will meet certain death.When you’re living inside a dwarf planet in the cold abyss of space, life is only easy if you’re rich. 17-year-old Marishel Vance works as a seamstress – but when she’s selected to compete in a brutal contest for the Ambassador’s hand in marriage, she’s quickly catapulted into a life-threatening struggle.Marishel hates the idea of fighting for some stuck-up rich guy – no matter how handsome he is. But after her attempts to escape are thwarted, she becomes desperate to find a way to end the Blood Match...