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Sonnet Losing my husband sent me into a tailspin. The only things keeping me upright and moving are our son, Nyck, and the fact that the ER needs me as an emergency room doctor. But still... I'm not myself. I want to be happy again. I want to feel again. And I want to see a future again. When I ordered this Secret Santa Sighting on my video doorbell, my son was supposed to be off with my sister shopping for the holidays, but Nyck is home sick. And then Nyck goes out and talks to Santa and tells him the only thing he wants is for me to be happy! I'm touched at how Santa handles it and then ...

Nate the Great and his trusty dog, Sludge, have a tricky case to solve. Nate's friend Rosamond has started a fortune-telling business, but her money box is missing. Sludge and Nate visit Claude, who helped Rosamond set up her business, and Finley, who collects boxes for his rat. They can't seem to help! It looks like the only way to clean up this case is to get down and dirty in the dumps!

Binny's life has been difficult since her father died and Binny's life has been difficult since her father died and her dreadful old Aunt Violet disposed of her beloved dog, Max. Her world changed then, to a city flat with not enough space for her Mum, her big sister Clem, and her small brother James. Definitely no room for a pet. Then one day Aunt Violet dies, leaving a small cottage in Cornwall to Binny and her family. Binny finds herself in a new world once more, full of sunshine and freedom and Gareth, the enemy-next-door and the ideal companion for dangerous dares.

The April Fools' Clean Energy Challenge: A "What Shall We Do Today?" Adventure An Engaging Environmental Education Short Story for Children Ages 5-9 Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya as they embark on an exciting April Fools' Day adventure that combines playful fun with important environmental lessons about fossil fuels and clean energy alternatives. This delightful children's chapter book transforms complex climate concepts into accessible, entertaining learning experiences perfect for young readers. April 1st is not only April Fools Day, it is also Fossil Fuels Day: A day dedicated to raising ...

Living With Joy: A Short Journey of the Soul is a group of thought experiments, meditations, and internal actions meant to bring the listener to the knowledge of their own joy. Though each meditation is simple and short, they each have the potential to lead the listener inward, toward their heart, where joy lives.

She can’t mess up her first decorating job. He’s not happy about family coming to visit. Can she show him the magic of a Merry Kissmas? Hope My kids are my everything. And I don’t regret putting my dream of being an interior designer on hold to raise them as a single mom. I’ve given them everything I could, but maybe it’s time I start thinking about my future. My friend Stevie recommends me for a holiday design job. I’m a little rusty, and the job ends up being bigger than I expected. I can handle the project. I just can’t handle what I’m feeling for the billionaire, Trent, ...

From that first foray to the spread of early hominids who later became Homo sapiens, life has persisted, undaunted. A (Very) Short History of Life is an enlightening story of survival, of persistence, illuminating the delicate balance within which life has always existed, and continues to exist today. It is our planet like you’ve never seen it before. Life teems through Henry Gee’s lyrical prose - colossal supercontinents drift, collide and coalesce, fashioning the face of the planet as we know it today.

The First Chapter is an anthology that traces the evolution of Michael Maxwell's storytelling, from his earliest short stories to the polished prose of today. Spanning decades of creative growth, this collection showcases a variety of narratives—from flash fiction that captures raw, fleeting moments to The Whistler, an epic fantasy adventure written for his oldest son. In The Whistler, a young man sets off on a daring quest to reach the sea—a feat no one in his small village has ever attempted—making this tale a thrilling journey of discovery, courage, and wonder for young adults. For...

Book 3 of Zoey and Zeeto? Yes, it is! Zoey and Zeeto take a train to the Susu mountains where they get to meet the treehouse fairies. Come on a journey with Zoey and Zeeto as they help the treehouse fairies get their fairy dust back. Check out Zoey and Zeeto: The Treehouse Fairies #3

Fizzy Festivities Riverly and Stone This New Year’s Eve can’t be worst than the last. I guess never say never. Opening my dream coffee shop in Miracle Mountain is my Christmas gift to myself. Mostly because I can’t afford to do anything else now. When a mountain man, Stone, comes to my rescue, I want to rescue him right back. But he’s my best friend’s brother and we’re both reeling from past relationship avalanches on our hearts. Stone, I want to trust, but I need you to trust me too. I’ll never say I don’t love you. Never. The holidays inspire Riverly to take charge of her ...

Ashton This single mama needs a break before Santa shows up. A quick, kid-free getaway to the ski town of Spruce Ridge before the holidays is perfect. Well, almost perfect. Arguing with a handsome, grumpy stranger over the last frozen pizza at the general store isn’t the best way to start a vacay. Neither is an impending blizzard rolling up the mountain, but it’ll be fine. I’ve got wine, the pizza, and a hot tub. Until I accidentally lock myself out of the rental cabin. Wearing only my bikini. In a blizzard. Not ideal. My only option is trudging to the cabin next door and asking for ...

Charming Stories of a Magical Childhood in East AfricaFor Rosalind, growing up in Kenya was an adventure-filled world in which risk-taking was actively encouraged while at play among some of the world's most amazing animals and larger-than-life people. Her adventures and encounters also have important lessons for today's youngsters and their parents. At the age of twelve, Rosalind was sent to boarding school in England, but when she flew home to Kenya for the holidays, she spent much of her time alone, exploring the outdoors. Rosalind was given far more freedom than most children are ...

A Secret Baby Romance Beau Everyone calls me the "Wild One" out of the Briggs brothers, and I can own that title. But after a short stint in a Denver jail due to being in the wrong place at the wrong time, I'm at my father's beck and call and I don't like it. One bit. He has me on a fool's errand to find out what the Winchester's, our rival family, are hiding in the mountain property they own. Is it gold? Oil? Valuable metals? All I find is a beautiful woman who is holding a secret and although I've taken an oath not to be a father due to the only example I've ever had being what I don't ...

Follow the adventures of Kiko the Kitty Cat, who isn't just a regular kitty. She is a detective cat, and she loves to help others. The cute and short stories can be shared aloud with friends and family and are also perfect listens for traveling and waiting rooms.

Lila I’ve spent my whole life trying to get out from under my parents’ thumb. Everything in our family revolves around my brother’s medical issues. Even though I’m an adult, I still feel like a child. But when I make the decision to step out on my own, everything goes haywire. I run away. When my car breaks down in Black Timber Peak, I’m rescued by the sexiest Mountain Man Mechanic I’ve ever seen. Ace is perfect. I just hope he doesn’t realize how imperfect I am. Ace I’ve done a lot of stuff in my life that I’m not proud of. A misguided youth landed me in jail— ...

THE BEST NEST ******************** At night when Mom said to take a bath, And wash his hair with shampoo. He’d only wet his hair with water, And his mother never knew.

¡Si tan solo no estuviera tan solo! Leer este título de forma gratuita con tu suscripción ilimitado Kindle. Más allá de las más altas montañas, en bosques muy lejanos, Hay un paraíso sin tigres donde viven solo animales sanos. Se esconden de los salvajes depredadores y viven tranquilamente, Comiendo muchos vegetales y frutas, todo muy felizmente.

“Ese cepillo de dientes que tienes en la mano, De verdad que para mí es un villano. Demasiada pasta de dientes, un dulce necesito, Aliméntame por favor, al menos solo un poquito. Tu cepillo no me deja alcanzar lo que quiero, Deseo escarbar y taladrar un agujero, Sé que te dolería, pero no me importa, ¡Por favor, detente ya; mi ser ya no soporta!”

A Short History of Greek Philosophy takes the listener on a tour of the golden age of philosophy. Marshall shines a spotlight on the origins of Western thought, giving an elegant and concise review of the major philosophers and schools of thought in Greece.

¡Ayuda! ¡Viene el lobo! ************************* Hace muchos años, en una tierra muy lejana Vivía la familia de un pastor que trabajaba de forma cotidiana Entre las montañas tan altas y las laderas tan empinadas Sus tres hijos mayores cuidaban de las ovejas mimadas.