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In 2002, while on a training run in Houston, Texas, with her husband, Raul, in preparation for the Marine Corps Marathon, author Kristin Abello was struck by a car. As a result, she sustained a traumatic brain injury and other physical traumas. The initial consensus was that she wasn’t going to survive. In Sunrise, she tells her story of faith, love, hope, and healing from TBI. While a love story, it is also the true story of her fight for survival. She and Raul were a young couple in love when the catastrophic car accident nearly pulled them apart.

Welcome to "The Rules of Nudity: The Unspoken Rules To Follow When You Are Naked in Public." Whether you're a seasoned naturist looking to refine your public presence or a curious newcomer eager to dip your toes into the liberating world of public nudity, this book is your ultimate guide to navigating the fine line between freedom and respect. Imagine this: It’s a bright summer afternoon, and you’ve decided to embrace the liberating feeling of being completely au naturel at your favorite secluded beach. The sun is shining, the waves are gently crashing, and you’re basking in the warm ...

At a time when nothing seems real, it takes something truly unusual to put your life into focus. When her beloved husband, Jackson, disappeared without a trace, popular novelist Sia Dane stopped writing, closed down her house, stuffed her heart into a cage, and started floating. It wasn’t the normal response to heartache, but Sia rarely did things the normal way. Exactly one year, one month, and six days after Jackson’s disappearance, Sia discovers a mysterious man on the beach. He’s mute, unresponsive, and looks as if he has just walked out of the sea.

Arianna Grace liked her boring, Midwestern, teenage life where she ignored the many unanswered questions of her childhood. Why were her parents dead? Why did she not have family? Where was she raised until she was five? When someone offers to explain it all, Arianna thinks she's just getting answers. Instead, she is thrown into a world of night humans who drink blood. On Arianna's 16th birthday, her world is thrown upside down when she changes into a vampire.

Zoey hat sich im HOUSE OF NIGHT eingelebt und gewöhnt sich an die enormen Kräfte, die ihr die Göttin Nyx verliehen hat...

Addie wasn’t expecting much when she inherited a cabin on Lake Verret from her father. He’d never done anything for her in life so death shouldn’t pose any surprises. Except it did. An uncle she never knew about and a decades old murder mystery await her when she arrives at a place that eerily resembles one of the sketches on Wade’s wall of unsolved crimes. Ghosts from the past threaten her relationship with Jake as the people she relies on seem to be drifting away. Will one summer on the lake be the final nail in Addie’s coffin as she struggles with the gift she inherited from ...

Welcome to "In The Buff: Naked Truths About Life When It Comes to Nudity and Clothing Optional Spaces." If you've picked up this book, you're likely curious about the world of nudity and clothing-optional living, whether you're already part of it or just beginning to explore the idea. This book is your guide to understanding the various facets of nudity in modern life, debunking myths, and embracing a lifestyle that celebrates the natural human form. Let's face it—nudity can be a controversial and often misunderstood topic. Society has long imposed certain norms and expectations about ...

When opposites collide... After a scandal that derailed his career, Detective Nick Holden seeks solace at his familys ranch immersing himself in the challenging yet fulfilling task of taming wild horses. He believes he has left the echoes of his past behind but destiny still has other plans for him... Enter Lucy Moore, the captivating librarian who exudes resilience and grace. In a bid to prove her brother's innocence she enlists Nicks seasoned investigative skills. As they embark on this quest, for justice an unexpected bond begins to form. Will this rugged cowboy detective allow his heart...

Arianna has gathered the outside clans to decide her fate in marriage. A tournament will be held, and she is the prize, whether she wants to be or not. The only thing for her to do is watch the clan leaders fight over her, or is it? Thanks to her team's well-made plans, Arianna has other strategies in place. Hopefully one of those plans will earn her freedom. As the contestants gather and she learns more about the night human world, there are new allies to keep close and more enemies to keep even closer.

Is it possible to be a mom and be a successful business owner? You have big dreams, big ideas, and big goals. You know that you can contribute amazing things to the world, and you are made for more...but you also have little people clinging to your ankles, begging for more snacks, trashing your kitchen, and interrupting your sleep. Mom-life-business demands are a treacherous path to navigate - the struggle is real! That’s where Dream Big, Step Small can help you achieve life changing goals. With one small step at a time.

No topic is more polarizing than guns and gun control. From a gun culture that took root early in American history to the mass shootings that repeatedly bring the public discussion of gun control to a fever pitch, the topic has preoccupied citizens, public officials, and special interest groups for decades. The Gun Debate: What Everyone Needs to Know® delves into the issues that Americans debate when they talk about guns. With a balanced and broad-ranging approach, noted economist Philip J. Cook and political scientist Kristin A. Goss thoroughly cover the latest research.

Noch kurz vor seinem Tod nimmt ihr Vater den Schwestern Nina und Meredith das Versprechen ab, sich um die pflegebedürftige Mutter zu kümmern. Doch der Versuch, dieses Versprechen einzulösen, gerät zur Zerreißprobe – die Mutter war ihr Leben lang kalt und abweisend zu ihren Töchtern, was bei Meredith und Nina tiefe Spuren hinterlassen hat. Denn auch sie haben Schwierigkeiten, Nähe zuzulassen, und drohen die Liebe ihrer Männer zu verlieren. Doch dann kommen sie dem Geheimnis der Mutter auf die Spur, das sie in eine weit entfernte Vergangenheit führt.

Let’s take a moment to imagine it: the sun is shining, the trees are heavy with fruit, and the gentle sound of a babbling brook fills the air. Adam and Eve, the first humans, are wandering through the Garden of Eden in their natural state—completely naked and utterly unbothered. No fig leaves, no shame, no awkward fidgeting with waistbands or straps. Just two humans living in perfect harmony with nature and themselves. If that’s not the ultimate naturist paradise, I don’t know what is. The story of Adam and Eve is one of the most famous tales in human history, and it’s often used ...

Imagine overcoming obstacles, moving past the pain, and feeling hopeful about your situation and your future. That is The Snowball Effect in action! Filled with compelling case examples and personal stories, educator and psychotherapist Kristin Barton Cuthriell shows us how to let go of resentment, harsh self-judgments, and impulsive reactions. She teaches us how to face our fears and live our dreams without becoming overwhelmed, have better relationships with others, take baby steps to move forward though life, and live with gratitude fully appreciating the moment.

Nel tranquillo paesino di Carriveau, Vianne Mauriac saluta il marito Antoine che si sta dirigendo al fronte. Non credeva che i nazisti avrebbero attaccato la Francia, ma di punto in bianco si ritrova circondata da soldati tedeschi, carri armati, aerei che scaricano bombe su innocenti. Ora che il Paese è stato invaso, Vianne è obbligata a ospitare il nemico in casa sua: da quel momento ogni suo movimento è tenuto d'occhio, lei e sua figlia sono in costante pericolo.

Progressive upper-middle-class urbanites are deserting expensive liberal meccas like New York and San Francisco and flocking to traditionally red states like Colorado, New Hampshire, Virginia, and Texas. The result is a sudden, confusing purpling of small-town America. School boards and local governments are being reorganized around the progressive agendas of pushy transplants. Neighborhoods are becoming unrecognizable. And the implications for future Congressional and presidential elections are staggering.

Alright, let’s talk about naked cuddling. Yes, you read that right—naked cuddling. Now, if you’re already giggling or imagining some awkward situation, that’s okay! It might sound a little funny (and, okay, maybe a bit scandalous), but naked cuddling is actually one of the simplest, most enjoyable ways to boost your health, happiness, and connection with the people you love. And no, it’s not just about being naked and cozy; it’s about the magical, mood-boosting, stress-relieving, intimacy-enhancing power of pure skin-to-skin contact. So why write a book about it? Because naked ...

Kristin Johns long dreamed of putting together a book of favorite recipes, ideas for interiors, and reflections on faith, family, and love. Growing Seasons is a collection of stories, recipes, and inspiration that encourages us to step into each day with courage and authenticity, and to embrace every season of life.

If you’ve ever wanted to combine the zen of Pilates with the liberating joy of being naked, then you’ve come to the right place. And if you’ve never thought about it before, well, buckle up (or should I say, unbuckle), because you’re in for a treat! Let me start by sharing a little secret: I’m a dedicated nudist. I believe that clothes are totally overrated. They’re restrictive, uncomfortable, and let’s face it, doing laundry is the worst. So, when I discovered the blissful combination of Pilates and nudity, it was like peanut butter meeting jelly—two great things coming ...

Earnest. It's the perfect name for a sweet, eager-to-please yellow Labrador retriever. Anna and her boyfriend Jeff fall for him the minute they see those guileless eyes gazing up from behind his gate at Seattle's Best Friends Shelter. In no time at all, they're a pack of three, with Earnest happily romping in their condo on Gamble Island. During the day, Earnest keeps Anna company in her flower shop, located in a historic gingerbread Victorian on the island's main street.