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"Entrancing, edgy, and melodramatic tales with a palpable bite...Watts writes with a profound, confident voice."KIRKUS REVIEWSCRITICAL ACCLAIM FOR ECHOES FROM THE HOCKER HOUSE... - CATEGORY FINALIST, 2024 ERIC HOFFER BOOK AWARDS- 2024 DA VINCI EYE FINALIST- 2024 FEATHERED QUILL BOOK AWARD WINNER (BRONZE)- 2023 KIRKUS BEST INDIE BOOK SELECTION- 2023 NATIONAL BOOK AWARD NOMINEE Virgina Watts' multi-award-winning debut collection delivers the goods from cover to cover with 15 compelling short tales. Here's a taste of what's in store... In "Dollhouse," young Deirdre survives a day sure to haunt her while serving as a source of strength, for when she visits a sickly, bed-ridden great uncle whose glass eye rests within a jar under his bed... watching Deirdre's every move.An old woman dressed in black mysteriously appears one morning in a rural coal mining town, shortly after a mine shaft collapse claims the lives of several local miners. Known as "Queenie," she lives in an Airstream silver bullet trailer perched on the edge of Black Hawk Mountain. The locals believe she is the soul of their mountain, but why has she come?A group of neighborhood friends sets out to discover what 13-year-old Jeff actually witnessed after he swears to have seen "weird" Mr. Hocker pushing a dead body in a black garbage bag to the top of their street. Was Jeff's imagination playing tricks on him, or is something sinister afoot? The title story, "The Hocker House," holds the answers. These and other unsettling stories-fifteen in all-await you. Table of Contents: Aerial ViewThe Bitterest WinterThe Echoes in GleevaElias WolfQueenieHomecomingDollhouseDue NorthStarscraperThe Shadows OutsideMystery BoxAugustThe Hocker HouseScarJust About ThereECHOES FROM THE HOCKER HOUSE, a National Book Award nominee, will keep you on the edge of your seat until you fall off. Don't miss this fantastic, one-of-a-kind collection, destined to become a classic!

Roman d'aventures jeunesse. 10 à 14 ans. Robinson et sa petite bande de copains sont au collège et la vie ne leur a pas toujours fait de cadeaux. Heureusement, l'humour et l'amitié sont de précieux alliés. Ensemble, ils investissent les ruines d'une vieille cabane en forêt. Au fur et à mesure de sa rénovation, des choses étranges se produisent. Les quatre héritiers de la forêt mèneront leur enquête et découvriront notamment ce que vivaient leurs ancêtres au même âge et au même endroit, pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale. En résumé, ce récit s'inscrit dans le présent, se nourrit du passé et imagine le futur. Il s'appuie sur de véritables témoignages qui ont été romancés. Thèmes: la transmission, le devoir de mémoire, l'écologie, les premiers amours, le harcèlement scolaire, etc. Bonus pédagogique: le texte est agrémenté d'éclairages sur les notions historiques abordées dans l'histoire.

Cet outil vous guide pas à pas vers votre nouveau métier d'enseignant sophrologue: Un objectif précis pour chaque séance, Des audios et vidéos prêts à être diffusés dans vos classes, Une progression au fil des séances pour améliorer le climat de classe, Une évolution vers la confiance et l'autonomie émotionnelle pour le bien-être des enfants.Comment gérer les émotions en classe ?Comment booster la confiance en soi ?Comment initier l'empathie dans le groupe classe ?Comment sortir de la timidité ?Comment s'autoriser à aller au-delà des peurs ?

16-year-old Pullamma is aware her dark skin limits her future. She's resigned to being unwed, unlike her fair-skinned sister. A lyrical yet gritty exploration of how superstition and skin colour dictate life for women in rural India.

Brace yourself for a heart-pounding journey into the unknown with HALLOWEEN PARTY '23!Curated by the brilliant and enigmatic Jeffrey D. Keeten, who graces us with his captivating introduction, this year's edition is a haunting masterpiece, featuring the wickedly talented "I Love Bad Art" artist, Juan Cantu.Immerse yourself in the eerie and captivating world of HALLOWEEN PARTY '23, boasting 21 brand-new works that will send shivers down your spine.Blue Zones by Robert Lewis HeronAlligators by Katharyn Howd MachanUnder the Rhododendrons by Morgan GolladayAlien Nipple by Jeffrey D. KeetenWerewife by Eric Machan HowdMassage Therapy by Liz RosenThe War Memorial Affair by James GoodridgePostcard Town by Marisa Hurst, Meredith Harvey, and Esther SharpFrost by Kim DiCiccoWhat the Skulls Recall by Katharyn Howd MachanAt Sea by Stephen RoddewigNovel Horror by Marc DickersonTulpa Affair by Jessica GleasonThat One Room in the Old, Old House by Katharyn Howd MachanDead Man's Pond by Sarah E. Das GuptaFrom the Corner by Rhonda ZimlicProper Substitute for a Pagan Holiday by Kiean DeWessGifts by Eric Machan HowdDepravity by Michael PaigeGurgleplop by I. F. Dempsey HyattFrankenstein's Creature by Eric Machan HowdThis must-read collection is sure to become an annual favorite to read by the fire on dark October evenings. Don't dare miss it!

In Molly Naidu Webster's gripping novel, "Shan Grover-Wells Investigates Missing," readers are immersed in the world of Detective Shan Grover-Wells as he tackles a perplexing case that unfolds with heart-pounding intensity. From a chance encounter on a plane, Shan's journey takes an unexpected turn as he becomes entwined in a web of mystery surrounding missing students, cryptic drawings, and the shocking murder of a Scottish student. As the detective races against time, Molly Naidu Webster skillfully weaves a narrative that combines the intricacies of crime investigation with the emotional nuances of Shan's personal journey, creating a compelling and suspenseful tale that keeps readers eagerly turning the pages.

Death claims the living realm.Scarred by the demon's influence, Waclaw cannot forget the horror he caused in Vastroth. He knows he must be strong to face Koschei and the Frostmarked Horde, but powerful magic protects the deathless sorcerer. With everyone Waclaw loves at risk, can he control his power and find the key to slaying Koschei's soul as his tribe burns?Anointed by the Vastrothie, Otylia has found worshipers and new strength in the force of endings, but it's nothing without her mother. She finally knows where to find Dziewanna. Can she save her before the pacts she's woven with her enemies come due?Charge into the fast-paced fourth entry of The Frostmarked Chronicles as gods, spirits, and demons from Slavic myths clash for control of the Three Realms.

What's that saying? What can go wrong will go wrong?I think that should be the saying for my life.I'm Pippa Chase. I was about to become Pippa Snothead, but then my fiance cheated on me and I called off the wedding...I'm heartbroken, but at least I avoided a horrible last name.Now I'm on my way to Paradise Valley, Montana to lick my wounds and figure out what's next in my life. I'm going to live with my childhood best friend TJ Wyatt, on a ranch he bought. Ever since we were young we had a pact, if ever one of us needed the other, we would be there for each other.Granted, TJ and I haven't seen each other since we were 13 and we stopped our barrage of letters and emails when were were 18. However, we still send Christmas cards yearly and in one of them he did say, "If you're ever in this part of the country, drop in." I just don't think he meant it as literally as I took it.So that's how I ended up living on a remote ranch, in a log cabin with a man who didn't seem quite as happy to see me as I thought he would. But maybe it didn't help that I showed up in my wedding dress and everyone in town thought I was his newly-wed bride. Oops!This may not have been my best decision, but I'm hoping that Paradise Valley can help to mend my broken heart.

I gave him my innocence and my virtue. I gave him my love and my hate. Is there anything left to give? Angelo Russo came like a storm into my life and left destruction in his trail. The man who hates me beyond measure is the man who put a ring on my finger and gave me his name. My husband is my worst enemy. There's nothing left to salvage from the wreckage of our lives. He married me to destroy me, and he did an outstanding job. He took my innocence and my virtue. I gave him my love and my hate. And just when I think there's nothing else to give, I realize how wrong I am. What Angelo wants most is the promise of life I carry inside my body. When he's taken that last piece of me, he'll crush me with a smile on his beautiful face and wipe my existence from his memory forever.

Grouchy Bear was very lonely. It seemed his parents had forgotten him. Feeling all alone, he prays for a family to truly love him. One day, he meets some new friends that have a story like his. They found a family...is there one for him, too?

This story allows children to see that Christmas is much more than getting toys and gifts. It paints a picture of what the real focus should be during a very special time of year. Charity and Champ, along with St. Nick, demonstrate the importance of focusing on the needs of others. It also emphasizes the most important reason for the holiday, which is in the message of the Savior.

Lenny Goldstein & his company, Future Stars, evaluate high school and collegiate basketball talent and sell their rankings to colleges and NBA teams respectively. From its humble beginnings in 1975, Future Stars had grown into a behemoth, with fifteen NBA teams and seventy-eight colleges paying subscriptions for his rankings. Lenny is semi-retired these days, with his son and son-in-law running the business until he gets a call from an old buddy in Newport News, who wants him to come look at a high school kid , Lincoln Anderson in Emporia, Virginia. He believes everyone, including Future Stars, has overlooked this Anderson kid. Concurrently, Lenny gets a call from an old buddy, the iconic coach of Duke University, to see what he knows about the college decision of Tyler Longenecker, Future Star's #5 ranked high school senior from a premier prep school in the tony Boston suburbs. All seems to be going on script until graduation when both Lincoln and Tyler are involved with a death and a roofie rape. Suddenly, Lenny's getting calls about both kids. Lincoln's family is related to James McNeil in Philly and they call him for help. James and his buddy, Detective Vernon Brown of the Philly PD, jump into the car and head South on I-95. Can the two Sleuths from The Murder Gambit and The Phenom put these two puzzles together before college starts in September? Once again, Author Frank Lazarus has produced a gripping, suspenseful story that will keep you off Netflix for a day or two.

In the final book of the Lisjan Series as told by Kai, young readers learn about shellmounds-the burial places & sacred sites of his Ancestors.

Sometimes, all you need is an honest conversation to gain a new perspective.In A Candid Conversation, Kate Walker seeks to inspire women of all ages looking to redesign their lives to go on a journey of self-awareness.On her own path of discovery, Kate learned how to establish boundaries, identify values, and create a road map toward elevated happiness and peace. In researching and studying relationship dynamics and mindset tools, she unlocked the courage to make big decisions with herself in mind. She then took steps to leave an unhealthy relationship, quit her job, and start her own business.Both a memoir and a guide to reflection, empowerment, and success on your own terms, A Candid Conversation offers hope and practical help. Kate encourages readers to ditch self-defeating mental programming and habits. She draws on her own trials, errors, and experiences to help women overcome obstacles and design a dazzling future. Are you ready to allow life to happen for you instead of to you? Let's get candid.Kate Walker, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, is a chief human resources leader and business coach. She teaches business leaders how to level up their skills so they can positively impact culture and results. Kate lives in California, where she raised her two boys, worked at iconic global companies, taught herself entrepreneurship, and then left corporate life to grow her consulting business. Learn more at www.katewalker.com.

The old world order clings savagely to control. Battling to usher in a just society, will a traumatized couple triumph over cruel autocracy? Angie Forester aches to end the masses' suffering. Though battered, bruised, and heartsick, the determined young woman refuses to let the brutal ruling magic class regroup and reassert their sadistic stranglehold. Resorting to blackmail and threats, she forces the scheming puppet masters to elevate her beloved to greater power and sets up a deadly confrontation. Daniel Fawl sees secrecy as safety. Disguising his true intentions under layers of subterfuge, the careful manipulator leaves nothing to chance in his war against the nemesis who makes his life a living hell. But though every step he takes moves him closer to his goal of bringing down the twisted status quo, the cunning air elementalist fears those he holds dear will be caught in the crossfire. As deportations and massacres plague the land, Angie reels from a betrayal that may cost her the man who fills her heart. And even as Daniel gathers talismans to defeat the patrician order, he feels unanchored and reckless in the face of dangerous odds. As each decision compromises their ideals, will they become the very thing they fight? A Mind of Smoke is the breathtaking third book in the Unlocked contemporary romantic fantasy series. If you like deeply realized characters, relentless adversaries, and realistic relationships, you'll love Rebecca Maeve Hartwell's rollercoaster ride to revolution. Buy A Mind of Smoke to enter a coup for the ages today!

Sevyn Nova has just celebrated her 12th birthday. She's now ready to join the other children from Emberia as they go to Planet Camp-the place that determines every child's future.Sevyn knows exactly what colony she wants to be placed in at the end of camp: Her brother, Atlas, is being sent to a new planet, and she would do anything to be reunited with him.It seems easy enough until the campers are told that only five of them will be selected to go to the new planet. That means Sevyn will have to stand out from the crowd and be the very best.She quickly makes friends with twins Finian and Garvin. The boys couldn't be more different if they tried, but their bond is unbreakable. The only thing they want from Planet Camp is to end up in the same colony.As the campers face new tests and challenges, their plans quickly begin to unravel. The twins' differences start to show more than ever, proving that their skills might not land them on the same planet.Sevyn's loyalty to her friends compromises her goal when she chooses to help them at her own expense. Her rival, Ember, takes every opportunity to show off and put herself in the spotlight.Sevyn's efforts to be placed on the new planet are thwarted at every turn, leading her to the most important choice of her life: doing the right thing, or betraying her friends in hopes of being one of the chosen five.

Discover your hidden potential and gifts through seeing the opportunities in your challenges with this compact travel-sized book filled with powerful and empowering nuggets. Explore a woman's personal journey in turning her challenges into opportunities and having the faith to venture out into the unknown in the middle of a pandemic, with a desire to pursue purpose through personal and spiritual growth. Knowing with Purpose focuses on the need to constantly improve your mindset by raising your standards and employing several strategies, that is, having faith in God, self-love and gratitude just to name a few, in finding true inner peace and ultimately a happier more fulfilled life. Thought-provoking questions and exercises are set out at the end of each chapter and provides the reader with candid self-reflection meant to empower one to do the inner work necessary to create the kind of mindset that leads to success.

Ivyrson is the quintessential Scrooge when it comes to anything having to do with the holidays. However, the chance to win a hefty chunk of money and free repairs on his old home is enough to entice the man to take part in a holiday-themed reality game.Emory has had a crush on his older brother's best friend for years. When the chance to help Ivy possibly win a reality game comes along, Emory doesn't hesitate. After all, that's what friends are for.>Once Upon a Christmas House is a steamy, forced-proximity, fake relationship, M/M Christmas romance between a grumpy Scrooge and his best friend's cheery little brother.

Se lancer en affaires... Pas une mince affaire!Pour ses débuts dans le grand monde de l'entrepreneuriat, Karina rencontre les défis auxquels presque tous les entrepreneurs font face: dénicher des clients, jongler avec les différentes demandes, mettre sur pied une technique de travail efficace et développer une expertise dans une multitude de domaines.Parce qu'en effet, il ne suffit pas d'être talentueux dans son champ d'expertise! Tout entrepreneur en démarrage se doit d'être particulièrement polyvalent, notamment en comptabilité, gestion du temps, démarchage, réseautage, informatique... La liste est infiniment longue!À travers ce grand besoin d'organisation, Karina doit aussi trouver l'équilibre dans sa vie personnelle. Est-ce que sa charge de travail sera trop grande? Réussira-t-elle à répondre aux besoins de ses clients, tout en préservant sa santé physique et émotionnelle?Malgré les obstacles, Karina est une femme déterminée qui veut à tout prix réussir et prouver à son entourage qu'elle peut y arriver. La rencontre de son bel avocat viendra-t-elle teinter ses décisions?Toujours sous forme de roman divertissant, ce livre est parfait pour ceux et celles qui souhaitent apprendre à mieux s'organiser et gérer les aléas de la vie entrepreneuriale.

Color animals from Hawaiʻi's tide pools, reefs, and deep sea! Jump in your outrigger and explore Hawaiʻi's moana (ocean) with 30 different coloring pages for keiki (children). Each hand-drawn illustration includes animal or plant names in both ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian) and English.Perfect for preschoolers, and early grades.Large 8 1/2 x 11 inch, softcover, and paperback binding.Printed single-side for easy tear-out and display with no bleed through.Boosts fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.Hand-illustrated by a Kanaka Maoli/ Native Hawaiian artist. About the IllustratorKalena Makanui is a Kanaka Maoli/Native Hawaiian artist who grew up on Hawaiʻi Island around rainforests and lava fields. She still loves exploring the tide pools and searching for ʻopihi (limpits), pūpū (sea snails), and unauna (hermit crabs). Her favorite Hawaiʻi animal is the honu!

A collection of poems, in a range of styles, from the late twentieth century.

The price I paid to claim her cost me too dearly to ever let her go. A deal sealed with a handshake promised she'd be mine. A broken vow ripped her from my future. I made unspeakable sacrifices to claim what rightfully belongs to me. After all the blood I shed in her name, the bond that ties us is hatred. The war cost us both dearly, but the price we paid won't be in vain. I'll never let her go. If she thinks she can escape her destiny, she hasn't seen the worst of me yet.If she thinks she knows the devil in me, she's about to meet the monster.

"April loves playing pranks! She also loves springtime, baby animals, and rainy days. This year the big egg drop contest at school is coming up. Will April think of any idea to win or will the rainy day ruin it all?"--Back cover.

What do you do when a Queen and Tom prowl into your life?Leo Banks has watched his best friend and his prince find their mates. As hand to the crown prince, he was okay with that. They found their happiness and now his princess, and a woman he considered a sister, was pregnant with twins. He vowed to be her protector through the troubled pregnancy. He was happy with just being Uncle Leo. Then when her pregnancy takes a turn for the worse, Dr. Marie Fuller and her nurse, Hadrian Fuller, come to Landow to care for her. When they arrived, Leo was not expecting to find his mate, let alone a queen and tom.Can he balance the stress of protecting his princess, and welcoming his mates into his life?

Once every generation there comes along a book that both lifts your spirit and inspires the mind --"Crossmaglen Paddy Said" is one of those rare publishing gems.This is not a book to be read just for laughs as it contains a mix of tragedy and comedy, it is a true story, all incidents mentioned happened as they are described and at that time and place. In the words of an eminent professional who first read the manuscript, who said "This book does not follow any set plot or order. Perhaps this is intentional and you are going for a James Joyce stream of consciousness effect. Or Beckett where everything happens with only one or two characters in one room on one day. Or Flann O'Brien's writings, where there are surreal theories and weird characters and the reader has the sense of entering a strange world".It has been compared by a Hollywood producer with Conor McPhersons Laurence Oliver award winning play "The Weir" which won the play of the year award in 1999. In this book is contained authentic evidence of the British ships and regiments who exported the food off the island of Ireland during the period of the "Great Hunger" 1845-50.Inside it also draws a unique paralleled comparison between an incident which occurred relating to Crossmaglen on the 15th Aug 1971 and Boston Massachusetts on the 5th March 1770 the most important date in American history.In the second phase, this book becomes an inspirational story which details and outlines the lifetime achievements of both Paddy and the narrator Paudric Moore and it then becomes a super motivational tool for its readers.

After fulfilling his promise to take the Holy Grail to Avalon, Alex Scire encounters the ghost of William Wallace. The former Scottish warrior is stuck in the afterlife and asks for help in finding his scattered body parts so he can move on. Alex agrees and begins searching throughout Britain to help Wallace. But Alex's sudden appearance in England, nine months after everyone assumed he was dead, causes his enemies to redouble their efforts to kill him. And all he has to help him are his mysterious ankh, his Druid friends Jane and Diana, and a rowdy bunch of ghosts.