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On the outskirts of Dublin stands an old stone house that has witnessed Ireland's transformation over 150 years. Within its walls, the Weldon women have loved, lost, and survived against the backdrop of a nation fighting for its identity. At the heart of this tale is Faith Weldon, a stubborn, sharp-witted woman who lives long enough to see her world turn upside down and right itself again. From the bloody risings for independence to the quiet battles fought in kitchens and bedrooms, Faith's journey mirrors Ireland's own struggle to define itself.

Clever, resourceful, and bighearted! When this little girl discovers nature has taken a beating, can she use her head to rescue the day? Bibi loves the beautiful world. Hitting the beach with her two best friends, the joyful nine-year-old can’t wait to have fun in the sun, surf, and sand. But she’s shocked when the pristine playground she was expecting is covered in garbage. Determined to solve the mystery, the conscientious child discovers the recycling area is hidden, the no-littering signs are faded, and the trash bins are neglected.

Bibi's Eco Adventures: Preserve the Planet Collection Includes: Bibi Saves the Honey Bees • Bibi Saves the Ocean • Bibi Saves the Trees Inspire young readers to love and protect the Earth with this award-winning picture book series! Join Bibi, a curious and caring girl, as she embarks on three adventures to save the bees, clean up the ocean and protect the trees. Each story is beautifully illustrated, easy to understand and filled with fun activities and eco-friendly tips that empower children to take action in their own lives.

She finds joy in all things green and growing. Can this bubbly nature lover turn a tragedy into a chance to teach others to care for Mother Earth? Bibi sees problems as chances to do good. Bursting with curiosity, a school outing to a forest reserve fills the intelligent girl with respect for every life-giving pine, maple, and oak. So her heart breaks upon discovering her family’s favorite picnic spot has been cleared by saws and axes. Inspired to restore the land, her eyes grow bright as she gets a brilliant idea.

Honey is great! When the hard-working insects that make the tasty treat are in danger, can this determined girl set things right? Bibi misses nothing. Playing in the field next door with her best friends, the observant nine-year-old knows every bird, plant and bug. So when she notices a huge drop in the number of honey bees, she fears something awful has happened. Running to her mum for answers, she learns how insecticides and pesticides don't just kill weeds and aphids but also the good nectar-gatherers.

Zachary has the shield of God. Anastasia wants it. Need I say more? Immortal werewolf meets … well, whatever Anastasia is, head on. It’s about to get brutal.

‘Real women don’t wear chainmail miniskirts or leather pants to a fight. Steve doesn’t waste your time on sex, he gives you story, and there’s a whole ton of it in each and every book.’ Can you keep a secret? What if it is something really terrible? A quiet town in the American Midwest is about to be rocked to its core. As three young sisters come to terms with what they are – being a witch is a real problem in a churchgoing, God-fearing family — a new neighbour with a mysterious past hints at trouble to come.

The death curse has fallen. The demons and angels have invaded the Earth. They plan to rule over humanity, but which side will win and can the people of Earth do anything to stop them? Beelzebub and the demons are too powerful to be stopped. Godfrey and the angels have an ancient weapon that can kill with a thought. The humans have pluck. Um, that might not get it done.

Meet disgraced ex-DI Ellie Reckless, a self-proclaimed "cop for criminals", and the person the underworld calls when they can't call the police. For months now, she's built up a series of favors, all so she can set them off like dominos—proving that Nicky Simpson, YouTube sensation and wannabe gangster, was the man who destroyed her life—and killed the man she loved. And in return, Nicky has watched her carefully, waiting to see whether she's too much of a threat to keep alive. But when Nicky's life is threatened, he's forced to turn to Ellie and her team for help.

Sea Star is a swashbuckling historical novel that chronicles the adventures of beautiful red-haired, green-eyed Anne Bonny, the Pirate Queen. The saga passionately brings to life Anne's rebellious Southern girlhood, her sensual awakening in the arms of a buccaneer, and the courageous mastery of her own ship and crew. Pamela Jekel's sparkling tale transports you to the exotic Charles Town of the precolonial South; to teeming Port Royal, Jamaica; and to the infamous pirate island of New Providence for duels, plundered treasures, and torrid love scenes on palm-fringed cays.

Based on The Urantia Book and other writings, Stage One follows the exploits of Mason Torvall, a member of an elite corps of galactic Marshals that keeps everything under control and moving forward. Adventures, mysteries, and all kinds of fantastic things happen constantly!

Two-hundred years have passed since one of Orijon's greatest treasures has vanished, causing a rift between the united tribes of humans, alminoids, elves, dwarves and mel-rays. Now, Prince Theos wishes to mend the rift, but unbeknownst to him, Grand Advisor Malos has his own plans for the future.

The first release of Ellanora was rushed to publication, leaving many readers wanting a fuller experience. Now the Expanded Edition is here! Hear the mind-blowing exploits of the faithful people of Panoptia as they resist being one of 37 planets to succumb to the Lucifer Rebellion more than half a million years ago. Exciting and uplifting, you will love this audiobook!

A story of an abused woman's journey through life, from the dreary post-war days to the present day. She struggles with her narcissistic husband at home. She also faces issues during her employment with a retail giant that portrays a wholesome public image....

As now being told by Aura, these tales have been used to teach the children and now the grandchildren of Kurrus and Moraga. They are tools to teach them how to use the gifts bestowed upon them by the Gods. They are also a means of telling the truth about their family, truths known by few in this Realm and beyond.

Voice of the Youth tells the story of some students who united together during the summer of 2020 as they participated in a game called Jeu D'amusement.

Albuquerque is being blanketed by one of the harshest bone-chilling winters in recorded history. Cindy Anderson, who is a local television field reporter, has been reporting on heartbreaking stories in Albuquerque for many of winters. This winter, Cindy will soon find herself in the center of one of the greatest and most terrifying stories to ever unfold in this southwestern town.

Never trust the shadows. Or a stranger. Or a friend. Welcome to District 33, a crime-infested slum in which only the strongest and most savvy can hope to survive. 1984 meets The Matrix in this gripping tale of a future in which freedom is dead, love is forbidden, and the artificial intelligences (AIs) watch your every move. Their power seems unshakable, but things are never as they seem in this world of lies and illusion. Slowly but surely, they are going mad, and only Kim can stop it.

Meet disgraced ex-DI Ellie Reckless, a self-proclaimed "cop for criminals", and the person the underworld calls when they can't call the police. When a truck owned by the Italian Luccesi family is hijacked in Kent, Ellie and her team are brought in to locate it, but Ellie knows there's more going on, as nobody fights this hard over extra-virgin olive oil.

Pirate Queen Anne Bonny has a secret--a baby daughter named Kate! Anne, afraid that motherhood will undermine her fearsome reputation as the scarlet-haired scourge of the 18th-century Caribbean, is having the baby raised by friends in the Spanish colony of Cuba, unknown to the crew of the Tigress--and that Kate's father, Captain Calico Jack Rackam. But when Anne wants to go to her daughter's first birthday--now behind enemy lines in the middle of Great Britain's latest war with Spain--she turns for help to the only person she can trust: fellow female freebooter Mary Read.