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Paisley always wanted to be a features writer, but when her New York magazine is taken over by a hip media conglomerate, she finds that the only thing they want is salacious stories about sex and sleaze. Well, if that’s what they want, that’s what she’ll give them! Her trip to a woman’s only night at a local adult cinema gives her plenty to write about, as she finds herself falling into a world of celluloid fantasy. In the darkness of the movie theater she begins to explore her bubbling fantasies of femdom and BDSM.

Charlotte Hallaway needs to come to terms with her father's death. He had been her only family, and she wasn't handling her grief well. It was just supposed to be a few weeks of peace and quiet to process it all, but then she saw them-a drug deal and a murder within seconds of each other. And they saw her. Now running for her life, Charlotte boards a bus to escape her pursuers and wakes up the next morning in the woods of Jennings, Georgia, without a memory of how she got there or of who she is. All she knows is an underlying fear she can't seem to shake.

Retail is the heartbeat of a thriving economy and community. Without it, the gears come to a grinding halt. But when it is functioning at its highest capacity, the millions of people it employees learn skills that shape their future in amazing ways.

Star needs another paying gig while she finishes her witch training. Why not at a funeral home? It fits her goth image, and the funeral director is sort of hot...even if he does wear a suit and tie. Less than a day on the job as makeup artist to the dead, and Star discovers one of their accidental death clients didn’t die accidentally.

Mazey Snow is Hollywood's top actress, but when a stunt on set goes terribly wrong, she finds herself in real danger—until firefighter McKenna Adams swoops in for the rescue. Mazey's used to the spotlight, but nothing prepared her for the heat she feels around McKenna.

When a young alien named Zorp crash-lands his toaster-shaped spaceship in a bed of petunias, his mission is simple: observe the strange, chaotic creatures called "humans" and determine if they're a threat to the galaxy. Disguised as a fourth-grader named "Zack," he must navigate the bewildering world of dodgeball, pizza, and soggy sandwiches. But keeping his four arms and pop-out antenna a secret is harder than he thought, especially with a super-smart and suspicious classmate named Maya watching his every move.

Freedom Lessons begins in Louisiana 1969 as Colleen, a white northern teacher, enters into the unfamiliar culture of a small Southern town and its unwritten rules as the town surrenders to mandated school integration. She meets Frank, a black high school football player, who is protecting his family with a secret. And Evelyn, an experienced teacher and prominent member of the local black community, who must decide whether she’s willing to place trust in her new white colleague.

Four years ago, Desiree Wells lost everything when her brother Jake was murdered by the Devil Inside Motorcycle Club. Now a successful criminal defense attorney, she's finally ready to execute the perfect revenge: seduce the club's dangerous president, known only as "Reaper," and destroy him from within. What begins as a carefully orchestrated seduction at a dive bar quickly spirals into something far more complicated. As Desiree infiltrates Reaper's world, she discovers that the truth about her brother's death—and the man she's sworn to destroy—isn't what she believed.

Make work meaningful—and unleash your organization's full potential.

Look on the Bright Side is more than a book; it is a companion for your journey toward joy and inner peace. Rediscover the power within you and the endless possibilities that await when you choose to focus on the positive. There is always a glimmer of hope waiting to be found in the midst of life's darkest moments. Even when the weight of depression, anxiety, and fear feels overwhelming, you can always discover the light.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) causes a myriad of physical, cognitive, and emotional symptoms that impact function and quality of life for those with the disease and those providing care. Navigating Life with Multiple Sclerosis is a practical guide for meeting the challenges of this lifelong, unpredictable disease.

Tabby has a leaky faucet—and a filthy imagination. When the repairman shows up, toolbox in hand and arms thick enough to break her, she doesn’t waste time pretending. No, she wants something a little bigger fixed. And she’s more than willing to get on her knees for it.

Amanda Cauble-Walters is thrilled as her sister, Jeannie, prepares for the birth of her first child. Amanda’s elation is offset by the compelling desire to have a child of her own, but she fears that her wife, Lex, doesn’t want children.

Have you ever wondered how your robot vacuum avoids your coffee table or how a self-driving car knows when to stop at a red light? What about the robots that dance on stage, deliver meals, or even roam the dusty surface of Mars? These aren't just science fiction anymore—they're part of an increasingly real and evolving world: the world of robotics. Robots are everywhere, from household gadgets to space-faring explorers, from robotic pets to factory arms assembling your smartphone. We see them in the news, in our homes, in medicine, in classrooms, and on construction sites.

Pain as a Portal is a transmission that serves as a guide, travelling alongside you on your journey to uncover the many gifts your pain has to offer.

With breathtaking lyricism and a vulnerability that pierces the heart, April Gibson journeys through the emotional abysses, the daily pleasures, the frustrations, and the joys of being a Black woman living with chronic illness. Gibson offers a unique perspective on “the body,” viewing disability and healthcare through both feminist and socio-economic lenses filtered by race and faith. Through gorgeous sensory language that migrates memories, from carefree innocence to the ravages formed in its absence, Gibson bears witness to grief, courage, and resistance to redefine herself on her own terms.

A.E. Lee's memoir, One of the Lucky Ones, describes her descent into, and eventual escape from, an abusive marriage.

A coming-of-age story set in the 1960s during the sexual revolution and the civil rights movement, two teens separated by geography must navigate family expectations to find a way to be together on a journey to love and fulfillment.

With a diverse set of contributors, including Oprah Winfrey, Stacey Abrams, and Branford Marsalis, HBCU Made celebrates the experience of going to a historically Black college or university. In moving essays, a wide range of alums share their accounts of how they chose their HBCU, their first days on campus, the dynamic atmosphere, and how they were shaped by their rigorous training.

Whether your life is exactly where you want it to be or you are struggling to craft the kind of existence you crave, you are likely struggling with negative thoughts. We all do. After all, negativity is everywhere we turn, whether it shows up as family concerns, political upheaval, or just dealing with our own inner turmoil. The power to control and direct your thinking is one of the greatest quests a person can embark upon. And the benefits that come with mastering your thoughts are immense and life-altering.