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For years, Matthew Greene and Daniel Rosen have enjoyed a quiet domestic life together in Northampton, Massachusetts. Opposites in many ways, they have grown together and made their relationship work. But when they learn that Daniel’s twin brother and sister-in-law have been killed in a bombing in Jerusalem, their lives are suddenly, utterly transformed. In dealing with their families and the need to make a decision about who will raise the deceased couple’s two children, both Matthew and Daniel are confronted with challenges that strike at the heart of their relationship.

Aidan Foster never wanted to be a hero, and he sure as hell never wanted to be a starship captain. But one led to the other, and now he finds himself and his crew in an all-out war against an alien species that seems to know their every weakness. What is behind the enemy's superior tactics, and is there anything that can be done before they sweep through human space, crushing everything in their wake? In the search for answers, It soon becomes clear that Foster and his small ship might be uniquely qualified for the task - if it's not already too late.

Discreetly disguised as a boy, Brook travels to Texas with a tantalizing young army captain and his Indian guide. There she finds her father who welcomes her with open arms. But Brook's stepmother and Ram, her handsome stepbrother, resent her. When she accidently discovers Ram's underhanded schemes, she knows that her life is in danger. Isolated on the ranch, is there anywhere she can go for help? Would she dare to turn to Captain Jeremy Grant for help?

"Lucia's Legacy" is a rhyming children's book that takes young listeners on an inspiring journey of family, heritage, and love. When Lucia sets off on an adventure, she discovers the true meaning of legacy—not through jewels or treasures, but through the deep connections that bind her to those she loves. Perfect for children ages 5-8, this heartwarming story encourages kids to explore their roots and cherish the bonds that shape them.

In a time of societal darkness, Mira Hastings and Grayson Stevens join a cadre of brave individuals who stand against a juggernaut of evil by putting their lives on the line to rescue ill-fated youngsters from certain death. In a bold attempt to bring down the beast, they publicly expose the greed and corruption that drives the system. Declared enemies of the state, Mira and Gray are forced underground as they flee the wrath of a vengeful government.

An inspirational and heartfelt poem in audiobook format written by a mother to boys of African heritage praising and encouraging them to be proud of all that they are.

Into a memoir that is gripping, funny, heartbreaking, and unforgettable, Walter Dean Myers richly weaves the details of his Harlem childhood in the 1940s and 1950s: a loving home life with his adopted parents, Bible school, street games, and the vitality of his neighborhood. Although Walter spent much of his time either getting into trouble or on the basketball court, secretly he was a voracious reader and an aspiring writer.

Author Loren D. Estleman has won four Golden Spur Awards from the Western Writers of America, as well as the Western Heritage Award for Outstanding Western Novel from the National Cowboy Hall of Fame. He is also a Pulitzer Prize nominee. In Undertaker's Wife, he pens a dramatic tale set in the early 1900s about a retired undertaker, Richard Connable, and his wife, Lucy. In order to save the country from financial disaster, Richard must disguise the suicide of one of the most preeminent financiers.

Oral History, the lyrical saga of a Virginia mountain family, follows four generations of Cantrells over more than a century. Researching an assignment for an Oral History course, Jennifer drives to the town where her mother and father grew up. Raised by a stepmother, the young college student wonders why her father never talks of her real mother and is intrigued by the mystery of her heritage. One by one, the Cantrells tell of lives filled with vitality, colored by the land and family history.

Georgia Rae Winston’s life in the farming community of Wildcat Springs, Indiana, has found a nice, quiet rhythm. She’s dating Detective Cal Perkins, and everyone predicts wedding bells - if only Cal weren’t so consumed with work. But then Clara Alspaugh, the town prodigal, comes home after 38 years. She just so happens to be the woman who broke Georgia’s dad’s heart back in high school.

Rural America is struggling. The average farmer is now 57 years old. Family agriculture is gradually fading, and prime farmland is often converted into environmentally harmful applications. But food cultivation has ecological consequences, too. Farms consume 80 percent of the nation’s water. Although they often prevent sprawling development, improve water quality, or provide wildlife habitat, they also pollute rivers, drain wetlands, or emit destructive greenhouse gasses.

Kainos is not the planet Exodus Ark colonists thought it would be. It is inhabited by the Volcuri, a once-thriving race that fell victim to the First and now fights for its very survival. With the Ark unable to travel, its people have no choice but to stay and ally themselves with the Volcuri...or risk certain death. Kent and his team must return to the surface and embark on a new mission: Find a way to defeat the Turned, and stop the First from taking them all prisoner as mind-controlled slaves.

Tsultrim Dolma, born in a tiny village in the stunning mountains of eastern Tibet, always knew there had to be more than the life expected of her: More than no education, because her family was poor. More than being married off at a young age, because she was a girl. More than barely getting by under oppressive Chinese occupation, because she was Tibetan. When she was sixteen, Tsultrim found more, joining protests for the Tibetan independence movement, the call for her beloved country’s liberation from the People’s Republic of China.

Up-and-coming comedy talent Jozee Jackson's life seems almost perfect, until she disappears after a silly drunken argument with devoted boyfriend and new comedian, Adam Hanson. Adam is convinced she's been kidnapped. But by who? And why? After a series of shocking discoveries that shed a new and disturbing light on Jozee's private life, Adam begins to wonder if he knows Jozee at all.

When an elf learns his father is a drow, his life is changed forever. Anger and confusion are slowly replaced by curiosity and final acceptance. To find out who he really is, he is driven to travel with his father into the deep caverns. As a healer, the values of his surface life are challenged in every twist and turn of the Underdark.

"Prosperity Aligned: Embracing the Alkebulanist Path to Success, Abundance, and Collective Empowerment" by Roger A. Small is more than just a book; it's a transformative guide offering a unique journey into the principles of Alkebulanism. This work serves as a beacon of enlightenment and relevance in today's dynamic world, blending Alkebulanist wisdom with practical insights to outline a path towards communal and individual thriving in harmony.

In today’s fast-paced world, discovering pure serenity can appear like an impossible task, especially for busy professionals. Author, Stoic Yogi guides you to practical strategies that are based on ancient wisdom from notable philosophers, Buddha and Marcus Aurelius. Expect to dive into the core principles of mindfulness, Stoicism and Buddhism, while simultaneously learning how to integrate them into your daily life. The concept of the transformative power of dichotomy will enlighten you by encouraging you to focus on what you can control and let go of the uncontrollable in your life.

Melissa Lawrence swims ashore in Australia. She has no idea what to expect after escaping her captors. Since becoming Mel Lawrence, she finds her interests are expanding beyond just the “woman of means” role she had been raised to accept. After finding someone to teach her about becoming a grazer, she herds a flock of sheep into the Australian outback. She never imagined she would find a mate, a land that challenges her, and a life she felt she was bred for.

What happens when a thoroughly 20th-century American lady journalist becomes a Mexican señora in the 1930s provincial Monterrey? She finds herself-sometimes hilariously-coping with servants, daily food allowances, bargaining, and dramatic Latin emotions. In this vivid autobiography, Newbery Award winning author Elizabeth Borton de Treviño brings to life her experiences with the culture and the faith of a civilization so close to the United States, but rarely appreciated or understood.

Jim Thorpe was one of the greatest athletes who ever lived. He played professional football, major league baseball, and won Olympic gold medals in track and field. But his life wasn't an easy one. Born on the Sac and Fox Reservation in 1887, he encountered much family tragedy, and was sent as a young boy to various Indian boarding schools: strict, cold institutions that didn't allow their students to hold on to their Native American languages and traditions.