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Since Jack the Ripper was never caught, fascination with the unsolved mystery has been widespread and enduring. But what of the women? Who were they? What was life like for them in London of that time period? What were their struggles, their hopes, their regrets? The two novels within this volume, Say Anything But Your Prayers, about the life of Elizabeth Stride, and Of Thimble and Threat, about the life of Catherine Eddowes, give possible answers to these questions.

Work is a welcome refuge for New Orleans homicide detective Evangeline Theroux. Feeling suffocated by her new baby, in whose eyes she sees only her dead husband, she throws herself into a high-profile murder case. Reclusive writer Lena Saunders offers Evangeline a provocative theory about the crime: it is the work of a lunatic vigilante. Lena spins the sordid story of Ruth and Rebecca Lemay, whose mother brutally murdered her male children in an insane effort to root out an “evil” gene.

Whether it is preparing for a Bible quiz bowl or a fun game of Bible trivia, coming up with questions to test your knowledge on the Bible can be challenging. This audiobook is designed to make coming up with the questions the easy part. You still have to find, study, and make sure you know the answers. These questions are varied from easy to intermediate, so everyone can have fun, even adults!

A guided visualization for children to enhance feelings of success and confidence.

Each discovery disturbs the arrangements of the known world, and it is our job to stay alert to all possibilities. LaVaughn believes she is keeping alert to all possibilities. She has made it through the projects, she’s gotten over heartbreak, she’s grown up, and now she’s been admitted to...

When Kayla meets Cutter, the big, brown Belgian, she's at a crossroads. She's certain she's about to clear her brother of her parents' murder. But Dane, her longtime love, is just as sure that she's wasting her life. One man needs her. The other, apparently, doesn't.... Although it breaks her heart, the choice is made. Only, Dane Burdette isn't going anywhere. As loyal as that dog, he still loves the beautiful girl next door, even if her life has been derailed.

Is Amber Brown ready for fourth grade? She has new sneakers, new notebooks and pencils, but she doesn’t have what she really needs–a new best friend. How can Amber go fourth without one? Who will be Amber’s best friend?...

Había una vez una princesa muy bella, blanca como la nieve y su nombre era Blancanieves. A medida que crecía se ponía más hermosa y esto puso a su madrastra muy celosa. Un dia la madrastra no soportó más esto y le ordenó a un cazador que la llevara al bosque y la matara. El cazador se apiadó de ella y le dijo que se escondiera en el bosque. Ella corrió y encontró una casita y entró a descansar. Cuando llegó la noche, los dueños de la casita regresaron. Eran 7 enanitos que trabajaban en las minas de oro, lejos en las montañas.

La Bella Durmiente es la historia de una joven niña que se llama Aurora. Al nacer ella, para celebrar se da una gran fiesta. Cuando la están bautizando, aparece el hada maléfica que enojada por no ser invitada a la fiesta, le echa un maleficio. Este maleficio consiste en que a los 16 años se picará y morirá.

Chris's parents are going on vacation, so she decides to host a house party while they are away. Chris's world begins to unravel during the party and she ends up in a lot of trouble. Find out what happens to Chris and how the situation is finally resolved.

Seeking to embarrass and humiliate an obnoxious editor, four college students create an amazingly profane alter ego to submit poetry to the student literary magazine. Hilarity ensues...until the Rude Poet continues to submit new works after the four have retired their alter ego. Then when things get personal and threatening, more than just some bruised egos may be on the line.

What's new in LaVaughn's life is Jody--a boy she knew as a child who's come back to the housing project where she lives. Jody is like a miracle: He smells like chlorine, he calls her "little buddy," he goes with her to the dance. It's just as if he's in love with her. Except not quite. As...

Las fábulas son relatos tradicionales en los que los animales tienen rasgos humanos y que transmiten experiencias sobre la vida cotidiana y lecciones morales. Son breves y divertidas y sus temas se basan en la lealtad, la generosidad y la virtud del trabajo. Las más conocidas son La Liebre y la Tortuga y Juanito y el Lobo.

Every year we have an opportunity to make ourselves into whatever we want to be. It's a great chance to start fresh and evaluate our goals. This book is designed to help you achieve your dreams and become the person you want to be. Don't wait until next year to start trying to change your life - you can do it right now. And if you want to start your goal on New Year's we are going to help you achieve it!

Rebecca is a little girl who is about to go to the pet store with her parents to pick out her first pet. What will Rebecca choose and how will it affect her life? Adults this audio book has ten questions that will be asked at the end of the story. The answers are also provided as well. This will allow the child(ren) to discuss what they listened too. This is an enjoyable audio book for all elementary children.

The story unfolds, told by Danielle, a single, downtrodden, 30-year-old who is the only cop in the small Pyrenean town. She feels unappreciated and unnoticed, having been passed over for promotion in favor of her male colleagues working in the region. But everything is about to change. The sudden and mysterious death of a much-hated, locally-based Englishman propels Danielle forward into the spotlight. This one violent death will have far reaching effects.

Whether laughing to tears reading Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great or clamoring for more unmistakable "me too!" moments in Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret, girls all over the world have been touched by Judy Blume's poignant coming-of-age stories. Now, in this anthology of essays, 24 notable female authors write straight from the heart about the unforgettable novels that left an indelible mark on their childhoods and still influence them today. After growing up from Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing into Smart Women, these writers pay tribute to one of the most beloved authors of all time.

You have started thinking about starting a business, or you're already doing so. This is the perfect audiobook for you. These ideas will allow you to test the waters before spending thousands of dollars on television or radio ads.

Children's author, A. Daniels, introduces you to Anna. Anna is an 8-year-old girl who spends every weekend with her father. The narrator invites you to come along and see how Anna spends time with her dad. There are questions and answers at the end of this story. This will allow the child to test their knowledge.

There is an essential need to be sensible about what you can do to save money and to be well prepared for an emergency situation, be it a long-term power outage, sudden unemployment, or tough economic times. It is crucial to do so safely and economically! This book will suggest free or low-cost ways to prepare you and your family for emergencies. It will help you look at your situation and evaluate what you can do and how you can to do it without depleting your savings.