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Casey Derry has a gambling habit, and he knows he’ll get lucky one day if he just keeps trying. If only he can win big, he and his wife, Jen, can live happily ever after with no more worries, no more money problems, and no wondering whether they’re going to lose their house and live on the streets. With the last roll of the dice, he loses once again—his money and his dignity. It’s time to go home with his tail between his legs and endure Jen’s wrath and verbal abuse.

Christmas may come but once a year but human emotions, the driving force of our characters, are with us every day. Yet, somehow these same emotions when they happen at Christmas seem amplified; we seem more tender to their touch, their words. Whether it’s a long-lost returning soldier wondering how best to return to the arms of his family without too great a risk of shock... Or a prodigal son whose taken path has driven pain into his own and others hearts… These stories reveal much about the human condition.

Behind the Bill of Rights uncovers the timeless principles that make the Bill of Rights tick. The authors reveal lost meanings, elaborate on new understandings, and bring to light many fundamentals that have been overlooked for decades.

What scares you more? The monster under your bed or the one staring back at you in the mirror? Authors C. M. Chapman and Larry Thacker blur the lines between the kinds of monsters that roam the Earth in their latest short story collection, Everyday, Monsters. In 21 stories, listeners encounter monsters ranging from mythological and psychological to maliciously human and darkly comical. Monsters creep from the deepest parts of humanity, the kind that we are born with, proving that even those with the best senses can overlook shadowy lurking beasts.

This book breaks down the basics of fighting spiritual warfare as a newly converted Christian and even a long-standing Christian; it helps you understand who you are fighting against and why you must fight spiritual warfare as a child of God.

Betrayed by Stella, the sister she adored, Grace Burnette struggles to put her previously well-ordered life back together. News of Stella’s death in Ecuador propels Grace into a dangerous world of intrigue. Accompanied by the man her mother hired to protect her, Grace confronts her ex-fiance and Stella’s widower. She joins forces with Stella’s lover, Adelmo Balsuto, a man with a dangerous past, to bring her sister’s killers to justice. Adelmo is more interested in revenge than justice, and Grace must choose how far she will go to settle the score for her sister.

In the Highlands of Scotland lies the Hole, a famed passageway under the town of Bethel where hundreds have vanished. After years of ignored recovery wishes, the Hole’s ownership has passed to Elisabeth Wingate. A former child star and British fashion mogul, Elisabeth wants to redeem her scandalous, reckless life. She agrees to finance an expedition to retrieve the legion of bodies that have accumulated over the years, but there’s only one catch: She wants to venture alongside the caving team. But they’re not alone down there....

Education is critical for advancement in life, but how can university students and young professionals be sure they’re on the right path? By identifying vital areas of education, this audiobook optimizes your likelihood of success. Author, professional educator, certified life coach, and master’s degree in business holder Michael Mackenzie combines his three decades of knowledge into an advanced guide for every university student and young professional with their sights set on the future.

Twelve years after the untimely death of her husband, Brea and her 13-year-old son, Noah, are hitting a rough patch. Noah is keeping secrets just like his dad did. Paul may have died a hero, but did he leave another legacy behind? When Brea discovers a series of instructions, it could be the opening that brings them together again. But will Noah's obsession with an newspaper clipping about the Hero of Viborgne derail those efforts? Following instructions leads them on a trip to Europe to track down their ancestors, where they are forced to confront the past, to deal with the present.

There is only one who will reap the honor. The keys to history, which are hidden in the basement of a crippled mansion, wait for the one destined to come of age. Sydney Fara has been drawn to explore the mansion since she was five years old. As Sydney approaches the age of 13, her disregard for danger thrusts her to the front line of unlocking the door to true American History. Join Sydney as she meets the people who struggled to form a new nation. Understanding history will never be the same for those who choose to walk in their footsteps.

Is your life full of uncertainty, fear, and doubt, but above all, stress and anxiety? What if I told you that, with the foods I'm going to outline in this book, you can virtually eliminate stress without crazy prescriptions, counting calories, or supplements - just with food? And best of all, no fancy gimmicks! Eat all your favorite foods and snacks. Follow me into a blissful, stress-free life. And best of all, you get to eat all those good-mood superfoods, and you might lose some weight doing it. Come listen in!

In this simple and easy-to-understand book, A.D. Grundy ambitious, motivated, and goal-driven author makes use of her experience in education, acting, and storytelling to provide essential advice to those looking to awaken their purpose, find their true self the and live a happier more fulfilled goal-directed life.

For many of us, work, socialising and keeping fit are more challenging than ever, and we are feeling disconnected from and unsure of the world around us. In Lift Your Vibe, Richie shares his transformative, simple-to-follow daily rituals that fit into even the busiest schedule. After an injury brought a sudden end to his professional rugby career, Richie Norton discovered the peace, contentment and joy of breathwork, yoga, nutrition and meditation, and now shares his expertise to help you unlock and develop your full physical and mental potential.

I was excessively overweight and did not admit it. I acknowledged that I was a little fat. I claimed that I was fat-but-fit. I could exercise. Then, I admitted that I was fat-and-unfit. Still, I denied reality. I did not count calories, weigh myself, understand muscle loss, or appreciate exercise. I lived in denial. I was dying in denial. Eventually, I had a series of insights wrestling the daddy demon I call Denial. I am no longer denying denial. I found my healthy, aspirational self.

You might be wondering whether you should be concerned with public speaking or not. Are you scared of public speaking or do not know how to go about it? Public speaking has some very genuine benefits that will support you throughout your career and private life. You need not to be afraid anymore; your companion is here. This book will guide you through the tools for success as you embark on and develop skills in your public speaking journey.

Thorndyke is arguably the first true forensic detective, for while we remember Sherlock Holmes for his genius in unearthing significant detail, only Thorndyke's methods pass the test of real-world authenticity. It might be maintained that while Holmes perhaps did it with style, Thorndyke does it with science.

The world teeters on the brink as the bioweapon takes hold, and the scattered remains of American civilization try to put the pieces back together. Jackson and his group head on the road to Connecticut in hopes of reuniting with his fiancee, unaware that things in his small hometown are not what they seem.

Are you trying to get that coveted first job at a fast track company, plum promotion, or gain admission to your dream school? You may only get a minute or two to "stand out" from your competition. Telling your story in compelling, engaging, and relevant ways is necessary to achieve your desired outcomes. Learn from the best modern storytellers - Shonda Rhimes, Pixar, Lucasfilm, Magic Leap, and more - how to engage and motivate gatekeepers to let you in. Crafting strategic personal narratives is your “story ticket” to success.

A collection of insightful interviews, documentaries and comedy that celebrates LGBTQ+ in Britain, publishing to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots.

Set against the background of Dublin at the turn of the century, Joyce's celebrated collection of short stories recount a series of unremarkable incidents in the lives of ordinary men and women. Stylistically straightforward, it is Joyce's eye for detail, matched only by his interest in the habits and patterns of daily life and celebration of the unique wit and landscape of the Irish, that makes these stories so enchanting.