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While it might appear to be a bold statement, it is reasonable to conclude that all of the major components that occur during a near-death experience have already been revealed; from the initial out-of-body experience, to the NDEr being told, “It is not your time. You must go back.” Most who have had an NDE describe this otherworldly realm as heaven. And heaven, if it is real, would not likely change over time. So, is there more to learn about this phenomenon?

Joanna "Jonsie" Hunter is a little rough around the edges. Outspoken and strong willed with a streak of defiance, she can give most guys a run for their money. She also happens to be Queen City Royalty. With the territories surrounding the city divided between two rival gangs, she lives a life of wealth and privilege afforded not only by her social standing, but also her brother, Nicky - the leader of the Queen City Dukes.

This is a detailed journey of three immigrants forced to flee their small farm town in Czechoslovakia and start all over in the land of opportunity, America. This exciting tale spans multiple decades laying out just how these three siblings changed the live music industry and drug trafficking world forever. Come inside this wild ride of good and evil found in each person as these immigrants search to unlock the key to riches where they believe happiness is found.

I've barely settled into my new supernatural midlife with another call drops in about a missing relic. And putting the finishing touches on my Sanctum will have to wait, as this is no everyday, run-of-the-mill artifact. Oh, no. This is a Siren Song, straight from the treasure trove of a Balinese clan. And as my never-ending bad luck would have it, the Song has fallen into the hands of a clueless mundie. There are worse places to jet off to, of course. Bali is beautiful, but I can't stay long. My whirlwind chase is quickly redirected to the bustling streets of New York City.

Ash is a walking red flag. He is domineering and always in a bad mood. Tragically widowed, yet still in love with his long-dead wife, a single dad to three mini versions of himself, and much too old for me. But I’ve wanted him since I was 16. Seeing him again more than a decade later, all those old feelings just rush back in. Every time when I look up into his deep green eyes, dark scruffy beard, and kissable dimples, all I want is to fall into his arms and never leave. Too much wine and one bed-rocking night later, everything changed.

I planned a daddy-daughter getaway in our family cabin. The last thing I expected was to run into Juniper—my brother's best friend. The smart thing would have been to go our separate ways, but Mother Nature had other plans. Thanks to some crazy weather we are stuck together for the foreseeable future. I’ve known Juniper for years, and I’ve never seen her more than my brother's best friend…until now.

My best friend roped me into baking for her stepson’s wedding. I had just moved into town and I couldn’t exactly turn that kind of money down. But getting drunk enough to sleep with that tall, dark blond wedding guest? That was all on me. I should have known he’d leave without a word or even a proper introduction. But that wasn’t the last I saw of him. Kiefer just turned out to be my brand-new neighbor.

Much has been written about childhood sexual abuse, but what about the sexual abuse of adult women? Can adults be abused? Can adults be victims? The answer is yes. And the problem is rampant. Sadly, therapists abuse women, doctors abuse women, Christian leaders, bosses—in fact, wherever there is an imbalance of power, there is great potential for exploitation.

Bareback bronc-riding champ Patrick Brown is used to winning. So when his long-time girlfriend Winnie breaks up with him, he sets out to get her back. As it happens, an accident wipes out her memory. Everyone thinks they’re engaged, anyhow, so why not just go along with it? After she gets amnesia, Winnie Stevens wakes to the startling discovery that she’s engaged to a ruggedly handsome rodeo star. As she rebuilds her life, Patrick and she slowly but surely fall in love all over again. But what if he isn’t everything he‘s made himself out to be?

The cost of my transformation is greater than I could have imagined. A cataclysmic upheaval shakes the foundation of my entire family, threatening to tear us apart. The toll nearly claims my beloved husband's life, pushing the boundaries of our endurance to their very limits. Unfortunately, I cannot escape this ethereal web of fate. Thrust into a role I never asked for, I have no choice but to evolve until I become a guardian of relics. I will carry the weight of ancient powers and hidden truths like a sentinel in a world teetering on the precipice of chaos, or I will perish while trying.

Realtor Noelle Collins has landed the listing of her dreams. Only caveat is, the house comes with a nightmare of a puppy. Desperate, she begs for a grumpy dog-trainer to take pity on her. Surely, under all those cowboy muscles, he has a heart, but she highly doubts it.

No matter what you have done, no matter what has been done to you, no matter how life may have locked up your joy, no matter what, you can be set free. To the extreme I was thrown down, I am lifted up; to the extreme I was rejected, I am embraced; to the extreme I was lost, I am found. My heart was set free by a God, who gives us everything the world cannot give. I thank him every day. This is my story.

With a zany cast of matchmaking brothers, a lovable chicken or two, and mercifully no more than a dozen egg puns, this feel-good romance is sure to lasso your heart.

Cat's used to the carousel of part-time friends until she meets Will Henderson, the only son of a wealthy doctor. They bond over ice cream and pinky promises, and when August ends, Will vows he'll be back. Cat's not counting on it; things change, people do too, but when Will eventually returns to the marina, they quickly fall back into their easy friendship. Every year, Cat waits for Will to return to the marina for the summer, and every year their connection is tested as they wade the awkward waters of adolescence into adulthood.

With Christmas fast approaching, Bram Brown has his hands full trying to keep his family ranch afloat. He doesn't need the distraction of Stella McGivens, his sister's beautiful friend who's visiting for two weeks. As they spend time together, Bram realizes he wants Stella in his life, even as she pushes him away because of her past. Can he convince Stella she needs a cowboy for Christmas?

Althea Thompson quit her CPA job to buy property in a small Colorado town with dreams of running a bed and breakfast. Unfortunately, the cabin turns out to be a money pit, and her handsome neighbor cowboy a burr under her proverbial saddle.

Apprehensive and concerned when it comes to potty training? Worried you are underprepared? Well, worry no more, as Grace provides an upbeat, practical, easy-to-follow guide to make life as easy as possible for you. By approaching potty training with well-informed detailed, secret tips, tricks, and a unique psychological perspective, you are guaranteed to be the most confident parent you can be with Potty Training for Toddlers in 7 Days. It is finally time to say good-bye to diapers.

At a charity auction, spoiled rich girl Nellie Larkin mistakenly wins a date with the only cowboy who seems immune to her charms. Unfortunately, he'll have to do. She needs a fake boyfriend, pronto, to appease her ailing Gram.

This book explains how to compose a concept analysis using Walker and Avant or Rodgers' Evoluationary Method. It is intended to serve as a reference for students composing concept analysis papers for their programs, as well as a resource for faculty members teaching the course or writing an article.

Who are Secret Agent Gals Hilla Rebay and Peggy Guggenheim? Just two beautiful real-life socialite art collector ladies who later founded the Guggenheim Museum, but first answered the call of duty, joined the FBI, and pretty much won World War II all by themselves. They steal Hitler’s and Stalin’s mojos and use a secret weapon brewed in St. Louis to put down the Great Indian Uprising. (Of course, you remember that, right?) They save J. Edgar Hoover and his quite handsome sidekick Clyde Tolson from treasonous double-agents of The Pigeon.