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"While a young woman's violent death sounds like the setup for a murder mystery story, in Grabowki's deft hands, it becomes something richer and more surprising: an opportunity to capture the people left in her wake at their most honest, flawed, and insightful. Once you get into these women's heads, they will never get out of yours." —Oprah Daily
A gripping literary puzzle that unwinds the private lives of ten women

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"It started as a book club. It became a way to build a better life together. Karissa Newcomb is ready for a new start in a new neighborhood, as far away as she can get from Seattle, where her husband cheated on her with the neighbor who was supposed to be her best friend. She and her nine-year-old daughter are moving on to the city of Gig Harbor on the bay in Puget Sound. She even has a new job as an assistant at a small publishing company right in...

Welcome to Tremontaine, where ambition, love affairs, and rivalries dance with deadly results. In this novel Ellen Kushner and a team of writers return readers to the world of scandal and swordplay introduced in her cult-classic novel Swordspoint. Readers familiar with the series will find a welcome homecoming while new fans will learn what makes Riverside a place they will want to visit again and again. Tremontaine follows Diane, Duchess Tremontaine,...

"Colton Gentry is riding high. His first hit in nearly a decade has caught fire, he's opening for country megastar Brant Lucas, and he's married to one of the hottest acts in the country. But he's hurting. Only a few weeks earlier, his best friend Duane was murdered onstage by a mass shooter at a country music festival. One night, with his trauma festering and Jim Beam flowing through his veins, Colton stands before a sold-out arena crowd of country...

"Powerful. . . . Made in Asian America isn't just about the past. It's about the history being made right now by young people, inspired by the Asian Americans who came before them to ensure that our stories are not only heard, but also remembered." —Paula Yoo, The New York Times Book Review

From three-time Newbery Honoree Christina Soontornvat and award-winning historian Erika Lee comes a middle grade nonfiction

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This is the story of a small frog and his journey to discover that you can accomplish anything in life, if you work hard and put your mind to it."My absolute favorite book of all time" – Natalia"This book must have glue on it, because I can't seem to put it down" - Rina"The greatest story ever created!!" - Dad

Escape the Grip of Drama and Take Control of Your LifeThe Power of TED* (*The Empowerment Dynamic) is a fable on self-leadership, because how you lead your own life has everything to do with how you lead in other areas. It is a tool for both individuals and organizations who want to create more effective communication and relationships. Learning how to transform everyday drama and opt for more growth-oriented solutions, is the priceless gift it teaches.As...

Managing Stress in Everyday Life', provides a deep insight into the many challenges modern individuals face in their daily lives. It discusses how stress affects various groups, including workers, students, parents, health professionals, and athletes. The book thoroughly explains stress, its causes, effects, and how it can be effectively managed.The book's first part focuses on identifying sources of stress, while the second part provides practical...

How does a part-time college student/full-time construction worker survive an outbreak of Rage Virus? Behind a veil of darkness. Follow Michael Moore as he struggles to survive in a world of ultra-violence. How will he deal with the paralyzing fear? Can he trust others? Will the government come to the rescue, or is it being consumed by power hungry politicians, after all, how many times have we heard it said, "Never waste a good crisis?"When there...

Sur le continent d'Oromon, les hommes de la cité portuaire d'Eber cohabitent avec le puissant royaume des nains dans un climat de méfiance. Conscient qu'une alliance pourrait être s'avérer bénéfique pour les deux peuples, Mathéas, jeune soldat d'Eber, décide de tenter de les rapprocher. Toutefois, il se retrouve rapidement dans une aventure qui l'amènera à découvrir un danger mortel qui menace tout le continent. Cette alliance dès lors...