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Was the peace and prosperity enjoyed by Dara and Sean for the past few years an insidious illusion? Was Redwood Manor Vineyard still, "Alive with the dead'? Dara McKenna had convinced himself that Autumn had crossed into the light after forgiving his father for her murder. The past few years had been peaceful and prosperous. But, this illusion will be destroyed as Dara is forced to battle for the lives of those he loves and for Redwood's existence. A new soul arrives in book two of The Redwood Trilogy and her arrival will awaken the dead.

Beckton is an insignificant farming town in Yorkshire, England, with a history of covens and blood magic dating back to the Victorian Era. The house still stands in 2004, when Kim and Kevin must learn to balance both sibling and parental roles after a car accident kills their parents, leaving them to raise six-year-old Annie. Nothing seemed out of sorts when they toured the house, but Kim can't escape the feeling that someone is always watching.

A Modern Gothic Horror Saga In the fall of 1913, a young bride was murdered and in the rush of her death vengeance thrived. Set against the historic backdrop of northern California's wine country, The Redwood Trilogy follows three generations of the MacKenna family - a family torn apart by sins and secrets of the past. "And, the entire time it was there with him. He could feel its presence against his back. He could see the shadow twisting and following in the black of the night.

The spread of capitalism worldwide has made people wealthier than ever before. But capitalism's future is far from assured. Capitalism at Risk draws on discussions with business leaders around the world to identify 12 potential disruptors of the global market system. Presenting examples of companies already making a difference, the authors explain how business must serve both as innovator and activist - developing corporate strategies that effect change at the community, national, and international levels.

Fifty years after the moon landings, the commercialization of space travel is finally here, but do we still know how to dream? Final Frontier recalls the heady thrill of the Apollo era and glimpses wonders yet to come. Inside, find a dozen uplifting stories of humor, tragedy, sacrifice and good old fashioned cussedness by today's award-winning authors - plus a healthy dose of optimism. All that, plus a forward by a NASA astronaut and a piece by Spider Robinson, inspired by Robert Heinlein. The Final Frontier is open for business!

This book is the first of a series in which young listeners are introduced to different occupations and potential careers through the vehicle of a precocious preteen private investigator Kit Dreamer. With the help of her best friend, a meerkat given to her by her globe-trotting father, Kit is on the case. In her first case, Kit investigates whether a lemur who is suspected of stealing is actually a thief or whether the suspicion should be turned on a different four-legged troublemaker.

A soul can only remain perfect for so long. Blood loss and lives broken, all in the name of tragedy and the forsaken. Alitha knows these things all too well. It’s become a part of existence. After she made the grave mistake of tethering her soul to two others, she must now endure the repeat cycle of the disaster that will never end.

Benjamin Lease Crozer Griffith (1869-1900) was a American comic playwright. The pieces in this recording come from a collection entitled Plays and Monologues which was published in 1901.

Fearless is for every real estate investor who has ever asked themselves, "How will climate change affect me, my investments, and my strategies for investing for the future?" As an investor, you know climate change is real. It’s here. It’s increasing. You know you must do everything possible to protect your real estate investments from the destruction already happening. But do you even know where to begin? In Fearless, B.L. Sheldon has one single objective, to give you a rock-solid how-to plan to thrive as a real estate investor in the era of global climate change.

Lolo is used to Winkle's big ideas, but when he decides to use their new cell phone to become the next kid Youtube star, things get out of hand...How far will Winkle go to get the most likes, views, and shares? Can Lolo intervene before Winkle puts himself in danger and posts the most horrifying video imaginable?

This easy step-by-step guide will teach you what stocks are expected to soar in 2018 and how to set up your portfolio.

Brenda was inspired to write this book when she began dating again after her divorce. The dating scene had completely changed since the last time she was actively looking for a partner so she did what she does best and began to do some research. This is when she was introduced to ethical non-monogamy. While she had dabbled in swinging towards the end of her marriage, this was different. The more she researched the idea the more it appealed to her so she began to apply ethical non-monogamy to her life

A collection of sweet, tender, poetic, beautiful, heart-wrenching, sensual love stories.

WARNING: Highly prone to spontaneous fits of delirium, irrational logic, and violent, unpredictable mood swings. This individual has been sober, swollen, and hungry for the past nine months, so proceed with caution and handle with care. Anything said during the course of labor and delivery should not be taken seriously. Side effects may last up to 18 years. Please consult your physician should castration occur. And never forget, this is all your fault.

The only thing inevitable in love is despair. I knew from the start that he would wreck me. Nothing could have prepared me for the day he walked into my life. Or the day he walked out of it. I self-destructed. All that remained was a shell of the girl I once was. Shattered. And I don't know if I'll ever recover.

Rob arrives in his home town to discover it is falling apart - literally. The plant life has suddenly overgrown the entire village and buildings are crumbling for no apparent reason. He thinks he's in town for a class reunion, but soon finds out he's been beckoned for a much darker reason.

Sarah's been sequestered to her grandparents' house for the summer - again - and she's convinced it'll be the most boring summer ever. That is, until she discovers who's been stealing her grandmother's beets. It isn't long before Sarah realizes she's in for the adventure of a lifetime.

A professor is teaching a night course in a cemetery, of course. Through many short stories, he teaches the students about the many types of magic everywhere, but there's one lesson he forgot to teach them. See if you have learned the lesson.

Sometimes there are monsters hiding in the people we love. Monsters we don't see until it's too late. As a psychologist to abuse victims, I see the damage those monsters can cause every day and the hell the women go through to regain their lives. My experiences in life are a double-edged sword. Without them, I wouldn't understand the women who seek my professional help. Having them has ruined me for any woman. I refuse to let history repeat itself.

In Even Sinners Have Souls, each gritty and profound story is told in a raw and real voice, luring the listeners in by the poignant story lines, themes, and the genuine talents and abilities of each of these prolific authors. The stories have characters who face the same struggles and tragedies that any other person growing up in the hood might endure.