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The year is 2046. Massive storms and rising sea levels threaten the continued survival of humanity. To reverse the environmental damage of the 21st century, scientists embrace bioengineering to restore the planet's coral reef system. An alliance with a race of intelligent octopuses is central to healing the earth and brings new hope. But is it too late?

This book will give you a lighthearted view of an American who cannot speak or read any Korean but chooses to travel to volunteer and teach English for one month in the city of Gwangju in South Korea. The author returned the following year to volunteer in Seoul, at the Jogyesa Temple. This temple is the headquarters for the largest order of Korean Buddhism, the Jogye Order. Along with her struggles over the language, culture, and lifestyle, the author includes her findings on the achievements of today's South Korea.

Star MedLab occupies what was once a factory in Shelton, Connecticut. Now, the medical facility boasts its ability to cure an assortment of mental illnesses and emotional disorders. To make it truly accessible it offers a payment for each admission! But is it a benevolent sanctuary or a place where coercion and experimentation on the vulnerable takes precedence over wellness?

When Addy and her sister Molly step off the Orphan Train Steamer in Ephraim, Wisconsin, no one waits for them. Hopes for a family that would treat them kindly while they worked for them are gone. Addy determines to find a job and care for her sister, but that presents problems she can’t quite handle. As Addy and Molly get to know the kind and strong people of Door County and its isolated islands, perhaps they will actually find a place to call home. But will they ever learn about the family they lost? And what of the others from the Orphan Train? Who will love these children?

In the world of the Wuka Islands, where ancient legends collide with futuristic technology, Magdalena Dunkel and her loyal friend Caleb Owen embark on a journey to find the Lost Tomb of Thea. Their discovery changes Magda's life forever, gifting her extraordinary abilities. While she grapples to master her newfound powers, she and Caleb work as investigative journalists for the Daily Pen, aiming to uncover the truth behind GreenCorp's Brainy product causing toddlers to develop unusually large heads.

This is a personal story of a young woman who was the victim of emotional, physical, and sexual abuse from her mother; it also includes stories from several other survivors. This listen is also a source book for teachers and professionals who deal daily with abuse victims. Child Abuse: A Guide for Teachers and Professionals is from a book with the same title, printed in1983. The stories and lesson plans written then are still pertinent to today's trauma with battered children.

After learning the shattering truth that the only parents she’d ever known have no ounce of blood relation to her, 16-year-old Sully is forced to face many painful questions.

This book is full of supernatural experiences and miracles. Enjoy learning how, as a single mother of five, I overcame the plans of the enemy. I encountered so much abuse in my life that it made me feel unworthy of love, honor, and respect. The emotional burden of feeling insignificant weighed heavy on my heart. Becoming an alcoholic and car show model led to my kidnapping and downfall.

Discover the inspiring journey of women in government through the lens of author Mary Chung Hayashi. This contemporary analysis blends personal experiences, interviews, and powerful stories of trailblazing leaders, emphasizing the need for gender-political parity and inclusive leadership in today's democracy. In "Women In Politics," award-winning author and healthcare leader Mary Chung Hayashi takes you on a captivating exploration of the remarkable strides made by women in government.

Breely Laver is 20-something, pregnant, and furious in Chicago. Breely never set out for motherhood, and is devastated when her birth control fails her. Her fitness career and helping women through her yoga practices is her top priority, while utilizing social media to create a life she truly loves is the most important thing to her. Not even her long-time boyfriend Jordan, who is thrilled at the idea of fatherhood, can get Breely excited for this sudden change in her life. Going from a travel-heavy career to being stuck in Chicago with a newborn is not what she had on her vision board.