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We stopped pretending it was a game the night we tied her to the altar. The Circle was supposed to be fun, reckless nights, bodies worshiped like temples, and dares that ended in moans instead of mistakes. But something has changed. The symbol carved into the wood grows sharper every time we see it. Someone is feeding it in the dark. And now our rituals taste like devotion laced with sin. We don’t just touch anymore. We take. We claim. We ruin. They say you can walk away from this. They’ve never felt the ropes. Never begged for the burn. Never been worshiped and wrecked in the same breath.

Data Science for Dummies is the perfect starting point for IT professionals and students who want a quick primer on all areas of the expansive data science space. With a focus on business cases, the book explores topics in big data, data science, and data engineering, and how these three areas are combined to produce tremendous value. If you want to pick-up the skills you need to begin a new career or initiate a new project, listening to this book will help you understand what technologies, programming languages, and mathematical methods on which to focus.

Millions of Americans suffer from depression, anxiety, and a host of other mental health issues, and many get psychiatric help. For many of those patients, medication is a necessary part of treatment. But pharmaceuticals are not a cure-all. Sometimes they are ineffective, leaving patients feeling hopeless, as though nothing can be done. Some medications also have terrible side effects, leading patients to discontinue the drug. More and more, patients are turning to more natural products, supplements, essential oils, and herbs to solve their problems.

At the point where facts fall silent, stories don’t always end. Where the Evidence Ends is a true crime podcast examining cases that range from straightforward investigations to those shadowed by strange encounters, unexplained patterns, and lingering questions. While many episodes focus strictly on the known details, others explore what surfaces when the record goes quiet—and the unexplained begins. This is where crime meets uncertainty, and not every answer is meant to be found.

Dive into the whimsical world of Little Dramas for Primary Grades, featuring 37 delightful short and very short plays designed specifically for young children. Each play is brought to life by an array of talented narrators, including Linette Geisel and Tomas Peter, who embody a variety of charming characters. From the adventures of a curious Camel to the playful antics of a Little Fir Tree, these engaging stories are perfect for sparking creativity and imagination in young minds. Join the fun and inspire the next generation of performers!

A raw, honest and distinctive novel that dissects the heartbreak, passion, insecurity, obsession, betrayal and joy of modern relationships. For readers of Sally Rooney, Jacqueline Maley, Diana Reid and anyone who has experienced love or heartache in equal measure. 'Do you think much about love?...

I have the revenge against my father that I've always wanted. All it cost me was to get married… and the demon I’ve come to care for. Or did it?

In a bid to address their frustrations with their husbands and the inequalities faced by women, the members of the Wives Welfare Club come together for a candid meeting. Fueled by their grievances, they decide to take a bold stand and go on Strike, with Jane Spink chosen to lead the charge. Newlywed Betty Albright, who sings her husbands praises, initially finds humor in the other wives complaints. However, as the evening unfolds and she returns home, she begins to question if she, too, might soon find herself on strike! - Summary by Jenn Broda

In London in the Time of Dickens, you’ll get the unique opportunity to experience the British capital through the eyes of a literary master whose work is inextricably tied to the city and its rich history. Throughout 12 lectures taught by Professor Lillian Nayder of Bates College, you’ll tour the city of London in a time of rapid transformation through the life and work of Charles Dickens, uncovering the history of the metropolis, while also witnessing the everyday experiences of Londoners from all walks of life as Dickens represents them.

They were once untouchable—eight friends bound by pleasure, privilege, and a pact no one dared break. Behind silk masks and whispered dares, they shared everything. Secrets. Lovers. Lies. Until one of them disappeared. Ten years later, their past comes roaring back—one body at a time. Lennox Alderidge is found murdered, a symbol scrawled beside him that hasn’t been seen since the night everything fell apart. The Circle—fractured by betrayal and silence—must reunite to uncover the truth. But the deeper they dig, the more they realize: The masks they wore never truly came off.

Belinda loves curse breaking. When a man shows up at her shop asking for help, she’s delighted to assist. Who wouldn’t help their fated mate after all? Things go from bad to worse and now she’s left on the rebound. Perhaps riding the local lake monster through his heat will be enough to patch up her wounded soul and get her life out of the rut it’s fallen in. Getting lost in the woods on the way to her date was not a part of the plan. What also isn’t a part of the plan?

Getting lost in the woods was not the adventure Amy had in mind when she jumped at the chance to search for the local lake monster. She just wanted to liven up her steady but boring life, not wonder if every shadow on the ground is a snake and worry that no one will ever find her.

The maxim "It takes one to know one" has never been more true. If you want good people in your life, you have to be one yourself. This important program explains how you can achieve this, while simultaneously filling your life with terrific people who bring you joy, happiness, and help in...

We get it: You’re busy. Whether you’re acting as the CEO of a company, a family, or a career, it’s easy to make excuses for why you don’t have time to focus on your health. But getting fit doesn’t have to be another chore added to your already packed schedule. In this smart, snappy book, former Citigroup executive and CEO consultant Rebecca Macieira-Kaufmann teams up with personal trainer and life coach Lilian So to introduce simple, fun habits for total health and well-being.

Some would say, we, the people of now, are living in the future. And as we take the time to look around at the infinite inventions and creative scientific solutions humanity has gifted us with to date, it's easy to understand their sentiment. But what about the often overlooked, but gravely authentic past of the depravities humankind has stooped down to under the guise of “science?”

A Southern white writer, educator, and activist, Lillian Smith (1897-1966) spoke out all her life against injustice. In Killers of the Dream, her most influential book, she draws on memories of her childhood to describe the psychological and moral cost of the powerful, contradictory rules about sin, sex, and segregation—the intricate system of taboos—that undergirded Southern society.

With high expectations and pressure to succeed in a world that feels scary and unknown, teens struggle to find their place and identity. This guide will show you how you can help your teen manage their anxiety and prepare them to navigate life with confidence.

With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local, it is never too late to visit Great Falls. Greater than a Tourist: Great Falls, Virginia by author Lillian Stroup offers the inside scoop on a secret 25.66 miles of nature and community, resting right outside Washington, DC. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this audiobook will give you candid travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.

Hi there! We are two Asian-American Christian women seeking to bring encouragement to you through genuine conversations about life and our personal experiences with God. Bringing alongside the community, we hope to break down the barriers of what it looks like to be Christian in today's age. We are excited to grow with you!

As a nurse, now retired, how I wish I could have convinced every one of the patients that came across my path with chronic disease like diabetes to do self-care better. Even when making all the educational resources available to them, some of them still came back worse than before. I found that consistent teamwork with the patient was a game changer.