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Years after a virus leaves many people at only four inches tall, Libby has found that dating people her own size is boring. She checks out SizeUp, a dating site that matches tiny people with regular-sized ones. She meets a colossal beauty named Rose and thinks it's going well. At least until Rose starts to become increasingly commanding. It's clear that Libby has bitten off more than she can chew, and although she likes being dominated, she's learning it's just in theory, and Rose operates in practicality . . .

Delve into the captivating tale of Rachel Verinder, a young woman who comes into possession of the Moonstone, a magnificent Indian diamond, on her eighteenth birthday. Heralded by T.S. Eliot as the first, the longest, and the best of modern English detective novels, Moonstone sets the stage for the modern mystery and suspense genre. The plot is rife with intriguing elements such as a plethora of suspects, misleading clues, a crime solved by gifted amateurs present at the scene, and two contrasting police officers - the local bumbler and the adept Scotland Yard detective. This engrossing ...

A tale of unanticipated events unfolds as a prominent chemist and a savvy businessman breathe their last on the same day. The chemists widow, Mrs. Fontaine, inherits the toxic substances her husband was meticulously studying. Simultaneously, Mrs. Wagner, the businessmans widow, is left to carry out her husbands ambitious reforms for mental health institutions and his groundbreaking plans for gender equality in their business. A strong advocate for compassionate treatment of the mentally ill, Mrs. Wagner seeks the release of the intriguing character, Jack Straw, from an asylum. Meanwhile, her ...

If Everyone Wrote a Poem: Selected Poems by and for Curious Minds is really an amazing collection of simple yet rich poems, all narrated by two eager poets at the young ages of 11 and 6. In this poetry book, tag along with dinosaurs while learning their looks and traits, zoom around in space as you learn the planets, discover the many things that the year brings, imagine what the world would be like if everyone wrote a poem, and much more!

Are you committed to positive, respectful parenting, but frustrated when your child acts out? This audiobook offers practical tools to side-step power struggles and set limits without punishing or yelling. Whether you are at home with children ages 1-5 or work long hours, this audiobook shares ways to create a healthy home home life that meets the needs of adults and children alike.

Contre toute attente, Katniss a survécu une seconde fois aux Hunger Games. Mais le Capitole crie vengeance.

Listen to everyday words and phrases in Vietnamese, then repeat, practise and refine! A relaxing way to pick up the language. Covers the words you need for modern life in Vietnam with topics on home life, work and school environments, shopping, food and drink, sport and leisure, transport, technology, and the environment. Great care has been given to represent modern Vietnamese culture and enhance your experience of Vietnam and its people, including food and drink, customs, celebrations and festivals.

O Jerusalem! is the epic drama of 1948, when Arabs and Jews fought for control of the city of Jerusalem. This story traverses centuries and continents, covering the time between WWII and the creation of the independent state of Israel. Based on five years of intensive research and thousands of interviews, this is a story of courage, terrorism, heroism, and ultimately, war.

In her groundbreaking debut essay collection, actress Lily Collins—Golden Globe-nominated star of Rules Don’t Apply, Mortal Instruments, and To the Bone—is opening a poignant, honest conversation about the things young women struggle with: body image, self-confidence, relationships, family, dating, and so much more. Lily shares her life and her own deepest secrets, underlining that every single one of us experiences pain and heartbreak. We all understand what it’s like to live in the light and in the dark. For Lily, it’s about making it through to the other side, where you love what you see in the mirror and where you embrace yourself just as you are. She's learned that all it takes is one person standing up and saying something for everyone else to realize they’re not alone. By turns hilarious and heartbreaking, Lily’s honest voice will inspire you to be who you are and say what you feel. It’s time to claim your voice! It’s time to live your life unfiltered.

In the 1800s, the moist soil of the Midwest would stick to plow blades, stopping the farmers as they plowed. Young blacksmith John Deere knew about the problem, so he designed and built a self-scouring plow. With this small start, he founded the famous farm implement company Deere & Company and started down the road to success.

In dieser Romantasy-Geschichte verbirgt ein mysteriöser Spiegel nicht nur die Wahrheit, sondern auch unzählige Lügen – und er verändert mein Leben für immer. Ich stecke voller Abenteuerlust, habe gerade mein Studium in London abgeschlossen und träume davon, die Welt zu entdecken. Doch meine Pläne zerschlagen sich, als ein scheinbar harmloser Spiegel mich in eine düstere, geheimnisvolle Welt zieht. Durch den Spiegel lerne ich Nikita kennen – einem Vampir, dessen Absichten ebenso faszinierend wie undurchschaubar sind.

A podcast about film where every week we watch a new release and pair it with an old film to make a double feature. New episodes every Wednesday!

Marc Bennetts, foreign correspondent for The Times and The Sunday Times, moved to Russia in the chaotic yet free final years of President Yeltsin's rule. Twenty-five years later, The Times pulled him out of Russia over concerns for his security following his arrest in Moscow at a protest against the war in Ukraine. From the "wild" 1990s in Moscow to narrowly escaping death under fire in Ukraine, The Descent is a unique and personal diary of how Russia spiraled into violent insanity.

Join Madelyn Collins as she explores the limitless applications of hospitality in faith, business and everyday life!

Dive into the fascinating world of Wilkie Collins, the renowned Victorian maestro behind timeless classics like The Woman in White and The Moonstone. In this collection of captivating novelettes and novellas, Collins masterfully explores themes of love, loss, murder, and the supernatural. His unique blend of delicate prose and in-depth character exploration transports readers on an unforgettable journey through his imaginative landscapes. - Summary by Ben Tucker

Can I Get A Come On?? Is a podcast centered around faith, sobriety, and highjinks in addiction hosted by Collin and Floyd; two buddies that met in rehab. Every week a new sober or former heavy user/drinker will Come On and share their experience with drugs and alcohol, sobriety, and their faith.

Valeria Brinton defies her family and friends to marry Eustace Woodville, a man despised by his own kin. Shortly after their wedding, however, Valeria begins to suspect that her husband is harboring a sinister secret and has been masquerading under a false identity. Her fears are confirmed when she uncovers that he was previously tried for the alleged murder of his first wife by arsenic poisoning, in a Scottish court that delivered a Not Proven verdict - a hint at guilt, but lacking the evidence for conviction. Determined to salvage their love, Valeria embarks on a mission to prove her ...

Meet Emily Brown, an endearing orphan girl who captivates everyone she encounters. As she navigates through life, she finds herself courted by two intriguing men the artistic Mr. Alban Morris from her school and the devout Rev. Miles Mirabel. But as Emily unearths the unsettling truth behind her fathers mysterious death, she realizes one of her suitors is not who he seems. This compelling narrative is introduced by TriciaG.

Journey back to the New York City of 1912, when an audacious robbery took place in broad daylight, right in a taxicab. This real-life crime story unfolds with $25,000 stolen during a bank transfer, defying the norms of the time. Delve into the authentic investigative techniques of early 20th-century detectives and police, as they grapple with this intriguing mystery. Despite the limited technology of their era, their skillful methods may surprise you with their relevance today. Get to know the ingenious characters on both sides of the law, involved in this thrilling caper that occurred over a ...

Immerse yourself in the mysterious world of House to Let, a captivating short story first published in 1858 in the Christmas edition of Charles Dickens magazine, Household Words. This unique narrative, a collective effort of various contributors each penning a chapter, was skillfully edited by Dickens himself. The tale follows an elderly woman, Sophonisba, who becomes intrigued by signs of life in a seemingly abandoned, run-down house across the street. Aided by her lovestruck admirer, Jabez Jarber, and loyal servant, Trottle, she sets out on a fascinating journey to uncover the secrets hidden...