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Juliette Purcell has never known anything beyond her small, miserable world: the tiny tenement where she lives with her mother and brother; the grimy street filled with terrifying homeless men; and the market square where they scrounge scraps of food. Her mother, a washerwoman, works incessantly, yet Juliette and her brother Reuben often go hungry.

Louis is overwhelmed with the thought of going to school and does not want to get dressed, so he puts on his dinosaur cape and slippers and goes on the school run, but muddled mummy gets confused and creates a story about the dinosaur in slippers with his bum.

Rebecca Turner traveled to Bath on the faint hope of finding a cure for her ailing mother—but with very little money to pay for it. Dr. Jared Cooper was unsure he could ever love again until he laid eyes on Rebecca’s cousin—the incomparable Miss Alicia. He’s smitten, but she’s in mourning and thus unavailable for a time. Fortunately, her cousin Rebecca can help. Finding themselves each in need of something that the other person can procure, Rebecca and Jared strike a bargain.

A Medieval Life offers a biography of one woman, a portrait of her world, and an introduction to historical method. Written in a clear and accessible style, it reworks a well-loved book to provide an entirely new resource for students, teachers, and general listeners. Like Cecilia Penifader, most people in the Middle Ages were peasants, humble people living socially below the knights, bishops, and kings who figure so large in history books. Judith M. Bennett shows that peasants, too, made history.

Few people in life are lucky enough to fulfill their destiny. And even fewer have the privilege of recognizing it as it happens. An evil warlord is wreaking havoc across England. His trail of destruction razes the land and decimates people left and right. He must be stopped. At all costs. When young Judith is recruited to vanquish him, she uses her beauty and her charm to get close. But once he's within her reach, all is not as it seems. His magnetism and alluring promises weaken her. And she begins to question whether she's on the right side of this war.

When Marcus Hadley’s father remarries an actress after his mother’s death, he leaves home bitter. Years later, when his father and stepmother are killed tragically, he must return to fulfill his duties as the new Earl. He wants to make amends for his absence to the daughter left from the actress’ first marriage. To his surprise, he discovers a beautiful and unique young woman, who immediately excites his interest with her joie de vivre. Anna, on the other hand, fears the return of the angry young man who hated her mother.

Mella lives in a tiny house in the middle of a dense forest with her mommy and her baby brother, Pete. Sometimes her daddy comes, and with him often the bad man comes, as well. Mella knows that she, her mommy and little brother are a secret family living where nobody knows they are, but she can't remember why that is or why her mommy is chained to the floor. In The Tall Trees is a story told through the eyes of our little hero as she must brave what's out there, lurking in the shadows, to save all that she knows and loves in the world.

Alice Thorton is only five years old when her parents are killed in an accident. Together with her two little sisters, she is sent to live in a dismal part of London near the docks. Her grandfather loves them, but Christmas is a quiet, lonely affair in his little cottage. As the streets surrounding them turn dangerous, the girls are confined to the cottage. Alice’s only friend is Charlie Tillman, a cheerful young dockworker who is always looking out for her and her sisters.

Bridging the Distance, a short story unveils a poignant love story through letters exchanged between Charles and Catharine. Amidst societal expectations and a military assignment, their love remains steadfast, promising a future together. Their correspondence captures the essence of enduring love and the strength to overcome separation.

Are you tired of relying on conventional treatments that only provide temporary relief? This book reveals how to harness the power of Dimethyl Sulfoxide for effective, natural treatments that target the root causes of pain, inflammation, and chronic conditions.

Have you ever walked out of a meeting feeling drained, frustrated, or wondering if anything truly productive was accomplished? You're not alone. In a world dominated by endless schedules and virtual connections, meetings have become an unavoidable part of professional life. But too often, they can devolve into unproductive time-wasters that leave participants feeling disengaged and uninspired. This book is a practical guide for transforming your meetings from mundane obligations into dynamic, engaging sessions that drive results.

Thirty years ago, Georgia Smith was my best friend. Then one terrible day, everything changed. I’ll never forget her beautiful face, twisted with hate, the last time I saw her. But I never thought I’d have to see it again. Georgia is back. She’s my daughter’s new favourite teacher. And now my baby girl is gone...

Born into a bloodline tainted with a dark history, Izzy Beswick has accepted the life chosen for her. Her boyfriend Riley is a hunter, and he’s compelled to kill witches. With his eighteenth birthday approaching, time isn’t on their side. Izzy and her friends must find a way to stop this curse, or they will be torn apart forever. But in this world of magic and curses, hunters aren’t the only threat. When an unexpected visitor arrives, it throws everyone into a frenzy. Izzy needs to quickly learn to harness her powers to keep her loved ones safe, and Callen is the perfect person to help her.

Izzy Beswick is a typical high school senior. Well, except for the incident with Sondra and the fact that Izzy doesn’t remember exactly what happened. Luckily, Izzy and her dad inherit a house from Izzy's Gran-gran in East Gate, Connecticut. The timing seems perfect. Plus, her childhood crush lives in East Gate, so how bad could it be? Soon after moving, strange things happen, and Izzy learns of rumors surrounding her late relative. Nearly everyone in town believes Gran-gran was a cursed witch, including her new friends: Jessa, Tahlia, and Margo.

Ugliness is power, and the Virus of Beauty is spreading causing panic throughout the witch population. Wilf Gilvary is a teenage wizard who is terrified of using magic. When his father dies under mysterious circumstances ,the same day the Mages Crystal shatters, Wilf is plunged into the middle of a political struggle between the witches and wizards in the Magical Realm.

Elena has always been a disappointment. Her magic is practically non-existent and now, on her sixteenth birthday, she is expelled from magic school by the strict headmistress–also known as her mother. Cast out into the world of the magically inept with only her familiar for company, Elena feels lost and alone until she meets a strange boy in the woods. Quinn is a thief, a hunter, and a hothead. His unexpected friendship with Elena awakens a fiery side in him–quite literally– and uncovers new and surprising magical abilities. Except men aren’t supposed to be capable of magic.

This is the backstory of Orion. As ancient secrets rise to the surface, Orion finds himself at the centre of a prophecy that could alter the fate of the entire Ocean realm. With visions connecting him to the Guardians of the past, Orion uncovers a powerful legacy hidden deep within his bloodline. His journey will take you to forgotten underwater cities, through battles with dark forces, and into the depths of a prophecy that could destroy everything he holds dear.

From 1846 to the present day, the Vatican has maintained quite the same message brought forth from Heaven by different messengers across time and across vast distances and continents. This message echoes the gravest of admonitions and calls mankind to convert and find refuge through the knowledge of the truth, which today threatens the very basis of world peace...

In this tale, Luna’s journey takes an unexpected turn as she navigates the delicate waters of love and loyalty. Beneath the waves, secrets stir, and Luna finds herself torn between her duty as a protector of the ocean and her growing feelings for a mysterious new arrival. As ancient rivalries resurface and dangerous forces threaten the balance of the sea, Luna must choose between following her heart or fulfilling her destiny.

When Luna’s curiosity about the world above the ocean grows too strong to ignore, she sets out on a daring adventure that will take her far from the safety of her underwater home. In this thrilling tale, Luna discovers the wonders and dangers of the land, encountering strange creatures, making new friends, and uncovering secrets that challenge everything she’s ever known. But as Luna explores the world above, she realises that her actions could have unforeseen consequences for both realms, those beneath the waves and those above.