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You’ve seen them in movies, commercials, and read about them in books. You’ve probably even seen their famous depiction as rescue dogs that carry a barrel around their neck. Saint Bernards have even been given the title “nanny dog.” What’s the truth behind all these depictions of the breed? What would trying to fit one of these giant dogs into your house be the right fit for your family and lifestyle? Just how big can they get, and how much food does a dog this large consume?

Return to President Obama's White House in this New York Times best-selling anthology for young women by young women, featuring stories from 10 inspiring young staffers who joined his administration in their 20s with the hope of making a difference.

College freshman Aubrey Miller carries confidence, fire, and drive better than your average 18-year-old. After previous missteps, she now has her life planned. She will be an exceptional student who also is ready to have a good time. Love would only get in the way of parties, dancing, and casual acquaintances who leave you smiling in the morning. She was ready for that next step. She wanted to get physical with a guy. It never felt like the right time with her seemingly perfect, athletic, popular high school boyfriend.

How many secrets have they kept from me? And how many lies have they told me over the years? How many times can my heart be broken by them, before it fails to heal at all? How can I be in love with more than one person at a time? And how in the hell did I become Queen of Canada's entire supernatural population? I have three of the most gorgeous men standing right in front of me, a werewolf, a hunter, and a vampire, and they have given me an ultimatum.

Young women are being murdered and left dressed in fairy-tale costumes. Detectives Brick Henson and Timothy Daniels are at their wits end with no leads and no useful evidence. Fifteen-year-old Delilah was born with a gift: She can see what people are dreaming. Delilah’s gift turns into a nightmare when she taps into the dreams and memories of a serial killer, known as the Huntsman. She knows who the Huntsman is, and she knows all of his secrets...secrets he will kill to protect.

Whenever we are traveling from here to there, we can be reassured that signs along the way can give us direction and warn us of dangers. And as we travel from our lives here on the earth to our futures in the eternal city in heaven, God has also provided us with a guidebook and signs to show us the way. In The Road to Glory, author and judge Thomas Dillon explores the signs, illustrations, and symbols in scripture that will keep us on the right path on the way from here to heaven.

Physiotherapist Esther has survived cancer, but wounds within her family remain unhealed. Is her revived faith the reason for the rift or could a simmering secret be the root cause? Cosmetics consultant Rachel buried her past - and her father’s God - but the past refuses to stay buried. Will she continue to run or is confronting her pain the way to freedom? Two women. One collision course with truth. Can God’s grace shine even in the darkest of shadows?

The Franklin Fi is a riotous novel about four high schoolers learning to invest in the stock market. The friends learn the hard way as they get their first jobs and begin to save for their futures. The Franklin Fi is the first installment of the series and sets the stage for the friends as they venture onto Wall Street.

Learn how to start your own successful proofreading business! If you want to be your own boss, be in more control of your work schedule, and make good money, then this book is for you. Imagine what it’ll be like to finally start your own business. Think of how good it’ll feel to be able to fire your boss and be in more control of your life. By starting your very own proofreading business you can do just that, and you can take advantage of the high demand that the internet has created for proofreaders.

People disappoint us but what if God does too? Physiotherapist Esther Macdonald is living the Australian dream, and it doesn't surprise her. After all, her father has always said, "Follow Jesus and be blessed." But at 28, her world shatters. Everyone assures her God will come through for her, but what happens when he doesn't? Has she offended God? Is her faith too small?

Discover how to improve your communication skills and build lasting relationships in this bundle.

Poor communication in a marriage is one of the most common causes of marital breakdown, which can often lead to divorce. It is vital to keep the lines of communication flowing in order to preserve and enhance your relationship. Improving communication if it has broken down or is faltering can be difficult. With Communication in Marriage, you can stop the problem in its tracks and repair the damage completely.

If you have trouble communicating effectively and would like to change that so you can enjoy more success in your social and business life, then keep reading! Ineffective communication skills can have a drastic and lasting effect on your life. They can hamper career prospects, end personal relationships, and damage your mental health. Improving your communication skills can be tricky, but with the right help, it is more than possible. Effective Communication is the perfect way to guide you through this learning process.

This is a story of boyhood friendship and irrepressible vitality told with the speed of trains and the understanding of the awkwardness, significance, and fragility of that time. This is a day in the life of two boys as told by one of them.

Life in a secret nuclear facility at the dawn of the arms race.

Dr. Stephanie Carter is the lead doctor at a medical outfit deep in the African jungle. In the midst of an epidemic crisis, with everything falling on her shoulders, she has no time for foolish indulgences such as love or romance. When she meets stoic, broad-shouldered Noah, her world is thrown for a loop. Their attraction is intense and maddening, making Stephanie sizzle with desire for his touch. One night of shared passion changes everything. As battles rage in the jungle, there is no time for forbidden love, yet some bonds just can’t be ignored.

Connor Alasdair’s parents have never lied to him; they’ve always treated him like an adult and included him in family discussions. So why won’t they tell him about the strange red-haired man who keeps visiting their home? Why is his father lying about the monster in their back garden? And why are both parents so insistent that he stops asking questions? Yesterday 1990s suburbia held no terror for a 15 year-old boy.

Richard Sorge was dispatched to Tokyo in 1933 to serve the spymasters of Moscow. For eight years, he masqueraded as a Nazi journalist and burrowed deep into the German embassy, digging for the secrets of Hitler's invasion of Russia and the Japanese plans for the East. In a nation obsessed with rooting out moles, he kept a high profile - boozing, womanizing, and operating entirely under his own name.

Reflecting on the Beach Boys’ long, fascinating history, this book tells the story behind 50 of the band’s greatest songs from the perspective of group members, collaborators, fellow musicians, and notable fans. The band's music is as influential now as it was 50 years ago, and this retelling of how the iconic rock group found itself in the annals of pop culture couldn't come at a better time.

Jake finds himself hated by his fellow detectives, and ostracized by his squad, after being accused of negligence in the violent death of his partner the previous year. He is wanted by the mob, on the run, and framed for a murder he did not commit. He has to face up to his past as he fights to save what's left of his future, and comes to the realization that he must choose who he can save, and who he must let go.