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Dragonfly Farm has been a home and a haven for generations of Melchiors - arch rivals to the Culbones, the wealthy family who live the other side of the valley. Nestled amidst soft, rolling apple orchards in the depths of the Somerset countryside, life there is dictated by the seasons and cider-making. The farm is idyllic and everyone falls under its spell. But its thick stone walls hold many secrets, and this summer everything will change for the family living there....

Veronica and Erika are sisters who love to teach the Bible and share what they are learning. They’ve discovered that by putting Scripture back into its culture and context, it adds color to the black and white pages of the text. They want to help you dig deeper into the Word.

According to an ancient Japanese legend, the soul of a cat can inhabit a human being. This story took place in a royal palace in medieval Japan many, many years ago. The main characters are the Prince and Princess of Hizen, who are very much in love.

A family enjoy their last holiday at a much-loved beach hut. The tide brings in an old face - and a new temptation - while a writer's retreat is shaken up by a surprise arrival. The simple pleasures of the seaside compete with the Instagram dream, a couple's future is turned upside down and a celebratory evening takes a stormy turn. And as the sun sets, an unexpected romance is simmering....

Are you a member of a majority, minoritized or marginalized group, ready to face the unique challenges of university life? Meet Veronica Carey, PhD – your ultimate guide to navigating the complex world of higher education. Dr. Carey, an Assistant Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) at Drexel University College of Nursing and Health Professions, is a passionate advocate for students like you. With over twenty years of higher education experience, she's here to share her expertise and empower you on your journey to scholastic success.

Audrey is in big trouble. She owes tens of thousands of dollars on her taxes, and when two auditors threaten to send her jail unless she offers them her body, she gives in reluctantly. She had no idea they'd be so rough, though, and she'll have to wonder as she's forced to deep throat and experiences a very rough and painful first anal sex experience if jail wouldn't have been an easier choice.

Come on a whirlwind ride across time and place with one of the most recognizable figures of Western history - Joan of Arc. We all know of her, but few know the details of her life. Travel back in time, through the words of the maid, in a series of imaginary interviews conducted by the author. Join her on her journey from shepherdess to warrior woman, to her rise to sainthood. Enjoy Joan’s own words, recorded through two arduous trials. Listen to her own descriptions of the many battles and political maneuvers she lived through and starred in.

Este audiolibro no es una lección de sabiduría sino un ejercicio para compartir. Estoy aquí para abrir una puerta, para prender una luz que te inspire a diseñar tu propia práctica espiritual. Aquí comparto mi viaje personal a través del yoga y la meditación, un vehículo hacia una manera diferente de conocernos, hacia un entendimiento profundo que refleja nuestra realidad más vulnerable, nuestro auténtico "Ser". A veces, ser es difícil, casi imposible.

Sue is ready to say goodbye to her cheating boyfriend Jimmy, but Jimmy begs her to come over. If he can’t stay with her, he’s going to enjoy her body one last time, and even if he is a cheating jerk; he’s not all bad. After all, he’s invited his old high school buddy to join in on the fun. Just a few minutes after stepping into the house, Sue has two cocks to deal with, and these boys don’t care how reluctant she is to take them on!

This is a true and touching story of one Chinese woman's search for home. It is also an inspiring book about human yearning for a better life. To escape poverty, Flora Li fought her way through the education system and became one of the few women to get into the prestigious Hong Kong University. When the Japanese invaded, she fled to unoccupied China, where she met her future husband, the son of China's finance minister (later deputy prime minister). She thought she had found the ideal husband, but soon discovered that he suffered from emotional disorders caused by family conflicts and the ...

Ellie Quicke is shocked when her daughter, Diana, turns up at her door with a suitcase in tow. Bunny Brewster has died of an overdose, and Diana's husband, Evan, is convinced that she is responsible for his friend's death. It seems that Diana and four other neglected wives of Evan's friends recently joked about ways to kill their husbands. Diana's suggested method of murder involved muddling up pills - could this be how Bunny died?

This collection of prophetic poems invites you to encounter the tree of life and find deep rest and refreshment at the center of the Gospel message. Through powerful declarations of grace and truth, Veronica McDonald inspires listeners to embrace their worth and dignity to let go of the hamster wheel of strife.

Laura's life has just been turned on its head, and with an empty nest and a crumbling marriage she launches a new business from her own kitchen, making artisan jams, chutneys and relishes from her grandmother's cookbook to sell at the local farmer's market. So can her flair for cooking, her most special family recipes and a better understanding of her grandmother's past help her find a happy future?

The worst part about my exile wasn't the cold ass Canadian weather. It wasn't the long days in the gym or the even longer nights dreaming of my shot at the title. Nope, it wasn't that. It was him. Him and his green eyes. My coach was just the man to help me resurrect my dwindling career in the cage. I didn't expect it to be so hard. I definitely wasn't ready for how hard I fell for him.

I haven't seen Micah in five years, and now he suddenly shows up in town. He wants me back, and I still have feelings for him...but I don't know if I can let him back into my life after he left me like that. And what will he do when he finds out my son is his?

As the younger twin, all I've ever wanted was to contribute to my students, my community, and my family. The last thing I need is to get tied to a corporate hoax or the green-eyed billionaire who comes along with it. It's just too hard to resist him when he looks at me like that. I try to fight it; I try to say no. I try to back out, but I'm falling before I know what's happening.

I've heard the phrase "absence makes the heart grow fonder," more times than I can count. But in his absence, I tried to move on. I've come to terms with my secrets. I've come to terms with my past. But coming face to face with Colin McShannon and those piercing blue eyes, it all came tumbling back. Is he sorry that he let me go? Would he still be if he knew my secret? Camilla was the only girl I ever loved. When we were 16, our breakup shattered my world. I was so bitter I couldn't show her I cared.

After all that we had been through, the last thing I needed was to get myself involved with a cocky cage fighter, even if he was the most gorgeous blonde I'd ever seen. I just needed to focus on my job and move on to the next patient. But every time I saw him, he disarmed me with his charm and made my heart do things I'd never seen before.

In a gorgeous quay-side hotel in Cornwall, the long weekend is just beginning...Claire Marlowe owns 'The Townhouse by the Sea' with Luca, the hotel's charismatic chef. She ensures everything runs smoothly - until an unexpected arrival checks in and turns her whole world upside down.And the rest of the guests arrive with their own baggage. There's a couple looking for distraction from a family tragedy; a man trying to make amends for an affair he bitterly regrets...and the young woman who thinks the Cornish village might hold the key to her past.

True stories from the Women of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Red Coat Diaries brings tales from the RCMP, but with a new and unique perspective. Editor Aaron Sheedy has compiled over 30 stories from the women of the RCMP. These stories include stories from officers, civilians and retired members of the Force. These true stories offer a unique insider's perspective of the "Mounties" and reveal the joy, anguish, reward and humour of working on the Force.