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In 1836, when she was nine years old, Cynthia Ann Parker was kidnapped by Comanche Indians. This is the story of how she grew up with them, mastered their ways, married one of their leaders, and became, in every way, a Comanche woman. It is also the story of a proud and innocent people whose lives pulsed with the very heartbeat of the land. It is the story of a way of life that is gone forever.

Burke is the missing piece to Avery’s puzzle, but is he as perfect as he seems? Avery Martin’s life screeched to a halt 10 years ago when a drunk driver killed her parents, and any hope she had for a normal life disappeared. Now all she has to show for her life is a dead-end job in an antiques store owned by Margot, Avery’s boss that treats her like a slave. She has no idea who she is or what she wants, she just knows something - or someone - is missing from her life.

After Kova’s devastating betrayal, Adrianna must become her own champion and place her Olympic dream ahead of all else. In doing so, she ignores the warning signs as both the extreme training and unending heartbreak begin to take their toll. There is no atoning for what Kova did. The vow he made cannot be undone. With boundaries set and lines clearly defined, Kova will now have to be the one to relinquish control in order to regain Adrianna’s trust. Though the dynamics shift between coach and gymnast, nothing can prepare them for the agonizing truth that is to come.

I broke all the rules. He knows my true self. Our relationship is far from a game. I've never felt this close to a man. James Riviera is everything I never knew I wanted. Powerful, sexy, alluring, and completely mine. Now he wants to make me his wife. I only have to say yes and I'll have forever, but forever isn't as lasting as people believe.

Los protagonistas de este conmovedor libro son los visitantes del Cielo, seres que han fallecido y que cruzan ese umbral invisible entre el mundo espiritual y el terrenal para venir a ayudar, sanar, acompañar, aclarar dudas y darnos su amor. A partir de las experiencias de la Dra. Elsa Lucía y sus pacientes, aprendemos que los vínculos de amor persisten a pesar de la muerte y podemos seguir comunicándonos con nuestros seres queridos fallecidos.

A Manual for Cleaning Women compiles the best work of the legendary short-story writer Lucia Berlin. With the grit of Raymond Carver, the humor of Grace Paley, and a blend of wit and melancholy all her own, Berlin crafts miracles from the everyday, uncovering moments of grace in the laundromats and halfway houses of the American Southwest, in the homes of the Bay Area upper class, among switchboard operators and struggling mothers, hitchhikers, and bad Christians.

Cleo Cantrell leads an unassuming life as the owner of indie-bookstore Happily Ever After, but on the side, she writes best-selling romance novels under the pen name Dominique Darling. When A-list actor-director Tony Markson contacts Cleo about turning one of her novels into a movie, she initially rejects his offer. Tony’s gorgeous and hot as hell, but Cleo’s pretty sure he uses his looks to make up for a lack in IQ, and she’s been burned by pretty boys before.

Autumn Smith has always been a confident businesswoman. Her prowess in the boardroom has helped her achieve the rank of CEO at Tech Titans. In spite of all that success, her love life leaves a lot to be desired. But the discovery of a mysterious business card one night leads her to Mark Paris - a seductively enigmatic "intimacy tutor" who specializes in helping women realize their wildest sensual fantasies. He’s a tall and handsome gentleman with the power to control her every desire. Soon, Autumn embarks on the ultimate pleasure seeking adventure.

Rocked to her core, Adrianna is faced with an incurable illness. She’s aware of what she’s up against and is willing to risk what’s left of her for what she loves. With one last chance, and despite her doctor’s orders, Adrianna struggles harder than ever to achieve her dream.

Con su inigualable toque de humor y melancolía, Berlin se hace eco de su vida, asombrosa y convulsa, para crear verdaderos milagros literarios con episodios del día a día. Las mujeres de sus relatos están desorientadas, pero al mismo tiempo son fuertes, inteligentes y, sobre todo extraordinariamente reales. Ríen, lloran, aman, beben: sobreviven.

The Four Mindsets: How to Influence, Motivate, and Lead High Performance Teams holds the key to significantly increasing productivity, performance, and revenue in your organization. Developed as a guide proven to help all levels of managers to connect, focus, align, and activate their teams to elevate results, this audiobook also serves as a low-cost alternative to expensive training, coaching, and mentoring programs by providing a range of resources and tools to use and become a "best in class" leader today.

A rebellion has been gathering force against the queen. It needs only a spark to gain momentum. It needs me: the secret heir. First, I must survive the Wilds—savage, brutal, and even more dangerous than the queen herself. No one enters its ancient, slithering forests unless they have no better choice. Joined by dragon-shifter Xeno, dragonling Saffron, goblin Pru, and fellow fae-trial contenders, I'm not alone. But every shadow in the Wilds crawls with horrible, giant monsters. Out here, we're no longer just trained warriors. We're prey.

From Data to Dollars: Smart Betting Strategies for NFL and NBA Unlock the secrets of successful sports betting with From Data to Dollars! This comprehensive guide dives deep into the analytical world of betting on the NFL and NBA, transforming data into actionable insights that can elevate your betting game. Whether you're a novice looking to understand the basics or an experienced bettor aiming to refine your strategies, this book offers practical techniques rooted in statistics and data analysis. Discover how to identify trends, leverage key metrics, and utilize advanced analytics to make...

A collection of previously uncompiled stories from the short-story master and literary sensation Lucia Berlin.

Jasmine has been around magic all her life. She knows the rules, and she loves to break them. When she turned 18, her shifter powers manifested, just as she expected them to. When the Magical Creatures Academy invited her to attend the prestigious school, she wasn’t surprised. When she had a fling with a flirtatious fae over the summer, she thought nothing would come of it, especially as she’s had her eye on a mighty fine shifter at the academy. But for once Jas is about to be shocked. The fae isn’t what he appeared to be, and neither is the amulet he left behind.

Threatened with forced removal from their Florida homeland, the Seminole and Miccosukee Indians took up arms. Using alligator-infested swamps to their advantage, they fought the US Army to a standstill. Unable to win militarily, General Thomas Jesup captured his enemies under flags of truce. With most of their people transported west, fewer than a hundred remained hidden in the heart of the Everglades, members of the only tribe never to surrender.

Roja siempre trabaja sola. No solo porque se ha convertido en la cazarrecompensas con los métodos menos ortodoxos de los Tres Reinos, sino porque esconde demasiados secretos. Entre ellos, una bestia que cada día, al salir el sol, la transforma en un ser violento e incontrolable.

Marla’s ancestors saddled her with frizzy red hair, sarcasm on tap, the Gawama last name, and the urge to run from her problems. Her bloodline was also supposed to guarantee she’d be a powerful witch. She isn’t, not by a long shot. Only those with magic are allowed in her hometown. Now that her teenage children are awakening, and sparking enough power to be a fire hazard, she’s headed back. Even if she isn’t ready. Even if she’s fresh out of divorce court. But then Marla and her kids all but blow up the town on day one.

Imperio de Yithia, año 1400 de la Era Solar. Cinco siglos después, la heredera al trono Ashbree Aldair posee un extraordinario don que podría destruir el corazón del Señor de las Sombras y acabar con el conflicto para siempre. Pero no es fácil que el futuro de toda tu raza dependa de ti y menos aún si tu padre se encarga de hacerte saber, cada vez que fracasas en tu cometido, que eres una vergüenza.

Lucía Moreno te invita a cambiar de hábitos y de estilo de vida a través de información reveladora para que protejas a tu familia, tu hogar y el planeta. Con gran amenidad y una investigación extraordinaria te invita a identificar las substancias tóxicas que vienen en los productos que compras en línea, en tiendas y supermercados, y que acechan para acabar con tu salud y la de tus seres queridos; revela qué hay detrás del greenwashing y te invita a tomar conciencia sobre el daño severo que ocasionamos al medio ambiente por desconocimiento o indiferencia.