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Halloran Frost lives a nearly non-existent life after the death of her father, and her stepmother assumes control of the Willoughby household and estate. Halloran must find the strength to follow her destiny while staying one step ahead of those who would take it from her and destroy her life forever. In a world filled with fantastic machines, steamhorses, and the power of gaslight, Halloran embarks on a quest that could change not only her life but the lives of all she loves, if she can stay alive long enough to share it.

In this is book you will find five delightful stories about some of the cutest fairy witches. You will be introduced to Chef Gardenia and The Sweet Fairy Treats. There is not one fairy anywhere in all of Fairy Land who does not love sweets, especially those created by fairies themselves. Some fairies have speculated that the reason their treats are the best is because of the tiny touch of magic that the fairies use when they cook and bake.

Kale Firehart is a young dragon, and the sole survivor of his race. As a tyrannical general and his massive bloodthirsty army close in on Kale, the most unexpected circumstance transpires. With time against him, Kale's trusted friend, a veteran arcane sorcerer, transforms him into the one thing he despises most - a human. Kale must unwillingly live among humankind as he embarks upon an extraordinary journey. With a band of unlikely friends by his side, can Kale overcome the obstacles before him and return to the life he once knew?

Mark Baines is a team leader in a call center. He dislikes his job and dreams of the day he can afford to give up his job and buy the house of his dreams. Following a terrifying burglary at his home, he is contacted by a group prepared to pay him one million pounds in return for a favor. The offer seems too good to be true, and he begins to worry about what they might expect in return. The group calls again and tells him to integrate their laundered monies through the bank he works for, but he refuses.

In the fourth part, the business risk buster strikes at a building materials shop. An unfaithful wife and the following divorce almost brought a well-established company down. And the consequences could have been much worse. Contents: Be careful that your business doesn't ruin your family relationships. Keep in mind that business is often linked with a risk of criminal punishment. Every business can be insured, all you need to do is to find the right insurance company.

Jonathan Lethem's new collection of stories is a feast for his fans and the perfect introduction for new listeners: a smorgasbord of fantastic, amusing, poignant tales written in a dizzying variety of styles. Lethem is a trailblazer of a new kind of literary fiction, sampling high and low culture to create fictional worlds that are utterly original.

Lily Ballentyne hasn't had it easy for the last few days. She's unlucky in love and struggling to get through her days. At the urging of her boss, she goes on vacation in hopes that some things will change. However, she spends most of her time watching couples walking up and down the shoreline. Day after day she dreams that she will find the perfect person in this paradise.

The year is 1935. After a decade of fame as the Queen of the Serials, Hollywood actress Gloria Swann is dismayed to see her box-office numbers dwindling with each new production. Desperate to reclaim her popularity, she bankrolls her own film project - an over-the-top jungle adventure to be shot on location in the wilds of the Amazon rainforests of Brazil. After the crew and cast arrive at their isolated destination, a series of accidents occurs, threatening the lives of several of the players.

Ten years after being a sex slave, Pepper Phillips now has the means and opportunity to punish those responsible and to find her daughter. Pepper was a young woman abducted during a vacation and for years she was controlled by Don Bolivar, a sadistic man who took away her child as punishment. Pepper manages to escape his control, but as she prepares to seek vengeance, she realizes the local authorities are unwilling to help. That is when Pepper decides to seek justice in her own way.

Love him or hate him, Donald Trump is the master of great quotes! From his negotiating skills in the business world, his real estate empire, and The Apprentice show on television to his presidential candidacy ideologies and doctrines, there is no shortage of outrageous statements that he has made over the years.

Demons is a free adaptation of Christopher Marlowe's Doctor Faustus, set in modern times. In Doctor Faustus a learned Doctor of Divinity sells his soul to the devil Mephistophilis for forbidden knowledge. In Demons, Dr Faustus has become Peter Proud, a professor of Christian values at Harvard Divinity School.

This is a collection of animal tips and facts pertaining to dogs, cats, and other animals.

Kurt Taylor and his family have battled the living and the dead and now find themselves on the run, their home reduced to ashes. With unimaginable horror lying in wait around every corner, the onset of winter and the plunging temperatures only add more danger to their precarious existence. They decide to forge ahead and try to reach the protection of others who have hopefully survived the zombie apocalypse.

Centuries have passed since the Old World burnt, and humankind still survive. Through the churning of gears and the billowing of steam engines, new nations arose to replace the world that was lost to the Fire.

The world has been divided into many different lands where the rich and poor live. In addition to that, several people have been granted with powers to control the elements. Rukia Benton is one of those people. Given the gift to control fire, she does her best to keep it a secret from the world. Living up in the rich hills of Calensa, she has been protected by her family from all the dangers lying below. However, it leaves her lonely and desperate for someone to talk to.

When young people suddenly start showing up dead in Sugar Mountain Park, it appears that these are hunting accidents gone wrong. The gang travels to the park to find out just what is happening. As they dig deeper into the woods, they begin to discover a dark secret. This is one secret that the town would rather keep to themselves. What is really going on in Sugar Mountain Park? Will the ladies be able to solve the case before they end up the next targets?

Stylish, trend-setting, and bold, Vine Talk's host Stanley Tucci invites a panel of celebrity friends to join him for engaging conversation and blind taste-tests from different selections of world famous wineries each week. Regardless of personal expertise, all can enjoy the intriguing dialogue from each diverse panel.

A vicious betrayal against Kurt and his family has left the survivors reeling. The cracks that started to appear with the rescue of Debbie and Mike has fractured the group completely. Now the two rival groups must press ahead against all the odds, striving to reach shelter before the winter takes hold. New friends have joined the fray and brought with them an unsettled score. The dangers of the dead are ever present, but they are now joined by a flying spy in the sky. Always watching, always seeking them to satisfy the psychotic whims of their old superior.

1904. The Russo-Japanese War has been raging for almost a year. When blacklisted former Royal Navy officer Marcus Baxter is offered the chance to spy on a Russian ship passing through the North Sea, he jumps at the chance to regain his commission. Accompanied by young Tommy Dunbar, desperate to earn his sea legs, Baxter is betrayed by the crew and captured by a Russian cruiser, the Yaroslavich, where both he and Tommy are held captive in an attempt to avoid escalating tension with Britain.

Nathaniel Hawthorne was born in 1804 in Salem, Massachusetts. A descendant of judge John Hathorne, who oversaw the 1692 Salem Witch Trials, he wrote several works inspired by Puritan New England, with themes of guilt, sin and retribution. This collection contains his classic novel, The Scarlet Letter, as well as four other stories.