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Dive into the extremely glamorous life of Gia Acquaviva, an ultra-rich Venetian mogul with a portfolio of clubs and casinos around the globe. Gia harbors dark secrets - and an underwater graveyard filled with the bones of her former lovers. Her family’s roots descend from the mythological sirens of ancient Greece, but she's taken every precaution to protect her anonymity and the existence of other mermaids. Gia lures in men with a beguiling façade, but inside lurks a deeply troubled soul, severely damaged by a mysterious past.

In their gripping anthology, Unmuted: Stories of Courage and Resilience from the GenPride Community, 14 LGBTQIA adults share the struggles and triumphs that shaped their lives. Some stories explore issues that have marked their generation: AIDS, gender identity, sexuality, persecution, and reclaiming one's true self. Others grapple with health, family, loss, addiction, and love. Unmuted is about heartbreak and courage, strength, and resilience.

In this powerful and evocative collection, poet Kamand Kojouri explores themes of resistance, empowerment, and hope. The four sections (Cries of Common Pain, Call to Action, Songs of Hope, and Echoes of Hope) are skillfully interwoven and resonate with urgency and relevance. During these turbulent times, when the world at large is experiencing a crisis in humanity, God, Does Humanity Exist? is a beacon of light that encourages us to think and act with more compassion, empathy, and understanding.

Postnatal psychosis strips Colette of her early time with her baby, shreds her sanity, and almost destroys her marriage. When suicide seems the only option, Colette must face her limitations and move forward with demons clinging to every aspect of her life, whilst desperately trying to hold on to what she dearly loves.

With his mysterious ability to work magic on Earth, Maliki the star-born white lion is an invaluable member of the School of Animal Magic action team. When he learns that his home planet is in great peril, he secretly teleports his fellow team members – Maisha the elephant and Jonas the cattle egret – there and tells them about a fearsome Purple Wave that could destroy his world’s civilization.

Why are dolphins and whales beaching themselves around the world? The School of Animal Magic action team - Maisha the elephant, Jonas the cattle egret, and Maliki, a white lion from the stars - are sent out to find answers. Nothing, not even a sea monster or the man with the world's largest ears, will get in their way.

Young Maisha is the pride of her elephant herd. They sent her off to study about the outside world at the prestigious School of Animal Magic. She returns, bearing an urgent warning. If only she can remember what it is! As she struggles to recall what she learned, time may be running out for the herd - and all elephants.

Rosa Martinez is seriously ill. She has the loving support of her mother and grandfather, and a doctor who takes good care of her. But she also has a secret weapon. Rosa can summon five tigers to come to her aid when she's ailing or in big trouble. Her disease may think it has the upper hand for now, but wait until it encounters Gautama, Arik, Vashti, Selena, and Quan - the five fierce tigers of Rosa Martinez. Young listeners will delight in their daring adventures and who knows: they may even be able to call forth guardian animals of their own when they need them.

Alors qu'elle travaille à ses leçons, Alice se laisse entraîner par le sommeil et tombe dans une profonde rêverie. Poursuivant un lapin très en retard elle accède au pays des merveilles où une suite d'aventures rocambolesques et insolites l'attendent. Tantôt rapetissée, tantôt gigantesque, Alice oscille au gré de ses rencontres entre la quête du merveilleux et l'expérience cauchemardesque.

Professor Artemus Quinn, a silverback gorilla who’s the headmaster of the School of Animal Magic (SAM), has taken a leave of absence to search for his missing young nephew Kembi. When Professor Quinn himself vanishes, SAM’s boldest action team—Maisha the elephant, Jonas the cattle egret, and Maliki the white lion—sets off to discover who’s behind these mysterious disappearances. Will they make it in time to save their friends?

Billionaire mermaid Gia Acquaviva is back for the riveting fifth installment of the Mermaid of Venice series. Gia struggles with intense feelings for a man from her past, while her passionate love affair with a Hollywood actress threatens to ruin it all.

In this latest saga, the world's most famous mermaid, Gia Acquaviva, reconnects with a man from her past. Will he punish Gia and get the revenge he deserves, or will they fall in love all over again?

Amy Levy was born in London, England, in 1861, the second of seven in a fairly wealthy Anglo-Jewish family. The children read and participated in secular literary activities and became firmly integrated into Victorian life. Amy’s writing career began early; her poem ‘Ida Grey’ appeared when she was only fourteen. Her acclaimed short stories ‘Cohen of Trinity’ and ‘Wise in Their Generation,’ were published by Oscar Wilde in his magazine ‘Women's World’.

Prince Caspian was adopted from a local shelter. He was the youngest and smallest kitten there. He was waiting for his new family. Even though the shelter took very good care of him, he now has a forever home. Pet adoption is about family and bringing a new pet member into the home to love, snuggle and create new memories. Cats have a profound heart healing energy. Their purrs radiate the heart chakra and bring balanced breathing and peace.

Prince Caspian was adopted from a local shelter. He was the youngest and smallest kitten there. He was waiting for his new family. Even though the shelter took very good care of him, he now has a forever home. Pet adoption is about family and bringing a new pet member into the home to love, snuggle, and create new memories. Cats have a profound heart-healing energy. Their purrs radiate the heart chakra and bring balanced breathing and peace.