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Catherine Donohue's life was set on a an unexpected course when she accepted a job at Radium Dial. The pay was great, and her co-workers became her best friends. But a secret was lurking in the greenish-grey paint that magically made things glow in the dark. When Catherine and her friends started becoming sick, this shy Catholic girl stood up to the might of the radium industry, the legal and medical communities, and townspeople who told her to be quiet. Would she be too late? Catherine's quest for social justice in the era between World Wars is emotive and inspiring.

While on her three-month marriage-and-motherhood sabbatical in the country, Jo bumps into an old friend, Fiona, who invites her on a "sacred silent walk" to mark her 57th birthday – - the first since her husband, Ben, died. The last thing Jo wants is to share anything about herself - these are Fiona’s friends, not hers. And what’s she going to say? That her young adult children have made life choices she doesn’t understand? That she has no idea who she is anymore? That everything is falling apart - even her happy marriage to Frank?

This is the story of the real Crocodile Dundee, a gripping biography jam-packed with adventure, romance, and misery.

Outback Heart captures the Territory life vividly: the dust, the heat, the struggle and the larger-than-life characters. But it's also a deeply moving and powerful story of a love affair and a marriage, and the pain when it all falls apart. It's the story of Rod Ansell, but even more it is Joanne's story, of how a young, naive woman grows up the hard way, and has the most exhilarating and the most heartbreaking times doing it.

Protagonist Kris Kelvin arrives at a scientific research station hovering above the surface of Solaris where research has been ongoing for years on the strange ocean life form. When Kris and his colleagues become more aggressive in trying to force contact with Solaris, the ocean's response is to experiment with the researchers' minds by confronting them with their most painful and repressed thoughts and memories through the materialization of complex human constructs.

Emotional Intelligence Mastery is designed to help you with every aspect of emotional development, personal growth, and human interaction. It is a combination of the following seven audiobooks bundled into one volume: Emotional Intelligence: A Psychologist’s Guide to Master the Emotional Tools and Self-Awareness Skills for Success; How to Analyze People...; Anger Management...; Manipulation: A Psychologist's Guide to Detect Emotional Manipulation...; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy...; NLP: A Psychologist's Guide to Master Influence & Human Behavior; and Empath....

When American Lexi Maxwell buys a derelict mansion in a quaint English village and sets about turning it into a manor-house hotel, it’s a dream come true. But events take a turn for the bizarre, as a heartbroken ghost makes a nightly appearance and kneels beneath a tree next to a centuries-old ruin, and people in the village keep commenting on Lexi’s resemblance to a woman who’s been dead for a quarter of a century. As Lexi tries to find out more about the man in the ruin, she unexpectedly stumbles upon secrets from her own past.

On Christmas Eve, Alex introduces Fergus and Alfie to the Swedish tradition of Pappa leaving "to pick up a newspaper" and returning as Santa. Fergus dutifully heads out into the snow… and never returns. The next day news breaks that he wasn't the only Pappa to disappear that night, and before long bodies start showing up. Alex sets out to catch the killer and save Fergus—but, caught up in her determination to save the day, she fails to notice that Alfie knows something he doesn't understand. He knows that the bad lady is watching them.

Dante “Drifter/Gianni” Giovanni is an agent for the Glenn and Sons agency. He is stationed in Arlington, Virginia with his handler Venus. Giovanni will have to fight anyone and everyone to make people pay for their terrorist actions. Gianni loves the United States of America and protects it by any means necessary. Whether it is teaming up with his friends in the agency, or trying to avoid his enemies. Danger lurks around every corner on his way to the top of the food chain.

A young girl struggles with her sexual identity after being disowned by her whole family except for her sister.

American lawyer Julie Chen files a class-action lawsuit involving a multinational technology corporation and the Chinese government’s internet firewall, known as Golden Shield. When she hires her strong-minded sister Eva as her translator, what compromises will they make in order to win? And can they put aside their past differences to speak the same language?

American lawyer Julie Chen files a class-action lawsuit involving a multinational technology corporation and the Chinese government’s internet firewall, known as Golden Shield. When she hires her strong-minded sister Eva as her translator, what compromises will they make in order to win? And can they put aside their past differences to speak the same language?

Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to Fox, a rhyming tale about a fox's nighttime adventure!

Isabella Castaspella, the happy little witch known as Izzy, just flew into town...and she’s here to cast a happy little spell on you! Isabella Castaspella tells the story of Izzy’s struggles with Lavinia LaMeanie, a nasty witch who is always trying to make life miserable for Izzy and her friends. Join Izzy and her friends as they use the magic of kindness, imagination, and love in their battle against the mean bully, Lavinia LaMeanie.

Parakeets are wonderful animals and great pets. Although a big commitment (just like any other type of pet), in my experience, parakeets are some of the most amazing and fulfilling animals to own. Properly raised birds are likely to be immensely kind and compassionate toward you. Having a great relationship with a pet can change your life. To gain a deeper understanding of what it's like to own a parakeet, the following guide outlines 50 pet-owning tips and tricks that will help you offer these amazing little birds the best life possible.

Investment broker Bryce Solace has few regrets in life, but never fighting for his marriage is one of them. Although he still loves his wife, it’s too late for a second chance—until a friend invites him on a guys’ trip to a mountain cabin for some sledding and snowboarding. Single mom Liberty Solace is swamped with the demands of running a business and parenting. She never wanted to end things with Bryce or keep his baby a secret from him. When a friend convinces her to take a week without the baby, Liberty isn’t sure what to expect. Definitely not her ex waiting at the cabin!

Eat Like a Local - Salem: Salem Massachusetts Food Guide by author Danielle Lasher offers the inside scoop on food in Salem, Massachusetts. Culinary tourism is an important aspect of any travel experience. Food has the ability to tell you a story of a destination, its landscapes, and culture on a single plate. Most food guides tell you how to eat like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Eat Like a Local series, this book will give you a food guide from someone who has lived at your next culinary destination.

Sylvia Townsend Warner was a prolific author of novels, short stories and poetry, who also wrote a biography of T. H. White, translated Proust and was an authority on Tudor church music. A sharp, insightful storyteller, she was one of the 20th Century's most acute observers of English mores, and her work is infused with subversive themes reflecting her feminist and Marxist views. This comprehensive anthology includes dramatisations of her two best-known novels.

50 Things to Know About Birds in Washington, District of Columbia, by author Dana Burton, offers a wide-ranging approach to bird-watching in Washington. Improve your birding experience! Under the heading “Birding Locations”, you’ll find 21 tips for locations to visit, birds you might see there, and directions to reach each one. Under the heading “Bird Behaviors”, you’ll find 13 in-depth tips about birds of the Washington area and their behavior.

Being fired is not a pleasant experience, although it’s something I’ve become good at. I’ve had more jobs than most people have in a lifetime. When my gran has an accident, I find myself volunteering to manage her seaside café. I’m the last person anyone should rely on, but for some crazy reason, I’m on my way to save the day. What could possibly go wrong? Clover Bay is my home. Keeping my head down and enjoying the simple life is all I want. Jody’s temporarily staying in the village to help her grandmother.

The world is full of mysterious places, leaving the imagination free to roam, to wonder what other places and people are like. In this classic bedtime story, Little Bird and Anne Marie go on the adventure of a lifetime where they meet a dashing knight, learn of family legends, and find a world where the citizens await their future leader. Snuggle up with the little ones and go on a fun-filled adventure that will surely help them have sweet dreams.