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Ever wish socializing came with subtitles and an undo button? This social skills book is the next best thing. If you’ve ever tried to charm someone with a joke that fell flat, stared at a one-word reply like it was a riddle, or blanked mid-intro—you’re not alone. This is a social anxiety book that gets it. The Awkward Person’s Guide to Social Skills is a refreshingly honest, funny, and helpful guide for anyone who feels like they missed the memo on human interaction.

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ANNA – smart, insecure and funny – is an ordinary girl leading an ordinary life. She meets a guy without looking. If this were a different story, they may have lived happily ever after. But this is 1939 Poland, home to more Jewish people than anywhere except America when World War II brings German abuse, ghettos, disease, deception. Anna and her friends try to find humor and love amidst the despair. Then thousands of ordinary people are sent daily to factories; not to work, but to be exterminated. Marked for death, locked in ghettos with no weapons, what could the kids do?

Dream of sharing a story that not only captivates their imagination but also imparts lessons of empathy, innovation, and the healing power of love? 'Purr Power 2000' does just that and much more! Harnessing the very real, scientifically proven, healing vibrational power of a kitten's purr, combined with a little girl's ingenuity, your child is invited on a unique journey of discovery.

Craving the vastness of the open sea, Kate and her family set out on a journey of forgiveness and healing aboard Ryan's Gift, their newly remodeled yacht. After a tragic accident, it's imperative that Kate returns to the ocean, the place she once called home, in an attempt to restore her spirit. In the middle of their idyllic voyage, the nightmare begins. With no power or communication, a monster lurks below the surface and the family must find a way to defeat the darkness before it destroys them.

Julia thought she had finally broken free. After years of abuse, she fled with her eight-year-old daughter, Ellie, leaving her husband Ted unconscious at the bottom of the stairs. But bruises fade slower than memories, and safety feels as distant as home. Seeking refuge for the night, Julia and Ellie find themselves at the remote Lakeview cabin grounds—where grief-stricken widower Mark Peters has come to drown his sorrows for the last time.

Nora Everstar’s name has been etched atop The Vitoska since the day she walked through The Conservatory’s starstone gates. And it will not be felled now, not when she is one Canon away from becoming a full-fledged warrior of The Spectraline Shield—the ruthless immortal guard sworn to protect Lesserkind. Solars beyond and worlds below, Savallin Prim is named the youngest-ever Majlis of The Covenary.

Jewish anxiety is not all in our heads. Nor is feeling anxious simply a Jewish stereotype, even though many Jews tout anxiety as a stereotypical virtue and ascribe it as a motivator for success. Jewish anxiety is real. We inherit it from our ancestors. We learn it simply by living in an unsafe world as Jewish people. We learn it growing up in Jewish communities.

Kathy has just discovered a room filled with all things lost from her past. As the obsession grows, she is haunted by a secret she's kept from her new husband. The kind of secret that could scare him away. She wants to start a new life with John but she must say goodbye to her old life before she can start a new one. Will she have the strength to face her fears and cut ties from her past? Or will her secret destroy her before she has the chance?

In the quiet town of Elmsworth, 1999, life for 17-year-old Charlie Summers takes a horrifying turn during what was meant to be a simple weekend of babysitting her younger siblings. As the unexpected outbreak of a zombie apocalypse shatters the peace, Charlie, armed with her signature spiked baseball bat and accompanied by her loyal boyfriend Sean, must navigate a world gone mad.

I didn’t grow up with privilege. I came to the U.S. alone at 19, grieving the loss of both parents, with no money, no network, and no clear path forward. What I had was a relentless will to figure things out, from a one-room massage studio to a multi-location spa business with a growing franchise. This book isn’t about overnight success or vague motivation. It’s about process. I walk you through exactly how I built something real from nothing, step by step.

The year is 2007. The iPhone is introduced, No Country For Old Men dominates the Oscars, and America learns the name Rihanna. Andie Stackhouse has been promoted to sergeant and given a squad of rookies to lead. She's inexperienced and they're hot-headed, a volcanic combination. Late on a hot August night, one of her officers stops responding to his radio. Fearing the worst, Stackhouse drives to his last known location, and what she uncovers wakes up the entire police department. A cop killer is loose, and the culprit appears to be one of their own.

Detective Riley Willoughby is excited for her wedding day. She is finally marrying the love of her life, Jake Maxwell. Their special day goes as planned until a murder falls into their laps. The clues unravel and take the detectives to a high society book club, with four women at the helm. What does this seemingly innocent book club have hiding under their mystery novels? Follow Detective Willoughby as she uncovers the truth and goes inside Woodlake's group of high society upper class.

In 1940s Tampa, a beauty contest becomes a deadly game of survival when three extraordinary women infiltrate the criminal underworld that threatens to destroy them. After setting off on a war bond tour, Thelma Miles and her fellow contestants discover the mob's grip runs deeper than they imagined. These unlikely allies realize their real strength isn't in their looks, but in their cunning, determination, and unbreakable bond as they outmaneuver the dangerous men who underestimate them.

Explore the enchanting 'Forest of Feelings' where young listeners embark on a heartwarming journey alongside lovable animal friends. This beautiful tale is perfect for children learning to navigate the world of emotions. Join Benny the Bear, Olivia the Owl, and Mia the Monkey as they discover the power of understanding anger, focus, and courage. Ideal for parents seeking a compassionate and engaging tool to help children embrace and express their feelings, this story is a must-listen for nurturing emotional intelligence and empathy in kids

Tessie's four-year-old son was attacked and killed by an alligator in the summer of 1991. A few months later, what she believes to be the same alligator appears in Tessie's backyard. Her family and friends believe Tessie is coming apart, but for Tessie, bringing the alligator inside her house is the first step in a cosmic journey to find meaning in her suffering.

In the shadow of a fervent religious sect, fifteen-year-old Misty Garner's refusal to marry her church's pastor leads to a harrowing abduction from her own bed, casting her into the uncertain embrace of the Bridge Home School for Girls. Miles away, Simon, the heart and soul behind the Big Cat Sanctuary's operations, harbors a deep-seated rebellion against the sanctuary's stringent rules. His unparalleled bond with Indra, a majestic Bengal tiger, fuels his daring plan to grant freedom to the captive big cats amidst an impending hurricane.

When 18-year-old Regan accidentally kills her father, she discovers some startling truths. First, she has the power of mind control. Second, she must use it for evil or else suffer one of two fates: insanity or death. Her solution is vigilante justice. To atone for her sins, she vows to protect her classmates from The Three Musketcheers, a vicious gang of cheerleaders who use lies, brute force, and blackmail as weapons in their quest to dominate the school.

Havana, 1950. Thelma Miles has carved out a precarious independence running a Havana nightclub and raising her niece when she learns her reporter friend's car has gone over the cliffs off the Pacific Coast Highway. The woman had been on the verge of publishing a groundbreaking exposé. Only Thelma knows the deadly secrets she took with her—secrets powerful men would kill to keep buried.

When Ryan Carter was a small child, she survived a horrific nightmare at sea, one that claimed her father’s life and left scars deeper than the ocean. Now, at sixteen, she’s poured herself into the world of marine biology, working side by side with her stepfather, a renowned expert in the field. With years of experience behind her, Ryan is finally ready to embark on her first solo expedition—a research adventure with a young crew of like-minded explorers. No parents, no restrictions, and no one who sees her as a fragile survivor. This is her chance to prove herself.