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Cid is starting to settle in. New friends. New adventures. The new farm. It's a good life and he's thankful for it. Thankfulness comes in many forms. For Cid, it'll be blueberry. As a cobbler taster at the Spring Festival of Renewal.

Having clear skin is everyone’s dream, but not everyone is lucky enough to achieve that. A good lifestyle and skincare routines can be useful, but they’re nothing without having clear minds. In this audiobook, you will receive positive affirmations to heal and clear your skin. By listening to this soothing audiobook, you will be free from acne and a step closer to getting clear skin. Achieve the clear-glass skin everyone wishes for through your sleep.

Sometimes the best-laid plans backfire. My name is Brooke. I'm 18, and I live a rich life. My mother died when I was young, and my wealthy stepfather who came into my life when I was only two has raised me as his own. Here's the problem. Dad is so overprotective and his strict rules and curfews are driving me nuts! But I have a plan. Maybe Dad needs a distraction, so I set about providing one for him in hopes that he'll lay off with all his restrictions with me. My plan is to hook him up with my favorite teacher! But the lesson will be mine to learn.

Parents, regardless of the period, will experience some difficulties talking to and making their kids listen to them. Parents from the past went through such trouble, parents in the present times are having a hard time talking to their kids, and future parents will likely experience the same difficulties.

Are you undergoing the loss of a loved one - a spouse, a partner, a parent, a child, or someone else - who had been a vital part of your life and about whom you cared deeply? Has your loss left you sad, confused, angry, and full of questions that seem to have no answers? If any of these examples describes your current situation, chances are you are experiencing grief - a natural, normal response to encountering any major loss.

If you having problems controlling your dog’s loud barking, you’re not alone, and it may be time to consider electronic collar. Stop getting angry at your dog, having to apologize to neighbor for your pet’s loud barking, and instead have an look at some of the available electronic collars on the market. This audiobook will help you understand what e-collars are, why you need to use them, how to know which ones to buy, and also how to use it to successfully train your dogs.

Alcohol is a guilty pleasure for some people. Like smoking, alcohol drinkers have difficulties quitting despite knowing its negative effects of it. If you want to quit, start with yourselves first.

A pastor is called to be a shepherd of God’s people in the local church. The gift of a godly pastor cannot be overemphasized — but the task of finding a faithful pastor is daunting. In this audiobook, seasoned pastor Mark Dever offers clear, biblical insight to churches in search of new leadership by providing six characteristics to look for in a new pastor, along with 11 suggestions of strategies to implement during the search process.

In the complete series one to four of the multi-award-winning hit show from the people who brought you Cabin Pressure and Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive, stand-up comedian Marcus Brigstocke has been put in charge of a thing! In each episode, Marcus finds he's volunteered to be in charge of a big old thing - a hospital, a prison, the banking system.

Did you know that you could fit the whole human race in the volume of a sugar cube? Or that the electrical energy in a single mosquito is enough to cause a global mass extinction? Or that we are all, in fact, living in a giant hologram? Or perhaps, most importantly of all, out there in the universe there are an infinite number of copies of you reading an infinite number of copies of this?

They say everything happens for a reason. Joss Hess has spent his entire life looking for that reason. After nearly killing a man and barely avoiding prison, Joss finds himself sentenced to 18 months on Briscoe Ranch where certain things are expected. Hard work. Manners. Responsibility. Respect. Worst of all—anger management and restraint. If he fails, Joss will be sent back to the state penitentiary to serve the remainder of his sentence.... One roadblock stands between Joss and his freedom: Ren Briscoe.

In this classic book on the meaning of multiculturalism in larger American society, Gary Okihiro explores the significance of Asian American experiences from the perspectives of historical consciousness, race, gender, class, and culture.

With chaos comes opportunity. The world is at the brink of disaster, and the demigods want him dead. Derk knows the tribulations he faces force him into perilous situations, but with Tyla and Tasnia sworn to his side, he might save things yet. With new and unproven allies, plus a mysterious elf named Diane, now he must navigate intrigue and assassins to build his power enough to fend off those who pursue him. Should be simple, right? Nobody wins without taking a few risks, after all.

I’m a 22-year-old black introvert who overthinks everything, can’t get a date, yet somehow managed to graduate from Harvard. Though our stories may not be the same, the universal themes explored in this poignant and personal literary collection - love, identity, hope, social justice, and coming of age - bond us together. Timestamp: Musings of an Introverted Black Boy is many things: It’s one black boy’s journey through college and into adulthood. It’s a compilation of intimate musings, short and long. It’s an anthology of reflections linked to distinct moments in time.

After separation and divorce, the greatest misconception some end up believing is that raising a child is primarily a mother’s responsibility. While the role of the mother is undoubtedly essential, a father disregarding his part in their children’s lives is extremely unfair, incorrect, and irresponsible. On the other hand, what is to be done when the parents split up? How is a father to nurture his children all by himself? Glen Warren’s I Am a Father Forever holds the answer to all these questions, and much more.

Greater Than a Tourist - New Hampshire, USA by Colleen Martin offers the inside scoop on the Granite State. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this book will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your travel destination.

Step into the rich tapestry of African American experiences through the poetic lens of 'Echoes of Resilience.' This compelling collection of poems delves deep into the heart of a community that has faced historical struggles and emerged with unshakable strength. Within these verses, you'll find the voices of those who've stood at the crossroads of adversity and triumph, whose stories are etched in the annals of history. 'Echoes of Resilience' weaves a narrative of hope, resilience, and the beauty of African American culture. It's a journey that will captivate your heart and soul.

Marcus Berkmann's funny, instantly recognisable description of middle-age in A Shed of One's Own struck a chord and turned it into a bestseller. Now he looks at life ten years on. Well, as Marcus describes, the body continues to fall apart, along with the bank balance - but it's certainly not all doom and gloom. You have come to terms with your deficiencies and eccentricities (and if you have a partner they may be better adjusted to them too); you might have finally conquered your FOMO; and you have embraced the notion of the Power Nap.

The Kraken's Lament by Mark Wright. Gather round, wretched peoples of Atlantis, for Acanthus the Talesmith has a story to tell! A story of adventure, of courage, of a Winged Goddess searching for truth and sanctuary in a friendless city... On the streets of this fair city, the Goddess searches for a path to the child of two worlds but finds instead only questions and danger.

Have no doubt that God has something fantastic planned for you. Despite the fact that this does not really suggest that every day should be a parade and circus, it does imply that you should live your life with a sense of general happiness. As stated in Psalm 63:7, "...since you have been my help, and under the shelter of your wings I shall scream with joy."