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Born into a life of luxury, Reggie is a child who wants for nothing. His parents shower him with the latest toys, the trendiest clothes, and a spacious room filled with endless furniture. No material desire is left unfulfilled. Reggie's every whim is indulged, from staying up late to dressing as he pleases-or not dressing at all! His parents and their attentive staff cater to his every need and tolerate his every behavior. In short, Reggie gets what Reggie wants.But when Reggie starts school, problems arise as the permissive environment at home clashes with the expectations of the classroom. Despite his teacher's attempts to address the situation, Reggie's family denies any issue-until a peculiar odor begins to emanate from the boy. Classmates and teachers alike start to notice that Reggie has a real problem, one that persists no matter what his parents do.Will Reggie ever be the same again, or will this mysterious odor linger forever?

Step onto the carpet and immerse yourself in the experience of being nervous in class.Journey with us as we explore what it feels like to be different and discover the power of sharing your unique stories.Slowly, you'll learn that it's not only okay to be different but also that embracing your individuality can make you feel strong and empowered.

History unravels such irony. During World War II, a dutiful son wearing an American soldier's uniform sat in a detention camp across the table from his father, a declared enemy. The war later brought together two identified adversaries across a vast ocean. Governments may declare hostile parties, but humans cross those boundaries.

The Morettis are a Sarasota family of Cafeteria Catholics, (rejecting some Vatican doctrines-mainly pelvic issue ones). Widower Dante goes to his first Confession in decades. He confesses gossip: telling his two daughters of his brother Nick's fling with the caterer for his wedding vow renewal with Nick's then-wife Rosemary. An unusual Penance surprises Dante. Tantrums of Nick's ex-wife Rosemary impact events. Dante wants another good woman to love, but dating yields only stories that amuse his girls.Dante's gossip is repeated, changing with each teller. Floridians talk about freedom (yet yearn to mate). An undreamt-of source for finding love and fulfilling Dante's Penance offers challenge and hope. Her name is Abigail.Soon they're doing everything in a pandemic. How could anything go right?Are You Free? offers a witty rumination on family, religion, and the search for love in many forms - grief, longing, regret, surprise.

Imagine being granted the extraordinary gift of one last conversation with a loved one, knowing it would be your final chance to connect. Would you use this precious time to pour out your heart, share stories of love and gratitude, and bid a proper farewell?For most, such a divine opportunity would be treasured. But for Jolie, a middle-aged woman juggling the demands of her children, job, grieving father, and estranged sister, the conversation might take an unexpected turn. Why, for instance, did her mother choose to ignore the cancer ravaging her body, instead channeling her energy into hosting dance challenges from her hospital bed and teaching her grandchildren the joys of skinny dipping?Since her mother's passing, Jolie has been consumed by grief and regret, finding even the simplest tasks overwhelming. Despite knowing that hiding under the covers and napping won't solve anything, she feels too drained to seek alternatives. As she contemplates the tempting escape of running away - a choice that hardly seems fitting for a woman nearing fifty - Jolie receives an extraordinary gift: one final conversation with her mother. With so much left unsaid, where does one begin when faced with this singular chance?It isn't until Jolie faces a heart-wrenching accident involving her own daughter that she finds her answer. You begin by acknowledging the importance of family, and the power of forgiveness and letting go.Woven with wisdom, humor, and a touch of magic, A Time to Talk is an uplifting story that explores the unbreakable bonds of family, the profound impact of a mother's love, and the ability to find light even in the darkest of times.

In the small Newfoundland fishing village of Slate Harbour, a profound disturbance erupts between two families. The murky waters of jealousy, stirred by suspicion, transform their normally calm seas into tumultuous waves of hatred. Under brooding skies and against swelling seas, the inevitable storm begins to rage, while villagers watch as two boats head out towards a ferocious tempest of vengeance.At sea, amidst sharks circling the blood of revenge, two feuding fishermen refuse to ease their animosity. One man's course is swayed by a priest, whose words fade swiftly in the roaring wind. The other remains driven by an unyielding hatred. Their precarious worlds are upended by an unexpected storm that emerges from the darkest point on the compass. In this furious ocean, both captains struggle against the sea's mercy.Back at the home port, families keep vigil for the two vessels. In the relentless rain, prayers are answered for one family, whose boat returns with a skipper bearing a shattered spirit. Meanwhile, another family waits in vain, never to see their skipper or the boat with the broken jib again.Left in the aftermath of retaliation, the feud brews yet more dark clouds of revenge. Shaken by grief and desperation, a secret is inadvertently revealed. But it's too late to stem the tide of vengeance, and too late to prevent... Murder on Wolf Owl Bank.

This narrative delves into the life of a man navigating a sea of universal human trials. It's a journey through loss and the quest for faith and humility, the complexities of relationships, the temptations of greed, and the consequences of selfishness. This story mirrors our collective experience, reflecting how we, as a species, often tread on purity for profit, regardless of the cost.The book promises to immerse you in the triumph over fear, the rediscovery of faith, and the essence of what truly enriches life. It aims to provoke a profound realization of the impactful presence each person holds on this Earth and the unique value of every individual life.By the final page, it is the author's hope that readers will experience an awakening to their potential and embrace the spirit of Aloha: a compassionate ethos that, if adopted universally, could profoundly transform our world for the better. There is none better. Let this be the mantra we live by, making our existence and our world the very best it can be.No Ka Oi.

Dearest Reader, The most difficult part of life these days has been the ongoing battles between family and friends, once united on so many fronts, now unable to speak civilly to one another. Perhaps you've had a similar experience with your loved ones and have been left speechless. The hope is that you can find some answers within this book about why your relationships have changed.During the past few years, it has been hard to hear the spread of untruths, and wonder if name-calling, blaming, threatening, or isolation is eroding conversations with members of your inner circle. And while our journeys through the past few years may not be exactly the same, surely, we can agree that the days and months leading into 2022 have been filled with anguish. Praying that our Dearest Father brings you some comfort, and that his messages help you find your personal truth.

Learn what happens in a laboratory that helps doctors treat patients and make them feel better!The science, laughter, and wonder that occurs behind the scenes will open your eyes to a new world. Explore the growth of bacteria and how microbiologists discover what it is and how to treat it!While working on a school project Kori learns what her mom does every day while she is in school. Take a trip into the world of a microbiology laboratory scientist!

In a gripping thriller that delves into the complexities of identity, murder, and the enduring question of nature versus nurture, Chosen follows Ted, a man whose quest to find his birth mother leads him to a chilling discovery: Chosen, his identical twin, separated at birth and raised in a starkly different world.When a moment of uncontrollable rage leaves Chosen dead at Ted's hands, Ted must make a life-altering decision: turn himself in or flee, erasing his ties to the fateful deed. As Ted navigates a dizzying maze of moral dilemmas, weaving himself into a new narrative, the authorities begin to unravel the mystery behind Chosen's disappearance, unearthing a tale of twins divided by circumstance and a mother's secretive past.Through vivid and immersive prose, Chosen explores the divergent paths of two brothers, one raised in privilege and the other in poverty, casting a spotlight on the influence of upbringing on their individual fates. As the investigation deepens, readers become voyeurs into the tumultuous psyches of characters grappling with the weight of their choices, the elasticity of truth, and the undying question of what shapes us.

Has the Black race been ostracized into a purgatory world where it is neither free nor enslaved and where the landscape looks remarkably like the Old Plantation?Dr. Claud Anderson, former Assistant Secretary of Commerce, says: "Black folks in proportional comparative terms are regressing. Blacks have been socially engineered into the lowest levels of life... and are now more hated than at any time in the last 50 years."Dr. Anderson does not come right out and say that Blacks are still stationed near the Old Plantation, but he comes awfully close...The road that has led the Black race to this perilous moment in time leads us back to a host of villains. The White ones we all know about, the Black ones, Negroes, who prey on their fellow Black sufferers, we conveniently choose to forget about-those House Negroes, that Malcolm X warned us about?This book will name and shame... the Plantation Negroes of the 21st Century.

Intrigued by whispers of a community connection, Beth picks up the book chronicling Meghan's life after graduate school. As both women navigate careers amid outdated attitudes about women's place, they discover the persisting barriers of a man's world.While Meghan conducts research into the decline of family farms, her work conjures Beth's own rural upbringing and current reality as a farm wife straddling tradition and technology. Their parallel sexual awakenings underscore the universality of women's experience.An insider's glimpse of Meghan's faculty position reveals to Beth the complex machinery underlying campus life. As Beth reflects on the roads untaken, Meghan's bold choices highlight the excitement missing from Beth's more traditional path.Ultimately, their interwoven stories surface timeless questions about agency, destiny, and the feminine struggle to balance fierce independence with enduring community. Do we ever really choose our fate, or does life choose for us?

Bella Hunter, a young girl growing up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the 1860s and 70s, faces a life-altering tragedy when her parents pass away, leaving her an orphan. How will she survive? What challenges await her in this tumultuous era?Experience alongside Bella the end of the Civil War and the tragic assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. Witness her journey as one of the first children to reside in the Gettysburg Homestead, an orphanage established for the orphans of fallen soldiers, and the adjustments she must make in her new surroundings.This captivating coming-of-age story follows Bella's path from childhood to adulthood, as she navigates loss, friendship, and the search for her place in the world. Her tale of resilience and determination will hold your attention until the very last page.

Lanny Llama has arrived at his new home - but going to a new place can be scary!Farmer John knelt down beside him. 'I know it's hard going to a new place and having to make friends, but you have to be brave and try.'But Farmer John's gentle reassurance and encouragement doesn't make Lanny Llama feel any better. The other animals are strangers to him and he's the only one who is new to the farm and afraid... until he learns that he isn't the only one who's afraid, the other animals have fears too - and the only way he can save the day is by being brave!

This book is not for the faint of heart.Drugs, gangs, and violence form the backdrop of this gripping tale that follows a young girl caught at crossroads of her life. On the cusp of her twenties, with adulthood looming just ahead, she discovers just how much a detour can derail someone's path. As our heroine faces multiple challenges and navigates through unexpected events at every turn, life unfolds before her eyes in mysterious and unpredictable ways.Set in the 1990s, when grunge was at its dirtiest and hard rock blackened the ears and clothes of youth, this story follows suit with its own dark and grime soundtrack. Before the age of the internet and fast revolutions, this narrative takes on a much slower pace, sauntering through simpler days. Told as truthfully as possible with much grit and humility, this book is written for the underdogs, for the broken, and for those who get knocked down but never give up; for those who crawled their way out of the belly of Hell and for those we loved so dearly who died trying.

This novel relates the life of immigrants in Montréal, Canada. Guided by a patriarch Daniel Sahel, known as the dean of the United Nations, a neighborhood dominated by newcomers. He was their eyes, their ears, their advisor. He defended them, comforted them in difficult moments. But eventually the integration became problematic, with diplomas and careers going unrecognized, and soon rags burn at the United Nations. A novel full of suspense to discover.

Lollipop is an adorable kitten who was born a little bit different. She wonders why this happened to her and how she'll ever learn to embrace her uniqueness.Join Lollipop on her heartwarming journey as she meets a young artist who helps her celebrate what makes her special. Discover the magic that unfolds when this sweet kitten learns to love herself just the way she is.

Five friends embark on a cross-country train journey in America, unaware they are on the cusp of the COVID pandemic. Their voyage is marked by a captivating word game, where each draws a card corresponding to a letter and shares an experience inspired by an undisclosed word. The game, simple in its premise, becomes a gateway to unexpected memories and stories, evolving in real-time. As each friend takes their turn, readers are invited to guess the hidden word, immersing themselves in the narrative as if seated among the group.This engaging game sets the stage for a tapestry of associations and reminiscences, pushing the boundaries of what can be spoken. The novel follows each character over three years, capturing their unique circumstances and experiences during the pandemic across various locales and moments. Readers get a new perspective through their lived challenges, joys, and dreams. As the friends reunite for a second journey on a different route post-pandemic, the profound impacts of both the global event and the word game itself come to light. The narrative, divided into three parts, offers a looping portrayal of time: before, during, and after the pandemic.Rich with atmospheric and lyrical passages, this novel invites its readers to delve into the intricate world of language, exploring the mysterious and transformative power of words.

Where do you place your faith? Where do you go to when you need help? When patiently waiting to be saved does not work, whose arms should you fall into? In Darkness Surrounds the Light, Shirley, a young woman in a foreign country, has to face trials and frustrations and danger without knowing how she will survive or who she can trust. She is captured and tortured for no reason and faces unmentionable abuse not knowing who to lean on or how she will survive. Even when she feels safe, she still has to keep up her guard and fight with her demons. She thought her savior was Shawn, but he could not protect her. Who will protect her? Who can she trust when the hope of rescue appears to be out of reach?