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Jake Thomas is always the new kid. His family moves so much for his dad's work that it's easier to keep his head down and not get attached to anyone. He'll be gone in a few months anyway. But when they end up in Los Angeles, Dad promises this will be the last time they move. The Pacific Crest Apartments are home now...which means it's time for Jake to finally make friends. Jake isn't sure he should count the two kids he meets at the apartment's community center as friends, though....

First published between 1870 and 1893, Émile Zola’s 20-book cycle chronicling four generations of the Rougon-Macquarts was a shocking exposé of the decadence, degradation and moral decay of 19th-century France. It included some of his greatest novels, among them his masterpiece, Germinal. These innovative, ambitious dramas, first broadcast on Radio 4 over 24 hours in 2015-16, are a radical reimagining of Zola’s classic series, introducing us to 104-year-old matriarch, Dide, imprisoned in an asylum in southern France.

Tea and sympathy have never been so deadly. Schoolteacher Adam Matthews just wants to help select a new headteacher and go home. The governors at Lindenshaw St Crispin’s have already failed miserably at finding the right candidate, so it’s make or break this second time round. But when one of the applicants is found strangled in the school, what should have been a straightforward decision turns tempestuous as a flash flood in their small English village.

Flanders, 1915. Captain Robert Armstrong receives an unexpected parcel. So begins a chain of events that will reveal a hidden past, guilty secrets, and unwelcome enticements. Asked to defend a junior officer accused of cowardice, Armstrong fights his battles on more than one front, and against unexpected enemies.

Prince Dredge has returned as he is about to embark on the most exciting adventure of a lifetime with the Mouse Princess, Princess Eleanor as they battle two very dangerous enemies to protect the mouse and human worlds from danger.

Real estate investment trusts (REITs) are becoming increasingly popular investments for individuals and institutions. They can provide a reliable and stable income with above-average dividend yields. UK REITs is a comprehensive and distinguished guide to understanding this asset class and the attraction of this investment. The audiobook is a first choice for any small investor who is new to investing in REITs in the UK and understanding the investment opportunities.

Inspector Robin Bright is enjoying a quiet Saturday with his lover, Adam Matthews, when murder strikes in nearby Abbotston, and he’s called in to investigate. He hopes for a quick resolution, but as the case builds, he’s drawn into a tangled web of crimes, new and old, that threatens to ensnare him and destroy his fledgling relationship.

The KJV Everyday Bible guides you to read the entire Bible in 365 sections with a blend of the Old Testament, Psalms, Proverbs, and the New Testament, providing a simple yet effective way to engage the Bible every day of the year.

Success is a progressive realization of a worthy goal. Success and self-fulfillment can be predicted and guaranteed if we do certain things in a certain way, every day. This audiobook not only clearly outlines the steps required to become successful but also answers the question: why and how do successful people become successful and have a fulfilled life?

Stay away from Court Fae... My dad drilled that into our Dark Fae tribe, trapping us in the forest. Court Fae are deadly, cruel, and believe that they’re fated to mate for life. But I’m also Lord Spring: a rebel with something dangerous and magical growing inside me... Now, I’m a prisoner in a supernatural jail with my two hot and protective fae friends, held captive because I rebelled against the queen.

When Baylin and Luana find out she is with child, they are certain the worst is behind them. As Luana and Baylin’s relationship grows stronger every day, the entire Kingdom of Grasmere celebrates the prospect of an heir to the throne. However, the arrival of the royal family from Mirstone not only brings the chance of another deadly troll war but also the prospect of an arranged marriage of the Kingdoms.

Once inseparable childhood friends, Luana and Baylin are now grown and living in two separate worlds. Luana, the daughter of the town drunk, cares for her family’s goat farm to make ends meet. Baylin, prince and future King of Grasmere, is off combating the evils that lurk in the Kingdom. However, fate intercedes with a time-honored tradition that has been custom for the past 500 years. Luana’s life is now forced into the hands of her long-lost childhood friend.

Ask anyone and they’ll tell you, “We need Mister Rogers more than ever.” This audio collection features interviews with fans, friends, and colleagues whose lives were changed by the simple wisdom and kindness of Fred Rogers. For the first time you’ll hear both celebrities and everyday people tell their stories of how Mister Rogers affected them and, in some cases, even saved their lives.

The Bed Wife Chronicles: Love brought them together. Would tradition tear them apart? Tensions are high. While King Ashmur lies on his deathbed, the evil Lord Cadman coerces Mirstone into declaring war on Grasmere and they’re not alone in their malevolent intensions. An evil lurks in the land that threatens to destroy everything in its wake. While Baylin readies the Kingdom, Luana discovers a secret about her past that makes her question everything she thought she knew about herself. All Luana and Baylin wish for is to be safe and happy together.

All Sid ever wanted for Christmas was a red fire truck, but the more he misbehaved the less likely it seemed that Father Christmas would visit. But magic was just around the corner, and what he actually got was a Christmas adventure....

The purpose of this book is to help myself and others move from hypercritical thinking to happiness. We will start with an understanding of what hypercritical thinking is. As we apply these concepts, we will not only suffer less in our lives from being hypercritical, we will discover the benefits of being happier. Definitions of happiness from multiple sources will be included, as will my own attempt to define happiness.