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What if animals did what YOU do? This delightful story, the follow-up to If Animals Kissed Good Night, imagines how animals would say “I love you!" If animals said “I love you” like we do...how would they say it? Ostrich would boom it with wings spread wide. Impala would speak with a leapity-leap. Gorilla would add a loud chest, slap-slap. And across the animal kingdom, every creature would show love in a unique way.

For centuries, the kingdom of Iraden has been protected by the god known as the Raven. He watches over his territory from atop a tower in the powerful port of Vastai. His will is enacted through the Raven's Lease, a human ruler chosen by the god himself. His magic is sustained via the blood sacrifice that every Lease must offer. And under the Raven's watch, the city flourishes. But the power of the Raven is weakening. A usurper has claimed the throne. The kingdom borders are tested by invaders who long for the prosperity that Vastai boasts.

The end of World War II should have brought joy to Gwen Mullen. But on V-J Day, her worst fear is realized. As celebrating crowds gather in Times Square, a soldier appears on her doorstep to claim Mary, the baby abandoned to Gwen one year earlier. Suddenly Gwen is on the verge of losing the child she has nurtured and loves dearly.

What would you do if you found an alligator in your garage? Or if you spotted a mountain lion downtown? In cities and suburbs around the world, wild creatures are showing up where we least expect them. Not all of them arrive by accident, and some are here to stay. As the human population tops seven billion, animals are running out of space. Their natural habitats are surrounded - and sometimes even replaced - by highways, shopping centers, office parks, and subdivisions. The result? A wildlife invasion of our urban neighborhoods.

One summer morning, twelve-year-old Edward Adler, his beloved older brother, his parents, and 183 other passengers board a flight in Newark headed for Los Angeles. Among them are a Wall Street wunderkind, a young woman coming to terms with an unexpected pregnancy, an injured veteran returning from Afghanistan, a business tycoon, and a free-spirited woman running away from her controlling husband. Halfway across the country, the plane crashes. Edward is the sole survivor.

Rats are opportunistic, living in human cities provides them with food, shelter, and everything else they need!

Armed with a sinful past and an equally sinful body, Jackson Knight absolves his vow of celibacy to pursue Sergeant Monaghan’s unsuspecting older housekeeper. Ryn Middleton, on the cusp of turning 40, with a snarky daughter, a killer dog, and an abusive ex-husband, finds Jackson’s advances humorous and unbelievable. After intense negotiations including Vera Wang, Ed Sheeran, and sex four times a day, Ryn accepts Jackson’s marriage proposal on their first date.

Conspiracies. Corruption. Serial killers. You name it—I'm fascinated by it. My mom always blamed my overly curious and highly suspicious mind on my dad. My incredibly overbearing dad. Mr. No One Is Good Enough For My Daughter has been terrifying my dates since I turned 15. College is my chance to be free from his control and date any guy I want. I'm absolutely certain he would hate Slade Wylder—almost as certain as I am that I do too. Since when have I shied away from trouble?

Behind tinted windows a few yards from mourning family and friends, Jessica and Jude Day witness their parents’ funeral - and their own. Stripped of the only life they’ve ever known, the Days say goodbye to San Francisco forever. Six months and two new identities later, the 30-year-old misfits with elite self-defense skills and penchants for alcohol, sex, and trouble arrive like an earthquake to Peaceful Woods, a retirement community in Omaha, Nebraska, that thrives on rules and gossip. Welcome home, Jackson and Jillian Knight.

Parker Cruse despises cheaters. It might have something to do with her boyfriend sleeping with her twin sister. After a wedding day prank involving a strong laxative, that ends the already severed relationship between the twins, Parker decides to grow up and act 26. Step one: Move out of her parents' house. Step two: Find a job. Opportunity strikes when she meets her new neighbor, Gus Westman. He's an electrician with Iowa farm-boy values and a gift for saying her name like it's a dirty word. He also has a wife.

Aric James Monaghan promised Jillian Knight Portland. With a heavy heart and a light bag, she travels to the West Coast for the man she loved. In a blink, her worlds collide, holding her hostage to a past filled with lies, deceit, and revenge. Four caskets. Two bodies. It all started with a boy and a girl — their tragic love story is shared through the eyes of the enemy.

Here are the stories of those who have encountered and embraced the way of life called Shin Buddhism (or Jodo Shinshu). Starting from other religious traditions and backgrounds, the writers have “crossed over” to become part of the Shin Buddhist community in the U.S. and Canada. In powerful essays, they share personal experiences and explain how their paths found a new direction.

Welcome to Feast on Freedom: Thoughtful Bites on Politics and Food, the podcast where food meets civic rights. Each episode serves up a flavorful mix of discussions that blend the concepts of nutrition and the complex political issues that surround our choices. Join us as we explore how voting with our dollars influences policies on our ballots, from agricultural laws to food safety regulations. Whether you're a foodie, a political wonk, self healer or a practitioner, "Feast on Freedom" offers nourishing insights and engaging debates that cater to all appetites for change.

Stealing a cure to save my brother turns into a nightmare when I unintentionally unleash monsters. Now, every man, woman, and child must lock their doors and turn out the lights, cowering from dusk 'til dawn. And it's all my fault. I just wanted to save my brother. But now, I don't know if I can even save myself.

Thousands of years ago, the Mesopotamians made many discoveries that we enjoy today.

Lady Miranda es una dama en todo lo que hace, aunque preferiría no tener que estar siempre pendiente de los convencionalismos. Se desahoga vertiendo sus sentimientos en una serie de cartas dirigidas a un viejo amigo de su hermano, el duque de Marshington, aunque nunca ha pensado enviarlas. Cuando Marlow —el nuevo ayuda de cámara de su hermano— descubre una de las cartas y la envía a su destinatario, Miranda se siente morir cuando el duque contesta a su misiva con otra, lo que la lleva a descubrir que siente algo por dos hombres.

How can we raise the next generation to have an unshakable faith in God as they navigate the challenging terrain of modern culture? Offering years of experience and countless success stories, author and parenting expert Lee Ann Mancini says what our children need is a heart change, not just a behavioral change, so that they become effective disciples.

It is with some trepiditation that Meredith Mitchell returns to the Cotswolds: the Bamford district holds memories that, to put it generously, are bittersweet, and Christmas is a difficult time to find oneself a stranger in a new area. Yet she receives a kindly welcome, in particular from her old acquaintance Chief Inspector Markby and from her new neighbour Harriet Needham, a striking redhead with whom Meredith immediately feels a certain kinship. But Meredith has barely got to know her neighbour when Harriet is involved in a shocking—and fatal—accident at the Boxing Day Hunt.

Lady Georgina Hawthorne se ha esforzado mucho para ser la más admirada en la temporada social de Londres. En el primer baile al que asiste, espera despertar el interés de algún noble. Colin McCrae tiene dinero y buenos contactos, pero ningún título. Lo invitan a todas las fiestas, pero de hecho nadie le acepta en sociedad.

Welcome to Define Yourself: A Journey to E.L.I.T.E., hosted by Veronica Ann. This podcast empowers you to embrace your unique journey of self-discovery and growth. Each episode explores what it means to cultivate an E.L.I.T.E. mindset—shaped by your experiences and aspirations. Join us for inspiring stories and insights from individuals who embody resilience and perseverance. Celebrate progress over perfection and discover how to define your own path to excellence. Tune in and embrace the E.L.I.T.E. within you!