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Grace Mancuso, einzige Tochter des großen Mancuso-Paten, fiebert dem Tag entgegen, an dem sie ihren Mister Right, Lucino Luchese, endlich ihrer Familie vorstellen darf. Dragon De Angelis hat in Aurelia Bono die perfekte Frau gefunden und ist endlich bereit, sie um ihre Hand zu bitten. Vier Menschen, vier Clans, vier Schicksale. Sie sind beinahe glücklich, als ein Sturm über New York hereinbricht und sie in Figuren auf einem Schachbrett verwandelt, die von den mächtigen Mafiabossen hin- und hergeschoben werden.

It's a few weeks until Halloween and Dia de Los Muertos. Tula's friend Carmen has convinced her to go to a new event called Night of the Calavera. It's meant to celebrate the two holidays in the nearby town of Driftwood, Texas, not far from Tula in Slaughter Creek.

Nola has been single for years as she has put her success over love, but this Las Posadas she hopes to find something more with the gorgeous mortician who has just moved into town to take over the local funeral home after the owners die in a house fire. For weeks the tension has been building between Nola and Henry during their weekly meetings at Puzzle Club. At the start of Las Posadas, and her turn to host Puzzle Club, Nola has an unexpected guest in her new home.

Are you ready to step into the fullness of your spiritual authority and experience victory over darkness? "Awakening Righteousness - Prayer & Fasting in Spiritual Warfare" by Justin V. Leblanc is your comprehensive guide to navigating the unseen battles of faith with power, wisdom, and effectiveness. This transformative book doesn't just inform; it equips and empowers believers to reclaim their spiritual heritage and walk in triumphant victory.

Is blatant bullyism, cronyism and corruption the modern style of leadership, blended with the ‘flavour’ of dunce and rudeness? This Gangrene element of Corporate Potpourri sucks the life out of return on investment, competitive advantage, and distinctive competency. Although sometimes difficult to cope with, Dr. Montgomery, Chief Operations Officer, maintained a good attitude without fear, as she said, “you never know who is watching. Let no one cause you to block your own blessings/opportunities”.

Are you increasingly alarmed by the moral, cultural, and political condition of America today? Does the direction our country and society are headed give you hope and encouragement regarding the future for your children and grandchildren, or cause you concern? Why have we veered so far off course from the Judeo-Christian values and principles on which our nation was founded? How can we as concerned citizens and people of faith re-embrace the best of our rich history and heritage in the 21st century?

People gather at the cellar under Mada Pumps' house, where they unburden without 'judgment'. Some of the shocking 'mind-blowing' confessions warrant urgent police interventions, but no one dare spill information from that highly confidential space, owing to the serious positionality of Mada. This unusual and intriguing fiction brings the stories, characters and words to life, tickling the imagination and emotion of the readers...quite the thriller!

Just as the world’s controlling population won that control by selling goods, and services, humanity must use this same means to win back the level of political influence necessary to first winning its battle against them, and then winning the battle against climate change. Humanity must go into business for the sake and interests of humanity, and market products that compete with, and win against, products marketed by today’s controlling population.

For 36 years, from Lincoln to Teddy Roosevelt, Tom Pendel saw the daily comings and goings at the center of American political life in the White House. As doorkeeper, he saw senators, congressmen, royalty, citizens, and scoundrels appear on the White House steps.

Paige isn't looking forward to chaperoning her younger sister's Girl Scout Troop for a camping trip outing - burning S'mores, telling the same old ghost stories, and listening to little girls giggle all night long - until she meets the new Girl Scout Troop leader, Brandi. The petite blond is just her type, so when a tent mishap leaves Paige without one, forcing the two women to share, the trip goes from tame to thrilling faster than either of them could have imagined.

Eighty-three year old Sam Davis has always wondered what happened to his high-school sweetheart. But instead of finding the means to track her down, he's stuck in an assisted living center, reliant on others around him. His grandson, Wyatt, questions Sam's memories, and it seems that he'll never find the answers he's been searching for. Anita Gifford, single mom in her mid-30s, is reluctant to spend community service hours at the assisted living center in their town. But her fourteen-year-old daughter Carly has to work off her school suspension.

This exceptional piece of work was motivated by the current Coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic which continues to claim the lives of thousands of people across the World. It brought back memories of real and extraordinary short stories of individuals (known to me and including me), who have experienced threats to life’s span, and happened to bounce back remarkably well.

The Circle of Eternal Shadows' purpose is to confine the Shadow that dwells within the forest. This creature traps the souls of those it encounters. All could be lost if the Shadow were to break from its confinement. Crox visits the forest where he had a horrific car crash years earlier. He was saved from death by a tiny kitten that lived in the woods. He names the life-saving kitten Lucky. While walking in the woods, he comes across a black cat with emerald green eyes, the same color Lucky had.

How To Be The Best (In Business) by Donald V. Almeida is not just any business book. Drawing from his impressive journey up to Global Vice Chairman of PwC, Almeida offers a unique blend of personal memoir and practical self-help. Through engaging stories from his own career, he breaks down complex business concepts into understandable, actionable advice. This book is designed for anyone in the business world, from newcomers looking for direction to seasoned professionals seeking to refine their skills. Almeida's narrative is inviting, making his profound insights accessible to all.

In this stunningly transparent memoir, Nanette Larson shares her journey from a life of constant hopelessness and despair, deep depression, crippling anxiety, and suicidality to one full of victorious hope and purpose. Realizing that she had allowed the labels that had been pasted upon her by medical professionals and society alike to define who she was, Nanette changed her perspective by seeing herself through the eyes of her Maker. Taking control of her thoughts was only the first step of a winding road to wellness, however.

A Saturday of ballistic therapy at the Fawcettville gun range turns bloody for PI Niccolo ‘Fitz’ Fitzhugh when local social worker and community theater star Anna Maria Ippolito is found murdered in her home. It’s personal too—he’s been casually dating Anna Maria following his disastrous break up with prosecutor Alicia Linnerman. The discovery of a strange coded journal at Anna Maria’s home makes Fitz and Anna Maria’s sister Carlotta wonder if she’s living some sort of double life, one Carlotta wants to know about before the police get wind of it.

J.V. Sadler’s first collection of short stories tip-toes the waking and unconscious world. Take a peek into the upside-down world of Licking. Transcending reality, these stories integrate a diabolical twist to the mundane. In the title story, a couple's hopes for a baby turn sour; “The Baboon” is a story of self-deprecation gone wrong; in “Unafraid” a woman will do anything to overcome her fears; eavesdrop on a dysfunctional family in “Family: Dinner”; a crowd struggles to save a dying woman in “Almost”.

It's estimated that ONE SOUL PER SECOND leaves this incarnation. That's a lot of broken hearts. It's even worse when people don't realize that everyone has the natural ability to communicate with their loved ones across the veil. Everyone. It's a matter of figuring out what kind of medium you are!

Discover the transformative power of prayer with "Prayer Agents Manual", the essential companion for every Christian believer. As the second installment of the acclaimed Prayer Agents trilogy, this manual serves as a comprehensive "handbook" and how-to guide for navigating the spiritual realm through prayer and intercession.

A Boss Needs a Boss Lady is the tale of twin sisters Taylor and Alexa. After leaving the comfort of their home in Miami and returning to New York City, the girls set out on a path designed by their father, Sebastian, a.k.a. Bash. Bash will stop at nothing until his daughters are sitting in their rightful spots: financially secure and at the top of his organization!