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In these five unabridged short stories, Stephen Crane masterfully depicts the human condition. Through his keen observations of the simple, unnoticed aspects of life, he deftly describes man’s relationship to society, human nature, and the power of transformation. In each of the stories, he creatively reveals the internal battles, conflicts, and awakening that man collectively experiences. Grab your copy today to discover how he reveals man’s sense of dignity, optimism, grit, courage, and greed.

We admire and sometimes envy the lives of actors and entertainers. Are their lives as glamorous and fabulous as they are portrayed? Or do they face struggles and challenges like everyone? Listen on as three iconic actors, Will Smith, Matthew McConaughey, and Bryan Cranston, pull back the curtain and reveal the real-life stories behind their success, including their vulnerabilities, insecurities, and failure.

"Common Sense" was a pamphlet written by Thomas Paine in 1775-1776 advocating independence from Great Britain to people in the 13 Colonies. Writing in clear and persuasive prose, Paine marshaled moral and political arguments to encourage common people in the Colonies to fight for egalitarian government.

The Tao Te Ching is a compilation of meditations, comprised of 81 short chapters. Each chapter reflects on the beauty and mystical nature of the Tao (the Way). Tao Te Ching (Book of the Way) is one of the oldest written works that provides advice and guidance on perspective, inner strength, divine power, and moral excellence, among other principles of the universe. This 21st-century edition has been translated so that ancient text (originally written in classical Chinese in the fourth century BC) can be understood and enjoyed by the average listener.

Paramedic Dean Flynn works every day to heal the creatures of myth and legend in Elk City. When a human hate group declares war on his patients, Dean, with his angel girlfriend and the vampire lord of Elk City, must work with all the forces of good to fight terrorists hidden in their midst. Even after getting framed for murder, Dean uses magic, prophecy, and all his paramedic skills to save his patients. With his lifelong dreams shattered and taken away from him, will he have the strength to make the choice when the time comes to fulfill his destiny?

Paramedic Dean Flynn is finally getting used to his unusual ambulance patients. But with werewolves, vampires, fairies, and more, as his 911 patients, is he ready for an unusual in his personal life? Ashley Moore is not just an ER nurse. She is a heavenly angel on earth. Can she protect Dean and help him stop the hate crime attacks on his patients? Someone is determined to start a race war, and only Dean stands in the way.

It’s so important for parents to stay aware of their mental health and work to improve it if necessary. One of the most impactful things a new parent can do in this process is to implement regular positive affirmations. Everyone can benefit from having a positive affirmation routine, no matter their mental health situation. Having positive and strong mental health is so important as a parent, since your mental state impacts your family and everyone around you. This one-hour audiobook will be an essential piece of helping you accomplish this.

Bonjour, my name is André Chevalier. It has been my joy and my great honor to help those who have lost their way. Not long after I began my journey, I met two such wounded souls. Renata Koreman, my little mouse. She came to me as a child - shy, mute, injured...broken. It took oh-so many years to start to bring her back to herself! Yet, I could not fully heal her. Years later, Grant Wilkinson, he too fell into my hands. The ex-Army Ranger was badly disfigured and saw himself as a monster. Isolated by secrets, solitary and self-contained.

Isolated by the dark secrets he carries, Grant Wilkinson, the damaged and decorated war hero, has always seen himself as a monster. He's finally getting his life on track by embracing the help he needs from Renata Koreman, the equally damaged little mouse. André Chevalier saw Grant and Renata’s ragged edges as puzzle pieces that would fit flawlessly together. He made the right decision when he put the Monster and the Mouse together. There’s just one problem: Did Grant murder his father?

Juliette’s life is work - she’s ruthless, determined, and has built a reputation for helping difficult CEOs achieve their maximum potential. When she’s scouted by the royal Azhar family to assist the head of their tech division, Sheikh Basri Azhar, she’s eager for the challenge. The company is at a critical juncture, and it will be up to Juliette to keep the brash, young CEO on track. Shouldn’t be a problem - until Juliette meets Basri. He’s handsome, charismatic, and much harder to manage than she could have imagined.

After losing her parents, American artist Elena set out on a trip around the world. Now, in the sultry heat of the Middle East, she's having a hard time imagining returning to real life back home. But with half of her vacation still ahead of her, she and her friend are packed and ready to move onto their next destination...when a chance encounter changes everything. A dark, handsome stranger with a devilish grin catches Elena's eye, but how could she know that an innocent favor is about to change her life forever?

Imagine a town where the people perpetually live in the 1950s, a place where time has all but stopped and where everyone loves his family, job, and life. In this strange place, only a select few people ever leave the city limits, and even then they leave reluctantly. This is what 15-and-a-half-year-old Benjamin Granault faces as, through a string of amazing events, he finds himself living in a town where he can never talk about modern technology or current events, a place where being an outsider can cost a person his life, and being part of the community may very well cost more.

Eddy Pareti is a street-smart kid who does things his own way. He ditches school and dodges duties at the family’s tavern, Ernie’s Bleachers (now Murphy’s Bleachers), which is just across from Wrigley Field. World War II is ending, the Cubs are heading to the World Series, and Eddy sneaks into games and brushes up against baseball legends, including stars of the Negro League. From behind his family’s bar, Eddy pours beer for soldiers, ball players, and rodeo clowns, runs bets for a bookie who wants him to shoot a deadbeat gambler and—hold your horses—crashes a stagecoach on State Street.

What does it mean to be human? What does it mean to be real? I thought we were out of danger. I thought we'd outwitted our enemies. I was wrong. As my world is torn apart, survival may not be what I expected.

In today’s fast-paced world, discovering pure serenity can appear like an impossible task, especially for busy professionals. Author, Stoic Yogi guides you to practical strategies that are based on ancient wisdom from notable philosophers, Buddha and Marcus Aurelius. Expect to dive into the core principles of mindfulness, Stoicism and Buddhism, while simultaneously learning how to integrate them into your daily life. The concept of the transformative power of dichotomy will enlighten you by encouraging you to focus on what you can control and let go of the uncontrollable in your life.

Grant Wilkinson, the scarred and decorated war hero, has always seen himself as a monster. He's finally getting his life on track by embracing the help of Renata Koreman, the equally damaged self-proclaimed mouse. Together, they address their inner demons amidst a backdrop of secrets, scandal, murder and abuse. Avenge is a satisfying conclusion to the Abuse trilogy, full of healing, twists, turns, and surprises.

Protagonist Sean Malone's journey begins at 14. He has an IQ north of 200, a full-ride scholarship to the country’s top technical university, and over a million bucks from a winning streak on Jeopardy. However, he wishes he could just be normal. The US government manipulates him, using him as a codebreaker to pursue a covert operation and killing innocent people along the way. When Sean pushes back, the Department of Defense pushes harder. He flees to Europe to build a new life under a new name, hiding his mental gift from everyone.

Kat has found herself caught between a Qwerty and a rock-hard alpha. Ricco's flippant attitude toward their highly sexual relationship and Kat's dating seem to be exactly what she needs. Ricco is the perfect wireless, no strings f--k buddy. He loves her peen collection even more than she does, to the point she feels nearly battered after each encounter. But when he turns up the kink even more, when Match Up becomes a twisted virtual version of a cuckold, even Kat tries to turn down the intensity.

What if talking doesn’t work? In fact, instead of understanding you get the opposite: more conflict. Sounds familiar? We linger in unsatisfying relationships or end up divorcing. But you deserve better! Mindful habits can transform your relationship, heal wounds and make you feel heard. This five step program will show what united you in the first place and bring you back to that initial bond.

Love is not for me, but if marriage is what it takes to become my father’s successor and save my family’s fortune from ruin, so be it. This is all for show. I just need to play it safe until the fake wedding fuss is over. But then she shows up. The cute pianist, hired to play at my engagement party. Sweet Elodie. Shy, innocent, and virtuoso - off limits and impossible for me to claim. Elodie is a sweet risk and a challenge like no other. Her weak attempts at fending me off only fuel my greedy hunger.