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Homelessness in America is a complex issue that affects millions of people each year. In this eye-opening book, we explore the ten most common reasons why people become homeless and how we can work to address them. From the lack of affordable housing to the impact of natural disasters, we delve into the root causes and provide insights on how we can create solutions.

In this thought-provoking book, the author embarks on a deep exploration of the historical and contemporary challenges that have led to civil unrest in the United States. Titled "Shattered Promises: Unveiling the Roots of Civil Unrest in America and the Path to Change," this book delves into the complex interplay of labor struggles, violence, social inequality, racial and ethnic tensions, the struggle for rights and justice, government responses, and the lasting impact of these events on American society.

Das wohl berühmteste Buch der tschechischen Literatur ist untrennbar mit dem Lachen verbunden: Man lacht über die Naivität des Protagonisten, über seine Einfältigkeit und seine absurde Sprachkomik. Aber so blöde ist der Schwejk nicht, auch wenn es ihm amtsärztlich attestiert wurde. Der Schwejk hat vielmehr etwas Anarchistisches, Subversives an sich. Er hat Witz und Phantasie – und er ist es, der die Komik des ganzen kriegsgeilen Geschehens demaskiert.

Anna and Ingrid have survived World War II. Now they must live through the Berlin airlifts. Evocative and unforgettable, CHILD OF THE RUINS is set during the Berlin air lifts of 1948 and written by one of the most brilliant writers of historical fiction in the UK. People are disappearing. I...

Remember when talking about money was taboo? Times have changed and in our times, with so many radical and disruptive changes to the economy, the role of the entrepreneur now embedded at the centre of so much societal and technological change, and digital currencies changing the way we think about exchange, money has become a vital, insistent of conversation for everyone. All of us acknowledge it matters desperately; yet so few of us really understand it. There must be a better way and a better place to go to for this insight and here we have it.

Lost in the Maze of Paradise is a gripping story of one woman's emotions that swing out of control once she realizes she could have made the worst decision in her life. Mary goes missing. Her friends search endlessly to find her. Is it foul play or stress from guilt?

When Gloria and Jenn are assigned to work together as executive assistants in the bullpen of an investment management firm in Jersey City, people start talking. Gloria hears that Jenn is stuck up. Jenn hears that Gloria is set in her ways.

Bella Mason always dreamed of a life beyond her small town but never had the opportunity - until now. When she lands a job as chief stewardess on board a private yacht, it's just the adventure she's been looking for. After the last couple of years, renowned actress Felicity Kennedy is desperate for a break from the spotlight. Escaping to the Riviera with her family, she's ready for a blissful holiday with nothing but the fresh sea air and a cocktail in her hand.

Always feeling like your life could be more fulfilling? Tired of thinking you don’t have what it takes to achieve your dreams? Enough with the self-doubt! Listen up and turbo-charge your self-esteem in no time! The higher your self-confidence, the more positive your general outlook in life will be—and there’s no better way to learn how to make that happen than through the lens of a professional singer’s transformational journey, only here in Power Up Your Dreams!

Rediscover the true you and learn to become whole again. Written through the eyes of a CSA Survivor, Gloria fully understands the complex and often confusing things Survivors experience. She is able to provide insight and a way forward through her own experiences. Her wish for all CSA Survivors is to know, they are seen, supported and believed.

In a lonely village in the Peak District, during the onset of a once-in-a-lifetime snow storm, Constable Ellie Cheetham finds a body. The man, a local ne'er-do-well, appears to have died in a tragic accident: he drank too much and froze to death. But the facts don't add up: the dead man is clutching a knife in one hand, and there's evidence he was hiding from someone. Stranger still, an odd mark has been drawn onto a stone beside his body.

Gloria Burtzlaff feared for her life one day back in April of 1991 when her abusive husband, Larry, drunk and violent, slapped her, hit her, and began pelting her with glasses. After he tried to drown her in a tub, she got the family shotgun and confronted him in his underwear. “Larry, I’m going to kill you,” she declared. Defense lawyers would later claim he lifted a glass as if to say, “Have at it, sister.” Have at It, Sister is a true-crime tale about Gloria, a South Dakota woman who shot her abusive husband and was put on trial in a precedent-setting case.

An inspiring memoir of one of the most acclaimed children’s book illustrators of all time, sharing the story of a young artist who finds the courage to follow his passion against all odds. Jerry’s vivid recollections and lively sketchbook drawings of his youth in postwar America tell an...

Surely it can't be hard to stay peaceful at one of the oldest yoga and mindfulness retreats in the Algarve, surrounded by sea, sun and serenity? Mostly, owner Layla Garcia manages it—with the help of meditation and plenty of camomile tea, of course. But keeping her grandparents' legacy alive is stressful, and Layla has become so shackled to the work that, for her, The House on the Hill is fast becoming 'The Fortress on the Hill'. Then writer Luke Mackie moves to the villa next door, bringing with him a healthy dose of chaos to disrupt Layla's plans.

It is the morning of Ellie Warren's wedding day and she is hiding under her childhood bed. She cannot shake the feeling that she isn't where she's supposed to be—the marriage, that is—but she can't work out how she ended up here or where exactly she should be. Ellie knows there wasn't just one decision that led her to this day. Her life is made up of billions of choices but some of them must have changed the course of her life forever.

On the death of her aunt Gwyn, Lowri returns once more to Gwyn’s home on the remote island of Anglesey, Wales, with young daughter Ruby in tow. Lowri hadn’t seen her aunt in years, but this beautiful island offers a fresh start. Yet right away, strange things begin to happen. Ruby insists an old woman is visiting her when no one else is watching, and a tattered old doll keeps being left for Ruby to find. Then Ruby goes missing. Desperately seeking answers no one seems to have, Lowri looks to her dark family past for clues.

Penelope Woods has just lost her father. It had been only the two of them her whole life and they had been closer than most. Now that's he's gone, she feels more alone than ever before and heads back home to figure out what to do next. It’s there, cleaning out his room, that she finds his yeti research. Her and her father have been fascinated by yetis for years. When she was a little girl, her father had grown tired of reading her bedtime stories about princesses and princes and had started making up his own tales.

Owen Marshall has always dreamed of hitting the open ocean and looking for buried treasure. He’s been a pirate fanatic practically since birth, but living in Santa Fe, New Mexico hasn’t provided him with many opportunities to live out his dream. Instead, he writes about the adventures he wishes he was having in his books. Then one day, he’s had enough. He puts his books on hold and travels south, looking for a diving instructor and a boat to charter. His plan? To go out looking for old shipwrecks and buried treasure.

Brexly Vos just has to finish one more semester and she’ll have her degree. Then she can start her own business and finally help out her parents. All that stands between her and her bright future is a film class. She's at a loss for a subject when she remembers the local lore that Bigfoot lives in the woods bordering campus. She doesn't really believe the legend but she figures it will be an interesting subject and easy enough to film.

It's a running joke that she can never make up her mind on anything, and she'd be the first to admit that she has a hard time making decisions or trusting her gut. The only thing she's ever been sure of is that she and Milo Colt are soulmates. Or so she thinks. When he breaks up with her out of the blue, she's heartbroken. She gets a little bit tipsy and decides that what she needs is a vacation. She thought she had found the perfect man, a unicorn if you will, but now that she knows that's a lie, she's determined to go out and find herself a real soulmate.