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Born in a carnival trailer, Leah Fern begins her life as the "The Youngest and Very Best Fortuneteller in the World," taking strangers' hands and feeling the depths of their emotions. Her mother Jeannie Starr is a captivating magician, but not always an attentive mother, and when Leah is six, Jeannie upends their carnival life with an unexpected exit. With little fanfare and no explanation, she leaves her daughter at the home of Edward Murphy, a kindly older man with whom Leah shares one fierce wish: that Jeannie Starr will return to them.

More than a decade ago, counterterrorism expert Rita Katz began browsing white supremacist and neo-Nazi forums. The hateful rhetoric and constant threats of violence immediately reminded her of jihadist militants. Now, years of attacks committed by extremists radicalized online—including at a synagogue in Pittsburgh and mosques in New Zealand, as well as the Capitol siege—have brought home the danger. From ISIS to QAnon, Saints and Soldiers pinpoints the approaches needed for a new era in which arrests and military campaigns alone cannot stop never-before-seen threats.

Ax assault, kidnapping, brutal murder: how could these things happen in a small town? Although regional crimes hardly ever make it to the national circuit, they will always remain with the families and communities of the victims and a part of the area's history. After working with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division for twenty-four years, Rita Shuler has a passion for remembering the victims. From an unsolved case that has haunted her for thirty years to a cold case solved after fifteen years by advanced DNA technology, Shuler blends her own memories with extensive research.

For decades, evidence of the 1978 murder of Gwendolyn Elaine Fogle lay in the evidence room at the Walterboro Police Department. Special Agent Lieutenant Rita Shuler worked on the case shortly after she joined the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, and she couldn't let it go, not even after her retirement in 2001. In May 2015, Lieutenant Shuler teamed up with new investigator Corporal Gean Johnson, and together they uncovered key evidence that had been overlooked. With new advancements in DNA and fingerprint technology, they brought the case to its end in just four months.

Too Proud to Lead provides essential advice on how to avoid hubristic behavior that can endanger businesses, as well as cope with arrogant overconfidence in others in the workplace.

The Many Sides Guide to Authentic Style aims to see you explore and express your authentic style rather than setting out the strict do's and dont's of what to wear based on trends that come and go and which help you find your own look, no matter your age, in a way that flatters your body shape. In three distinct sections, this book will guide you on your journey toward developing your own distinctive style - one that is unique, effortless, and authentic.

Eat Like a Local - Moscow by author Rita Feigina offers the inside scoop on food in Moscow. Culinary tourism is an important aspect of any travel experience. Food has the ability to tell you a story of a destination, its landscapes, and culture on a single plate. Most food guides tell you how to eat like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Eat Like a Local series, this book will give you a food guide from someone who has lived at your next culinary destination.

In this 2009 National Book Award finalist, Rita Williams-Garcia proves that she has an “uncanny ability to project unique voices” ( Publishers Weekly). Jumped is told in alternating points of view between three girls as they struggle to make tough choices when they become involved in a fight at their urban high school.

Imposter syndrome can cause a constant fear of being found out that you aren't 'good enough' or called out for being a 'fraud'. It impacts people in different ways and can be debilitating and negatively affect relationships, personal life and careers. So what can you do about it? Love Your Imposter shows you how to take on your imposter self and use it as a driver to come out stronger.

Uno studente senza nome sta per abbandonare gli studi in una prestigiosa università a Kyoto dopo due anni disastrosi: a causa di una serie di scelte sbagliate, prima fra tutte la compagnia del suo peggiore e unico amico, il teppista Ozu, si è rovinato la reputazione e la carriera accademica, al punto che la “rosea vita universitaria” che tanto sognava, ossia trovare una bella fanciulla dai capelli corvini, avere successo nello studio e avere tanti amici, sembra ormai impossibile da raggiungere. Ma il destino ha in mente per lui altri piani.

Tras sufrir un desafortunado percance, Lena vaga por las calles de una ciudad enorme y desconocida en el otro extremo del mundo -Buenos Aires-, mientras se pregunta en qué momento esa escapada le pareció una buena idea. Quizás después de haber recibido un vídeo en el que su prometido retozaba con la stripper que amenizó su despedida de soltero. O tal vez tras la última discusión con su madre, al anunciarle que había decidido cancelar la boda.

Tras su sensacional debut en 2005 con La historia del amor - novela traducida a más de treinta idiomas y de la cual se han vendido más de un millón y medio de ejemplares en todo el mundo - su prestigio no ha hecho más que aumentar entre el público y la crítica.

Dissi loro che avrei voluto essere una vedova. «Ho l’impressione che, quando divorzi, tutti si chiedano come hai fatto a rovinare tutto, cos’ha reso così insopportabile stare con te. Se tuo marito muore, almeno la gente è dispiaciuta per te.» Maggie sta bene. Anzi, non è mai stata meglio. Certo, è al verde, la sua carriera accademica non sta andando da nessuna parte e il suo matrimonio è durato solo 608 giorni, ma alla veneranda età di ventinove anni, Maggie è determinata ad abbracciare la sua nuova vita di Divorziata Sorprendentemente Giovane™.

Nestes contos de amores impossíveis, de solidão e de desencontros, tanto seus personagens quanto as coisas ao seu redor estão em permanente estado de “quase”. Os relacionamentos quase dão certo, as coisas são quase dramáticas, quase triviais. Apesar das dores, não há drama nessa linguagem que é, ao mesmo tempo, infantil e ferina, de tão lúcida. O ouvinte sente vontade de rir de certo desajeito constante, mas também percebe uma lágrima quase caindo, de tanto que as pequenas trivialidades parecem se cercar de melancolia.

Umberto e Angela si incontrano. Lui alla soglia della pensione, alcolista, cresciuto al CEP – esperimento di aggregato popolare affacciato sulla laguna di Venezia – e lei poco più che ventenne, appena uscita dal carcere della Giudecca, proveniente da una rispettata famiglia ottusamente cattolica, la cui infanzia è stata scandita dalle ossessioni di un padre bigotto. Quando si incontrano per la prima volta, Umberto è il serio, scorbutico e apprezzato macellaio di un supermercato di Mestre che porta sulle spalle il peso di una terribile tragedia accaduta vent’anni prima.

Daisy has more toys than she knows what to do with. In this story, inspired by an Eastern European folktale about a house that's too small, Daisy thinks she needs a bigger bedroom for all the gifts on her birthday list. Her clever mom helps her realize less is more, and Daisy decides to donate many of her things to a Mitzvah Day rummage sale. In the process, Daisy learns about sharing and the satisfaction that comes from choosing what's important.

Dois pinguins por aí e uma história cheia de perguntas, rimas, muita fofoca e confusão e começa quando os pinguins Ted e Tom decidem viajar. Cada bicho tem a sua teoria, mas a verdade é que ninguém sabe se eles foram para a praia, a floresta ou o deserto. O mistério dessa viagem e desses dois amigos.

When a hidden jump rope causes Johnny Ashton to stumble into nasty blackberry bushes, he takes vengeance on the family of neighbor twins Callie and Laurie. After an ambulance comes screeching to the house with sirens blaring and the driver announcing a fire at the mill, Johnny sneaks into the back of his father’s work truck. Once there, they hear there are people trapped inside! What will Johnny do? Johnny wakes suddenly during the first night in his new tree house. What he sees through the window will bring him to a place he never imagined and requires great courage!

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In 1848, Mary Walker was born into slavery. At age 15, she was freed, and by age 20, she was married and had her first child. By age 68, she had worked numerous jobs, including cooking, cleaning, babysitting, and selling sandwiches to raise money for her church. At 114, she was the last remaining member of her family. And at 116, she learned to read.