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The Elven Kingdom is a sham; the Queen put in place through rules meant to humiliate and destabilize her people. Born and raised in ways similar to cattle, Elves are fully aware that they are destined for a life of servitude. Clarissa had always followed the laws - studying hard, honing her skills, and perfecting her natural born talents in preparation for the day she'd be sold and her new life would finally begin.

Essays of bullying, heartbreak, racism, and confidence, Ashley taps into her own past and shares those stories that made her who she is today as she seamlessly weaves in parallel experiences that both she and Mrs. Obama have faced in their separate childhoods as well as their adult lives. Open, searing, and honest, these are stories listeners will feel seen with. listeners who are growing and learning as they move forward through life's triumphs and pitfalls will undoubtedly gravitate to and find comfort within its audio.

Welcome to Barksdale, where all the dogs strive for perfection. Every shopkeeper claims to be the “best groomer” or sell the “best biscuits.” And at Barksdale Academy, the pressure is on for one pup to be named Best in Show. Duke’s cousin Coco, a French bulldog from Paris, is visiting for the K-2 loyalty exam. During this exam, the Underdogs and their classmates will participate in a field day event against a rival school.

My name is Josephine Butler, and I am the goddaughter of the most powerful gypsy king in all of North America, and I have never felt more powerless in my life.

Yoga is an ancient practice that brings many benefits mentally, physically, spiritually, and emotionally. Incorporating yoga into your daily life can help with building and restoring a lifestyle that is meant to improve your well-being through breathing, dieting, meditation, and even through sleep. Lifetime Yoga will introduce you to the history of yogic practices, chants, poses, eating habits, and more that will bring you to a better state of mind than you were ever in.

This generation of Keeping Up with the Joneses means having your social media perfectly curated and your front porch filled with flowers that look out onto a beautifully manicured lawn. Everyone waves and smiles, and you even become friends. But behind that door, you don't really know what families are facing. This intoxicating memoir shares the undeniable strength that few people recognize in single parents and what it means to step away from the familiar and venture into the unknown - raising kids and navigating the dating world again.

On a dangerous mission in the middle of a bitter war, hundreds of miles from assistance in the remote Central Highlands of Vietnam, a US Army platoon discovers their operation is even more deadly than they thought possible. As these hardened warriors make their way through the dense jungles and high mountain villages of this ancient land their sanity and fraternal bonds are tested to the limit as, one after another, they fall victim to an unseen enemy.

Let’s cut through the noise from the news, social media, reality tv, and your well-meaning friends. Let’s release the to-do lists, the obligations, the “not good enoughs", the “never enough times”, and everything else that isn't enabling the life you want to live. You already know that you’re an expert juggler. I mean, just look at all those balls you have up in the air at any given time. You make the chaos look easy to handle. But hasn't it gotten a little exhausting?

The balance for Evil has tipped in Hell’s favor...On the day Detective Lindsey Korrey should be celebrating the closure of her biggest case, The Nurse Catcher, she's caught up in an intense police car chase. Rory, a missing child case of three years, has fallen under her protection. Someone - or something - wants him back. Chased down and hunted by a supernatural enemy, Lindsey must evade capture at any cost. Yet their road is full of hidden dangers. The Seekers emerge out of every shadow...around every corner...

Fey Anderson has always dreamt about escaping the crowded streets of Saint Paign. Soura Heights appears to be the picture-perfect place to run to: a place where the sun is always shining, the people are welcoming, and the quirky charm of every locally owned store feels like home. She never expected her move there to be forced upon her. But when her husband, Bruce, goes missing, her deepest fear becomes reality and determination drives her to drop city living and find the truth behind his death.

#BYOP leads artists on a journey of introspection and creative analysis through the lens of Broadway actress and award-winning indie film producer Ashley Kate Adams. A new idea, opportunity, collaboration, or creative expression could be the key that unlocks an artist’s future. Ashley Kate believes that the thing an artist is currently afraid of might become their happy place and become pretty important to their future, so it should be explored.

Cherry, the enigmatic and lusty lesbian madam, explores her own perverse fantasies, diving deeper into the protected realm of her world. The ladies are spoiled in Cherry's personal care with fine wine, dining, and expensive gifts - but she demands their sexual devotion in exchange.

The Neo-Prohibition Party Reigns: A Third Parties Flash Fiction credits and cites neo-prohibitionist ideas and proposals, while offering a pathway to achieve neo-prohibitionist third-party dreams.

Mrs. Willy Nilly is a kindergarten teacher in a kindergarten-through-12th-grade school. Dismayed to find her students forget her after they leave her class, she enlists the help of her current class. Together, they come up with entertaining and amusing solutions such as skateboarding through the halls.

It's been five years since Anna Jones started speaking publicly about the dangers of the sex industry with best friend Megan Blease. She also helps out from time to time with her parents' balloon business, Rainbow Balloons, which she used to operate. Life is good for Anna right now. But her ex-husband Mark just got out of prison, and he's looking for revenge. With his new girlfriend by his side, looner girl Scarlet, he's out to make Anna's life a living hell. Can she escape his evil clutches?

Alyria is sleepless in humidity, her thoughts in turmoil. Going to her studio to paint, she discovers that someone has broken in and stolen her art, and the thief may still be in the house. Brandishing a paintbrush as weapon, she prepares to defend herself....

Mickey is a young monkey who gets stuck up a tree. He meets various animals and friends, before being reunited with his mother.

The World of Cherry is an erotic and psychological journey into the soul of a lesbian madam and the explicit activities that take place within the private high-end, all-women strip club she owns. At the Cherry Club, the members are free to indulge in their wildest fantasies with other women, discreetly, and with class. A beautiful and skilled staff of dancers and acrobatic performers entertain for their pleasure, stopping at nothing to satisfy the needs of the gorgeous and wealthy women who frequent the club.

Empowering Differences is the intentional action of using power and authority for yourself or others while positioning ways in which you are not the same as the people around you. Using your differences, what makes you unique, to empower yourself and others to move your career forward. Follow author, Ashley T Brundage, as she puts Empowering Differences into action. She has been on her own journey of self-exploration and was forced to find out how she fits into this world. She started her careers as a means of survival and has quickly risen through each position

Oh no! There’s trouble in the magical Land of Five Lagunas. Princess Winnabelle promised to help bake friendship pies for the other kingdoms, but she lost track of time and made a big mistake instead. When her task becomes too big to complete on her own, she’s faced with a tough decision: Quit now or ask her friends for help. Winnabelle knows that a princess can be smart, fancy, strong, and fierce. But, she still has a lot to learn before she's ready to rule the kingdom someday. Will she discover an important lesson about friendship and teamwork before it's too late?