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The Maltese Falcon first appeared in the pages of Black Mask magazine in 1929. Almost immediately it was acknowledged as not only a great crime novel but an enduring masterpiece of American fiction. Sam Spade, its protagonist, is the archetypal tough, cynical PI, “able,” as his creator explained, “to take care of himself in any situation, able to get the best of anybody he comes in contact with, whether criminal, innocent bystander or client.” And what a client!—the irresistible and treacherous femme fatale Brigid O’Shaughnessy.

You are moments away from learning how to stop your mother’s narcissistic behavior from getting through to you, to protect yourself from emotional abuse, get your sanity back, move on, heal, and build new boundaries! The bond between a parent and a child is supposed to be special; it is supposed to be formed on the basis of unconditional love and support. Anything aside from this is a toxic relationship.

With narcissistic tactics like gaslighting, love bombing, isolation, neglect, exploitation, passive aggression, manipulation, emotional abuse and others being dished out 24/7 with complete lack of empathy, having any ounce of self-esteem and confidence left when you have a narcissist in your life is nearly impossible. But it is not your fault so don’t feel bad about your situation; narcissists pre-select the people they dish their covert tactics on and groom their victims without their knowledge. But this doesn’t mean you can’t do anything about your situation.

This is a definitive book explaining and teaching the presence of angels in the world and their work in our personal lives today. It includes sound foundational biblical teaching as well as documented testimonies of angelic activity in today's world in ministries, churches, and personal lives.

The must-own audiobook for parents with children, Hans Christian Andersen found magic in the landscape of childhood. His talking animals and living toys shine a sparkling light on the strange wisdom of innocence and the deceptive nature of adulthood. These stories have now been adapted into countless classic films (including The Little Mermaid, The Red Shoes, and Frozen - which was based on “The Snow Queen”) and have become part of our everyday speech, such as when we talk about “ugly ducklings”, “the emperor’s new clothes", and more.

For the last year, Kimberly Stringfield has been trying to get over a devastating breakup. She believes that she has done a good job. She's even started dating again. Just when her love life seems like it is back on track, her ex-boyfriend returns, hoping to win her back. Her ex claims that he has changed. That he has seen the error of his ways. Will Kimberly take him back?

This set features three sweet romance books including: Kimberly Stringfield's Search for Love, Henry Pierson's Search for Love, and Elizabeth Zeller's Search for Love.

When Elizabeth Zeller left small town life behind to move to the big city, she didn't think she would ever look back. She was wrong. After having her heart broken in the city, she finds herself drawn to the comforts of home. Is a new romantic surprise waiting for her when she gets back to Tranquil Creek? Or just more heartbreak? Find out by buying a copy of this book right now.

Emma Bieler is just a little kid. She is terrified of performing on stage. Can she overcome her fear and perform at the local Christmas pageant?

Clara Bieler has finally returned home to Lancaster. She believes that she has made the right decision. That she will be able to have peace. But is a new surprise just waiting right around the corner?

William Bieler has always loved Christmas. But this holiday season is going much differently than he ever expected. Can he save his holiday?

Clara Bieler is at a crossroads. She is struggling to figure out which path is right for her. When she discovers that all roads seem to lead back home, what will her journey to Lancaster be like?

Sometimes, life just isn't as it appears to be. That's certainly the case for Clara Bieler.

Henry Pierson lost his wife in a freak accident. The mourning process has been brutal. Some days, it feels like he is never going to be the same again. As time goes on, a new woman enters his life. She believes that there's the potential for romance to blossom between them, but is Henry read to put himself out there again?

The Hendrickson sisters both want to live happy lives. For Patricia Hendrickson, that involves finding Mr. Right and getting married. For Roberta Hendrickson, that means getting her marriage back on track. Both sisters have an interesting road ahead of them. That road might include some unexpected twists and turns. Can they stay the course and build the lives that they want?

Patricia Hendrickson always seems to be attracted to the wrong kind of man. At the same time, she is desperate to find Mr. Right. Will her search for love finally yield results? Or, will her life become more complicated than ever?

Two years ago, Wendy Hendrickson's husband left her for a much younger woman. Despite her best efforts to pick up the pieces and cobble her life back together, Wendy has been having difficulty getting things back on track. She isn't sure that she's ready to give her heart to someone new. At the same time, she isn't getting any younger.

Roberta Hendrickson just wants to have a happy marriage. For a while, it seemed like that would happen. Recently, she has hit a rough patch with her husband Kyle. Kyle has become obsessed with being made partner at his firm. All the time that Kyle has spent at the office has taken a toll on his marriage.

Jenna just wants a simple Amish Christmas with her family. Will she get her wish? Or is her life about to get very complicated?

Grace Bieler couldn't wait for Christmas.

But the holiday season becomes an unexpectedly rocky time for her.

Can she straighten her life out just in time for Christmas?