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A Tale of Two Grasshoppers is a heartwarming tale of two grasshoppers, Buzz and Gus, who set off on a journey beyond their peaceful meadow to explore the world. Buzz, the thoughtful and cautious one, and Gus, the energetic and spontaneous adventurer, make an unlikely but perfect pair. Their deep friendship drives them to embrace new experiences, meet fascinating creatures, and discover the beauty and wonder that lies beyond the familiar.

This new biography of Van Buren—the first full-scale portrait in four decades—charts his ascent from a tavern in the Hudson Valley to the presidency, concluding with his late-career involvement in an antislavery movement. Offering vivid profiles of the day's leading figures (Andrew Jackson, Henry Clay, John C. Calhoun, John Quincy Adams, DeWitt Clinton, James K. Polk), James Bradley's book depicts the struggle for power in the tumultuous decades leading up to the Civil War.

The Telvanni have grown suspicious from Titan, not everyone can be trusted on Lunar, and there's something deadly lurking in the void—join Elliot Adams in a brand new adventure as he steps deeper into the aftermath.

A man awakens in a clearing in what appears to be medieval England with no memory of who he is, where he came from, or why he is there. Chased by a group from his own time, his sole hope for survival lies in regaining his missing memories, making allies among the locals, and perhaps even trusting in their superstitious boasts. His only help from the “real world” should have been a guidebook entitled The Frugal Wizard’s Handbook for Surviving Medieval England, except his copy exploded during transit.

Control your money? Control your future! So sit back and watch your wealth grow by investing the smart and simple way. The Quick-Start Guide to Investing will show you how to kick-start your share-investing journey today. No more gatekeeping. This handy, step-by-step guide gives you everything you need to know to consistently invest—and win—with the share market, ETFs, and so much more. Money experts Glen James and Nick Bradley, hosts of the popular this is money and this is investing podcasts, will show you just how easy investing really is.

Once, Orion and I were lovers. Then, the gorgeous demon king broke my heart. He kicked me out of the City of Thorns, exiling me to the mortal world. Now, I have plans to get back at him—and save the world while I'm at it. Orion wants revenge on all the mortals. If I steal his crown, I can stop the bloodshed. All I have to do is beat him in a series of trials, proving that the gods chose me as queen.

I never thought I'd be singing happy birthday to myself in a dungeon. And yet when a sinfully sexy demon crashes happy hour, that's exactly what happens. He’s known as the Lord of Chaos, and he’s mistaken me for my succubus doppelgänger. Happy birthday to me. When he tastes my blood, he finally understands I’m mortal. And I realize we have something in common: we both crave revenge. So we make a deal: I can stay in the forbidden city to hunt for my mom's killer. In return, I’ll help him get the vengeance he craves. I just have to pose as a sexy succubus. One problem—he's my number one suspect.

One of the most successful therapeutic approaches to healing dysfunctional relationships, emotionally focused couple therapy provides clients with powerful insights into how and why they may be suppressing their emotions, and teaches them practical ways to deal with those feelings more constructively for improved relationships. Unlike cognitive-behavioral therapy, which provides effective short-term coping skills, emotionally focused therapy often is prescribed as a second-stage treatment for couples with lingering emotional difficulties.

Elliot Adams, a seasoned astronaut, embarks on a routine mission to survey the site for humanity’s first lunar base. However, a catastrophic collision between an asteroid and Earth, coupled with a violent meteor shower, disrupts the moon’s serenity and upends Elliot’s world. In the aftermath, Elliot finds himself trapped under the moon’s surface beneath layers of rock, dust, and debris. As he struggles to escape, he stumbles upon a mysterious airlock – a doorway to a world that defies imagination.

On the eve of his thirtieth birthday, wheelchair bound FBI analyst Bradley Whitman's life blows up when a bomb causes the limousine his boss and six of his closest friends are traveling in bursts into flames. While his friends battle for their lives, Bradley battles his guilt and struggles to focus on capturing the perpetrator. When two of the city's iconic and heavily populated landmarks become the next targets, the stage is set for an explosive finish.

This volume starts with the famous M. R. James story of occult revenge, "Casting the Runes", about a slighted occultist out for murderous revenge using his diabolical black arts to achieve it. It was adapted into the equally chilling movie Night of the Demon in 1957. Next up is another famous classic, W. W. Jacobs' "The Monkeys Paw", a brilliantly written tale of greed and getting what you wish for. The third story is "Hop-Frog" by Edgar Allan Poe - a classic yarn about the grisly revenge conjured up by a mistreated court jester.

A cryptic message attached to a dog's collar sends FBI analyst Bradley Whitman into the shadows of an abandoned sandpit to investigate the heinous murder of a homeless woman. Who sent the message, and why would someone want her dead? As Bradley works with his longtime friend become boss, Supervisory Special Agent Derek Richards, the case tests Bradley's wheelchair-bound physical limits and challenges the notion that he can save the world.

Kieran is here for revenge. He's here to kill the most powerful man in Magical San Francisco—his father. He'll destroy anything in his way. And I've managed to catch his eye. I live in the shadows for a reason, split between the worlds of the magical and the mundane. I'm a punching bag for both societies, but with the magic of Hades, it's the only way to stay alive. To stay free. If the powers that be knew what I was, they'd slap me in a cage and make me their weapon.

When you can't see a future, there's nowhere to look but the past! Unexpected tragedy and a serial killer's spree result in FBI analyst Bradley Whitman questioning everything he thought he knew about himself and those around him. When the notorious Pathside Predator strikes close to home and leaves no physical evidence, wheelchair-bound Bradley uses the local murder scene and fifteen previous case files to delve into the killer's disturbed psyche. But the deeper he gets, the harder it is to separate himself from his prey.

Deep Water is both a lyrically written personal meditation and an intriguing wide-ranging reported epic that reckons with our complex connection to the seas. It is a story shaped by tidal movements and deep currents, lit by the insights of philosophers, scientists, artists, and other great minds.

Flyboys is the true story of young American airmen who were shot down over Chichi Jima. Eight of these young men were captured by Japanese troops and taken prisoner. Another was rescued by an American submarine and went on to become president. The reality of what happened to the eight prisoners has remained a secret for almost 60 years.

Based on true events and individuals, this compelling play outlines the life and love of Cyrano de Bergerac, a man whose talent with words rivals that of his talent with a sword. Sworn to protect a man who loves the woman that Cyrano pines after, he finds himself penning love letters to her on the other's behalf. As Christian and Roxane fall even more in love, Cyrano must stand by watching a life that could have been his.

School leadership is hard, and it’s hard on school leaders.More and more school leaders are struggling with the ever-expanding expectations and associated stressors of the role. In School Leadership from A to Z, Bradley James Davies hopes to turn the tide and bring more joy and wellness back to the principal’s office.

In each of his books, James Bradley has exposed the hidden truths behind America's engagement in Asia. Now comes his most engrossing work yet. Beginning in the 1850s, Bradley introduces us to the prominent Americans who made their fortunes in the China opium trade. As they - good Christians all - profitably addicted millions, American missionaries arrived, promising salvation for those who adopted Western ways.

Does your day job not excite you like it used to? Are you tired of the nine-to-five grind only to find out that your bank account stays the same month after month? Are you tired of working for someone else’s dream? Do you feel like you are an entrepreneur at heart but have no clue where to start? Maybe you have a great idea for a side business but no capital to get started. This book was designed to show you step-by-step on how you can create monthly passive income that gives you the freedom to travel and experience the world as the way it was meant to be experienced.