I had it all.I was captain of the cheerleading squad and star of the debate team.I was smart and popular and living the dream.Until that night.That one fateful night changed everything.Now everyone hates me—everyone.They stay far away.It's safer.Drugs numb the pain, and sex pays for the drugs.Being alive is my punishment.Then I meet him.Ryker Rosse.Tattoos, sinful body…and his eyes. His eyes are irresi...

A state-by-state analysis of the expansion of medical marijuana access in the United StatesAs of 2023, thirty-eight states and the District of Columbia have legalized the medical use of marijuana. Twenty-three have legalized recreational use, supporting what is now a flourishing multibillion-dollar industry. In Green Rush, Daniel J. Mallinson and A. Lee Hannah offer a fascinating history of cannabis legalization in America, highlighting the people, states,...

If setting boundaries is such a good idea - then why does it feel so hard?Whether it’s a friend, partner, colleague or family member, dealing with certain people can leave you drained, second-guessing, and stuck in your own head. If you’ve ever tried to set a boundary and ended up feeling worse, you’re not alone. You might be dealing with an Emotionally Messy Person.Drawing the Lines is a powerful guide for sensiti...

What could go wrong if you join a team being called "the worst ever"?Noah and Daniel are both excited about their new school and hope to become the boys they know they can be.Noah hopes to fit in and be part of a group of friends for a change, and Daniel, whose parents love moving to new places, just wants to stay in one place long enough to have a birthday party with friends from school.They quickly size each other up and, despite their differences...

Are You Ready To See Yourself The Way God Sees You?Do you ever wonder what makes you truly awesome? Meet Daniel, a boy just like you! He discovers that God sees him as strong, brave, and brilliant—even when he doesn’t feel that way.Join Daniel as he goes on amazing adventures, faces tough challenges, and learns that with a little faith, he can do anything. Whether you're facing tough times at school, feeling nervous, or just wondering where you belong, Dani...

A missing dad, a trail of riddles, and two kids on a mission to uncover the truth!Sebastian is an ordinary kid trying to fit in with everyone else. His world gets turned upside down when his famous detective dad disappears while working on a puzzling case. Determined to find him, Sebastian teams up with his little sister, Cassandra. Together, they embark on an adventure to solve the mystery their father was working on.As they investigate the case, using their skill...

Once upon a time, she slept with his poster beside her bed. Now, he's all grown up, hiding behind a burly beard and lots of flannel... and she doesn't have a clue.Eight years ago, Adam Driscoll walked away from his stage name—Deke—and the boyband that turned him into an international star before his eighteenth birthday.And he never looked back.It didn't even matter that everyone blamed him for the band's breakup. He might miss making music, but he h...

In this reimagined picture-book version of Aesop's fable The Tortoise and the Hare, children will learn the importance of friendship, tolerance, and patience as they follow the adventures of Bunny and Turtle.Bunny and Turtle are the best of friends, but they are very different from each other! Bunny is all action, while Turtle is a thoughtful planner. When Bunny and Turtle decide to climb a mountain together, Bunny is eager to get going. But Turtle wants to take it...

Marriage To A Rough-Hewn Stranger Wasn't Part Of Her Plan!Yet here Kate Dennington was, inconveniently married to closemouthed fur trapper Will Crockett—just to secure her rightful inheritance. She couldn't wait to get home to Ireland—so why did any glimpse of her husband tell her home is where the heart is?He Was A Trapper, Not A Storekeep!How he got tangled up with Kate Dennington and her troubles, Will Crockett couldn't fathom. True, the fire in Kate's eyes made ...

There will always be trouble in the world, so there will always be a time for Heroes.In this Zombie Rush Episode, Noob was walking in the Park one day when he made an Unexpected Discovery. Escaping his boring life was a dream come true, but making this discovery, CHANGED EVERYTHING!Can Noob transform himself from a Wimp to a Warrior before he gets CRUSHED by the Horde of Zombies?

Winner of the Bancroft PrizeThe world of the California Gold Rush that comes down to us through fiction and film is one of half-truths. In this brilliant work of social history, Susan Lee Johnson enters the well-worked diggings of Gold Rush history and strikes a rich lode.Johnson explores the dynamic social world created by the Gold Rush in the Sierra Nevada foothills east of Stockton, charting the surprising ways in which the conventions of identity—ethnic...

I never expected to fall for a puckboy.I certainly never expected to fall for Axel Finnegan, star of the Rush.But the hockey player charmed his way into my life, made himself indispensable, and now I was all in for my filthy puckboy. Except . . . my life had other plans.My ex was back, my parents were a freaking nightmare, and Axel's career was taking off, bringing with it a level of fans and puck bunnies that were increasingly uncomfortable for my small-town heart....