This is a message from GOD. We, your Divine Mother and Heavenly Father, along with Archangel Michael, want you to open up to your gifts: the truth of who you are and the ability to connect with us on a regular basis. THAT'S RIGHT! We are CALLING YOU to connect with us, and this book, written by us through Michelle, will provide the initial roadmap for your journey. Just as a GPS guides your way to earthly destinations, THIS BOOK is the first stop on your road to experiencing divine connect...

The lives of three troubled girls, of three different generations, intertwine: "Evocative . . . [The] protagonists are distinctive and sympathetic." — Publishers WeeklyAn Eliot Rosewater Award NomineeShortlisted for a Cybil AwardSpanning from the late 1970s to 2009, this novel follows the stories of three young women raised by single mothers in upstate New York. Madeline eats compulsively and tries to be ultra-responsible a...

The seventh daughter of a seventh daughter, Arabella is destined to disappoint, when she was expected to shine. Though she descends from a long line of gifted witches she has earned the moniker of a "brown bud" showing no sign of magical talent.When it truly seems her lot can grow no worse, she discovers an unnatural affinity for...of all things...technomancy. Not only are the mysteries of the mechanical world open to her, but her new-found ability allows her to manipulate them, ma...

Checklist for life? Completed. But Carmen Miller never imagined an affair being part of it. Yet, here she is, sneaking around with her much younger, irresistible co-worker, Braxton Frazier.The setting? A high-powered corporate office, where temptation and ambition collide. Carmen, the MBA-educated executive, and Braxton, the brilliant up-and-comer, are both entangled in a dangerous game of love and desire. But when their secret love threatens to unravel both their careers and her m...

Students are challenged to stay ahead in today's ever-changing political environment. This third edition comprehensive and accessible casebook, designed specifically for undergraduates, integrates both the political science and legal perspectives of American constitutional law. Covering developments from the constitution's drafting through to the presidency of Donald Trump, the book balances doctrinal analysis with historical and political context. Key updates include expanded discussions ...

What happens when an Iguanodon named Harvey decides to follow his dream of opening a food truck? Unfortunately, none of his family or friends want to try his delicious hamburgers. But one day, Harvey gets some unexpected customers. Can Harvey convince other dinosaurs to try his food? Will he overcome his fears and make his food truck a success? Discover if Harvey's hard work will pay off in this delightful tale!

This is a collection of page-turning short stories about what happens when secrets and lies are revealed.These authors come from all walks of life. Some have written before, some are making their debut in the literary world.

There is no aspect of life that magic does not touch, including death.Raised to follow in her mother’s footsteps, groomed to be a proper hedgewitch, Macaria longs to blossom and bloom both into womanhood and her magic. But deep inside, doubts have begun to take root.During a springtime ritual meant to ensure a fruitful growing season, fate conspires to redirect Macaria’s path. Falling victim to ill omen after ill omen, she returns home bloody and bruised to meet her destiny...

A myth-busting examination of the science of attention, beyond alarmist narratives and a myopic focus on “focus.”It’s become a truism to say that attention is an endangered resource. But what if focus isn’t everything, tech isn’t eroding our long-term cognitive capacity, and there’s actually no such thing as “attention span”? Rising above the chorus of alarmist claims, The Attention Spectrum challenges conventional wisdom by offering a new paradigm for und...

Human minds are made of memories, and today those memories have competition. Biological memory capacities are being supplanted, or at least supplemented, by digital ones, as we rely on recording—phone cameras, digital video, speech-to-text—to capture information we’ll need in the future and then rely on those stored recordings to know what happened in the past. Search engines have taken over not only traditional reference materials but also the knowledge base that used to be encoded in our...

This text explores how the legal history and judicial decisions of the United States contribute to the dynamic societal debates Americans are having around race today. It pairs historical cases and primary sources with contextual commentary to ensure students comprehend how decisions from the past deeply impact the laws they have inherited, as well as shape contemporary issues and political movements. This framework also highlights the distinctive characteristics of the various time period...

Twenty-year-old Maggie Roads' parents are legendary in the country music world. She wants nothing more than to follow in their footsteps, but the limelight isn't reserved for singers who can't carry a tune, let alone keep a rhythm.When her parents tell her they're getting divorced, Maggie decides it's time to leave home and take her future into her own hands. Moving in with Cole, her best friend and sometimes boyfriend, might not be the best of ideas, but she's got to start somewhe...