This Story was written by Mademoiselle Gautier, a French lady who lives in Paris. She is very handsome, and very learned, and is able to write and speak Chinese, which is the most difficult language in the world.She has also written beautiful tales of Persia, Japan, and other far-away countries.This Story was meant for French children, but I have made it into English, so that my little American friends can have the pleasure of hearing all about "Iravata" the good and wise Ele...

Psychology of Prejudice and Discrimination provides a comprehensive and compelling overview of what psychological theory and research have to say about the nature, causes, and reduction of prejudice and discrimination. It balances a detailed discussion of theories and selected research with applied examples that ensure the material is relevant to students.This edition has been thoroughly revised and updated and addresses several interlocking themes. It first looks at the n...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Vance - RebornLucien "Vance" Abebefort has always been the family wild card. Where others clung to the old ways of patience and caution, Vance gambled on the untested, the unorthodox - and more often than not, he won. But time is the one adversary even a seasoned adventurer cannot outwit. At sixty‑something, with his best exploits behind him, Vance is running out of chances to prove that his story isn’t over.Then comes t...

Werewolves rule the night in urban fantasy, but everyone knows there are other were-creatures out there just as dangerous and deadly, if not as common, each with their own issues as they struggle to fit into—or prey upon—society. What about the were-goats? The were-crows and were-wasps?Here are seventeen stories of urban fantasy by today’s leading science fiction and fantasy authors that introduce you to some of those other were-creatures, the ones hiding in the dark background sha...

Gerad Kite was a therapist for years before realizing all the talk and analysis weren't making a lasting difference in the lives of his patients. So he quit his practice and looked for a new way to help people feel better. What he discovered is a different approach to finding a secret, peaceful, and permanent place inside yourself that you can access at all times, a path to getting out of your head, to surrender to what is. You'll see that you already have what you need to be happy and wel...

Many unhappy returns!Diego de la Vega's passage on a California-bound vessel is hardly a relaxing journey. Aboard the China Star, assassination dogs his footsteps. Someone wants to make certain he never sees his homeland again! In California, a human trafficking gang has grown six-fold, and a hired assassin stalks Don Alejandro, Zorro's own father!Adventure is the only thing Diego loves as much as family and country. While others believe the odds are insurmountable, Zorro s...

Terror stalks Spanish California, ruthless and relentless …A landowner's daughter is kidnapped and believed dead. Undaunted, Don Diego de la Vega wears Zorro's midnight black garb, and goes forth in search of the girl. Once she is rescued, everyone believes the terrorists have been defeated. When the fanatics opt to kidnap a wealthy landowner's son, they choose Diego as their hostage! Zorro must affect his own escape aboard a British ship, sailing toward a dreadful fate.Zorro...

A 30-Day Devotional for WomenRenewing Faith, Purpose, and Self-DiscoveryYou love God.But lately, your connection with Him doesn't feel as steady as it once did.You're still faithful. Still showing up for your family. Still carrying what needs to be carried. Yet somewhere beneath the pace of life, the peace you once felt so naturally has grown quiet. Time with God feels inconsistent. Prayer feels distracted. And the quiet weight of "I should be doing more" li...

A mysterious letter sends Bear Walker on a journey thirty years into his past, back to the town of Bannack, Montana, where old ghosts still linger and a man’s deeds live after him. Unfortunately, Bear is accompanied by Mad Muldoon, Eureka Gulch’s most noticeable lunatic and one-time cannibal, who begged to come along so he could visit his Montana kinfolk one last time...and then remembers, too late, why he escaped from them in the first place. As Bear Walker’s friends from Eureka Gulch rac...

52 Week Devotional for Teen Girls: A Year of Faith, Confidence, and God-Given PurposeInspiring Teen Girls Through Weekly Scripture-Based Devotionals for Spiritual Growth, Emotional Strength, and Confidence in Every SeasonIncluding weekly reflections, journal prompts, and encouragement to seek truth, this devotional has been intentionally created to help teen girls grow closer to Jesus in a simple and meaningful way.Have You Ever Felt Overwhelmed By Life As A Teen Gi...

Fourteen-year-old Diego only knows the rolling hills and pastures of his father’s ranch in 1829 California. But in the blink of an eye, his life is torn apart by an extraterrestrial invasion and he is captured by aliens, reptilian warriors. Diego is now a slave on a colossal spacecraft surrounded by technological advances beyond his comprehension. Stranded among the stars, unable to understand the strange language, Diego fights for his very survival and struggles to gain the respect of his...

"An indispensable resource for women of all ages, this is a guide to help us better connect to ourselves, to value ourselves, to love ourselves, and ultimately, to be ourselves."—Chelsea ClintonPositive body image isn’t believing your body looks good; it is knowing your body is good, regardless of how it looks.How do you feel about your body?Have you ever stayed home from a social activity or other opportunity because...