Margareta Steiner has been a victim of bullying since high school. Following her to university and her working life, she has never ceased to be someone's unwilling victim.Until now.After an encounter with her daily tormentors at work, she receives startling news: the fetus inside of her may never reach maturity.A mysterious figure offers her the opportunity of a lifetime. He offers her the chance to not only save the life of her fetus, but to exact revenge on her to...

Since birth, Abby has only known violence. Subject to abuse at the hands of her mother, she lives in a sheltered world. Too ashamed and scared of bringing friends home, her only social contact is at school.   After being invited to hang out with friends after school, she deviates from her standard response; she accepts the invitation. Will Abby be able to experience the joys of friendship, all while keeping her abuse a secret? Will she be alienated if they find...

Maret Koppel’s tenants can’t take much more. The building has been deteriorating ever since she and her husband took charge. With communication being virtually non-existent, the tenants are having difficulty voicing their needs and concerns.Due to the current state of the building, monthly cockroach treatments are required in order to quell the pests. Speak English glimpses into the lives of five different tenants, while she hands out treatment notices to her residents.

Avid hacker Greg Sharp is enjoying his life. Funding his education, as well as himself, through his various hacking projects, there's not much else he could ask for.Spending most of his days and nights on The Forum, a secret online community for best of the best in the hacking community, he hones his skills on a daily basis.One day, he receives a private message on The Forum which has the potential to change his life forever. Will this change be for the better, or will it b...

Jason Rouge is a master when it comes to fraud and forgery. With the help of his good friend Fiona, there is nothing he cannot reproduce and pass off as genuine. When an opportunity presents itself that appears too good to pass up, he jumps on it.While sealing the deal, Jason makes a mistake that could cost him everything. Will he be able to right his wrongs, or will his wrongdoings finally catch up to him?

This book explores in detail the concept of homelessness by examining the dynamics of shelter living and the financial costs in comparison to the psychological costs to the children and the family. A comparison is made with housed low-income families to highlight the fact that homelessness, outside of poverty, does play a key role in the negative outcomes of homeless children and families. Psychological well-being is defined with behavioral outcomes and self-concept while family functionin...

Follow the charming adventures of Mole, Mr. Toad, Ratty, and Badger in The Wind in the Willows.Originally published in 1908, the classic children's tale The Wind in the Willows tells the stories of four animals and their adventures together. It is celebrated for its sense of camaraderie, morality, and mysticism. With illustrations by Paul Bransom, this beautiful, vibrant edition is unabridged and makes a great addition to every child's library.The Knickerb...

Two cultures. One man and one woman. One moment in time.Cultures collide when Okichi, a beautiful geisha, is sent to work for the American envoy in Japan. Age and pride meet youth and grace. How will she survive in a home where no one speaks her language, where she understands nothing and she must submit to a strange barbarian's will?

The Warhammer 40K universe is a brutal, unrelenting world of war, sacrifice, and ambition—but beneath the grimdark surface lie powerful lessons about resilience, leadership, morality, and personal growth. Whether it's the unwavering determination of the Imperium, the tragic fall of once-great heroes, or the brutal ambition of the galaxy's villains, every story within this vast setting offers insights that can help you navigate your own challenges.This book explores the deeper meani...

On March 22, 2024, armed militants stormed Crocus City Hall near Moscow, opening fire on concertgoers and setting the building ablaze. The assault killed over a hundred people and left hundreds more injured, marking one of the deadliest terrorist attacks in recent Russian history. This well-researched essay goes beyond the headlines to examine why the attackers chose violence. Drawing on psychology, it explores how identity, ideology, and personal conviction shaped their deliberate decisio...

What would you do if you found an alligator in your garage? Or if you spotted a mountain lion downtown? In cities and suburbs around the world, wild creatures are showing up where we least expect them. Not all of them arrive by accident, and some are here to stay. As the human population tops seven billion, animals are running out of space. Their natural habitats are surrounded—and sometimes even replaced—by highways, shopping centers, office parks, and subdivisions. The result? A wildlife...

What would you do if you found an alligator in your garage? Or if you spotted a mountain lion downtown? In cities and suburbs around the world, wild creatures are showing up where we least expect them. Not all of them arrive by accident, and some are here to stay. As the human population tops seven billion, animals are running out of space. Their natural habitats are surrounded—and sometimes even replaced—by highways, shopping centers, office parks, and subdivisions. The result? A wildlife...