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Twelve original stories, with illustrations, about growing up, adventure, strange creatures, good and evil, imagination, and beauty.
The stories have been lovingly crafted and presented by the author, Galya, to be told to children dear to her, but they can be read by anyone who enjoys the magic of fairy tales.
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Having very little memory very few memories of my childhood in Iran… and less and less as time goes by… I chose to pay tribute to the Iranians… my own way… at last I have a bridge back to Iran again…Iran is often confused with a country with ill-famed people… little do people know how wrong they can be in assuming so… and those (usually self-proclaimed) specialist of Iran and Iranian life and culture are not specialist at all…Iran...
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Mientras el mundo cambia es una compilación de relatos escritos con una precisión exquisita. J. M. Aguilera perfila cada una de los personajes protagonistas de estas historias con un cincel diestro, con el que ilumina las complejas aristas psicológicas de todo ser humano ubicándolos en situaciones comprometidas, inquietantes o meramente desapacibles mientras el mundo alrededor sigue su curso, «mientras el mundo cambia».
Entre otros, conoceremos...
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Do you know the theology of Gnosticism? If you don't, Ms. Gnosticism is advancing Gnosticism to enligthen you. If you do, Ms. Gnosticism is advancing Gnosticism to enlighten you.
Ms. Gnosticism will share Gnosticism with you in her favorite cities of Austin, Beirut, and Damascus. She will also share Gnosticism with you, if you frequent other cities.
When you want to advance Gnosticism, kindly choose this book.
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A Valentine's Day Romance for those who believe in destiny and love at first sight!
Jamie is late for her Valentine's Day date when the elevator she's in breaks down and she gets stuck with a handsome but rather snarky stranger. Not the perfect way to spend the most romantic day of the year, especially not if you are claustrophobic! It's a good thing that she has a boyfriend, though, because she finds the fierce attraction hard to resist.
A year...
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Two men are in court waiting for the judge who will judge them. This judge is none other than Jesus Christ. One of them is fully confident he had a perfect life; the other knew he was a sinner. "The Judgment Seat of Christ" will be a judgment with too many revelations.Three children talk about Christmas, and Victor says one thing that his friends do not know; he talks about Jesus. Now, everyone will go to Victor's house for his father to explain,...
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Unfaithful Together is a series of connected, steamy, romance, short stories following one couple, as they pursue their sexual desires together. They are intended to be read in order.Olivia Van der Mol is conservative, and sweet. The kind of woman to take home to meet the family. Jake Johnson is thoughtful, and kind, but with a sexually adventurous side.A chance encounter leads Olivia to believe they were destined to be together. As they grow, Jake...
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Josh doesn't tell Caitlin the truth about his college application, because he doesn't know how she'll take it. But she finds out and she takes it badly. So bad, in fact, that she disappears from his life completely and without warning.
When their paths cross again, ten years later, in a different city and under very different circumstances, Josh is thrilled to finally get a chance to explain to her why he did what he did. But Caitlin doesn't want...
10) Southpaw
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An exploration of extreme dedication, homicidal mental illness, and the hunt for the Sinistra―the Witches of the Left Hand―who serve the Medusa Cult.
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When you are a ruler of a land there are certain things expected from you. For the Prince Sebastian finding a wife and future Queen has been tough. Armand the Jester has made it his job to find a Queen for the future King. So they call Cicero the Great to help. This is that story.
12) Eternal Love
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Emily Summers sat nestled in a corner of the local café, her sketchbook sprawled before her, capturing the essence of life around her in delicate strokes of graphite. Lost in her world of art and introspection, she was unaware of the curious gaze fixed upon her. Enter Nathan Hayes, a newcomer to town with an air of curiosity and an eye for the extraordinary. Drawn by the fervor with which Emily immersed herself in her craft, Nathan couldn't resist...
13) The Return
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The Return, a family drama by Bruce Allsman After a long stretch of hard work, Kim Stafford, a field scientist, is getting ready for a vacation of backpacking adventure in Borneo with her scientist friend and lover, Charles Bowers, when she receives unexpected news of an impending visit from her estranged brother, Ben. Displeased with the unwelcome intrusion into her life, she resents Ben's arrival, questioning his ulterior motive. His presence stirs...
14) Marty Moone
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Marty Moone has everything he wants. He travels the world for work, he sleeps with whoever he wants, men or women. His bank balance is one most people would crave but here is something missing. Something he calls the gap. Marty decides to embark on a journey to get to know himself better, under the care of Dr Penance. There is one thing, well, actually a few things that aren't as they seem...
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An Alien in the Arboretum, a paranormal thriller by Bruce Allsman For the sake of his wife and daughter, Tom Gardner, a phytologist, moves with his family from the countryside to the city. In the city, he works in a shop that sells bonsai trees, and he also maintains the rooftop garden of his apartment building. The shop's owner is Saito-san, an old Japanese man from Okinawa. A few weeks before Saito-san's death, Tom receives a special gift from his...
17) Mara
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Mara, a supernatural horror story by Bruce Allsman After a near futile search for yet another replacement maid to care for their four-year-old daughter, Mara, Mr. and Mrs. Ho Chee Kooi, find Diwata, who seems to satisfy Mara compared to the previous maids who had either quit within a week or ran away. Despite her relief, Mrs. Ho, curious about the relationship between Mara and Diwata, soon uncovers an unspeakable horror, a shocking truth, not about...
18) Max the Cat
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Sam is Max's loyal human, but when Sam disappears, leaving behind a blood stained, rag, Max suspects foul play. When a mystery at hand, it's time to call in the professionals. Enter Monroe Mongoose, the animal police detective.What happened to Max?Sparks fly between Max the cat and Tabitha Tabby as they charge ahead and save their humans! This is a fun bedtime story for kids and grown ups alike. Author's cartoons have been added to the book for your...
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Oliver Clywick thinks he is having a heart attack. But that should not be possible because in the year 2057, the most common medical conditions have been eradicated by genetic engineering.Oliver has won the Genlotto. Not a lottery with a boatload of cash, but rather a total body makeover. And not just an external make-over, but a total re-sequencing of your genetic material. With the bonus to be envied by all who have to make do with just what nature...
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Before you is a Christmas story. A short story. A short Christmas story. It is all you need to know about three men you will never forget. Little Lou, Ugly Jack, and Prophet John are lonely people, each from a different and difficult place, whose lives are thrown together by circumstance, fate, or God Himself. They are rail-riders, rovers, vagabonds, and thieves. They are running toward as much as they are running from, and one of them is near the...
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