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The Seduction of Emy and Other Stories

About The Seduction of Emy and Other Stories:

35 crisp, literary short stories, packed with human drama, quirky sex, nutty religion, and lots of not-gonna-take-it-anymore women, both human and otherwise.

Hi, I’m Emy, the nannybot from the title story in the literary short story collection “The Seduction of Emy and Other Stories.” No, they’re not sci-fi stories, though some contain some near-future technology. And I’m a nannybot, not a sexbot. Many of the stories have some sex, but only the right amount. Many have some religion too. But what’s any bunch of stories about the human train wreck without religion? Psychospeculative is how I would describe most of the stories in this 35-story collection. And oh yeah, there’s lots of can-do, “won’t take it anymore” women in the stories, both human and otherwise — like me, Emy.

Engaging characters in quirky situations, for example:
• Sarah says they need a more versatile nannybot. Roger agrees.
• Too full-of-himself Jack picks the wrong cocktail waitress to play with.
• An old billionaire does the unthinkable to live forever.
• Her invention might change the whole male/female dynamic.
• The Young Crusaders’ poster boy is as quick with a gun as with a Bible verse.
• Even female robots have had enough of the male crap.
• An in-the-closet senator tries to prove himself worthy of his hot young wife.
• The legend of a heroic monster is born in the Deep South.
• An extragalactic mischief maker finds the perfect Earthling accomplice.
• An out-of-control contortionist faces reality.
• A moody hitman must be babysat till the bosses need him.
• And much more

With story title page illustrations by the author.
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What Happened in Vienna, Jack?

About What Happened in Vienna, Jack?:

Former British spy Jack Price is holding onto a dangerous secret that connects an armed robbery, a wartime Jewish survivor, a Catholic priest’s murder, a Nama tribe massacre, and the remains of Hitler’s personal secretary. With others seeking the truth, Jack is willing to risk everything to keep it hidden. But as the past comes back to haunt him, the lies and secrets threaten to unravel in a deadly game of cat and mouse. The truth must be uncovered, but at what cost?

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A Tryst in Paris

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When Mirabelle Montgomery visits the Luxembourg Carousel in Paris, a mysterious time shifter sweeps her into the Carousel’s time travel vortex and transports her to 1900 Paris. Her return will be allowed once she completes her mission to restore a man’s fate gone wrong. But whose?

Upon meeting dangerously sexy Jacques Thibaut, Mirabelle believes she has found her man. His life’s purpose as a stellar police detective has been derailed by accusations of his plotting with anarchists to overthrow the French government.

If she proves Jacques to be innocent, his life will be reset to its rightful providence. He will win back his job and those who once believed in him, including the woman he planned to marry.

Mirabelle’s determination to complete her mission kindles passion between them. But their falling in love will jeopardize everything, for his true destiny does not include her. Besides, even if her heart desires, she cannot remain in 1900 Paris . . . can she?

Join Mirabelle Montgomery and her adventures as a time traveler in Paris of the past. A Tryst in Paris is Book One of The Carousel Time Traveler series.

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Short Spanish Stories for Beginners: Learn Beginner Spanish With 20 Exciting Tales! (Easy Spanish Lessons) by LingoMelo

About Short Spanish Stories for Beginners: Learn Beginner Spanish With 20 Exciting Tales! (Easy Spanish Lessons) by LingoMelo:

Dreaming of learning Spanish in a fun and engaging way, but having trouble finding the right reading material? Look no further!

Start an exciting journey to learning Spanish with 20 engaging short stories!

Language learning can often seem like a daunting task, especially when it comes to finding interesting and accessible reading material. Struggling with dry textbooks or complex texts can dampen your enthusiasm and slow your progress.
Welcome to our book where 20 delightful short stories await you to enter the world of language and discovery.

Designed for both young and adult learners, offering a exciting journey into the Spanish-speaking world. Each of the 20 short stories has been carefully selected to cover a wide range of topics, from bright colors to fascinating animals, bustling professions, and mouthwatering culinary experiences.

As you dive into these engaging narratives, you’ll effortlessly absorb new vocabulary, grasp essential grammar concepts, and gain valuable cultural insights. These stepping stones will allow you to engage in meaningful conversations with native Spanish speakers, bridging the language gap and immersing yourself in a rich cultural exchange.

What makes “20 Short Stories in Spanish for Beginners” stand out:

*Say goodbye to the language barrier! Each story is crafted with simplicity in mind, using easy-to-understand vocabulary and sentence structures that let you understand and engage from the start.

*To guide you on your adventure, we’ve provided brief descriptions for each story. These overviews offer insights into the story’s themes, characters, and plots, allowing you to choose the perfect story for your language journey.

*We believe that books with eye-catching pictures enhance reading enjoyment. With a delightful layout and vibrant illustrations, each page of 20 Short Stories in Spanish for Beginners reveals a new world of creativity and discovery.

*Accelerate your language growth with a complete list of essential vocabulary, alphabetically listed with translations. In addition, challenging comprehension questions follow each story, reinforcing your understanding and language proficiency.

*As part of our unwavering commitment to engaging learning experiences, we’ve included a special interactive story at the end of the book. Actively participate in the narrative, where your choices affect the outcome, providing instant feedback on your language skills and decision-making abilities.

Language learning doesn’t have to be tedious or frustrating. Join us on this extraordinary language adventure and let the fascination of storytelling guide you to master Spanish with joy and enthusiasm! Take the first step on your journey to linguistic wonders and get your copy of 20 Short Stories in Spanish for Beginners today!

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The Watermelon King

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After being laid off from his job at a prestigious consulting firm, Dean decides to embark on a journey across East Africa with his younger brother. Unknowingly, they travel into bandit territory where a medical emergency forces them to choose between their safety and their health.

Inspired by true events, The Watermelon King follows the journey of two brothers as they backpack across one of East Africa’s most inhospitable regions. As they endure endless days of difficult travel, a series of short stories written by their father begins to uncover their inherent desire for adventure and their connection to the past. Along the way they begin to understand the beauty and frustration of life in Africa.

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Atomic Mindset

About Atomic Mindset:

Atomic Mindset knows just how big small can go.

Understanding the power of small, this book first helps you with getting to know yourself and what holds you back, and eventually guides you in working towards positive change as you reassess and intentionally take charge of your habits, mindset, and self-talk. It only affirms that taking daily steps towards personal growth—no matter how little—can make great transformation achievable.

Start small and make big things happen with Atomic Mindset!

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Study and Exam Guide of FTCE Middle Grades General Science 5-9

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The Study and Exam Guide of the FTCE Middle Grades General Science 5-9 Teachers Certification Exam is a strategic and concise study guide that aims to equip you for the FTCE Middle Grades General Science 5-9 Teachers Certification Exam for 2023–2024.

This book contains a comprehensive guide on the essential topics that may appear on the test, such as the structure and behavior of matter, the earth and processes that affect it, the processes of life, forces and motion, and more. It also comes with strategies and tips for preparing for the test and provides helpful information on what to expect for the exam.

Review for the FTCE Middle Grades General Science 5-9 Teachers Certification Exam with ease with Study and Exam Guide of the FTCE Middle Grades General Science 5-9 Teachers Certification Exam.

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Study and Exam Guide of HESI Admission Assessment

About Study and Exam Guide of HESI Admission Assessment:

The Study and Exam Guide of HESI Admission Assessment is a comprehensive yet concise study guide that aims to equip you for the HESI Admission Assessment for 2023–2024.

This book contains a complete discussion on the essential topics you need to review for the test: Mathematics, Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary and Grammar, Biology, Chemistry, and Anatomy and Physiology. It also provides details on the content of the assessment and what to expect when you take it, and it also shares strategies you can use to help you focus while taking the exam.

Put yourself at an advantage as you study for the HESI Admission Assessment with Study and Exam Guide of HESI Admission Assessment.

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Study and Exam Guide of The Certified Professional Biller (CPB) Exam

About Study and Exam Guide of The Certified Professional Biller (CPB) Exam:

Study and Exam Guide of the Certified Professional Biller (CPB) Exam is a strategic and concise study guide designed to help you prepare for the CPB Exam 2023–2024.

This study guide provides readers with test-taking strategies and other information on how the CPB exam will be conducted. Additionally, it contains in-depth discussions on essential topics that may appear on the exam, such as Insurance, Billing Regulations, HIPAA and Compliance, and more. To help you further with recalling the important topics discussed, each chapter also closes with a summary of key concepts.

Make reviewing for the CPB Exam more manageable and efficient with the Study and Exam Guide of the Certified Professional Biller (CPB) Exam.

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Study and Exam Guide of Series 65: Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

About Study and Exam Guide of Series 65: Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination:

The Study and Exam Guide of Series 65 (Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination) aims to equip you for the Series 65: Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination for 2023–2024.

This study guide takes you through what the exam is about, its structure, and other information you will need for the exam. Moreover, it contains a comprehensive discussion on the essential topics that may appear on the test, such as Special Types of Accounts, Ownership and Estate Planning Techniques, Trading Securities, and more.

Prepare for the Series 65: Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination with ease with the Study and Exam Guide of Series 65 (Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination) today.

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Margaret’s Last Prayer

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Fourteen-year-old Margaret Laemmer’s path crossed with two gypsy boys in a daring rescue. Little did she know that it would set a chain of events spanning generations in motion. As a reward for her selfless act, Margaret receives a pair of amulets from the boys’ grateful mother, promising good fortune for those who possess them.

Years later, as Margaret’s sons set out on their journeys, she passes down the amulets to them, instilling her deep longing for family unity into these precious talismans. The amulets become more than just trinkets – they become carriers of hope, love, and the desire for reunion.

In a twist of fate, as the world is engulfed in the turmoil of the Second World War, two soldiers from opposing sides find themselves on the banks of the Elbe River in Germany. Unbeknownst to them, they bear identical amulets, forever linking their destinies. These amulets passed down through generations, hold the power to bridge divides and bring loved ones back together.

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Shut Up and Drink Your Gin by Scott Franklin

About Featured Book: Shut Up and Drink Your Gin by Scott Franklin

It’s a voyage, it’s framework, it’s a toolkit! More than just a recipe book, this is your introduction to how and why cocktails work. How to find your first bottle, what makes a cocktail more than just mixers, and how to develop your own personal creations — this is your invitation to explore and create. Grab a glass and get your copy today!

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Leading the Stampede

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Ryder Wilde reclaims his home ranch with the purpose of protecting the wild horses that others have been adopting only to later lead them to slaughter. After the dust clears from a successful roundup, Ryder discovers a beautiful photographer in the middle of the valley, and she has a secret much like his own.

Brooke Bateman has spent the better part of her life completely alone. As a freelance photographer, she’s always been drawn to capturing wild animals in their natural habitat, but she’s begun to suspect that there’s a reason behind what seems to drive her.

After Brooke watches Ryder’s shift into a beautiful black stallion, she grows weary. And there’s only one way that she’ll become well enough to make a difference in future roundups. She’ll claim that inner part of herself that she’s denied for far too long. Along the way, she’ll gain a family, purpose, and unimaginable love.

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Dark Ascensions by CMour B

About Featured Book: Dark Ascensions by CMour B

Bendahrin lived an uncomplicated life as a collector of rare antiquities. On a whim, and for no reason that he could ever remember, he decided to invite the most powerful, evil sorceress in the galaxy to meet him on her home planet so he could attempt to steal her legendary sword, Bratenla. Instead of killing him outright, in an unexpected and unprecedented act of mercy, she, Alystra, the Destroyer, rescued him. He suddenly found himself trapped on her ship, chasing across the galaxy, helping her to search for and discover the source of the spell that had transformed her into the embodiment of evil. Life with Alystra, for Bendahrin, became tremendously complicated, and potentially deadly.

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Grow Your Shopify Business

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Feeling stuck with your brand-new online boutique’s stagnant sales? Uncover strategies to craft the ultimate blueprint for explosive growth.
UPDATED FOR 2023 SHOPIFY 2.0
Concerned about navigating the intricate maze of online store adjustments without hurting your bottom line? Puzzled about leveraging social media for scaling? Dazzled by the myriad choices to give your store that essential finishing touch?

Veronica Jeans, a renowned consultant, speaker, educator, and bestselling author, brings over 30 years of experience in guiding entrepreneurs to success. She’s on a mission to help you navigate the challenges of store optimization and conquer the global online marketplace.

Shopify Made Easy – Grow Your Shopify Business is your comprehensive guide to mastering Social Media online sales. It offers insights to improve the customer journey and harness the vast potential of the internet. With step-by-step instructions complemented by countless visuals, Jeans transforms a complex process into a walk in the park. By adopting these actionable insights, you’ll soon boast a sophisticated store that outshines the competition.

Inside Shopify Made Easy – Grow Your Shopify Business, you’ll discover:

Comprehensive eCommerce mentoring to eliminate guesswork and start selling with unmatched passion..
Techniques to establish a ubiquitous brand presence on social media, attracting first-time and returning customers.
Tactics to maximize your online visibility and dominate the digital space.
Integration tips for platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, Google and YouTube.
As the third installment in the revolutionary Shopify Made Easy series, Grow Your Shopify Business is the ultimate handbook for eCommerce success. If you value a hassle-free approach, effective workflows, and sidestepping expensive pitfalls, Veronica Jeans’ enlightening guide is a must-have.

Invest in Shopify Made Easy -Grow Your Shopify Business and watch your profits soar!

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Second Chance Killer

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Damon Faulkner is trapped in a nightmare he can’t escape.

A lifelong struggle with sleepwalking lands him in the middle of a murder investigation – and he’s the main suspect. Despite having no memory of the crime, Damon fights for his life against a drunken detective determined to close his one-hundredth career case.

As Damon awaits trial, he discovers unsettling secrets about Jekyll Island’s past and realizes he may have been set up. He must stay awake to clear his name before it’s too late. But can he prove his innocence and reveal the truth about his sleepwalking? Damon discovers that when it comes to redemption, he can’t turn back time, but he can turn back to faith in Christ in a thrilling, suspenseful quest to clear his name.

Prepare yourself for a gripping journey that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the final revelation.

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Squatter’s Rights by Kevin R. Doyle

About Featured Book: Squatter's Rights by Kevin R. Doyle

When private detective Sam Quinton sets out to solve the murders of a stripper and small-time gambler, he ends up in the middle of an organized crime war, testing Quinton’s loyalty to an old friend and making him the killers’ next target. While working to stay one step ahead of the killers, Quinton also has to safeguard the life of an elderly couple, who unwittingly hold the key to solving the murders and ending the war. Nominated for Shamus award for Best New PI Novel of 2021.

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Sex Was God’s Idea: An Honest Look At Biblical Sexuality and The Rightful Role of Women by Dean Robertson

About Featured Book: Sex Was God’s Idea: An Honest Look At Biblical Sexuality and The Rightful Role of Women by Dean Robertson

Heretic: a person who differs in opinion from established religious dogma.

Well, this is clearly a convincing look at a subject that, “differs in opinion from established religious dogma”.

Lust, marriage, sex, prostitution, concubines, a wondering eye, sin, fornication, church history, and other, previously, “lustful” taboo topics are bravely and carefully exposed in the light of Bible passages.

This timely work is a scriptural look at long held Christian doctrine that makes good sense. It will stretch your mind and may well bring peace to other wise troubled and tormented souls. It is backed point by point by considerable scriptures without stretching it and it may well leave you saying: “I have always suspected that”.

The author lays out clear repeated biblical evidence after clear repeated biblical evidence that the Christian world has rarely had the courage to look at and still not “throw the baby out with the bath water”, on this topic.

Dive into this well presented book and you may well be the recipient of the author’s desire to “set men and women free from guilt and bondage” concerning sex and marriage.

Father Bernard Hemmingsworth-retired

World Wide Anglican Communion

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Teaching Machines how To Cry by Dr. Paula Hidalgo-Sanchis

About Featured Book: Teaching Machines how To Cry by Dr. Paula Hidalgo-Sanchis

In her late twenties, Alba moves back to her hometown, Porto, for a dream job. She is drawn towards an area of the city near a famous lighthouse, though she isn’t sure why. Even though she has had some health difficulties, including surgery to replace her leg with a bionic limb in childhood, her life is good: she has a circle of friends and a close family.

But she feels empty. Something is missing and despite all she tries she can’t figure out what it is. The last time she remembers feeling fulfilled was as a child when her family hosted M, an AI-prototype, who became her companion. At the time she unexpectedly lost M her hollow feelings grew. She longs to find something she lost in her life and believes that M can help.

Briefly, a love affair with a fellow scientist fills her emotionally, but when tragedy strikes, she realises that she needs M more than ever. When M mysteriously returns to her, she discovers that everything she believed about her life has been wrong, and there is only one course of action to bring her back to wholeness. But she doesn’t know if it is too late.

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