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After leaving a fifteen-year marriage, Jessica isn't looking for love—she's learning how to stand on her own again. But when an unexpected connection challenges everything she thought she wanted, she must decide if starting over means choosing someone new… or finally choosing herself.

I Need This Trip is a comedy about modern fatherhood, emotional burnout, and the moment when one small idea—just getting away for a weekend—explodes into something much bigger. Packed with sharp humor, real heart, and painfully relatable moments, it's a story about men doing the wrong things for the right reasons… and somehow finding each other along the way.

Army scout, Indian fighter, bounty hunter, and great nephew of the legendary frontiersman, Daniel Boone, Jedidiah hung up his guns and retired to his mountain hideaway. But an Apache massacre and the kidnapping of two young girls changed all that. Jedidiah will need all his skills and more as he battles the harsh elements of the vast New Mexico deserts, and the warriors of the Apache in a desperate attempt to rescue the captive girls before it is too late.

One of the most famous pioneers in United States history, Daniel Boone (1734 - 1820) spent most of his life exploring and settling the American frontier. He was instrumental in finding and improving the first wilderness trails between the Carolinas and the west, allowing for the settlement of Kentucky. Later in his life, Boone moved his family west again, leading hundreds of settlers to new homes in Missouri.

USA TODAY BESTSELLER! For fans of The Holiday comes a heartwarming Christmas house-swap rom-com debut in which finding yourself and finding love come hand in hand. Bee Tyler needs a break. In the bustling San Francisco tech community, no one ever seems to stand still—especially her perfect...

If you liked Clear Heart, I think you'll like this one too. It's got great characters, it's down-to-earth, it's fun. And better yet, this one's friendly to children. Boone Barnaby is about three boys testing the limits of life in their scrappy little town. It's about collecting garbage, climbing trees, catching a criminal, and talking to dragonflies. Boone Barnaby lives in a small town full of large characters: San Puerco, California. There's Boone's father, who loves Studebakers and doo-wop, and who has a habit of walking around the dark streets of town late at night carrying a can of ...

“This is a true account of certain events that occurred in Scotland in 1965. You might have heard the rumours—whispers of an evil plot involving time travel, dangerous experiments, a secret fortress, a terrible book, famous authors and, regrettably, murder.You might also have heard of heroes who were caught up in this plot, fighting to do the right thing. That sounds a lot more impressive than it actually was.My name is Boone Shepard. I’m here to set the record straight.”Boone is taking a break from writing for The Chronicle newspaper to hunt down and destroy every last copy of a very ...

Dive into the captivating life of Daniel Boone, an iconic pioneer who courageously ventured into the uncharted wilderness of Kentucky. Known for his exceptional hunting skills, Boones thrilling experiences include a dramatic capture and subsequent escape from the Shawnee tribe. As a pivotal figure in the American Revolution, he took part in numerous battles and later, transitioned into politics, securing a seat at Virginias state assembly. Boones later years saw him as a land speculator, ultimately making Missouri his home. This youth-friendly biography brings Boones exhilarating adventures to...

Messenger 841 is love - love for New York City. As Kurt says in his Preface, "Every day is an adventure." Experience the many facets of New York City from street level through the eyes of foot-messenger Kurt Boone, who also shouts out to his colleagues on bicycle and van. These short poems take you on a journey through daily routines and struggles of a street messenger and can be appreciated by workers and professionals of all kinds.

"This is a true story of bravery and villainy in the Old West. You might have heard the tale, full of conspiracies, pursuits, gunslingers and duels. You might have heard of the secret gold mines, the mind control, the flying saucers and the rock stars.And maybe you heard about the people mixed up in all this, innocents turned heroes, doing their best to save the world.It wasn’t quite that simple.My name is Boone Shepard. This is what really happened."Written and read by Gabriel Bergmoser

This podcast is designed for parents who would like to play a bedtime story to help their child fall asleep.These stories were written for my daughter Mary and are about my dog Boone. They helped her get a good night's sleep.. The stories essentially match her age, from about 3 years old, onward. They also generally match her activities and interests along the way. When, for example, she was scared and nervous to go down a slide, I created a story about that. Super Boone is a very smart golden retriever who not only talks English, but he has to ability to talk to all other animals in ...

After barely surviving her first six months as a trauma intern at Charity Hospital in New Orleans, Dr. Elizabeth Roberts is exhausted from the long hours, senseless violence, and breakneck pace. Despite the tough experience, she has grown to love the city-its food, culture, music, and people. But now she must endure the hardest rotation in the hospital, and it's led by her nemesis, who doesn't think she belongs in the world of surgery.

New Orleans, 1982. Voodoo spells, prostitutes, prisoners, and veterans who are adamant about the size of their manhood—it's all just another day at Charity Hospital, also known as The Big Free. It's a medical free-for-all with the toughest trauma surgery in America, and Elizabeth—fresh from medical school in Charleston, wearing pearls and pink plaid socks—is one of the first women to work there. Half of the doctors who start the surgery program never finish. Nothing in her proper Southern upbringing prepared Elizabeth for the gritty and gruesome world she now experiences on a daily basis.

Cámaras secretas se compone de lecturas, anécdotas y testimonios que buscan ahondar en la manera en que el cuerpo doliente nos ofrece una forma de narrarnos, de redescubrir la identidad aun a pesar de las pérdidas. En este lúcido ensayo, tan erudito como personal, Luis Jorge Boone nos ofrece una aproximación a diversos aspectos de la enfermedad y del dolor en la literatura para desvelarnos su enorme potencial transformador.

Diesem Helden kann niemand widerstehen ... Christopher Boone ist fünfzehn Jahre, drei Monate und zwei Tage alt. Er kennt alle Länder und deren Hauptstädte sowie sämtliche Primzahlen bis 7507. Er liebt die Farbe Rot, sagt immer die Wahrheit und kann nur zwei Gefühle voneinander unterscheiden: Trauer und Glück. Unordnung, Überraschungen und Unbekannte kann er absolut nicht leiden.

Becky, a woman in her mid-30s, has just checked herself out of a 72-hour psychiatric hold, refusing to confront the reality of her Dissociative Identity Disorder (D.I.D). Her fractured mind houses three distinct personalities: Megan, a short-fused, arrogant woman; Julie, an insecure gym addict; and Jen, a volatile, hard-drinking feminist. After shoving her meds into a drawer, Becky's evening spirals into darkness when a Tinder date goes horribly wrong, triggering Megan's rage and setting off a gruesome killing spree. With each personality seeking vengeance in their own way—Megan's fury over ...

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Daniel Boone by John S. C. Abbott is a compelling biography of the legendary American pioneer and frontiersman. The book explores Boone’s adventurous life, from his early years in Pennsylvania to his daring explorations of Kentucky’s untamed wilderness. It details his encounters with Native Americans, his role in westward expansion, and his relentless pursuit of new frontiers despite hardships. Abbott paints Boone as a symbol of courage, resilience, and the pioneer spirit that shaped America. This historical narrative captures the challenges and triumphs of Boone’s life, offering readers...

Join Emma Boone, author and publisher, each week as we discuss ideas about writing, productivity, and finding wellness amidst the chaos of publishing. Learn more about Emma and the podcast at: www.livingbeyondthebook.com; Instagram: @livingbeyondthebook; YouTube: @livingbeyondthebook

Charlotte Valentine Bishop has buried her husband. Now she and her son Will are embarking on a trip back to Fort Robinson, Nebraska, to make a new home for themselves with Charlotte's father. Unfortunately, the transition doesn't go as smoothly as Charlotte hopes. Will is young, but out of control with mischief. Their old friend Lt. Nathan Boone is a good role model for him, but what role will the handsome lieutenant play in Charlotte's life?