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In 2048, Sam Bixler is a brilliant scientist working for Telos, the world's most powerful corporation. Little does she know that a shocking secret about a deadly virus lurks within Telos, setting her on a thrilling and dangerous journey.

Hurricane Katrina made landfall in New Orleans on August 29, 2005, but the decisions that caused the disaster extend across the 20th century. After the city weathered a major hurricane in 1915, its Sewerage and Water Board believed that developers could safely build housing away from the high ground near the Mississippi. And so New Orleans grew in lowlands that relied on significant government subsidies to stay dry.

After Samara makes a shocking discovery, something must be done. She can't leave the coterie, or her family will again face poverty. If she stays, she must discover who is committing these horrendous acts. Two senior commanders who patrol the borders of the human and elven kingdoms visit. The young apprentices soon discover that these two aren't as friendly as their instructors. They employ all kinds of sadistic mind games and revel in inflicting pain. In the trials the apprentices face, lives are lost, and many more are on the line.

Here, gathered in one volume, are the stories that made Clarice a Brazilian legend. Originally a cloth edition of 86 stories, now we have 89 in all, covering her whole amazing career, from her teenage years to her deathbed. In these pages, we meet teenagers becoming aware of their sexual and artistic powers, humdrum housewives whose lives are shattered by unexpected epiphanies, old people who don't know what to do with themselves - and in their stories, Clarice takes us through their lives - and hers - and ours.

As more and more people in the West pursue yoga in its various forms, whether at traditional centers, in the high-powered atmosphere of sports clubs, or on their own, they begin to realize that far from being just another exercise routine, yoga is a discipline of the body and the mind. The 365 meditations included in this book offer a way to integrate the mindfulness that yoga teaches into everyday life.

Indigenous Peoples' Day is about celebrating! The second Monday in October is a day to honor Native American people, their histories, and cultures. People mark the day with food, dancing, and songs. Listeners will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.

Samara is chosen to train with the Sacred Flame coterie—an elite magical order where apprentices bond with familiars to become unstoppable sorcerers. For her, this is more than an honor—it's her family's only way out of poverty. But there's a catch. Samara has no familiar. Without one, she's as good as powerless. Her opponents tower over her, her future grows uncertain, and her failure could doom not just herself, but those she loves. Then she meets a grumpy dragon with a sharp tongue. He doesn't want a human companion—but fate might not care.

In 1921, Inupait seamstress Ada Blackjack joined a a group of four white men who wanted to establish a trading post on Wrangel Island in the freezing Arctic Ocean. The explorers were stranded on the island when their return ship was forced to turn back due to ice. Facing harsh conditions and dwindling food supplies, the men died one by one, but Ada remained. Find out how she alone managed to survive the disastrous expedition.

Hosted by Katrina Piteri and Patrick Gilroy, these two 40 somethings will take you inside their world that includes 3 divorces, 3 kids between 13 and 20, demanding careers, aging parents and the never ending surprises that each and every day can bring!

A swoony, sweet YA rural romance between a rancher and the Hollywood hotshot she's tasked with turning into a cowboy—perfect for fans of Kasie West, Erin Hahn, and Kristy Boyce! Sixteen-year-old Cassidy Sterling can't imagine life beyond her family's Wyoming ranch. Her days are filled with...

The podcast where we bridge the gap between neurodivergence and the dog world! Hosted by Katrina Bayliss, this podcast is for both dog owners and dog professionals. We’ll be exploring everything from training approaches that work with your neurodivergence—not against it!And ways to make dog businesses more neuro-inclusive, enabling your clients to have a better experience and achieve greater results! Join my FREE Facebook Group for more tips and support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/neurodoghub

Me llaman Katrina, como el huracán, porque, igual que el salvaje ciclón tropical, pienso arrasar con todos los culpables hasta conseguir mi venganza. Antes me llamaban Catalina, pero esa chica murió hace trece años, junto al resto de su familia. O eso pensaron. Ahora pagarán con sangre por lo que hicieron. Estoy dispuesta a hacer todo cuanto esté en mi mano para llegar a mi enemigo. El plan estaba en marcha. Todo iba bien, hasta que lo conocí.

Where chaos meets content creation. Welcome to Side Hustle & Sippy Cups—the podcast for moms (and multitasking queens) who are building businesses from the couch while wrangling toddlers and sipping lukewarm coffee. Whether you’re curious about TikTok Shop, ready to start selling, or dreaming of monetizing your scroll time—this show is your new biz bestie. Hosted by a real mom who’s been through the trial, error, and snack-time negotiations, each episode dives into how to: 💡 Get started on TikTok Shop 📈 Grow your side hustle from home 📲 Turn content into cash 👶 Balance ...

It's the end of August 2005, and a big hurricane is blowing in to New Orleans, Louisiana. Barry's family plans to evacuate the Ninth Ward with everyone else, but when Barry's little sister gets violently ill, they must return to their home and stick out the storm. At first, everything seems fine. But then the levees break, the water rises, Barry is swept out of his home, and everything changes. Stranded in the floodwaters with no idea where he is and only a stranded dog by his side, Barry must find the courage to survive the storm of the century.

Kareless Thoughts is a podcast for women creating unique beauty careers. Host Katrina Yves, A traveling Master Aesthetician, Educator, and Military spouse, shares honest conversations on business, growth, and change. Topics include rebuilding after moves, income beyond clients, balancing ambition and love, and trusting your journey. If you’re an esthetician, beauty professional, student, military spouse, or a woman chasing stability in an unstable season, this podcast was created for you. Join the conversation, listen, subscribe, and share Kareless Thoughts with someone who needs it.

In 1492, Christopher Columbus discovered the Americas. Or did he? Listeners will learn the full story about Christopher Columbus’s famous voyage.

Does good fortune always change things for the better? The Kaplan family has just won 10 million dollars in the lottery. But haven’t they always been lucky? Gwen thought so. She’s carefully curated a perfect suburban existence with a loving husband and two children. For over a decade...

Eurovision is always the highlight of Millie's year. So when she and her best friend James get the chance to see the final live in Oslo, it's a dream come true - until they get swept up the excitement and try to break backstage, along with carefree German singer Ingrid and charismatic Australian backpacker, Noah. Getting thrown out of the stadium wasn't exactly the plan, but it might just spark the friendship - and the pact - of a lifetime. The four of them are going to reunite for every final, every year, every Eurovision.

Despite being haunted by the echoes of the priestess order she left behind, Ferren is determined to create a home on Viathan and dispel any lingering effects of a lifetime spent in fear. But as she puts down solid roots, a voice from her past calls out from across the ether. The message brings news of her sister's return to the Estate and the inevitable danger that comes with it.