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Lucas Daniel was born with the power to heal. But it’s not a gift, instead it’s a life sentence filled with isolation and loneliness, leaving him starved of the love and affection he yearns for. During his secluded childhood, he defies his mother’s over-protective rules and tries to befriend Kelsey, the new girl next door. But she thinks he’s a freak and wants nothing to do with him … until she accidentally discovers his secret. They soon form an inseparable bond, sharing their hopes and dreams for the future.

The timeless fiction of Louis L'Amour is both unforgettable and undeniably American, deftly capturing the heroic bravery and intrepid spirit that make this nation great. L’Amour ’s legacy of work remains unparalleled, setting a standard of excellence that few other writers have matched. Now...

"Caroline is watchful and sincere, shy yet earnest. She seldom speaks, and when she does her lips scarcely part, so that sometimes Lewis must listen closely to distinguish her voice from the cycling of her breath. Her eyes are a miracle - a startled blue with frail green spikes bound by a ring...

Hands can wiggle, hands can clap. Hands can wrap and flap and tap. But hands can help—so raise yours, please! Can you guess? Whose hands are these? What if your hands reach, wrench, yank, and crank? The hands in this book—and the people attached to them—do all sorts of helpful work. And together, these helpers make their community a safe and fun place to live. As you listen, keep an eye out for community members who make repeat appearances! Can you guess all the jobs based on the actions of these busy hands?

He wondered how best to cultivate qualities that make us better individuals within a society. Plato parlays this chaos into a recipe for living a good life, the building blocks of which are outlined in this book. Each of Plato's works is discussed, and important parallels to modern life are made with lessons you can draw from.

"Want to Quit Office Life to Work with Your Hands? Ask These Guys" is from the November 03, 2016 Lifestyle section of The New York Times. It was written by Sridhar Pappu and narrated by Barbara Benjamin-Creel.