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Lee Stuart learned from an early age to respect all creatures through his heritage as a Native American; he also learned what it was like to be an unwanted citizen in this country. Throughout his life, he demonstrated an uncanny knack for understanding and communicating with animals, particularly those that were unwanted. From Teddy the Bantam rooster to Sparky the pigeon, as well as a wide variety of other pets, Stuart loved them all deeply and fought...
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Saigon fell to the Viet Cong on April 30, 1975. Kien Nguyen watched the last U.S. Army helicopter leave without him, without his brother, without his mother, without his grandparents. Left to a nightmarish existence in a violated & decimated country, Kien was more at risk than most because of his odd blond hair & his light eyes - because he was Amerasian. He was the most unwanted. Told with stark & poetic brilliance, this is a story of survival &...
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What begins as a chance for a quick buck turns into a terrifying run-in with amateur witches, lost books of magic, dark séances, and more. For Marshall Drummond, it might also take his life.Welcome to the Marshall Drummond Case Files. These stories explore the dark mysteries and thrilling adventures of 1940s PI, Marshall Drummond, before he died and became the ghost detective found in the bestselling Max Porter Paranormal Mysteries.
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Unwanted undead adventurer (Manga) volume 2
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Rentt Faina has achieved Existential Evolution, evolving from a skeleton into a ghoul. His next objective: rising the ranks and becoming a Copper-class adventurer! But to do so, Rentt must face his next greatest challenge... A written test?! Using his years of wisdom and the help of two companions, Rentt tackles the challenge head-on. But the worst is yet to come as Rentt finds himself in yet another pickle as he tries to prove his innocence to none...
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Dive into a world where danger lurks in every shadow and secrets are hidden in plain sight. In this gripping thriller anthology, you'll journey through the darkest corners of the human psyche, where the truth is a shifting enigma. Prepare to be on the edge of your seat as each story unfolds, pulling you deeper into a web of suspense, intrigue, and pulse-pounding action. From espionage in a post-apocalyptic world to a young man's desperate attempts...
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Luca, a wise and caring orange tabby cat, watches over hundreds of abandoned cats in a historic open pit in Rome, Italy. While perched on top of ancient columns and pillars, Luca takes charge of the sick, old, and unwanted cats of Italy.
Riding daily on tram 8 throughout the city, Luca searches for cats in trouble. Using his natural wiles and instinct, Luca brings them back to the pit for treatment, friendship, and a pathway for adoption.
This universal...
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Waste represents a category of 'things', which is familiar and ubiquitous but rarely reflected in archaeological and cultural studies. Perception of waste changes over time and practices associated with waste vary. The ambiguity of waste challenges traditional archaeological approaches that take advantage of refuse to infer past behavior. Recent developments in research in the social sciences and humanities indicate that waste offers many more dimensions...
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Alfred A. Knopf
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2019.
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"The powerfully told story of a group of German Jews desperately seeking American visas to escape the Nazis, and an illuminating account of America's struggle with the refugee crisis caused by the rise of Hitler. Official tie-in to the U.S. Holocaust Museum multi-year exhibit"--
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What if you fell in love with the same man who wanted to fire you?
Billionaire Sawyer Drake made it abundantly obvious he didn't want an assistant. Traumatized by a fatal accident, he stayed to himself, shunned human contact, and would rather die than open up to another person-much less a beautiful college woman. His inner wounds ran deeper than the scars on his face.
When Ivy Wolfe ran away to Alabama to nurse a broken heart, the last thing she...
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Are you sinking in the uncertainty of divorce? Are you asking yourself, will there ever be a waking moment when I do not think about my current situation? Are you stuck in the pain and paralyzed by the chaos?
In Surviving the Unwanted Divorce, India reveals how to take the tragedy of divorce and turn it into a sacred transition. India demonstrates how divorce can serve as a spiritual journey to a life filled with purpose and passion. Through her own...
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Are your thoughts getting in the way of living your life? Based in cutting-edge neuroscience and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), this important workbook will help you regain control from unwanted thoughts and get back to the things that matter. Do you have unwanted, disturbing, upsetting, or weird thoughts that you just can't seem to shake? Violent or sexual thoughts that cause you to feel ashamed, anxious, or depressed? Maybe you think they mean...
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We're all suffering in our own ways. But, more often than not, we're doing it alone, even though we shouldn't have to.
Most self-help books and a lot of the ideas, behind mental illness are about how people can "cure" it by "changing their attitude." This idea often leaves sufferers feeling as if they are failing at "curing" their illness because society tells them that there is a cure. Outside of Your Head focuses on accepting that mental illness...
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If you have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), you may feel like you have to follow a rigid set of rules to successfully get through your day. And if you're like many others, your OCD rule list may look something like this: You must always control your internal experiences!You must be absolutely certain!The presence of any anxiety means you are in danger!You alone are responsible if you fail to prevent harm!Pay attention to every single thought...
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Manage unwanted, intrusive thoughts-and the intense emotions these thoughts can trigger.
Do you have obsessive, negative, intrusive thoughts that keep you up at night and miserable during the day? Do these thoughts make you feel sad, angry, anxious, or ashamed? Whether you have a formal diagnosis such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), or borderline personality disorder (BPD)-or simply struggle with unwanted...
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When he was six years old, he declared to the hearing of some friends: "I want to be a pilot when I grow up," and it generated mocking laughter from them. The laughter became louder when at the end of sixth grade, his father lost his job and life went further downhill. From his family couch surfing in the neighbourhood for about seven years to having to cook and hawk kenkey, gari, and bake bread as a secondary school student, he kept going. He took...
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Practical and simple activities to help you break free from the anxious, intrusive, and unwanted thoughts that feed your anxiety and depression, so you can reach your goals and thrive!
Are negative, anxious thoughts getting in the way of living your life? You're not alone. The teen years are full of changes and challenges-especially in today's uncertain world. It's no wonder, then, that teens are feeling more anxious than ever! The good news is that...
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If you have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), you may feel like you have to follow a rigid set of rules to successfully get through your day. And if you're like many others, your OCD rule list may look something like this: You must always control your internal experiences; The presence of any anxiety means you are in danger; You alone are responsible if you fail to prevent harm; Pay attention to every single thought you have; Always keep your OCD...
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