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"The Broken Dreams" is book 3 of "The Coming Out Series", a Family Saga about a boy and his struggle to deal with life as a gay man. Logan is an a young gay man whose life has had nothing but tragedy. He and his boyfriend pack up and move to Washington State to start a new life, full of dreams. Those dreams are shattered and Logan is forced to pick up the pieces. This book is a novella of approx. 13,000 words and does contain some scenes of an adult...
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The writings in this work were precipitated by a variety of events during the last decades of Merton's life - the civil rights and peace movements of the 1960s among them. His timeless moral integrity and tireless concern for nonviolent solutions to war are eloquently expressed.
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Los trastornos del estado del ánimo son una enfermedad cada vez más común, al punto que deben incluirse dentro de los programas de prevención y salud pública. Estas dolencias permanecen ocultas por las personas que las sufren debido a la desinformación y a los mitos y prejuicios que se tejen en torno a ellas. La depresión suele confundirse con síntomas de variadas enfermedades que en realidad no tienen un origen orgánico, por eso es tan importante...
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Throughout the Ages man has been killing man. Over time, the accumulation of methods of killing has reached staggering proportions. Almost every branch of science has contributed to the insatiable lust to kill.Some methods are not for the faint-hearted. Others can easily be applied by the most gentle among us. In this book, you will surely find a way for any character to kill without detracting too much from their personality.
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In 1945, Gordy's grandmother takes him and his family into her North Carolina home after his abusive father is arrested, and he has just begun to respond to his grandmother's loving discipline when his father returns.
6) I Said No! (The Painful Discussion From Women Who Have Been Raped, Abused and Verbally Assaulted)
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Domestic violence and sexual assault is heartless and mean for anyone who commits such vile act on people. This book is a sad reality of the men who hurt women violently and encourages women to remove themselves from men who hurt them and learn from their men's behaviors that transform them into abusers. I SAID NO, is the language everyone understands, and now more than ever, we must start respecting women's rights and positions so we can stop losing...
7) Abhorrent Human Behaviors: Why Some People Are So Destructive and Criminal? What Can We Do to Change
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There is no question that humankind is the most vicious and lethal species on Earth. It preys on not only other species but also its own species on the widest possible scale.Why is humankind so vicious and lethal?Clearly it has something to do with the basic instinct of survival of the fittest. But that really is a common instinct among all species on Earth.What does differentiate human species from other species in the level of viciousness is clearly...
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Blurb: Echoes of Equality - A Journey Through Social JusticeIn the eloquent tapestry of "Echoes of Equality," [Author's Name] masterfully navigates the tumultuous landscapes of social justice, inviting readers on an immersive journey that transcends boundaries and challenges the status quo. This compelling exploration delves into the heart of human rights, racial equity, and gender equality, weaving together narratives that echo the collective yearning...
9) Jet Set
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Gossip Girl meets Cinderella in this boarding school story from bestselling authors Carrie Karasyov and Jill Kargman, star of the Bravo series Odd Mom Out.
Lucy Peterson is on scholarship at a Swiss boarding school, but she doesn't quite fit in at a place where caviar is served at every meal and royals lurk around every corner. She's just an average American teen and Ivy-League-bound hopeful who wants to kick some academic and tennis butt.
But before...
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Este libro es una herramienta valiosa para aquellos que buscan comprender y superar las relaciones tóxicas, la codependencia, los celos y la violencia familiar. Con detalles y consejos prácticos, el autor aborda estos temas sensibles de manera clara y comprensible, aportando una guía valiosa para aquellos que buscan mejorar sus relaciones y superar los desafíos personales. Además, el libro también incluye advertencias sobre las personalidades...
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Este libro revisa la historia de Sendero Luminoso y el conflicto armado con sólidas evidencias históricas y etnográficas. Del Pino, Aroni y el resto de autores muestran que la guerra no fue una abstracción discursiva sino una realidad cotidiana, compleja y cambiante, enraizada en la trayectoria vital de sus protagonistas. Los limitados alcances de la "guerra popular campesina" senderista, su estrechez ideológica, la deficiente formación de sus...
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This excerpt from the "masterful, timely, data-driven" study of the gun control debate examines the potential of stronger purchasing laws (Choice).
As the debate on gun control continues, evidence-based research is needed to answer a crucial question: How do we reduce gun violence? One of the biggest gun policy reforms under consideration is the regulation of firearm sales and stopping the diversion of guns to criminals. This selection from the...
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Discover the resilience of friendship! Dive into an eighth-grade adventure of unity, challenges, and the power of love.
In the vibrant world of middle school, personal trials often cast long shadows. Yet, for a close-knit group of friends - London, Dave, Jessica, Johnny, and Ray - these challenges are just steppingstones toward greater unity and understanding.
From confronting bullies, enduring family neglect, to grappling with the shocking realities...
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En las primeras y fascinantes páginas de esta historia, Jana Leo rememora cada instante del momento en el que un hombre entró en su apartamento de Harlem y la violó. Tras llamar a la policía, que mostró un absoluto desinterés por los hechos, y contactar con su seguro médico, que la abroncó por lo ocurrido, la artista se dio cuenta de que la violencia no acababa con la violación. Preocupada por la posibilidad de que el violador regresase,...
16) Cyndi Rella
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In the world of Cyndi Rella, a geeky gamer content with her Twitch fans and life, everything changes in just one week. A new built-in family, complete with a has-been reality star and her kids, descends upon her tranquil existence. As if that weren't enough, the enigmatic Knox McHotterson sweeps her off her feet, but with a mysterious aura that raises questions about his true nature. With a rollercoaster ride through a built-in family from hell, uncovering...
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"Extorsión: Cómo Combatir la Extorsión" es una obra imprescindible y profundamente informativa, desarrollada por los expertos de nuestra empresa, que se adentra en el complejo y peligroso mundo de la extorsión. Este libro es una guía integral destinada a individuos, empresas y profesionales que buscan entender y protegerse contra esta amenaza creciente.En sus páginas, descubrirás una variedad de estrategias y tácticas prácticas para identificar,...
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This mesmerizing narrative nonfiction draws on contemporary accounts as it traces the roots of an explosion that had been building for decades in race relations, politics, business, and clashes of culture.
Coretta Scott King Award winner * Carter G. Woodson Book Award from the National Council for the Social Studies
On a hot day in July 1919, five black youths went swimming in Lake Michigan, unintentionally floating close to the "white" beach. An...
19) La tribu vertical: Una historia de los ultras, hooligans y otros grupos radicales del fútbol español
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Fútbol, política, violencia, tribus urbanas, mitología. Borja Bauzá no escribe de oídas. Él mismo formó parte de un grupo ultra en su juventud, y para escribir este libro ha pasado años recorriendo España de norte a sur y de este a oeste entrevistándose con docenas de radicales de un sinfín de aficiones e ideologías. La tribu vertical es una radiografía sociológica, cultural y política de un fenómeno de masas transversal a nuestra...
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In this heart-wrenching collection of true stories, readers are taken on a journey through the brutal reality of life in the border areas between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. With unflinching honesty and raw emotion, the survivors of these horrific atrocities share their stories of pain, loss, and grief.
Learn the full truth of the Kingsmill Massacre as told by the daughters of one...
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