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The Spotless Cheetah

About The Spotless Cheetah

Sabi is a cheetah without a single dark spot,
so he tries to become someone he’s not.
Will he finally see just how special he can be?

This story is inspired by the incredible true story of a real spotless cheetah cub being photographed for the first time in almost 100 years! Through this book, young readers will be introduced to this amazingly rare animal and learn more about cheetahs in general, while seeing how wonderful it can be to embrace their own uniqueness and to enjoy being themselves.

“Always remember, you are unique, no matter what comes from anyone’s beak!”

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Timbuktu: A Captivating Guide to an Important Ancient City and How It Became a Part of the Wealthy Mali Empire during the Reign of Mansa Musa by Captivating History

About Timbuktu: A Captivating Guide to an Important Ancient City and How It Became a Part of the Wealthy Mali Empire during the Reign of Mansa Musa by Captivating History

Whether we realize it or not, stories and characters from Timbuktu are everywhere in our modern-day lives.

The great Mansa Musa was the most iconic king of the Mali Empire. Considered to be one of the richest men ever, Mansa Musa is not only the right answer to a commonly asked trivia question but also one of the inspirations behind Marvel’s Black Panther. Although the other kings who reigned over Timbuktu may not be known quite as well as Mansa Musa, their lives have also inspired stories we are quite familiar with today.

Likely the second most well-known character in Timbuktu’s history is Mansa Sundiata, and although you may not know him by name, you may recognize his nickname: the Lion King. Many people throughout the years believe he may have served as an inspiration for Disney’s iconic movie.

Timbuktu was once a conglomerate of trade, education, arts, and religion, attracting settlers and visitors from all over the world, similar to the massive cities of today. So, how did a city that could be titled the New York City or London of its time become synonymous with the middle of nowhere?

Learn about Timbuktu’s various leaders, the people’s struggle to regain power, and why such a great city is now almost in ruins.

In this book, you will learn about:
• The foundation of Timbuktu and some believed translations of its name
• The life of the Tuaregs, the original people of Timbuktu
• The creation of the Mali Empire and its acquisition of Timbuktu
• The various mansas of the Mali Empire, including the great Mansa Musa
• The collapse of the Mali Empire
• The creation and early stages of the Songhai Empire
• The various kings of the Songhai Empire who transformed Timbuktu
• The collapse of the Songhai Empire and Morocco’s occupation in Timbuktu
• The early Tuareg rebellions and the transfer of power in Timbuktu between the various groups still inhabiting the city during the Moroccan occupation
• The French acquisition of Morocco and Timbuktu
• French Sudan’s (modern-day Mali’s) road to independence
• The creation of the Republic of Mali
• The modern-day struggles in Timbuktu between the Tuareg rebels and the terrorist occupations
• The current state of Timbuktu and what’s in store in its future

If you want to learn more about Timbuktu, get this book now!

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Grounded by Sarah Hualde

About Grounded by Sarah Hualde

Dark roast with a side of Death Omens.
It’s just another workday for Penny Nicols.

Penny is haunted by a secret.

One that forces her, and her snarky cat, to move around in her tiny house on wheels.

As Penny settles into a new town, she realizes something much darker is afoot.

The Raven, her nemesis, has tracked her down once again.

She finds herself in a race against time to vanquish the darkness and save those around her.

This case is like nothing she has faced before.

To solve it, she enlists the help of two Podcasters of the Paranormal.

Will Penny ever be able to outrun her secret?

What will she discover along the way?

One thing is for sure; nothing will ever be the same again.

★Jump into the first Paranormal Penny Mystery and hang on tight.★
This fast-paced series will captivate you from start to finish.

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Susan: A Jane Austen Prequel by Alice MxcVeigh

About Susan: A Jane Austen Prequel by Alice MxcVeigh

(Publishers Weekly’s BookLife quarterfinalist 2021)

Sixteen-year-old Susan Smithson – pretty but poor, clever but capricious – has just been expelled from a school for young ladies in London.

At the mansion of the formidable Lady Catherine de Bourgh, she attracts a raffish young nobleman. But, at the first hint of scandal, her guardian dispatches her to her uncle Collins’ rectory in Kent, where her sensible cousin Alicia lives and “where nothing ever happens.”

Here Susan mischievously inspires the local squire to put on a play, with consequences no one could possibly have foreseen. What with the unexpected arrival of Frank Churchill, Alicia’s falling in love and a tumultuous elopement, rural Kent will surely never seem safe again…

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The Wuhan Mystery by Johnny Johnson

The Wuhan Mystery by Johnny JohnsonAbout The Wuhan Mystery by Johnny Johnson

The ultimate whodunnit. The USA takes China to court citing global suspicions about its role in the Covid -19 pandemic. A specialist team from MI6 are charged with unearthing the truth about the origins of the virus. Can the International Court of Justice uncover the truth? Will they find China guilty after hearing all the evidence? They find an eye-witness but his court testimony shocks the world.

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Pretty Broken Girl by Jeana E. Mann

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About Featured Book: Pretty Broken Girl by Jeana E. Mann

From USA Today bestselling author Jeana E. Mann comes this unconventional spicy story of star-crossed lovers who love to hate each other and their paths to redemption.

Gorgeous. Ruthless. Filthy rich.

My ex-husband Sam wasn’t always that way. In the beginning, he was just the son of my mom’s boss—strictly off-limits for a trailer park girl like me. I loved him beyond reason from the moment we met. We were way too young to get married, but we did it anyway. Despite his angry, billionaire dad. Despite the lies. Despite the deceptions. That crazy teenaged love drove me to do a terrible thing. I saved Sam but broke my heart in the process.

Ten years later, my workday starts with a corporate takeover. My new boss? Yep, you guessed it. That gorgeous, ruthless, filthy rich ex-husband is bound and determined to dismantle my company. Piece by piece. Job by job. He’s bent on revenge for my betrayal.

The problem? We can’t keep our hands off each other. He thinks he can break me. I think he’s about to learn a lesson.

This is an angsty, enemies-to-lovers, office romance with all the feels.

This Romance book is available in these Formats: eBook, Print

Always a Traveler, Never a Tourist: In Search of People and Places on the Road Less Traveled by Judy Bloomberg

About Always a Traveler, Never a Tourist: In Search of People and Places on the Road Less Traveled by Judy Bloomberg

This book is a collection of nearly 300 of the best (mostly full-page) color photos from 50+ years of travel to well over 100 countries. It focuses on the most exotic destinations on all seven continents (and the people who inhabit them), along with personal insights and anecdotes about traveling off the beaten path. From colorful festivals like the Goroka Show in Papua New Guinea and Carnival in Rio to daily life in places like Lake Titicaca and rural Ethiopia, these photographs beautifully capture the amazing diversity of peoples who inhabit our world. A perfect gift for any armchair traveler.

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Almost Lost by Alice T. Boone

About Almost Lost by Alice T. Boone

𝐖𝐄 𝐖𝐄𝐑𝐄 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐒 𝐎𝐍𝐂𝐄. 𝐇𝐎𝐖 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐋𝐃 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐊𝐄𝐄𝐏 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐌𝐄?

𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒍𝒍
You were my Forever— but then you left.
I spent my entire life trying to enforce the rules. Fairness was the only thing that mattered. I spent a decade playing the scales of justice. Nothing happened in this city without my permission, but your disappearance changed everything. I’ve abandoned my old life, and now, Montreal has fallen apart.
I have nothing left to give. You’ve taken it all.
So how can you show up again, with a child that belongs to my best friend? You can’t ask for my help after you tore out my damn heart. You created this mess, and it’s only fair that you clean it up. I won’t kill him for you. I can’t betray the only friend I have left.
But what other choice do I have?
I won’t let you just walk away. I can’t lose you again, Jo.

𝑱𝒐𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒂
I made my choice 8 years ago. When you told me you needed a break, when I found out I was pregnant, I ran. No one in the world knows that my son is yours. I thought no one would ever know— until Connor showed back up.
He’ll take my son, Marshall. And when he finds out I lied, he’ll take my life.
I need your help, and I have nowhere else to go.
You’ve always done the right thing— even when it was hard. You’ve killed one king and now, I need you to kill another. I need you to help me clean this mess up, and before you can discover the truth, I’ll disappear again. It’s the way things have to be because I won’t let you break my heart again. I won’t let you be an Almost in my son’s life.

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Rising from the ashes

About Rising from the ashes

Poetry is powerful, for it’s a pure reflection of emotions. It’s liberating, for it sets you free. And it’s therapeutic, as it heals the reader, as well as the poet.

This book is nothing but a collection of 20 pieces of human emotions, disguised as poetry. These poems are written on WriteSome, our app to discover and share original stories and poetry, by some amazingly talented poets from all around the world.

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The Jane Doe By A.M. Furcht

About The Jane Doe By A.M. Furcht

A memory wiped clean. A dark past. A faceless killer.

They call her Jane. No one knows her real name, not even her. She has no memory of who she was before coming to on the side of a highway. Her life essentially began when Nick Worth, a college student with a secret agenda, discovered her on the edge of Town Road Three in Keep’s County, Massachusetts. Jane’s only wish is to start over, live her life the best way she can as she attempts to rebuild her past. She seems to have a connection with the guy who found her, and threads that of the unknown tie her to Amy Lynne of the Massachusetts State Police. Amy is not willing to let Jane carry on without explanation. She wants answers. But tiny, fractured bits reveal images too disturbing to contemplate, and Jane wonders if sometimes it is better to leave the past forgotten. It may be too late to stop the events that Jane’s reappearance has set into motion. Disaster plagues her.

Walk the knife-edge of fact and imagination. Watch as the truth comes into focus and a shocking past merges with a horrifying present in, The Jane Doe.

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Sunstone

About Sunstone

One of the five stones holding the Ban together has been stolen. Now one young woman must put her skills with the sword to the test and recover the Sunstone before it’s too late.

In Cynneweald, magic has been forbidden since the Dragon Wars, yet not everyone is willing to follow those rules. Krystelle is determined to reach her old mentor and enlist his help, but when the dark wizard who took the stone also kidnaps her, a chance encounter in the forest may be her only chance.With the self-appointed guardians of the Ban on their heels, Krystelle and her new friends must infiltrate the wizard’s lair and bring it back to its rightful home before the balance of power holding the kingdom together begins to topple.

Fans of Terry Brooks and Robert Jordan will enjoy this fantasy adventure.

This fantasy novella is Book 1 of Jake Allen Coleman’s Eligium Series.

Eligium: The Complete Series is now available in one volume on Amazon in both ebook and print formats.

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Whalemoon

About Whalemoon

For as long as anyone can remember the islanders of Brodthrop Atoll have lived in peace. But when a strange girl washes up on Whalegrave Beach, the winds begin shifting and more strangers are quick to arrive. Things turn dangerous and Phehl must choose between disappointing her people and protecting her newfound friend.

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CBT WORKBOOK FOR KIDS 7-10: The easiest guide to help children manage their emotions to control anger, fear, anxiety and to improve their lives!

About CBT WORKBOOK FOR KIDS 7-10: The easiest guide to help children manage their emotions to control anger, fear, anxiety and to improve their lives!

If you want to help your children deal with their negative emotions then keep reading…

Have you ever wanted to explain to your child what emotions are but you never found the words or the time?

Designed as simple as possible to allow children to read easily, this guide will teach them:

• To be aware of how anxiety makes their life difficult, on page 11.

• The connection between thoughts, emotions, and behavior, on page 26.

• To notice Triggers that may ruin you a day, on page 44.

• How their thoughts can be wrong.

• To understand emotions.

• To act on their life.

• To deal with stressful thoughts

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Would You Rather Valentine’s Day Edition

About Would You Rather Valentine’s Day Edition

Are you looking for a Single Book which will double your smiles, triple your laughter, and quadruple your precious family time this Valentine’s Day? If so, keep reading…

Quality family time is undoubtedly unique and precious. No monetary value can be attached to it. Be it a family get-together, friends reunion, or nice long drive, there is no better way to spend this quality time than playing “Would You rather…”

“Would You Rather…” is a fun and interactive game for the entire family. It includes silly, hilarious, and thought-provoking questions that tickle the mind and lead to funny conversations. It is a perfect way to educate kids together by having fun. It stimulates their mind, exercises their imagination, and teaches them to defend their choices and think critically.

This Would You Rather – Valentine’s Day Edition book includes…
– Hours of Clean and family-friendly fun and honor: The 200+ unique and silly questions are more than enough to guarantee hours of giggles for the entire family.
– Endless Laughter’s together: The great variety of questions will cause many side effects, such as accidental giggles and Inextinguishable laughter.
– Endless memories: This valentines day will be a memory to cherish for the whole family

The best part of the Would You Rather – Valentine’s Day Edition game is that everyone is a winner. No grumpy losers’.
It is a safe game with loads of fun.

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The Yoruba People: A Captivating Guide to the History of the Yorubas and Yoruba Mythology by Captivating History

About The Yoruba People: A Captivating Guide to the History of the Yorubas and Yoruba Mythology by Captivating History

Learn about one of the largest people groups in Africa!

The Yorubas are an interesting people with a rich cultural heritage that can be traced back to many centuries ago. The history of the Yorubas is one of Africa’s most researched and analyzed histories due to the high level of literacy among the Yoruba. They have a system of government that ensures the proper running of the community and the education of their young.

The Yorubas are located in West Africa, with the majority of the population found in southwestern Nigeria. With an estimated population of over thirty to forty million people, they are one of the largest ethnic groups in Africa.

This book will take you through a journey of the history of the Yoruba people, their system of government, beliefs, and fascinating myths. You will also get a firsthand glimpse into the daily lifestyle of the ancient Yoruba people and how they organized their daily activities.

Dive in to know more about these incredible people, such as:
• Yorubaland, the homeland of the Yoruba people
• The founding ancestors and the initial Yoruba kingdoms
• The incredible stories of legendary rulers who shaped Yorubaland
• Ancient Yoruba politics and how their economy developed
• The exciting events that made the Oyo Empire the largest Yoruba kingdom and its famed founder, Oranyan
• Prominent Yoruba myths and folktales

If you want to learn more about the Yoruba people, get this book now!

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The Waikiki Hummer

About The Waikiki Hummer

Not all erotic stories are romances – some are just nasty, with not much romance involved. That pretty much describes the adventures of TJ Rollins, AKA the Waikiki Hummer, a young, orally-fixated Honolulu woman with a fondness for dorky, middle-aged tourists. Ongoing series, 7 books, complete stories, no cliffhangers, all books free in KU.

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Dive In Deep

About Dive In Deep

Tall, dark, and gorgeous with cobalt-blue eyes.
It doesn’t hurt that he’s the billionaire owner of the resort we’re staying at.
And all of it is just what I needed for my celebration weekend after graduating with my master’s.
It’s our last girls’ weekend before my friends and I go our separate ways, and it’s going to happen with a bang.
Literally. Hopefully.
It would be a first.
The desire was to keep things casual, but our connection is far too deep for that.
Him being ex-military and me being an Army brat.
The rules we each set up are shattered thanks to the raging passion between us.
But eventually, I have to go home.
What I never expected in a million years was that he might follow me.
Enough swimming in the shallow end of the pool.
We’re diving in deep.

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The Mysterious Glow: Book 4 in the Branden’s Ghosta series by Linda Anthony hill

About The Mysterious Glow: Book 4 in the Branden’s Ghosta series by Linda Anthony hill

The Ghost Hunting team is at it again! Someone at the school bus stop overheard Molly and Branden talking about ghost hunting. She says she has a friend that thinks she has a ghost in her dining room. Will the team help this girl? Is there really a ghost? (They’ve found one before.) Or is there a logical explanation? What will they have to do to be allowed to investigate? This Chapter Book is good fun for 8 to 12-year-olds. Enjoy reading it soon. Coming to Kindle by February. Available now in paperback. All books in the series are available on Amazon in both Kindle and paperback.

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All the Right Things by Stephanie Renee

About All the Right Things by Stephanie Renee

Sometimes, a tragic ending makes for a beautiful new beginning.

Andi- For ten years, I was married to my best friend. It wasn’t the most exciting of marriages, but it was safe and secure. After growing up in the foster care system, that was essential. After my husband’s sudden death, my world turns upside down as I’m left to deal with all the skeletons in his closet. Desperate for a new beginning, I find myself in small-town Tennessee, on a ranch owned by the sexiest man I’ve ever seen. He instantly makes me feel things I’ve never felt before, and I find myself questioning if everything I thought I knew about love has been a lie. If I thought my world had been jolted before, this man might just be the one to shatter it.

Jonas – Being a cattle rancher has always been what I love about this small-town way of life. I like the routine of it all. So when Andi, the city-slicker from California, moves into my rental, I feel the winds of change. She’s more than just a breath of fresh air. She’s a full-blown hurricane that I find myself being pulled into. Unfortunately, the storm raging inside her has her walls up around her heart. Little does she know that even though my hands might be rough, my heart is soft and ready to show her what real love feels like.

***This is a STEAMY small-town romance. Please note that there are some adult themes/language throughout*

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