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Waking from a six-year stasis, Captain Kari Hanley - along with her Lieutenant Jeff Mooney - is ready to complete her mission; to find a possible inhabitable planet deeper in our solar system. When they find themselves suddenly space-napped into a new mission, Captain Hanley will have to fight to make this mission a success. However, when things immediately start to take strange turns, not only do they struggle to help their new friends; but love and friendship, along with life-changing decisions and danger begin to pop up around every corner.

When you think "bird nest", you think tree, right? Not for these little owls! Burrowing owls make their homes underground. Learn more about these pint-sized predators.

Big, stately great horned owls with their hooting call and big orange eyes are the owls of scary stories. Learn more about these tufted hunters.

Boa constrictors put the squeeze on their dinners. Learn about these sneaky slithering predators.

Cobras strike prey with their venomous fangs. Learn about these hooded hunters.

Dark, quiet places like barns are these owls' favorite hideouts. Just don't disturb barn owls, or they'll hiss and shriek! Learn more about these pale nighttime hunters.

Big, burly anacondas coil around their prey then swallow it whole. Learn about these water-loving giants.

It’s been over six months since Ethan has seen his best friend, Charlie. Doubt and worry that he’ll never see him again begin to creep in when Charlie makes his sudden appearance. With big offers and promises of dreams fulfilled, how can Ethan say no? Getting kidnapped, waking up on a cold metal slab, and being shoved into slavery were not on the agenda for the weekend vacation in space Ethan was promised. Is Ethan strong enough to handle what will be thrown his way? Will he manage to get free and put his new outrageous idea into motion?

Charlie is just your average teenage boy living a normal life until it flips upside down. Learning you're adopted is hard enough, but learning that your parents are genius scientists that are labeled crazy for their work; that's an entirely new level of insane. When Charlie gets an opportunity to meet with his real parents and get his answers, they not only change his life and world view, but they also give him a choice - a choice that will irrevocably change his life.

Welcome to the No Frills VA podcast brought to you by the Association of Virtual Assistants. Your host is award-winning VA consultant, bestselling author, and Founder & CEO of the AVA Melissa Smith. The AVA is the most trusted source of information in the Virtual Assistant industry. This podcast is for you if you’re a virtual assistant or looking to become a VA. The AVA knows you have questions and we’re providing you answers on the No Frills VA podcast. Want to be featured? We'd love to have you! Apply here: https://forms.gle/D5C5f7KZi8ottsNa8

Fiction River is an original fiction anthology series. Modeled on successful anthology series of the past, from Orbit to Universe to Pulphouse: The Hardback Magazine, the goal of Fiction River is to provide a forum for "original ground-breaking fiction of all genres". Each Fiction River volume will have electronic and trade paperback issues published by WMG Publishing, and will feature some of the best new and established fiction writers in publishing.

Here you will find your favorite songs, both old and new, sprinkled with my twisty new lyrics. Enjoy ;DBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mel-s-music--3634451/support.

"Witchcraft for Beginners" is your essential guide to unlocking the secrets of magic, spellcraft, and spiritual growth. Whether you're seeking empowerment, connection with nature, or simply a new perspective on life, this comprehensive book will illuminate your path. From setting up your first altar to casting complex spells, this guide covers everything you need to begin your magical journey. With clear explanations, practical exercises, and real-world examples, you'll gain the confidence to embrace your inner witch and create positive change in your life.

The Savvy Giving Gal Podcast showcases inspiring conversations with community changemakers who reveal how giving back can create big impacts, not only in the world but also for your health and well-being!Every other Monday, join me as I sit down with extraordinary entrepreneurs, philanthropists, and innovators whose careers or passion projects have significantly impacted their communities and the lives of others. Through their heartfelt stories and unique insights, you’ll discover how giving back can transform lives, fight loneliness, and help you feel connected to something bigger.Each ...

After Conal’s family moves to the Irish countryside, an angry fairy curses their new home. Despite their beautiful new castle, the family can no longer feel any joy or happiness. When one of his sons, Finn, saves an injured dog, its magical owner decides to help the family. Will this stranger be able to lift the curse?

Ryan’s father is on a tour of duty with the National Guard. Everyone else in his family seems to have found ways to cope with his absence, but Ryan hasn’t! When his dad’s deployment is extended, Ryan has to find a way to stay in touch with him. A trip to the library may be just what he needs—both for communication with his dad, and finding his way to cope!

Suburban Gen X hosts Melissa and Orson discuss very alternative lifestyles, sex toys, kinky ideas and strange fetishes with effortless politeness. In each episode, they swoop in on a juicy internet review and take a deep dive. Will they manage an entire fireside chat without uttering a single naughty word? Listen and subscribe to find out!

Invisible. That's how Molly felt with Charlie as her brother growing up. Until he went "missing". Now she just wants to go back to being invisible so that she can get away from the constant condolences and get back to studying. She wants to find her place in the universe and help people in more ways than she is, and Charlie can help her get there. But he refuses to take her into space. Soon enough, Molly gets her wish, just not how she hoped. Being a pawn in someone else's game is not how she wanted to spend her time in space.

The Elder Futhark has been around for 2,000 years or more. Many historical cultures have practiced the casting of runes for divination, spells, magic, and rituals to help improve their lives. Throughout this book, I will help you begin your journey of enlightenment and show you the wonders that the runes have to offer. We will cover the rituals that will become the basis of all those that follow, and we will touch on the spells that will become a part of your everyday life.

You’ll learn all about ancient Norse paganism and its modern revival through Ásatrú. This audiobook covers everything from Norse mythology and the Norse pantheon, as well as rituals and practices. Most importantly, you’ll learn all about the complete freedom Ásatrú offers its practitioners. At its core, Ásatrú focuses on you and your well-being.