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Forbidden Love: The Complete Unravel Me Series (Unravel Me, #1-2)

The complete Unravel Me series from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Kendall Ryan Unravel Me Psychology student Ashlyn Drake's neat, orderly life takes a turn for the crazy when she finds the perfect subject for her amnesia thesis - a young man without any memory of his previous life, including the murder he's accused of committing. Against all common sense, Ashlyn's drawn to him like a moth to a flame. Perhaps it's that he's so incredibly male, and even handcuffed to his hospital bed he could pass for a cologne ad - Scent de Insanity. Or perhaps it's because she's spent too many lonely nights studying. Either way, she's determined to help him solve the mystery of his past. She begins to unravel who he was before, using his cryptic tattoos, and his paintings that scream of a dark past as her only clues. When she finally learns his secret there's no telling which one is the real him, the gentle lover she's fallen for or the troubled man with a dark past. Make Me Yours Emotionally crippled Liz isn't looking for a relationship when she meets delish boy-next-door, Cohen. He's several years younger, a volunteer firefighter, oh...and a virgin, making him totally off limits. But never one to back away from a challenge, she develops a close friendship with Cohen while she continues to satisfy her physical needs elsewhere. Even as she spends her evenings in another man's arms, she somehow finds herself curled up in Cohen's bed each night. It's been a long time since she had a true honest-to-goodness make out session, but Cohen's showing her just how much fun not having sex can be. When Cohen's injured in the line of duty, her real feelings for him rise to the surface, and she has to decide if she's willing to take a risk on love after enduring so much heartbreak in her past.

Talk Me Down (Tumble Creek, #1)

Molly Jennings has one naughty little secret: her job as a best-selling erotic fiction author. Until her inspiration runs dry - thanks to a creepy ex - and it's time to skip town and move back to tiny Tumble Creek, Colorado. One look at former high-school hunk and chief of police Ben Lawson and Molly is back in business. The town gossip is buzzing at her door and, worse still, a stalker seems to be watching her every move. Thankfully, her very own lawman has taken to coming over, often. The only problem now is that Molly may have to let the cat out of the bag about her chosen profession - and straitlaced Ben will definitely not approve.

The Road to Wigan Pier

A searing account of George Orwell's experiences of working-class life in the bleak industrial heartlands of Yorkshire and Lancashire, The Road to Wigan Pieris a brilliant and bitter polemic that has lost none of its political impact over time. His graphically unforgettable descriptions of social injustice, slum housing, mining conditions, squalor, hunger and growing unemployment are written with unblinking honesty, fury and great humanity.

Wyoming Trail

Panhandle Preston and his son Quent owned a cattle ranch in Wyoming. Since it was on the right of way of the proposed Union Pacific railway, it was a prized piece of property and coveted by many a man. The most cunning by far was Boone Delivan, a crooked speculator who was determined to get hold of the land no matter what it took. When Quent refused to sell, Boone shot the young vaquero's father, set the ranch on fire, and stampeded the cattle. Then he had a murder warrant sworn out for Quent! Quent Preston was tough and resourceful, but to keep what was left of his ranch, he'd have to fight fire with fire . . .

Strange Thoughts, Random Mutterings

Why is work better than sex? Do Bond villains lack ambition? Are you an alien terrorist? Is the world getting better or worse? What is the best undead creature to actually be? How can you reliably predict the future? How do wasps get into the house? How can you live to be 100? Do we possess free will? What are brains for? If you enjoy asking unusual questions and getting unexpected answers, this book is for you. In a collection of his 100 best blog articles, the writer Jackson Radcliffe spans a diverse range of topics, from comedy to spirituality, and from tax forms to philosophy & science. Short and witty, Radcliffe captures an entertaining and stimulating vision of the world in friendly, bite-sized chunks.

Treasures of Healthy Living

Did you know you can find the answers to many health problems in the pages of Scripture? Think of God's Word as a treasure map that leads straight to the healthy life you've always dreamed of. It reveals how you can move from a sickly, lackluster life to one that is full of energy and hope. This practical Bible study will reveal the truth about the foods you eat and provide simple tools to begin improving your physical, emotional, and spiritual health. You won't believe how much your life can change when you grab hold of the treasures God has provided for you. In this Bible study, you will: Discover the basics of nutrition to build a firm foundation for your health Obtain the tools you need to evaluate and improve your health Examine the harmful effects of altered food and household products Find healthy alternatives to unwholesome foods Learn how diet, exercise, and your spiritual life go hand-in-hand Lay the groundwork for a lifetime of positive health"This well organized book is full of good, scriptural tips and sweet stories. I know God will use this book in a mighty way. Rex would have been thrilled with this Bible study."-Judy Russell, wife of the late Dr. Rex Russell; author of What the Bible Says About Healthy Living"Based on a passion to bring glory to God alone, Annette Reeder and Dr. Couey present sound Scriptural truths, coupled with extensive research data. Look forward to being rewarded with life-changing application and treasures which you will eagerly want to embrace and share with others."-Jerry and Bobbye Rankin, International Mission Board, SBC

A Kind of Peace

Inan. A planet where the nation states have been at war for over half a millennium. So are they ready for peace? Only at a price. In a world where magic and technology have become intertwined, the Mages of each nation state -- the ultimate wizards -- have become the ultimate weapons. So what happens when one of them is abducted, and the planet is threatened with a new war that could lead to global annihilation? The ultimate weapons will meet the ultimate warrior, Simeon 7. Encountering military might, political machinations, and magical manifestations, those who would oppose him soon find that nothing can break the determination of a warrior on a mission.

The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains

"Is Google making us stupid?" When Nicholas Carr posed that question in an Atlantic Monthly cover story, he tapped into a well of anxiety about how the Internet is changing us. He also crystallized one of the most important debates of our time: as we enjoy the Internet's bounties, are we sacrificing our ability to read and think deeply? Now, Carr expands his argument into the most compelling exploration yet published of the Internet's intellectual and cultural consequences. Weaving insights from philosophy, neuroscience, and history into a rich narrative, The Shallows explains how the Internet is rerouting our neural pathways, replacing the subtle mind of the book reader with the distracted mind of the screen watcher. A gripping story of human transformation played out against a backdrop of technological upheaval, The Shallows will forever alter the way we think about media and our minds.

The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains

The best-selling author of The Big Switchreturns with an explosive look at technology's effect on the mind. "Is Google making us stupid?" When Nicholas Carr posed that question in a celebrated Atlantic Monthlycover story, he tapped into a well of anxiety about how the Internet is changing us. He also crystallized one of the most important debates of our time: As we enjoy the Net's bounties, are we sacrificing our ability to read and think deeply? Now Carr expands his argument into the most compelling exploration of the Internet's intellectual and cultural consequences yet published. Weaving insights from philosophy, neuroscience, and history into a rich narrative, The Shallowsexplains how the Net is rerouting our neural pathways, replacing the subtle mind of the book reader with the distracted mind of the screen watcher. A gripping story of human transformation played out against a backdrop of technological upheaval, The Shallowswill forever alter the way we think about media and our minds.

Corrupting Darkness

When her best friend, Fay, dies in a car accident, Ally Dekin finds herself alone. But when the police start to question the cause, she must retrace Fay's life to find out the truth. Secrets are revealed, relationships are tested, and one girl must conquer her own demons in the search for a single answer.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Edition

Originally published in 1939, when A.A. membership numbered about one hundred, Alcoholics Anonymous has steadily grown in readership. By the time the second edition appeared in 1955, membership had reached over 15,000, and the Big Book, A.A. members' fond title for their basic text, had reached a distribution of more than 300,000. At the time of the third edition, in March 1976, the worldwide membership of A.A. was estimated at 1 million or more. The basic text, pages 1-164, which had been the foundation of recovery for so many alcoholics remained, and still remains, unchanged. The General Service Conference-approved fourth edition of Alcoholics Anonymous was first printed in October 2001 and has been reprinted 30 times since then. This edition includes 24 new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers seeking recovery from alcoholism in A.A. during the early decades of the 21st century. Sixteen stories are retained from the third edition, including the "Pioneers of A.A." section, which helps the reader remain linked to A.A.'s historic roots and shows how alcoholics get sober today. More than 30 million copies of the first four editions of the Big Book have been distributed. This is the only A.A.W.S.-authorized e-book version of Alcoholics Anonymous.

The Stubborn Suitor, Book 2 (The Stubborn Suitor, #2)

Introducing The Stubborn Suitor, the hot and sexy new series by Alexa Wilder! Cami Hendricks has a lot on her plate.She's a single mom, works full-time, and her ex is a nightmare. Plus, every time she sees her mother, Cami has to tolerate her jabs about her weight. As if all that wasn't enough, the first guy Cami thinks she might really like seems to be playing games with her. His hot and cold attitude is not what she needs, especially with her ex playing hardball for full custody of her daughter. Drew Sloane is torn - he can't get Cami out of his mind.Ever since he met her at a party, all he can think of is her beautiful face and her luscious body. But the timing couldn't be worse. Before he can dedicate himself to winning Cami, Drew has a delicate personal situation he has to clear up. Now that Cami has lost all trust in him, can he convince her that she's all he wants? **This hot and steamy alpha billionaire romance is perfect for fans of Hannah Ford, Lila Monroe, Cassie Cross and J.S. Scott** The Stubborn Suitor is a serial romance in three parts. All parts are complete and are available exclusively for Amazon and Kindle Unlimited readers. BOOK TWO EXCERPT When his tongue found the sensitive skin behind her ear, Cami had a hard time keeping quiet. She bit her lip as she arched up into his embrace. Cami felt herself pressed back down against the sofa as Drew crawled on top of her, until his long, muscular frame was above hers, pushing her down into the cushions. It felt delicious, and Cami bit her own cheek to keep from crying out as Drew thrust his hips into her. She could feel his growing hardness through his jeans, which were rubbing against the skin of her thigh. She could feel her little dress getting hiked up as Drew's greedy hands began to explore her. "Wait," she whispered, pushing her dress back down. "Sorry," Drew replied, pulling away slightly. "I really didn't come for that. I'm fine just spending time with you." "No!" Cami said, a little louder than she meant to. But the fire between her legs was not going to let her be satisfied with simply sitting next to Drew on the sofa. Especially not when she could still feel his obvious desire pressed against her leg. She needed him, and soon. "No, this is good. Just not here."

All You Have to Do is Listen: Music from the Inside Out

Rob Kapilow has been helping audiences hear more in great music for almost twenty years with his What Makes It Great?series on NPR, at Lincoln Center, and in concert halls throughout the US and Canada. In this book, he gives you a set of tools you can use when listening to any piece of music in order to hear its "plot"--its story told in notes. The musical examples are available free for download to help you hear the ideas presented. Whether you are an experienced concertgoer or a newcomer to classical music, the listening principles Kapilow shares will help you "get" music in an exciting, fresh new way."Kapilow gets audiences in tune with classical music at a deeper and more immediate level than many of them thought possible." --Los Angeles Times "Rob Kapilow is awfully good at what he does. We need him." --The Boston Globe "A wonderful guy who brings music alive!" --Katie Couric "Rob Kapilow leaps into the void dividing music analysis from appreciation and fills it with exhilarating details and sensations." --The New York Times "You could practically see the light bulbs going on above people's heads. . . . The audience could decipher the music in a new, deeper way. It was the total opposite of passive listening." --The Philadelphia Inquirer

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

It is now beyond a doubt that a mole, implanted decades ago by Moscow Centre, has burrowed his way into the highest echelons of British Intelligence. His treachery has already blown some of its most vital operations and its best networks. It is clear that the double agent is one of its own kind. But which one? George Smiley is assigned to identify him. And once identified, the traitor must be destroyed

City of the Dead

Upon their return from the post-apocalyptic realm of future Earth, Edward and the remaining members of his group destroy the portal to keep a never-ending flood of zombies from wreaking havoc on Desolace. They are reunited with their ghostly friend, Amber, but have no weapons or supplies and are forced to return to the town of Loknar to seek help. After enlisting the aid of the town guard, and their new friend, Jasper, Edward leads the group toward his home town, the city of Elysia. When they arrive, Edward is saddened to see his once great city has been decimated. The lone surviving elder speaks to Edward of an incursion by the forces of darkness, which seems bent on completely destroying the largest city upon Desolace. Sending Edward and his faithful followers on a mission to the south, they soon discover a small town, seemingly forgotten and uninhabited for a very long time. Was it the work of the Black Knight and his minions which has left the city streets littered with corpses? If so, will they be able to stop his madness before it consumes Elysia and everything Edward holds dear to his heart?

The China Study: The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted And the Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss, And Long-term Health

Even today, as trendy diets and a weight-loss frenzy sweep the nation, two-thirds of adults are still obese and children are being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, typically an "adult" disease, at an alarming rate. If we're obsessed with being thin more so than ever before, why are Americans stricken with heart disease as much as we were 30 years ago? In The China Study, Dr. T. Colin Campbell details the connection between nutrition and heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. The report also examines the source of nutritional confusion produced by powerful lobbies, government entities, and opportunistic scientists. The New York Timeshas recognized the study as the "Grand Prix of epidemiology" and the "most comprehensive large study ever undertaken of the relationship between diet and the risk of developing disease." The China Studyis not a diet book. Dr. Campbell cuts through the haze of misinformation and delivers an insightful message to anyone living with cancer, diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and those concerned with the effects of aging. [This book is also available in Spanish, El Estudio de China.]

De-Partment

"Welcome to the Parts Department of the great city of Smoke." These words greet Tuxxel on his first day at the warehouse, a building so massive the ceiling can't be seen, yet what follows is anything but welcoming. An Exterminator in the city of Smoke, he finds himself leading a life of violence and subservience. Picked on and abused by his supervisor, he has little choice but to do the dirty work Smoke demands of him. As the days pass and he learns of his city's horrific treatment of its citizens, he finds it more and more difficult to listen to the orders given to him. He must do what feels right. But disobedience has its consequences. De-Partment is a dystopian novella about the struggle to maintain one's sense of self, set in a world both recognizable and entirely foreign. Included here, "The Capsule", a never-before published short story that fuses poetry with prose to create a unique literary experience.

The Money Man

Ever since she was a child, Dr. Sarah Marsdon has known she wanted to be a vet. Now she's joined the staff of Creature Comfort - a state-of-the-art animal hospital in Memphis. She's professional, dedicated, and determined to save every one of her patients. And no bean counter is going to stand in her way.Mark Scott doesn't know much about animals. He does know about profit and loss, which is why he's in charge of the clinic's budget. And he intends to stick to his business plan. Until Dr. Sarah - and a small abandoned puppy named Nasdaq - show him that his calculations are dead wrong.

Grrrrr!

From the award-winning author and illustrator of Blown Away, Rob Biddulph, comes a delightfully hilarious story about a grizzly bear named Fred who loses his GRRRRR. Each year, for as long as the forest has stood, a contest is held for the bears of the wood... Fred is the champion. He's the best. But being the best takes time and training, especially when it comes to having the loudest growl. Then, one morning, disaster strikes--Fred's GRRRRR is gone! Oh, no! Will Fred find his GRRRRR and realize that there's more to life than being a winner?

The Blood Mesa (The Dead Man, #5)

The fifth book of The Dead Man series. Matt Cahill, the living dead man, confronts Mr. Dark and his evil atop a mesa in New Mexico.

Country Heaven (Dare River, #1)

If you like the hit TV series, Nashville... A down-on-her luck cook uses food's magical properties to tame a beastly country singer after he hires her under false pretenses to restore his image. When famous--and infamous--country singer Rye Crenshaw saunters into the diner where she cooks, Tory Simmons is certain she's got him pegged. He's a bad boy who indulges himself in all things, women included. But while she couldn't care less about country music or arrogant men, Rye makes her an offer she can't refuse when he asks her to be his private chef on his multi-city concert tour. The job is the answer to all her prayers: it will clear out her debt and finance the fresh start she desperately needs. Rye is certain his sassy new cook is the last woman who'd ever tempt him, but spending time with the wholesome girl next door will do wonders for his damaged public image, whether she likes being forced into the spotlight or not. Her food also happens to be the best he's ever eaten, both comforting and seductive. But spending time with Tory on the road shows him a new side to her--one that's as impossible to resist as her food. And when an emergency in his family whisks him home, he does the one thing he's never risked: he lets a woman into his heart... Soon the emotions Rye faked for the tabloids become all too real, but will the country heaven he's found in Tory's arms survive in the real world?

Dirty Thief (Dirty Players, #4)

DIRTY * SEXY * SCANDALOUS What do you get when you mix a brooding king with a sexy pickpocket? Not your usual fairytale. Ava Wilder is beautiful, she lives in a pink castle, and she's a thief. Rowan Westringham Tate loves power, speed, and Ava. Their romance is straight out of a dirty Cinderella story, until the one man Ava is running from shows up to claim what she stole--or to claim her. Now Ava might be forced to take another thing to protect her happily ever after... A life. DIRTY THIEF is a white-hot CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE in the "Dirty Players" universe. It features secrets, lies, a touch of darkness, and scorching-hot sexy times. Prepare for frequent panty changes, frantic clicking, and rapid breathing until the end. Mature readers only.

Time Out (Irving University, #3)

When Karen Miller loses her job, she relocates to Indiana to start over. Meeting her rambunctious ten-year-old neighbor, Hanna Freeman, changes Karen's life. Hanna just can't get enough of the basketball hoop in Karen's new driveway--and Karen would never turn away a little girl whose mother walked out on her. Devoted dad, Terry Freeman is struggling as a single parent. Having Karen come into his daughter's life couldn't have happened at a better time. After all, a little girl needs a woman to confide in. When his wife walked out on him, Terry thought that was his final chance at love. He can't see the possibility of a new love right in front of him. Now, it's up to Hanna to encourage her father to finally take a shot. Will he score more than a rebound if he opens up his heart again?

Intercepted (By His Game, #3)

Four people. Four goals. Four endings. In the third and final book of the USA Todaybestselling By His Gameseries, the rules of the game no one knew they'd have to play are blurring, and when the past becomes the opposing team, hearts aren't the only thing at stake of being lost... Finding naked pictures of her best friend on her boyfriend's phone wasn't in Everleigh White's five year plan. Neither was moving back to Los Angeles, the city of dreams that never managed to make hers come true. There's only so many years you can be in love with your best friend before you realize he's never going to love you back, after all. If only her ex would stop showing up at the gym where she works, she'd be much happier. Being a father at nineteen wasn't how Reid North, the Vipers' wide receiver, imagined his life going, but when his ex-girlfriend tricked him into parenthood, he accepted it. Eventually. Now, with his ex on the verge of being released from prison, he's holding onto full custody of his seven year old son, Leo. Football and Leo have left Reid no time for dating... Until Everleigh comes back. His best friend his whole life, Everleigh never knew Reid loved her. She left before he could tell her. Now she's back in front of him, and he's not letting go. Even if all he gets is her friendship again. But in a city like L.A., dreams come true when you're least expecting it. So do nightmares. With their exes beating down their doors with demands and explanations, their hesitant and building relationship is threatened at every corner. They're at serious risk of being intercepted by the past, and that's a ball Reid is determined to catch. Except desperation can lead to stupidity--and Reid soon realizes he can't catch every ball, no matter how perfectly it's thrown to him. This time a fumble could cost more than a few points. It could cost him everything. Interceptedis the third and final book in the By His Gameseries and can be read as a standalone, although it is advised to read Blindsidedand Sidelinedbefore, in this order.

Nocturnall, A River of Souls Story

Thirty-five years have passed since Ilse Zhalina and Raul Kosenmark were crowned king and queen of Veraene. They've dedicated their lives to the kingdom and to the will of the gods--but both long for the day when they can set aside the endless politics and transform themselves into two ordinary people. When an old enemy reappears, they find their wish might be fulfilled. The world of Nocturnall is a world of magic and multiple lives, where the choices made in one lifetime ripple throughout history.

The New Sensual Massage

The world's most comprehensive massage book has been revised and updated with page after page of gorgeous color and many text changes. The message to the reader: take this book home and do a sensual massage tonight. Over two million people discovered the joy of easy relaxation and sensuality in The Art of Sensual Massage and Sensual Massage for Couples. Now Gordon Inkeles, author of the books that started the massage revolution, offers the ultimate massage experience. Learning massage has never been easier and more pleasurable. At the heart of the book is an absolutely unforgettable massage experience with strokes for every part of the body from head to toes. If his previous books were appetizers, introductions to the pleasures of massage, this all-new work is meant to be a banquet, a sensual feast. After twenty years of study and hands-on experience, Inkeles has selected the massage strokes that everyone loves best. Every page of The New Sensual Massage is filled with the most delicious sensual pleasures. Written in a reassuring and intimate tone, lavishly illustrated--in both black and white and color--and beautifully designed, this essential guide will have you massaging in a single evening. This is the massage book you'd want on your pillow when you wake up on Christmas-or any other morning!

Casanovan viimeinen kukoistus

Casanova, the great lover and adventurer, is 73 and nearing the end of his life. He vows to make one last grand seduction, and devises a precarious plan to that end. Needless to say, in the cartoon hands of Hunt Emerson, the whole thing goes disastrously and hilariously wrong. As the narrative unfolds Casanova reflects on his past exploits.

Satin Sheets in Space (1Night Stand #115)

Danyka's unusual height and radiant red hair earn her the cold shoulder from any guy she approaches, unless he wants to experiment with a giant. So when her boss sets her up on a one night stand, she hopes for a prince but expects the usual toad. As a captivating stranger whisks her away from the ball and introduces her to his equally gorgeous brother, she fears her fantasies have become a nightmare. Has she finally given into impulse only to become a lab rat in an unknown world?

The Seeker's Keys: (YA Dystopian Scifi) (The Treemakers Trilogy Book 3)

"Where is The Wall?" I asked my father one night while he brushed my hair. "Somewhere east . . . And you're going to find it one day, I know you are. I hear," he whispered, "there's an underground passageway that leads straight there." Joy Montgomery's life has never been as it seems. She knows this now. Her tragic journey has been a complex mirage of dreams and illusions set in place by her ancestors' secrets and driven by the calculated genius of her late father, Zephyr the Magnificent. In the Greenleigh Tree Factory, under the wretched rule of the Superiors, he'd prepared her for this future as if he'd already known the outcome. He'd instilled into her the quest for truth, freedom, and love, and had given her the strength to guard with her life those she now protects, some of whom she must risk her life to save. Now, the treemakers and the saltminers are split over Bygonne. They must acquire the Seeker's Keys with the help of Zephyr's clues, which also must be found along the way. Stakes are high, war is coming, and now, Joy has everything to lose. Will they be triumphant, like Cheyenne said they'd be, and grasp the promised victory? Or will they face defeat at the hands of Lord Daumier and lose the future waiting for them on the other side of The Wall? Too many failed paradises is almost too much for the young warriors to bear. "What did you see in me?" "That you're a hero. You're my hero." "I'm no hero, Joy. Don't ever forget this, okay? You're the light in the dark. You're the love that conquers fear and evil. You're the hero, Joy. You always have been, and you always will be." This is the third and final installment of the Treemakers Trilogy, a series intended for mature YA audiences, as there are themes of abuse, graphic violence, sexual situations, and character deaths that may be too intense for younger readers, or to those sensitive to such content.

Cezanne Is Missing

In the months following the atrocious events of September 11, a 15-year-old girl learns the story of her art teacher, a suvivor of Auschwitz and a fighter in the Warsaw Ghetto resistance. After frantic attempts to decode a diary written by her teacher's long-lost brother during World War II, she is suddenly drawn into the dangerous network of the underworld kidnappers who have targeted her teacher. Utterly clueless about this terrible epoch in history, she begins to see the link between hatred and intolerance throughout history. Set in New York City, the fast-paced, original plot is both educational and compelling.

Hungry Like the Wolf (SWAT, #1)

The Dallas SWAT team is hiding one helluva secret . . . they're a pack of wolf shifters. The team of elite sharpshooters is ultra-secretive--and also the darlings of Dallas. This doesn't sit well with investigative journalist Mackenzie Stone. They must be hiding something . . . and she's determined to find out what. Keeping Mac at a distance proves impossible for SWAT team commander Gage Dixon. She's smart, sexy, and makes him feel alive for the first time in years. But she's getting dangerously close to the truth--and perilously close to his heart...

Erotikon: Poems

How do we discover our deepest desires, those that at once elude and define us? In Erotikon, award-winning poet Susan Mitchell invites us to make that discovery -- and in the process, to understand our true selves. In language both staggeringly beautiful and wonderfully mischevious, Mitchell explores the primal , transformative power of our sexual appetites. Drawing us in like a lover through her sensual world, she moves from seduction to surrender to symbiosis and the ultimate communion we long for in our lives on earth.

Johnny Mohawk (The Horses of Half Moon Ranch, #4)

When a guest at the ranch falls from his horse and breaks his arm, he accuses the horse, Johnny Mohawk, of bucking him off. Kirstie doesn't believe his story one little bit. Now his father is determined to sue the Half Moon Ranch for thousands of dollars. Can Kirstie prove Johnny Mohawk's innocence before it's too late?

The Science of Cooking

A kitchen is no different from most science laboratories and cookery may properly be regarded as an experimental science. Food preparation and cookery involve many processes which are well described by the physical sciences. Understanding the chemistry and physics of cooking should lead to improvements in performance in the kitchen. For those of us who wish to know why certain recipes work and perhaps more importantly why others fail, appreciating the underlying physical processes will inevitably help in unravelling the mysteries of the "art" of good cooking. Strong praise from the reviewers - "Will be stimulating for amateur cooks with an interest in following recipes and understanding how they work. They will find anecdotes and, sprinkled throughout the book, scientific points of information... The book is a pleasant read and is an invitation to become better acquainted with the science of cooking." - NATURE "This year, at last, we have a book which shows how a practical understanding of physics and chemistry can improve culinary performance... [Barham] first explains, in a lucid non-textbooky way, the principles behind taste, flavour and the main methods of food preparation, and then gives fool-proof basic recipes for dishes from roast leg of lab to chocolate souffle." - FINANCIAL TIMES WEEKEND "This book is full of interesting and relevant facts that clarify the techniques of cooking that lead to the texture, taste and aroma of good cuisine. As a physicist the author introduces the importance of models in preparing food, and their modification as a result of testing (tasting)."- THE PHYSICIST "Focuses quite specifically on the physics and food chemistry of practical domestic cooking in terms of real recipes... Each chapter starts with an overview of the scientific issues relevant to that food group, e.g. toughness of meat, thickening of sauces, collapse of sponge cakes and souffles. This is followed by actual recipes, with the purpose behind each ingredient and technique explained, and each recipe followed by a table describing some common problems, causes and solutions. Each chapter then ends with suggested experiments to illustrate some of the scientific principles exploited in the chapter." - FOOD & DRINK NEWSLETTER

The General

Death by a thousand cuts. The investigators probing the brutal murder of the Air Force Chief of Staff know that the General's death had been precipitated by a particularly gruesome act of Vietcong torture. Lieutenant Colonel Charlie Jensen, the officer assigned to the case, discovers that the General's death is only one link in a chain of hideous crimes, beginning with closely guarded secrets of the Vietnam War and extending now to the highest levels of the U. S. government. With lives and careers - and history - in the balance, Jensen is caught between blind allegiance to authority and a nobler, higher patriotism. His path to the truth is strewn with mines - and the answers he seeks have shocking consequences.

Touch the Dark (Cassandra Palmer, #1)

Cassandra Palmer can see the future and communicate with spirits;talents that make her attractive to the dead and the undead. The ghosts of the dead aren't usually dangerous; they just like to talk; a lot. The undead are another matter. Like any sensible girl, Cassie tries to avoid vampires. But when the bloodsucking Mafioso she escaped three years ago finds Cassie again with vengeance on his mind, she's forced to turn to the vampire Senate for protection. The undead senators won't help her for nothing, and Cassie finds herself working with one of their most powerful members, a dangerously seductive master vampire--and the price he demands may be more than Cassie is willing to pay.

John Byrne's Next Men: Premiere Edition vol 1

In the 1990s, acclaimed writer/artist John Byrne created an all-new world of superheroes and explored their impact on the planet in a realistic way, a book that quickly became one of the most critically acclaimed titles in his storied career. And now, John Byrne's Next Men is presented in IDW's Premiere hardcover format, in glorious full color. This volume collects Next Men #0 to 10.

Excalibur Rising: Book One

In a villa in Florida a woman with violet eyes dreams of an ancient document. In a hotel room in Las Vegas a renowned historian who claims to have found the sword Excalibur dies a violent death at the hands of one-eyed man. In London a treasure hunter sets out to find the sword that cannot be and the resting place of the king who could not exist. Powerful forces are at work breathing life into the legend. At long last Excalibur is rising.

Seven Days with You

Sean Johnson's life as a small-town farmhand has been nothing but predictable, but when he meets Sophia Hillingdon at the local animal sanctuary, she gets him out of an eighteen-year rut, away from the mundane existence on the farm, and a grieving, drunken father. Sophia is the first person who understands him and makes him believe that he might get out of their small town, who tells him, he has the potential to be whoever he wants to be and do whatever he wants to do. But as their relationship unfolds, it is the most devastating of news that will change both of them forever.

The Adventures of Wally and Warren: Dinosaur Hunt

Wally and Warren, the dynamic polar duo, are on a new, Jurassic adventure. With Warren as their guide, Wally learns about a variety of dinosaurs. But when he discovers some of these creatures eat meat, he worries one might come after him and Warren and their new baby Brontosaurus friend. He's determined to protect them, but what will he do when he encounters the greatest predator of all...the Tyrannosaurus rex? Also Available: The Adventures of Wally and Warren: Alphabet Hide-and-Seek The Adventures of Wally and Warren: Counting and Sharing The Adventures of Wally and Warren: The Reluctant Penguin Coming Soon: The Adventures of Wally and Warren: Down on the Farm The Adventures of Wally and Warren: The Case of the Missing Tape The Adventures of Wally and Warren: #Unplugged

A Hangman's Diary: The Journal of Master Franz Schmidt, Public Executioner of Nuremberg, 1573–1617

From 1573 to 1617, Master Franz Schmidt was the executioner for the towns of Bamberg and Nuremberg. During that span, he personally executed more than 350 people while keeping a journal throughout his career. A Hangman's Diaryis not only a collection of detailed writings by Schmidt about his work, but also an account of criminal procedure in Germany during the Middle Ages. With analysis and explanation, editor Albrecht Keller and translators C. Calvert and A. W. Gruner have put together a masterful tome that sets the scene of execution day and puts you in Master Franz Schmidt's shoes as he does his duty for his country. Originally published more than eighty years ago, A Hangman's Diarygives a year-by-year breakdown on all of Master Schmidt's executions, which include hangings, beheadings, and other methods of murder, as well as explanations of each crime and the reason for the punishment. An incredible classic, A Hangman's Diaryis more than a history lesson; it shows the true anarchy that inhabited our world only a few hundred years ago. Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in history--books about World War II, the Third Reich, Hitler and his henchmen, the JFK assassination, conspiracies, the American Civil War, the American Revolution, gladiators, Vikings, ancient Rome, medieval times, the old West, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Timesbestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

Jolt

Mystery writer Bethany Lange wasn't prepared for the twisting emotions that left her breathless the moment she laid eyes on folk singer sensation Ali Hart. Of course she was flat on her back and looking up and backward at the gorgeous singer, but that didn't stop her body and heart from bursting into a kaleidoscope of want, need, and lust. Scared at the intensity of her feelings, Bethany does everything she can to avoid Ali at Camp Jacomo, the camp designed specifically for children of lesbian and gay families where Bethany volunteers every summer. The camp director convinces the hottest singer at the moment, Ali Hart, to spend a week teaching the children music to everybody's delight except Bethany's. On her last day at camp, Ali approaches Bethany with an offer of friendship, but they both know it's the prelude to something bolder. Should Bethany take the risk? Does she really believe she can balance her quiet private life with Ali's outspoken one?

The Clean Eating Cookbook & Diet: Over 100 Healthy Whole Food Recipes & Meal Plans

Eliminate Fad Diets and Embrace the Sustainable Clean Eating Lifestyle Clean Eating is a positive lifestyle change that works. The Clean Eating Cookbook & Diet will change the relationship you have with food. Unlike a standard diet that you follow to reach a short-term goal, Clean Eating is a common sense strategy to achieve permanent and lasting good health, without depriving yourself of flavorful food, or feeling guilty after every meal. With a Clean Eating plan, you will understand which foods will be the best fuel your own body, and learn how the right kinds of food will allow you to feel more energetic than ever before. The Clean Eating plan does not require you to eliminate whole food groups or starve yourself. Clean Eating is about a lifetime of enjoying natural, unprocessed foods that taste good and nourish you, paving the way to a stronger, fitter body and mind. The Clean Eating Cookbook & Diet offers a sustainable path to a clean diet, with: * 105 delicious and easy Clean Eating recipes for every meal * The essential dos and don'ts of the Clean Eating plan * Tips on stocking your kitchen, clean cooking, and transitioning to a Clean Eating diet * A 14-Day Clean Eating Meal Plan and shopping list Clean Eating food lists, with a season-by-season outline of what to eat and when, what foods to avoid, and "super foods" to embrace The Clean Eating Cookbook & Diet provides the essential tools to help you start Clean Eating, and achieve weight loss and sustain a more healthful lifestyle.

Where the Bodies Lie

In a small city somewhere in an oil-rich Canadian province just east of the Rockies, a political scandal has erupted: an aging cabinet minister has struck and killed a member of his local constituency executive with his half-ton truck, in broad daylight. But the premier suspects that there is more to this "accident" than meets the eye--and he wants to know the real reasons behind it before the media or his political rivals do. Enter the premier's old friend Harry Asher--lawyer, former hockey star, self-styled intellectual, and recent divorce--who is hired to dig into the incident. And it isn't long before Asher's investigation threatens to expose a chain of corruption that implicates many of the province's most powerful citizens--including the province's legendary now-senile premier--as well as its most cherished founding myths. In "Where the Bodies Lie," Mark Lisac (author of "Alberta Politics Uncovered" and "The Klein Revolution") draws upon his decades of experience as a reporter at Alberta's provincial legislature to craft an absorbing debut novel--part political thriller, part fable--that opens up timeless themes of friendship, love, the inescapability of grief, the weight of history, and the nature of truth.

The Sundial

Aunt Fanny knows when the world will end.... Aunt Fanny has always been somewhat peculiar. No one is surprised that while the Halloran clan gathers at the crumbling old mansion for a funeral she wanders off to the secret garden. But when she reports the vision she had there, the family is engulfed in fear, violence, and madness. For Aunt Fanny's long-dead father has given her the precise date of the final cataclysm!

Birthright (The Old World Series, #2)

*WARNING* Birthright is part of The Old World Series. If you haven't read The Old World please be advised that the following description contains spoilers. There are many ups and downs when the love of your life is a Greek god. Aria and Xander are finding out the hard way. Now that Constantine is in on their secret it's up to Aria to convince him of her love for Xander. Unfortunately, he isn't the only one she must convince. Xander's father is the most powerful and unforgiving god in The Old World. He has tried to kill Aria before and if he finds out that his only son and heir to his throne has fallen for the woman who could take his place in the House of Gods, he will come looking for her again. There's only one solution - one way Aria and Xander can stay together but it must be their last resort. In this action packed sequel to The Old World Aria must face her demons while she fights to protect the ones she loves and just when she thinks she has it all figured out, more secrets begin to surface - secrets that could tear her and Xander apart forever.

The Amazing Power of Deliberate Intent: Living the Art of Allowing

This leading-edge book by Esther and Jerry Hicks, who present the teachings of the nonphysical entity Abraham, is about having a deliberate intent for whatever you want in life, while at the same time balancing your energy along the way. But it's important to note that the awareness of the need to balance your energy is much more significant than goal-setting or focusing on ultimate desires. And it is from this very important distinction that this work has come forth. As you come to understand and effectively practice the processes offered here, you will not only achieve your goals and desired outcomes more rapidly, but you'll enjoy every single step along the path even before their manifestation. As such, you'll find that the living of your life is an ongoing journey of joy, rather than a series of long dry spells between occasional moments of temporary satisfaction.

Maskerado: Dancing Around Death in Nazi Hungary

This account of survival is told by a Budapest lawyer who secured fake Christian identities for himself, his wife and his two children following the invasion of the Germans in March 1944. Soros views his experiences with a beguiling humour and a deep humanity.

You Will Pay

In a fast-paced, brilliantly twisted novel of suspense from #1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jackson, the deadly secrets of a long-ago summer stir to life once more. It starts as a prank a way to blow off steam after a long summer at Camp Horseshoe. Among the teen counselors, tensions and hormones are running high. No wonder the others agree when Jo-Beth Chancellor suggests they scare Monica O Neal a little .or a lot. Monica has it coming, and no one will really get hurt. What could go wrong? Everything. Twenty years later, Lucas Dalton, a senior detective with the sheriff s department, is investigating the discovery of human remains in a cavern at what used to be Camp Horseshoe. Lucas knows the spot well. His father, a preacher, ran the camp, and Lucas worked there that infamous summer when two girls went missing. One is believed to have been killed by a convict on the loose. Monica O Neal is thought to have drowned and been washed out to sea. Lucas knows he should step down from such a personal case. He s already jeopardized his career by removing evidence of his involvement. But maybe it s time to uncover the whole truth at last. That s why five former female counselors are coming back to the small Oregon town among them, Bernadette Warden, the woman Lucas has never forgotten. Each one knows something about that terrible night. Each promised not to tell. And as they reunite, a new horror unfolds. First come notes containing a personal memento and a simple, terrifying message: You will pay.Then, the murders begin. It started years ago. But it will end here as a web of lust, greed, and betrayal is untangled to reveal a killer waiting to enact the perfect revenge.

Pagan Babies: and Other Catholic Memories

As a child, Gina Cascone would hide under her bed, in the closet, and run away from her parents, hoping somehow to escape her worst fear. But she couldn't hide from the awful truth... She had to go to Catholic school. Do nuns have legs? Is Original Sin the "starter sin" for novices? Can the rosary be said in under fifteen minutes? These are some of the questions that vex young Gina Cascone as she makes her way, grade by grade -- and prayer by prayer -- through the rigors of a Catholic education. All the answers can be found in this hilarious classic of childhood foibles: the traumatic first day of school, the dorky plaid uniform complete with matching beanie, glow-in-the-dark rosary beads, first confession trauma, proper dashboard decor ("Cadillacs got Jesus; Oldsmobiles got Mary"), and the race to save the most "pagan babies," who weren't lucky enough to be born Catholic and American.

How the Hula Girl Sings

""They gave me back my full Christian name and my own clothes and three miserable old Viceroy Golds. They gave me back my full name and the life I had lost, but still that baby carriage rolled on cold through my head. It rocked and wavered right past me as I wandered out of those penitent iron gates and back to being a sovereign man..."Luce Lemay, fresh out of prison and ready to repent, can't catch a break in his old hometown. He returns from the pen to find that no one can seem to forget the tragic accident that left an infant dead and led to his incarceration. The girl he loves won't go near an ex-con, the only job he can get is pumping gas, and his days in jail haunt him in the form of an old nemesis who won't be satisfied until Luce's blood runs red and hot through his murderous fingers. When a lovely waitress named Charlene finally begins to respond to Luce's diligent romantic overtures, he finally thinks he's been redeemed. But his happiness is short-lived. No one in town -- especially not Charlene's father -- approves of their relationship. To make matters worse, Charlene has an ex-fiance named Earl Peet who's none too pleased about her taking up with the convict son of a hog farmer. Earl shows his disapproval in typical thug fashion, but even after a couple of beatings, Luce just can't seem to stay away from sweet Charlene. His tenacity finally pushes Earl -- and the rest of the town -- to take shocking action. In a violent climax, Luce finds out just how far small-minded people are willing to go to protect narrow worldview. In "How the Hula Girl Sings, Meno describes the ugly, unforgiving underbelly of the American dream with a voice as raw and visceral as adesperate cry for help in some godforsaken back alley. By turns achingly tragic and wholeheartedly hopeful, "How the Hula Girl Sings plumbs the depths of the schizophrenic American psyche and forces us all to confront the harsh realities and sublime potential of the human heart.

The Maxx, Vol. 3

The third book in Wildstorm's collection of THE MAXX explores Julie Winters' separation from The Maxx as she plunges into denial, dyes her hair red, escapes into sexual excess -- and gets pregnant! Maxx returns to the Outback and discovers who he is, while Julie is forced by Mr. Gone -- who appears in a toilet bowl -- to face her past.

Linguistics of American Sign Language: An Introduction

Featuring a completely revised section on morphology and syntax, 18 new and updated readings, and new homework assignments based on the accompanying DVD, the fourth edition of Linguistics of American Sign Languageexpands its purview as the standard introduction to ASL linguistics available today. The newly revised section offers new units on verbs in ASL, simple sentences in ASL, classifier predicates, syntax, and basic sentence types. The fourth edition also features groundbreaking research on iconic signs in ASL and the relationship between metaphor and iconicity in signed languages; variation in ASL; the different functions of space in ASL; and the artistic forms of ASL, including storytelling, percussion signing, drama, comedy, and poetry. Updated references and expanded readings delineate all of the linguistic basics, including phonology, semantics, and language use. The fourth edition also provides new homework assignments that correspond to the ASL stories signed on the special DVD enclosed with this new volume.

Unitarian Universalism

Fast, informed answers to the challenges of false religions -- This is an age when countless groups and movements, new and old, mark the religious landscape in our culture. As a result, many people are confused or uncertain in their search for spiritual truth and meaning. Because few people have the time or opportunity to research these movements fully, the Zondervan Guide to Cults and Religious Movements series provides essential information and insights for their spiritual journeys. The second wave of books in this series addresses a broad range of spiritual beliefs, from non-Trinitarian Christian sects to witchcraft and neo-paganism to classic non-Christian religions such as Buddhism and Hinduism. All books but the summary volume, Truth and Error, contain five sections: -A concise introduction to the group being surveyed -An overview of the group's theology -- in its own words -Tips for witnessing effectively to members of the group -A bibliography with sources for further study -A comparison chart that shows the essential differences between biblical Christianity and the group -- Truth and Error, the last book in the series, consists of parallel doctrinal charts compiled from all the other volumes. Three distinctives make this series especially useful to readers: -Information is carefully distilled to bring out truly essential points, rather than requiring readers to sift their way through a sea of secondary details. -Information is presented in a clear, easy-to-follow outline form with "menu bar" running heads. This format greatly assists the reader in quickly locating topics and details of interest. -Each book meets the needs and skill levels of both nontechnical and technical readers, providing an elementary level of refutation and progressing to a more advanced level using arguments based on the biblical text. The writers of these volumes are well qualified to present clear and reliable information and help readers to discern truth from falsehood.

Frozen Heart, Melting Kiss

Food to heal his soul... Shy and vulnerable Maya Hartney has one great passion--cooking. She's turned her greatest pleasure into a thriving business, and nothing fulfills her more than delighting her clients. Until she's hired by taciturn workaholic Will Thomas to cater a charity dinner.... Only, where Will's concerned, Maya can do no right! The solution? Sign him up for one of her cookery courses and force the man to fall for her food. A week, one-on-one, cooking and tasting, proves to be a lot more intense and emotional than either of them are expecting! And it comes with a delicious new taste sensation...a kiss....

Complications: A Surgeon's Notes on an Imperfect Science

In vivid accounts of true cases, surgeon Atul Gawande explores the power and the limits of medicine, offering an unflinching view from the scalpel's edge. Complicationslays bare a science not in its idealized form but as it actually is--uncertain, perplexing, and profoundly human. Complications is a 2002 National Book Award Finalist for Nonfiction.

Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood

Wise, often funny, sometimes heartbreaking, Persepolistells the story of Marjane Satrapi's life in Tehran from the ages of six to fourteen, years that saw the overthrow of the Shah's regime, the triumph of the Islamic Revolution and the devastating effects of war with Iraq. The intelligent and outspoken child of radical Marxists, and the great-grandaughter of Iran's last emperor, Satrapi bears witness to a childhood uniquely entwined with the history of her country. Persepolispaints an unforgettable portrait of daily life in Iran and of the bewildering contradictions between home life and public life. Amidst the tragedy, Marjane's child's eye view adds immediacy and humour, and her story of a childhood at once outrageous and ordinary, beset by the unthinkable and yet buffered by an extraordinary and loving family, is immensely moving. It is also very beautiful; Satrapi's drawings have the power of the very best woodcuts.

Replay

Jeff Winston, forty-three, didn't know he was a replayer until he died and woke up twenty-five years younger in his college dorm room; he lived another life. And died again. And lived again and died again -- in a continuous twenty-five-year cycle -- each time starting from scratch at the age of eighteen to reclaim lost loves, remedy past mistakes, or make a fortune in the stock market. A novel of gripping adventure, romance, and fascinating speculation on the nature of time, Replayasks the question: "What if you could live your life over again?"

Knights Castle

When the ancient toy soldier comes alive, the Old One grants Roger's wish to adventure in "yeomanly" Sherwood Forest. Will Roger earn his second wish, to save his father? Need for an operation brings Roger 11 and younger Ann to stay with bossy cousin Eliza and Jack. Can the children convince Ivanhoe to marry Rebecca over Rowena, and conquer the castle - in pjs?

Surrender to Temptation (The Fitzgerald Family, #6)

A playboy in hiding A woman searching for answers Will he let her in or send her packing? After a tragic accident, Chef Chase Fitzgerald left his life in Los Angeles behind and moved to a ranch in Montana. He's convinced that all he needs to be happy are his horses, a few ranch hands and the Big Sky Country. Until one day, Nikki Savoy walks through his doors with her city clothes, sexy mouth, and a body designed to drive a man insane. Nikki wants to know the truth about the accident that left her sister in a coma. Getting a job at Chase's ranch is just the beginning. Throw in a crafty housekeeper, a cantankerous old cowboy, a few adorable horses, and an attraction that can't be denied, and you have a recipe for disaster or romance. Will Nikki get her answers or will Chase offer her something better?

Doctor Who: Summer Falls and Other Stories

With a new introduction by Amelia Williams, as well as a rare interview with the reclusive author, 'The Girl Who Never Grew Up'. Summer Falls by Amelia Williams. In the seaside village of Watchcombe, young Kate is determined to make the most of her last week of summer holiday. But when she discovers a mysterious painting entitled 'The Lord of Winter' in a charity shop, it leads her on an adventure she never could have planned. The painting is a puzzle - and with the help of some bizarre new acquaintances, she plans on solving it. (Inspired by the Doctor Who episode 'The Bells of Saint John') The Angel's Kiss by Melody Malone. Detective Melody Malone has an unexpected caller: movie star Rock Railton thinks someone is out to kill him - and when he mentions the 'kiss of the Angel', she takes the case. At the press party for Railton's latest movie, studio owner Max Kliener invites Melody to become their next star. But the cost of fame, she'll soon discover, is greater than anyone could possibly imagine. (Inspired by the Doctor Who episode, 'The Angels Take Manhattan') Devil in the Smoke, as recounted by Mr Justin Richards. On a cold day in December, two young boys, tired of sweeping snow from the workhouse yard, decide to build a snowman - and are confronted with a strange and grisly mystery. In horrified fascination, they watch as their snowman begins to bleed... The search for answers to this impossible event will plunge Harry into the most hazardous - and exhilarating - adventure of his life. (Inspired by the Doctor Who episode, 'The Snowmen').

The Christmas Nightingale: Christmas Stories of Poland

Poland, a land filled with poetry and legend, is the setting for these three lovely stories of Christmas. The mysterious little boy who appeared in a peasant's hut on Christmas and who could not speak but only sing like a nightingale, the three brave children who gave a Christmas puppet show, and the small blind Anetka who asked for a lamp for Christmas--these are the children you meet in these tales. Mr. Kelly has told his stories with the same understanding of and affection for Poland that has marked his other books. Readers who enjoyed his "little trilogy" of Polish cities, "The Trumpeter of Krakow," "The Blacksmith of Vilno," and "The Golden Star of Halich" know that he can tell an exciting and moving tale. We are sure that these delightful stories of boys and girls in Poland will be loved by American boys and girls for they have as their central theme the real spirit of Christmas which children of all countries understand.

Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System [Illustrated]

Bitcoin is a free open source peer-to-peer electronic cash system that is completely decentralized, without the need for a central server or trusted parties. Users hold the crypto keys to their own money and transact directly with each other, with the help of a P2P network to check for double-spending.

Vigilante Wars

The 1849 Gold Rush in California brought to a boiling point the new state's wild and unruly politics. Before long there was mob rule in the muddy streets of San Francisco. This decline of constitutional authority on the West Coast mirrored the fumbling actions of Congress and the federal government in Washington as a nation deeply divided over the slavery issue struggled to find a way to preserve the Union. Cecelia Holland's compelling account of events in the city on the bay reveals a disturbing underside of the "will of the people" and the fragile nature of democratic government in a nation headed for civil war.

His Boy Next Door: Volume 1 (His Boy Next Door, #1-3)

Eighteen-year-old Channon Beaumont is a virgin in every sense of the word, and as vanilla as angel cake. But the moment he lays eyes on the dominant older man next-door, he knows he'll do anything he's ordered just for the chance to be with a man like that. When he rented the house for the summer, billionaire entrepreneur Jonathan Nash never expected to find such a sweetly obedient youth in his backyard. Channon takes naturally to submission, so Jack decides to train his boy into the perfect submissive, willing to endure anything Jack demands of him and enjoying every second of it. Channon finds himself sucked deep into a world of dominance and submission, pain and pleasure, and willing service to the only man he's ever wanted to call Sir. And Jack? Just might accidentally fall in love. (Volume one of the collected series, comprising episodes 1 - 3)

Cosmic Trigger: Final Secret of the Illuminati

"Cosmic Trigger" deals with a process of deliberately induced brain change... This is called "initiation" or "vision quest" in many traditional societies and ... a dangerous variety of self-psychotherapy in modern terminology. I do not recommend it for everybody... the main thing I learned is that "reality is always plural and mutable." -- From the Preface

Vampire Storyteller's Companion

The Kindred hide amongst humanity, eking out their bloodthirsty unlives behind a veil of deception. Yet certain mysteries are obscured from even the most canny, perceptive vampires. Who else stalks the Final Nights? What powers do they wield? What hidden skills do they command? There Are More of Us Than We Know The Vampire Storytellers Companion collects new rules, abilities and bloodlines to aid Storytellers in their task of world-building. This book presents new information on the less numerous Kindred of the World of Darkness, as well as an expanded weapons list and frightening Disciplines only whispered of by the Kindred of the Camarilla and Sabbat. It is a valuable resource for Storytellers who seek to unleash forgotten terrors and new machinations upon their players. Includes a Storyteller Screen.

A Bear In Need (The Marked, #1)

Bear shifter Brandon Mitchell is cursed. Destined to lose the woman he claims as his mate, he's lived the life of an arrogant, cocky playboy to keep from getting his heart broken. But deep down, Brandon wants what he can never have: A family of his own, with a few cubs and a curvy goddess of a woman to keep him in line. He never thought he'd find her in a feisty witch from his past, and now he'll stop at nothing to break his curse and claim her as his mate. There's just one problem: The woman he wants--the woman he's doomed to lose--is the only witch who can help him, and if he wants to protect her, he'll have to find a way to resist her first. Liz Malone just can't catch a break. After promising to secure her grandmother's spellbook, she's back in her old hometown and faced with confronting the dark, powerful figure who still holds sway over her life. If that wasn't bad enough, she gets drawn in by the charm and confidence of her old high school crush. She never wanted to go back to Star Lake, and yet here she is, setting aside her own problems to help Brandon break a curse so he can take a mate. A mate she just knows isn't her. How could it be when the only thing between them, after all this time, is a one-night-stand? A Bear in Need is a complete, standalone novel with a HEA ending and NO CLIFFHANGER. Content Warning: Explicit love scenes and smokin' hot werebears. Adult only bear shifter romance!

A Christmas Carol: And Other Christmas Books

No holiday season is complete without Charles Dickens's timeless tale of redemption starring the tightfisted Mr. Scrooge, the long-suffering Bob Cratchit, kindhearted Tiny Tim, and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. But A Christmas Carolwas only the first and most famous of Dickens's holiday tales. In this edition, everyone's favorite misanthrope appears in company with four more Dickens stories--The Chimes, The Cricket on the Hearth, The Battle of Life, and The Haunted Man--that further develop the Chistmas spirit Dickens did so much to invent.

Boys Don't Knit

After an incident regarding a crossing guard and a bottle of Martini & Rossi (and his friends), 17-year-old worrier Ben Fletcher must develop his sense of social alignment, take up a hobby, and do some community service to avoid any further probation. He takes a knitting class (it was that or his father's mechanic class) with the impression that it's taught by the hot teacher all the boys like. Turns out, it's not. Perfect. Regardless, he sticks with it and comes to discover he's a natural knitter, maybe even great. It also helps ease his anxiety and worrying. The only challenge now is to keep it hidden from his friends, his crush, and his soccer-obsessed father. What a tangled web Ben has weaved . . . or knitted. Boys Don't Knit (In Public)by T. S. Easton is a fun, funny young adult novel about a teen boy. "Originally published in the U.K., Easton's novel is structured as the journal Ben is required to keep, which makes for a candid and intimate narrative. . . . This funny and lighthearted novel captures the excitement of finding a passion in a story about taking life "one stitch at a time." --Publishers Weekly

The Greek's Christmas Baby (Kouros Brothers Duo, #2; Greek Tycoons, #3)

After a head-on collision with another vehicle, Eden Kouros is overjoyed that her unborn baby has survived. But Aristide, her husband, has suffered a partial loss of memory. Eden's heart is torn in two. Aristide remembers almost everything--except that he has a wife. Yet perhaps Eden has been given a second chance to save her marriage, which was at breaking point before the accident: Aristide's body hasn't forgotten the desire they once shared...and she's still carrying their precious, tiny child....

Heart of Stone (Mythical, #1)

The shapeshifting giant Ketzkahtel has been imprisoned for millenia in a tomb beneath the ocean, defeated by the humans who's hearts he devoured by the thousands... Mark Kenslir has served his country for more than fifty years, cursed to never die, to never age, to never change. He now leads a squad of living stone soldiers tasked with defending America from the supernatural... Josie Winters is a typical American girl, raised by a widowed mother and ready to begin a new life at college. The paths of these three very different individuals are about cross as the shapeshifter is set loose in the modern world and sets out to kill again. (Series renamed Stone Soldiers in 2013, new edition released as Mythical- Stone Soldiers #1)

The Call of the Wild and White Fang

Timeless tales of wolves, dogs, men, and the Wild, The Call of the Wildand White Fangare two of the world s greatest adventure stories. The biting cold and the aching silence of the far North become an unforgettable backdrop for Jack London s vivid, rousing, superbly realistic wilderness classics. The Call of the Wild features a gentle domestic dog driven by the cruelty of man to abandon civilization and return to the wilderness. By contrast, White Fangtells the story of a magnificent wolf dog born wild and free who struggles to survive and is transformed from a ferocious beast to a blessed wolf, capable of great, uncompromising love. Each novel is filled with action and suspense. But what makes The Call of the Wildand White Fangtwo masterpieces of American literature is Jack London s special knowledge of the Yukon and of the behavior of humans facing nature at its cruelest, the fascinating lore of the wolf pack, and the ways of the Wild itself. With an Introduction by John Seelye And an Afterword by Michael Meyer"

Big Sur

In 1960 Jack Kerouac was near breaking point. Driven mad by constant press attention in the wake of the publication of On the Road, he needed to 'get away to solitude again or die', so he withdrew to a cabin in Big Sur on the Californian coast. The resulting novel, in which his autobiographical hero Jack Duluoz wrestles with doubt, alcohol dependency and his urge towards self-destruction, is one of Kerouac's most personal and searingly honest works. Ending with the poem 'Sea: Sounds of the Pacific Ocean at Big Sur', it shows a man coming down from his hedonistic youth and trying to come to terms with fame, the world and himself.

Circus Mirandus

Fans of Big Fish, Peter Pan, and Roald Dahl will fall in love with Circus Mirandus, which celebrates the power of seeing magic in world. Do you believe in magic? Micah Tuttle does. Even though his awful Great-Aunt Gertrudis doesn't approve, Micah believes in the stories his dying Grandpa Ephraim tells him of the magical Circus Mirandus: the invisible tiger guarding the gates, the beautiful flying birdwoman, and the magician more powerful than any other--the Man Who Bends Light. Finally, Grandpa Ephraim offers proof. The Circus is real. And the Lightbender owes Ephraim a miracle. With his friend Jenny Mendoza in tow, Micah sets out to find the Circus and the man he believes will save his grandfather. The only problem is, the Lightbender doesn't want to keep his promise. And now it's up to Micah to get the miracle he came for.

Space Shuttles

Space shuttles bring astronauts into and out of space. Children will learn about the history of space shuttles, the advanced technology onboard, and how these vehicles perform their missions.

Sew Fab: Sewing and Style for Young Fashionistas

Sew Fab is a style and sewing workbook for any girl aged 8-13 who loves fashion. It will teach you not just to sew, but how to wear your creations with flair. Start by finding your style tribe, learning to accessorize, identifying the best colors for you, and more. Now get ready to sew. Make yourself a mini studio, stock your sewing basket, and try out some hand stitching. Finally, make some Art to Wear. There's a mix of easy step-by-step projects to sew by hand or using simple machining, from a hair bow to a little black dress (but in the color that suits you best!). Packed with gorgeous illustrations, step-by-step projects, tips, and fun activities, you will be creating unique clothes and accessories in no time.

No Matter What (The Billionaire Bargains #1)

The best doesn't come cheap...and this time it could cost him his heart. Handsome billionaire Adam Steele is good. Good at getting his way. If nothing else, money always works--until he realizes he can't buy his daughter's way out of her new wheelchair. Three private physical therapists later, he's almost given up on Emily walking again. Then he meets Dr. Jaden Monroe. And his match. Feisty physical therapist Jaden Monroe has never met a man quite like Adam. She's not sure if it's his I'm-in-charge attitude or the heat in his eyes when he looks at her, but she finds herself wanting to say yes to anything he asks. Like when he asks her to help his daughter walk again. Of course, the million dollars he offers--just enough to finish the pediatric rehab wing Jaden has been working for and dreaming of--is hard to say no to as well. But Jaden didn't anticipate a teen whose injuries are more than physical. Or a man so passionate and devoted--and as tenacious as she is. As she and Adam fight their attraction, the only thing harder than keeping her promise will be keeping a hold on her heart. Warning: Contains heated arguments that erupt only slightly more often than hot kissing, a new perspective on kitchen appliances, and sizzling sex occurring everywhere BUT the bedroom (though they eventually make it there). ***THIS TITLE HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED by Samhain Publishing. THIS IS A RERELEASE BY THE AUTHOR***

Unlikely Warrior: A Jewish Soldier in Hitler's Army

As a young adult in wartime Vienna, Georg Rauch helped his mother hide dozens of Jews from the Gestapo behind false walls in their top-floor apartment and arrange for their safe transport out of the country. His family was among the few who worked underground to resist Nazi rule. Then came the day he was drafted into Hitler's army and shipped out to fight on the Eastern front as part of the German infantry--in spite of his having confessed his own Jewish ancestry. Thus begins the incredible journey of a nineteen year old thrust unwillingly into an unjust war, who must use his smarts, skills, and bare-knuckled determination to stay alive in the trenches, avoid starvation and exposure during the brutal Russian winter, survive more than one Soviet labor camp, and somehow find his way back home. Unlikely Warrioris Rauch's true account of this extraordinary adventure.

Skunks for Breakfast

Pamela is a normal girl from a normal family living a normal life, until one cold morning when she wakes up to the awful smell of skunk. But there aren't any skunks in Nova Scotia... right? Well, the nose knows. Pamela stinks, her father stinks, her sister stinks, and her mother stinks. Soon Pamela's life stinks--her friends at school won't come near her! And no matter how many skunks her father catches underneath the porch, there always seems to be another. Join Pamela and her father as they try their darndest to get rid of the smelly pests, one after the other after the other. Leslie Choyce is a publisher and author of more than sixty books. Brenda Jones lives in Montreal, Quebec, and is the illustrator of Hockey Night Tonight and Bud the Spud.

The Reluctant Goddess

B.R.A.G.Medallion TM Honoree Ellena Ripley is a bookshop owner from a rural town in the south of England - or so she thinks. But lately, she has a growing sense that life is not as it seems. At night, she dreams of a serene man who appears to be trying to tell her something; In the day, she can't shake a feeling of expectation. But of what? Meanwhile Hector, servant of LIFE and the man from Ellena's dreams, has a dilemma. How do you tell someone they are a goddess? His previous attempts have met with disaster so he must be cautious, particularly when his new trainee, Boudica, formerly Queen of the Iceni tries to help. The question is can they succeed before it is too late? If you like your metaphysics spiced with humor and drama this book could be for you.

Walden

This is the authoritative edition of an American literary classic: Henry David Thoreau's Walden, an elegantly written record of his experiment in simple living. With this edition, Thoreau scholar Jeffrey S. Cramer has meticulously corrected errors and omissions from previous editions of Walden andhere provides illuminating notes on the biographical, historical, and geographical contexts of the great nineteenth-century writer and thinker's life. Cramer's newly edited text is based on the original 1854 edition of Walden, with emendations taken from Thoreau's draft manuscripts, his own markings on the page proofs, and notes in his personal copy of the book. In the editor's notes to the volume, Cramer quotes from sources Thoreau actually read, showing how he used, interpreted, and altered these sources. Cramer also glosses Waldenwith references to Thoreau's essays, journals, and correspondence. With the wealth of material in this edition, readers will find an unprecedented opportunity to immerse themselves in the unique and fascinating world of Thoreau. Anyone who has read and loved Walden willwant to own and treasure this gift edition. Those wishing to read Walden forthe first time will not find a better guide than Jeffrey S. Cramer.

Emperor Maximilian II

By virtually all standards, including his own, Emperor Maximilian II (1527-1576) was a failure. His challenges were many, his achievements few. In this way, Paula Sutter Fichtner begins the introduction to this book, the first full biography in English of Maximilian. The Habsburg leader, though gifted, was never able to drive the Turks from Hungary, rationalise his government, or reunite Christendom or even its German components. By bringing the failures of Maximilian's reign into clear focus, Fichtner illuminates the abilities and qualities of this complex man as well as the weaknesses of the expanded Habsburg empire and the problems of ruling in an age of confessional turmoil. Fichtner examines the dynamics of military, institutional, cultural, and family affairs in the early modern Habsburg empire and considers the reasons why Maximilian was unable to shape them to his own purposes. She describes a man of tolerant disposition who allowed Protestants free exercise of their religion yet struggled both publicly and privately with the difficult religious currents of his time. From her extensive research in the primary sources, she provides a fresh portrait of Maximilian, his role in

Own Me

I owe a million dollars to a man who could destroy my life. Ruining my step-father's business was an accident--but that's not exactly comforting when I'm being forced to pay him back. He's made it very clear: If I don't repay him ASAP, my mother will take her own life to get him the insurance money. But I'd never let that happen. I'll handle this the only way I can... I'll sell my body. Everything about this is scary. Then I meet my first client. Giovanni is more ink than tanned skin; more muscle than bone. Becoming an escort was never my dream, but if every client is as sexy as him, maybe it won't be so bad? But Gio has plans for me. Dirty, filthy plans. Because any man that would pay a million dollars to make sure he's my ONLY client--to take possession of me in every sense of the word--isn't someone who acts "vanilla" behind closed doors. If I let him own me, he'll be my hero. But what if I can't handle what he wants? This is a standalone novella with a HEA and NO cheating! Penny Wylder writes just that-- wild romances. Happily Ever Afters are always better when they're a little dirty, so if you're looking for a page turner that will make you feel naughty in all the right places, jump right in and leave your panties at the door!

It Must Be Love (Mustang Prairie 4)

Trixie is a Mustang Prairie girl, born and raised. At least until her parents up and moved her to a commune in Oregon and far away from the love of her young life. Jack Thorpe. But grownup Trixie is back in Mustang Prairie and ready for the next chapter in her life, which includes her lingerie store Under the Skirt and starting her own line of sexy lacy things. When her past collides with her present in the form of a tall, blonde artist, Trixie has to wonder if her girlish crush could be the answer to her grownup dreams? Jack married his high school sweetheart, only it didn't turn out so sweet and he never got to tell her it was over. Now he has to smile and pretend while the world goes on and on about how great Marissa was, especially now that he'd brought his girls back to Mustang Prairie for good. The one bright spot in town was the new and improved girl next door. Little Trixie wasn't so little and Jack was more than a little interested. Too bad he wasn't interested in another round of the rollercoaster known as love and commitment. >B>Too bad he can't stay away.

Shockwave (The Minus Faction #6)

An enigmatic mastermind recruits four people with extraordinary abilities and offers them everything they want in exchange for the impossible. But after one of them uncovers a plot to hack the human race, they're not sure which side they're on -- just that not all of them will survive. "The Minus Faction" is a super-powered speculative thriller in seven novella-length episodes. In Episode Six . . . Lost in the aftermath of betrayal, the members of the team wander alone through the ruins of their lives, searching in vain for hope. In their absence, a new enemy rises to eclipse all others. Isolated and absent the Prophet's prescient protection, John and company fall one-by-one to their new foe as the countdown ticks to its end.

Wild Strawberries

A collection of fifty-nine poems. It describes man's relationship to time and the natural (and unnatural) world. It includes the poem For The Living Dead.

Where's Charlie?: Memories from a Time of War, 1965-68

History books and novels are filled with stories of young men and women going off to war. In each, the experiences and challenges are as varied as the people themselves. The stories tell of leaders and followers, cowards and heroes. In "Where s Charlie?" author Tim Soyars narrates his own story of how he came of age while serving in the US Army during the Vietnam War. In this memoir, Soyars tells how his personality, background, and attitude contributed to his will to succeed and his desire to be involved in the Vietnam War. As a boy, he always knew he d serve his country. With both humor and sincerity, Soyars narrates his story his birth in Virginia in 1945, his induction into the army in 1965, his marriage in 1966, and his one-year service in Vietnam with the First Calvary from March of 1967 to 1968. Including photos of the period, "Where s Charlie?" conveys not only the sadness and heroics often associated with war, but also shares stories of warmth, compassion, and romance. It provides a glimpse into the horror of battle and offers insight into one soldier s actions and thoughts during this unique time in history. "

Blue Demon

When the meek need defending, they call on Blue Demon, a guardian of bloodshed and retribution. Its loyalty is forever, as long as you remain righteous. For those that oppress the demon's flock, life grows short. It kills in the most brutal fashion, and maims those it most despises. It has no feelings, only loyalty and devotion for the ones it protects. Of course, this is all from the Blue Demon television show and Cal Langston, Blue Demon's biggest fan, knows such things can't be real, at least not until the people who messed with him start dying in the most horrific of ways. Frightened and not sure what to believe, he sets out to discover what is truly going on, and if Blue Demon is for real, does he want it watching over him?

Crushed (The Witch-Game, #1)

The Noah sisters rule Titan High with their beauty, brains, and magical powers. Each year they play a secret game: Crushed. The girls pick their targets carefully and blow enchanted dust into the boy's faces, charming them, but this year Kristen makes a grave mistake. She chooses the wrong boy and almost dies that same day. Coincidence? Maybe. But something isn't quite right about Zach Bevian. He doesn't behave like a boy who's been Crushed. He goes from hot to cold, from looking at her with contempt to asking her out on a date. She doesn't know what to think. Does he hate her or is he truly falling for her? Is he trying to kill her, or is he trying to save her?

Deadroll

When Will Ross and Cheryl Crane hit the roads of Colorado, they have no idea they will become the target of a madman obsessed with destroying a town celebration, a sports reporter, and a bicycle race. Deadroll is both a white-knuckle ride through the Colorado mountains and a pointed look at the world of TV sports coverage.

A Bird Like Himself

'Tiny Owl books are beautiful and deserve to find an audience in this country. It's wonderful that we are being introduced to such fine writers and artists.' David Almond One day a large egg is left in a forest. It hatches out a chick who needs care and love. But his mother isn't there! So a wonderfully unlikely assortment of foster parents takes over the job of trying to bring that chick up...

Minority Report and Other Stories

Viewed by many as the greatest science fiction writer on any planet, Philip K. Dick has written some of the most intriguing, original and thought-provoking fiction of our time. Now a major feature film, Minority Reporttells the story of a less than reliable special unit which employs those with the power of precognition to fight crime before it happens. Also contains the stories: Autofac, Service Call, The Mold of Yancy, Recall Mechanism, The Unreconstructed M, Explorers We, War Games, If There Were No Benny Cemoli, Novelty Act. Water Spider, What The Dead Men Say, Orpheus with Clay Feet, The Days of Perky Pat, Stand-By, What'll We Do with Ragland Park, and Oh, To Be a Blobel!.

Persuaded

What's worse than never getting over your first love? How about watching him fall for someone else... Hanna Elliot had worn the ring faithfully at first. Some part of her still clung to the hope that all was not lost. As the days turned into weeks, she finally took it off and set it atop her dresser. When weeks gave way to months, the ring finally went back into its box, where it gathered dust until it was moved to Hanna's unmentionables drawer. For the first few years, she had taken it out on the anniversary of the day she'd received it, allowing herself to wallow in what might have been. She had been all but stamped out of Derick Wentworth's mind. Sure, he thought about her occasionally, especially on cloudless nights when he lay on the bow of the Laconia looking up at the stars. But as time went on, Derick began to feel grateful that it hadn't worked out, for one thing was certain: if he ever did settle down, it would be with someone who knew her own mind. Someone who went after the thing she wanted without hesitation. Someone who would never allow herself to be persuaded otherwise. Persuaded, a modern adaptation of Jane Austen's Persuasion.

A Night Amongst The Gravestones

Do you love a good horror story? A Night Amongst The Gravestones will make your heart race and your skin crawl. Brothers Vance and Lloyd, had never been close and despite the fact that they were identical twins, couldn't be more different One night, after accepting a dare, they spend the night at the local cemetery with their cousin and her friend. But something is lurking amongst the gravestones and the teenagers soon find themselves face to face with something so unimaginably horrible, it is unlike anything from any movie or book ever seen. After one of them is taken, the others must try to save them, finding themselves in a much deeper mire of horror than they'd ever conjured up in their worst nightmares. This short yet gripping story will keep you hooked on every page and just as you think it's finished, you're torn away into an ending you NEVER expected! You won't want to go outside in the dark after reading this one. Grab your copy TODAY!

Into the Hand of a Woman

Into the Heart of a Woman is a fictional adventure that runs the spectrum of a protagonist's spirit as a strong, courageous woman who accomplishes tasks that men are generally chose to do. I took chapter four from the book of Judges in the Bible and retold it setting it in the twenty-first century. My protagonist is Deborah, one of the strongest women in the Bible. Just as in the Bible I portray her as tough, sharp, a non-stereotypical judge who rallies an Israeli soldier into military conflict to expose the decline of justice in Northern Israel. Though the woman's gender may be central to the story it is not atypical because other aspects of the story are just as central: God's role, two principal male roles representing good and evil, and a secondary woman's role that brings the reader face to face with the cruelty inflicted on women in that area of the world today. Readers will celebrate the unexpected victories resulting from mystical dreams and miracles realizing that faith based issues are just as central today. I twist my fictional account to arouse interest with what is happening in the world today with so many women being unjustly victimized. Many have rewritten stories from the Bible, but not to my knowledge, setting the story in modern time. I have taken many liberties in my rewrite to make it believable. This is not an exact account of the Biblical Deborah, and it is not a religious book, but a spiritual one. I made it an adventure and added romance unlike the brief relationship between Deborah and Barak in Judges. I feel my story is current for the market today because it takes place in that part of the world where conflicts are ongoing, and continue to make front page news. My hope is that readers will recognize that this is a book of faith based on issues that are prevalent today still holding to its prevalent history. Carla C. Ohse

Jay's Journal

Jay was a sweet, bright high school student who cared about his grades and his friends. He had ambitions. He was happy. And he thought he could handle anything. He was wrong. When Jay falls in with a crowd that's dabbling in drugs and the occult, he finds himself in over his head and doing things he never thought possible. Fascinated by the dark arts and in love with a dangerous girl, Jay falls deeper and deeper into a life he no longer recognizes...and sees no way out.

Eye of the Beholder

The true measure of our existence begins with the way we view the world. Jerusalem "Jay" Jones has experienced the uglier side of life. As an Iraq war Veteran, he is a hero for bravely putting his life on the line to serve his country. But that unselfish act resulted in him lying in a Veteran's hospital with injuries he sustained from the war. His present circumstance should be a cakewalk for Jerusalem considering what he has witnessed both as a child and while in the heat of battle. The pleasantries of love, laughter and life have always seemed to elude him. From his early days as a child growing up abused and terrorized on the tough streets of Newark, to being all that he could be in the military, Jerusalem's life has been anything but pleasant and attractive when viewed from the surface. Now, vulnerable and reclusive, he must face the world he joined the military to escape, armed with only dark secrets from his past, a bruised and burdened psyche and limits to him physically. Jill Lopes longs to fix the wounded and broken, but before she can heal the sick, she must first mend her own battle scars of unhappiness and resistance, and find a way to push past the experiences that haunt her. When fate boldly steps in and introduces itself into Jerusalem's and Jill's lives, they realize that the challenges we meet in life hold the power to open us to a higher, more meaningful existence. Will they both be able to view the world for what it really is under the clear truth of who they are and what they are capable of becoming together? Does beauty really lie in the eye of the beholder? Experience the power of love on this redemptive journey where the purpose of the tribulations in one's life, will be empowered to reveal the gifts they bring.

When Someone Dies: The Practical Guide to the Logistics of Death

A lawyer and venture capitalist provides a complete, practical guide for dealing with the concrete details surrounding the death of a loved one, from funeral and estate planning to navigating the complexities of online identities. Scott Taylor Smith, a venture capitalist and lawyer, had plentiful resources, and yet after his mother died, he made a series of agonizing and costly mistakes in squaring away her affairs. He could find countless books that dealt with caring for the dying and the emotional fallout of death, but very few that dealt with the logistics. In the aftermath of his mother's death, Smith decided to write the book he wished he'd had. When Someone Dies provides readers with a crucial framework for making good, informed, money-saving decisions in the chaotic thirty days after a loved one dies and beyond. It provides essential, concrete guidance on: * Making funeral and memorial service arrangements * Writing an obituary * Estate planning * Contacting family and friends * Handling your loved one's online footprint * Navigating probate * Dealing with finances, including trusts and taxation * And much, much more Featuring concise checklists in each chapter, this guide offers answers to practical questions, enabling loved ones to save time and money and focus on healing.

Asses' Bridge: Pons Asinorum (Asses' Bridge, #1)

Vincent has spanned more than one asses' bridge during his time in the Realm of Midgard. Pons Asinorum, the initial self-titled tome of the Asses' Bridge series appropriately introduces you to the principle cast of characters whose stories will evolve with each unveiling of a new tome in the series. Though each short story resides in its own distinct realm of space and time, they are all linked to the reality of Vincent's presence. He is both narrator and actor. As Vincent spans all the asses' bridges of this novel, at times he leads the way to the exiting bridgehead of the span, and at others he is but a passenger tagging along for the ride. The titles of each chapter may seem at first glance virtually irrelevant as one progresses vertically through this first tome. Their purpose will become clearer as one progresses horizontally through the series. Pons Asinorum's focus is on the realm of time. Each of the subsequent tomes will focus on a different realm. Realms of a universe observed from Vincent's perspective. A new perspective.