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Science fiction can often seem to be pure imaginative fantasy, but many authors are more fluent in real science than many readers and viewers may realize. Professor Charles L. Adler of St. Mary’s College of Maryland was the perfect choice for this subject, as he is both a longtime science-fiction fan and a real-world scientist. Professor Adler’s talent for using literature to shine a light on science - both the accurate and not-so-accurate versions employed by creators, spanning two centuries - makes this course a great survey for fans of both science fact and science fiction.

You know Im going to get away from you eventually. Over my dead body. Yes, she said, blinking at him like he was an idiot. Exactly. Echo knew that being caught by a ruling Berserker would mean becoming his pawn, a play thing to be used for her powers. That wouldnt be her fate. Shed rather run...

I had a plan. Work my shifts at the coffee shop, survive my student loans, and stop going home with men whose names I barely remembered the next morning. Getting turned into a vampire on a secluded hillside overlooking the city? That was never part of it. Neither was the Eternal Sins MC. A...

When Dr. Alexandra Edison's world was ripped apart, the last thing she expected was to end up in a casual affair with Blake Westmore. Soon after, she was forced to choose between her past and her present when her strong sense of obligation forced her to leave the woman with whom she shared one of the most unforgettable experiences and head back to L.A. to help the woman who broke her heart. At that moment, it didn't seem like she had a choice. She did what she thought was right, even if nothing felt right about it. Life made choices for her, which she had no control over—or did she?

Blake and Alexandra's journey has been a saga of trials that, against all odds, wove their fates together. Their love endured the unimaginable and in the process, their bond strengthened as they healed together, choosing to live each day as if it were their last. A traumatic event propelled them into marriage within a year of dating. As they navigate this swift union, questions loom. Was matrimony the right choice given the circumstances that accelerated them to marriage in a matter of months? 

I can't understand why—out of the four hockey players I'm sharing a house with this semester—Finn Howard's the one who catches my eye. The guy never smiles. He doesn't say much and disapproves plenty. But, something about him feels familiar. Something about him feels safe.

She was Olympus's Queen. Its sacrifice. Its savior. Its destruction. Long ago, Circe was Hermes's entire heart. The two women lived on the outskirts of Olympian society, content with a quiet life away from the spotlight. Then Circe caught the eye of Zeus . . . and was forced into a marriage that...

Famous rapper Villain and his rowdy entourage are headed to his bachelor party in Brazil when his private jet crashes on a remote island. The only survivors are he and Ariana, the beautiful, older, no-nonsense in-flight concierge who can't stand him. Stranded with no rescue in sight, they have...

Dr. Alexandra Edison lives a life that many would be envious of. A beautiful world-famous fiancée, more money than she could spend, and a career that she loved. To honor her grandfather's wishes, she moved from L.A. to Seattle to take over one of her family's hospitals. When her perfect life fell apart, the last person she expected to be there to help her pick up the pieces was Dr. Blake Westmore. The woman who was cold and indifferent towards her since the day they met. But one touch from Blake made Alexandra question everything she knew about her life.

Being the girlfriend of a successful rapper isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Rhythm Baker, a successful occupational therapist, held it down for Raheem, her boyfriend of three years, without much complaining. After moving across the country to support his career and their relationship, Rhythm has grown increasingly uncomfortable with Raheem's inappropriate behavior and inflated ego. Feeling disrespected, unappreciated, and unheard, she moves out of the home they share, ending their relationship. Despite his recent moves, Raheem isn’t willing to let her go so easily.

What if you could experience a calm, peaceful, and glorious pregnancy and childbirth as God intended it from the absolute beginning? We have prepared more than 300 affirmations, declarations, and words to meditate on and to catapult you into that new way of life. There is a chapter for every trimester of your pregnancy and the last chapter for preparation of the day your child is born. Listen to these declarations throughout your whole pregnancy, and most importantly, repeat them on a daily basis.

The yearly fertility ritual has come, and its priestess is in need of seed. Twin gods Phero and Pharo are embodied by strong, hulking men of the tribe, ready to fulfill the role of bringing life to the world. The priestess’s task is simple, yet strenuous. She must keep the gods aroused all...

Travel agency owner Myraj Nicholson believes in romance, fairy tales, and HEAs, but her own HEA is elusive. Determined to prove all those things do exist, she challenges herself when she meets the perfect book bae at a book conference. After sacrificing her virtue for one fairytale night, Myraj...

She never thought that she would beg or even bow Markela, aka Bossi, is in a league of her own. She has written off love based on her past and what was displayed to her as a child. She is a beautiful full-figured woman thriving and maintaining her rehab clinics that were passed down to her from...

Elias Omari exists in the darkness that clouds his mind. Cress Devereaux exists in the light that inspires her soul. Together, they create beautiful shades of gray. An arranged marriage forces two families to smooth the edges of their jagged past with the hopes of a new beginning. But can a union tainted with secrets and uncertainty promise an unbreakable alliance? The one thing that Elias and Cress share in common is family over everything, but should they continue to fight for family when that same family has never truly fought for them?

Billionaire. Single dad. My sworn enemy. Ryotaro Sazuki is the Japanese music legend who embarrassed me on the biggest stage of my life. Cold. Ruthless. Eyes of pure steel. He’s the last person I ever want to see again. So why is he the one running to me after I save an adorable little girl from bullies? Turns out, the sweet kid with the tawny-brown skin is Sazuki’s daughter.

Wedding planner Alexandria Sheridan was hired to plan her ex-boyfriend's wedding, the man she'd planned to marry. She wanted to prove to everyone that she was a professional, and she had gotten over him. But there was one person she had never gotten over, the one she wasn't allowed to love: his...

Aaron thinks he can have anything—or anyone—he wants, including me. But when I discovered I was the other woman, I vowed never to see him again. Except he’s not the only one with a secret. When a chance meeting brings us together again, I can no longer hide the truth. Now he wants what’s his—our six-year-old twins. And he insists I’m part of the deal. If I don’t marry him, I’ll be forced to give up my children. I’ll do whatever it takes for the twins, only I’m not the innocent girl I once was, and there’s no way I’m giving him a second chance.

Sports reporter Tanika “Nikki” Ryan is at the top of her game until she isn’t. Squinting at the teleprompter and flubbing lines, she loses her coveted Thursday Night football spot to a younger, less qualified woman—and that’s only the start of her troubles. After her impaired sight leads to an accident nearly costing her life, Tanika finds herself in the office of handsome widowed optometrist Gideon Miles. There, mysterious circumstances lead Tanika to an enchanted pair of glasses, changing her world—and Gideon’s—forever.

He left fourteen notes... Each one is filled with a suggestive, vulgar word that reveals his plans for me tonight. The curiosity of what's to come fills me with both excitement and apprehension because even if I wanted to, I can't refuse to play this erotic game. I've already agreed to it, given...