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He told himself she was someone to protect. She told herself her need could be controlled. One night proved them both liars. CALLEN I’ve watched Isla MacLeod from a distance for years and called it duty—protecting the estate manager’s daughter after her father’s world came crashing down...

A Lad from Liverpool is a collection of life stories about a boy growing up in a large, poor, happy family and having rather a good time of it all. His journey takes us from the streets of wartime Liverpool, England to the sidewalks of 21st century New York, through the failures and successes in his various careers and the grief and joy in two long marriages. It is a story about taking risks, enduring loss, starting over and above all, having fun.

The woods are supposed to be peaceful. The mountains, a place of solitude. The open fields, a stretch of untamed beauty. But for those who have ventured too far, strayed off the path, or stayed out past dark… the wilderness holds something else.

Layton just wanted a weekend alone in the wilderness. Instead, he woke up in a nightmare. Earth has been inducted into a multiversal system, and survival is no longer guaranteed. Forced into a brutal wave dungeon with no warning, no tutorial, and no gear, Layton accidentally locks himself into the weakest class—Healer. That’s when things start feeling… off.

In a surreal world where spiritual oversight meets the emotional chaos of show business, Actors Anonymous Hotline follows Sunny Love, a childlike hotline operator whose cheerful persona masks something far more fragile beneath the surface. When members of the Spiritual Council of the Stars begin to sense that Sunny’s memories, identity, and emotional stability are shifting in unpredictable ways, concern escalates beyond the earthly realm.

The sequel to the instant New York Times No.1 bestseller Iron Widow. After suffering devastating loss, Zetian finds herself at the seat of power in Huaxia. But her world is not as it seems, and revelations about an enemy more daunting than she imagined forces her to share her power with a...

Born of magic in the final days of war, Draeken's power is near absolute—until his soul shatters, leaving five fragments. This collection contains books 1–3 of The Shattered Soul series: The Fragment of Water, The Fragment of Shadow, and The Fragment of Light.

Stumbling upon a gate to a magical new world is a dream come true. At least, it should be. Marshal is a student who often retreats into manga to escape reality. What could he ask for but to be transported to a new fantasy world. But Marshal has fallen into a crafting world. He doesn’t play crafting games, and he doesn’t have much time to learn because he is immediately tasked with solving the mystery of the Llama Glama Gang, a failed pop group who has begun stealing historical artifacts from the town of Llamaldea.

"Summer of Unity" unfolds the captivating tale of Rowena and Hector, whose journey from Eldavon to Odentia becomes a test of their love and commitment to peace. Amidst assassination attempts and political upheaval, they strive to bridge the deep-rooted animosities between their kingdoms. Facing opposition from advisors, courtiers, and a rebellious faction, their resolve is tested at every turn. As they plan to introduce new magic through the Silver Springs, their vision for a united future is challenged by those who fear change.

In a world where dragons soar the skies and witches command the elements, a group of extraordinary young heroes must unravel the mystery behind enchanted mirrors, a treacherous sorcerer, and a stolen destiny. Brace yourself for an epic adventure filled with magic, danger, and the unbreakable bonds of friendship.

This book is a career guide for aspiring, current Enterprise Architects or those leading EA teams or considering this role as a career change. This book will help you understand what is in store for you if you are a new or an aspiring EA.

""Michele Gerber Klein—at long last—gives Gala Dalí the close-up she deserves. When Gala met Salvador, they met their destinies. Surreal takes us backstage at the endless performance piece that was the couple’s life’s work and life’s play—a salient ingredient—and reshuffles art...

“Wright’s style is lyrical and lucid. Her characters are rich psychological portraits.” -The Montreal Gazette “From first page to final sentence, Strangers Among Us holds the reader to the story.” -The Globe and Mail From the doyenne of detective novels and the inspiration for the...

“Screw a fresh lightbulb into your bedside lamp, lucky reader, and snuggle in for a nonstop, cover-to-cover ride.” -The Vancouver Sun “A wonderful, dense and detailed story ­ with murder, mayhem and a serial killer. … [In Acts of Murder,] everyone has a past.” -The Calgary Herald...

“Wright has become a master of the psychological thriller. Her characters are totally recognizable people whose actions are the result of complex motivations and who strive to rebuild their lives on the rubble of too many demolished dreams. Powerful reading for all readers, not just mystery...

In Love, Hope & Leadership: A Special Edition, CEO of Korn Ferry, Gary Burnison, delivers an insightful and powerful discussion of the principles leaders must embrace and convey to their team members to ensure they feel as though they matter.

Maverick Hall has spent years trying to forget the chilling events of his thirteenth birthday in the summer of 1999. That fateful night, he and his best friends ventured through a seemingly innocuous tunnel on their bikes — a journey from which not all of them returned. Now, as an adult, Maverick is haunted by a sinister force that compels him to return to his old neighborhood, a place shadowed by secrets, deceit, and an unsettling sense of death. Drawn back against his better judgment, he must face the dark forces that have lurked in waiting, eager for his return.

Michael Fox is a homeless man living in a garbage dumpster beneath the Carver Street Bridge in Buffalo, NY. He’s bitterly depressed and ready to commit suicide; anything to put an end to his miserable existence.

You can't move away from your nightmares. After decades of living in a haunted house, Steve and Mara Spain have had enough. Steve’s anxiety-fueled nightmares have increased with each passing year. To find peace, he takes a leave of absence from his law firm to build a home on ten acres of forest near the quaint town of Maquoketa, Iowa. A place to retire—their last house.

You've heard of Pangea, the single landmass that broke apart some 175 million years ago to give us our current continents, but what about its predecessors, Rodinia or Columbia? These "supercontinents" from Earth's past provide evidence that land repeatedly joins and separates. While scientists debate what that next supercontinent will look like—and what to name it—they all agree: one is coming.