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My life at Marywill seemed like it would continue without a hitch. A new baby, a new teaching job, and the prospect of opening more satellite bookstores throughout the country. Then the Wraiths returned. This time, they're different. They're removing memories, doing everything they can to stop anyone from knowing who they are and what they're doing. It's a mystery that strikes at the heart of my new life in Marywill. And as a bibliomancer, I won't stop until I solve it.

At 4: 17 a.m., Detective Valerie Lane is woken by a knock she can’t explain—and a scrap of bright green fabric left outside her hotel door. Hours later, she’s called to the Grandwell Museum, where an $800,000 painting has been stolen from a “locked” gallery in the most impossible way imaginable: it vanishes between two frames of security footage, with no intruder, no alarm, and no trace.

He chose her over the company. He’s about to find out the real cost of romance… David’s love for Romina may be strong, but he’s sailing into troubled waters. And he’s even prepared to endure torturous months apart working like a dog on another ship, if it means he can get them back together. Though he’s unprepared for the sadistic challenges his cruel new boss implements to break him body and soul. Enduring extreme anti-Americanism, food deprivation, and 100-hour-long work weeks, David’s only beacon of hope is the messages sent from his soulmate.

David would walk the plank if it plucked Romina from her awful bottom-of-the-boat job. But knowing that their only way out of the hellish working conditions is to beat ships at their own game, he bids her adieu to learn the competitive trade of art auctioneering. And though he takes his fair share of hard knocks, he’s finally hitting the big time. Becoming a master auctioneer, he lives like a cigar-smoking king aboard elite luxury liners with access to anything he wants. But when he returns victorious to whisk his love away to better things, Romina mysteriously refuses.

A unique blend of cheeky humor, quirky history, and self-improvement disguised as vampire lore. How did corpses become sexy? Why do vampires hate garlic? Did you know that everything you’ve heard about vampires came from government paperwork? Or why the earliest vampires hungered not for blood, but beef stew? Learning about vampires reveals what really shapes our world—manipulation. The Motivational Vampire shows us how to spot it from others and fix it in ourselves.

A unique blend of humor, global perspective, and self-improvement disguised as ghost lore. Is a ghost a spirit, an energy, or a banana? What if I told you it’s all three? Why do European ghosts wear white sheets? Why do Asian ghosts have bad hair? Why aren’t ghosts souls or invisible flying eyeball wheels? Hint: it’s in the Bible. And what kind answered Edison’s ghost phone? Answering “What is a ghost?” reveals what really shapes our lives—perspective. The Motivational Ghost shows us how to finally see what’s holding us back

Alternate Worlds is a Magic: the Gathering memoir written by Brian Schneider, one of the game’s early R&D leads, about the fun and merit of growing up a gamer. Consider Alternate Worlds a love letter to Magic: the Gathering, to gamers, and to anyone who woke up one day and thought, “I miss my friends.” If I were to summarize why this book exists, I’d say that I got pretty fed up with the cloning culture in the gaming industry and just wanted to make something that felt like the opposite of that.

He found his one-and-only on land. But now that they’re at sea, will passion stay full steam ahead? David never thought a single conversation could steal his heart and expand his world. But when he strikes an instant connection with a Romanian beauty, he gets swept up in a hilarious, carefree, romantic escape to her native Transylvania. So when she must leave to work on a cruise ship, he impulsively dons his sailing cap and follows her aboard. Though he was unprepared for the grueling onboard training of new hires, his determination to be with her surpasses his awkward American moments.

Corey is new to Clydebank, a small town where the "Clydebank Welcome" means getting beat up. Blistering his hands mowing lawns to buy his first guitar, Corey’s lonely world shifts when he encounters Shadow, a Maine Coon with hypnotic turquoise eyes and a terrifying, magical power hidden in the town's uncultivated gully. Inspired by the dualities of Robert Frost’s poem Fire and Ice, this story explores a world where souls can burn with rage or freeze from grief.

Are you tired of walking away from the roulette table empty-handed—wondering where your chips went and why your “lucky numbers” never seem to hit? You’re not alone. Most players lose not because roulette is unbeatable, but because they walk in with no plan, no bankroll strategy, and no idea how to read the table. It’s time to change that.

In the wake of a devastating global pandemic, sixty-million people take refuge in fortified bunkers across the Quarantine Zone. While their physical bodies lie frozen in cryostasis, their virtual avatars populate a sprawling cyber-colony known as the Hive; but this “New Reality” is no utopia. Rival gangs wage war on the streets. Religious zealots manipulate the masses. A corrupt ruling class pulls the strings behind the scenes. Veteran cop Luke Duncan-Epsilon sends money to the daughter he left back in Reality Prime.

In today’s complex and ever-changing world, influence isn’t earned through titles or fear; it’s cultivated through presence, purpose, and emotional intelligence. Reflective Resonance is your guide to becoming the kind of leader people remember for how you show up.

Nonprofits are in a leadership crisis. According to the Harvard Business Review, one-third to one-half of new CEOs fail in their first eighteen months on the job. The Ultimate Guide for New Nonprofit CEOs is a must-have for nonprofit CEOs and their boards to defy those dismal odds and succeed. In this audiobook, Brian Quail unlocks the secret to long-term leadership excellence.

In this book, a range of contemporary authors explore 'what happens next' when the Great Detective confronts mysteries which question reason. A summons from Irene Adler’s daughter; a chance encounter with one of Houdini’s fraud investigators; the enigma of Dr John Silence. Mysterious events at Mary Morstan’s old school, and a threat to Queen Victoria. The return of the German agent Von Bork, somewhat changed, and a desperate hunt for a killer through the alleys of London with none other than Professor Van Helsing.

Faolan O'Connor runs New York City the old-fashioned way—with charm, violence, and an army of vampyr gangsters. But when a mysterious Chinese demon-ghost starts devouring Chinatown's criminal underworld, Faolan faces an enemy that bullets can't kill and must confront the savage nature he's tried to keep in check. As if an immortal crime boss with an eating disorder wasn't enough trouble, the aristocratic vampyrs of the South are offering Faolan an alliance he can't refuse, but doesn’t know if he can stomach.

In the realm of botany, understanding the diversity of grass species is paramount for any enthusiast or researcher. With a staggering array of 49 types of grasses to delve into, each unique in its characteristics and growth patterns, gaining knowledge about these varieties is truly a rewarding endeavor. From the common wheatgrass to the exotic bamboo grass, exploring the intricate details of these species offers a rich tapestry of botanical wonders waiting to be uncovered.

Blood heals, and blood corrupts. Adopted Konnor Owens, a sickly boy of seventeen sought to find answers. But when the news of his birth parents' fate was told to him that somber morning in October, he was met with more questions instead. With the arrival of Edgar Renwich, a mysterious man, Konnor's eyes are opened by the taste of blood, and only then does he start to see what the world truly is.

This 7-day series provides a comprehensive toolkit for undoing anxiety by mastering the connection between the mind and body. Over the course of a week, you will progress from foundational breathing techniques and full-body scans to advanced progressive muscle relaxation and empowering affirmations. Each session is designed to ground you in the present moment, utilizing deep relaxation and creative visualization to release the past and build a future of lasting peace.

For the fourth session, you will learn progressive muscle relaxation by tensing and then completely releasing different muscle groups throughout your body. This physical "weapon against stress" allows you to experience firsthand how quickly intentional relaxation can clear the mind and optimize your bodily systems.

When an inexperienced, late-blooming kid encounters the fast-paced HBCU life, his existence will be altered forever, and his stories will be… LEGENDARY! Set during the bustling golden era of Hip-Hop, this coming-of-age memoir chronicles the hilarious four-year journey of a bright-eyed and somewhat sheltered young man through one of the most prestigious HBCUs in America. Although his high school education got him in the door, newfound freedom, innocence and naivety will teach him some of the wildest, wackiest lessons no syllabus can prepare him for. The bumpy road to adulthood begins here.