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I still remember the morning of January 7, 2025. I awoke to an odd scent of burning... both natural and chemical. I went downstairs and opened my kitchen door, like I do most mornings. Typically, I'm greeted with the joyful sounds of children heading to school, but this time I found the air thick, the density burning to my eyes and seemingly layered onto my skin, my clothes. The streets were oddly vacant.

What drives someone to keep reaching for all that glitters, no matter the price? It’s easy to believe that more is better: more acclaim, more control, more wealth. But when dreams are fueled by greed, they can quickly twist into nightmares. These six propulsive short stories explore what happens when the true cost of ambition comes due.

The New York Times–bestselling author's medieval fantasy adventure continues with this "swift-moving tale of sword and sorcery" (Publishers Weekly). The winds of change are blowing upon Fireach Speur. When the orphaned witch Aoelyn risked her life to save the trader Talmadge, it cost her...

This fourth edition of Racist America is significantly revised and updated, with an eye toward racism issues arising regularly in our contemporary era. This edition incorporates many recent research studies and reports on United States racial issues that update and enhance the last edition's...

Everyone in Goshen Falls knows about weird Vanessa. She dresses all in black. Wears black lipstick. And puts spells on people. At least, that's what they say. Crystal and her brother, Cole, know they can't believe everything you hear. But that was before they made Vanessa mad. Before she whispered that strange warning, "Chicken chicken."

Dr. Steven R. Gundry, the New York Times bestselling author of the groundbreaking Plant Paradox series, shares compelling evidence that our gut microbiome is driving our thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and our mental, emotional, and neuronal health—and shows us how to heal our microbiomes to...

Jordan O'Neill hat genug von Schubladen. Als schüchterner Bibliothekar fühlt er sich ohnehin schon oft fehl am Platz. Doch als ihm klar wird, dass das Label „asexuell" vieles in seinem Leben erklärt, gerät seine sorgfältig sortierte Welt aus den Fugen. Hennessy Lang weiß längst, wer er ist. Nach einer Trennung und einigen gescheiterten Beziehungen steht er offen zu seiner Asexualität – und gründet in Surry Hills eine neue Selbsthilfegruppe. Dort begegnet er Jordan, der noch nach Antworten sucht und nicht weiß, wo er hingehört.

Quando, un venerdì di novembre, Skippy si accascia sul pavimento durante una gara a chi mangia più ciambelle, nessuno ci fa caso. Non ci fanno caso i compagni del Seabrook College che bullizzano Skippy da tempo. Eppure, il mistero della morte di Skippy e delle settimane che l'hanno precedute finirà per scombinare l'esistenza dei ragazzi e dell'intera comunità della scuola. Dal preside, soprannominato l'«Automa», ai genitori e ai professori, evidentemente troppo distratti da tresche e disillusioni personali per accorgersi che qualcosa, nella vita di Skippy, proprio non quadrava.

A budding new romance. A dead body. Who can you trust? Filled with twists, tension and undeniable chemistry, Death at Daffodil Inn is a must-read Cinnamon Falls mystery. Perfect for fans of Gilmore Girls, Pretty Little Liars and the Dream Harbor series. Spring is blooming in Cinnamon Falls and...

Eric can’t stop thinking about just how close he came to losing her—and he’s done playing this game, done watching Joe risk her life and he’s going to do whatever it takes to get the stubborn woman off the truck even if that means losing her forever. There was only one problem with that plan. Joe loved what she did and had absolutely no plans to quit. She doesn’t care what Eric says, she’s not going anywhere and the sooner he realized that, the sooner she could go back to pretending that everything was fine.

Success Is for You draws upon many concepts that fans of Dr. Hawkins will recognize and applies them to the world of business and the psychology of success. Expanding upon the illuminating discussion of the attractor patterns of success from Power vs. Force, this remarkable...

Following a funeral, Navy SEAL operator Bernie Phillips finds himself in a small town filled with gossip and traditions he doesn't understand. Battling survivor's guilt, he throws himself into reckless adventures, but nothing prepares him for the fiery, curvy cowgirl he accidentally hit with a bottle cap a week earlier. Despite her clear disinterest and the fact that he never thought he'd see her again, Bernie can't get her out of his mind. What starts as a distraction turns into something far more dangerous—real feelings.

Rimasto orfano a Canton e portato in Inghilterra da un misterioso tutore, Robin Swift credeva che Babel fosse un paradiso. Fino a che non è diventata una prigione... Può uno studente lottare contro un impero?

The Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy Workbook tackles the loneliness that lies at the heart of disorders of overcontrol, and encourages strong social connections as a powerful tool for recovery. In this step-by-step workbook, you’ll learn to identify where you are on the OC spectrum, find practical exercises for self-reflection and self-enquiry, and discover tools to help you connect with others on a deeper, more meaningful level.

The Art of War, also known as the Sūnzǐ, is a classic Chinese text on competitive strategy. It has influenced modern military and political strategists, East and West, and is considered a major landmark in the history of strategic thought. In these 12 lectures, Professor Wilson leads you in plumbing the depths of the text, understanding its historical context and profile, while grasping its application to contemporary politics, business, sports, and more.

Tommy Frazer's dad just got married. Now Tommy's got a new mom. And he's going to a new school—Bell Valley Middle School. Tommy doesn't hate school. But it's hard making friends. And his new school is so big it's easy to get lost. Which is exactly what happens. Tommy gets lost—lost in a maze of empty classrooms. And that's when he hears the voices. Kids' voices crying for help. Voices coming from behind the classroom walls....

The former head of Lockheed's SKUNK WORKS reveals the amazing story of the secret aircraft that changed the course of history - from the U-2 to the Stealth Fighter. A must-read for anyone interested in aviation, advanced technologies, Cold War history, and thrilling true stories. SKUNK WORKS is...

This book exposes the truth that the climate change hoax is a political movement aimed at eliminating capitalism by spreading alarming disinformation that in order to "save the Earth" from global warming, we must reduce carbon dioxide emissions by switching from hydrocarbon fuels to renewable energies. The Truth About Energy, Global Warming, and Climate Change: Exposing Climate Lies in an Age of Disinformation reveals a science-based understanding of Earth's climate and temperature that Green New Deal proponents are trying to hide.

Siblings Harper and Dylan are reluctantly spending their summer at Camp Bigfoot. Run by an eccentric guy everyone calls Uncle Squatch, Camp Bigfoot is a classic summer camp with wooden cabins, forest trails, lots of outdoor activities—and the occasional Bigfoot sighting. Uncle Squatch loves wearing a Bigfoot costume and trying to scare unsuspecting campers. But when a Bigfoot is spotted under a full moon, panic fills the camp. Is this Uncle Squatch's usual prank, or a real Bigfoot? Harper and Dylan are scared to find out!

Sammy Jacobs is into ghosts and science fiction. Not exactly the smartest hobby—at least not if you ask Sammy's parents. They're research scientists and they only believe in real science. But now Sammy's met someone who's totally unreal. He's hanging out in Sammy's room. And eating his cereal at breakfast. Sammy's got to find a way to get rid of his new "friend." Only problem is...Sammy's new "friend" is invisible.