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Thirty years ago something terrible happened to Luna's mother. Something she's prepared to reveal only after her death. In settling her mother's affairs, Luna finds more questions than answers until something impossible and magical happens.... Luna meets her mother as a young woman back in the summer of 1977. If she can truly travel back in time, she can change things. But in order to save her mother's life, will she have to sacrifice her own?

The 32nd edition of Writers of the Future may be the best new book yet! Brand-new adventure through space, time, and possibility. Along the way these new authors will introduce you to fascinating characters such as Nate, a very loyal companion - like most werewolves would be. Keanie has a parasite that lets her morph and so transform into anyone. Liz owns a dinosaur maker, but raw ingredients can be a problem. Anna slaves away in a factory but her magic leaves her unfulfilled. These authors take creative writing to a whole new level!

David Rowan travels the globe in search of the most exciting and pioneering start-ups building the future. He’s got to know the founders of WhatsApp, LinkedIn, Google, Spotify, Xiaomi, Didi, Nest, Twitter and countless other ambitious entrepreneurs disrupting businesses in almost every sector. And yet too often the companies they’re disrupting don’t get it. They think they can innovate through jargon: with talk of change agents and co-creation gurus, ideas portals and webinars, make-a-thons and hackfests, paradigm shifts and pilgrimages to Silicon Valley.

This is a book about what it feels like to be exceptional - and what it takes to get there. Why can some people achieve greatness when others can't, no matter how hard they try? What are the secrets of long life and happiness? Just how much potential does our species have? In this inspirational book, New Scientist Managing Editor Rowan Hooper takes us on a tour of the peaks of human achievement.

I walked away from Ashe to save his life, but coming back means facing a vampire who’s more possessive, more relentless, and more determined to make me his—no matter the cost.

Drawing on two decades at the heart of New Zealand's most successful technology companies–Trade Me, Xero, Vend and Timely–Rowan Simpson unravels the messy reality behind familiar glossy success stories. With raw honesty and sharp analysis, he challenges conventional wisdom by sharing compelling firsthand lessons about focused execution, team building and genuine ecosystem growth.

Canadian Female Killers is a chilling, unforgettable journey through the shadows of Canadian history, one woman at a time. From whispered legends of 18th-century poisoners to modern medical murderers hiding in plain sight, this book uncovers thirty-eight haunting cases of Canadian women who took lives. Some were abused. Some were mentally ill. Some were cold, calculating, and cruel. But all of them force us to confront what happens when society refuses to see suffering or fears what it cannot explain.

Slip into serenity with Whimsy at Dusk, a gentle collection of bedtime stories crafted to calm busy minds and spark soft smiles before sleep. Each tale is a tender blend of wonder and whimsy—where tea kettles sing lullabies, fireflies hold tiny lantern festivals, and talking hedgehogs host twilight picnics beneath the stars.

One Light, Many Lamps is a spiritual guide for the soul who sees truth in all traditions—and wants to live it. Drawing from the heart of mysticism, yoga, Christianity, Buddhism, indigenous wisdom, and modern contemplative paths, this book reveals the universal thread behind every authentic spiritual teaching.

The Coffee Shop Chronicles: Where Latte Sparks Fly is a heartwarming tale of love, healing, and the magic of everyday moments. Set in the charming small town of Harmony Creek, Vermont, this story follows Ethan Hayes, a talented but emotionally scarred architect seeking a fresh start, and Clara Bennett, a quiet, bookish soul who finds solace in the familiar rhythms of her local coffee shop, Brew Haven.

In the ancient land of Equestera, where magic reigns supreme and alicorns hold sway, two Fulmenian siblings, Masha and Feyn, embark on a journey of discovery. As mysterious spirits start to haunt their world, Masha faces her Protector exam with her mother while Feyn delves into arcane research alongside his father. Their journey unveils secrets that could tip the balance of their world.

When Ava spills coffee on Liam during a chaotic morning in a crowded café, their lives take an unexpected turn. What begins as an awkward encounter blossoms into a deep and meaningful connection, as they find solace in each other’s vulnerabilities. Ava, grappling with the shadow of her successful sister and her own insecurities, begins to see herself through Liam’s unwavering support. Liam, burdened by the weight of his past mistakes and the relentless demands of his career, finds in Ava a sense of peace and understanding he never knew he needed.

County Cork, Ireland. Skye Brigid O'Shea is still struggling to fit in. Still branded an outsider in her adopted rural town, the ex-pat American strives to get her inherited B&B shipshape despite the flaky local help. But after waking with a fright from a dream her fae cat claims she borrowed, the discombobulated newcomer trips over a dead body in her pub. Not about to head the suspect list again, the nosy former nurse chases down clues both mundane and otherworldly.

After the last few misadventures, I’m not so much broken as ruined, a shell of my former self. But I can’t stop. The trail of those who betrayed me is getting cold, and if I’m going to get any answers, I need to keep following it. Except it leads to Faerie. And the way is barred to all but the Fae.

I’m exhausted. Done in. Needing a stiff drink and about a week’s sleep. But that’s not going to happen. Because Franc is dying, struck by a curse placed on him by the Sistren Of Bordeaux, one of the most powerful groups of Talented in France. And because of our deal, it’s on me to find out what the hell is going on, and how Franc has offended the Sistren. Apart from by simply existing, of course.

One moment I'm a heretical priest in the twelfth century, hunted, hated...the next, I'm waking up in the nearest corpse. Stuck in a cycle of instant reincarnation, popping back up like a tarnished penny.

Dr. Carmen Rodrigues, CDC's Outbreak Task Force director, is on the hunt for a killer—an airborne virus spreading from Florida across the States, gaining traction with each passing moment. Although she'll never forget her one night with sexy bodyguard John Dozer in Afghanistan, his protective nature is one distraction she doesn't need right now.

CDC nurse Joy Oshiro is stressed to the breaking point. College students are dying and no one knows why. And her new partner, Dr. Gunner Anderson, is frustratingly annoying—and sexy, but mainly just plain annoying—and proving difficult to avoid. He spent three years with Doctors Without Borders, and disillusioned is just the tip of his issues. They'll need to learn to trust each other if they have a chance at figuring out who is behind the attacks.

Someone scratched a death threat in the paint of CDC nurse Kini Kerek's rental car. She's in Utah researching Hantavirus, but damaging rumors about the CDC have left residents suspicious and uncooperative. Thank goodness for former soldier Smoke, who's assigned to protect and help her navigate the isolated desert town as she races to identify a deadly virus. Memories from the combat zone leave ex-Special Forces soldier Lyle Smoke in a constant state of battle readiness, and he finds no solace. When he meets Kini Kerek, he discovers his heart isn't entirely dead.

Some would call this an autobiography. Others would say it’s a hell of a story. I call it my life. Living it had become the norm, but choosing to write about it wasn’t easy. It’s one thing to react to whatever life throws at you, and another to reflect on it. I’ve been sentenced to life imprisonment, and confined to a prison within a prison, for a crime I did not commit. Being outspoken and relentless in fighting for justice had become my only choice, and as it turns out, my redemption. My personal life, on the other hand, I have chosen to keep private. Until now.