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As mulheres mais influentes de Manhattan estão sendo assassinadas e Grace, uma linda herdeira da alta sociedade, famosa por sua fabulosa fortuna, é um possível alvo. Relutante, porém vulnerável, ela contrata John Smith para ser seu guarda-costas: um homem intransigente que está disposto a fazer tudo para protegê-la. Ao mudar para o apartamento de Grace o sentimento entre eles começa a mudar. Ela se sente atraída por John, que dita as regras para sua segurança. Ele, por sua vez, não esperava ser dominado por um desejo incendiário que o afasta de qualquer lógica racional.

Jerry Bird became the 20th century's most widely recognized skydiver during the evolution of sport skydiving in America. This book is a compilation of writings by many who knew and flew with Bird, and by Jerry himself—a skydiving life-and-times of Jerry Bird from 1963 into the 21st century. At the heart of the book are inclusions of Jerry’s own oral storytelling transcribed in his inimitable voice.

When ambition leads to disaster, survival becomes a journey of redemption. Huxley Perdu thought landing a prestigious job would fix everything—his crumbling marriage, his insecurities, the distance growing in his relationships. But after an accident during an orientation trip, Huxley finds himself stranded on a deserted island with his brother, Monty, fighting not just for survival, but for his sanity. As time passes, Huxley grapples with more than hunger and isolation.

Electrics in Plain English isn't a dry textbook, it's the book I wish I'd had when I started. Written by a fellow learner, it explains the fundamentals of electricity in a down-to-earth, no-jargon way. Packed with sketches, real-world analogies, lightbulb moments, and quick quizzes, it's designed to make tricky concepts click. Whether you're starting your sparky journey or brushing up the basics, this book will build your confidence, with a few laughs along the way.

Years of painstaking research have uncovered more detail on Thomas Ward Custer, the younger brother of the legendary General George Custer. Historians are now coming to understand the full influence of Tom Custer on his brother and American life, from his heroic exploits during the Civil War to his legendary bravery during the Indian Wars, where he served under his brother as his aide-de-camp. Had Tom not been overshadowed by his more famous brother, he might well have become one of the more notable characters and military officers of the American West.

The Apostles' Creed is a treasure trove of basic Christian beliefs and wisdom that helps ensure the integrity and orthodoxy of our faith. Sadly, modern churches have often hesitated to embrace the ancient creeds because of our "nothing but the Bible" tradition. In?What Christians Ought to...

A focus on "first principles" is sweeping the world, improving productivity everywhere. Even Mr. Beast uses the term. But, how do they apply to relationships? And why does that matter? They are called "first’ principles" because they do not fail, and applying them to social relations is imperative in order to end the Human Predicament and establish our continual thriving. The Grand Design teaches the first principles of connection, bringing clarity to a world of personal development and relationships.

Based on the spellbinding world of the Walt Disney Studios film Tomorrowland, this original prequel novel unlocks a place of unfathomable science and technology and the famous people behind it. The year is 1939. A secret society of extraordinary geniuses is about to share an incredible discovery...

In Dakota’s small-town of Aubergine, Virginia, family fortunes hide deadly secrets and diamonds aren't always a girl's best friend. Still adjusting to veterinary school, a long-distance relationship with the town's handsome sheriff, and the bombshell revelation of her true parentage, Dakota's hoping for a drama-free weekend. But when former classmate and reality TV star Brett Brinkley drops dead at the Class of 2015’s reunion party, all eyes turn to Dakota’s childhood best friend as the prime suspect.

SOMETIMES FIRE AND ICE ARE PERFECT FOR EACH OTHER.Brigitte Meidell belongs to a noble family, which means high expectations were placed upon her spirit contract. However, her bonded spirit turned out to be a weak no-name, and ever since, she has been a source of shame to her family. She thought...

Charlie Bird—the viral face of BYU during his years as Cosmo the Cougar—made waves across the nation in February when he came out and revealed to BYU fans that he is gay. Now, in Without the Mask, Bird reflects on how his identity has strengthened his testimony and how he views his sexual orientation in conjunction with his faith in Jesus Christ. Alternating between memoir and teaching chapters, Bird’s touching and authentic prose chronicles his decision to openly share that he is gay and to remain active in the faith.

Do you feel disconnected? Lonely? Sick and tired of being sick and tired? Long before COVID-19 emerged, researchers were reporting that united states citizens were having less sex. Some even going so far as to call it a “sex apocalypse”. Throughout this book, Dr. bird explores not only how and why this phenomenon occurred, but also unboxes foundationally regifted social, relational, and technological u.s. misinformation(s) and disinformation(s), which have devolved into our digital and increasingly algorithmic envirusment.

An Affair with Grouse is entirely about ruffed grouse and grouse dogs reflecting the consecration of the man who wrote it, interests enhanced by drawing them and writing about them. Reminiscent of the days when one person used related crafts to create a book, it has been designed and shaped into a deluxe edition by one man and woman.

Falling in love with a Parker must be genetic. It's the only way Delilah Ridgefield can make sense of the mess that is her life. Some other things that are genetic? The hazel eyes she shares with her mom, the need to care for others that she gets from her dad, and her father's dementia diagnosis, which brings him back into her life after years of radio silence.

How the world’s oldest asset secretly shapes our modern economy In The Land Trap, Mike Bird—Wall Street editor at The Economist—reveals how this ancient asset still exerts outsize influence over the modern world. From the speculative land grabs of colonial America to China's real estate...

To describe This Made Me Think Of You would be to describe love... nearly impossible in one short description, especially to someone who hasn't read/experienced it. So we'll end here with one short message: Discovering love is a beautiful journey. Sharing it and remembering it during the chaos of life—that's where true magic lies.

The Incarnate Christ and His Critics engages objections to the divine identity of Jesus from Jehovah's Witnesses, Mormons, progressive Christians, Muslims, Unitarians, and others. Bowman and Komoszewski show how biblical scholarship cannot reasonably ignore the enduring, wide-ranging, and positive case for the deity of Christ.

Play It Forward features twenty‑five inspirational stories of badass women from all corners of the sports universe, curated by TOGETHXR, a sports media company founded by legends Sue Bird, Alex Morgan, Simone Manuel, and Chloe Kim. From profiles of professional athletes and Olympians at the top of their game to everyday women putting in the work without a crowd, these are true tales of fierce competitors, dedicated teammates, and passionate advocates who are all too accustomed to hearing the word “no.”

Welcome to Aubergine, Virginia, where the mountains are blue, the air is sweet, and the beauty queens have secrets darker than last year's spray tan. Armed with more sarcasm than sequins, Dakota reluctantly enters the cutthroat world of sashes and smiles to save her family home. But when the pageant owner vanishes faster than she can shimmy into an evening gown, suspicion lands on Dakota's beloved Aunt DeeDee. Now Dakota must navigate a minefield of catty contestants, skeptical judges, the infuriatingly handsome new sheriff and a decades-old mystery of a missing beauty queen.

For readers of Hyperbole and a Half and Am I There Yet?, Bless the Messy is a compassionate, distinctive, and voice-driven illustrated personal growth book, one that gives readers permission to radically love themselves, feel their feelings, and live with joy even as—especially as—they may...