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Once a year, a psychological storm sweeps over Neira’s entire species. They call it the Heat. From the moment its gnarled fingers grasp their kind, shifters turn feral. It’s a whirlwind of aggression and chaos, and Neira is no stranger to it. Against all odds, Neira has lasted an incredible amount of time alone. Twice now, she has withstood the ferocity of the Heat, but as a third year approaches, Neira is losing hope. Females don’t usually survive independently, and Neira’s strength makes finding an equal all but impossible.

Parker Dillon can’t win. Just as she’s trying to start her journalism career, her aunt sells the website where she works, and the new owner is keen to replace employees with AI. But her luck seems to turn when she discovers an intriguing cold pitch buried in her aunt’s files. Ann Mason claims she did something terrible and never got caught. She’s also weirdly infatuated with a long-forgotten TV star. Desperate for a spectacular feature, Parker tracks Ann from Seattle to her home in Arizona.

As a citadel guardswoman, Uma wears the scars of her past—both those born from her duty that she is proud of and those she would rather forget, including the deepest scars of heartache that haunt her. While a broken heart can hide behind the icy reserve of her duty, beneath her scarred face lies a tender heart that somehow a triad of Ragoru has worked their way into. Convicted of a crime they say they didn't intend, Uma suddenly finds herself saddled with the trio pain in the asses.

"Mi occupo dei corpi." È così che Nathan Waymaker risponde quando gli chiedono che lavoro fa. Ex marine, ex vice sceriffo, ora lavora nell'agenzia funebre del cugino a Queen County, Virginia. Ma chi lo conosce sa che non è solo un becchino: se la polizia non vuole o non può aiutarti, è lui l'uomo giusto a cui rivolgersi. Quando il reverendo Esau Watkins viene trovato morto, alcuni fedeli della sua chiesa gli chiedono di indagare. Ma a Queen County, Virginia, la giustizia ha molte facce e quasi nessuna è pulita.

Whether you are starting a career for the first time, ready to break free from an occupation that feels unsuitable for you, or trying to improve your current workplace experience, Career Dharma: The Natural Art of Work can help. The guidance system presented in this book presents a coherent framework based on ancient wisdom while successfully addressing the challenges in today's world.

All along the frontline, the forces of Penn have faltered and been pushed back. Only Rhett Allen in the small hamlet of South Boston stood his ground. Even better, he won. With the Georgian vanguard defeated and the heir to the Georgian throne in his custody, he's offered hope to a nation mired in defeat. But standing his ground won't be enough to win this war. To make use of the new prisoner, he must get her to Philadelphia where the King and his court can leverage her capture to shift the tides of battle in their favor.

Fourteen years after the publication of his landmark travel narrative Among the Believers, V.S. Naipaul returned to the four non-Arab Islamic countries he reported on so vividly at the time of Ayatollah Khomeini’s triumph in Iran. Beyond Belief is the result of his five-month journey in 1995 through lands where descendants of Muslim converts live at odds with indigenous traditions.

With all the narrative power and intellectual authority that have distinguished his earlier books, V.S. Naipaul explores the life, the culture, the ferment inside the nations of Islam–in a book that combines the fascinations of great travel literature with the insights of a uniquely sharp, original and idiosyncratic political mind.

From Fury to Forgiveness: Conquering Anger and Finding Inner Peace is the ultimate guide for those seeking practical solutions to overcome anger, frustration, and resentment. Anger is a powerful emotion that, when left unmanaged, can harm relationships, mental health, and overall well-being. This self-help book provides you with the tools to understand, manage, and transform anger into personal growth and inner peace. With relatable examples and clear, actionable steps, this book teaches listeners how to practice mindfulness, develop emotional intelligence, and embrace forgiveness.

Troy Smith was a young man of seventeen trying to navigate his way through the mafia family he was born into. After several years of struggles with marriage and family and enemies, his story comes full circle.

Out of sight, out of mind—it was a game my mother and I played (and played well) for as long as I can remember, and then cancer spoiled our idyllic separation. What began with a Thanksgiving Day stroke and ensuing frantic long-distance phone call would become an odyssey reluctantly thrusting this firstborn son into the roles of accountant, chauffer, grief counselor, even white-collar criminal and all on behalf of a dying mother who was little more than an acquaintance.

Manford Page is not a typical serial killer. He dresses like a Sasquatch when committing his crimes and has left a trail of blood and viscera across the country. Narrowly escaping capture in the small town of Hillston, Manford has fled into the woods surrounding it. Federal Agent Burke and the local sheriff, Clark, must put aside their differences and work together to locate Manford before he strikes again. But not everything about the latest killings Manford is suspected of add up. He just might not be the only monster lurking in the woods.

Alles an ihm sollte eine Warnung für mich sein. Sein Name. El asesino. Sein Job. Auftragskiller. Seine Augen. Moosgrün, kalt und berechnend. Mein schweigsamer Retter führt ein Leben im Dienst des Todes. Durch seine Blicke wird mir gleichzeitig heiß und kalt, und seine Worte reißen mein Inneres entzwei. Hoffnung und Misstrauen sind meine ständigen Begleiter, seit ich mein Schicksal in seine Hände gelegt habe, an denen das Blut unzähliger Menschen klebt. Er ist genauso skrupellos und kaltblütig wie der Mann, vor dem ich mit seiner Hilfe geflohen bin.

Deciding to meet with a professional counselor is a major step for personal mental health. But what comes next? Some people are unsure how the therapy process works, some have had negative experiences, and some simply want to know they're benefiting as much as possible from the time and resources they invest. In this accessible, information-packed guide, Christian psychologist Terri Watson provides an expert's perspective on how to get the most out of your counseling experience.

Depois de meses de turnê, Malcom Rubber, o baterista sério e compenetrado da DangeRock, aceita o convite do amigo para passar duas semanas de um descanso merecido na casa de Hannah, a irmã mais velha de Phil. Ele só não imaginava ficar encantado pela linda e meiga babá do pequeno Maxwell, sobrinho do Phil. Ashley Collins se desdobra em dois empregos para conseguir vencer os obstáculos que a vida lhe impôs. Em meio a um momento difícil, Ash não tinha se preparado para dar chance ao amor ou viver as experiências que uma jovem da sua idade normalmente vive.

Elphie Earns Her Wings is the coming-of-age story of the rebellious half-fairy, half-pixie–fixie, Elphie Askul who, despite her parents’ banishment and her own differences, demonstrates courage, empathy, and teamwork to earn her wings and become a full-fledged member of her troupe.

Discover the untold story of Captain James Hook. A man whose name has been synonymous with villainy and vengeance for generations. The legendary pirate who would become Peter Pan's greatest nemesis. Long before he was the notorious Captain Hook, James was a fearless young man, with nothing to lose. Plagued by an unquenchable thirst for revenge, he becomes entangled with the nefarious Blackbeard and his merciless crew. Together, they embark on a treacherous journey through perilous waters, where loyalty is a fickle currency, and danger lurks behind every wave.

In the neon glow of 90s Kamloops, what happened in 'The Loops' was meant to stay there—forever, or so blonde, curvy, college kid, Jesse Digger thought. For years, she and her redheaded bestie, Jaime Frame, lived by that unspoken rule, their wild adventures and youthful missteps bound by the sacred "Pinky Swear." But when her best friend dies suddenly and tragically, Jesse's world is upended. Plunged into a whirlwind of grief and unanswered questions, Jesse is forced to confront the truths she’s spent years burying beneath late-night laughter and hazy memories of her 20s.

In the latest PC4Kiddos adventure, time-traveling BFFs Georgie and GiGi meet civil rights icons Shirley Chisholm and Fannie Lou Hamer.

Harper. Freundschaft? Familie? Konzepte, mit denen ich nicht viel anfangen kann. Seit ich in meiner Kindheit auf die harte Tour lernen musste, dass ich nicht genüge, schlage ich mich allein durchs Leben. Nicht unbedingt erfolgreich, aber man kann schließlich nicht alles haben. Nach ein paar Gläsern zu viel wache ich in der Wohnung dieses Fremden auf. Er ist sexy und aufdringlich und gibt mir das Gefühl, die Eine zu sein. Aber das kann nicht sein. Wir kennen uns doch gar nicht! An so etwas wie Liebe auf den ersten Blick glaube ich jedenfalls nicht. Oder ...? Dylan.