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In the shadows of 1950s New York, a brilliant mind teeters on the edge of madness. Edgar Maguire’s sculptures are taking the art world by storm, but behind each masterpiece lies a horrifying secret. When Fiona, the object of Edgar’s lifelong obsession, reenters his life, it ignites a passion that blurs the lines between creation and destruction. As his art evolves into something terrifyingly beautiful, a trail of bodies begins to surface across the city.

For most sixteen year olds, life is all about friends, fun, and family. But for Matt Franco, it’s different. Because Matt and his family are undocumented immigrants—like many other Brazilian emigres in his town. And that means he can’t get a job, he can’t get a driver’s license, and as for college? Get real. But Matt is also carrying a burden much closer to his own heart. Matt is gay. And right now, he’s the only one who knows it. But that changes when handsome, kind-eyed, and charming transfer student James Alberte walks into class. Because James isn’t just some queer teen crush.

The third volumes of the B8NDs series is now here. Beatrix Ross is starting to strike back as we begin the City at War arc. The eight girls are only continuing to test their relationships even more so whether its as friends or as romances. People starting to understand each other better as true feelings are uncovered and from there they start to realize what lays underneath the surface. Things only start to get worse as it appears that their classmates are getting targeted by an unknown assassin, especially the girls.

All cryptids know: stay away from humans. Never be seen. And if you can’t run? Hide. It’s the only way to survive. Cleo was raised with these rules under the kind, gentle feet of her adoptive Papá, the immortal forefather of all Sasquatch. As a blood-drinking Chupacabra herself struggling to prove her place in the pecking order of a new pack, she’s uncomfortably familiar with the threat of mankind’s ambitious traps, hidden trail cams, and lethal hunting techniques.

Tired of being a pawn in the culture war? Feeling squeezed between political and theological extremes? In this practical and encouraging book, you can discover biblical insights for witnessing well in our polarized, post-Christian world.

Every Fairy Tale Comes From A Very Real Story. Fairy tales are just that—tales. Stories. At least that’s what nineteen-year-old Vera and her brother Lieve believed until dangerous characters from their childhood stories turn their world upside down. Running for their lives, the twins discover they’ve entered the realm of their favorite legends, but that’s only the beginning of their problems because: they don’t land together. Separated by ten years of time, they must now navigate this treacherous kingdom full of power-hungry nobles and hidden agendas, all on their own.

My nine-year-old daughter Hollie should be leaving school smiling and laughing with all the other children but she’s not here. I run frantically, checking everywhere, my voice growing louder, but I can’t see her bright blue eyes and heart-shaped face anywhere. Pure panic washes over me. This is my worst nightmare. Her teacher asks me if she should call the police. My heart stops. I shake my head and pretend I’ve made a mistake. I see a look of suspicion creep into the teacher’s eyes. But the police can’t know. No one can. My hands shake as I realise I’m completely on my own.

Reader's Choice Award Winner. Throughout China's rapidly growing cities, a new wave of unregistered house churches is growing. They are developing rich theological perspectives that are both uniquely Chinese and rooted in the historical doctrines of the faith. To understand how they have endured despite government pressure and cultural marginalization, we must understand both their history and their theology. In this volume, key writings from the house church have been compiled, translated, and made accessible to English speakers.

For the past ten years, the Five Emperors have completely ruled over what was once called the United States of America, now divided into five different territories. The Boss Madam. The Cultic Madman. The Political Upheaval. The Dictator General. The Warrior King. All have the ability to endow their followers with incredible powers to go forth and force their rule over the helpless populace. And now, Krista Sutherland? A normal high school girl now has awakened her own powers as an Emperor. Now gathering her own following of loyal and dedicated supporters.

This book provides “Meditation Hacks”, that are easy to use, without having to learn all the ins and outs of many methods out there. If you’ve tried meditation before without success, use these simple strategies to gain insight and get past the obstacles you’ve encountered.

In this story, Maple makes contact with Mister Universe, an enigmatic force who claims to be the creator of everything. Their interactions transform her view of reality, pushing her toward a destiny full of enchantment and uncertainty. In Marina Willows park, Maple finds solace and inspiration.

In the blistering heat of Nigeria, former Air Force Special Operator Adam Burke is given his objective with a single task: Gather intel. Zero contact. But when Burke stumbles upon a horrifying truth within the presidential compound, zero contact no longer applies. Now, two targets loom large: The corrupt Nigerian leader and a savage warlord, whose sinister connection threatens thousands of innocent lives.

The First Challenge has been conquered, but with a heavy heavy cost. Lives have been left as corpses in the mud, and the Multi-Versal System has targeted Gideon as a threat. Gods and Factions shift their pawns upon the board, and even the Primordial Creators of the System themselves have stirred for the first times in eons.

A simplified but comprehensive guide to decluttering your life over 50.

Oakley Farrow is your typical high school senior. He stays up late, cramming for finals. He has impossible deadlines to meet. He worries about his future as graduation lurks just around the corner. He has to defend himself from his abusive uncle. He has to keep his sister safe. He has to survive the constant torture from his bully, Asher Brooks—the seemingly arrogant and cruel star quarterback. Okay… so maybe not your typical high school senior.

While in the vein of science fiction, there is much more to this story than spaceships and astronauts: murder, lies, espionage, an adulterous affair and an ending you will not see coming. When you think you know where this story is going... better think again.

Lead Well: 5 Mindsets to Engage, Retain, and Inspire Your Team provides a timely and practical blueprint for a new era of leadership. Drawing on extensive research and workshops with thousands of leaders, Paula Davis, CEO and founder of the Stress & Resilience Institute and author of Beating Burnout at Work, offers a transformative approach to building high-performing teams that can adapt and grow, even in the face of relentless change.

Alien skulls? Demonic skulls? When the bony orbs fall from the sky like hail in a winter storm onto the tilled ground of his cursed south field, Carl Cressel has no idea what they are, or what to do with them. When the farmer acts upon his compulsion to bury them like spectral seeds in that malignant dirt, an unholy crop of cartilage creatures soon sprouts, and a deadly harvest awaits the midnight hour.

J.D. Watson realized he had to speak up after witnessing President Obama’s first term, the 2012 Republican primary, and how that election unfolded. He was shocked to see how out of touch elected officials in this country had become. He began polling people about their opinions on current issues and realized that the majority of Americans, regardless of party affiliation, are quite moderate.

My name is Rebecca Naomi Greenblatt, but my friends call me Becs. A birthmark on the inside of my wrist—the Kiss—marks me as a summoner, a person who can call forth entities of power, and negotiate with them on behalf of clients who need answers—or favors—from beings above their karmic pay grade. But the only mark I'm worried about right now is the great big target on my back. I got in deep with a demon and some fae folk, and now both Faerie and Hell are interested in me—a dangerous position for a mortal woman to be in.