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Katrina Calm is starting a new chapter, living with the mother she thought she’d lost forever. The life she once knew is in the rearview mirror, leaving behind a journey she never expected. Her close bond with Junior and Summer—the Howlites—has unraveled, and her relationship with her dad feels like a distant memory.

When twelve-year-old Milly Martin stumbles upon a golden-threaded shawl tucked away in her mother’s wardrobe, she has no idea it holds an ancient power. But when her beloved dog, Louie, leaps into its fabric and vanishes, Milly follows—only to find herself transported to a world where myths and legends come to life. One moment, she’s immersed in her favorite computer game, strategizing alongside virtual warriors. The next, she’s living it. The Shawl of Athena, a relic of immense power, has pulled her into a realm where gods, warriors, and ancient forces battle for control.

Some ghosts won't allow the living time to properly mourn the dead. Some hauntings begin with the very last heartbeat. And sometimes the living can haunt us too. This is a ghost story about the living.

October is a hard month for Rae Riley's family. Her dad, Sheriff Walter "Mal" Malinowski lost his wife and father then. He also has to manage the trouble Halloween brings to rural Marlin County, Ohio. But this year, Rae's uncle fights for his life after a riding accident, and a family feud over a lost inheritance erupts at a local Halloween attraction. As Rae tries to support her family, she and her cousin Amber work to unravel the 70-year-old riddle that will reveal the location of the inheritance so their great aunt Lily and her kids can gain a fortune.

Katrina Calm may have a last name that sounds peaceful and relaxed, but her life is far from that. Join Katrina on a gripping journey through middle school as she struggles with anxiety. With her best friends, new and old, she forms an unbreakable bond that helps her navigate the challenges of seventh grade. However, will Katrina find the strength to overcome the multitude of issues life throws her way, including panic attacks and dealing with a relentless bully? While Katrina may be part of a mindfulness club, will the strategies she learns be enough?

The Fate of Eleven Universes Rest in the Hands of a Hapless Trucker who Can’t Read a Map… Eleventh World is widely considered the largest waste of magic and technology ever perpetrated by a governing body. We call it Earth. Humanity? We’re a bad joke told only in posh backrooms by the raunchiest politicians. Even so, when villainous forces threaten to destroy our universe, the beings profiting off Eleventh World take notice. They summon their best cybernetic dwarf problem solver to find the bomb and save the day.

When their mentor and founder of The Castle ends up on the business end of an assassination attempt, Grant, Alejandro, Shaz, Mariano, Vikkas, Jai, Daron, Kaleb, and Dwayne are snatched from their daily lives and successful businesses in order to right old wrongs and track down the men responsible for the attempt on his life. However, The Castle, which was built on humanitarian purposes and has amassed a substantial amount of wealth, is now overrun with dirty politicians, the Russian mafia, American crime lords, and businessmen with their own sordid agendas.

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.

In this book, Dr. Allen explores his techniques for precomposition: the secret weapon composers use to craft compelling, cohesive music efficiently. Whether you're writing a string quartet, producing electronic dance music, or anything in between, learn to structure your ideas, find inspiration systematically, and confidently navigate technical decisions.

Buckle up for an explosive ride into the heart of battle with 'Contested Landing' – the ultimate anthology of military science fiction that'll leave you on the edge of your seat! Get ready to dive headfirst into the fray as fearless defenders clash with relentless invaders in heart-pounding actions across the cosmos. From pulse-pounding firefights to jaw-dropping heroics, these adrenaline-fueled tales will thrust you into the heart of interstellar conflict like never before.

"I Am A Queen Capable of Achieving Great Things." Let these words echo in your mind, repeat them over and over, because they are your truth. Are You Tired of Sifting Through Generic Affirmation Books filled with repeated or complex sayings that don't speak to your heart or experiences? Frustrated By The Lack Of Organization in these books that makes it hard for you to find the right categories that speak to your current experiences?

Today's customers think less about products and more about brands, no matter whether those brands are organizational, nonprofit, individuals, or service oriented. Customers also care less about the features of your product—what it has—than about its benefits—what it does for them. While this sounds like common sense, shockingly few organizations actually conduct business this way.

LonelyCollegeBoy: Yeah, that's my profile name on a regionally popular LGBTQ+ dating (or hookup) site, CockyUnicorns. Kinda sad, right? Kinda is an understatement. And it's weird for me, because I've always been the upbeat, optimistic one. A lot of people call me "sunshine," either as a compliment or with a groan. I hope they don't notice that's not me right now. Ever since things started to go wrong, I've been losing hope, day by day. When I came out, my parents cut me off.

From the outset, Hynek and Vallee make their position clear: UFOs represent an unknown but real phenomenon. The far-reaching implications take us to the edge of what we consider the known and real in our physical environment. Perhaps UFOs signal the existence of a domain of nature as yet totally unexplored. These two eminent scientists studied the UFO phenomenon for decades and collaborated on this landmark report.

Join the last vestiges of Humanity and their alien allies (the reptilian Thrynn, the insectoid Velox, and the plant-based Elowan) as they attempt to carve out their own territory in a sector of space filled with wondrous opportunity and deadly threats. Brave explorers seek out new worlds to colonize while merchants cruise from starport to starport, their holds laden with exotic goods. Not all in this futuristic setting have noble intent. For every prospector and trader attempting to make a difference, a dozen pirates, smugglers, and mobsters engage in all manner of criminal enterprise.

Thousands of people struggle with debt each year. More than 75 percent of American households have some form of debt. According to Experian, Americans carry, on average, more than $5,000.00 on credit cards alone! 54 to 66 percent of Americans live paycheck to paycheck, and nearly half of them struggle to make minimum payments. And millions of Americans suffer from poor credit scores, too. Fret not. This book shows how to raise your credit score!

Peacemakers. The Galactic Union’s most capable enforcers and resolute negotiators, their name alone elicits fear and awe among the Union’s citizenry. Set the Terms includes 14 all-new Peacemaker-themed stories in the Four Horsemen universe.

We've interviewed industry experts, studied the research, and written one of the first comprehensive guides to crafting, revising, and delivering online presentations that are engaging and effective. Our book examines all aspects of presenting online, from the planning process, to designing your environment, to selecting images and text on your slides, to the principles of delivery - all adapted to the nuances and new norms of presenting in an online setting.

Debt is an issue that thousands of people struggle with each year. Large bills like mortgage payments, medical bills, and student loans can be a significant drain on your wallet, but an even larger problem is credit card debt. Since credit cards have such high interest rates on average, overspending and continually missing payments will quickly multiply even small bills into nearly insurmountable ones.

Opportunities are all around you - it's time to take the bucket off your head and embrace them! Will you get to the future on time? Are you ready for tomorrow? J. Allen expands upon the concepts originally published in Finance Monthly and CEO Today, sharing insider views on how to ''take the bucket off your head'' and connect with game-changing opportunities.