Chasing The Dead (John Standard Book 1) by Tom Towslee (7 Reviews)    Price verified 20 minutes ago

Is Allison Shafer dead or alive? Finding the answer may be the only thing that will save John Standard's life. Standard is a freelance writer who believed he had chronicled the last days of a beautiful woman dying of cancer and determined to end her life using a physician-assisted suicide law. But did she really die? Standard believes she did. Shafer's gangster boyfriend isn't so sure and thinks Standard may be in on the hoax. The search for the truth takes Standard back to when he first met Shafer and eventually halfway around the world... chasing the dead.

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Blooming into a Duchess: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Amanda Seabrook (179 Reviews)    Price verified 20 minutes ago

Following her parents' tragic death, Lady Madeline D'Coursey is sent to live with her aunt and cousin, who treat her no better than a servant. After years of enduring their backbiting, Madeline finally has a chance to escape when she is allowed to debut... However, all her hopes are dashed when her aunt humiliates her in front of society's finest nobility. Taking matters into her own hands, she decides to run away and work as a governess for a Duke. What she never expected though was for the Duke's handsome brother to capture her heart... Could Madeline dare to trust this man with the secret of her true identity? Captain Graham Kent has just returned from seven long years at war with France. While he struggles to settle back into civilian life after losing so many friends in battle, he wonders if the jovial young man he used to be before the war is irreversibly gone. As if this wasn't enough, he begins to crack under his brother's pressure to marry the woman his father intended. How will everything unfold when his entire existence is captured by the beautiful and mysterious new governess? Will he be able to break down the walls around her heart and earn her trust? Madeline and Graham soon find their love growing despite Graham's vicious betrothed trying to tear them apart. However, when Madeline's secret is revealed to the Duke, their future is in dire jeopardy. Will Graham and Madeline prove strong enough to go against their families and fight for their love? Or will duty and fear make their love an unattainable dream? "Blooming into a Duchess" is a historical romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.

Genre: Romance

Love, Flaw-Less: A story of overcoming trauma, falling in love, and chasing your dreams. by Lisa J (2 Reviews)    Price verified 50 minutes ago

22-year old Ciara Louise has lived her entire life in her own shadow. Her confidence was broken at a young age by her overly critical mother, but now even as an adult she struggles to find her worth. When her new boss pays her more attention than anyone ever has, she begins to believe that maybe she does deserve to be loved. A relatable story of overcoming trauma, building self-love, and chasing after your dreams.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Summers in Wolf Falls (The Bailey Summers Mysteries Book 2) by A. J. Fotheringham (2 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

A fire, a ghost, strangers in the forest - not what journalist Bailey Summers expected when she visits Wolf Falls. She's working on a book about her experiences covering a revolution. She needs peace and quiet. Instead, the cottage she booked is on fire and she's forced to stay at her friend Marie's B&B. But Marie is getting death threats, there's a rumour of a ghost haunting the B&B and the whole village is upset by the strangers who have taken over a local outfitters camp. What is going on in Wolf Falls? With the help of her photographer, Derek Carstairs, Marie and a feisty Doberman named Bouton, Bailey manages to find the truth, uncover a murder and help catch the bad guys.

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

FUNNY MÊMÊS: Funny, Funky And Loving MÊMÊS by Ben Chips-MÊMÊS Price verified one hour ago

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Genre: Humor & Entertainment

Land of Imron: Legacy of Power by Adrian Nowak (9 Reviews)    Price verified 50 minutes ago

Land of Imron follows the journey of five characters in a world where the gods have toyed with their ancestors for centuries as they bestowed unbelievable powers upon their favorites for their own amusement with only the all-father Imron keeping the gods in check to prevent the world of Orbis from total destruction. However, not all of the gods are willing to obey the all-father. ? Kabis: An Elf great at fist fighting, grew up on a farm. After an argument with his mother, he travels to his nearby village of Serina, where his world flips upside down after overhearing a group of drunks. ? Neve: A Salini noble, despite her position she is an experienced assassin that keeps her father's political rivals in check as she journeys across the world after an unexpected turn of events. ? Bergon: A Dwarf hunter, often found in the snow covered forests with his pet bear named Boris. After coming back from hunting, he receives a word that the elders of the village need his aid. ?Eleanor: An Elven mage, studying at the Elina Magic Academy. With her excellence in magic and quick thinking, she is often the brain of the group even when everyone's life is on the line. ?Alina: The Empress of Halna, human. After the passing of her father at a young age, she acquired the throne, however not everyone was pleased with such a young girl wielding the power of the human empire, and quickly her fight for the throne begins.

Transient Creatures by B.G. Wolfe (13 Reviews)    Price verified 20 minutes ago

Kandi McQueen was done with him. Now, Jazz Lewis wants her back. She'd convinced herself she'd be fine without him ever coming back into her life after he dropped her without an explanation years ago. Then, halfway into her senior year of high school, he does just that. Now, Jazz is the lead singer of Transient Creatures, an up-and-coming rock band that has the potential to make it big. While Kandi is worried that the Jazz she knew disappeared along with his presence long ago, Jazz can still read Kandi like all the classic novels they bonded over when they were kids. When Kandi and Jazz reconnect, Kandi is thrust into Jazz's world of living under the blinding lights of the stage, and all the vices that go with it. Now, Kandi must decide if Jazz Lewis is worth breaking the rules for.

Genre: Romance

The Ways of Darkness (The Shadow Universe Book 1) by William G Davis Jr (7 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Based on a Hubble Telescope picture of a binary star system with a nova and white dwarf, "The Shadow Universe" series begins in the future, May 6, 2452, and includes six books: The Ways of Darkness, Running in the Shadows, Dawn of Darkness, Treasures of Darkness, Shadows of the Night, and When Darkness Falls. These books are for those who enjoy reading a fast-paced action-adventure space opera. Reading all six books is crucial because they do not stand alone, leaving cliffhangers at the end, except for When Darkness Falls, which concludes the story. As it evolves, many characters and plots tie together, and each one is essential to the outcome. Although set in a science fiction format, the saga is about people and our choices, so if you are not a science fiction fan but enjoy romance, suspense, action, and adventure, you may like this series as others have. The Shadow Universe I The Ways of Darkness The adventure begins on Earth, hundreds of years in the future. During that time, a new country emerged from within the U.S. called The Regime. It gained control of twenty-six states from the Atlantic Ocean to Louisiana to Minnesota through economic means. Now, Texas is in turmoil, and its citizens have barricaded themselves behind walls to prevent the gangs of the once-rich suburbs from taking over, but due to its failing wealth, Texas business owners petitioned The Regime to help convince the residents to secede from the Union. The Regime sends Jared, a special agent, to work with the Texas business owners and help with the process, but he finds the price might be too high. Also, Alex Sutton is working on the latest portal technology and is trying to reach the Mars colony. If successful, it would bridge the two planets, replacing the need to send spaceships with supplies and bringing the Regime one step closer to reaching other star systems in the galaxy. Meanwhile, The Regime police have arrested the State Comptroller, and the Supreme Commander calls Michael, ...

Genre: Science Fiction

Her Sweetest Heritage: A Historical Western Romance Novel by Aurora Hanson (608 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Having grown up in an orphanage, Christine Blue longed for a family ever since she can remember. She is thus pleasantly surprised to receive a letter claiming she is the niece of Monty Rutherford in California. However, her arrival there coincides with the wake of her uncle, as well as an unexpected surprise; Christine is the heiress of his massive vineyard. This is much to the dismay of its current manager, a distant yet charming man that will make her heart skip a beat. We rarely get what we want in life, but fate has a way of giving us what we need... Jasper Kemble is stunned by the man's dying wish to teach a total stranger everything she needs to know about the vineyard. Tension reigns as Jasper reluctantly instructs Christine in the business, and despite his best efforts to dislike her, he fails. While increasingly attracted to her, he still tries vigorously to keep her at arm's length. Her gentle kindness and unfaltering strength though, call to him, stir his pulse and awaken a long-buried yearning for love and life. Will he be able to explore powerful feelings he hadn't bargained for? Soon, a series of mysterious incidents occur on the estate's grounds, and both Christine and Jasper are challenged to discover who might be behind them. As the increasing dangers affect not only their growing relationship but the vineyard as well, they have to devise a plan. Will some ghosts appearing from their past empower them to succeed? Or will they leave everything shattered in the process? "Her Sweetest Heritage" is a historical western romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.

Genre: Romance

Obscure (Ghostmaker Trilogy Book 1) by Krista Walsh (Raven's Quill Press) (12 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

A supernatural street drug. A government betrayal. A desperate task force captain. When a mission to wipe out a supernatural crime syndicate ends in tragedy, Captain Jet Dawson vows to seek justice. Even if it means risking her career, her life, and her heart to do it. Allied with her empath best friend and a man she'd hoped never to see again, Jet's investigation takes her deeper than she imagined: into the heart of a deadly conspiracy. As the bodies fall around her and the net grows tighter, can Jet turn her back on everything she believes in to save everything she loves? Obscure is the first book of the thrilling Ghostmaker Trilogy. If you love power-wielding heroines, second-chance romances, and supernatural bureaucracy, break through the red tape and grab your copy today.

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Made To Be Broken (Detective Hannah Robbins Crime Series Book 2) by Rebecca Bradley (2,038 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

A rising death toll. A city in panic. When a previously healthy woman is found dead in her home, Detective Inspector Hannah Robbins finds herself set against a father driven by his anger and whose grief knows no bounds. Six months after their last big case, Hannah is still haunted by the events of that night. As her team struggle, Hannah's leadership skills are questioned. With the body count climbing and the city of Nottingham in social meltdown, the team finds themselves in a deadly race against a serial killer determined to prove a point. And Hannah finds herself targeting an individual with whom she has more in common than she could possibly know. Brilliantly plotted and fast-paced, download Made to be Broken to go to the heart of a police investigation. For fans of Angela Marsons and Rob Bryndza. What early readers are saying about Made To be Broken 'Tense, pacy and emotionally raw. A darkly addictive thriller that will leave you wanting more.' - Jane Isaac, author of An Unfamiliar Murder and Before It's Too Late. 'Bradley covers grim topics with an honest, authentic and sensitive touch. With astute characterisation and acute attention to detail, this is crime fiction at its raw, gritty best.' - SJI Holliday author of Black Wood and Willow Walk. Rebecca Bradley has created a frightening, not to mention, ingenious and original method of getting away with murder. Made To Be Broken is not only a gripping read crackling off the page, but an accurate portrayal of murder investigations. DI Hannah Robbins and her team are put to task in their race to save lives, battling to stop a killer before the city descends into chaos. - Lisa Cutts, author of Never Forget and Remember Remember

Son of Woe: The Journey Begins by Braden King (1 Review)    Price verified 50 minutes ago

Monsters roam this world, but there's a worse problem on my hands. Humans do too. A warlord known as Wolf has sent his army of bandits to burn down my hometown of Vinsar. Everyone was still inside when they came in the middle of the night, slaughtering all the men, women, and children. I don't know if my brother or father are still alive. They could be dead in the heap of burning corpses that lies in the town square. It's up to me to find them, but I've never left Vinsar in my secluded, sheltered life. I am all alone in this vast world of death and destruction. I'll have to cross rivers, climb mountains, roam the plains, and trudge through forests and marshes. I'll have to fight bandits, fend off monsters, and battle the elements. All of this, and I don't even know if they still live. I won't stop until I find my family, or their remains. There is one thing that I know to be certain. Wolf will pay.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Juicing for Beginners: Unlock Vitality and Vigor with Nutritious, Detoxifying, and Flavorful Juices [COLOR VERSION] (Vegetarian & Vegan Palates Book ... by Sarah Roslin (US & UK Cookbooks Publications) (18 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

COLOR VERSION ? EXCLUSIVE EXTRA CONTENTS SCANNING A QR CODE INSIDE THE PAPERBACK & HARDCOVER VERSION: • ?? PRINTABLE SEASONAL FOOD CALENDAR: Always know the best time to buy the freshest produce. • ? VIDEO RECIPES: Visual guides to perfect your juicing techniques. • ? MOBILE APP: Instant access to recipes, shopping lists, and more, all at your fingertips. Are you searching for a sustainable approach to detoxify your body and manage your weight? Have you wondered how to integrate juicing into your daily life for long-term wellness? Do you struggle to find natural ways to boost your health and energy? ? If you answer "Yes" to at least one of these questions, then keep reading to transforming your health through the power of fresh juices. Embarking on a journey of health and vitality often seems overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. Our lives are filled with the constant challenge of balancing tasty, nutritious meals with busy schedules and health goals. This book empowers you to embrace a healthier lifestyle by introducing you to the simplicity and effectiveness of juicing. Imagine enjoying a different juice every day, each packed with nutrients designed to energize, detoxify, and rejuvenate your body. Inside, you'll discover: • ? COMPLETE JUICING GUIDE: Everything from selecting the right juicer to understanding the best fruits and vegetables for juicing. • ? DIVERSE RECIPES: Over 150 recipes including morning refreshers, weight loss juices, and detoxifying concoctions. • ? HERBS AND SPICES BOOSTS: Learn to enhance flavors and health benefits with the right herbs and spices. • ? SPECIALIZED JUICES: Tailored recipes for brain health, anti-aging, immune support, and athletic performance. • ? 30-DAY JUICING PLAN: Kickstart your journey with a detailed day-by-day plan to reset your body. • ? PAIRING JUICES WITH MEALS: Maximize nutritional intake by combining juices with healthy meals. Are you ready to embrace a vibrant, healthier ...

Genre: Health, Fitness & Dieting

Unshackle Your Mind: A Transformative Journey to End Suffering and Embrace Infinite Potential by Kathryn Rollins Price verified 30 minutes ago

What if the key to ending suffering and unlocking your infinite potential lies within your mind? In "Unshackle Your Mind," Kathryn Rollins takes readers on a transformative journey of self-discovery, revealing the illusory nature of psychological and emotional pain. through her own triumphant story of overcoming mental disorders despite a challenging childhood. Rollins demonstrates that our thoughts and perceptions shape our reality far more than we realize. This groundbreaking book shatters the myths that motivation and willpower are the solutions to breaking free from the cycle of suffering. Instead, Rollins illuminates the path to liberation-embracing the present moment and the mind's infinite creative potential. Readers will learn to transcend negative thought loops, overcome anxiety and self-doubt, and discover the wellspring of unconditional love and oy that resides within. But "unshackle your mind" goes beyond mere positive thinking. Rollins delves into the quantum nature of reality, asserting that you are the creator of your own experience. You'll learn to align your thoughts with your desires and manifest the reality you envision through practical techniques like mindfulness, cognitive restructuring, and intuition. As you progress through the chapters, Rollins guides you to break free from the limitations of your ego, expand your consciousness, and embrace your true essence. You'll cultivate resilience, find peace in uncertainty, and align with your soul's purpose. the journey culminates in a life of authenticity, service, and lasting fulfillment. "Unshackle your mind" is a beacon of hope for anyone who has ever felt trapped by their own thoughts and emotions. With wisdom, compassion, and an infectious spirit of possibility. Kathryn rollins illuminates the path to personaltransformation. if you're readyto shed the chains of suffering and step into your power, this book will be your trusted companion every step of the way.

Genre: Health, Fitness & Dieting

An Unwizardly Silence (The Wizard's Diary Book 2) by Robert J. Bradshaw (Beauport Books) Price verified 5 hours ago

A feral magic has escaped into the wilds... an insatiable force that desires one thing and one thing alone: to consume those who open their minds to it. Much to Aargh's dismay, there are wizards who seek to dismantle the one thing keeping it at bay-a spell of his creation-and it appears they'll stop at nothing to see it broken. Driven from his home in the dead of night by a group of rogue wizards, Aargh is forced to seek refuge in the Underoof, where he unwittingly finds himself on the precipice of discovery or, equally likely, disaster. Back at the wizarding school, his friends are faring no better. Tasked with locating the fugitives before they do irreparable harm, the members of The Wizards' Underground are blocked at every turn, trapped in an impossible situation fraught with danger and deception. Together, they must evade a cloaked foe, find the answer to a question that will rock Aargh to his core, and plumb the depths of history to uncover the truth behind the mysterious events that have overshadowed life in Ardilakk Valley. Along the way, the most unlikely of wizards will discover hidden strengths, while others will suffer the realization of their deepest desires. Tragedy will strike, and good will triumph, but at what cost? Will Aargh's journey into a realm forgotten by time help him rein in the magic that threatens to bring about the end of the world, or will an unwizardly silence be the reason he fails? Be part of the adventure! Join Aargh, Holly-Mine, their friends, and dangerous enemies in the second book of The Wizard's Diary series: An Unwizardly Silence! Book II - Parts III (The Wizard's Underground) & IV (The Wizards' Spire)

Genre: Fantasy

A Curse of Time and Treasure (McFey Salvage Book 1) by S.Z. Cypress (17 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Between the ebb of fantasy and the crush of reality lies the greatest treasure of all time. A mother's curse... For the captain of an ancient ship, time is another destination on an endless journey. Bound to the sea, ANDRÉ MARIN drifts through four endless centuries in search of the virtuous woman whose unconditional love will defeat his mother's curse and return his crew to the mortal world. A father's legacy... In a race against the ticking clock, skilled oceanographer TINA BELLE MCFEY explores the frigid waves of the North Atlantic Ocean in search of Scottish artifacts. Her father's death left her pummeled by a storm of debts, struggling to keep the family salvage business afloat. Using the snappy wit of a modern woman, Belle must avoid the ghostly captain's seductive lure long enough to prove she is more than a lucky scavenger. When Andre enters Belle's dreams, they set sail on a passionate sea of undeniable attraction and insurmountable odds. Will their love be his salvation? Or her ruin?

Genre: Action & Adventure

The Forever World by Ethan Rhodes (446 Reviews)    Price verified 50 minutes ago

On a routine border patrol, pilot Zane Lucas encounters a mysterious cluster of drones. When he reports it to the Scorpius head office, they quickly sweep it under the intergalactic rug and place him on leave. That same night, Zane is contacted by an estate lawyer from the distant planet Earth and learns he's the sole beneficiary of a person he's never met. Determined to get answers, he finds himself thrust into a dead man's quest, along with a resourceful colleague, Julia Rossi. Zane's mission is tied to an old myth based on The Forever World book. His father used to read it at bedtime, before he went missing during a bloody war with the Gral twenty years earlier. Their alliance is on the brink of collapse and the revolution is just beginning. Can Zane find The Forever World, if it in fact exists? Would this fabled planet help restore the balance? Time is running out, and the drones are multiplying.

Genre: Science Fiction

Embraced by a Tormented Heart: A Historical Western Romance Novel by Lorelei Brogan (168 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

After her mother's death, Laura only dreamt of one thing: becoming a writer. Little did she know that her dream would crumble into million pieces. When she can no longer live with her stepmother, Laura escapes, and soon finds herself in an awful situation; she is taken hostage, along with a handsome, mysterious stranger... Can Laura's resilience, determination, and spectacular imagination be the key to save her? Spencer Holland always planned to live a plain, organized life. Abandoned by his mother, he fears that if he opens his heart to anyone, he will get hurt again. However, when destiny brings Laura onto his path, he immediately finds himself drawn to her colorful personality and charismatic nature. The love of a lifetime hanging by a thread... Due to unforeseen circumstances, Laura and Spencer become witnesses to an unthinkable crime that leads to their captivity. Yet, fate places them in a situation that will soon challenge their feelings in the most extraordinary way. How will they find common ground amid such adversity? Will their pure love prevail over hatred and machinations in the end? "Embraced by a Tormented Heart" is a historical western romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.

Genre: Westerns

Ryland: A Steamy Protector Romantic Suspense (Force Protection Delta Book 1) by Charissa Gracyk (133 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

When he goes rogue and on the run, he has a plan. It just didn't involve his hot neighbor tagging along... Former Navy SEAL Ryland "Rip" Mills makes his living as a killer. And he has no qualms about his profession or taking out the bad guys. He and his team are paid to follow orders, not ask questions. But when a secret op goes sideways, and one of his teammates is killed, Ryland suddenly has a ton of questions. Were they set up? Can he trust The Agency, the faceless entity he works for? And, most importantly, what is he going to do with his gorgeous neighbor who just stumbled into his apartment and saw a dead body in his living room? Harper Grant has been intrigued by her new neighbor since the moment she laid eyes on him. So, when the sun-bronzed god finally asks her out, she can't say yes fast enough. After he's a no-show for their date, however, she storms over to confront him. The last thing she expects is to be pulled into Ryland's dangerous world of conspiracy and betrayal, tossed over his strong shoulder when bullets start flying, and carried to safety. As doubts surface and enemies close in, Ryland no longer knows who he can trust and begins to suspect one of his own teammates may be playing both sides. Only one thing is crystal clear -- The Agency wants his team dead. The hunters have become the hunted. Now, Ryland must use all his deadly skills to stay one step ahead of an enemy who technically doesn't exist. He's determined to protect Harper, but when the Grim Reaper comes calling, is there really any way to escape? ***This is an interconnected series and each warrior finds a happily-ever-after in his own story.

Genre: Romance

AWESOME DANKS! Exceedingly Good Comedy XL Joke Book by Ricky Ronce-Memes (5 Reviews)    Price verified 50 minutes ago

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Genre: Humor & Entertainment

Fleeing From Sin (Touch of Evil Book 6) by Kennedy Layne (459 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

From obsession to death, this pulse-pounding thriller within the Touch of Evil Series by USA Today Bestselling Author Kennedy Layne will leave you looking over your shoulder... Former FBI consultant Brooklyn Sloane is about to walk into her favorite café wanting nothing more than her usual morning caramel macchiato when she notices a bloody handprint on the window. Anyone else would have instructed the barista to call the police, picked up her favorite beverage off the counter, and then walked the rest of the way to the office. Brook isn't just anyone, though. She recognizes the signature of a serial killer who used to haunt the city over three years ago before he abruptly disappeared into the restless wind. He had been known to stalk his victims for weeks before abducting and killing them. Their bodies had never been found, but he'd made sure that their loved ones knew of their demise with a single, bloody handprint... at the very place that they had gone missing. Brook has one objective -- draft a profile to find the killer before he strikes again. But as the team dives deeper into the case and into the lives of the previous victims, a twist in the investigation finally reveals itself. The killer has been dead ever since the previous killings had stopped. Are they chasing a copycat killer or something far worse?

Without a Mother's Love: Now with a Bonus Updated Chapter by Amanda Wright (262 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

'It's so strange how your life can dramatically change from just one event. I now see my life divided into two - before... and after.' Amanda Wright was just four years old when she witnessed her mother's brutal murder. John Dickinson, a family friend, strangled her mother to death and then tried to do the same to Amanda. He laid their bodies out on their bed, set fire to it and left the house, hoping the fire would conceal the crime. It was the milkman who saved Amanda's life, though it was too late for her mum, Sue. Amanda spent weeks in hospital, enduring painful skin graft operations on her burned legs, before moving in with her grandparents. From the day of the tragedy she was haunted by flashbacks and nightmares, and on her first day of school, Amanda watched other children crying for their mummies and suddenly realised that she would never see her own mother again. It was a painful adjustment for a little girl who, until that moment, had spent her whole life with her mum. Without a Mother's Love is a sad yet beautiful and inspiring story about a girl who lost everything but found the strength inside herself to make her mother proud. Praise for Without a Mother's Love: 'I watched the documentary on TV and had to read Amanda's incredible story... and once I started reading it, I found it unputdownable' - Amazon review Without a Mother's Love was written by Amanda Wright and Sussex-based ghostwriter Katy Weitz.

Google Cloud Digital Leader Certification: 7 Practice Tests and Google Cloud Service Reference: Master the Cloud, Lead with Confidence - 7 Practice ... by Alex J. Rivers Price verified 6 hours ago

Step into the forefront of cloud computing expertise with "Cloud Mastery," the ultimate guide to obtaining the prestigious Google Digital Cloud Leader Certification. Co-authored by cloud enthusiasts Alex J. Rivers and Emily L. Blake, this comprehensive book equips readers with the knowledge and skills necessary to lead with confidence in the dynamic world of cloud technology. Inside this indispensable guide, you'll find a wealth of invaluable resources tailored to ensure your success on the Google Digital Cloud Leader Certification exam. The heart of the book comprises 7 (SEVEN) meticulously crafted practice tests (total 350 questions), each thoughtfully designed to simulate the format and difficulty level of the actual certification exam. Through these practice tests, you'll gain hands-on experience, learn to tackle challenging scenarios, and fine-tune your problem-solving abilities. As you progress through the book, you'll discover a concise yet comprehensive "Google Cloud Services Cheat Sheet" that provides a quick reference to the key features and use cases of essential Google Cloud services. This handy resource serves as a valuable tool in your professional journey, allowing you to make informed decisions and effectively leverage the full potential of the Google Cloud platform. Key Features: • Seven Practice Tests with 350 exam like questions: Reinforce your knowledge and build exam confidence with seven full-length practice tests, covering all essential domains of the Google Digital Cloud Leader Certification exam. • In-Depth Explanations: Benefit from detailed explanations and rationales for each practice question, ensuring a solid understanding of concepts and effective retention of information. • Real-World Scenarios: Dive into practical scenarios that reflect real-world cloud computing challenges, preparing you to handle complexities with ease. • Google Cloud Services Cheat Sheet: Access a succinct yet comprehensive reference guide ...

Genre: Computers & Technology

Falling Empires (The Falling Empires Series) by James Rosone (Front Line Publishing Inc) (257 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

In back rooms around the world... ... powerful people gather. Will they decide the next U.S. election? From the first page, the intrigue unfurls into a web of strategy, ideology, and tactics which will be played out on a global stage. Cloaked in secrecy, an ancient organization has plans designed to remake the world. What is the Thule Society? Is the next Civil War their plan? Lieutenant Colonel Seth Mitchell, a Special Forces Officer on loan to the CIA, has been thrust into a maelstrom of controversy when an election plot is uncovered by the FBI and the DOJ. The next election is drawing near. If the first domino falls... ... will anyone be able to save the world from tyranny? The game begins. You'll love the five-book Falling Empire Series because it reveals the depth of deceit powerful people will sink into with each move. When all the dots are connected, nothing will be the same. Get it now.

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Hart’s Ridge (Hart's Ridge Book 1) by Kay Bratt (Red Thread Publishing Group) (5,940 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

A Small Town with Big Secrets In the quaint town of Hart's Ridge, Deputy Taylor Gray is a force to be reckoned with. From clawing her way out of poverty and foster care, to achieving her dream of being in law enforcement, Taylor is determined to make a difference in her community. But when a five-year-old girl named Molly walks into a gas station alone and barely speaking, Taylor's determination is put to the test. As she delves deeper into the investigation, Taylor discovers that even the most idyllic towns have their secrets. But this time, the stakes are higher than ever before. With a true crime element woven into the narrative, the search for Molly's missing mother becomes a race against time to stop a predator before it's too late. As Taylor navigates the twists and turns of the case, she also grapples with her role as the unofficial caretaker of her fractured family. With a heavy burden on her shoulders, she'll stop at nothing to piece them back together and find justice for those who can't speak for themselves. Join Kay Bratt in Hart's Ridge, the first book in a thrilling new small town mystery series that will leave you on the edge of your seat. With a compelling blend of heart and suspense, million-copy best-selling author Kay Bratt delivers a captivating tale that will keep you guessing until the very endAn utterly addictive true crime inspired mystery perfect for fans of Lisa Regan, Mary Stone and Melinda Leigh. What readers are saying about the Hart's Ridge series: Great mystery, great characters ????? This is a small town police novel, and it's nice to have a mystery that doesn't start out with a dead body. Our sheriff's deputy has a lot of backstory and things going wrong in her life, but she keeps plugging away and doing the right thing. And she's sharp! Molly, the little girl, your heart, and doesn't let go. The mystery came to a very logical, satisfying conclusion with a side twist I didn't see coming. The secondary characters, from a boss ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Destiny in the Flames (Glamour Blind Trilogy Book 2) by SP Neeson (24 Reviews)    Price verified 20 minutes ago

"You are literally a faerie princess. Isn't that every little girl's dream?" It was never mine. Of all the things I expected when I left the human world for the Sidhe, being a lost princess didn't even rank. The title feels like a pair of boots that are a size too small. My father, the Winter Prince, insists I compete in the Solstice Challenges and take my place among the Winter nobles. But won't that completely disregard my Summer heritage? I've heard the noble fae journey to the Ancient Mother's domain to seek their destiny. I'm not sure I believe in it, but I'm going anyway. It's time to get some new answers, figure out what my destiny is and what it has to do with dreams of shattered windows and a mysterious, faceless woman. It seems like a good idea. The thing is, I've always been better with the bad ones. Don't miss all the books in the Glamour Blind Series! Optimal Reading Order Truth in the Smoke Destiny in the Flames Out of the Embers Hope in the Inferno

Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

Pretty Little Flowers by Joyce Kay (9 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

What I wouldn't give for you. I would sacrifice everything. I would give my life. All you have to do is ask and I would stand upon the peak of a great mountain and fall to my certain death. In Victorian England, everything is done according to the rules of society, but when the Duke of Fetterfield dies, his daughter discovers a freedom that had been denied to her; the freedom to marry for love. And when Mr York comes back into her life, she believes her prayers have finally been answered. But her father's death also uncovers a shocking secret that could destroy them all. Pretty Little Flowers by Joyce Kay is about the choices we make, and how those choices force us to confront the truth of who we are.

Genre: Literary Fiction

Children’s Work in African Agriculture: The Harmful and the Harmless by James Sumberg Price verified 4 hours ago

EPDF and EPUB available Open Access under CC-BY-NC-ND licence. Millions of children throughout Africa undertake many forms of farm and domestic work. Some of this work is for wages, some is on their family's own small plots and some is forced and/or harmful. This book examines children's involvement in such work. It argues that framing all children's engagement in economic activity as 'child labour', with all the associated negative connotations, is problematic. This is particularly the case in Africa where many rural children must work to survive and where, the contributors argue, much of the work undertaken is not harmful. The conceptual and case-based chapters reframe the debate about children's work and harm in rural Africa with the aim of shifting research, public discourse and policy so that they better serve the interest of rural children and their families.

Flame of Deception: The Wielders of Power by Matt Trevizo (19 Reviews)    Price verified 20 minutes ago

Long ago, when myth and legends were known to be true, the power of the flame resided in all people throughout the land. Now the power is all but forgotten until it awakens once more on a night filled with blood. Eight years after witnessing the slaughter of his family and the blue flame that emerged from his hand, Ron picked up the pieces of his shattered life and built a new one in Greyland. Over the years, Ron trained in the Arena with his closest friend Grant while waiting for the perfect time to tell Nora how he feels about her. However, the past is not so easily left behind when a stranger arrives to deliver a message. 'If you seek answers, return to where it all began.' With only the message to guide him, Ron ventures into the world with Nora and Grant to uncover the truth about his past and put an end to the nightmares that plague his mind. What Ron discovers not only forces him to confront his past but sets in motion a series of events that will challenge him, Nora, and Grant at every turn. They will suffer the consequences of every choice they make and learn that the shadows from Ron's past have returned to bring the world and its people to their knees.

Genre: Literature & Fiction

The Shattered Court (A Novel of the Four Arts) by M.J. Scott (751 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Enjoy this romantic historical fantasy series from RITA® Award nominated author M.J. Scott. For a royal witch, magic always means marriage... whether she likes it or not Lady Sophia Kendall has always known three things. That she's thirty-second in line to the throne of Anglion. That when she turns twenty-one, she'll find out if she's a royal witch. And that, if she is a witch, she'll be married off immediately to whichever lord the king chooses. Now she's about to turn twenty-one and fulfill all the expectations that the Anglion court has for her. But when the palace is attacked just before her birthday, Sophie is spirited away from the city by Lieutenant Cameron Mackenzie, a royal guard determined to keep her safe. Being alone with a man she hardly knows is dangerous, especially so close to her birthday. And when Sophia discovers she does indeed have magic -- strong magic -- she and Cameron accidentally forge a bond that breaks every tradition Anglion holds dear. When they return to the palace, the aftermath of the attack has stirred up the worst kind of court politics and their unexpected union and Sophie's magic brings her to the deadly attention of those seeking to control the court and those who seeking to destroy it... and her. To survive, Sophia will have to see beyond the lies she's been taught and embrace the power nobody wants her to have... The Shattered Court is the first book in the Four Arts trilogy, a complete historical fantasy romance series from RITA® Award nominated author M.J. Scott. Perfect if you love fantasies with royal turmoil, witches, gaslamp vibes, marriages of convenience, protective heroes, sexy times and political intrigues. Enjoy! Author's note: For tropes and CW, please check the author's website. What people are saying about M.J. Scott The Shattered Court - nominated for Best Paranormal Romance in the 2016 RITA® Awards. "Scott (the Half-Light City series) opens her Four Arts fantasy series with the portrait of a young ...

Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

The Works of Sir Thomas Browne (Volume 3 of 3) by Thomas Browne (7 Reviews)    Price verified 10 minutes ago

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Genre: Nonfiction

The Jaguar Path: The thrilling epic fantasy trilogy of freedom and empire, gods and monsters, continues in this sequel to THE STONE KNIFE (The Songs ... by Anna Stephens (27 Reviews)    Price verified 20 minutes ago

Book Two of the new epic fantasy trilogy by the acclaimed author of GODBLIND. The Empire of Songs reigns supreme. Across all the lands of Ixachipan, its hypnotic, magical music sounds. Those who battled against the Empire have been enslaved and dispersed, taken far from their friends and their homes. In the Singing City, Xessa must fight for the entertainment of her captors. Lilla and thousands of warriors are trained to serve as weapons for their enemies. And Tayan is trapped at the heart of the Empire's power and magic, where the ruthless Enet's ambition is ever growing. Each of them harbours a secret hope, waiting for a chance to strike at the Empire from within. But first they must overcome their own desires. Power can seduce as well as crush. And, in exchange for their loyalty, the Empire promises much.

Warped State (The Gifted of Brennex Book 1) by Jo Miles (17 Reviews)    Price verified 10 minutes ago

Star Trek meets Leverage in a space opera that's "refreshingly hopeful and heaps of fun" (author Megan E. O'Keefe). Jasper Wilder is an activist, not a spy, but he'll become one if that's what it takes to stop Ravel Corporation from reviving the research project that devastated his home planet. His plan is simple enough: Break into the secure facility. Steal the research data. Find a weakness and sabotage the project. But all that goes out the airlock when he meets Havoc, a passionate but politically naive labor organizer trying to reform Ravel from within. Havoc could help Jasper, but instead, he's fighting for a lost cause. Jasper knows that if he sticks with his own plan, Havoc will likely take the blame -- and Ravel doesn't treat activists kindly. With an elite security operative closing in, and time running out to sabotage the deadly project before it launches, Jasper needs to find a way to team up with Havoc... before his mission hurts the person he's coming to care about. Full of adventure and suspense, LGBTQ+ characters, found family, a sentient spaceship with anxiety issues, and hijinks galore, Warped State is sure to delight fans of Ann Leckie, Becky Chambers, and Martha Wells. Praise for Warped State "Jo Miles' Warped State is delightful in every way -- smart, emotional, funny, inspiring, and brilliantly written. You'll absolutely fall in love with Jasper and Havoc, cheering the whole way." - Karen Osborne, author of Architects of Memory "Refreshingly hopeful and heaps of fun, Warped State will keep you turning pages late into the night." - Megan E. O'Keefe, author of The Blighted Stars and Velocity Weapon "A rollicking spy story with a wonderful romance woven in... [Warped State] is a terrific ride." - John Appel, author of Assassin's Orbit

Genre: Science Fiction

Mr. Temptation: A Steamy, Standalone Romantic Suspense (One Scorching Summer Book 1) by Lori Wilde (Epiphany Orchards Press LLC) (106 Reviews)    Price verified 20 minutes ago

Are you looking for a steamy read to spice up your night? Look no further than Mr. Temptation by NYT bestselling author, Lori Wilde. When Scott Everly, a handsome Coast Guard Lieutenant Commander, goes undercover to take down a drug smuggling ring in the Florida Keys, he never expects to meet his match in Jackie Birchard, a driven biologist with a mission of her own. As Scott and Jackie clash and cooperate in their pursuit of justice, they find themselves drawn to each other despite the risks. With the danger closing in, they must work together to stop the smugglers and protect what they hold dear. With plot twists and surprises at every turn, this novel will ignite a passion that can't be denied. Get ready for some serious heat with sexy scenes that won't disappoint! You won't want to put this book down until you reach its explosive conclusion. This steamy, standalone romantic suspense will keep you turning the pages.

Genre: Romance

Hollywood Ball: A fake identity sports romance. (Manchester Athletic Book 2) by Annie Dyer (311 Reviews)    Price verified 10 minutes ago

He plays to win; only she changed the rules... As Manchester Athletic's record signing, I should be basking in the adoration of fans and enjoying the perks that come with the job. Only that's never been my style. I keep a low profile and stay focused on doing my job. A chance one-night stand on my way back from the States is about as anonymous as I can make it. She had no idea who I was, and I was pretty sure she gave me a fake name too. No numbers were exchanged, and we headed back to our so-called ordinary lives. The chance of a repeat should've been zero. Until we meet again in Manchester. Different names this time, but the same chemistry. Two people escaping their realities in anonymous hotels. It's the perfect relationship until the media reveals our true identities to the world - and each other. Hollywood Ball is the second standalone in the Manchester Athletic series. It's a fake identity, insta-lust, jet set romance with a super geek soccer player and a super-sassy heroine.

Genre: Romance

The Far Shore by Edward Ellsberg (577 Reviews)    Price verified 56 minutes ago

June 6, 1944, D-Day: Allied forces took the beaches at Normandy -- and the naval engineering genius of Edward Ellsberg would play a crucial part. Before World War II, Edward Ellsberg had already established himself as a true innovator and master naval engineer, revolutionizing the salvage and rescue of sunken vessels like no one before. Then, having served his country for over a decade, he retired to private life. But his work was not finished. Within hours of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the aging and physically ill Ellsberg was on a train to Washington, DC, to offer his services once again. And they would be needed for the greatest military invasion in human history. In The Far Shore, Rear Admiral Ellsberg describes in detail the meticulous preparation and efforts behind the Normandy Invasion -- efforts that would keep the flow of men and materials streaming onto the beaches and into the heart of Europe. From dealing with the extremes of engineering possibilities to wrestling with the knowledge that countless lives would depend on the success of his intricate planning, Ellsberg would work himself into exhaustion to do his part. His achievements would eventually earn him the Distinguished Service Medal and lead to his appointment as an Officer of the Order of the British Empire. Vividly described by a man who saw firsthand the horrors of war and the cost of victory, The Far Shore takes readers through the brutal surf, onto the bloody beaches, and into the mind of one of World War II's little-known heroes.

Genre: History

Murder Flambé (The Claire Baskerville Mysteries Book 7) by Susan Kiernan-Lewis (355 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

A charming Parisian brasserie, a buried secret and a winding labyrinth of clues come together to form a terrifying triumvirate of mystery and shocking desire. The American owner of a popular Left Bank eatery is arrested for his wife's murder. Claire Baskerville, an American expat in Paris, must work quickly to find the real killer in order to return her grieving client to his two small children as soon as possible. The twist? The more she investigates, the more it starts to look as if her client really did it. This book is a clean read: no graphic violence, sex or strong language Genre: Mystery/thriller, women amateur sleuth, cozy animal (dog)

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

The Evolution of Geotech - 25 Years of Innovation by Reginald Hammah Price verified 50 minutes ago

This publication includes 82 technical papers presented at Rocscience International Conference (RIC) 2021, held online on April 20 and 21, 2021. Rocscience created this event to bring geotechnical academics, researchers and practitioners together to exchange ideas as part of celebrating 25 years of the company's existence. The papers in these proceedings were from keynotes, panel discussions and papers, selected after careful review of over 100 technical submissions delivered at RIC 2021. The technical papers were grouped into sessions based on their subject areas. The conference aimed to stimulate discussions that could help the industry work towards overcoming geotechnical engineering limitations today. It also sought to foster creative thinking that will advance the current states of the art and practice. The keynote addresses, panel discussions and technical presentations tried to examine geotechnical problems and situations from fresh perspectives. RIC 2021 hopes that the proceedings will continue to enrich our thinking and contribute to achieving a critical mass of change in our practices and approaches. We look forward to significant improvements in our industry.

The Product Owner Guidebook : A Pragmatic Reference Manual for Maturing Product Coaching by Chandan Lal Patary (1 Review)    Price verified 20 minutes ago

Choose to be a remarkable Product Leader? Does every consumer choose your product and solution? Does your track record confirm that wherever the product you build, your consumers talk about your awesome products and solutions? Based on my one decade of research and interaction with dozens of great product teams, I have created this volume. This guidebook is for all the team members, managers, leaders, and coaches who choose to develop an awesome, outstanding product. The new VUCA world and digital transformations are the movers and shakers for all! This guidebook is a game-changer! This guidebook talks about eight forces for building an Awesome Product and solution, The First force is "Leadership Contribution to Product Management", The Second force is "Customer Contribution to Product Management", The Third force is "Technology Contribution to Product Management", The Fourth force is "Organizational Cultural contribution to Product Management", The Fifth force is "High-Performance team contribution to Product Management", The sixth force is "User Experience in Product Management", The seventh force is "Process Contribution to Product Management" and Eight force is "Marketing Management Contribution to Product Management." These Eight forces empower Product team members to obtain business agility. The author has emphasized many challenges, use cases, stories, case studies, checklists, mind maps, and thought-provoking questions for the readers to reflect on and act upon. With all this enablement, this book is more pragmatic for readers. The author has shared many theoretical concepts for the readers to work out and further research to strengthen learning in those areas so that readers can become apt team players in high-performance teams.

Genre: Business & Money

Nightcreature Collection: Contains Books 1-3 (The Nightcreature Novels) by Lori Handeland (49 Reviews)    Price verified 10 minutes ago

After dark, everything changes... Step into the world of the Nightcreaure Novels. You may never step back out. (This collection contains Books 1-3) Blue Moon When darkness falls, another world comes alive... The summer I discovered the world was not black-and-white but a host of annoying shades of gray was the summer a lot more changed than my vision. Call me Jessie, or better yet Officer McQuade. On the night the truth began, our usually shy wolf population near my hometown of Miniwa, Wisconsin attacked. Circumstances led me to Professor Will Cadotte, an expert in Native American mythology, particularly of the Ojibwe. Tall, dark and gorgeous, he was also funny, smart and nearly as sarcastic as I am. I felt things when I looked at him. I wanted to keep feeling them longer than was healthy for a woman like me. I know what I am. Better off alone. We were getting nowhere until the arrival of Edward Mandenauer, a self-proclaimed werewolf hunter. Sure, I laughed. Then one of our dead bodies walked out of the morgue. After that... things got really strange. Hunter's Moon Beneath a hunter's moon blood turns from crimson to black... Once upon a time they called me Ms. Tyler, Leigh to my friends, a kindergarten teacher who dreamed of love, children and that cliché picket fence. Then my worst mistake came back and brutally took away everything I ever loved. Mistakes... they can haunt you. Until you make them stop. So I became a hunter, a Jager-Sucher. Specialty: Werewolves. Distractions can be deadly and Damien Fitzgerald, a drifter with a questionable past is the ultimate distraction. When I gave up love, I gave up sex. Damien makes me wonder if maybe, just maybe, that was a mistake. However, people who hang around me too long wind up dead, and I can't live with any more souls on my conscience. Dark Moon As the moon goes dark, secrets come to light... The bronze nameplate on my desk reads Dr. Elise Hanover-Virologist. I've made it my mission to cure ...

Genre: Romance

Proceedings of the International Joint Conference on Arts and Humanities 2022 (IJCAH 2022) (Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities ... by Slamet Setiawan Price verified one minute ago

This is an open access book. This joint conference features four international conferences: International Conference on Education Innovation (ICEI), International Conference on Cultural Studies and Applied Linguistics (ICCSAL), International Conference on Research and Academic Community Services (ICRACOS), and International Conference of Social Science and Law (ICSSL).It encourages dissemination of ideas in arts and humanities and provides a forum for intellectuals from all over the world to discuss and present their research findings on the research areas. This conference was held in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia on September 10, 2022 - September 11, 2022. We are inviting academics, researchers, and practitioners to submit research-based papers or theoretical papers that address any topics within the broad areas of Arts and Humanities.

Genre: Reference

Cold Wicked Lies: A Romantic Thriller (Cold Justice® - The Negotiators Book 3) by Toni Anderson (2,001 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

"Cold Wicked Lies is a propulsive thriller wrapped in a searing hot romance." -- Lisa Regan, USA Today and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Crime Fiction Author. In an effort to halt an armed standoff, FBI negotiator Charlotte Blood tries to unravel the mystery of a young woman's death on a remote mountainside. Pity she has to fight her stubborn, sexy, Hostage Rescue Team counterpart every step of the way. As a highly skilled operative, HRT leader Payne Novak doesn't have time to play detective or make nice with killers who flout the law. His focus is getting inside the compound and ending the siege as quickly as possible. Forced to work together, the battle-hardened HRT team leader and the quietly determined negotiator figure out they might have more in common than they anticipated. As the clock ticks, Charlotte discovers there are some dangers she can't talk her way out of, and the race to unearth long-buried lies becomes a matter of survival for everyone on the mountain. This riveting thriller finalled in the Holt Medallion and the Vivian Contest in Romantic Suspense. All the Cold Justice® can be read as standalone titles. Hot romantic stories with thrilling plots and guaranteed happily ever afters -- they do contain strong language.

Of Gold & Blood Series Two Books 1 & 4 by Jenny Wheeler (2 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

A heart-pounding mystery and an emotional Christmas novella romance. From California, 1868. To New York, 1847.Two eras. Two stories. One family tragedy. Of Gold & Blood Series 2, Books 1 & 4 - Elanora's story. Poisoned Legacy #1 Of Gold & Blood series California, 1868: A rundown mine seems like singing star Graysie's golden opportunity.But bright new beginnings crumble underfoot when the townsfolk of the Sierra Nevada mining town start dropping dead of mysterious causes. Tangled Destiny #4 A Christmas Novella and series pre-quel New York, 1847: Elanora's proposal on her 21st birthday is everything she 'd hoped for. But the promise of a happy white Christmas with her beloved evaporates when she stumbles upon a secret that could tear his family apart... Will the choices she makes trigger a love triangle with tragic consequences for the next generation?

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

The Killer We Wished For by R. K. Upadhyay Price verified one hour ago

"You have to play his game. Participation is involuntary. The only choice you have is the one he chose for you. Few need to die so the city can be reborn." Eight days, eight dead. All high-profile victims (News Anchor, Priest, Terrorist, NYPD chief, Mayor, Lawyer, Rapper, Actor) are murdered on camera after failing in the twisted games of the masked killer. Each victim played a game designed by the masked killer based on the victim's history of wrongdoings. In this gripping tale, the vigilante boldly confronts the corrupt heart of society, dismantling it with relentless determination. Armed with technology and masked anonymity, he targets wealthy elites and politicians, sparking a frantic pursuit by NYPD detectives. Rich live in fear in their mansions, and the poor rejoice in the street because they were not the targets the first time. The masked killer is in pursuit of making the powerful feel helpless. He is snatching power from a few and distributing it among many. In the ages-long tussle of Few vs. Many, the killer has chosen the side of many. He kills few to save many. The common man sees him as a leveler and the high-class society as a killer. One man's killer is another man's savior. This is how much the society is divided. The common man's rage and frustration are embodied in the masked killer. This is the killer they wished for. Detective Rick of NYPD, a force of law, won't have his city drowning in the anarchy. He is determined to capture the killer. Killer also sees Rick as the right adversary and challenges him to capture him. As the cat-and-mouse game unfolds, New York City descends into chaos, revealing the high stakes of justice versus power. This time, in the Cat-and-Mouse Game, the Police are the mouse, and the killer is the cat. "The problem with good in the world is it lacks the fighting spirit. Good likes to ignore, while bad likes to pursue. Good avoids fights, bad looks for fights. Good lacks appetite, and bad wants everything on its plate. ...

Searching for Elsie (Eagle Point Search & Rescue Book 2) by Susan Stoker (2,996 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

When trust has been broken, it will take a special man to heal the rift and her heart. Once upon a time, Elsie Ireland thought she'd found the man of her dreams, only to learn her fairytale romance was just another cautionary tale. Beyond a perfect family image, her husband had little interest in Elsie, and even less in their son. Years later, she and nine-year-old Tony have landed in Fallport, Virginia. She's working two jobs and living in a motel, but Tony has a roof over his head and plenty of love. For Elsie, however, love isn't in the cards. She doesn't have the time to spare... or the trust. After serving his country as a Green Beret, Zeke Calhoun was happy to get out of the military and settle into small-town life as a bar owner. His position with Eagle Point Search and Rescue fulfills his need to serve and provides some of the best friends he's ever known. He didn't realize anything was missing until it was right under his nose every day -- his sweet, shy waitress, Elsie. It isn't easy to convince the independent, gun-shy single mom to let him in, and with memories of his own disastrous marriage still plaguing him, Zeke isn't fully certain he's the best bet for a healthy relationship. But one stolen kiss in a heightened moment, and he's a goner. Vowing that Elsie and Tony's lives are about to change for the better, Zeke is up for the challenge of proving not all men are like her ex. A task made significantly more difficult when a complication throws the couple's fledgling relationship off course -- then quickly spirals into a life-or-death situation no one saw coming. ** Searching for Elsie is the second book in the Eagle Point Search & Rescue Series. Each book is a stand-alone, with no cliffhanger endings.

Genre: Romance

Speeches on Questions of Public Policy, Volume 1 by John Bright (2 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.

Genre: Children's eBooks

Heir to Thorn and Flame: A totally addictive MM fantasy romance (Court of Broken Bonds Book 1) by Ben Alderson (765 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Married to a ruthless prince... For years, Max had to serve and obey the vicious magical nobles. Now he is one of them. When the heir to the throne attacks him, Max accidentally responds with a lethal burst of magic. Max is certain he will be executed. But his power is too rare and precious for that... Instead, the king forces him to become the boy he killed, taking on the identity and duties of the heir. That includes an arranged marriage -- to the dangerously attractive Prince Camron. Living a lie, Max knows he can trust no one. Not Camron. And definitely not Simion, a handsome, dragon-riding spy sent to test his loyalty. As a deadly struggle for power begins and desire sparks, Max must protect his secret and his heart at all costs. Heir to Thorn and Flame is a passionate and page-turning fantasy romance that will have you reading late into the night. Featuring slow-burn, dark secrets, arranged marriage and found family, it is perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Elise Kova and C.S. Pacat. Previously published as The Lost Mage, this expanded version begins a series that builds in heart-pounding tension and steam. See why readers love Heir to Thorn and Flame: "This. Book. Packed. Punches... The magic system? The gods!?! Wow. I was truly kept on my toes the whole time. I refuse to spoil any of this but just know the last 30% is twist after twist and it's SO GOOD... When is book 2 out!? I need it now??????" @angelas.book.nook ????? "I physically could not put this book down... I felt every scream, and heart-pounding gasp and cry. So beautifully written! Cool as f*ck dragons, magic, political intrigue, a badass muscley lady friend and two handsome, mysterious love interests. Literally what else do you need in a book? This is a masterpiece and I now get to suffer exquisitely whilst I wait to find out what happens next." Goodreads reviewer ????? "Will break your heart, rebuild it, then break it again... A wild ride!" Goodreads reviewer ????? "I absolutely ...

Genre: Fantasy

Devil's Grotto (The Liberty Hill Series Book 3) by Sonja Heisinger (46 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Every debt must be paid. Panama, 1849 - Desperate to get her family to California once and for all, Adele Whitfield forms an unlikely alliance with a man who may have everything to gain by helping her: romance, revenge, and a sizable reward. California - As winter approaches, Lucius Flynn and the Company of J's race to unearth their fortune. But dark times loom in Prosperity. Blindsided by tragedy, Evelyn Brennan tries to remain strong, while a devastated Lucius is confronted by a ghost from his past. Without the help of Evelyn and his friends, everything Lucius has - and everyone he loves - may be lost forever. In Devil's Grotto, sinners rise and good men fall. Where sex and bullets are currency, hearts will be broken, blood will be spilled, and love will be tested, in this final chapter of the Liberty Hill series. What readers are saying about Liberty Hill: "Captivating." - 5-star review "Kept me reading when I should have been in bed." - 5-star review "Historical fiction at its finest." - 5-star review "Worth its weight in gold." - 5-star review "I could not and would not put this book down." - 5-star review "An amazing adventure story." - 5-star review "I fell in love with this book!" - 5-star review About the author: A California native, Sonja Heisinger has lived and traveled all over the world. She published her first novel, the inspirational For He Is Summer, when she was just twenty years old. A few years later, she lost both her parents in a car accident, and her brother shortly after. To make sense of her grief, she began to draw and write voraciously. Today she is a professional artist - follow her on Instagram @sonjartsinger - and author of the bestselling Liberty Hill series, a romantic drama set during the California Gold Rush. In 2020, she combines her affection for country music with her intimate knowledge of love and loss in a moving short story collection, Anthology, which will be released to Kindle month by month, story by story. ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

A Moment Like You (The Baker’s Creek Brothers Book 2) by Claudia Burgoa (1,286 Review)    Price verified 3 hours ago

An Amazon Top 20 Bestseller USA Today best-selling author Claudia Burgoa presents a witty, funny, and heartfelt billionaire, enemies-to-lovers romance. I hate my boss. He's the devil in disguise - but I just can't seem to stay away. When my employer Henry Aldridge is set to claim a large inheritance from his deceased father, he drags me along with him - because he needs his assistant. I have no choice but to move across the country with Satan's bastard and stay with him for over a year in order to pay for my mother's debts. Henry drags me to a small town where everyone knows your business and to a family that's more broken than close. The Aldridge brothers are handsome, arrogant, and sinful. They're also too much to handle. Henry's dad lost his mind before he died, and the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. I don't know how I'll survive for 18 months with this man. Except you should never judge a book by its cover. And Henry Aldridge has more hiding beneath the surface than I ever thought possible... The Baker's Creek Billionaire Brothers series is a romantic comedy saga packed with the perfect mix of angst, tears, and laughs. If you like strong heroines and alpha males, steamy romances, and witty love stories, this series is for you!

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Quantum Cheeseburger (Star Ascension Book 1) by Jeremy Michelson (56 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

One cheeseburger, with a side of armageddon. Driving his vintage Jeep down a lonely highway in the New Mexico desert, Chris, an ordinary guy with a horrible boss, makes a terrible mistake. He stops at a roadside burger shack for lunch. Disaster ensues. He barely escapes with his life. And, unknown to him, something else. Now Earth military, mercenaries, and three races of aliens are hunting him. All of them gunning for a power that will determine the fate of Earth. Along with the fate of six alien races locked in a simmering conflict that threatens to break out into all-out war. A power that could unlock incredible technological secrets of a long dead alien race. A power Chris must learn how to control. A power he must learn how to use if Earth is to survive. First, Chris must figure out who his real friends are. Right now, everyone looks like the enemy. The wild and funny first novel in the Star Ascension series.

Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

The Personal Shopper: A laugh-out-loud romantic comedy from bestseller Carmen Reid (The Annie Valentine Series Book 1) by Carmen Reid (2,586 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

'Fun, feel good and feisty - Annie Valentine is the woman you want to share a cocktail with!' Portia MacIntosh There's just one accessory Annie Valentine can't find... the perfect man! Meet Annie Valentine: stylish, savvy, multi-tasker extraordinaire. As a personal shopper in a swanky London store, Annie can be relied on to solve everyone's problems... except her own. Because as a busy single mum to two kids, Annie's realised there's a gap in her life as well as her wardrobe. But with her heart still hurting from losing the love of her life, Annie's discovered that finding the perfect partner is turning out to be so much trickier than finding the perfect pair of shoes! Can she source a genuine classic? A lifelong investment? Or will Annie realise that her perfect man is already sitting on the front row of her life... Fans of Sophie Kinsella, Lindsey Kelk and Paige Toon will love this laugh-out-loud romantic comedy from bestselling author Carmen Reid. What readers are saying! 'If you love shopping as much as you love a great read, try this. Wonderful.' Bestselling author, Katie Fforde 'Annie Valentine is a wonderful character - I want her to burst into my life and sort out my wardrobe for me!' Bestselling author, Jill Mansell 'You will enjoy getting to know Annie Valentine; laughing with her and crying with her. You may even fall in love with her... I have! A fantastic read!'? ? ? ? ? Reader review 'Fantastic read, couldn't put it down' ? ? ? ? ? Reader review 'Can't wait to read the next one!' ? ? ? ? ? Reader review

Genre: Romance

Misreading the Bengal Delta: Climate Change, Development, and Livelihoods in Coastal​ Bangladesh (Culture, Place, and Nature) by Camelia Dewan (1 Review)    Price verified 20 minutes ago

Perilously close to sea level and vulnerable to floods, erosion, and cyclones, Bangladesh is one of the top recipients of development aid earmarked for climate change adaptation. Yet to what extent do adaptation projects address local needs and concerns? Combining environmental history and ethnographic fieldwork with development professionals, rural farmers, and landless women, Misreading the Bengal Delta critiques development narratives of Bangladesh as a "climate change victim." It examines how development actors repackage colonial-era modernizing projects, which have caused severe environmental effects, as climate-adaptation solutions. Seawalls meant to mitigate against cyclones and rising sea levels instead silt up waterways and induce drainage-related flooding. Other adaptation projects, from saline aquaculture to high-yield agriculture, threaten soil fertility, biodiversity, and livelihoods. Bangladesh's environmental crisis goes beyond climate change, extending to coastal vulnerabilities that are entwined with underemployment, debt, and the lack of universal healthcare. This timely book analyzes how development actors create flawed causal narratives linking their interventions in the environment and society of the Global South to climate change. Ultimately, such misreadings risk exacerbating climatic threats and structural inequalities. Misreading the Bengal Delta is available in an open access edition through the Sustainable History Monograph Pilot, thanks to the generous support of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Open access edition: DOI 10.6069/9780295749624

Genre: Politics & Social Sciences

The Winterstone Murder (The Woodhead & Becker Mysteries Book 1) by Paul Austin Ardoin (84 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

This book was originally published under the title Ceremony in August 2021. ----------------- Dr. Kep Woodhead is a brilliant, irascible forensic toxicologist with a dark past. Bernadette Becker is a disgraced federal investigator with one last chance. They're both assigned to a strange poisoning case: a graduate student has been found dead in a 15th-century chapel, overdosed on a controversial hallucinogen. The list of suspects is long: the priest, the professor, the piscary president, the protestor, the protégé, and at least one wants to silence Becker. Do Becker and Woodhead have a prayer of discovering the truth before the killer strikes again? A gripping new series from the author of the bestselling Fenway Stevenson Mysteries. Read it today!

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Gravity Drive 4 - Gus (Gravity Drive Trilogy) by Paul H. Rosenfeld (1 Review)    Price verified 20 minutes ago

Gravity Drive 4 - Gus, is a spin-off novel from the original Gravity Drive trilogy, though it was written to be enjoyed as a stand alone novel for readers of all ages (devoid of violence, sexual references, and inappropriate language). The story bridges the timeline between Jason's Ark (book 2), and The Scattering (book 3), though the bulk of the story happens within the time frame of The Scattering. In Gravity Drive 4 - Gus, a young Burrowing Owl named Gus, is orphaned from his family during the eruption of the Yellowstone Caldera, and is rescued by a young woman named Pepper. They climb into the Sierra Nevada mountains to escape the devastation being caused by the volcano only to discover that Pepper's family had to evacuate their home and escape to the safety of an orbiting space station. Pepper is forced to make a series of survival decisions which take the pair through a progression of harrowing adventures including a daring sailplane ride, and a desperate escape on a mostly broken down space crane. They eventually make it to safety on an abandoned antique spaceship, only to discover it's inhabited by the well known alien artificial intelligence, Jason. After making themselves at home on the spaceship with Jason, they rescue a pilot who was thought to be lost, and together the four travel through a series of adventures that takes them to space stations, Earth's Moon, Mars, and light years beyond the confines our solar system. Gus manages to cause hilarious trouble wherever he goes, but eventually proves himself to be the savior of a future world. The book is a story of survival during a critical time for humanity, and of the special bond that forms between two people and a quickly maturing little owl. The book is written as a science fiction novel for people interested in space exploration and the science of astrophysics. As a spin-off novel, it would naturally be most appreciated by first reading the original Gravity Drive trilogy. Thank you, and enjoy.

Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

Fundamentals of Personal Training by Trainer Academy (1 Review)    Price verified 30 minutes ago

Fundamentals of Personal Training is an essential resource for both aspiring and seasoned personal trainers, providing a thorough introduction to the core principles, techniques, and practical applications of personal training. This comprehensive textbook, crafted by a team of 16 distinguished experts holding advanced degrees in Exercise Science and Kinesiology, as well as credentials as Registered Dietitians and Certified Personal Trainers, offers an extensive exploration of critical subjects in the field. Topics encompass anatomy and physiology, nutrition, exercise prescription, client assessment, and professional development, ensuring that readers gain a well-rounded understanding of the essentials of personal training. Throughout the book, readers will find engaging examples, helpful tips, and practical advice to help them excel in their personal training careers. This textbook encompasses the subsequent topics: • The Skeletal System • The Nervous System • The Muscular System • The Cardiorespiratory System • The Endocrine System • Biomechanics and Kinesiology • Communication Skills for Fitness Professionals • Applied Elements of Behavioral Coaching • Posture, Movement, and Performance Assessments • Cardiorespiratory Fitness Assessments • Principles of Aerobic Training Programs • Principles of Flexibility Training Techniques • Adaptations to Resistance Training • Resistance Training Protocols and Systems • Resistance Training Technique • Program Design • Periodization • Principles of Plyometric Training • Principles of Speed, Agility, and Quickness Training • Principles of Balance Training • Corrective Exercise • Special Populations Considerations • Basic Nutritional Concepts • Macronutrients and Hydration • Micronutrients • Supplementation • Exercise, Mental Health, and Lifestyle Considerations • Legal and Professional Guidelines for Personal Trainers • Client Safety, ...

Genre: Education & Teaching

Circuits of Visibility: Gender and Transnational Media Cultures (Critical Cultural Communication Book 20) by Radha S. Hegde (1 Review)    Price verified one hour ago

Circuits of Visibility explores transnational media environments as pathways to understand the gendered constructions and contradictions that underwrite globalization. Tracking the ways in which gendered subjects are produced and defined in transnationally networked, media saturated environments, Circuits of Visibility presents sixteen essays that collectively advance a discussion about sexual politics, media, technology, and globalization. Covering the internet, television, books, telecommunications, newspapers, and activist media work, the volume directs focused attention to the ways in which gender and sexuality issues are constructed and mobilized across the globe. Contributors' essays span diverse global sites from Myanmar and Morocco to the Balkans, France, U.S., and China, and cover an extensive terrain from consumption, aesthetics and whiteness to masculinity, transnational labor, and cultural citizenship. Circuits of Visibility initiates a necessary conversation and political critique about the mediated global terrain on which sexuality is defined, performed, regulated, made visible, and experienced.

Smitty's Calling Card (The Dark Retribution Series Book 1) by B.R. Stateham (Next Chapter) (3 Reviews)    Price verified 30 minutes ago

A cop is in desperate need of help. A serial killer, a true mastermind, has been on the loose for months, leaving no evidence behind. The task force assigned to catch him is at a loss, but the cop knows the killer's next target: his own sister-in-law. Desperate for a solution, the cop turns to a man with a reputation for getting the job done: Smitty, a legendary hitman with a hundred different names. As the clock ticks down, the cop and Smitty must team up to take down a killer who has eluded the police for too long. But can they outsmart the elusive serial killer and save the cop's sister-in-law before it's too late? Full of heart-pounding suspense and unexpected twists, B.R. Stateham's 'Smitty's Calling Card' will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Proceedings of the International Conference of Fluid Power and Mechatronic Control Engineering (ICFPMCE 2022) (Atlantis Highlights in Engineering ... by Liang Yan (Atlantis Press) Price verified 5 hours ago

This is an open access book. Since 1985, held 22 times in different cities all over China, ICFPMCE has now been listed in annual academic activities (non-profit) of the Chinese Society of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (CSTAM), which has become one of the significant conferences in the field of fluid power and mechatronic control engineering. Under the theme of 'Green Intelligence, Innovative Development', ICFPMCE 2022 aims to provide a platform for the participants who have been working in the fields of Fluid mechanics, hydraulic and electrical engineering. In addition to keynote speeches and technical sessions to be hosted by famous experts over the world, the conference will organize a number of mini-symposia with themes of sharing the experiences of applying for the National Natural Science Foundation of China, dialogues between editors-in-chief of the journals and young scholars, experts and entrepreneurs, as well as innovative technology exhibition etc., in order to highlight the significant subjects and trends in the field.

Genre: Science & Math

Trial of Mary Blandy by N/A (12 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

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Genre: Travel

Independent Sources (Sasha McCandless Legal Thriller Book 15) by Melissa F. Miller (542 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Friendship and duty collide in the fifteenth Sasha McCandless novel. When Sasha discovered a pattern of police and prosecutorial misconduct in a nearby town, she stirred a hornet's nest. Three years later, tempers are rising and she's once again in the spotlight as the high-profile case hits the news. Investigative reporter Maisy Farley is one of Sasha's long-time friends and closest confidantes. When she gets an anonymous tip about Sasha's case, she's compelled to see where it leads. But as Sasha prepares for trial and Maisy digs deeper into her source's allegations, it's clear someone is pulling the strings behind the scenes. The friends are on a collision course as they each work to uncover the truth, and the secrets they expose will have explosive consequences

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

The Cottage by the Loch: A totally gripping and unforgettable Scottish romance (Loch Cameron Book 1) by Kennedy Kerr (1,929 Review)    Price verified 10 minutes ago

The cottage stood alone on a rocky outcropping at the edge of the loch. Standing in the garden amongst the wildflowers, she felt the weight of the tattered envelope in her hands. Maybe there was something keeping her here in Scotland, a secret waiting to be uncovered... New Yorker Zelda Hicks has just lost her mother, and the only thing she knows about her father is that he was from Scotland. So a work trip to the Scottish village of Loch Cameron couldn't be better timed. Maybe a break in the beautiful rolling hills of heather will help her reconnect with her roots and recover from her grief. Then, on a walk around the loch one bright morning, she comes across a tiny, tumbledown cottage, nestled on the edge of the forest. The elderly owner, Gretchen Ross, invites her in for buttery shortbread, and after learning that Gretchen might lose the cottage that has been in her family forever, Zelda vows to help her. She didn't bargain on butting heads with the handsome, blue-eyed laird Hal Cameron in the process. Zelda can't seem to forget Hal's shy smile and she soon learns they might have more in common than she first thought. But when Zelda discovers a bundle of old letters hidden in the back of an antique wardrobe at the cottage, they lead her back to the mysterious Hal. Pushing Zelda to examine her own family history, the letters reveal a secret that the community has kept hidden for over a generation. Hal says he wants to help Zelda, but just as she begins to open up, she learns he isn't being entirely honest either... Can Zelda trust him, and finally come to terms with her own past, or will uncovering this secret force her to leave Loch Cameron for good? Fans of Susanne O'Leary, Debbie Macomber and Pamela Kelley will adore this page-turning read set in the Scottish Highlands about family secrets and starting over, from USA Today bestselling author Kennedy Kerr. Readers love The Cottage by the Loch: 'Absolutely beautiful and perfect!! Completely swept me ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

Everwinter: A fantasy epic (The Wrath of the Northmen Book 1) by Elizabeth Baxter (119 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Can science and magic ever exist in harmony? Bram, an engineer in the southern city of Ral Tora, doesn't think so. It's science that will save his city from the cruel winter devouring the land, not superstition. But as the ice draws closer and Ral Tora's science fails, his convictions don't seem quite so secure, especially when a stranger arrives claiming that he holds the key to salvation. Astrid, Regal of Chellin, doesn't care. Ruthless and ambitious, she's climbed over everyone to get where she is - and she's not about to let the Everwinter ruin everything she's worked for. Determined to turn the chaos to her advantage, she needs just one thing to achieve her goal -a certain Ral Toran engineer who is far more than he seems. Falen, banished princess of the northern city of Variss, knows more than she's letting on. Her adopted home of Ral Tora might think magic isn't real, but she knows otherwise. Tasked by ancient edict to guard a terrible secret, her family has long been aware of the threat imprisoned beyond the Broken Sisters - and the disaster that would unfold if it was ever released. Now the fate of the land lies suddenly in the hands of a manipulative politician who'll stop at nothing to further her own ends, a disgraced princess who is desperate to put right her family's shame, and a sceptical engineer who doesn't believe in any of it. Enter a realm where science and magic collide in the grip of the Everwinter, promising an epic journey through rich landscapes and captivating characters in this first book of The Wrath of the Northmen epic fantasy series.

Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

Ruthless Hawke: A Second Chance Secret Baby Romance (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 1) by Gwyn McNamee (273 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Love can be ruthless, especially when you're a Hawke. You have to be ruthless to be a Hawke. Our empire in New Orleans has only grown over the years. And protecting it falls on my shoulders. Whether it's in the courtroom or in the streets, I do whatever it takes to get the job done. We've already suffered and lost enough. I won't let anything threaten my family or what we've built. But a mysterious woman from my past shows up, with danger in tow. That's not all she brings with her. The little girl stares up at me with the Hawke blue eyes. Instantly, my entire world shifts. It isn't just about defending what's ours. Now, it's about defending what's mine. Ruthless Hawke is the first book in The Hawke Family Second Generation Series. Grab this angsty billionaire, secret baby, second chance contemporary romance about a man who will do anything to protect his family, a woman on the run, and an attraction neither of them can deny. Ruthless Hawke can be read as a stand-alone.

Genre: Romance

Nick of the Woods Or, Adventures of Prairie Life by Robert Montgomery Bird (7 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

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Genre: Reference

Hunting the Devil by Suanne Schafer Price verified 50 minutes ago

In response to the worldwide epidemic of genocides and to mark the thirtieth anniversary of the Rwandan Genocide, Suanne Schafer has issued a second edition of Hunting the Devil, revised and with a new Author's Note. The electronic edition will be free from April 7 through July 15, 2024, the hundred days the 1994 genocide lasted. When biracial physician Jessica Hemings volunteers for a medical mission in Rwanda, she becomes entrapped in the maelstrom of Rwandan politics and the enmity between Hutu and Tutsi. Her US passport doesn't afford the security she'd hoped for as her Tutsi-like features plunge her into horrors of the Rwandan Genocide. Dr. Cyprien Gatera, Jess's superior and a Hutu militant, commandeers her clinic, forces her to treat his wounded, and then slaughters her patients and her adopted sons. She escapes and finds refuge at Benaco refugee camp in Tanzania. There, beset by grief, hatred, and PTSD, Jess vows revenge. With the help of Michel Fournier, a French lawyer-turned-war-correspondent, and Dr. Tom Powell, her ex-lover, she searches for Gatera who has fled Rwanda to escape post-genocide reprisals. When an unknown informant passes information to Jess about her nemesis, she returns to Rwanda, despite warnings from the Belgian Secret Service that Gatera plans to assassinate her. In their final showdown, Jess must decide if revenge is best served cold or not at all. Part medical procedural, part global political thriller, part vigilante novel, and part fractured romance, Hunting the Devil moves from the dusty washboard roads of Rwanda to an inner-city hospital in America to the Natural History Museum of Belgium to the halls of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda in Arusha, Tanzania as it deftly traces one woman's journey toward justice. AWARDS: Finalist, Chanticleer International Book Awards Thriller and Suspense Fiction, 2020 Finalist, the Eric Hoffer Book Awards, the Da Vinci Eye, 2020 Finalist, the International Review of ...

Genre: Literature & Fiction

The South Pole; an account of the Norwegian Antarctic expedition in the "Fram," 1910-12 — Volume 1 and Volume 2 by Roald Amundsen (64 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

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Genre: Science & Math

Everything We Haven't Said: Rory & Grant (Bliss Cove Book 3) by Nina Lindsey (Snow Queen Publishing) (26 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Computer genius Rory Prescott is ready to move out of Bliss Cove for good. No real shock there since coming home to help her family a few years ago was supposed to be temporary. The one hiccup before Rory can start her new software job back in the city, however, is the fact that she doesn't have a place to stay her last few weeks in town. But what she does have is a Grant. As in her grumpy, tech-averse buddy Grant Taylor, owner of the local tavern and a spare cottage... Setting small town roots far from his wealthy family's reach was how Grant built himself a new life. But with his brother's wedding coming up, Grant anticipates a major mother ambush -- most likely entailing a frenzy of single socialites. Hence his deal to let Rory stay with him in exchange for a few weeks of pretend girlfriend duties. A fake relationship with real sparks in close quarters between two people who couldn't be more opposite. What's the worst that could happen? *This book was previously published under the title Love Me Tender -- same swoony, emotional small town love story, just with a fresh new title and cover. * * * * * Heart-grabbing small town love stories with uniquely imperfect couples and hard-fought ever afters. Binge the entire Bliss Cove series today ? BLISS COVE SISTERS - The Moment We Knew (Aria & Hunter) - All We'll Ever Need (Callie & Jake) - Everything We Haven't Said (Rory & Grant) BLISS COVE BACHELORS - This Time With Her (Sam & Brooke) - Coming Home to Her (Lincoln & Grace) - It'll Always Be Her (Adam & Bee)

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Scouting with Daniel Boone by Everett Titsworth Tomlinson (13 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

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Genre: Nonfiction

Thornapple (Poison Garden Book 3) by Jennifer Allis Provost (29 Reviews)    Price verified 20 minutes ago

Eli was born to be the Mistress of Seers. Too bad everyone doesn't feel that way. Eli's bid to be named the Mistress of Seers was a disaster. Those who are witchborn cannot lead the seers, and Eli's just learned that her mother was a witch. But that's not why the clan elders won't follow her -- it's because of her newly discovered curse. Instead, they pick her rival and ex-lover, Amir, as their leader. Since Amir blew up her apartment right before he claimed her rightful position, Eli's been staying at Dan's place. Things are moving fast between them -- maybe too fast -- then Eli's life goes from bad to worse and she doesn't have time to give in to her insecurities. Dan's job is on the line, Tessa searches for a way to save the witch elders from Amir's cruel plans, and Eli struggles to understand where her curse came from. All of the clues they uncover point toward Eli's mother. Eli tries not to think about her mother too often. After all, the woman had abandoned Eli as a child, and in a psychiatric ward at that. But Eli needs answers, so she probes her family's history. Along the way she learns that she's more closely entwined with the local witch cans than she ever realized. Then Amir begins killing witches -- some with a slow descent into madness, others publicly and messily -- and Eli realizes she's out of options. She reaches out to her first enemy, someone who tried to control Eli's destiny before she was ever born: Sarah Allwood, the witch who started it all. But, what could Sarah have to do with Eli's mother? Eli hasn't seen her in twenty years... then Eli learns that the last time her mother visited her, she had a thornapple blossom in her hair. THORNAPPLE--Book 3 of the Poison Garden

Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

Flexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing: The Human-Data-Technology Nexus: Proceedings of FAIM 2022, June 19–23, 2022, Detroit, Michigan, ... by Kyoung-Yun Kim (Springer) Price verified 30 minutes ago

This is an open access book. It gathers the first volume of the proceedings of the 31st edition of the International Conference on Flexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing, FAIM 2022, held on June 19 - 23, 2022, in Detroit, Michigan, USA. Covering four thematic areas including Manufacturing Processes, Machine Tools, Manufacturing Systems, and Enabling Technologies, it reports on advanced manufacturing processes, and innovative materials for 3D printing, applications of machine learning, artificial intelligence and mixed reality in various production sectors, as well as important issues in human-robot collaboration, including methods for improving safety. Contributions also cover strategies to improve quality control, supply chain management and training in the manufacturing industry, and methods supporting circular supply chain and sustainable manufacturing. All in all, this book provides academicians, engineers and professionals with extensive information on both scientific and industrial advances in the converging fields of manufacturing, production, and automation.

Genre: Engineering & Transportation

Point Blank (Deadly Intent Book 4) by Cheyenne McCray (Cheyenne McCray LLC) (272 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Fury Special Agent Brooks Allen is pissed as hell when he learns one of his friends' in-laws is suspected of drug-trafficking. Big time. She's been selling merchandise filled with illegal narcotics. Fear A free-spirit with a zest for life, Natasha Simpson loves her new beginning in the small town of Bisbee, Arizona. Things couldn't get any better. Natasha runs into Brooks, and enjoys the company of the man who works with her cousin's husband. But when Natasha accidentally makes the discovery that her products contain cocaine, not only is her life threatened, but every person she loves is in danger. Fate Brooks grows certain Natasha is innocent, then discovers the tangled web she's caught in. Along the way, he loses his heart to her -- now he just needs to make sure he doesn't lose her... permanently.

Genre: Romance

Ruthless Sinner (Made for the Mafia Book 2) by Erika Wilde (197 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

It was supposed to be a basic undercover op. Perform in a strip club, get close to my mark, and do whatever it took to coax him into spilling family secrets. Enticing him was simple. Made men like Marco Russo were more interested in seduction than marriage. Not to mention he was dark, dangerous and easy on the eyes. Our attraction was instant. Undeniable. Establishing a relationship with him was the easy part. Enticing him to share sensitive information took more finesse. But during all those steamy nights together I learned enough to take down his family. Too bad I fell in love with him, too. I ended up with a choice: My job or the man I loved. But maybe what I decided wouldn't matter. Because once Marco realized who I was and how I'd deceived him, he'd have a choice to make as well. To let me live... or kill me to prove his loyalty to his family. Nobody ever said life was fair.

Genre: Romance

Flicker of Defiance: Book 1 of The Chronicles of Kamore by C A Lewis (4 Reviews)    Price verified 50 minutes ago

The Magicae of Kamore are in hiding. They have been since the night of the Uprising. The night when disaster struck, and the President of Kamore lost his head. Hunted and persecuted by the military, the Magicae must hide their magic to stand a chance of staying out of the clutches of a madwoman. The show must go on. The Circus was created to help save the Magicae marked by the power coursing through their veins, unable to stay hidden for long. The collection of Magicae and Mortals travel the country, searching for the oppressed while performing shows for the masses. They are living proof the two can live in harmony and become stronger for it. The fire rages. Rae is battling her guilt and anger towards the very patrons she must hide from. She struggles to keep her fire in check while she flies high on the trapeze. Fear and defiance run rampant. Tyee joined the Circus years ago as an equestrian performer but can't seem to shake the memories of his past. He keeps the community and his feelings for Rae at arm's length, clinging to his identity as a loner like armor. Hope is wavering. Nan is the resident fortune teller and story keeper for the caravan. She weaves words like the vines she's connected to twine around a trellis. She can only hope they keep her people's spirits alive during the darkest of nights. Make the decision. Duncan, the Ringmaster, treads water, keeping his head above water as the world he knows crashes around him. After their unexpectedly brutal show season, the Circus heads north to their safe haven, far from the capital, for the winter. But change is in the air, and the only question left is what happens when hiding in plain sight is no longer an option? Join the Circus... Join the Resistance...

Genre: Fantasy

Gone (A Connor Callahan Mystery Thriller) by Reagan Keeter (Summithill Press) (429 Reviews)    Price verified 20 minutes ago

A mysterious cash-filled envelope... Suspicious messages on his father's cell phone... Shocking connections that don't add up... Can Connor put the pieces together in time to find his missing parents? "This book starts with a bang and doesn't stop. The twists will keep you guessing. And just when you think you know everything, you're blasted with another twist you won't see coming." - Goodreads Reader ????? In a heart-pounding tale of suspense and familial bonds, college student Connor Callahan's turbulent summer break takes a horrifying turn when an intruder kidnaps his parents from their home in an affluent New York suburb. Any leads the police find go nowhere. Ransom demands never materialize. And soon Connor can feel desperation setting in. Then a glimmer of hope emerges when he meets Olin, an aspiring accountant whose family suffered the same terrifying fate, and together they embark on a relentless quest for answers. Armed with cryptic information on his father's cell phone, Connor puts in motion a dangerous plan that he and Olin hope will reunite them with their missing parents. But will their high-stakes gamble reveal the truth behind the abductions, or plunge them deeper into a web of deception? In this electrifying thriller, alliances are forged, secrets unravel, and a family's dark past becomes the key to unlocking a sinister present. Gone is a gripping mystery thriller that will keep you turning the pages. Ideal for fans of Harlan Coben, James Patterson, and David Baldacci. What readers are saying: "Absolutely fantastic book! Full of suspense and action! I finished it in one sitting... I couldn't put it down!" - Goodreads Reader ????? "The story grabbed me from the beginning and never let up." - Amazon Reader ????? "This book has it all: suspense, intrigue, interesting characters, and a great plot! Be sure to grab your copy, curl up, and prepare to enjoy a great book!" - Goodreads Reader ????? "The tension the author built up had me holding ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

The Disarticulate: Language, Disability, and the Narratives of Modernity (Cultural Front Book 8) by James Berger (NYU Press) (1 Review)    Price verified 20 minutes ago

Language is integral to our social being. But what is the status of those who stand outside of language? The mentally disabled, "wild" children, people with autism and other neurological disorders, as well as animals, infants, angels, and artificial intelligences, have all engaged with language from a position at its borders. In the intricate verbal constructions of modern literature, the 'disarticulate' -- those at the edges of language -- have, paradoxically, played essential, defining roles. Drawing on the disarticulate figures in modern fictional works such as Billy Budd, The Sound and the Fury, Nightwood, White Noise, and The Echo Maker, among others, James Berger shows in this intellectually bracing study how these characters mark sites at which aesthetic, philosophical, ethical, political, medical, and scientific discourses converge. It is also the place of the greatest ethical tension, as society confronts the needs and desires of "the least of its brothers." Berger argues that the disarticulate is that which is unaccountable in the discourses of modernity and thus stands as an alternative to the prevailing social order. Using literary history and theory, as well as disability and trauma theory, he examines how these disarticulate figures reveal modernity's anxieties in terms of how it constructs its others.

Genre: Politics & Social Sciences

Bookkeeping for Beginners : 4 Manuscripts in 1 – A Complete Collection from A to Z to Learn Bookkeeping with Confidence by Dillan Gasper (1 Review)    Price verified 50 minutes ago

Read for FREE with Kindle Unlimited! "Bookkeeping for Beginners: 4 Manuscripts in 1 - A Complete Collection from A to Z to Learn Bookkeeping with Confidence" is a comprehensive guide to bookkeeping that covers everything from the basics to advanced concepts. A full overview of the bookkeeping process, from creating a chart of accounts to producing financial reports, is provided by this book, which combines four in-depth guides. You'll learn how to keep detailed financial records, monitor expenses, and handle accounts payable and receivable. This book also covers significant subjects like budgeting, tax compliance, and payroll administration with clear explanations and useful examples. You'll discover how to set up and maintain budgets, anticipate upcoming costs, and use financial information to guide deliberations. A comprehensive guide to financial analysis, including ratio analysis, trend analysis, and forecasting, is also provided in this text. You'll learn how to use these tools to spot trends, project success going forward, and come up with business-related decisions. The fourth manuscript is devoted to QuickBooks, which is the most widely used financial program. Creating a business file, managing transactions, balancing bank accounts, and creating financial reports are all skills you'll learn. Whether you're starting a new business or looking to improve your bookkeeping skills, "Bookkeeping for Beginners: 4 Manuscripts in 1 - A Complete Collection from A to Z to Learn Bookkeeping with Confidence" is the ultimate resource. With the knowledge and tools provided in this book, you'll be well-equipped to manage your finances effectively and achieve long-term success.

Genre: Business & Money

Co-governed Sovereignty Network: Legal Basis and Its Prototype & Applications with MIN Architecture by Hui Li (Springer) Price verified 4 hours ago

This open access book introduces MIN, a novel networking architecture to implement the sovereign equality of all countries in the cyberspace. Combining legal theory and network technology, it first discusses the historical development of sovereignty and expounds the legal basis of cyberspace sovereignty. Then, based on the high-performance blockchain, it describes a new network architecture designed to implement co-governance at the technical level. Explaining network sovereignty and including rich illustrations and tables, the book helps readers new to the field grasp the evolution and necessity of cyberspace sovereignty, gain insights into network trends and develop a preliminary understanding of complex network technologies such as blockchain, security mechanisms and routing strategies. The MIN network implements the "four principles" of cyberspace adopted by most nations and people: respecting cyber sovereignty; maintaining peace and protection; promoting opennessand cooperation; and building good order to provide network system security. There maybe three scales of application scenario for MIN, the big one is for UN of Cyberspace, the middle one is for Smart city, the small one is for enterprise group or organizations as private network, MIN-VPN. We have developed the product of MIN-VPN, you could find its message on the preface if care about the security of your network.

Genre: Computers & Technology

Foreigners in Their Own Country: Identity and Rejection in France by Lawrence M. Martin (Berghahn Books) Price verified 3 hours ago

Based on in-depth interviews with people throughout France who trace their origins to non-European countries, Foreigners in Their Own Country reports on the experience of not being seen as "French" because of one's physical appearance. Paying close attention to how individuals speak about themselves and their feelings of acceptance or rejection, this book provides an intimate account of the challenges faced by the millions of people in France -- and throughout Western Europe -- who fully participate in the life of their country but are often not seen as belonging there.

Genre: Politics & Social Sciences

Through these Eyes The courageous struggle to find meaning in a life stressed with cancer by Lauren Ann Isaacson (6 Reviews)    Price verified 56 minutes ago

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Genre: Nonfiction