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"Dusted": Being a highly skilled predator doesn't necessarily put you at the top of the food chain at Club Nexus. A southern vampire with a hankering for blood and wanton violence may have bit off more than he can chew. "Demonized": The demon attorney we love to hate has his eye on a certain rockabilly human. Too bad she's brought a crossbow loaded with holy-water-dipped bolts for this night on the town. "Jinxed": Just when Jinx needs a carefree girl's night out with Ivy, a smoking-hot demon tries to buy her a drink. She really is the unluckiest human on the planet.

How to start eliminating procrastination today with this effective self help program and start seeing incredible results within 21-30 days. Procrastination is not just a trait of putting things off it can also manifest into destructive habit patterns forming that leads to frustration, unfulfillment, underachievement and failure, resulting in low self esteem and unhappiness. In the 'Cure Procrastination' ebook you will discover tips technique & strategies to enable you to banish these old destructive procrastinating habits that have been holding you back and replace them with new healthy ...

Everyone loves coming-home stories, especially when they include dogs and happy endings! From Steven Carino and Alex Tresniowski comes Oliver for Young Readers, a heartwarming and true story of a man searching for a beloved lost dog and finding more than he’d ever hoped for. When Steven Carino...

In Unwelcome Guests, Harold S. Wechsler and Steven J. Diner argue that discrimination in college admissions has a long and troubling history in the US. Institutions of higher learning have vigorously sought to shape their mission and the experiences of their undergraduate students by paying careful attention to race and religion in admissions decisions. Wechsler and Diner explore how American colleges and universities sought to restrict enrollment of students they considered undesirable.

Catching the beast is one thing. Smuggling it safely out of Indonesia is something else altogether. Whisked overseas for a mystery job, Australian Park Ranger and dangerous animal expert Matt Sanders finds himself presented with the opportunity of a lifetime: to find and capture a uniquely dangerous cryptid long hidden by the thick rainforests of Java. It is an opportunity too exciting to turn down.

Sam Grainger, rocket scientist, gets a phone call from his wife Jennie one evening. Which would be perfectly normal if she hadn't been dead for over a year. Sam's convinced the call is a hoax, but before he can investigate, a much larger mystery presents itself - parts of the world have started to vanish, and Sam is asked to join a team to investigate. Once he's reunited with Jennie, Sam learns that the world isn't what he thought it was - and neither are he and she. Worse, some very ruthless people are determined to make sure the secret doesn't go any further.

Raised by wolves. Claimed by a destiny he doesn’t understand. Hunted for a secret he never chose. Twee never meant to leave the forest. From his first toddling steps among wolf pups to nights curled in their den, it was the only home he knew. But beyond the trees, the world is harsher—outlaws, city streets, and forge smoke. In Grisput, Twee learns the blacksmith’s trade and crosses paths with a red-haired street girl with magic in her pockets—and secrets she dares not reveal. Whispers begin to follow him, until even the King’s Guard starts to listen. For readers who love A Wizard ...

Set after earlier tales of Liamec, this story opens a new corner of the kingdom—one with sharper teeth and a lighter touch. “A fast-paced, thrill-a-page fantasy with two strong MCs to root for. Lamperti’s prose is clever, funny, and lushly detailed.” — The Wishing Shelf Book Awards & The BookLife Prize Strange things are happening in the village of Hero. First it was the sheep—found drained of blood. Then village girls began to disappear, returning days later with no memory of where they’d been. Sunny, a sharp-minded farm girl with no patience for nonsense, is sure something ...

“A fast-paced fantasy adventure with a strong cast of characters.” — The Wishing Shelf Book Awards The dream is breaking. The world is burning. And Anise has reached the end of the path she never meant to walk. In the final book of the Channeler Trilogy, Anise is cast into the heart of the dream realm itself—a place where nightmares roam free, dragons blot out the skies, and the boundaries between dream and waking life have begun to collapse. Guided by an unlikely ally in the god of death, Anise must face the truth of her power—and the cost of using it—before Liamec is lost. ...

Finding Robert chronicles a family’s journey through the world of developmental disorders. It depicts the struggles faced, examines decisions made, and offers a thorough analysis of the therapies utilized. Amid sadness and confusion, with strength and resolve, Robert and Catherine regained their son. This is their story.

Ivy must go to Faerie, but the gateway to the Wisp Court is through Tech Duinn, the house of Donn - Celtic god of the dead. Just her luck. Unable to share her secret with Jinx, and with Jenna called away on Hunters' Guild business, Ivy must rely on Ceff and Torn to lead her to Death's door, literally, and back again. As if that wasn't dangerous enough, there's no saying what horrors lay in store within the Faerie realm. Too bad the Wisp Court is the one lead Ivy has in the search for her father - and possible salvation.

In 2008, three years after Hurricane Katrina cut a deadly path along the northern coast of the Gulf of Mexico, researchers J. Steven Picou and Keith Nicholls conducted a survey of the survivors in Louisiana and Mississippi, receiving more than 2500 responses, and followed up two years later with more than 500 of the initial respondents. Showcasing these landmark findings, Caught in the Path of Katrina: A Survey of the Hurricane's Human Effects yields a more complete understanding of the traumas endured as a result of the Storm of the Century.

The Road to Jericho - About a boy from Arkansas, and his dog, who get wrapped up into dangerous circumstances. It's about their travels to Jericho, AR, a hubbub of wanton and reckless living, in the summer of 1949. It's a book about charity, and gratitude, and greed and the choices that lead us there.

It's 2105 and Cray has a killer life - literally. He spends every night hunting zombies to keep everyone else in New York safe. Of course he's alone, had a dysfunctional childhood, and could die at any moment, but that's not so bad. Right? After all, thanks to his tireless efforts and the efforts of the other Night Sweepers, society has a fighting chance of recovering from the zombie apocalypse and being normal again. Enter Jonathan Harbin, the son of the psychopath that made the virus that created the zombie horde.

In the old, abandoned Greyford house on the outskirts of the Mayfield School for Girls, Delany would be completely and purposefully alone...or so she thought. Yet there was more to this house than first met the eye: There were secret passages and hidden treasures, lost and forgotten with the passing of time, and a room...a fantastic and otherworldly sort of room, which she had decided to call "the Window Room". This is a story about the dangerous and mysterious adventures she found there.

Ivy Granger, psychic detective, thought she'd seen it all...until now. With a vengeful lamia that only she can see on the city streets, reports of specters walking Harborsmouth cemeteries, and an angry mob of faerie clients at her office door, it's bound to be a long night. Add in an offense against the faerie courts and a few foolish bargains and one thing is clear - Ivy Granger is in some seriously deep trouble.

Twice pardoned - first by God and later by the state - TJ Stevens now walks in freedom and grace. Reluctant at first to tell his story but compelled now to share what God has done, he gives a firsthand account, four decades later, of what it was like to be a high school shooter. Why is his story different from all the others that have commanded headlines over the last 20-odd years? How did he not only make it out alive but go on to have a successful life, when so many other high school shooters are now behind bars or in the grave?

Discussions of music and the arts while drinking Gin and Scotch.

The mind is an enigma. Amidst the cacophony of our daily lives, there is a subtle yet persistent voice that strives to guide us, console us, and occasionally, warn us. This voice is not loud, dramatic, or demanding. Rather, it is soft, gentle, and often easy to overlook. It is the whisper of our mind—a delicate hint that gently nudges us toward understanding our deeper selves.

Whether you are a seasoned author or a first-time writer, Picture Perfect is designed to guide you through the process of writing a book or novel that is entertaining, educational, and uniquely yours. With a little imagination, some hard work, and the guidance provided here in this podcast, you too can create a world that readers will want to visit time and time again. So, come join me on this exciting journey toward making your story something that is truly Picture Perfect! Hosted by author, editor and book coach Cara J. Stevens. Learn more at carajstevens.com.