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"Get married or you're out of the will." Blackmail pure and simple, but Bryce doesn't have much of a choice if he wants to remain Grandfather's heir. With the old man on his deathbed, the clock is ticking, so he'd better get cracking because a supposed cousin has just shown up looking for a pint of the maple syrup business. "I'll gore him with my rack first!" Lucky for Bryce, he sniffs out the perfect woman and makes her a deal. What he doesn't expect is to lose his heart in the process.

Plump Diana is ironing her underwear when the hottest blue babe in all of the galaxy appears in her living room. Did she forget to mention he was naked too? Abducted, decontaminated, and dressed like a harem girl, she's been chosen to become the hunky alien's mate. Kor asked his ancestors to find him a biddable, docile mate, instead they found him Diana - a curvy, argumentative earthling who sets his pulse pounding and his loins on fire. He might be an alien who doesn't understand the meaning of love, but he sure knows what he feels is more than lust.

The philosophy of Ancient Greece provides the background of Western ethical thought and politics. In this approachable introduction, Hugh Griffith, a leading translator of Plato, covers the main ground from the Pre-Socratics through Plato, Aristotle, the Stoics, and the Epicureans.

Fourteen-year-old Azariah Hancock must flee his home in Montgomery County, MD after avenging the rape of his sister by the son of the local sheriff. The Hancock family is hated by many in the county for being fair to their slaves, so Azariah and his family knew he would not receive a fair trial. He heads to St. Louis, where he meets mountain man Liam O'Reilly, who takes the youth under his wing, teaching him the trapping trade. Azariah finds friendship, love, and a new family, having adventures all along the way.

This book was designed to help children understand what is going on inside of their young brains that are so full of big thoughts and emotions. Many blessings to the families and parents who are raising the wonderful children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The world can be a scary place, but you are true champions spreading love and light each day. This book is dedicated to my 3 nephews who grew up with Asberger Syndrome.

In Samuel Johnson's famous quote, "When a man knows he is to be hanged in a fortnight, it concentrates his mind wonderfully," we find a sobering observation about the power of impending death to focus one's thoughts. Thus is was for the mind and spirit of this soon-to-be martyr.

Fee Drummond has taken over the running of the Carnbeg Hydro Hotel following the death of her husband in a speedboat accident. But Fee is not short of enemies who would love to see her fail. Can she hold her nerve? Meanwhile, the staff of the Hydro are having their ‘Potential Superfactors’ assessed by a management guru, a distinguished concert violinist suffers stage fright on the eve of the Edinburgh Festival, and the bank drops a legal bombshell.

Did Christianity begin as a mystery cult led by a man named Jesus? Did the initiation ritual contain mysterious ceremonies that only Jesus could perform? Who was the young man in the Gospel of Mark wearing nothing more than a sheet? Why was he there? Was he about to undergo the rites and rituals of initiation into the Jesus cult, or was he simply there to be baptized into the faith? Are there other “Gospels of Mark” out there? What do they say about Jesus, his life, death, and resurrection?

Twenty years ago, 'The Reiki Sourcebook' revolutionized the Reiki community with its comprehensive coverage of the history, practice, and philosophy of the system of Reiki. It meticulously tracks every significant aspect from the system’s inception in early 1900s Japan to the West and back to Japan. This anniversary edition celebrates the depth of research and clarity that this book has brought to the Reiki community. With an introduction for beginners and a chronological history that answers questions like “Where did the attunement process come from?” and “Which hand positions are correct?

1635, Aberdeen. A girl lies dead in a frozen garden. A young man goes missing after a drunken brawl and a sinister cloaked figure watches from the shadows . . .The missing student, son of a Highland chief, is one of Alexander Seaton's pupils. When the young man's companion turns up bruised and bloodied, suspicion mounts that he has murdered his friend. But Alexander is convinced that there's another explanation.

Aberdeen, 1631. University librarian Robert Sim takes receipt of a gift of books recently arrived from overseas, mysterious works on alchemy and hermetics - the pursuit of ancient knowledge. By nightfall he has been brutally murdered. His colleague and good friend Alexander Seaton is left with the task of hunting for clues as to his killer's motive, as well as locating the missing books. What did Sim discover in the package, and what makes these books so dangerous?

Ten-year-old Leo and his eight-year-old sister, Pipa, know only one home: the steady, humming corridors of the Stardust Cruiser. But when their ship is violently pulled from the stars and crash-lands on a mysterious world, their life of quiet safety is shattered. They find themselves on Planet VORTEX, a bizarre land of dizzying rainbow dust, six-legged creatures, and plants that spiral into the sky. It's a world alive with chaotic energy, from fields of dancing tornadoes to rivers that flow uphill.

Katrina Pomeroy had been murdered on Friday October 13th exactly eleven years after she’d been one of five teenagers to survive the Friday the 13th Massacre, made her passing worthy of notice by the national news agencies Jillian Hanford used to work for.

She’s a city girl looking for change. He’s an ex-soldier looking for stability. What happens when fate brings them together? After a tough breakup, author Amanda Anderson swears off men forever. When a pink envelope finds its way to her, offering a charming cabin on a vast piece of land in the mountains of Aspen Cove, she heads west, looking to start over—alone. But when she arrives at the dilapidated cabin, she is faced with more than she can handle, so she enlists the help of the only person available: a sexy bartender who offers free labor in exchange for a place to stay.

In Mortgage-Free Faster, Richard Andersone shares his real-life journey of paying off his mortgage in just eight years while navigating debt, budgeting challenges, and everyday life in the UK. Richard speaks directly and honestly about the sacrifices, strategies, and mindset shifts that helped him go from financial stress to full ownership of his home. Whether you're early in your mortgage, drowning in interest, or simply ready to take control of your finances, this book will guide you step by step.

My back end spins out as I pull down an alley that's nearly too tight for the car to pass. My grip on the stick shift tightens as I drop gears. Trash cans hit the bumper and fly over the top of the vehicle, but I can't stop. The pointé is not the only thing I'm balancing over. I'm in too deep this time, and they are coming after me. I arrive at the door of the only person in the world I trust, but it's not my old dance teacher who answers my call. It's her son. Diego.

"William "Rowdy" Yates is a square peg that refuses to be beat into a round hole. Alternatively promoted, demoted, and re-moted in the US Marine Corps, After getting out of the Corps, Rowdy lead a five man tactical squad at a maximum security prison before being put on a punishment detail as the night shift guard at an abandoned state prison. After an unknown force brought an RPG-like system to Earth, Rowdy exploited the system to take control of a dungeon and build a town to protect humanity from monsters.

When I was gifted a VIP membership to a luxury chain of bed and breakfasts, I expected a cozy room and a free meal in the morning. I couldn't have been more wrong; I received much more than a complimentary bottle of water. I was met at the door by a knockout blonde who introduced herself as Kirsten. She explained she was my toy for the week. I have an open marriage and a hot wife waiting for me at home. I have a green light to enjoy some dirty filthy fun with Kirsten.

Who Owns Your Mind: Accurate Thinking Revealed by Clarence N M Coggins is a thought-provoking guide to developing accurate thinking and mental ownership in a world filled with information overload and constant distractions. The book emphasizes the importance of proactive engagement with the world, expanding knowledge, and broadening perspectives through education. Through accurate thinking and mentally ownership, listeners can cultivate self-awareness, resilience, and a growth mindset, ultimately unlocking their full potential and enhancing their relationships with others.

Maddie Mills loves her new life in Bayview with her two lovable pups. Being back in her childhood home with old friends and family, and reopening her parents’ bakery is the new start she needed. Everything is coming together. The bakery has its first big job catering for the lighthouse’s anniversary celebration, and she is excited to have her first proper date with the police chief.