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Set in a typical American city, hacker Jason, a talented computer programmer, is thrown into captivity with Tasha, a woman caught in the snare of human sex trafficking from the darkest part of the Internet, where antivirus efforts and firewalls are shown to be ineffective and useless. Together they must invade computers remotely to steal what they can to satisfy their captors.

A sweeping, magisterial biography of the man generally considered the greatest president of the 20th century, admired by Democrats and Republicans alike. Traitor to His Class sheds new light on FDR's formative years, his remarkable willingness to champion the concerns of the poor and disenfranchised, his combination of political genius, firm leadership, and matchless diplomacy in saving democracy in America during the Great Depression and the American cause of freedom in World War II.

Sloane Munster had the perfect life - until she didn't. Now 17-year-old Sloane is trying to reboot her life after a serious accident left her badly scarred and emotionally traumatized. Starting her senior year at a different school, she recognizes Luke Naughton, a swimmer whom she once had a crush on, in her new class. But when she smiles at him, he glares back with revulsion, and she's sure he's disgusted by her ugly scar.

She was his anchor. He was her home. Gracie Taylor fell in love with Noah Chase on the first day of kindergarten. Gracie was the girl from the wrong side of town. Noah was the town's golden boy. Their families had been at loggerheads since the death of Gracie's mother years ago and as they grew up, they had to risk everything to be together.

In this celebrated work, his only novel, Wilde forged a devastating portrait of the effects of evil and debauchery on a young aesthete in late 19th-century England. Combining elements of the Gothic horror novel and decadent French fiction, the book centers on a striking premise: As Dorian Gray sinks into a life of crime and gross sensuality, his body retains perfect youth and vigor while his recently painted portrait grows day by day into a hideous record of evil, which he must keep hidden from the world.

In this Regency classic by English novelist Jane Austen, two estranged paramours reconnect and give love a second chance.

Set against the backdrop of the Civil Rights Movement, Redlined exposes the racist lending rules that refuse mortgages to anyone in areas with even one black resident. As blacks move deeper into Chicago’s West Side during the 1960s, whites flee by the thousands. But Linda Gartz’s parents, Fred and Lil, choose to stay in their integrating neighborhood, overcoming previous prejudices as they meet and form friendships with their African American neighbors.

The purpose of The Integrated Self is to provide a guide for navigating your human experience consciously through lasting personal and spiritual growth. Integration of both the Ego and the Soul is what we call the Integrated Self, and balance is a main pillar of the Integrated Self Model. Those on their journeys of growth may experience internal competition between their Ego and Soul. The primary job of your Ego is to keep you safe and validated as you do your best in the world, while your Soul is working on your connection to God and your existence.

When the notorious rake Viscount Alistair Upshire offers to forgive Kit’s father’s crushing debt in exchange for her hand in marriage, Kit faces a future bound to a man she despises. With her heart belonging to Marcus, the younger son of the Earl of Roxboro, she is determined to forestall the marriage.

As the story moves into the last book of the trilogy, we know that Chaldee’s kingdom has been destroyed, meaning she must seek a new homeland, but the search seems fruitless until, with the help of her Earthling friends, the search leads them into the wonders of a secret city, hidden deep underground. Meanwhile, in Sydney Jake’s efforts to help Adele and her father end in tragedy forcing Jake and Ben to reach out to Chaldee.

After Beth Stewart's parents got divorce, she lived with her father during the summers on a ranch in the high-mountain plains of Northern Arizona. This was where she met and fell in love with Monty Jarrett. They both enrolled in the same university and were happy until her mother encouraged her to date other boys. Devastated, Monty felt like he could no longer be near her. With the war in Vietnam still raging, the young cowboy joined the army rather than to wait to be drafted.

This book brings menopause out into the light where it belongs. It redefines what it means to be a woman in the second half of life and arms you with the guts and gusto to seize this chapter with both hands. Because your story is far from over. Despite what you might believe or what you’ve been told, the clock hasn’t run out. You have time… Time to explore… time to redefine who you are and what you want out of life… time to blossom into the woman the little girl inside you always dreamed of becoming.

Adam Wallace thought he had his life all planned out until he couldn't get a job in his field of study after college. Rose Miller's life was drastically changed when a medical mishap put her in a wheelchair in a nursing home. Beth Young, sister to Rose and an employee of Adam, had the perfect suburban life with her husband and three children until she and her husband were in a car accident that changed everything. Samantha and Dwayne had a love that couldn't be.

As the story continues, friends of the missing archaeologist and his son discover the mythical kingdom hidden deep in the Kimberley ranges. After many skirmishes, they are finally convinced by the oracle to help Chaldee the ruler of the kingdom find a professor who is developing a powerful healing substance aimed at helping mankind. Governmental forces want to suppress this scientific discovery, so the clash of ideologies as Chaldee and her earthling friends find, then transport the professor to safety is gripping.

A love that would span across two dimensions, a battle that has raged since before the beginning of man. Murder, jealousy, and a battle that would start a war no one could have seen coming.

Everyone Knows a Narcissist: Coping with Narcissistic Abuse is a comprehensive and compassionate guide to understanding narcissistic behavior in all types of relationships. Most importantly, it offers practical, psychology-based strategies to help you safeguard yourself and guide you toward healing and recovery from narcissistic abuse.

The growing evil becomes overwhelming when the wolf king and the ghost cat join forces to destroy everything that is good and pure. Who will rise to become a hero, a deliverer?

1930’s Chicago, spirits are still talking through Gregory Davenport — only this time their warnings are ominous. At the Hair of the Dog Club, Letty Carlyle thought she had left her past behind, but when her dangerous ex-boyfriend Mikey O’Shea arrives in the city, she knows trouble isn’t far behind. It all starts when maid Rose Flanagan discovers Samuel Insull, monopoly owner of the powerful utility company Commonwealth Edison, has been unable to avoid bankruptcy.

Looking Back is a memento! Use it as a guide and step into the process of sharing and communicating with loved ones and or friends. Listen as they speak one-on-one to you and share your truths and watch the positive benefits all will gain by the way of healing.

Dive into the heart of nursing with this comprehensive guide crafted to empower nurses on their journey to professional excellence. “Nursing a guide for nurses flourish” is a beacon for those navigating the dynamic world of healthcare. From mastering intricate medical procedures to fostering meaningful patient connection. Each chapter is a road map to success. This book serves as a valuable companion that fosters critical thinking, promotes effective communication, encouragement, and compassion.