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Emelda made a mistake she'll regret for the rest of her life—and it's put Kane in danger. Now, she has to right that wrong, and time is running out. She'll have to face unholy monsters, killer spy drones, and not one but two shadowy global organizations that want her dead. Or worse. To save Kane, she'll have to become something she'd never thought she had in her. Their pack of two is broken, and to save Kane, she will have to be clever. Fearless. Dangerous. Emelda Thorne will now be a lone wolf.

College journalist Adele Plank has been granted a rare interview with one-time best-selling author, Decklan Stone. He is a man largely withdrawn from the world following the tragic death of his young wife 27 years earlier. Adele ventures to the writer's remote, private-island home in the beautiful San Juan Islands, and there begins a journey of dangerous discovery that will have her scrambling to unravel a mystery far more shocking and deadly than she could have ever imagined.

Moving across the country and opening a costume shop was supposed to be my chance for a normal life. What I wanted was a fresh start, one where the biggest danger would be a carelessly wielded sewing needle. What I ended up with was a trail of dead bodies, a power I didn't ask for, and a host of enemies with ties to my twin sister's decade-old murder. Throw in a stony-eyed enforcer I can't seem to shake and a new goat shifter BFF, and I'm knee deep in trouble.

Friendships are one of the most important aspects of a fulfilling life, yet making and maintaining meaningful connections can be challenging. Unlocking the Art of Making Friends: A Complete Guide to Meaningful Friendships for Adults is a practical and insightful guide designed to help you build lasting relationships, overcome social obstacles, and strengthen your existing friendships.

The avocado is the quintessential symbol of aspirational living, a ubiquitous agricultural favorite, and the driver of an $18 billion global industry. How did this regional Latin American staple become a star of Super Bowl ads and a byword for wellness? Documenting more than a century of cross-cultural cooperation, cutting-edge science, and savvy marketing, Green Gold tells the remarkable story of the fruit's rise to prominence as both a culinary and cultural juggernaut.

Today, people and groups who disagree on an issue are less likely to send threatening letters, hold demonstrations, or riot. They are more likely to hire professional assassins to resolve the issue. The government has experienced an increasing number of assassinations: members of Congress, government agencies, and VIPs. Desperate, Congress directed the creation of an Anti-Terrorist Group and gave Home Land Security two and one-half years to produce the first anti-terrorist agents.

After raising twin girls as a single father and spending his days on construction sites, Ford was ready to live out his early retirement on his terms, which included solitude and fishing. So he ditched the big city, moved to a town the size of a postage stamp, and bought a house in the middle of nowhere without a neighbor in sight. His recluse plans hit a snag when the abandoned house down the road is suddenly inhabited by a woman who bears a striking resemblance to his childhood crush and her four kids.

It wasn’t until I lost everything—my home, my marriage, even my career—that I started to wonder if our “family curse” might be more than an unfortunate turn of phrase. Now turning forty-five, the age at which every woman in my family dies, I need answers not only for myself but for my two daughters. And I’ll see every specialist in the country if that’s what it takes. But when a lifelong friend discovers a link between my strange family history and an abandoned estate, I can't pass up the opportunity to learn what happened before the death certificates started piling up.

The crown now sits atop Eleira's head. With her new powers as queen, she can begin the healing process to reunite the Haven's ailing vampires. But a deep betrayal from one close to her heart has undermined all sense of safety. Morgan's lingering spirit continues to overshadow Eleira's rule. Elsewhere, the forsaken sisters have received the blood gift. But their maker was not the promised one, and the consequences will cast lasting effects on everything that is yet to come. Meanwhile, a new threat lurks beneath the Haven. An army, grown there for centuries, is now ready to strike.

Welcome to the fascinating world of behavioral paradoxes: apparent contradictions which make sense once we understand the human needs and motivations behind them. This inspiring book invites you to ponder contradictory behaviors which reflect our shared humanity and, surprisingly, offer pathways to improved mental health, meaningful living, and well-being for ourselves and others.

Time is running out for Kane. His human body is rapidly aging, and he must unlock secrets that can transform him back into a wolf before it's too late. Only Cal Davis holds the key. And their "pack of two" is not the only one searching for Cal. But they have a lead. Dr. George Fineman has known Cal since he was a boy and has been quietly helping him survive in the British Columbian forest. If Kane and Emelda can convince Fineman to reveal Cal's hideaway, they will finally get the solution they seek.

Well, Evie doesn't want to find out! Evie Jones is a widow of three years, with an eighteen-year-old daughter. Struggling to simplify her life and trying desperately to convince her daughter not to leave the nest. And her 'No Dating' rule is part of that struggle. So is selling her big house and moving into something smaller. To help with that plan, she hires a handsome contractor to complete her partially finished basement.

Guilt is a powerful exploration of emotional intelligence, highlighting the complexities of guilt and the importance of empathy, understanding, and forgiveness. Join Xane and her bandmates as they learn to navigate guilt, set emotional boundaries, and find strength in their journey. This volume is a must-listen for fans of the series and anyone interested in the intricate dance of emotions.

In Curiosity: Xane Volume 12, Xane, a Synth programmed to understand human emotions, faces one of her most complex challenges yet. Her journey begins with a cryptic message from her old friend, Tara, who has been wrongfully accused of stealing from the golf shop where she works. Despite overwhelming evidence—including surveillance footage and Tara’s own fingerprints on the safe—Xane knows her friend is innocent.

Dealing with Toxic People is a solution-oriented book that throws light on one of the most important issues in today's world. Listeners will be able to learn every possible technique to help get rid of toxic people in the best possible manner.

The Psychology of Human Behavior is written in a way that answers all such queries, along with multiple others. The best part is that the writing style of the book is so practical that the listeners will be able to learn a lot of things instantly.

Why did they come? When they appeared across the sky, speculation wheeled around the world—the aliens were from heaven, the invaders were from hell… or they were proof that neither existed. But when they landed, curiosity gave way to suspicion and the nations reacted with nuclear force, setting off a chain reaction that left the world in ruins. Twenty years later, instead of nearing her retirement, Dr. Elspeth Darrow struggles to forget the loss of her child and husband by plunging herself into the work of operating the last remaining hospital in San Francisco.

Xane finds herself at the center of a storm when Zoe, a bandmate, reveals her deep-seated pride, causing tension and division within the band. As Zoe's arrogance threatens to tear the group apart, Xane must navigate the delicate balance between healthy pride and destructive hubris. Guided by the Analyst, Xane learns that pride can be both empowering and isolating. Through introspective conversations and challenging interactions with her bandmates, Xane discovers the importance of humility and teamwork.

Told through the eyes of ten local women, Grabowski’s Women and Children First is an exquisite portrait of grief and a powerful reminder of life’s interconnectedness. Touching on womanhood, class, and sexuality, ambition, disappointment, and tragedy, this novel is a stunning rendering of love and loss, and a bracing lesson from a phenomenal new literary talent that no one walks this earth alone.

There was a time when women’s health was repressed and breast cancer wasn’t discussed, but Shirley Temple Black, Rose Kushner, and Evelyn Lauder refused to be silenced. Their courage ignited a movement that changed the way society addresses breast cancer. When these “radical sisters” were diagnosed, they faced a medical world of myths, outdated protocols, and a shocking lack of research. Breast cancer awareness was absent, and treatment options were scarce. Yet, Shirley, Rose, and Evelyn became trailblazing advocates for breast cancer research, early detection, and women’s health.