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"AN OFTEN-GRIPPING PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER ABOUT AN EXECUTIVE WHO SELLS HER SOUL IN HER QUEST FOR SUCCESS." — KIRKUS REVIEWS "SHALNEVA UNFOLDS HER STORY OF CLAUDIA'S SOLITARY ENDEAVORS ("STARING AT A SCREEN LATE AT NIGHT, WAITING FOR A MESSAGE, FROM SOMEONE, ANYONE, DESPERATE TO SAY SOMETHING, WATCH ANOTHER SOUL RESPOND") WITH A GOOD DEAL OF NARRATIVE SKILL, DOVETAILING THE CHARACTER'S LATER PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL UNHAPPINESS WITH AN INTRIGUING PLOT..." — KIRKUS REVIEWSGilded life of top London banker Claudia Moreau is rocked to its foundations when two strangers unexpectedly cross ...

Everything in Echo's life changed in a blinding flash when she learned the startling truth: She is the firebird, the creature of light that is said to bring peace. The firebird has come into the world, but it has not come alone. Every action has an equal and opposite reaction, and Echo can feel a great and terrible darkness rising in the distance. Cosmic forces threaten to tear the world apart.

"AND he entered as his custom was, into the synagogue on the sabbath day." "And as he was wont, he taught them." "And went, as his custom was, unto the mount of Olives." "The Father... hath not left me alone; for I do always the things that are pleasing to him." These were some of the habits of the Lord. He had habits, as each man must have, as God himself has; for do we not read of "the ways of the Lord"? Is this not ever the earnest man's prayer, "Show me thy ways, O Lord, teach me thy paths"? Indeed, it was to be the blessing of the latter days that they would fulfill this prayer. "And ...

He was supposed to save the world. Instead, he unleashed its greatest evil. After failing to stop the ritual that opened the Dark Abyss, David Bishop is tormented by guilt—and the terrifying truth that he empowered the enemy he was meant to destroy. Stripped of his connection to the Orb, David faces a world falling to ruin. As demons ravage the land and allies fall, he must embark on a desperate journey to restore his powers and confront the Defiant One before all is lost. Haunted by prophecy and pursued by the enemy, David must find the strength to rise again—or witness the end of ...

Jazz...Booze...Boys...It’s a dangerous combination. Every girl wants what she can’t have. Seventeen-year-old Gloria Carmody wants the flapper lifestyle - and the bobbed hair, cigarettes, and music-filled nights that go with it. Now that she’s engaged to Sebastian Grey, scion of one of Chicago’s most powerful families, Gloria’s party days are over before they’ve even begun...or are they? Clara Knowles, Gloria’s goody-two-shoes cousin, has arrived to make sure the high-society wedding comes off without a hitch - but Clara isn’t as lily-white as she appears.

Packed with practical tips, easy-to-listen content, powerful exercises, and enlightening paradigms, this book covers a wide range of life skills that will help your teen succeed both now and in the future. Whether they're struggling with school or facing challenges at home, this book has everything your teenager needs to thrive.

In the Realm of Sa Neo, dreams are doorways between worlds. For three years, Lily has tried to forget the magical world she once visited—and the chaos she may have left in her wake. But when haunting visions of a dark-eyed merman plague her nights, she knows she must return. The enchanted realm she discovers is not the one she left behind: merpeople are being hunted, dark forces hold children captive, and an ancient evil spreads like poison through the lands. To save Sa Neo, Lily must first face the truth of what she's done. As she travels through lands of eternal wisdom and forgotten ...

"Entertaining story of fascinating other realms." –Kirkus Reviews "Magic and other races really add to the magnificent story!" –Auburn, Vine Voice Tolkien meets Herbert and takes us on an incredible two world struggle for survival of humankind! To avoid a confrontation with the Creek sisters—Crystalyn and Jade—a parasitic alien calling itself the One Mind, escapes to the land of Terra, and grows quickly stronger. Gorging on the brain neurons of organic beings, the creature scales up a planet-wide plan for genocidal control, using someone dear as a host. With a small band of fighters...

Ex-best friends Naya Morgan and Yana Bunpraserit have always felt like outsiders in their small Oklahoma town. But this year, everything changes when they’re inducted into an exclusive society of Yatesville High’s top recent graduates. Unimaginable opportunities await them, starting with a celebratory yacht trip to Bermuda. Despite the likely onslaught of microaggressions and backhanded compliments from their peers—in addition to their own rocky past—Yana and Naya are ready for an epic voyage. Then one of their classmates is brutally murdered.

The twins Eefa and Magio are sailing the archipelago of islands known as the Sea of Stars, which is steeped in eldritch magic and unpredictable perils. Meanwhile they are being hunted by the she-devil, Lustfera, aboard the dreadful warship known as the Leviathan. As they journey from island to island, aboard the ancient Scuttlebutt, the twins begin to unlock devastating secrets. What if their true identities were hidden from them all their lives? Would this explain why an undying power is so determined to kill them? The ex-pirate, Quimbre, who captains the Scuttlebutt, doesn’t trust the ...

From preschool to higher education and everything in between, Everything I Learned About Racism I Learned in School focuses on the experiences Black and Brown students face as a direct result of the racism built into schools across the United States. The overarching nonfiction narrative follows author Tiffany Jewell from early elementary school through her time at college, unpacking the history of systemic racism in the American educational system along the way.

Lizzie Marlowe was never one for believing in monsters. But when a strange boy with no past arrives at her school—flickering in and out of photographs, speaking in riddles, and drawing symbols that pulse with forgotten magic—Lizzie is pulled into a world that shouldn’t exist. Beneath her quiet hometown of Southridge lies Acherra, a realm stitched together from memory, mirror, and myth. And the boy? He isn’t just lost—he might be her other half, or her undoing. As sinkholes tear through the streets and shadow-creatures whisper from closets and screens, Lizzie must face impossible ...

Rachael Townsend is the first artist ever to leave Earth and journey out into the galaxy—but after an encounter with an alien artifact, she can't make art at all. Elza Monteiro is determined to be the first human to venture inside the Palace of Scented Tears and compete for the chance to become a princess—except that inside the palace, she finds the last person she ever wanted to see again.

'We are the last defence.I've seen him on the news. Followed the stories about what happened to John Smith. To the world he's a mystery, but to me...he's one of us. Nine of us came here, but sometimes I wonder if time has changed us, if we all still believe in our mission. There are six of us left. We're hiding, blending in, avoiding contact with one another, but our Legacies are developing, and soon we'll be ready to fight....'

No matter who you are or what you aim to achieve, power determines whether you succeed or fail. But while power dynamics permeate every interaction in the workplace, the concept is very poorly understood or managed in practice. Everyone has influence over some people and is under the influence of others, and must choose how to deal with these realities in daily interactions. This book offers a comprehensive and applied understanding of power in a professional scenario: where it comes from, how it moves, and what that means in practice for how professionals work together.

In a world where crises are becoming more frequent and devastating, the Church has an unprecedented opportunity to partner with God and to be a beacon of light in every city around the world. In United in Crisis, Daniel Geraci shares gripping stories of God's miraculous power and provision working through a united network of churches in the Greater Austin area that grew to over two hundred churches in the midst of sixteen major disasters, demonstrating how God uses trained and prepared Christian volunteers to reveal the love and hope of Christ in the darkest storms.

Riadne’s bloody coup on the Summer Solstice changed Arlo’s life forever. In one fell swoop and a fool’s bargain, she lost both her family and free will to the newly crowned High Queen. Now, with Arlo forced to use her powers as Luck’s Hollow Star to help summon the rest of the seven deadly sins, Riadne stands closer than ever to achieving her dark goals. And Arlo isn’t the only one trapped in a frightening new role. Her ex-Fury girlfriend, Nausicaä, is determined to do whatever it takes to stay by Arlo’s side, even if that means becoming Riadne’s pet assassin.

HE is the tall, hot and handsome Uday, the youngest and third son from the renowned Bollywood family of Chandhoks. Uday has always aspired to be behind the camera, and these days, he has made a name for himself in the film industry after three award-winning films under his belt. Into his life walks Yamini Gupta from Ranchi. SHE is not only young and beautiful, but extremely intelligent and career driven. And she wants to work in Bollywood, also behind the camera. She feels her dream has come true when she gets the opportunity to become Uday's assistant director. But can the two stick to ...

I NEVER KNEW REAL DARKNESS BEFORE NOW. My life has slowed down after the crazy events of last winter. I've taken some time away from Mum, my boyfriend, and Gabriel. I can’t believe I actually survived my first year at uni. Just when I let my guard down, however, Duncan gets in trouble with a local crime lord. His life is at stake, and so, naturally, I place myself in the line of fire. To top it all, ancient enemies lurk in the shadows. The only way I can defeat them is to surrender myself to the dark. IS THERE STILL LIGHT WHERE DARKNESS CONSUMES ALL? This is Book 5 in the Ruby Morgan ...

You are cordially invited to begin your magical relationship with the faery world. Many of the things we believe about faeries are old wives’ tales, made-up myths, and invented stories to satisfy cultural curiosity. Here, you will learn how to separate myth from truth and discover how to create your private faery kingdom. Living the Faery Life is a guide for everyone: Tinkerbell fans, faery non-believers, fanatics, pagan and wiccan practitioners, as well as devotees who enjoy the ritual use of candles and crystals.