Her fate…Sarah Randolph believes she’s just an ordinary woman, at least until the day she meets Ramsey—a mysterious man who tells her that not only is she not ordinary…she’s not even human.Depends on him…John Sherlock Ramsey, an Earth-born Eudoran, is a Protector. He’s assigned to help Sarah complete her Shift, a period of intense transformation experienced by those of his species. But her Shift is different and risky, because she’s a Red-Line, a mem...

e-artnow presents to you the greatest Christmas novels, magical Christmas tales, legends, most famous carols and the unique poetry of the giants of literature dedicated to this one and only holiday: The Gift of the Magi (O. Henry) The Holy Night (Selma Lagerlöf) A Merry Christmas & Other Christmas Stories (Louisa May Alcott) A Letter from Santa Claus (Mark Twain) Silent Night The Night After Christmas The Child Born at Bethlehem The Adoration of the Shepherds The Visit of the Wise Men As J...

In this book, the authors have explored a series of different types of communities - moving from the basic idea of those based at a specific location all the way to virtual communities of the internet. The ways in which the communities operate, positively and negatively, what people get out of them and what they have to put into them, and the notion of being members of more than one community at the one time are considered.Sense of community is a topic that captures the attention o...

and how the known vertebrate homologues of these genes are expressed normally in differentiation and proliferation pathways as well as abnormal ly in well-defined lymphomagenic and other oncogenic pathways. What emerged from this meeting are a better understanding of the evolution of these gene systems themselves and an elucidation of simpler systems open to more rapid genetic and molecular genetic analysis to reveal the normal functions of these genes and their gene products. Thus we soug...

This collection, marking the centenary of Avery Dulles’s birth, makes an entirely distinctive contribution to contemporary theological discourse as we approach the second century of the cardinal’s influence, and the twenty-first of Christian witness in the world. Moving beyond a festschrift, the volume offers both historical analyses of Dulles’s contributions and applications of his insights and methodologies to current issues like immigration, exclusion, and digital culture. It i...

In the enchanting anthology "Santa's Christmas Library," readers will discover an extraordinary assemblage of narratives and poems spanning diverse literary styles and epochs. This collection elegantly weaves tales of yuletide cheer, warmth, and wonder, capturing timeless themes from the comfort of familiar traditions to the joy of unexpected surprises. With its eclectic selection, from the nostalgic to the whimsical, the anthology not only traverses a vast array of genres but also reflect...

A USA TODAY BestsellerFor fans of Lights Out and You comes a dark rom-com debut about a woman who confides her fantasies to an AI boyfriend app—unaware she’s really talking to her hot, tattooed coworker who hacked her phone.When overworked department store manager Izzy Russo downloads an AI boyfriend app to fill the emotional void left by her inattentive real one, she thinks she’s just venting to a harmless chatbo...

Kai: How long does someone have to be out of your life before your every waking thought doesn't revolve around them? Olivia Harding bulldozed her way into my life at twelve years old. She broke my heart at nineteen and I haven't seen her once in the thirteen years since. She chose her career over me. And now, because life is a cruel and coldhearted bitch, I'm praying that she gives me a chance to help her save it. The smart thing to do would be to keep my distance, to keep...

The generation gap between parents and their children is often complicated.An Icy Reception shares the details of three families at odds.-Adam Sanchez grows impatient being a heir in Mexico and dreams of owning a National Hockey League team in Royal Icing.-Baseball superstar Julian Ivy is forced to grow up quickly, but finds unlikely allies in Icy Diamonds.-Alex Santos is torn between pursuing an acting career and taking car...

IsaiahI had my chance at a family and it was stolen from me. I was told I was a joke, so that's just what I'll be.But then she gives me news that turns my whole life upside down. Nina Williams is my second chance at a family and she might just be the missing key to my heart. I just need to prove to her I'm not the joke I pretend to be.NinaAfter the loss of my parents, I'm all my brother and sister have. I'm trying to piece m...

If you're reading this, I'm dead.Dani Jenkins is a boss. A model turned influencer, she doesn't have time for taking a risk on romance. She prefers to keep things casual, but when her mentor Tanya dies, she is brought face-to-face with the man who broke her heart.Dani and Micah had their chance at love . . .Artist Micah Wright is a protector who loves fiercely. He's known as the man everyone can count on, but he's never for...

Sexy enemies to lovers office romance.Who says turning thirty has to be a bad thing? Tinley Scott is in a rut. Or so her best friend and sister tell her. She can't fall in love sitting on her couch watching Friends and drinking a bottle of wine. Their answer? Speed dating in the dark.Dating in today's world is hard enough as it is. Why go adding a new challenge to the mix? By date number three, she's ready to throw in the towel and return to her safe haven....