In 1997, Eve Foster’s daughter, Kelsey, runs away to New Mexico and vanishes without a trace. Eve is convinced that she’s the victim of a serial killer who’s been hunting women in the region, but Kelsey’s body is never found. Years later, Eve dies, leaving everything to her adopted twin daughters. The majority of the wealthy estate in Vermont goes to Lisa, the “good daughter,” while Connie inherits only a small stipend and a property in New Mexico. Connie, often the target of Eve's cruelty...

From one of Sweden’s most astute cultural critics, a razor-sharp comedy of the progress and ruin of the industrial welfare state, told through the story of a single family.Ragnar Johansson is born in 1932, a transformative moment in Swedish history. He has Swedish social democracy flowing through his veins—convinced it lifted humankind out of the dark ages and into modernity, he cherishes it. At times Ragnar despises his mother, Svea, whose perpetual baking, scrubb...

XeluS Mind takes place at a talk show studio and features six anchors inspired by Paul Mclean’s Triune Brain. The anchors discuss a range of topics from Communications to Sustainability. On some occasions these topics are explored through the lens of the Present, whilst on others, they are explored historically or futuristically.The concept behind the XeLuS characters is inspired by McLean’s Triune brain from the 1960’s. His model is comprised of three brains: the reptilian, proto-...

WINNER OF THE MARCO POLO OUTSTANDING GENERAL TRAVEL THEMED BOOK OF THE YEAR AT THE 2018 EDWARD STANFORD TRAVEL WRITING AWARDSThe story begins in a public square in New Delhi. On a cold December evening a young European woman of noble descent appears before an Indian street artist known locally as PK and asks him to paint her portrait – it is an encounter that will change their lives irrevocably.PK was not born in the city. He grew up in a small remote village on the edge of...

Tinnitus: A Multidisciplinary Approach provides a broad account of tinnitus and hyperacusis, detailing the latest research and developments in clinical management, incorporating insights from audiology, otology, psychology, psychiatry and auditory neuroscience. It promotes a collaborative approach to treatment that will benefit patients and clinicians alike.The 2nd edition has been thoroughly updated and revised in line with the very latest developments in the field. The b...

Best Debut, The Swedish Academy of Crime Writers' Award 2017'Thrilling, unnerving, clever and beautiful' Fredrik BackmanThe year is 1793, Stockholm. King Gustav of Sweden has been assassinated, years of foreign wars have emptied the treasuries, and the realm is governed by a self-interested elite, leaving its citizens to suffer. On the streets, malcontent and paranoia abound.A body is found in the city's swamp by a watchman, Mickel ...

When Joe inherits a hotel in his uncle's will, everybody thinks he's crazy to take it on. But past experience tells Joe that behind every door at the Du Maurier there's an erotic adventure waiting to be explored and enjoyed and he's more than happy to check in and check out the hot hairy hunks at the horniest hotel in town.

Sid Prentiss, a famous bounty hunter, is hired by Harrison Compton to find his underage, jilted daughter and bring her home to him. Sid didn't normally take on cases of this sort, but the man offered him as much money as he could make in five years of hunting bounties, and Sid really hated the idea of a naive little girl alone where men outnumbered ladies by ten to one. When he finally rode into another town, looking for someone who knew of the little girl, Sid was shocked to learn that sh...

Two Stories in One VolumeHeather LangHeather Lang wanted justice. Her father was murdered, and the Sheriff wasn't doing one thing about finding his killer. Each time a stranger approached the house, she feared they were coming to hurt her younger siblings. When Gabe Matthews arrived, Heather put a gun on him and ordered him off the ranch even though the man claimed he was asked to come by her father. Gabe didn't like the way Heather was behaving, and he decided she needed a ...

Jamie is late for her Valentine's Day date when the elevator she's in breaks down and she gets stuck with a handsome but rather snarky stranger. Not the perfect way to spend the most romantic day of the year, especially not if you are claustrophobic! It's a good thing that she has a boyfriend, though, because she finds the fierce attraction hard to resist.A year later Terry is on a Valentine's Day scavenger hunt that his fiancée has set up when the blizzard of the decade hits the c...

Step into the tiny world of modern miniatures with this collection of tutorials for 50 modern dollhouse furnishing makes.Create your fantasy interior on a tiny scale with these step-by-step instructions for contemporary dollhouse projects including the most exciting contemporary designs for furniture and soft furnishings. With this practical guide to miniatures you can let your imagination run wild and create your dream home without the constraints of location or b...

Flame Charles thrust her chin up and out. "I'm here to kill you, Marshal Thurston."Rob's mouth fell open in shock as she turned on her heel and marched out of the saloon without another word. What the hell was that all about? he asked himself, trying to tell himself he hadn't just heard the little lady threaten his life. He grinned, and then decided to sit down and finish his beer before he went after the pretty redhead and put her over his knee and let her know what he thought of ...