In a faraway village, a boy intently watches as his grandmother reads his cards. After she tells him his destiny will be forever tied to the failings of taught lessons and that he must overcome corruption and power with a pure heart, Michael suddenly realizes there is a world before him that harbors secrets and that nothing is as it seems. Meanwhile, moments after a young priest finds something in the sky he was never meant to see, he lies dead on the floor of a computer room as hard drive...

The normally quiet life in a small, rural town is ripped apart by a series of strange and violent deaths. The sight of brutally dismembered bodies is becoming disturbingly commonplace in a place where this sort of crime was once unthinkable. All the townspeople know is that a dangerous predator keeps striking from the shadows and that no one is safe from its insatiable appetites. There have been a few sightings, but no one can really describe what theyve seen. What appears at first glance ...

Results-Based Software Management: Achieve Better Outcomes with Finite ResourcesEffective software development is no longer merely an IT concern: today, it is crucial to the entire enterprise. However, most businesspeople are not ready to make informed decisions about software initiatives. The Economics of Iterative Software Development: Steering Toward Better Business Results will prepare them. Drawing on decades of software development a...

When life's off-key, go to MalibuBestselling author Lucy Gold may write fairy tales for a living, but her own happily ever after is looking bleak. Seeking a fresh start after a sudden divorce on the eve of her thirtieth birthday, she decides to make a new life for herself and her service dog in Los Angeles. But when her living arrangements fall through just before takeoff, a handsome stranger offers to let her stay with him and his motley crew of musicians...

Romance is … complicated, but it also can be unexpected and amazing.With a foreword by New York Times bestselling author, Steven Barnes, on his hilarious adventure of landing the perfect woman as his wife, these seven stories in Rom-Complications should bring a little joy, fun and a lot of laughter.★ Booked and Too Busy by USA Today Bestselling Author Naleighna Kai★ Hungry for Love by Bestselling Author Traci Finlay★ A Second Glance

About a year ago, we published the Cloud Academy primer "Shedding Light on Cloud Computing". Since then, interest in cloud computing has blossomed and I have had the opportunity to present our Cloud Academy content at cloud computing events around the world. This new book encapsulates the insights and knowledge gathered from the conversations at these events. That includes the dialogue with cloud practitioners, vendors, customers and the considerable number of cloud computing gurus this in...

A seemingly average teenager discovers her true capabilities in the first book of the Sweep series, a thrilling coming-of-age saga full of “magick,” budding romance, and self-discovery.“Engaging, even cinematic . . . delectably dark . . . brings a supernatural spin to classic teen issues.”—Publishers WeeklyYears from now I’ll look back and remember today as the day I met him.Morgan Rowlands never thought s...

**In the fifth installment of the enchanting Sweep series, first love twists into sickening betrayal as the line between light and dark starts to blur.“Engaging, even cinematic . . . delectably dark . . . brings a supernatural spin to classic teen issues.”—Publishers Weekly**Wicca has changed my life. I’ve lost old friends, made new ones. Discovered my true heritage. Found love—and betrayal.But there’s so much more to learn, I know wicca can be used for goo...

**In the third installment in the enchanting Sweep series, Morgan hovers between trusting those around her and suspecting she’s not being told everything.“Engaging, even cinematic . . . delectably dark . . . brings a supernatural spin to classic teen issues.”—Publishers Weekly**Every day, I learn more about magick. The more I learn, the more my power grows. Sometimes, my own strength frightens me.I know I’m not alone, though. Cal is with me, my soul mate, m...

Fully revised and expanded, the Second Edition contains valuable tips, techniques, illustrative real-world examples, exhibits, and best practices. This handy and concise paperback will help you stay up to date on the newest thinking, strategies, developments, and technologies in supply chain management."Michael Hugos presents the core concepts and techniques of supply chain management in a clear, concise, and easily readable style for those desiring an introduction to the subject o...

Set in modern-day Charleston. When a prominent man and his wife die suddenly, a cursed gift appears to be the culprit. Cassidy, Teag and Sorren must hunt a supernatural killer before it strikes again.This series of adventures spans over 500 years, from the 1500s to modern day as a small cabal of vampires and their human helpers battle supernatural enemies to find and destroy dangerous magical items and keep the world safe from dark forces.

Be a Better Developer and Deliver Better CodeDespite advanced tools and methodologies, software projects continue to fail. Why? Too many organizations still view software development as just another production line. Too many developers feel that way, too—and they behave accordingly.In The Software Craftsman: Professionalism, Pragmatism, Pride, Sandro Mancuso offers a better and more fulfilling path. If you want to develop software ...