"We need to talk," Tal said. Then I knew it was going to go badly. 'We need to talk' is the conversational equivalent of walking into your basement without turning on the light, on a dark and stormy night, when a known psychopath is on the loose. You might as well cut to the chase and slit your own throat.Chloe Diaz assumed three things: that when Tal said that she was one of The People sent from heaven to maintain the cosmic balance, it was code for 'I'm a pamphlet distributing, i...

A long season of short days and cold nights makes for two restless explorers like Claire and Nate. The sky grows dark just after dinner, and it is too cold to be outside for long periods of time. Having to stay indoors is dreary for the young wayfarers, but their imaginations grow as they plan what they will do this summer.They eagerly long for the day when they can play outside again. Mom often hears them making plans for a new fort they are going to build in the woods. Nate canno...

Lord Gregory Stockton is a powerful and respected businessman embracing the modern era of the Victorian industrial revolution. He owns a grand and beautiful manor complete with a repertoire of servants and a charming attractive young wife. The only thing he lacks and desires is an heir to the family estate. Lord Gregory knows he can never produce a child, for he is a vampire, and his wife and servants know nothing of his secrets. However, there may be other ways to provide an heir for his ...

A fever, a wrong turn, and a case of mistaken identity set two stubborn hearts on an unexpected path to love…A fatigued and feverish Mr. Darcy, lost on the roads of Hertfordshire while scouting Netherfield Park for his friend Bingley, finds himself at Longbourn House. By the time he realises he has been mistaken for someone else, it is too late to correct his kind host.Elizabeth Bennet is immediately drawn to "Mr. Collins"—he is handsome, clever, and far from the o...

Evie knows she must put the good of the community before all else—that is the only way to fix the problems that led to the Great Flood. But when she is sent as a spy to a society less restrictive than her own, she must choose between loyalty to all she knows, and freedom in the world outside. Many years later, Evie's name has become a symbol of revolution. But Bertram uncovers a secret that changes everything he thought he knew. He must decide whether to reveal the truth, or protect the fr...

*The inside story of the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine, from two of the leading scientists who created it. Fully updated for paperback publication with a preface and a new chapter .*This is the story of a race - not against other vaccines or other scientists, but against a deadly and devastating virus.On 1 January 2020, Sarah Gilbert, Professor of Vaccinology at Oxford University, read an article about four people in China with a strange pneum...

Severe anxiety affects a huge number of women in pregnancy and the postnatal period, making a challenging time even more difficult. You may be suffering from uncontrollable worries about pregnancy and birth, distressing intrusive thoughts of accidental or deliberate harm to the baby, or fears connected to traumatic experiences. This practical self-help guide provides an active route out of feeling anxious. Step-by-step, the book teaches you to apply cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) techni...

BOOK DESCRIPTIONTake a vacation to paradise with the comprehensive Cancun Travel Guide, your ticket to an extraordinary adventure in one of the world's most beautiful places. This detailed book will help you discover Cancun's hidden beauties, from gorgeous beaches to vibrant culture and rich history."Discover the secrets of Cancun like never before with this indispensable travel guide, designed to turn your vacation dreams into a reality."

BOOK DESCRIPTIONDo you ever find yourself fighting to achieve the grades you desire, despite putting in hours of effort? Are you overwhelmed by the pressures of school life, unsure of the most effective study techniques? If so, you're not alone. Many students face hurdles in their academic journey, from managing time effectively to learning complex course material. But fear not, for within these pages lies a strong strategy that will change your approach to learning and pave the wa...

The book serves as a comprehensive resource for scientists and clinicians studying the role of non-coding RNAs in inflammation (viral infections, wound inflammation), human inflammatory diseases (i.e. rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease, diabetes) and innate immunity. It provides a universal reference work comprising both basic and specialized information. Given that ncRNAs represent new therapeutic targets, this volume will also be of interest to industrial biomedical researchers and th...

In the vein of Such a Fun Age, a whip-smart, compulsively readable novel about two upper-class stay-at-home mothers—one white, one Black—living in a "perfect" suburb that explores motherhood, friendship, and the true meaning of sisterhood amidst the backdrop of America’s all-too-familiar racial reckoning.De’Andrea Whitman, her husband Malik, and their five-year-old daughter, Nina, are new to the upper-crust white suburb of Rolling Hills, Virginia—a move mo...

In the vein of Such a Fun Age, a whip-smart, compulsively readable novel about two upper-class stay-at-home mothers—one white, one Black—living in a ""perfect"" suburb that explores motherhood, friendship, and the true meaning of sisterhood amidst the backdrop of America’s all-too-familiar racial reckoning.De’Andrea Whitman, her husband Malik, and their five-year-old daughter, Nina, are new to the upper-crust white suburb of Rolling Hills, Virginia—a move ...