Naia DeVoe never mixes business with pleasure, but when she winds up in bed with the vampire she’s been hired to spy on, that rule gets tossed right out of his top floor luxury suite window. But Cortez is not a man to be trifled with; he’s rich, powerful and the hottest vampire club owner in town. From their first combustible night together, it’s obvious Naia is in way over her head...As the leader of his clan, Cortez must be careful who he trusts. No one gets too close to him...no...

Dick Chandler has been a detective for a very, very long time. His new partner Verity Collins lied her way into the job. Together, they solve mysteries and deal with secrets of their own in a strange Adirondack town full of murder and the supernatural.

Romanticism: The Basics provides a concise overview of the study Romanticism and its global dimensions, covering the major aspects of romanticism, from the historical period (1780s – 1830s), to different national romanticisms.It examines the main topics of current scholarly debate with accessible surveys, highlighting both important literary works and exciting recent discoveries of works previously forgotten. Chapters cover different Romanticisms, revolution, empire, race,...

What are the secrets to accomplishing your most important parenting goal?For Christian parents, bringing up spiritually strong kids in today's world often can feel like a daunting challenge. Your deepest hope is that your kids will come to know and love God for themselves and that they will live a life of authentic faith as devoted followers of Jesus.Realistically, though, in the midst of the frantic busyness of life in the modern world, how do we help our ...

Quill is the celebrated eulogist of the Silver Tear Mourning Company. Coerced into a tournament of funeral rites for a disgraced nobleman, he delivers his oration in an outlawed language which awakens the spirit of a murdered kinswoman. Through the spirit he discovers the existence of Lankiya, a young woman raised to be the human vessel of an exiled god seeking vengeance on the land that shunned him. Born into a life of silence and solitude and denied a voice of her own, Lankiya' s only me...

She needs his protection. He needs her forever.After years of captivity by man who cruelly exploits her mysterious powers, Analia makes a desperate and dangerous bid to escape. Risking her life, she stows away on a passing merchant ship, which could lead to freedom…or a life worse than death.Staying hidden from the fearsome demon captain and his crew proves impossible, however. And when Analia is discovered, she must keep her secrets close while contending with her...

Accomplished women of color provide powerful insight into transformative leadership strategies and network building.This powerful essay collection shares the voices of thirteen women of color in academic leadership in STEM fields, who explore the history of transformative collaboration and reflect on their leadership strategies. The contributors—specializing in a multitude of engineering disciplines including aerospace, biomedical, civil, computer, industrial, and ...

Join bestseller Fay Keenan for her BRAND NEW series and treat yourself to this blissfully uplifting and utterly comforting read! Perfect for fans of Milly Johnson, Cathy Bramley and Veronica Henry 'They are the perfect escape!' Jessica Redland ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Every book in the Brambleton series can be read as a standalone. Previously published as A Sky Full of Stars.Charlotte James prefers having her head in the stars...

This book is a collection of photographs taken of historical cemeteries of the Troy and Albany region of New York State; what began as a photography project in college became a YouTube video and then a book.

Minus One Second — SynopsisAt midnight UTC, the world attempts something elegant and small: a negative leap second, one deletion meant to realign atomic time with Earth's rotation. Across synchronized labs, countdowns reach zero… then skip. Every digital heartbeat halts. The hum of order vanishes. For the first time in history, time disagrees with itself.In a desert observatory, three researchers stand in the stillness: physicist Eli Vance,...

Seoul, Korea, 2057Kwan longs to make a difference and is desperate to protect his family's legacy. As the son of the Chief Technology Integration Minister, the stakes are high to prove his worth. After achieving prominence for discovering a revolutionary compound for building roads and bridges, Kwan realizes that his compound might be toxic. Should he speak up to protect the environment of his homeland, or follow professional success and recognition? In the back of...

Discover Japan’s legendary mountain landscapes on foot, from the soaring 3000m peaks of the North, Central, and South Alps to the iconic summit of Mount Fuji. Hike through dramatic ridgelines, tranquil valleys, and remote alpine scenery, exploring a region where nature and adventure are deeply entwined in local culture.Most routes are suitable for those with moderate fitness, while the more challenging treks and scrambles are best tackled by experienced hikers. Thi...