Kiara suffers from haphephobia, the fear of touch. It's been five years since her abduction, five long years of therapy. Now she's ready to move on with her life, to be touched by the one man she trusts-her best friend, Tyler. At least, that's what she thought until she started seeing the creatures again. Now she has a secret to keep, one she thought she'd left in the past.Tyler is no saint. Hell, before Kiara, his life was a sham; a broken actor, sex addict, heroin addict. He's lu...

Within moments of meeting Jamie, Franny knows there is something different about him, a menacing quality underneath his quiet facade. Intrigued and mesmerized, she stalks him relentlessly, making his attempts to avoid her all but impossible. A night of passion leads to a terrifying truth, one in which Franny will never escape.

The information revolution has transformed both modern societies and the way in which they conduct warfare. Cyber Warfare and the Laws of War analyses the status of computer network attacks in international law and examines their treatment under the laws of armed conflict. The first part of the book deals with the resort to force by states and discusses the threshold issues of force and armed attack by examining the permitted responses against such attacks. The second part offers a compreh...

During the Christmas season, we give gifts for the mind and body, we decorate our living places, we look at all the lights, and we listen to the sounds of the season, but what do we prepare for the soul? What gifts do we give or prepare to give to another person’s soul during the Christmas season? In The Traveling Word, author Heather R. Harrison offers twenty-five, daily, Christmas devotionals that can be opened every day like an Advent calendar, helping you prepare your journey toward Ch...

Second Chance is a collection of six short stories that explore what a second chance in the great beyond looks like. From former gods becoming guardian angels to an archangel having an existential crisis, these tales are told with a touch of humor and whimsy that will make you laugh out loud.Ever wonder what your job in the after life would be? How would you get a promotion? What happens if you make a mistake? In this collection are interesting answers to those questions. We hope y...

An exquisite paean to everyone who struggles to learn how to read, and to everyone who won’t give up on them."Cal is not the readin' type. Living way high up in the Appalachian Mountains, he'd rather help Pap plow or go out after wandering sheep than try some book learning. Nope. Cal does not want to sit stoney-still reading some chicken scratch. But that Book Woman keeps coming just the same. She comes in the rain. She comes in the snow. She comes right up the side of the mountain...

Of all the dreams I'd ever chased, the last thing I expected was for a nightmare to be the one that came true.I'm no stranger to survival. I've always acted a lot tougher than I am, but I'm a big believer in fake it until you make it. But even I couldn't imagine the relentless pursuit of my former kidnappers, and the only thing standing in their way is four calculating and dangerous men.Each time I think I've found some measure of relief, a new danger threa...

The closer I get to the truth, the further away it feels. Every step I take is met with resistance—not just from the monsters still chasing me, but from the very men who have sworn to protect me. Especially Bones.Cold. Controlled. Ruthless.He watches me like I'm the problem he's been ordered to solve, not the woman desperate to find her missing sister. And maybe I am the problem—because I won't stop. Not for him. Not for anyone.But when a lead surfa...

Blood. Fury. Desire. That's how our oath was made—and how it will be kept.They say war changes people. I say it reveals them.Over the past few months, I've watched the men I once called my captors become something else entirely—my fiercest allies, my deepest weakness, and the only ones I trust when everything goes to hell. They move like a unit, fight like wolves, and bleed like men who've been broken and rebuilt too many times.And now they're fight...

My name is Grace Degas Black.Years ago, I made a splash during a charity fashion show where an agent discovered me. My work led to the glitzy world of haute couture, perfume ads, and more. I was living my best life, traveling the world, and the only thing that would have made it better was if my twin had come along for the ride. My other half. My best friend.Then one day, she disappeared.I couldn't escape that sinking feeling of something being terr...

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Leadership can be a challenging and complex area of practice, but this textbook will be your essential guide, teaching you how to master this important skill and find your professional voice.The book considers the challenges of leadership in the early years, exploring both the theoretical aspects, and the skills and tools needed to support and develop leadership and mentoring in practice. You will be encouraged to critically reflect on practice in a global context, looking at vigne...