How far will they have to go to outrun their pasts?Joey Ferra booked a one-way ticket to Europe to shake his grief. But a deadly scuba-diving experience transforms his casual trip into an unexpected fight, especially to crack the tough exterior of his gorgeous, green-eyed rescuer. Modern-day pirates and thieves threaten to end him, but he's found someone worth turning his life upside down for, if she'll let him.Kristiana Duvall is a treasure hunter at heart...

Winner of the BC National Award for Non-FictionShortlisted for the Charles Taylor Prize for Literary Non-Fiction and the Hilary Weston Writers' Trust Prize for NonfictionA vivid, intimate look at the life of a tree planter on the Pacific Northwest coast, exposing the brutal, exhilarating realities of modern reforestation, a unique subculture, and the importance and wonders of forests.In the remote rain-drenched fore...

The instant #1 New York Times bestselling series!Perfect for fans of Madeline Miller and Alexandra Bracken, this richly imagined retelling of the Greek myth of Styx, goddess of the underworld river, is an immersive novel-in-verse from world-renowned poet Nikita Gill.Beginning a generation before Hekate, Styx sings the story of the goddess of the underworld river that bears her nam...

A Duke of many rules. A Lady of independence.Since her cheating husband created a scandal by dying beneath his whore, Darcy de Merle is determined to enjoy widowhood, and refuses to mourn a man she grew to loathe. Setting the ton ablaze, Darcy holds a ball to re-launch herself into Society on the anniversary of his death.Cameron, the Duke of Athelby plays by the rules. Always. He’s lived through the terrible consequences of what revelry, carelessness, and l...

Reveals how what we eat is transforming the world’s largest rainforest—and how Indigenous knowledge may yet help save it“There’s not a single person on the planet better to unpack the wild narrative of the Amazon, demystifying, exploring, and sharing the incredible bounty of this vital part of our planet.” —Brian McGinn, executive producer of Chef’s Table and Street FoodThere is perhaps nowhere on Earth that has as many ga...

Modern Computing: Principles and Paradigms provides a comprehensive text and reference on modern computing, covering the most recent paradigms, systems, and architectures that have revolutionized computational intelligence through the use of cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) applications.The book presents state-of-the-art research on emerging areas of communications, networking, and recent technologies such as AIoT applications, Digital...

A buried past. A dangerous mission. A conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of Washington.Ava Monroe has spent years keeping her secrets locked away. As an elite agent tangled in a growing web of espionage, the last thing she wants is her past dragged into the light. But when a shadowy puppetmaster begins orchestrating attacks from behind the scenes, staying hidden is no longer an option.Former Army Ranger Shane Steele is a mas...

She should be choosing a husband…not aching for the duke who can never be hers.Lady Rosalind’s focus for the Season is clear—marry well and secure her sisters’ future. Yet every glance from the dangerously irresistible Duke of Ravensmere turns her resolve to ash.Nathaniel tries to keep his distance, but a single stolen kiss spins into temptation neither can control.As secrets unravel and jealousy sparks danger, Rosalind must decide how much she’s wi...

When Napoleon's Grand Armee went to war against the might of the Habsburg empire in 1809, its forces included more than 100,000 allied German troops. From his earliest imperial campaigns, these troops provided played a key role as Napoleon swept from victory to victory and in 1809 their fighting abilities were crucial to the campaign. With Napoleon's French troops depleted and debilitated after the long struggle in the Spanish War, the German troops for the first time played a major combat...

'Infused with compassion, warmth and a brilliant sense of humour' Louise FeinJane has everything under control. Though her ex-husband has moved an hour away, totally disrupting her daughters' routines, and her mother has died, her publisher has dropped her and her literary agent no longer wants to represent her. She's even organised enough to be able to stand in for an ill friend and teach a residential writing course at a day's notice.But the last student ...

A gripping new emotional saga from the author of A Daughter's Hope. Perfect for fans of Dilly Court.In the darkest of times, will their friendship keep hope alive?Elizabeth Gill turns the chapter on another decade, taking readers into the 1950s with her beloved Hilda House series. In this moving and uplifting emotional saga, we follow three, working-class young women as they experience the highs and lows of friendship, love and the fight t...

Share love and expand creativity with the power of flowersFlowers have a profound impact on the human spirit and are an age-old symbol of love and care. At every stage of life, whether in celebration or memorial, giving or receiving flowers can make all the difference in being seen and honored. Flower Moments is a unique guide for how to integrate the powerful magic of flowers at every stage of life, whether it’s a big wedding, a tiny dinn...