Cheetah shifter Tabitha is facing expulsion, but when she hires a tutor to help, she never expected her long time crush to answer the call.Cheetah shifter Tabitha "Tabby" Long has always dreamed of going pro in sand volleyball, but when her return to school comes with the revelation she's not on the roster, all her dreams are put at risk. A bad magic test has landed her on academic probation, and if she can't pass the retest with a high score, her dreams of going p...

In the six decades since he took to the stage and screen, Kirk Douglas has starred in eighty-three films, nine plays, written seven books, and made a remarkable commitment to humanitarian causes world-wide. Now in My Stroke of Luck, his vivid and very personal reflection upon his extraordinary life, Kirk Douglas finally completes his story by offering a candid and heartfelt memoir of where it all went right.Written in his own words, Kirk offers tender vignettes of his chil...

"Kirk’s suspenseful and terror-driven novel employs supernatural elements to capitalize on the dread and horror of reality... [his] handling of visceral horror and human drama make for an immersive tale." - Publisher's WeeklyYou don’t read the book. It reads you.Rumors of a deadly book have been floating around the dark corners of the deep web. A disturbing tale about a mysterious figure who preys on those who read the book and sub...

He sought peace, but found a new war.Tomas' dream has never been closer to reality. He's exploring uncharted territory at the very edges of the frontier, a place where he can settle and finally find the peace which has proven so elusive.Unfortunately, they aren't as alone as Tomas believes. The mountain is crawling with mysterious creatures who behave like none he has come across before. When Tomas comes across a destroyed campsite, he's pulled into a battl...

How far would you go to bury the truth?While searching for a missing hill walker, Glencoe Mountain Rescue Team uncovers a body - just not the one they were looking for.Still dealing with the fallout from their last case, DCI Jack Logan and his team venture south from Inverness to investigate a brutal, gangland-style execution in the wilds of the Highland countryside.As the victim's dark secrets are gradually revealed, Jack uncovers the rot lurking beneath the stunni...

"Papers on Health" by John Kirk is a compelling exploration of various aspects of health and wellness. The book delves into the intricate relationship between lifestyle choices and health outcomes, providing readers with insightful analyses and practical advice. Kirk's writing is both engaging and informative, making complex health topics accessible to a broad audience. Through a series of well-researched papers, he addresses critical issues such as nutrition, mental health, and preventive...

Sponsored by a grant from the National Science Foundation to the Denver Museum of Natural History. Ever wondered what the ground below you was like millions of years ago? Merging paleontology, geology, and artistry, Ancient Wyoming illustrates scenes from the distant past and provides fascinating details on the flora and fauna of the past 300 million years. The book provides a unique look at Wyoming, both as it is today and as it was throughout ancient history—at times a vast ocea...

Kirk McKenna was nineteen, and he was enjoying life. He had a small but close circle of guy friends, buddies, comrades. They lived every day as if it were their last. They had a lot of fun; they were adventurous and loved excitement, but they didn’t always make wise decisions.It was August 1989 when everything started to fall apart for him. McKenna was at a house party where the host decided she wanted to have a séance. He wasn’t quite comfortable with it, but he was there making j...

The Ultimate Fly-Fishing Guide to the Smoky Mountains does more than any other book in print to bring success to a fishing trip. This newly updated landmark volume is an essential guide for anyone planning to fish the rivers, streams, and lakes in the Smokies -- these fisheries are some of the greatest in the nation. For successful fly-fishing, this guide is as important as the right tackle.The first half of this guide offers advice and history. The second half examines ea...

Hidden Christians in Japan: Breaking the Silence examines the contemporary issues facing hidden Christian communities in Japan, looking at how these issues have resulted in the discontinuation of hidden Christian practices, and how these communities adapt to their changing communities. For those who have disbanded or are deciding to disband, this book examines the ways these groups deal with keeping both the traditions and rituals of the hidden Christians alive and how it affects their com...

How to build real self-confidence and break free from shyness — even if fear of failure has cost you opportunities for years.Do you struggle with low self-confidence and low self-esteem that holds you back from your goals? Do you want to maximize your potential and develop a genuinely positive mindset? Are you ready to finally take charge of your life?If so, this book will change things quickly. Whether you call it fear of failure or performance anxiety, ...

No study in the history of seventeenth century thought is completed without some mention of Richard Cumberland, one of the many writers who aimed to refute Hobbes. Cumberland remains on of the few important writers of his century on whom, until now, nothing of substance has been written In the past Cumberland has been somewhat unfairly overshadowed by his fellow anti-Hobbists. His one important work, De Legibus Naturae, first appeared in Latin in 1672 and has never been satisfactorily tran...