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When Sienna Hegarty turns up at his family home one night, covered in blood and frozen in shock, psychologist Joe O'Loughlin finds himself drawn deep into her world, trying to unearth the dark secrets her mind has buried. The police find a major piece of the puzzle at Sienna’s house: her father, a retired cop, is face-down in a pool of his own blood, his throat slashed and his skull caved in. The blood covering Sienna was his.

I close my eyes and feel my heart begin racing. Someone is coming. They're going to find me. A mother and her teenage daughter are found brutally murdered in a remote farmhouse, one defiled by multiple stab wounds and the other left lying like Sleeping Beauty waiting for her Prince.

Three years after the epic adventure described in Around the World in 80 Days, Michael Palin was off again. Not circumnavigating the globe, but journeying from one end to the other: the North Pole to the South Pole. Following the 30 degree east line of longitude and using aircraft only as a last resort, Palin and his team endured extremes of heat and cold as they crossed 17 countries on trains, trucks, ships, rafts, ski-doos, buses, barges, bicycles, and balloons.

Something has awakened. Every generation has a legend. Nobody's every really gone. The conclusion of the Skywalker Saga is finally here. This junior novel retelling of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, contains deleted and extended scenes, including exclusive scenes you won't find anywhere else!...

The Cowboy President: The American West and the Making of Theodore Roosevelt reveals how his time spent in the Western Dakota Territory helped him recover from an overwhelming personal loss, but more importantly, how it transformed him into the man etched onto Mount Rushmore, a man who is still...

Your tech isn't broken—it's misaligned. Tame the Tech Beast exposes the hidden IT bottlenecks silently draining your organization's productivity, security, and morale. If you're stuck in fire drills, bleeding money to shadow systems, or just overwhelmed by tool sprawl, Noah Landow and Michael Horst offer a simple, strategic escape. This isn't about buying the latest gadget; it's about building a future-proof IT foundation. You'll learn how to assess what's broken, prioritize fixes, and choose the right partners without wasting budget or trust.

Wally has a present for Penny. It is a dead mouse. Will Penny like her present?...

A philosophical exploration of Star Wars as modern mythology — examining its narratives, themes, and storytelling in the tradition of the great myths of human history. For fans who are tired of surface-level discourse and want to explore what this universe actually means.....and what it says about us.

Elite Spotlight is where inspiring conversations come to life. Hosted by Michael Masci, each episode features entertainers, entrepreneurs, innovators, authors, and leaders who are making a positive impact. Discover the stories, lessons, and moments that inspire people to thrive.Michael Masci is a professional entertainer, music director, author, entrepreneur, and technology enthusiast with more than 40 years of experience in live entertainment. He, and his wife Blanca Degarr Masci, are the founders of Elite Artists Network, and have helped performers build successful careers while Michael ...

Brian’s new orc castle is in trouble – Brian’s dad is trying to assemble it. The slots are much too small, so Brian invents a shrink ray. Brian’s dad decides to use it to play a few pranks on grumpy, old Mrs. Smith...

Barkley is Carl’s dog. He is not a normal dog. Barkley is wacky. He can look like anything he thinks of. Today Carl wants to build a house. It should be a house that makes you feel cosy...

Brian is going to a Halloween party, but he cannot think of a good costume to wear. That is why Brian invents the Copy Cola. When he drinks it, he becomes an exact copy of anybody he touches. Unfortunately, Brian’s dad thinks it is just an ordinary cola...

12-year-old Noah loves to play computer games. And he’s good at it. One day, he wakes up in a place he doesn’t recognize. He doesn’t remember how he got there, and he has no idea how to get back home. The only thing guiding him is a watch that sends him messages. In this book, the watch...

It is Saturday. Penny has the day off. She wants to sleep in. Will Wally and Chrissy let her sleep?...

When Dorrie listens to music, picking a song to hear can be difficult, because Dorrie loves all kinds of music. Much more than her neighbour… Read all about it in this book...

When Dorrie watches movies, picking one to watch can be difficult, because Dorrie loves all kinds of movies. Almost all kinds… Read all about it in this book...

Vilde is a 16-year-old Danish-Canadian kid, who lives with his mom in the small Canadian ski resort town of Big White. Some know him best as the local prankster and daredevil, but Vilde is also an elite snowboarder known as the Flying Tiger with hopes of competing in the next Youth Winter...

Vigga loves riding the ponies at the local riding school, and she’s always dreamt of having a pony of her own. One day, Vigga’s dream comes true in an unexpected way, when a pony at the school gives birth to an unusual foal. Soon, Vigga and her new friend must solve a mystery that involves a...

The sun is shining. It is a lovely day. Carl and Barkley are best friends. Today, they will build a submarine!...

Rick and Tricky are friends. Rick goes shopping for his mom. Tricky comes along. Mrs. Dye is in the shop. Mrs. Dye is grumpy. Tricky wants to tease Mrs. Dye...