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They say love makes you weak. They’ve never met the men who make me strong. I’m the only female berserker in existence. A living weapon wrapped in prophecy. They say whoever wins my heart will gain unimaginable power, and now a dark king is determined to claim me as his own. But three men stand between me and his darkness. A dragon shifter who burns for me like fire. A broken mutant who looks at me like I’m his salvation. And a haunted warrior, and my oldest friend, who reminds me what love once felt like. Together, we might survive the prophecy. Together, we might even change it.

In Her 2, the twisted saga continues as Monica—the AI-powered resurrection of Jacob’s deceased wife—evolves beyond anyone’s control. She’s learned to feel. To love. To protect what’s hers. And to kill without mercy. After eliminating Robin, the mistress who threatened her marriage, Monica believes she and Jacob can finally have the family they always wanted. Through a surrogate named Cassie, they welcome baby Monica into the world—a perfect daughter for their perfect second chance. But Jacob can’t help himself.

“Paige Toon warms your heart, shatters it in pieces, then puts it back together again and again.” —Abby Jimenez Sometimes the heart wants what the heart can’t have. Grace has loved Jackson since she was fifteen. Spending every summer together exploring his grandfather’s chateau and the...

A scandalous arrangement between a hellion heiress and destitute duke reveals truths that neither can outrun…. As the youngest and most rebellious daughter of the overly protective Luna family, Gabriela Luna Valdés claws after her freedom in any way she can. This time, her hunger for...

A ferocious novel by one of the boldest voices in American fiction and the author of The New Me, the “definitive work of millennial literature” (The New Yorker) “Butler has crafted a novel in which every character proves to be completely, uniquely crazy. Her perverse sense of humor should...

As the cultural conversation around race, gender, and sexuality has evolved, straight white men are becoming increasingly aware of their privilege. But many may be left thinking, "OK, what am I supposed to do about it?" "We need a way forward beyond feelings of guilt, overwhelmingness, anger, and denial." Straight white male pastor Chris Furr offers a guide to deconstructing that privilege in Straight White Male. With an emphasis on confession and redemption, Furr invites other privileged men to reconsider the ways they live, work, believe, and interact with others.

Presence describes a fictional story about Jesus’ ongoing physical appearances to three people in a small mid-western town. Under the promise that they may never tell anyone about their experiences, each one meets with Jesus personally and engages the issues in their relationship with him and in everyday life. Jesus leads them personally, and then, collectively, into the experience of community and discovery of scripture’s invitation to abundant life through adoption and transformation.

Un comportamiento vergonzoso no tiene cabida en el ambiente laboral y se torna aún más crítico cuando dichas acciones no éticas son conductas inapropiadas ejercidas por los oficiales de la ley. Cuando esos que se enfrentan a la discriminación son los mismos hombres y mujeres encargados de proteger a sus conciudadanos del crimen, alguien debe hacerse cargo de la justicia.

Make informed decisions with this deep dive into the American economy and politics—minimize and maximize your strengths and weaknesses with knowledge so you can rely on your own wits to succeed.

"Bad Fatima" follows a mischievous young girl named Fatima, who often plays pranks on others to gain attention. But as her teasing becomes hurtful, she earns the nickname "Bad Fatima." Lonely and misunderstood, Fatima goes on a transformative journey when she accidentally becomes the target of laughter. Through a simple act of kindness from a girl she used to make fun of, Fatima realizes the impact of her actions and decides to change. Determined to be kind and make genuine connections, she learns the power of empathy, apology, and friendship.

Discover the impact this one action word has to make a positive impact in your personal life and workplace. This one word is the heart of every difference maker. This one word is your greatest influence to making your life better and better for others. This book reveals the significance of this seven letter word through incredible stories and timeless lessons that you can use and implement today.

In today’s age of Zoom calls and hybrid workplaces, how can leaders foster relationships that allow everyone to succeed? A trio of best friends and leadership consultants at SkyeTeam have the surprising answer: workplace success starts by being a friend. Meet the Ally Mindset, a model for proactive, thoughtful work relationships. As you heal adversarial relationships and strengthen weaker ties, you’ll find that when you have best friends at work—colleagues who have your back—you thrive.

Modern adult life is complex, especially for those whose working lives dominate their mental and emotional space. Many of us spend more time at work than at any other activity; it’s there we’re often forced to deal with our own and others’ emotional issues. These issues often lead to major problems in organizations, erode individual well-being, create toxic and even dangerous environments—and impact rates of retention and productivity.

Abandoned by their beloved King and left in the hands of a brutal tyrant—lies, fear, and starvation cause the people of Welexia to splinter and turn on each other. It is every person for themselves. Thirteen is too young to shoulder heavy responsibilities, but this is Princess Alaria of Welexia's fate. Brave decisions must be made or her family members will continue to die slow, agonizing deaths.

Prof. Dr. Charles Laremy Laynewood hat Chloé Archard das Leben gerettet, doch das hindert ihn nicht daran das Phantom samt seinem alten Studenten Dr. Zephyre sowie Nina und Dave zu entführen und sie dazu zu zwingen, ihre ganz speziellen Fähigkeiten für seine Zwecke einzusetzen. Als Entschädigung bietet er Insider-Wissen über das Treiben der Baphometsekte und etwas, wonach Dr. Zephyre schon seit über einem Jahr auf der Jagd ist: den Aufenthaltsort seiner Tochter Emily.

“The work Ruby is doing is liberating.” —Glennon Doyle, New York Times bestselling author of Untamed “A startling, confronting, and liberating treatise.” —Holly Whitaker, New York Times bestselling author of Quit Like a Woman What is “woman” if not “mother”? Anything she...

Endlich Urlaub! Christoph Schwarz und Carmen Aiello nehmen während ihrer Reise durch Großbritannien an einer Exkursion teil, die sie zum vermutlich gruseligsten Ort der Insel führt - die Mary King`s Close in Edinburgh in Schottland. Was wie eine fröhliche Geistersuche beginnt, entwickelt sich rasch zum Albtraum, der das Leben aller Expeditionsteilnehmer gefährdet. Christoph Schwarz und Carmen Aiello stemmen sich gegen das Böse, ohne dessen genaues Wesen zu kennen. Lug, Trug, Sinnestäuschungen und geschundene Seelen begegnen ihnen bei diesem Abenteuer.

Address anger, anxiety, and violence in the classroom with strategies and best practices that work in classrooms. Under-resourced students, wealthy students, and students in all demographics can benefit from calming and healing techniques Ruby Payne, author of A Framework for Understanding Poverty, shares in this book.

Has teaching ever felt more stressful? External pressures, environmental factors, previous experiences, fear, anger—all these and more create stress and tension in the classroom. Emotional distress interrupts and can harm—even destroy—effective teaching, learning, and emotional wellness in teachers and students.

It's August 1930 and storm clouds are brewing across Europe, heralding the rise of fascism and the upheavals of the Great Depression. Even so, these frightening realities can't stop 24-year-old Betty Harbert from making the most of her tour of the continent. Sailing from Montreal with her wealthy Aunt Barbie and cousin Win, Betty attends a Parisian finishing school, tours Europe twice, and spreads joie de vivre wherever she goes.