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My affinity is unlike anyone else's. It acts on impulse and intuition, not my command. After the death of our parents, my older brother and I created a simple life for ourselves, running our small café. But when an unnatural storm threatens our livelihood, my affinity does what it always...

Originally published more than fifty years ago, this landmark book explores the ways in which military capabilities—real or imagined—are used, skillfully or clumsily, as bargaining power. Anne-Marie Slaughter's new introduction to the work shows how Schelling's framework—conceived of in a time of superpowers and mutually assured destruction—still applies to our multipolar world, where wars are fought as much online as on the ground.

The When Swords Fall Silent anthology showcases the imaginations and talents of more than a dozen of the best modern science-fiction and fantasy authors, with each tale centered around one or more characters burdened with a bloody task they will see to completion no matter the cost. Every story takes you for a vicious ride through a world of shadow and death, each as unique in perspective and execution as the contracts carried out within.

Enemies become lovers, rivalry turns to romance, and convenient marriages create true love in these 12 addictive tales. Featuring Olivie Blake, Kelley Armstrong, Katherine Arden, Hannah Nicole Maehrer, Tasha Suri, Melissa Marr and more. A gorgeous collection of 12 original fantasy romance stories from bestselling and beloved authors. Expect chemistry, heat and dreams come true...

Any conversation about effective teaching must begin with a consideration of how students learn. However, instructors may find a gap between resources that focus on the technical research on learning and those that provide practical classroom strategies. How Learning Works provides the bridge for such a gap. Distilling the research literature and translating the scientific approach into language relevant to a college or university teacher, this book introduces seven general principles of how students learn. 

Shannon is a wild child who lives life by the seat of her pants. In her mid-thirties, she is living it up and is not near the point of settling down. Cody is a professional who puts his career and financial stability before anything else. He has given up on relationships at this point in life. They are two emotionally unavailable strangers who live nearby and seem to have little in common other than loneliness. They both start having vivid, realistic dreams of an attractive person. These attractive people turn out to be more than either can handle.

An essential resource for any working woman, What Works for Women at Work is a comprehensive and insightful guide for mastering office politics as a woman. Authored by Joan C. Williams, one of the nation's most-cited experts on women and work, and her daughter, writer Rachel Dempsey, this unique audiobook offers a multigenerational perspective into the realities of today's workplace.

The firestorm left us in shambles. A friend is gone, having left me no choice. Mercy killing or not, guilt is threatening to drown me. My only saving grace is Aiden, my one connected Link. We're safe for now, hiding away in the islands, but our momentary reprieve is just that. The attack on the...

A delicious collection of horrific tales and darkest poetry in one big, fat horror anthology from the cream of the crop; all lovingly compiled by the incomparable Gerri R. Gray! Nestling between the covers of this formidable tome are 25 of the very best lady authors writing on the horror scene today!

Leaving her behind was the hardest thing I've ever done. And trust me, my life hasn't exactly been a bed of roses. But when mistrust runs deep, and your own family are the enemy, are your friends really your friends? What I didn't count on was for the one person I swore to protect turning up under my nose. Can I hold onto my vow, and keep her safe and away from those I need to? Or is there a way I can keep the girl, and the life I lead? A broken heart soothed by the brief glimpse of a love now lost. One moment. One second. That's all it took to reignite the spark between us.

We often encounter unexpected questions and complexities that can challenge our faith. Faith is Not Blind offers fresh concepts and tools that will help readers learn from these experiences, rather than feeling disillusioned by them. Award-winning authors Bruce and Marie Hafen draw upon a lifetime of experiences in Church service, college teaching, and parenthood to help listeners embrace both the spiritual and the intellectual aspects of the gospel.

The overall concept of the book is for the listener to gain insight into how I rose from financial destruction to gaining financial freedom in all areas of my life, such as restoring my credit score to 800, investing aggressively into my multiple 401(k) retirement accounts, diversifying my portfolio, increasing the value of my home without going into debt, mastering the skills of saving and keeping money in my emergence savings account, and staying away from credit cards.

I tre säsonger har Lady Margery Quennel agerat panelhöna. Med undantag för Charles, markisen av Edgecombe, den enda man som brytt sig om att dansa med henne och som hon inte ens tycker om, har Lady Margery ingenting med män att göra. Nu vid 23 års ålder är hon uttråkad till det yttersta och bestämmer sig för att återvända hem till Chelmswood, men den trygghet hon söker finns inte att hitta. Hennes en gång så stiliga far har nämligen tagit en nittonårig flicka till brud, och denna verkar fast besluten att slösa bort hela faderns förmögenhet.

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Welcome to Ghost Encounters, the podcast that explores the mysterious and unexplainable world of the paranormal. Join us as we delve into the unknown and discuss everything from ghosts and UFOs to Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster. Hosted by a team of experienced paranormal investigators and enthusiasts, Ghost Encounters brings you accounts of supernatural encounters discussions on the latest paranormal research and theories. From haunted houses and cemeteries to remote forests and abandoned buildings, Ghost Encounters takes you on a journey to the darkest corners of the paranormal world.

Naomi Carmichael (nee) Brooks was a hater. Well, a reformed hater, that is. Destiny, her sister, had been deemed by her church, family, and all creation “the golden child”, so Naomi knows how it feels intimately and repeatedly to have someone steal her thunder. And now that she was about to be a divorced mother of three, struggling to make it on a state job, with an ex that was all about rubbing her nose in it, Naomi wouldn't know what to do if God hadn't given her what her and her bestie called, “the hater's prayer".

The Real You explores what it means to be human. We delve into various topics that expose our need to understand who and what we are beyond cultural constructs. With the help of fascinating guests from various walks of life, we’ll explore the nature of reality, and what lies beyond. Even though society appears to be on the precipice of collapse and ruin, these exchanges remind us that we create what we see; and the possibilities that exist by altering our perception of the world, and the way that we engage with it. Join us every other Friday for a new exploration.

Are you searching for stories to ignite your curiosity, teach you to perform better in life and career, inspire your mind, and make you laugh along the way? In this science podcast, Dr. Marie McNeely introduces you to the brilliant researchers behind the latest discoveries in science. Join us as they share their greatest failures, most staggering successes, candid career advice, and what drives them forward in life and science.

The witches beckon your full attention. Linger as you listen to Halloween, paranormal and horror stories from a collection of authors. We dare you to listen to every story and still be able to sleep at night!

Surviving the traumas and triggers of grief. We all talk about surviving the loss of a loved one or relationship or whatever the loss may be, but we never talk about surviving the grief of the loss.