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Some would call River Rydell a ‘chosen one’: born with the ability to see monsters and travel to a terrifying spirit world called The Otherwoods, they have all the makings of a hero. But River just calls themself unlucky. After all, it’s not like anyone actually believes River can see these things—or that anyone even believes monsters exist in the first place. So the way River sees it, it’s better to keep their head down and ignore anything Otherwoods related. But The Otherwoods won’t be ignored any longer.

Ethan Jarvis believed he was building a tool to save humanity—a computer simulation so precise it could predict the future. Recruited by Iskandak Ahmad, a high-ranking Syrian intelligence officer turned secret dissident, Ethan joins a covert mission to undermine a brutal regime. But in a world where discovery means death, one misstep is fatal. Bound by strict protocols to avoid detection, Ethan makes a reckless choice: he falls in love with Tala, a resistance fighter hunted by the regime.

Imagine not only learning the true meaning of your dreams, but being able to understand them from a panoramic perspective so that you can find the important connections to your relationships, your actions, and your emotions.

Two Tales From Nathaniel Hawthorne includes "The British Matron," a satirical essay, and the short story "The Hollow of the Three Trees. Hawthorne (1804–1864) was born in Salem, Massachusetts. His ancestors include John Hathorne, the only judge involved in the Salem witch trials who never repented of his actions. Nathaniel later added a "w" to make his name "Hawthorne" in order to hide this relation. The Scarlet Letter, his most famous novel, was published in 1850, followed by a succession of other novels, including The House of the Seven Gables.

When we graduated from college, my friends and I made a pact that we would only play Truth or Tequila five more times—at each of our bachelorette parties. Tonight's number four and it couldn't come at a worse time. I have a meeting with a new client tomorrow. I can't be hungover. I'm already at a disadvantage with the client. I'm not much of a sports fan. I don't even know who the players are, but I guess I'll worry about that tomorrow. Tonight, it seems that, once again, I'm destined for tequila and bad decisions.

This is a book about the fascinating world of STEM subjects—learning them, teaching them, and working in STEM jobs of the future. If you are a student, teacher, or parent, and you want to learn how STEM subjects affect our lives, this is the book to explore. If you need to know how diversity, inclusion, equity, and access operate in today’s classrooms and workspaces, you will find out in this book.

When a young Montreal family dies in an orgy of bloody violence, all signs point to a rampage by the father. But Victor Lessard isn’t convinced. The brilliant, brooding detective suspects that others were involved in the killings. But who? And why? As Lessard struggles to solve the puzzle, the discovery of a nightmarish chamber of horrors seems to confirm that the murders are part of a wider pattern. Meanwhile, in the Major Crimes Unit, Jacinthe Taillon is investigating the strange kidnapping of Laila François, a former street kid turned webcam girl.

Weston Drake is a lot of things. Player. Best-selling author. And a stubborn as f--k werewolf. At least, he’s stubborn when it comes to his mate. He’s known that Abril Forrest belongs to him for the past five years, but their 14 year age gap has kept him away.

A last chance. The situation for Dessa and her friends looks bleak. Sanctuary’s final end game is revealed. They have one chance to survive this, but the cost might be too great to bear.

A five member rock band takes a gig that begins like most do…with a phone call. After a summer of touring, a one night performance in Mexico at a private party followed by a few days at the beach sounds like a good deal.

Everything falls apart. Separated from her friends, Dessa is desperate to reunite everyone and make Sanctuary safe again. But Sanctuary reveals surprise plans for Dessa that undermine everything she thought she knew. And when strangers show up at Sanctuary's front gate, demanding to trade, she must race to uncover the real reason for their arrival before it's too late.

Politicization of the gospel in the U.S. has contaminated the gospel message. With many years of experience in both politics and ministry, Jamie Cowen explores the history of merging state and religion, the uniqueness of the American experience, the rise of the Religious Right and its polarizing effect upon American Society. The book tackles contemporary issues such as abortion, the media, the Trump Presidency and more with suggestions for how Christians should act during divisive times.

Ian never expected to return to his home in Darkwood, not after his father tried to kill him. Yet, his fate was forever changed. To save his mother from the Reaper, Ian would need to master his spirit powers, which meant letting go of old wounds and reconciling with his estranged father. But being haunted by nightmares of skeletons and rats in the walls, plus unruly children causing mayhem all over Darkwood, and some unexpected house guests, nothing was so simple.

Walker O'Halloran is finally ready to shed her "wild child" persona. Bartending at her family's pub, babysitting her adorable niece and nephews, and getting her degree during the day. What she doesn't do is date—or even think about dating. Ever. Until he walks into her bar, looking like a former Mr. Quarterback of the football team and Student Council President all rolled into one. No, thank you.

Decades later, Jules starts having nightmares about the man she couldn't get out of her head. When she finds out Sam has died a mysterious death, she sets out to get some answers. Outside Waco, she picks up a clairvoyant stray dog, Nellie.

Thirteen plays about human connection, from some of BBC Radio's best writers exploring love, family, romances and life's ups and downs. This diverse collection of stories centres around family dynamics, relationships both romantic and platonic, and the diverse ways ordinary people navigate the vicissitudes of everyday life. Ranging from modern fairy tales to coming-of-age dramas, they feature a wide variety of styles, and are scripted by an array of writers from award-winning dramatists to first-time authors.

This book takes us on a fun and adventurous journey of a young Aries who found his animal guides in learning to be a leader.

Ward is a crumb who has a particular skill for tracking and dealing with animals. He never knew why. He just always felt at home in the forest, away from the bustle of Alcorn. This was partly because he loved to track and trap wild game, and partly because it meant he wouldn’t be harassed and beaten by the noble born kids his age.

Dessa and her friends reach the safety of the surface, mourning the death of one of their own, only to discover everything has changed. Old alliances have failed, and more than half of Sanctuary's staff mutiny—they will do whatever it takes to wrest control of Sanctuary from the scientists. Sanctuary is fighting a civil war, but the kids from Project Polus are trapped deep underground with Super V's on the loose and on the hunt. Dessa and her friends must risk it all to raid Sanctuary, save the kids, and make their home safe again. But what if Sanctuary can't be saved?

Little Krampus fails to keep his dad’s Yule Log alight, so 13 greedy creatures visit in the dead of night. Will the Krampuses be eaten out of house and home? Or will Klaus work out how to stop the Yule Lads on his own?