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"He's back." Two words Sloane Matthews never thought she'd hear, especially not from her ex-husband's mouth. Failing to catch the Mommy Murderer five years ago was the beginning of the end of her career and her marriage. She'll do whatever it takes to find the man responsible for the deaths of so many - even work alongside the man who betrayed her. The return of a gruesome serial killer isn't the only reason Sloane is back on the FBI's radar. Someone is recreating horrors from her past, and she's the number one suspect.

A 10-year-old's new home on an exotic Caribbean island proves so fascinating she quickly forgets she didn't want to leave Texas. After all, where better than a jungle world teeming with voodoo, mystery, and a really pesky zombie, to indulge her favorite pastime: snooping. In this humorous mystery, award-winning author Jinx Schwartz transports the listener to another time and place where rivers, and little girls, ran wild and free.

When Harley blames Penn for all her problems, instead of sending her on her way, he brings her home. Staying with Penn is the safest place for Harley, but she can't stop fantasizing that he'll kiss her again. Touch her like he did when they first met. Penn is sidetracked by the beautiful, brave woman who is surrounded by suspense. To save her, he needs to keep his head on straight, but that's a difficult task when she makes him forget that he has no desire to make room in his life for a relationship.

If you're just starting to learn Mandarin Chinese and want a fun, natural way to pick up the language, this audiobook is the perfect companion. Instead of dry grammar drills or memorizing lists, it immerses you in everyday situations through short stories, interactive games, and practical conversations—just like how you learned your first language as a child. Picture yourself navigating a busy subway, bargaining at a lively market, or sharing tea with family—all while effortlessly absorbing vocabulary and phrases.

Great Lakes galley cook Sunny Colvin has her hands full feeding a freighter crew seven days a week, nine months a year. She also has a dream—to open a restaurant back home—but knows she'd never convince her husband, the steward, to leave the seafaring life he loves.

One hundred grand to babysit a hockey player on an island paradise - seriously, how bad could he be? The money would make my dreams of going to nursing school possible. I haven't counted on Logan being so deliciously bad - he is oh so good. But, the heady mix of emotions and lust can't keep things from spiraling out of control and back to reality, where I have to keep the secret that I've been hired to entertain him...even if it shatters my delicate heart. Even if it costs me my destiny.

Living gluten-free is not a whole lot of fun, but at least April Peveteaux has managed to make it funny. Gluten Is My Bitch is a brutally honest, entertaining look at what living a gluten-free life entails. As an antidote to the tragic news that, no, you will never eat regular donuts again, April provides 40 gluten-free comfort food recipes and a bonus 20 new recipes in this updated edition that will make even the most frustrated gluten-intolerant smile with relief.

Paisley’s new magazine column about sex and culture in New York is a rip-roaring success. An added bonus is that it’s introducing a lot more spice into her own sex life with her hot and adventurous boyfriend Nick. She hits on the idea of going to a foot fetish party as a model for her next article with Nick for company, but when a female foot fetishist turns up looking for a play partner Paisley decides that she’ll have to do more than just dip her toes into this scene.

We've pinpointed the destination, refined the technology, designed the habitat. Are we forgetting something? A timely reminder that it's not just rocket science, this book explores the all-too-human issues raised by the prospect of settling in outer space. Accordingly, her work highlights the complex ethical challenges that accompany any other-worldly venture—questions about the environment, labor rights, and medical ethics, among others.

A decade ago, a tragic surgery forever altered the lives of Dr. Jackie Stone and Sarah Taylor. Haunted by the loss of that patient, Dr. Stone has since immersed herself in her work, believing that if she stays busy, she can escape the pain of her past. Sarah Taylor, now a determined intern at Manhattan's prestigious Watson Memorial Hospital, finds herself under the supervision of the very doctor who was present during her brother's ill-fated surgery ten years ago.

Camille's been unwillingly drafted to help prevent a Christmas catastrophe in snowy Hidden Haven. Magic from the annual Spirit of Christmas Ball keeps the town hidden from humans for the rest of the year, but the magic from the ball can't be captured without the town's holiday cheer vessel: a wand that adorns the town's tree as its crowning star. Camille arrives dressed in a red ball gown, receives a pair of glass slippers that magically don't pinch, and is assigned a canine companion to assist in her mission: find Hidden Haven's pilfered holiday cheer wand.

Fate made Trixie a hunter of devilish demons, except demons aren't devilish, and Trixie's not hunting them. She gave that future the boot. But by denying her destiny, she inherits a problem. Furred, feathered, and scaled, the creatures have invaded her life. She's being pranked by furry fairies, stalked by mini-devils, and harassed by the scourge of dragons roosting in her yard. Trixie's had enough. She's moving to Boise and hoping to leave the magical critters behind. But what happens when moving isn't enough?

When a young alien named Zorp crash-lands his toaster-shaped spaceship in a bed of petunias, his mission is simple: observe the strange, chaotic creatures called "humans" and determine if they're a threat to the galaxy. Disguised as a fourth-grader named "Zack," he must navigate the bewildering world of dodgeball, pizza, and soggy sandwiches. But keeping his four arms and pop-out antenna a secret is harder than he thought, especially with a super-smart and suspicious classmate named Maya watching his every move.

Make work meaningful—and unleash your organization's full potential.

What is Autism? is a collection of poems that explains what Autism is as well as other things associated with it. The book takes a lot of information and condenses and simplifies it making it easier for people to understand. You can use this book to help with autism training.

How can digital cash truly be "trustless"? What does it mean that blockchain offers a new paradigm of the "rule of code"? How are decisions made when a blockchain system faces an emergency, and who gets to make those decisions? In Blockchain Governance, Primavera De Filippi, Wessel Reijers, and Morshed Mannan offer answers to these questions and more, in an accessible, critical overview of legal and political issues related to blockchain technology.

Look on the Bright Side is more than a book; it is a companion for your journey toward joy and inner peace. Rediscover the power within you and the endless possibilities that await when you choose to focus on the positive. There is always a glimmer of hope waiting to be found in the midst of life's darkest moments. Even when the weight of depression, anxiety, and fear feels overwhelming, you can always discover the light.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) causes a myriad of physical, cognitive, and emotional symptoms that impact function and quality of life for those with the disease and those providing care. Navigating Life with Multiple Sclerosis is a practical guide for meeting the challenges of this lifelong, unpredictable disease.

Tabby has a leaky faucet—and a filthy imagination. When the repairman shows up, toolbox in hand and arms thick enough to break her, she doesn’t waste time pretending. No, she wants something a little bigger fixed. And she’s more than willing to get on her knees for it.

Have you ever wondered how your robot vacuum avoids your coffee table or how a self-driving car knows when to stop at a red light? What about the robots that dance on stage, deliver meals, or even roam the dusty surface of Mars? These aren't just science fiction anymore—they're part of an increasingly real and evolving world: the world of robotics. Robots are everywhere, from household gadgets to space-faring explorers, from robotic pets to factory arms assembling your smartphone. We see them in the news, in our homes, in medicine, in classrooms, and on construction sites.