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The man that history came to know by the name of Trotsky has the well-established legacy of being one of the most mysterious of all the cast and characters involved with the Russian Revolution. If the Russian Revolution was a Shakespearean tragedy, Trotsky would undoubtedly be cast into the role of an Othello or King Lear type figure who means well but seems to hamstring himself with his never-ending ideological speculation and theorizing.

When Carter Thomas discovers the elaborate clockwork door in the Dupre Mine, he seeks out Etienne Dupre, the sheltered son of the mine’s owner, for answers. Both young men have long secretly loved one another from afar. But even as their summertime love affair flames hot and forbidden, they discover secrets about Etienne’s heritage and the dark plan Armand Dupre has in store for his son. If the door is opened then Etienne - and perhaps the world - will all be sacrificed to Armand’s lust for power. Can Carter and Etienne stop Armand or has their fate already been written in stone?

A Lycan descendant of Gilgamesh and Enkidu, Tristan is not as extraordinary as his ancestors. He is an average warrior, unremarkable throughout. But this fact does not trouble him because he has found his Twin Flame, the one person destined to be his, who will love him unconditionally, life after life. Then his Flame betrays him, leaving him shattered and dying. Brokenhearted, Tristan dissolves the sacred bond and leaves. His best friend, Ushna, accompanies him, vowing to guard and protect him, and Tristan slowly comes to realize love does not require a sacred bond.

Since leaving the FBI, Grayson Jennings has found peace in his life with his job as a forensic accountant with Deep Six Security, and he treasures it. It remains that way until Michaela Girabaldi is hired as the new office manager for their East Coast office. The smart-mouthed Jersey girl strolls into the office in red high heels, her bags packed with enough dirty laundry to last them both a lifetime - in prison.

When you come out of safe mode, they may bury you if you're not careful. Deep Six computer guru Dex Buchanan goes to Vegas get his geek on, but runs into his ex-lover getting her freak on. Or is she? No, Dr. Grace Wentworth is in Sin City to find her missing sister who was lured there by a monster. Dex agrees to help her, but will they find her before her final curtain call? Or will he pay the ultimate price for not minding his own business?

Harper Island is a luxury resort with a secret. But that's okay. Curvy Chloe Kent has a secret, too. She's not a cleaner desperate for work; she's a reporter, hot on the trail of a juicy story. When she meets Mathis, sparks fly—and together, they uncover the truth about the island. Harper Island isn't a luxury resort. It's a trap for shifters.

He's a single dad. I'm his daughter's teacher. Fate brought us together, but my job is keeping us apart. When I met Jacob three months ago, he left a lasting impression on me. In fact, I haven't stopped thinking about him since. Knowing nothing but his first name, I assumed I'd never see him again. Imagine my surprise when I walk into my new job as a literature instructor for the best private school in America and … there he is, tall and imposing.

In these five stories that span genres from hard science fiction to alternate-historical fantasy to gruesome body horror, Simon Shadows shows what happens when humans come up against things outside of their ability to understand, and offers a vision of what can happen when we allow ourselves to let go of our certainty, for better or worse.

The honeymoon is over for Police Chief Matt Horning…in more ways than one. Secrets from the past return, hiding a killer. Winter on the Oregon coast–it doesn’t get any darker.

Dillon’s dreams of making it big on the country music scene shatter to pieces, but he receives no sympathy from his brother. Instead, Charles sends him on a mission to deliver some bad news to the mayor of their old hometown of Kissing Springs. Only Dillon doesn’t plan on running into Meadow Boyd as the new mayor—and the sparks from their high school romance return.

I admitted the book boyfriends by the dozen in my Cat’s Cradle bookstore had taken precedence over dating in real-life. I wanted the real thing, an everlasting true love, a man holding me nightly, but the journey to finding that guy wasn’t so easy. I’d kissed a few frogs along the way, and maybe my quirky sense of style chased a few away. One thing was for sure, the heroines in my romance novels made this falling in love thing seem easier than this.

Healthy eating doesn’t have to be limiting. Incorporating a variety of nutritious vegetables into your diet just got a lot easier—and fun! If you’re looking to find even more ways to enjoy healthy foods, expand your green intake, try new things, and create your own supply of microgreens, this guide is for you. Treat your body to the care it deserves by feeding it nutrient-dense microgreens. Let this book convince you of the power of these tiny greens. Be healthy and feel great with your newfound knowledge of how to buy, use, and grow your own microgreens!

What would you do if even the slightest touch from another person caused you to see their future? What if it showed you their death? The kind-hearted but strong-willed Amelia James has suffered all her life with this “gift.” The only downfall is that she can't see her own future, resulting in the unexpected death of the one closest to her, Johnathan Hicks, her high school sweetheart.

It’s the first-ever Halloween party at OTKE Corporation. All the party-goers are having a great time, and Mr. Hunt kicks it up with spooky stories from his childhood. Too bad for Mr. Hunt, the horrors of Halloween are about to become real. On the brink of a galactic war, Mr. Hunt and Dr. Kat volunteer for a mission that brings them to the center of interstellar conflict, unexplored regions of space, and the reality of their relationship. Meanwhile, Nora, the AI, and the crew of the Tempus are ordered to tackle a secret mission of their own.

Since the late 1800s, global average temperature has increased by 2.1°F (1.2°C). Over the last 100 years, the global sea level has risen by about 8 in (20 cm). Do you find it hard to translate climate change figures like these to the real world? The statistics and science are always in the news, but unless your life and livelihood are affected, it’s difficult to truly appreciate the significant impact behind the numbers.

How did the United States become the country it is today? What led to its creation? Adapted from Pulitzer Prize-winner Rick Atkinson’s deeply researched and stunningly vivid The British Are Coming, the young readers edition explores these questions and so much more as it delves into the American Revolution. A collection of key battles from the beginning of the war, including Lexington and Concord and the Battle of Bunker Hill, sets the scene, telling a story of liberation fraught with contradiction and intrigue.

With each new revelation that comes, can Isaac protect his boy from what is coming? Time is running out. As the security team hired by Isaac to protect his boy uncover sordid secrets, will they undo all the positive steps Ferron has taken? Now Isaac must make a choice. But is it the right one for Ferron? Having declared his feelings to Isaac, Ferron wants to claim back the life that was stolen from him. But has he left it too late and will the police believe him after all this time?

Discover path. Because a calm mind is our best mind. In this coming-of-age story, a boy who has lost everything walks into the Californian mountains for the very last time. He meets an extraordinary girl with a unique guide to living. She agrees to help him, but first he must overcome many challenges and find answers to some big questions. All of these questions and more are answered in this simple story about finding love and happiness.

A financial crisis. A fractious family. A mysterious box falls into the middle of it - straight from the sky onto Ċensa. Now she’s got horrible headaches, and it’s not just from the blow to the head. The box might be very valuable, it might be a historical treasure - and definitely, everyone wants it! While the family home crumbles, relationships are strained by robbery, spiritual misfortune, and revenge; and she can’t stand to even think about the complications with her boyfriend.

Jamie Rider is a man who accepts who he is with no boundaries, but with that comes consequences that leave him vulnerable. That is, until Todd. Todd shows him that he'll always be his knight in shining armor, bringing Jamie to a new reality. Todd stands up to the bullies, allowing Jamie to see that friendship is no longer the thing he craves the most.