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New York Times bestselling author Hazel Gaynor has joined with Heather Webb to create this unforgettably romantic novel of the Great War. August 1914. England is at war. As Evie Elliott watches her brother, Will, and his best friend, Thomas Harding, depart for the front, she believes—as...

The first new work of fiction since 2013 from one of Canada's most successful, idiosyncratic and world-defining writers, Douglas Coupland. He's called it Binge because it's impossible to read just one. Imagine feeling 100% alive every moment of every minute of the day! Maybe that's how animals...

A dragon's tears; Gilgamesh returned; lovers in space; gin, beer, blood; passion and heartbreak; wild legends, gritty truths - and one truly plucky realtor - you'll find all this and more in Eastlick and Other Stories. Shannon Page's kaleidoscopic collection of marvelous tales meanders from post-apocalyptic Cyprus, medieval Venice, and the Age of Legends, to the far reaches of outer space - and inner space too.

In The Secret Shopper: Retail Theft from Within, Wanda shares her eye-opening journey as a former retail employee who exploited vulnerabilities in workplace systems to commit theft. Written as a step-by-step "how-to" guide, this book not only uncovers the methods employees use to steal—from manipulating refunds and abusing discounts to exploiting loyalty programs—but also provides actionable solutions for employers to prevent it. Each chapter details the tactics employees use, the red flags employers should watch for, and the proactive measures that can stop theft before it starts.

Sugar is often seen as a guilty pleasure, but understanding the science behind our cravings can empower us to make healthier choices for ourselves and our families. When we consume sugar, our brains release a surge of dopamine, the neurotransmitter associated with pleasure and reward. This reaction creates a cycle where we seek out sugary foods to replicate that brief feeling of happiness.