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Count My Lies
by Sophie Stava&“The very definition of a page-turner! This smart, original, twisty story had me gripped from the first to the last page.&” —Liane Moriarty, New York Times bestselling author A read-in-one-night suspense thriller narrated by a compulsive liar whose little white lies allow her to enter into the life and comfort of a wealthy married couple who are harboring much darker secrets themselves. For the millions of us still chasing those gone girls, this is perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Lucy Foley, and Laura Dave.Sloane Caraway is a liar. Harmless lies, mostly, to make her self-proclaimed sad, little life a bit more interesting. So when Sloane sees a young girl in tears at a park one afternoon, she can&’t help herself—she tells the girl&’s (very attractive) dad she&’s a nurse and helps him pull a bee stinger from the girl&’s foot. With this lie, and chance encounter, Sloane becomes the nanny for the wealthy, and privileged Jay and Violet Lockhart. The perfect New York couple, with a brownstone, a daughter in private school, and summers on Block Island. But maybe Sloane isn&’t the only one lying, and all that&’s picture-perfect harbors a much more dangerous truth. To say anything more is to spoil the most exciting, twisty, and bitingly smart suspense novel to come out in years. The thing about lies is that they add up, form their own truth and a twisted prison of a world. And in Count My Lies, Sophie Stava spins a breakneck, unputdownable thriller about the secrets we keep, and the terrifying dangers that lurk just under the images we spend so much time trying to maintain. Careful what you lie for.
Quest for Bible Knowledge: 1,206 Trivia Questions to Sharpen Your Understanding of Scripture
by Wilson CaseyPut your Bible knowledge to the test with 1,206 brand-new biblical trivia questions guaranteed to keep you praising the Lord every day of the week. People are passionate when it comes to the Lord&’s word, as the Holy Bible has remained in the top-most rank of bestselling books of all time. Quest for Bible Knowledge (a follow-up to Test Your Bible Knowledge) is a fun, informative, and entertaining way to see how well you know the Good Book. Trivia expert and author Wilson Casey has compiled 1,206 fascinating questions about the people, history, stories, and facts from the Bible. Each page is a separate quiz with six enlightening and fresh questions with multiple-choice answers. In addition, every correct answer includes references to the relevant chapter and verse in scripture for further study and clarification. It&’s the perfect companion for the multitudes wanting to test their biblical knowledge (and keep score if desired). The quizzes cover the entire scope of the Holy Bible, exclusively based on the beloved King James Version. Readers may play as many of the quizzes as desired per sitting, and can skip around or complete them in order. And for easy lookup and reference, there&’s a thorough index at the book&’s end. Whatever your age, Quest for Bible Knowledge guarantees hours of enlightening fun.
Unit Oriented Enterprise Architecture: Constructing Large Sociotechnical Systems in the Age of AI
by Andre MilchmanExamine a new approach to Enterprise Architecture (EA) that challenges conventional practices and supports a transformative shift to address the demands of a rapidly evolving technological landscape. This book offers alternatives to traditional EA methods that often divide the enterprise into isolated business, application, data, and technology architectures, often resulting in disjointed operations and missed opportunities for innovation. By proposing an innovative, purpose-driven architectural style, this book emphasizes the need for a cohesive and adaptive framework that aligns all components of an enterprise with its strategic goals. Key concepts explored include the integration of social and technical elements in building large sociotechnical systems, the introduction of Unit Oriented Enterprise Architecture (UOEA) for modular and adaptable enterprise design, and the importance of Purpose Driven Design (PDD) in ensuring operational efficiency and strategic alignment. You’ll also gain insights into organizing software engineering in the cloud era, streamlining enterprise interactions, and embracing creative destruction to foster technological harmony. Unit Oriented Enterprise Architecture is your essential resource for system architects, organizational leaders, IT professionals, and students seeking to revolutionize their approach to enterprise architecture and position their organizations for success in the digital age. What You Will Learn Critically assess and dismantle outdated EA concepts to create a more adaptive and cohesive architectural framework. Explore how UOEA can enhance agility and adaptability, allowing your organization to respond more effectively to change. Organize and manage software development within cloud infrastructures, ensuring clarity, scalability, and alignment with your architectural framework. Who This Book Is For Primary Audience: Enterprise architects, organizational leaders, IT professionals; Secondary Audience: Consultants, advisors, and policymakers; Tertiary Audience: Students in system design and organizational studies, academic researchers
Automated Technology for Verification and Analysis: 22nd International Symposium, ATVA 2024, Kyoto, Japan, October 21–25, 2024, Proceedings, Part I (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15054)
by Sriram Sankaranarayanan S. Akshay Aina NiemetzThe two-volume set 15054-15055 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 22nd International Symposium on Automated Technology for Verification and Analysis, ATVA 2024, held in Kyoto, Japan, from October 21 - 25, 2024. The 24 full papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 73 submissions. The topics presented in these volumes are organized in the following topical sections: Part I: Invited Keynote and Tutorial Papers; Automata and Games; Concurrent and Distributed Systems; Learning for Verification and Synthesis. Part II: Synthesis and Runtime Verification; Software Verification and Programming Language Semantics; Automated Reasoning and Verification.
Urszenen der Wissenschaft: Anfänge des Forschens in Biographien von Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftlern
by Andreas Franzmann Tristan BauderWelche Bildungsprozesse in Kindheit und Jugend bereiten eine spätere Berufslaufbahn in den Wissenschaften vor? Warum ergreifen Menschen den Forscherberuf? Und wie weit lassen sich ihre persönlichen Forschungsthemen lebensgeschichtlich zurückverfolgen? Anhand exemplarischer Fallstudien zu Lebensläufen von Forscherinnen und Forschern aus den Natur-, Geistes- und Sozialwissenschaften rekonstruiert der Band die Anfänge wissenschaftlicher Bildungsbiographien, wie sie sich aus autobiographischen Texten und Interviews erschließen lassen. Erste erinnerbare Begegnungen mit einem späteren Thema der Forschung, Szenen aus Schule und Peer Group, Selbstaktivitäten des Sammelns, Grabens, Erkundens, Diskutierens. Die Studien machen sichtbar, dass sich eine biographische Disposition zum Beruf der Wissenschaft oft schon früh herausbildet, wenn auch viele Umwege gegangen werden müssen. Diese Disposition scheint immer getragen von einer individuellen Faszination für Gegenstände und Phänomene, Rätsel und Methoden ihrer Erschließung, deren Entstehung selbst biographisch rätselhaft ist. Auch wenn ein professionalisierter Habitus sich erst zwischen Studium und Postdoc-Phase bildet, bereitet er sich in den informellen Bildungsprozessen und außer-institutionellen Aktivitäten vor und hat hier eine persönliche Verwurzelung, die sich auch im späteren akademischen Betrieb immer wieder erneuern muss.
Severe Storms: Anatomy, Early Warning Systems and Aftermath in Changing Climate Scenarios
by Wei-Kuo Tao Someshwar DasThe book provides information on the observational aspects of the severe storms through satellite, radar, aircraft, and ground based network of stations and these issues are discussed in the first part of the book consisting of 8 chapters. The numerical modelling and data assimilation techniques are discussed in the second part of the book aimed at development of Early Warning Systems (12 chapters) and finally the outlook of the severe storms in a changing climate scenario, their socio-economic impacts and policies for disaster mitigation are discussed in the third part of the book consisting of 6 chapters. This book is of great interest to atmospheric scientists and other researchers, practitioners, policy and decision makers, international institutions, governmental and non-governmental organizations, educators, as well as students.
AI, Sacred Violence, and War—The Case of Gaza
by Chris Hables GrayThis open access book is about how Israel is using Algorithmic Intelligence (AI) and other computer technology in military operations in the Gaza Strip to achieve goals based on ancient religious entitlements. Changes in Israel Defense Force (IDF) ethical codes and innovation policies have not led to victory, but have resulted in a wide range of War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity in a strategy focused on The Torture of Gaza, which includes ethnic cleansing and is approaching genocide. It covers the history of using AI in war, and current U.S. and Israeli military AI technologies such as Maven, Iron Dome, Pegasus, the Alchemist, Gospel, Lavender, and Where’s Daddy, all tested and perfected in the Palestinian Laboratory and marketed as such. This book also places the current data-driven and AI-directed assault on Palestine in the context of Postmodern War, which precludes military victories and enshrines the profits and power of the U.S.-Israeli military-industrial complex in a system of perpetual war and militarized technological innovation. Through an analysis of Israeli military policies, AI, sacred texts, and the basic tenets of postmodern war, the book ultimately reveals the limits of the IDF’s embrace of illusions about new technologies producing actual victory. War today is about winning hearts and minds, not body counts. As fundamentalist politics achieve more and more power around the world in the context of new information technologies, there is growing danger to the future of all of us.
Role of Artificial Intelligence, Telehealth, and Telemedicine in Medical Virology (Medical Virology: From Pathogenesis to Disease Control)
by R. Sujatha Jyotir Moy Chatterjee Shailendra K. SaxenaThe book explores the intersection of AI, telehealth, and viral infections, discussing the role of AI in pandemics, telehealth services, viral diagnosis, and antiviral drug development. It explores the integration of AI into telehealth, predicting outbreaks and monitoring mutations. The book emphasizes patient-centric healthcare, highlighting AI's transformative potential in infectious diseases. It covers medical virology, bioinformatics, machine learning, and neural networks. AI enables streamlined workflows, improved patient care, and new research methodologies. It addresses challenges and tailored solutions for AI integration in telehealth. It serves as a valuable resource for clinicians, physicians, virologists, researchers, and healthcare professionals seeking to navigate the evolving landscape of telehealth and harness the full potential of AI in transforming healthcare delivery.
ODE/IM Correspondence and Quantum Periods (SpringerBriefs in Mathematical Physics #51)
by Katsushi Ito Hongfei ShuThis book is intended to review some recent developments in quantum field theories and integrable models. The ODE/IM correspondence, which is a nontrivial relation between the spectral analysis of ordinary differential equations and the functional relation approach to two-dimensional quantum integrable models, is the main subject. This correspondence was first discovered by Dorey and Tateo (and Bazhanov, Lukyanov, and Zamolodchikov) in 1998, where the relation between the Schrodinger equation with a monomial potential and the functional equation called the Y-system was found. This correspondence is an example of the mysterious link between classical and quantum integrable systems, which produces many interesting applications in mathematical physics, including exact WKB analysis, the quantum Seiberg–Witten curve, and the AdS–CFT correspondence. In this book, the authors explain some basic notions of the ODE/IM correspondence, where the ODE can be formulated as a linear problem associated with affine Toda field equations. The authors then apply the approach of the ODE/IM correspondence to the exact WKB periods in quantum mechanics with a polynomial potential. Deformation of the potential leads to wall-crossing phenomena in the TBA equations. The exact WKB periods can also be regarded as the quantum periods of the four-dimensional N=2 supersymmetric gauge theories in the Nekrasov–Shatashvili limit of the Omega background. The authors also explain the massive version of the ODE/IM correspondence based on the affine Toda field equations, which also has an application to the minimal surface, and the gluon scattering amplitudes in the AdS/CFT correspondence.
The Scorpion and the Night Blossom (The Three Realms)
by Amélie Wen ZhaoIn a world at war with demons, one girl will face the ultimate test when she is forced to enter into an ancient, deadly competition for the chance to save her mother's soul… before she loses her forever. From the New York Times bestselling author of Song of Silver, Flame Like Night comes the beginning of a dark and opulent fantasy duology, perfect for fans of Throne of Glass.Nine years ago, the war between the Kingdom of Night and the Kingdom of Rivers tore Àn&’yīng&’s family apart, leaving her mother barely alive and a baby sister to fend for. Now the mortal realm is falling into eternal night, and mó—beautiful, ravenous demons—roam the land, feasting on the flesh of humans and drinking their souls.Àn&’yīng is no longer a helpless child, though. Armed with her crescent blades and trained in the ancient art of practitioning, she has decided to enter the Immortality Trials, which are open to any mortal who can survive the journey to the immortal realm. Those who complete the Trials are granted a pill of eternal life—the one thing Àn&’yīng knows can heal her dying mother. But to attain the prize, she must survive the competition.Death is common in the Trials. Yet oddly, Àn&’yīng finds that someone is helping her stay alive. A rival contestant. Powerful and handsome, Yù&’chén is as secretive about his past as he is about his motives for protecting Àn&’yīng.The longer she survives the Trials, the clearer it becomes that all is not right in the immortal realm. To save her mother and herself, Àn&’yīng will need to figure out whether she can truly trust the stranger she&’s falling for or if he&’s the most dangerous player of all . . . for herself and for all the realms.
Do Not Cry When I Die: A Holocaust Memoir of a Mother and Daughter's Survival In Jewish Ghettos, Auschwitz, and Bergen-Belsen
by Renee Salt Kate ThompsonOne of the oldest living Holocaust survivors recounts her family&’s imprisonment at Auschwitz and Bergen-Belsen in this moving memoir of love, loss, courage, and hope."A deeply moving memoir, beautifully written and researched." —Lucy Adlington, New York Times bestselling author of The Dressmakers of Auschwitz&“I only survived because of my mother's love.&”When German soldiers invaded Poland in September 1939, it began a six year journey for then-ten-year-old Renee Salt and her mother Sala. Until their liberation in 1945, Renee and Sala were imprisoned in ghettos and concentration camps, including Auschwitz-Birkenau and Bergen-Belsen. The only light in the darkness and brutality for Renee was the unwavering grasp of her mother&’s hand in hers–enduring, against all odds. It was this unbreakable bond, along with a few miracles, that kept Renee alive. Sala&’s staggering courage to defy the will of SS guards saved both her and her daughter from the gas chambers, and the pair survived the deadliest days in Auschwitz&’s history. After suffering the nightmarish conditions at Bergen-Belsen, Renee and her mother were liberated in April 1945–but Sala died soon after they were saved. To this day, Renee attributes her survival to the love and bravery of her beloved mother. Do Not Cry When I Die is an incredibly moving and deeply crucial book that tells the shocking story of one of the oldest Auschwitz-Birkenau and Bergen-Belsen survivors–and the mother&’s love that saved her life.
How to Explain Climate Science to a Grown-Up (How to Explain Science to a Grown-Up)
by Ruth SpiroThe best-selling author of the Baby Loves Science series levels up with this playful STEM picture book introducing kids (and grown-ups) to climate science.Do you want to know a secret? Sometimes grown-ups need YOU to explain things to THEM. Like climate science!In this tongue-in-cheek guide, an in-the-know narrator instructs kid readers in the fine art of explaining climate science to a grown-up. Both children and their adults learn: The difference between weather and climate.How climate scientists collect data.What causes climate change.What we can do to reverse course and repair the planet.Fun and fact-filled, the How to Explain Science to a Grown-Up series will empower kid experts to explore complex scientific concepts with any grown-up who will listen.
The Hampdenshire Wonder (MIT Press / Radium Age)
by J. D. BeresfordIn this pioneering science-fictional treatment of superhuman intelligence, a mutant wonder child&’s insights prove devastating.Science fiction luminary Ted Chiang introduces The Hampdenshire Wonder, one of the genre&’s first treatments of superhuman intelligence. Victor Stott is a large-headed &“supernormal&” mutated in the womb by his parents&’ desire to have a child born without habits. Known as &“the Wonder,&” Victor surveys humankind&’s science, philosophy, history, literature, religion—the best that has been thought and said—and dismisses it brutally: &“So elementary . . . inchoate . . . a disjunctive patchwork.&” Rejecting &“the interposing and utterly false concepts of space and time,&” the Wonder claims that life itself is merely &“a disease of the ether.&” Unable to deal with the child&’s disenchanting insights, his adult interlocutors seek to silence him . . . perhaps permanently.
Our Tree
by Jessica MeserveFor readers ages 3-7, this is a stunningly illustrated celebration of tolerance, togetherness, and the power of community.Little Red is delighted when he discovers a beautiful tree--and he wants to keep it all to himself! But he soon realizes he is not alone in the tree. Birds stop by to rest on its branches during a long flight. An elephant uses the tree's rough bark to scratch its back. And with all of the other animals, bugs, and birds that call the tree home, it's just too noisy for Little Red! He decides to set out to find ANOTHER tree, just for himself--but when he has a scary run-in with a leopard, Little Red learns the value of sharing, community, tolerance, and friends who have your back.
Follow the Butterfly (Pushkin Vertigo)
by Martta KaukonenTHE HIT INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER Two brilliant women—a serial killer and her therapist—play &“a brilliant game of cat and mouse&” in this twisty psychological thriller for fans of Ruth Ware and Alex Michaelides (The Times)It all started with a telephone call. It was the first time I heard Ida&’s voice, just a faint whisper, as though she were calling from beyond the grave.Renowned therapist Clarissa Virtanen is not afraid to look at the darkest side of humanity. Haunted by the death of a young patient, she will do whatever it takes to save the most vulnerable.But when Ida – angry, damaged and seemingly suicidal – walks into her office, Clarissa may have met her match. For Ida has secrets.Murderous secrets, which mark her like a bloodstain. Secrets which drive her to kill. And kill again.Somehow, Clarissa must find the key to unlock her past. So she makes a bargain with Ida - six months to try and stop her taking her own life. But what if she has entered a game more deadly, and more evil, than she could ever imagine? Don&’t miss this dark and twisty psychological thriller featuring a face-off between 2 women that's overlain with a sense of poignancy about damaged lives, the power of the imagination to trick–and protect–us, and the passage of time.
Gilt Frame (Gilt Frame)
by Matt Kindt Margie Kraft KindtA classic whodunit murder mystery that spans the globe from Paris to Hawaii to Montenegro as we hustle to keep up with the most unlikely murder-solving duo in the history of murder-solvers.Sam, who is in his early twenties, is an orphan, taken in when he was younger by his well-off Aunt Merry who has an eccentric taste for antiques and travel.Together, Sam and Merry have solved some of the most notorious murders in the world. And true to form, their Parisian vacation is cut short when they stumble upon a murder scene so bizarre that only a raging psychopath could have produced it.But to solve the crime, they have to wrestle with jewel thieves, art forgers, gun-runners, a lost puppy, and a master French detective who may just solve the crime before they do.Collects issues #1–#3 of Gilt Frame.
El manisero
by Carmen Agra DeedyThe story of a Cuban refugee and her joy in an unexpected encounter that connects her beloved home in Havana with her new home in AtlantaEach evening Coqui waits for the familiar cry of the Peanut Man—"¡Mani! Peanuts!"—and watches for him to appear on the street below her window. They always greet each other in their own special way—Coqui tucks her thumbs in her ears and sticks out her tongue at Emilio. And Emilio, to her great amusement, does the same in return. Night after night, the two friends continue their ritual.One evening, Coqui sadly announces, &“Nos vamos.&” She tells him that they have to leave Cuba. They are going to the United States. Emilio tries to assure her that she will like many things about los Estados Unidos, especially beisbol, her favorite sport. &“But don&’t forget your friend Emilio,&” he says as he walks away. &“¡Nunca!&” she calls out through tears. She could never forget him.Coqui and her family arrive in Decatur, Georgia, in the dead of winter to snow-covered ground. Her father seals the windows with duct tape and they await the arrival of spring. Coqui watches for the Peanut Man, but he does not appear.Several years pass, she learns wobbly English, and becomes a devoted Atlanta Braves fan. She forgets her beloved Peanut Man. Then one day her father surprises her with the perfect birthday gift—two tickets for a Braves game to see their favorite player Hammerin&’ Hank Aaron. As they settle into their seats amid the cheering crowds, Coqui hears a man yelling &“Peanuts! Get your peanuts!&” The delicious smell of roasted peanuts reaches her and memories of home and Emilio rush into her head.With luminous illustrations by the award-winning artist Raúl Colón, this story of immigration, of being displaced and finding a connection to home, reminds us how much alike we humans are, regardless of culture, color, or creed.A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
Maple's Formula for Victory (Maple)
by Kate McMillan Ruthie PrillamanPerfect for fans of Dork Diaries and Emmie & Friends, this second book in a diary-style illustrated middle grade series follows an anxious, science-minded sixth grader into the high-stakes world of middle school track.Sixth-grader Maple has received absolutely devastating, world-shaking news: her health class fitness test has scored her at a fifth-grade level. That&’s a whole grade level below where she should be. Having all her life been an overachiever—and fitness being an extremely important part of her twenty-year plan to become an astronaut like her hero Jackie Grand—Maple knows she has to fix this ASAP. Maple and Lada decide to join the track team to improve their fitness scores, but they encounter new (and frankly unpleasant) variables like changing in locker rooms and periods. And when it turns out Lada is good at track, and her competitive spirit starts to change her, Maple is sent into a tailspin over her own performance and what it means if she can&’t—literally and figuratively—keep up with her classmates.
The Middleman: A Legal Thriller
by Mike PapantonioThe Middleman is an epic drama of whistleblowers, murder, thrills, and legal combat—torn out of today&’s headlines. Nicholas &“Deke&” Deketomis and his law firm take on America&’s Big Pharma when Deke&’s college pal, Matt Redmond, presents him with a case of possible fraud involving EirePharma, the Redmond family business and a powerful Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM). PBMs serve as the &“middlemen&” between drug manufacturers and insurance companies, working in cryptic ways to determine not only the cost of drugs but also placing them on insurers&’ preferred formularies. EirePharma was recently taken over by the charismatic CEO, Connor Devlin, who has a Rasputin-like influence over Matt&’s cousin, Amy, the company&’s current president. Devlin may be utilizing racketeering practices—and perhaps murder—to raise the prices of insulin and other drugs for his own profit and to the detriment of consumers. Amy, who at first was in love with Devlin, decides—at great peril—to become her company&’s whistleblower and provide evidence to Deke and his team. When key witnesses and even Redmond family members meet mysterious and violent deaths, Amy finds herself a pawn caught in the center of a frightening and deadly game of wills between a formidable gangster, who in the eyes of the public is a respected businessman, and a law firm that is determined to investigate and uncover the Middleman&’s crimes. In the tradition of Suspicious Activity and Inhuman Trafficking, Mike Papantonio takes Deke and his cohorts on a new and different kind of legal gamble in The Middleman, which is chock full of the action and thrills for which he is known.
World Almanac Oddball Animals: 2,501 Fantastic Facts About the Weirdest, Wackiest, and Wildest Creatures on Earth
by Joanne Mattern World Almanac Kids™From the #1 New York Times bestselling World Almanac comes a colorful, fun-filled book devoted to the odd, fascinating, and unusual animals that share our planet. From the weirdest mammals and birds, to reptiles, amphibians, insects, and fish you may not have even known existed, this book combines trivia and fast facts with solid science on the oddest critters around. Find a new pest––or pet possibility?––on every page, complete with eye-catching photos to appeal to animal lovers of all ages. While younger readers enjoy sharing just how weird the animal world gets, parents and teachers will find a valuable source of information with fun details and engaging new topics you can't find in just every textbook or even a trip to the zoo. Amaze curious animal lovers with astonishing odd animals and their singular quirks, such as: A sea star (what was once called a starfish) isn't a fish at all. And since its mouth is too small to swallow its food, instead it pushes its stomach outside of its mouth to eat. The archer fish shoots powerful jets of water from its mouth to knock tasty insects out of mid-air from up to five feet away. When threatened, a bombardier beetle can release a chemical strong enough to burn skin. Binturongs smell like popcorn––but the reason why might be too gross to put into words here. You'll have to look inside for more! Even the biggest animal lover can find something new and fascinating about the animal kingdom in World Almanac Oddball Animals.
A Place to Call Home: An Amish Romance (Stepping Stones)
by Linda BylerFollow Mary's journey as she continues to search for a sense of belonging in this second book in the Stepping Stones series, following Who Is Mary? Running her own bakery in Lancaster, Pennsylvania keeps Mary busy and her active mind engaged. But she continues to struggle with anxiety that is sometimes crushing, and though she has Aunt Lizzie and a few good friends, she often feels lonely and out of place. She's still questioning her very conservative Amish upbringing, too, and feeling torn between fear of an angry, exacting God and the hope of a loving, forgiving one. At a hymn singing, Mary meets Steve, a young man who intrigues her, but their fledgling relationship is interrupted when she learns that her father has been in an accident and she must return home to rural New York to care for him. Tending to her very strict father stretches Mary nearly to breaking point. Will they ever be able to really love and respect each other? And how can Mary even begin to know God's will for her life when she's not even sure she knows who God is? Author Linda Byler is an active member of the Amish church and writes all her novels by hand with a pen and notebook. She offers a unique and fascinating look into Amish history and culture.
The Last Visitor: ANovel
by Martin GriffinAn evocative, atmospheric thriller set on an uninhabited island, where a young woman must fight for survival while she works to discover who from her research team is really a killer.The island was abandoned for fifty years. So how did the body get there? Three hundred miles from the mainland in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean lies Navigaceo: a tiny island that was hastily abandoned fifty years ago and has been uninhabited ever since. Until now. Tess Macfarlane is a documentary filmmaker tasked with capturing the wild beauty of Navigaceo. Accompanied by a small team of researchers, her job is to film everything she sees. But Tess sees too much: a body. It's clearly a recent murder. It shouldn't be there. And the victim is wearing the same expedition uniform as her colleagues. Someone has been here already, and everyone on the team is a suspect. More than one of them could be a murderer. With five days until they are returned to the mainland, Tess must be careful—or hers might be the next body found on the shore. . . .
Glory Daze: A Glory Broussard Mystery (Glory Broussard Mysteries)
by Danielle ArceneauxIn the highly anticipated follow up to the award-winning Glory Be, Glory Broussard finds herself enmeshed in the mystery of her ex-husband's death . . . with an unlikely ally at her side.After her life was turned upside down by solving the murder of her best friend, Sister Amity Gay, all Glory Brousard wanted was a little peace and quiet. That included getting back to her Sunday morning routine as a bookie in a coffee shop, and planning the annual Mardi Gras gala for her church. But there&’s no rest for Glory once the woman who broke up her marriage walks in to CC's Coffee House and asks for help finding her missing husband. It doesn&’t take long before Glory finds him . . . with a knife impaled in his chest. No one knew the man—and his dark side—better than Glory Broussard, who would rather let the local authorities take the lead. But Glory&’s daughter, still reeling from problems of her own, insists on her involvement. Glory&’s search for the murderer takes her deep inside the seedy world of Louisiana casinos and racetracks, from their high roller VIP rooms with chatty dealers to stables filled with thoroughbred horses and shady dealings. As if solving a murder and sparring with the woman who had an affair with her ex-husband isn&’t enough, Glory has to get to the bottom of her daughter&’s secrets, and there are a few members of her church group who would love to see her fail in her Mardi Gras responsibilities. Walloped with one revelation after another, Glory&’s no-nonsense, tellit-like-it-is attitude and strength is tested like never before. But it&’s going to take more than that to keep her down in this charming and gripping new novel in the award-winning and critically acclaimed Glory Broussard mystery series.
Taste of Home Kids Can Cook!: 171 FUN FOODS YOU CAN MAKE!
by Taste Of HomeMore than 200 family-approved recipes that kids love to make and eat! Kids love getting creative in the kitchen, and the team at Taste of Home is here to help! From no-bake snacks little ones can make on their own to entrees teens can whip up with minimal supervision, these delicious ideas delight big and little chefs alike. Princess Toast, Birthday Pancakes, Mac & Cheese Soup and Marshmallow Fruit Dip—these are just some of the foods kids like to make … and eat! You&’ll find all of these fun and fantastic bites inside the all-new Kids Can Cook! Our Skill Level Guide spotlights recipes applicable for particular ages. Like to spend time in the kitchen with your toddler? Build a cute, colorful snack together! You&’ll also find adorable ways to dress up prepared cookies and cake mixes for sweets sure to bring a smile. Have a grade-schooler interested in the culinary world? They can stack up any of 11 sammies for lunch or toss together a salad they&’ll be proud to share at the dinner table. Pigs in a Blanket, anyone? You bet! Sensational recipes for soups, pasta, tacos and pizzas are ideal for older chefs, and teens can dish out easy casseroles, simple sides and no-fuss desserts the whole family will love. Best all, you&’ll discover dozens of foods even the pickiest eaters will crave. You&’ll even find a bonus chapter of adorable birthday cakes and a chapter packed with fun holiday favorites that kids will look forward to every season! 171 easy, family-friendly recipes kids love to prepare, share and eat! From no-bake surprises little ones can make to entrees perfect for teens to prepare on their own, you&’ll find dishes appropriate for every young cook. Skill Level Guide highlights which recipes are best for specific ages, making it easier than ever to inspire young chefs. Icons point out recipes that any kid can make … plus a few (like fried doughnuts) that should only be made with an adult&’s helping hand Prep and cook timelines with each dish help everyone best plan time in the kitchen. Holiday Faves chapter makes a cinch to bring smiles all year long! Bonus &“Birthday Cakes Kids Love&” chapter helps you create impressive surprises for all the birthday boys and girls in your life. CHAPTERS: Yummy Tummy (Ideas for Particularly Little Cooks) Good Morning, Sunshine! Lunch On The Go Family-Favorite Dinners Snacks & Drinks Sweets & Baking Holiday Faves Bonus: Birthday Cakes Kids Love
Eighth Day Prayers: Daily Joy for Ordinary Time (Eighth Day Prayers #3)
by Willa Kane Madison Perry Sally Breedlove Alysia YatesAn Invitation to Reflect and Pray During Ordinary Time The season between Pentecost and Advent, known as Ordinary Time, invites us to live as Christians in the here and now. But as this beautiful book reminds us, living in the here and now is anything but &“ordinary&” because of what Jesus did for us on the cross. His death and resurrection inaugurated a new life, one which is empowered by the gift of the Holy Spirit. Eighth Day Prayers: Daily Joy for Ordinary Time calls us to be faithful disciples in this transformative season as we grow in our faith, speak of Jesus&’s love to the world, and devote ourselves to caring for one another in the church. This gentle yet powerful guide encourages us to pray words directly from Scripture. Each entry features: · a Scripture passage to usher you into God&’s Word · a brief reflection to take you deeper into the biblical text · a Scripture-soaked prayer to conclude your quiet time and refocus your day · and a calendar at the top of each page to help you find your place We are all living in the eighth day: The day of Jesus&’s resurrection. The day of new creation. The day in which the kingdom of God is &“already here and not yet fulfilled.&” Eighth Day Prayers invites us to draw closer to him individually and as a body of believers as we reflect on his presence with us.