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Microsoft Copilot in Azure: AI-powered cloud automation and optimization
by Steve Miles David RendónOptimize Azure cloud operations with Microsoft Copilot by using natural language to automate deployments, cut costs, and resolve issues efficiently with AI-driven insightsKey FeaturesImplement AI-powered infrastructure management with Microsoft Copilot to deploy, scale, and optimize AzureEnable DevOps workflow acceleration using Copilot code suggestions, automation, and real-world scenariosEnsure security and compliance using AI insights, Azure Policy, and Defender for Cloud integrationGet with your book: PDF copy, AI assistant, and next-gen reader freeBook DescriptionMaster Microsoft Copilot in Azure, the intelligent assistant transforming how you design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure. This practical guide empowers Azure architects, DevOps engineers, and cloud consultants to optimize resource usage, enhance security, and reduce costs with AI-powered support across the Azure platform. Starting with a solid foundation in concepts like LLMs (large language models) and the architecture of Copilot in Azure, you’ll quickly progress to advanced use cases—from automated deployments and AKS cluster management to real-time monitoring, database optimization, and compliance enforcement using Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Azure Policy. The book uses step-by-step examples and best practices to guide you in utilizing Copilot across services such as Azure Functions, App Service, Storage Accounts, and SQL/MySQL databases. By the end of this book, you'll have gained the expertise to scale cloud operations seamlessly, improve uptime, and accelerate secure delivery pipelines, all powered by AI-driven insights.What you will learnSet up and configure Microsoft Copilot in the Azure Portal Deploy and manage Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and App Services using Copilot Integrate Copilot with Azure Functions, Blob Storage, and Azure SQL Secure resources using Microsoft Defender for Cloud and compliance policiesMonitor cloud workloads and troubleshoot issues using Copilot diagnostics Leverage AI-driven cost optimization and performance recommendations Strengthen cloud security posture using AI-enhanced threat detection and remediation Master prompt engineering techniques to get the most accurate and effective results from Copilot Who this book is forThis book is for Azure architects, engineers, administrators, and consultants looking to enhance their Azure environments using AI. You’ll discover how Microsoft Copilot simplifies complex tasks, improves efficiency, and helps manage resources more intelligently. A basic understanding of Azure services and cloud infrastructure is recommended to get the most from this guide.
Medical Management of Wildlife Species: A Guide for Practitioners
by Sonia M. Hernandez Heather W. Barron Erica A. Miller Roberto F. Aguilar Michael J. YabsleyThis book offers an all-encompassing resource for reliable information on the medical management of wild birds, mammals, amphibians, and turtles. Focusing on the medical information relevant to the wildlife setting, it covers triage, emergency care, and other key considerations in handling, diagnosing, and treating wild animals. The book's population-based approach encourages practitioners to understand individual animal care within the broader context. Medical Management of Wildlife Species: A Guide for Practitioners begins with a brief summary of natural history, and introductory chapters address general topics such as pre-release conditioning, post-release monitoring, and legal issues associated with handling wildlife species. Species-specific chapters provide practical information on medical management, including the most prevalent concerns for each species and the epidemiology of infectious diseases. Provides a complete reference to handling, diagnosing, and treating wild species Covers the full range of North American wildlife Includes concepts that can be applied to species globally Emphasizes information relevant to the wildlife setting Focuses on individual medicine, firmly grounded within population medicine for a broader approach Targeted at wildlife veterinarians, veterinary clinicians that will be presented with wildlife, veterinary technicians, and wildlife rehabilitators Medical Management of Wildlife Species is a must-have addition to the bookshelf of wildlife veterinarians and any veterinarian seeing occasional wild animals, as well as wildlife biologists and researchers.
Magic Misoprostol: Reproductive Justice and Abortion Liberation in Latin America
by Cordelia FreemanAvailable open access digitally under CC-BY-NC-ND licence. How can a stomach ulcer drug transform abortion access? This book tells the story of misoprostol, a medication that was ‘discovered’ as a cheap and safe method for abortion in Latin America. This book develops three conceptual lenses: reproductive justice, mobility politics and geographies of knowledge, to explore the emergence and success of misoprostol for abortions. Chapters cover the experimentation process, activist groups, the challenges of moving the pill in clandestine contexts and how the pill interacts with the law. The book demonstrates how misoprostol, and the people who have mobilized it, have transformed abortion safety, knowledge and practices with global effects.
The Logic of American Politics
by Gary C. Jacobson Timothy R. Johnson Lynn Vavreck Thad Kousser Samuel H. KernellWhy does the American political system work the way it does? After observing the strains of intense partisanship and divided government, many Americans are wondering what logic, if any, can be found in politics. With both sides of the political spectrum being so different from one another and the scales often tipping in the favor of the opposing party by a fraction of a percentage point, how can anyone work the system to their advantage? With fresh analysis of the 2024 presidential election results, the bestselling textbook The Logic of American Politics provides students with the tools they need to make sense of the government they have. Weaving together historical context, contemporary politics, and a "toolkit" of institutional design concepts, the Twelfth Edition builds students′ understanding of political institutions and practices as imperfect solutions to collective action problems. This text is offered in Sage Vantage, an intuitive learning platform that integrates quality Sage textbook content with assignable multimedia activities and auto-graded assessments to drive student engagement and ensure accountability. Unparalleled in its ease of use and built for dynamic teaching and learning, Vantage offers customizable LMS integration and best-in-class support. Instructors, see how Vantage works! Take a brief self-guided tour with our interactive demo
Developing Mathematical Reasoning: Avoiding the Trap of Algorithms (Corwin Mathematics Series)
by Pamela Weber HarrisMath is not rote-memorizable. Math is not random-guessable. Math is figure-out-able. Author Pam Harris argues that teaching real math—math that is free of distortions–will reach more students more effectively and result in deeper understanding and longer retention. This book is about teaching undistorted math using the kinds of mental reasoning that mathematicians do. Memorization tricks and algorithms meant to make math "easier" are full of traps that sacrifice long-term student growth for short-lived gains. Students and teachers alike have been led to believe that they’ve learned more and more math, but in reality their brains never get any stronger. Using these tricks may make facts easier to memorize in isolation, but that very disconnect distorts the reality of math. The mountain of trivia piles up until students hit a breaking point. Humanity′s most powerful system of understanding, organizing, and making an impact on the world becomes a soul-draining exercise in confusion, chaos, and lost opportunities. Developing Mathematical Reasoning: Avoiding the Trap of Algorithms emphasizes the importance of teaching students increasingly sophisticated mathematical reasoning and understanding underlying concepts rather than relying on a set rule for solving problems. This book illuminates a hierarchy of mathematical reasoning to help teachers guide students through various domains of math development, from basic counting and adding to more complex proportional and functional reasoning. Everyone is capable of understanding and doing real math. This book: Highlights the important mathematical relationships, strategies, and models for students to develop Offers personal stories, reflection sections, and extensive practical exercises for easy implementation Includes real math—a lot of it—to provide teachers with examples they can put to use in their classrooms immediately This book is a valuable resource for educators looking to reach more students by building a strong foundation of mathematical thinking in their students. By addressing common misconceptions about math and providing practical strategies for teaching real math, this book shows that everyone can use the mathematical relationships they already know to reason about new relationships. In other words, everyone can math.
Developing Mathematical Reasoning: The Strategies, Models, and Lessons to Teach the Big Ideas in Grades K-2 (Corwin Mathematics Series)
by Pamela Weber HarrisMath is not rote-memorizable. Math is not random-guessable. Math is figure-out-able. Author Pam Harris argues that teaching real math—math that is free of distortions—will reach more students more effectively and result in deeper understanding and longer retention. This book is about teaching undistorted math using the kinds of mental reasoning that mathematicians do. Memorization tricks and algorithms meant to make math "easier" are full of traps that sacrifice long-term student growth for short-lived gains. Students and teachers alike have been led to believe that they’ve learned more and more math, but in reality their brains never get any stronger. Using these tricks may make facts easier to memorize in isolation, but that very disconnect distorts the reality of math. In her landmark book Developing Mathematical Reasoning: Avoiding the Trap of Algorithms, Pam emphasizes the importance of teaching students increasingly sophisticated mathematical reasoning and understanding underlying concepts rather than relying on a set rule for solving problems. Now, in this first companion volume, Developing Mathematical Reasoning: The Strategies, Models, and Lessons to Teach the Big Ideas in Grades K-2, she demonstrates how counting and additive strategies serve as the foundation for creating efficient, accurate, and flexible thinkers. Everyone is capable of understanding and doing real math. This book: Gives step-by-step guidance on how to teach the strategies, models, and big ideas that foster confidence and long-term success, preparing students for increasingly complex mathematical challenges Offers the "what to do" to teach counting, addition, and subtraction in ways that promote reasoning over rote memorization Provides practical tools such as problem strings, models, classroom routines, and discussion questions designed to implement reasoning-based practices Includes supporting resources for creating a classroom culture where students see math as figure-out-able and gain confidence as mathematical thinkers By addressing common misconceptions about math and providing practical strategies for teaching real math, this book shows that everyone can use the mathematical relationships they already know to reason about new relationships. In other words, everyone can math-even the very youngest students!
Mathematics Tasks for the Thinking Classroom, Grades 6-12 (Corwin Mathematics Series)
by Peter Liljedahl Kyle WebbPractical and proven math tasks to maximize student thinking and learning Building upon the blockbuster success of Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics, Peter Liljedahl has joined forces with co-author Kyle Webb to bring the Building Thinking Classrooms (BTC) framework to life in this new book, Mathematics Tasks for the Thinking Classroom, Grades 6-12. But this book is so much more than simply a collection of good thinking tasks. It delves deeper into the implementation of the 14 practices from the BTC framework by updating the practices with the newest research, and focusing on the practice through the lens of rich math tasks that address specific mathematical learning outcomes or standards. Across the 20 non-curricular tasks and 30 curricular tasks used as models, this book: Helps you choose tasks to fit your particular math standards, goals, and the competencies you want your students to build Walks you through all the steps and scripts to launch, facilitate, and consolidate each task Shares examples of possible student solutions along with hints you might offer to help their thinking along Offers tasks for consolidation, example notes to my future forgetful self, and mild, medium, and spicy check-your-understanding questions (CYUs) for every thin sliced sequences of curricular tasks Imparts reflections from the authors on each task The book closes with specific guidance on how to find more tasks or craft your own non-curricular and curricular tasks, along with answers to educators’ frequently asked questions. It includes access to a companion website that includes downloadables and a task template for creating your own tasks. Whether you are new to BTC or a seasoned user, Mathematics Tasks for the Thinking Classroom, Grades 6-12 will help teachers, coaches, and specialists transform traditional math classrooms into dynamic and thought-provoking learning spaces. Mathematics Tasks for the Thinking Classroom, Grades K-5 is also available to create district-wide thinking classrooms!
The Secret Keeper
by Genevieve GrahamFrom USA TODAY and internationally bestselling author Genevieve Graham comes a gripping World War II novel about two sisters who join the war effort—one as a codebreaker and the other as a pilot—and the secrets that threaten to tear them apart. Perfect for fans of The Rose Code and The Nightingale.Twin sisters Dot and Dash Wilson share many things, and while they are practically inseparable, they are nothing alike. Dot is fascinated by books, puzzles, and Morse code, a language taught to both girls by their father, a WWI veteran. Dash&’s days are filled with fixing engines, dancing with friends, and dreaming of flying airplanes. Almost always at their side is their best friend Gus—until war breaks out and he enlists in the army, deploying to an unknown front. Determined to do their duty, both girls join the WRENS, Dash as a mechanic and Dot as a typist. Before long, Dot&’s fixation on patterns and numbers takes her from HMCS Coverdale, a covert listening and codebreaking station working with Bletchley Park in England, to Camp X, a top-secret spy school. But when personal tragedy strikes the family, Dot&’s oath of secrecy causes a rift between the sisters. Eager to leave her pain behind, Dash jumps at the opportunity to train as a pilot with the Air Transport Auxiliary, where she risks her life to ferry aircraft and troops across the battlefields of Europe. Meanwhile Dot is drawn into the Allies&’ preparations for D-Day. But Dot&’s loyalties are put to the test once more when someone close to her goes missing in Nazi-occupied territory. With everyone&’s eyes on Operation Overlord, Dot must use every skill at her disposal to save those she loves before it&’s too late. Inspired by the real-life stories of women in World War II, The Secret Keeper is an extraordinary novel about the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood and the light of courage during the darkest of nights.
Perfume and Pain: A Novel
by Anna Dorn&“Perceptive and witty—like a Sally Rooney novel set in Southern California.&” —Star Tribune (Minneapolis) &“It&’s this author&’s best work yet. A Sapphic roller-coaster ride.&” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) A controversial LA author attempts to revive her career and finally find true love in this hilarious nod to 1950s lesbian pulp fiction.Having recently moved both herself and her formidable perfume bottle collection into a tiny bungalow in Los Angeles, mid-list author Astrid Dahl finds herself back in the Zoom writer&’s group she cofounded, Sapphic Scribes, after an incident that leaves her and her career lightly canceled. But she temporarily forgets all that by throwing herself into a few sexy distractions—like Ivy, a grad student researching 1950s lesbian pulp who smells like metallic orchids, or her new neighbor, Penelope, who smells like patchouli. Penelope, a painter living off Urban Outfitters settlement money, immediately ingratiates herself in Astrid&’s life, bonding with her best friends and family, just as Astrid and Ivy begin to date in person. Astrid feels judged and threatened by Penelope, a responsible older vegan, but also finds her irresistibly sexy. When Astrid receives an unexpected call from her agent with the news that actress and influencer Kat Gold wants to adapt her previous novel for TV, Astrid finally has a chance to resurrect her waning career. But the pressure causes Astrid&’s worst vice to rear its head—the Patricia Highsmith, a blend of Adderall, alcohol, and cigarettes—and results in blackouts and a disturbing series of events. Unapologetically feminine yet ribald, steamy yet hilarious, Anna Dorn has crafted an exquisite homage to the lesbian pulp of yore, reclaiming it for our internet and celebrity-obsessed world. With notes of Southern California citrus and sultry smokiness, Perfume and Pain is a satirical romp through Hollywood and lesbian melodrama.
Elon Musk
by Walter IsaacsonThe #1 New York Times and global bestseller from Walter Isaacson—the acclaimed author of Steve Jobs, Einstein: His Life and World, Benjamin Franklin, and Leonardo da Vinci—is the astonishingly intimate story of the most fascinating, controversial innovator of modern times. For two years, Isaacson shadowed Elon Musk as he executed his vision for electric vehicles at Tesla, space exploration with SpaceX, the AI revolution, and the takeover of Twitter and its conversion to X. The result is the definitive portrait of the mercurial pioneer that offers clues to his political instincts, future ambitions, and overall worldview. When Elon Musk was a kid in South Africa, he was regularly beaten by bullies. One day a group pushed him down some concrete steps and kicked him until his face was a swollen ball of flesh. He was in the hospital for a week. But the physical scars were minor compared to the emotional ones inflicted by his father, an engineer, rogue, and charismatic fantasist. His father&’s impact on his psyche would linger. He developed into a tough yet vulnerable man-child, prone to abrupt Jekyll-and-Hyde mood swings, with an exceedingly high tolerance for risk, a craving for drama, an epic sense of mission, and a maniacal intensity that was callous and at times destructive. At the beginning of 2022—after a year marked by SpaceX launching thirty-one rockets into orbit, Tesla selling a million cars, and him becoming the richest man on earth—Musk spoke ruefully about his compulsion to stir up dramas. &“I need to shift my mindset away from being in crisis mode, which it has been for about fourteen years now, or arguably most of my life,&” he said. It was a wistful comment, not a New Year&’s resolution. Even as he said it, he was secretly buying up shares of Twitter, the world&’s ultimate playground. Over the years, whenever he was in a dark place, his mind went back to being bullied on the playground. Now he had the chance to own the playground. For two years, Isaacson shadowed Musk, attended his meetings, walked his factories with him, and spent hours interviewing him, his family, friends, coworkers, and adversaries. The result is the revealing inside story, filled with amazing tales of triumphs and turmoil, that addresses the question: are the demons that drive Musk also what it takes to drive innovation and progress?
Yellow Wife: A Novel
by Sadeqa JohnsonFrom the New York Times bestselling author of House of Eve—a 2023 Reese&’s Book Club Pick! *A Best Book of the Year by NPR and Christian Science Monitor* Called &“wholly engrossing&” by New York Times bestselling author Kathleen Grissom, this &“fully immersive&” (Lisa Wingate, #1 bestselling author of Before We Were Yours) story follows an enslaved woman forced to barter love and freedom while living in the most infamous slave jail in Virginia.Born on a plantation in Charles City, Virginia, Pheby Delores Brown has lived a relatively sheltered life. Shielded by her mother&’s position as the estate&’s medicine woman and cherished by the Master&’s sister, she is set apart from the others on the plantation, belonging to neither world. She&’d been promised freedom on her eighteenth birthday, but instead of the idyllic life she imagined with her true love, Essex Henry, Pheby is forced to leave the only home she has ever known. She unexpectedly finds herself thrust into the bowels of slavery at the infamous Devil&’s Half Acre, a jail in Richmond, Virginia, where the enslaved are broken, tortured, and sold every day. There, Pheby is exposed not just to her Jailer&’s cruelty but also to his contradictions. To survive, Pheby will have to outwit him, and she soon faces the ultimate sacrifice.
Fall with Me (Playing for Keeps #4)
by Becka MackFrom the bestselling author and TikTok sensation Becka Mack comes the next book in her sizzling hockey romance series about a playboy defenseman and the team photographer who captures his heart. The fourth book in the globally popular Playing for Keeps series that New York Times bestselling author Hannah Grace calls &“endlessly sexy and funny.&”Jaxon Riley is exceptional at three things: starting fights on the ice, picking up women post-game, and going home to fulfill his role as the world&’s best cat dad. Relationships, unfortunately, missed the list. Lennon Hayes is supposed to be on her honeymoon. Instead, she&’s alone and single, vacationing next door to a surly tattooed man who ran his date off the resort. When a run-in at the bar results in a night of bickering and cocktails, she finds herself tumbling into bed with the enemy next door, then sneaking out before the sun comes up. Lennon&’s plan to start over in a new city is going great, until she starts her new job. The job? The Vancouver Vipers&’ new photographer. And the defenseman scowling at her from across the room? The one-night stand she wasn&’t supposed to see again. Good thing neither of them are looking for anything serious… Right? Jaxon may not be used to falling, but if he&’s going to go, he refuses to go alone. If he falls, he wants Lennon to fall with him.
Unravel Me (Playing for Keeps #3)
by Becka MackIn the sizzling hockey romance that has taken TikTok by storm, the star goalie discovers the family he&’s always wanted when he falls in love with a single mother. &“Mack proves it is in fact always the quiet ones. Another deliciously sexy and honest story of friendship, family, and falling in love.&” —Hannah Grace, New York Times bestselling author of Wildfire and Icebreaker The third book in the globally popular Playing for Keeps series.Can he leave the past behind to forge the future he&’s always wanted? When it comes to dating, Adam Lockwood wouldn&’t know luck if it hit him in the face. After a failed relationship and a string of dates gone wrong, the thought of being vulnerable with someone is terrifying—most women only see his fame. But when his dog runs into Rosie Wells, a beautiful woman with a blush as pink as her hair, she doesn&’t seem to have a clue who he is, and Adam seizes the opportunity as a chance to finally be himself. Rosie has her hands full as a single mother and fourth-year veterinary student, and she certainly wouldn&’t know a hockey player if she ran into one. She doesn&’t have time to date, and she&’s fiercely protective of her little family. But when a chance encounter leads her to Adam, she knows it&’s worth risking her heart. The only problem? Adam is used to wearing a mask—he&’s a goalie, after all. And as he holds onto a secret that threatens to unravel him and destroy his new family, they&’re both at risk of losing more than ever before.
How to Not Die Alone: The Surprising Science That Will Help You Find Love
by Logan UryA &“must-read&” (The Washington Post) funny and practical guide to help you find, build, and keep the relationship of your dreams—from the Harvard-trained behavioral scientist and featured dating coach on Netflix&’s The Later Daters.Have you ever looked around and wondered, &“Why has everyone found love except me?&” You&’re not the only one. Great relationships don&’t just appear in our lives—they&’re the culmination of a series of decisions, including whom to date, how to end it with the wrong person, and when to commit to the right one. But our brains often get in the way. We make poor decisions, which thwart us on our quest to find lasting love. Drawing from years of research, behavioral scientist turned dating coach Logan Ury reveals the hidden forces that cause those mistakes. But awareness on its own doesn&’t lead to results. You have to actually change your behavior. Ury shows you how. This &“simple-to-use guide&” (Lori Gottlieb, New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone) focuses on a different decision in each chapter, incorporating insights from behavioral science, original research, and real-life stories. You&’ll learn: -What&’s holding you back in dating (and how to break the pattern) -What really matters in a long-term partner (and what really doesn&’t) -How to overcome the perils of online dating (and make the apps work for you) -How to meet more people in real life (while doing activities you love) -How to make dates fun again (so they stop feeling like job interviews) -Why &“the spark&” is a myth (but you&’ll find love anyway) This &“data-driven&” (Time), step-by-step guide to relationships, complete with hands-on exercises, is designed to transform your life. How to Not Die Alone will help you find, build, and keep the relationship of your dreams.
On Isabella Street
by Genevieve GrahamInstant Bestseller From #1 bestselling author Genevieve Graham comes a gripping novel set in Toronto and Vietnam during the turbulent sixties about two women caught up in powerful social movements and the tragedy that will bring them together—perfect for fans of Kristin Hannah&’s The Women.Toronto, 1967. Two young women with different backgrounds, attitudes, and aptitudes are living in an exciting but confusing time, the most extreme counter-culture movement the modern world has ever seen. They have little in common except for the place they both call home: an apartment building on Isabella Street. Marion Hart, a psychiatrist working in Toronto&’s foremost mental institution, is fighting deinstitutionalization—the closing of major institutions in favour of community-based centres—because she believes it could one day cause major homelessness. When Daniel Neumann, a veteran with a debilitating wound, is admitted to the mental institution, Marion will learn through him that there is so much more to life than what she is living. Sassy Rankin, a budding folk singer and carefree hippy from a privileged family, joins protests over the Vietnam War and is devastated that her brother chose to join the US Marines. At the same time, she must deal with the truth that her comfortable life is financed by her father, a real estate magnate bent on gentrifying the city, making it unaffordable for many of her friends. The strength of their unlikely friendship means that when one grapples with a catastrophic event, the other must do all she can to make it right. Inspired by the unfettered optimism and crushing disillusionment of the sixties, On Isabella Street is an extraordinary novel about the enduring bonds of friendship and family and the devastating cost of war.
We Could Be Rats: A Novel
by Emily AustinInstant Bestseller A moving story about two very different sisters, and a love letter to childhood, growing up, and the power of imagination—from the bestselling author of Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead and Interesting Facts About Space.Sigrid hates working at the Dollar Pal but having always resisted the idea of growing up into the trappings of adulthood, she did not graduate high school, preferring to roam the streets of her small town with her best friend Greta, the only person in the world who ever understood her. Her older sister Margit is baffled and frustrated by Sigrid&’s inability to conform to the expectations of polite society. But Sigrid&’s detachment veils a deeper turmoil and sensitivity. She&’s haunted by the pains of her past—from pretending her parents were swamp monsters when they shook the floorboards with their violent arguments to grappling with losing Greta&’s friendship to the opioid epidemic ravaging their town. As Margit sets out to understand Sigrid and the secrets she has hidden, both sisters, in their own time and way, discover that reigniting their shared childhood imagination is the only way forward. What unfolds is an unforgettable story of two sisters finding their way back to each other, and a celebration of that transcendent, unshakable bond.
The House of Eve
by Sadeqa Johnson&“Amazing…I was completely surprised by the ending of this beautifully told and written book.&” —Reese Witherspoon &“A triumph of historical fiction&” (The Washington Post), an instant New York Times bestseller, and a Reese&’s Book Club pick, set in 1950s Philadelphia and Washington, DC, that explores what it means to be a woman and a mother, and how much one is willing to sacrifice to achieve her greatest goal.1950s Philadelphia: fifteen-year-old Ruby Pearsall is on track to becoming the first in her family to attend college. But a taboo love affair threatens to pull her back down into the poverty and desperation that has been passed on to her like a birthright. Eleanor Quarles arrives in Washington, DC, with ambition and secrets. When she meets the handsome William Pride at Howard University, they fall madly in love. But William hails from one of DC&’s elite wealthy Black families, and his parents don&’t let just anyone into their fold. Eleanor hopes that a baby will make her finally feel at home in William&’s family and grant her the life she&’s been searching for. But having a baby—and fitting in—is easier said than done. With their stories colliding in the most unexpected of ways, Ruby and Eleanor will both make decisions that shape the trajectory of their lives.
Consider Me (Playing for Keeps #1)
by Becka MackIn the sizzling hockey romance that has taken TikTok by storm, the ultimate player turns romantic to charm the woman he is desperate to win over. &“Endlessly sexy and funny. Consider Me will have you fanning yourself and googling your closest hockey team hangout.&” —Hannah Grace, New York Times bestselling author of Wildfire and Icebreaker The first book in the globally popular Playing for Keeps series.For a shot at love, he&’ll do whatever it takes… Carter Beckett is the NHL&’s best player—both on and off the ice. His career is at its peak, his friends are performing better than ever, and there&’s no shortage of women to spend the night with. What more could he want? Olivia Parker isn&’t new to professional hockey players, thanks to her best friend&’s boyfriend, but she has no interest in dating one herself—no matter how hot he is. And anyway, she loves working as a teacher and hanging out with her best friend, drama-free. Why would she want to spend her time stroking the ego of an arrogant athlete? But once Carter meets Olivia, he can&’t think of anything else. Too bad for him, Olivia is hellbent on keeping him at arm&’s length, with no intention of giving into his charms. Perhaps it&’s time for Carter to up his game…after all, nobody said he had to play fair. Sparks will fly as Carter does whatever it takes for Olivia to consider him.
Play With Me (Playing for Keeps #2)
by Becka MackIn the sizzling hockey romance that has taken TikTok by storm, a dedicated player struggles with the number one team rule: don&’t go near the captain&’s sister. &“Funny, vulnerable, and relatable. Mack writes hot, steamy stories interweaved with real, raw emotions perfectly. Play With Me is a 10 out of 10.&” —Hannah Grace, New York Times bestselling author of Wildfire and Icebreaker The second book in the globally popular Playing for Keeps series.He&’s found the perfect person—but she&’s the only one he can&’t be with… Garrett Andersen knows that playing professional hockey requires absolute dedication to the rules. There&’s just one rule he&’s finding difficult to follow: stay away from his captain&’s younger sister. As a professional dancer, Jennie Beckett knows what it takes to excel. She prides herself on being every bit as confident and bold as her brother, sassy as hell, and the only person in charge of her pleasure. No wonder Garrett can&’t stay away from her—even if he forgets how to form sentences whenever she&’s around. Jennie would rather avoid her brother&’s teammate, especially after several embarrassing run-ins, but suddenly they&’re neighbors. And as the connection between them grows, Garrett and Jennie decide to have some fun, no strings attached. Between their busy schedules and her brother&’s disapproval, they know keeping things casual and low-key is the smartest play. But what if their feelings get in the way? After all, they&’re only supposed to be playing with each other…
Watching the Dark: The 20th DCI Banks novel from The Master of the Police Procedural (DCI Banks #20)
by Peter RobinsonA POLICEMAN ON TRIAL.Detective Inspector Bill Quinn is killed by a crossbow in the tranquil grounds of a police rehabilitation centre. When compromising photos are found in his room, DCI Banks is brought in to investigate. And it isn't long before he's assailed on all sides...There's Joanna Passero, the Professional Standards inspector who insists on shadowing the investigation in case of police corruption. There's Annie Cabbot, back at work after six months' recuperation and beset by her own doubts and demons.And then there's the girl who disappeared in Estonia six years ago, who holds the key to the secret at the heart of the case...A thrilling Alan Banks mystery from the master of the police procedural, Peter Robinson.
Silly Cats: A Ridiculous Collection of the World's Goofiest Cats and Most Relatable Memes
by Summersdale PublishersFeline low? This hilarious collection of silly cats will lighten your mood and leave you laughing out meowedCats are packed with purrsonality, and this book celebrates exactly that. From funny faces to bizarre body positions, silly scenarios to ridiculous reactions, this collection of cat photos will entertain feline fanatics and animal whisperers alike.Featuring witty captions and relatable memes, this goofy gallery reveals what cats are really thinking. Whether they're judging you, plotting an evil act, having a conversation with their last two brain cells, or simply sitting like a human, the speech bubbles, internal monologues and one-liners will leave you laughing with every turn of the page.Inside you'll find:- A selection of silly cat photos- Hilarious captions that'll have you cracking up- Relatable moods and memes for all of life's ridiculous momentsSo take a paws, flick through and start feeling good. This one's dedicated to the world's whackiest cats.
The Little Book of Auras: The Pocket Guide to the Energy of the Universe
by Lydia LevineEveryone emits an ethereal energy called an aura, a radiant force that reflects their emotional, mental and spiritual self. By harnessing this colourful energy, you can gain invaluable insights about the cosmos. Delve into the mystical world of auras and discover their role in the interconnected web of the universe with this captivating guide.
Quotable Churchill: Inspiring Quotes from a British Hero
by Summersdale PublishersCelebrate the wit and wisdom of Winston Churchill with this collection of inspiring quotes. This compilation features over 140 of Winston Churchill's wittiest remarks and sagest sayings. With quotes on life, education, philosophy and more, this book is a celebration of the former prime minister's famous oratorical skills.
Piece of My Heart: The 16th DCI Banks novel from The Master of the Police Procedural (DCI Banks 16) (DCI Banks #16)
by Peter RobinsonLET SLEEPING BODIES LIEIt was the summer of 1969. The body of a young woman wrapped in a sleeping bag was discovered during the clean up after an outdoor rock concert.Four decades on, Chief Inspector Alan Banks is called to a far bloodier scene. Someone has been murdered in a remote village: but before Banks can begin to uncover the motive he must first identify the body.Nothing is straightforward in this case, and soon Banks is on a path of discovery that leads to the past - and to a murder in the summer of '69 that everyone thought was long-since solved...A thrilling Alan Banks mystery from the master of the police procedural, Peter Robinson.
Not Dark Yet: The 27th DCI Banks novel from The Master of the Police Procedural (Inspector Banks Novels Ser. #27)
by Peter Robinson***THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER***Murder is only the beginning for Banks and his team . . .The gruesome double murder at an Eastvale property developer's luxury home should be an open and shut case for Superintendent Banks and his team of detectives. There's a clear link to the notoriously vicious Albanian mafia, men who left the country suspiciously soon after the death. Then they find a cache of spy-cam videos hidden in the house - and Annie and Gerry's investigation pivots to the rape of a young girl that could cast the murders in an entirely different light.Banks's friend Zelda, increasingly uncertain of her future in Britain's hostile environment, thinks she will be safer in Moldova hunting the men who abducted, raped and enslaved her than she is Yorkshire or London. Her search takes her back to the orphanage where it all began - but by stirring up the murky waters of the past, Zelda is putting herself in greater danger than any she's seen before. And as the threat escalates, so does the danger for Banks and those who love Zelda . . .'The master of the police procedural' Mail on Sunday'The Alan Banks mystery-suspense novels are the best series on the market. Try one and tell me I'm wrong' Stephen King