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Guys Read: A Short Story
by Anthony HorowitzTim Diamond—the world’s worst private detective—takes on his most dangerous case yet, and it’s going to be up to his brother to keep him out of trouble. A short story from Guys Read: Thriller, edited by Jon Scieszka.
Haunted Dreams
by Charlotte LambSinsWas the grass really greener for Ambrose Kerr?"I've never told a living soul any of that before...."Emilie stared up at Ambrose, as what he had told her reverberated in her mind. She hadn't really taken it all in-where on earth could he have come from to have lived like that...?He ran his hand through his thick black hair in an angry gesture. "God knows why I blurted it out to you. I wonder if you realize...I've given you a weapon that could destroy me...."Love can conquer the deadliest of Sins.
Betty Crocker: 20 Best Brazilian Recipes
by Betty CrockerA Collection of Brazilian Favorites from Betty! Photo of Every RecipeCelebrate the glorious cuisine of Brazil with this delectable collection of recipes from Betty Crocker! Try full-flavored, traditional favorites like Fresh Seafood Stew (Sopón Marinero) and Brazilian Cheese Buns (Pao de Queijo), or whip up a batch of Caipirinha cocktails and Banana Flans for your next party. From mouthwatering mains to snacks and sides, these recipes will bring the taste of Brazil to your kitchen.
Dream Girl: A Novel
by Laura LippmanBooklist Editors' Choice!Called One of the Best Mystery Books by NPR, Washington Post, Crime Reads, Library Journal, South Florida Sun-Sentinel, and Dublin City Library!"With this tip of the hat to Stephen King's Misery, Dream Girl is funny and suspenseful, with a dread-worthy final twist." —People“My dream novel. I devoured this in three days. The sharpest, clearest-eyed take on our #MeToo reckoning yet. Plus: enthralling." —Megan Abbott, Edgar Award-winning author of Dare Me and The FeverFollowing up on her acclaimed and wildly successful New York Times bestseller Lady in the Lake, Laura Lippman returns with a dark, complex tale of psychological suspense with echoes of Misery involving a novelist, incapacitated by injury, who is plagued by mysterious phone calls.Aubrey, the title character of Gerry Andersen’s most successful novel, Dream Girl, is so captivating that Gerry’s readers insist she’s real. Gerry knows she exists only in his imagination. So how can Aubrey be calling Gerry, bed-bound since a freak fall? A virtual prisoner in his penthouse, Gerry is dependent on two women he barely knows: his incurious young assistant, and a dull, slow-witted night nurse.Could the cryptic caller be one of his three ex-wives playing a vindictive trick after all these years? Or is she Margot, an ex-girlfriend who keeps trying to insinuate her way back into Gerry’s life?And why does no one believe that the call even happened?Isolated from the world, drowsy from medication, Gerry slips between reality and dreamlike memories: his faithless father, his devoted mother; the women who loved him, the women he loved.Now here is Aubrey, threatening to visit him, suggesting that Gerry owes her something. Is the threat real or a sign of dementia? Which scenario would he prefer? Gerry has never been so alone, so confused – and so terrified.And then he wakes up to another nightmare—a woman’s dead body next to his bed—and the terrifying uncertainty of whether he is responsible.
What Child Is This?
by Karen YoungA moving story from award-winning author Karen Young. Perfect reading for the Christmas season!Luke Jamison: Dedicated Doctor and Reluctant Substitute DadDr. Luke Jamison would do anything to help his patients-anything but get emotionally attached. He tried that once, and it nearly destroyed him. Now his boss, the very determined Dr. Keely Hamilton, wants him to help her take care of Matthew, a delightful four-year-old who was abandoned by his mother. Just until she can figure out a more permanent solution.Luke swore he'd never get involved-not with a patient, not with a child and definitely not with a woman who wants more than a fling. But now that Keely and Matthew have entered his life, things are about to change. And the fact that it's Christmas has something to do with that....
The Mirrored World: A Novel
by Debra DeanThe critically acclaimed author of The Madonnas of Leningrad (“Elegant and poetic, the rare kind of book that you want to keep but you have to share” —Isabel Allende), Debra Dean returns with The Mirrored World, a breathtaking novel of love and madness set in 18th century Russia. Transporting readers to St. Petersburg during the reign of Catherine the Great, Dean brilliantly reconstructs and reimagines the life of St. Xenia, one of Russia’s most revered and mysterious holy figures, in a richly told and thought-provoking work of historical fiction that recounts the unlikely transformation of a young girl, a child of privilege, into a saint beloved by the poor.
Turning Points: The Role of the State Department in Vietnam (1945–1975)
by Ambassador Thomas J. Corcoran Col. Andrew R. Finlayson (USMC, Ret.)"...a valuable addition to Vietnam War historiography." — The VVA Veteran Ten years after the end of the American involvement in the Vietnam War, a career Foreign Service officer, Thomas J. Corcoran, set down in writing his thoughts on the history of US State Department policy during America’s involvement with South Vietnam. Like many Americans of his generation, he was perplexed by the failure of America to achieve its goals in South Vietnam. As an ambassador and with over 30 years of diplomatic experience—beginning in 1948 when he was assigned to Hanoi and involving other postings in Southeast Asia—he brought to his analysis a long and rich personal experience with events in Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam. The result is a thoughtful, objective and well-researched study that chronicles the key policy decisions made by the US State Department throughout the entire period from 1945 to 1975; decisions that ultimately led to the first war lost by the United States. In his extensive study, Corcoran does an excellent job of exposing many of the myths and falsehoods found in orthodox histories of U.S. involvement in Vietnam.
Practice Husband
by Judith McWilliamsWANTED: MARRIAGE-MINDED MENAddy Edson was looking for a husband, and she knew just the guy to help her with her search. But what she hadn't expected were the warm, sensuous "practice kisses" that her childhood friend Joe Barrington was bent on giving her-or the way they made her feel....Joe was more than happy to help Addy find a groom, especially since it meant the redheaded beauty would be practicing her sexy charms on him! But how could he convince her that a lifetime of happiness-and nighttimes of passion-could be found in his arms?
A Hero For All Times: Marshall VC in The Great War
by Peter LeesIn September 1914 Neville Marshall gave up a successful horse treatment practice to join first the Belgian and then the British Army. His diary, dormant in family archives for 105 years, and letters describe his tumultuous war service. An Irish Guardsman, who was seconded to three Lancashire battalions, he rose in rank from Lieutenant to Acting Lieutenant-Colonel. Wounded at least nine times and awarded five gallantry medals, he revelled as well as suffered in his encounters with the German enemy. Outspoken on the conduct of the war, he was without doubt a gifted and courageous leader who led from the front. Fiercely loyal to his men, he earned their respect and affection. Yet with soldiers who were uncaring of their own states of body and mind or lacking physical fitness and self-respect, he worked tirelessly to restore their morale and battle readiness through strict disciplinary regimes. While undoubtedly a patriot and a hero, Marshall VC was not without character flaws, impetuously rushing to judgements. In this superbly researched book, his diaries and letters are supplemented from a wide range of archival and other sources. The result is no ordinary biography of an extraordinary officer who gave his life for his country.
Fire Magic (Elements of Witchcraft)
by Josephine WinterHelp Your Magic Burn Brighter with the History, Lore, and Uses of FireBring the passionate element of fire into your practice with this captivating entry in Llewellyn's Elements of Witchcraft series. Featuring spells, rituals, recipes, and folklore, Fire Magic shows you how to fully harness the flame and add new meaning and energy to your life.Join author Josephine Winter on an illuminating exploration of fire and its many uses in witchcraft. Discover candle and bonfire magic throughout history, how fire is depicted in mythology, and fire-related celebrations for the sabbats. Learn about correspondences, sacred herbs and woods, and how to stay safe while honoring this element. Featuring guest contributors, fire deities, mythical beasts, crystals, and more, Fire Magic inspires you to reignite your passion for magic.
Child of Her Heart
by Irene BrandHER BABY...OR HER MARRIAGE?Sonya Dixon thought her marriage was perfect. Her handsome and successful husband, Byron, truly loved her. Or did he? The night Bryon learned she was pregnant, Sonya's world fell apart. He demanded she choose: her baby...or their marriage.Sonya could never give up her baby. But with no home and little money, her life seemed hopeless. Then Daniel Massie, a kind and tender attorney, showed her that strength and hope were just a prayer away. Was her life truly over, Sonya wondered...or was it just beginning?Welcome to Love Inspired™-stories about life, faith and love that will lift your spirits and gladden your heart. Meet men and women facing the challenges of today's world and learning important lessons about life, faith and love.
The Woman in Black
by Jenna RyanTHE MAN WAS HARD TO RESIST...Aidan Brodie's sensual stare could seduce a woman almost against her will. Samantha Giancarlo found herself to be no exception. Her reporter's instincts screamed at her to stay far away. But fate-in the form of a woman in black-had united them for a reason....An explosive interview with the stranger thrust Sam into the thick of a murder investigation. And when her search revealed truths that struck too close to home, she was forced to heed other, more womanly instincts.... She had no choice but to accept the safety of Aidan's strong embrace-and the protection he was only too eager to provide.
Look-Alike Fiancée
by Elizabeth DukeHis choice of wife...Taryn had no doubts that when Mike O'Malley looked at her, he was seeing another woman: the mysterious, beautiful Crystal-his former fiancée, who'd broken his heart. Everyone said Taryn was the spitting image of her....Was that the reason Mike was taking such a personal interest in Taryn? He claimed he wasn't interested in marrying anyone-but there was no denying the powerful attraction between them. Could it be that, despite his claims, Mike had marriage on his mind-and, if so, would he ever look into Taryn's eyes and see only her?"Ms. Duke captivates readers with...intense passion, a strong emotional conflict and endearing characters."-Romantic Times
The Perfect Male
by Rosemary HammondRoss Kirk should have come with a government warning: tall, dark and hazardous to the heart!He was also stranded! And since his car had crashed just outside her Washington home, Sarah was stuck with him. A storm had managed to do what clearly no woman ever had: stop the wealthy businessman in his tracks.Despite his cuts and scrapes, there was no denying that Ross was a handsome, one-hundred-percent red-blooded male. While Sarah had little experience with the species, she knew plenty about biology. Well, in theory at least. Perhaps now was the time for her to get a little more research under her belt-of the hands-on kind?
Weave the Liminal: Living Modern Traditional Witchcraft
by Laura Tempest ZakroffCreate an authentic path of Witchcraft that works for you.How does a modern Witch embrace tradition while navigating a complex contemporary life? How can you remain true to your own authenticity when you're surrounded by a whole world of magical theories, practices, deities, and paths?Weave the Liminal explores what it means to truly be a Witch in the modern world. Through the accessible lens of Modern Traditional Witchcraft, Laura Tempest Zakroff helps you formulate a personalized Witchcraft practice and deepen your work with spirits, ancestors, familiars, and the energies of the liminal realm. This book is a guide to connecting to your deepest feelings and intuitions about your roots, your sense of time, the sources of your inspiration, and the environments in which you live. It supports your experience of spellcrafting and ritual, and teaches you about metaphysical topics like working with lunar correspondences and creating sacred space. Discover valuable insights into practical issues such as teachers, covens, oaths, and doing business as a Witch.Modern Traditional Witchcraft is a path of self-discovery through experience. Let Weave the Liminal be your guide and companion as you explore the Craft and continue evolving the rich pattern of your magical life.Praise:"Laura Tempest Zakroff has made Witchcraft accessible to beginners in a way that changes generations. You'll be recommending this book for decades to come."—Amy Blackthorn, author of Blackthorn's Botanical Magic
From Bicycle to Bentley: A Bookmaker's Story
by Stephen LittleStephen takes the reader from his earliest school days when it became clear he was academically bright, especially in math, attending prep school, winning a scholarship to major public school Uppingham where he won math prizes and, aged 16, passed 3 S (scholarship) levels. By then he had decided to be a bookie. He attended an interview for Cambridge University only because it was on his bicycle route to Newmarket races! Unable to work in any gambling job until 18, he set about visiting racecourses by bicycle, staying in youth hotels (17½p per night), eventually cycling to all racecourses in the UK, including several now-defunct courses. At 18 he found employment with Beresford & Smith in London; aged 24 he got his first bookie’s license in 1971 and by the age of 40 in 1986 was betting big on the rails at major meetings such as the Grand National, Cheltenham, Derby, Royal Ascot and Glorious Goodwood, often laying bets to lose £100,000 or more - when money was worth nearly twice today’s value - one of the few bookies who happily stood "toe to toe and traded blow for blow" with big hitters like JP McManus, Barney Curley, Michael Tabor and Harry Findlay. In 1998 changes in pitch administration prompted early retirement, and he sold his pitches, worked for a few unsatisfactory years for Corals and then departed the big time - with a Bentley as well as a bicycle, a house in Georgian Bath and a satisfactory bank balance.
The Every Boy: A Novel
by Dana Adam ShapiroIn this addictive and highly original debut novel a fifteen-year-old boy dies mysteriously, leaving behind a secret ledger filled with his darkly comic confessions. Whether fantasizing about being a minority, breaking into his neighbors&’ homes, or gunning down an exotic bird, Henry Every&’s wayward quest for betterment sometimes bordered on the criminal. Alone now in their suburban house, his father pores over the ledger in a final attempt to connect with the boy he never really knew—and, more urgently, to figure out how he died. As Harlan Every learns the truth about his son&’s many misadventures and transgressions, he also discovers the part he unwittingly played in Henry&’s tragic death and the real reason his wife walked out years ago. The story grows into two parallel love stories—one past, one present—with drastically different outcomes. Witty and wise, The Every Boy is a page-turning mystery, a love story, an exploration of what it means to be a family, and a one-of-a kind celebration of human individuality.
When Enemies Marry . . .
by Lindsay ArmstrongIn bed with her enemy!Justin Waite made it plain that Lucy could lose everything if she didn't marry him-so she agreed to tie the knot. Justin had claimed he only wanted a marriage of convenience, but soon it became clear he actually wanted a wife-in the fullest sense of the word! Justin was supposed to be Lucy's enemy, so why was she tantalized by the thought of sleeping with her own husband?
Bark, Neigh, Meow: Awaken to the Transformative Wisdom of Your Companion Animal to Activate Your Soul's Highest Calling
by Lynn McKenzieAccess the Guidance of Animals to Awaken Your Soul's Highest CallingFilled with amazing stories, step-by-step exercises, and thought-provoking discussions, Bark, Neigh, Meow shows how animal companions help you transform your life and fulfill your purpose. Animal intuition expert Lynn McKenzie is the perfect guide to creating meaningful connections with your beloved animals. You'll find greater passion, elevate your spirit, deepen your connection to the unseen realm, and much more. This remarkable book presents a heartwarming collection of Lynn's personal and client stories, revealing the full transformational power of animals. They can become your partners, teachers, guides, healers, catalysts, and even bridges to the other side. These phenomenal creatures want you to find the answers you need right now. With their help, you can heal from the past and blossom into the best version of yourself.
Allied Convoys to Northern Russia, 1941–1945: Politics, Strategy and Tactics
by William SmithA carefully researched work providing an overview of the strategic factors dominating the costly yet war-winning Arctic convoy program. While the experiences of the men and ships who sailed in the Allied convoys to North Russia between August 1941 and May 1945 have been fully documented, the wider political, diplomatic and military factors which determined the campaign are less well known. The principal actors Roosevelt, Churchill and Stalin each had their own agendas and expectations, influenced by advisers and competing national priorities. These inevitably gave rise to differences putting pressure in turn on the convoy program while the varying effectiveness of German counter-action was a significant and unpredictable factor. 1942 was dominated by pressure on Churchill from Roosevelt and Stalin to increase the size of convoys at a time when the Royal Navy lacked the necessary escorts. This deficiency was exacerbated by heavy merchant shipping losses and the demands of Operation TORCH. The temporary convoy suspension in 1943 followed the deployment of German heavy warships to Norway and the diversion of escorts to Operation HUSKY. A serious Anglo-Soviet rift, which led to Allied threats to discontinue the program, was only resolved by lengthy negotiations. It resumed until temporarily suspended due to the D-Day landings after which the increasing escort availability allowed operations to run uninterrupted until May 1945. This carefully researched work providing an overview of the strategic factors dominating the costly yet war-winning Arctic convoy program will be welcomed by experts and laymen alike.
The Facilitator's Fieldbook
by David W. Jamieson Tom JusticeAn invaluable guide that provides you with the comprehensive tools and knowledge you need to help your teams--and, ultimately, your organization--succeed.The completely revised third edition of this longtime go-to resource for novice and experienced facilitators provides new team-building exercises as well as updated information on virtual meetings, mediation, strategic planning, and much more.Loaded with procedures, checklists, guidelines, samples, and templates, The Facilitator&’s Fieldbook covers all the key areas of successful team management, including:establishing ground rulesplanning meetings and agendas,brainstorming,resolving conflict,making decisions,and helping groups optimize their time.You&’ll also gain tips on maintaining the tone and flow of meetings, and will learn to determine when to delegate projects to individuals rather than assembling a group. Collaborative projects have become an increasingly prevalent feature of modern business strategies and workplace dynamics. But intentional, strategic facilitation is essential to making sure these groups and teams are effective.
The Playboy and the Nanny
by Anne McAllisterTempted by a tycoon...Mari was thrilled when a wealthy businessman offered her a job as live-in nanny to his son. But on arrival at his luxury home Mari realized her employer had two sons-and her charge, Nikos Costanides, wasn't the little boy who had greeted her. It was his half brother, a thirty-two-year-old playboy!And it was no mistake. Nikos's father had hired nanny extraordinaire Mari to reform his rebellious son. Mari wasn't sure she could persuade this sinfully gorgeous man to take orders from her. Especially as he didn't want to be reformed-he was more interested in seducing Mari into his wicked ways!
Nine: A Novel
by Andrzej StasiukPawel, a young businessman in debt to loan sharks, wakes up one April morning in a sea of debris, broken glass, ripped upholstery, and clothes spilling out of the wardrobe. He turns to two friends for help: Bolek, a former coal miner, now a drug dealer who lives in tasteless luxury; and Jacek, an addict, who is himself on the run through Warsaw, a washed-out city, a hostile landscape of apartment blocks, railroad stations, wild gardens, factories, and suburban wastelands. In this novel Andrzej Stasiuk portrays a generation of Poles, freed from outdated ideologies but left feeling adrift and disconnected from family, neighbors, and friends. At once existential crime fiction and a work of art, Nine establishes Stasiuk as a major voice in European literature.
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing: Principles and Practices
by David A. Madsen David P. Madsen Dennis A. SchwartzGeometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing provides thorough coverage of GD&T practices as established by the ASME Y14.5–2018 standard. From understanding symbols on existing drawings to calculating the tolerances for proper size and location of features, topics are introduced in a methodical manner to establish an understanding of basic concepts before building to more advanced applications. The use of second color in this heavily illustrated text enhances learning by highlighting callouts and labels separately from the symbols and text of each drawing.
A Stranger's Wife
by Paige PhillipsHUSBANDJake Chastain-handsome, rich, sinfully seductive. Perfect husband material...and in his absence, Meg Lindley was hired to act as his wife. Jake was never supposed to know....LOVERBut suddenly he was there-kissing his "wife" with passion that seared straight to Meg's heart. Sweeping her away into hiding-and demanding answers she didn't have.STRANGERMeg was a double, a last-minute substitute for a woman who had vanished. Even as she fell in love with Jake, she suspected someone was trying to kill him. Meg had to tell Jake the truth-and convince him to trust a stranger....