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Becoming Sarah: A Novel
by Diane BotnickFor fans of Claire Messud and Téa Obreht, a debut novel that examines how the Holocaust shapes the life of one tough survivor and the toll it takes on her daughters and granddaughters.Can you call yourself a Survivor if you don&’t know what you survived? Take Sarah Vogel. Auschwitz is her hometown, yet she has no memory of the place. Not the obscene conditions of her birth, the mother, or the changing cast of faceless women who kept her warm on winter nights. She&’s only three when liberated, and with no one to tell her who she is or what she might become, Sarah has no choice but to invent herself. On her journey from Europe, land of the defeated, to America, land of the self-invented, she learns that holes in a person&’s past are red flags and that little white lies go down easier than explanations. But eventually those lies will become the wall that hides her true self, the good and the bad, from those she loves. Becoming Sarah is the poignant, sometimes ruthless portrait of an American family—its matriarch, a tough old bird who should never have drawn breath but is bent on lasting forever—and the line of daughters and granddaughters who follow. Each generation standing on the shoulders of the last; each gaining more of the strength, will, and maybe even luck that will make them Survivors in their own right.
Breathe with Me (Playing for Keeps)
by Becka MackFrom bestselling author and TikTok sensation Becka Mack comes the final book in her sizzling hockey romance series about a couple who face an agonizing challenge that could bring them closer – or tear them apart.Cara Hunter is a self-made woman. Driven and fearless, she&’s never lost a battle. In fact, the only time she&’s fallen to her knees was, well … for him.Emmett Brodie might be one of hockey&’s hottest players, but the moment he sees Cara, he&’s reduced to a single word: hers. And he&’ll stop at nothing to change her last name. With a love as all-encompassing and fierce as theirs, they become the ultimate power couple. But when they decide it&’s time to have a baby, they discover their journey to conceive will be anything but easy. As they face-off with infertility, a battle that strips them to their bones, they&’ll see just how unshakeable their foundation really is.They thought they could survive anything together, but how do you survive when you&’re barely breathing? &‘Achingly romantic and soul-punchingly tender. I will be thinking about this story every day for the rest of my life.&’ B.K. Borison, bestselling author of First-Time Caller
The Prince of Mourning
by Jenn BennettBelladonna by Adalyn Grace meets A Study in Drowning in this sizzling gothic romantasy that follows the forbidden romance between a young nurse and a mysterious young man imprisoned by a dangerous occultist.After receiving a strange summons, eighteen-year-old nursing student Molly O&’Rinn finds herself the private live-in nurse for a wealthy young man in his haunting Hudson Valley mansion. But after arriving at his secluded estate, Molly discovers that her handsome employer is not what he seems, and most surprising of all is what rests deep inside the mansion&’s walls. Perhaps not what, but who… A young man about Molly&’s age—at least in appearance—is a prisoner of the estate, locked behind magical barriers. Nin is royalty, the son of a legend. He is not human, not of this world…and not like anyone Molly has ever met. Molly should stay away from him. But Nin is a terrifying yet strangely attractive being, and soon both Molly and Nin find themselves drawn to each other, sparked by a connection neither of them can deny. But as the two become entangled in a forbidden affair, outside forces start to press in. Because Nin&’s legendary father is looking for his son, and he&’s not the only one. To keep Molly safe, Nin must find a way back to his realm or suffer the consequences. Even if it means choosing his princely duty over love.
A Dangerous Friendship: A Novel
by Robin MerleWith dark humor, this women&’s fiction novel is about obsessive friendship, secrets, and a life-changing summer in the wild 1980s of New York City.In 1980s New York City, aspiring writers Tina and Spike bond in a complex, all-consuming friendship that will change their lives forever. Desperate to redefine herself after a failed marriage, twenty-nine-year-old Tina embarks on a thrill-seeking journey to feel alive again. When she meets thirty-five-year-old Spike, a beautiful, seductive, seemingly invulnerable woman, she becomes enthralled by the older woman&’s stories of NYC power brokers, sex, wealthy men, and her past. Tina latches on to Spike as someone who can save her from mediocrity and show her how to be the kind of woman who can have power over men—both in romance and in life. Chasing adventure and the writing life, Tina and Spike rent a cabin together for the summer in the rural backwoods. There, they go on a wild, manic, darkly humorous journey involving dive bars, drugs, men, and all-night dancing, becoming increasingly psychologically entangled in each other&’s lives along the way. But eventually Tina realizes just how dangerous Spike is, and is forced to act to save herself. Filled with New York wit and fast-paced dialogue, this is a story of loss, betrayal, survival, and blurring the line between attraction and peril.
The Original Zodiac: What Ancient Astrology Reveals About You
by Graham Phillips• Explores ancient Mesopotamian astrology, which originated with those who created Göbekli Tepe, and details the system&’s eighteen zodiac signs• Shares the author&’s decades-long research to decipher the meanings and characteristics behind each of the original eighteen signs• Shows how the original zodiac can enrich and expand our understanding of astrology, personal relationships, and our sense of self and destinyToday the zodiac is divided into twelve signs through which the sun appears to travel in a year. A person&’s sign can influence their personality, physical characteristics, and fate. However, in ancient Mesopotamia, the first zodiac was divided into eighteen signs—different from the Western and Vedic systems in use today. The Original Zodiac reveals, for the first time in more than 4,000 years, this earliest known system of astrology.The original Mesopotamian zodiac offered very different birth signs, including the Serpent, Swan, Crane, Horse, Wolf, and Eagle. This zodiac was recorded on a clay tablet that is now housed in the British Museum, cataloged as BM 86378, but there is no written record of how these signs were interpreted. Now, after decades of intensive research, Graham Phillips reveals the meanings of these mysterious signs and their relevance for our times.To determine what traits might be shared by those born in each sign of the original zodiac, Phillips comprehensively surveyed hundreds of volunteers from diverse backgrounds. He measured each participant&’s likes, dislikes, hobbies, habits, employment, health information, and other pertinent aspects of their lives and identities. Not intended to replace or challenge our traditional understanding of astrology, his findings offer an original system to enrich our current knowledge of the personality, character, and destiny of those born in each of its enigmatic signs.
Die gemeinnützige GmbH: Errichtung, Geschäftstätigkeit und Besteuerung einer gGmbH
by Christina Weidmann Ralf KohlheppDie gGmbH ist als Gestaltungsform im Bereich des Gemeinnützigkeitsrechts seit Jahren von zunehmender Bedeutung. Obgleich sie keine eigenständige Rechtsform darstellt, sondern auf der klassischen GmbH aufbaut, ist die gGmbH ein Gestaltungsmittel besonderer Art: Sie verbindet die Flexibilität der Kapitalgesellschaft mit der dauerhaften Absicherung der Satzungszwecke und der gemeinnützigen Mittelverwendung, wie sie sonst von der Stiftung bekannt ist. Die vorliegende vollständig überarbeitete Neuauflage dieses Handbuchs berücksichtigt die letzten Änderungen des Gemeinnützigkeitsrechts durch die Überarbeitung des Anwendungserlasses zur Abgabenordnung sowie aktuelle Rechtsprechung zu wichtigen Teilbereichen des Gemeinnützigkeitsrechts.
Narratives of Resilience / Narrative der Resilienz (Environmental Humanities #5)
by Kate Rigby Evi ZemanekResilienz hat sich in den Environmental Humanities und darüber hinaus als Schlüsselbegriff etabliert. Dieser Open Access-Band lotet aus, wie die Literatur- und Kulturwissenschaften die Resilienzforschung erweitern können und entwickelt Konzepte kultureller und literarischer Resilienz im Angesicht der planetaren Krisen. Die Beiträge untersuchen unterschiedliche „Narrative der Resilienz&“, die das individuelle und kollektive Ringen um Widerstandskraft, Regeneration, Anpassung und Transformation schildern. Der Fokus auf narrative Praktiken gründet in der Annahme, dass insbesondere im Akt des Erzählens von überwundenen Erschütterungen und überlebten Katastrophen Resilienz entwickelt wird.
Smart Trends in Computing and Communications: Proceedings of SmartCom 2025, Volume 6 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #1469)
by Amit Joshi Tomonobu Senjyu Chakchai So-InThis book gathers high-quality papers presented at the Ninth International Conference on Smart Trends in Computing and Communications (SmartCom 2025), organised by Global Knowledge Research Foundation (GR Foundation) from 29 to 31 January 2025 in Pune, India. It covers state-of-the-art and emerging topics in information, computer communications, and effective strategies for their use in engineering and managerial applications. It also explores and discusses the latest technological advances in, and future directions for, information and knowledge computing and its applications.
Proceedings of Tenth International Congress on Information and Communication Technology: ICICT 2025, London, Volume 4 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #1443)
by Xin-She Yang Nilanjan Dey Amit Joshi R. Simon SherrattThis book gathers selected high-quality research papers presented at the Tenth International Congress on Information and Communication Technology (ICICT 2025), held in London, on February 18–21, 2025. It discusses emerging topics pertaining to information and communication technology (ICT) for managerial applications, e-governance, e-agriculture, e-education and computing technologies, the Internet of Things (IoT), and e-mining. Written by respected experts and researchers working on ICT, the book offers an asset for young researchers involved in advanced studies. The work is presented in ten volumes.
Digital Education: 9th European MOOCs Stakeholders Summit, EMOOCs 2025, Paris, France, June 30 – July 2, 2025, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15733)
by Ella Hamonic Rémi SharrockThis open access book constitutes the proceedings of the 9th European MOOCs Stakeholders Summit, EMOOCs 2025, which took place in Paris, France, during June 30-July 2, 2025. The 20 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 79 submissions. They deal with the ongoing transformation and critical challenges in online education — particularly in the context of artificial intelligence (AI) and sustainable lifelong learning.
Inklusive Bildung in Tirol und Südtirol: Eine qualitative Studie schulischer Praxis und struktureller Rahmenbedingungen (BestMasters)
by Ethan SalinoDieses Buch vergleicht schulische Inklusion in Tirol und Südtirol – zwei Regionen mit gemeinsamer kultureller Prägung, aber unterschiedlichen bildungspolitischen Rahmenbedingungen. Auf Basis von Experteninterviews, Lehrplananalysen, Unterrichtsbeobachtungen und Literaturrecherche untersucht Ethan Salino, wie Inklusion an Mittelschulen gestaltet wird, welchen Herausforderungen Lehrkräfte begegnen und welche Rolle professionelle Unterstützung, Schulstrukturen und gesetzliche Vorgaben spielen. Die Ergebnisse geben differenzierte Einblicke in die schulische Inklusionspraxis beider Regionen und formulieren konkrete Empfehlungen für eine zukunftsorientierte Bildung im Alpenraum. Ein Buch für alle, die sich mit Bildungsforschung, Schulentwicklung oder international vergleichender Inklusionspolitik beschäftigen.
Human Psychology and the Destruction of the Planet (Anthropocene – Humanities and Social Sciences)
by Thierry RipollThis book sheds light on the reasons for our inaction in matters of the environmental crisis and presents solutions to address the crisis. The work draws on numerous disciplinary fields, such as psychology, neuroscience, anthropology, biology, philosophy, sociology, economics, ethology. The author argues that it is not possible to correctly understand the current environmental crisis in the light of a single discipline and emphasizes the importance of cognitive sciences to address the environmental crisis. He shows that the reasons for human inaction relate as much to the characteristics of our psyche/brain as to those of the consumption society that we invented and have lived in at least since the Neolithic. The analysis presented stresses the need to regulate individual behavior and to call into question our consumption patterns. Without questioning the characteristics of both modern society, and the way our brains work, will make it impossible to resolve the environmental crisis. This book proposes a revolutionary change of the way we live and act to preserve the planet.
Advances in Remanufacturing 2024: Proceedings of VIII International Workshop on Autonomous Remanufacturing (Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering)
by Jeremy L. RickliThis book is the proceedings of the 8th International Workshop on Autonomous Remanufacturing (IWAR 2024) and contains contributions from innovators in autonomous remanufacturing to strengthen the body of knowledge on design, modelling and control of remanufacturing processes and systems. Remanufacturing has been identified as having significant financial and environment benefits; however, critical challenges still remain in designing and operating remanufacturing processes and systems. These challenges are complex, spanning all product life cycles and encompassing multiple disciplines within and outside of engineering. In particular, the book showcases the work of experts on reverse logistics optimization, designing products for disassembly, and advancements in remanufacturing automation. These topics are currently at the forefront of discussions among leading industries and researchers.
Kryptographie
by Jürgen Fuß Anna VymazalDieses Lehrbuch präsentiert umfassend die Grundlagen der Kryptographie, beginnend mit symmetrischen Verfahren zur Sicherung von Vertraulichkeit, Integrität und Authentizität bis hin zu aktuellen Public-Key-Verfahren und Post-Quantum-Kryptographie. Im ersten Teil werden die notwendigen Eigenschaften für sichere Kommunikation erläutert, wobei klare Sicherheitsdefinitionen komplexe Anforderungen vereinfachen. Kommunikationssysteme und Angriffsszenarien werden anhand von „Spielen“ veranschaulicht, die die Basis für formale Sicherheitsbeweise bilden. Der Fokus des zweiten Teils liegt auf Sicherheit und Performance, insbesondere bei der Schlüsselerzeugung und der Optimierung von Public-Key-Verfahren. Auch Aspekte der Post-Quantum-Kryptographie werden behandelt. Das Buch vereint Kryptographie und Mathematik und ist daher auch für Leserinnen und Leser ohne hochschulische mathematische Vorbildung geeignet.
A Wyoming Family Holiday: A Clean and Uplifting Romance (Back to Adelaide Creek)
by Virginia McCulloughCan saving a town landmark…Restore her faith in love? When attorney Sloan Lancaster returns to Adelaide Creek to care for his father, he&’s shocked at Winding Creek Rehab and Care Center&’s run-down state. He considers moving his dad but is drawn to his high school crush Bethany, in charge of the facility&’s restoration. Moved by Bethany&’s community spirit and her adorable young daughter, Heidi, Sloan makes an anonymous donation to the center as the holidays bring them all closer. But when Sloan&’s identity is revealed, Bethany pulls away, anxious about conflict of interest. Can she overcome her fears to embrace Sloan&’s support—and build the loving family she&’s always wanted?From Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging.Back to Adelaide CreekBook 1: The Rancher's Wyoming TwinsBook 2: The Doc's Holiday HomecomingBook 3: His Wyoming SurpriseBook 4: Finding His Wyoming SweetheartBook 5: A Wyoming Family Holiday
Reckoning with the Cowboy (Dry Gulch, Montana)
by B.J. DanielsHe thought he&’d escaped the past…Now it&’s on his doorstep. Racing to his hometown to warn his brother, Max, of imminent danger, Cordell Lander is unwelcome after six years&’ absence. The town bad boy left Dry Gulch in disgrace, breaking Josie Brand&’s heart. But the murderous stepfather he and Max thought dead is alive…and intent on revenge. And his threats make it clear he&’ll harm anyone the brothers care about. Redeeming himself in Josie&’s eyes and winning her heart again is Cordell&’s desire. But saving those he loves from the monster from his past must be his priority.From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.Discover more action-packed stories in the Dry Gulch, Montana series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order:
The Prince from Her Past
by Cara ColterIn the latest Harlequin Romance by Cara Colter, a prince is reunited with the Cinderella he lost years ago, but will their second chance at love have a fairy-tale ending? A ROYALLY UNEXPECTED REUNION! As a teenager, Prince Enrique fell for Gabriela, daughter of the palace cook. But his destiny as heir to the idyllic Mediterranean island kingdom meant their forbidden fairy-tale romance had to end. Still, he&’s never forgotten her…so their surprise reconnection eight years later quickly becomes a balm to widower Enrique&’s troubled soul. What&’s more, his young son is equally enchanted by her! And as their grief-torn family begins to heal, dare Enrique rip up the royal rule book and make Gabriela his princess at last?From Harlequin Romance: Be swept away by glamorous and heartfelt love stories.
Christmas Surprise for Her Boss (Family Reunion in London)
by Scarlet WilsonIn the second installment of the Family Reunion in London duet, by Scarlet Wilson, a pregnancy was not on Clem&’s Christmas list—especially alone! But when her boss offers to help, can she resist this gift and the forbidden sparks that come with it? A BABY IN HER STOCKING! Italian banker Leo is stunned to hear his gorgeous new employee Clem is pregnant with her former boyfriend&’s child…and to find himself offering his support! Leo isn&’t sure what he&’s doing—what does he know about babies?—but he&’s certain that he and Clem have an instant connection, one he&’s not ready to let go of… With a huge responsibility looming, will he be able to overcome his fears and claim his fully formed family in time for Christmas?From Harlequin Romance: Be swept away by glamorous and heartfelt love stories.Family Reunion in LondonBook 1: Second Chance Under the Mistletoe by Kandy ShepherdBook 2: Christmas Surprise for Her Boss by Scarlet Wilson
Big Sky Sleigh Bells (The Brands of Montana)
by JoAnna SimsIt started as a search for her real father… That was what brought horse trainer—and former rodeo daredevil!—Ritza Castillo to Hideaway Ranch and the Brand family. What she expected to find: Butch Brand, her biological father? What she didn&’t expect to find—Lane McBride, the boy she fell for as a teenager…the one she&’d never been able to forget. It turned out he&’d not forgotten her either! But though feelings on both sides still ran strong, Lane and Ritza&’s future plans seemed to lead in opposite directions. Unless the joy of the season could light the way to a shared future…together?From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.The Brands of Montana
Business Between Enemies
by Louise FullerAn office-based enemies to lovers, Italian billionaire romance from Louise Fuller.Taking their rivalry…from boardroom to bedroom! Freshly appointed head of her father&’s company, Hennessy Wade is working feverishly hard to throw off her wild-child reputation. She&’s still reeling from the news that her co-CEO is hatefully arrogant billionaire Renzo Valetti… Her face burns as she remembers youthfully—mortifyingly—kissing the devil himself! Hennessy epitomizes the kind of recklessness that cost Renzo&’s parents their lives. She&’s impulsive, spontaneous…and a temptation he will refuse! Until an Italian business trip has him questioning everything he knows about Hennessy&’s scandalous past… And reconsidering the line between disdain and desire!From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.
The Amish Matchmakers: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance (Brides of Lost Creek)
by Marta PerryCould an unlikely pair make the perfect team? When Amish widow Hannah Esch agrees to play chaperone to a group of teenagers from different communities, the last thing she expects is to be working with Samuel Miller. She hasn&’t forgotten how he&’d objected to her marriage to his business partner&’s son, but she can&’t go back on her promise to help her beloved grandfather. Aware of how little Hannah thinks of him, Samuel hopes this project will mend the bridge between them. When her twin boys take a liking to Samuel and she begins to see him in a new light, can she make room for forgiveness…and a second chance at happily-ever-after?From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.Brides of Lost Creek Book 1: Second Chance Amish BrideBook 2: The Wedding Quilt BrideBook 3: The Promised Amish BrideBook 4: The Amish Widow's HeartBook 5: A Secret Amish CrushBook 6: Nursing Her Amish NeighborBook 7: The Widow's Bachelor BargainBook 8: Match Made at the Amish InnBook 9: The Amish Matchmakers
The Rancher's Mistletoe Baby: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance (Wyoming Inheritance)
by Jill KemererA sweet holiday surprisecould help him make peace with the past. Brody Hudson is ready for a fresh start after inheriting Hudson Ranch Incorporated, and the last thing he expects to find is his ex-girlfriend&’s best friend on his front porch…with a baby. Lillian Splendor desperately needs help when she&’s appointed guardian of her late friend&’s child, and though seeing Lillian reminds him of his former love&’s abrupt abandonment years ago, Brody agrees to take them in until she gets back on her feet. As Christmas approaches, Brody begins to see Lillian in a different light. Can they confront the past and open their hearts to a love they never expected?From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.Wyoming Inheritance Book 1: The Rancher's Mistletoe Baby
Christmas Rodeo Killer (Stone Creek Ranch)
by Sami A. AbramsTo catch a murdererhe&’ll make himself a target. After four suspicious deaths on the local rodeo circuit, rodeo bull rider turned FBI agent Cooper Sinclair returns to the arena undercover—and is nearly killed on his first ride. Rescued by his former love, private investigator Grace Harrison, Cooper learns she is also looking into the murders and believes he&’s the next target. With more innocent lives on the line, Cooper must join forces with the woman who gave up their baby for adoption. And when the deadly attacks zero in on Grace, can Cooper keep her alive long enough to bring a killer to justice…and reveal his own shocking secret?From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.Stone Creek Ranch Book 1: Christmas Rodeo Killer
Shattered Amish Identity
by Mary AlfordThe key to her survival lies hidden within her memories. When Amish school teacher Hannah York is attacked, she defends herself with skills she never knew she had. CIA agent Titus Miller arrives, claiming that she&’s actually fellow agent Lara Redmond—and that she&’s in danger from a powerful enemy. Despite suffering from amnesia, Hannah is certain she&’s only ever lived a quiet Amish life. But why does Titus seem so familiar, and could it be true that he loved her once? When Hannah&’s family is abducted, she and Titus must work together to find them. Can Hannah trust him to help unlock the truth of her past…and keep her safe?From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
The Sleight Before Christmas (Holiday Hijinks)
by Kate StewartFrom the New York Times and internationally bestselling author of The Plight Before Christmas and The Ravenhood Trilogy comes a heartwarming, spicy, holiday themed romantic dramedy with ALL of the FEELS!Now an AMAZON Top #20 Best Seller! * #1 Best Seller in Small Town Romance * #1 Best Seller in Enemies to Lovers Romance * #1 Best Seller in New Adult & College RomanceMy kids are a**holes. Yeah, I said it. I said the thing no father is supposed to say about their children, and I&’ll say it again because I miss my wife. Serena&’s checked out and now resides in &‘yes dear&’ robot mode, complete with a new eye twitch. Reason being, the impish elves we spawned are currently sucking the life out of her—daily. Thanks to Gracie and Peyton, my patience is hanging by the last orange bulb on a very thin green wire. Thank God we&’re headed to Triple Falls. A week of Ruby&’s eggnog and a little change of scenery could be just what the woman I love needs to find her way back to herself—and to me. But the closer we get to packing up, the shorter my fuse becomes . . . and the more I&’m starting to get ideas of taking drastic measures. And by drastic, I mean our little goblins won&’t be the only ones making Rudolph&’s naughty list. I&’ve had enough. I&’m not giving in this time. No amount of alligator tears or fake apologies are going to cut it. Ironically, the more I man up and take charge, the more Serena and I are starting to reminisce about the good old days, which is quickly adding up to some heated nights. Come hell or high water, this Christmas, our kids are going to learn to appreciate the parents they&’ve got because I&’m getting my girl back . . . even if the two little hellions we created have to pay to bring her back to me—little f*ckers.The Sleight Before Christmas is book #2 in The Holiday Hijinx series. While it can be read as a stand-alone, it is highly recommended that you read The Plight Before Christmas first.Holiday Hijinx Book#1 The Plight Before Christmas Book#2 The Sleight Before Christmas *Both books in Holiday Hijinx are packed with adult shenanigans, laugh-out-loud outrageous content, colorful language, adults behaving badly, as well as hefty doses of spice.