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Girls Don't Cry: An utterly gripping and moving psychological thriller
by Peter KestertonA decade after his young daughter&’s murder, a grief-stricken father&’s need for justice puts his own life in danger as events spiral out of control . . . Ever since Caitlin Grady was released from prison, Darren has been tormented by rage and injustice. He finds himself venting online, where a stranger befriends him—and encourages him to seek revenge. But Caitlin no longer goes by that name. She has been given a new identity and is living quietly, dreading exposure as the tabloids—with help from her publicity-hungry mother—try to hunt her down. And having committed the crime at age eleven, Caitlin struggles as an adult on her own, out in the world beyond prison walls. Will Darren manage to track Caitlin down, and if he does, will he be able to carry out his plans?
Capturing His Heart: An uplifting and spicy romantic comedy
by Regina BrownellThe author of The Two-Week Promise presents a funny, romantic tale of friendships, flirtations, and being true to who you are . . . Back in high school, Millicent mercilessly teased her brother and his friends, especially Luke, for their nerdy devotion to Dungeons & Dragons. When she and Luke are reunited as adults, working together at his photography studio, she wants to make it up to him. After all, as a bisexual woman, she knows how it feels to struggle with being accepted. When a client requests boudoir photos, Luke is so flustered that Millicent offers to pose for a practice session so he can calm his nerves. She books an appointment with the best hair and makeup stylist in town—who happens to be a girl Millicent kissed in high school, but was ultimately rejected by. Meanwhile, Luke has his own troubles with a resentful ex. As old feelings are stirred up—and new feelings take Millicent by surprise—it becomes clear that fitting in with the crowd is much less important than finding someone you really belong with . . .
The Replacement: An utterly unputdownable psychological thriller with a breathtaking twist
by Jacqueline WardYour husband had an affair. What do you do when the woman who destroyed your marriage asks for your help? A new thriller from the &“hugely engrossing&” author (Catherine Ryan Howard, Edgar Award finalist). Lauren Wade hates Jem Carter, and Jem hates her. So, when Lauren gets a message from Jem asking for help, she suspects it&’s some sort of attention-seeking stunt by the woman she caught in bed with her husband. Lauren decides to simply alert her ex, Daniel, who thinks Lauren is the one trying to cause trouble. However, when Jem&’s car is found abandoned on a bridge, the police become involved . . . Lauren knows she&’s been a bit erratic. She&’s acted in fits of jealousy at times. But she hasn&’t harmed Jem. With DS Bekah Bradley closing in, Lauren must make a desperate attempt to find out what happened to Jem—before she becomes a missing person herself . . . &“Wildly entertaining and compelling.&” —Daily Mail &“I was hooked from the first page. This is a book that pulls you in and demands that you read on. . . . Prepare yourself for a rollercoaster ride of emotions. Can&’t recommend highly enough.&” —Helen H. Durrant, bestselling author &“Tense and gripping.&” —Sanjida Kay, author of My Mother&’s Secret
The Tinkerer's Accomplice: How Design Emerges from Life Itself
by J. Scott TurnerA physiologist presents a provocative and scientifically rigorous new perspective on Darwinism, design, and why the living world works so well. When they contemplate nature, they see evidence of design at work. So it is jarring when biologists insist that this perception is all wrong. What most people see as design, they say—purposeful, directed, even intelligent—is only an illusion. But in these days of increasingly assertive challenges to Darwinism, the question becomes acute: is our perception of design simply a mental figment, or is there something deeper at work? Physiologist Scott Turner argues that the apparent design of the living world can be accounted for scientifically. But to do it, we must consider a dimension that modern molecular biology often ignores: the dynamic interaction between living organisms and their environment. By combining environmental physiology and natural selection, we begin to understand the beautiful fit between the form life takes and how life works. In The Tinkerer's Accomplice, Scott Turner takes up the question of design as a very real problem in biology; his solution poses challenges to all sides in this critical debate.
The Italian's Christmas Child (Christmas with a Tycoon #1)
by Lynne GrahamA far from silent night with a waitress one Christmas yields a big surprise for an Italian tycoon in this romance by a USA Today bestseller.Italian tycoon Vito Zaffari is waiting out the festive season while a family scandal fades from the press. So he’s come to his friend’s snow-covered English country cottage, determined to shut out the world.Until a beautiful bombshell dressed as Santa literally crashes into his Christmas! Innocent Holly Cleaver sneaks under Vito’s defenses—he wants her like no other before and decides he must have her.When Vito finds her gone the next day, he’s sure she’ll be easy to forget . . . until he discovers that their one night of passion has a shocking Christmas consequence!
Éamon de Valera: A Will to Power
by Ronan FanningThis &“astute, nuanced and highly readable&” biography of the legendary Irish president offers an enlightening reappraisal of his divisive legacy (Wall Street Journal). Ronan Fanning, one of Ireland&’s foremost historians, presents a nuanced portrait of the man who embodies Irish independence as much as Charles de Gaulle personifies French resistance and Winston Churchill exemplifies British resolve. Fanning reconciles de Valera&’s shortcomings with his towering achievement as the statesman who single-handedly severed Ireland&’s last ties to England. Born in New York in 1882, de Valera was raised by his mother&’s family in Ireland, where a solitary upbringing forged the extraordinary self-sufficiency that became his hallmark. Conservative in his youth, he changed his name from Edward to Éamon when he joined the Irish language revival movement. He later joined the Irish Volunteers, a nationalist military organization, and participated in the 1916 Easter Rising. De Valera used his prestige as the senior surviving rebel officer to become the leader of Ireland&’s revolutionary nationalists. But his famous iron will became a fateful weakness when he stubbornly rejected the Anglo-Irish Treaty, sparking the Irish Civil War of 1922–1923. This &“well-written and balanced biography&” presents a man who&’s dedication to independence was unwavering, yet whose vision for Ireland was blinkered (Irish Examiner).
Regulating Infrastructure: Monopoly, Contracts, and Discretion
by José A. Gómez-IbáñezThis wide-ranging study of urban infrastructure &“offers a series of fascinating arguments&” in favor of market-oriented approaches to regulation (Times Higher Education Supplement). In the 1980s and &‘90s, many countries turned to the private sector to provide infrastructure and utilities—such as gas, telephones, and highways—with the idea that market-based incentives would control costs and improve the quality of essential services. But high-profile failures have since raised troubling questions about privatization. This book addresses one of the most vexing of these: how can government fairly and effectively regulate &“natural monopolies&”—those infrastructure and utility services whose technologies make competition impractical? Mapping out various approaches to regulation, José Gómez-Ibáñez draws on a wealth of case studies, as well as history, politics, and economics. He makes a strong case for favoring market-oriented and contractual approaches over those that grant more discretion to government regulators. He shows how contracts can provide stronger protection for infrastructure customers and suppliers—and greater opportunities to tailor services to their mutual advantage. At the same time, he highlights scenarios where alternative schemes may be needed.
The Desert King's Captive Bride: Once A Moretti Wife The Desert King's Captive Bride Crowned For The Drakon Legacy The Argentinian's Virgin Conquest (Wedlocked!)
by Annie WestA strong-willed princess is blackmailed into marriage to keep the peace and protect her family in this romance by a USA Today–bestselling author.Princess Ghizlan of Jeirut has returned home to find that warrior Sheikh Huseyn al Rasheed has seized her late father’s kingdom. With her sister held hostage, Ghizlan has no choice. Her barbarian captor is determined to tame her, rule her—and make her his own! Forcing Ghizlan’s hand in marriage will not be enough to conquer her body and soul: Huseyn’s iron will is challenged at every step by her magnificent beauty and fierce pride. It won’t be long before they both fall prey to the firestorm between them . . .
Flesh and Blood: A compelling thriller from a real CSI (Maya Barton)
by Kate BendelowA crime scene investigator looks into the lingering mystery of her own traumatic history, in this suspenseful British police thriller. Maya Barton is an experienced SOCO now—but gathering evidence after the crime&’s been committed is one thing and being targeted for murder is another . . . As Maya examines the scene of a stabbing the team become overwhelmed with the volume of knife crime being committed. They&’re left questioning whether the teenage victims are as innocent as they seem. As a threatening figure from her past watches and waits, Maya struggles to assess her situation when she has little to no memory of the childhood trauma she experienced, aside from fleeting flashbacks. Hoping for a breakthrough, Maya begins treatment using a therapeutic technique. But can she unearth the truth in time to save her own life? Praise for the Maya Barton series &“Bendelow proves her experience as a SOCO makes for a brilliant novel . . . stunning.&” —Lynda La Plante, Edgar Award–winning author of Prime Suspect
A Good Mother: A gripping and moving psychological suspense
by Patricia DixonHow far would you go to protect your child? An absorbing new novel of psychological suspense by the author of Venus Was Her Name. Three friends at pivotal points in their lives have some serious decisions to make . . . Gina is struggling with demons from her past while trying to be the opposite of her feckless mother. She is about to lose everything and will do whatever it takes to avoid following in her parents&’ footsteps. Babs also has a battle on her hands, with her husband and her grown-up kids. After putting everyone first for so long, will she find the courage to break free? Robin has her own secret to keep, a vow to honour, and a fragile daughter to protect. But when her back is against the wall, and she has nowhere to turn, who will help her? These women, beset by threats, obstacles, and anguish, must find their paths forward. Each woman is living on the edge but for one of them, it&’s the final straw. Who will it be?
A Fear of Dark Places (The DI Kidston Crime Thrillers)
by John HarkinThe new crime thriller by the author of The Fear of Falling: &“A gritty and unflinching journey through 90&’s Glasgow . . . Dark, delicious, and authentic.&” —Marrisse Whittaker, author of Buried Dreams As DI Luc Kidston investigates the grisly murder of a prominent, openly gay prosecutor, he discovers that a friend of the victim died just a few weeks earlier—but botched police work resulted in a suicide ruling. When the case becomes a double murder inquiry, Kidston believes he may be tracking a serial killer. Now amid rising tensions within his team, Kidston&’s family is targeted by a shady nightclub manager who blames the detective for interfering with his business. But Kidston&’s attempts to lure a murderer out of the shadows, while also racing to free a loved one from captivity, will plunge him into darkness in a suspenseful and terrifying climax . . . Can Kidston crack the case and make it out in one piece?
The Exes: A totally gripping psychological suspense
by Jane LythellDomestic noir at its insidious, menacing best—this tale of twisted family ties and intricate revenge from &“a wonderfully perceptive writer&” (The Haphazardous Hippo). When Holly is bequeathed a large but derelict house, she wants to share her good fortune. So she gets in touch with former boyfriend Ray, a builder who can project-manage the renovation in exchange for the basement flat. The spacious middle floor would make a glorious studio space—perfect for her friend and first love, Spencer. And before Holly knows it, the upper floor is let to soon-to-be ex-husband James, who&’s on a path of reinvention from city highflyer to osteopath. What could possibly go wrong? But no good deed goes unpunished, and soon the house is riddled with tension, rivalry, and petty spitefulness. And as Holly is beset with migraines, nausea, and spiralling self-doubt, even the house itself seems to be turning against her. But for someone, everything is going to plan . . .Praise for Jane Lythell &“The author&’s real skill is her ability to invent memorable original characters.&” —Daily Mail &“One of my favourite go-to authors.&” —Books of All Kinds
Rebel King: The Making of a Monarch
by Tom BowerThis unauthorized biography of King Charles III follows his twenty-year struggle with his public image in the wake of Diana&’s death. Numerous challenges face King Charles III as he succeeds his mother to the throne of the United Kingdom. While Elizabeth II had a long history of uniting her people, Charles has always been less popular and often divisive. Following Princess Diana&’s death, his approval rating plummeted to four percent—the lowest for any royal in recent times. Charles&’s public support improved following his marriage to Camilla, but how was he able to turn things around? And what sort of monarch will he be? In Rebel King, investigative journalist and historian Tom Bower chronicles two dramatic decades of King Charles&’s life. He examines Charles&’s battle for rehabilitation after Diana&’s death and his refusal to obey the public&’s expectations of a future king. This book gathers testimonies from more than 120 individuals, many of whom served the royals for long periods and with great distinction. The result reveals dramatic secrets and offers an unrivalled, intimate portrait of the man, the heir, and the making of a king. Previously published as Rebel Prince.Praise for Rebel King &“A devastating book by Britain&’s top investigative author.&” —Daily Mail &“Explosive . . . delves inside the bizarre, ultra luxury world of Prince Charles.&” —The Sun &“There is more than enough carping, cosseting and cattiness here to satisfy any appetite for royal intrigue.&” —The Sunday Times
Latino Pentecostals in America: Faith and Politics in Action
by Gastón EspinosaThis &“excellent study&” of the Latino Pentecostal movement is &“an important resource for understanding the future of Christianity in North America&” (Choice). Every year an estimated 600,000 U.S. Latinos convert from Catholicism to Protestantism, a transformation spearheaded by the Pentecostal movement and Assemblies of God. Latino Assemblies of God leaders—and their 2,400 churches across the nation—represent a new and growing force in denominational, Evangelical, and presidential politics. In a deeply researched social and cultural history, Gastón Espinosa uncovers the roots and contemporary developments of this remarkable turn.Latino Pentecostals in America traces the Latino AG back more than a century, to the Azusa Street Revivals in Los Angeles and Apostolic Faith Revivals in Houston from 1906 to 1909. Espinosa describes the uphill struggles for indigenous leadership, racial equality, women in the ministry, social and political activism, and immigration reform. Their outspoken commitment to an active faith has led a new generation of leaders to combine the reconciling message of Billy Graham with the social transformation politics of Martin Luther King Jr. This eye-opening study explains why this group of working-class Latinos once called "the Silent Pentecostals" is silent no more. By giving voice to their untold story, Espinosa enriches our understanding of the diversity of Latino religion, Evangelicalism, and American culture.
Seaview House: A chilling and unforgettable mystery suspense you don't want to miss
by Paula HillmanThe unearthing of a long-hidden body stirs up a woman&’s memories of a troubled relationship—and teenage trauma—in this suspenseful, emotional novel. When she was just fourteen, Jill&’s family moved to Walney Island. Initially intoxicated by the freedom of the seaside setting—and fifteen-year-old Andrew Brownstone—she came to learn that her first impressions were very wrong. After making a shocking discovery in Seaview House, Jill fled the scene—a guilty secret she&’s carried with her ever since. Now, thirty years later, when the decrepit Seaview House is being demolished, a body is found buried in the garden. But who is the deceased? Jill is soon drawn back into the past when police question her about the relationship she had with Andrew all those years ago. Yet as the pieces of the puzzle start falling into place, she discovers she&’s not the only one hiding something . . .
The Pathology of Normalcy
by Erich FrommThe legendary social psychologist and New York Times–bestselling author meditates on ideas of mental health and normalcy in contemporary society. At the beginning of the 1950s, Erich Fromm increasingly questioned whether people in contemporary industrial society were mentally healthy. Eventually the topic of various lectures, Fromm&’s new social psychoanalytic approach enabled him to further develop the psychoanalytic method into a comprehensive critique of the pathology of the &“normal,&” socially adjusted human being. He was thus able to subject to a radical analysis the widespread strivings that dominate behavior in society—and therefore question what is &“normal,&” what is beneficial to mental health, and what makes people ill. In The Pathology of Normalcy, Fromm examines the concepts of mental health and mental illness in modern society. He discusses, through a series of lectures, subjects including a frame of reference for evaluating mental health, the relationship between mental health issues and alienation, and the connection between psychological and economic theory. Finally, he elucidates how humanity can overcome &“the insane society,&” as well as its own innate laziness.
Penance: A gripping psychological suspense full of twists
by Charlotte BarnesFrom the author of The Things I Didn&’t Do: She never reported the men who attacked her years ago. Now someone is taking revenge . . . Years ago at university, Celia&’s boyfriend turned on her in a horrifying way—joining with his friends to sexually assault her during a party. Celia didn&’t go to the police. She told no one except her best friend, Lily. She just wanted to move on with her life. Now, her settled life with her beloved husband and daughter has been disrupted when one of her assailants is found dead. Celia can&’t help but wonder if the friend she confided in—who&’s gone on to become a private investigator—could be capable of murder. So she decides to search for answers. But her pursuit takes her down a path Celia never expected—and raises an even more terrifying question: Is she capable of murder herself?
deepfake
by Alex Schuler Leigh RitterA thriller about the power of technology to weaponize our darkest instincts. A brilliant loner, Etta Baldwin, 17, has been surviving in the underground of Berlin since she fled from foster care four years ago, using her self-taught computer skills to support herself. She has a favorite cafÉ where she works, and she sleeps in abandoned buildings throughout the city. When the charismatic Lulu walks into her life, Etta lets her guard down and goes with Lulu to meet her "family." The V live in a derelict amusement park, where father-figure Milan provides all the guidance and care his followers need. Etta finds acceptance and love, and lends her hacking skills and deepfake manipulations to the group's subversive activities. But as violence and chaos spread because of the manufactured reality created by her videos, she starts to question Milan's true intentions, and the allure of the V begins to wear off. With the world tumbling toward war, Etta tries to stop the juggernaut she has created . . . and finds herself in the crosshairs of the people she had come to think of as family.
The Lost Children: Reconstructing Europe's Families after World War II
by Tara Zahra&“This impressive . . . study charts the history of [post WWII] humanitarian relief . . . demonstrating how the institutions of the family became politicized.&” (Library Journal) During the Second World War, an unprecedented number of families were torn apart. As the Nazi empire crumbled, millions roamed the continent in search of their loved ones. The Lost Children tells the story of these families. We see how the reconstruction of families quickly became synonymous with the survival of European civilization itself. Based on original research in German, French, Czech, Polish, and American archives, The Lost Children is a heartbreaking and mesmerizing story. It brings together the histories of eastern and western Europe, and traces the efforts of everyone―from Jewish Holocaust survivors to German refugees, from Communist officials to American social workers―to rebuild the lives of displaced children. It reveals that many seemingly timeless ideals of the family were actually conceived in the concentration camps, orphanages, and refugee camps of the Second World War, and shows how the process of reconstruction shaped Cold War ideologies and ideas about childhood and national identity. This riveting tale of families destroyed by war reverberates in the lost children of today&’s wars and in the compelling issues of international adoption, human rights and humanitarianism, and refugee policies. &“Fascinating.&” ―New Republic &“[A] superb book . . . [A] wide-ranging, exceptionally well-researched study.&” ―Tablet Magazine &“Zahra&’s work is insightful in considering what treatment of lost children can tell us about broader developments in the post-war period, both in terms of how nations interacted with each other and how psychologists understood the impact of war on children.&” —Times Higher Education
The Price of Aid: The Economic Cold War in India
by David C. EngermanThis study of US and Soviet aid efforts in India during the Cold War &“makes a major contribution towards a necessary discussion of the politics of aid&” (Times Higher Education). Debates over foreign aid are often strangely ahistorical. Economists argue about how to make aid work while critics bemoan money wasted on corruption, ignoring the fundamentally political character of aid. The Price of Aid turns the standard debate on its head. By exposing the geopolitical calculus underpinning development assistance, it also exposes its costs. India stood at the center of American and Soviet aid competition throughout the Cold War, as both superpowers saw developmental aid as a way of pursuing their geopolitical goals by economic means. Drawing on recently declassified files from seven countries, David Engerman shows how Indian leaders used Cold War competition to win battles at home, eroding the Indian state in the process. As China spends freely in Africa, the political stakes of foreign aid are rising once again.&“A superb, field-changing book . . . A true classic.&” —Sunil Amrith
Gentlemen Bankers: The World of J. P. Morgan (Harvard Studies in Business History #51)
by Susie J. PakThis account of the Morgan family’s social and economic circles and Wall Street’s unspoken rules “greatly enriches our understanding of the entire era.” —The Wall Street JournalGentlemen Bankers investigates the social and economic circles of one of America’s most renowned and influential financiers to uncover how the Morgan family’s power and prestige stemmed from its unique position within a network of local and international relationships.At the turn of the twentieth century, private banking was a personal enterprise in which business relationships were a statement of identity and reputation. In an era when ethnic and religious differences were pronounced and anti-Semitism was prevalent, Anglo-American and German-Jewish elite bankers lived in their respective cordoned communities, seldom interacting with one another outside the business realm. Ironically, the tacit agreement to maintain separate social spheres made it easier to cooperate in purely financial matters on Wall Street. But as Susie Pak demonstrates, the Morgans’ exceptional relationship with the German-Jewish investment bank Kuhn, Loeb & Co., their strongest competitor and also an important collaborator, was entangled in ways that went far beyond the pursuit of mutual profitability.Delving into the archives of many Morgan partners and legacies, Gentlemen Bankers draws on never-before published letters and testimony to tell a closely focused story of how economic and political interests intersected with personal rivalries and friendships among the Wall Street aristocracy during the first half of the twentieth century.
Stealing Manhattan: The Untold Story of America's Billion Dollar Gem Heist Masterminds
by Burl Barer Punch StanimirovicThe true crime story of a family of altruistic jewel thieves and four decades of daring capers and sweet escapes, including a 1992 New York mega-heist.Punch Stanimirovic insists: “My father, known as Mr. Stan, is the greatest gentleman thief who ever lived—a true genius.”Punch was raised to be an exceptional diamond thief. He could work magic on a safe that would have sent Mandrake the Magician back to the novelty store, and Dr. Strange back to medical school. He and his family risked it all to make the patriarch, Mr. Stan, proud.Punch’s pop culture sensibilities, his father’s proven skills, and his mother’s artistic input merged to create cinema-style capers—elaborately planned and executed, including a spectacular 1992 New York mega-heist of over one billion dollars in diamonds, gold, and precious gems—and they got away with it.Many of the crew members went on to invest in real estate, helping to “build the New York skyline”, while others moved to Europe and became the Pink Panthers.They had one rule: No One Gets Hurt. From daring heists to the ultimate escape, discover the true story of Punch, his extraordinary crew, and his high-society family . . .Edgar Award winner and New York Times–bestselling author Burl Barer brings to light the remarkable story of four decades and two generations of America’s First Family of kind and generous “altruistic outlaws” in Stealing Manhattan: The Untold Story of America’s Billion Dollar Gem Heist Masterminds.Praise for Stealing Manhattan“Barer has that all-important knack for seeking and finding hidden truth. In Stealing Manhattan, those who pulled off this caper were professionals who knew how to keep their mouths shut. And lucky for us, some of these mouths have recently opened to Barer . . . now the world can know the truth. You will not want to miss this “gem” of a book!” —Kevin Sullivan, author of The Bundy Murders: The Yearly Journal
Bought by Her Italian Boss: Bought By Her Italian Boss / The Unwanted Conti Bride (Mills And Boon Modern Ser.)
by Dani CollinsUSA Today–Bestselling Author: His offer of protection comes with impossible temptation . . . Gwyn Ellis is in big trouble. The scandalous photos of her that have been released online are a set-up — and now they’re threatening her hard-earned job. But no one wants to hear how she’s been framed . . . no one except her boss, the dangerously sexy Vittorio Donatelli!Italian billionaire Vito will do anything to protect his company from scandal. After all, he’s kept the secret of his true parentage hidden for years. So if what it takes to combat the vicious rumors is publicly claiming the stunning Gwyn, he’ll do it. And he’ll also do everything he can to deny their irrefutably, extraordinary desire . . . Praise for Dani Collins’s romance“Sensuous . . . Readers won’t want to put this down.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Chains
by Jon RichterA brilliant murder mystery of shifting perspectives, motivations, and politics from the author of Rabbit Hole. The owner of Brookhaven Care Home has been stabbed to death in his office, and DS Ursula Pembridge is called out to investigate the murder of the prominent property developer. When Owen Caulfield, campaign staffer for the local Labour MP, arrives to find his boss&’s planned visit has been cancelled due to the tragedy, he decides to stay and visit his elderly father instead. And so begins this uniquely compelling crime thriller. With each chapter told from a different point of view, Chains pulls us into the recent history of Britain and introduces us to adulterer and blackmailer, politician and private detective, environmentalist and killer—and reminds us that whether it&’s about current events or criminal activities, we all see situations very differently . . .
Captives: A completely gripping psychological suspense thriller
by Jane HeafieldFrom the author of Obsessed: Six women fight to survive a kidnapper&’s lethal game as a seventh is about to be drawn into his lair . . . Noa Vickerman, host of a late-night confession show, gets a call from a man claiming he has six young women imprisoned. At first, it&’s dismissed as a prank—but that changes when the first body shows up. As the captives huddle in fear, he puts them through challenges, intent on finding a single special woman that suits his ultimate purpose. Meanwhile, with police watching her every move and the public following the story breathlessly, Noa is determined to save the women—but will she have to put herself within the monster&’s reach to do so?