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She's Going to Pay: Sneak Peek
by Alexandra IvyBe one of the first to read this sneak preview sample edition!In this tense, twisty domestic suspense novel from New York Times bestselling author Alexandra Ivy, a woman returns to her sleepy hometown after her father&’s disappearance and uncovers a dark web of family secrets that leaves her questioning everything. . . Leaving Canton, Missouri, behind was no hardship for Jesse Hudson. When she was a teenager, her stepmother and stepsister abruptly disappeared under suspicious circumstances. Their bodies were never found, but Jesse&’s father, Mac, became a murder suspect. When he too vanished, Jesse waited months for him to return. Finally, she left, bouncing from one bartending job to another for years. Now Jesse is back, hoping to quickly sell her father&’s old bar before moving on for good. But coming home to Canton&’s quiet, cobblestone streets doesn&’t go quite as expected. There are memories resurfacing, and ties that haven&’t broken. Then her father&’s lawyer makes a startling admission: before he disappeared, Mac had discovered that Jesse&’s stepmother, Victoria, was living under an assumed name. &“Victoria Hudson&” never even existed. Who was she really? Delving deeper, Jesse grows convinced that her father&’s assumed death is tied to Victoria&’s real identity. And looking to the past is yielding more than secrets. Someone has been waiting for this homecoming, for a chance to unleash revenge for sins real and imagined. And they&’ll make sure that Jesse never leaves town again . . .
Colorado Christmas Carol
by Diana PalmerA true-blue Texas cowboy, a talented Colorado cook with a story to tell, and the romance of Christmas are a surefire recipe for surprises of the heart in this sweetly sexy tale set against the rugged, majestic landscape of New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer&’Colorado Country . . .Estelle &“Essa&” Grancy loves her job as cook at small-town Benton&’s homey, local hotel, especially during the holidays. She loves the people she works with, too—all the more since, at 23, she&’s alone in the world. Still, as an aspiring mystery novelist, Essa wants more out of life. And when a gruff—exasperatingly handsome—Texan lands at the hotel, she just might find it . . .Duke Marsten is on the trail of a crime suspect, but when he tracks down his precocious young daughter in Essa&’s kitchen, he finds something far more mysterious: outspoken, clever, undeniably intriguing Essa. They clash immediately, and yet. . . . Love is a puzzle, even for a PI—but together, they just might be able to put the pieces together and write their very own love story, for many Christmases to come . . .
Shadow Play
by Sara DriscollIn this timely and terrifying thriller for readers of Karin Slaughter, Stacy Willingham, and Jennifer Hillier, a woman with a side gig offering relationship advice on Twitch learns just how dangerous online anonymity can be . . . Chicago physical therapist Krista Evans finds that her clients rely on her life and love advice just as much as on her hands-on work, so why not share it on the live-streaming platform Twitch? Her friend Hailey Swanson, an inveterate gamer, is willing to help Krista build her presence and cohost a biweekly show. A Word from the Wise is born . . . Taking real-time questions from chat participants proves more popular than Krista thought possible, and their follower count—and income—grow. But not all attention is wanted, as she soon discovers. An account with the username Chase547 becomes enraged when Krista and Hailey suggest he stop pursuing a woman who constantly rebuffs him. He amps up his efforts, even when he&’s piled on by other followers, throwing their chats into chaos. Unnerved by Chase547&’s obsession, Krista turns to law enforcement, but the little information she&’s able to give the Chicago PD isn&’t enough to start an investigation. Soon, Krista notices things missing at home and feels as if she&’s being watched. And when Chase547 begins to leave clues in real life proving what he&’s capable of, she begins to fear for her safety. Chase547 has more than one way to make his presence known—and this time it won&’t be from behind a screen . . .
Leading with Respect: Adventures of an Off-Price Fashion Pioneer
by Marcy SymsInfused with inspiring lessons and inside stories, this is a compelling look at leadership from a retail fashion pioneer who guided her family&’s company through decades of success, all built on a foundation of respect. For 35 years, Marcy Syms appeared in TV and radio commercials for her family&’s company, voicing its famous slogan, &“An educated consumer is our best customer.&” Syms was the first truly off-price retailer, offering name brands at cut-rate prices. At its peak, the chain had dozens of stores in 13 states. For Syms, the key to success was respect—for the consumers, for the employees, and for the designer brands they sold. Working closely with her father, Sy Syms, the business&’s founder, Marcy helped transform Syms from a family concern to a retailing powerhouse. When Syms went public, Marcy became the youngest female president of an NYSE-listed company. From the triumphs and challenges of female entrepreneurship to the excitement of store openings, Leading with Respect recounts the extraordinary origin story of off-price retailing and provides a perceptive look at a business that foreshadowed many of today&’s market trends. Full of personal recollections and relatable insights, Leading with Respect shares one businesswoman&’s journey from the backroom to the boardroom.
The Best of Enemies (A Trace and Chaw Western)
by William W. Johnstone J.A. JohnstoneIntroducing Trace and Chaw: a pugnacious pair of Civil War veterans who nearly killed each other in battle—but lived to fight another day. Together . . . . They met in a bloodbath. Two demons in uniform caught in the middle of one hell of a war. Private Chaw, the Rebel, liked chewing tobacco and fighting blue-bellied Yanks. Private Trace, the Yankee, hated Southerners, especially ornery cusses like Chaw. But when the smoke cleared after the Battle of Deadeye Gap, the Blue and the Gray of their uniforms didn&’t matter anymore. Both were stained blood red. And both were the last men standing . . . This was the beginning of a beautiful friendship. Now that the war&’s over, Trace and Chaw travel the West together, taking on odd jobs. They&’re handy with six-guns and gut-shredders, fond of women and liquor, and always ready to raise hell. Somehow, the unlikely partnership works—until Trace and Chaw sign up with a freighting company run by a beautiful woman. Her company is caught in the crossfire of two rival mine owners who want to control the freight routes. Like it or not, Trace and Chaw are stuck in the middle of another war. And this one&’s going to be every bit as bloody—and maybe their last. . . .
Fever: The Complete History of Saturday Night Fever
by Margo DonohueThe music! The dancing! The clothes! The hair! (Watch the hair!) Celebrating 50 years of the iconic Saturday Night Fever, this first-ever complete history includes exclusive interviews, rare photographs, behind-the-scenes stories, and brand-new insights into the cult-hit phenomenon that&’s been stayin&’ alive for generations . . . &“Whether you&’re a brother or whether you&’re a mother,&” it&’s impossible to resist the throbbing disco beats—and lasting cultural impact—of Saturday Night Fever. Released in December 1977, the low-budget &“disco movie&” was the surprise gift that kept on giving. It made millions at the box office, earned an Oscar nomination for TV-actor-turned-movie-star John Travolta, catapulted The Bee Gees&’ music career into the stratosphere with a record-breaking, Grammy-winning soundtrack album, and ignited a &“disco inferno&” that burns to this day. From Travolta&’s iconic white polyester suit and legendary dance moves, to the flashing lights and illuminated floor of the Odyssey disco in Brooklyn, Saturday Night Fever captured the era like no other film—and launched a phenomenon that changed the world forever. Here, for the first time, is the complete history of Saturday Night Fever. From the New York Magazine article that inspired the film—&“Tribal Rites of the New Saturday Night&” by Nik Cohn—to the on-and-off-set dramas of Travolta, director John Badham, and producer Robert Stigwood, this deep dive into the making of a movie classic also includes special interviews with actors Donna Pescow and Joseph Cali, among others. It explores the huge impact of the film on the industry—including a &“Death to Disco&” backlash—as well as on American culture itself. With modern-day insights into its 1970s-era portrayals of gender, sex, and race, this is a richly detailed, delightfully entertaining celebration as glittering and multi-faceted as a mirrored disco ball. It&’s a must-have for every movie and music lover who&’s ever caught the Fever . . .
Evil at Our Table: Inside the Minds of the Monsters Who Live Among Us
by Samantha SteinWritten from a never-before-seen perspective, a real-life Mindhunter&’s provocative true crime memoir takes readers inside the prison interview room—and the minds—of serious sex offenders, as she assesses the fates of those charged with the most disturbing acts imaginable. Once inside the prison system, how can a pathological, sexual sadist who needs to be confined to a mental institution, be distinguished from the perpetrator of a sexual crime who is unlikely to ever transgress again? And who can say? Working under California's Sexually Violent Predator Law, Samantha Stein, PsyD, faces such offenders alone, one by one, in a prison interview room. As a forensic psychologist, her high-stakes decisions can determine the difference between a life lived back in society or one condemned to indefinite incarceration. For Dr. Stein, despite the science she relies on, it&’s a profound responsibility that comes with a prayer: &“Please don&’t let me have been wrong.&” Confronting evil, yet never approaching an evaluation with damning preconceptions, Dr. Stein opens her mind to her subjects&’ life stories—their crimes, their grim pathologies, their frustrations and demons, their childhoods, their sociopathic reasoning, and often, too, their genuine and civilized regret. She doesn&’t hesitate to hold them accountable, but she acknowledges their humanity. She studies the face, eyes, posture, and the lies, yet admits that predicting human behavior can be dicey. Part forensics, part exploration of human nature, Evil at Our Table is the first in-depth account by a treatment provider and evaluator in the field. Here, Dr. Stein not only reveals the details of specific cases—and the outcomes—but also delves into the sometimes-overwhelming impact on her personal life. Told with empathy, uncompromising honesty, and insight from a unique and experienced perspective, in this important book, Dr. Stein investigates salient issues of our time: the intersection of good and evil, crime, punishment, law, and psychology, and our very humanity, as well as how to achieve a sane balance between community safety and civil liberties—all the while facing the monsters among us.
Saving the Rain (Crimson Ridge)
by Elliott RoseForbidden love heats up in this spicy, age-gap rodeo cowboy romance from internationally bestselling author Elliott Rose.All it takes is eight seconds for your world to come crashing to a halt. What happens when you&’re injured, stuck with the one man who makes your blood heat in a way you&’ve never experienced before? I&’ve been on a path to redemption. Kayce Wilder, former screw-up. The bareback bronc rider with big dreams. I had it all figured out. Only, I didn&’t count on a ride gone wrong to leave me with no other option than to ask for his help. Zeke Rainer. Raine. The gruff cowboy covered in tattoos, surrounded by mysteries. We&’ve been at odds forever. Rivals in the arena. Two rodeo riders in pursuit of the same buckle . . . before he left me behind, without warning. My stepbrother. When urgent help is needed to run the ranch, he&’s the last person I want to be relying on for a favor. As the fall nights lengthen, tension and angst thicken the more time we spend alone together. I shouldn&’t be noticing so many small details—especially not how strong his hands look while working with the horses—and I certainly shouldn&’t be wondering if he thinks about me as much as I think about him. I&’ve never been attracted to a man before. It would be unthinkable to be drawn to him. Wouldn&’t it?
Sour Crime Donuts (A Deputy Donut Mystery)
by Ginger BoltonWith Emily Westhill&’s popular Deputy Donut Café rolling out seasonal summer treats, everyone in Fallingbrook, Wisconsin wants a taste. But when a limited batch box turns up near a dead body, Emily and her curious tabby are pitted against the worst kind of customer—a cold-blooded murderer! Emily feels like a protective big sister around bubbly twenty-something Izzy—a new regular whose enthusiasm for peaches and cream donuts is surpassed only by her dream to start her own business. As if blown in by an August breeze, Izzy pulls Emily into her plan to buy a property at the edge of town to grow and sell fresh produce. But she&’s not the only fan of Deputy Donut&’s peachy delights . . . or the only patron vying to own the lush parcel of land. And the competition is fiercer than the two women imagined . . . Petty squabbles turn deadly when a developer with a mean streak is found murdered on the vacant stretch of land. Worse, Emily&’s signature donuts are spotted nearby, leading to several potential suspects who could have left their sugar-frosted fingerprints all over the crime scene—including the mayor, a handsome out-of-towner, and even sweet-to-the-core Izzy. When her detective husband discovers poisonous ingredients in the discarded desserts, a shocked Emily must reveal holes in a collection of very fuzzy facts and nab the killer before someone else takes their last bite . . .
Smuggler’s Cove (Twin Lights)
by Fern MichaelsBook 1 in the brand-new Twin Lights series from the beloved author of The Sisterhood! In a fresh, new series for fans of Nora Roberts, Danielle Steel, and Melida Leigh, #1 New York Times bestselling author Fern Michaels introduces siblings Madison and Lincoln Taylor, whose Jersey Shore inheritance plunges them into a world of mystery and mayhem . . . Growing up, Madison Taylor and her younger brother Lincoln lived in privilege, but their sheltered existence abruptly ended when their father was arrested for fraud and the family assets were seized. Since then, Madison has carved out a new path, studying fashion and working her way up to editor in chief of La Femme magazine, while Lincoln teaches wealth management at a small college outside the city. Both have separated themselves from their family and their past—until an unexpected bequest arrives from their late uncle. Madison and Lincoln are now the new co-owners of a marina at Smugglers Cove on the Navesink river. Instead of a fabulous, Hamptons-style property, Smugglers Cove offers little beyond a dilapidated dock, a few gas pumps, and a handful of clam boats. Madison&’s plan to sell the property goes awry when a dead body is found floating under their dock and transforms their new inheritance into a crime scene. Suddenly, Madison is swapping her city-girl wardrobe for cargo pants and flannel shirts, while she and Lincoln receive a crash course in small-town Jersey shore life, complete with quirky characters, pirate legends, and a mysterious treasure map. They&’re discovering more about themselves and each other every day, but with a mystery to solve, and big decisions to make, these are lessons they&’ll need to learn fast . . .
Lasting Impressions: A Guide to Dried Floral Design Featuring More Than 50 Arrangements
by Tennessee JaneA step-by-step guide to the hottest trend in floral design: learn to create modern, everlasting arrangements with dried florals and other materials. A far cry from the old shabby chic wreaths and bouquets, contemporary dried floral designs are often minimalist and striking. At the forefront of this movement is Saint Maide&’s Tennessee Jane, whose work Goop calls &“stunningly unique.&” In this book, she offers expert instruction and easy-to-follow guides for more than fifty attractive, attainable, and affordable arrangements of every size and style. Each chapter is designed to evoke a mood. In Calm, the natural texture and color of dried materials like grasses are put to beautiful use in spare, sculptural arrangements. In Bold, readers will experiment with funky forms and vibrant spray-painted pieces to create eye-catching installations. And in Festive, they&’ll celebrate the holiday season with a cranberry-red tabletop arrangement, greenery-covered candlesticks, and a Spanish moss mini tree. Readers can re-create these projects using pre-dried material (readily available online and at local florists and craft stores) or dry their own fresh florals, using the simple methods outlined in the front of the book. With hundreds of beautiful photographs and detailed DIY instruction, this book is at once a primer on contemporary dried floral design and an inspiration for readers to create their own exceptional arrangements.
Saffron Incorporated: The first King of the Cross and fifty years of sex, murder, music and mayhem
by Stuart CoupeLet's get the story of Abraham Gilbert Saffron down. Just the facts, Your Honour. Wherever you find entertainers performing in neon-lit pubs and clubs, chances are you will find a wannabe gangster or two hanging around. Selling sex and drugs has always been a way to make a fast buck - and potential customers are more open to temptation in pubs, bars, dance halls and nightclubs. Abe Saffron figured all this out very quickly. He was a chancer who kickstarted his criminal career SP bookmaking and receiving stolen goods. While he earned himself a quid or two, he wanted much more, and he was ruthless enough to seize any moment to get it ... no matter what he had to do. Running pubs opened up opportunities for young Abe. By the 1940s, American servicemen on leave from the war were flooding Sydney looking for booze, food, girls, sex and entertainment - and a lot of all of it. And they had cash. Lots of cash. Saffron was ready to take their money. A wily operator, his rise coincided with the arrival of the nightclub era. He was not the first crime figure to tap into the world of entertainment, and others would emulate him, but he would become one of the most feared and most powerful in Australia. His tentacles stretched around the country and his name dominated news headlines and police briefs for decades. Even after his death, his shadow still hovers over the industry. In SAFFRON INCORPORATED, music industry legend Stuart Coupe shows how showbusiness and the underworld are intrinsically linked - from nightclub fires, corrupt cops, cocaine, smack, illegal gambling, vice, celebrities, standover men and rock'n'roll promoters, musicians who partied hard and lost their way, dodgy accountants and gangland shootings -one man, the original King of the Cross, lay the foundations for more than fifty years of intrigue, murder and mayhem.
Borneo: The Last Campaign
by Michael VeitchFrom bestselling author Michael Veitch (Australia's Secret Army, Turning Point) comes the story of the brilliant, yet controversial campaign which ended Australia's involvement in World War II. Borneo: The Last Campaign tells the story of Operation OBOE, the massive, three-pronged assault on the vast Japanese-held island of Borneo in 1945. It was one of the largest amphibious invasions of the entire war, and a virtually all-Australian operation.Over the final twelve weeks of World War Two, the 1st Australian Army Corps chased down and fought the remnants of the Japanese army over burning oil fields, up languid tropical rivers, along leech-ridden jungle tracks and across endless hills, valleys and ridges. Far from being the easy 'mopping-up' the men had been told to expect, Borneo turned out to be as savage as anything the Aussies had hitherto encountered in the Pacific, as the Japanese - despite the inevitability of their defeat - continued fighting with fanaticism, tenacity and shocking brutality.Immensely complex but brilliantly planned, OBOE called for Australia's two most famous Infantry Divisions - the 7th and 9th - to storm ashore at three separate landing areas supported by US and Australian naval forces and local Dyak guerrilla fighters. Their objectives were to secure Borneo's oil facilities and liberate its long-suffering people. Although now largely forgotten, as well as mired in the controversy that it had little effect on the overall outcome of the war, the skill, bravery and determination showed by the average Australian soldier on Borneo - many of whom were fighting their one and only battle of the war - is beyond question. OBOE involved more than 70,000 Australian military personnel, of which over 2000 became casualties, with nearly 600 killed. It was also where the two final Australian Victoria Crosses of the war were won, as well as literally dozens of other awards for bravery. OBOE was superbly executed, achieved all of its objectives, and was the very last sustained Allied action of World War Two. Drawing on a myriad of firsthand sources and interviews with the two last surviving veterans, Borneo: The Last Campaign examines the lead-up, the landings and the campaign itself in never-before published detail. Once again, Michael Veitch provides a compelling and fascinating account of a part of Australian war history that deserves to be recognised.
Tenderfoot
by Toni Jordan'Tenderfoot is magnificent. Deeply moving. Beautiful. Powerful' TRENT DALTONBy the bestselling, award-winning author of Addition, an exhilarating novel about coming of age in 1970s AustraliaWait for the boxes to open, wait for the race to begin. Wait, and your greyhound will cease to be the dog you know and become an entirely different kind of animal.Brisbane, 1975: Andie Tanner's world is small but whole. Her mum is complicated, but she adores her dad and the kennel of racing greyhounds that live under their house. Andie is a serious girl with plans: finish school with her friends, then apprentice to her father until she can become a greyhound trainer, with dogs of her very own.But real life rarely goes to plan, and the world is bigger and more complicated than Andie could imagine. When she loses everything she cares about - her family, her friends, the dogs - it's up to Andie to reclaim her future. She will need all her wits to survive this new reality of secrets and half-truths, addictions and crime.With luminous, aching prose, Tenderfoot will move you like no other story this year.'Tenderfoot is a wonder, its people, dogs, and social and emotional landscapes vividly observed. Toni Jordan reimagines the coming-of-age novel, giving us Andie, a narrator of marvellous complexity - brave, clearsighted and resourceful - as she inhabits or looks back at the mysteries dividing the worlds of children and adults. At once poignant and propulsive, this is Jordan's finest work yet. I loved it.' LUCY TRELOAR'Compelling and heartwarming with a cast of unforgettable characters. I loved this trip back to 1970s Brisbane, and the sometimes shady world of greyhound racing, through Andie's eyes. She's smart and resilient, which is just as well, given what life throws her way. As is so often the case, a quest for the truth turns out to be a rite of passage. What a delight.' INGA SIMPSON'Tenderfoot is a breath of fresh air in Australian literature, for its compassion, its wisdom and its humour. I adored this story of a gifted child battling valiantly against the cruelty of the adult world. Jordan surveys the ordinary world with a loving gaze, yet with a clear-eyed understanding of its heartrending injustice, especially for the animals who give us so much for so very little in return. I love this book!' EMILY BITTO'Emotionally insightful, thoughtfully plotted, captivating. A richly detailed portrait of a retro suburban Australian childhood' Books+PublishingPraise for the novels of Toni Jordan including Nine Days and Addition, now a major film:'Jordan is one of this country's most exceptional writers' Better Reading'Jordan combines pace and humour with a razor intelligence' Sydney Morning Herald'Funny, warm, delightful!' LIANE MORIARTY'Taps into the humour and pathos of ordinary life in a way that has you nodding with recognition' PIP WILLIAMS'Brilliantly observed and highly entertaining' JOANNA NELL'Funny and smart' Weekend Australian
This Vicious Hunger
by Francesca MayThis Vicious Hunger is a dark, gothic fantasy of intoxication, obsession, and two women's desperate hunger for knowledge, whatever the cost. Thora Grieve finds herself destitute and an outcast after the sudden death of her husband, but a glimmer of hope arrives when a family friend offers her the chance to study botany under the tutelage of a famed professor. Once at the university, Thora becomes entranced by a mysterious young woman, Olea, who emerges each night to tend to the plants in the private garden below Thora's window. Hungry for connection, Thora befriends Olea through the garden gate and their relationship quickly and intensely blossoms. Thora throws herself into finding a cure for the ailment confining Olea to the garden and sinks deeper into a world of beauty, poison, and obsession. Thora has finally found the freedom to pursue her darkest desires, but will it be worth the price?
The Weirdies (The Weirdies)
by Michael BuckleyFrom the bestselling author of the Sisters Grimm comes a hilarious tale of the Weirdie triplets—three VERY weird siblings—and their journey to find true family, perfect for fans of the Swifts and a Series of Unfortunate Events.Ten-year-old triplets Barnacle, Melancholy, and Garlic Weirdie grew up in a town plagued by relentless meteor showers. Their home, Deadeye Manor, is an enormous, bleak mansion filled with hundreds of eccentric houseguests and one set of emotionally distant (some would say sociopathic) parents. Until the entire group of grown-ups goes on vacation, forgetting to bring the children. The three siblings are sent to Our Lady of the Perpetual Side-Eye orphanage, where they meet Miss Emily, a sweet and loving caseworker who attempts to smooth their rough edges. The triplets, however, are truly weird—causing chaos and mayhem in their adoptive home on picture-perfect Sunshine Circle. Will the Weirdies and Miss Emily become the family they all desperately need, or will it end in disaster for everyone?
The Shindig Is Coming!
by Charise Mericle HarperFrom award-winning children&’s book author-illustrator Charise Mericle Harper comes a one-of-a-kind chapter book perfect for fans of the Narwhal and Jelly and Kondo & Kezumi series. After receiving an urgent mountaintop message from the blue jay, Mouse proclaims to all the woodland creatures: &“The Shindig is coming!&” The entire forest is soon abuzz with everyone asking the same question: What is a shindig? Meetings are held. Assumptions are made. Honey cake is served. Finally Bear declares the answer. A shindig is a party, which is just like a meeting only fun. Problem solved! . . . Or is it? When the blue jay finally reaches the party-prepping crew, all that pep turns to panic. The blue jay's message wasn&’t an invitation. It was a warning! THE SHINDIG IS COMING! Hooves, claws, and paws scatter when the mysterious forest visitors arrive at last. And opossum faints. Again. Find out what Mouse heard, what Bear said, and what Opossum missed in The Shindig Is Coming! Charise Mericle Harper&’s hilarious storytelling and dynamic line art are on full display in this laugh-out-loud original chapter book for readers ages 7 and up.
A Waltz on the Wild Side (The Wild Wynchesters)
by Erica RidleySaving the day has never been so fun when two enemies must fight their attraction and work together. Advice columnist Miss Vivian Henry hates how the Wild Wynchesters flaunt so many privileges ordinary people could never emulate. But when her beloved cousin goes missing and the authorities shrug, Viv has no choice but to beg for help from the vigilantes she despises. Aspiring poet Jacob Wynchester prefers animals to people. He&’d rather stay behind the safety of a quill than interact with prickly clients. But when he's appointed lead investigator, Jacob finds he admires Vivian's resourcefulness and intelligence—including the sharp wit he must parry. As they team up to rescue her kidnapped cousin, they discover just how compatible they are. Together, they must not only save the day, but also decide how far they&’re willing to go to be who they really are. And determine whether their partnership is a mistake… or the missing piece that completes them.
Dream by the Shadows (The Shadow Weavers Duology #1)
by Logan KarlieBeauty and the Beast meets Labyrinth in this YA romantic fantasy about a deadly dream world and the shadow-cursed girl who must venture its depths to save her family, all while she falls in love with the prince of darkness. The Kingdom of Noctis is plagued by Corruption: a curse that spreads through dreaming. The Shadow Bringer rules from his castle in the Dream Realm, stealing souls one dreamer at a time. Only an elixir, taken every night before sleeping, can ward off the dreams and halt Corruption. But for some, the allure of the Dream Realm proves too strong. Esmer Havenfall desperately wants to escape her dreadful village. When her sister, Eden, succumbs to Corruption and their elixir-dealing parents are accused of a horrific crime, Esmer&’s life unravels into a nightmare. Then she dreams of the Shadow Bringer and learns that his sinister magic might be a part of her, too. Enticed by the prospect of ending her kingdom&’s curse and avenging her family, Esmer follows him deeper within the Dream Realm. But the prince of darkness has a haunted past, one that might change the fate of Esmer&’s kingdom–and her heart–forever. Lush and vividly imagined, this seductive gothic fantasy is filled with magic, secrets, and dreamy shadow-haunted romance.
The Call of the Honeyguide: What Science Tells Us about How to Live Well with the Rest of Life
by Rob DunnA "soulful tribute" (New York Times) that shows how rethinking our relationships with other species can help us reimagine the future of humankind In the woodlands of sub-Saharan Africa, sometime deep in our species&’ past, something strange happened: a bird called out, not to warn others of human presence, but to call attention to herself. Having found a beehive, that bird—a honeyguide—sought human aid to break in. The behavior can seem almost miraculous: How would a bird come to think that people could help her? Isn&’t life simply bloodier than that? As Rob Dunn argues in The Call of the Honeyguide, it isn&’t. Nature is red in tooth and claw, but in equal measure, life works together. Cells host even smaller life, wrapped in a web of mutual interdependence. Ants might go to war, but they also tend fungi, aphids, and even trees. And we humans work not just with honeyguides but with yeast, crops, and pets. Ecologists call these beneficial relationships mutualisms. And they might be the most important forces in the evolution of life. We humans often act as though we are all alone, independent from the rest of life. As The Call of the Honeyguide shows, we are not. It is a call to action for a more beneficent, less lonely future.
Psychological Growth After Trauma: Insights from Phenomenological Research (The Routledge Series in Posttraumatic Growth)
by Edited by Simon WharnePsychological Growth After Trauma is a guide to moving away from assumptions about trauma as a simple form of ‘psychological damage.’ Each chapter promotes an understanding of difficult experiences as learning opportunities that help us attune to the reality of existence and become more at ease with the truths that trigger our anxieties.The book holds close to a phenomenological stance in which understanding emerges through experience and reflection. This is not a book that argues for a model that practitioners would be required to adopt and impose on their clients. Instead, Psychological Growth After Trauma brings insights and explorations together, allowing the reader to build their own framework for understanding.
The Psychology of Effective Leadership: This Works
by Kate Pearlman-ShawLeaders are leading in unprecedented circumstances as the world of work is more complex than ever before. Leadership success can seem elusive. Simple, easy to follow and clear, this book takes complex and validated thinking and research from psychotherapies, psychology and neuroscience to create simple approaches that have been proven to work in helping leaders address the challenges and tensions experienced day to day.Organisational leaders support their teams, driving performance and change. They are passionately committed to their organisation’s cause and yet are often overwhelmed by what comes at them on a daily basis. This book explains how your brain works and needs to work in order to lead effectively. For example, it introduces the brain states of ‘threat’ and ‘reward’, what causes these at work and the likely and needed leadership behaviours to avoid ‘threat’ states. It presents the ego states, a model that allows us to understand and apply the mechanics of effective communication to leadership, preventing conflict, misunderstanding and, thus, increasing commitment and motivation. Tools and techniques are provided to influence and manage through change, increasing engagement and decreasing resistance.This book is for leaders and aspiring leaders and those interested in the neuroscience of leadership. It is also for leadership development coaches, as it contains practical frameworks to use with clients answering the most asked leadership development questions.
Designing Robots to Improve Quality of Life for Older Adults (Human Factors and Aging Series)
by Wendy A. Rogers Tracy L. MitznerWith adults over sixty becoming an ever-increasing proportion of the global population, the challenge of accommodating the needs, preferences, and abilities, of this heterogeneous population has increased. One such method is with robots, which can be used to support everyday activities for older adults and enhance their quality of life. Older adults have been found to be quite open to the idea of interacting with robots, albeit with preferences for the nature of the task they want the robots to do. This book provides a comprehensive state-of-the-art review of the topic of designing robots for older adults.This book translates research on aging, human factors, and human-robot interaction (HRI) into guidance that will be usable for practitioners who design robots for a range of applications. It offers a framework for HRI with a focus on personal characteristics, robot functionality, task demands, and interaction context. The application of this HRI framework for older adults provides the basis for the book. It covers the fundamentals of aging, a review of the different types of robots available now and in the future, the known facilitators and barriers for adoption and the potential of robots for different everyday activities including social engagement, health and wellness, home maintenance and security. Throughout, the authors emphasize the need to follow fundamental human factors processes and participatory design approaches that engage older adults in the design process, thus allowing the reader a thorough and contemporary understanding of robots as an essential future for assisting an aging population.Designing Robots to Improve Quality of Life for Older Adults is intended for a broad professional audience, especially the design community, gerontologists, and human factors/ergonomics practitioners. It will also be suitable for students at the undergraduate and graduate level as a supplementary textbook for courses in human factors, design for aging, and HRI.
Artificial Intelligence in Fisheries: Transformative Potentials and Challenges
by Sylvester Chibueze Izah Matthew Chidozie Ogwu Adams Ovie IyiolaArtificial Intelligence in Fisheries delves into the transformative role of AI in the fisheries and aquaculture. It provides a comprehensive overview of how AI applications—from fish stock assessment and environmental monitoring to sustainable aquaculture and policy development—are revolutionizing the sector. By enhancing data-driven decision-making, increasing efficiency, and addressing ecological challenges, this book serves as a practical guide for scientists, industry professionals, and policymakers. With contributions from experts, scholars and practitioners, the book brings together theoretical foundations and real-world applications to explore AI's potential to drive sustainable practices in fisheries. Readers will gain insight into how AI can help optimize resource use, protect endangered species, and promote responsible fishing practices. It offers valuable perspectives and actionable strategies to support the future of sustainable fisheries and aquaculture.
Airline Customer Experience: Digitalization in Passenger Services
by Pushan Kumar Dutta Ismail Bogrekci Martin Ricciuti Sumeet SuseelanIn the 21st century, commercial aviation has been transformed into a passenger-centric business in which the customer has assumed an ever more active role in managing their own journeys. This trend is set to continue with innovations and transformations in multiple areas. Point-of-sale solutions will redefine in-flight commerce, making it easier for passengers to make purchases during their journey. Telemedicine will ensure health and safety onboard, allowing for immediate medical assistance in case of emergencies. The shift to personal electronic devices for in-flight entertainment (IFE) will cater to the digitally savvy passenger and their expectations in the digital age. Smart cabins will revolutionize in-flight food and beverage services, providing passengers with a more personalized and enjoyable experience. Data-driven catering will reduce food waste and boost profits in aviation. In short, all areas of the passenger experience will be affected by ongoing digital transformation.Airline Customer Experience: Digitalization in Passenger Services aims to show how digitalization is transforming the way the aviation industry operates, making it more efficient, profitable, and sustainable. The wide-ranging contents embrace all aspects of aviation relating to the customer experience, from purchase and pre-check-in, to the services offered to passengers in flight and beyond. The authors present a nuanced and kaleidoscopic view of the airline customer experience, which will be at once familiar and illuminating to readers.This book is an essential resource for advanced postgraduate students and researchers working in aviation, particularly those with a focus on aviation service operations management, customer services, and customer relationship management. Practicing airline managers and operators will also value the innovative insights and examples the book offers.