Download or read book The Familiar Sneak Peek written by Leigh Bardugo and published by Flatiron Books. This book was released on 2024-02-12 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Set in the Spanish Golden Age, during a time of high‐stakes political intrigue and glittering wealth, The Familiar follows Luzia, a servant in the household of an impoverished Spanish nobleman who reveals a talent for little miracles. Her social‐climbing mistress demands Luzia use her gifts to win over Madrid’s most powerful players but what begins as simple amusement takes a dangerous turn. Luzia will need to use every bit of her wit and will to survive—even the help of Guillén Santángel, an immortal familiar whose own secrets could prove deadly for them both. The Familiar goes on sale April 9, 2024.

Download or read book The Book of Deacon written by Joseph R. Lallo and published by Joseph R. Lallo. This book was released on 2010-01-28 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Book of Deacon is the first book of The Book of Deacon series by Joseph R. Lallo. Myranda Celeste’s world has been built on a legacy of bloodshed. For more than a century, her homeland the Northern Alliance has fought the Kingdom of Tressor in what has come to be known as the Perpetual War. While her people look upon the conflict with reverence, Myranda’s hate for the war has made her an outcast. When she finds a precious sword among the equipment of a fallen warrior, she believes her luck may have changed. Little does she imagine that the treasure will draw her into an adventure of wizards and warriors, soldiers and rebels, and beasts both noble and monstrous. The journey will teach her much about her potential, about the origins of the war, and about the threat her world truly faces. Will Myranda unlock the secret of bringing peace once and for all, or will the world be lost to the Perpetual War?

Download or read book The Tides That Bind written by Katie Eagan Schenck and published by Faery Whisper Press. This book was released on 2025-05-08 with total page 371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If sibling rivalry was an Olympic event, the Gallagher siblings would win the gold. Loyal Emily, the eldest, puts family and work above everything else, including her happiness. Ambitious Peter wants nothing more than to finish his doctorate. Meanwhile, free-spirited Cassie's goals change on a whim. After they're called home to save their family's failing pub, the siblings’ disagreement over the business's future tests their bond. Emily teams up with a hotel heiress to save the pub and rebuild tourism in her home town, but there’s more to their relationship than just business. Peter wants to sell the business, but his attraction to an interested buyer clouds his judgment. Cassie jumps in with Emily’s plans, but her attention is torn between the local mayor and her childhood crush. But when Cassie suffers a near-death experience, the fate of the pub isn’t the only thing hanging in the balance. The siblings must put aside their differences and choose a course of action before they lose the pub, their bond, and a chance at love. The Tides That Bind is inspired by Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility with a modern twist featuring LGBT+ characters. If you enjoy small town settings, heartwarming characters, and hilarious family dynamics, then you'll enjoy Katie Eagan Schenck's charming beach read.

Download or read book Urban Playground written by Tim Gill and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-03-03 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What type of cities do we want our children to grow up in? Car-dominated, noisy, polluted and devoid of nature? Or walkable, welcoming, and green? As the climate crisis and urbanisation escalate, cities urgently need to become more inclusive and sustainable. This book reveals how seeing cities through the eyes of children strengthens the case for planning and transportation policies that work for people of all ages, and for the planet. It shows how urban designers and city planners can incorporate child friendly insights and ideas into their masterplans, public spaces and streetscapes. Healthier children mean happier families, stronger communities, greener neighbourhoods, and an economy focused on the long-term. Make cities better for everyone.

Download or read book DeadEndia The Watcher s Test written by Hamish Steele and published by Union Square & Co.. This book was released on 2023-05-02 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the creator of Netflix original series Dead End: Paranormal Park comes the graphic novel series that started it all! “DeadEndia is immediately appealing with its colorful art, unique setting, and funny jokes, but I especially loved the complicated emotional arcs of the characters and the weird, spooky magic underlying everything!” —Molly Knox Ostertag, creator of The Witch Boy “Heart-warming, heartbreaking, heart-pounding, and heartfelt!" —Marika McCoola, The New York Times bestselling author of Baba Yaga’s Assistant Barney Guttman’s life has been turned upside down. His family is struggling to fully embrace his trans identity, but thanks to his best friend Norma, he’s just landed a job at Phoenix Parks, a Dollywood-esque amusement park inspired by the long life and career of mysteriously youthful actress and singer Pauline Phoenix. Soon, Barney and his dog, Pugsley, secretly move into the haunted house attraction. Little does Barney know, the house contains a portal to the demonic planes of Hell. When Courtney, Barney’s devilish new roommate, invites a demon king to Earth through the portal, they offer Barney and Norma as flesh vessels for the king, but in a strange twist, Pugsley is possessed instead! It’s a race through the park to save Pugsley—and the world—from the demon king’s reign of terror that leaves Pugsley with strange and magical side effects. With all of this chaos going on, Barney is also discovering he has crush on park employee, Logan, so he must face his biggest fear of all… talking to someone he likes. Follow the lives of this diverse group of friends in this hilarious and moving graphic novel series, complete with talking pugs, vengeful ghosts, and first love. Part workplace comedy, part supernatural horror adventure, with a splash of LGBTQ+ romance, The Watcher’s Test is perfect for fans of author Hamish Steele’s TV series Dead End: Paranormal Park who are in search of more adventures, for graphic novel lovers who want more diversity in their reads, or simply as an introduction to the zany, creative, and laugh-out-loud funny world of DeadEndia.

Download or read book Akithar s Greatest Trick written by Jason Dorough and published by . This book was released on 2021-07-27 with total page 580 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Demon, Scientist, Charlatan, or Sorcerer? The Great Akithar is the most famous stage magician in a realm where real magic is outlawed. Over the past decade, Akithar and his troupe have built a reputation-and a home-in the dense coastal city of Klubridge. Every night, he thrills audiences with his controversial performances. Backstage, Akithar hides a secret more dangerous than any of his engineered illusions. Far inland, an ancient and mysterious tyrant dispatches an elite band of mage hunters to crush magical insurrection. When their hunt brings them to Klubridge, they suspect that Akithar's magic might be more than mere stage trickery. Akithar and his company will have to rely on a cunning heist, desperate improvisation, and the art of deception to save their theater and even their very lives.

Download or read book First Contact A Sector 64 Prequel Novella written by Dean M. Cole and published by CANDTOR Press. This book was released on 2017-07-01 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the Bestselling Author of Solitude! As part of the Greatest Generation, Major Anthony Spinelli, a World War II fighter pilot, flew into combat to save his family and keep them free. Two years later, he lost them in the blink of an eye, leaving Tony rudderless and without purpose. Then, on a dark, moonless night, in the skies above 1947 New Mexico, he has an encounter that will change humanity forever. However, when an accident threatens to unleash unimaginable destruction, Tony must race against time and unwinding plots to save us ... and maybe himself along the way. Grab your copy and start reading today! What the Critics are Saying KirkusReviews.com: "Cole tackles the first-contact scenario with bombastic flair. His vibrant prose delivers the high-resolution imagery of a Hollywood blockbuster. A technologically riveting dream for sci-fi action fans."AudiobookReviewer.com: "SECTOR 64 was a highly imaginative action-packed apocalyptic assault on your mind."IndieReader.com: "SECTOR 64 is an engaging book from the very first page to the final words of the Epilogue."Audiobook-Heaven.com: "Cole has a good thing going ... His descriptions of aerial battle and his knowledge of the aircraft themselves fascinated me ... Sector 64 is a great read." Scroll up and grab your copy today!

Download or read book Unfamiliar Familiars written by Megan Lynn Kott and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2020-09-01 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unfamiliar Familiars is a comprehensive and humorous handbook to finding and caring for the unconventional animal companion. This guide will help you find the animal best suited to your personality and particular magical needs. Animals include a narwhal (strong in clairvoyance and fencing), an albatross (best for sea-faring witches), or an earthworm (for garden-based magic and fish summoning). • Features real-world facts with a playful, magical spin • Includes a helpful quiz for finding your own familiar • Brimming with suggested names, strengths, weaknesses, and more Forget the toads and black cats: Every witch is unique, so shouldn't you have a familiar as one-of-a-kind and extraordinary as yourself? Unfamiliar Familiars is an entertaining and educational guide to a menagerie of magical, less-appreciated creatures that may just become your ideal partner in the arcane arts. • Filled with quirky, charming watercolor illustrations • Perfect for anyone who wants to find their own familiar, just as they love learning about their own horoscope, zodiac reading, or Pottermore Patronus • Sure to delight animal lovers who have a sense of humor • You'll love this book if you love books like Sad Animal Facts by Brooke Barker; Basic Witches: How to Summon Success, Banish Drama, and Raise Hell with Your Coven by Jaya Saxena and Jess Zimmerman; and The Wild Unknown Animal Spirit Deck and Guidebook by Kim Krans.

Download or read book My Windows 8 Consumer Preview written by Katherine Murray and published by Que Publishing. This book was released on 2012-04-09 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book gives you a first look at the exciting new features in Windows 8 Consumer Preview, the beta version of the operating system Microsoft released to the public on February 29, 2012. Chances are good that you’ve already heard about the flashy new Metro style of the Windows 8 interface. The new look may be the biggest news item you’ve been hearing about, but the changes in Windows 8 go far beyond the surface design changes. Windows 8 is a new program from the ground up, meaning that the experience it offers you will be much different from any version of Windows you’ve used before. Windows 8 is fast and fluid, bringing you the updates you need quickly, while providing reliable access to the programs and files you depend on as you go about your daily tasks. Whether you are sharing photos, checking your social media accounts, designing a presentation, or listening to your favorite podcast, Windows 8 gives you the means to move through your tasks smoothly in any order or combination you choose. Some folks welcome this kind of new energy in technology; others aren’t so sure a complete makeover is a good idea. Whichever camp you find yourself in, this book will help you learn more about what you can expect from Windows 8. Some of the biggest changes we’ll discuss in this book include: Navigating the new Start screen, customizing Start screen colors, and displaying your favorite apps as you want them to appear Using live tiles to get the latest information for your favorite apps Using touch and mouse-based techniques to personalize your Windows 8 experience and work with files, folders, and more Enhancing the security of your system by changing your Lock Screen, adding a picture password, and creating a PIN logon Learning to work fluidly with open apps, cycling through open apps, docking apps, and closing or suspending apps you no longer need Using the Refresh and Reset tools to give your computer a fresh start if you’re having computer problems Shopping for apps in the Windows Store, installing apps on your computer, and adding ratings and reviews to let other shoppers know what you think Browsing with the sleek and streamlined Internet Explorer 10

Download or read book The Mindfulness and Acceptance Workbook for Depression written by Patricia Robinson and published by New Harbinger Publications. This book was released on 2008-06-01 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are hundreds of books that will try to help you overcome or put an end to depression. But what if you could use your depression to change your life for the better? Your symptoms may be signals that something in your life needs to change. Learning to understand and interpret these signals is much more important than ignoring or avoiding them-approaches that only make the situation worse. This workbook uses techniques from acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to offer a new treatment plan for depression that will help you live a productive life by accepting your feelings instead of fruitlessly trying to avoid them. The Mindfulness & Acceptance Workbook for Depression will show you, step-by-step, how to stop this cycle, feel more energized, and involve yourself in pleasurable and fulfilling activities that will help you work through, rather than avoid, aspects of your life that are depressing you. Use the techniques in this book to evaluate your own depression and create a personalized treatment plan. You'll enrich your total life experience by focusing your energy not on fighting depression, but on living the life you want. Includes a CD. This book has been awarded The Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Self-Help Seal of Merit — an award bestowed on outstanding self-help books that are consistent with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) principles and that incorporate scientifically tested strategies for overcoming mental health difficulties. Used alone or in conjunction with therapy, our books offer powerful tools readers can use to jump-start changes in their lives.

Download or read book Rogue Coven written by Renee George and published by Barkside of the Moon Press. This book was released on 2019-07-13 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rogue witches. Halloween pranks. Dead body. A hellmouth at the four-way between Main Street and Bliss. Life in this paranormal town is anything but ordinary. As I settle into my new role as police chief and as the mate of the incredibly hunky werebear, Ford Baylor, I'm finding out just how chaotic things can get—especially around Halloween. It's the season of prank wars between the witches and the shifters, and I've got to put up with all the annoying shenanigans until one trick turns out to be deadly. Now, I've got a murder to solve, protect Ford from rampant clown attacks, host a Halloween party for my squirrel familiar, and, oh yeah, shut down the hellmouth that's opened up in the middle of town. Just another day in Paradise Falls.

Download or read book Deal with the Devil written by Meghan March and published by Meghan March LLC. This book was released on 2019-01-15 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times bestselling author Meghan March brings you the story of ruthless, calculating billionaire Jericho Forge in Deal with the Devil. “You can put that man in a suit, but he'll never be tame." One look at Jericho Forge and I knew the rumors were true. He was a predator, and he had set his sights on me. I knew better than to bet more than I could afford to lose that night. I knew better than to bet myself. But desperation leads to bad decisions, and I thought there was no way I could lose. I was wrong. Now I have no choice but to make a deal with the devil. Deal with the Devil is the first book of the Forge Trilogy, which will continue with Luck of the Devil and conclude with Heart of the Devil. All three books are available now! You do not want to miss this epic love story! “Meghan came in swinging from the opening line. I mean, if that's not one of the best opening lines in a book, I don't know what is. I read this book in one sitting after that, completely engrossed, unable to do anything else while Jericho held me hostage.” – USA Today bestselling author, Nina Levine “Absolutely riveting. Jericho Forge is the type of sexy, enigmatic alpha-hero that readers love, and he’s met his match with the fiercely independent and strong India Baptiste. There are exhilarating twists, unexpected turns and an insane amount of scorching-hot chemistry!” - Mary Dubé “Jericho Forge has absolutely WRECKED ME in the best possible way! Meghan March is a freaking POWERHOUSE in this genre!” – Shayna Renee’s Spicy Reads “Jericho Forge is both dangerous and endearing. Talk about a lethal combination for my heart.” -Author Hollis Wynn “Deal with the Devil is undoubtedly a can’t miss read of 2019!” – letshaveakya “This story was sexy and intense. Jericho and India's chemistry was FIRE.” – Bookgasms Book Blog “Adrenaline pumping, wickedly sexy, and flat-out amazing.” – The Heathers Blog “Jericho is just everything I love about a March hero. He is sexy as heck, dangerous with his need for vengeance, and seductive with his dominance and care for our heroine.” – Musings of the Modern Belle

Download or read book The Defiant Hero written by Suzanne Brockmann and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2003-06-03 with total page 405 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The Unsung Hero, award-winning author Suzanne Brockmann dazzled readers with her remarkable cast of tough and tender U.S. Navy SEALs. Now her daring men in uniform return for THE DEFIANT HERO—a thrilling novel of steadfast courage, intimate passions, and the profound risks that are taken in the name of love. . . . "The United States refuses to negotiate with terrorists." Meg Moore remembered the warning from her job as a translator in a European embassy. Those same words will spell out a death sentence for her daughter and grandmother who have been kidnapped by a lethal group called the Extremists. Meg will do anything to meet their unspeakable demands; anything—even kill—to save her child. When Navy SEAL Lieutenant, junior grade, John Nilsson is summoned to Washington, D.C., by the FBI to help negotiate a hostage situation, the last person he expects to see holding a foreign ambassador at gunpoint is Meg. He hasn't seen her in years, but he's never forgotten how it feels to hold her in his arms. John could lose his career if he helps her escape. She will lose her life if he doesn't. . . .

Download or read book Under the Mooseltoe written by Jacqueline Winters and published by Jackie M. Wallick. This book was released on 2020-12-09 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ★★★★★I devoured this fake relationship Christmassy romance. I couldn’t get enough of it. ★★★★★ I loved this book so much and spent most of the story smiling to the point of having my husband question my sanity! ★★★★★This story was adorable. The characters were fun, the story line well-paced, and the laughter through their malfunctioning plan was worth it all! In my ambitious attempt to recreate the local gift shop, I’ve put things so far into the red that I might lose the family store that’s been passed down for generations. To make matters worse, I’m ninety-nine percent certain that my mysteriously handsome neighbor read the foreclosure notice. I’ve gone to extensive lengths to avoid Brayden Young since he confessed the mail mix-up. But when my meddlesome mother announces an unexpected visit, I’m desperate to keep the store’s financial troubles a secret from her. It’s the only reason I go along with Brayden’s crazy plan to fake a relationship and get both our overbearing mothers off our backs. The more time I spend with Brayden, however, the harder it is for me to remember that this isn’t real. To pretend that I don’t feel anything when he kisses me under the mistletoe. Turns out, my store isn’t the only one in trouble this Christmas. My heart is too. Heat Level: Sweet/Mild Other Sweet Romances By Jacqueline Winters Finding Love in Alaska Series: Moose Be Love - (Cadence & Ford) My Favorite Moosetake - (Tessa & Liam) Anonymoosely Yours - (Sophie & Denver) Love & Moosechief - (Kinley & Ryder) Under the Mooseltoe - (Ava & Brayden) Moosely Over You - (Laurel & Chase) Absomoosely in Love (Jenna & Cody) Perfectly Moosematched (Sadie & Conner) Almoose Love (Taylor & Marc) - coming soon! Starlight Cowboys Series: Cowboys & Starlight Cowboys & Firelight Cowboys & Sunrises Cowboys & Moonlight Cowboys & Mistletoe Cowboys & Shooting Stars Standalones: Hooked on You

Download or read book Popular Mechanics written by and published by . This book was released on 2004-07 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Popular Mechanics inspires, instructs and influences readers to help them master the modern world. Whether it’s practical DIY home-improvement tips, gadgets and digital technology, information on the newest cars or the latest breakthroughs in science -- PM is the ultimate guide to our high-tech lifestyle.

Download or read book The Gingerbread Cafe A Secret Identity Hockey Romance written by Jean Oram and published by Oram Productions. This book was released on 2023-12-05 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A secret identity romance between a former NHL star and the owner of the league's newest team. But can you truly fall in love with someone who's keeping their identity a secret? A charming, sweet hockey romance with characters so real they'll feel like long-lost friends. Miranda's family thinks she's crazy. Not only did she just buy a hockey team—which made her a tiny bit famous—but she also moved into a small house out in the country. And, to their chagrin, she's still single. (Not like she could ever find a man to understand her.) Unless maybe she shed her true identity and pretended to be an average gal. It seems to be working because she just met Dak—a down-to-earth coffee shop owner who understands her without explanation. And not only is he handsome, he makes her laugh. Dak understands Miranda of course he does. He's former NHL... And little does she know, her team is currently trying to recruit him to work with her rookies. Which means that at some point he's going to have to burst their happy, romantic bubble and tell her exactly who he is… Dive into the final hockey romance novel in the Hockey Sweethearts series. This is a closed door, curvy heroine romance. Available in ebook and audiobook.

Download or read book Family Secrets written by Nancy Thayer and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2014-05-27 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A long ago love story threatens to change the lives of three generations of women in New York Times bestselling author Nancy Thayer’s stunning novel Though Diane Randall’s jewelry business is a great success, her marriage is not, and she finds herself growing lonely as her children near adulthood. Meanwhile, her eighteen-year-old daughter Julia is falling dangerously in love, and Diane’s mother, Jean, is relishing her newfound freedom as a single woman in Europe. Distracted by their individual concerns, the three women are ill-prepared for the crisis that suddenly appears on Diane’s doorstep in the form of a handsome FBI agent asking about an explosive secret that’s layed buried for decades. At the start of World War II, Jean was a young woman in love who made a fateful mistake, one that may now tear apart her family. Diane finds herself drawn into an illicit affair that threatens to erupt into scandal, while Julia’s own dramatic antics endanger her life. Meanwhile, Jean is desperate to keep hidden painful memories she’s guarded for so long. These three extraordinary women find that only by facing down secrets and lies can they face the future. Includes a captivating excerpt of Nancy Thayer’s novel Nantucket Sisters! Praise for the novels of Nancy Thayer “The queen of beach books.”—The Star-Ledger “Thayer has a deep and masterly understanding of love and friendship, of where the two complement and where they collide.”—Elin Hilderbrand “Thayer’s gift for reaching the emotional core of her characters [is] captivating.”—Houston Chronicle “One of my favorite writers.”—Susan Wiggs “Thayer portrays beautifully the small moments, inside stories and shared histories that build families.”—The Miami Herald “Thayer’s sense of place is powerful, and her words are hung together the way my grandmother used to tat lace.”—Dorothea Benton Frank