Download or read book Sinister Sudoku written by Kaye Morgan and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-08-05 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Liza Kelly, Sudoku Maven with the Oregon Daily, is conducting a sudoku class in the most unlikely of locales: the minimum security wing of the Oregon Coastal Penitentiary. The students are eager for the distraction—they have too much time on their hands. And some of them are surprisingly good at their lessons. Though she’s sad when her best student has to quit the class, Liza is thrilled because he’s about to be released from prison. But he doesn’t enjoy his freedom for long. His dead body turns up in Liza’s rented room during a snowbound weekend with her beau. With the police and an insurance investigator hounding her for information, and a rising threat that she or someone she loves could be the next victim, Liza believes her only solution to this murder is sudoku—and the secrets her clever student encoded into the seventeen-clue puzzle he created just before he died.
Download or read book At Night They Whisper written by Alex J. Thomas and published by Austin Macauley Publishers. This book was released on 2024-05-24 with total page 53 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspired by masters like Stephen King and William Friedkin, this bone-chilling collection confronts the grimmest edges of human experience across eight captivating stories. From sinister obsessions to brutal rituals, At Night They Whisper ventures into the recesses of skewed morality to uncover aberrant possibilities few dare depict. While the classic intrigue of ‘She’s Still with Us’ pays homage to old-school detective fiction, these largely original plots seize upon unexplored darkness. In ‘The Forty-Stone Finding,’ freedom and hope itself perish, while ‘Choking Monopoly’ investigates the warped dynamics lurking in family ties. Through stylistic flair and profound realism, author Alex J. Thomas immerses readers in creeping dread whilst also not forgetting to deliver a healthy dose of pulsating startles. If the deepest darkness seems unreal, At Night They Whisper dares all who encounter it: ‘what if...?’
Download or read book The Sudoku Effect Universities in the Vicious Circle of Bureaucracy written by Stefan Kühl and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2014-03-12 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book shows that the introduction of the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) of credit points as a new accounting unit at universities has led to increased bureaucracy and the schoolmaster-style regimentation of Bachelor’s and Master’s courses. It explains how, due to the pressure of having to plan every single working hour of studying in advance, a ‘Sudoku Effect’ is created by the necessity to combine courses, exams and modules in such a way that the points ‘add up’. An unintentional side effect of the introduction of the ECTS, the Sudoku Effect has led to more classroom style teaching, an inflation of exams and fewer choices available to students. It has resulted in such complex and contradictory guidelines for the planning of the curriculum that the values attributed to the higher education reform can often only be realised if the rules for Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes are ignored, or at least stretched, in practice. The book describes how the reaction to this situation is the continuous further refinement of the complicated rules rather than their abolishment.
Download or read book The Child Whisperer written by Alexander Zwick and published by Gatekeeper Press. This book was released on 2015-12-10 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the biggest challenges teachers face is also the most essential skillset to master: Classroom Management. Tons of techniques and strategies exist, but most are doomed from the start. The Child Whisperer: Classroom Management Through Calmness and Consequences shows teachers how to keep student disruption and their own stress level down to a minimum. The program uses a simple, consistent, no-nonsense approach that incentivizes kids to behave according to the teacher's expectations, not how loud she yells. Throw away your color charts and behavior contracts, and stop pulling out your hair. Become the teacher you've always wanted to be. Become the Child Whisperer.
Download or read book Silent Laughters Hidden Whispers written by Premji and published by Partridge Publishing. This book was released on 2013-09-30 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Silent Laughters, Hidden Whispers is a wonderful collection of short stories which gives a true understanding of the contemporary human psyche. It shows life as it is and makes us reflect on life as it should be. Premji has used the medium to bring out the angst in his soul, the fire to cleanse society and make better humans out of beings. Every story from this collection is captivating mainly because of his unique and inimitable style, where he is a part of every tale and weaves it around him; he takes us on a journey where we meet people, situations, and daily events seemingly so ordinary turn extraordinary, like water to wine, when told as a story by him. Many of the stories act to remind us of how true inner happiness is the only way to bring happiness into the life of those around us. Each story lifts a veil and lets us see life with a more clear vision. The author has a moral, a lesson or at least a thought for everyone at the end of his stories; they never fail to shake us out of our ideal, impassioned reverie.
Download or read book The Black Ace written by G B Joyce and published by Penguin Canada. This book was released on 2013-03-12 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hatred, blackmail, and murder—a Brad Shade hat trick. The Black Ace reunites us with our favourite, savvy fourth-liner, with plot twists, wisecracks, and an ending that could only come from G.B. Joyce. Thanks to Shade’s work at the NHL draft last season, he gets to hold on to his job as scout for L.A.—at least for now. But a journeyman’s work is never done. Shade is checking out the talent in Regina with his old friend and teammate “Chief.” But when they learn of the suicide of an old teammate from their playing days in L.A., they take a sometimes violent detour through the dark side of a small town with no shortage of secrets it wants kept at almost any cost.
Download or read book Whisper of the Ocean written by Nita Fox and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2012-10-31 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alone on the beach, Emma heard a voice summoning her and she followed the call as a massive storm quickly blew in. Celia, sensing Emma's danger, rushed into the storm to rescue her best friend. Both girls disappeared from the shores of Wister Island. Detective James Maples, accompanied by his son Alex, had been called in from the mainland to aid in the investigation. James soon discovers that he is searching for more than just two missing girls. Alex begins to realize what he and his father have come up against, but will Alex's secrets and a "condition" that has always been viewed as a disability be enough to go up against the greatest evil he has ever known? Alex must discover his own true strength in order to save the island from a darkness that threatens the very lives of the ones he has grown to love. Are the powers of the mind truly greater than any other powers combined?
Download or read book Smoke Whispers written by Mick Herron and published by Soho Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A woman trying to solve the mystery of a drowned PI discovers the truth is dangerous.
Download or read book The Whispers of Wilderwood Hall written by Karen McCombie and published by Scholastic UK. This book was released on 2016-06-02 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ellis is losing track of time... Following her mother's marriage to a famous rock star, Ellis moves to a crumbling old mansion in the wilds of Scotland. Far away from her friends and familiarity, she finds waves of anxiety rolling in and threatening to capsize her. But when she finds herself whisked back to the world of 1912 where she meets lonely servant girl Flora, Ellis finally feels like she's home. But living in the past might not be as perfect as it seems... and is there more to hope for in the present than she first thought? A stunning new novel from much-loved author Karen McCombie, The Whispers of Wilderwood Hall will take you from the heart of the highlands to the top deck of the Titanic.
Download or read book Midnight Whispers 13 Tales from the Edge of Darkness written by Karl Hausmann and published by Carlos Irady Heiss. This book was released on 2024-05-04 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dive into the eerie depths of “Midnight Whispers: 13 Tales from the Edge of Darkness,” where 13 short horror stories beckon you into the dark. Each tale weaves a chilling narrative of haunted places and spectral encounters. From the whisper of the wind in the trees to the silent screams in the night, fear awaits in every shadow. Uncover this collection of terrifying tales that will leave even the bravest of souls glancing over their shoulders. Perfect for fans of Stephen King and Shirley Jackson, these stories will haunt your dreams and linger long after you've turned the last page.
Download or read book Whispers of Refuge Box Set written by Alana Terry and published by Alana Terry. This book was released on 2018-08-14 with total page 447 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When hope shatters through the most oppressive darkness with this inspiring collection of 5 Christian fiction novels. Deep in the heart of the North Korean regime, men and women are praying, fighting, and even dying for freedom. These novels tell their stories. Women of Faith award-winning novelist Alana Terry’s Whispers of Refuge series has won over half a dozen literary awards. These true-to-life novels set in North Korea depict life in what Open Doors calls the most dangerous country for Christians. Gripping, hopeful, and inspired by real events, the Whispers of Refuge novels have been called “spell-binding,” “captivating,” and “life-changing.” This box set contains the novels Slave Again, Torn Asunder, and Flower Swallow. Read the Christian novels that raised a prayer army and shut down a North Korean prison camp. Buy this bundle today.
Download or read book The Defenders written by Saurabh Shishodia and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2018-02-07 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you thought that why certain states or countries progress while others suffer at hands of corruption and violence. You may think that the society has become morally corrupt or maybe world superpowers doesn’t want third world to thrive because of economical gains. Or May be there is secret deal between Gods and Dark Lords to share the world among them to keep the peace. Welcome to the world of defenders where a government servant, a slave living in a society of superheroes and a lost God of Air defends against the enemies at the gates of their homes. Amar becomes DOGAM with help of Street Dogs to defend Delhi, a city that disregards them, Eklavya reborn as Swaraj who returns to a secret society of superheroes that once treated him as slave and Vayu regains his powers to stop an enemy who has vowed to destroy the almighty. They need each other, but will they will fight together to defend us?
Download or read book Sudden Death Sudoku written by Shelley Freydont and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2009-09-01 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's February in the small town of Granville, New Hampshire, and Katie McDonald, math geek and curator of the Avondale Puzzle Museum, is up to her ears in snow and the First Annual Avondale Sudoku Challenge. What began as a small event, geared toward regional Sudoku clubs and individuals, has grown to include competitors from up and down the East Coast. When the Sudden Death Champion is found "suddenly" dead, Katie is forced to deal once again with chief of police Brandon Mitchell. He wants to close the fair for the rest of the weekend, but that would be disastrous for the museum. And besides, Katie thinks, all the suspects are already in one place . . . . How hard can this be to solve?
Download or read book Eternal Lover written by Jackie Kessler and published by Kensington Books . This book was released on 2013-10-07 with total page 431 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A quartet of supernaturally seductive stories featuring vampires, succubi, demons, and more—proving that when it comes to romance, passion is immortal . . . Ancient desires and forbidden pleasures; unnatural hungers and irresistible attractions; limitless lust and undying needs. Even creatures of the night and of the darkest dreams can’t help but give in to the power of seduction. Enter a dark world of paranormal pleasure with these four tantalizing tales . . . “The Yearning” by Hannah Howell Alpin has spent centuries searching for something that will satisfy his unquenchable lust—something more than mere physical pleasure. Then he meets Sophie, whose own search for eternal love binds them together in a shimmering sensuality too strong to be ignored . . . “Bitten” by Lynsay Sands The life of a vampire is one of solitude, devoid of passion or companionship. Or so Keeran thinks, until a chance encounter brings Emily into his afterlife—and sets his soul aflame with an ardor unlike any he’s known in all his many years . . . “A Hell of a Time” by Jackie Kessler Jesse has spent an eternity stealing the souls of men with her power as a succubus. Now that she’s human—and free to satisfy her own needs—she’s ready to see how powerful her non-magical powers of seduction are . . . “City of Demons” by Richelle Mead After what feels like an eternity, Georgina Kincaid has finally found the man of her dreams. But when she discovers that their lust could be deadly, she’ll do whatever it takes to make sure she doesn’t lose him . . .
Download or read book Whisper Network written by Chandler Baker and published by Flatiron Books. This book was released on 2019-07-02 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! “Honest, timely, and completely thrilling.” —Reese Witherspoon (Reese’s Book Club x Hello Sunshine book pick) “Part page-turning thriller, part smart examination of the #MeToo movement, part feminist rallying cry...Whisper Network is the satisfying “beach read” we’ve earned.” —The Daily Beast Sloane, Ardie, Grace, and Rosalita have worked at Truviv, Inc. for years. The sudden death of Truviv’s CEO means their boss, Ames, will likely take over the entire company. Each of the women has a different relationship with Ames, who has always been surrounded by whispers about how he treats women. Those whispers have been ignored, swept under the rug, hidden away by those in charge. But the world has changed, and the women are watching this promotion differently. This time, when they find out Ames is making an inappropriate move on a colleague, they aren’t willing to let it go. This time, they’ve decided enough is enough. Sloane and her colleagues’ decision to take a stand sets in motion a catastrophic shift in the office. Lies will be uncovered. Secrets will be exposed. And not everyone will survive. All of their lives—as women, colleagues, mothers, wives, friends, even adversaries—will change dramatically as a result. "If only you had listened to us,” they tell us on page one of Chandler Baker's Whisper Network, “none of this would have happened." “Exciting and sprinkled with razor-sharp insights about what it is to be a woman today, Whisper Network is a witty and timely story that will make you cheer for sisterhood.”—Liv Constantine, USA Today bestselling author of The Last Mrs. Parrish
Download or read book Little Monsters written by Kara Thomas and published by Ember. This book was released on 2018-07-03 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For fans of Pretty Little Liars, comes a psychological thriller, from the author of The Cheerleaders, about about how when you're the new girl in town, you can't trust anyone, especially other teenage girls. Kacey is the new girl in Broken Falls. When she moved in with her father, she stepped into a brand-new life. A life with a stepbrother, a stepmother, and strangest of all, an adoring younger half sister. Kacey's new life is eerily charming compared with the wild highs and lows of the old one she lived with her volatile mother. And everyone is so nice in Broken Falls--she's even been welcomed into a tight new circle of friends. Which is why it's so odd when her closest friends, Bailey and Jade, start acting distant. And when they don't invite her to the biggest party of the year, it doesn't exactly feel like an accident. But Kacey will never be able to ask, because Bailey never makes it home from that party. Suddenly, Broken Falls doesn't seem so welcoming after all--especially once everyone starts looking to the new girl for answers.
Download or read book The Darkest Corners written by Kara Thomas and published by Ember. This book was released on 2017-05-09 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Gripping from start to finish . . . with twists that left me shocked."—Victoria Aveyard, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Red Queen For fans of Gillian Flynn and Pretty Little Liars, The Darkest Corners is a psychological thriller about the lies little girls tell, and the deadly truths those lies become. There are secrets around every corner in Fayette, Pennsylvania. Tessa left when she was nine and has been trying ever since not to think about what happened there that last summer. She and her childhood best friend Callie never talked about what they saw. Not before the trial. And certainly not after. But ever since she left, Tessa has had questions. Things have never quite added up. And now she has to go back to Fayette—to Wyatt Stokes, sitting on death row; to Lori Cawley, Callie’s dead cousin; and to the one other person who may be hiding the truth. Only the closer Tessa gets to what really happened, the closer she gets to a killer—and this time, it won’t be so easy to run away. And don't miss Kara's next "eerie and masterly psychological thriller" Little Monsters—on sale now (SLJ)!
