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The Thirteenth Doctor meets the illustrious artist Frida Kahlo in the first of three brand-new novellas starring inspiring characters from history. The Tenth Doctor meets the constantly curious Charles Darwin in the second of three brand-new novellas starring inspiring characters from history. The Fifteenth Doctor meets a literary legend in the third of three brand-new novellas starring inspiring characters from history.

After Dylan moves to Osaka, a strange interaction grants him the power to see demons and monsters from Japanese folklore. Burning with a desire to help the people being harmed by these terrible forces, Dylan finds an answer in the devastatingly beautiful and mysterious Ayane. Through her, Dylan learns there are more sinister and deadly monsters than anyone could imagine. Evil yokai have plagued Japan for centuries and the threat is escalating. But not all yokai are evil. Will his new-found power be enough to protect the innocents and vanquish the spawn of the abyss?

Becoming an effective IT manager presents a host of challenges - from anticipating emerging technology to managing relationships with vendors, employees, and other managers. A good IT manager must also be a strong business leader. This book invites you to accompany new CIO Jim Barton to better understand the role of IT in your organization. You'll see Jim struggle through a challenging first year, handling (and fumbling) situations that, although fictional, are based on true events.

The fairytale mermaid Arielle found her happily-ever-after, but her granddaughter Yemaya inherited war. Her father’s murder, her mother’s slow poisoning, and her people’s abuse fueled her rage. Yet, raised as a shield, Yemi maintained composure with her mother and guard, Ennova. Unrest...

Explains trauma using a combination of the Five Elements (from Traditional Chinese Medicine) and a touch perspective; for practitioners of a variety of modalities, including acupuncturists, somatic therapists, massage therapists, and mental health providers. Combining Eastern and Western trauma...

Nick Summerland traded in the hectic pace of Seattle for the familiar haunts of his hometown, Silvervale. He thought the move would dampen his curse: the ability to see life ticking away from those with less than a year to live. Instead of relief, he discovers one of the cursed death clocks hanging over his best friend. Nick learns Silvervale has its own secrets, including a beautiful, magic-wielding Medium who sees the same things he does, and a portal to an all-women’s college known as the Ghost Academy that might have the answers Nick needs.

From distant planets to enchanted worlds of magic, embark on a journey through amazing short fiction in this epic anthology featuring twenty-two science fiction and fantasy authors. Travel from distant planets on the edge of space to enchanted worlds filled with magic. Laugh with plucky thieves...

Nick Summerland recently became a Medium, and he's definitely in over his head. Just as he was getting used to studying magic, exploring the dynamics of dating his Shade girlfriend, and drawing closer to the knowledge meant to save his best friend’s life, Nick’s assigned a special case by the Dean. In order to help the fiery, alluring Specter, Nick must push his magic to the limits and crack a mystery only he can solve.

From the beginning of time, humankind has tried to make sense of the world around them. Many of the world's religions, especially those which claim the Christian faith, say we were formed in the image of God. But what if we’ve assigned traits and characteristics to the being we call God that He never possessed and remade him in our image? Is it possible that He never wanted to be a god in the first place?

Carmela: Someone is trying to kill me. For weeks, I’ve been receiving letters at my club with the same warning: they’re coming for me. And they’re leaving a trail of bodies in their wake. When my ex—a high-profile senator—says he’s flying in an experienced detective to handle the case, the last thing I expect is a cocky, condescending jerk who I can’t seem to take my eyes off of. Anderson Brooks is the worst person for the job, and now we have to work together to attempt to lure the murderer out, by putting on a show at my exclusive club.

An ancient legend comes to life when a savage creature stalks a terrified girl through the jungle. A mission to Mars takes a grisly turn as the last surviving astronaut encounters horror beyond comprehension. And the shadows that lurk in a young boy’s bedroom become sinister protectors, lashing out at the child’s cruel and dysfunctional family.

I’m torn between fantasy and reality. On my first night working at an exclusive adult club—a club where we have to wear masks to conceal our identities—my stranger comes to life. My attachment to him is instantaneous, but how could he be real when I created him in my mind more than a decade ago to shield me from the abuse I suffered at home? And when the club owner’s nephew sets his sights on me, I want to resist his playboy charm, but I find I’m quickly falling under his spell. How can I fall for two men at once? And what happens when my fantasy and reality finally collide?

It was only supposed to be one night with a stranger I’d never see again. I’m not the dating type. Now, thanks to a little white lie we told that night, we’re pretending to be engaged for the sake of him saving face in front of his family. The more time we spend together, the closer we get. But I’m an Angel at Désirer—an exclusive adult club—my job is to be whatever men want me to be. There’s no room for a relationship. And with demons from my past still chasing me, the last thing I need is for a man like him to get tangled up with a woman like me. It will only end badly.

For thousands of years, the Breaker of the Dawn has been locked away in the ethereal plane of the Otherworld. Now, a young blacksmith’s apprentice finds himself trapped in a war between the noble Athrani, a subset of humanity gifted with the ability to transmute matter, and the malevolent and powerful Khyth, who seek to free the ancient god from his prison. When his father, Olson, is kidnapped, Thornton Woods and his childhood friend, Miera, must leave their small village of Highglade to find him.

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Untangle the mesh of complex data with this user-friendly manual to SQL. Imagine a world overflowing with data – numbers, stats, facts, all buzzing around, waiting to tell a story. There's one common element that can help you navigate this vast sea of data – Structured Query Language (SQL).

From L. D. Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency, comes a heartwarming and hilarious story about a girl who is convinced her new stepdad is actually Father Christmas. Structured like an advent calendar, this is the perfect story to enjoy one day at a time in the lead up to...

A collection of psychological thriller novels featuring a woman with a dangerous past, a moral code she can't ignore, and a talent for uncovering what others want hidden. These are psychological thrillers that build. Tension simmers. Danger creeps. Secrets unravel minute by minute.

After Dylan moves to Osaka, a strange interaction grants him the power to see demons and monsters from Japanese folklore. Burning with a desire to help the people being harmed by these terrible forces, Dylan finds an answer in the devastatingly beautiful and mysterious Ayane. Through her, Dylan learns there are more sinister and deadly monsters than anyone could imagine. Evil yokai have plagued Japan for centuries and the threat is escalating. But not all yokai are evil. Will his new-found power be enough to protect the innocents and vanquish the spawn of the abyss?

Jane barely survived the man who tried to kill her. Now, healing in Corvallis, Oregon, with the dog who saved her life and the best friend who's all she has left, she's desperate for quiet. For safety. For something that feels like solid ground. But when a young woman vanishes from the quiet college town—and R reveals a personal connection to the case—Jane is pulled back into the kind of danger she swore she'd never face again.