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You ever wonder what it takes for a woman to finally snap? To finally say that enough is enough, and take what their owed in blood. So did I. I thought I'd never reach the point even with the abuse from my Winslow, or my parents forcing me into the marriage so they can gain the power they so desperately craved. I thought it would be the realization that I was what my ex called me, a princess pawn. Only to ever be used for others gain and pleasure.

1979 tauchte der leblose Körper einer Blumenhändlerin in den ruhigen Gewässern von Dyes Inlet auf, einer bezaubernden Flussmündung, die mit dem riesigen Puget Sound verbunden ist. Vierundvierzig Jahre später wiederholt sich die Geschichte, als innerhalb von 48 Stunden nicht nur ein, sondern zwei weitere Opfer gefunden werden, die alle genau dieselbe makabere Schnitzerei im Fleisch tragen. Da kommt Thomas Austin ins Spiel, ein Privatdetektiv mit einer Vergangenheit, die er endlich hinter sich lassen möchte.

As a genetics graduate student, Sasha Keleterina knows a thing or two about blood. She’s courageous, capable, and not the kind of woman in need of saving. But when she’s attacked in her lab, she barely escapes with her life - only to find out she’s becoming one of the undead. A deadly virus is poisoning vampires in the Portland area, endangering them all. Master vampire Arsen Eskandar is desperate to prove himself and save his people.

Fleeing the English army that murdered her family before her eyes, Anna Braxton rescues two young women kidnapped by a barbaric Highland clan. Her efforts earn her both gratitude and suspicion, and she counters their belated offer of friendship with anger and distrust. But she does not count on the unexpected impact the laird’s son has on her heart. Duncan MacGregor does not understand his DA’s command to imprison the young woman who saved his sister’s life. He is more than intrigued with Anna’s skill with a bow and sword—in fact, he is fascinated by everything about her.

Dark things are lurking in the mists, wispering into the depths of your mind. What lies beyond them is all but a mystery to you, but you feel compelled to follow, as if the very threads of fate guide you further into it's deathly cold embrace. Will you follow this call?

Officer James Cannon is one tall, strong alpha male who's convinced that Shay stole his dog. But once he gets closer to the suspect, he realizes that this stubborn, independent woman not only needs a guard dog, she needs James as well. It seems that someone from her past is stalking her, and threatening her life. When danger meets desire, will James risk his career and his best friend - to protect the woman who's stolen his heart?

The spiritual journey of the Beatles is the story of an entire generation of visionaries in the sixties who transformed the world. The Inner Light illumines hidden meanings of the Beatles' India-influenced lyrics and sounds, decoded by Susan Shumsky—a rare insider who spent two decades in the ashrams and six years on the personal staff of the Beatles' mentor, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi.

Agent Scott Lucca may be a pro when it comes to undercover assignments, but this job is daunting even for him. Posing as a happy couple on the dog competition circuit means he and Cole need to get a lot closer than they’ve been in years. Playing a live-in couple should seem like a walk in the park compared to tracking a brutal criminal, but suddenly nothing could be more dangerous than the passionate fire they’ve rekindled.

When Olivia gets news of her best friend Dan’s fatal car accident, her life is shattered. Consumed with grief and struggling to find any meaning or purpose to life, she trudges along with a gaping void in her heart. Finally, when her frustration reaches its peak, Olivia decides to put her trust in the depth of friendship the two of them shared. That trust finally allows him to breakthrough to her, and Dan begins to guide Olivia through the twists and turns of her life, leading to something new and entirely unexpected.

1221 A.D. The Holy Land. Half-Armenian, half-Scot Arbela MacLean has lived a life filled with danger and adventure. Now, as her father returns to his homeland, Arbela faces danger of a different sort. Marriage.

Vexa Tzarnavaras, funeral home assistant and amateur necromancer, is trapped within her own mind, isolated from everyone who cares about her, unable to help as Aethon, her 600-year-old power crazed ancestor, goes on a destructive rampage. Her lovers Ethan, the cursed werewolf, and Gwydion the exiled Unseelie Fae, worry for her; but only Cole, the once rival necromancer turned ally and lover, can reach her. But the intimacy of sharing minds, and the secrets he hides, makes him reluctant to give Vexa the support she needs.

Since the events of her uncle’s wake, things have only grown more complicated for Vexa. The new, uneasy alliance with Gwydion has given her, Cole, and Ethan a tentative hope for a way to break the curse that is slowly turning Ethan into a monster. Unfortunately, that hope is quickly dashed when Gwydion's twin and opposite Gilfaethwy escapes and steals an artifact of incredible importance.

When it comes to training K-9 patrol dogs, Yardley Summers always trusts her instincts. But when it comes to dating men, she keeps her heart on a very short leash. Mostly, she's too busy with her four-legged trainees at Harmonie Kennels to commit to a relationship. Only two men have managed to distract her: a handsome Doctors Without Borders physician who's suddenly gone missing - and the red-hot dog trainer from her past who's suddenly back in her life....

All parents want the best for their children, and with education being at the top of the dream list, connecting with them at such a level can be quite challenging. Mind Mapping for Kids: As Simple as ABC will walk parents through easy techniques in understanding the minds of their kids, developing them to have higher thinking levels, and providing fun ways to study while stretching them to reach their full potential.

Der ehemalige NYPD-Detective Thomas Austin genießt ein seltenes Date bei einem Montagabend-Footballspiel in Seattle, als der Abend eine schreckliche Wendung nimmt. Eine Gruppe gnadenloser Terroristen hat das Stadion gewaltsam in ihre Gewalt gebracht, die Handysignale blockiert und die Ausgänge gesperrt. Die Terroristen haben eine einzige Forderung: die Freilassung eines hochrangigen Al-Qaida-Mitarbeiters aus einem US-Hochsicherheitsgefängnis.

Jane Shackle is a young maid, haunted by visions, who is tapped to protect Queen Victoria by Fayte Guardians, a shadowy group of castle servants that claim a powerful ally from the fae realm.

Best friends for over 20 years, David & Dwaine love talkin' about anything and everything. Going off on tangent conversations was a staple of their original show, "Survivor Talk with D&D." "All Meat Hold the Anchovies" is 30 to 40 minutes devoted to those tangents.

The sands of time have ceased obstructing my vision... the edict of a single true timeline, no matter how much hardship and suffering it might entail no longer binds me or my flight. I, Nozdormu, the Aspect of Time, call upon you champions of Azeroth, to unravel events through the sands from the past, present and future, and to let history be guided not with chains masked as truth, but with compassion as we search for the best outcome throughout all timelines!

There’s a lot of pressure on biopharma companies and their input suppliers to bring routine medications and immune system boosters to the market faster. Thus, these businesses are increasingly adopting modular systems to rapidly scale the manufacturing process, keeping costs to a minimum. Key among them are process skids.To Read More>> Click Here

A lot has happened since the brutal attack that transformed Sasha Keleterina into one of the undead. She’s left Arsen and the Draugur vampires behind, but dealing with Niko and his advances almost sends her crawling back. Though Arsen continues to beg for her forgiveness, she’s still too raw from his betrayal to be near him. When Jackson learns the truth about Sasha’s attack, Sasha is once again conflicted about where her loyalties lie and who her true friends are.