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Jack e Scarlett sono riusciti a superare molti ostacoli, il loro anniversario e passato e tutto sembra andare a gonfie vele. Solo che dopo la tempesta e la calma, una nuova tempesta si avvicina e questa volta, cio che minaccia di distruggerli e il passato. Nulla scompare completamente dopo essere stato sepolto e i segreti della loro giovinezza risorgono dalla tomba per perseguire Jack. Mentre Jack combatte contro i suoi demoni, Scarlett sta lottando contro tutto cio che non sa e che la turba. La sua vita e piu complicata che mai, dopo che il suo passato ha iniziato a rivelarsi lentamente davanti ai suoi occhi, costringendola a pagare per gli errori degli altri. Cerca di andare alla ricerca della verita, ma piu la cerca, piu sente di allontanarsi da essa. Entrambi sanno che insieme sono piu forti, ma il peso degli errori e dei segreti li sta affondando e questa volta, forse nessuno dei due riuscira a riemergere.

Ethan and Sophia appear to have the perfect marriage. Shes very beautiful, the kind of woman who turns heads everywhere she goes. Their life together feels secure, and their sex life is passionate. Then one night, Ethan confesses his long-hidden cuckold fantasy to her. What starts as spicy bedroom dirty talk slowly bleeds into reality when Sophias boss, Noah, enters their world and begins spending time with her. Sophia notices the spark in Ethans eyes whenever she mentions Noah. She likes it. So she begins to tease: whispering about Noahs charming smile, his strong hands, the way he makes her laugh. A flirty text here, a lingering hug there, a late-night "work dinner" that leaves Ethan waiting up. She even asks Ethans opinion on the sexy outfits shes wearing out with her boss.The teasing escalates, growing bolder by the day. The hints become more suggestive. The line between fantasy and reality blurs. How far will Sophia go? Will she cross the ultimate line? And when jealousy finally claws at Ethans chest, will it destroy him or will it be exactly what he crave?

Unapproved AI tools are already operating inside most organizationsoften without security review, data controls, or executive awareness.Governing Shadow AI is a practical guide for IT leaders and executives responsible for identifying and managing unsanctioned AI use across the business. The book focuses on detection, containment, and governance rather than blanket prohibition, recognizing that shadow AI often emerges from productivity pressure rather than malicious intent.It provides clear methods to surface hidden AI usage and apply fast, proportionate controls.Readers will learn how to: Identify shadow AI through technical, operational, and behavioral signals Understand the data, privacy, and security risks of unsanctioned tools Apply lightweight policies that enable visibility without blocking innovation Implement quick remediation and approval workflows Engage business units without triggering workarounds Integrate shadow AI findings into risk and audit processes This book helps organizations regain visibility and control over AI use while preserving agility and trust.

AI platforms rely on privileged credentialsAPI keys, service accounts, and administrative accessthat, if mismanaged, can expose entire systems to compromise.Privileged Access for Models is a technical guide for security engineers responsible for securing secrets, keys, and administrative access across machine learning infrastructure. The book focuses on practical controls that reduce blast radius while maintaining operational efficiency.It addresses privileged access as a first-class risk in AI systems, not an afterthought inherited from traditional IT environments.Readers will learn how to: Identify privileged access paths across AI platforms and pipelines Secure model API keys, tokens, and service credentials Apply least-privilege principles to model training and inference Integrate secrets management into MLOps workflows Monitor and audit privileged access to AI infrastructure Reduce credential sprawl across cloud and ML environments This book helps teams prevent high-impact security failures by bringing discipline and visibility to privileged access in AI systems.

Contact with The Golden Ones at the ancient outpost called Sanctuary changes everything, but it also brings a terrifying new problem. A warfaring race that knows no reason and no mercy is closing in on coalition space, and the two civilisations on Challi are catapulted into a race to be ready for the enemys arrival.The authors previous trilogy (the Navscar Trilogy) has GOODREADS ratings of 4.3 (33 reviews), 4.4 and 4.6 (Oct, 2025).A huge, sprawling epic with 125 thousand words per book.

对于忧伤和快乐，绝大多数的人有着共同的原因。当金钱增多的时候，他们高兴：当升职晋级的时候，他们快乐；当疾病痊愈的时候，他们喜悦••与此同时，当他们贫困的时候、生病的时候、遇难的时候••••他们伤心忧愁。人们时常让痛苦与忧愁占据着很多的空间，明明可以结束的苦闷，却忧愁数曰⋯••这是为什么呢？忧伤和苦闷侵蚀着我们的心灵，不经允许地闯了进去。然而，一道愁苦之门打开了，总会有一千种方法去将它关闭，这就是

Walpurgisnacht. A night claimed by practitioners of the Black Arts as its own. It is a night to abandon restraints; a night to embrace wanton lusts; a night to indulge the forbidden. It is a night for murder. It began the hour before midnight with a ritual to summon dark forces, an orgy to raise psychic energies, and culminated with the sacrifice of an innocent teenage girl.The cult members present all claim that acolyte Jason Blake stabbed Elizabeth Spencer in the heart and slit her throat.Attorney Jon Kelly is asked by a judge to take Jasons defense. The facts of the case, Jasons apparent guilt, and the openly evil purpose of the murder repulse him, but he reluctantly agrees. To his surprise, he begins to uncover evidence that the young man might be innocent. But if Jason didnt commit the murder, who did? Someoneor somethingdoesnt want Kelly to find out. Now he might be fighting not only for Jasons life but his own.

Most people expect the brain to age graduallyslowly, evenly, almost imperceptibly.But that isnt how the brain actually changes.Modern neuroscience shows that the brain moves through distinct stages across the lifespan, marked by long periods of stability followed by quieter, more noticeable shifts. Effort appears where ease once lived. Recovery takes longer. Multitasking becomes costly. These changes often feel sudden, confusing, or personalyet they are neither random nor mysterious.In When the Brain Changes Course, author Mike V. Piana explores how the brain organizes itself, adapts under strain, and protects what matters when structural efficiency begins to thin. Drawing on large-scale imaging studies, neurodegeneration research, and experimental models of brain injury, this book examines why cognitive change so often arrives without warningand what the brain is doing behind the scenes when it does.Rather than framing aging as decline, When the Brain Changes Course presents it as a strategic transition. It explains why effort often precedes measurable impairment, how inflammation and secondary injury shape long-term outcomes, and why protective mechanisms become more important later in life. Along the way, it introduces lesser-known biological processessuch as endogenous neuroprotective signalingthat help limit damage even when restoration is no longer possible.This is not a medical manual, a self-help guide, or a book of miracle cures. It offers no treatment advice and makes no promises. Instead, it provides contexta grounded, evidence-based understanding of how the brain changes, why recovery is uneven, and why variability is the rule rather than the exception.Written in clear, accessible language, When the Brain Changes Course is for readers who want to understand cognitive aging without fear or exaggeration; for those navigating recovery after injury or illness; and for anyone who has sensed change before being able to name it.The brain does not fail all at once.It adaptsquietly, deliberately, and long before we are aware.

Ingrid is lost, chasing highs through drugs, searching for something she cant name. When the drugs only deepen her emptiness, she flees to New York for a fresh start. But a devastating betrayal forces her to confront the truth: shes been looking for validation everywhere except within herself.Through yoga, spiritual texts, and unexpected teachers, Ingrid begins the real journey inward. Just as shes breaking through, her toxic past resurfaces, threatening everything. This time, Ingrid chooses differently. A modern spiritual odyssey about addiction, heartbreak, and discovering that true connection can only be found within.

Noah has always been careful. Guarded. Running from closeness, from vulnerability, from the possibility of heartbreak. Love, to him, has always meant painuntil Lucas enters his life.Lucas is calm, patient, and unshakably present. He doesnt demand, doesnt push, and most importantly, he doesnt run. He quietly lets Noahs walls crumble in his own time, showing him what it means to trustand to love.But Noahs past fears are relentless. Every small step forward is a battle against old patterns of isolation, every smile from Lucas a reminder of everything hes afraid to lose. Slowly, they navigate the delicate dance of closeness, discovering that emotional safety is not a givenit is built, one honest conversation, one shared secret, one tender moment at a time.Until You is a story about finding courage in the face of fear, choosing love despite the past, and discovering that sometimes, the person you least expect is the one worth staying for.

Power isnt what you think it is.Its not about position, authority, or control. The most enduring influence doesnt come from dominanceit grows through connection, trust, and shared responsibility.The Power Circle: How influence, leadership, and impact grow through connection is a provocative guide for leaders navigating complexity without clear playbooks. Instead of rigid formulas, it reveals how power actually movesthrough relationships, teams, and systemsand how to wield it with integrity.Across focused chapters on emotional awareness, trust, dialogue, ethical responsibility, stewardship, collective intelligence, and resilience, the book blends insight with application. Reflective pauses throughout connect concepts to your lived experience, making this both immediately practical and deeply transformative.The core premise: Leadership is relational, not positional. Power doesnt weaken when sharedit strengthens. Influence endures when its contextual, adaptive, and rooted in genuine care.Written for leaders, managers, founders, and facilitators who sense that traditional models are failingbut who refuse to abandon responsibility, clarity, and meaningful impact.This isnt about having all the answers. Its for those ready to lead with awareness, humility, and intention in a world that demands both.If youre seeking a framework for power that outlasts your title, role, or tenureone that widens the circle rather than closing itThe Power Circle is your guide.

I believe this is a book no one has written yet. Everything youll find inside comes from lessons I learned the hard way after many long years spent sitting, working, and breathing art inside my studio. Im not a doctor, and this is not medical advicebut what I share here has deeply affected my own health, and it may or may not affect you in the same way. Still, there is a lot here worth thinking about.This book explores the hidden physical and mental cost of a creative life, and how easy it is to slowly damage your body while doing what you loveoften without realizing it. Along the way, I break down the materials we work with every day: solvents, paints, varnishes, and other substances that quietly shape our studio environment, sometimes in ways we tend to underestimate.While a large part of the book focuses on oil painters and those working with traditional materials, fumes, and long studio hours, its message goes far beyond painting. If you spend most of your time creatingwhether youre an artist, designer, sculptor, illustrator, or anyone living a studio-based creative lifethis book is for you.My goal is simple: to help you stay healthy enough to keep creating for decades, without paying a price you didnt even know you were accumulating.

Each July, visitors to Gettysburg glimpse a bloodstained figure. Ann Kinnear expects a restless Civil War spirit. What she finds instead is a story of duty, loss, and the guilt that has bound one soul to the battlefield.When Ann Kinnear visits Gettysburg to investigate reports of a ghostly figure haunting a historic farmhouse on the battlefield, she expects the usual quiet communion with the departed. But on a scorching July afternoon, she slips into a vivid vision of 1863one so complete she finds herself inside the farmhouse as it once was, face-to-face with an old man and young woman preparing for their roles in the fight to come.Ann quickly realizes shes witnessing the hours before tragedy will strike. Torn between her role as an observer and every instinct urging her to intervene, Ann must decide how much of the past shes willing to confront and what price might be paid in the present.A gripping, time-bending mystery about devotion, regret, and the echoes that refuse to fade, "These Hot Days" uncovers the human heart behind one of Americas most haunted places.An Ann Kinnear Suspense Short from Matty Dalrymple, author of the Ann Kinnear Suspense Novels, beginning with THE SENSE OF DEATH, and the Lizzy Ballard Thrillers.

A comforting and gentle story for children aged 3 to 8 who are navigating life between two homes. This book helps young readers identify and manage the big feelings that come with family transitions, reminding them they are loved in every house.

Love, laughter, and fate collide in the magical streets of Verona City.Luca has always been lost in his artpainting murals that bring the city to life, yet keeping his heart carefully guarded. Mia pours herself into architecture, finding beauty in every hidden corner of Verona while quietly building walls around her own emotions. Two creative souls, destined to cross paths, yet unaware of the love waiting to bloom.Enter a mysterious, invisible matchmaker with extraordinary abilities. Mike can orchestrate subtle coincidences, nudges, and cosmic hints that guide hearts togetherbut even he cant force love. When Luca and Mias paths begin to intersectthrough rooftop gardens, playful competitions, secret murals, and moonlit conversationsthe sparks start small then grow into an undeniable attraction.From humorous mishaps to shared adventures, misread signals to heartfelt confessions, Verona Hearts traces their journey as curiosity turns to friendship, friendship turns to trust, and trust ignites into romance. Through every laugh, challenge, and gentle cosmic push, Luca and Mia begin to see not just the city through each others eyes, but the possibilities of a love that feels destined.With enchanting settings, playful banter, and a touch of magical realism, this story is perfect for fans of slow-burn romance, whimsical adventures, and the magic of fate. Verona Hearts is the second book in The Modern Cupid serieswhere cosmic matchmaking meets the hearts undeniable desires.Will Luca and Mia embrace the connection fate has crafted for them, or will they let small obstacles keep their hearts apart?Discover love in the stars, laughter in the streets, and the subtle magic that makes two people destined to be finally find each other.

Vivre avec le trouble bipolaire ou un trouble de lhumeur ne consiste pas a etre parfaitement stable mais a etre stable assez pour vivre.Ce livre offre un regard honnete, humain et sans bullshit sur le diagnostic, la medication, les substances, le travail, les relations, les rechutes et la stabilite a long terme. Pas de promesses miracles, pas de jugement.Un guide reel pour comprendre son cerveau, respecter ses limites et construire une vie possible, digne et durable.

In this volume, I pick up where volume 1 left off at the end of the civil war and show that - with the violence of Reconstruction - things were just warming to the most controversial and covered chapter of US history: the election of 1876, of which no record exists to this day of what actually happened. The "powers-that-be" finally decided to rectify this shortcoming by hiring a historian in 1951, to completely invent a narrative of what happened, 75 years later! I cover events occurring around the world throughout the period of 1869 - 1945 to show that all world history throughout this period revolved around the world communist revolution, as it does to this day. History revisionists have continually worked to create alternative narratives to cover this fact. Its about time the truth was told.

DescriptionWhat if your seven-year secret relationship ended with a luxurious goodbye gift?By day, Ivy Moore is the flawless executive assistant to CEO Seth Anderson. By night, for seven years, she has been his secret lover. When Seth ends their arrangement to enter a strategic marriage, offering a lavish apartment as compensation, Ivy decides to end it first.Embracing her freedom, she explores a new connection with Gavin, the charming young rival CEO who has quietly admired her. But just as she moves on, Seth returns with unexpected regret. Now, Ivy must choose between the powerful past she mastered and a vibrant future that truly sees her for who she is.

In the quiet aftermath of loss, love can be both fragile and resilient.Clara and Elena, having weathered storms, frost, and the lingering shadows of past heartbreaks, are learning to cultivate not just a thriving community garden, but a lifeand lovetogether. When redevelopment threats loom over their cherished garden, and unexpected challenges stir fears and insecurities, the two women must navigate doubt, vulnerability, and the weight of the past.Through frost-bitten mornings, playful teamwork, and unexpected blooms, Clara and Elena discover that trust and patience are the roots of lasting love. With every seed they plant, every storm they weather, and every dream they nurture, their bond grows strongerproving that even in winter, hope and new beginnings take root.The Season After Goodbye is a tender, heartwarming story of second chances, resilience, and love that blossoms when life feels uncertain. Perfect for readers who cherish emotional depth, LGBTQ+ romance, and the healing power of nature.

Some Brands Grab Our Attention. The Great Ones Win Our Hearts.In Notes from the Brand Stand, Warren Kornblum reflects on what it takes for brands to matternot just in business, but in peoples lives. His perspective is personal, emotional, and supported by decades of firsthand experience. From building his own agency to guiding global icons and advising both ambitious startups and billion-dollar companies, Kornblum has seen branding from every angle. His core truth is clear: The strongest brands dont just gain market sharethey earn Share of Heart.Along the way, youll be reminded that: Purpose only matters when people can experience it firsthand. Genuine connection endures longer than any product or promotion. Trust is earned over time by consistently showing who you are every single day. A true brand becomes a part of peoples lives, not just something they buy. Notes from the Brand Stand is both insightful and inspiringa book about the beliefs behind the greatest brands and the lasting connections that make people genuinely care about them.Great brands earn a place in the heart, whether you create them or simply love them.Notes from the Brand Stand is your invitation to begin that journeyone that will change how you view brands and how they can transform the world around you.