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In this exciting conclusion to BETWEEN...A young boy vanishes into the Alaskan wilderness.Its a harsh land, and his disappearance barely stirs national interest. But strange signals detected by a nearby observatory raise alarm bells for theoretical physicist Anne Flemingand send her running to Carpes.She needs help.She needs the one person who will never trust her.She needs Marda.Joined by Ben, Marda follows a trail that stretches from Carpes to Africa and then to Alaska. There, they discover a vest made from the same alien material as Mardas glove.This is no longer a missing persons case.Its a search for a new portal.A new Stellar Bridge.But Carpes has been scanned. There are no other bridges. So where does the Alaskan portal lead?And whoor whatwill they find waiting on the other side?

Arrostos na pas disparu. Les attaques reprennent quelques semaines plus tard, alors quAbbygael renforce sa relation avec Aiden. Condamnée à vivre hors de son corps, la créature démoniaque multiplie l

La barbe fait-elle une bonne crème solaire ?À cette question apparemment saugrenue et à bien dautres tout aussi farfelues, des chercheurs ont pris le temps de donner une réponse, avec sérieux et méth

Miss Emma Darling is contentliving with her mother and grandmother, gardening, practicing her healing and illusions, and avoiding any attempts at matchmaking. Nothing can change that, not even her best friends brotherher own former friendreturning to town.Kane Peters cant for the life of him understand why Emma loathes him so completely. They were such good friends before he left for university, and she never seemed to mind that, thanks to his family curse, he spent half his time as a wolf. He always imagined that theyd end up married, but theres no hope of that unless he can find out what he did wrong and fix it.Emma, barely willing to tolerate Kane for his sisters sake, unexpectedly finds herself needing his help when her step-cousin arrives for a surprise visit. Shes the only one who finds Richards behavior suspicious, but shes convinced hes up to something and determined to find proof.Can Emma and Kane sort out their differences before Richard enacts his diabolicalor perhaps perfectly innocentplan?Enjoy this YA retelling of "Little Red Riding Hood," set in a magical Regency England perfect for fans of Disney who want Pride and Prejudice hand flex vibes.The Regency Magic Faerie Tales are clean and cozy YA romantasy fairy tale retellings. Each is a standalone with a happily ever after, and they can be read in any order.

Most leaders dont struggle with making decisions. They struggle with making them fast enough to matter.In todays world of AI disruption, global competition, and relentless change, slow processes and overanalysis can cripple even the strongest teams. The cost of delay is real: decision paralysis, wasted effort, and the nagging sense that faster competitors are pulling ahead.Speed Kills introduces a proven solution: John Boyds legendary OODA Loop: observe, orient, decide, act, reimagined for todays leaders. Retired Marine Colonel Alex Vohr, a combat commander turned corporate executive, translates this groundbreaking decision model from theory into practice. With clarity and hard-won experience, Vohr shows how leaders can design organizations that act with speed, seize the initiative, and thrive under uncertainty. Inside, youll discover how to: Reframe decision-making as continuous cycles of action that outpace competitors. Harness systems thinking to design organizations as adaptive, resilient, and robust. Build cultures of leadership and will that unify teams and accelerate execution. Exploit asymmetries in competition, turning speed and tempo into decisive advantage. Apply the OODA Loop to business, military, and personal challenges alike, transforming complexity into opportunity. Whether you lead a corporation, a military unit, or any organization striving to win, this book will change the way you see the worldand how you compete within it. Dont just make decisions. Make them matter. Speed Kills will show you how to outthink, outpace, and outperform in any environment.

This Valentines, the Moonshine Girls, Davie Carter, Fenn Everhart, and Daisy Mae Harper, are catching killers instead of kisses. It turns out that heartbreak comes in many flavorssweet, bitter, and sometimes deadly. The Chocolate Detour, by Jess CorbeauBootlegger Davie Carters plans take a detour when she stops to help a stranded motorist. Then she stumbles into a suspicious death at the local chocolate shop. What shouldve been a quick pit stop soon entangles her in unexpected favors, whispered scandals, and surprises around every corner. Now she must juggle sweets, secret admirers, and small-town intrigue. The town may be small, but Davies troubles are anything but. Murders Are Red, Moonflowers Are Blue, by Lily StirlingWhen Fenn Everharts cousin drags her into a late-night delivery, she stumbles onto a murder sceneand the killer might be watching. Now, shes dodging a killer and babysitting a social media influencer. Fenn needs to team up with the last person a moonshiner should trustthe cute state trooper whos starting to make her believe in new beginnings. Armed with her wits and loyal German shepherd, Fenns ready to investigate a jealousy-fueled plot that hits way too close to home. Love on the Rocks, by Bellamina CourtIt was supposed to be a night of love, laughter, and happily-ever-afters. Instead, Daisy Maes last-minute chef gig turns ice-cold when a body is found in the hotel freezer. With scandal simmering and the police more focused on cake than clues, Daisy knows its up to her to separate I do from I lied. The weekend is spiced with secrets, lies, and a dash of scandal, can Daisy Mae serve up the truth before someone else gets their just desserts? Moonshine Girls Davie Carter, Fenn Everhart, and Daisy Mae Harper met over moonshine and have been friends ever since. Theyd planned on distilling, transporting, and selling illegal hooch but keep stumbling over crimes and solving mysteries.

The artist Norman Thelwell (19232004) was famous for his horse and pony cartoons, but his work was far more wide ranging. He focused his exceptional talent on many diverse subjects, with his witty and wry observations providing amusement and sharp social comment. Brat Race, which was first published in 1977, takes a comical look at the world of children and the joys of parenthood. Thelwell chronicles youngsters behaviour with hilarious accuracy noting the mysteries, curiosities and characteristics, while providing humorous hints and advice for anxious parents and well-meaning relatives. From names, toys and birthday parties, to pets, health and happiness, all elements of childhood are depicted in the artists inimitable and entertaining style.

Trump face à Poutine, est-ce Charles Quint négociant avec François Ier ? La puissance serait-elle de retour ? Et, avec elle, des empires prêts à tout pour défendre leur domination, y compris par la g

« L’époque qui est la nôtre est exceptionnelle : elle s’apparente à un Big Bang redessinant les contours mêmes de notre civilisation. » Pour Gilles Lipovetsky, le penseur de la condition hypermoderne

In the capital of Veridia, where politics is a venomous game, Lady Elara Vance is one bad debt away from losing her familys legacy. Her only hope is the sale of a final heirloom: the Star of Mourning.The buyer, Caelan Thorne, is a man of wintery eyes and grim purpose. He reveals the truth: the gem is a Keepers ward, a lock on a terrifying corruption called the Blight that is now waking in the distant Ironspine Mountains. Elaras father died searching for the truth; Caelans sister was consumed by it. To fulfill their families shattered duty, they form a desperate pact.Their quest becomes a race against a rising evil that warps land and soul. They are hunted by Lord Silas Croft, a mining magnate who seeks to harness the Blights power, and Garvin Rhyne, a creditor with a taste for ruin. Aided by the irreverent smuggler Finnian, they must find two other ancient wards and survive the Blights influence, which preys on fear and regret with a psychic "Song."As they journey from the decaying elegance of Veridia to the terrifying beauty of the corrupted peaks, Elaras strategic mind and Caelans scarred resolve clash and intertwine. A fierce, transformative love blooms in the shadow of the enda love that becomes their greatest strength and most devastating vulnerability.A TAPESTRY OF SCARS is an epic fantasy romance for fans of slow-burn passion, intricate world-building, and emotional depth. It is a tale of legendary love forged not in ballrooms, but in battle; a story of healing the deepest scars, both on the land and in the heart. Perfect for readers who loved the sweeping romance of Fourth Wing, the gritty political intrigue of The Witcher, and the magical bond of Uprooted.

What was supposed to be just another school campanother timetable, another set of rules, another temporary escapequietly became the place where Princesss heart learned a new language.From the moment she arrived, camp felt alive. Teenagers dragged themselves out of bed each morning, complaining about the cold, the early alarms, and the endless schedules, while secretly loving the rain-soaked mornings and the shared misery that bonded them together. Laughter echoed through corridors, friendships deepened, and every day felt like it carried the promise of becoming unforgettable.Princess never expected that promise to come in the form of Thapeloa facilitator who carried himself with calm authority, quiet intelligence, and a presence that made rooms feel steadier. He was professional, composed, always on the right side of the rules. She noticed him the way you notice the sky changing colorslowly, unexpectedly, and with no intention of falling.At first, it was nothing. Just awareness. Just moments that lingered a second too long. Just conversations that felt heavier than they should.But emotions dont ask for permission.Being told she wasnt "his type" shattered something inside hernot because of rejection alone, but because of everything those words carried. The reminder of boundaries. The reminder of reality. The reminder that some feelings are not meant to be returned, no matter how real they feel.The next day The world moved on.But Princess didnt.She went through camp with a heavy heart, smiling when expected, laughing when required, breaking quietly in moments no one could see. She questioned herself, her worth, and whether feelings were something to be ashamed of or simply something to survive.And yetlove has a strange way of waiting.As camp drew to an end, the tension softened into honesty. Not confessions. Not promises. Just truth. Acknowledgment that what existed between them was real, even if it had been restrained. Even if it had been denied. Even if it had waited.Only when camp officially endedwhen rules loosened their grip and time placed distance between rolesdid fate finally exhale.Love didnt arrive loudly. It arrived carefully. Respectfully. At the right time.This story is not about rebellionit is about restraint.Not about crossing linesbut about waiting until it was right.It is about a girl who learned that feelings dont make you weak, that loving someone quietly can still change you, and that sometimes love doesnt bloom in the middle of the stormbut at the very end, when the rain has stopped and the sun finally stays.And when love finally found them, it wasnt forbidden anymore.It was earned.

Parfois appelée « théorie du tout », la théorie des cordes cherche à unifier les forces fondamentales de la nature au sein d’un même modèle. Elle comprend donc à la fois la gravité, telle que décrite

Entre la chaleur des cuisines et celle des secrets, Mack et Amadeo découvriront qu’il faut parfois tout réduire en cendres pour renaître.Brisée par le passé, Mackenzie s’accroche à un rêve : décroche

François de Singly a dirigé là une passionnante enquête de terrain sur un sujet qui fait particulièrement débat : la persistance dun surinvestissement féminin dans les tâches ménagères, malgré le fém

Sommes-nous tous malades ? La médecine, ses approches de l’humain, son vocabulaire ont pénétré dans notre univers quotidien. Une telle médicalisation de notre existence n’est pas sans effet. Les prob

Jules Guesde est lune des personnalités les plus marquantes de la gauche française et lune des plus controversées. Militant infatigable et brillant orateur, il est lun des premiers à introduire la pe

A gothic fairytale about echoes, silence, and the courage it takes to let the final song be heard.After midnight, the Silent Garden holds its breath.When Maren returns to the place she once fled, the garden awakensnot with light, but with memory. The bells that once rang at midnight have long fallen silent, their final song unfinished, their echoes trapped between shadow and stone. But silence cannot hold forever what was forged from truth.Drawn back by a quiet hum beneath her ribs, Maren is led to the abandoned bell tower, the orchard of silent trees, and the echo of the Bellmaker who never left. There, she discovers a crown shaped from broken bells and a role she was never meant to escape.The Bells That Rang After Midnight is a tender, haunting story about:unfinished promises and lingering echoeslove that survives as memoryand the beauty of endings that allow something to finally restWritten in lyrical, atmospheric prose, this ninth volume of Tales from the Silent Garden unfolds like a whispered requiemsoft, sorrowful, and ultimately whole.Perfect for readers who love poetic fantasy, gothic melancholy, and emotionally resonant tales where silence speaks louder than sound.

Comment comprendre le « retour » du religieux ? Religions et modernité ne seraient donc pas incompatibles ? Qu’est-ce qui a changé depuis les temps de la sécularisation et de la laïcité triomphante ?

In a quiet corner of Milan, Luca Rossi makes the perfect cappuccino. His hands are steady, his smile is kind, and his past is a locked vault. To his neighbors, hes simply the gentle café owner. To a select few in the worlds financial shadows, he is L.K.the reclusive architect of a billion-dollar empire. Luca has built walls between his two lives so high that even he sometimes feels lost in the space between.Dr. Elena Conti is a brilliant vascular surgeon, her life dedicated to fixing broken things. Her only vice is the peace she finds in Lucas cafe, a refuge from the hospitals chaos. She senses the fractures in his calm, the stories hidden behind his storm-grey eyes, but she never pushes. Until the day two Camorra enforcers walk in, threatening to tear Lucas peaceful world apart.When Lucas refusal to be intimidated draws the attention of the clans cunning new heir, Tomas Saviano, the conflict escalates from simple extortion to a high-stakes game of psychological warfare and digital manipulation. Tomas doesnt want to just crush a business; he wants to dissect the mystery of the man who doesnt fear him.Suddenly, Elena is no longer a bystander. She becomes a pawn, then a target, and finally, an unlikely partner in Lucas secret war. Forced to confide in her, Luca reveals the staggering truth: his resources are infinite, his skills are lethal, and his enemy is closer than they think. As Tomass attacks grow more personalthreatening Elenas clinic, her reputation, and the very memories that define herLuca must make an impossible choice.Can he protect the woman he loves without exposing the monster within? Can Elena heal the wounds of a man whose life is built on secrets and violence? From the gilded halls of high society to the citys gritty underbelly, they must navigate a treacherous path where every loyalty is tested and trust is the most dangerous gamble of all.The Keeper of Two Worlds is a masterfully woven novel of relentless suspense, scorching romance, and deep emotional resonance. It is a story about the cost of hiding, the power of revelation, and the fragile, defiant act of building a true life from the ashes of a double one. Perfect for fans of gritty romantic suspense, sophisticated thrillers, and tales of redemption where love is both the ultimate vulnerability and the only salvation.Dive into a world where the most expensive suit hides the sharpest blade, where love is the only currency that cant be stolen, and where the most dangerous man in the room is the one who has everything to lose.

Until Tomorrow is a poignant, emotionally charged novella about love, loss, and the thin line between holding on and letting go. When Marna Maloney suffers a catastrophic stroke and slips into a locked-in state aware but unable to move or speak her husband Tom clings to hope with a daily ritual: a single red rose, bedside stories, and whispered updates from the life she can no longer share. As he juggles work, mounting bills, and two grieving children desperate to know whether their mother can still hear them, Tom faces the impossible question of how to keep living while the love of his life is trapped between worlds until one final, uncanny goodbye suggests that some promises last beyond a last heartbeat.