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FROM #1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR ALEX JAMES ECCLESTON"Alex James Ecclestons Imagination is on a Grand Scale!" Stewart BintHE WATCHES. HE WAITS. HE WANTS HER.Its October 2008, and Brooke Jackson is on the brink.Shes struggling to make ends meet, caring for her baby boy while trying to piece together a shattered relationship. When she returns from maternity leave, the company has collapsed, leaving her jobless overnight. Desperate for stability and buried beneath relentless bills, she accepts a job at a small corner shop her last chance to survive. Until her new boss offers her a lifeline that could wipe away her debts and give her son the life he deserves at a price.Spencer White has been nothing but kind to Brooke.A friend, a confidant, her boss, and an easy solution to all her financial problems. But beneath the warm smiles and gentle manner lies a dark obsession, one that tightens its grip with every passing day.When Brooke makes a chilling discovery, she realises shes been living under a false sense of security. The man she trusted most has been keeping secrets. Dangerous ones.And now, hes ready to make sure she understands the truth: They belong together.No matter what it takes.And she will be perfect.The Shopkeeper is an utterly addictive, heart-pounding stalker thriller from the bestselling author of One Step Closer.

New York Times bestselling author Liliana Hart delivers another heart-pounding Dynamis Security thriller where danger and desire collide.Elena Navarro survived hell seven years ago when the Ramos cartel left her for dead in a Mexican alley. Now shes rebuilt her life at Dynamis Security, using her tactical brilliance to save lives from behind a computer screen.But the cartel hasnt forgotten her.When they kidnap Elenas niece and demand she return to Mexicoaloneshes ready to sacrifice everything. Theres just one problem: Navy SEAL Brock Carter wont let her go. Hes loved her since the night he pulled her broken body from that alley, and hes not about to lose her now.One desperate mission. One last chance at justice. And a love worth fighting for.

For readers of Stanley Tucci and Ruth Reichl and fans of award-winning actor-turned-author Tony Shalhoub (Big Night, Monk, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), comes a delightful narrative of nostalgic remembrances and recollections about gathering at the family table.We Thought Theyd Never Leave marks the literary debut of Tony Shalhoub, the beloved actor who, for the first time, has gathered delightful stories, memories, and recipes to create this timely, feel-good collection. Written with his daughter, Josie Adams, the book is a humorous and heartfelt portrait of place, family, and food. At its center is the annual Shalhoub summer reunion in Door County, Wisconsina tradition that pulls ten siblings, their children, and their childrens children back to the same stretch of land, carrying decades of shared history with them. Through rich vignettes drawn from his parents, his siblings, and the many summers spent crowded around long tables, Tony reflects on the meals, mishaps, and small moments that link one generation to the nextfrom his childhood in a lively Lebanese-American household in Green Bay to the beautiful, chaotic gatherings that continue today. Along the way, he includes several family recipes that have stood the test of time. Part memoir and part family-historyfull of games, gatherings, and Shalhoub lore, plus twenty recipesWe Thought Theyd Never Leave is a love letter to food, family, tradition, and the kind of loud, affectionate, ever-growing family reunion that somehow always makes room for one more at the table.

Her child is missing, and theres only one man who can help. Walker St. Brown has more regrets than he can count. The things hes done, the people hes hurt, he will never forgive himself for the pain he caused. His penance is a life of solitude and service. He deserves worse, but eliminating anything that brings him happiness is his only path forward. Until his biggest regret walks through the door and demands his help. Not actually his help. Shes looking for his boss. But she found Walker. And shes not happy about it. Fiona gave up on the man she loved years ago. The pain of losing him was more than she could bear, so she moved on. She built a life without him. She never intended, or wanted, to see him again. But her son, the child shes devoted herself to, is gone. And Walker is her only hope to bring her son back alive.

For parents walking the path of raising a neurodivergent child, this memoir brings courage and hoperevealing that beyond ADHD and other complex challenges lie the gifts of resilience, purpose, and unfathomably profound love.The moment Jennifer Gay Summerss adopted daughter, Lee, took her first steps, joy filled the houseand the chase began. Jennifer was swept into a whirlwind of motherhood with a bold, curious child wired without brakes.Drawing strength and wisdom from her years of teaching at-risk high school students, Jennifer became Lees fiercest advocate. An ADHD diagnosis was just the beginning. Sensory and learning disabilities, along with anxiety and depression, followed, creating a mountain of neurodivergent challenges. With Lee stuck in a school system ill equipped to handle children with mental health struggles, Jennifer was forced to come to grips with losing every last traditional parenting expectationand in doing so found a deeper meaning to her life, turning hardship into joy.More than a memoir, Chasing Lee encourages parents of neurodivergent children to shift perspectives and find valuable survival tools using compassionate guidance and hard-won hope. Jennifers inspirational story shines a light on the humanity that connects us, no matter the disabilities or labelsand is a testament to the power of unconditional love and the freedom found in letting go.

Dream bigger. Rise higher. Take on the world. Plan To Take On the World! is more than a bookits a spark that ignites possibility. Roman Tsunder, co-founder of the cultural movement PTTOW!, distills lessons from some of the worlds most iconic leaders, creators, and changemakers into an inspiring guide for unleashing your passion and purpose in your everyday work and life. With Plan To Take On the World! as your map, you will embark on your own heros journey. Youll uncover the source of your energy, align with what lights you up, and learn a framework you can return to anytime you feel stuck, off-track, or disconnected from your truth. Its not always easy. But its always worth it. And this book is here to guide the way. Through stories of visionaries, creatives, and influencers like Quincy Jones, Kelly Slater, Paris Hilton, among countless others, Tsunder reveals how bold ideas and resilient mindsets can transform not just personal lives but entire companies and communities. You will learn how to: Reframe success so its not just about titles or trophies, but about alignment, clarity, and energy that drives you Uncover your origin story and tap into the deeper motivation that fuels bold ideas Transform fear into fuel, turning challenges and setbacks into the spark for growth Expand your vision and impact by embracing collaboration, creativity, and the courage to think bigger Walk away changed, with a repeatable framework you can return to anytime you feel stuckmoving from insight to real-world transformation With its mix of practical exercises, unforgettable stories, and powerful invitations to think bigger, Plan To Take On the World! is a roadmap for leaders, teams, and organizations who want to bring more energy, creativity, and meaning to their current work and life. Whether youre a CEO recharging your companys mission, a leader seeking to inspire your team, or an individual ready to discover purpose and joy in your life, this book is a roadmap to help you and your organization thrive. Its a call to ignite passion, align with purpose, and step boldly into the impossibletogether.

A poignant novel of love under fire about a woman who must find the courage to face an uncertain futureand an impossible choice.Baltimore, 1986. Julia and Matt are newlyweds, in love and eager to begin graduate school. Julia longs to leave behind haunting memories of her mothers devastating decline in Maryland, but she unexpectedly learns the truth her father has hidden: Her mother died of a fatal genetic illness. Julia now faces a 50 percent chance of inheriting the same fate, and every child she longs to have will carry the same risk.When an unplanned pregnancy rocks their careful plans, Julia and Matt face agonizing uncertainty and impossible choices. Desires and convictions pull them toward starkly different paths, each possibly leading to misery.As the couple struggles to protect the fragile, fierce love that first bound them together, they face the cost of secrets and the ache of betrayalbut they also discover the hope of forgiveness.

Fans of Joan Didions The Year of Magical Thinking and Blue Nights will find inspiration in this mothers memoir about the year following her sons sudden death.When Marcy learns her beloved forty-five-year-old son, Michael, has died, she refuses to believe it. He was her only child. Later, she blames herself because she didnt recognize the signs of his illness. She has disturbing dreams about not saving him and spirals through the various stages of grief as she waits months for the coroner to render a cause. But the fifth and final stage of grief, Marcy rejects. In her mind, if she accepts Michaels death, he wont ever return.ThePorcelain Heart chronicles her raw emotional journey the year following Michaels death. Marcy endures all the firsts without himthe holidays, his birthday. She joins grief groups, remembers frightening and fun times together, questions whether she was a good mother, and tries to distract herself with travel. She creates a golf scholarship in his name and commissions a stone people and pet fountain to be built on the path where he used to hike.Her journey culminates when she takes his ashes to his favorite place, a lake in the Blue Ridge Mountains, and finally begins moving toward acceptance.

From an acclaimed screenwriter comes a provocative, propulsive debut novel about a billionaire tech visionary who creates a method to stop aging, putting him in the crosshairs of an extremist group and forcing a tense reunion with his estranged son, who is dying of old age.Paul Whitmore, the worlds wealthiest man, begins each day on his secluded Marin, California, estate with a guided meditation, an hour of exercise, and a proprietary nutritional shake. These are the first three steps in a strict, monastic protocol known as the Methoda protocol which arrests the aging process. Paul is 122 years old, yet he appears no older than fifty; he has unlocked the secret to eternal life and is ready to bring his breakthrough to market. The world is poised to enter a post-aging future.But not everyone wants Paul to succeed, and his enemies are prepared to use violence to keep the Method from launching. Alone in his private Xanadu, Paul is well-insulated from the steady stream of death threats. But when a new threat emerges that targets Pauls estranged son, Max, he is forced to take action. Max is eighty-five years old, living in a nursing home, and has not spoken to his father since he was a child. As far as hes concerned, Paul Whitmore can rot in hell. Paul brings Max to his compound to protect him, but the real test soon becomes clear: can he care for his son? Is it ever too late to be a father? Is it ever too late to be a son? Unfortunately, the answers to these questions require timeand time is suddenly in short supply. The men who have threatened his son are coming for them both, and the gates surrounding his compound are less secure than he realizes.A page-turner with unusual depth and substance, The Natural Order grapples with issues of technology, mortality, and the true value of time.

A plucky writer of spells must team up with a frustratingly charming magician to uncover the secrets of a dangerous grimoireand maybe open her heart in the processin this light academia young adult romantasy perfect for fans of Margaret Rogerson.No one is allowed past the gargoyles guarding the doors of Thistledown Library. Spellwright Fia Ives should knowfor months shes hoped to be admitted inside to find a magic powerful enough to locate her late mothers spellbook. One midnight, she finally breaks in, only to discover three mysterious figures already searching the forbidden stacks.When the library announces the theft of a dangerous grimoire, suspicion falls on Fia. The only way to clear her name is to root out the thieves she spied that night. However, solving a magical theft isnt easy while running her inherited spellshop alone. So Fia hires the first person who applies to helpthe insufferably charming Penbrook Madbury, who is as sleepy as a cat and just as stubborn. Fia isnt sure she can trust him with her reckless plan (let alone her beloved shop), but theres something about the secretive magician that tempts her to try.As a strange magic curls through town, Fia must risk her own heart to unravel a string of curses before they claim both her and Penbrook. And if some of those curses require kisses to break them, well, thats just the whimsy of magic.

Dinnertime, reinvented! Chef Katie Button was raised on American classics: meatloaf, creamed corn, chocolate chip cookies straight from the oven. But when she began cooking professionally, it was the food of Spain that really fired her imagination. Now, as the James Beardnominated chef and co-founder of Curate Bar de Tapasone of the most acclaimed Spanish restaurants in the countryand the mother of two half-Spanish children, she brings together these two culinary cultures in one delectable collection of family friendly recipes.Think Spiced Seared Salmon with Catalan-Style Spinach, Spanish Adobo Fried Chicken, No Churn Salted Olive Oil Ice Cream and, of course, the Ultimate Spanish Tortilla. Drawing inspiration from the Spanish pantry, Button transforms old standbys into something new and exciting, giving you the best of both worlds. These are simple, accessible dishes for everyday cooking; sure-to-be-future-favorites like meatloaf with pinenuts (and secret anchovies!), kale salad with Mojo Verde vinaigrette, and smashburgers zhuged up with smoked paprika and aioli.Whether youre looking to breathe new life into your recipe rotation or to level up your entertaining, Spanish Accent adds a touch of Spanish flair to every meal. Filled with all the expert tips, tricks, and timesaving, flavor-boosting shortcuts you could ever want, its a cookbook that celebrates the global way in which we all cook and eat today.

This compelling and fast-paced memoir tells the story of one womans unlikely rise to becoming one of the best blackjack players in the world, creating multiple identities and leading an elite advantage play team that won millions beating casinos at their own games.From an early age, Gina Fiore wanted to win. Her desire was borne from her familys financial instabilitycountless evictions, living in a motel, learning to talk to debt collectors with a tightly rehearsed script dictated by her parents. After dropping out of college, Ginas mother taught her how to deal blackjack and she got her first job dealing in a Las Vegas casino. But when Gina saw the gamblers on the other side of the table win big, she wanted to learn how.Advantage Player follows Ginas journey to becoming one of the best advantage players in the world, beating casinos out of millions by playing the games they offer better than they do. After teaching herself how to count cards, Gina was introduced to advanced techniques to gain an edge in the casino like holecarding and edge sorting. Although legal, casinos didnt tolerate players gaining the upper hand, and Gina and the advantage-play team she formed were under constant threat of being detained in casino backrooms, chased and assaulted by casino employees.In this propulsive and captivating memoir, Gina pulls back the curtain on her years living on the edge and how her ability to reinvent herself allowed her to survive both in the casino and in life.

A clear-eyed look at what AI actually isand why we must focus on AI systems that augment human cognition, rather than mimic it.From a seasoned AI researcher and a VC investor and entrepreneur.Augmented Human Intelligence cuts through all the hype and noise around AI by returning to a central, often overlooked question: What is intelligence actually for? Rather than aiming to build autonomous superintelligent agents, AI leaders Erik Larson and Chee-We Ng argue in this book that we should focus on systems that support and extend human judgment, understanding, and decision-makingcapacities that the current AI largely ignores.Most state-of-the-art models rely on statistical induction at scale. They generate text, recognize patterns, and predict outcomes with remarkable speedbut without any grasp of meaning, consequence, or purpose. The authors of this book contend this is not merely a technical limitation, but a conceptual one: intelligence is not pattern-matching alone. It emerges from interaction with the world, guided by goals, feedback, and relevance.This book aims to clarify the confusion around what AI is and isnt, across everything from self-driving cars to robotics to conversational systems. In doing so, the authors hope to spur a shift in perspectivetoward AI systems that augment human cognitive strengths rather than mimic human beings.What makes this book unique is its insistence that judgment and understanding arent optional extrastheyre central to the very idea of intelligence. By reframing what we mean by thinking, the authors invite readers to imagine a different future for AI: one grounded not in simulation or spectacle, but in support for real human insight.

Celebrate the art of gathering after a day on the slopes with more than 75 inviting recipes for delicious cocktails and decadent apres snacks.Apres ski is the French term for after ski. Its the time when everyone gets off the mountain, sheds their gear, and decompresses from a long day on the slopes. Whether youre toasting with champagne coupes and caviar, dancing on tables in your ski boots, or cuddling up with a fuzzy blanket, apres has become its own occasionwith or without the skiing.With beautiful photography and vintage poster art, this stunningly designed celebration of all things apres allows you to revel in wintry delights all year long, including:Spritzes and Champagne Sips: All the bubbles and spritzy sips you could dream of, including a Limoncello Spritz, Negroni Sbagliato, and Rosemary French 75. Hot Cocktails: Cool slopes call for hot cocktails, such as a Spiked Hot Nutella with Toasted Marshmallows, Marrakesh Coffee with Fresh Whipped Chantilly, and a Fresh Ginger & Makrut Lime Hot Toddy. Shot Skis: Delicious shots that can be enjoyed with or without the ski (but this chapter includes a step-by-step tutorial on how to make your very own shot ski. . . just in case): Baby Guinness, Wicked Apple, and Polar Bear. Black Diamond Drinks: Just like black diamond runs are a few steps beyond the basics, this chapter has a mix of classic cocktails with twists, including a Minty G&T, Espresso Martiki, and Apres Ski Swizzle. Zero Proof Apres Sips & Tonics: Zero-proof cocktails and tonics that skip the booze, but not the flavor or the fun, such as a Citrusy Cucumber Tonic, Matcha Flip, and Skiwasser. Snacks & Apres Treats: Bites inspired by some of the most famous apres ski spots across the globe, including Poutine Arancini, Raclette Baguette with Cured Meat & Cornichons, and Warm Dubai Chocolate Chunk Cookies Whether you think of apres as an occasion or a vibe, Apres is the quintessential guide to cool-weather gathering and imbibing, on or off the mountain.

Welcome to the most magical bakery -- Witchycakes! Little Blue, a witch-in-training, uses magic to help their mama set up for the most magical time of year. Cozy up with this sweet chapter book with irresisitible full-color art on every page!In a magical bakery called Witchycakes theres a young witch-to-be named Blue. Blues Mama bakes with magic and Blue makes the deliveries! Its a full moon at the most magical time of year -- Remembering Time. The celebration is a moment for looking back and sharing with friends and family. Who will show up to the party? What surprises will there be? Blue is about to find out!Cook up some love with Blue as they use magic and problem-solving to be the best helper they can be in their whimsical little town. And theres a special magical recipe at the end of each book!Dont miss a single book in the most magical chapter book series! Witchycakes #1: Sweet Magic | Witchycakes #2: Changing Magic | Witchycakes #3: Puddles & Potions

The heartwarming story of a childs enchanting dreamtime adventure on the eve of Three Kings Day.Its the night before the Three Kings Day feast, and an excited little boy is trying to fall asleep, but he cant because the three majestic Kings suddenly appear outside his window! Before he knows it, hes riding a camel and traveling with them through a vast desert, following a star that leads them to a tiny stable and a precious newborn baby. The Three Kings all have wonderful gifts for the baby Jesus, and the little boy wishes to give something, toobut what could that be?Filled with the wonder and magic of Christmas and Epiphany, this enchanting tale celebrates the joy of giving, which shines through in a simple yet profound act of kindness.

A vengeful monster hunter is forced to work with a charming monster in this addictive blend of horror and fantasy from R.R. Schaeffer.In a world teeming with monsters and even more monstrous gods, Jierz lost everything to a creature that ate the minds of her family and friends and then puppeted their corpses for its own purpose. After three years working as a monster hunter, now shes ready to get her vengeance. But to hunt the creature down and kill it, shell need to team up with the only other survivor from her homea man who used to be her best friend, until she found out that he was a type of monster whod been stealing and manipulating emotions, including hers. Hes desperate to rekindle their friendship, and even if shes still angry at him, she believes she can use him to get revenge. Together, theyre going to hunt down the creature that killed everyone from their home. But its very easy for the hunter to become the hunted....

Tis the season for mistletoe, twinkling lights, and fiery romance in snowy New York City. After getting miserably dumped, the last thing Kennedy expects is a whirlwind romance with her office rival Milobut with a huge promotion on the line, their competition isnt the only thing heating up.Perfect for fans of office romance, holiday love stories, sizzling enemies-to-lovers, and authors like Maggie Knox, Hannah Grace, Tessa Bailey, and Sally Thorne.The holidays have arrived and while most couples are cozying up by the fire, real estate agent Kennedy is scrambling to find her confidence after a messy breakup. Lesson learned: never get involved with your coworker. Hoping for a fun night out, Kennedy takes her best friends advice and attends her offices exclusive Christmas party. But when she spots her ex at the party with his girlfriendwho is now sporting a shiny new engagement ringher resolve to stay above it all crashes down.Desperate to feel anything but misery, Kennedy kisses the first guy she seesa tall mysterious man with dazzling blue eyes. The kiss is electric, but when they pull away, her night of holiday horror only seems to get worse. Who she thought was a stranger is Milo, her office rival.Their usual office banter begins to take on a new heat, as they both are next in line for a big promotion. Kennedy always puts work first, and after her last relationship, shes vowed to never fall for another colleague. But the sparks between her and Milo are impossible to ignore, and staying away from him proves to be her most difficult challenge yet.

When Nina finds the dead body of a woman who could easily be her twin, she must divide the men in her life into two groups: the ones she can trust and the ones who might be the killer.A refreshing new take on the noir-thriller genre, The Spiral is perfect for fans of Tana French and Stieg Larsson.Its 1979, and nineteen-year-old Nina Esposito survives gritty Greenwich Village by tending bar with plenty of sarcasm and elbow grease. She can navigate the lewd customers, dirty streets, and danger-after-dark of NYC until a serial killer arrives on the scene targeting women who look exactly like her. Now survival for Nina means finding the killer before he finds her.She has the constant feeling that she is prey surrounded by predators and every man she meets could be the killer: the guy following her on the subway, her leering acting coach, the restaurant owner pressuring her for a date. But is she really a target, or are the demons of her past clouding her judgment? Detective Frankie Lopez seems to be on her sidebut she knows that trusting the wrong person could make her the next victim.Set in crime-ridden New York City, when the subways were covered in graffiti and the burned-out buildings of the East Village were homes for squatters and punk rock teens, this psychological thriller is a dark murder mystery, one that will keep you guessing until the very end when the final twist is revealed.

Borealis is a brand-new franchise, marking an exciting evolution in its storytelling approach. Unlike its predecessor, Borealis takes a more cinematic and grounded direction, featuring realistic character development, mature themes, and a narrative that explores the complexities of human nature in a harsh, unforgiving world. Borealis marks the beginning of an expansive multimedia franchise that extends far beyond gaming. The property encompasses a series of novels that delve deeper into the lore and character backstories, multiple video game installments planned across different platforms and genres, graphic novels and comic series exploring side stories and alternate perspectives, potential film and television adaptations currently in early development, and a range of merchandise, including art books, collectibles, and apparel.