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When a powerful witch discovers she''s the daughter of an Alpha werewolf and is taken by his Pack, she''s determined to break free all the while denying her attraction to her abductor. Witch of the Wolves is perfect for fans of A Court of Thorns and Roses and From Blood and Ash.Cordelia Levine comes from a long line of powerful witches. She''s been flying under the radar in the human world, focused on strengthening her magic. She loves working at her aunt''s apothecary in London, secretly serving supernaturals. Until the truth about her family is revealed. She always assumed her enhanced sense of smell came from her French perfumer father. But when Bishop Daniels abducts Cordelia at the request of her father, the Alpha, Cordelia learns she''s a lycan--sharing both witch and werewolf traits. She''s brought to Trevelyan, the pack estate, under the guise of protection from foreign threats who want to use her to continue their bloodline. She quickly learns that to keep her from being sold off to another pack, her father intends to give Cordelia as a mate to Bishop. His second in command and the future Alpha. Cordelia refuses to accept this as her fate. She can''t rely on her magic alone to escape and when she learns Bishop plans to challenge her father''s power, she reluctantly begins to trust him. The cracks within the Pack become evident and something is bound to break. And Cordelia and her growing desire for the man who shouldn''t set her on fire are right at the center of it all. Witch of the Wolves is the first book in this Victorian romantasy series, featuring an intense and sexy romance and a world on the brink of change.

This hilariously illustrated book of side-splitters comes jam-packed with knock-knocks, puns, tongue twisters, and goofy stuff for funny kids. Age-appropriate gags and giggles gives first graders their very own standup act for recess, bus rides, and after-school creativity. With jokes about school, teachers, recess, sports, games, and boogers, there are endless chances for first graders to read, laugh, and exercise their funny bones! Perfect for first grade jitters, mid-year LOLs, and for any belly-laughin’ kid, it’s The Jokiest Joking First Grade Joke Book Ever Written. . . No Joke!

How a skeptical FBI agent reached out to a famous psychic for help on a baffling case – and the twenty-five-year crime-solving journey that followedIn the summer of 1998, FBI agent Bob Hilland reluctantly picked up the phone to call the famous psychic John Edward. Bob didn’t expect much from the call, but he was working on an unsolvable cold case and had nowhere else to turn.What Bob never imagined was that the call would lead to a shattering of all his preconceived notions, a huge break in the cold case, and an unlikely crime-solving partnership that spanned twenty-five years.As Bob and John took on more cases together, they slowly learned how to rely on each other and trust their skills, ultimately finding not only justice for the crimes they solved, but resolution and healing in their own lives.Centering on the investigation of the gruesome John Smith murders that rocked the nation, Chasing Evil is a heart-stopping story of murder, justice, and finding help in unexpected places.

A Child?s Book of Tarot: An Adventure Through the Major Arcana invites readers to step into the shoes of The Fool, the main character of the Tarot, and embark on a whimsical journey through the deck and the ups and downs of life. Read it cover-to-cover in one sitting or use the book like a Tarot deck for a daily practice. Open the door to the world of Tarot and let the magic unfold.This beautifully illustrated 48-page picture book touches on universal values like strength, patience, and free will, teaching young readers to view life as one big story in which they are the protagonist. Each turn of the page reveals a new vibrant illustration, bringing to life the 22 archetype characters and symbols of the Tarot?s Major Arcana. From the brave Fool?s leap into the new and unknown to the nurturing love of the Empress, children will be enchanted by each story.The book also includes backmatter with questions for parents to discuss with their children as they read along. With its rich storytelling and stunning four-color illustrations, this magical picture book is a perfect gift for young minds.

Choosing a focus word has long been a tradition when a new year begins. But why limit it to just one word when there are so many lovely expressions with beautiful meanings to explore? The Word Nerd's Dictionary of Obscure and Enchanting Words creates a world of charming words, introducing one little marvel a day. With each poetic definition presented on alluring background art, readers will find inspiration to bring the words to life and fill every day with more magic. Possibilities:- Aliferous: Having wings. - Artophagous: Bread-eating. - Consopition: A lulling to sleep. - Fleshment: Excitement associated with a successful beginning. - Gökotta (Swedish): To wake up early in the morning with the purpose of hearing the first birds singing or going outside to appreciate nature. - Metanoia (Greek): Changing one’s mind, heart, or life in a transformative or spiritual way. - Mundivagant: Wandering over the world. - Procrastibaking: The art of making delicious cookies, brownies, and cakes while putting off everything else. - Ukiyo (Japanese): Living in the moment, detached from the bothers of life. - Zoetic: Living, vital.

From Yokai and demons to fairies and supernatural animals, the origins of today’s best anime and manga come to life in this stirring collection of Japanese folklore. Modern readers will enjoy the artful flourishes of manga-style illustrations that accompany these bold and breathless yokai (supernatural) and kwaidan (ghost) tales. Universal themes such as love, death, fate, revenge, honor, and triumph weave their way through this compelling anthology and shed light on one of the most adored and fascinating cultures on Earth.

For years, Amber Rae had known that something was ?off? in her marriage but she never admitted it to anyone?not even herself. A lifetime of people-pleasing and a belief that ''I can make this work'' led her to betray herself rather than risk disappointing another. But one day, that all changed.Nearly a decade into her relationship, Amber met the man she knew she was meant to spend her life with. This wasn''t just an inconvenient truth?it was a seismic shift that challenged everything she thought she knew about love, loyalty, and her own limits.Loveable is the intimate journey of a woman who spent decades performing the roles of the good wife, the pleasing daughter, the strong friend?all while neglecting the quiet, desperate voice inside her that whispered something was missing. Trapped in a marriage that was as sexless as it was lonely, Amber''s story unfolds with the kind of honesty that comes from facing one''s deepest fears.This memoir isn?t about trading one life for another, but about the painful, beautiful process of coming home to oneself. It''s about unearthing the layers of familial and societal conditioning that taught Amber to mute her desires and mask her truths. From navigating addictions and disordered eating to confronting childhood trauma and fears of abandonment, Loveable maps the terrain of Amber?s escape from the expectations that once defined her. Loveable isn''t just Amber?s story?this book is calling upon a generation of good girls to start growing into the wise women they were always meant to be.It?s time to stop being "good" so you can set yourself free.

Perfect for middle schoolers who love everything gross from the nasty things inside (and out) of our bodies to icky animals, revolting plants, gruesome bacteria, and more. Written by award-winning author Teresa Robeson, this book is packed full of fun facts and silly science, along with truly eye-popping illustrations and photographs that make intestines, boogers, ringworms, fecal coliforms, and brain eating amoeba even more vivid and visceral. Readers will be gagging and giggling at the same time. It''s truly the most disgusting book ever!

The bigger, better kid-friendly way to journal!Express yourself each day with this unique, three-year journal that’s designed just for kids. Start each day with a funny, random, or seriously deep question that gets your creativity flowing. Jot down your true feelings and opinions and let your personality shine. With more space to fit all your answers, this journal covers three years so you can track how you change and grow over time. One Question a Day for Kids is the perfect way to be you and let the words flow!

Create a life you love with intentional journalingEvery day is beautiful when you set your intention. This gorgeous journal gives you the power to notice the glimmers, organize your thoughts, and make your dreams a reality. Delight in the lovely, hand-drawn illustrations on every page, helpful organizational tools, and free space to let your creativity blossom. Use the guided pages to set goals, spark your imagination, reduce stress, and find calm. More than a journal, this book is a beautiful life-enhancing tool for transformation.- Transform your inspirations to your manifestations by setting intentions- Boost your dopamine with open doodle space and let your creativity shine- Find tranquility and direction in goal-setting, organization, and beauty

From a neurologist who diagnosed her own brain tumor, Invisible No More empowers patients with chronic and complex illnesses to take their health into their own hands. While Covid-19 has brought increased attention to chronic and complex illnesses, these conditions have impacted millions worldwide, long before the pandemic. Covid was not the first exposure to cause long-term disease and disability, nor will it be the last.In Invisible No More, Dr. Ilene Sue Ruhoy aims to empower the long-term patients of chronic and complex diseases, delving into her own harrowing experience as a patient. She details her evolution as a neurologist, toxicologist, and integrative physician to work with people across the globe in treating their chronic symptoms and disabling disease, all while amplifying their own voices. This book serves as a practical guide with sections on nutrition, breathing, supplements and more. With a focus on healing and empowerment, Invisible No More will answer patients'' most pressing questions and take their health into their own hands.

New York Times bestselling author Sarah Castille brings another angsty, deeply emotional, heated romance that blends Ana Huang''s Twisted Games with Katherine Center''s The Bodyguard.Emotions run high, but the tempo thrums higher as music, heat, and angst collide between a singer and her bodyguard.Haley Chapman has struggled against rules all her life. As the daughter of a senator, she?s expected to finish her college degree, but music is her one true love?the only outlet she has for her wild, impulsive feelings. When Haley becomes the target of a brazen kidnapping attempt linked to her mother?s high-profile Senate career, the Senator insists on round-the-clock protection. Having a security detail follow her around college feels like overkill, but the Senator has the perfect solution.Ace Murphy was her brother?s best friend, and a former Air Force pilot, now working in personal security as a celebrity bodyguard. He was also Hailey?s teenage crush and the man who abandoned her when she needed him most, breaking her fragile heart.Now, as Ace poses as her boyfriend on campus, their personalities clash. He may be her protector but to Haley, Ace is just another obstacle to her freedom and a painful reminder of the past. But as the threats escalate, their forced proximity ignites a connection they can''t ignore?one that could either save them or break them all over again.

The follow-up to Ebony Gate, the critically acclaimed debut of Vee and Bebelle''s Phoenix Hoard series.IT TAKES A KILLER TO CATCH A KILLEREmiko Soong, newly minted Sentinel of San Francisco, just can''t catch a break. Just after she becomes the guardian for a sentient city, a murder strikes close to home. Called by the city and one of the most powerful clans to investigate, she traces the killer whose scent signature bears a haunting similarity to her mother’s talent.The trail will lead her back to Tokyo where the thread she pulls threatens to unravel her whole world and bring dark family secrets to light.Meanwhile, the General rises in the East and Emiko must fight the hidden enemies of his growing army who are amped up on Blood Jade, while keeping her promises to her brother Tatsuya as he prepares for his tourney.Her duties as Sentinel and her loyalties collide when she must choose between hiding her deepest shame or stopping the General’s relentless march.Phoenix Hoard#1 Ebony Gate#2 Blood Jade

New York Times bestselling author Seanan McGuire takes us back to the world of the award-winning Alchemical Journeys series in this action-packed follow-up to Middlegame and Seasonal Fears.Every night, a Moon shines down on the Impossible City?All across the world, people look up at the moon and dream of gods. Gods of knowledge and wisdom, gods of tides and longevity. Over time, some of these moon gods incarnated into the human world alongside the other manifest natural concepts. Their job is to cross the sky above the Impossible City?the heart of all creation?to keep it connected to reality.And someone is killing them.There are so many of them that it''s easy for a few disappearances to slip through the cracks. But they aren''t limitless.In the name of the moon, the lunar divinities must uncover the roots of the plot and thwart the true goal of those behind these attacks?control of the Impossible City itself.

A brand-new entry in the Hugo, Nebula, and Ignyte Award-nominated sapphic, cozy space-opera mystery series The Investigations of Mossa and Pleiti, which Charlie Jane Anders calls "an utter triumph."When a former classmate begs Pleiti for help on behalf of her cousin—who’s up for a prestigious academic position at a rival Jovian university but has been accused of plagiarism on the eve of her defense—Pleiti agrees to investigate the matter.Even if she has to do it without Mossa, her partner in more ways than one. Even if she’s still reeling from Mossa’s sudden isolation and bewildering rejection.Yet what appears to be a case of an attempted reputational smearing devolves into something decidedly more dangerous—and possibly deadly.The Investigations of Mossa and PleitiThe Mimicking of Known SuccessesThe Imposition of Unnecessary ObstaclesThe Potency of Ungovernable ImpulsesThe Centenal CycleInfomocracyNull StatesState Tectonics

Status is hereditary, class is bestowed, trust must be earned.When an arrogant prince (and his equally arrogant entourage) gets stuck in Orledder Halt as part of brutal political intrigue, competent and sunny deputy courier Elen?once a child slave meant to shield noblemen from the poisonous Pall?is assigned to guide him through the hills to reach his destination.When she warns him not to enter the haunted Spires, the prince doesn?t heed her advice, and the man who emerges from the towers isn?t the same man who entered.The journey that follows is fraught with danger. Can a group taught to ignore and despise the lower classes survive with a mere deputy courier as their guide?The Witch Roads is the latest epic novel by fan favorite, Kate Elliott.