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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.

Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell meets A Tale of Two Cities in H. G. Parry?s A Far Better Thing, a heart-rending fantasy of faery revenge set during the French Revolution.I feared this was the best of times; I hoped it could not get any worse.The faeries stole Sydney Carton as a child, and made him a mortal servant of the Faery Realm. Now, he has a rare opportunity for revenge against the fae and Charles Darnay, the changeling left in his stead.It will take magic and cunning?cold iron and Realm silver?to hide his intentions from humans and fae and bring his plans to fruition.Shuttling between London and Paris during the Reign of Terror, generations of violence-begetting-violence lead him to a heartbreaking choice in the shadow of the guillotine.

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.

A glow-in-the-dark spooktacular!Grab your flashlight and gather ’round for ghostly tales that frighten and excite. Read This Book in the Dark is an illustrated adventure through 15 never-before-told chillers sure to give you goosebumps. And with its glow-in-the-dark cover, this thrilling book of scary stories is perfect for sleepovers, campouts, or for spooking your little brother.- Unlock the dangerous secret of “The Girl in the Photos”- Beware of the haunting jingles of an evil “Jack-in-the-Box”- Find out what happens when kids call for the “Ghost in the Graveyard”- Hitch a ride on “The Haunted Skateboard”—if you dareThese spine-tingling campfire stories are great for all ages! A little bit creepy and a lot of fun, they’re just eerie enough to give you the shivers and keep you flipping the pages for more!

Celebrate queer faith and take your rightful place at God?s table with Brandan Robertson, the ?TikTok Pastor,? Biblical scholar, and social activist For too long, the Bible has been weaponized to exclude LGBTQ+ individuals, despite Jesus? radical message of inclusion. In Queer & Christian, Brandan Robertson envisions a faith where all are unequivocally embraced.Ostracized at school, Brandan thought he had finally found his community when he joined the local church. But he soon realized that they were as intolerant as his peers at school had been?if not more so. After agonizing years of repressing his true identity, he discovered that God?s table had always had a place for him. Jesus? love knows no bounds, embracing everyone unconditionally. Queer & Christian is a joyful celebration of queer faith and an unyielding reclamation of the Bible. Dive into pages that offer: -Compelling, evidence-based counterarguments to the ?clobber verses? often used to condemn queerness-Celebrations of queer saints within the Bible?more numerous than you might believe!-Responses to commonly asked questions by queer folks and allies who?re feeling lost within the Christian faith Brandan Robertson stands as a beacon of love, hope, and unwavering support for anyone ready to reclaim their faith from the clutches of intolerance.

STICKER COUNTDOWN: BACK TO SCHOOL! is packed with 20 school-themed surprise stickers, and the only school supply that gets preschoolers hyped for their first day.Each day leading up to your first day of school, pick a prompt to complete and pop out a cute sticker to place inside the cutie-patootie schoolhouse. Decorate and explore every room—the thrilling music room, the book-filled library, and more! Then stand it up to make it the BEST school house activity book you''ve ever seen, and show off all you''ve done to lead up to your first day of school!Both book and decor, it’s perfect to display on a desk, table, or bookshelf.

Award-winning author Tochi Onyebuchi?s new standalone novel is hard-boiled fantasy noir: Raymond Chandler meets P. Djelí Clark in a postcolonial West AfricaFortune always left whatever room I walked into, which is why I don?t leave my place much these days...Veteran and private eye Boubacar doesn?t need much?least of all trouble?but trouble always seems to find him. Work has dried up, and he?d rather be left alone to deal with his bills as the Harmattan rolls in to coat the city in dust, but Bouba is a down on his luck deux fois, suspended between two cultures and two worlds.When a bleeding woman stumbles onto his doorway, only to vanish just as quickly, Bouba reluctantly finds himself enmeshed in the secrets of a city boiling on the brink of violence. The French occupiers are keen to keep the peace at any cost, and the indigenous dugulen have long been shattered into restless factions vying for a chance to reclaim their lost heritage and abilities. As each hardwon clue reveals horrifying new truths, Bouba may have to carve out parts of himself he?s long kept hidden, and decide what he?s willing to offer next.From the visionary author of Riot Baby and Goliath, Harmattan Season is a gripping fantasy noir in the tradition of Chandler, Hammond, and Christie that will have you by the throat?both dryly funny and unforgettably evocative.

Crazy Rich Asians meets Always Be My Maybe in this deliciously sugar-free rom-com from debut author Cynthia Timoti.She''s salty, he''s spice--there''s no room for sugar in this fake relationship, but it may be sweeter than they think...Ellie Pang has had enough of her controlling family? who has been micromanaging her life since her type 1 diabetes diagnosis?. When her parents orchestrate a public proposal from their business partner?s son, a proposal that goes humiliatingly viral, Ellie escapes to the other side of the country to put her dream of opening a sugar-free bakery into action. After all, she?d done her research. How hard can it be?She hits a snag when her storefront turns out to be a dump and in need of major renovations. Worse, the only person who can help her turn things around is Alec Mackenzie, her brother?s best friend and the man responsible for crushing her teenage heart ten years ago.But Alec has a proposal of his own: he needs a pretend girlfriend in order to cement a business deal. All they need to do is feign love and affection, while trying not to maim each other. As the thin line between hate and fake-madly-in-love starts to blur, buried secrets resurface, and Ellie must learn to trust her heart.

T. R. Hendricks''s Derek Harrington returns in The Infiltrator, an adventure of man vs wild?and the domestic terrorists hidden there. One year after the clash with his former students in upstate New York, retired Marine Warrant Officer and SERE instructor Derek Harrington is the tip of the FBI?s spear in their mission to eradicate the domestic terrorist group known as Autumn?s Tithe. After several successful operations, intelligence points to one final camp in the remote Kentucky wilderness, and Derek prepares to take down Autumn?s Tithe for good.At the same time ex-FBI Special Agent Hannah Kittle, or Sarah as she is known to the group, devises a plan to meet Derek and her one-time Bureau colleagues head on. Yet her benefactor''s faith in Sarah''s ability to lead Autumn''s Tithe is waning, and other plans are being enacted. Knowing full well what it means for her should those plans succeed where she has failed, Sarah will stop at nothing to see that she is the victor. As the competing agendas unravel, events place Derek and Sarah on a collision course, setting the stage for a confrontation that will bring Autumn?s Tithe right to Derek?s doorstep.

How to identify anxious attachment, banish it, and create true intimacy, in an environment of mutual strength, from the real-life couple behind “Create the Love”It’s time for a new template — one rooted in choice, truth, safety, and respect. To get us there, Mark Groves and Kylie McBeath, champions of positive philosophy, provide us a roadmap, one they walked themselves, to step out of protection mode and into connection mode.Groves and McBeath’s work—through their Create the Love seminars, workbooks, and consultation programs—have educated a new generation of relationship seekers on the best ways to practice and cultivate love. In Liberated Love, you’ll explore your original relationship blueprint and learn how it informs your current relationships (spoiler alert: it’s often a pretty direct line), and discover how limitation can be the key to finding freedom and experiencing full, fully-realized love with another person. Equipped with real-life situations and stories, exercises, rituals, and tools that lead to productive self-examination, Groves and McBeath illuminate how to be aware of our most instinctual defenses, survival strategies, and coping mechanisms, how to have conversations about relationships without turning them into “relationship conversations,” and how to date in a way that protects your heart as you open it up to new possibilities.In these pages, in a format you’ll want to turn to again and again, you’ll learn how to begin and maintain relationships that allow true self-expression—to feel safe and to feel real, involving, sustaining love.

For fourteen-year-old Magnolia Gartner, nothing is more important than tradition, and the most important traditions in her eccentric family are the magical dinner parties they''ve been hosting for generations. Anyone lucky enough to have dined at the Gartner?s estate in Humble Hollow will claim the meal was life-changing, and that''s true -- because the crops the family harvests and the dishes they prepare have the power to alter the emotions, and fortunes, of anyone who eats them.It''s not just the food, either; for as long as anybody can remember, the whole Gartner family has been exceptional, though Maggie often feels like the exception. That?s going to change when Maggie cooks her first dinner and proves she?s just as special -- just as Gartner -- as everyone else. But when a mysterious stranger moves to town and threatens the family''s century-old secrets, the Gartner family and all of Humble Hollow are at risk of losing far more than a seat at the table. With the help of new kid, Graham, as well as trusty townsfolk and family folklore, Maggie must dig deep to see what others can?t, especially buried truths that feel just beyond her reach.Devilishly absurd and heartachingly true, The Garden Just Beyond untangles themes of heritage, identity, and legacy in a tale that twists and turns until the enchanted end.