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Since half-vampire Cat Crawfield and her undead lover Bones met six years ago, they've fought against the rogue undead, battled a vengeful Master vampire, and pledged their devotion with a blood bond. Now it's time for a vacation. But their hopes for a perfect Paris holiday are dashed when Cat awakes one night in terror. She's having visions of a vampire named Gregor who's more powerful than Bones and has ties to her past that even Cat herself didn't know about.

I don’t want visitors. But when the butler says the caller is a she, I spring to attention. The night just got a lot more interesting. Turns out the recently orphaned Helia Wallace has come to see my mother, her godmother, for help with a dastardly, dowry-chasing cousin. A likely story. But there’s a snowstorm brewing, and she begs me to let her stay the night. I reluctantly agree. It’s her reputation at stake, not mine.

Do you want more optimism, confidence, resilience and motivation? Then this book is for you! We currently live in a time of unprecedented challenges, uncertainty, overwhelming stress, loss of hope at times and a need for mental strength and adaptability to a new way of life. Traditional...

The celebrated author of over twenty-five books, Vollmann's equally ambitious and prolific career as a photographer, printmaker, and painter reflects the artist's deep interest in people existing on the margins, a profound empathy for his subjects, and the humility and generosity to meet them on their terms. In Shadows of Love, Shadows of Loneliness, a series of essays commissioned especially for this book lays out Vollmann's views on what photographs can and should say.

Shaw Jennings, the seductive, enigmatic owner of Body Electric Tattoo, works hard and plays even harder. He's built a life he's proud of, and although that doesn't include a significant other, he's got plenty of sexy men to keep his bed warm at night. None of them have ever made Shaw sit up and take notice for long, though. But that all changes when a famous rock star walks through his door. Trent Knox had the world in the palm of his hand as the lead singer of TBD, one of the biggest rock bands in history...until the day he walked away.

On the planet of Taldain, the legendary Sand Masters harness arcane powers to manipulate sand in spectacular ways. But when they are slaughtered in a sinister conspiracy, the weakest of their number, Kenton, believes himself to be the only survivor. With enemies closing in on all sides, Kenton forges an unlikely partnership with Khriss - a mysterious Darksider who hides secrets of her own.

Marina aparece muerta al borde de la piscina, y la inspectora recibe un misterioso diario plagado de frases llenas de odio hacia la adolescente asesinada. Alguien la detestaba y todo apunta a que iba a su misma clase.... Los cinco, Melena, Janine, Mario, Paula y Gorka, se verán involucrados de una manera u otra.

Hold tight. We are going into a number of dark places, but I think I know the way. Just don't let go of my arm.... Unrivalled master of suspense Stephen King takes the unsuspecting listener on a fantastic journey through the dark shadows of our innermost fears.

Jory Keyes leads a normal life as an architect’s assistant until he is witness to a brutal murder. Though initially saved by police Detective Sam Kage, Jory refuses protective custody - he has a life he loves that he won’t give up no matter who is after him. But Jory’s life is in real jeopardy, especially after he agrees to testify about what he saw. While dealing with attempts on his life, well-meaning friends who want to see him happy, an overly protective boss, and a slowly unfolding mystery that is much more sinister than he could ever imagine, the young gay man finds himself getting involved with Sam, the conflicted and closeted detective....

On October 12, 1972, a plane carrying a team of young rugby players crashed into the remote, snow-peaked Andes. Out of the 45 original passengers and crew, only 16 made it off the mountain alive. For 10 excruciating weeks, they suffered deprivations beyond imagining, confronting nature head-on at its most furious and inhospitable. And to survive, these men and women not only had to keep their faith; they had to make an impossible decision: Should they eat the flesh of their dead friends?

Sons and Lovers, Lawrence’s third published novel, was written by the author at the height of his literary powers. The story of class differences (the relationship between a woman of middle-class family and a miner) in the tough world of coal mining, it brought a refreshing realism to literature. It remains a challenging text (and is studied widely). It is particularly effective as an audiobook in the hands of reader Paul Slack, who comes from Nottinghamshire.

Having trouble choosing the right stocks to trade? Reducing your risk in trading? Do you know the best strategies for trading? Or can you even select the best time to trade? If so, then within the framework of this book, many of the top leaders in the field have shared their knowledge on how to overcome these problems, and even more so, most of those leaders with more than 10 years of experience have. The proven knowledge and methods are very easy to follow. Even if you've never heard of day trading before, you will still be able to achieve a high level of success.

In this magisterial volume, Harvey Sachs, author of the highly acclaimed biography Toscanini, takes listeners into the heart of 10 great works of classical music - works that have endured because they were created by composers who had a genius for drawing music out of their deepest wellsprings. These masters - Mozart and Beethoven; Schubert, Schumann, Berlioz, Verdi, and Brahms; Sibelius, Prokofiev, and Stravinsky - communicated their life experiences through music, and through music they universalized the intimate.  

Freshly fired from her third job in a row, Bonnie St. James has lost her way. So when she and her best friend stumble upon a “help wanted” post to run a coffee shop in the Scottish Highlands, they apply on a whim. Who knows? Maybe traveling to a new place is just what she needs to figure out her next move. When the friends arrive in the tiny idyllic town of Corsekelly, they instantly fall for the gorgeous Highland landscape and friendly townspeople. But Bonnie finds a less-than-warm welcome in Rowan MacGregor, the rugged local handyman.

In the history of philosophy, few topics are so relevant to today's cultural and political landscape as philosophy in the Islamic world. Yet, this remains one of the lesser-known philosophical traditions. In this Very Short Introduction, Peter Adamson explores the history of philosophy among Muslims, Jews, and Christians living in Islamic lands, from its historical background to thinkers in the 20th century.

À 27 ans, stars rivales de deux équipes de hockey, cela ne nous empêche pas d'être meilleurs amis depuis l'enfance. Lorsque Trina arrive dans les coulisses du stade en VIP, sa simple escapade se transforme en une nuit torride avec elle et aucun de nous n'a envie de l'oublier. Le temps pour elle de trouver un logement, nous lui proposons de partager nos vies et notre seul lit pendant une semaine. Entre rires, rivalités sportives et désirs inavoués, chaque jour compte. Pourtant, la date d'expiration de notre relation atypique approche.

La Prisionera de Oro ha escapado de su jaula, pero su viaje apenas comienza. En Annwyn, el reino de los fae, se enfrentará a pruebas aún mayores mientras lucha por reunirse con Slade. Pero este nuevo mundo esconde secretos que podrían cambiarlo todo. ¿Será capaz de superar los desafíos que le esperan, o el precio de la libertad será demasiado alto?

Tras sobrevivir a Midas, la protagonista renace con un poder indomable y una sed de venganza que amenaza con consumirlo todo. Escapando del reino helado que la mantuvo cautiva, se alía con Slade Ravinger, otro rey dispuesto a desafiar el orden establecido. Pero el mundo no perdona la rebeldía, y la guerra se desata. ¿Estarán dispuestos a convertirse en los villanos para proteger su amor y su libertad?

Brought to you by Penguin. Discover the bestselling thriller of all time from global phenomenon Dan Brown. Harvard professor Robert Langdon receives an urgent late-night phone call while on business in Paris: the elderly curator of the Louvre has been brutally murdered inside the museum...

Brought to you by Penguin. The bestselling continuation of global phenomenon THE DA VINCI CODE, featuring symbologist Robert Langdon. The Capitol Building, Washington DC: Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon believes he is here to give a lecture. He is wrong. Within minutes of his arrival, a...