Collection: Adult

Bob's Book of State Capital Trivia brings a unique and inventive trivia game to readers everywhere. Created over decades by Robert "Bob" Connor, this clever collection of state capital challenges began as a pastime during train rides, long car trips, and quiet moments of inspiration. Over time, the game grew into a favorite among friends and family, known for its originality and surprising twists.

The book organizes state capital trivia in creative ways that challenge players to think beyond simple memorization. Sections group capitals by features such as their starting letters, letter patterns, number of letters, and other unexpected connections. Each challenge encourages readers to look at familiar geography in new and engaging ways.

Before his passing in 2024, Bob shared his full collection of trivia questions with his daughter Elizabeth, who promised to preserve and share the game he loved. This book fulfills that promise, allowing Bob's imaginative trivia to reach a wider audience while honoring the joy it brought to those who played it with him.

Whether played with friends, family, students, or fellow trivia enthusiasts, Bob's Book of State Capital Trivia invites readers to test their knowledge, spark conversation, and enjoy the clever creativity behind every challenge.

An intoxicating drama set in the world of New York City's elite, that explores the underside of the American dream and asks, what happens when you marry into a family that keeps secrets?

It's time for Ali, a good-natured Mumbai party-boy, to grow up. The first step to settling down is an arranged marriage to Maryam, the daughter of Abbas Khan, a New York real estate tycoon. She's pretty, demure, and respectable--unlike her sister, Farhan, a sexy, rebellious divorcée.

After the wedding, Ali moves to New York and enjoys the privileges of being an honorary Khan: private helicopters, supertall skyscrapers, and a Gatsbyesque house in the Hamptons. But soon rumors begin to surface about Abbas Khan--accusations of corruption and hidden affairs--and Farhan hints that a violent secret underlies Abbas's success. Though Ali's wife insists the insinuations are unfounded, he can't shake the feeling that there's something he doesn't know.

To uncover the truth, Ali launches his own investigation, which takes him deep into Abbas's dealings and past. As he closes in on the truth, Ali must decide: Can he remain part of the Khan family, and pay the moral price demanded by unimaginable wealth and power?

Your health journey isn't just about diet and exercise-it's about transformation from the inside out.

In Faithfully Fit: Devotions for Lasting Wellness, Dr. Roxanne Oliver-nurse practitioner and traditional naturopath-invites you into a ninety-day devotional experience that nurtures both body and soul. Drawing from Scripture, personal trials, and professional insight, each daily devotion offers encouragement, biblical truth, heartfelt prayer, and space for reflection.

Whether you're just beginning your wellness journey or seeking to refocus with intention, this book will help you

align your health goals with God's purpose,

embrace grace over guilt,

build habits rooted in faith, not fear, and

discover lasting strength through scripture.

This devotional is not about perfection-it's about progress, purpose, and growing closer to God as you care for the body He entrusted to you. Let this be your spiritual and physical reset-one prayerful step at a time.

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES AND IRISH TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER.

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER.

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Hope taught me the meaning of life, Tina taught me the meaning of love.

It's not everyday you meet a golden retriever in Thailand.

When Niall came across a dog shackled to a short chain and in a poor state of health something reminded him of his personal battle with addiction. He knew he had to rescue her immediately - golden retrievers are rare in Thailand - but there was just something about this dog in particular that told him she was destined for more.

He named her Tina, and what she did next is an incredible tale of survival, hope and love. Despite her terrible treatment at the hands of humans, she refused to distrust them or feel sorry for herself, and only opened her heart wider - always with a grin (yes dogs can smile) and a reassuring wag of her shaggy yellow tail.

From the minute Tina was free of her chains, she got on with what needed to be done, inspiring a dog hospital to be built and named after her and helping dogs from all over the world - whether they're street dogs from Thailand or rescue pups in Montana. The movement behind Tina has not stopped.

This is her story.

The Book of Stroke is a collection of poems and commentary about making sense of a life after a stroke. Why poems? Early in my recovery, I couldn't focus on anything longer. It took me many months before I could write my first new word, and not just because the stroke had left me, for a time, without the memory of the logic of keys on a keyboard and without the use of my right hand to type. I simply didn't want to write. Poems fit the overwhelming breadth of my experiences-at times ironic, withering, fantastical, whimsical, narrative, lyrical, funny, deterministic, childlike, and so much of that in pieces that don't fit together. These poems are accessible, without pandering.

As a single mom rebuilding my life from scratch, I don't need help. And I definitely don't need the attention of a six-foot-three maple farmer with a beard and a hero complex who looks at me like I'm a problem he didn't sign up for.

My landlord is broad-shouldered, permanently unimpressed, and entirely too comfortable telling me when I'm wrong. I think he's grumpy, rigid, and overprotective. He thinks I'm chaos in Crocs.

Falling for Josh Lawrence was never part of the plan.

But then he starts showing up.

For my son when he's overwhelmed.

For my daughters when they need someone steady.

And for me when my hands won't stop shaking.

I didn't come to Vermont looking for a protector. I don't need rescuing. But somewhere between harvest festivals, pumpkin canoe races, and quiet mornings in the sugar shack, the man I swore was just an annoyance becomes my safe place.

And when my dangerous past resurfaces and threatens the new life I've built, the grumpy maple farmer next door becomes my fiercest protector, ready to stand by my side while I fight for my family.

Because it turns out maple farmers are a lot like their trees: quiet, stubborn, and surprisingly sweet when the pressure builds.

Series Blurb: Welcome to Maplewood, Vermont. America's Most Charming Small Town has some dark, sticky secrets. Come for the maple syrup, festivals, and cheese wars; stay for swoon.

Ideal for independent travellers, this guidebook to Slovenia, written by Slovenia experts, goes beyond the basics. It blends must-see sights with hidden gems and offers unmatched practical guidance for seamless planning and on-the-go exploration. Packed with in-depth advice often missing from other guides, it helps you navigate with ease. From using public transport to discovering the best dining, accommodations, and local experiences, this guide covers it all. Every detail you need for a smooth and enriching journey.

Inside this Slovenia travel book, you'll find:

• Regional deep dive - in-depth coverage of key areas with curated experiences and honest reviews


• Itinerary samples - tailored plans for different trip lengths and travel styles


• Practical information - essential tips on getting there, using public transport, avoiding crowds, saving time and money, and traveling responsibly


• Expert recommendations - insider advice on the best places to eat, drink, stay, and enjoy nightlife or outdoor activities


• Seasonal tips - when to go to Slovenia, climate details, and festival highlights to plan your perfect trip


• Must-see pick - unmissable sights handpicked by our authors - adventure sports on the Soča River, Planica ski-jumping, the Karst, Lake Bohinj, Skocjan Caves, Festival Lent in Maribor, Ljubljana, Piran, Kočevski Rog, hiking in the Julian Alps, Pruj, Chuch of the Holy Trinity in Hrastovlje, Prekmurje, skiing, Logar Valley


• Easy-to-use maps - colour-coded maps highlighting essential spots for dining, accommodation, shopping and entertainment


• Cultural insights - engaging stories on local history, arts, and traditions for a deeper understanding of Slovenia


• Language essentials - Slovenian phrases and vocabulary to help you connect with locals


• Inspiring travel photography - stunning full-color images capturing the essence of Slovenia, and fueling your wanderlust


• Designed for comfort and sustainability - a velvet soft-touch cover for a secure grip and premium uncoated paper from responsibly sourced materials


• Bonus eBook - free download with purchase for added convenience


• Coverage includes: Ljubljana and around, Northwest Slovenia, the Soča Valley to the Istrian Coast, Southern Slovenia, Eastern Slovenia

Travel smart and experience Slovenia with confidence. Let this guide to Slovenia be your trusted companion to must-see sights, hidden gems, and local secrets for an unforgettable adventure.

The full-color manhua (comic) adaptation of the hit danmei/Boys' Love novel--and in the same universe as Legend of Exorcism: Tianbao Fuyao Lu!

A historical fantasy set in an ancient China where magic has been nearly extinguished, and two young men must work together to prevent the destruction of all life.

It has been three hundred years since magic disappeared from the Divine Land. Chen Xing is the last Great Exorcist--a young man with a tenuous grip on magic whose life is destined to end on his twentieth birthday. As whispers about the return of the demonic entity known as Mara echo across the land, Chen Xing is burdened with a daunting task: to seek out his fated counterpart, the Protector Martial God, and together, to save the world.

Enter Xiang Shu, a condemned man with a haunted past. Accused of unspeakable atrocities, Xiang Shu is an enigma--handsome, skilled, and facing execution for crimes he claims he didn't commit. As their destinies intertwine, Chen Xing and Xiang Shu embark together on a journey where the salvation of everything they know hangs in the balance.

Cássia Costa is back in action in the wildly popular coming-of-age superhero series, INFERNO GIRL RED!

Cássia Costa protected Apex City from its first major threat as its new hero, INFERNO GIRL RED - but it cost her dearly. Now, still reeling from a heartbreaking loss, Cássia must forge a relationship with a new mentor, and expand an unlikely team - because the consequences of her previous "victory" have come back to haunt her, and a villainous duo is on the rise!

A fraught potential romance beckons, a long-held secret threatens to be revealed, and an unimaginable choice could see Apex City left defenceless! Can Cássia navigate it all... or even simply survive?

Collects Inferno Girl Red Book Two #1-3

WHAT IS THE MASSIVE-VERSE?
Kyle Higgins & Marcelo Costa's breakout hit Radiant Black took superhero storytelling to new heights. But Radiant Black isn't the only character inhabiting the MASSIVE-VERSE. There's a whole universe for readers to explore! Characters like Rogue Sun, Inferno Girl Red, The Dead Lucky and more yet to be revealed each of them has a different story to tell, different adversaries to face and they each occupy a very different corner of this shared universe. What are you waiting for? Now's the time to get into the MASSIVE-VERSE!

Opposite sides of the law flirt with danger--and each other--in a tangled web of political intrigue that is fraught with deception and secrets. A suspenseful mystery sure to get the heart racing in more ways than one, perfect for fans of No. 6 and Banana Fish!

Shiro keeps charging ahead to secure his way out of organized crime, leaving Ichiro anxious that his own mission may render him helpless to save Shiro from his own recklessness. Luckily, a promising lead from a shady broker allows them to pursue the president of Shindo Chemical together--at a luxury resort?! Ichiro and Shiro manage to dig up a few cryptic emails, but the bigger picture is still out of arm's reach...

The life of a boring salaryman-turned-vampire gets turned upside down by a handsome coworker who's just dying for a bite!

A scrupulous vampire happy with his mundane life finds himself perpetually tested by his bored--and very unscrupulous--coworker.

Office worker and 40-year-old virgin Minoru Sayo lives a simple, perhaps boring, life--at least until the day he is turned into a vampire! Unable to bring himself to drink human blood, he satiates his overwhelming thirst with cats. But one night, after a disastrous mixer, Minoru is pushed to his limits when a junior colleague passes out drunk, neck exposed, while waiting for the train. Unable to resist, Minoru sneaks a taste. But all is not what it seems with his hapless coworker, and Minoru's life is about to take yet another unexpected turn!

An action-packed battle manga... with ballroom dance?! Enter the thrilling (no really!) world of Dancesport!

THE LAST DANCE...

It's the final round of the Metropolitan Tournament, and after the dancers take their last steps, all that awaits is judgment. Chinatsu has bet her partnership with Tatara and maybe her entire dancing career on winning the competition. Anything less than first place could mean the end of so much, but Chinatsu and Tatara danced their hearts out and left everything on the floor. Will youthful passion prevail, or will a returning powerhouse reclaim past glory?

Bronco's supernatural abilities are a blessing and a curse. Haunted by memories of World War II, he seeks to avenge the deaths of a family killed by the Klan, finding love and solace in the process. Bronco was once a Harlem gangster in the 1930s before becoming a skilled soldier with the all-Black 92nd Infantry Division, fighting the Germans in Italy in 1944. During a chaotic night, embroiled in an intense battle, Bronco fought like a one-man army and took down several German soldiers. However, he encountered a strange sight: a group of dead German soldiers wearing World War I uniforms. Bronco was the only one who could see these soldiers, as he was cursed with the ability to see the dead, along with his supernatural strength. A decade later, Bronco is suffering from PTSD and has turned to alcohol while working as a gravedigger. The bars and lounges of Harlem are his only reprieve from haunting memories. Serving as a conduit for the dead, he is soon haunted by the daughter of a Mississippi farmer killed by the KKK. Entangled in a strained war between gangsters in Harlem, Bronco reluctantly leaves the city for Mississippi to investigate the girl's death and uncovers more than he could have ever expected.

Unlock the Power of Active Learning in Every Classroom

Transform student engagement. Increase participation. Improve learning outcomes-for every learner.

The Active Learning Revolution is a practical, research-informed guide designed for educators, instructional leaders, schools, and organizations committed to improving student engagement and inclusive instruction. Written by Dr. Daniel Biegun, an educator with nearly 30 years of classroom and professional learning experience, this book delivers 50 powerful, easy-to-implement active learning strategies that work across all grade levels (Pre-K-adult) and all subject areas.

Whether you are a classroom teacher, special educator, instructional coach, administrator, or professional learning provider, this book offers a clear system for embedding active learning, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and formative assessment into daily instruction-without adding more to teachers' plates.

Why Active Learning Matters

Decades of educational research show that students learn best when they are actively engaged-behaviorally, cognitively, and emotionally.

The Active Learning Revolution bridges that gap by providing classroom-ready strategies that:

• Increase opportunities to respond (OTR)
• Support diverse learners, including students with disabilities
• Improve attention, retention, and comprehension
• Foster collaboration, movement, and meaningful interaction

What You'll Gain

✔ 50 classroom-tested active learning strategies

✔ Whole-group engagement techniques that ensure every student participates

✔ Verbal, written, gestural, and movement-based opportunities to respond

✔ Collaborative learning structures that promote critical thinking and problem-solving

✔ Brain breaks and exit tickets that enhance focus and formative assessment

✔ Built-in alignment to Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

✔ Printable, full-color classroom resources included with purchase

"An unprecedented breakthrough novel about life after war."--Cara Hoffman, author of Running, Be Safe, I Love You and So Much Pretty

"This is not only a massively good book, it is absolutely necessary."--Joydeep Roy-Bhattacharya, author of The Storyteller of Marrakesh and The Watch

A bold and compassionate novel about war's aftermath, The Soldier's House confronts the uneasy truths of rescue, redemption, and what it means to share a home and future with a former enemy.

In The Soldier's House, Helen Benedict tells the story of an Iraq War veteran who saves the lives of his assassinated Iraqi interpreter's widow, child, and mother by bringing them to his upstate New York home. For the soldier, this is a way of making amends, but the widow finds being rescued by the enemy both humiliating and compromising. This is a compassionate tale that examines whether redemption and forgiveness are even possible in the wake of war. In light of the increasing displacement of people all over the world, The Soldier's House is particularly timely and poignant.