Collection: Adult

After eighteen years, I've come home to the Scottish island of my childhood. It's the place I vowed I wouldn't return to so I never again had to see the man who broke my heart into a million pieces.

Yet family has inevitably brought me back, and avoiding my ex, Quinn McQuarrie, is proving impossible when he insists on digging up the past every time we meet.

Quinn is now a single dad, the local contractor, and the person the entire town is rooting for to get his happily ever after. The problem is, he wants me to be his HEA, and I just want to move on. When Quinn sees my plans to save the town's volunteer lifeboat service as an opportunity to work together, I'm stuck with him. And, unfortunately, I soon realize there's no denying that the chemistry we share has only grown more intense with the passing of time.

I know Quinn wants more than just a physical relationship, but it's all I can promise with so much hurt and distrust between us.

However, when strange disturbances escalate to harassment, our lives are turned upside down, and Quinn proves he will do anything in his power to protect me. Even if it means losing each other before we ever get our second chance...

SAFETY IS THE CORNERSTONE for excellent operations, but it is often marginalized and relegated to dense handbooks that are ignored by employees. James T. Schultz and Brian L. Fielkow instead offer a straightforward how-to guide for maximizing organizational performance through safety leadership. They demonstrate why safety must be a core value engrained into the rhythms of every task. Jim and Brian show how to bring people and process together in full alignment to provide a definitive competitive advantage.

Leading People Safely is packed with succinct, savvy know-how for implementing a culture of safety, punctuated with easy-to-skim lists and textboxes, and uses on-the-ground examples supplied from Jim and Brian's combined seventy-plus years of experience.

Applicable for businesses of any size or industry, Leading People Safely is a must read for leaders looking to create a safe and successful business with a healthy corporate culture.

When Stevie starts seeing floating orbs, they call a spiritual pest control company for guidance. Harriett and Marcy-two queer, punk lesbians-welcome Stevie into a world of otherworldly creatures, tree people, and something called the bone spider. Equal parts slice-of-life, queer romance and body horror, Cosmic Dyke Patrol is a story about how everyone is worthy of love, no matter how weird.

In the aftermath of war, one woman's courage is truly tested.

Germany, 1945. Elsa Kalbach was raised to be the perfect daughter. But as her world collapses from years of war, she is forced to confront the cost of the lies she was taught to believe.

With the Russian Army advancing, Elsa flees her ruined hometown carrying an abandoned Jewish child - and no one left to trust.

Then she discovers Sam, a wounded British soldier hiding in a barn. Her enemy by uniform, Elsa knows she should turn him in.

Instead, she saves him.

Sam becomes her secret and her risk - the only person she can rely on. And, as they travel through a land shattered by war, a fragile bond begins to grow that neither of them expected . . . or can afford.

In the ruins of a country built on obedience, loving Sam becomes Elsa's quiet rebellion.

But when the guns finally fall silent, Elsa and Sam will face the hardest question of all: can love survive the ruins of war - and the pasts they cannot escape?

A powerful wartime romance of forbidden love, moral courage, and hope born in the darkest of times. Perfect for fans of Soraya M. Lane, Kate Quinn, Rachel Hore and Kristin Hannah.

Readers adore The Wartime Affair:

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A lifetime of faith deserves clarity, confidence, and peace.

As the years go by, many Christians feel a deeper desire to truly understand what they believe not to argue or debate, but to rest securely in biblical truth. Yet many theology books feel overwhelming, academic, or difficult to follow.

Systematic Theology for Seniors was written with you in mind.

This book is a 52-week, Scripture-centered guide that gently walks you through the core doctrines of the Christian faith one clear, manageable lesson at a time. Designed specifically for seniors, it explains essential Christian beliefs in simple language, without theological jargon or unnecessary complexity.

You don't need a theology degree to understand God's truth. You need clear teaching rooted in Scripture-and a pace that allows time for reflection. This book provides both.

Why a 52-Week Study?

The Christian faith is not meant to be rushed.
This book is structured as a weekly journey, allowing you to:

• Learn steadily without feeling overwhelmed

• Reflect deeply on Scripture

• Grow in confidence and assurance over time

• Use the book for personal study or group discussion

Each week builds on the last, helping you develop a firm, biblical understanding of Christian doctrine that strengthens faith and brings peace.

Inside This 52-Week Study, You'll Learn About:

WHO GOD IS → His nature, attributes, and faithfulness
THE BIBLE → Why Scripture can be trusted
JESUS CHRIST → His life, death, resurrection, and saving work
SALVATION → Grace, faith, assurance, and new life in Christ
THE CHRISTIAN LIFE → The Holy Spirit, the church, and spiritual growth
ETERNAL HOPE → Death, resurrection, and life everlasting

Each weekly lesson includes:

• Clear, Scripture-based teaching

• Key Bible passages

• Gentle reflection questions

• A pace designed for easy reading and understanding

Who This Book Is For

• Seniors who want a deeper understanding of their faith
• Christians seeking clear teaching on biblical doctrine
• Church senior ministries and Bible study groups
• Caregivers, pastors, and family members looking for a meaningful gift

Finish Well Grounded in Truth

You have walked many years with God.
Now is the time to strengthen your understanding of His truth with confidence, clarity, and hope.

Systematic Theology for Seniors is not about complicated arguments-it is about knowing God, trusting His Word, and living each season of life anchored in biblical truth.

Lavishly illustrated in full color, How to Read a Wedding Dress displays annotated images of historical garments that outline important features and highlight how styles have developed over time, offering a fascinating overview of changing bridal trends over three centuries.

In this ideal companion to her bestselling guide, How to Read a Dress, Lydia Edwards offers a fascinating glimpse into the evolution of bridal wear around the world, from the Renaissance up to the modern day. This guide explores prevalent trends and developments, including how the Victorian fashion for white silk (a break from the previous 18th-century tradition of the bride simply donning a 'best' dress) over the course of the 19th century developed into the now familiar and indeed ubiquitous cultural icon of the white wedding dress and veil. Finally, she explores how today, brides worldwide are reimagining the past and incorporating 'vintage' style as an integral part of their big day and considers style choices influenced by gender identity fluidity and same-sex marriage.

Equipping the reader with eclectic examples of bridal wear over the centuries, this is the ultimate guide to the wedding dress for students, researchers of fashion history, and anyone looking for inspiration for their big day.

2026 Edition

Struggling with debt? Wondering how artificial intelligence can help you regain control of your finances?

Using AI Smart Start: Using AI to Get Out of Debt offers a clear, practical guide for anyone looking to reduce debt, build financial security, and achieve long-term stability - no matter their technical background.

This 53-page guide walks you through key strategies for harnessing AI tools in your financial journey.

Starting with an easy-to-understand introduction to AI, the book dispels common myths and explains how AI works in personal finance.

Real-world examples illustrate how AI can streamline debt management, from tracking spending to automating repayments.

Readers will learn how to shift their mindset for debt reduction, choose the right AI tools, and create personalised repayment strategies that align with their goals.

The book also includes practical exercises, like the AI Tool Checklist & Rating System, to help readers evaluate tools objectively and find the best fit for their needs.

Using AI Smart Start also explores the future of AI in finance, showing how emerging tools can simplify budgeting, enhance financial literacy, and support consistent progress.

Whether you're overwhelmed by debt or just looking to improve your financial habits, this step-by-step guide empowers you to take action and stay motivated.

If you're ready to make smarter financial decisions and reduce debt with confidence, this book will help you get started.

It's autumn in Vermont, and the mountains are ablaze with color, just in time for Stonebridge's annual harvest festival. The village is swarming with leaf-peeping tourists, and the celebration is off to a jubilant start as residents gather for their favorite kick-off event: a masquerade party on the village green. But the crisp fall air turns chilling when a party guest is found lifeless and another is whisked away in an ambulance, on the verge of death.

Photographer Bobbie Brooks vows to leave the investigation to the professionals until a tearful plea from a friend causes her to shift her focus from merriment to murder. The Stonebridge Keep it Snappy Shutter Club is on another case as Bobbie plunges into the world of herbal poisons and masked motives. The truth is concealed in the details captured through her lens. But as everything comes into focus, Bobbie finds herself in danger once again. Can she unmask the killer before the killer zooms in on her?

The official continuation of the hit Netflix series and set in the iconic Kong franchise, Return to Skull Island is a thrilling continuation.

Written by Simon Furman (Transformers) and illustrated by Christopher Jones (Young Justice, Teen Titans) - be amongst the explorers witnessing epic battles between monsters.

Return to Skull Island collects the thrilling official continuation comic of the hit Netflix Kong: Skull Island animated series, adapting the intense, monster-filled world.

This enthralling comic continues the story of a diverse group of explorers on the perilous Skull Island. They're constantly in danger, not only from the gargantuan creatures that tower over the treetops, but also the enemies that lurk in the island's shadows. The survivors face deadly, life-threatening challenges, as they uncover the island's dark secrets and fight for survival in a land where every creature is a threat, including Kong himself.

Writer Simon Furman brings his expertise in creating epic, character-driven stories to Return to Skull Island, offering a high-stakes narrative filled with twists, betrayals, and heart-pounding action. Furman's signature style of deep world-building and complex character arcs ensures that each issue is more than just a battle for survival--it's a clash of ideologies, fears, and alliances. The story culminates in a fierce battle between Kong and a terrifying new adversary, a grotesque monster who's toxic trail plagues the island, leaving destruction, suffering, and then eventually silence in its wake

Illustrated by Christopher Jones, the comic bursts with dynamic action, vivid landscapes, and intricate creature designs, capturing the island's menacing beauty. This is a must-read for fans of Kong: Skull Island, the MonsterVerse, and anyone who loves adrenaline-fueled adventure set against a backdrop of giant monsters and deadly intrigue.

SUNNY DAY GETAWAY

Now that the excitement of the sports festival has passed, Miya and her stepsisters are looking forward to some rest and relaxation! And what better place to unwind than the beach? But these young ladies quickly learn they aren't the only ones looking to spend some time by the seaside--Miya's glamorous friend Riru and members of the Eihou Ladies' Academy student council are here too. When it looks like tensions between her sisters and their classmates are beginning to bubble over, it's up to Miya to help them make some happy summer memories!

GOING STRONG AND HUNGRY FOR MORE!

Elma, the office lady/harmony dragon is as adorable as ever in Volume 10 of this popular Dragon Maid spinoff!!

In this volume, Elma participates in a company field day, explores taxes and the world of underground idols, and joins her co-worker on a diet for moral support. No matter what she does in the human world, you can bet there'll be plenty of fun and food involved!

Named a "Best Book of the Year" by Kirkus Reviews

"Urgent and eye-opening, the book serves as a loud-and-clear alarm."―The Boston Globe

Named an "Outstanding Academic Title" by Choice

From an MIT scientist, mounting evidence that the active ingredient in the world's most commonly used weedkiller is contributing to skyrocketing rates of chronic disease.

Glyphosate is the active ingredient in Roundup, the most commonly used weedkiller in the world. Over 300 million pounds of glyphosate-based herbicide are sprayed on farms―and food―every year.

Agrochemical companies claim that glyphosate is safe for humans, animals, and the environment. But emerging scientific research on glyphosate's deadly disruption of the gut microbiome, its crippling effect on protein synthesis, and its impact on the body's ability to use and transport sulfur―not to mention several landmark legal cases―tells a very different story.

In Toxic Legacy, senior research scientist Stephanie Seneff, PhD, delivers compelling evidence based on countless published, peer-reviewed studies―all in frank, illuminating, and always accessible language.

As Rachel Carson did with DDT in the 1960's with Silent Spring, Seneff sounds the alarm on glyphosate, giving you guidance on simple changes you can make right now and essential information you need to protect your health, your family's health, and the planet on which we all depend.

"A game-changer that we would be foolish to ignore."―Kirkus Reviews (starred)

"Toxic Legacy will stand shoulder to shoulder with Rachel Carson's Silent Spring. [This is] unquestionably, one of the most important books of our time."―David Perlmutter, MD, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Grain Brain

"Dr. Seneff's work will change the way we all think about food."―Mark Hyman, MD, New York Times bestselling author

What do you need to know to be a successful software engineer? Undergraduate curricula and bootcamps may teach the fundamentals of algorithms and writing code, but they rarely cover topics vital to your career advancement. With this practical book, you'll learn the skills you need to succeed and thrive.

Authors Nathaniel Schutta and Dan Vega guide your journey with everything from pointers to deep dives into specific topic areas that will help you build the skills that really matter as a software engineer.

• Understand what software engineering is--and why communication and other soft skills matter
• Learn the basics of software architecture and architectural drivers
• Use common and proven techniques to read and refactor code bases
• Understand the importance of testing and how to implement an effective test suite
• Learn how to reliably and repeatedly deploy software
• Know how to evaluate and choose the right solution or tool for a given problem

Picturesque Venetian ports, snow-capped mountains, awe-inspiring Minoan ruins, golden sands and glistening waters - Crete is an island paradise quite unlike any other. Your DK Eyewitness Top 10 travel guide ensures you'll find your way around Crete with absolute ease.

Our newly updated Top 10 travel guide breaks down the best of Crete into helpful lists of ten - from our own selected highlights to the best museums and galleries, places to eat, shops and festivals.

You'll discover:

-Five easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day-trip, a weekend, or a week
-Detailed Top 10 lists of Crete's must-sees, including detailed descriptions of Knossos, Irakleio, Chania, Phaistos, Rethymno, Gortys, the Samaria Gorge, the Amari Valley and Mount Idi, Gournia and Moni Arkadiou
-Crete's most interesting areas, with the best places for shopping, dining, and sightseeing
-Inspiration for different things to enjoy during your trip - including mountain walks, island and boat trips and things to do for free
-A laminated pull-out map of Crete, plus three color area maps
-Streetsmart advice get ready, get around, and stay safe
-A lightweight format perfect for your pocket or bag when you're on the move

DK Eyewitness Top 10s are the UK's favorite pocket guides and have been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since 2002.

Looking for more on Crete's culture, history and attractions? Try our DK Eyewitness Crete.

A standalone contemporary romance in the MORGAN BROTHERS SERIES from USA Today Bestselling Author Lauren Rowe. The story of firefighter Colby Morgan that proves heroes come in many forms . . . The first time I laid eyes on Lydia Decker, I couldn't speak. Or breathe. Or string two coherent thoughts together. And I don't mean any of that figuratively. I'm not talking about a guy being floored by the sight of a gorgeous woman-although, of course, Lydia is gorgeous beyond words. No, when I first laid eyes on Lydia Decker-my physical therapist-I was lying flat on my back in the ICU, high as a kite on painkillers, breathing on a ventilator, my bones as broken and splintered as my spirit. When I first laid eyes on Lydia Decker, she was a ray of light in the dark. Hope for the hopeless. A salve for my singed and battered soul. She said she'd been assigned to fix me. That she was there to bring me back to life. She said helping me was her calling. And then she touched me. Physically, emotionally, spiritually. She healed me. And I fell in love. But what I didn't know . . . what I couldn't possibly know . . . was that Lydia Decker needed fixing far more than I ever did.

Celebrating his 70th year, Tim Seibles presents With No Hat, a new collection with a long history. Energized and original, With No Hat also offers a retrospective of Seibles' life and career--including his signature sassy villanelles; pop up cameos of cartoon characters; meditations on aging, death, identity, and at-one-ment with all beings; and leading the parade--the main character: the poem itself--lithe and mischievous--not only bareheaded, but in the full glory of his birthday suit. Yeats says, "I made my song a coat...but there's more enterprise in walking naked." With No Hat enterprises--strides, sprints, gavottes, and tiptoes through a life work of forging imagination into unforgettable tableaus, spanning self and other, and embracing and assessing, with Seibles' empathic but cold eye, our culture and our lives in mortal crisis.