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Camera Stays on: A Dark Slasher Romance
Fans of Butcher & Blackbird will be captivated by this dark, addictive romance, where one woman must confront her ex and navigate deadly desires on a film set where no one is safe. **DELUXE LIMITED EDITION FIRST PRINT RUN--featuring beautiful sprayed edges. Special edition features only available for a limited time and while supplies last.** The cameras are rolling, the scene is set, and the stakes are deadly. On this set, no one is safe. Five years ago, Purdy Marin's wedding was shattered when her fiancé, Sawyer Delambre, accused her of cheating--at the altar. Humiliated and fed up, she ditched town and never looked back. Years later, Purdy now goes by "Andi," and has a happy, albeit humble, life in the city. She thought she'd left the nightmare of Sawyer behind, but he has other plans. Sawyer, an aspiring director, assembled the perfect trap--a chilling horror script, the funding to make it real, and Andi cast in the starring role. Strapped for cash, she agrees. But Sawyer isn't the only one looking for the spotlight. His older brother, Asher, has quietly loved Andi for years. Now cast as her on-screen husband, Ash has the excuse he's always wanted--to finally stand where his brother once stood. As the cameras roll, alliances shift, and buried secrets rise to the surface. Everyone has motives. Everyone believes they're directing the show. But Andi may be the most dangerous player of all. She's spent years letting Sawyer tell her story. This is her shot to write her own ending. But every ending comes with a cost. And in every found footage, the story only survives because someone didn't. -
Women in Technical Communication: From typewriters to touchscreens: a history by the women who did the work
For the first time, the stories of the women who built the profession of technical communication have been brought together. These women helped shape how the world understands technology.
Spanning fifty years of innovation, from typewriters to personal computers to smartphones, these first-hand stories reveal how women in technical communication carved out careers, led change, and defined a field in constant motion.
Told in their own words, this anthology celebrates the pioneers who turned communication into a bridge between people and technology.
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Dreaming of the River: A Mother and Daughter's Fight for Survival during the Holocaust
"Seldom do writers on the Holocaust have access to diaries from both a mother and her daughter. With these materials in hand, Pauline Steinhorn crafted a wonderful book about her mother and grandmother, retelling, often in their own voices, the story of their struggles." -Dr. Michael Berenbaum, Distinguished Professor of Jewish Studies, American Jewish University
Bronia Feldman never imagined she would become the backbone of an underground medical lifeline, least of all inside the brutal forced-labor system of the HASAG munitions factory in occupied Poland. Torn from her family in September 1942, she arrives there shattered by grief. The only force strong enough to keep her alive is the chance to save others.
Left behind in the ghetto of Skarzysko-Kamienna are her husband and two young daughters. Her 13-year-old daughter, Hajuta, has been sent to a nearby labor site. Bronia seizes a rare opportunity to escape and manages to reach her daughter. After their brief reunion, she faces an impossible choice: flee into the forest to join the partisans, or slip back to the place she has just escaped.
When they are reunited months later, the moment is both miraculous and heartbreaking. Hajuta is no longer the girl Bronia remembers. Together they endure still darker days when they are deported to Bergen-Belsen in January 1945.
This true story of a Jewish mother and daughter is a testament to courage, devotion, and the fragile thread of hope that sustained them. Amid cruelty and terror, they also encounter moments of humanity.
Throughout it all, both cling to memories of the River Kamienna, where they once danced, played music, and believed in a future. For Bronia and Hajuta, the river is more than a memory. It is a promise that one day they might return home.
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It's All About Relationships: Mastering the Art of Relational Leadership
Every high-performing company has a CEO who understands one truth: success is relational before it's financial.
After building and selling companies, serving on public and private boards, and advising hundreds of CEOs for over twenty-five years, Eddy Arriola has seen one principle hold true: every breakthrough in business starts with a breakthrough in relationships.
It's All About Relationships reveals the six arenas every CEO must master--from the boardroom to the customer--and introduces a systemic, practical method for turning relationships into a measurable strategic advantage.
This isn't about being more "likable." It's All About Relationships doesn't waste your time with vague platitudes. This is a playbook for CEOs--an actionable guide for leading with clarity, building alignment, and creating the trust that drives results.
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Girl Next Door
Everyone deserves a happily ever after, that's why Jenna Murphy is fiercely proud of her romance-only bookstore, BookLove. With her pets by her side, she's content in her neat life, convinced that one day she'll find her person. Jenna helps Grandma with her groceries, runs the library's used book sale, and hands out water to the runners in the local 5K race. What's not to love?
Sawyer Hall, a sharp-witted book blogger, has gained a reputation for her brutally honest takes. Fresh from a messy breakup, her posts have grown...snarkier than usual, and when she stumbles into Jenna's charming bookstore filled with "sappy fluff," she doesn't exactly hold back. Sawyer's suggestion that romance novels peddle unattainable dreams to the sad and lonely makes Jenna absolutely livid. But fate has a twisted sense of humor because a new neighbor is moving into the other half of Jenna's duplex and it's Sawyer Hall, because, of course it is. And Sawyer is gorgeous. And funny. And sort of makes Jenna swoon. So annoying. A witty, heartwarming enemies to lovers romance about falling for the girl next door that proves the best stories are the ones with endings we never see coming. -
One Piece, Vol. 113
Join Monkey D. Luffy and his swashbuckling crew in their search for the ultimate treasure, One Piece! As a child, Monkey D. Luffy dreamed of becoming King of the Pirates. But his life changed when he accidentally gained the power to stretch like rubber...at the cost of never being able to swim again! Years later, Luffy sets off in search of the One Piece, said to be the greatest treasure in the world... As Luffy and Loki get to know each other better, the Holy Knights of the World Government launch an attack on Elbaph. Their first move is to use a mysterious power on the children of the giants. Can Luffy and his crew fight back against this seemingly invincible enemy? -
Hockey Problem: A single dad hockey romance
He's the NHL's most guarded single dad.
She's the one woman who can't afford to fall for him.
Tori Wells didn't fight her way into the NHL just to become another cautionary tale. As a team physical therapist, she lives by strict rules: heal the players, protect her career, and never-ever-cross the line with a hockey player.
Then she's assigned to Zayden Bishop.
On the ice, he's untouchable-a French-Canadian superstar with a reputation for being cold, private, and impossible to read. Off the ice, he's a devoted single father running on discipline, stubbornness, and too little sleep. Until a serious shoulder injury threatens his season-and the stability he's built for his six-year-old daughter.
Tori is in charge of his rehab. Full oversight. Daily sessions.
No room for mistakes.
No room for attraction.
Except Zayden isn't what she expected.
The more time they spend together-early mornings, quiet road trips, late-night conversations-the harder it becomes to pretend this is just professional. Because Zayden doesn't just need his shoulder fixed. He needs someone who sees the man behind the jersey.
And Tori is dangerously close to becoming that someone.
Crossing the line could cost her everything she's worked for. And Zayden can't risk bringing anyone into his daughter's life unless he's certain they'll stay.
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AAC and Me!
AAC and Me!
AAC, AAC, AAC and me...
AAC helps me ask questions, tell jokes, and connect with the people around me.
AAC and Me! follows Bob through his day - with friends, at school, and at home - showing how AAC supports communication in many different moments and for many different purposes.
Written to support understanding, inclusion, and acceptance, AAC and Me! helps children, families, and educators see AAC as a powerful, everyday way to communicate - full of personality, meaning, and joy.
AAC stands for Augmentative and Alternative Communication. It sounds complicated but it's not. Some people cannot always speak, so they use AAC. AAC can be communicating with pictures or gestures or typing. People who use AAC may communicate differently but they have stories and ideas to share with the world.
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Future Proof: Transform your Business with AI (or Get Left Behind)
The third digital disruption is here, and your business is already behind. Don't panic.
The internet connected information. Social media connected people. Artificial Intelligence is connecting intelligence, and it's reshaping our world at a speed that dwarfs all previous technological shifts. For leaders and professionals, the choice is simple: adapt or become obsolete. Future Proof is the definitive guide to riding the AI wave, not getting crushed by it.
Written by veteran data scientist and AI expert, Dr. Michael "House" Housman, this book demystifies AI, stripping away the jargon and hype to deliver a practical, actionable roadmap. Drawing on over 15 years in the trenches working with high-growth startups and the Fortune 500, Dr. Housman provides hard-won lessons and a clear path forward for anyone looking to thrive in the age of AI.
Inside, you'll find a proven, step-by-step framework for using AI to gain an immediate competitive edge. Learn how to conduct an "AI census" in your organization, identify quick wins for productivity, and build a long-term data strategy.
But this book goes beyond the boardroom. Dr. Housman also explores the bigger questions AI forces us all to confront:
- What happens to our jobs when AI can perform knowledge work?
- How will AI reshape our friendships, families, and communities?
- What does the future look like as we approach Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)?
Whether you're a C-suite executive, an entrepreneur, a team manager, or simply a curious mind trying to understand the profound shifts happening in our world, Future Proof provides the essential toolkit. Stop waiting on the sidelines. Learn how to harness the power of AI to transform your business, future-proof your career, and navigate the most important technological revolution of our lifetime.
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Little Liturgical Catechism
Originally published after Dom Prosper Guéranger completed his three-volume Liturgical Institutions (1840-1851) yet prior to his final (ninth) volume of The Liturgical Year (1841-1875), Abbé Henri Dutilliet's Little Liturgical Catechism (1860) bridges his master's two monumental achievements in a comprehensive distillation of the Roman liturgy and the Church's annual cycle of worship.
Despite his encyclopedic effort, however, his book fell out of print within two decades; that is, until the famous decadent-novelist-turned-Benedictine-oblate Joris-Karl Huysmans discovered this pamphlet in a bookshop in the early 1890s and saw it back into print in 1896 as a remedy for the universal "ignorance of the Sacred Liturgy" he had observed among the faithful of his diocese. Nor has the need for education ceased 130 years later, when the traditional rite so beautifully expounded in this catechism has returned to more and more churches. It is thus fitting to bring Dutilliet's marvelous catechism to light for our times, even as Huysmans did for his.
Expanded with notes that explain unfamiliar terms or point out differences between the Tridentine rite about which this catechism speaks and the twentieth-century modified versions of it, this first-ever English translation of Dutilliet's text intends to offer the faithful "the enduring enchantment of the admirable year of the Church" and the understanding that "all in her worship is full of meaning; nothing is left to hazard; no detail, however minute, is without purpose." Reading this catechism is not only a painless way to acquire much learning in a short time, but a haunting reminder of just how much has been lost in the postconciliar Church-and how much we stand to gain by its restoration.
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Odyssey of a Bad Mother
I'm going to spend 2026 in 1982; come join me.
The Odyssey of a Bad Mother takes place in 1982 in Bellevue, Washington, right outside of Seattle.
Come reminisce about the time of Pop Rocks, Tab, Hall & Oates, Heather Locklear, E.T., Reaganomics, and the changing of the family dynamic.
Set against the backdrop of Bill Gates's rise and MS-DOS and the European expansion of Microsoft, finally to their home in Redmond. The Odyssey of a Bad Mother takes a look at three flawed women in the affluent Parkside community who are all deemed bad mothers.
They come together in a desperate quest to find answers to the kidnapping of one of their sons, a local boy, Ryan McKinnon. With no clues, no answers, and little hope, these three bad mothers forge the path to finding what happened to him.
During a time when the police were on overload, a time in American history when children's kidnappings were becoming prominent in the United States, and with respect to the milk carton campaign, The Odyssey of a Bad Mother takes a hard look at the police and their fight to bring Ryan McKinnon home.
What happened to Ryan McKinnon that night at the movies when he went missing?
With Ryan as the narrator of the terrifying tale, his story sheds light on compassion, empathy, and psychological insight on what it means to struggle, self-preserve, fall apart, and pick yourself up again for the greater good!
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Detective Beans: And the Map of Mystery Volume 3
When an ambitious feline detective gets his paws on a mysterious treasure map, curiosity turns into a full-blown adventure! Li Chen's bestselling Detective Beans series continues in this new graphic novel that will delight mystery fans and cat-lovers alike. Detective Beans is set on being the world's most successful detective, but before his mom will let him solve any cases, he's going to need to clean his room first. But when he sets out to deliver some mail he received by mistake, a whole new world of adventure opens. After being handed a mysterious treasure map by an old sea captain, Beans sets out to connect the clues on a journey that winds through amusement parks, secret tunnels, and pirate ships. Together with his best friend, Biscuits, the fearless feline detective pieces together a mystery that nobody in Cat Town saw coming. Young readers will delight in the charming characters, clever plot twists, and positive spirit of curiosity and problem-solving that pack every one of these colorful and beautifully illustrated pages. -
Paint the Town Pink: A Star Chapter Book
Star Chapter Books are the perfect bridge for kids moving beyond beginning readers but not yet ready for longer chapter books. With short chapters, bold two-color illustrations, and fast-paced, funny stories, these confidence-building books make reading fun and rewarding. In this laugh-out-loud superhero spoof, four roommates with very different powers must stop a villain from painting the city an awful shade of pink that will make everyone in town sick! Abby Astro, Blix Blaster, Captain Kooky Pants, and Wanda Weather are superheroes, but they are also human. Three of them stayed up late watching their favorite TV show. When they wake up the next day, the city is in danger! Their former roommate, Nina Neon, is turning everything a nauseating shade of Projectile Pink! Can the super roomies rally--and stay awake long enough--to stop her? Each Star Chapter Book is 112 pages long, divided into six to eight short chapters with illustrated panels on every page to keep kids engaged from start to finish. This highly visual early chapter book format supports the transition from leveled readers to chapter books, making Star Chapter Books a perfect fit for independent reading, classroom libraries, or shared story time. Look for more Star Chapter Books adventures to help kids grow confident and discover the joy of reading, including the Super Roomies' first adventure, Lake of Slime! -
Pelicans on Holiday: Ready-To-Read Level 2
The bakery mice tackle a rush order for a pelican and his feathered friends in the sixth book in the acclaimed Mouse and Spoon Level 2 Ready-to-Read series from Newbery Medal winner and author of the Henry and Mudge series, Cynthia Rylant! A pelican is going on vacation and wants to bring his friends yummy apple dumplings to enjoy on their trip. The problem is that he needs them right away! Will Ginger, Piper, and Tom be able to bake them in time? Or will the pelicans have to find another snack to gobble up? -
Christmas Surprise: An Amish Romance
A Heartwarming Amish Christmas Romance of Faith, Family, and Unexpected Love When an Amish family leaves the familiar fields of Lancaster County for the rugged beauty of Maine, they dream of a fresh start. Nate and his family open a carpentry business, eager to build a new life in their close-knit Amish community. But when an accident leaves Nate's father seriously injured and hospital bills mount, their hopes--and their faith--are put to the ultimate test. Across town, another Amish family waits in a cramped trailer while their new home is under construction. Laura and her sister Mandy long for a real Christmas in a warm, welcoming house. When Nate's family is hired to help build their home, Laura and Nate form a gentle friendship that feels like the beginning of something more. As snow falls and holiday traditions unfold, the Amish community comes together in a beautiful display of generosity and grace. Amid shared meals, sleigh rides, and heartfelt prayers, Nate and Laura discover that love often arrives when least expected. But will family obligations and financial struggles stand in the way of their happiness? A Christmas Surprise is a tender Amish holiday romance filled with hope, faith, and the true meaning of Christmas. Perfect for fans of Amish fiction and inspirational love stories, this heartwarming tale reminds us that miracles often come in unexpected ways--and that the greatest gifts are those of family, community, and love. -
Hot Wheels Let's Race: Dino Disaster
The T-Rex Transporter roars to life in this Level 2 reader based on an episode of the mega-hit Netflix series. The Hot Wheels Racers discover a giant car transporter in the Ultimate Garage lab. Spark adds a T-Rex head, strong armor, and a bold new paint job--but a wrong button press activates self-driving mode! The T-Rex Transporter roars to life and tears off, gobbling cars. Can Coop, Axle, Brights, Spark, Sidecar, and Mac outsmart the wild T-Rex Transporter? Buckle up for fast cars, teamwork, and dino-sized excitement in this Level 2 reader, ideal for building confidence in beginning readers.