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Police Chief Jesse Stone finds himself in the crosshairs of a rich hedge fund manager dead set on making Paradise Jesses personal Hell, in this latest installment of Robert B. Parkers beloved series.Fresh off an acquittal in a multi-billion-dollar fraud case, Ramsey Devlin doesnt think the law applies to him. This becomes apparent when Jesse finds him passed out, drunk, and on the side of the road in a Maclaren worth more than most peoples homes. After Devlin takes a swing at him and Jesse swiftly dumps him in the drunk tank, Jesse realizes hes made an enemy.Devlin makes it his lifes mission to use his money and influence to provoke Jesse. And thanks to a few big campaign donations, hes got Jesses nemesis, Gary Armistead, the mayor of Paradise, on his side. Devlins even got Molly Crane, Jesses deputy chief, wanting to act on her violent urges.Jesse has every reason to want Devlin out of his town. But when he vanishes, and bloodstains are found on the carpet of his monstrous seaside mansion, Jesse finds himself the main suspect in Devlins disappearance. Suspended from his position as chief, Jesse must solve the case and prove his own innocence... or he might be the one to wind up behind bars.

Kid doesnt remember his parents, but all the other farm animals tell him that they were the bravest goats ever. They left on a daring adventure when he was just a baby, and Kid has always believed they were simply too busy adventuring to return - though one day, hes sure, theyll come looking for him.But then Kid learns about Farm Law. Enforced by the terrifying ruler of the farm, Ma, the law forbids any animal who crosses the fence from ever coming back.Certain his parents are waiting for him, Kid decides to go on an adventure of his own. Along with his best friend, Harriet the Pig, and Audrey, the kindly chicken who raised him, he ventures beyond the farm fence. But the wild is unfamiliar and unpredictable, and may push even the bravest little goat to his limits...

From Chuck Tingle, USA Today bestselling author of Bury Your Gays, comes Fabulous Bodies, a supernatural joyride where Drive meets Beetlejuice.Fashion influencer by day and grave robber by night, Poppy Stringer is on call when Eddie Michaelsa flamboyant, piano-slamming rockstar and queer iconunexpectedly dies. All Poppy has to do is retrieve Eddies body from the medical examiners office, but what starts as a routine delivery quickly goes off course when Eddie wakes up.Now, Poppy must fight for her life in a blood-soaked night of carnage and fabulous entertainment all across Palm Springs.

Discover bestselling author Jesse Q. Sutantos debut dark fantasy following an assassin, a scholar, a con man, and a guard racing to save their world from a miracle gone wrong.Mara has no memory of life before her assassin training behind the fortress-like walls of Tchu-Morrokhai, which has been her world since she was five. Practicing discipline and strategy, sacrifice and solitude, she has dedicated herself to resisting the Divine Empresss plans of eradicating the all-but-forgotten magic. She longs for a world once again filled with magicand freedom and love. And shell do whatever it takes to find those things.In the faraway city of Velingard, Livya is the privileged daughter of the revered scientist whose invention of an indestructible new metal was the catalyst for a great revolution. Yet Livyas bored of suitors and balls, more interested in philosophical debates. But when an invite to a secret salon leads to a kidnapping attempt, Livya is suddenly on the runwith the unlikely aid of charming con man Kaian, a once dear childhood friend inexplicably turned frosty stranger.Captain Fonde has served Velingard faithfully in the twenty years since the revolution, and all has been peaceful... until now, when hes informed that their "indestructible" metal is inexplicably starting to crumble. Ships, bridges, buildings, statuestheir entire post-revolution world is literally about to come apart. Could it be that the metaland therefore the revolutionwas flawed all along? Or is there something darkerevil, ancient, inhumanat play?With stunning world-building, Jesse Q. Sutanto weaves an epic tale of characters whose lives irrevocably intertwineand unravelas paths collide across continents, racing toward an explosive twist that will forever change all of their fates...

A man whos back from the dead meets a woman whos from somewhere even worse in the new horrormance from the acclaimed author of Ghost Eaters, about love, possession, and just a little murder.Perfect for fans of Rachel Harrison and Grady Hendrix.After a traumatic accident that almost cost Jordan his life, hes finally starting to feel normal again. Well, maybe not normal. Everything tastes like ash, and when he looks at the people around him, their faces start to melt. At least hes not dead, right? His friends are doing their best to get him back on his feet, maybe find someone to talk to, perhaps even find someone to take his mind off his last failed relationship.Then he meets Lilith. The two share an instant connection but after a wild and passionate night together, she ghosts him. Jordan searches the city for Lilith, desperate to see her again. But when a woman claiming to be Lilith shows up, wearing a different face but knowing intimate details about Jordan, he worries hes losing his grip on reality. As he grows closer to this mysterious woman, he discovers that happily ever afters sometimes come at a cost. How far will Lilith take him, and how much darkness will he embrace to find love?

Theologically Formed, Clinically Precise, and Ethically Integrated Counseling clients have big questionsabout God, suffering, justice, and what makes a good life. The experiences theyve had dont always line up with what theyve been taught about who God is or where he is in their suffering.Are you prepared to answer them? As counselor and professor Virginia Todd Holeman discovered, being biblically literate did not always equip her to give clients the help they longed for. She needed a more robust and formative theological foundation.In Theology for Better Counseling, Holeman shows how deep theological reflection can make a difference in your counseling practice. Not only does it shape who you are as a counselor, but it can also bring your theological commitments, therapeutic practices, and professional ethics into greater alignment. Far from being irrelevant abstractions, theological reflection helps you respond to client needs around issues such as loss, forgiveness, justice, and anxiety.Whats new in the second edition: a new chapter on meditative prayer practices and mindfulness new content on insights from neurobiology updated references and recommended resources This book guides counseling students, pastoral counselors, and mental health professionals into becoming as well-formed theologically as they are trained clinically. With Theology for Better Counseling, start getting equipped to address the hard questions.About the Series Christian Association for Psychological Studies (CAPS) Books explore how Christianity relates to mental health and behavioral sciences including psychology, counseling, social work, and marriage and family therapy in order to equip Christian clinicians to support the well-being of their clients.

Cultivate an Awareness of the Often-Missed Nuances of the Holy Spirits Work in Your Life Do you find yourself longing for a richer, more meaningful spiritual life? Or maybe youre quietly wondering, "Am I even doing this right?" Youve heard metaphors like light or dark, feast or famine, close or far, to express connection with God. But what if the Spirits work in your life is not just a binary of presence or distance, but a vast landscape of movements, invitations, and transformations? In The Way of the Spirit, Dr. Jeremy Sims explains how to cultivate attentiveness to the Holy Spirit so you can recognize the subtle, often-overlooked ways God works in your life. Rather than reducing Gods activity to a formula, this book expands your spiritual vocabulary to name the Spirits many distinct movements across the seasons of life.Sims introduces seven Waypoints along the spiritual journey, each offering a glimpse into a season of life through which the Spirit works. As you walk through each Waypoint, youll be accompanied by a guidea saint or spiritual figure whose life embodies the work of the Spirit in that season. You will sit with Mary, the Mother of Jesus; the Desert Fathers and Mothers; Ignatius of Loyola; Teresa of Avila; John of the Cross; Julian of Norwich; and Brother Lawrence. Through their lives and stories, you will trace the patterns of the Spirits work, learn to recognize His presence in your own life, and engage in spiritual practices along the way.With The Way of the Spirit, you will: Learn how to cultivate attentiveness to the Spirits work and why it matters. Explore how you perceive the Spirits work in your life. Broaden your spiritual vocabulary to help recognize and partner with the Spirits work. Move beyond binaries to learn ways the Spirit moves beyond just the familiar. The Spirit is always present and working in your life, leading you through different seasons in your spiritual journey. Become more attuned to Gods movements, opening the door to the returning, refining, and deepening rhythm of spiritual growth in your daily life. With The Way of the Spirit, begin to navigate your own spiritual journey in a way that feels both ancient and refreshingly new.

Sometimes, there is a perfect time and a place to have the experience of your life. An Entire Year of Unforgettable Events is here to help you find yours! In this book from renowned British-born traveler Sarah Woods, armchair travel enthusiasts and seasoned travelers will discover that traveling isnt just about where you go, but when. Dont simply pick a spot on the map. Pick a reason to travel there. An Entire Year of Unforgettable Events is about finding the most awe-inspiring, unusual, and engaging experiences and events worldwide. Split month-by-month and day-by-day and with all seven continents represented, Sarah provides detailed insight for events happening every day of the year and where they take place. Are king penguins taking their first swim in Antarctica? When is Malis outlandish Festival of the Desert? Why is Elvis Day the best time to pay homage to The King near Graceland? Its all here, with high-quality photos and detailed information on each event, all conveniently color-coded to help you find must-visit places near your neck of the woods.

Christmas is the number #1 reason quilters take to their machines to make gifts and festive home dec, starting months before to piece, layer, and quilt their creations in time for the giving season. With 25 Christmas-inspired blocks, the Festive Blocks for a Mega Christmas Quilt gives holiday lovers the inspiration they need to complete a 73" x 73" quilt, select a few blocks to join into runners, or turn single blocks into wall hangings, or pillows. All 25 blocks are traditionally pieces with no curves or paper-piecing required. Quilters will love the: Visual, row-by-row instructions and easy-to-follow diagrams to build each block Worksheet arrangement to keep track of pieces cut and used Three bonus block-based projects

Jesus, now I come to you, at the start of something new . . . Children all encounter change differently. And whether a new year, a new school, a new neighborhood, or a new team, change can be hard.Through Doing Something New, award-winning author Mitali Perkins reminds kids that wherever they go and whatever they do, in all of these changes they are not alone: Jesus is with them. And not only is Jesus with them, but he also understands and empathizes with them because he, too, has experienced new and difficult things.In Doing Something New, youll find a heartfelt prayer kids can lift to God during times of newness and change, a charming story brought to life through Andres Landazabals vibrant illustrations of children in new everyday situations, and a note from the author to encourage further conversation about trusting Jesus in the midst of hard things. Doing Something New is a prayer that offers childrenand the adults who read with themlanguage to pray in times of change or stress. Rooted in the promises of the Beatitudes found in Matthew 5:3-10, this book provides comfort and reassurance that everything matters to Jesus.Share Doing Something New with the children in your life and help them see how Jesus is with them in every moment of their lives.

The ever-growing popularity of foundation paper-piecing, enabling patchwork lovers to fashion all sorts of precision novelty blocks, is a no-brainer when it comes to quilting holiday décor. Quilters take to their sewing machines more for Christmas creations than any other time of year looking to freshen up their own decor and make home-spun gifts, and this adorable collection of 12 different FPP blocks and nine different heart-warming projects captures the spirit of a makers Christmas. The blocks are so pretty, quilters will find themselves making extras for framing or wall hangings to complement their seasonal decor. The blocks are offered in two sizes 5" and 7", with on-page templates, and author Liza Taylor captures a fresh modern vibe infused with the vintage charm of patchwork quilting. Highlights for this holiday title include: Christmas-inspired paper-pieced blocks in two sizes (5" and 7" and blocks) Beautiful sampler projects Easy-to-follow Foundation paper piece basics On-page and downloadable templates

Amigurumi Fairies is a whimsical and imaginative collection of amigurumi doll and creature patterns designed to bring an imaginary world to life. This project book invites crocheters to explore playful designs that transform ordinary dolls into enchanted creations that can be given as gifts to friends and family. The book begins with an adorable fairy doll base pattern with customizable hair, eyes, and wings for boy or girl, then includes four seasonal fairy designs and a unicorn friend, two fairies and the toad friends, and two celestial fairies and their firefly friends. These designs inspire imaginative play and storytelling with a touch of magic. The book encourages crochet artists to create interactive playsets, and includes clear instructions and vibrant photography, that promises to inspire creativity. Base doll pattern with eight themed dolls with coordinate accessories Unicorn, frog, and firefly friends Recommended yarns, needles, and other notions Easy-to-follow, complete instructions for a practiced crochet audience Technical advice and tips for achieving exacting results

AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOWDeeply moving.VOGUECompletely blew me away! MARC JACOBSBeautiful and wise. COLM TOIBINA sundrenched graphic novel adaptation of one of the greatest love stories of our time.We were friends first and lovers second. Perhaps this is what lovers are. On the Italian Riviera, Elio welcomes his fathers house guest. Oliver is the picture of arrogance - all billowing shirts and snide comments - and Elio is convinced that Oliver will be someone hell grow to hate.Thrown together, a friendship blossoms as the pair spend endless hours walking treelined streets, enjoying sun-soaked lunches, and beating each other at tennis.Soon, Elio finds himself longing to make Oliver laugh and relishing glimpses of his glistening skin sprawled poolside. Over the restless weeks of the summer, an undeniable connection deepens as the two become entwined in the one thing both fear they may never truly find again: total intimacy.For the first time, from artist Sarah Maxwell, comes the gorgeous graphic novel adaptation of this international sensation. What Call Me By Your Name means to readers:I cannot express enough how deeply I connected with this story, it really is a whole experience.Passionate, intimate and eternal.The love and intimacy we all desire at every level.Wistful, emotional and painful . . . all in a good way.This is one of the great love stories.

Malti Patel is absolutely fine. Concussed and bruised, maybe, but fine. Certainly fine enough to not need her daughters soon-to-be-ex-husband, Nathan Whitlock, playing nurse in her home while she recuperates. And yet her doctor insists on in-home supervision for seven days, and with her daughter, Kavya, studying in India, Nathan proves too much of a do-gooder to let Malti rehabilitate alone. They want nothing to do with one another. But over the course of the week, as Malti grapples with the shadows of her past and Nathan ponders the wreckage of his marriage, they learn that they are the two people who know Kavya best - and the ones who have hurt her so deeply that shes left them both entirely.Rich with emotional depth, Some People paints a nuanced portrait of love, forgiveness and our timeless quest for understanding and acceptance.

Science has never been sexier! Jenna LevineIrresistible to anyone looking for a steamy STEM romance Deidra Duncan--------------H2O = hero + heroine + ...octopus?A scheduling screw-up leaves meticulous marine biologist Isabel Wright and tattooed wildlife photographer Wes Monaghan stranded at the same California beach house. She needs a U.S. visa-now. He needs a boat and a date to his familys holiday party. The solution? A fake engagement that turns eight levels of its complicated after they accidentally adopt joint custody of an octopus.Can their agreement not to catch feelings survive sunset picnics, bioluminescent skinny-dipping, and a secret investigation into a shady ocean research lab?Or will their charming cephalopod and their own hearts sucker Wes and Isabel into diving straight into love?Readers LOVE Rose McGeeGeeky, sexy, and irresistibly fun***** What a stunning debut! This is what I want out of every book I read ***** A heartwarming and emotional journey filled with chemistry, charm, and relatable characters *****

This book tells the big story of the city of York by exploring the small remnants of past lives. It will tell ancient stories that are a daily part of the modern city, such as the Tudor staircase still in use in an office building, and the medieval gargoyles watching people go by from their perches on the eaves of coffee shops.Yorks story unfolds through six sections. Protection explores how the city has survived centuries of threats through resilient architecture and infrastructure. Passageways examines its snickelways and spiritual routes, both physical and symbolic. Looking Down and Looking Up reveal hidden treasures often missed, from newly uncovered cobblestones to discoveries of ancient settlements and lost churches. Past Lives highlights influential figures whose legacies still shape the city, including the posthumous fame of Guy Fawkes. Years of Welcome turns to modern York, celebrating its pubs, cafes, and communal spaces. All of this rests on deep historical context reaching back to the citys beginnings.Join us for a journey where its all about the little things!

Shes lived many lives, but her goal is always the same: survival.ER Doctor Dev Balakrishnan is late for work when he sees her: slumped on the curb like a broken doll, covered in blood.Everyone else walks on by. Not Dev.He saves peoples lives every day, but Brooke is different: prey one minute, predator the next. As she spins her web of stories Dev finds himself hopelessly caught up in her world of danger and deceit.Brooke will test Dev in ways he never dreamed of.Whether he passes or fails will become a matter of life and death - for both of them.

Dream/remember this: hands holding radios to eardrums, beating in the rhythm of ball-by-ball description. Cricket, the way it catches human life like light.Follow the trails of eleven whose destinies dont make sense. See what it says about living with failure, the limits of nonfiction and fiction, how the fall of West Indies is crickets tragedy and how but for a freak minute there may have been no fall. Raja. RR. Jane (i). Shirvan.Instead of this book is about - a better words into: one thought into another, one person into another, one moment into... A lifes (messy) undertaking, this is an audacious re-reckoning of nonfictions potentialities and velocities, and joy

Moving between offices, apartments, streets, and late-night eateries, these stories capture moments of connection and alienation, intimacy and misunderstanding. A chance encounter, an awkward social exchange, or a seemingly trivial decision can tip ordinary lives into unexpected territory. Beneath the humour and lightness runs a deeper current of loneliness, desire, and the strange rituals that shape modern existence.By turns playful and dark, Takoyaki Tales blends realism with subtle surrealism, offering an outsiders eye on Japanese urban life while revealing universal human anxieties. Wry, observant, and deeply humane, this is a collection about the stories we tell ourselves to get through the day, and the small moments that linger long after.

Una introducción de treinta días a la historia más grandiosa jamás contada. Sabemos acerca de la Biblia. Quizás conozcamos algunos relatos bíblicos o incluso hayamos leído gran parte de ella. Pero, ¿de que trata realmente? ¿Como encajan todas las piezas?Sin una idea general de la gran historia que cuenta la Biblia, nos perderemos las buenas nuevas que Dios tiene para nosotros. En La Biblia en 30 minutos, los experimentados maestros de la Biblia Craig Bartholomew y Paige Vanosky presentan la historia de las Escrituras en treinta lecturas breves, cada una diseñada para durar aproximadamente media hora. Escritas en un lenguaje sencillo y claro, cada una incluye un pasaje de la Biblia y un breve capitulo que explica como encaja ese pasaje en la narrativa mas amplia de la Biblia.Descubre la historia eterna de la Biblia, en treinta minutos al dia durante treinta dias. We know about the Bible. We may know some Bible stories, or maybe weve even read large portions for ourselves. But what its really all about? How do all the different pieces fit together?Without a sense of the big story the Bible is telling, well miss out on the good news God has for us. In The 30-Minute Bible, experienced Bible teachers Craig Bartholomew and Paige Vanosky present the story of Scripture in thirty short readings, each designed to take about half an hour. Each includes a passage from the Bible and a short chapter explaining how the passage fits into the Bibles wider narrative. Written in straightforward and clear language, the readings are accompanied by Brother Martin Erspamers lovely illustrations.Discover the timeless story of the Biblein thirty minutes a day for thirty days.