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The sensational new thriller by multi-million bestselling author, Robert Bryndza. Kate Marshall faces her toughest challenge yet: hunting down a disturbing serial killer hiding in plain sight . . .

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Discover the best disguised animals on the planet!Some animals disguise themselves to look like plants or rocks. Others disappear from view altogether as they blend in to their habitats. How do they do this?In Animals in Disguise, learn how animals hide in plain sight and why. From avoiding predators and protecting themselves to ambushing or sneaking up on prey, each featured animal has an astonishing skill for keeping out of sight.With different creatures from around the world, organised by classification, this book encourages the reader to seek out each creature hiding in plain sight in the full-page photograph. Younger children will enjoy looking at the photos to spot the camouflaged animals. To help find them, a second picture shows the animal clearly and all is revealed at the end of the book.Perfect for readers aged 9 and up.

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This book argues the idea that Shakespeare was deeply engaged with other poets and with pursuing a career as a poet, and that the organisational schemes of the Sonnets have been hiding in plain sight for over four centuries.

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A city on the brink. A mother on the edge. A nightmare that only DI Helen Grace can end. Sometimes, the darkest secrets hide in plain sight... GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTENA gang war grips the city, and the police force is under fire from all sides. But Detective Inspector Helen Grace defies direct orders as she becomes drawn to the case of a missing teenager.LOST BUT NOT ALONENaomi''s mother is desperate for help - and Helen is her only hope. Keeping the investigation secret, she finds a disturbing trail of questions - and more who have vanished off the streets...WILL THEY FIND HER IN TIME?Sometimes, the truth hides in plain sight. But proving it is another matter entirely. The clock is ticking - and the only person looking for Naomi is about to meet her match.*****PRAISE FOR THE MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER M.J. ARLIDGE ''Chilling'' T

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Talking about race does not have to be incredibly awkward. In this book, Gooding offers twelve clear, cogent, and concise racial rubrics to help users of mainstream media more readily discern patterns hidden in plain sight. The text primarily leverages popular movies as the medium of analysis, but the rubrics apply to other forms of media.

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Do you know Vancouver? The West Coast city is so spectacular that even little monsters have taken up residence there. Did you know that? Monsters are masters of camouflage who can easily hide in plain sight. They swing by Capilano Bridge undetected, go on a furtive tour of Canada Place and even prowl Granville Island! Have fun spotting them all as

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Vincent Flynn, the head of the Major Crime Unit for the St. Louis metro area takes on a case that reaches all the way back to 1943. A cold case heats up when a body turns up and Vince gets help from a surprising source. In digging for the truth, he finds secrets that have been hiding in plain sight.

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Delve into London's architectural curiositites and discover the unexpected gems waiting around every corner.London is full of extraordinary, enigmatic and, above all, unexpected buildings: a pirate castle in Camden, an art gallery made of shipping containers, underground ghost stations, and much more. Here David Long reveals the very best of the capital’s extraordinary buildings, some of which are passed by every day, hidden in plain sight.

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A city on the brink.A mother on the edge.A nightmare that only DI Helen Grace can end.Sometimes, the darkest secrets hide in plain sight...GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTENA gang war grips the city, and the police force is under fire from all sides. But Detective Inspector Helen Grace defies direct orders as she becomes drawn to the case of a missing teenager.LOST BUT NOT ALONENaomi''s mother is desperate for help - and Helen is her only hope. Keeping the investigation secret, she finds a disturbing trail of questions - and more who have vanished off the streets...WILL THEY FIND HER IN TIME?Sometimes, the truth hides in plain sight. But proving it is another matter entirely. The clock is ticking - and the only person looking for Naomi is about to meet her match.*****PRAISE FOR THE MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER M.J. ARLIDGE ''Chilling''THE TIMES

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Delve into London's architectural curiositites and discover the unexpected gems waiting around every corner.London is full of extraordinary, enigmatic and, above all, unexpected buildings: a pirate castle in Camden, an art gallery made of shipping containers, underground ghost stations, and much more. Here David Long reveals the very best of the capital’s extraordinary buildings, some of which are passed by every day, hidden in plain sight.

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Power Query is the amazing new data cleansing tool in both Excel and Power BI Desktop. Do you find yourself performing the same data cleansing steps day after day? Power Query will make it faster to clean your data the first time. While Power Query is powerful, the interface is subtle—there are tools hiding in plain sight that are easy to miss. Go beyond the obvious and take Power Query to new levels with this book.

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SHORTLISTED in the DEBUT FOOD BOOK category at 2022’s Fortnum and Mason Food and Drink Awards. This book is about the most valuable substance in your diet. A substance that dramatically improves your heart health, reduces inflammation and strengthens your immune system. A treasure that is hiding in plain sight – fibre. Fibre is often considered boring, even invisible, yet it’s more powerful than most life-saving drugs. The various dieting fads purporting to prolong life or reduce weight, pale in the face of what adding fibre to your diet can achieve. And its real power for improving society’s health lies in its affordability. Adding more fibre to your diet can add years of good health on to your life. Who wouldn't want that? Why is fibre hiding in plain sight? Where do I find it? How much is enough? Is it the same as roughage? Doesn’t it give me gas? Fibre for Life provides these answers and many more – inspiring you to shift your food intake to types of foods that are better for you, the environment, and the whole health of the planet. Chapters include:Hiding in Plain Sight – How fibre has been quietly driving human longevity. Fibre-to-sugar ratio is key.The Fibre Conspiracy – Why is fibre so often ignored when it comes to improving human health?Why Fibre is So Amazing – What is this miracle drug and where do we get it from?Understanding Your Gut – How exactly does fibre creates a healthy gut, fights disease, and prolongs life?The Fibre Fix – What you need to eat and the “anti-diet plan”.Let’s Get Cooking – Adding fibre without changing your lifestyle: simple recipes and a basic menu plan.Beyond Fibre – The magical trinity: fibre, physical activity and fun.

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Soviet-era philosopher Merab Mamardashvili developed an original and subtle philosophical system distinct from both his orthodox and dissident colleagues. This volume provides English-speaking audiences with a range of his lectures and writings on ancient philosophy, civil society, the European project, and literature. After many decades hiding in plain sight, he emerges as a Soviet thinker who writes in the double-voiced manner of an ideologically surveilled academic and a potent literary and theoretical innovator independent of his context.

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Delve into London's architectural curiositites and discover the unexpected gems waiting around every corner.London is full of extraordinary, enigmatic and, above all, unexpected buildings: a pirate castle in Camden, an art gallery made of shipping containers, underground ghost stations, and much more. Here David Long reveals the very best of the capital’s extraordinary buildings, some of which are passed by every day, hidden in plain sight.

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Collecting a handful of self-published shorts along with a mix of serialized stories and essays, panpanya's English-language debut mixes art styles and narratives from a range of genres.If you are ever fortunate enough to see a crab strolling through your neighborhood, please follow its lead. By slowing down to a crab's pace and looking around and about in this world, you too may discover life's many mysteries that are hidden in plain sight.

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‘A gripping espionage thriller’ Observer London, 1941. The city is in blackout and an enemy is hiding in plain sight. Jack Hoste has become entangled in a national treachery. His mission: to locate the most dangerous Nazi agent in the country. He soon receives a promising lead in Amy Strallen, whose life is a world away from the machinations of Nazi sympathisers. But when Hoste pays a visit to Amy’s office, the dangerous game he is playing becomes even more lethal. 'A cracking tale of high-stakes espionage... Intensely atmospheric' Mail on Sunday*Perfect for fans of John Le Carré and Charles Cumming*

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Object Lessons is a series of short, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary things. Cropping up everywhere, whether steel latticework or tapered monopoles, encrusted with fiberglass antennas, cell towers raise up high into the air the communications equipment that channels our calls, texts, and downloads. For security reasons, their locations are never advertised. But it’s our romantic notions of connectivity that hide them in plain sight. We want the network to be invisible, ethereal, and ubiquitous. The cell tower stands as a challenge to these desires. Object Lessons is published in partnership with an essay series in The Atlantic.

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In Urban Hallucinations, architects Koning Eizenberg take on the idyll of local and neighbourhood through the design of recent projects in the Los Angeles region. They bring a fresh eye to placemaking and community building in an urban area that is ambivalent about development, yet conscious of regional issues - notably sustainability, affordability, and housing shortage. Believing opportunities hide in plain sight, the architects sift through the context of increasing regulation, differing opinions on responsible growth, and priorities for quality of life to extract their own unexpected and compelling approach to the architecture of the day to day.

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"We will die in the fire instead of living in chains."For years, 20 million shape-changing Zygons have lived among us in secret. They wear human form, hiding in plain sight. Now a fanatical Zygon splinter group seek to expose their own kind and provoke a conflict that will force both sides to the brink of Armageddon to ensure their own survival.It took three Doctors to broker a fragile peace between Zygons and Humans. Now the 12th must face the fallout alone. With his allies compromised and his companion believed dead, can he stop the world from plunging into war?

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Why do some animals blend in to their surroundings? Why do certain creatures have fur, feathers, and features designed to look like the plants and rocks they live near? In Look Again!, the most well-disguised animals on the planet are gathered together to showcase the range of ways animals try to avoid each other's attention, and why. This eye-catching book invites readers to seek out the astonishingly camouflaged animals hiding in plain sight - then reveals them on the next page! From lying in wait to avoiding predators, protecting themselves or sneaking up on a foe, each animal in Look Again! has a remarkable skill for evading detection.

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Married for ten years. Four children. She thought she knew her husband better than anyone.She was wrong. ‘Heart-poundingly suspenseful and heart-wrenchingly insightful’ J.P.Delaney, author of The Girl Before ‘This compulsive, clever thriller will have you reading long into the night’ Red****You get to work. Make a coffee. Turn on your computer.Your task: break into a Russian criminal's laptop and find proof that he's concealing five deep-cover agents - seemingly normal people living in plain sight.You’re in. Five faces stare back at you.One of them is your husband.****‘An immensely satisfying story with serpentine twists and turns’ Daily Mail

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The Eisner Award-winning team behind Return of the Dapper Menreunites to create a completely different, and far more dangerous cosmos filledwith intrigue as one gambler-turned-slave has 24-hours to go all in and pull offthe greatest heist the universe has seen! Aboard a luxury star-cruiser whoseglamour hides deep secrets that endanger the entire galaxy, will Roland choosehis own freedom, or expose the greatest lie hiding in plain sight? High-riskstakes where either choice means someone will lose everything! Ocean''s Eleven meets The FifthElement.

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"The Glass family has spent thirteen years hiding peacefully in the sleepy forest settlement of Frostbrook where Morgan and Yale planted roots and raised their twins, Griffon and Rana. But secrets never stay hidden, and the entire Glass family find themselves the target of an unearthly attack on Frostbrook. Now on the run from Muse Corp., they must flee to the massive city of Silver’s Bay to hide in plain sight. Rana and Griffon find themselves uprooted and answering for their parents' mistakes. But, they’ll soon find that the past has a way of finding you, no matter where you run. "

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A new take on the legendary tale of discovery, bravery, and embracing one’s true self. Dive into DreamWorks Animation’s latest action-comedy about a family of sea monsters hiding in plain sight among humans on land. Featuring a foreword by Lana Condor—who voices Ruby Gillman, a high schooler who breaks the family’s “no ocean” rule, plunging headfirst into a series of events that will change her life forever—The Art of DreamWorks Ruby Gillman: Teenage Kraken offers an exclusive look into the artistic endeavours of the writers, artists, and filmmakers who brought this masterpiece of storytelling and animation to life.

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Do you know Washington D.C.? The nation's capital attracts people from all over the world—even little monsters! Did you know that? Monsters are masters of camouflage who can easily hide in plain sight. They get lost among the Cherry Blossoms at the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, go undercover in the National Gallery of Art and even stow away at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum! Have fun spotting them all as you explore some of The District’s most iconic landmarks and sights, including the United States Capitol Building, the National Mall, the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, the National Museum of Natural History, the Kennedy Center and Georgetown.

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'This book has the power to change everything' Susan Cain, author of Quiet In this groundbreaking book, designer Ingrid Fetell Lee explores how making small changes to your surroundings can create extraordinary happiness in your life. Drawing on insights from neuroscience and psychology, she reveals how the seemingly mundane spaces and objects we interact with every day have surprising effects on our mood and how we can harness the power of our environment to live fuller, healthier and more joyful lives. 'An inexhaustible and exciting guide to what makes life good' Arianna Huffington 'This mesmerizing book will open your eyes to all the places where joy is hiding in plain sight' Adam Grant, bestselling author of Think Again

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With Europe in turmoil due to the tyrannical reign of Germany, a small group of brave resistance soldiers fight from the inside to save France from being taken over completely. Together, this ragtag group of individuals, including an English SOE, band together to form an alliance; this band of brothers is a family thrown together through necessity. Hiding in plain sight, they form a bond that no one, not even Hitler, can break. They even have the support of Pablo Picasso, but will it be enough to get through the war unscathed? With their black-market supplies and procured weapons at the ready, these men and women will fight for their country, for their freedom and for their lives.

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No one in modern-day Seoul believes in the old fables anymore, which makes it the perfect place to for Gu Miyoung and her mother to hide in plain sight. Mihoung is a Gumiho, a nine-tailed fox, who must eat the souls of men to survive. She feeds every full moon--eating the souls of men who have committed crimes, but have evaded justice. Her life is upended when she kills a dokkaebi, a murderous goblin, in the forest just to save the life of a stupid boy. But after Miyoung saves Jihoon's life, the two develop a tenuous friendship that blooms into romance forcing Miyoung to choose between her immortal life and Jihoon's.

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The ferociously readable, #1 bestselling crime thriller that led to the much-loved ITV show… ‘Wholly satisfying’ Ian Rankin Young girls are disappearing nationwide Dr Tony Hill sets his team a task: find a link between the cases. Only one officer comes up with a theory, but it’s too wild… that is, until one of their number is murdered and mutilated. Tony has started a game – one where hunter and hunted can all too easily be reversed. He has baited an aggressor whose charming manner hides a warped and sick mind… When a killer is hiding in plain sight Who can stop them? ‘Truly frightening’ The Times ‘Sly and sophisticated, weaving the mundane with the stomach-churningly depraved’ Express

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This title features 125 delicious, satisfying, single-serving recipes in minutes. It goes beyond the cake-in-a-mug trend to also include breakfast, lunch and dinner. The secret to fast and easy meals cooked from scratch is hiding in plain sight in your kitchen - all it takes is a mug, a microwave and a few ingredients. Perfect for busy families, singles, college students, teens and seniors, the microwave oven is no longer just for reheating leftovers and making popcorn. You can create a meal in minutes that rivals those cooked in the oven or on the hob. Choose from breakfasts, lunches, dinners and desserts!

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Inspired by Roald Dahl's spine-tingling story The Witches, we present the ultimate guide to witch-spotting, stuffed with fun activities, stories, jokes and more!Witches are hiding everywhere in plain sight and want to rid the world of smelly children like YOU! 'For all you know, a witch might be living next door to you right now . . .'It's tricky to spot them because they look so ORDINARY. They have ORDINARY jobs, live in ORDINARY houses and wear ORDINARY clothes. That's what makes them so hard to catch . . .This book is the ultimate guide to bringing down witch-kind, packed with activities, extracts from the original story, games and bonus material.

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With minimal prose and joyful illustrations, acclaimed artist and author Jorey Hurley tells the story of a day in the life of a rabbit family.Listen. Follow. Hide. Snuggle. A quiet spring day holds a grand adventure when a mother rabbit leads her three bunnies out to explore. Their world seems playful at first, but it can suddenly turn dangerous. The natural world holds unpredictable adventures for them at every turn. Filled with stunning illustrations and only one word on each spread, Jorey Hurley’s vibrant picture book opens our eyes to the wonders of nature that are in plain sight if we just take the time to look.

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Sure it looks like an orange juice carton, but lift off the top, and you'll find a block of 500+ tear-off sheets of paper – making this note set by Brass Monkey perfect for reminders, doodles, or that to-do list that's bordering on expired. Bonus: when you run out of paper, it's made to fit pads from a company that rhymes with ‘free phlegm.' • Includes a block of 500+ tear-off sheets of paper hidden inside. • Don't forget the included 3.5" pencil hiding in plain sight (that discreetly stores away in the straw hole when not in use). • Outer package measures 5" by 3.5" by 5.25" tall. • Milk carton measures 3.25" by 3.25" by 4.75". • Each piece of notepaper measures 2.75" square.

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Truck, truck, truck... turtle! Spot the imposter on each page, in this handsome collection of vehicles and look-alikes. Behold this artful and unusual odd-one-out board book for the youngest readers, featuring a favorite theme: transportation. Contraire masterfully creates a group of images on each spread which all belong together, and then adds one that bears some degree of resemblance, but has no business joining the rest. A toaster among buses, a donkey among motorcycles, and a bird among planes are all hiding in plain sight for the delighted toddler to giddily discover! Young readers will exercise skills of categorization and concentration in finding the misplaced addition, and enjoy naming the specific vehicles as well! Features an answer key at the end. Ages 1-3

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The Sunshine State of Florida attracts people from all around the world – even little monsters! Monsters are masters of camouflage who can easily hide in plain sight. They go incognito around Kennedy Space Center, enjoy snorkeling in the Florida Keys, and never miss the Calle Ocho Festival in the Little Havana neighborhood of Miami! Have fun spotting them all as you explore some of Florida's most iconic landmarks and sights, including Biscayne National Park, the Everglades, the Tallahassee State Capitol Building, the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, the historic city of Saint Augustine, and the Florida Aquarium in Tampa. A search-and-find book that's both fun and educational; Explores famous locations in the sunny state of Florida; Colorful illustrations to keep the little ones engaged.

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The accepted message is that humankind has largely conquered infectious disease with a mixture of antibiotics and vaccines yet it is becoming clear that chronic hidden or latent infections (crypto-infections) lie behind many of today's big killers, including heart disease and cancer. As an exemplar of how the organisms responsible can hide in plain sight, causing devastation while the medical world is in denial, Borrelia burgdorferi - the bacterium responsible for Lyme disease - has led Dr Perronne to clash with his fellow specialists in infectious disease (ID) and challenge the status quo. From his experience as one of France's - and the world's - leading ID specialists, he examines the threats that both Lyme in particular and crypto-infections generally pose and how we can rise to the challenge.

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Sure it looks like a milk carton, but lift off the top, and you’ll find a block of 500+ tear-off sheets of paper – making this note set by Brass Monkey perfect for reminders, doodles, or that to-do list that’s bordering on expired. Bonus: when you run out of paper, it’s made to fit pads from a company that rhymes with ‘free phlegm.’ • Includes a block of 500+ tear-off sheets of paper hidden inside. • Don’t forget the included 3.5” pencil hiding in plain sight (that discreetly stores away in the straw hole when not in use). • Outer package measures 5” by 3.5” by 5.25” tall. • Milk carton measures 3.25” by 3.25” by 4.75”. • Each piece of notepaper measures 2.75” square.

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Adored by millions and considered by many to be the chic capital of the romantic world, Paris is a treasure trove for visitors. From the quaint les passages couverts to the beautiful jardins, there is something for everyone in Paris, and even amongst such famous landmarks as the Eiffel Tower there is always a pocket of tranquil calm to discover.In this instalment of her bestselling Pretty Cities series, photographer Siobhan Ferguson puts her own spin on the City of Lights and provides an essential guide on how to revel in what the city has to offer, both in plain sight and off the beaten path. Discover boutique stores, cosy cafes, old-world book shops and more as you’re taken across Paris for your own Pretty City experience.

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A book that explores what it means to be lost, in all sorts of ways. The story of our world is one of constant change. At times it's been slow, as animals evolved and continents drifted apart. But it's also been rapid - like the giant asteroid that ended the reign of the dinosaurs. Lost asks readers what it means to be here and gone on our tiny planet. They'll find lost cities like Machu Picchu and Pompeii, meet amazing megafauna that once roamed the earth and learn about contemporary species under threat. They'll discover that sometimes being lost the safest place to be - just ask the cleverly camouflaged animals hiding in plain sight.

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Stately oaks, ivy-covered walls, the opposite sex -- these are the things that likely come to mind for most Americans when they think about the "nature" of college. But the real nature of college is hidden in plain sight: it's flowing out of the keg, it's woven into the mascots on our T-shirts. Engaging in a deep and richly entertaining study of "campus ecology," The Nature of College explores one day in the life of the average student, questioning what "natural" is and what "common sense" is really good for and weighing the collective impacts of the everyday. In the end, this fascinating, highly original book rediscovers and repurposes the great and timeless opportunity presented by college: to study the American way of life, and to develop a more sustainable, better way to live.

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Adam and Victor are brothers who have the usual fights over the remote, which movie to watch and whether or not it''s morally acceptable to eat people. Well, not so much eat . . . just drink a little blood. They''re vampires, hiding in plain sight with their eclectic yet loving family. Ten-year-old Adam knows he has a better purpose in his life (well, immortal life) than just drinking blood, but fourteen-year-old Victor wants to accept his own self-image of vampirism. Everything changes when bodies start to appear all over town, and it becomes clear that a vampire hunter may be on the lookout for the family. Can Adam and Victor reconcile their differences and work together to stop the killer before it''s too late?

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Do you know Southern California? SoCal attracts people from all over the world—even little monsters! Did you know that? Monsters are masters of camouflage who can easily hide in plain sight. They hang ten at Huntington Beach, hike in the Pacific Ocean's Channel Islands and sneak into Anaheim's Disneyland, one of the most famous theme parks in the world. Have fun spotting them all as you explore some of Southern California's most iconic landmarks and sights, including the San Diego Zoo, Joshua Park, Calico Ghost Town and Santa Monica Beach. A search-and-find book that's both fun and educational; Explores famous locations in the state of Southern California; Colorful illustrations to keep the little ones engaged.

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Lamar Giles takes readers on a wild and dark ride in this contemporary Witness Protection thriller, perfect for fans of James Patterson, Harlan Coben, and John Grisham.Nick Pearson is hiding in plain sight. In fact, his name isn't really Nick Pearson. He shouldn't tell you his real name, his real hometown, or why his family just moved to Stepton, Virginia. And he definitely shouldn't tell you about his friend Eli Cruz and the major conspiracy Eli was uncovering when he died. About how Nick had to choose between solving Eli's murder with his hot sister, Reya, and "staying low-key" like the Program said to do.But he's going to tell you—unless he gets caught first. . . .

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Fourteen-year-old Ronan Boyle is the youngest and lowliest recruit to the secret Garda, an Irish police force that handles the misdeeds of numerous magical creatures. Ronan’s parents are in jail, but Ronan is convinced that they were framed by the wee people. So, despite his small size, poor eyesight, and social awkwardness, he’s determined to learn all he can in the Garda in order to prove his parents’ innocence. To show he’s got what it takes, he’ll have to confront a fiery leprechaun, a sinister harpy, and a whole world of monsters hidden in plain sight next to real-life Ireland. Fast paced, action packed, and completely hilarious, this is the start to an exciting new middle-grade series by actor and writer Thomas Lennon.

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A vibrant and enchanting debut novel about an orphan girl who discovers a magical circus, perfect for fans of Kelly Barnhill and Rebecca Stead! Maddy Adriana knows that magic is real. All her life, her heart has pulled her towards things too perfect to be ordinary. One day, that tug leads her to a magical street circus, hidden in plain sight among the canals and boardwalks of Venice Beach. For the first time in Maddy’s life, she finally feels like she belongs. But the circus is in grave danger. Maddy will need to confront the frightening side of magic, as well as her own deepest fears, if she’s to have any hope of saving the place she dreams of calling home. This unforgettable debut shows readers the magic of following your heart and finding where you belong.

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The future of business is digital, yet most organizations (including many with high-tech origins) are struggling to adapt despite high levels of planning and multiyear investments. As it turns out, the key to digital transformation is hidden in plain sight Stop trying to predict the future. Instead, create the conditions for unanticipated innovations (AKA happy accidents) to occur and then rapidly exploit them. APIs and optionality are what make this path possible.Unbundling the Enterprise provides a blueprintproven but until now unarticulatedon how to architect your business for success in the digital economy. In this book, you will learn the power of using APIs to unlock your organization''s existing business capabilities to accumulate optionality, and how that optionality can drive innovation and create new organic growth inside of your enterprise.In Unbundling the Enterprise, digital strategists Matt McLarty and Stephen Fishm

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For decades, amidst the bright lights, studio-audience laughs, and absurdly large apartment sets, the real-life story of American LGBTQ liberation unfolded in plain sight in front of millions of viewers, most of whom were laughing too hard to mind. From flamboyant relatives on Bewitched to closely-guarded secrets on All in the Family, from network-censor fights over Soap to behind-the-scenes activism on the set of The Golden Girls, from Ellen’s culture clash to Modern Family’s primetime power-couple, Hi Honey, I’m Homo! is the story not only of how subversive queer comedy transformed the American sitcom, from its inception through today, but how our favourite sitcoms transformed, and continue to transform, America. Accessible, entertaining, and informative, Hi Honey, I'm Homo! is filled with exclusive commentary and interviews from celebrities, behind-the-scenes creators, and more

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‘Revelatory … convey[s] the technical brilliance and political significance of an achievement that hides in plain sight’TelegraphFrom satellites circling the Earth, to weather stations far out in the ocean, through some of the most ingenious minds and advanced algorithms at work today - In this gripping investigation, Andrew Blum takes us on a global journey. Our destination: the simulated models weather scientists have constructed of our planet, which spin faster than time, turning chaos into prediction, offering glimpses of our future with eerie precision.This collaborative invention spans the Earth and relies on continuous co-operation between all nations – a triumph of human ingenuity and diplomacy we too often shrug off as a tool for choosing the right footwear each morning. But in this new era of extreme weather, we may come to rely on its maintenance and survival for our own.

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