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Shipping heiress Georgiana Caversteed is done with men who covet her purse more than her person. Even worse than the ton’s lecherous fortune hunters, however, is the cruel cousin determined to force Georgie into marriage. If only she could find a way to be . . . widowed? Georgie hatches a madcap scheme to wed a condemned criminal before he’s set to be executed. What could possibly go wrong? Benedict William Henry Wylde, scapegrace second son of the late Earl of Morcott and well-known rake, is in Newgate prison undercover, working for Bow Street. Georgie doesn’t realize who he is when she marries him - and she most certainly never expects to bump into her very-much-alive, and very handsome, husband of convenience at a society gathering weeks later. Soon Wylde finds himself courting his own wife, hoping to win her heart since he already has her hand. But how can this seductive rogue convince brazen, beautiful Georgie that he wants to be together... until actual death do they part?

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It's Willa's first birthday -- a day that doesn't come along...every day. In fact, it only comes once and Starla Jean is going to make the best out of it for her baby sister. How? A party! All she has to do is: -decorate -keep Opal Egg entertained -get ingredients for a cake -try to get Opal Egg to lay an egg -invite guests -come on, Opal Egg! How hard is it to lay an egg? You're a chicken! -bake the cake -Give Willa the best first birthday party ever! But, in typical Starla Jean fashion, a few surprises are waiting to derail the determined girl... but could they be...good surprises? Printz Honor winner and National Book Award Finalist Elana K. Arnold is back with this irresistible story of a girl, her chicken, and a few new friends, superbly illustrated by A. N. Kang.

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In WE LOVE ANDERSON COOPER, characters are treated as outsiders because of their sexual orientation, racial or religious identity, or simply because they look different. A young man courts the publicity that comes from outing himself at his bar mitzvah. When a painter is shunned because of his appearance, he inks tattoos that turn into living flesh. A Jewish actuary suspects his cat of cheating on him with his Protestant girlfriend. In the collection, humor complements pathos. Readers will recognize themselves in these stories and in protagonists whose backgrounds are vastly different than their own-we've all been outsiders at some point.

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Tony Price is a popular high school track star and occasional delinquent aching for his dad's attention and approval. Eli Hirsch is a quiet boy with a chronic autoimmune disorder that has ravaged his health and social life. What happens when these two become unlikely friends (and a whole lot more . . . ) in the spooky town of Blackwater, Maine? Werewolf curses, unsavory interactions with the quarterback of the football team, a ghostly fisherman haunting the harbor, and tons of high school drama. Co-illustrated by both creators, who alternate drawing chapters in their own unique and dynamic styles, Blackwater combines the spookiness of Anya's Ghost with the irreverent humor of Nimona. To check out the webcomic, visit blackwatercomic.tumblr.com.

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In 1873, a Cheyenne chief offers President Grant the opportunity to exchange one thousand horses for one thousand white women, in order to marry them with his warriors and create a lasting peace. These women, "recruited" by force in the penitentiaries and asylums of the country, gradually integrate the way of life of the Cheyenne, at the time when the great massacres of the tribes begin. After the battle of Little Big Horn, some female survivors decide to take up arms against the United States, which has stolen from the Native Americans their lands, their way of life, their culture and their history. This ghost tribe of rebellious women will soon go underground to wage an implacable battle, which will continue from generation to generation. In this final volume of the One Thousand White Women trilogy, Jim Fergus mixes with rare mastery the struggle of women and Native Americans in the face of oppression, from the end of the 19th century until today. With a vivid sense of the 19th century American West, Fergus paints portraits of women as strong as they are unforgettable.

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For decades, the Year's Best Science Fiction has been the most widely read short science fiction anthology of its kind. Now, after thirty-five annual collections. comes the ultimate in science fiction anthologies. In The Very Best of the Best, legendary editor Gardner Dozois selects the finest short stories for this landmark collection.

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Five friends cursed Five deadly fates Five nights of retribución If Lupe Dávila and Javier Utierre can survive each other's company, together they can solve a series of grisly murders sweeping though Puerto Rico. But the clues lead them out of the real world and into the realm of myths and legends. And if they want to catch the killer, they'll have to step into the shadows to see what's lurking there-murderer, or monster?

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Solidar is in chaos. Charyn, the young and untested ruler of Solidar, has survived assassination, and he struggles to gain control of a realm in the grip of social upheaval, war, and rioting. Solidar cannot be allowed to slide into social and political turmoil that will leave the High Holders with their ancient power and privilege, and the common people with nothing. But the stakes are even higher than he realises.

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Turn big emotions into rainbows of color! The Big Feelings Coloring Book offers kids a fun, creative space in which to express their joy, frustration, excitement, and worry. With more than 90 pages of adorable animals inside-all feeling their feelings-plus playful rhyming tips and lots of room to draw happy polka dots, angry zigzags, and calm bubbles, this unique coloring book is a skill-building adventure for toddlers and preschoolers. - Helps kids manage anxiety and anger while averting meltdowns - Allows kids to open up, talk about, and vent their feelings-a crucial step in their growth! - Offers easy rhyming strategies to promote self-regulation - Encourages coloring breaks for quiet relaxation or an emotional reset when needed With this clever and kid-friendly art therapy tool, created by an expert in child clinical psychology, parents get pointers on supporting their kids and kids build their social-emotional intelligence, one coloring page at a time!

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"I don't want to be the next Michael Jordan. I only want to be Kobe Bryant." Kobe Bryant was an unstoppable force. His secret: he played The Kobe Way. Go inside the techniques that made the "Black Mamba" a late-game hero for the Los Angeles Lakers, the on- and off-court leadership moments that continue to inspire all athletes, and the unrelenting determination and spirit that made him get back up for the win time and time again over twenty seasons. - Learn how Kobe tenaciously worked to make himself better, faster, and more precise - Get motivated with Kobe's best quotes that capture his tireless pursuit of greatness - Take in a Mamba-eyed view of the exact games, points, and drills that separated Kobe from the rest - Discover little-known facts and stats about Kobe's life and gameplay through fun, bold infographics - Look back on Kobe's generous spirit through his sports academy, charitable giving, and mentorship efforts Twenty-five stories and original, vibrantly illustrated portraits celebrate Kobe's larger-than-life persona and boundless spirit.

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Rest your heart in Jesus and rom-coms You do it all to make the Christmas season magical for everyone around you-from staying faithful to Advent devotions (most days) to remembering the candles for Jesus's birthday cake. Give yourself a little grace and space and put on that winter-wonderland love story while you curl up with a coloring book! Every page of Give Me Jesus & Christmas Movies leads you into streams of mercy never ceasing and scenes of cinematic holiday calm. Celebrate the comfort and joy that only Jesus and a sentimental Christmas movie can bring! - Enter a snow globe of warmth, love, and Christian humor with more than 35 pretty illustrations - Lift your fa-la-las and hallelujahs in gratitude for God's gifts with coloring devotions - Focus on the reason for the season-and laugh at everything else we try to make it - Gift your masterpieces to friends and family Coloring is a simple way to recharge your battery so your Christmas can shine bright. Turn to Give Me Jesus & Christmas Movies when you want to feel holly, jolly, and full of Jesus!

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A groovy coloring book of peace, love, and pups! These dogs are outta sight! In Flower Power Pooches, you can color a psychedelic collection of dogs and pups who are here for the far-out vibes of the Woodstock generation. Boogie down with these bad pups and discover more than 40 nifty playmates of all sizes and breeds, from tiny blissed-out Yorkies and laid-back shaggy Saint Bernards to sunglass-donning bulldogs and flower-crown-wearing spaniels. Tap into your inner flower child and prove you ain't just a'woofin' by adding neon splashes of attitude to each and every page. Hold up your peace fingers for these hip pups in Flower Power Pooches! - Mellow out with dozens of playful canines bringing back the summer of '69 - Go fetch your favorite coloring tools-from colored pencils to sparkly gel pens-to create psychedelic works of art - Enter a mind-altering state of hound happiness with amazing illustrations!

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Leaf through a vibrant oasis of spirited botanical wonder! Welcome to the enchanted world of Zendoodle Coloring: Happy Houseplants! Awaiting you is a delightful journey filled with cheerful houseplant friends every step of the way. This collection of nearly 50 hand-drawn illustrations invites you to nurture each new plant with your own artistic touch. You'll feel your creativity blossom and the stresses of the day wither away with every new page. The perfect collection for plant lovers and coloring enthusiasts alike, each image provides you with an escape into a whole new world filled with charming green companions. So, grab your colored pencils because your green thumb is about to turn technicolor! - Transform stress into serenity with endearing indoor plants to spark your creativity! - Separate and display your colorful creations easily with perforated pages. - Let your imagination bloom in a whimsical garden of leafy, quirky companions!

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The latest entry on our irreverent coloring book shelf, Cats are A**holes will showcase a hefty dose of "cattitude" along with beautiful art to color. Perfect for any cat lover (or hater), this humorous coloring book highlights all the different ways cats can be jerks, from walking on your face while you're sleeping to clawing your favorite chair to shreds. Every cat owner, present and former, will relate to the hilarious, but often endearing, bad behavior of our favorite felines.

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When life gets you down, you need something to make you happy as f*ck again. That's where this coloring book comes in - full of cheerfully profane, inspiring sayings set against clever art to color, it's a perfect way to while away the time when you've had a sh*tty day.

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Sweet Tea and Jesus celebrates our beautiful, imperfect journey lived faithfully in our Savior's reflection. Featuring 60+ inspirational quotes and sayings, each page will serve as a blessed reminder that the glory of the Lord is upon us always and that there is nothing brighter on a gloomy or stress-filled day than a smile. With a selection that includes both joyful Scripture and witty sayings in equal measure, readers will delight in adding their own exceptional color scheme and hanging each finished piece in their own homes or giving artwork as gifts to friends and loved ones.

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Has your garden become overrun with mushrooms and toadstools? That can only mean one thing: you're in gnome-land now! So, get ready for adorable overload on every page as these tiny garden goblins become life-size with color. Bearers of a little bit of magic and a whole lot of luck, these mischievous dwarves will brighten anybody's day and bring hours of relaxation as colorists add their own touch of color to their newfound friends. And who couldn't use an extra bit of playfully colorful luck anyway?

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Interest in interior design has never been stronger, thanks to HGTV and a year spent staring at the same four walls. This brand-new coloring book series takes colorists into their dream homes, with room after glorious room to color. In Beach House, you'll find coastal views, comfortable furniture, and stunning poolside entertaining spaces. Each title in this series will focus on a specific popular style, giving readers an opportunity to color the furniture, architecture, and locations of their dreams.

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In 1942, Hazel Francis left Wichita, Kansas for California, determined to do her part for the war effort. At Douglas Aircraft, she became one of many “Rosie the Riveters,” helping construct bombers for the U. S. military. But now the war is over, men have returned to their factory jobs, and women like Hazel have been dismissed, expected to return home to become wives and mothers. Unwilling to be forced into a traditional woman’s role in the Midwest, Hazel remains on the west coast, and finds herself in the bohemian town of Laguna Beach. Desperate for work, she accepts a job as an assistant to famous artist Hanson Radcliff. Beloved by the locals for his contributions to the art scene and respected by the critics, Radcliff lives under the shadow of a decades old scandal that haunts him. Working hard to stay on her cantankerous employer’s good side, Hazel becomes a valued member of the community. She never expected to fall in love with the rhythms of life in Laguna, nor did she expect to find a kindred spirit in Jimmy, the hotel bartender whose friendship promises something more. But Hazel still wants to work with airplanes—maybe even learn to fly one someday. Torn between pursuing her dream and the dream life she has been granted, she is unsure if giving herself over to Laguna is what her heart truly wants.

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A U.S. destroyer is torpedoed by an Iranian submarine and Captain Murray Wilson of the U.S.S. Michigan is flown to the Pentagon to meet with the Secretary of the Navy (SecNav). There Wilson learns that the Iranian submarine is just a cover story. One of the United States'' own fully automated unmanned underwater vehicles has gone rogue, its programming corrupted in some way. Murray is charged with hunting it down and taking it out before the virus that''s infected its operating system can infect the rest of the fleet. At the same time, the head of the SEAL detachment aboard the U.S.S Michigan is killed and Lonnie Mixell, a former U.S. operative, now assassin for hire, is responsible. And that is only the first SEAL to be hunted down and killed. Jake Harrison, fellow SEAL, discovers that these SEALs had one mission in common - they were all on the team that killed Bin Laden. Or so the world was told. As Wilson discovers that his mission is actually meant

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'The beauty in blackness is its ability to transform. Like energy we are neither created nor destroyed, though many try.' - West African Proverb The Muungano empire strived and struggled to form a utopia when they split away from old earth. Freeing themselves from the endless wars and oppression of their home planet in order to shape their own futures and create a far-reaching coalition of city-states that stretched from Earth and Mars to Titan. With the wisdom of their ancestors, the leadership of their elders, the power and vision of their scientists and warriors they charted a course to a better future. But the old powers could not allow them to thrive and have now set in motion new plots to destroy all that they've built. In the fire to come they will face down their greatest struggle yet. Amachi Adisa and other young leaders will contend with each other for the power to galvanize their people and chart the next course for the empire. Fela Buhari and her elite unit will take the fight to regions not seen by human eyes, but no training will be enough to bring them all home. Stacia Chikeke, captain of the starship Cypher, will face down enemies across the stars, and within her own vessel, as she searches for the answers that could save them all.

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An Irish Country Welcome is a charming entry in Patrick Taylor's internationally bestselling Irish Country series. In the close-knit Northern Irish village of Ballybucklebo, it's said that a new baby brings its own welcome. Young doctor Barry Laverty and his wife Sue are anxiously awaiting their first child, but as the community itself prepares to welcome a new decade, the closing months of the 1960s bring more than a televised moon landing to Barry, his friends, his neighbors, and his patients, including a number of sticky questions. A fledgling doctor joins the practice as a trainee, but will the very upper-class Sebastian Carson be a good fit for the rough and tumble of Irish country life? And as sectarian tensions rise elsewhere in Ulster, can a Protestant man marry the Catholic woman he dearly loves, despite his father's opposition? And who exactly is going to win the award for the best dandelion wine at this year's Harvest Festival? But while Barry and Dr. Fingal Flahertie O'Reilly and their fellow physicians deal with everything from brain surgery to a tractor accident to a difficult pregnancy, there's still time to share the comforting joys and pleasures of this very special place: fly-fishing, boat races, and even the town's very first talent competition! Welcome back to Ballybucklebo, as vividly brought to life by a master storyteller.

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Conley Hawkins left her family's small town newspaper, The Silver Bay Beacon, in the rear view mirror years ago. Now, after ten years of blood, sweat, and tears, Conley is exactly where she wants to be and is about to take a fancy new position at a New York City newspaper. That is, until she discovers at her own going away party that her new job is suddenly gone, disappearing overnight along with her hopes and dreams of a bright future in a big city. Dread in her heart and a sinking feeling in her gut, Conley ends up in the last place she ever wanted to be: The Beacon, now reluctantly run by her brother Garret whose own dreams of being a lawyer were put on hold with the death of their father. Covering a sleepy beach town with church news and the local funeral home director dictating the day's obituaries to her over the phone isn't exactly every reporter's dream, and to make matters worse, she and her brother see eye to eye on almost nothing. Matters come to a head after Conley witnesses a car accident that ends in the death of a local politician-a beloved war hero with a secret shady history whose death may not be exactly what it seems.

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Too often we live lives that we find unfulfilling, fail to reach our own potential, and neglect to practice creativity in our daily routines. The Genius Zone offers a way to change that by tapping into your own innate creativity. Dr. Gay Hendricks broke new ground with his bestselling classic, The Big Leap, which has become an essential resource for coaches, entrepreneurs, executives, and health practitioners around the world. Originally published as The Joy of Genius, The Genius Zone has been updated and expanded throughout, making it the essential next beyond The Big Leap. In The Genius Zone, Hendricks introduces his brilliant exercise, the Genius Move, a simple, life-altering practice that allows readers to end negative thinking and thrive authentically. By using the Genius Move, readers will learn to spend more of their lives in their zone of genius - where creativity flows freely and they are actively pursuing the things that offer them fulfillment and satisfaction. Filled with hands-on exercises and personal stories from the author, The Genius Zone is an essential guide to creative fulfillment. If you are committed to bringing forth your innate genius and making your largest possible creative contribution, The Genius Zone will become a trusted companion for the journey.

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Covered in earthworm slime and assisted only by her cat and her little brother, Roberta rescues tiny creatures. You know, the ones stranded in the middle of the sidewalk. Upside-down, flopping, or near-frozen. A lot of the time, that earns her funny looks from kids in school. But when a swarm of baby spiders finds its way into the classroom, Roberta will save the day with her knowledge and creativity, showing everybody that tiny creatures aren't so scary after all. They just need friends who rescue and understand them! Established Roaring Brook Press author Curtis Manley has teamed up with up-and-coming illustrator Lucy Ruth Cummins, creator of Truman and Stumpkin, to present this quirky and adorable picture book.

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In April 2014, Deputy Editorial Director at BuzzFeed Lara Parker opened up to the world in an article on the website: she suffers from endometriosis. And beyond that - She let the whole world know that she wasn’t having any sex, as sex was excruciatingly painful. Less than a year before, she received not only the diagnosis of endometriosis, but also a diagnosis of pelvic floor dysfunction, vulvodynia, vaginismus, and vulvar vestibulitis. Combined, these debilitating conditions have wreaked havoc on her life, causing excruciating pain throughout her body since she was fourteen years old. These are her Vagina Problems. It was five years before Lara learned what was happening to her body. Five years of doctors insisting she just had “bad period cramps,” or implying her pain was psychological. Shamed and stigmatized, Lara fought back against a medical community biased against women and discovered that the ignorance of many doctors about women’s anatomy was damaging more than just her own life. One in ten women have endometriosis and it takes an average of seven years before they receive an accurate diagnosis—or any relief from this incurable illness’ chronic pain. With candid revelations about her vaginal physical therapy, dating as a straight woman without penetrative sex, coping with painful seizures while at the office, diet and wardrobe malfunctions when your vagina hurts all the time, and the depression and anxiety of feeling unloved, Lara tackles it all in Vagina Problems: Endometriosis, Painful Sex, and Other Taboo Topics with courage, wit, love, and a determination to live her best life.

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When a collapsing U.S. government abandoned an Alaska ravaged by earthquakes and wildfires, Travis's family chose not to evacuate. Too late, they realized their mistake. Now Travis and his younger sister Jess must cross hundreds of miles to head south, in search of what remains of civilization. The wilderness they're crossing is filled with ravenous animals and strangers competing for dwindling resources. Travis and Jess will make a few friends and a lot of enemies on their terrifying journey-and they'll have to fight for what they believe in as they see how far people will go to survive. This pulse-pounding thriller, full of shocking plot twists, reads like a zombie story without the zombies-just hardscrabble survivors competing for society's remains.

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Welcome Back to Camp Mwhaaa-haa-ha-a-watha! My epic summer has just gotten even more epic, because Evil Scientist Summer Camp just turned into Evil Scientist Space Camp! AND it will be led by the totally epic evil astronaut Neil Strongarm! Who is looking for evil apprentices for his next space mission! Which means that I could totally go into SPACE!!! I'm already well on my way to Evil Emperor of the Camp. Winning this competition should be easy. Okay, so maybe I didn't expect Geeky Girl to be quite so good at being evil, but I know I've got this. All I need is a plan. Hmmm . . . I wonder if you can take evil kittens on space stations. Let the Epic Evil Spaceness begin. Signed, The Great and Powerful Mark

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When Donna Feng enlists Lana Lee and the rest of Ho-Lee Noodle House to cater a dinner party at her home for some of her family and prestigious friends, Lana is happy to accept. The summer months can be slow at Asia Village, so this will bring a much-needed boost to the budget. The dinner party goes off without a hitch - though there is a strange moment when Donna explodes at her live-in nanny. The next day the nanny is found dead, and Donna Feng - along with some of her guests - is suspected of foul play. Before the police arrived, however, Donna found a piece of evidence at the crime scene that causes her to believe the nanny's murder was a message for her: a mysterious thumb-drive shaped like a terracotta soldier. Donna entrusts the evidence to Lana, along with the secrets it contains. Once again, it's up to Lana to catch a killer. Then, a fire at the Feng residence puts Donna and her family in the hospital, and tensions rise for the amateur sleuth and her best friend, Megan Riley. Lana and Megan ping pong back and forth between the guests at the party, a potential hit man, or the possibility that Donna Feng has truly lost her mind.

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The Monster of Elendhaven is a dark fantasy, a twisted tale of revenge set in an original world as oily and real as Jack the Ripper’s London. After a thing with no name washes up on the docks, empty, alone, and unable to die, he becomes obsessed with a frail young man who can twist minds with magic. Together, they launch a plan so dark and cruel that readers will find themselves cheering for blood, and for these avengers to consummate their horrible passion for each other. But the pair are being hunted by officials from the south, intent on saving the world from the horrors mages can unleash. This debut novella appeals to readers who love dark, compelling works, readers who relish in bad people working to bad ends. It captures the thrumming energy of Schwab’s Vicious and McGuire’s Down Among the Sticks and Bones. Readers will become addicts after one bite of Jennifer Giesbrecht's scintillating debut.

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