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Twelve-year-old Maxine Chen is just trying to nail that perfect landing: on the ice, in middle school, and at home, where her parents worry that competitive skating is too much pressure for a budding tween. Maxine isn’t concerned, however - she’s determined to glide to victory. But then a bully at school starts teasing her about her Chinese heritage, leaving her stunned and speechless. And at the rink, she finds herself up against a stellar new skater named Hollie, whose grace and skill threaten to edge Maxine out of the competition.

He is the Leonardo da Vinci of his age, but his insights violate the rules of the Order magic of Recluce, and in order to pursue his invention he must go into exile - in the lands of Chaos. Tortured by the knowledge that to preserve Order he must create new devices for war, Dorrin stands between Recluce and the forces of the Chaos that seek to destroy it.

Speaking from an unknown place and to an unknown interlocutor, Andrew is thinking, Andrew is talking, Andrew is telling the story of his life, his loves, and the tragedies that have led him to this place and point in time. And as he confesses, peeling back the layers of his strange story, we are led to question what we know about truth and memory, brain and mind, personality and fate, about one another and ourselves. Written with psychological depth and great lyrical precision, this suspenseful and groundbreaking novel delivers a voice for our times - funny, probing, skeptical, mischievous, profound.

Ryker finally told me what happened all those months ago. He explained his distance, his coldness. Now everything makes sense. I've been with Zeke for a long time now, and everything is exactly how I want it to be. I adore him. No, I love him. But there's a warning deep in my gut. Zeke is acting differently, and Ryker isn't the same either. It's the calm before the storm. I can feel it.

Discover love online… As dating gets difficult, many either stumble across or turn to the digital world of possibilities. Though it may be frowned upon by traditionalists, most find the true love they’ve been searching for. Don’t knock it until you try it. Featuring stories by A.M. Lockhart, Katie Kent, D.L. Lewellyn, D.B. Förster, Cathy Seddon, Frank Lee Howe, Lana Nizhehorodova and Iren Adams.

When shadows rise, secrets fall... Former journalist turned paranormal investigator Vanessa Calloway thought she’d seen it all. But when an old acquaintance, Ray Landry, reaches out in desperation, claiming his remote fishing camp is plagued by something sinister, Vanessa finds herself drawn back into the mysterious bayou of Lake Pontchartrain. Campers have vanished, strange whispers echo through the night, and dark figures lurk in the swamp. Vanessa’s instincts tell her there’s more to the haunting than meets the eye, but she knows she can’t solve this one alone. She enlists the ...

A construction site cave-in uncovers an amazing prehistoric find—a cluster of dinosaur skeletons, all complete and intact. But it also unlocks an ominous secret—an alien device, planted on Earth 120 million years ago, before man even existed. What was its purpose, and why was it never activated? The answers, like the machine itself, have been buried by time. Until now. When the apparatus is accidentally triggered the world learns with horror its true function, which would mean the end of all life on the planet. No one has a clue how to stop it, except for three unlikely people: a ...

Although short-staffed, the Kamer/Jackson Institute continues to admit students that require all the time, skill and dedication Drs. Robert Kamer and Samuel Jackson can give them. Included among these newcomers are a boy diagnosed as suffering from “failure to thrive,” a man experiencing the devastating effects of drug withdrawal and a convicted arsonist described by a judge as “inveterate.” An interview with a psychiatrist applying for a job goes terribly wrong and “Mother” Mary Schaeffer must try and hold things together, while Sam’s therapy for Toby includes the services of...

Rather than accepting a marriage arranged by his mother, the powerful military matriarch of Westwind, Creslin chooses exile, setting out to find his own identity and developing his magical talents through conflict with the enigmatic white wizards of Candar. What Creslin doesn't know is he stands in the way of their plot to subjugate the world.

Rather than accepting a marriage arranged by his mother, the powerful military matriarch of Westwind, Creslin chooses exile, setting out to find his own identity and developing his magical talents through conflict with the enigmatic white wizards of Candar. What Creslin doesn't know he stands in the way of their plot to subjugate the world.

Robbers' Cave: A Tale of Italy follows the journey of young Horace Cleveland, who is kidnapped by bandits while traveling through Calabria. As he struggles to escape, he uncovers secrets about his captors and finds unexpected allies. A thrilling tale of adventure, bravery, and redemption in the heart of Italy.

This gorgeous Christmas gift of a collection brings together 13 of the best-selling, award-winning and exciting debut authors: Abiola Bello, Annabelle Sami, Benjamin Dean, E.L. Norry, Elle McNicoll, Dominique Valente, Joanna Williams, Maisie Chan, Nizrana Farook, Patrice Lawrence, Roopa Farooki, Serena Patel and Sharna Jackson. Join them as part of the Very Merry Murder Club as they lead you on a snow-covered wintery journey of Christmassy crimes, festive foul play and murderously magnificent mysteries!

जब एना स्टील पहली बार एक बिगड़ैल उघमी यिह क्रस्टियन ग्रे से मिलती है तो उनकी मुलाकातें एक सनसनीखेज प्रसंग में बदल जाती हैं, जो उन दोनों के ही जीवन की दिशा को हमेशा—हमेशा के लिए बदल देता है।

Maxim Trevelyan, conde de Trevethick, ha seguido a la mujer que ama hasta lo más profundo de Albania. Ha luchado por ella y ha vencido, y ahora tiene que casarse... a punta de escopeta. Pero ¿puede Maxim convertirse de verdad en un buen marido o su mala reputación y los escandalosos secretos de su aristocrática familia destrozarán su recién lograda felicidad?

Après le phénomène "Cinquante Nuances", E. L. James nous offre, avec "Monsieur", une nouvelle histoire d'amour pleine de passion et de suspense. Londres, 2019. Le séduisant Maxim Trevelyan a toujours mené une vie facile. Riche aristocrate, il n'a jamais travaillé et a rarement dormi seul. Et lorsque la tragédie frappe, son existence est bouleversée. Maxim hérite du titre, de la fortune et des domaines familiaux, avec toutes les responsabilités que cela implique. Un rôle auquel il n'est pas préparé.

Zombies, reapers, and more monsters. In a world where so many dark things go bump in the night, terror awaits around every corner as these authors take horror stories to the next level. Discover ghosts, demons, and your worst nightmares. Read at your own risk. Featured stories by C.L. Hart, Mae Thorn, S.E. Reed, Kristen Argyres, Barend Nieuwstraten III, Demi Michelle Schwartz, Adele Liles, C.L. Storm, Benjamin Kurt Unsworth, Desirae Gracyn, Rob Nisbet, Anwen Redlake, Kat Craig, Gabriella Balcolm, Lianne Robinson, David O'Mahony, Andrew J. Lucas, Binod Dawadi, Daniel DiQuinzio, Arwyn Sherman...

In Omaha, Tom Calvert boards a riverboat to play high-stakes poker, but accusations of cheating cause some serious trouble, and a deadly gun battle ensues. Tom is injured and knows that his enemies will be looking for him, so he reluctantly accepts a bargain from young stowaway Asher. In exchange for Calvert teaching him gunslinging skills, Asher will guide them to a possibly mythical town of peace and plenty called Friendly Field. To get there they just have to battle assassins, dangerous Shoshone, and the rough wilderness of the Oregon Trail.

The longer Cayson and Skye are in a relationship, the more they realize they are meant for each other. The connection they have is natural and unforced. When Cayson thinks about this future, he knows it's with Skye. But when he receives a letter from Stanford, inviting him to an interview for their medical program, he feels nervous. If gets in, he'll have to decide if he's going to leave Skye to pursue his dream or stay in New York just to be with her. The question taunts him, so he tries to avoid it.

Volt is my best friend. And nothing but my best friend. Natalie and Sara keep telling me there's something more going on beneath the surface, but that's not true. Volt is a manwhore. A player. And a heartbreaker. We're better off as friends. At least that's what I keep telling myself.

Have you always wanted to learn Machine Learning principles and how to create bots and more with Python? Every day more and more of our technologies and processes are being automated and computing is no different. Besides being able to automate many simple coding operations and algorithms so that you can complete daily tasks and projects faster than before, Machine Learning makes you more employable down the line. This audiobook will teach you everything that you need to know to start creating simple shell scripts and bots today.