This deal comes with unspoken clauses.Dominic Blackburn has a job no sane person wants: he makes things quit going bump in the night. Unfortunately, some monsters bump a little too hard for one man. In desperate need of backup, he buys the (suspiciously cheap) contract of an indentured—and gorgeous—man named Micah.Micah’s paperwork says he’s a fighter, and he is. Kind of. He’d rather take a beating than dole one out. Good thing plenty of people are willing to pay for that. ...

Not exactly love at first byte.Simon Rayner doesn’t have a lot that’s real. His tech job is a hobby to bolster what he gets from Basic. His housing got assigned when he and his roommate lied about their engagement. Even his body talks to him through sensor lace and microchips. So when Simon finds part of an android in a recycling pod, he’s expecting the AI inside to be as artificial as everything else.David is a head, at the moment. He’s not sure what happened to his body, ...

Sometimes people are more monstrous than the monsters.Micah and Dominic have a new roommate. Gestalt—the last survivor of the Hellfires’ desperate attempt to cover their tracks—has the wings of a raven and the personality of a feral cat. Powerful magic binds him, with no counterspell to be found. Gestalt would never ask Dominic or Micah for help, if the life force shared through their psychic link weren’t the only thing keeping him alive. That said, he finds some of the gl...

Power opens all doors. Some should stay closed.Adam Slate sees something other humans can’t: Connections, all around him. People, places, relationships, possessions, all as clear as letters on a page. But seeing the web makes it too easy to pull the strands, and even his riskier machinations—an illegal slave trade for one, and a gathering of dark magicians, for another—are growing boring. That is, until he runs across a slave with a connection he can’t see.Everybod...

Mend, rethink, transform, recreate!Mending With Love shows you how to apply embroidery, patching, darning, felting, stamping and a little crochet to worn pieces of clothing or household items. Instead of stowing or throwing away damaged pieces that hold happy memories, you can employ these beautiful and sustainable ideas to give them a new life.With this book, you'll learn how to:Repair knitted and woven fabrics...

Few elementary exercises have aroused more interest in the child than the toy knitting; due, perhaps, to its simplicity and his power to do it easily and well. To some keen observer the little orb-weaving spider may have suggested this form of occupation. Be this as it may, the child who is a lover of nature will be quick to perceive the strong resemblance he bears to this little insect while at work with his toy knitter, going from post to post just as the insect worked its net in spiral ...

Stoles and Shawls: Hairpin Lace, Knitted, Crocheted is a comprehensive exploration of the intricate art of textile creation, presenting a rich tapestry of techniques spanning various styles and traditions. This book delves into the aesthetics and technicalities of hairpin lace, knitting, and crochet, offering not just patterns but also insight into the cultural contexts from which these methods emerge. Through detailed instructions and vibrant illustrations, it invites both novice and expe...

Discover a truly hands-on weaving technique with this illustrated guide featuring eighteen simple, creative projects.Do you want to make scarves and wraps but feel intimidated by knitting needles, looms, or crochet hooks? Or are you just always interested in trying a new technique? Finger Weaving Scarves & Wraps will teach you to weave simple patterns from yarn using just your fingers and a few basic tools you already own, such as a ruler on which to tie t...

You can crochet this bucolic scene to use as a wall hanging, pillow cover, or doily. Featuring a buck and doe in the forest, it was designed in 1917 by Eleanor Koontz. The entwined flower and leaf border can be adapted to use as an edging in other projects.  This is not your usual scanned vintage crochet pattern. To make this pattern great for today’s crocheter I wrote complete instructions, expanded the written instructions so you won't need to skip around, and made an e...

Yule’s done what was asked of him, so soon he’ll be free and able to travel the universe, or return to his ancestral home, Earth. He should be ecstatic, but what fun will there be in discovering what lies beyond the remote outpost if his best friend, the station’s Artificial Intelligence sentinel Tyd, can’t come with him? Tyd’s taught Yule so much, has kept him sane during his service, and Yule can’t imagine life without his friend.He also doesn’t know how much longer he can go with...

Holly looked at me as I walked in. “It is a shame you didn’t get here earlier! The new boss has been looking for you all morning.”“New boss? Holly we aren’t going to go through this again, are we?”Holly pointed to the nameplate that no longer was on the door. Adam’s belongings and the name had been removed.Adam had never told me that he was leaving, and the rumors that surrounded the firm were indeed true. A part of me was still wondering if this was a joke....

Book 1 DescriptionWhere did I go wrong in my life?” I asked myself almost on a daily basis when I looked in the mirror. I was no longer happy and barely smiled. Every day seemed to be the same thing with my husband, William. Life had taken its course, but I wasn’t prepared for the way it turned around. I would have never caught myself ten years ago when we had been college sweethearts. Now ten years so far away and often I try to go back to the past to kiss it one ...