General Auryn Tyrus is tired of serving an emperor who turns political dissidents into expensive steak and claims to have swallowed Ankari’s sun. He is fed up with pretending not to know Emperor Haken is buying biological weapons and collecting taxes for a war that doesn’t exist. Auryn’s role in the entire mirage leads him to drastic choices, but unexpected news halts his plans. Seven-year-old Keita Kaneko, the son of a former lover, is captured by the emperor’s special forces. Auryn secre...

**COLORADO BOOK AWARD 2023 WINNER, BEST THRILLERThe past is never far behind, as a string of murders threatens to unleash long-buried secrets in this pulse-pounding thriller for fans of Melinda Leigh and T. R. Ragan.**The only survivor of Denver’s notorious “Reaper” serial murders, FBI Special Agent Kendall Beck grapples with the ghosts of her past by seeking justice for victims of abuse. She’s neck deep in a particularly ugly case involving the disappearance of five-year-o...

Heal Your Gut HolisticallyMounting scientific evidence is confirming what Hippocrates said some 2,400 years ago, that, "all disease begins in the gut." Nurturing and maintaining a healthy intestinal microbiome has become a topic of great interest to both mainstream medicine and progressive health enthusiasts. In The Gut Healing Protocol, Australian health journalist Kale Brock delivers a comprehensive, holistic 8-week program to overcoming the common diet a...

Sparks takes her gift for nail-biting drama to a new level with a cold case of a missing girl suddenly gone red-hot. This “enthralling page-turner” (Lisa Regan) is perfect for fans of Melinda Leigh and Lisa Gardner.The stunning landscape of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains are among our greatest natural treasures. But there are deadly secrets lurking in the craggy heights, and FBI Special Agent Kendall Beck and Denver Homicide Detective Adam Taylor team up to investigate...

**“A moving story of abandonment, love, and survival against the odds.”—Dr. Jane GoodallThe heartbreaking and ultimately hopeful story of an abandoned polar bear cub named Nora and the humans working tirelessly to save her and her species, whose uncertain future in the accelerating climate crisis is closely tied to our own**Six days after giving birth, a polar bear named Aurora got up and walked away from her den at the Columbus Zoo, leaving her tiny squealing cub to fend f...

75 vegan recipes for meat alternatives and tasty dishes from cult favorite vegan "butcher" shop The Herbivorous Butcher.Think of any go-to American meat-focused cookbook. Now, imagine it vegan. From the Guamanian brother-sister duo behind the acclaimed and beloved vegan "butcher" shop, The Herbivorous Butcher, here are 75 innovative recipes for plant-based meats and standout vegan dishes. These are butcher shop classics (but so much healthier) such as Pork Chops, G...

There’s always that one pearson who’s the cherry on top, the cool beans, the pea’s knees. Tell them they’re amaizeing with this little book of upbeat and adorkable fruit puns.This cute and colorful series of fruit-pun-filled gift books are the perfect pick-me-ups for you, your friend or your partner in crime. Do you need to avocuddle, or are you grapeful for someone who’s 24 carrot gold?? Then share the clove with these little books: AvoCuddle, and You...

Architect your .NET applications by breaking them into really small pieces—microservices—using this practical, example-based guideKey Features\[\*\] Start your microservices journey and understand a broader perspective of microservices development\[\*\] Build, deploy, and test microservices using ASP.Net MVC, Web API, and Microsoft Azure Cloud\[\*\] Get started with reactive microservices and understand the fundamentals behind itB...

Gather round and hear the story of the very first Easter Sunday told by someone who was there. A once-great security guard who was the toughest stone on the block. This proud stone thinks he can handle anything. So, he is convinced that guarding the tomb of Jesus Christ, who claimed to be the son of God, will be no problem at all. Will this job prove itself to be an easy task, or will a simple word from heaven prove that some things are out of this stone's control?What Othe...

Eventually is a collection of poems that traces the fragile arc of love; from the first touch that feels eternal, to the quiet ache of heartbreak, and the slow art of becoming whole again.With words both tender and raw, Dr. Vivek Kale captures what it means to love, to lose, and to rise from the ruins. Each poem is a shard of memory; delicate, luminous, and stitched with hope.For anyone who has ever held love in their hands and watched it slip away, these pages are a remind...

What wonders will young imaginations unleash? Discover the answer in "Once Upon In Our Minds: Volume 2," where award-winning stories paint vivid worlds and weave unforgettable adventures. Prepare for heartwarming journeys, thrilling chases, a sprinkle of spooky magic, and the secrets of universes beyond our own. This anthology is a testament to the power of young voices and a must-read for anyone who loves to be surprised and inspired.

Serendipity" is a captivating collection of short stories that explores the beauty of chance encounters, the magic of connection, and the transformative power of love. From the delicate art of Kintsugi to the surreal experience of "Derealization," each story invites readers on a journey through the serendipitous moments that shape our lives and define our destinies.With its evocative prose and thought-provoking themes, "Serendipity" is a poignant reminder that amidst the chaos and ...