Snow Valentin was born to hustle. Raised in the shadows of Los Angeles by a crooked grandfather and a gold-digging grandmother, she learned early how to weaponize beauty, charm, and seduction to get ahead. Manipulation was her currency, and the world was hers to conquer-until she met Kazmire Camargo. Kazmire, a young and enigmatic drug kingpin, is unlike any man Snow has encountered. Drawn to his power and mystery, she sets her sights on him, determined to win him over. But what begins as ...

“Forget vampires,” he laughed dismissively. “Who wants to drink blood for eternity? What we have discovered is far more seductive and a great deal more dangerous…”A supernatural horror story, based on society’s obsession with aging and the desire for eternal youth.When 17-year old Emily Morgan meets beautiful but strange Theo de Lucis, there is an immediate attraction between them. But what is his secret? What ancient link ties him to Emily? And wha...

The science behind a good meal: all the sounds, sights, and tastes that make us like what we're eating—and want to eat more.Why do we consume 35 percent more food when eating with one other person, and 75 percent more when dining with three? How do we explain the fact that people who like strong coffee drink more of it under bright lighting? And why does green ketchup just not work?The answer is gastrophysics, the new area of sensory scienc...

Within the intricate tapestry of 'Native Americans: 22 Books on History, Mythology, Culture & Linguistic Studies,' readers are invited to explore a rich confluence of narratives and scholarly analyses that illuminate the diverse experiences and perspectives of Native American communities. The anthology traverses a broad spectrum of themes, from historical recounting and mythological exploration to cultural and linguistic insights, underscoring the complex and multifaceted nature of Native ...

A story of love, lies, betrayal and hope…Reasoning that absence makes the heart grow fonder and attempting to force her married lover’s hand, 30 -year old Abigail Aske decides to visit an old friend in Australia.But staying with a 6’2”Amazonian fitness freak proves something of a challenge, as does maintaining ‘no contact’ with Jake, not to mention resisting other tempting ‘offers’.Set against a wonderful Australian backdrop, with a host of quirky, emotionally dysfu...

Cheap liquor, the ambient sounds of downtown Miami and a full moon set the backdrop for a night that seems to be going like any other. Detective Kirk would sit in his office listening to old Billie Holiday records that his wife left, while rapidly pouring glasses of cheap whiskey from a bottle he bought just a few hours earlier, but would surely be gone before midnight. He would lock the office front door, stumble into the backroom, unfold the futon, turn on the television and fall asleep ...

Native American Studies: History Books, Mythology, Culture & Linguistic Studies (22 Book Collection) presents a rich tapestry of the diverse and multifaceted Indigenous cultures of North America. This anthology captures the profound depth of Native American wisdom, spirituality, and resilience through its comprehensive exploration of history, mythology, culture, and language. The works traverse a wide array of literary styles'Äîfrom scholarly dissertations to narrative accounts'Äîproviding...

From renowned trial attorney and New York Times bestselling author Gerry Spence: a must own book for every lawyer and business professional seeking to make cutting-edge winning presentations--in court, at work, everywhere, any time.Gerry Spence is perhaps America's most renowned and successful trial lawyer, a man known for his deep convictions and his powerful courtroom presentations when he argues on behalf of ordinary people. Frequently pitted against te...

The Mythology of Cherokee, Iroquois, Navajo, Siouan, and Zuñi is a seminal anthology that delves into the rich tapestry of indigenous mythologies, unraveling a spectrum of narratives that reflect the cultural and spiritual tapestry of Native American tribes. This collection is a convergence of diverse narrative styles, from the mystical tales of Navajo deities to the intricate cosmologies of the Iroquois. The anthology is a profound exploration of traditional oral stories, expertly transf...

This book is your ultimate XSLT resource. Here you will find the most up-to-date information, facts, quotes and much more.In easy to read chapters, with extensive references and links to get you to know all there is to know about XSLT's whole picture right away. Get countless XSLT facts right at your fingertips with this essential resource.The XSLT Handbook is the single and largest XSLT reference book. This compendium of information is the authoritative source for all your...

The imaginative YA paranormal romance and sci-fi genre fusion debut from Adara Spence Drawing Red is available as an eBook!Reader Reviews:"An amazing debut novel from start to finish! The characters are well written, gripping plot and before you know it the time is 4am and you have finished the book! I don't think I have loved and hated characters so much before. A must read." ~ Reader"Drawing Red is a fascinating story...

In nineteenth-century Britain, a large number of prominent Anglican and Presbyterian Evangelicals rejected the idea that salvation meant "going to heaven when you die." Instead, they proposed that God would establish his kingdom on earth, renewing the creation and reanimating embodied humans to live in a world of science and progress. This book introduces the writings and activities of these women and men, among whom were counted the ardent social reformer Lord Shaftesbury, the highly-resp...