Covens. Cauldrons. And Curses.The witch is a complex figure. Hero? Villain? Victim? Practitioner of a nearly-forgotten faith or just misunderstood? An elder who should be respected but is instead reviled? Or the member of an oppressed ethnic or sexual minority?Witches of every sort appear in this anthology, and its companion volume, Witches Save the World: Hags, Harridans, and Hexes Gone Right. In some tales and poems, the witch embodies the primal forces of balance ...

Set in the world of ice hockey, the story follows Dover Hilton, who has just started his rookie year as a right winger on the Boston Bay Vikings' roster and wears jersey number 12.Dover has found that his teammates don't care that he's gay. It's not a secret, but he doesn't broadcast it either. He keeps his head down and gives his all on the ice. Unfortunately, a reporter outs him to the world, making him a target for more aggressive play by opposing team members.Meanwhile,...

Thalia jumps at the chance to spend the summer with her new ‘boyfriend’ and his family in Alabama. It means she gets to have fun with Liam instead of heading home to her restrictive life. What she hasn’t bargained for, is Liam’s older brother, Jack—her life suddenly becomes complicated.Jack gives her sultry glances and touches her heart in a way no one ever has while Liam acts indifferent. No matter what happens this summer, she has to remember to stay away from Jack—however, that ...

This book provides a research-based, practical guide to developing self-advocacy skills in university students. Through their research and clinical work, the authors demonstrate that students planning to or attending university or college can benefit from education about self-advocacy, guidance on how to effectively develop it, and an understanding of its value during university and beyond.Beginning with an explanation of self-advocacy, this book educates readers on how one develop...

Mason's blood oath could unite-or destroy-the last of humanity.Wah'Lor's once untested peace has collapsed under the burden of violence and war that bled over from Kep Four. When the body of a former comrade is found and artifacts are discovered beneath the soil, Mason is thrust into a mounting storm, threatening to undo the complicated balance between humanity and the Kla'Wah sects.A frantic mission to find the fallen Ark unearths ancient technologies that shake everyone's...

Mason's blood oath could unite—or destroy—the last of humanity.Wah'Lor's once untested peace has collapsed under the burden of violence and war that bled over from Kep Four. When the body of a former comrade is found and artifacts are discovered beneath the soil, Mason is thrust into a mounting storm, threatening to undo the complicated balance between humanity and the Kla'Wah sects.A frantic mission to find the fallen Ark unearths ancient technologies that...

They staged a romance, faked a breakup, and this time around, anything can happen—even something real.Thea Pappas has always been the storm in her own life—fiery and unpredictable—traits that led her and her younger sister, Addy, through a series of foster homes. But with Addy's whirlwind engagement, Thea is determined to be the perfect maid of honor, even if she finds it odd that she hadn't heard of the fiancé until the ring was on Addy's finger. She beli...

Your Life, SolvedDo you ever feel like you're juggling too many tasks, too much information, and not enough time?You're not alone.Most people don't need more productivity hacks. They need better systems. The challenge isn't knowing what to do. It's remembering everything, staying organized, following through on commitments, and finding the time and energy to keep up with it all.Artificial intelligence can help.In Your Life, Solved, t...

What started out as a regular job assignment quickly escalated into something more for Oliver Philip when he meets twin Shire horse shapeshifters Bayard and Marshall Stoddard.Hired to perform a safety audit on Horsfall Ranch, Oliver never expected his life to be turned upside down, but he’s game for anything. Happily throwing himself into a relationship with both Bayard and Marshall, Oliver quickly discovers a world of intense pleasure, laughter and comfort.Unfortu...

A broken soldier is forced back into war inside a living nightmare trying to turn him into something worse.Archer Kemp is tired of his life. Past wars, a cheating ex-wife, and a son he barely sees have left him empty inside. When he awakens behind bars in a government facility called the Tower, surrounded by a group of strangers, that emptiness turns into something far more dangerous.Thrown into a grim world where they're starved and experimented on for mil...

A groundbreaking project pushes Alexis into a world she never expected.At eight years old, Alexis lost both of her parents in a car crash and suffered a brain injury that erased her memories but unlocked new abilities. Years later, after earning multiple PhDs, she is invited to join a prestigious organization working on a project once thought impossible.Upon her arrival, Alexis meets Bruce—a lifelike AI system—and forms a unique connection with him. When Al...

Based on a true story Buchanan delivers a thought-provoking examination of the role of Christians in war and what true religion really means. Using larger than life characters from history, he weaves a philosophical tale of danger, intrigue, and sacrifice. —Library Journal . The Nazi regime's bloody wake in Europe persists as they brutally send "undesirables" to their deaths in concentration camps. As a young Jew, Hannah leaves behind her mother and sister as she flees certain death, arriv...