From author Morgan Reilly comes a dark fantasy retelling of The Little Mermaid, the first of her Dark Library series.The merfolk have always been at war–with humans, with the sea, and with each other.Celine's war lies within, the despair from her parents' murder sending her to the open arms of the Sea Witch, Kasindra, whose dark magic soothes the burning need for revenge against the merking who usurped the throne. But the merking forces Celine to change, to marry the human ...

She became a wolf to survive.Rowan is a Watcher—protector of Elderglen, guardian of its borders, and the last line of defense against what lurks in the woods. When grief left her hollow, she begged the forest goddess Rhiann to make her wolfkind—faster, stronger, wilder. A Guardian of the Forest.But now something dark hunts those she's sworn to protect.Some are found drained of blood, others frozen in terror. It doesn't take long for whispers to rise like smoke: Rowa...

Explore the secrets of Northanger Abbey with Cathy as she navigates dark questions amid her growing feelings for Henry Tilney.A gothic estate, rumored to be haunted.Young Catherine Morland has been invited to stay at Northanger Abbey, a famed estate owned by the infamous General Tilney, whose stern ways have left many rumors in his wake, notably about the state of his wife, who died many years ago under mysterious circumstances....

Wish for the power of the gods.When Neeve steps foot on the crossroads, she prepares the wish that will take her magic, removing the dark power that nearly killed her best friend. But when she meets handsome chaosborn, Erick, he discovers that her power goes beyond everything she'd imagined.She's godborn, gifted with deathsight, and someone placed a powerful barrier to guard her from the truth.A curse forged in chaos.Deathsi...

Grief.Rory had grown used to her mother's absence, visiting her primarily in dreams while she led a human kingdom to fulfill a magical deal. With Rory's blend of herbs, she created a tea that gives the drinker deep, lucid dreams where they can build a world of their heart's desire. But when her mother dies, Rory struggles with the grief that follows, a grief that mingles with bitterness that cuts into the soft places of her heart.Betrayal.

A laugh-out-loud miscellany of everything you ever wanted to know about death. From bizarre funeral practices and macabre urban myths to lucrative jobs in the death business. Accompanied by cartoons from the creators of the hit webcomic, ‘Cyanide & Happiness.’There’s just something about the end that makes us want to run screaming back to the beginning…Did you know that three American states still use the firing squad as a means of execution? Or that you can see Galileo’s p...

Fabiano was raised to follow in his father’s footsteps as Consigliere of the Chicago Outfit – until the man abandons him. Left to fend for himself, Fabiano is forced to fight for a place in the mafia world. As a ruthless street fighter, he quickly earns his place as the new Enforcer of the Las Vegas Camorra – a man to fear.Leona wants to build a decent life for herself, away from her drug-addicted mother. But soon she catches the attention of a dangerous man – Fabiano Scuderi. Stay...

Aurora Scuderi spent her childhood and teenage days doing one thing-- loving Nevio. Until one fateful moment, he breaks her heart without a second thought. Leaving Aurora with her broken heart bleeding in her hands. Fleeing Las Vegas is the only way for Aurora to heal - forget Nevio and that night. But a man like Nevio can’t be shaken off that easily. The hunter in him was awakened.Nevio Falcone is darkness. It seeps from his pores. It’s where his monster comes out to play to satis...

Research has indicated that assessment is a key factor in student learning. This book details the issues of assessment in the open and distance learning field, where changes in budgets, the location and environment of the students and other factors have prompted innovations in assessment.

How does a gold mining fisherman catch the girl of his dreams? Ask the moose and the dog.Linnet Greenbriar has a job to do on the isolated Alaskan Yukon River. Hoping the remote area will keep her away from men for as long as possible, she is shocked to see the handsome stranger walking up the river and singing a little song. All her hopes change when a mishap sends her falling into the river and also into the arms of said handsome stranger.Creed finds himself in the wrong ...

Porque ha inclinado a mí su oído; por tanto, le invocará en todos mis días. —Salmo 116:2¿Cómo sabes que Dios te oye cuando clamas a Él? Me refiero a oírte de verdad.Puedo contar con los dedos de una sola mano las veces en las que a lo largo de mi vida, Dios reveló de manera específica y personal que, sin duda, escucha mi clamor.En cada momento, percibí cómo Dios se acercaba a asegurarme que, por cierto, Él oye. Y no sólo oye, sino que también responde.A pesar de...

Even a cowboy can dream of a Celtic goddess... But is it just a dream?From the first time he dreamed of his perfect woman, Gray Dunbar was no longer satisfied by his pre-ordained future on the family dude ranch. She's leading him on, away from Colorado and around the world, until he can't stay away from home any longer.Reed O'Brien needs a vacation. Her boss's company is falling apart. When a proposed trip to a dude ranch retreat comes along, she jumps at the chance. A stop...