Alexei Cunningham. Rabid dog. Top goal scorer.Lucas Noble. Golden prince. Best goalie.The two polar opposites faced off for the first time in semifinals of the Frozen Crown.First and last time.Cunning's Monarchs defeated Noble's Crows without a single goal from Cunning. The Crows couldn't best the reigning champions, but Noble bested the best.While the Crows returned to their Nest in defeat, the wolves went on to play in the finals.Cunning di...

Practicing law has always had its fair share of stressors. Lawyers are often entrusted with sensitive or high-stakes problems to solve; they often face urgent and inflexible deadlines; they may have to navigate significant values conflicts; and the workload can be overwhelming at times. But in today's environment of escalating change, there's an added source of stress that’s affecting lawyers everywhere: uncertainty.Uncertainty activates the brain's threat-sensing circuitry. This t...

13 original stories of dark fantasy inspired by the classic tales of L. Frank Baum and the land of Oz, from the masters of fantasy and science fiction, including M. R. Carey, Christina Henry and Adrian Tchaikovsky.Journey beyond the yellow brick road, click your heels together and enter the dark heart of the tornado... if you dare.Join the award-winning Marie O'Regan & Paul Kane as they bring together some of genre fiction's bestselling and acclaimed author...

Serial killers, like madness and gravity, just need a small push . . .The body of a third young woman is discovered in a field outside Pawtucket Falls in New England the day FBI agent and profiler Gus Wheeler and his partner arrive to investigate a string of murders. The killings seem random, yet each victim was last seen in a club in the city's Music Row, a scene Gus is uniquely qualified to navigate.Camera footage shows the most recent victim flirting wit...

A rulebook for the tabletop role-playing game based on the hit video game series Octopath Traveler! Featuring a 2D6-based TRPG system that lets players experience Orsterra in a unique new way!Gather a team of adventurers to explore, battle, and build relationships within an engaging, lore-rich setting that takes place in the official Octopath Traveler timeline. Players can create characters with their own unique class and background or play as bel...

A study of thirteenth-century philosopher Roger Bacon that reveals the medieval thinking that erased non-Christian texts, actors, and cultures from the history of scienceIn his works, thirteenth-century English scholastic philosopher and Franciscan Roger Bacon depicted an enticing future that included, among other technological marvels, vehicles of unimaginable speed without animal power, diving bells for exploring the ocean floor, and mirrors and lenses that could...

The consumption of fruits and vegetables is necessary for a healthy and balanced diet as outlined on recent research studies. In fact, their consumption is positively associated with the prevention of various disorders and diseases.This new book, Postharvest Quality Attributes of Fresh Vegetables and Grains, explores the beneficial aspects of commonly consumed fresh vegetables and grains. Each chapter focuses on one particular vegetable or grain, covering the health benefi...

The Traitors meets Inception in this fast-paced, action-packed adventure with mind-bending twists by the bestselling author of Escape Room, Christopher Edge. Perfect for readers of 10+.‘A writer of genuine originality’ The GuardianThe maze is a dangerous place. The maze is ever-changing. The maze has never been solved.How to Steal the Future follows twelve-year-old Drew Blake, who faces the ultim...

Get ready to rumble, with this fun introduction to the world of professional wrestlingProfessional Wrestling For Dummies is the essential guide for fans eager to explore pro wrestling around the world―from the top American promotions to the vibrant Japanese scene and the high-flying spectacle of Mexican Lucha Libre. In this book, you'll find the knowledge you need to understand and follow the sport. Learn the rules and the history of professional wrestling...

An original novel set in the Halo universe—based on the New York Times bestselling video game series!As the planet Reach falls to the alien alliance known as the Covenant, a lone human ship—the UNSC Pillar of Autumn—fled into slipspace and has arrived at a place that could change the course of this decades-long war. An ancient, mysterious ringworld: Halo.With human forces scattered across the surface of this immen...

You may be trying to give equal attention to work, family, relationships, health, and everything else that matters. But real life does not divide itself into neat, equal portions. A new responsibility, difficult transition, urgent need, or demanding project can legitimately require more from you for a time. Balance Is Not Stillness challenges the belief that an uneven life must be a failing one. William R. Stanek introduces the Seasonal Balance Review, a practical way to decide what should...

You may be trying to give equal attention to work, family, relationships, health, and everything else that matters. But real life does not divide itself into neat, equal portions. A new responsibility, difficult transition, urgent need, or demanding project can legitimately require more from you for a time. Balance Is Not Stillness challenges the belief that an uneven life must be a failing one. William R. Stanek introduces the Seasonal Balance Review, a practical way to decide what should...