Young genius fakes suicide to escape a life of exploitation by an insidious mother and sadly ends up with the same circumstances in his new life. Supremely gifted Brandon Blakely, genius with an IQ of 220 highest known on worlds record is turned over for scientific research and stem cell study. Cursed to a life of selfishness and tyranny by his parents. With fame and fortune more precious than the happiness of their only child, and will stop at nothing including abuse. Brandon, trapped wit...

This tender devotional unfolds like a lantern lit for the soul in restless times. Across the waning seasons of the year, it gathers gentle meditations, sacred verses, prayers, and wisdom from ages past into a quiet refuge of stillness and grace. Each reflection invites the reader to release what has ended, trust what is unfolding, and meet change with gratitude, courage, and inward peace. Thoughtful and deeply soothing, it offers calm in uncertainty, renewal in weariness, and the steady as...

The e-books in the Shadow Journey series are receiving new covers by illustrator Hampton Lamoureux in celebration of the third anniversary of the first book's release.A beautifully crafted SF dystopia, boasting relatable characters and a skillful plot..." BookLife ReviewsA desert warrior, a con-artist, and a promise. Destiny.Grace Irese, a headstrong, sixteen-year-old desert warrior, has crossed the wrong man. In a world being viol...

This is a quick self help reference, a motivational and inspirational message guide. Guaranteed to skyrocket the process of executing your greatest accomplishment aka your magnum opus. It reflects twelve easy steps that will produce satisfying results in life or business if followed closely. This trustworthy guide is for anyone who desires to become self sufficient and fulfilled.

Get practical how-to information on designing and developing attractive, profitable, and environmentally responsible planned communities. This book includes 10 case studies of successful projects in the U.S., the U.K., and Australia

This collection of essays focuses on both how and why assessment serves as a key element in the teaching and practice of technical and professional communication. The collection is organized to form a dual approach: on the one hand, it offers a landscape view of the activities involved in assessment - examining how it works at institutional, program, and classroom levels; on the other, it surveys the implications of using assessment for formulating, maintaining, and extending the teaching ...

The e-books in the Shadow Journey series are receiving new covers by illustrator Hampton Lamoureux in celebration of the third anniversary of the first book's release!Troubled. Gifted. Unpredictable. Hunted.To save us all, I have led my friends into The Wilds, a place about which little is known for certain and none of it good. However, I need answers and those, at least, are possible here.I could be fooling myself. I know I could be. ...

The e-books in the Shadow Journey series are receiving new covers by illustrator Hampton Lamoureux in celebration of the third anniversary of the first book's release!Brave. Wounded. Determined. Betrayed.I didn't know it would be this hard. I didn't know my heart would break. But in this, I am not alone. We are more than what we were, though. In numbers. In strength. In resolve.We will face daunting odds as one, stand side by side until...

The charred remains of a child are discovered - a child no one seems to have missed...It's high summer, and the lakes are in the midst of an unrelenting heatwave. Uncontrollable fell fires are breaking out across the moors faster than they can be extinguished. When firefighters uncover the body of a dead child at the heart of the latest blaze, Detective Chief Inspector Jude Satterthwaite's arson investigation turns to one of murder.Jude was born and bred in the Lake Distric...

A brand new DCI Jude Satterthwaite crime mystery from the bestselling Jo Allen.When one-hundred-year-old Violet Ross is found dead at Eden's End, a luxury care home hidden in a secluded nook of the Lake District's Eden Valley it's tragic, of course, but not unexpected. Except for the instantly recognisable look in her lifeless eyes... that of pure terror.DCI Jude Satterthwaite heads up the investigation, but as the deaths start to mount up it's clear that he, and DS Ashleig...

Finding out the truth can be a deadly business...When DCI Jude Satterthwaite is tasked with protecting the contentious Cody Wilder in Grasmere, it quickly turns into a daunting case when her assistant is found hanged in their shared cottage.Amidst a sea of tourists and free-spirited locals in his Lake District home, the trail of trouble following Cody pushes DCI Satterthwaite's investigation down the hidden paths of those he knows, and those he never knew even existed...

Once Upon a Paw: Tales from Barkington is a lovingly crafted collection of whimsical adventures, heartfelt prose, and timeless reflections inspired by the loyal hearts and playful spirits of our four-legged friends. From daring quests and cozy corners to legendary Shih Tzus and secret biscuit maps, these stories celebrate the courage, curiosity, and quiet heroism that dogs bring to our lives.“In every pawprint, a story. In every tale, a heartbeat.”These are not just dog stori...