What do you do when the tragedy that upends your life involves something so strange, so beyond the known, that not even your closest loved ones believe you?In this contemporary fantasy novel, sixteen-year-old Mika Finley was driving her family home from the carnival when the car collided with a mythical-looking beast. As the creature hurried off into the darkness, she and the rest of her family came to...all but her brother, Aaron.N...

This book provides evidence-based answers to the key questions asked by marketers every day. Tackling issues such as how brands grow, how advertising really works, what price promotions really do and how loyalty programs really affect loyalty, How Brands Grow presents decades of research in a style that is written for marketing professionals to grow their brands. It is the first book to present these laws in context and to explore their meaning and application.The most distinctive ...

Winter has nearly ended in Golden Glen, but one final celebration is about to reveal dangerous secrets.Winterfest is the town’s favorite tradition—a time for warm drinks, friendly competition, and celebrating everything that makes Golden Glen special. For Kylie, the Harlow House Inn’s talented but shy chef, the annual cooking contest is a chance to finally step into the spotlight.Until someone from her past arrives.When that person is found murdered...

Save a planet. Sacrifice your future.For Aurora Hawke, protecting the secret of her half-human heritage has been a lifelong challenge. Taking command of her own starship and the best crew in the quadrant has been her dream. Failing at both is her nightmare. But the survival of a planet may depend on it.With millions of lives at risk, she’ll do whatever it takes, even if revealing her unique abilities means spending the rest of her life on the run.

The founder of Four Seasons Hotels shares the philosophy and values that have made his legendary brandHow did a child of immigrants, starting with no background in the hotel business, create the world's most admired and successful hotel chain? And how has Four Seasons grown dramatically, over nearly a half century, without losing its focus on exceptional quality and unparalleled service?Isadore Sharp answers these questions in his engaging memoir, which dou...

Prophecy demands she marry a Dark Elf prince, but Mara Geary refuses to meekly accept her fate.Mara Geary faces a bleak future in the village of Little Hazel until, on the eve of her seventeenth birthday, strange glowing lights entice her into the mysterious shadows under the trees. She follows, hoping for adventure. What she finds is her destiny.Prince of the Dark Elves, Brannon Luthinor has spent his life becoming a powerful warrior in order to s...

“Gorgeous.”—The New York Times • NYPL Best Books of 2022 • School Library Journal Best Books of 2022 • Indigo Best Kids’ Books of 2022 • JLG Gold Standard Selection • Moonbeam Children's Book Award Gold Winner • Kids Indie Next PickBellwether Riggwelter is, once again, out of blackberries. This time, rather than tiptoe through a forest full of predators, he comes up with a new plan. He will keep himself safe by blending in—he will sew a Wolf Suit! The disg...

She announced herself, rather self-consciously, as Mrs. Henry Smith, and he replied that Mrs. Cornwallis was expecting her. To Caroline, following him through a wide shabby hall, the whole episode was beginning to feel like a nightmare. She was intensely conscious of herself-of her dress, her voice, the way she placed her feet. She felt like a cook-general going to be interviewed."Mrs. Henry Smith," said the butler contemptuously.In Four Gardens, ...

~ Novella prequel to the FEYLAND Series ~ Award-winning YA Urban Fantasy/GameLit ~High-tech gaming and ancient magic collide when a computer game opens a gateway to the treacherous Realm of Faerie.Jennet Carter never thought hacking into her dad's new epic-fantasy sim-game would be so exciting... or dangerous. Behind the interface, dark forces lie in wait, leading her toward a battle that will test her to her limits and cost her more than she ever ...

The past has a way of returning—especially when someone has worked hard to bury it.After her time away, Maiden Harlow returns to Michigan determined to restore Riley Manor and secure her family’s future. But the estate holds more than peeling walls and forgotten rooms. Its history is filled with unanswered questions, long-buried secrets, and the disappearance of its last mistress, a woman who vanished without a trace.Maiden refuses to let the manor’s troubl...

A cowboy with a lot to prove meets his match when he falls for a mysterious beauty…The truth about his family's past has always haunted rancher Frankie Hastings. Determined to prove what happened more than a century ago, the black-sheep brother plans to chronicle the story in a documentary. But a mysterious descendant connected to that truth could jeopardize everything. So charming Kate West becomes the first step in securing her support. Falling for the gorgeous s...

Some secrets are worth protecting. Some are worth killing for.Maiden Harlow's first real date with Captain David McAlister is interrupted by murder—a reminder that life in Golden Glen is never as peaceful as it seems.As the investigation unfolds, rumors of a long-lost pirate treasure, buried secrets, and hidden motives pull Maiden into a mystery far more dangerous than anyone expected. What begins as a search for a killer soon becomes a race to uncover a tr...