A gripping mystery perfect for fans of Amy Tintera following one man's investigation into the death of his sister years earlier, forcing him to confront old faces, a strong-willed detective, and a string of new murders in his remote small town.Welcome to Meander, where truths are best left buried.Gracen Ridpath has a secret. As the host of a successful YouTube channel for stay-at-home-dads, Gracen is known for his handy tips and trademark self-depr...

"This mystery is impossible to put down." — Edgar-nominated author Jess LoureyA crumbling house. A buried past. A family that's run out of places to hide.When the Rawlins siblings return to Teague House after their mother's sudden death, grief is only the beginning. Tucked behind their childhood home are several graves—some long forgotten, one freshly dug. And someone they knew is in it.Private investigator Maddie Reed is called in ...

A gripping mystery perfect for fans of Amy Tintera following one man's investigation into the death of his sister years earlier, forcing him to confront old faces, a strong-willed detective, and a string of new murders in his remote small town.Welcome to Meander, where truths are best left buried.Gracen Ridpath has a secret. As the host of a successful YouTube channel for stay-at-home-dads, Gracen is known for his handy tips and trademark self-deprec...

"This mystery is impossible to put down." — Edgar-nominated author Jess LoureyFor readers of Megan Collins with the taut character study of Angie Kim comes a searing mystery that follows three siblings as they reckon with the darkness hidden within their family after multiple graves are discovered behind their childhood home.All families are complicated. But not all families have bodies buried in their backyard.One put the...

The third edition of the ASMBS Textbook provides a comprehensive update on the field of metabolic and bariatric surery. The updated table of contents is aligned with the American Board of Surgery’s Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Focused Practice Designation (FPD) blueprint and will serve as the definitive study guide for this certification.The third edition boasts 74 chapters covering the breadth of this field and includes sections on the disease of obesity, the physiolog...

Wishing for a Christmas miracle is harder than it seems.Katherine Pearson has lived her whole life in Alpine Ridge, Tennessee. From marrying her high school sweetheart to being divorced in her mid-thirties, Katherine is feeling stuck. Stuck in life, stuck in her hometown, and stuck in love.When she finds herself at a dive bar at the edge of town, there's a sense of solace that she can't quite place. A sense of belonging that she hasn't felt in a long time. Stumblin...

One family. A chosen remnant. With nothing but grace to carry them through.Enter a world of prophets, warriors, street urchins, and royalty; political intrigue and personal betrayal; dragons, giants, a ragtag band of misfits; sword fights and drawn bows; visions and incantations; love, sacrifice, and redemption.All in the face of impending annihilation**********************Many have tried to dissect, interpret, refute, prove, or adapt the ta...

The fully updated 2nd edition of this textbook continues to serve as a comprehensive guide for information dealing with the ever-evolving field of bariatric surgery. The chapters are written by experts in the field and include the most up-to-date information, including new sections on quality in bariatric surgery, endoscopic surgery, and management of bariatric complications. This new edition continues to cover the basic considerations for bariatric surgery, the currently accepted procedur...

This book reviews quality definition, measurement, improvement, value, and accountability for obesity management. The interplay between quality, cost, access and satisfaction is fully depicted with a goal toward not only fulfilling current standards but also anticipating future needs. A thorough inventory of current best practices in all aspects of obesity care is cataloged with a gap analysis also employed for potential areas of improvement to be road mapped. All chapters are written by e...

Uncovering one killer was supposed to bring peace. I couldn't have been more wrong.The podcast series was my way to honor Caroline's memory, to find justice. Instead, it's ripped open a Pandora's box of secrets that refuse to stay buried.Now, as I shelter the man I've fallen for from those who want him dead, and hunt the killer who destroyed his life, something more sinister is creeping closer. Hexes appear on my doorstep. Objects vanish from behind locked ...

The truth isn't a key to freedom—it's a loaded gun.When my best friend vanishes, a terrifying game of cat and mouse pulls me into a nightmare I can't escape. Her disappearance is tangled in a web of lies that leads straight to a murder investigation—and to me. Now I'm being hunted by a shadowy cult willing to kill to keep their secrets buried. My podcast, once a voice for the voiceless, has become my death sentence.They're always watching, waiting for me to...

I thought I was chasing a mystery. Instead, I walked into a nightmare.As a true crime podcaster, moving into the notorious "murder house" felt like the ultimate scoop. I returned to my quiet hometown, desperate for answers and a story that could launch my career. My goal? To uncover the truth behind the brutal death of Caroline, a young wife. But each new clue drags me deeper into a deadly web of secrets this town is desperate to keep hidden.A missing locke...