A murdered farmhand. A perfect kernel of corn in the blood. Black soil where it should not exist.When occult investigator Elias C. and retired cop Hank Nelson are pulled into a rural killing in Mercy County, the evidence points beyond robbery, revenge, or ordinary violence. The Hargreave farm has always been too green, too prosperous, too untouched by drought or failure. Locals whisper about the Blackwater bottoms, a Debt Tree, and a bargain no one wants to remember.But deb...

Some secrets are better left buried...Amy Penrose knows how it feels to grow up in a home where your parents harm you more than raise you.Now an adult, she’s newly qualified as a child psychologist and hopes to help children who’ve gone through struggles of their own.When a father brings a twelve-year-old boy into her office, she recognises the bruises and the way the boy withdraws into himself. And she wants to help.But life is nev...

Maybe it’s the end of the world, but not for Candace Chen, a millennial, first-generation American and office drone meandering her way into adulthood in Ling Ma’s offbeat, wryly funny, apocalyptic satire, Severance."A stunning, audacious book with a fresh take on both office politics and what the apocalypse might bring." **—**Michael Schaub, NPR.org“A satirical spin on the end times-- kind of like The Office meets...

One of the world's most consequential, yet overlooked novels, Noli Me Tangere, sparked off the Philippine revolution against Spain. The author, Filipino National Hero Jose Rizal, published the book in 1887. The Spanish authorities took exception to the books biting satirical portrayal of their rule and later sentenced Rizal to death by firing squad. Two years later, the Spanish colonization of the country was at an end. This English translation is by the prize-winning biographer of Rizal, ...

Betrayed by Family. Tortured by the Enemy. Destined to Destroy the World.Wynter Reeves lives by three rules: Don't stand out. Blend in. Remain invisible. In a world where individuality is dangerous, being forgettable keeps her alive.So, when she begins showing signs of a rare disease, it's only a matter of time before she draws the unwanted attention of the State's sinister research facility, the DSD. Apprehended against her will for testing, Wynte...

"There are times when Leon’s writing style reminds me of Tolkien. If you’re a fan of medieval fantasy with a full cast of characters, you have to read Elemental Links." – N. N. Light's Book Heaven.“Take him and run.” The last words of Jake’s mother urged him to save his brother, Louie. Jake and Louie get thrown into the outside world, where Jake learns his skill with a sword can save their lives, and Louie, gifted with elemental magic, soon learns his magic is part of something muc...

If you are grieving, it can feel like the world kept going, but you did not.Gathering the Pieces is a gentle guide for teens and adults learning how to live with loss. Through powerful stories and calm, reassuring guidance, Evelyn Widham helps you understand what grief is, why it feels so intense, and how to take small steps toward healing without pretending you are fine. Inside these pages, readers will find short, meaningful chapters that explain grief and how it affects the mind and bod...

With the title on the line, can she help him recover before the title rematch, or will their professionalism get in the way of something more?Alicia is just your average physiotherapist that gets taken to her first Muay Thai fight by a friend. At first, she does not know what to make of the fight, until her sights are set on the CSA light heavyweight champion Cain Axel "The Crow" Weaver. The fight ends with Cain sustaining an injury and, subsequentially, losing the...

From the author of The Mask of Mirrors comes a sweeping adventure set in a world where fae secretly walk amongst those who seek to persecute them.★ "An intricately developed alternate history. Offer Carrick’s excellent duology starter to fans of Leigh Bardugo’s The Familiar or anyone looking for a new historical fantasy series." –Library Journal (Starred Review)In an alternate Spanish Golden Age, the Council of the Sea Beyond has ...

This valuable reference for advanced students and practicing engineers provides a comprehensive overview of low transformation temperature (LTT) welding materials, detailing their design, properties, and weldability, and demonstrating their applications in preventing fatigue and improving corrosion performance in welded structures.Through this book, readers will gain a comprehensive understanding of how LTT actively controls welding residual stress to improve the fatigue life of we...

Drawing on multilingual and cross-regional historical and archaeological materials, this book uses an interdisciplinary approach to reconstruct the historical landscape of the West Uighur Kingdom along the eastern Silk Road from the ninth to the thirteenth centuries.In pre-modern times, the Silk Road connected Chinese civilisation with other major world civilisations, through an expansive trade network running through western and eastern Central Asia, known collectively in China as...

Build little ones' communication skills by clapping, pointing, waving, and more with this fun-to-read board book created by an early speech expert!Gestures are important milestones that support language learning. Clap, Wave, Blow a Kiss! helps you teach them first gestures using an expert-created approach and features:Simple gestures that little ones can use to communicate and support language skillsAdorable photographs that encoura...