Two worlds. Fifteen years of silence. One mission that changes everything.Capt. Elias Thorne is a master of the sky. As an F-15 Strike Eagle pilot, his life is defined by high-G maneuvers, split-second decisions, and an ironclad sense of emotional restraint. But for fifteen years, his "home base" has been a voice on the other end of a phone—Maya Vance, the only woman who truly knows the man behind the flight suit.Maya is the calm in the center of the storm....

Matthew Hale has built his life around control.As an Air Force pilot, precision and discipline have always kept him safe—until a single incident grounds him and forces him into an unfamiliar role. Reassigned as an instructor and placed under evaluation, Matt finds himself confronting something he's never trained for: waiting.Avery Collins thrives in clarity.As a civilian aviation safety analyst, her job is to assess risk, not become part of it. Professional boundari...

Ethan Cole has learned how to live inside countdowns.As an Air Force pilot, his life is measured in missions, schedules, and departures—never in promises. Loving someone has always felt like a risk he can't afford. So when a short leave brings him back to the town he once passed through, he expects nothing more than rest before returning to duty.Claire Bennett has already rebuilt her life once.Grounded, independent, and rooted in a community she loves, she's learned...

How can we teach students to discern fact from fiction in a deepfake world? Embark on a journey into digital source evaluation with Beth Walsh-Moorman and Kristine Pytash as they delve into a comprehensive analysis of useful and proven instructional methods. Drawing from their experiences with educators and learners, the authors offer a rich tapestry of pedagogical approaches. Readers will gain insight into:fostering critical thinking skills in students as they navigate the d...

Vintage Sterling tells the story of Sterling, a young Mexican American man growing up in the vineyards of Northern California. Talented and ambitious, yet frequently immature and irresponsible, Sterling embarks on a journey of self-discovery and healing as a near-fatal accident forces him to confront his past. Transformed by this journey, Sterling is empowered to look toward the future with a renewed sense of hope and purpose.

The chronicle of a lonely alien sent to observe Earth, based on the beloved Twitter account by the New York Times–bestselling author and illustrator.Here is the unforgettable story of Jomny, an alien sent to study Earth. Always feeling apart, even among his species, Jomny feels at home for the first time among the earthlings he meets. There is a bear tired of other creatures running in fear, an egg struggling to decide what to hatch into, a turtle hiding it...

**“In a time in which the ways we communicate and connect are constantly changing, and not always for the better, Sherry Turkle provides a much needed voice of caution and reason to help explain what the f*** is going on.” —Aziz Ansari, author of Modern RomanceRenowned media scholar Sherry Turkle investigates how a flight from conversation undermines our relationships, creativity, and productivity**—and why reclaiming face-to-face conversation can help us regain lo...

A classic Star Trek tie-in, The Ferengi Rules of Acquisition collects the infamous laws of profit that define the galaxy’s most ruthless—and successful—alien capitalists.Greedy, avaricious, cowardly, and completely unscrupulous, the Ferengi live by a simple creed: profit above all else. For centuries, the Ferengi Rules of Acquisition have guided generations of traders, merchants, and opportunists across the Star Trek universe, shaping interstellar...

This design methodology book provides over 80 different methods of design and is the perfect resource for design educators, students, and practitioners.Think of this resource as a sort of ‘refer to’ handbook when you’re stuck or need some inspiration for your latest design project or lesson. It considers the world outside of design where products are applied, to fully consider every possible factor that can affect design.This book not only provides skilled guidance and meth...

Master the art and science of data storytelling—with frameworks and techniques to help you craft compelling stories with data.The ability to effectively communicate with data is no longer a luxury in today’s economy; it is a necessity. Transforming data into visual communication is only one part of the picture. It is equally important to engage your audience with a narrative—to tell a story with the numbers. Effective Data Storytelling will teach you the e...

When Devyn Lancaster comes home from a busy shift at the hospital, the last thing she expects to find is a woman weed-whacking her garden. It gets worse when she learns her ex-husband invited the woman to trade houses with him—all without telling her a thing about the plan.Robbie Price was looking forward to a month-long vacation in San Diego. A break from the Seattle rain in exchange for doing a few home repair projects and taking a cute dog to the beach seemed well worth a house ...

With so many customers taking to the web for information, every business needs to have an online presence, especially a small business. However, a simple website won’t suffice and each enterprise has to properly connect with customers to build and nurture a relationship that will ensure their devotion to the brand. This is where Nathalie Nahai, The Web Psychologist, steps in.Nahai expertly draws from the fields of psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral economics to share the lates...