"You make me forget to be anxious. You make me feel like I'm enough.""You're not just enough. You're everything."Nineteen-year-old never-been-kissed keyboardist Paisley Kim has gotten good at hiding things, including the panic attacks she experiences before she steps on stage with her high-profile band, The Painted Daisies.To her bandmates, she's still the baby, the one who needs protecting. But to troubled bad boy Jonas Riccoli, sh...

He did it. She'll prove it. A fiery rock star and a ruthless businessman battle to expose each other's secrets.The only family the Painted Daisies singer and harpist Fiadh Kane has left in this world is her band. When their leader―her best friend who stood by her through the worst―is killed, she's determined to find who did it and make him pay.Fiadh is convinced the band's new label owner knows more about the murder than he's shared. She plans to reveal Ash...

MaddoxBetween my badge, my daughter, and my hometown, I've got a busy life. It's a mostly happy one, but late at night, when the house is quiet, I still see her face. McKenna may have left me and this town behind a decade ago, but a century wouldn't be long enough to get over her.There's only one thing worse than never seeing her again. If she came back, the secret I've been keeping would destroy lives—mine included. As long as she stays gone, everyone is s...

The Detective has been a mainstay of fiction writing ever since we can remember.Their deductive powers, their intuition and fleet-footed grasp of every detail can often turn the unlikeliest situation, or bunch of red herrings, into a breakthrough to capture even the most ingenious and dastardly of criminals.In this series our classic authors explore not only various themes, such as Occult Detectives, Female Detectives, Curious Crimes and a whole host more, but also bring a ...

From spinning gears to silent acceleration, GEAR DRIVE traces the incredible transformation of how we move through the world. Evan L. Cross takes readers on a captivating journey through the mechanical heart of our machines — from the age of steam and steel to the electrified future humming beneath our feet.Clear, insightful, and engaging, this book offers a fresh lens on electric motors, batteries, and the growing role they play in everything from personal vehicles to smart cities...

What happens when cleaning your home becomes something you no longer think about? GEAR Clean takes readers on a journey through the evolution of robotic vacuum and mop machines — from clunky prototypes to sleek companions quietly reshaping daily life. This book is more than a history lesson; it’s a look at how automation transforms our habits, choices, and even values inside the home.With clarity and curiosity, Evan L. Cross explores how engineering, artificial intelligence, and hu...

She vowed never to forgive him…Once upon a time, Adria Rojas had it all―a budding romance, her music, and a whole family. Then, in one year, her bandmate was murdered, her sister vanished, and the man she trusted humiliated her beyond forgiveness. Now, the only way she keeps her head above water is by losing herself in her drums.One stupid mistake led to the nightmare Ronan Hawk has spent years trying to rectify. Just when he's given up on ever making thing...

Forbidden is another word for having everything to lose.As the Vice President's daughter and his current assignment, Leya Singh is completely off-limits to Special Agent Holden Kent. He refuses to let his desire for the Painted Daisies singer and sitar player cost him the future he's worked his entire life to achieve. Not when his goal of working on the Presidential detail is finally within his grasp.Leya always believed great passion wasn't in the cards fo...

The twenty-first century is defined by a single pressing question: how will we power our world without destroying it? GEAR Power: Wind, Sun, and the New Energy Age offers a clear, engaging exploration of the technologies, history, and future pathways shaping the global energy transition.From ancient windmills and sun mirrors to today’s vast offshore wind farms and solar megaprojects, this book traces the journey of humanity’s quest to harness nature’s most abundant forces. Readers ...

Maximize student use of TI-Nspire technology while processing and learning geometry concepts. The lessons delve into the five environments of TI-Nspire including calculator, graphs and geometry, lists and spreadsheets, notes, and data analysis. Problem-solving practice, and step-by-step instructions are included. This resource is correlated to the Common Core State Standards, is aligned to the interdisciplinary themes from the Partnership for 21st Century Skills, and supports core concepts...

In the heart of Scotland, where the mist-covered mountains meet serene lochs and ancient castles stand as silent sentinels, a captivating love story unfolds. Highland Destiny: Finding Love in Scotland's Arms, takes you on an unforgettable journey through the majestic Scottish Highlands, where romance and adventure intertwine in the most unexpected ways.Isla MacLaren, a strong-willed and fiercely independent young woman, escapes the hustle and bustle of city life, seeking solace in ...

I pledge allegiance to her and only her.Singer and lead guitarist Nikki Rani will do whatever it takes to keep her mom and her band safe, even if it means keeping secrets about her friend's murder. She failed her loved ones once and won't be taken in again by a ridiculous story.There are no fairy tales in her future—especially not with a broody stranger who's more likely to offer heartache and pain than redemption.D'Angelo Castelli has been raised f...