Valerian is brother to the vicious warlord Vicktor, who destroys and dominates in every land he conquers and with every slave he captures. Valerian is made of a different stripe. While he is dominant, there is balance to his view of the world and how he treats others. This is readily apparent when his brother offers him a rare gift, a defiant slave of surpassing beauty and a spirit begging to be reigned in. Melena Ni Coro despises her captor. She fears her brother has been killed by the man who now holds her leash, and she wants him to know she would rather die than be tamed by him. She is prepared to fight him every step of the way. Yet in spite of her hatred, Valerian begins to tear away at Melena's defiance and anger. He teaches her there is much more to life and passion than she might think. All he asks is that she remain true to herself and honest with him. Together they will learn there is more pleasure to be found in each other than either of them realizes.

Welcome to Inspector Flytrap’s Detective Agency, home to the world-renowned solver of BIG DEAL mysteries. Inspector Flytrap, a Venus flytrap, works tirelessly with his assistant Nina the Goat, a goat, on his community’s unsolved cases. There’s no case too big, but there are definitely cases too small for this endearingly self-important plant detective. In book two, Inspector Flytrap and Nina the Goat return in a set of mysteries involving the president of the United States and a very large horse statue that mysteriously attracts a threat from outer space. This wacky, illustrated early-chapter-book series combines the masterful humor of Tom Angleberger with the critically acclaimed art of his wife, author-illustrator Cece Bell.

“[I]n a larger sense, we can not dedicate—we can not consecrate—we can not hallow—this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our power to add or detract.” —President Abraham Lincoln James M. McPherson, the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Battle Cry of Freedom, and arguably the finest Civil War historian in the world, walks us through the site of the bloodiest and perhaps most consequential battle ever fought by Americans. The events that occurred at Gettysburg are etched into our collective memory, as they served to change the course of the Civil War and with it the course of history. More than any other place in the United States, Gettysburg is indeed hallowed ground. It’s no surprise that it is one of the nation’s most visited sites (nearly two million annual visitors), attracting tourists, military buffs, and students of American history. McPherson, who has led countless tours of Gettysburg over the years, makes stops at Seminary Ridge, the Peach Orchard, Cemetery Hill, and Little Round Top, among other key locations. He reflects on the meaning of the battle, describes the events of those terrible three days in July 1863, and places the struggle in the greater context of American and world history. Along the way, he intersperses stories of his own encounters with the place over several decades, as well as debunking several popular myths about the battle itself. What brought those 165,000 soldiers—75,000 Confederate, 90,000 Union—to Gettysburg? Why did they lock themselves in such a death grip across these once bucolic fields until 11,000 of them were killed or mortally wounded, another 29,000 were wounded and survived, and about 10,000 were “missing”—mostly captured? What was accomplished by all of this carnage? Join James M. McPherson on a walk across this hallowed ground as he be encompasses the depth of meaning and historical impact of a place that helped define the nation’s character. From the Hardcover edition.

Daniel Sheridan is an engineer’s apprentice on a haunted Mississippi steamer known as the Sadie Queen. His best friend–the apprentice pilot, Cassidy Cochran–also happens to be the girl he’s pining for … and the captain’s daughter. But when it looks like the Sadie Queen might get taken off the river, Daniel and Cassidy have to do whatever they can to stop the ghosts that plague the ship. Fortunately, there happens to be a Creole gentleman on board by the name of Joseph Boyer–and he just might be able to help them …

Ready Or Not Moira Dunne is a witch--the quantum physics kind. Time and space are her playthings. Which might explain why her one-night stand from a hundred years ago has turned up to "claim" her--and request her family's assistance with the war he's brewing. But the more she learns about Connlan Kayrs, the more she comes to think this is normal behavior for him. . . There's Nowhere To Hide When Conn and Moira tumbled on the moonlit grass, Conn hadn't meant to mark her as his mate for all time. She was only twenty! But it wasn't easy to wait for her. It was even harder to forget her. So when he finally returns for his wicked-hot witch, he's ready to let the sparks flying. Even if he burns up in flames. . . "Paranormal at its best!" --Cynthia Eden Praise for the Novels of Rebecca Zanetti "Hot and fast from beginning to end." --Kate Douglas on "Fated"

“I do not come in peace.” Life has never been easy for the second-born Callahan son, Wyatt. Trained as a doctor, but born a Callahan, his life has always been one of warring dualities. But when the Callahan family suffers a massive blow, it’s time for Wyatt to step up and decide, once and for all, who he really is. Will Wyatt rise to the challenge as his enemies close in or will his actions lead to destruction of the world’s most powerful mafia family? Catch up on the Children of Vice Series: CHILDREN OF VICE, Book 1: “From the Ruthless, Vice shall Rise.” CHILDREN OF AMBITION, Book 2: "Show me a strong woman and I’ll show you the scars on her soul that made her so.”

The daughter of two vampires, Lady Daniela is considered aristocracy in the vampire world. Still, she has to fight for what she wants-especially since what she wants is to depose a brutal territory overlord. For that she'll need the help of Devlin, a handsome, brave human who inflames her desire far more than any man or beast. Even though she could easily lay her claim and take Dev on as a fully marked servant, she resists the urge-especially since Dev is still tormented by something in his past. But when her enemy makes an unexpected appearance, Dev surprises them both by yielding completely to his feelings for Danny and showing her the devotion of a true servant-until she decides to take his freedom without asking...

Eugenie Markham is a shaman for hire, paid to bind and banish creatures from the Otherworld. But after her last battle, she's also become queen of the Thorn Land. It's hardly an envious life, not with her kingdom in tatters, her love life in chaos, and Eugenie eager to avoid the prophecy about her firstborn destroying mankind. And now young girls are disappearing from the Otherworld, and no one - except Eugenie - seems willing to find out why. Eugenie has spilled plenty of fey blood in her time, but this enemy is shrewd, subtle, and nursing a very personal grudge. And the men in her life aren't making things any easier. Her boyfriend Kiyo is preoccupied with his pregnant ex, and sexy fey king Dorian always poses a dangerous distraction.

A short story of a woman named Elaine and her journeys, first to Pennsylvania, and then later, to Maine.A short story of a woman named Elaine and her journeys, first to Pennsylvania, and then later, to Maine. Her dreams lead her to New York City, where she meets Robert.

Grant Thornton, a wealthy New Yorker, has finally gone into remission from cancer. He is going through a rough time when he meets Lila.Nicolas, a once successful author, now struggles to make a comeback. His agent pays him and unexpected visit, and triggers a series of things that start to go terribly wrong. A past as grave as Nicolas' is best left undisturbed.

The elderly owner of a Swiss bank had been murdered, the inheritance redirected to a retired British Intelligence officer. No one is who they seem, everyone has an agenda. Groups within groups, secrets inside secrets, lies on top of lies. Part 1 of a 6 part spy series. Action, dark humour, romance, mystery, suspense.I'm Frump... He's not. He's popular... I prefer my bubble. I have a crush on him... He's way out of my league. Right?Well thats what I thought too until one night changed everything... Just one single night with a busy friend who takes off on me, a bunch of awesome guys who become instant big brothers, and a little faith to believe that it can happen for even me too. This is my story about believeing in love, about having the courage to push past whats uncomfortable and about a hope that no one should ever lose no matter what happens to them. It's about how just one night can change your whole world without you even realising it. Those several hours in the dark where magical things happen and dreams do come true.They happened for me and so they can happen for you.

The married life of Talia Schwartz is every woman's dream. She is beautiful, wealthy, adored, protected, and spoiled. In her early thirties, she raises three children and occasionally dabbles in filmmaking.But this perfect existence is violently shattered when her husband, a financial genius, has a falling out with his partners, the tycoon Manfred Goldberg and his son Samuel...The married life of Talia Schwartz is every woman's dream. She is beautiful, wealthy, adored, protected, and spoiled. In her early thirties, she raises three children and occasionally dabbles in filmmaking.But this perfect existence is violently shattered when her husband, a financial genius, has a falling out with his partners, the tycoon Manfred Goldberg and his son Samuel. Talia is only vaguely aware of the threat to the life and position of her beloved husband, who protects her until his bitter, cruel end. His sudden unexplained death forces Talia to fight for her independence, her reputation, and her assets and even for her life. Her husband's "buddies" turn out to be a group of sharks who will stop at nothing to dispossess her of her inheritance – the size of which is yet unknown to her. Though devastated by her husband's loss and by its implications for her, the young naïve widow refuses to become a victim of circumstance. She confronts captains of business and industry, who lust after her wealth as well as her body, makes serious mistakes along the way, falls in and out of love, is dragged into power struggle, all the while testing the limits of motherhood, friendship and love. While embroiled in the struggle, she discovers hitherto untapped resources within herself, and gradually a new, independent and intriguing personality emerges. The end of the struggle, from Talia's point of view, is also a beginning since, now rich in assets, resources and interests, she is keenly aware that something important is missing in her life. While never forgetting her departed love, as a mature and well-informed woman, she is now ready for a new love. Will she succeed in this endeavor too?The portrayal of the love between Talia and yoni Schwartz is based on a true story. The only way she could fight those who dispossessed her was to pursue the Biblical saying "A good name is better than a good ointment" (Ecclesiastes 7 - Verse a).************************************************To Miki, for teaching me that Love Conquers All.I remember, that when I asked you "what was the most important thing in life?", your answer was: "amour grande".This book is also dedicated to all the women who are not aware of their inner strength until they have to face unexpected realities. ************************************************Galia Albin is one of the most known businesswomen in Israel, who blazed the path for other woman to enter into the business world. She has a BA and MA in psychology and is a graduate of the Law Faculty of Tel Aviv University. A mother of four, she is actively involved in the economic and public life of Israel.She is chairperson of several important volunteer organizations in the areas of art and welfare; she is an advocate of women's rights in Israel and the founder of www.liveanthems.com initiative for bridging linguistic and cultural gaps among youth in the world.

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Samantha never intended to kill the President. As a doctor, she swore an oath to protect life – not take it. But that was before he ordered the murder of her family.Samantha never intended to kill the President. As a doctor, she swore an oath to protect life – not take it. But that was before he ordered the murder of her family.Swept from the frigid New York City winter, Dr. Samantha Bartlett returns to the Midwest to once again confront the sting of death – and face those she left behind. But she’s not alone. A strange man she dubs “Shades” haunts her every step as she seeks answers to the inferno which claimed her grandmother’s life, an eerie reminder of her parents’ deaths. The secrets Samantha uncovers forever shatter the image of those she only thought she knew.Confronted by Shades, Samantha joins a secret underworld known only as the Elite, where a web of power and control is woven deep within governments worldwide. Their sights are set on the seat of domination behind the Resolute desk that is the powerhouse of nations – the presidency of the United States of America. Samantha becomes the Elite’s unlikely key to infiltrating the White House at its most intimate levels.The Hippocratic Oath. All doctors swear by it. But the most despicable deeds must be avenged. The quest for blood swallows Samantha in a veil of darkness and threatens to destroy everything she once stood for.And from the darkness there is no escape.

Bored with life, 14-year-old Parker Bear perks up when a new girl arrives in town. Tara always wears designer sunglasses. When Parker realizes Tara's 'friends' at school are developing strange quirks, he is too embroiled in his own cravings to stop her.

Now, for the first time, an insider's look at an Air Force combat wing —the planes, the technology, and the people . . . with Tom Clancy as your guide. UPDATED WITH NEW MATERIALS AND PHOTOS!

Out on the edge of the desert, things get a bit feral.Anais, the eleven-year-old daughter of a fishmonger, enters the Great House of Brightshire as a scullery maid. Isolated from her peers, she fears a life of solitude and menial chores. In Brightshire magic is strictly prohibited and after the tedium of the kitchens, when Anais discovers a manuscript that outlines methods for practicing the art of blood magic, she throws herself full throttle into practicing magic. At first she just practices simple spells for her own amusement, but when one of the girls from the kitchens goes missing - amidst rumors of monsters rising in the south and devouring townspeople - Anais decides to use her new skills to find the missing girl. In her search, she accidentally befriends the Lord of Brightshire's youngest son, Cedric, and then his cousin Mediera. Finally having friends she cares for is great, but practicing illegal magic and fraternizing with those above her station leave Anais in more danger than she can handle.The first ebook in this series is available for free.

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Stumbling on an old diary full of secret clues, Nancy uncovers a mystery that begins with one little old book and ends with a big new surprise.

A collection of easy to read poetry; tales of warriors and maids, love lost and won, and the ever grim death that greets us all.NIMBUS is steampunk for people who don't know they like steampunk, as well as being steampunk for people who already love steampunk! This is PART ONE of a complete, four-part serial novel.--Seedy corporations and airship factions, demons and rogues, zealots and thieves…an epic tale of power, greed, and corruption.Jude Finley is a new recruit aboard the Gangly Dirigible, an airship that extracts water from rainclouds. While working aboard the ship, Jude and his friends uncover a secret which may or may not help them against a growing uprising that could spell doom for everyone on the planet. Meanwhile, Demetrius Rucca, the wheelchair-bound son of a prominent religious leader, begins recruiting followers for his own subversive cause. As allegiances are sworn to him and his followers grow, he begins to discover the new powers that lie within him. This power could be the salvation Demetrius is looking for–or it could be the destruction of the known world.--About the Authors:AUSTIN KING is married, but thanks you for your interest.B.J. KEETON is a writer, teacher, and runner. When he isn't trying to think of a way to trick Fox into putting Firefly back on the air, he is either writing science fiction, watching an obscene amount of genre television, or looking for new ways to integrate fitness into his geektastic lifestyle.