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Par Daniel Paolicchi M.A., Alice G. Springer, Barron'S Educational Series. 2025
Be prepared for exam day with Barron&’s. Trusted content from AP experts! Barron&’s AP Spanish Language and Culture Premium, Fourteenth…
Edition includes in‑depth content review and online audio and practice. It&’s the only book you&’ll need to be prepared for exam day.Written by Experienced Educators Learn from Barron&’s‑‑all content is written and reviewed by AP experts Build your understanding with comprehensive review tailored to the most recent exam Get a leg up with tips, strategies, and study advice for exam day‑‑it&’s like having a trusted tutor by your side Be Confident on Exam Day Sharpen your test‑taking skills with 5 full‑length practice tests‑‑2 in the book and 3 more online–plus detailed answer explanations Boost your confidence by reviewing helpful strategies for answering all questions that involve print and/or audio texts Reinforce your learning by tackling Reading Comprehension and Listening Comprehension practice exercises and reviewing the accompanying answers and explanations Strengthen your ability to write and speak Spanish with advice for writing email replies, writing an argumentative essay, carrying on a conversation, and making cultural comparisons Review and practice some of the most common features of Spanish language with a thorough grammar review Online Audio and Practice Continue your practice with 3 full‑length practice tests on Barron&’s Online Learning Hub Simulate the exam experience with a timed test option Deepen your understanding with detailed answer explanations and expert advice Gain confidence with scoring to check your learning progress Familiarize yourself with spoken Spanish by listening to authentic Spanish audio passages and following along with audioscripts in the book Publisher's Note: Products purchased from 3rd party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entities included with the product.Par John McCannon, Barron'S Educational Series. 2025
Be prepared for exam day with Barron&’s. Trusted content from AP experts! Barron&’s AP World History: Modern Premium, 2026 includes…
in‑depth content review and practice. It&’s the only book you&’ll need to be prepared for exam day. Written by Experienced Educators Learn from Barron&’s‑‑all content is written and reviewed by AP experts Build your understanding with comprehensive review tailored to the most recent exam Get a leg up with tips, strategies, and study advice for exam day‑‑it&’s like having a trusted tutor by your side Be Confident on Exam Day Sharpen your test‑taking skills with 5 full‑length practice tests–2 in the book, and 3 more online–plus detailed answer explanations and/or sample responses Strengthen your knowledge with in‑depth review covering all units and themes on the AP World History: Modern exam Reinforce your learning with AP style practice questions at the end of each unit that cover frequently tested topics from the chapters and help you gauge your progress Practice your historical thinking skills and making connections between topics by reviewing the broad trends (including governance, cultural developments and interactions, social interactions and organizations, and more) that open each section of the book Robust Online Practice Continue your practice with 3 full‑length practice tests on Barron&’s Online Learning Hub Simulate the exam experience with a timed test option Deepen your understanding with detailed answer explanations and expert advice Gain confidence with scoring to check your learning progress Looking for more ways to prep? Check out Barron's AP World History Podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts AND power up your study sessions with Barron's AP World History on Kahoot!‑‑additional, free practice to help you ace your exam!Publisher's Note: Products purchased from 3rd party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entities included with the product.Par Adam Brown. 2025
Islam continues to be a source of curiosity in a world where many other faith traditions are losing followers. Intended…
as inspiration for minds curious about Islam, The Religion Is Easy offers a rich content addressing many core issues, like the pillars of Islamic practice and scientific discoveries that relate to the Quran. Other intriguing concepts discussed in the book include &“authorship&” of the Scripture, why people convert, etc. Aiming to emphasize the fact that Islam is not a difficult, exotic, austere religion, but one that is easy to understand and easy to follow, The Religion Is Easy provides a modern angle that will appeal to non-Muslims with data on tangible features that argues that the world is created, not random. While combatting the misunderstanding and mistranslation of Islamic concepts such as jihad and fatwa often found in western media, the book also describes some heroes of Islam, from the Prophet&’s time (e.g. Bilal) to the present day (e.g. Sadio Mané).Par Thi-Hiep Nguyen, Van Toi Vo, Binh Long Vong, Thi Thu Hien Pham, Ngoc Hoan Doan. 2025
This book presents cutting-edge research and developments in the field of biomedical engineering, with a special emphasis on results achieved…
in Vietnam and neighboring low- and middle-income countries. Gathering the second volume of the proceedings of the 10th International Conference on The Development of Biomedical Engineering in Vietnam, BME 10, held on July 25-27, 2024, in Phan Thiet, Vietnam, it describes advances in molecular and cellular biology techniques, neuroengineering techniques, and statistical and computational methods, for different biomedical applications, such as drug delivery, medical diagnosis and monitoring. A special emphasis is given to advances promoting Healthcare Evolution towards 5P Medicine in Low- and Middle-Income Countries Ecosystem. All in all, this book offers important answers to current challenges in the field and a source of inspiration for scientists, engineers, and researchers with various backgrounds working in different research institutes, companies, and countries.Par Daniel T.L. Shek. 2025
This book focuses on the issue of holistic development of university students. It takes a specific focus on the developmental…
needs of the students and the importance of the development of twenty-first-century skills, as well as well-being, leadership, and civic engagement in university students. Drawing from the case study of the “Leadership Education and Development” (LEAD) program in Hong Kong, the author outlines existing theories, research findings, and best practices in the promotion of university students' development. Particularly relevant to social scientists and practitioners in higher education settings, not only in Hong Kong and China, but beyond, this book is a pioneer and substantial contribution to the fields of youth studies, positive psychology, quality of life and well-being.Par Jingsha He, Ljiljana Trajković. 2025
This book presents the proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Education, Network and Information Technology (ICENIT2024), which took place…
in Dalian, China, on August 16-18, 2024. The conference provides a platform for relevant scholars and researchers to discuss the impact of network and information technology on education, improve the research and application level of domestic education, and promote academic exchanges in related fields as well. Topics include web classroom applications, technology-enhanced learning, computer distance education, AI in education, digital libraries information system applications, and more. The conference is relevant to researchers, professionals, practitioners, and students in education, and IT. Presents the proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Education, Network and Information Technology (ICENIT2024) Provides a platform to discuss the impact of network and information technology on education Relevant to researchers, professionals, practitioners, and students in education, and ITPar Peter Schneckenleitner, Wolfgang Reitberger, Alexandra Brunner-Sperdin. 2025
The 10th edition of the international academic conference Trends in Business Communication (TIBCOM) once again presents the latest research findings…
in marketing and communication. This proceedings volume gives the reader a compact overview of the key findings. All published scientific papers have undergone a detailed review process. The TIBCOM Conference 2024 focused on topics like Artificial Intelligence, Employer Branding, Femvertising or the effects of visual distractors in webshops.Par Tara Taylor Quinn, Christy Jeffries, Laurel Greer. 2025
Harlequin® Montana Mavericks brings you three full-length stories in one collection! Experience the ranchers and communities of Big Sky Country,…
home of the Montana Mavericks! Where free-spirited men and women discover love on the range.This box set includes:A MAVERICK WORTH WAITING FORMontana Mavericks: The Tenacity Social Clubby USA TODAY bestselling author Laurel GreerHolding out for a heroTenacity&’s favorite part-time bartender, rancher Mike Cooper, is known for giving great advice. Too bad his own love life has always been a train wreck. Could charismatic cowboy Daniel Taylor be the one to finally break his streak? He has a hard time believing the heir to the Taylor Beef ranching empire could be happy with him long-term. It&’s true Daniel has a bigger bank account, but he envies Mike&’s simple life and his close family ties. And he&’s willing to risk everything to be the man Mike deserves…MAVERICK&’S FULL HOUSEMontana Mavericks: The Tenacity Social Clubby USA TODAY bestselling author Tara Taylor QuinnMaking room in his heart for one more…Cowboy Noah Trent can do hard things. The divorced dad is raising triplet toddlers on his own and helping his folks run Stargazer Ranch. Kids and cows—those he can handle. Lucy Bernard is another story. She's the boys&’ day care teacher, and it would be way too easy for Noah to fall for her. But sorry experience has taught him that love doesn&’t last. Lucy, however, is all in. She knows she belongs with the Trents, and she will do whatever it takes to convince the stubborn rancher she&’s ready to take on parenthood, ranch life—and him!THEIR MAVERICK SUMMERMontana Mavericks: The Tenacity Social ClubBy Christy JeffriesThe reunion they never imagined… and never could have seen coming!Neither time nor distance could make rancher Barrett Deroy forget his high school sweetheart, Nina Sanchez. He never would have left her—or Tenacity—behind if given the choice. Now Barrett is all grown up, and he has returned to town intent on restoring his good name. Nina is equally determined to uncover the secrets that forced his family to flee Tenacity years ago—without even a goodbye. But solving the mystery means getting closer to Barrett, and that&’s a risky proposition. Because Nina hasn&’t let anyone get close in a long time—and the holes in Barrett&’s past are harder to navigate than Main Street after a blizzard! Is she willing to gamble her heart on a reunion with her cowboy?Par Danica Winters, B. J. Daniels, Katie Mettner. 2025
Harlequin Intrigue brings you three full-length stories in one collection! Dive into action-packed stories that will keep you on the…
edge of your seat. Solve the crime and deliver justice at all costs.ENGAGING THE DEPUTYby B.J. DanielsIn the aftermath of a deadly tornado, Deputy Jaden Montgomery unexpectedly came face to face with his ex-fiancée. Olivia Brooks had left their Montana hometown to chase her dreams yet was now a murder suspect. The lawman couldn&’t imagine Olivia physically hurting anyone—though she&’d surely done a number on his heart. Vowing not to allow their reunion to weaken his resolve, Jaden wanted the crime solved….and Olivia out of his life. But the killer had set his sites on the woman the deputy couldn&’t ignore. DARK WEB INVESTIGATIONby Katie MettnerAfter the accident that killed her best friend and left her an amputee, Kenley Bates has made it her life&’s mission to get justice for other victims. Using her hacking skills to infiltrate the dark web is risky business, especially when Kenley uncovers a global security threat. Jude Mason is her best hope of saving the world. Ex-military, Jude knows how to protect and defend. But breaking the code and outwitting an adversary bent on destruction thrusts the cybersecurity experts into a cat-and-mouse game deadlier than they could have ever imagined…RODEO CRIME RINGby Danica WintersSheriff&’s Deputy Emily Monahan is the first officer on the scene when Cameron Trapper finds his father&’s lifeless body. A search of the West Glacier Ranch reveals that what started as a suspicious death is actually a double homicide. Despite her instant attraction to the rancher, she knows that Cameron is off-limits. He&’s a witness—and chief suspect. But she can&’t help feeling for him as their hunt for a killer organization forces him to question everything he&’s always taken for truth. Will he still trust her when their investigation implicates her ex-husband?Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served. For more edge-of-your seat romantic suspense, look for Harlequin Intrigue July – Box Set 2 of 2!Par Rebecca Kertz, Jill Kemerer, Jennifer Slattery. 2025
Love Inspired brings you three new titles! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope.This box set includes:THEIR…
FAKE AMISH BETROTHALby Rebecca KertzDesperate for a fresh start, Abigail Yost moves to a new Amish community to become a teacher—and to escape the heartache of her sister&’s engagement to Abby&’s former beau. Only, one of the townsfolk isn&’t so welcoming. Carpenter Nathaniel Hostetler attempts to avoid the newcomer while building her cottage—he&’d much prefer to be working on setting up a new dairy farm. When he witnesses Abby&’s distress over a wedding invitation, Nate makes an unexpected offer: a fake engagement. But as the ceremony date approaches, they find that their pretend feelings are starting to become all too real…HIS NEW COMPANION (A K-9 Companions tale)by Jill KemererSix years after losing his fiancée, rancher Ty Moulten still struggles with grief. Organizing a fundraiser in her honor and fostering a service dog feel like a step forward, and lead to meeting Ashlinn Burnier, the service dog training center&’s new administrative assistant. As Ashlinn helps Ty plan the fundraiser, he finds himself falling for Fritz, the tiny dachshund in his care, and for Ashlinn—who has a service dog of her own. But Ashlinn worries her health challenges make her a burden, and Ty wonders if he can open his heart again. Will two hardworking pups help them choose love over holding on to fear?THE RANCHER&’S SECRET DAUGHTER (A Sage Creek romance)by Jennifer SlatteryJust weeks before a horse vaulting performance, Xavier Shaw needs a new coach…and his only option is his ex. Charlotte Murphy broke his heart when she left Sage Creek without an explanation, but now she&’s back to start an equine therapy business alongside her whip-smart little girl. As Xavier and Charlotte work together, old flames reignite and new connections deepen. But with Charlotte&’s secret hanging over them, will they be able to embrace the family they&’re becoming…or will the truth tear them apart once again?For more stories filled with love and faith, look for Love Inspired July 2025 Box Set – 2 of 2Par Catherine Mann, Brenda Harlen, Elle Douglas, Kelli Storm. 2025
Harlequin® Special Edition brings you four new titles for one great price, available now! These are heartwarming, romantic stories about…
life, love and family.This Harlequin Special Edition box set includes:THE RANCHER&’S TEMPTATIONThe Cowboys of Whispering Canyonby Brenda HarlenHe&’s everything she&’s always longed forAnd everything she&’s not allowed to haveWhen circumstances give Tess Barrett a shot at a fling with the star of all her high school dreams, she takes a leap…right into rancher Holt Chandler&’s muscular arms. He&’s way out of her league, but there&’s no harm in just one night with the wealthy cowboy…right? Until a positive pregnancy test changes everything—for both of them.Holt is determined to be a husband before a daddy, but Tess is not interested in a loveless marriage of convenience. Except Holt realizes that his feelings for the mother of his child are anything but convenient. And he&’s got to show Tess that he&’s not just interested in doing the right thing—he wants to build a future and a family with the woman who has lassoed his heart…CHARMING THE COWBOYTop Dog Dude Ranchby USA TODAY bestselling author Catherine MannShe&’d given up on happy endingsBut that was before she met a certain cowboyA Tennessee ranch is worlds away from everything Zelda Dalton knows—and that makes it just what she needs. She&’s more than ready to leave her broken heart and abusive ex in the rearview mirror and start over someplace new. And this time, no romance…no matter how good Troy Shaw looks in a Stetson and cowboy boots. The single dad rodeo star is looking for a fresh start of his own, to rebuild his reputation and his bond with his daughter. Love isn&’t on his radar, until fate starts pushing Zelda into his arms—and his heart.HER FAIRY-TALE FARMERSugar Maple FarmsBy Elle DouglasShe&’s in the happily-ever-after businessBut he&’s never been interested in fairy-tale endingsDivorced single mom Andie Carter is parenting nine-year-old twins, launching a fairy tale–themed children&’s birthday party center and fighting lingering feelings for high school friend Knox Walker. The charming stable manager has eschewed romantic entanglements in favor of party-boy ways. But when Andie&’s venue needs repairs, he volunteers his ranch for her events—and a few unexpected kisses, too! Knox doesn&’t trust easily, but Andie and her kids are breaking through his guard. Will he come to terms with his fears to be the Prince Charming that Andie and her kids yearn for?HIS SMALL-TOWN CHALLENGEChallenge Acceptedby Kelli StormHe could have anyone he wanted.She couldn&’t believe he&’d want her!Julie Alleen&’s entire life is her whimsical, small-town home decor store. She&’ll stop at nothing to save it from a looming corporate takeover—even record a silly video pleading with boy band sensation and former classmate Jake Reynolds for help. When Jake takes the bait and appears on her doorstep, she&’s stunned. And though it&’s been decades, he&’s stunned by the intoxicating, fiery redhead he&’s unable to forget.But Jake&’s got a reputation as a womanizing pop star and Julie&’s asexual. Can Jake meet the challenge of not only saving his beleaguered hometown but also proving to Julie that she&’s the woman he wants—no matter what?Par Lisa Childs, Jacquelin Thomas, Amy Vastine, LeAnne Bristow. 2025
Harlequin® Heartwarming celebrates wholesome, heartfelt relationships that focus on home, family, community and love. Experience all that and more with…
four new novels in one collection!This Harlequin Heartwarming box set includes:HER SUMMER TO START OVERA Seasons Inn Romanceby USA TODAY bestselling author Amy VastineShe&’s on summer vacation…But he&’s hoping for foreverNearly hitting a moose on the way to her New Hampshire vacation spot wasn&’t in Alexa Fox&’s plans, but neither was meeting the irresistibly charming new activities director, Brady Seasons. She&’s a type A businesswoman, so she intends to scout the family-run inn as a takeover possibility while also trying to rest and recharge. But the more time she spends with Brady, the more she&’s drawn to his kindness. When Brady uncovers her hidden agenda, he&’s deeply hurt. Can Alexa mend the broken trust and turn their fleeting summer romance into something that lasts a whole lot longer? THE COWBOY&’S BABY SURPRISEA Bachelor Cowboys Romanceby New York Times bestselling author Lisa ChildsA baby found in the barn means…An instant cowboy dad!When a baby is abandoned on the Four Corners Ranch, CPS investigator Elise Shaw drops everything to find the parents. She can&’t understand why Liam Lemmon, the bachelor cowboy who found the child, first denies being her father, then claims her as his own! Elise visits the Wyoming ranch regularly to check up on them and soon starts to feel like part of the family. But her heart is getting too involved with the case…and with Liam. And when she learns the cowboy&’s secret, will she be forced to take away the child they&’ve both come to love?HIS CAROLINA REDEMPTIONA Polk Island Storyby Jacquelin ThomasA family legacy…Or a fresh new start?Hotelier Shane Worthington almost forgot how much he once loved his family&’s ornate historic hotel. It has all the charm of the South…and even more secrets. Now with his estranged father&’s death, Shane holds the family&’s hotel in his hands. And Ace Martin, the hotel&’s head of security, is bound and determined to keep him from selling the grand old building. When a priceless family heirloom disappears, Ace and Shane must work together to uncover a hidden saboteur. And in doing so, they&’ll test the line between duty…and love.HER HOMETOWN BULL RIDERCoronado, Arizonaby LeAnne BristowA cowboy&’s heart…Is foreverVeterinarian Becky Maxwell has returned to Coronado, Arizona, with one goal—to divorce the cowboy she secretly married. Becky&’s loved Coy Tedford most of her life…and in return, he loved the rodeo more than anything else. But just when she has accepted that some cowboys were never meant to settle down, she finds that Coy isn&’t the same ambitious bull rider she married. He&’s started running his family&’s campground and is determined to prove that he and Becky belong together. But how can she trust that her cowboy has turned in his chaps for good?Look for 4 compelling new stories every month from Harlequin® Heartwarming!Par Tina Beckett, Jc Harroway, Juliette Hyland. 2025
Harlequin Medical Romance – July &‘25 – Box Set 1 of 2Harlequin Medical Romance brings you a collection of three…
new titles, available now! Enjoy these stories packed with pulse-racing romance and heart-racing medical drama.This Harlequin Medical Romance box set includes:SECOND CHANCE IN SANTIAGOBy Tina BeckettWhen Viviani was sixteen, she was forced to say a gut-wrenching goodbye to her childhood sweetheart, Cristóbal. So, saying &“hello&” to surgeon Cris again twenty years later—as her new colleague!—is totally unexpected. He can still set Nurse Vivi alight with one look, but they&’re no longer naïve teenagers. Love is the last thing Vivi is looking for after her ex-fiancée&’s cheating and single dad Cris is clear he doesn&’t do dating anymore. So, why is a second chance still so tempting…?ONE NIGHT TO SYDNEY WEDDINGBy JC HarrowayArriving in Sydney, English doctor Gigi Lane has left her broken engagement, her best friend&’s betrayal and a heap of hurt behind her. A hot fling with a stranger is exactly what she needs! Only when she takes up her temporary stint as an ED doc does she discover she&’ll be working with her heartthrob hookup, surgeon Dante Scott—and she&’s pregnant with his baby! With only two months until her visa expires, Dante tells her there&’s only one acceptable solution…and it starts at the altar!ER DOC'S SOUTH POLE REUNIONBy Juliette HylandRecovering romantic Dr. Sam Miller has already experienced a lifetime&’s worth of heartbreak. So, he&’s replaced ill-fated crushes with adrenaline rushes! Until landing his dream job at the South Pole brings him face-to-face with Dr. Forrest Wilson, his college boyfriend. Their break-up left them both shattered…still, Sam can&’t bring himself to ice him out. But when Forrest is determined to re-claim his place in Sam&’s life, can he let himself be tempted—and believe that his ex will fight for their forever?Par Addison Fox, Kimberly Van Meter, Kacy Cross, Kenna Scott. 2025
Looking for heart-racing romance and breathless suspense? Want stories filled with life-and-death situations that cause sparks to fly between adventurous,…
strong women and brave, powerful men?COLTON REUNIONby Addison FoxPhotographer Paige Barnes feels conflicted about her assignment shooting a layout at Mariposa. Ten years ago, Adam Colton broke her heart when he left her to run his family&’s exclusive resort. Now, she finds the longing she thought she&’d tamed is still blazing. And for Adam, seeing Paige again sparks a tsunami of regret and desire. But when a series of accidents make it clear Paige is being targeted, Adam must protect the woman he still loves. And overcoming their past is essential to protecting their future.DECODING DANGERby Kacy CrossSpecial ops veteran Paxton Pierce has made it clear that he has no interest in being Veronica Lang&’s bodyguard. Fieldwork would only stir up the memories he wanted to escape when he moved into tech. But when a man from her father&’s past pulls a gun on her, every instinct in Paxton&’s body tells him to protect her—even if that means following her on a perilous hunt for hidden treasure. His training should keep her safe… Unless the undeniable heat between them becomes a deadly distraction.COLD CASE RECKONINGby Kimberly Van MeterSparks fly when former lovers BIA agent Shilah Parker and private investigator Brannon Ventura are thrown together to reinvestigate a 25-year-old murder case. One especially personal for Brannon, who believes his biological father was wrongly convicted of the crime. But uncooperative police and local townsfolk create challenges at every turn—complications which pale in comparison to their lingering feelings. Until they uncover a corrupt secret society with Shilah in their crosshairs. They must confront their painful past to find justice—and a second chance at love.LEGACY OF SECRETSby Kenna ScottOn a routine job, firefighter Sean Harrington feels less heat from the blazing building than he does from rescuing the red-hot woman trapped there. She&’s ATF Special Agent Casey Anderson, almost a double for his missing sister Sylvia. Unbeknownst to Sean, his sibling disappeared after discovering criminal activity at the Harringtons' winery. Teaming up with Casey, the pair&’s hunt for Sylvia plunges them into a deadly world of cartel conspiracies, betrayals and murder. But it&’s their own histories of burned relationships—familial and romantic—that threaten what's building between them.Harlequin® Romantic Suspense brings you all that and more with four new full-length titles in one collection!She&’s a little edgy. He&’s a lot of sunshine. Love&’s about to catch them completely off gourd…A spicy, small town, fall…
romance you can read in one sitting!Textile artist Sadie Fox did not sign up for this. When she agreed to come home to Pea Blossom, Indiana, it was to care for her father&’s beloved pumpkin patch. The deal was that—just for the summer—she would grow a ginormous pumpkin, win the Indiana State Fair's pumpkin contest and finally win back her father&’s (grudging) respect.Instead, a horde of wild hogs destroyed the. entire. patch. Which is precisely when the annoyingly sexy, sunshiny next-door neighbor shows up.Josh Thatcher is a tech millionaire who traded in the office for growing gourds, including experimental squash hybrids. And for the life of her, Sadie can&’t understand what he sees in her sweary, tattooed, prickly self—or why he&’s offering to help his biggest competitor. But a storm-fueled kiss proves there&’s definitely something growing between them.Maybe it&’s just attraction. Maybe it&’s more. Whatever it is, it&’s already bigger than Sadie&’s fast-growing pumpkin…or the secret that Josh has been hiding.Afterglow Books are bold, fast-paced romances you can read in one sitting. Don&’t miss any of these other fun titles…Not So Fast by Karen BoothDestination Weddings and Other Disasters by M.C. VaughanMs. V's Hot Girl Summer by A.H. CunninghamA hospitality pro reluctantly agrees to plan her mom&’s beach wedding with help from her crush-worthy high school bully in…
this witty, spicy enemies-to-lovers romance.Sun, sea, sand…and her high school nemesis.This destination wedding is about to take a detour. There are millions of men in Los Angeles, and somehow Julia Stone&’s mother just got engaged to the worst possible option. Not that there&’s anything wrong with her future stepfather. It&’s his son who&’s the problem. Event planner Carson Miller is six-plus feet of lean muscle and irresistible charm, and ten years ago he made Julia&’s life hell. Paired with Carson to organize the last-minute Belize wedding, Julia doesn&’t intend to let him off the hook for past bad behavior. If only there weren&’t surprising new feelings in the mix, like undeniable heat… Carson claims he made mistakes; he&’s a different person than he was back then. Julia&’s response: prove it. Now, in between wedding planning, zip-lining and exploring waterfalls, they&’re having fun falling hard and wondering if this paradise can last once the party&’s over… From showing up to glowing up, the characters in Afterglow Books are on the path to leading their best lives and finding sizzling romance along the way. Don&’t miss any of these other fun titles…Belize DreamsBook 1: Romancing Miss StoneBook 2: Destination Weddings and Other DisastersPar Shawn Levy. 2025
A Los Angeles Times "Must Read Book for Summer""This is the biography of Clint Eastwood we've been waiting for." — Sir Christopher Frayling, author…
of Sergio LeoneFrom the acclaimed film critic and New York Times bestselling biographer of Paul Newman, a revelatory portrait of Hollywood legend Clint Eastwood, the most prolific and versatile actor-director in movie history and an imposing icon of American culture for six decades.C-L-I-N-T. That single short, sharp syllable has stood as an emblem of American manhood and morality and sheer bloody-minded will, on-screen and off-screen, for more than sixty years. Whether he’s facing down bad guys on a Western street (Old West or new, no matter), staring through the lens of a camera, or accepting one of his movies' thirteen Oscars (including two for Best Picture), he is as blunt, curt, and solid as his name, a star of the old-school stripe and one of the most accomplished directors of his time, a man of rock and iron and brute force: Clint.To read the story of Clint Eastwood is to understand nearly a century of American culture. No Hollywood figure has so completely and complexly stood inside the changing climates of post–World War II America. At age ninety-five, he has lived a tumultuous century and embodied much of his time and many of its contradictions.We picture Clint squinting through cigarillo smoke in A Fistful of Dollars or The Good, the Bad and the Ugly; imposing rough justice at the point of a .44 Magnum in Dirty Harry; sowing vengeance in The Outlaw Josey Wales or Pale Rider or Unforgiven; grudgingly training a woman boxer in Million Dollar Baby; and standing up for his neighbors despite his racism in Gran Torino. Or we feel him present, powerfully, behind the camera, creating complex tales of violence, morality, and humanity, such as Mystic River, Letters from Iwo Jima, and American Sniper. But his roles and his films, however well cast and convincing, are two-dimensional in comparison to his whole life.As Shawn Levy reveals in this masterful biography—the most complete portrait yet of Eastwood—the reality is richer, knottier, and more absorbing. Clint: The Man and the Movies is a saga of cunning, determination, and conquest, a story about a man ascending to the Hollywood pantheon while keeping one foot firmly planted outside its door.Par Brian Castleberry. 2025
"The Californians is an absolute pleasure from end to end, a thrilling, century-spanning, wholly American tale of art and money,…
family and land, treasure and time....A brilliant read for fans of Anthony Doerr, Dana Spiotta, and Don DeLillo.” -- Matt Bell, author of AppleseedFor fans of Trust and North Woods, a daring novel that spans 100 years of American history, from the early days of cinema to the rise of digital community art, about parents and children, the drive to create even in times of crisis, and the inheritance of grand western dreams.It’s 2024, and Tobey Harlan—college dropout, temporary waiter, recently dumped—steals from the wall of his father’s house three paintings by the venerated and controversial artist Di Stiegl. Tobey’s just lost everything he owns to a Northern California wildfire, and if he can sell the paintings (albeit in a shady way to a notorious tech bro) he can start life anew in a place no one will ever find him. It's a risky move, but his father barely seems to like them--as long as Tobey can remember the artworks lived in the shadows of a hallway or partially obscured by furniture. Still, Di Stiegl has always been a touchy subject in his household, and he doesn't quite know why. A hundred years before, Klaus Aaronsohn—German-Jewish immigrant, resident of the Lower East Side—inveigles his way into a film studio in Astoria, Queens. In love with silent cinema, Klaus will restyle himself Klaus von Stiegl, a mysterious aristocratic German film director. In true Hollywood fashion, he will court fame, fortune, romance, and betrayal, and end his career directing Brackett: a radical, notorious 60s-era detective show.Weaving between them is the story of Diane “Di” Stiegl: Klaus’s granddaughter and the woman whose art seems to haunt Tobey's father, who claws out a career as an artist in gritty 1980s NYC. As America yields the presidency to a Hollywood cowboy, as Diane’s grifter father and free-spirited mother circle in and out of her life, Diane will reflect America’s most urgent and hypocritical years back to itself, uneasily finding critical adoration as well as great fame and wealth.A dazzling novel for readers of Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter and The Candy House by Jennifer Egan, The Californians is an ambitious and sweeping journey across a century. Nuanced and textured, gloriously funny, a critical portrait of the collective American consciousness that has brought us to today, it showcases Brian Castleberry as an inventive, stylish storyteller and a sharp observer of the human condition.Par Monika Kim. 2024
'I was enticed from the first line' OYINKAN BRAITHWAITE, author of My Sister, the Serial KillerThis feminist howl-of-a-debut is going…
to crawl right under your skin'An outstanding debut' NEW YORK TIMESSHORTLISTED FOR THE GOODREADS CHOICE AWARDSNEW YORK TIMES BEST HORROR BOOK OF THE YEARSPOTIFY 'BREAKOUT' AUTHOR OF THE YEARJi-won's life is in disarray. Her father's affair has ripped the family to shreds, leaving her to piece their crappy lives back together.Then her mother's new white boyfriend enters the scene, bragging about his knowledge of Korean culture. As he swaggers around their claustrophobic apartment ogling her teenage sister, Ji-won's grip on reality begins to slip.She finds herself growing obsessed with his brilliant blue eyeballs, resolving to do the one thing that will save her family - and curb her cravings...'Smartly written... A writer to watch' BIG ISSUE'Darkly funny' FERN BRADY, author of Strong Female Character'Monika Kim has written a novel every library needs to own' LIBRARY JOURNALPar Beck Dorey-Stein. 2025
Two sisters examine what they owe each other and what they are willing to sacrifice to make their dreams come…
true—from a New York Times bestselling author whose writing has been called &“witty, heartfelt&” (New York Times), "lively [and] intelligent&” (People). What would you give up for the person you love most? What would you expect in return?Mia and Cricket have always been close. The gifted daughters of a young single mother, the &“Lowe girls&” are well-known in the small Maine town they call home. Each sister has a role to fill: The responsible and academically minded Mia assumes the position of caregiver far too young, while Cricket, a bouncing ball of energy and talent, seems born for soccer stardom. But the cost of achieving athletic greatness comes at a steep price.As Mia and Cricket grow up, they must grapple with the legacy of their mother&’s secret past while navigating their own precarious future. Can Mia allow herself to fall in love at the risk of repeating a terrible history? Will Cricket&’s relentless chase of a lifelong goal drive her sister away? When does loyalty become self-sabotage?A sharply observed and tender portrait of sisters, love, and ambition, Spectacular Things is a sweeping story about the impossible choices we&’re forced to make in pursuit of our dreams.