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Wild Hunger: An Heirs of Chicagoland Novel (Heirs of Chicagoland)
By Chloe Neill. 2018
When a grizzly murder threatens to change the paranormal balance of power-and bring an end to years of peace between…
humans and supernaturals-a new generation must fight for Chicago. As the only vampire child ever born, some believed Elisa Sullivan had all the luck. But the magic that helped bring her into the world left her with a dark secret. Shifter Connor Keene, the only son of North American Central Pack Apex Gabriel Keene, is the only one she trusts with it. But she's a vampire and the daughter of a Master and a Sentinel, and he's prince of the Pack and its future king.When the assassination of an ambassador brings old feuds to the fore again, Elisa and Connor must choose between love and family, between honor and obligation, before Chicago disappears forever.Return to Chicagoland. Meet the family . . .To find out more, visit:www.chloeneill.comFacebook: authorchloeneillTwitter: @chloeneill
The Witches of New York
By Ami McKay. 2016
Those averse to magic need not apply... 1880 Witches Adelaide Thom and Eleanor St Clair have opened a tea shop…
in Manhattan specialising in cures, palmistry and potions. When an enchanting woman called Beatrice joins the witches as an apprentice, she soon proves indispensable, but her new life is marred by strange occurrences. She sees things no one else can see. She hears voices no one else can hear. Has she been touched by magic or is she simply losing her mind? Amidst the witches' tug-of-war over how best to nurture her gifts, Beatrice disappears. But was it by choice or by force? In a time when women were corseted, confined and committed for merely speaking their minds, is anyone really safe?Read by Laurence Bouvard(p) Orion Publishing Group with Audible Ltd 2017
The Real-Town Murders
By Adam Roberts. 2017
Alma is a private detective in a near-future England, a country desperately trying to tempt people away from the delights…
of Shine, the immersive successor to the internet. But most people are happy to spend their lives plugged in, and the country is decaying.Alma's partner is ill, and has to be treated without fail every 4 hours, a task that only Alma can do. If she misses the 5 minute window her lover will die. She is one of the few not to access the Shine.So when Alma is called to an automated car factory to be shown an impossible death and finds herself caught up in a political coup, she knows that getting too deep may leave her unable to get home. What follows is a fast-paced Hitchcockian thriller as Alma evades arrest, digs into the conspiracy, and tries to work out how on earth a dead body appeared in the boot of a freshly-made car in a fully-automated factory.Read by Zara Ramm(p) Orion Publishing Group with Audible Ltd 2017
Project Me for Busy Mothers: A Practical Guide to Finding a Happier Balance
By Kelly Pietrangeli. 2017
Do the demands of motherhood tip you out of balance, leaving some parts of your life brushed aside? Are you…
pulled in all directions - never sure if anything you're doing is 'good enough'?Project Me for Busy Mothers is the essential go-to guide for modern mothers who want to take control of their lives.Become the expert of you and your family by doing the Project Me Life Wheel® assessment, then head straight to the life area chapter that needs your focus first - family, love, health, money, personal growth, productivity, work or fun. You'll soon gain a fresh perspective and become proactive about your own happiness.Filled with practical strategies, guiding questions, inspirational accounts, and a treasure trove of recommended resources, this workbook and guide will motivate you to become the project manager of your life.Written and Read by Kelly Pietrangeli(p) 2017 Orion Publishing Group with Audible Ltd
They Walked with God: 40 Bible Characters Who Inspire Us
By Max Lucado. 2022
The characters we meet in the Bible play a huge role in our lives. Whether we personally relate to Joseph&’s…
dedication to serving the Lord even when he was confused or we understand when Mary Magdalene mourns in front of the vacant tomb, the timeless stories we find in the Bible influence and inspire us to learn to be more like Christ. But how can we apply these lessons to our everyday lives?In They Walked with God, a compilation adapted from previous works with new content added, pastor and New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado takes a closer look at 40 of the most inspirational characters in the Bible and shares a powerful message: if God can find a place for each character in the Bible, we can rest assured that he&’s carved out a spot for us too.They Walked with God includes a series of meaningful, in-depth discussion questions that correspond with each biblical character that Max has highlighted, giving you a chance to reflect further about the incredible lives they led and the lessons we can learn from them. This one-of-a-kind, interactive resource is ideal for devout followers and new believers alike.In this compilation, Max weaves together stories from Scripture with stories that offer a modern perspective, bringing each of these men and women to life within the pages of They Walked with God. Max will encourage you as you get to know these figures, and yourself, better by:Guiding you through a comprehensive study of 40 of the Bible&’s most remarkable--and sometimes seemingly unremarkable--charactersProviding 185+ thoughtful and engaging discussion questions designed to spark further conversation about how we can apply these lessons to our daily livesSharing personal stories that will help you grow your faith and strengthen your relationship with JesusMax adds dimension and depth to 40 incredible people who had the chance to walk alongside God, reminding us that we&’re invited to walk alongside him too.
The Real Ghostbusters: A Visual History
By Troy Benjamin, Craig Goldberg. 2025
A full-color hardcover volume chronicling the history of The Real Ghostbusters with creator interviews, original animation scans, toy photography, and…
much more!After nearly forty years, the 1984 classic Ghostbusters endures. The original film introduced the world to Peter Venkman, Ray Stantz, Egon Spengler, Winston Zeddemore, Ectomobiles, Proton Packs, the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man, and Slimer, just to name a few.A global-phenomenon, Ghostbusters soon made the trans-dimensional sidestep to animation with 1986&’s The Real Ghostbusters. The Saturday morning cartoon was an incredible success. For many kids, the animated series acted as their gateway into loving Ghostbusters long before they were age-appropriate to see the film. The series was acclaimed for its mature storytelling, fantastical animation, and a voice cast that became as synonymous with the characters as the live-action actors who originated them. A simultaneous toy launch from Kenner ectoplasmatically energized the property with some of the most memorable, most-beloved, weirdest, and best-selling toys in popular culture.The Real Ghostbusters: The Ultimate Visual History is the ultimate collector&’s dream. This franchise overview combines rare and never-before-seen visuals including conceptual artwork, storyboards, script excerpts, internal memos, packaging art, unseen prototypes, abandoned concepts, and brand-new stunning photography with new and exclusive interviews.
GWENT: Art of The Witcher Card Game Volume 2
By Pawel Burza, Ryan Bowd, Alicja Zapalska. 2025
Discover cards from all GWENT expansions in this full-color, beautifully laid out hardcover art book!GWENT: Art of The Witcher Card…
Game returns with Volume 2!Presented by Dark Horse, this glorious hardbound collection takes you on a journey through the game&’s eight expansions, featuring a trove of meticulously crafted cards that players across the realm have used to wage war against their opponents. This celebration of art is also a celebration of GWENT&’s place as a unique, memorable, and beloved part of The Witcher world, so enjoy your adventure through every page and every card within!
Red Tempest Brother: The Winter Sea (The Winter Sea)
By H. M. Long. 2025
The epic naval fantasy trilogy concludes, as Sam, Mary and Benedict play a deadly game of war and espionage on…
the high-seas. Perfect for fans of pirate-infested waters, magical bestiaries and battling empires, by authors such as Adrienne Young, L. J. Andrews and Naomi Novik.In the wake of the events of Black Tide Son, Hart flees into pirate-infested waters to shelter on the island where former rogue James Demery and the Fleetbreaker, Anne Firth, now rule. Reeling from their discoveries about the truths of the Mereish-Aeadine war, Mary and Samuel hover on the precipice of a terrible, world-altering choice – they can stay silent and maintain their good names, or they can speak out and risk igniting total war across the Winter Sea. Meanwhile, Benedict captains The Red Tempest, a lawless ship of deserters and corrupted mages in search of an Usti spy with incendiary stolen documents. Benedict is determined to make the truth known, consequences be damned.As rumours spread of a new Ghistwold sprouting in the Mereish South Isles, Mary and Samuel sail once more into intrigue, espionage and an ocean on the brink of exploding into conflict. They must chart a course toward lasting, final peace, at the heart of the age-old battle for power upon the Winter Sea.
Bug Hugs (Pictureback)
By Random House. 2025
A sweetly-illustrated storybook introducing kids to the adorable characters of Warner Bros. Discovery's animated preschool series Lu & the Bally…
Bunch!Meet Lu! She is an adorable three-and-a-half-year-old ladybug who is getting ready to go to Shell School. There she&’ll meet her preschool friends, Biba Butterfly, Barnaby Bumblebee, Declan Ground Beetle, Elodie Worm, and Gus Greenfly. Kids ages 3 to 7 will love this full-color storybook featuring Lu and her friends as they give each other bug hugs and learn all about feelings, friendship, sharing space, and getting along together!
The Homemade God: A Novel
By Rachel Joyce. 2025
With sparkling wit and insight, this powerful novel from the bestselling author of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry reminds…
us that family is everything, even when it falls apart.&“The beautiful writing, unforgettable characters, and stunning setting make this a must-read.&” —Bonnie Garmus, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Lessons in Chemistry&“It&’s all here, dear readers. Art. Beauty. Pain. Redemption. Rachel Joyce&’s masterful skill and emotional breadth are dazzling.&” —Adriana Trigiani, author of The Good Left UndoneThere is a heatwave across Europe, and four siblings have gathered at their family&’s lake house to seek answers about their father, a famous artist, who recently remarried a much younger woman and decamped to Italy to finish his long-awaited masterpiece.Now he is dead. And there is no sign of his final painting.As the siblings try to piece together what happened, they spend the summer in a state of lawlessness: living under the same roof for the first time in decades, forced to confront the buried wounds they incurred as his children, and waiting for answers. Though they have always been close, the things they learn that summer—about themselves—and their father—will drive them apart before they can truly understand his legacy. Meanwhile, their stepmother&’s enigmatic presence looms over the house. Is she the force that will finally destroy the family for good?Wonderfully atmospheric, at heart this is a novel about the bonds of siblinghood—what happens when they splinter, and what it might take to reconnect them.
Stranger Things: Hawkins ABCs (Little Golden Book)
By Geof Smith. 2025
Learn the alphabet with adorable Funko Pop! versions of your favorite characters from Netflix&’s Stranger Things in this Little Golden…
Book.Follow the alphabet from A to Z with humorous scenes around Hawkins that introduce charming Funko Pop! versions of Eleven, Dustin, Lucas, Erica, and other popular characters in this offbeat book. Funko collectors of all ages and fans of Netflix&’s hit series Stranger Things will love this new addition to the Little Golden Book line.Welcome to the thrilling world of Netflix's hit series Stranger Things. Follow Eleven, Dustin, Max, Lucas, and their friends for mystery, suspense, and supernatural adventures in 1980s Hawkins.Little Golden Books enjoy nearly 100% consumer recognition. They feature beloved classics, hot licenses, and new original stories . . . the classics of tomorrow.Look for this other great Stranger Things Little Golden Book!We Can Count on ElevenInside, Outside, Upside Down
Earl & Worm #2: The Big Mess and Other Stories (Earl and Worm)
By Greg Pizzoli. 2025
Beloved Geisel Award-winning author Greg Pizzoli is back with book two in the fan favorite early reader series of two…
unlikely friends, Earl and Worm, that is sure to make kids belly laugh!Earl and Worm couldn't be more different--but they also are also the best of friends. So when Earl's mess gets out of hand, Worm is sure she can help. And when a lucky penny turns rotten, rain-soaked Earl helps Worm see the sunny side. Through it all, the pair's funny hijinks turn tender . . . and the big mess ends up where they least expect it!Come along for three giggle-inducing stories that will have kids hooting along soon after they've outgrown Elephant and Piggy.Geisel Award-winning creator Greg Pizzoli delivers three giggle-inducing stories that will have kids hooting along soon after they've outgrown Elephant and Piggie.
Northwest Know-How: Trees
By Karen Gaudette Brewer. 2021
An entertaining and educational guide, Northwest Know-How: Trees introduces 54 of the Pacific Northwest's most engaging and impressive varieties, providing…
key identification features, statistics, facts, and beautiful line-art renderings of the awe-inspiring sentinels that dot our landscapeTrees in the Pacific Northwest are as varied as they are majestic. This celebratory guide features 54 of the most intriguing varieties in the region, providing identification tips, statistics, and fun facts for each. In addition, each profile will be paired with beautiful illustrations showing the full silhouette along with finer details such as a flower or leaf. Delighting both the curious observer and experienced arborist alike, this collection makes a perfect gift for the tree lover in your life.
Becoming Baba: Fatherhood, Faith, and Finding Meaning in America
By Aymann Ismail. 2025
From Slate staff writer Aymann Ismail comes an exquisite memoir about fatherhood, religion, and the search for identity in an…
ever-shifting world.The son of Egyptian immigrants, Aymann Ismail came of age in the shadow of 9/11, tracking the barrage of predatory headlines pervading the media and influencing the popular consciousness about Muslims. After a series of bomb threats were directed at his Islamic school in Teaneck, New Jersey, just a few miles from downtown Manhattan, his parents—anxious that it was no longer safe to be so explicitly Muslim—enrolled him in public school, where he was the only Muslim his new friends had ever met. In the privacy of their home, they turned to their faith for guidance on how to live, adhering to traditional notions about gender roles, and avoiding the putative American dangers of alcohol, sex, and rebellion.And yet, Aymann is undeniably an American teenager, negotiating his place in multiple worlds while chafing against the structures of his upbringing. He eventually embarks on a career in political journalism, in part to establish his own version of things. In time, though, he also gains a deeper understanding and appreciation for his parents' values and sacrifices—his father&’s grueling work ethic as a town car driver, and his mother&’s adeptness at managing their itinerant family.When Aymann meets and falls in love with Mira, a woman with her own ideas about the modern Muslim family, his world shifts yet again. After Mira gets pregnant with their first child, Aymann begins to reckon with his past, future, and the beliefs that have shaped his life. What does it mean to be a Muslim man? More still, what does it mean to be any man—and a father to a baby boy and girl? And how best to honor one&’s cultural heritage while holding space for change and discovery? In lucid, confident prose, Aymann Ismail questions the sturdy frameworks of religion and family, the legacies of his childhood, and what will become his children's ethical and intellectual inheritance. To reckon unflinchingly with these questions offers him a road map for his young Muslim children on how to navigate the singular journey into adulthood.
Northwest Know-How: Haunts
By Bess Lovejoy. 2022
Entertaining, educational and highly giftable, Northwest Know-How: Haunts showcases the haunted hotspots, cemeteries and graveyards, ghost towns, and curiosities in…
Oregon and Washington.True crime and the supernatural are more popular than ever and Northwest Know-How: Haunts explores the ghosts, legends, and haunted spots of the Pacific Northwest. From the many haunted spots of Seattle&’s Pioneer Square and Pike Place Market to Oregon&’s many haunted hotels, lighthouses, and theaters, this book uncovers the events that inspired the hauntings as well as the reports of the hauntings themselves. Read about the ghost of Simon Benson, a teetotaling spirit who has been known to knock over drinks at his namesake Benson Hotel in Portland. And discover why it might be prudent to steer clear of the honeymoon suite at the Columbia Gorge Hotel. Spectral sightings extend to the water as well: a ghost ship appears off Seattle&’s Pier 70…and reputedly foretells doom. Haunts will be a must-have for anyone who likes their history with a side of spooky.
Northwest Know-How: Beaches
By Rena Priest. 2022
Entertaining, educational and highly giftable, Northwest Know-How: Beaches showcases the majestic, quirky, and unique beaches of the Washington and Oregon…
coastline through facts, history, legend, and lovely illustrations.There are few things more treasured in the Pacific Northwest than its beaches. This celebratory guide features more than 30 favorite coastal and island beaches in Washington and Oregon, providing tips for visiting, fun facts, natural history, and native lore. Charming illustrations will capture the roar of the surf, the call of the wildlife, and the beauty of our beaches. Sure to delight the avid beachcomber and curious visitor alike, this makes the perfect gift and guide for PNW beach-lovers and nature enthusiasts.
Northwest Know-How: Beer
By Jacob Uitti. 2021
Northwest Know-How: Beer is your crash course on all that is malty and hoppy in the Pacific Northwest. From the…
brewing basics and local lore to resident brewers and their standout drafts, explore the world of PNW craft beer with this engaging guide.Craft beer is a nationwide movement, and in the upper left corner of the country you will find some of the most passionate and dedicated producers around. Northwest Know-How: Beer is an ode to the region's brews, equipping readers with interesting facts, brewery origin stories, and resources for connecting with other beer enthusiasts. For the uninitiated, this will be a great primer for getting to know the area, and for aficionados it will be a delight to see callouts to local classics and hot spots on the rise!
Hotel Ukraine: The Final Arkady Renko Novel (The Arkady Renko Novels)
By Martin Cruz Smith. 2025
Detective Arkady Renko—&“one of the most compelling figures in modern fiction&” (USA TODAY)—returns in this tense thriller set amid the…
backdrop of Russia&’s invasion of Ukraine.In the latest installment of Martin Cruz Smith&’s celebrated Arkady Renko series, the legendary Moscow investigator seeks to solve the murder of a diplomat as Russia&’s invasion of Ukraine wears on and the effects of Renko&’s Parkinson&’s Disease worsen. Helped by his lover, journalist Tatiana Petrovna, Renko traces the murder to a Russian paramilitary group aided by a government official who also used to be a romantic partner of Renko. Before long, those responsible for the killing look to similarly dispatch Arkady and Tatiana—all of it leading to a thrilling and action-packed climax. Hotel Ukraine upholds Martin Cruz Smith&’s reputation as a master of modern detective fiction and Arkady Renko&’s standing as one of the genre&’s most complex protagonists.
PostgreSQL Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
By Jimmy Angelakos. 2025
Recognize and avoid these common PostgreSQL mistakes!The best mistakes to learn from are ones made by other people! In PostgreSQL…
Mistakes and How To Avoid Them you&’ll explore dozens of common PostgreSQL errors so you can easily avoid them in your own projects, learning proactively why certain approaches fail and others succeed. In PostgreSQL Mistakes and How To Avoid Them you&’ll learn how to: • Avoid configuration and operation issues • Maximize PostgreSQL utility and performance • Fix bad SQL practices • Solve common security and administration issues • Ensure smooth migration and upgrades • Diagnose and fix a bad database As PostgreSQL continues its rise as a leading open source database, mastering its intricacies is crucial. PostgreSQL Mistakes and How To Avoid Them is full of tested best practices to ensure top performance, and future-proof your database systems for seamless change and growth. Each of the mistakes is carefully described and accompanied by a demo, along with an explanation that expands your knowledge of PostgreSQL internals and helps you to build a stronger mental model of how the database engine works. Foreword by Gianni Ciollil. About the technology Fixing mistakes in PostgreSQL databases can be time-consuming and risky—especially when you&’re making live changes to an in-use system. Fortunately, you can learn from the mistakes other Postgres pros have already made! This incredibly practical book lays out how to find and avoid the most common, dangerous, and sneaky errors you&’ll encounter using PostgreSQL. About the book PostgreSQL Mistakes and How To Avoid Them identifies Postgres problems in key areas like data types, features, security, and high availability. For each mistake you&’ll find a real-world narrative that illustrates the pattern and provides concrete recommendations for improvement. You&’ll especially appreciate the illustrative code snippets, schema samples, mind maps, and tables that show the pros and cons of different approaches. What's inside • Diagnose configuration and operation issues • Fix bad SQL code • Address security and administration issues • Ensure smooth migration and upgrades About the reader For PostgreSQL database administrators and application developers. About the author Jimmy Angelakos is a systems and database architect and PostgreSQL Contributor. He works as a Senior Principal Engineer at Deriv. Table of Contents 1 Why PostgreSQL matters—and why talking about mistakes does too 2 Bad SQL usage 3 Improper data type usage 4 Table and index mistakes 5 Improper feature usage 6 Performance bad practices 7 Administration bad practices 8 Security bad practices 9 High availability bad practices 10 Upgrade/migration bad practices 11 PostgreSQL, best practices, and you: Final insights A Frogge Emporium database B Cheat sheet
The AI Pocketbook
By Emmanuel Maggiori. 2025
Everything you need to know about AI to survive—and thrive—as an engineer.If you&’re worried about your tech career going obsolete…
in a world of super-powered AI, never fear. The AI Pocket Book crams everything engineers need to know about AI into one short volume you can fit into your pocket. You&’ll build a better understanding of AI (and its limitations), learn how to use it more effectively, and future-proof your job against its advancement. In The AI Pocket Book you&’ll find no-nonsense advice on: • Deciphering AI jargon (there&’s lots of it!) • Where AI fits within your field of engineering • Why AI hallucinates—and what to do about it • What to do when AI comes for your job • The dark side of AI—copyright, snake oil, and replacing humans • Balancing skepticism with unrealistic expectations The AI Pocket Book gives you Emmanuel Maggiori&’s unvarnished and opinionated take on where AI can be useful, and where it still kind of sucks. Whatever your tech field, this short-and-sweet guide delivers the facts and techniques you&’ll need in the workplace of the present. About the technology You don&’t have to know everything about AI to get a big payoff! Whether you&’re looking to boost your coding speed, generate ideas for your next project, or just get a helping hand with your next Medium article, there&’s an AI-powered tool ready to assist. This fit-in-your pocket guide tells you everything you need to surf the AI wave instead of drowning in it. About the book The AI Pocket Book takes a peek inside the AI black box and gives you just enough on key topics like transformers, hallucinations, and the modern ecosystem of AI models and tools. You&’ll get handy techniques to select AI tools, learn when putting AI first is the smart move, and pick up some excellent tips for managing the inevitable, potentially expensive, screw ups. What's inside • Deciphering AI jargon (there&’s lots of it!) • Evaluating AI tools • Why AI hallucinates and what to do about it • How and when to use AI About the reader For engineers in all fields, from software to security. About the author Emmanuel Maggiori, PhD, is a software engineer and 10-year AI industry insider. He is also the author of Smart Until It&’s Dumb and Siliconned. Table of Contents 1 How AI works 2 Hallucinations 3 Selecting and evaluating AI tools 4 When to use (and not to use) AI 5 How AI will affect jobs and how to stay ahead 6 The fine print A Catalog of generative AI tools