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Dotty Davis belongs to that subgenre of hard-boiled, sleazy, overweight, boozing, and otherwise disgusting private detectives increasingly offered as protagonists working for the "betterment" of humankind. Nonetheless exhibiting a modicum of charm through her heavy-handed humor, Dotty proceeds to wiggle her way out of several murder charges after answering a middle-of-the-night call from the male prostitute living downstairs from her.

In a world devastated by a cataclysmic past, the dwindling human population who have been forced to live underground, have finally found a new world to populate. With Earth on the verge of expiring, most people would give anything to be part of the relocation, but not Texarkan Kadria. Her only desire is to remain as inconspicuous as possible, stay on Earth, and escape the oppressive control of the Vilicus overseers. A meeting, however, with a mysterious stranger completely changes the course of her life, turning her into a fugitive and giving her a new perspective.

Drawing from Machiavelli’s The Prince and applying it to modern leadership, this bold, unflinching guide shows how power actually works inside companies—from the boardroom to the backchannel. Whether you're managing up, fighting for visibility, or plotting your next move, this book gives you the raw, strategic playbook that most leadership books politely ignore.

Journey across realms to revisit The Garden as it once was so long ago. Visit a place between time and space where eternal enlightenment is lived out as heaven on earth. Walt is ready to pass from the physical world to join his long lost love. Caught between bliss and the past, he must first forgive his daughter and himself before joining his love, his Meg.

When a group of American professors gathers in London to teach a theatre course, the sparks fly as they squabble over academic politics, with egos, reputations, and careers at stake.

Winter Maessen didn't ask for the gift of prophecy. She's happy being a freak - but now everyone thinks she's crazy. Or evil. Goths aren't all the same, you know. Some are Christians.... Christians to whom God sends visions. Students at her university are being attacked, and Winter knows there's more than flesh and blood at work. Her gift means she's the only one who can stop it - but at what price?

Emperor penguins have the most extraordinary lifecycle. They march up to 100 miles over solid ice to reach their breeding grounds. They choose to breed in the depths of the worst winter on the planet; and in an unusual role reversal, the males incubate the eggs, fasting for over 100 days to ensure they introduce their chicks safely into their new frozen world. My Penguin Year recounts author Lindsay McCrae's adventure to the end of the Earth, spending a year living alongside the most resilient creatures in nature.

"Discover simple and practical steps to create a more sustainable home with 'Eco-Friendly Everyday.' This guide offers actionable tips and advice on reducing your environmental impact, from minimizing waste and conserving energy to embracing eco-conscious cleaning and shopping habits. Learn how to make sustainable choices in every area of your life, from the kitchen to the bathroom and beyond. With 'Eco-Friendly Everyday,' you can make a positive difference for the planet without sacrificing convenience or style."

After surviving a string of brutal trials, 16-year-old Morgan le Fay is an official member of Camelot. But beneath its shining façade, Camelot is a crumbling government where loyalties are divided. Nobody believes Morgan’s suspicions that enemies are closing in. Prince Arthur, a boy more interested in playing video games than ruling, will not listen to her, and neither will Lancelot, Camelot’s head of security. Even Morgan's friend, Merlin, refuses to take action.

Little Louie Lafitte discovers an old rusty streetcar in a New Orleans graveyard. The seats are occupied by skeletons wearing eye patches and bandannas. Suddenly, they emit a hair-raising, "Harr Harr!"

Little Louie, who is a direct descendent of the famous Pirates Lafitte, realizes the skeletons are itching for a good pirate adventure. And so, the ghostly streetcar creaks and groans out of the mist, picking up unsuspecting tourists. Good devilish fun for all ages.

25, Chapel Lane is a Christmas tale of mystery, greed, generosity, kindness and the spiritual awakening of three children, despite the doubts and disbelief of their parents.

When Asher Anderson seeks me out in the cafeteria on the worst day of my life, I'm suspicious. When he tells Liam Heiter that we're dating, which couldn't be further from the truth, I want to kill him. Until I see Liam's reaction. Liam—my best friend, the guy who crushed every hope of us officially being together—is jealous. He has never looked at me this way and I love it. So, I play along.

As a young woman transitioning from teenage years into adulthood, you know life has many moving parts. You may feel uncertain as you figure out who you are, what matters most, and what your passions could be. Made for More will challenge you to examine how you can bring more of what you want into your life—and leave behind those things that no longer serve you. Through exercises, inspirational stories, and expert advice, you will learn to let go of perfection and the need to prove yourself in favor of self-acceptance and finding your true purpose.

The house on Curmudgeon Avenue should be happy now—the nincompoop residents have all met their sorry ends. But they haven't quite left...now that a new family move in, can the house find peace? Or are the ghosts of Curmudgeon Avenue going to interfere with the goings-on, romance, and dramas that new residents bring? Gordon and Zandra Bennett, along with their lovelorn daughter, Krystina, move all the way from London to Curmudgeon Avenue. Zandra has her heart set on renovating the four-story Victorian terrace and hires Harry to rip out the old and bring in the new.

Three half-sisters. One of them is lying to you. Pippa has suffered in silence for 20 years with sadness and bad habits. She is insecure about her relationship, loathes her job, and wishes for contentment. Then a strange visit from Sadie, her half-sister's half-sister, changes everything.

Corruption, greed, sex, and revenge...unseen evil forces are at play in Crude Intent, the riveting sequel to Silent Partners, and the second book in the Alex Sheridan series. Is a suspicious explosion at one of Alex Sheridan’s oil wells in the Colorado national forest just an accident or part of a diabolical plan? Where is her long-time partner and estranged lover, Colt Forrester, who has gone missing?

When we return to Curmudgeon Avenue in Book Two, Harold and Edith jump on the rollercoaster of romantic comedy. Ricky Ricketts continues his on/off entanglement with Wantha Rose, Edna is missing presumed living in France, and the house itself is still exasperated - but wait! Who is this mysterious man driving his expensive car up and down Curmudgeon Avenue?

Edna Payne's heart-thumping second-chance romance with Genevieve Dubois is rekindled when we return to Curmudgeon Avenue. The couple escapes the humdrum life of Whitefield when they move to France. However, when Edna seeks to embrace all things European, Genevieve shuns her French roots. Now that Genevieve's secrets are exposed, will they return to Curmudgeon Avenue? Meanwhile, in Whitefield, two heavily pregnant women are proving to be a complication for Ricky Ricketts.

Recorded by the author himself, most of the topics for the book were conceived between three and four a.m. We've all woken up in the middle of the night with a good idea only to fall back to sleep and not be able to remember it in the morning. The Bible states multiple times that God wakes his prophets early. Were the prophets of old special, or just normal people who chose not to fall back to sleep, listen, and write it down?

When Curmudgeon Avenue introduces sisters Edna and Edith Payne, their presence is not welcomed by the proud, yet grouchy Victorian terrace. Widowed Edith is looking for love, and dates one of Edna's ex-boyfriends Maurice. This does not end well, especially for the cat. Edna is heartbroken after her long-term partner moved to France and is now unhappily cohabiting with her idiot sister.