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This biography of James Clerk Maxwell tells the story of one of the greatest physicists of the nineteenth century. Maxwell discovered the relationship between electricity, magnetism, and light, which prepared the way for radio waves and the internet. Albert Einstein, who developed the theory of relativity, said, “I stand not on the shoulders of Newton, but on the shoulders of James Clerk Maxwell.” Maxwell’s work on color theory, thermodynamics and physics laid the foundation for modern science. What many do not know, is that James Clerk Maxwell considered his greatest discovery to be ...

An alien cat turned me into a superweapon. I was homeless on the streets of Third York when it happened. Then the military arrived and gave me a choice. Enlist or die. The next thing I knew, I was fighting giant robots at the Xenoforce Academy's boot camp. Figuring out superpowers and energy levels was hard enough, but I had to deal with a mind-reading alien princess, a team of gorgeous women, and a femme fatale in charge of the whole operation. Oh, and a galactic conspiracy is threatening all of humanity. It's up to me and my new feline friend to set things right. A civil war's brewing on ...

“All roads lead to Rome, but my heart leads to the Colosseum.” The final struggle takes everyone to the heart of things, to the place that controls it all, and to the person who stands between them all. Safety hanging by a thread will force Victor & his friends to take great risks and walk dangerous paths. When his heart leads him to where it all started, Victor must prepare for the battle of his life to defeat his opponent. Once again, Oriana must look very closely to discern friend from foe. When truth starts weaving into a web of secrets and lies, who will try to make amends while ...

Viscount Hawthorne makes a drunken wager at a scandalous masquerade ball: he bets he can seduce the next unmarried woman to walk through the door. That woman turns out to be Miss Arabella Fairweather, an outspoken bluestocking who’s attending her very first ball under protest. Rather than storm off, Arabella proposes a challenge of her own: if he can seduce her, he must then agree to marry her—and give her complete control of his estate. Let the games begin.

The 30-Day Total Declutter Plan Core Principles and Step-by-Step Strategies to Purge Every Room for Good Take Back Your Home – And Your Life – In Just 30 Days Are you exhausted from living in a space that never seems to stay clean? Tired of organizing only to find yourself buried again in piles of paperwork, unused gadgets, overflowing closets, and mental fatigue? You're not alone—and you're not failing. Most decluttering advice only scratches the surface. The 30-Day Total Declutter Plan is different. It’s not another lofty book full of abstract inspiration and quotes. It’s a ...

Welcome to The Berry Home: where the food is to-die-for! When Kylie's friend Jack is accused of murder, she must go the distance to uncover the real killer... Meanwhile Kylie's nemesis, Detective Gregson, appears to be joining forces with her BFF Zoey - but to what end? "Winters will have you giggling into your book!" Zoey refuses to tell Kylie about Gregson's secret, leaving her to figure it out on her own. Meanwhile, the odds seem to be stacked against Kylie's friend Jack. He had every reason to want the horrible Gary dead - but then again, so did quite a few other people. Will Kylie ...

Cid Yamamoto, also known as "The World's Hottest Man," spends his days filming movies, modeling for agencies, and breaking the hearts of every maiden who crosses his path. "What could be better than this?" However, everything changes when Cid decides to go back to school. On the first day of classes, he encounters the last person he had ever hoped to see: Ayumi Tahanka—the only girl who had ever broken his heart. Realizing the opportunity presented to him, Cid channels his anger and sets out to make Ayumi fall in love with him, all in the name of revenge. "Oh Ayumi, just you wait. I'm ...

Have you ever felt like someone took the best parts of you and left without looking back? You gave your love, your softness, your light—only to be met with silence, indifference, or emotional abandonment. And now, all that’s left is exhaustion, self-doubt, and the haunting question: “Was I too much? Or just not enough?” You Took My Light, But I Found My Fire isn’t a book about moving on fast. It’s about sitting with the ashes of who you used to be… and gently rebuilding from within. Through deeply personal reflections, poetic truth, and unapologetic honesty, this book walks ...

One Sip Too Fatal As Murder Brews at The Book Nook! At a charming book club gathering in the storybook town of Willow Creek, murder isn't on the menu—until sharp-tongued Madeline Prescott keels over, poisoned mid-sip. Enter Harper Lane: sarcastic, sharp-eyed, and owner of the quaint bookshop, The Book Nook. With a trusty cup of tea and her gossip-loving parrot, Edgar, Harper prefers plots on the page—until real murder lands in her lap. When the police chalk it up to a tragic accident, Harper isn’t convinced. After all, Edgar won’t stop muttering, “Not mine! Not mine!” Between ...

A celebrity chef joins the cruise to promote his latest book—which means cooking classes, book signings and special dinners. And, if all goes well, a potential new job for Adrienne! "Winters will have you giggling into your book!" Unfortunately, all does not go well… When the cruise director’s friend turns up dead, Adrienne’s new job is on the line, and the glamorous cruise turns into a PR nightmare. Adrienne scrambles to uncover the truth with the help of her friends Samantha, Cece and First Officer Hot Stuff—er, First Officer Ethan Lee. But with a killer on the loose, it’s not...

Irreverent essays, thought-provoking articles and humorous items on atheism, religion, science, evolution, creationism and related issues. Volume 1 of a series based on the popular Rosa Rubicondior blog, rosarubicondior.blogspot.com. (Beware of abusive imitations).

Boomer (aka Boo) had it all - fame, fortune, and the love of the game. But after a disastrous tourney, he's forced into early retirement, leaving behind his dreams of winning the Masters. However, when his best friend, Arlo, offers him a chance at redemption, Boo jumps at the opportunity. Little does he know, he's about to embark on the craziest, most dangerous golf tournament of his life. Set against the lush greens of the golf course, Boo must navigate his way through a rigged matchplay tourney, where the stakes are higher than ever. With a psychotic gangster pulling the strings and a ...

***B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree*** A dream reveals parallel worlds of darkness and light, sending Holly on a spiritual quest to save her soul. Reality becomes elusive as Holly grapples with middle age, loneliness, and regret after the sudden departure of Jack. She finds peace in an ethereal place of light. But is it marred by tragedy from a past life? And can she trust a protector lurking in darkness who promises unlimited power in return for an unthinkable sacrifice? As she sinks deeper into the depths of these realms, Holly must make a choice. Will she align with those in the light who once...

The first three books in the Essie Cobb Senior Sleuth Mysteries---BINGOED, PAPOOSED, and VALENTINED

They have escaped the mall of death, but not its darkness; it chases them on, as they walk towards the city and towards the answers they seek. The darkness is more menacing, but they won’t be facing it alone this time. They reunited after almost a decade; now that time is scarce, they must overcome their weaknesses quickly or suffer the consequences. Their rapid escape left them with physical and emotional scars. They may have loved each other from a distance, but being together is a whole different feat. The conflicted couple has one goal that surpasses all others; get back the code ...

Sometimes the brightest love stories begin in the coldest places. Jack Merritt was supposed to be a star. Now he’s just another injured hockey player banished to the minor leagues — this time in Coldhaven, Alaska. Bitter and alone, he has no intention of getting involved in the quiet rhythms of a town that feels like the end of the world. Nora Lin is an astrophysicist who prefers stargazing to small talk. She’s content with the solitude of the Coldhaven Observatory and has no use for cocky athletes… especially the one whose truck breaks down outside her lab during a snowstorm. But ...

One soul. Twelve stories. One mission. Lady Guinevere, Queen of Camelot, sacrifices her reputation in order to uncover a dark secret that threatens not only the kingdom but the future of humanity. Honda Tadatoki, a noble prince of Japan’s Edo period, faces a shadow war that no katana can sever—one that reaches beyond the land of the rising sun and into the dark dimension. Poseidon, operator of the trident, discovers a perilous plot that threatens the existence of Atlantis. Across realms and centuries, their lives converge, drawn together by the unseen hand of fate. An ancient cabal of ...

A simple quest could change the world forever With his last quest wrapped up, Liam set his sights on helping Sivelle free Shyora from her torment. It’s never just one quest though, and a domino-effect spreads before him, one that leads to how breachers are made, and, more importantly, why. Liam has to decide between the lesser of two evils. On one side is a powerful woman who wants everyone without magic to serve those who do. On the other side is the man who brought him back to life, the wizard who believes segregation is what’s best for Stradus. Liam has to pick a side, but, as the ...

You have inside you a cloak of gossamer connective tissue that surrounds and supports everything and functions like fiber optics. This tissue is called fascia. In these pages, myofascial release expert Ronelle Wood translates the scientific language for the chemistry, function, and physiology of fascia, shares her hands-on expertise, and explains in layman's terms how our fascia affects us all in everyday life and its potential as a prime source of health and rejuvenation. Gay Hendricks says in his foreword: “I’ve been blessed to know many great healers and teachers over my forty-five ...

The Heritage Hall book fair was my chance to showcase my bookbinding techniques. Instead, I become the main suspect in a murder. Paper flowers and leather bindings filled my Heritage Hall book fair booth. This was my chance to showcase traditional bookbinding techniques. Instead, I found a dead authenticator in my space. Mark Henderson, known for exposing forgeries, lay sprawled among tools stolen from my exhibit. Making me the prime suspect. Book preservation is my passion - being a murder suspect, not so much. I teamed up with Fitzgerald, my Maine Coon cat and journalist Jennifer Walsh to...