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Picture a life where you are no longer overwhelmed by anxiety, where you look forward to each interaction with your loved ones with excitement, not dread. It's possible, and you're capable of achieving this. With a little determination, you can break free from the reign of anxious attachment.

Take your first steps into the adrenaline-fuelled fiction of the 41st millennium with a thrilling collection of tales, including an action-packed novella pitting noble Ultramarines against sinister necrons. Whether you're dipping a toe into the galaxy of Warhammer 40,000 or are a hardened veteran of the universe, this anthology is the perfect way to discover the many factions of the games in action-packed tales.

Lacking health insurance when he was diagnosed with cancer, Shawn Speakman asked friends in the science fiction and fantasy writing community to donate short stories he could use to counter mounting medical debt. The result was Unfettered, an anthology offering tales from some of the best authors working today. Now, in Unfettered III, Speakman continues to pay forward the aid he received, raising money to combat medical debt for SF&F artists and authors.

Break free from the chains of avoidant-dismissive attachment and heal emotional distance! Are you yearning to connect with others in a meaningful way, yet constantly stumble upon a wall of emotional detachment you can't seem to overcome? If this strikes a chord, guess what? You are far from alone. Individuals with an avoidant-dismissive attachment style or those grappling with intimacy frequently grapple with these doubts. But it doesn't have to be this way. Often, individuals with an avoidant-dismissive attachment style feel misunderstood or isolated.

Cybersecurity Essentials provides a comprehensive introduction to the field, with expert coverage of essential topics required for entry-level cybersecurity certifications. An effective defense consists of four distinct challenges: securing the infrastructure, securing devices, securing local networks, and securing the perimeter. Overcoming these challenges requires a detailed understanding of the concepts and practices within each realm.

This transformative guidebook, Disorganized Attachment Detox, is built on proven strategies and powerful tools designed to lead you on a healing journey from disorganized attachment towards secure attachment.

Break free from love addiction and rebuild un-shakeable self-worth—at a pace that actually sticks. Are you exhausted from obsessing over an ex, dreading nights alone, or slipping back into toxic relationships that leave you feeling ashamed or empty? You’re not broken—and you’re definitely not alone. Love addiction and codependency can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, or relationship style. Love Addiction Detox is your compassionate, evidence-based guide to permanent change. Clear, non-judgmental definitions – Understand love addiction, codependency, and attachment styles...

Over $6 trillion changes hands in the foreign exchange market every day. You can jump straight into the action with expert guidance from the hands-on Currency Trading for Dummies. You'll learn how the foreign exchange market works, what factors influence currency values, and how to understand financial data. You'll also find details on the latest trends in currency trading, including currency ETFs, cryptocurrencies, and currency options.

Despite efforts to sustain civilization, humanity faces existential threats from overpopulation, globalized trade and travel, urbanization, and global climate change. In A Darwinian Survival Guide, Daniel Brooks and Salvatore Agosta offer a novel—and hopeful—perspective on how to meet these tremendous challenges by changing the discourse from sustainability to survival. Darwinian evolution, the world’s only theory of survival, is the means by which the biosphere has persisted and renewed itself following past environmental perturbations, and it has never failed, they explain.

Empower Your 8-Year-Old Son with Stories That Inspire Confidence, Positivity, and Self-Discovery Being 8 means asking big questions, facing new challenges, and learning what it truly means to be yourself. It’s a time of curiosity, vulnerability, and growth—and the perfect moment to help your son believe in his unique worth. This beautifully written book offers a collection of heartwarming stories crafted especially for 8-year-old boys. Each tale nurtures emotional growth, encourages independence, and helps children build self-confidence—while guiding them to reflect on who they are ...

A retired Air Force officer is found tortured and murdered in his home. No clear motive. FBI Agent Claire Foster is called to investigate — and soon discovers it’s not an isolated case. When a second victim turns up, killed in the same brutal fashion, Claire begins to unravel a pattern that points to someone with military training, a personal vendetta, and a need to send a message. In Cold Blood is a tense, procedural FBI thriller, following the unrelenting Agent Claire Foster as she hunts a killer who is always one step ahead.

Agent Claire Foster works in Violent Crimes, investigating murders and tracking down serial killers. This collection includes the first three stories in the Claire Foster FBI Thriller series: The Quiet Dead – A respected grief counselor is found murdered in his study, arms crossed like he’s already been buried. In Cold Blood – A retired soldier is found tied up in his home, with several stab wounds. One by One – A woman is found on a park bench, and her death is the first of many.

When hot single dad Kyle Webber asks me this question, I’m in shock. After all, it’s been years since we’ve seen each other. Although I’ve never been able to forget him. That’s what your first big love does to you, right? I made the biggest mistake of my life when I left our small town to chase my dreams in LA.

My big brother’s words should have been enough of a warning. He knows his business partner very well. But Jeremy is the most gorgeous specimen of masculinity I’ve ever encountered. You have to be dead or unconscious not to feel a twinge in your lady bits at the sight of him.... Full lips, dazzling blue eyes, and broad, muscular shoulders. Plus, he’s witty, intelligent, and charming. And more importantly, we simply clicked.

A woman is found murdered in Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park—her eyes removed, a number carved into her chest. FBI Agent Claire Foster is called in, but one victim soon becomes many. One by One is a chilling FBI thriller that follows the relentless Agent Claire Foster as she races to stop a murderer - and the stakes have never been higher.

A retired therapist is found murdered in his home. No forced entry, no struggle. This is one of several similar murders that FBI Agent Claire Foster is called to investigate. The victims' deaths are quick, brutal, and strangely arranged - and Claire doesn't have long before the next murder is committed. The Quiet Dead is a methodical FBI thriller, following the stunningly sharp Agent Claire Foster.

The man who broke my heart 10 years ago is back in our small town. Adam Ducate. My best friend since birth. His gorgeous blue eyes made him the object of every girl’s fantasy in our entire school. But it wasn’t just his perfect looks. He read biographies on the US presidents for fun. He could count to 100 in seven different languages. Now, he’s back. And as much as I want to ignore the butterflies in my stomach, I can’t.

When the first manned mission to Mars makes an unexpected return in 2037 with a dead crew, a terrible contaminant is unleashed that turns the skies purple and threatens humanity's survival. It brings with it a frightening new apex predator that bumps the surviving humans down the food chain. In this new world, the unflappable 16-year-old Zach Granger rides his dirt bike across the scorching Arizona desert.

Today's young women are told we can be anything, so we search for a love to back us, not hold us back. We want the Prince Harry and Meghan Markle kind of love, not Prince William and Kate. Yet, while we unapologetically own our careers and lives and Bumble accounts, we're still unsure whether men truly accept - let alone desire - the women we have become. We are told to lean in at work but wait for him to call. To ask for the pay rise but not his number. We are ambitious at work but confused in love.

A body is discovered deep in an abandoned mine outside Carpenter’s Gap. FBI Agent Claire Foster is called to investigate and work with the small town police department in catching this killer before they strike again. The White Deaths is a chilling FBI thriller that follows the relentless Agent Claire Foster as she unravels a ritual of violence, and tracks the most elusive killer yet.