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Lies filled with half-truths—especially when you want to believe them—are the easiest to believe. After her husband's murder, Riley Bishop is working to put the pieces of her life back together, but there is one lie she never imagined being true. It's going to take everything in her to survive what happens next.

Deputy U. S. Marshal Tucker Shaw has spent months hunting Jace Krueger, head of a criminal empire with a sprawling human trafficking network. Tucker and his team have come close to bringing the network down, but to finish the job, they need someone with an inside connection. That someone is Riley Bishop—the woman Tucker loves and the one person he's determined to protect at all costs. She's his best shot at getting close to Krueger, but putting her back in the man's sights is a risk Tucker isn't sure he's willing to take.

From the author of A Little Hope—a Read with Jenna Bonus Pick—comes another “heartwarming, character-driven” (Booklist) life-affirming novel about three individuals whose lives intersect in unforeseen ways. Set in a close-knit suburb in the grip of winter, A Quiet Life follows three...

Bryan Crawford's murder is the perfect crime: no witness, no weapon, no indication that his death is anything other than the result of diabetes complications. That's what the medical examiner says. That's what the autopsy proves. And that's what the killer is counting on. But when new evidence surfaces, crime writer Leah Nash is pulled into the investigation, and all bets are off. Leah quickly zeroes in on the dysfunctional dynamics of the Crawford family. Beneath the happy fable they tell the world lies a dark tale of jealousy, greed, and revenge.

Bethany Parker is falling apart. Stunned on her fiftieth birthday to discover her stepchildren hate her and her husband wants a divorce, the devastated homemaker is suddenly and unexpectedly on her own. Taking a job as caretaker for a mysterious estate, Bethany fears she's lost her mind when she learns the house is cursed . . . and she holds the power to break it. Teaming with a pushy medium, a hard-drinking housekeeper, and a sarcastic talking cat, the discombobulated divorcée struggles to master the magic she never knew she had.

Bethany Parker finally feels at home. With a found family of fellow supernatural outcasts, the fifty-year-old divorcée starts to believe she can make peace with her past. But when the vampire she freed receives a visit from his former partner-in-crime, she discovers she's not the only one running from trouble. Threatened with death by the new arrival unless she retrieves a magical artifact, Bethany plots to thwart the bloodsucker's trap. But even with the help of her level-headed medium friend and loyal talking cat, the recently awakened mystic fears she won't master her powers in time.

Enter a judgment-free cleaning zone! Auri travels the globe cleaning the filthiest houses for free. Auri does not judge, she helps! Whether you have a daily cleaning schedule or haven't tidied in ages, this book for cleaning includes strategies for staying on top of dirt, tackling tough stains, and keeping your home looking great. Aurikatariina makes house cleaning less of a burden and with her easygoing philosophy, she shows you the joy it can bring.

Mix in murderous maids, bumbling burglars, and unflinching local heroes and you have True Crime Philadelphia.

The town's golden boy is murdered while returning for his high school reunion, and Leah Nash finds no shortage of suspects—or secrets. Almost everyone in town is anxious to connect with actor Ryan Malloy when he returns to Wisconsin for his fifteen-year high school reunion. Crime writer Leah Nash doesn't have many fond memories of Himmel High's favorite son. And when he turns up dead on reunion night, Leah realizes that she's not the only one who feels that way . . .

In Humanizing Human Capital, Solange Charas, PhD, and Stela Lupushor reframe traditional HR practices into a future-forward strategy to optimize human capital. Charas and Lupushor shift decision-making about people from a gut sense to an evidence-based approach—a critical and much-needed departure from the cross-your-fingers-and-hope-for-the-best approach of most traditional HR programs today.

While sportswriters rushed into Major League Baseball locker rooms to talk with players, MLB Commissioner Bowie Kuhn barred the lone woman from entering along with them. That reporter, twenty-six-year-old Sports Illustrated reporter Melissa Ludtke, charged Kuhn with gender discrimination, and after the lawyers argued Ludtke v. Kuhn in federal court, she won. Her 1978 groundbreaking case affirmed her equal rights, and the judge's order opened the doors for several generations of women to be hired in sports media.

Market volatility. Sustainability demands. Hybrid working. Opportunities and hazards of fast-changing technology and regulations. Companies and nonprofits face more daunting challenges than ever. How can we collaborate in our organizations—and with outside partners—to solve problems, innovate, and succeed? This indispensable new book lays out a pragmatic action plan blending rich stories, new empirical research, and loads of practical advice to help companies thrive by collaborating more effectively.

The murder of police captain Rob Porter sends shockwaves through the small town of Himmel. And when a member of Rob's own department is arrested for the crime, everyone is stunned. But journalist Leah Nash isn't buying it. To her, the motive isn't plausible, the evidence is thin, and the investigation smacks of an overconfident detective eager to solve a high-profile murder. So when Leah's asked to do some digging for the defense, she jumps at the chance.

Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey that connects with your own struggles and triumphs? "The Thoughts I See" is not just a memoir; it's a heartfelt exploration of mental health that speaks to anyone who has ever felt alone in their battle. In this candid and compelling narrative, the author shares their personal story of navigating the complexities of mental illness, resilience, and recovery.

A pair of fancy red stiletto heels is found in a Wisconsin cornfield. The strangled body of a shoeless young woman in a red sequined cocktail dress is discovered the next day in a wood miles away. That's the start of a twisty, tangled crime that sends author and struggling newspaper owner Leah Nash in pursuit of a cold-blooded killer. As a dancer at the local strip club, the dead girl had ties to several prominent men who are anxious to remain secret. A club bouncer was in love with her. She had a fling with a small-time conman. The list of potential murder suspects is growing by the minute.

Angels emanate joy, lightness, and a grace of uplifting peace. Almost as if by their very touch, presence, or appearance, they reassure us that everything will be all right and unfolding according to a Divine plan. Tricia McCannon, a lifelong mystic and spiritual teacher, invites you to join her in understanding and marveling at the miracle of angels as they reach out to us as Divine messengers of love.

In "The Thoughts I Still See," Michelle invites listeners to continue her deeply personal and transformative journey. From the trials of navigating a complex healthcare system to the triumphs of becoming a mental health advocate, Michelle offers a raw and honest exploration of resilience. Michelle shares intimate experiences of battling anxiety, confronting societal biases, and finding solace in unexpected places.

Metaversed is an insightful discussion and analysis of the next, rapidly approaching technological revolution. The authors deliver a compelling new exploration of how the metaverse and emerging technologies combine to define our collective future. In addition to identifying the business opportunities, the book pulls back the curtain on major safety and privacy issues that will arise and the expected shifts in both our private and social spheres.

Love is ever near. But trouble is never far. Nantucket Island is haunted, but only sixteen-year-old Jade Irving knows it. Ignoring the disturbing spirits isn't an option, because one dwells in the enormous historic home she shares with her newly blended family. Jade is finding it more and more difficult to explain away Lacey's ghostly, anguished tantrums, especially with Charlie, her gorgeous, almost step-brother, living right across the hall.

The success of food allergy activism in highlighting the dangers of foodborne allergens shows how illness communities can effectively advocate for the needs of their members. In Food Allergy Advocacy, Danya Glabau follows parents and activists as they fight for allergen-free environments, accurate labeling, the fair application of disability law, and access to life-saving medications for food-allergic children in the United States.