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In this classic historical fiction by Esther Forbes, author of Johnny Tremain, an orphaned child (Doll Bilby) is targeted and tried as a witch in Puritan New England. The trauma of being witness to her parent's murder, and being ostracized as an outcast in Puritan society, causes her to believe and accept the witchcraft allegations against her as true. Taking place twenty years before the infamous Salem Witch Trials, this book offers a unique and detailed glance into what it was like to come of age as an alleged witch in the Puritan Massachusetts Bay Colony.

When a top British agent is murdered in Hamburg, spymaster Tweed is desperate to know why his man was killed – and who he should target for revenge.The investigation quickly leads Tweed to a devastating conclusion – one of his four European sector chiefs is a traitor. Tweed’s terrible problem is that he does not know which one. With time running out, Tweed realises he may also be tracking a mass murderer – and that an appalling scandal in London will break if he does not find the killer.

Conor Night, the world's only necromancer, has finally learned what it means to be the world's only necromancer. It’s a lesson he wishes he had never received, because thanks to him an ancient wizard with an apocalyptic agenda is back in business, ready to finish cleaning house. Even worse? He’s the only one who can stop it. He’s been living on a roll of the dice for years, but the stakes have never been higher, and the outcome never so clear: To save the world, he has to die.

When news reporter Bob Newman gets a tip-off about a mysterious package smuggled across an eastern border, it’s yet another link in a chain of sinister incidents that have one thing in common: they are all connected with the Berne Clinic and something called Terminal. But what is Terminal? And why is Tweed of the British Secret Intelligence Service so desperate to find out?

Once, Catriona Macgregor led a charmed life. Daughter of a wealthy rancher, pretty and educated, she looked forward to all the world had to offer—until fate took a turn. Now family, home, and even her name have been stripped away. As “Black Cat Whitfield,” adopted daughter of an outlaw, she’s wanted by the authorities. It certainly wasn’t the destiny she imagined—especially as one of the Blessed.

Conor Night, the world's only necromancer, is starting to think that his life is finally coming together. His last job not only left him funded, but also helped him fall off the radar of the world's two most powerful wizards. Of course, being a necromancer always has its downsides, and when he's forced into a job that will leave the Houses on the brink of all-out war, he begins to realize just how down those sides can be. He thinks he understands the rules in the world of ghosts and magic. Unfortunately for him, the rules are about to change.

A collection of four erotic stories with mixed themes including lesbian, ménage, and sex with strangers. Included is 'The Librarian' by Eva Hore. A young woman returns early to her shared apartment, to find her scantily clad roommate preparing for a mysterious night-out. Where does a Librarian go after a day in the stacks?

A collection of erotic short stories, offering a fresh focus on erotic writing for women. Whatever your pleasure, you'll love what you find between the covers of Xcite books. Hot sex and fabulous fantasies await your delectation!

The Korean War was a 20th Century conflict that has never ended. South Korea, a powerhouse economy and dynamic democracy sits uneasily alongside North Korea, the world’s most secretive, belligerent, unpredictable and repressive totalitarian state. Today, tensions simmer and occasionally flare into outright violence on a peninsula dense with arms, munitions and nuclear warheads. Cameron Forbes, acclaimed author of Hellfire, tells the story of the war and Australia’s involvement in it in a riveting narrative.

Soft lips on smooth, supple skin, slender curves interlocking.... No wonder girl-on-girl action has never been more popular. From the US hit series the L Word to Sex In The City, sisters have been doing it for themselves.

Life began with the hydrogenation of CO2, and this is the process we must return to in order to heal the planet. Ground-breaking ongoing research into bacterial processes means our knowledge of bacterial processes is ever-expanding, and we can harness this new knowledge to develop a parallel carbon economy using engineered bacteria for fuel, food, and materials. This would enable rewilding on a vast scale, with the small land footprint of bacterial technologies solving the current conflict in land use between farming and fuel and materials production.

Elizabeth "Stitch" Stitchway dreams of becoming a private investigator, but she remains stuck in her mail carrier day job. When a freak hurricane tosses her and her truck into fast-moving waters, a mysterious stranger is her only saving grace. But after a dead body bubbles to the surface, her raw PI instincts aren't sure if her savior is a witness or a suspect.

The NXTVB Podcast is your go-to resource for the next generation of volleyball talent. Hosted by Susan Forbes, a former D1 athlete and recruiting expert, this show explores the evolving world of college recruiting, NIL deals, and what it really takes to succeed at the next level—on and off the court. Whether you're a top prospect, parent, or coach, you'll get real talk, expert insights, and behind-the-scenes guidance on how to navigate the volleyball journey with confidence and clarity.From scholarship strategy to navigating transfer rules, we’re talking about the future of the game and ...

Xcite books, one of the UK's best-known purveyors of quality erotic fiction, delves into the world of Sapphic desires in this latest collection. Here are tales of lip-smacking lesbian action guaranteed to make your next night out with the girls even more fun.

Not every manga can make it in Shonen Jump like Dragonball Z, One Piece, or Naruto. Listen in to David and Jordan discussing the manga that got canceled, and what they could have done to have stayed afloat instead of becoming a Shonen Flop. Learn more at shonenflop.com. You can reach us at shonenflop@gmail.com

A collection of five erotic stories with mixed submission and domination themes from Xcite Books, winners of ETO Best Erotic Book Brand 2010 and 2011. A collection of five erotic stories with mixed submission and domination themes. Personal Trainer by K D Grace.

A collection of four varied spanking stories. Victoria’s Secret by Virginia Beech. Victoria’s Academy aims to prepare young women for life as a spinster governess, but the lessons the girls are learning have more to do with the erotic arts than academic achievement. When Guinevere and Alysha are discovered pleasuring each other in the stables, they expect to be caned and expelled. Instead, they are about to learn what ‘Victoria’s secret’ really means. Lollycocks, Glory Holes And Bears! Oh My! by Astarte.

Cassidy joins the rebellion fighting the dark regime responsible for the suppression of the governing AI, pitting his extraordinary skills and resolve against the forces of corruption and control. While one truth has set him free, a second revelation awaits. But will it elevate him to the next level, or lead to the downfall of everything?

Readers... Have you ever wanted to create dynamic, professional-grade websites but thought programming was too daunting—or just plain boring? Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to expand your web development skills, The Joy of PHP by Alan Forbes makes learning PHP both accessible and fun! What’s New in the 7th Edition? This latest edition is packed with exciting updates and new content: Learn how to integrate APIs to supercharge your web apps. Master the basics of source code control with Git. Explore Composer for managing PHP dependencies like a pro. Debug your code with ...

To the Chicome people, an eclipse is a time of terror. When darkness falls, the barrier separating the heavens and the earth becomes unstable. Then come the ravening Tzitzimime - the star demons who thirst for human blood. Mayana and Ahkin know the full extent of the coming danger, but they must gather support or the Chicome Empire is doomed.