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Amie doesn’t have a wolf. It makes her broken and weak to some. They don't know her. On her eighteenth birthday, her worst fear comes true—James, the Alpha’s son and her fated mate, rejects her in front of the entire pack. Shattered, Amie runs, carving out a new life among humans where no one knows what she is… or what she’s missing. Years later, Alpha Finlay finds her. He knows she isn’t his mate, but something about her calls to him. Against her will, Amie is drawn back into pack life—where, at last, her wolf awakens. For the first time, Amie feels like she belongs. She has ...

The A Game: Nine Steps to Better Grades is a must-read for all college freshmen. It is one of those rare books -- concise and compelling, yet based on science. Certain to become a staple in first-year college curricula, The A Game will forever change students' lives. “The A Game is an excellent, easy-to-follow, and exceedingly useful guide to help students improve their academic performance (and, hence, their grades!) in college. In nine easy steps, Professor Sufka challenges students to take more control of the grades they get and – equally important – he tells them exactly how to do...

Game Theory Made Simple: A Beginner's Guide to Strategic Thinking, Decision-Making, and Application to Everyday Life by The Practical Atlas is your essential introduction to the fascinating world of game theory. Whether you're curious about economics, psychology, international relations, or just want to make better decisions in daily life, this engaging and easy-to-follow guide will show you how game theory applies to the real world. With clear explanations, relatable examples, and zero jargon, this book walks you through the fundamental ideas of strategic decision-making. Learn how players...

A fast-paced, jaw-dropping standalone from Jade Jones, author of the bestselling Cameron series! As a single mom, Spirit has always lived a difficult life, struggling to get by and maintaining her morals as a stripper. To make matters worse, the man she loves is married to another woman. The ball has never been in her court--or so it seems. That is, until she meets a bad-tempered, sexy dreadhead by the name of Shooter. Despite the differences in their circumstances and character, the two fall hard and fast for each other. But with secrets, drama and tragedy standing in the way of their ...

Workplace Power Games is a clear, practical guide for professionals who sense that something isn’t quite right at work - but can’t always explain why. If you’ve ever felt undermined by subtle behavior, confused by office politics, or unsure how to respond to manipulation without damaging your career, this book gives you the clarity you’ve been missing. Modern workplaces are rarely shaped by performance alone. Influence often flows through unspoken rules, emotional pressure, gossip, and indirect control. These power dynamics are easy to miss and difficult to confront directly. When ...

Colton Winchester grew up being everything that his father wanted him to be. He was forced to put aside his interest in the outdoors and becoming a prepper just to satisfy his father’s desire to raise a son with the proper credentials to become a wealthy professional. Left with little choice as a boy, Colton decided to become what his father wanted by excelling in sports and academics. He was able to secure a scholarship to Yale where he checked all the right boxes to be invited into the Skull and Bones Society. After graduating law school, Colton secured a job as a corporate attorney for...

Monsters Unleashed - where you catch virtual-reality monsters on your cellphone - is one of the hottest mobile games around, and Bex and Charlie just can't stop playing. They even check out an old map in Charlie's grandfather's attic in hopes of discovering some forgotten places in town where the rarest monsters might hide. But they find a strange machine up there, too, and after Charlie switches it on, the wifi goes down...and Bex's entire catalog of monsters vanishes!

Are you tired of second-guessing yourself, walking on eggshells, or feeling confused by someone’s behavior? Dark psychology isn’t always loud or obvious - sometimes it’s quiet, subtle, and expertly disguised. But once you understand the patterns, the tactics, and the emotional fingerprints, you can break free from manipulation for good. Understanding Dark Psychology is your clear, compassionate roadmap to recognizing mind games, protecting your boundaries, and reclaiming emotional safety. Written in a warm, empowering tone, this book helps you identify the tactics manipulators use - ...

Elemental powers. Deadly games. No escape. ★★★★★ "Maze Runner meets Divergent with a twist!" When Aura and Hayze wake up with six others in a place they’ve never seen, they know three things. They’re childhood enemies. No one remembers how they got here. And there’s no way out. In a world with no rules or reason, there’s so much they don’t know. Why they’re so drawn to each other. Why they can bend an element to their will. And why each day is deadlier than the last. Aura and Hayze need answers because one thing is certain. Their lives depend on uncovering what is ...

In the near future, sport has become humanity’s last sacred ritual. Genetic inequality has been eliminated. Doping is obsolete. Injuries are rare. Under the watch of Equilibrium, athletes are engineered within strict physiological bands and raised in state-subsidized academies designed to ensure absolute fairness. Talent is cultivated, not discovered. Championships are decided by millimeters and milliseconds. It is, by every measurable standard, the fairest era in human competition. And it is killing the game. When outcomes grow too predictable, fan devotion begins to erode. Without ...

Level up. Build your crew. Save the Galaxy. Byron Jones was just another lonely gamer until saving a mysterious old man earned him a once-in-a-lifetime invite to VENUS ONLINE, the most immersive sci-fi VRMMORPG ever created. Inside the game, Byron becomes commander of a starship with a crew of beautiful alien women, each with their own skills, secrets, and charms. But paradise becomes a nightmare when he realizes he can’t log out and the galaxy is ruled by Lady Necralia, a cruel warlord who thrives on the suffering of trapped players. To survive, Byron must grind levels, upgrade his ship,...

Build Confidence, Focus, and Mental Strength to Win More Games Your pickleball skills can only take you so far — your mindset determines how well you play when it counts. Pickleball Mindset: Strategy and Training Guide helps you master the mental game so you can stay calm under pressure, refocus after mistakes, and perform with confidence on every point. Inside, you’ll learn proven techniques to sharpen focus, strengthen self-belief, and maintain composure through long rallies and tough matches. Whether you’re battling nerves, struggling with consistency, or looking for an edge ...

One secret. One photo. One rule: Do exactly as she says. Hermie thought he was safe in the sanctuary of his sister’s room, slipping into the cool embrace of a champagne satin dress. He was seeking a moment of private transformation, a fleeting glimpse of the girl hiding within. He didn’t hear the door open. He didn’t see Chloe until the camera shutter clicked. With a single photo, Hermie’s life as a typical teenage boy is held hostage. To keep the image from the eyes of the varsity football team and their parents, Chloe proposes a deal. She won’t ruin him—as long as he agrees to...

The Game of Life & How to Play It – Quantum Codex Edition 🪞✨ A Master Key to Reality Remastered for the New Earth Era What if Life is not a struggle to survive... but a Game to master with Grace, Power, and Divine Precision? Originally written by the mystic Florence Scovel Shinn in 1925, The Game of Life & How to Play It became a timeless metaphysical classic. Now, 100 years later, this Quantum Codex Edition upgrades the beloved teachings for a new generation of seekers, leaders, and soul-creators ready to live in alignment with their Divine Design. 🔑 This is not just a reprint. ...

Inside this essential coaching blueprint, you'll discover a treasure trove of actionable strategies designed to ignite that winning fire in every player. Learn how to: Forge the bedrock of mental toughness: Implement a coach's blueprint for developing advanced cognitive appraisal, elite emotional regulation, unwavering behavioral persistence, and superior self-efficacy in your team. Cultivate an indomitable growth mindset: Equip your players to embrace challenges, learn from setbacks, and relentlessly pursue improvement. Master composure under pressure: Provide practical solutions to help ...

This book is aimed at giving pool players the mental skills to conquer their inner game, improve their pool game, and take them to higher levels of play. Topics include Mental Skills of Successful Athletes, Awareness, Positive Thinking, Performance Anxiety, Focus, Visualization, Self-Criticism, Learn By Feel, Winning-Losing, Goal Setting, Slumps, Consistency, Motivation, Confidence, Big Game Pressure, Physical Exercise, Mental Toughness, Decision Making, Practice, Strategies, Pool Journal, Competing, Good Sportsmanship, Post Match Learning, Mental Training Plan, Pro Player Insights, and ...

What happens when you meet the perfect woman? She has the perfect curves, attitude, and demeanor. She exceeds every requirement you have for the opposite sex. She is your soulmate, so you thought. Ivy is a beautiful woman with every quality a man needs. She’s successful, sassy, and sexy. She’s a gift that keeps on giving. She will spin you in her web, until it's too late. What glitters isn’t always gold. What if women came with warning labels? What happens when we’re attracted to superficial things? You fall in love with the wrong one, and there’s no going back. Find out what it ...

Game theory usually arrives wrapped in equations, diagrams, and technical language. This book strips all that away and gets to the heart of the subject: how people actually interact when their choices affect one another. From trust and conflict to cooperation and power, it demonstrates that game theory is not about cold calculation. Still, about understanding human behaviour in the social settings we encounter every day. Moving from classic ideas like the Prisoner’s Dilemma and Nash equilibrium to real-world applications in politics, economics, law, workplaces, families, and online life, ...

I unraveled Miriam's world with a single eviction notice. She never saw it coming. Desperate and out of options, she found my carefully crafted snare, an ad for room and board in exchange for help with my college thesis. To her, the opportunity was heaven-sent. To me, it was just another ritual for my coven, The 12 Knights of Adika. She was one of many blind, Christian lambs I'd drawn into a world never to be escaped. But as I engaged in my facade of philosophical debates, her unwavering faith clashed with my cold atheism, sparking a dangerous fascination. Her remarkable defiance and ...

Kids who love video games, especially Minecraft, will love the hilarious ‘Game on Boys’ series, with its captivating stories and lots of awesome gaming content. Ryan James, the ultimate 10-year-old gamer, belongs to a PlayStation club at school. But the PS club isn’t your average after-school hangout. It's a secret gateway to other dimensions! Ryan and his PS gang are about to level up in ways they never imagined in the Game on Boys series. Forget ordinary adventures—this is an epic quest where reality and pixels collide! Hold onto your controllers because in the first four books, ...