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Eighteen-year-old Trinity may be going blind, but she can see and communicate with ghosts and spirits. Her gift is the reason she’s been in hiding for years in a compound guarded by Wardens—shape-shifters who protect humankind from demons. If the demons discover the truth about Trinity, they’ll devour her to enhance their powers. When Wardens from another clan arrive with reports that something is killing both demons and Wardens, Trinity’s world implodes. Not the least because one of the outsiders is the most annoying and fascinating person she’s ever met.

Part historical exploration, part travel memoir, Beyond the Shores reveals poignant histories of a diverse group of African Americans who have left the United States over the course of the past century. Together, the interwoven stories highlight African Americans’ complicated relationship to the United States and the world at large. Beyond the Shores is not just about where African Americans stayed or where they ate when they traveled but also about why they left in the first place and how they were treated once they reached their destinations.

Trinity Marrow has lost the battle and her beloved Protector. Even with both demons and Wardens on her side, Trin may not win the war against the Harbinger. Bringing Lucifer back to the world to fight the Harbinger is probably a really, really bad idea, but they’re out of options—and the world’s ultimate fallen angel is the only being powerful enough to impact the outcome. As Trin and Zayne form a new and more dangerous bond and Lucifer unleashes Hell on earth, the apocalypse looms and the world teeters on the end of forever. Win or lose, one thing is certain—nothing will ever be the same.

Silas Decker had his world destroyed when he was attacked by vampires outside of New Amsterdam. He has rebuilt his life a dozen times in the last 300 years - each time less and less successfully. Now he lives alone, buried under a hoarding habit, struggling to find some reason to wake up with the setting of the sun.

Cristina and Clement Trudeau have conjured the impossible: justice. They took back their family’s stolen throne to lead New Orleans’ magical community into the brighter future they all deserve. But when Cris and Clem restored their family power, Valentina Savant lost everything. Her beloved grandparents are gone and her sovereignty has been revoked—she will never be Queen. Unless, of course, someone dethrones the Trudeaus again. And lucky for her, she’s not the only one trying to take them down.

Finally! A confidence and self-esteem workbook to crush the shyness and anxiety that comes with approaching and dating men. Hi, I'm Gregg and I am a top dating author! Knowing how to attract men revolves around one dominant theme: confidence! Confidence is gold. Men lust for women with high self-esteem and confidence. So how do women gain these elusive traits? You become a woman of value: Deciding what you want in life and making a plan to get there by goal setting builds your confidence and makes you a woman of value.

In this twistingly beautiful and epically thrilling conclusion to the fantasy trilogy The Legacy of the Mercenary King, Michael, the infamous Kingkiller, and Serena, the Hollow Queen, race against the odds to have the future they’ve worked so hard to protect…or risk bringing about the end of the world.

This anthology edited by the American writer, philosopher, and patron of the arts Alain Locke brings together some of the most influential pieces of African American works from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Featuring the voices of Zora Neale Thurston, W. E. B. Du Bois, and Langston Hughes, Locke included commentary on the emergence of the New Negro Movement, also known as the Harlem Renaissance. The New Negro is considered to be the definitive text on the movement.

Are you a single mom dating? Are you ready to start dating after marriage? Dating after divorce is hard, and brings many challenges - I get it. Inside is a no-B.S. guy's perspective on how to get back into the groove after a long hiatus from the dating jungle. Hi I'm Gregg, and I'm your ace in the hole. I am a dating and life coach. Having sold a quarter million books I am your man to fire you up and get you out there better than ever.

Out of the ashes, the Grandmasters of the Universe created a world of dragons and faerie creatures. A drive for world dominance spurred on by competing dragons produced a rift, splitting one world into two. The battle raged on through millennia and until it died out; became nothing more than a myth. As the inhabitants went on with their lives, a power-hungry fire dragon surreptitiously violated the rules of war and slowly extirpated societies in search of the forgotten egg.

This a remarkably honest and transparent audiobook on the evolution of morality and how it is a necessary illusion.

Ten bestselling, critically acclaimed authors deliver a fresh novel of interconnected stories that follows a group of young adults over the course of a few wild, transformative hours at an epic house party. House Party offers a delightful snapshot of diverse classmates getting ready to say goodbye to high school and hello to life’s next chapter—but not before they make their final night together one they’ll never forget!

Ponder lives in a small town with her mother. The nearest neighbor resides less than five miles away. Behind the door of her childhood home, dark secrets lurk, shielded from the outside world. Inside the darkness, she's forced to perform sexual acts for men, a "job" her guardian enlisted her for at the tender age of eight.

Michael Kingman thought he was going to die by the executioner’s axe, forever labeled as a traitor. Still alive, and under the protection of the Orbis Mercenary company, Michael and his family and friends are deeply involved in the seemingly rival conspiracies that are tearing The Hollows apart. With the death of the King, both the Corrupt Prince and his sister Serena are vying for the throne, while the Rebel Emperor is spreading lies amongst the people, and all of them want Michael dead.

Daughter of the church. Innocent. Immaculate. Devoted. In light of the killing of her brother, her faith is now being tested. It was all over messing with a mob boss' wife while in Sicily that led to her brother's murder. His son, Danny, is in the custody of my grandfather, Paul Moretti - a top boss in the Sicilian mafia. Nobody knows why he's holding Danny against his will. The only thing Paulina knew was that she had to get her nephew back home to the United States in spite of the risks.

He never wanted to become a Champion, but ambition changes everything. Modern society has fallen, but the people of the Naharaim Valley have learned to survive…barely. The Harvesters, peddling the promise of provision and supplies for the families of their chosen Champions, visit periodically through a Gate connecting Naharaim to a far more advanced society on the other side. Alexander has always been a survivor, solitary and able to take care of himself and his family.

Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want an edible experience? Would you like some culinary guidance from a local? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this Eat like a Local book is for you. In Eat like a Local - Seattle by Kaleena Fraga, she shares salivating secrets of the Seattle food scene. Culinary tourism is an important aspect of any travel experience.

To hear Ezekiel Walker narrate Black As I Wanna Be is to feel his words, his pain, his experiences. Written amidst this nation's most recent protests, Walker delivers an absolute must-listen as his conversational style of writing and speaking effortlessly draws the listener in and captivates their attention with every musical reference, quote, interview, intro song, and so much more! Walker shares with his listeners the story of the night of November 24th, 2014, a night that would change his life forever after no charges for the murder of Michael Brown was announced.

Connor O'Donnell is throwing a party to celebrate his contentious rise to CEO. He challenges the best chefs in the city to create a truly decadent, memorable dinner. Thanks to Cherry, her friend, Patrick - a top chef - is one of those competing. Challenged to create an unforgettable dessert, he does - with Cherry as the pièce de résistance....Add one CEO, his two best friends, and mix well.

Eat like a Local - New York State by Denise Lacey-Corcoran offers the inside scoop on food in New York State. Culinary tourism is an important aspect of any travel experience. Food has the ability to tell you a story of a destination, its landscapes, and culture on a single plate. Most food guides tell you how to eat like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Eat like a Local series, this book will give you a food guide from someone who has lived at your next culinary destination.