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Alternate coverHudsonI thought I was living the dream-captain of my NHL team, married to a model, planning to finally become a dad-the last thing I was expecting was to be served divorce papers.All the plans I'd been making, all the ideas of what our family would look like, gone, just like that. Thank God for Adrian, he always knows what to do. My ex kicked me out and Adrian offered to let me stay in his spare room while I figure out what comes next. My future hasn't felt this uncertain since I entered the draft, but with Adrian offering to help, I feel like I can breathe again, like the unknown might not be the worst thing after all. Adrian Living with the perfect man is a cruel and unusual sort of torture. Hudson walks around half-naked all the time, showing off his perfect hockey body, it's obscene. And then there's the teasing. It isn't new, but I'd assumed he would stop now that we're roommates and there's no one else around. He hasn't. He's straight, and I don't know how much more platonic flirting my little gay heart can take.I know that our time together is limited. Hudson wants to be a dad more than anything, and he deserves the family he's always wanted, the future he'd dreamed of. I know that future won't include me, and I want Hudson to be happy. Even if that means giving up our time together, helping him move on. He was never mine, so why does the thought of saying goodbye feel like it might break me? I'm screwed.

A spoiled heiress. A grumpy werewolf. How could an accidental marriage possibly go wrong?

Wes Anderson's beloved films announce themselves through a singular aesthetic - one that seems too vivid, unique, and meticulously constructed to possibly be real. Not so - in Accidentally Wes Anderson, Wally Koval collects the world's most Anderson-like sites in all their faded grandeur and pop-pastel colours, telling the story behind each stranger than-fiction-location. Based on the viral online phenomenon and community of the same name, Accidentally Wes Anderson celebrates the unique aesthetic that millions of Anderson fans love - capturing the symmetrical, the atypical, the unexpected, the vibrantly patterned, and distinctively coloured in arresting photographs from around the world.Authorised by Wes Anderson himself, and appealing to the millions who love his films, this book is also for fans of Cabin Porn and Van Life - and avid travellers and aspiring adventurers of all kinds.

Nachfolger des Riesenerfolgs Accidentally Wes Anderson Neue Fotos und Geschichten von den interessantesten und skurrilsten Orten der Erde Insta-Community von @accidentallywesanderson zählt fast 2 Mio FollowerEine brandneue visuelle Odyssee von Accidentally Wes Anderson, autorisiert vom legendären Filmemacher selbst, die uns auf atemberaubende Abenteuer auf allen Kontinenten mitnimmt und auf dem Weg dorthin eigenwillige und seltsam bewegende Geschichten erzählt. Für alle, die nicht genug von der Farb- und Bildästhetik Anderson's bekommen und die selbst im Alltag die wundersamen Schauplätze wieder zu entdecken glauben.

Una nouvelle sexy y adictiva sobre las trampas del amor y la atracción. Cuando se conocen, ambos tienen pareja. Pero se gustan. O eso parece. Al menos lo suficiente como para poner en marcha un mecanismo imparable a pesar de la evidente imposibilidad. El mismo engranaje que entra en funcionamiento cada vez que la razón se nubla y el deseo o la imperiosa necesidad de gustar se impone. El accidente cuenta el vértigo de lo que ocurre en los primeros compases del enamoramiento y deja al descubierto la universalidad de ciertos rituales de seducción. Blanca Lacasa se adentra por primera vez en la ficción con este adictivo relato sobre el anhelo, la romantización del deseo y el riesgo de sucumbir a los caprichos de algunas conquistas. Una nouvelle sexy y llena de humor que funciona casi como una radiografía: difícil no reconocer en ella las tácticas a las que recurrimos para enfrentarnos a atracciones tan misteriosas como obsesivas. «Si alguna vez te han roto el corazón, esta es tu novela. Irónica y trágica, sutil y brillante.» Marc Giró «Lacasa nos arrastra como un torbellino hacia el delirio de los arranques amorosos con el ojo de quien sabe observar (y comprender) los comportamientos más absurdos y pueriles y los sentimientos más elevados del ser humano. Una joyita.» Beatriz Serrano «Un minucioso relato sobre algo que todos hemos vivido: la confusión de un enamoramiento que no llega a expandirse.» Alba Muñoz

HER HUSBAND IS A SERIAL KILLER. BUT DID SHE KNOW?'This guy is the real deal. Trust me.' LEE CHILD'Top notch thrills and courtroom drama' SHARI LAPENA'Steve Cavanagh's twists hit you between the eyes. You never see them coming' ANTHONY HOROWITZDaniel Miller murdered fourteen people before he vanished. His wife, Carrie, now faces trial as his accomplice. The FBI, the District Attorney, the media and everyone in America believe she knew and helped cover up her husband's crimes.Eddie Flynn won't take a case unless his client is innocent. Now, he has to prove to a jury, and the entire world, that Carrie Miller didn't know her husband's dark side. But so far, Eddie and his team are the only ones who believe that she had no part in the murders.With his wife on trial, Daniel Miller is forced to come out of hiding to save her from a life sentence. He will kill to protect her and everyone involved in the case is a target. Even Eddie Flynn...Praise for the award-winning, Sunday Times bestseller Steve Cavanagh:'The ultimate treat for crime fiction fans' JANICE HALLETT'Steve Cavanagh's twists hit you between the eyes. You never see them coming' ANTHONY HOROWITZ'A gripping, twisty thriller' IAN RANKIN'This guy is the real deal. Trust me' LEE CHILD'Steve Cavanagh writes the best hooks in the business' MICK HERRON'The real magic is in Steve Cavanagh's hypnotic storytelling power' SUNDAY EXPRESS'Cavanagh is a genius' EVENING STANDARD'A great author' MARTINA COLE

When falling for the brooding, off-limits boss means excusing his magical murder plots and enduring a sassy amphibian sidekick - all because you love a bad boy...Evie Sage unexpectedly finds herself as the assistant to the most feared villain of the kingdom after applying for a role that seemed innocuous, only to be thrust into a world filled with magical chaos, assassination attempts, and a dangerously charming boss. As the right-hand woman to a brooding figure who is more disaster than dark lord, Evie faces peculiar challenges, including a prophecy unraveling, rogue assassins infiltrating her workplace, and a peculiar fixation with crowned frogs.Amidst the chaos, Evie grapples with her growing infatuation for her enigmatic employer, while she navigates the intricacies of her job without compromising her dignity or inadvertently inciting a kingdom-wide catastrophe. The consequences of being "evil-adjacent” were never part of her plan, but the allure of danger—and the villain—becomes an undeniable force in her life.This is the third installment of a beloved fantasy romance series, where elements of humor, suspense, and fantastical drama intertwine with Evie's journey. Readers who have followed her escapades are drawn to the blend of romance and comic misadventures, eagerly anticipating how her story will unfold against a backdrop of magical mayhem.

Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 320, Publishers: Seven Seas, Author: Hazuki Futaba, ISBN-13: 9781648274213, Date of issue: 2021

Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 260, Publishers: Seven Seas, Author: Hazuki Futaba, ISBN-13: 9781648278334, Date of issue: 2022

THE PRICE OF WARThe war Iris always feared has finally come. No longer content to send spies to spread discontent in Tasmeria, Tweil descends with their army. Iris must rush back to her duchy to defend her people and rally the other territories to her cause. But no one survives war unscathed, and all too soon Iris will face a loss even she may not be able to endure.

BUSINESS VS. PLEASURESince becoming acting fief lord, Iris has been working herself ragged to improve the lives of her people. Now that she's finally got the fiefdom's academy up and running, she can't slow down now. But when she meets Dea

It's hard to get a happy ending when you're stuck in a game--as the antagonist Iris, an otome game addict with no time for romance, gets hit by a truck after getting out of work one day--but instead of dying, she finds herself in th

Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 180, Publishers: SEVEN SEAS PR, Author: Suki Umemiya, ISBN-13: 9781648273810, Date of issue: 2023

It's hard to get a happy ending when you're stuck in a game - as the antagonist!

COURT INTRIGUEAfter being banished from high society, Iris has managed to invigorate her father's domain as acting fief lord. But when an invite comes from the Queen Dowager, Iris finds herself called to court once more...just as t

ALL'S FAIR IN LOVE AND WARWith the threat of civil war looming, Iris must figure out how to protect her fiefdom. To her surprise, her most dangerous opponent might be an old rival in love, Yuri. Yuri has the second prince twisted a

In the sequel to Significance, Maggie learns much more about all the strange things that have happened to her and has to face many new ones. She learns something about herself, that she is something that the clans have been waiting for. She rebels against

Geraint Thomas is one of Britain's most loved sports stars. He's won Olympic gold medals, finished first, second and third at the Tour de France, and stayed at the top of his sport for almost two decades as other riders and eras have come and gone.This is the story of his epic journey - from the streets of suburban Cardiff to the Champs-Elysees in Paris, from the mountains of the Alps to the cobbles of northern Europe. The races, the rivals, the triumphs and the magical moments none of us will ever forget.

Though Steiner was born with clairvoyant capacities, it was not until his fortieth year that he could link his inner experiences with the principal figure of Western spirituality, Jesus Christ. After that "solemn festival of knowledge", as he describes it in his autobiography, Steiner received ceaseless revelations about the significance and detailed course of the Christ's incarnation. In lecture cycles spanning two decades, he spoke of the hidden background to all four gospels, the Book of Revelations, and even the "Fifth Gospel" of events that he read directly from the spiritual worlds.This lecture cycle presents the most accessible and illuminating of Steiner's revelations with regard to Christ, and his significance for humanity's spiritual development. He discusses the link between Buddha and the life of Christ, a description that unites Buddhism and Christianity, not in theory but in perceived spiritual deeds of these two figures. Here, too, Steiner describes the relationship of the Greek Mystery traditions to the event at Golgotha: "A 'sign' was to be placed before them as well, a sign now to be enacted before the eyes of all mankind. The 'mystical death' that had been a ceremonial act in the Mystery Temples for hundreds and thousands of years was now to be presented on the great arena of world-history. Everything that had taken place in the secrecy of the Temples of Initiation was brought into the open as a single event on Golgotha".Utilizing a historical overview, revealing the relationship between the great religious traditions, and how they have conspired together for the good of humanity, Steiner never loses sight of the Gospel's great inner meaning, as echoed in theGospel of St. Luke: "The revelation of the spiritual worlds from the Heights and its answering reflection from the hearts of men brings peace to all whose purpose upon the evolving Earth is to unfold good will".

This comprehensive method of music instruction enables the beginner to progress to an advanced stage of technical skill.

Are you ready to unlock the world of music with the accordion? "Accordion Exercises for Beginners" is the ultimate guide for anyone looking to master the accordion basics and improve their accordion technique. This book is specially designed for beginner accordion players, providing a structured approach to learning the instrument step-by-step. Whether you're starting from scratch or have already dabbled with the accordion, this guide offers all the tools you need to learn to play accordion efficiently and effectively.Inside this book, you'll find a carefully crafted collection of accordion practice exercises designed to build your skills from the ground up. Beginner accordion practice routines are thoughtfully included, ensuring that you develop finger strength and control right from the beginning. With easy-to-follow instructions, you will learn the foundational principles of accordion playing, including the essential hand and finger positions, bellows control, and the crucial techniques that will allow you to play with ease and confidence.The book includes a series of step-by-step accordion exercises for beginners that focus on fundamental aspects of accordion playing. Each exercise is crafted to help you build accordion coordination between both hands, enhance your finger dexterity, and master the bellows - all while playing easy accordion songs. Whether you're learning to play accordion scales, practicing finger exercises, or working on your rhythm, this guide provides simple accordion exercises for learning that you can practice daily.In addition to basic accordion exercises for finger strength, the book also offers easy accordion drills for new players to reinforce your learning. These drills are designed to help you improve your hand coordination, bellows control, and overall performance. You'll also find detailed instructions to help you improve accordion technique for beginners, so you can become comfortable with playing across different registers and adding dynamics to your music.If you've ever wondered how to play accordion for beginners, this book gives you the tools you need to start your musical journey with confidence. You'll also benefit from tips on how to keep your practice sessions engaging with fun, practical exercises. Accordion practice exercises for beginners are tailored to ensure you progress quickly, helping you to play simple, beautiful songs with ease.Whether you're learning on your own or alongside a teacher, "Accordion Exercises for Beginners" will guide you through the process of mastering the accordion, from basic finger movements to more advanced techniques. The exercises are designed to gradually build your skills, and with regular practice, you'll be amazed at how quickly you can start playing music!Master the basics with easy-to-follow exercises and step-by-step accordion exercises for beginners to get started. Build finger dexterity and bellows control for seamless play, and enjoy the satisfaction of playing your first easy accordion songs. This book is perfect for absolute beginners looking to get started with the accordion in a fun and effective way!Start your musical journey today and unlock the full potential of your accordion with this comprehensive guide that will teach you how to play accordion with ease and confidence!

Have you always loved the sound of the accordion but felt intimidated by its size, buttons, and bellows?You're not alone-and you're exactly who this book was written for.Learning the accordion can feel overwhelming for beginners. Too many guides jump straight into complex music theory, confusing fingerings, or assume you already play another instrument. The result? Frustration, stalled progress, and an accordion that ends up collecting dust instead of making music.Accordion Made Simple removes the confusion and replaces it with clarity, confidence, and steady progress. This beginner-friendly guide breaks the accordion down into manageable steps, helping you build real skills from day one-even if you have never played any instrument before.Instead of overwhelming you, this book focuses on what truly matters first: proper handling, smooth bellows control, comfortable keyboard coordination, and practical playing habits that lead to confident performance.What You'll Discover Inside:✓ How to understand your accordion's layout without technical overload✓ Simple bellows control techniques that instantly improve sound quality✓ Beginner-friendly keyboard coordination exercises that actually work✓ Step-by-step practice routines designed to build muscle memory fast✓ Common beginner mistakes and how to avoid them before they slow you down✓ Confidence-building methods to play smoothly without tension or fear✓ Practical tips to transition from practice to real, enjoyable performanceThis guide is built on a proven, beginner-first teaching approach refined through years of hands-on instruction and real learner feedback. Every concept is explained in plain language, with clear direction and encouragement-so you always know what to practice and why it matters.Whether your goal is to play for personal enjoyment, perform casually, or build a strong foundation for future growth, this book meets you exactly where you are and guides you forward step by step.Don't let confusion or self-doubt stop you from learning an instrument you love.Scroll up now and start your accordion journey with clarity, confidence, and joy.

"You can count on me" is a phrase we don't hear often enough in the workplace. It is the language of accountability - and putting accountability at the heart of any business can be transformational. In this step-by-step guide, Accountability@work, Carolyn Taylor, one of the world's foremost experts in organisational culture change, shows how to master the promise-making process and establish a lasting culture of accountability. This book will help you to consistently:deliver your promises, and have others do the samebe a creative and effective leader, holding others to accountmaximise your productivity and capacity to performmake lasting culture change within your organisationbuild your reputation as someone people can count on. "Imagine a world where everyone did what they said they would do, exactly when they said they would do it...Think what an impact being a renowned promise-keeper would have on your reputation and your customers' trust of you, and how it might alter the way your business and work relationships function...This is the life-changing power of accountability." from the Foreword

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A complete and easy-to-follow resource covering every critical step of the accounting processLearning to love the language of business is easier than you think! In the newly revised Third Edition of Accounting All-In-One For Dummies with Online Practice, finance expert Michael Taillard walks you through every step of the accounting process, from setting up your accounting system to auditing and detecting financial irregularities.You'll enjoy a unified compilation of mini-books and online practice and video resources that bring together everything you need to know about accounting into one convenient book and web portal. You'll learn to record accounting transactions, adjust and close entries, prepare income statements and balance sheets, and more. You'll also get:* Online instructional videos that describe the modern reality of accounting in the digital age* Guidance and instruction on how to make savvy financial decisions to help guide your business in the right direction* Advice on how to handle case and make intelligent purchasing decisions* Helpful practice quizzes for each topic to help you crunch the numbersPerfect for anyone who's just beginning their career or education in accounting--as well as those who just love numbers--Accounting All-in-One For Dummies is also a must-read for business owners, founders, and managers who want to get a better understanding of the financial side of commerce.

Gain a complete grounding in Accounting and FinanceAccounting and Finance: An Introduction, 11thedition, by Eddie McLaney and Peter Atrill introduces financial and management accounting and finance with frequent activities and examples of real-world practice. The accompanying MyLab® Accounting includes 1750 questions to assign to your students.

The derivative practitioner's expert guide to IFRS 9 application Accounting for Derivatives explains the likely accounting implications of a proposed transaction on derivatives strategy, in alignment with the IFRS 9 standards. Written by a Big Four advisor, this book shares the author's insights from working with companies to minimise the earnings volatility impact of hedging with derivatives. This second edition includes new chapters on hedging inflation risk and intercompany FX risk, with new cases on special hedging situations including own-use and convertible bonds. Cases are used extensively throughout the book, simulating a specific hedging strategy from its inception to maturity following a common pattern. Coverage includes instruments such as forwards, swaps, cross-currency swaps, and combinations of standard options, plus more complex derivatives like knock-in forwards, KIKO forwards, range accruals, and swaps in arrears. Under IFRS, derivatives that do not qualify for hedge accounting may significantly increase earnings volatility.Compliant application of hedge accounting requires expertise across both the standards and markets, with an appropriate balance between derivatives expertise and accounting knowledge. This book helps bridge the divide, providing comprehensive IFRS coverage from a practical perspective. Become familiar with the most common hedging instruments from an IFRS 9 perspective Examine FX risk and hedging of dividends, earnings, and net assets of foreign subsidies Learn new standards surrounding the hedge of commodities, equity, inflation, and foreign and domestic liabilities Challenge the qualification for hedge accounting as the ultimate objective IFRS 9 is set to replace IAS 39, and many practitioners will need to adjust their accounting policies and hedging strategies to conform to the new standard. Accounting for Derivatives is the only book to cover IFRS 9 specifically for the derivatives practitioner, with expert guidance and practical advice.

A Quick, Compact, and Easy-to-Understand Resource for Non-AccountantsAccounting for Non-Accountants is the must-have guide for all of us who have never taken an accounting class, are mystified by accounting jargon, and h

Find all of the following explained in Plain-English with no technical jargon: The Accounting Equation and why it's so significantHow to read and prepare financial statementsHow to calculate and interpret several different financial ratiosThe concepts and assumptions behind Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)Preparing journal entries with debits and creditsCash method vs. accrual methodInventory and Cost of Goods SoldHow to calculate depreciation and amortization expenses

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Engaging and lively, clear and practical, this is the most applied accounting book written specifically for business and management students. Sam Smart is the budding entrepreneur on whom the case study at the heart of this book is based. Featured at the start of each chapter, we follow Sam as he goes from starting a small business, printing sports kits for local teams, to managing a global sports business. Throughout the course of the book he assesses the success of his business, finances activities, makes pricing decisions, opens new branches, looks at cash flow, and facilitates planning, control, and investment. As we follow the case study, the core topics central to accounting are covered with clarity, imagination, and relevance, giving students the support they need to complete their course and exams with confidence. The wealth of additional examples and self-test exercises available alongside the case study enable students not only to develop an appreciation of how accounting information allows a manager to make key business decisions, but also to acquire the skills necessary to enable them to converse with accountants, and challenge their assumptions and methodologies. This book is accompanied by the following online resources: For Students: - Multiple choice questions - Additional practice questions with answers - Flashcard glossary - Tables from the text For Lecturers: - Test bank - PowerPoint presentations - Solutions to end-of-part case studies - Additional end-of-part case studies (with solutions) - Assessment guide - Double entry chapters

Whether you're a B2B marketer learning about account-based marketing (ABM) for the first time, or an experienced account-based marketer who wants to keep up to date with the latest advances in the field, this book is the perfect guide to using ABM effectively in your business. From explaining how to design the right ABM strategy, to exploring the five types of ABM and how to decide which type to use with which customers, this guide will help you build your company's ABM capability through the right structure, processes and organization to deliver the best results. Written by the leading practitioner in ABM, Bev Burgess, this book will also help you prepare for the future of ABM as the world of marketing evolves with the introduction of generative AI, helping you to stay at the forefront of your professional practice. With real-world examples and perspectives from companies such as Accenture, AWS, NTT, Salesforce and Vodafone, this guide is a key resource for Account-Based Marketers everywhere, providing an up-to-date view of best practices in ABM globally and a look at how these practices are evolving.

2015 Reprint of 1951 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition. Not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. First published in 1913 and generally held to be her finest achievement, this volume reveals Luxemburg as a Marxist critical of Karl Marx. It offers a theory of the dynamic development of capitalism which is of continued relevance to contemporary scholarship. Taking Marx as her starting point, she offers an independent and fiercely critical explanation of the economic and political consequences of capitalism in the context of the turbulent times in which she lived, reinterpreting events in the United States, Europe, China, Russia and the British Empire. Most today believe there is no alternative to global capitalism. This book is a timely and forceful statement of an opposing view. Rosa Luxemburg was born in 1870 in Russian Poland. She was murdered in Germany while on way to prison. Contains an introduction by Joan Robinson.

The three volumes of The Accursed Share address what Georges Bataille sees as the paradox of utility: namely, if being useful means serving a further end, then the ultimate end of utility can only be uselessness. The first volume of The Accursed Share, the only one published before Bataille's death, treated this paradox in economic terms, showing that "it is not necessity but its contrary, luxury, that presents living matter and mankind with their fundamental problems." This Zone edition includes in a single volume a reconstruction, based on the versions published in Bataille's posthumous collected works, of his intended continuation of The Accursed Share.In the second and third volumes, The History of Eroticism and Sovereignty, Bataille explores the same paradox of utility, respectively from an anthropological and an ethical perspective. He first analyzes the fears and fascination, the prohibitions and the transgressions attached to the realm of eroticism as so many expressions of the "uselessness" of erotic life. It is just this expenditure of excess energy that demarcates the realm of human autonomy, of independence relative to.useful" ends.The study of eroticism therefore leads naturally to the examination of human sovereignty, in which Bataille defines the sovereign individual as one who consumes and does not labor, creating a life beyond the realm of utility.Georges Bataille, a philosopher and novelist sui generis, died in 1962.

Smuggled out of North Korea and now an international sensation,The Accusationis the work of an anonymous dissident known to us only by the pseudonym 'Bandi'. Bandi's profound, vividly characterised stories tell of life under the totalitarian regimes of Kim Il-sung and Kim Jong-il.

An engaging exploration of what it means to be asexual in a world that s obsessed with sexual attraction, and what the ace perspective can teach all of us about desire and identity.What exactly is sexual attraction and what is it like to go through life not experiencing it? What does asexuality reveal about gender roles, about romance and consent, and the pressures of society? This accessible examination of asexuality shows that the issues that aces face confusion around sexual activity, the intersection of sexuality and identity, navigating different needs in relationships are the same conflicts that nearly all of us will experience. Through a blend of reporting, cultural criticism, and memoir, Ace addresses the misconceptions around the A of LGBTQIA and invites everyone to rethink pleasure and intimacy.Journalist Angela Chen creates her path to understanding her own asexuality with the perspectives of a diverse group of asexual people. Vulnerable and honest, these stories include a woman who had blood tests done because she was convinced that not wanting sex was a sign of serious illness, and a man who grew up in a religious household and did everything right, only to realize after marriage that his experience of sexuality had never been the same as that of others. Disabled aces, aces of color, gender-nonconforming aces, and aces who both do and don t want romantic relationships all share their experiences navigating a society in which a lack of sexual attraction is considered abnormal. Chen s careful cultural analysis explores how societal norms limit understanding of sex and relationships and celebrates the breadth of sexuality and queerness.

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"An asexual is someone who does not experience sexual attraction. Unlike celibacy, which people choose, asexuality is an intrinsic part of who we are." (www.asexuality.org) This is an anthology of 17 true stories by real people about asexuality -- the invi

What does it mean to be ace or aro?How should I approach the challenges that come with being ace or aro?How can I best support the ace and aro people in my life?Join the The Ace and Aro Advocacy Project (TAAAP) for a deep dive into the process of discovering and embracing your ace and aro identities. Empower yourself to explore the nuances of your identity, find and develop support networks, explore different kinds of partnership, come out to your communities and find real joy within. Combining a rigorous exploration of identity and sexuality models with hundreds of candid and poignant testimonials - this companion vouches for your personal truth, wherever you lie on the aspec spectrum. You are not invisible! You are among friends.

RoseThey call it Stockholm Syndrome. When you develop positive feelings toward your captor.But I'm a genius. I'm smart, I'm cunning, and I know that would never happen to me...right?He promised he would find me if I escaped, and Viktor Volkov always keeps his promises.I now have sixty days to say my goodbyes. Sixty days of freedom left before I have to go back to him for good.A lot can happen in that time.A lot can change in my untamed heart.I'm not sure the games I played with Lik, Sam, and Rachel are worth it anymore. Not when my heart feels fractured from their betrayal. But I've never been good at staying away from the people who hurt me.And if they find out my secret... If they learn the truth about me and Viktor... They will never forgive me.I have sixty days to get myself out of this mess.Sixty days until we find who of us has the strongest hand. The mightiest card in our dangerous games.The Ace of all hearts.

"Ace of Shades has it all ...an utter delight."--Claire Legrand, New York Times bestselling author of Furyborn "A rich, satisfying, complicated story. One of the best fantasy series I've read in years

All good things come to an end. And this is it: the last stand of the Ketty Jay and her intrepid crew. They've been shot down, set up, double-crossed and ripped off. They've stolen priceless treasures, destroyed a 10,000-year-old Azryx city and sort-of-accidentally blew up the son of the Archduke. Now they've gone and started a civil war. This time, they're really in trouble. As Vardia descends into chaos, Captain Frey is doing his best to keep his crew out of it. He's got his mind on other things, not least the fate of Trinica Dracken. But wars have a way of dragging people in, and sooner or later they're going to have to pick a side. It's a choice they'll be staking their lives on. Cities fall and daemons rise. Old secrets are uncovered and new threats revealed. When the smoke clears, who will be left standing?

Gossip Girl meets Get Out in Ace of Spades, a YA contemporary thriller by debut author Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé about two students, Devon & Chiamaka, and their struggles against an anonymous bully. All you need to know is . . . I’m here to divide and conquer. Like all great tyrants do. —Aces When two Niveus Private Academy students, Devon Richards and Chiamaka Adebayo, are selected to be part of the elite school’s senior class prefects, it looks like their year is off to an amazing start. After all, not only does it look great on college applications, but it officially puts each of them in the running for valedictorian, too.Shortly after the announcement is made, though, someone who goes by Aces begins using anonymous text messages to reveal secrets about the two of them that turn their lives upside down and threaten every aspect of their carefully planned futures.As Aces shows no sign of stopping, what seemed like a sick prank quickly turns into a dangerous game, with all the cards stacked against them. Can Devon and Chiamaka stop Aces before things become incredibly deadly?With heart-pounding suspense and relevant social commentary comes a high-octane thriller from debut author Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé.

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ACE THE GMAT is based on a simple but powerful observation: Test-takers who score high on the GMAT exam do so primarily by understanding how to solve a finite number of the most important, recurring problems that appear on the GMAT. What are these important, recurring problems? The answer to this question is the basis of this book. This manual provides in-depth analysis of over 200 all-star problems that are key to mastering the seven major GMAT problem types including Problem Solving, Data Sufficiency, Sentence Correction, Critical Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, Analytical Writing, and Integrated Reasoning. Apart from providing readers with answers and full explanations, a special feature of this book is that each problem is categorized by type ("classification"), rated by difficulty level ("chili rating"), and supplemented with a problem-solving strategy ("snapshot").Whether you're a candidate already enrolled in a test-prep course or are undertaking self-study, this book will serve as a rigorous skill-building study guide to help you conquer the math, verbal, analytical writing, and integrated reasoning sections of the exam. Studying for the math and verbal sections of the GMAT exam requires some 100 hours of study time. This book's content is conveniently divided into topics, which require two to three hours of study time per day. Total study time will vary between 80 to 120 hours for the entire 40 days.*Complete coverage of the math, verbal, analytical writing, and integrated reasoning sections.*Track your progress using a specially designed 40-day checklist.*Take "ownership" of your exam and gain the confidence you need by building real skills.*Learn to identify the different types of math problems and the math concepts being tested.*Master the key rules of grammar and review diction, idioms, and style.*Use analytical techniques to avoid "answer traps" and to eliminate common wrong answer choices.*Prepare for the Integrated Reasoning section with a targeted review of graphical data.Secret Recipe: Each hand-selected problem comes with a classification, snapshot, and chili rating. Classification serves to identify each problem according to category or sub-category. Snapshot highlights why that particular problem was chosen, including the underlying problem-solving principle or strategic approach. Chili rating helps candidates gauge the estimated difficulty level of a given problem. A single chili indicates that the estimated difficulty level of a given problem is "mild" (500 to 590 difficulty level), two chilies spell "hot" (600 to 690 difficulty level), and three chilies signal "very hot" (700 or above difficulty level). By practicing with problems of varying levels of difficulty, candidates will learn to maintain discipline when solving easy but tricky problems and also to exercise flexibility when tackling harder problems. These latter problems require that a test-taker choose the best approach and look for time-saving shortcuts.Author's bio: Brandon Royal (CPA, MBA) is an award-winning educational author and a graduate of the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business. This book represents, in part, his distilled experience gained from having taught GMAT test-prep courses for Kaplan Educational Centers in Hong Kong and from having conducted hundreds of hours of individual tutoring sessions that helped scores of applicants beat the GMAT and achieve acceptance at the world's leading business schools."Finally, a book that helps you master those learning skills that are critical to success on the GMAT.&

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The full story of the aerial fighting surrounding the Battle of Kursk, the largest tank battle in history.

Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 474, Publishers: Magic Dome Books, Author: Michael Atamanov, ISBN-13: 9788076191792, Date of issue: 2020

They were two of the greatest heroes of World War II. But only one could be top gun... Capturing the hearts of a beleaguered nation, the fighter pilots of World War II engaged in a kind of battle that became the stuff of legend-and those who survived showdowns earned the right to be called aces. But two men in particular rose to become something more. Richard "Dick" Bong was a bashful, pink-faced farm boy from the Midwest. Thomas "Tommy" McGuire was a wise-cracking, fast-talking kid from New Jersey. What they shared was an unparalleled gallantry under fire which earned them each the Medal of Honor. What they had between them was a closely watched rivalry to see who would emerge as the top-scoring American ace of the war. What they left behind is a legacy and a record of aerial victories that has yet to be surpassed anywhere in the world.