(Beauty Queen Mysteries #2)"Superfab fun mystery" ... "A giggle a minute" ... "Happy might be the next Stephanie Plum!" So say readers of the debut mystery in the Ms America series, Ms America and the Offing On Oahu. Now beauty queen and budding sleuth Happy Pennington returns, this time to gaudy, garish Las Vegas ... When Happy pulls bridesmaid duty for pageant-wear purveyor Sally Anne Gibbons, the last thing she expects at the altar is a corpse. But at these over-the-top nuptials that's what she gets: a dead best man and a groom who just might be the killer. Sometimes it seems everybody in Sin City has a secret, from the cocktail waitress trying to land a reality-show gig to the silver-haired cougar with a penchant for blackjack dealers. Maybe hunky pageant emcee Mario Suave is hiding something, too: like the hots for everybody's favorite beauty queen ...
Paige is in Carter City, Junius's idyllic home. Life seems to be perfect until Paige uncovers a darker side to the peaceful paradise. Before she can confront Junius about it, they're whisked away on a secret mission to infiltrate the Crime Lords. After a dangerous and grueling training period, Paige and Junius plunge into the strange, ruined world of Sin City and the Crime Lords, whose lives are defined by death defying feats and undying loyalty in battle. They meet Antoine, the charismatic but dangerous leader of the Snakes, who draws them into the wild and crazy Sin City lifestyle, and reveals the gruesome methods used to access the forever serum from the captured feeders. Paige makes some unexpected discoveries about her past, and Chale's sudden reappearance forces her to make decisions and take risks she never imagined, to ensure his safety.One thing never changes - the people with power will do anything to gain control of the Forever technology. But who will gain the upper hand? The Crime Lords or the wealthy ARPS backed by Iduna Corporation? Or maybe someone else Paige never suspected.
At twenty-five years old, Catherine's only commitment was to her job.Until she saw those two pink lines.Catherine has buckled down to focus on what was really important in life. Like her career. So when her ex-boss Jessica Croft offers her a job she can't refuse, Catherine moves to Dubreva, where she's thrust back into race car driver and billionaire prince Henry's life.And Henry won't let her forget what happened between them one hot night. Even though she's been trying to forget it. But then she learns she's pregnant. With Henry's child.Whoops.
Gemayn thought he was following an ordinary walking track up to the summit of Mt. Ninderry but he soon discovered this particular track was anything but ordinary. It was a portal into the strange world of the tralldoms. A world that is amazingly beautiful but incredibly dangerous, and Gemayn is surprised to learn that his grandfather and his sister, Bella are regular visitors to the village. When the tralls are forced to go to war to save their ancestral lands from the evil Mr. Handley, Gemayn and his grandmother are trapped in the tralldom and the rest of the family soon arrive to help them, but could a long-held family secret shatter the emerging friendship between the children and the tralls and destroy the bonds of trust that have always existed between them and their beloved grandparents? The Tralls of Nindarry, written by emerging author Gayle Torrens.is the first book in The Tralls Series; a collection of portal fantasies set in Australia. It explores the concepts of intergenerational relationships, trust, loyalty, self-confidence, and environmental issues. In 2024, The Tralls of Nindarry was awarded a Golden Wizard Book Prize for a fantasy book written for eight to twelve-year-old readers.
On Kerry O'Malley's first day at her new job, America reels from the worst terror attacks on US soil in decades. Rumors of war abound as Kerry's new and old teams unite to investigate. Evidence points to a concerted effort between unlikely criminal allies and the missing tech mogul Corbin Setag. The O'Malley family again goes into protection as new threats emerge. Meanwhile, Kerry's mysterious brother Neil disappears. A well-connected, secretive Group of Concerned Citizens approaches Kerry offering critical, high-level intelligence. Kerry embarks on a daring mission to cripple Setag's supercomputer 289 using an unusual weapon. In this thrilling third chapter of the series, the O'Malley family begins to unwind the mystery of Choices, the increasing prevalence of children like Aedan, and what is so very wrong with the world.
For Beginners of the Japanese language.Learning kanji--those thousands of characters originally from China--can be a rewarding experience. Japanese as a foreign language not dependent on the alphabet is often seen as exotic and "cool" to the English speaker. It certainly is, and kanji is at the heart of this appeal.This book will guide you through the first and most important hundred kanji. In a very real sense more difficult kanji build from this foundation. Learning these first hundred kanji well will greatly help your Japanese in the future. Yes, this is true even if your main goal is conversational Japanese.Learn the most common readings, useful example jukugo (kanji combinations), and understand usage with an example sentence for each kanji. Best of all, download the 100 sound files from our server and listen while you learn. We are also including a PDF version in the download so you can optionally study from your computer as well.* 100 essential kanji* FREE MP3s of all the readings and examples found in the book* Mnemonic and helpful comments throughout* Every kanji has its correct stroke order shown* Each kanji has multiple examples and an example sentence showing usageArigatou--and here's to your Japanese!
Kardia For Kids: A Four-Ever Valentine describes in rhymes what a spiritual heart is. It locates the heart and tells what it does. This book also helps our children to understand why their heart is sometimes wanting to do bad things and make bad choices. Making better choices is easy and fun when our children know how the heart works to get it done! This book helps children learn about God's design for our three aspects: our heart, spirit and flesh and God's triune person too. If it will get our children thinking about who they are on the inside isn't that a wonderful thing to do?
A comic collection of short plays, monologues, and sketches. Including: Homeless Monologues Draconias Monologue First Time Terminator - In Four Parts 7 Plays in 7 Days Worst Therapist Ever The Apocalypse Zombie Jesus - In Three Parts One Liners Blue's Clues Investigates Murder - In Three Parts Newsroom Aliens at the Casino Alvin Polish Grandpa Monologue The Doctor's Office The Clone Army - In Three Parts Little House In Downtown Detroit ET 2000 Hare Krishna Cover Band Lyrics God Tech Support Used Car The Chair
50 Mandala Images A comfortable and convenient 8.5" x 11" size Mandala coloring books for adults relieve stress, aid relaxation and let melt away as you give your artistic side the center stage.
Fractal 95 extra-large print cross stitch pattern by Cross Stitch Collectibles Fractal cross stitch patterns have become the fastest-growing niche in the cross stitch world, and Cross Stitch Collectibles was instrumental in the introduction and wide-spread popularity of these incredible patterns. The unique and vibrant colored designs are sure to impress!! Finished size (depending upon the fabric you choose) : 14 count aida: 28.5" x 21.5"18 count aida: 22.25" x 16.75"22 count aida: 18.25" x 13.75"Stitches: 400w x 300h Pattern Features: * Extra-Large-print for easy reading* Full cross stitches only* Black/White chart with easy-to-read symbols* Comprehensive instruction sheet* Complete materials list included Benefits of Large-Print Cross Stitch Patterns: : Stitching our beautiful cross stitch patterns is a labor of love and very time-consuming. Reading such large patterns for hours at a time can pose a challenge for stitchers of all ages. The large grids and alphabetic symbols used in this cross stitch pattern book makes tackling such a large project much easier and more enjoyable. Cross Stitch Collectibles specializes in high quality cross stitch reproductions of fine art paintings by the Great Masters, including Italian Renaissance, Impressionist, Pre-Raphaelite, Asian, Fractal art, and many more styles. You will find something to love and cherish in our vast collection. Cross stitch your own masterpiece today!!
Haunted by her past and reeling from her sister's murder, Jenna Renfield thinks a cruise is just what she needs to get away from all her troubles - including gorgeous, but irritating Dave Runningbear who seems to have nothing better to do with his life than have fun and chase women. Not that he chases her, of course. She's glad to be the exact opposite of the women who normally fill his bed. One day, if she keeps telling herself that, she'll actually believe it. When Dave learns that Jenna ignored his warnings about the dangers of traveling alone, he slips aboard the ship and stows away in her cabin. He's hoping that a little time alone will help her see past his playboy image to the man he really is. Maybe then, he can convince her that she's a woman worth loving - and not just for a single night. Unfortunately, love may have come too late for them because they soon discover they are trapped on a ghostly cruise ship and death is its destination. Can they find a way to escape before it carries them beyond the mist?
Robert Sidney Bowen, Jr. was a World War I aviator, newspaper journalist, magazine editor and author. He is best known for his boys' series books written during World War II, the Dave Dawson War Adventure Series and the Red Randall Series. He also worked under the name R. Sidney Bowen and under the pseudonym James Robert Richard.
Stripped and humiliated by a local group of naked youths at a swimming hole, Ashwell, a young earl-to-be in the Victorian Era, vows his revenge. When his hateful father dies a few months later, making him the new earl, Ashwell's obsession becomes stronger than ever. His target is the handsomest youth of the group. Ashwell feels he is the ringleader and so must pay. This is the well-endowed Dwight. When the time comes, Ashwell exacts his vengeance, but circumstances interfere. For one thing, Ashwell finds himself falling in love with his enemy. For another, he is about to lose his title and his estate through the plotting and manipulations of his dead father's evil butler and his sly cousin, Bartholomew. Ashwell must go on the run or face arrest and prison. Dwight escapes with him.Only Dwight, his one-time sex slave, can help Ashwell now. Worse, the other youths from the day at the pond also must come to his aid. For a new earl, life has suddenly taken a decisive turn. Now, the young Ashwell has no idea in which direction he heads. Former perceived enemies are now his friends. Former friends are now his enemies. In the midst of all this is a young earl who has fallen in love with his worst enemy of all. Worse, this is a forbidden love, one that "dares not speak its name" in late Victorian England. Somehow, Ashwell must find the answers, save himself, those he loves, and his title and estate. The odds against him seem insurmountable. This is Book 2 of the Homoerotic Historical Novels by Kem Austin Series. Explicit Adult Gay Erotica.
This is our first big Greater Salt Lake City International Model Car Championship issue! Let's hope we get to do it again in another two years! Our coverage is more about attending the event, then it is about the cars that were there. There's other model magazines for that, we don't do traditional events coverage. But I think you're going to love this coverage. We build the GSL25 giveaway Corvette, smooth out 3D parts (or at least try to), build a custom interior on a budget, "Venom" Part 3, Ferrari Prestige (two really cool Ferraris), Our feature car is Shane Harrolds amazing '41 Chevy truck, and a unique piece of modeling history brought back to life; Olaf Wahl's '46 Ford convertible.
The last frontier is not a destination of space, but of mind. Beyond the constraints and laws of human civilization, freedom is the rule and confinement the exception. Social authorities detest Far-World and all who voyage there, because therein lies the ultimate unknown, the ultimate fear, if only because that mysterious land lies far beyond mortal control. Is it pure imagination? Is it life beyond death? Because it is wonderful and strange, a rigid society long ago outlawed Far-World, but laws have never deterred a single seeker. If you plan to go there, be sure to pack a bag and plan to stay awhile.
Coming out of the closet in 2023 we will take a look back at 2007. Plunging into the world of knowing what it is like to have Bipolar Disorder and trying to deal with society. Do you have friends or family that suffer from depression? If so, do you wonder why they are the way they are? If you're looking for quick facts, what symptoms to look for, and explanations for the expressive behaviors of your loved one, you may have found a stimulating book that provides examples and thoughts concerning what it's like to be bipolar...
Do you desire to be closer to God? Do you want to pray and study God's word more effectively? Do you want to pick his voice as regards where to live, which work to do, whom to marry, which business to invest in, and how to obey him on a daily basis? Do you desire to be strong on the inside of you? Do you really want to stop pretending to be victorious over sin and start enjoying true victory over sin? Do you want to break totally free from evil or sinful habits? Then this is the book you have been waiting for. It's beyond theories. It's all about practical responsible Christianity!
150 all new Killer Sudoku puzzles from DJAPE. This book contains puzzles of various difficulty with the accent on some challenging ones. Contents: - 100 Killer Sudoku - 10 Killer Sudoku X - 10 Killer Sudoku with diagonal cages - 30 ZERO Killer Sudoku (blank cages)
Children are naturally drawn to animals. Sooner or later your child may ask for a dog of their own. This book will help your child learn about the care and training that their Anatolian Shepherd needs, all the while they are learning with the fun activities in the book. They'll have fun with the fill in the missing vowels, word find puzzles, mazes, charts, making their own note cards and bookmarks, along with questions and answers. The book is a fun read as told from the Anatolian Shepherd's point of view.
For all of known history, the Phoenix Express has delivered letters across the desert known as Time. Its couriers and phoenixes have turned the tides of future wars, saved the messiahs of faiths long forgotten, and changed the very seasons. But now, there is only one rider, one phoenix, and one final letter to be delivered. Elmira has served the Phoenix Express all her life and hasn't seen a message in over a decade. For fifteen years, she ran the post office of Penumbra, hoping to spend the rest of her days in peace. But when the Last Letter arrives, she must leave her daughter behind, or else unravel the world. With a sacred mission passed down the line, Elmira rides for the edge of Time...
Get ready to dive into the wonderful world of Dancing Dolphin Patterns! Since 1999, we've been designing unique and original plastic canvas patterns. With thousands of patterns, and something for every occasion, we're here to help you unleash your creativity and create stunning crafts! Way back in '99, we set out on a mission to create a whopping 500 original designs. And guess what? We did it! The Dancing Dolphin Patterns Collection Volumes 1 through 20 are the heart and soul of our creative journey. Each volume packs a punch with 25 awesome patterns in the exact order they were originally released. From coasters to magnets, tissue boxes to trinket boxes, and even dolls, we've got it all covered! Our patterns are designed to use with 7 count plastic canvas mesh, making them a breeze to stitch. And don't worry, we've got your back with detailed instructions and large, vibrant graphs. It's like having your very own crafting cheerleader by your side! So get ready to embark on a plastic canvas adventure like no other. Dancing Dolphin Plastic Canvas Patterns are here to bring fun, excitement, and endless creativity to your crafting projects. Let's make some magic together!
Mary O'Reilly Alden froze and stared into the living room. She could swear that something moved in there. She walked around the counter, towards the living room, and heard a soft giggle. It sounded like a child's voice, but there was something about it that sent chills down her spine. "Who's there?" she asked, walking to the entrance of the room.The giggle repeated, this time clearer. "I don't find this funny at all," she replied firmly, trying not to show her fear. "Now, if you want my help, you will show yourself."She looked around and saw the branches of the Christmas tree shake. She started to step forward, but a sudden grip of instinctual fear held her back. The giggle repeated, and then the voice called out, "Mary. Mary. I've found you."Mary gripped the edge of the couch, her knees weakening beneath her. It was the voice from the asylum, and it was in her home. The spirit from the asylum has followed Mary O'Reilly home for the holidays. But there are no chestnuts roasting on the open fires he's creating. With Rosie and Stanley in danger, will Mary and company be able to assure themselves of a Merry Christmas, or will things go terribly, terribly wrong?
Young entrepreneur Axel Chadwell has everything he wants, and soon he'll have everything he needs. He's just waiting for the right moment to propose to the love his life, Tess Sterling, otherwise known as Angel. They've survived insurmountable odds, and come out stronger on the other side.Everything is absolutely perfect. Until the mother that abandoned him eighteen years ago shows up with a brother he didn't know he had in tow. All because Angel couldn't leave well enough alone. Now, instead of planning a wedding, he's got to figure out how this new family fits into his life, and how the secrets they're hiding may destroy everything he's worked for.Before he can move forward with Angel, he'll have to confront his past once and for all.
A Cookbook of Healthy & Delicious Indian Recipes for Vegan & Vegetarian Lifestyles. Indian recipes are popular throughout the world and are known for their spicy and flavorsome food, however India also has a very long history of vegan and vegetarian cuisine providing a wide variety of choices for those that follow this type of lifestyle. This vegan and vegetarian Indian recipes cookbook focuses on some of the favorite vegan and vegetarian dishes throughout India. Need a spicy change from the usual vegan or vegetarian meal? Are you bored of the same type of meals in other vegan cookbooks or feel limited by the vegan and vegetarian options you currently have? Well, you can be reassured that there is no tofu here! Indulge yourself in these popular tasty recipes and sensational smells that are sure to add another dimension to your cooking. If you have a real love of Indian food, add to your cooking repertoire with India's favorites!This book can be used as an Indian cookbook for beginners and also for those that are more advanced. The recipes in this book are known to be popular within India and will provide you with some of the great tastes that you may be familiar with, but with variation. Enjoy restaurant quality recipes that cover breakfast, curries, flatbreads, snacks and desserts. Included in this cookbook are recipes such as: Rice flakes (Poha) Steamed Cake (Dhokla) Chickpea curry (Amritsari Chole) Gatte ki SabziAloo parathaGarlic NaanVegetable BiryaniSamosaBhelpuriRice PuddingGulab JamunAnd many more Do you have an upcoming gathering or celebration? Add some variation to the meals that you will be preparing for a dinner or family gathering. Ensure that all dietary requirements are catered for, by providing an great options for your vegan and vegetarian guests. Tantalize their taste buds with spicy and delectable surprises of vegan curries and fantastic Indian snack recipes. Use this cookbook as your companion as you embark on an Indian cooking journey through the various vegan and vegetarian states of India. These recipes will add life to your vegan and vegetarian diets! Start your Indian journey today!
"THE WHINEY CRY CRY" is just one of the memorable poems that will instill hope, make you laugh, cause you to reflect on silly situations in special ways and even make you look at things in nature differently. You will come away enchanted and you won't be able to escape without a good chuckle or two or more...
First, pick your adventure. Will you get sucked into your computer and enter the Dungeon of Doom? Can you discover the Secrets of the Singing Cave? Or will you join the crew for a day and solve some Movie Mystery Madness?This volume contains 3 You Say Which Way adventures. These stories depend on YOU. At the end of each chapter, you make a decision that determines which way the story goes. Start by choosing which story to read. Things will get a little trickier after that. 'You Say Which Way' books can be read in any order, and the big list of choices makes it easy to find story lines you haven't read yet.The perfect gift for readers 9 - 12 years.
RowanI've only ever cared about two things: Racing cars and being king.Despite what my younger brother says, there's more to life than chasing skirts. Until she walks into the room. Dark hair, luscious lips, gorgeous curves...Ava has every part of my body standing at attention.She consumes my thoughts, my desires... I will possess her.I'm the future king, dammit.If only her sister would get out of the way.ZeldaIt was a simple job, in and out. Seduce a crown prince, humiliate him in front of his people, get out of jail free.Finally, I would keep my promise to my sister: Ava would be safe.I never saw the tables turn.I never saw him coming.Cal was only looking for a party... Until he found me.He's the "playboy prince," the brother of my target, the object of my lust.Ripped, lean body, talented fingers, talented tongue. He's wickedly smart and completely irresistible.He's ruining my job... he's ruining everything. Now I'm staring down the barrel of a gun, and I have only one choice... RUN.(PRINCE is a thrilling action-adventure romance full of twists and turns and smokin' hot sexytimes. It is Book 1 of the "Dirty Players" series, formerly titled THE PRINCE & THE PLAYER. No cheating, but you do have to keep reading... Let the games begin.)
A big party to close out summer and welcome the fall semester has turned tragic. A girl is found dead in her dorms on the New Paltz campus. Police consider it an open and shut case, but Detective Ryan has her suspicions. The death toll begins to rise with each crime scene looking like a suicide. With the attacks becoming more personal; how far is Ali willing to go to protect her sister and take down the man known as the Campus Killer?
It is quoted from Imam Musa ibn Ja'far(as) who said: Tuba is for those of Shias who adhere to our path during the absence of Al-Mahdi(as), those who are loyal to us and avoid our enemies. We are satisfied with them and they are satisfied with us. They accepted us as their imams and we accepted them as our Shias. So Tuba is for them and I swear before God that during the judgment day they will have the same level as us.
Balam is a sleepy town on the eastern coast of Atlua, surrounded by forest and sea. It's a village where nothing happens and everybody knows each other. But now, people are dying. School is out for the spring, and schoolteacher Theodore Saen is ready to spend the next few months relaxing with his family. But when the town's resident white mage falls ill and several townspeople begin to show similar symptoms, they must call on a new mage. Aava has freshly graduated from the nearby mage academy when she is swiftly hired to deduce the cause of the unknown illness and craft a cure before the entire town is afflicted. Aiding her is an ex-mercenary named Ryckert who keeps to himself but has grown bored with retirement and is itching for a new investigation when a suspicious young man appears in the local pub the same night the sickness begins to spread. On top of it all, whatever is causing the sickness seems to be attracting strange insectoid creatures from the surrounding woods, desecrating the bodies of the victims and tearing through anyone unlucky enough to cross their path. Theo, Aava, and Ryckert must come together to discover the cause of the illness and put a stop to it before there is nobody left alive in Balam.
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