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Desperate times lead to desperate measures . . . That's how I ended up in an auction. The money from it would be my way out. My last chance. Then I saw him, and hope flashed through my mind when he placed a bid. It shouldn't have. Because I didn't know about the dark edges that surrounded his soul, the ones that should never see the light of day.

Fact ignites fiction in this first-of-its-kind anthology of speculative tales by Caltech and NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) scientists, engineers, technologists, and students.

Getting over a traumatic breakup, Kelsey is ready to live her best life. Everyone knows that the best way to get over someone is to get under someone else. It was supposed to be a knot girl summer, experience all the pleasures of being an Omega before settling down. That's what she tells herself, anyway. The summer is heating up and so is Kelsey's dating life. Two unbonded couples catch her attention and she refuses to settle for anything less than her dream pack.

There are moments in American history when all eyes are focused on a federal court: when its bench speaks for millions of Americans, and when its decision changes the course of history. More often, the story of the federal judiciary is simply a tale of hard work: of finding order in the chaotic system of state and federal law, local custom, and contentious lawyering. The Federal Courts is a story of all of these courts and the judges and justices who served on them, of the case law they made, and of the acts of Congress and the administrative organs that shaped the courts.

The Sleeping Beauty: Adeline Kingman has always been thought of as ranch royalty and a little ol' cowgirl princess. For the last year, she's been riddled with guilt and grief over the death of her childhood sweetheart, Danny, who was killed in Iraq—only days after she broke off their engagement. Her guilt and grief have her sleepwalking through life . . . until the town fortuneteller has a dream. But when all clues lead to the ranch foreman, Adeline has no choice than to saddle up and prove Gage Reardon is more fire-breathing dragon than cowboy-in-shining-armor.

Do you love dragons? How about LitRPG books? Do you like isekai? How about an OP MC who uses a combination of book smarts and life experience to solve problems? How about powerful allies and supporting characters who build each other up instead of acting like frenemies? How about random nerd humor and cultural references? If so then join me on a journey into a new series, one that is part of an Omniverse that will begin to unfold. Join James on his journey as he decides to go looking for his friend who vanished for an unknown reason during one of their guild's raid nights.

Outlanders have invaded in force. As they strike at the kingdom of Hæthiod, an Order army rush to repel the invaders, only to learn of treachery by the jarl of Isarn. With the knights departed from Adalrik, he has seized Middanhal and prepares to declare himself high king, once he has crushed the southern nobles. With his brother at his side to lead his soldiers, the famous commander Athelstan, victory seems assured.

After helping to build the Eastland Insurance company for 17 years, Lanthus Trilby is retrenched, without warning, to make way for ‘younger, brighter minds’. Feeling angry and betrayed, the passive actuary wants to let his (former) boss feel his rage. His initial plans of keying his boss’ car quickly escalate well beyond merely blowing it up. Lanthus is going to take down the entire company. But his plan needs a team with special skills. 

Zebedee’s Calling brings 11th Century England to life, with key battles and royal successions, as well as the efforts among a group of zealous Christians to have access to Scripture written in English. Along with revelations about rulers, military tactics and the Church, there also are descriptions of Anglo-Saxon society and daily life. Although this story is historical fiction, it parallels our time.

A mutated rabies virus is sweeping through the world’s dog population, and no one is safe. With over 90 million domestic and tens of millions more wild and feral dogs in the United States, Rabies 2.0 is about to unleash hell. The infected animals aren’t just rabid, they have mutated into ugly, insatiable, and very large killing machines and Captain Crowley is about to lead a team into an overrun town to rescue a group of civilians trapped in a school.

Each year, an estimated 1 billion people switch jobs worldwide. A lucky few stumble into the role of their dreams, but hundreds of millions are disappointed. What if, when looking for a job, we could make more informed choices to better select the opportunity we seize? What if the power to move along our career paths lies with each of us, as opposed to hiring managers or the market? According to the “Jobs to Be Done” theory of product design—customers don’t simply buy products; they recruit them to do specific jobs that solve a problem.

It’s not long before Nate realizes that basketball is his sport. But Nate has an ax to grind with star players Colin and Bo, who have disrespected him for years. Nate believes that outplaying those two is the most important thing . . . until he learns that life is about more than getting ready for the next game.

Ivan has been happily living in a wildlife sanctuary, with his friend Ruby next door in the elephant enclosure, frequent visits from his canine friend Bob, and his mate Kinyani by his side. And in the happiest turn of all, Ivan and Kinyani have welcomed a set of twins to their family! Ivan loves being a papa, even though it can be hard sometimes. But as he navigates the joys and challenges of parenthood, he can’t help but recall his life before the glass walls of the mall circus, his own childhood in the jungle – and his own twin.

Chief Sam Mason needs hard evidence to nail elusive drug dealer Lucas Thorne. Mayor Harley Dupont offers to provide it. But Dupont is murdered before he can talk. Sam and Sergeant Jody Harris don’t know who they can trust aside from their loyal K-9, Lucy. When the FBI comes sniffing around, their past actions come back to haunt them. Just as Sam’s strongest clue appears to be a dead end, a surprise twist reveals the truth behind Dupont’s murder as well as the mysterious death of officer Tyler Richardson, and Sam learns that what he thought was a betrayal of trust was something else entirely.

You think it can't get worse? It can. Because as I sit here with my growing belly, tied to a chair, waiting for the bullet to end my life, I only have one chance to survive. Anton Ulianov. The man who became my boss and made me pregnant. The man who thinks I've abandoned him. The man who hates me. Of all the people in this messed up world, he's the only one I can trust.

Life is simple for Gurt. He's a reliable lad who does whatever he's told and keeps secrets. And that's important because Castle Underberry is full of dirty secrets. He has no history, no family, and no job title. But he's comfortable, well-fed, and very well-entertained, so long as he does whatever odd job needs doing.

When we think of self-improvement, our minds often turn to dieting, exercise, or productivity hacks. But without understanding how the mind works, these improvements are unlikely to stick. In The Brain Change Program, Dr. Alan Weissenbacher merges neuroscience with biblical wisdom and leads you through his six-step program to achieve lasting, meaningful change.

Neither a celebration of non-monogamy nor a cautionary tale, Seek the Risk is a firsthand account of what one extreme sports competitor went through after falling in love with the “wrong girl.” His journey forced him to reevaluate his ideals about relationships, female sexuality, and his own masculinity. It was also the wildest ride of his life.

When a cylinder is discovered on Horsell Common, inquisitive locals are fascinated and excited. They approach with caution and a white flag only to be struck down by alien creatures with heat-rays that destroy everything in their path. It soon becomes very clear that the only options are to flee…or die. As the creatures march towards the capital, can the forces of Earth survive the onslaught?

«Früher war ich ein Tiermagier. Jetzt bin ich etwas anderes. Etwas dunkleres...» Die Verbindung zu magischen Wesen ist für einen Tiermagier so selbstverständlich wie das Atmen. Sie endet erst mit dem Tod... oder wenn man wie Gaige von den Toten auferweckt wird, um als unsterblicher Assassine zurückzukehren. Gaige weiß nicht, ob er sich an dieses neue Leben gewöhnen kann. Oder ob er Kost je verzeihen kann, dass er es ihm auferzwungen hat. Als Anführer der Assassinen ist es Kosts Pflicht, dafür zu sorgen, dass es seinen Leuten gut geht.