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“You willingly entered this gilded prison once more, Vrea Greenvass. Under the guise of marriage, of alliance, call it what you will. Don’t expect to be leaving any time soon.” As the truth about Castil’s heritage slips out and her mother offers her an impossible choice, Vrea knows that she would do anything to protect him, as he would for her. Which means being forced to flee from those she once sided with in exchange for the one she now cares for, far more than anyone else. Risking the arduous journey across Niroula is one thing. But now as they enter the clutches of the King of ...

It’s the 22nd century. The galaxy has opened up to humanity as a hyperactive beehive of stargates and new technologies, and we suddenly find ourselves in a vast playground of different races, environments, and cultures. There’s just one catch: We are pretty much at the bottom of the food chain.

From mid-August to mid-September 1863, Union major general William S. Rosecrans's Army of the Cumberland maneuvered from Tennessee to north Georgia in a bid to rout Confederate general Braxton Bragg's Army of Tennessee and blaze the way for further Union advances. Meanwhile, Confederate reinforcements bolstered the numbers of the Army of Tennessee, and by the time the two armies met at the Battle of Chickamauga, in northern Georgia, the Confederates had gained numerical superiority.

The proven model that offers powerful and elegant strategies for leaders. How Great Leaders Think: The Art of Reframing uses compelling, contemporary examples to show how more complex thinking is the key to better leadership. Leaders who understand what's going on around them see what they need to do to achieve the results they want.

An epic clash between the forces of light and dark, between the Galactic Republic and the Separatists, between brave heroes and brilliant villains, the fate of the galaxy is at stake in the Emmy Award-winning animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars. In this exciting anthology, 11 authors who are also fans of the series bring stories from their favorite show to life. Gathered here are memorable moments and stunning adventures, from attempted assassinations to stolen bounties, from lessons learned to loves lost.

Robert E. Lee is one of the most famous and decorated American generals in history. The son of Revolutionary War hero Henry "Light Horse Harry" Lee III, General Lee was a native of Virginia and a top graduate at West Point. So distinguished was Lee that President Abraham Lincoln offered him command of the entire Union army before the onset of the Civil War. Lee famously declined the offer and instead served his home state of Virginia after it seceded.

Braylen didn't even want to go to Lennon Pryor's epic graduation night party, but when Fynn begs her to be his "wingwoman," she can't deny him. Talking up her BFF—how he's magic behind a camera, with a killer sense of humor, and eyelashes that frame the most gorgeous blue eyes in the history of forever—is easy. Supporting his efforts to woo someone so completely wrong for him? Not so much. Fynn knows that grad night is his last shot before leaving for college to find true love. And thanks to Bray, he gets his chance with the beautiful Katy Evans.

The best selling Leading with Soul is a contemporary parable chronicling the journey of a beleaguered executive's quest for passion and purpose in work and in life. True to the essence of leadership, Bolman and Deal offer an invitation to participate with them in understanding the ties that bind spirituality and leadership together. Interludes between the story chapters explore the everyday application of lessons learned along the way and provide practical ways to get the most from work and life.

Reframing Organizations provides time-tested guidance for more effective organizational leadership. Rooted in decades of social science research across multiple disciplines, Bolman and Deal's four-frame model has continued to evolve since its conception more than 25 years ago. This new seventh edition will be updated to include additional coverage of cross-sector collaboration, generational differences, virtual environments, globalization, sustainability, and communication across cultures.

I am a weed. Unloved by my abusive, alcoholic dad. Unwanted by my classmates. Unnoticed by everyone else. But I'd suffer anything to give my kid sister a better life - the minute I turn 18, I'm getting us the hell out of here. And some hot stranger telling me I am the key to stopping a war between Heaven and Hell isn't going to change that. Let the world crumble and burn, for all I care. Draven is relentless, though. And very much a liar. Every time his sexy lips are moving, I can see it - even if my heart begs me to ignore the signs. So what does he want?

In a fortuitous laboratory accident, crack scientist Richard Seaton has unlocked the secret of atomic energy. Now, partnered with his wealthy engineering-genius friend Martin Crane, he's preparing to give the world the gift of limitless, virtually free energy - and of space travel. But others want Seaton's secret for themselves.

Prepare to travel... The question has always been asked, whether interdimensional travel is possible. It’s an itch humanity craves to scratch. These authors provide their own fantastic twists on the topic across various genres. From saving loved ones to altering history, for better or worse. Strap in alongside these characters as they travel across time. Featuring 17 stories by the following authors: Frank Lee Howe, Matt Spencer, Larry Hodges, Hala Dika, Diana Parrilla, Rob Nisbet, Hannah Grace Greer, Roxana Negut, Melody Lee Quinn, J. VanZile, Erika Ravnsborg, Clara Ngu, Sarah Hozumi, ...

The King of the human realm waged war on the Fae, taking the young Fae Prince back as his prisoner after slaughtering his family in cold blood. For two and a half decades, Prince Crispin has sat in the dungeons of his mortal enemies' castle. Rory is a young commander, desperate to prove herself to the King she serves under. But her blood has a secret that could ruin her life if the King finds out what she really is. She hides under the mortal King's nose as he continues to wipe the earth of all the Fae with unrelenting force. Her fate lies within a choice between duty and righteousness. ...

Carli Morris is looking forward to a quiet retirement. With more money than she can imagine earned from the sale of her Madison Avenue ad agency, she dreams of spending her golden years painting and giving back to society. But the heartbreaking discovery of a homeless woman poisoned to death in Carli’s neighborhood not only opens her eyes to others but reopens the wounds of Carli’s own tragic loss.

I just saved the boy I'm falling for from a gruesome death by a demon. And what does he have to say? I'm the key to opening the gates of Hell. I mean, a thank you would've been nice. Or another scorching-hot, forbidden kiss. Either way, destiny will have to find someone else to torment, because I'm so done.

“Coward.” She slung the insult his way. He didn’t miss a beat. “Survivor.” Vrea Greenvass had been bred for war. It wasn’t a talent, it wasn’t something that she thrived on or in which she earned a place for herself. No, it was the sheer cause of her birth, and the sole purpose of her life. She’d been told from day one that her reason for her existence had been to take down the Moordians, who wished for everything that did not belong to them. Until her capture, three years ago. A failed assassination attempt on the Golden Heir of Carylim, Rian. Now, three years after she ...

This book fleshes out the man and reveals the workings of a great military mind and a warm, understanding, and generous human being. It shows all the facets of the general during the war; at the conclusion, when he was an outspoken proponent of a reasonable peace which would allow the South to rejoin the Union; and after the war, when he served as president of Washington College.

A woman scorned. The sanctity of her sanctuary threatened. The betrayal of trust...even loyalty. Don’t ever tell her not to take it personally, because that’s exactly what it is. Personal. Your first blunder was mistaking her kindness for weakness. Your second was betraying her. The third? Underestimating her. Don’t say we didn’t warn you. Take the plunge into these tales of deadly women who will stop at nothing until vengeance is theirs. The Better Off Dead series delves into the farthest corners of your mind, where your deepest, darkest fears lurk.

What would happen if the six Saints that ruled over the world, grew bored and decided to play amongst the mortals? They’d fall in love, of course. Crimson and her brother, Cobalt have been alone for the past eight years. With no one but herself to support them, and her brother’s mysterious illness continuously killing him, it leaves her with no choice but to enter the Blades of Blood. A deadly fighting competition down in the slums of the city for those who are willing to risk it all. The masculine alias Red Lyric allows her to compete in the games where women aren’t even allowed to ...

"If there is no struggle, there is no progress." In this contemporary anthology, characters face real-world issues along the rollercoaster we call life. Each of them are put to the test as they reach for the stars and hope to solve their issues or make their dreams come true. Featuring 14 stories by the following authors: Vanessa Caraveo, Daividh Eideard Mitchell, Frank Lee Howe, Dustin Grinnell, Zary Fekete, Caroline Bickovskii, Katie Kent, Diana Parrilla, Douglas Allen Gohl, David J. Vowell, Emily Hoisington, and Donalee Moulton.