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Graysen Foxx is no stranger to the mysteries hidden in Ordinary Elementary—the bat-filled tunnels, the secret passageways, the underground chambers, and the sticky spiderwebs—and he’s on the hunt for a creepy old painting that will guarantee his victory in the school’s Halloween room contest. But finding and claiming the painting is only the beginning of a wild adventure filled with puzzles that will put Graysen’s treasure-hunting skills to the test. When Graysen finds a mysterious symbol on the back of a dusty spelling bee medal, the discovery spreads like creamy peanut butter.

It is not hyperbole to say that Booker T. Washington was a great American. For 20 years before his death, he had been the most useful, as well as the most distinguished, member of his race in the world, and one of the most useful, as well as one of the most distinguished, of American citizens of any race.

In the book Declutter Your Inbox, you will get a nine-step plan that helps clear the email clutter--no matter how many messages you receive on a daily basis. If you are someone who only spends 20 minutes managing email, the tips in this book will cut that time in half. On the other hand, if you are a high-powered executive who spends as much as three to four hours per day managing email, this book will help you discover a number of high-leverage habits that will increase your productivity.

Have you ever wished your website could do more than show visitors information about your company and its products or services? Or, do you have a great idea for a startup, but don't know how to turn your concept into a great website? In Building a Successful Web App, entrepreneur and veteran web developer Paul J. Scott walks you step-by-step through the process of coming up with a great web app concept, choosing the right programming team, and turning your vision into a reality.

I have solved countless clues and numerous riddles, all to bring you the answers you seek regarding case number thirteen. Now, in this file, you will find the next chilling chapter in the adventures of Nick, Carter, and Angelo, three monster-obsessed boys whose trip into the woods turned so ghastly, so foul.…

They call him Spider. And people come to him when they have a problem. So when teenager Parker Cole approaches Spider at night school, he figures she's just another problem waiting to happen. But then she tells him about her father, who runs a cult called Cloudland based at the foot of mystical Mount Shasta, California. And then she tells Spider about her best friend, who is now dead, her body completely drained of blood.

The human race is caught in the crosshairs of twin threats stemming from exponential advances in technology. In Crisis of Control, Peter Scott lays out the stark choices and consequences facing us in clear, provocative, and sometimes humorous language.

In his pause-resisting debut, Scott Binz shares hard-core experience and practical actions any business can take to create a winning workplace culture. Learn how and why a company, that started in a basement, grew to over $100 million in e-commerce sales, winning best place to work awards and ranking on Internet Retailer's top 300 mobile and top 500 e-commerce lists. Find out how to massively grow your organization by getting principles ingrained into your work culture, which will help any business experience amazing success.

First in a new series featuring paranormal investigators Ellen and Monty Drew. Ellen claims to possess a sixth sense, but Monty, a former PI, only believes what he can see. The Drews are summoned to a Southern California bible college after workers report hearing mysterious voices at night. When they encounter the unhappy ghost of a young girl, Monty's skepticism is shaken, but he resolves to help his wife free the trapped spirit.

You hold in your hands a most frightening file. Through extensive research and firsthand accounts, I have compiled everything you need to know about case file 13. In this audiobook, you will find the next grisly adventure of three boys whose monster knowledge led them down a path so dark, so dangerous. Excuse me, aren't you forgetting about the three girls who knew way more about monsters?

They call him Spider. And people come to him when they have a problem. So when teenager Parker Cole approaches Spider at night school, he figures she's just another problem waiting to happen. But then she tells him about her father, who runs a cult called Cloudland based at the foot of mystical Mount Shasta, California. And then she tells Spider about her best friend, who is now dead, her body completely drained of blood. Spider wonders if the death is the work of a fellow vampire...or if he's now the target of a sinister game designed to lure him to Cloudland.

Sensationalism about AI has reached new heights, and getting a useful understanding of it has never been more important. AI will extend and accelerate thinking, delivering unprecedented abundance. But it will also require us to navigate a path of challenges ranging from today’s issues of bias, privacy, and explainability, to job displacement through automation, and a future coexistence with superintelligent machines. This book is the roadmap to that path.

Colton is a trans man living in a climate-changed world. Tris is an elf who comes through the veil to the City by the Bay - the Caille - on a coming-of-age pilgrimage called the Cailleadhama. He is searching for his brother Laris, who went missing after crossing through the Caille years before. The two men find they have common cause, and together they set off to find Laris in a world transformed by the twin forces of greed and climate change. And in the end, they find out more than they ever expected, both about the warming world and themselves.

Drawing on his experience as a web designer, marketing consultant, and successful entrepreneur, Paul J. Scott breaks key web startup concepts into easy-to-use tips and advice. Whether you’re looking to revolutionize an industry or just change your own life, this is the one book you need before launching your online business.

Things have been pretty bleak for 15-year-old Jack Larson since the day his father walked out the door, and never returned. The cops think he abandoned his family to start a new life, but Jack refuses to believe it. Now, almost two years later, Jack is stagnating in his drug-ridden mountain town - spending his days in a haze of pot smoke, playing video games with his best friend Cash. Jack feels like he’ll never get an answer regarding his dad’s disappearance, when he stumbles upon information that changes everything.

Während eines Testflugs für den ersten Warp-Antrieb der Welt soll Major Noah Gantz in die Geschichtsbücher eingehen. Trotz jahrelangem Training geht die Mission schief, und statt einer schnellen Reise zum Mond und zurück wird Noahs Schiff quer durch das Universum zu unbekannten Sternen transportiert.

Cam's life has been turned upside down. His lavish lifestyle is gone along with his boyfriend. Not only is he trying to figure out how to date again, but he is figuring it out while being HIV positive. Enter his new neighbor David, recently moved to town from the Midwest. Cute, fit, and super nice. When Cam starts to get feels, he fears what will happen when he tells David the truth. Body Positive is Cam's journey to find love, understand himself, and build the life he always wanted.

More and more states are legalizing marijuana in some form. In the Weeds looks at how our society has become more permissive in the past 150 years - even though marijuana is still considered a Schedule I drug by the American government. Sociologists Clayton Mosher and Scott Akins take a deep dive into marijuana policy reform, looking at the incremental developments and the historical, legal, social, and political implications of these changes. They investigate the effects, medicinal applications, and possible harms of marijuana.

The five members of an elite commando group nicknamed “the Stone Wolves” once raged against Creterakian rule. Now, four decades after their heyday, they each try to stay alive and eke out a living. But a friend from the past won’t let them move on, and neither will their bitterest enemy. Hopscotch, RedWire, the Killer, Lulz and Recoil will soon wish their pasts could stay dead.

Josh never wanted to move to Arizona, but his uncle needed him to run his business. Now, his uncle is sick, his long-time boyfriend is gone, and the only other gay man around for miles hate him. Bills are piling up and Josh needs help. Enter Jonathan Clay. He's just returned to Arizona and is looking for work. He is good with his hands, both in and out of the bedroom. He may be just the right man to help Josh fix up the cabins. Can he also help Josh find love?