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Lourna Dee is not a villain. She’s not a hero. She’s a survivor. The former Tempest Runner, wanted by both her Nihil allies and the Republic, has evaded imprisonment and death from both groups more times than she can count. But even Lourna cannot outrun the mysterious blight that devours everything wherever it appears. And Marchion Ro, the Eye of the Nihil, has announced that only he knows the secret to stopping it.

Celebrate the lasting impact of Return of the Jedi with this exciting reimagining of the timeless Star Wars film featuring new perspectives from forty contributors.

Melanie Hoskins, an experienced firefighter-paramedic, has been recruited by a very selective and secret organisation known as The Division. Their mission is to protect the populace and secure the continuation of the United States. The Division is only activated at times of dire need. This just so happens to be one of those times. Based in New York City, Hoskins is forced to leave her civilian life and those she loves behind, and join the front line to try to control the 'dollar flu' virus that has been spreading throughout the city.

Buddy Cole, the acid-tongued raconteur created by comedian Scott Thompson, earned international fame as one of the most beloved characters on Kids in the Hall. Originally published in 1998, Buddy’s classic faux-memoir was a master class in pushing the envelope and pissing off the censors. Now, 20 years later, Scott Thompson is bringing Buddy back to the stage, with an international tour and also a reissue of Buddy Babylon, presented with new never-before-seen material, introducing Buddy to new generations.

On May 25, 1983, Star Wars cemented its legacy as the greatest movie franchise of all time with the release of Return of the Jedi. In honor of the fortieth anniversary, forty storytellers re-create an iconic scene from Return of the Jedi through the eyes of a supporting character, from heroes and villains, to droids and creatures. From a Certain Point of View features contributions by bestselling authors and trendsetting artists.

Lourna Dee is not a villain. She’s not a hero. She’s a survivor. The former Tempest Runner, wanted by both her Nihil allies and the Republic, has evaded imprisonment and death from both groups more times than she can count. But even Lourna cannot outrun the mysterious blight that devours everything wherever it appears. And Marchion Ro, the Eye of the Nihil, has announced that only he knows the secret to stopping it.

How can we begin to talk about what is happening to the world? We are facing a global emergency. Temperatures are rising. Mass species extinction has begun. The time for denial is over. It is time to act. Letters to the Earth is the beginning of a new story. It is an invitation to act and an opportunity to extend the invitation. These letters are the result of a callout from Culture Declares Emergency to the public to write a response to climate and ecological emergency.

I never thought a motorcycle club would take over our town and make it theirs. However, after learning that Trenton even took out a loan from them, I realized I was wrong. Now, I have to pay for his debt or lose everything. Trenton was the worst, though, and I want to escape him. That’s when I meet him…. Tall, handsome, sexy, mysterious He’s what they call a wild card, and his boss can barely control him. Will he truly protect me like he promised?

You can’t have your cake and eat it, too. At least that’s what everyone tells me. So, my question is how do I show my loyalty to the club and fall in love with someone that I would do anything to protect? Sandra: I never thought I would turn to a local motorcycle club for protection. However, after my boyfriend tried to sell me to a loan shark, I have no other choice. It’s either pay the debt with my life or look for a means of escape. All I want is to be free and get to live my life. That is until I meet him...Tall, strong, handsome, sexy.

After hearing what happened to Beth when she arrived, I decided it’s time to rejoin Megan. It’s better than always looking over my shoulder until I move away. Moving to the compound wasn’t as bad as I thought, but it did have a few surprises. The first of them being him…tall, strong, handsome, sexy. The last thing I ever expected was to fall for one of them. However, now that I’m here, I have a big decision to make. Am I going to let him win me over or return to a normal life?

When Natasha, a steadfast believer in love, is dumped at the altar, tech heir Roderick Branson convinces her that marrying for money is her best option. Roderick is tired of the matches his parents make for him, and he’s determined to teach them a lesson the way that will hurt them the most - by marrying school teacher Natasha Snyder. It’s only for 30 days, then, they’ll go their separate ways...or at least that’s what they tell themselves.

I hate how I'm always overlooked by the other members of the compound. No matter what I do, none of the other members seem to take me seriously. I just want to find someone who will love me for me. That's when he comes into the picture. Tall, handsome, sexy. He's a bit rough around the edges, but he is everything I want and more. However, there's more to him than meets the eye. How do I get him to open up to me?

Scott Thompson’s Not A Fan is the debut stand up album from comedy veteran Scott Thompson. In this raw presentation, Thompson lets us into his hilarious life from his struggles growing up as a racially confused white child to his misadventures in Hollywood, his battle with cancer, and the forces of toxic femininity. The album was recorded at the The Drake Hotel in Toronto, Canada.

After the success of the first three volumes, this fourth book comes out with brand-new dirty one liners on practicing oral sex at home or at the office. Women love men with a sense of humor. The life of the party is the man who cracks the right word in the right moment. The problem is: Where are the good lines when you need them? They are here.

Check in to these hotel-based stories: attend the International Mr. Leather convention, try to find appropriate porn to rent on Easter when you're Catholic, and explore the mysteries of human nature poolside with Michael Patrick King, Scott Thompson, and Beth Lapides (rated R for racy content).

These high-impact standup performances are all about violence. On the screen, in their dreams, and in their living rooms, these insightful comedians take a licking and keep on kicking whether they're getting advice from action-film master John Woo, confronting vicious dogs, or getting firebombed by terrorists!

[Contains explicit content] Scott Thompson is best known for his work with sketch troupe The Kids in The Hall. Scott tells Briana and Gwynne about an incident he overheard at the Emmy Awards. They all perform a shocking celebrity-based sketch worthy of any 90’s gossip mag.

Ashlyn Reed knows men can’t be trusted. They’ve burned her one too many times. When Ashlyn is forced to return home to care for her ailing grandma, she erects a wall, allowing no one entrance into her life...or her heart. Unable to manage her family's vast estate on her own, she hires her childhood crush, Jake, to work as a groundskeeper. He’s never once betrayed her, but that doesn’t mean he won’t.

This Splash Read collection includes seven historical fiction short stories about people in New York history. While Splash Read stories are enjoyed by kids of all ages, they were written to facilitate a conversation between a child and parent or student and teacher. Each story introduces an influential person from history. Stories discuss life skills, challenges, problem-solving, and important issues.

Communication skills are the most important personal skills you can ever develop for your success in life. Life is a series of communications. Those who develop strong communication skills do well in school, secure jobs and promotions, and often ascend to the highest levels of leadership in corporations, governments, and civic life. People who fail to develop communication skills often have their careers stagnate or plateau in the mid-range. This book is written to make it simpler for you to comprehend what persuasion and negotiations are all about.