Collection: Adult

From the creator of Waiting for Spring comes a new college romance that meditates on just what destiny means, and whether "the one" is really out there. A fresh and stylish spin on shojo manga!

Yuuki is a 20-year-old college sophomore who has wished for one thing since moving to Tokyo: to find her soulmate. Growing a bit desperate after a long drought, she goes along with a friend to a club for the first time. Her friend thrives, but it's chaotic and loud...just not Yuuki's scene. Just when Yuuki begins to despair that she'll ever find a real, adult relationship, she meets Iori, a man with bleached hair and a slightly scary demeanor...but first impressions don't always tell the whole story. Could destiny still have more cards to play?

The essential modern guide for understanding what divides us and the path to building a better community--a revolutionary call to arms for embracing kindness and empathy, from queer advocate and sex educator Max Hovey.

Exclusionary and derogatory rhetoric in online spaces like "no fats, no fems" is often an unfortunate reality for many queer people and speaks to a larger issue at hand--but it doesn't have to be this way.

Max Hovey has gained thousands of supporters worldwide in his efforts to challenge stereotypes and unpack the problematic ideologies queer people can place on each other--and often on themselves. Combining diverse personal testimonies and the latest research from across the LGBTQIA+ community, his groundbreaking guide explores:

• prejudice in queer spaces through discussions of race, class, and identity
• the historical evolution of queer thought
• the role of intersectionality in the fight for LGBTQIA+ rights
• internalized homophobia and its role in creating division
• body image issues and the importance of sexual liberation
• self-reflection through understanding different perspectives
• ways to promote positivity and acceptance in ourselves and others
• what having pride and community really means

Regardless of background or sexual orientation, our mutual goal is empathy, and Max gives us all the tools needed to get there. The Velvet Rage for a modern audience, No Fats, No Fems is an urgent call to action, offering a roadmap to building stronger community and a much kinder future.

Tackle projects with confidence using Microsoft Planner

Microsoft Planner For Dummies delivers a start-to-finish guide to Microsoft's industry-leading project management software. Jim Boyce walks you through this not-as-confusing-as-it-first-looks software, showing you the ins and outs of creating projects, integrating Planner with other Microsoft software, organizing and assigning tasks, and more.

Covering the key features of Planner Plan 1, you'll get insight into planning a project, reporting and tracking progress, and managing plans with other collaborators. Keep your project running smoothly and on track, so the only thing you'll have to worry about is checking tasks off your checklist.

You'll also find:

• Step-by-step instructions for planning projects within strict time and budget constraints
• Expansive coverage of report generation within Microsoft Planner
• Practical discussions of how to stay in sync with conversations on Microsoft Teams as you use Planner

For beginner project managers, Microsoft Planner For Dummies is your go-to guide. This is also an essential resource for project management students as well as experienced project managers who are new to - or need a refresher on - Microsoft Planner.

This megabook offers a treasure-trove of engaging, easy-to-implement strategies to build students' vocabulary knowledge. Each strategy includes simple directions and tools to develop receptive and expressive language through listening, reading, speaking, and writing. You'll also find scaffolded supports, tips for differentiation, word collections (including idioms, homophones, and morphological families), along with quick tips for supporting long-term retention. Includes ready-to-go downloads and videos!

"Let's go back, Shavonne. Let's go back to that day."The Shavonne that Lewellyn knew is gone. The prison guard who would wipe his wounds, read him books, and feed him onions has vanished. In his place is a man who looks like Shavonne but couldn't treat Lewellyn more differently. Each night, the guard's personality changes like the seasons-- he'll angrily berate Lewellyn one day and smother him with kindness the next. All until Shavonne tells Lewellyn that he won't be back, that he's going off to live his happy ending without him. But for Lewellyn, the dog of Lute, Shavonne is everything. And if his world won't come back to him, he'll have no choice but to go looking for it instead...

NEW REVELATIONS ABOUND! Without fire or water at his disposal, Arthur is already pushing himself to the limit to take down Lucas. But when Tessia's duel with Curtis goes wrong, he has no time to think--he'll do whatever it takes to save her, even if it nearly kills him. However, his heroic act leads to a shocking encounter with Tessia that could change their relationship forever...

It's 27 Dresses meets Sonya Lalli's The Matchmaker's List in this delightful romcom where she doesn't believe in love...he's determined to prove her wrong -- by being her matchmaker!

Kimiko Halim thinks happy endings only exist in fairy tales. But her late grandmother's will specifies settling down as a condition to inherit her yarn store, and the family's legacy is the only thing that matters. Kim's plan is simple: find a guy, date him until the store is hers, then gently uncouple from the poor, unsuspecting victim.

But the clock is ticking, and her dates have been more frogs than princes. When Rob Carmichael, a perpetual groomsman and self-proclaimed proponent of happily-ever-afters, overhears Kim's cynical view of love, he's baffled. Having been surrounded by happy relationships all his life, Rob convinces her that he can find her a soulmate in one of the next five weddings he's going to.

What can possibly go wrong?

EMOTIVA - INQUIETANTE - ENIGMÁTICA - PODEROSA
¿QUÉ NOS HA DE SUCEDER PARA ABRIR LOS OJOS?
MÁS DE 2.500.000 EJEMPLARES VENDIDOS

Un crimen sin respuesta.
Dos hermanos que ansían celebrar la vida.
¿Qué le sucedió a Laura Ardoz?

Tenerife, 2019. Mario y Laura Ardoz, hermanos mellizos, visitan las islas Canarias: él acaba de recibir su última sesión de quimioterapia; ella cree que ese viaje es la mejor manera de volver a empezar tras el cáncer. Pero Mario sufre una recaída que lo mantiene ingresado en el hospital un par de días. A su salida descubre que su hermana ha desaparecido y su móvil la ubica en un paraje desolado por la lava. Se inicia así una búsqueda contrarreloj y una lucha con el fuego que parece abrirse bajo sus pies.

El escritor Javier Castillo, fenómeno de éxito mundial con más de 2.500.000 ejemplares vendidos, vuelve a agitar los cimientos del thriller con una novela inspiradora y trascendental, una historia llena de misterio, amor y dolor que nos sacude, nos despierta y nos sumerge sin respiro en un viaje profundo que nos hace reflexionar sobre las huellas que dejamos en los demás.
¿Puede la muerte avivar la llama de nuestra vida?

ENGLISH DESCRIPTION

A crime unsolved.
Two siblings wanting to celebrate life.
What happened to Laura Ardoz?

Tenerife, 2019. Twins Mario and Laura Ardoz visit the Canary Islands. Mario has just received his last chemotherapy session; Laura believes this trip is the best way to start over after cancer. But Mario suffers a relapse that keeps him hospitalized for a couple of days. Upon his departure, he learns his sister is missing and her mobile phone pins her at a spot devastated by lava. Thus begins a race against time to find her and fight the fire that seems to come from under their feet.

Writer Javier Castillo, international editorial phenomenon with over 2.5 million copies sold, returns to shake the foundations of thrillers with an inspiring and momentous novel, a story of mystery, love, and pain that shocks, awakens, and immerses us--with no respite--into a profound journey that makes us reflect on the imprint we leave on others.

Can death stoke the flame of life?

The road they've taken has been hot, steamy, sweaty, and so excruciatingly hard that Nomiya was at times incredibly miserable...but they've made it! Mikoshiba is officially Nomiya's boyfriend, and they can keep rooming together until they finish high school! So everything should be hunky-dory and totally problem free, right?! Wrong. After all, now that the object of his affection is literally within arm's reach and just begging for attention 24-7, it's going to take every ounce of Nomiya's willpower to keep touchy-feely moments PG enough not to bother the neighbors...

With Caitel back in the world of the living, Ria can finally put the kidnapping ordeal behind her! However, there is one lasting consequence--now that the chancellor has stepped down permanently and the emperor is in recovery, Ria must deal with everything from state affairs and negotiating peace between Agrigent and Praezia to marriage proposals! Both Ahin and Havel have made their romantic intentions clear, leaving the princess caught right in the middle. Who knew running an empire would be easier than being in a love triangle?

No two boys could be closer than Ibuki and Kippei. As next-door neighbors and childhood friends, they go to the same school, chat about their favorite music, and watch the summer fireworks together every year. But when Ibuki kisses Kippei one day, the definition of their relationship begins to change...

Looking for funny Christmas books for adults that bring laughter and joy to the holiday season?

Christmas Gone Wrong is the ultimate holiday gift book, packed with funny Christmas stories, festive fails, and unforgettable moments of Christmas humor for adults. Perfect for fans of funny Christmas books, this laugh-out-loud collection makes one of the best Christmas gift ideas for friends, family, or anyone who

enjoys funny Christmas books that celebrate the chaos we all secretly love.

A clear introduction to the psychology of crime

Forensic Psychology For Dummies uncovers how forensic psychologists help law enforcement crack major crime cases. This book walks you through the ins-and-outs of this field. It explains why people commit crime, how psychologists assist investigators by profiling offenders and creating interrogation strategies, as well as how some forensic psychiatrists work to treat and rehabilitate the convicted, the imprisoned, and those on supervised release.

Inside:

• Understand what forensic psychology is and isn't
• See how forensic psychologists differ from their fictional counterparts in the media
• Discover real-life case examples from around the world, showcasing the work of forensic psychologists--including in court
• Explore education and career paths taken by established forensic psychologists

Perfect for people interested in the intersection of clinical psychology and the criminal justice system, Forensic Psychology For Dummies is a must-read for aspiring psychologists, forensics and criminology students, law enforcement professionals, and true crime fans.

Being a parent is never easy--which Cayna learns firsthand when she decides to welcome an orphaned girl named Luca into her family. The pair settle back into the remote village, but just as they do, sightings of suspiciously well-organized monsters occur in the area. And when Luka decides to sneak out alone one night, it won't just be the village that needs protecting--Cayna must save her dear new daughter too!

Prince Noah has been searching all his life...for the one who was there with him in his solitude, the one who brought a ray of light to his darkest days. Now, with the quiet call of a name, he's found the truth. The hardworking saint beside him-- kind-hearted, steadfast, and just a bit eccentric--is more than she had seemed all this time. With the veil of mysteries lifted and the past revealed, how will the pair face each other going forward?"I'm Ichika. And you are?" The voices on either side of the mirror are finally reunited by fate!

A nail-biting, edge-of-your-seat investigation into the mysterious disappearance of Jennifer Dulos and the aftershocks that rattled a wealthy suburb.

Rich Cohen's Murder in the Dollhouse is the chilling story of Jennifer Dulos, a beautiful, rich suburban mother who dropped her kids off at the New Canaan Country School one morning and then vanished. Her body has never been found.

Jennifer was in the midst of an ugly divorce--one of the most contentious in Connecticut state history. The Duloses, a glamorous, highly connected pair, met at Brown University, had five children, and led what appeared to be a charmed life. In the wake of her disappearance in 2019, Jennifer's husband and his girlfriend were arrested. He killed himself on the day he was supposed to appear in court; she was tried and convicted of conspiracy to commit murder.

A gripping true story of status, wealth, love, and hate, Murder in the Dollhouse peers beneath the sparkling veneer of propriety that surrounded the Duloses to uncover the origins and motivations of a crime that has become a national obsession.