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Foil
A thwarted suicide bombing at New York's Penn Station cracks open the lives of both the bomber and hero in this gripping exploration of fame in the age of social media, masculinity, and the destructive power of performative identities.
On the morning of his high school field trip, Xander Shine presents his occasional girlfriend Holly with an unexpected gift before suddenly vanishing from the subway car carrying his class. What seems like another typical outburst from a troubled student turns into shock and horror, as news alerts light up the group's phones and social media. An attempted suicide bombing has brought the city to a halt, and at the heart of the tragedy lies a young man clinging to life.
Sam has been drifting-stagnating in his relationship and career, and giving in to occasional, secretive drug use. He never saw himself as a man of action, but when he takes down a teenager wearing a suicide vest, potentially saving hundreds of lives, he's horrified by the chilling violence of his actions. Disoriented by suspicions from the police, uncertainty from his girlfriend, and the blinding spotlight of sudden fame, Sam finds himself overwhelmed by a life he never expected.
Over 48 hours, Foil unravels the inner worlds of these violent young men-and the young women left to piece together how their paths could have collided.
Weaving suspense with dark humor, Foil probes the complexities of love and alienation in the internet age, the hidden costs of heroism, and the painful truths we can't outrun.
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Retired Assassin's Guide to Orchid Hunting
Assassin. Gardener. Reluctant cat adoptee.
All Dante wants is to be left alone in the small New Zealand town no one's heard of. No drama. No bodies. No questions. But then, of course, the orchid convention comes to town, and Dante is knee deep in suspects, intrigue, and red herrings. On top of all this, Dante must navigate a mysterious woman from his past, cat issues, and the terrifying prospect of a first date. And he has to do it while fighting his instinct to solve problems the old-fashioned way: permanently. The 'Retired Assassin's Guide to Orchid Hunting' is a cosy paranormal mystery with found family, ghosts, a grumpy assassin and a sunshine gardener. Come for the murder, stay for the cat, the gardens, and the chaos. -
Lust, Men and Meth: A Study Guide
Lust, Men and Meth: A Study Guide expands upon the influential work presented in Lust, Men and Meth by Dr. David Fawcett, offering a practical and structured resource for those seeking deeper insight into recovery from methamphetamine use among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men. Co-authored with recovery coach Dallas Bragg, this companion volume transforms the research and clinical frameworks of the original book into an interactive guide designed for personal reflection, peer-support environments, professional practice, and community-based programming.
Blending core concepts from the main text with accessible learning tools, the Study Guide includes guided exercises, journaling prompts, discussion questions, and evidence-informed strategies that help readers examine the relationship between chemsex, sexuality, intimacy, and emotional coping. It supports individuals in understanding how meth intersects with desire, connection, trauma, and pleasure-and how these patterns can be gently unraveled to make space for authentic intimacy, choice, and long-term healing.
Fawcett and Bragg draw from decades of therapeutic and lived experience to address the realities of recovery with clarity and compassion. The Study Guide acknowledges the shame, secrecy, and social stigma many men face, while offering pathways toward resilience, self-acceptance, and reconnection with community and self. Whether used as a personal workbook, a clinical aid, or a group curriculum, the material invites honest exploration while equipping readers with practical tools for rebuilding relationships, navigating triggers, and cultivating healthy pleasure without substances.
Thoughtful, structured, and deeply affirming, Lust, Men and Meth: A Study Guide is an essential companion for treatment providers, recovery coaches, peer facilitators, and anyone supporting men in breaking compulsive cycles and reclaiming their lives with dignity, autonomy, and hope.
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What Happens After?
Losing someone we love is hard and finding a way through sadness can seem impossible. What Happens After? gently helps young children navigate their feelings in the wake of grief.
"The book's simplicity and emotional honesty will appeal to kids and adults alike as Namm strips the end of life down to its basics...and reassures readers that it will all be OK. A Simple, emotionally effective exploration of loss." -Kirkus Reviews
In this thoughtful picture book aimed at young children, author Diane Namm tackles the difficult topic of death by focusing on how those that are left behind experience a variety of feelings. From wondering why the loved one died, feeling angry, feeling sad-to looking for signs in the world in order to remember those we've lost, the stages of grief are portrayed through simple words and pictures as a process with no deadline. What Happens After? gently reminds readers that working through feelings takes time, that loved ones will always be in our hearts, even while life goes on.
Laura Jäger's sweet and colorful images depict a range of emotions and include a wide variety of lost loved ones, from children and parents to grandparents and even pets. Namm's text allows readers to process grief on their own timetable saying, "It takes as long as it takes."
Together, the words and pictures in this new book deliver an effective primer for parents seeking a way to discuss grief with young children.
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O, Biscuit!
When Willis Lemmons shows up at the back door of the O Biscuit Bakery, Lorna and Buford understand something terrible has happened. Willis is bloody and dazed. While dealing with his injuries, the two friends try to find out what has happened to Willis, but he is not talking. Later they learn his brother, Marvin, was stabbed to death, and suddenly everything points to Willis as the murderer. It's up to Lorna and Buford to find the real killer to keep Willis out of prison and the town of Owensboro safe.From New York Times best-selling author Lynne Hinton comes this Southern-fried mystery rich with character and comedy, a treat for cozy mystery and literary fiction lovers alike. -
Sold outEnfermedad de Amar
Una historia de BL ambientada en Japón sobre dos chicos estudiantes, Renji Kiryuu, de 18 años de edad y Kazuki Shiratori, de 17 años de edad.
En esta narración, el protagonista (Renji), sufre de una enfermedad llamada "Hanahaki", la cuál es causada por amores no correspondidos y si no se cura, podría llegar a ser mortal.Sold out -
Incurable Gifts
Incurable Gifts is a book that defies every expectation we have about memoirs of illness. It is not a story of suffering-it's a masterclass in finding grace where none should exist.
With prose that alternates between laugh-out-loud funny and quietly devastating, O'Connell chronicles his 20-year journey with Parkinson's Disease, transforming what could have been a tale of decline into something far more profound: a meditation on what it means to truly live. His writing crackles with the energy of a career journalist who knows how to tell a story, but more importantly, knows which stories matter. From the opening scene of crawling barefoot through a parking garage to tender moments making avocado toast for his dying mother, O'Connell reveals truths about family, work, love, and mortality that will resonate with anyone who has ever faced their own limitations.
What makes this book extraordinary is O'Connell's refusal to be defined by his disease. Yes, Parkinson's forced him from a successful journalism career. Yes, it makes simple tasks monumentally difficult. But it also gave him time- to really see his mother before she died, to understand his father's legacy, time to appreciate the love of his wife, and to discover that while he spent years trying to create a professional legacy, his real legacy was sleeping down the hall.
This is a book about falling down-literally and figuratively-and finding unexpected gifts in the wreckage. It's about learning that courage isn't just running into burning buildings like his firefighter father did, but sometimes just getting out of bed. It's about discovering that the worst thing that happens to you might also teach you everything you need to know about what matters.
Incurable Gifts is itself a gift-to anyone who has faced adversity, to anyone who has wondered about their legacy, to anyone who has asked themselves if it's wonderful to be alive. O'Connell doesn't just answer that question; he shows us why the answer, despite everything, is yes.
This is a book that will make you laugh, make you cry, and most importantly, make you think differently about what it means to live a meaningful life. It's a reminder that sometimes our greatest catastrophes can become our most profound teachers, and that even an incurable disease can offer gifts we never knew we needed.
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Surrendering to You
His betrayal cost him the only woman he has ever loved. Now, he's determined to win her back.
On the football field Tristan Whitmore might be an MVP, but after a recent career-ending injury, his world is flipped upside down. He takes little comfort in his many NFL achievements and a bank account bulging with more money than he could ever spend. His life feels like it's over... until he reconnects with the one woman he's never forgotten. Too bad she hates him.
Entertainment lawyer, Cree Priestly is not the forgiving type. Betray her once, and you're dead to her. Which is why Tristan will never get a second chance with her. She lost too much the last time he charmed her into falling in love with him. Letting that happen again would make her a fool. But when he kisses her, all the buried memories of love, desire, and passionate nights come rushing back.
But can Cree afford to surrender her heart to Tristan again? Or are some betrayals impossible to move past?
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Ask The Dog
Take a walk with Morgan, her mom, and their dog, Hazel. They will meet all kinds of dogs in their neighborhood and Morgan will learn how to be safe by learning how to "Ask the Dog." With engaging illustrations, Ask the Dog teaches kids how to be respectful and careful when interacting with dogs.
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Reverse Centaur's Guide to Life After AI: How to Think about Artificial Intelligence--Before It's Too Late
A short, provocative guide to what's good, bad, and stupid about AI and the discourse around AI, by the author of Enshittification.
In modern tech parlance, a centaur is a person who is able to use technology to be a better, more productive version of themself. A reverse centaur is a person who is forced by technology to work at an inhuman pace--a driver made to deliver all day long, nonstop; a warehouse worker made to work without food or bathroom breaks; a programmer made to crank out impossible amounts of code. The Reverse Centaur's Guide to Life After AI is not another anti-AI screed. Cory Doctorow uses AI in his work every day. As a creative person, he has no moral or dogmatic issue with AI--he thinks the technology is useful, even exciting, and full of potential. And yet. AI has arrived surrounded by unprecedented hype driven by a tech industry desperate to maintain its unprecedented valuation based on its own promises of endless financial growth. Despite the fact that almost all of AI's real-world implementations have proved underwhelming, AI is projected to be worth more than $16 trillion--a number that only makes sense if AI replaces vast swathes of the wage-earning human workforce. To justify that level of "value," every story about AI must be presented as inevitable, world-changing disruption. Even the tales of the robot apocalypse are a calculated attempt to bolster the fearsome power of AI. For Doctorow, it is imperative to see through that hype to the real story, to understand the technology not just for what it does, but for who it does it to and who it does it for. From that point of view, the story of AI is indeed dramatic and unprecedented, having generated an investment bubble so big that it endangers the entire world economy. In The Reverse Centaur's Guide to Life After AI--as he so successfully did in Enshittification--Doctorow recounts both how we found ourselves in this dire situation and how we can get through it, to a life "after" AI in which the tools work for us, not the other way around.Sold out -
Rehab All-Star
Follow the author's harrowing descent from a successful journalist and communications professional into severe addiction to alcohol and drugs, including multiple relapses and a dozen stays in various inpatient rehabilitation facilities.
At center is the "Rehab All-Star" paradox: the tendency to thrive within structured environments of treatment centers, contrasting sharply with an inability to maintain long-term sobriety outside of rehabs - where the author self-describes as a "Little Leaguer."
The narrative provides a critical examination of the modern substance abuse treatment industry.
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Seven Points: A Crash Test Novella
Six months after the events of Crash Test, Travis and Jacob's relationship faces a new test at the Singapore Grand Prix.
For six months, twenty-four-year-old Jacob Nichols has worked as a test driver for Crosswire Racing, the best Formula 1 team on the grid. For as many months, he's been making things work with his boyfriend, Travis Keeping, the number one driver for Crosswire's biggest rival, Harper Racing. Travis won the Drivers' Championship with Harper last year, during a dark spell of time when he and Jacob were apart after a devastating crash almost took Jacob's life.
Since getting back together, things have been better than ever, and when Jacob gets the chance to act as reserve driver for Crosswire at the Singapore Grand Prix, he jumps at the chance to spend the race weekend with Travis. The night before qualifying, he gets a call from Crosswire's team principal, Sofia. One of their drivers has been injured, and Jacob will be filling in for the race. If he puts on a good performance, it might earn him his own F1 seat for next year. But every point he takes could compromise Travis's shot at the championship-and put their relationship to the test.
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Witchwood Boys Are Trending
They tricked me into a dark and unholy union.Three bastards in witch hats, leather pants, and iron masks.These supernatural stalkers have claimed me for their coven.They won't go away. These assholes will. not. leave.All because I fell for an urban legend: Touch the Witch's Tree on a moonless night and discover magic.Wholesome magic like: kinky rituals, blood sacrifice, and jizz potions.Oh, and a forest god who eats people-while they're still alive and screaming.Send help, and I'll send cupcakes.The Witchwood Boys Are Trending is a reverse harem/why choose romance (meaning one woman with three men). It's a unique blend of cozy urban fantasy and dark horror, and while it starts spicy, it gets much, much spicier. Inside, you'll find forced proximity tropes, grumpy-sunshine dynamics, and a main character with a banana slug tattoo. -
Black Girl You Are Atlas
A Coretta Scott King Honor Book
Winner of the Walter Dean Myers Award A thoughtful celebration of Black girlhood by award-winning author and poet Renée Watson. In this semi-autobiographical collection of poems, Renée Watson writes
about her experience growing up as a young Black girl at the intersections of race, class, and gender. Using a variety of poetic forms, from haiku to free verse, Watson shares recollections of her childhood in Portland, tender odes to the Black women in her life, and urgent calls for Black girls to step into their power. Black Girl You Are Atlas encourages young readers to embrace their future with a strong sense of sisterhood and celebration. With full-color art by celebrated fine artist Ekua Holmes throughout, this collection offers guidance and is a gift for anyone who reads it. -
Wiring for Beginners: A Complete Step-By-Step Guide To Mastering Electrical Wiring, Blueprint Planning, And Building A Profitable Career As
WIRING FOR BEGINNERS By JACK MURILLO Let's face it-home wiring can feel intimidating. But what if you had a step-by-step guide that made it simple, safe, and even enjoyable? That's where Ultimate Guide: Wiring, Updated 10th Edition comes in! Whether you're fixing a pesky outlet, adding sleek new lighting, or diving into smart home automation, this book pages guide has your back. Here's what you'll learn to do: Fix everyday electrical issues (like a pro!)
Add new switches, outlets, and circuits
Install everything from dimmers to LED wafer lights
Master outdoor lighting and emergency systems
Upgrade to smart home tech seamlessly
With easy-to-follow instructions, tons of photos, and clear illustrations, this book breaks down your home's electrical system so you actually understand it-no confusing jargon here! You'll know exactly what tools to grab, what wires to choose, and how to get the job done safely and efficiently. Have a bigger project? No problem! There's a whole section on running wiring through walls, between rooms, and even to new service panels. You'll also learn how to protect your home with safety gear like surge protectors and smoke detectors. What's new in this edition?
Get the latest on: Updated code standards (National Electrical Code)
Smart home integration
Renewable energy solutions
LED lighting trends
Author JACK MURILLO. Byers brings decades of experience teaching DIYers like you. He knows how to make even the trickiest wiring projects feel approachable. So why pay someone else when you can do it yourself-and save? Grab Ultimate Guide: Wiring, Updated 9th Edition, and let's get started! -
Mad Libs: For the Fans: Bts Edition
Mad Libs is the world's greatest word game and the perfect gift or activity for anyone who likes to laugh! Write in the missing words on each page to create your own hilariously funny stories all about being a fan of BTS. Smooth like TYPE OF FOOD, like a/an NOUN undercover! With 21 "fill-in-the-blank" stories about being a fan of BTS, this game can be played alone, in a group, or with the ARMY. Mad Libs are a fun family activity recommended for ages 8 to NUMBER. Mad Libs: For the Fans: BTS Edition includes:
- Silly stories: 21 "fill-in-the-blank" stories about being a BTS fan.
- Language arts practice: Mad Libs are a great way to build reading comprehension and grammar skills.
- Fun with friends: Each Mad Libs is a chance for friends to work together to create unique stories!