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If you loved One Day and The Rosie Project, you will fall head-over-heels for The Two of Us. Anyone can fall in love. But not everyone can stay there. Fisher and Ivy have been an item for a whole nineteen days. They both know that this is something special and that they are meant to be together. The fact that they know little else about each other is just a minor detail. Over the next year their lives change forever, and Fisher and Ivy discover that falling in love is the easy part. What matters most is what happens next . . . The Two of Us is a charming, honest and heart-breaking novel about life, love, and the importance of taking neither one for granted. 'Honest, gripping, bittersweet and very funny' Jenny Colgan 'Sincere, honest, moving and funny' Heat 'Beautifully written and wonderfully engaging. I loved it' Daily Mail 'Frank, funny and bittersweet, The Two of Us is a love story about what happens when a relationship looks all wrong but feels all right. This is a book with its heart firmly in the right place' Louise Candlish 'In turns funny, sad, honest and heartbreaking, The Two of Us takes you on an emotional rollercoaster ride you won't ever want to end' Matt Dunn

Bounty hunter Kelly Cruz, with her dark past, is as tough as they come, working solo, given her aversion towards authority, living in a bad neighborhood with her rescue pitbull and refusing to take a fee. The FBI, desperate and impressed by her ruthless tactics, turns to her for help with a deadly manhunt when a violent killer escapes from maximum security prison. Kelly doesn't hesitate. But in a shocking twist, when she learns the killer's destination, Kelly realizes that this time, she may have finally met her match. A non-stop action thriller, as Kelly Cruz must use her fists and her ruthless, no-holds-barred approach to go to places and use ruthless tactics that even the FBI wouldn't dare… "A brilliant book. I couldn't put it down and I never guessed who the murderer was!" —Reader review for Only Murder WHERE YOU HIDE is book #2 in a new series by #1 bestselling and critically acclaimed mystery and suspense author Rylie Dark, whose books have received over 2,000 five-star reviews and ratings. A cat-and-mouse thriller with harrowing twists and turns and filled with heart-pounding suspense, the Kelly Cruz mystery series offers a fresh twist on the genre as it introduces two brilliant protagonists who will make you fall in love and keep you turning pages late into the night. Future books in the series are also available. "I loved this thriller, read it in one sitting. Lots of twists and turns and I didn't guess the culprit at all… Already pre-ordered the second!" —Reader review for Only Murder "This book takes off with a bang… An excellent read, and I'm looking forward to the next book!" —Reader review for SEE HER RUN "Fantastic book! It was hard to put down. I can't wait to see what happens next!" —Reader review for SEE HER RUN "The twists and turns kept coming. Can't wait to read the next book!" —Reader review for SEE HER RUN "A must-read if you enjoy action-packed stories with good plots!" —Reader review for SEE HER RUN "I really like this author and this series starts with a bang. It will keep you turning the pages till the end of the book and wanting more." —Reader review for SEE HER RUN "I can't say enough about this author! How about 'out of this world'! This author is going to go far!" —Reader review for ONLY MURDER "I really enjoyed this book… The characters were alive, and the twists and turns were great. It will keep you reading till the end and leave you wanting more." —Reader review for NO WAY OUT "This is an author that I highly recommend. Her books will have you begging for more." —Reader review for NO WAY OUT

Get your scoop back to the coop in It Flies, It Spies from Ridley’s Games! Pssst . . . hey, guess what? The pigeons are listening! We know it sounds ridiculous, but it’s true. Have you ever wondered how news outlets get their scoops? It’s all thanks to those flying sources competing to break the next big story. And now, you’re one of them! In this spy pigeon racing game, your mission is to navigate your winged witness along its flight path and back to News Coop where you create the headlines! But beware: watchful drones lie in wait, and your competition will do everything possible to sabotage your journey across London’s skies. You must be prepared to respond in kind, so let’s see what you’re made of. This game is for gossips and people who will do what it takes to win. After all, there’s nothing like a bit of healthy competition. Made for ages 8+, 2–6 players, and the average agent takes around 20 minutes to complete their assignment. Inside the box—which becomes part of the gameboard!—you’ll find 6 uniquely characterful wooden Spy Pigeons, 6 Flight Paths, 70 Game cards, 15 Headline cards, 5 Poop cards, 4 Drone tokens, and English instructions. So, you have everything you need to make a success of this story. How to Play: Set the scene of your adventure using the game box and Flight Paths. Pick your Spy Pigeon and sit them on the Start. Now, patience . . . Shh! Hear that? “Well; I heard that REDACTED is using his lottery winnings to buy REDACTED . I mean, can you believe it?! I’d never have thought it of him!” That’s the sound of breaking news! Let’s fly! Use your cards to either move along your Flight Path towards News Coop or to play an Action that works to your advantage or sabotages your competition. You need at least two matching icons in your hand to fly forward, and the more matches you have, the more you can do! And if you find yourself splatted with Lucky Poop, then you’re in for a treat. No matching icons? Then, it’s time for Action. You could use your cards to deploy Drones directly into the path of another Spy Pigeon, blocking their progress, or you could steal a card from another player. If things get desperate, you could add new cards to your hand, but beware: if you do that, you must move the last-placed pigeon forward! That could be you, though; wouldn’t that be great? The first roving reporter to land safely at News Coop must shout their breaking news story from the rooftop to complete their assignment and win! Who It’s For: This game is for gossips and people who will do what it takes to win. What's Inside: 6 wooden Spy Pigeon character pieces, 6 Flight Paths, 70 Game cards, 15 Headline cards, 5 Poop cards, 4 Drone tokens, and English instructions. PSST! GUESS WHAT? – It Flies, It Spies by Ridley’s is the game where the pigeons are listening! We know it sounds ridiculous, but it’s true. Have you ever wondered how news outlets get their scoops? It’s all thanks to those flying sources competing to break the next big story. And now, you’re one of them! SPY, SOAR, AND SABOTAGE – This is a race—a race to create the headlines. Navigate your Spy Pigeon along its Flight Path and be the first to land the latest story at News Coop! But beware: watchful drones lie in wait, and your competition will do everything possible to sabotage your journey across London’s skies. You must be prepared to respond in kind, so let’s see what you’re made of. FEELING SNEAKY? – This game is for gossips and people who will do what it takes to win. After all, there’s nothing like a bit of healthy competition. It Flies, It Spies is made for ages 8+, 2–6 players, and the average agent takes around 20 minutes to complete their assignment. WHAT’S INSIDE? – Ah! It’s not just about what’s inside the box; it’s also about the box, which you will use to set the scene of your adventure! Before you do, though, you should remove the other bits: the 6 unique wooden Spy Pigeon character pieces, 6 Flight Paths, 70 Game cards, 15 Headline cards, 5 Poop ca

Get your scoop back to the coop in It Flies, It Spies from Ridley’s Games! Pssst . . . hey, guess what? The pigeons are listening! We know it sounds ridiculous, but it’s true. Have you ever wondered how news outlets get their scoops? It’s all thanks to those flying sources competing to break the next big story. And now, you’re one of them! In this spy pigeon racing game, your mission is to navigate your winged witness along its flight path and back to News Coop where you create the headlines! But beware: watchful drones lie in wait, and your competition will do everything possible to sabotage your journey across London’s skies. You must be prepared to respond in kind, so let’s see what you’re made of. This game is for gossips and people who will do what it takes to win. After all, there’s nothing like a bit of healthy competition. Made for ages 8+, 2–6 players, and the average agent takes around 20 minutes to complete their assignment. Inside the box—which becomes part of the gameboard!—you’ll find 6 uniquely characterful wooden Spy Pigeons, 6 Flight Paths, 70 Game cards, 15 Headline cards, 5 Poop cards, 4 Drone tokens, and English instructions. So, you have everything you need to make a success of this story. How to Play: Set the scene of your adventure using the game box and Flight Paths. Pick your Spy Pigeon and sit them on the Start. Now, patience . . . Shh! Hear that? “Well; I heard that REDACTED is using his lottery winnings to buy REDACTED . I mean, can you believe it?! I’d never have thought it of him!” That’s the sound of breaking news! Let’s fly! Use your cards to either move along your Flight Path towards News Coop or to play an Action that works to your advantage or sabotages your competition. You need at least two matching icons in your hand to fly forward, and the more matches you have, the more you can do! And if you find yourself splatted with Lucky Poop, then you’re in for a treat. No matching icons? Then, it’s time for Action. You could use your cards to deploy Drones directly into the path of another Spy Pigeon, blocking their progress, or you could steal a card from another player. If things get desperate, you could add new cards to your hand, but beware: if you do that, you must move the last-placed pigeon forward! That could be you, though; wouldn’t that be great? The first roving reporter to land safely at News Coop must shout their breaking news story from the rooftop to complete their assignment and win! Who It’s For: This game is for gossips and people who will do what it takes to win. What's Inside: 6 wooden Spy Pigeon character pieces, 6 Flight Paths, 70 Game cards, 15 Headline cards, 5 Poop cards, 4 Drone tokens, and English instructions. PSST! GUESS WHAT? – It Flies, It Spies by Ridley’s is the game where the pigeons are listening! We know it sounds ridiculous, but it’s true. Have you ever wondered how news outlets get their scoops? It’s all thanks to those flying sources competing to break the next big story. And now, you’re one of them! SPY, SOAR, AND SABOTAGE – This is a race—a race to create the headlines. Navigate your Spy Pigeon along its Flight Path and be the first to land the latest story at News Coop! But beware: watchful drones lie in wait, and your competition will do everything possible to sabotage your journey across London’s skies. You must be prepared to respond in kind, so let’s see what you’re made of. FEELING SNEAKY? – This game is for gossips and people who will do what it takes to win. After all, there’s nothing like a bit of healthy competition. It Flies, It Spies is made for ages 8+, 2–6 players, and the average agent takes around 20 minutes to complete their assignment. WHAT’S INSIDE? – Ah! It’s not just about what’s inside the box; it’s also about the box, which you will use to set the scene of your adventure! Before you do, though, you should remove the other bits: the 6 unique wooden Spy Pigeon character pieces, 6 Flight Paths, 70 Game cards, 15 Headline cards, 5 Poop ca

In this new romantic comedy series by #1 Bestseller Fiona Grace, life gets turned upside down for April Faith when her daughter leaves for college, her corporate job jades her, and her husband abruptly walks out. April realizes she has lived life too long for others, and she needs a major change. She remembers Dune Island, her childhood summer home off the coast of Georgia, a place where nothing could go wrong in the world—and she needs to revisit what remains of her family's historic beach house and see if she can restore it, turn it into an inn, open the door for a new life—and maybe, even, a new love… "Wow, this book takes off & never stops! I couldn't put it down! Highly recommended for those who love a great mystery with twists, turns, romance, and a long lost family member! I am reading the next book right now!" --Amazon reviewer (regarding Murder in the Manor) "Wish all books were this good a mystery romance and love. Did not want to stop reading this book—loved it." --Amazon reviewer (regarding Murder in the Manor) A CHANCE FALL is book #2 in a new romance series by #1 bestselling author Fiona Grace, whose books have received over 10,000 five-star reviews and ratings. A sweet romance series filled with twists at every turn, THE INN AT DUNE ISLAND will make you laugh and cry as it transports you to a magical place. A page-turner packed with jaw-dropping twists, impossible to put down, it will make you fall in love with romance all over again. Future books in the series are also available! "The story line wasn't just a who done it, but had a story about her life and romance, including village life. Very entertaining." --Amazon reviewer (regarding Murder in the Manor) "It has endearing and sometimes quirky characters, a plot that keeps you reading and the right amount of romance. I can't wait to start book two!" --Amazon reviewer (regarding Murder in the Manor) "What a great story of murder, romance, new beginnings, love, friend ships and a wonderful cascade of mystery." --Amazon reviewer (regarding Murder in the Manor)

When victims turn up in abandoned copper mines, former Corrections Officer-turned-Detective Sloane Riddle must use her knowledge of criminal psychology to unearth a killer who leaves no trace—except for the victims he leaves behind. "A brilliant book. I couldn't put it down and I never guessed who the murderer was!" —Reader review for Only Murder AFTER HE STRUCK (A Sloane Riddle Suspense Thriller—Book 2) is the second book in a highly anticipated new series by #1 bestseller Rylie Dark, whose bestseller SEE HER RUN (a free download) has received over 700 five star ratings and reviews. The SLOANE RIDDLE mystery series is a gripping cat-and-mouse narrative brimming with startling developments that will have your heart racing. This refreshing take on the thriller genre presents a captivating yet tortured female protagonist who is sure to win your affection and compel you to read well past bedtime. Fans of Lee Child, Melinda Leigh, and Robert Dugoni are sure to fall in love. Future books in the series will soon be available! "I loved this thriller, read it in one sitting. Lots of twists and turns and I didn't guess the culprit at all… Already pre-ordered the second!" —Reader review for Only Murder "This book takes off with a bang… An excellent read, and I'm looking forward to the next book!" —Reader review for SEE HER RUN "Fantastic book! It was hard to put down. I can't wait to see what happens next!" —Reader review for SEE HER RUN "The twists and turns kept coming. Can't wait to read the next book!" —Reader review for SEE HER RUN "A must-read if you enjoy action-packed stories with good plots!" —Reader review for SEE HER RUN "I really like this author and this series starts with a bang. It will keep you turning the pages till the end of the book and wanting more." —Reader review for SEE HER RUN "I can't say enough about this author! How about 'out of this world'! This author is going to go far!" —Reader review for ONLY MURDER "I really enjoyed this book… The characters were alive, and the twists and turns were great. It will keep you reading till the end and leave you wanting more." —Reader review for NO WAY OUT "This is an author that I highly recommend. Her books will have you begging for more." —Reader review for NO WAY OUT

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A deeply moving memoir of illness and recovery that traces one young woman s journey from diagnosis to remission to re-entry into normal life from the founder of The Isolation Journals and a subject of the Netflix documentary American Symphony ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Times Book Review, The Washington Post, Bloomberg, The Rumpus, She Reads, Library Journal, Booklist I was immersed for the whole ride and would follow Jaouad anywhere. . . . Her writing restores the moon, lights the way as we learn to endure the unknown. Chanel Miller, The New York Times Book Review   Beautifully crafted . . . affecting . . . a transformative read . . . Jaouad s insights about the self, connectedness, uncertainty and time speak to all of us. The Washington Post In the summer after graduating from college, Suleika Jaouad was preparing, as they say in commencement speeches, to enter the real world. She had fallen in love and moved to Paris to pursue her dream of becoming a war correspondent. The real world she found, however, would take her into a very different kind of conflict zone. It started with an itch first on her feet, then up her legs, like a thousand invisible mosquito bites. Next came the exhaustion, and the six-hour naps that only deepened her fatigue. Then a trip to the doctor and, a few weeks shy of her twenty-third birthday, a diagnosis: leukemia, with a 35 percent chance of survival. Just like that, the life she had imagined for herself had gone up in flames. By the time Jaouad flew home to New York, she had lost her job, her apartment, and her independence. She would spend much of the next four years in a hospital bed, fighting for her life and chronicling the saga in a column for The New York Times. When Jaouad finally walked out of the cancer ward after countless rounds of chemo, a clinical trial, and a bone marrow transplant she was, according to the doctors, cured. But as she would soon learn, a cure is not where the work of healing ends; it s where it begins. She had spent the past 1,500 days in desperate pursuit of one goal to survive. And now that she d done so, she realized that she had no idea how to live. How would she reenter the world and live again? How could she reclaim what had been lost? Jaouad embarked with her new best friend, Oscar, a scruffy terrier mutt on a 100-day, 15,000-mile road trip across the country. She set out to meet some of the strangers who had written to her during her years in the hospital: a teenage girl in Florida also recovering from cancer; a teacher in California grieving the death of her son; a death-row inmate in Texas who d spent his own years confined to a room. What she learned on this trip is that the divide between sick and well is porous, that the vast majority of us will travel back and forth between these realms throughout our lives. Between Two Kingdoms is a profound chronicle of survivorship and a fierce, tender, and inspiring exploration of what it means to begin again.

Once, Tammy Strobel and her husband were living a normal middle-class lifestyle: driving two cars, commuting long distances, and living well beyond their means. Now they are living the voluntary downsizing -- or smart-sizing -- dream. In this book Strobel combines research on well-being with numerous real-world examples to offer practical inspiration. Her fresh take on our things, our work, and our relationships spells out micro-actions that anyone can take to step into a life that's more conscious and connected, sustainable and sustaining, heartfelt and happy.

Once, Tammy Strobel and her husband were living a normal middle-class lifestyle: driving two cars, commuting long distances, and living well beyond their means. Now they are living the voluntary downsizing -- or smart-sizing -- dream. In this book Strobel combines research on well-being with numerous real-world examples to offer practical inspiration. Her fresh take on our things, our work, and our relationships spells out micro-actions that anyone can take to step into a life that's more conscious and connected, sustainable and sustaining, heartfelt and happy.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A deeply moving memoir of illness and recovery that traces one young woman s journey from diagnosis to remission to re-entry into normal life from the founder of The Isolation Journals and a subject of the Netflix documentary American Symphony ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Times Book Review, The Washington Post, Bloomberg, The Rumpus, She Reads, Library Journal, Booklist I was immersed for the whole ride and would follow Jaouad anywhere. . . . Her writing restores the moon, lights the way as we learn to endure the unknown. Chanel Miller, The New York Times Book Review Beautifully crafted . . . affecting . . . a transformative read . . . Jaouad s insights about the self, connectedness, uncertainty and time speak to all of us. The Washington Post In the summer after graduating from college, Suleika Jaouad was preparing, as they say in commencement speeches, to enter the real world. She had fallen in love and moved to Paris to pursue her dream of becoming a war correspondent. The real world she found, however, would take her into a very different kind of conflict zone. It started with an itch first on her feet, then up her legs, like a thousand invisible mosquito bites. Next came the exhaustion, and the six-hour naps that only deepened her fatigue. Then a trip to the doctor and, a few weeks shy of her twenty-third birthday, a diagnosis: leukemia, with a 35 percent chance of survival. Just like that, the life she had imagined for herself had gone up in flames. By the time Jaouad flew home to New York, she had lost her job, her apartment, and her independence. She would spend much of the next four years in a hospital bed, fighting for her life and chronicling the saga in a column for The New York Times. When Jaouad finally walked out of the cancer ward after countless rounds of chemo, a clinical trial, and a bone marrow transplant she was, according to the doctors, cured. But as she would soon learn, a cure is not where the work of healing ends; it s where it begins. She had spent the past 1,500 days in desperate pursuit of one goal to survive. And now that she d done so, she realized that she had no idea how to live. How would she reenter the world and live again? How could she reclaim what had been lost? Jaouad embarked with her new best friend, Oscar, a scruffy terrier mutt on a 100-day, 15,000-mile road trip across the country. She set out to meet some of the strangers who had written to her during her years in the hospital: a teenage girl in Florida also recovering from cancer; a teacher in California grieving the death of her son; a death-row inmate in Texas who d spent his own years confined to a room. What she learned on this trip is that the divide between sick and well is porous, that the vast majority of us will travel back and forth between these realms throughout our lives. Between Two Kingdoms is a profound chronicle of survivorship and a fierce, tender, and inspiring exploration of what it means to begin again.

The Two Barques is a short story by Arthur Conan Doyle first published in the Pearson's Magazine in march 1897. 2nd story of the Captain Sharkey saga.In Kingston, an elderly logwood-cutter saw Captain Sharkey's pirate barque, the Happy Delivery, careening at Torbec on the south-west of Hispaniola, as well as Sharkey himself, with four men, buccaneering on the outlying island of La Vache. Stephen Craddock, an adventurer comes to the Governor Sir Edward Compton with a plan for the extirpation of Sharkey. He want to use the sister ship of the Happy Delivery, the White Rose, and set sail for the Island of La Vache, where Sharkey is slaying the wild oxen. When Sharkey will see the White Rose he will surely mistake it for his own vessel which he is awaiting, and he will come on board to his own undoing. The plan is accepted by the Governor and Craddock set sail to La Vache with a crew of volunteers. When they arrive to La Vache, no sign of Sharkey. They search him in the forest for a few days but finally they decide to return to their boat. When they arrive on board something is strange, as if it was not the same ship, and suddenly they are captured by Sharkey on the deck. They are on the pirate ship the Happy Delivery which came back from its careening upon the very day that they left in the forest. Then the White Rose is scuttled in the bay. Craddock, bruised and wounded in soul and body, is thrown into a dark sail-room. For two days, the Happy Delivery set sail to Jamaica. When he arrives to Port-Royal, Sharkey, with that diabolical cunning and audacity which were among his main characteristics, is simulating the part which Craddock would himself have played had he come back victorious. Sharkey exhibits Craddock on the deck so that the other side could fall into the trap but the later has sprung the bulwarks and is swimming for his life. He is hit and hit again by pistol shots but is still swimming. Irritated, Sharkey takes his musket and fired a fatal blow on Craddock.

History, Action, Romance and Humor come galloping across the pages of Craig Beck's THE STORM RIDERS! BOOK TWO of THE NEVADA TRILOGY, THE STORM RIDERS takes off where BOOK ONE, THE HORSE MURDERERS leaves off. Set in 1982 Nevada, THE STORM RIDERS tells the tales of Shelby Harder, a determined Conservationist and horsewoman and Fish, the young Mustang Colt that Shelby has rescued from certain death in BOOK ONE, THE HORSE MURDERERS. Their stories continue six months later as Fish is hunted by Cowboys eager to turn him into dog food and unscrupulous Sheriffs and Gun Dealers looking for profit and revenge on the Wild Mustangs. It is also the stories of others who have been involved in the movement to save the Wild Horses such as Wild Horse Annie, The Iron Cowboy and Tina Magnum. It is the story of Reno Air Race Pilots, Mario DaVinci, Don Beck, Bob Hoover and more as they jockey their aircraft for position in the most Dangerous game, Air Racing at 265 MPH around a tight course and dying with a minor mistake made. The story of prostitution in Nevada and super-pimp, Joe Conforte's, rise to power and the girls that worked for him. A passionate love affair breaks out between Joe's top girl, Delilah and The Italian Stallion, Mario DaVinci, as she seeks an escape from The Bunny Ranch. THE STORM RIDERS is also the story of the Comstock Lode in !865 and the creatures that inhabited Virginia City. Characters such as Snowshoe Thompson, Mark Twain, Dan DeQuille and Sandy Bowers, roll off the pages. Snowshoe Thompson is shown as the first of "The Extreme Skiers" with his numerous treks through mountains covered in avalanche threats and his counter-part Frank Stewart, the first of THE SPEED SKIERS, attaining speeds of 90 MPH in 1865, in the High Sierras. The story of Steve Mckinney, modern day SPEED-KING and his record setting speed runs in Portillo, Chile are recounted as well as his historic Hang-Glider flight off of Mt. Everest, and many High-Sierra Adventures. All amazing stories of Adventure and Romance set on the biggest stage of all, the State of Nevada, with a colorful cast of NEVADA Characters THE STORM RIDERS will hold you spellbound!

"A brilliant book. I couldn't put it down and I never guessed who the murderer was!" —Reader review for Only Murder When FBI Agent Hannah Mercy transfers back home to Lincoln, Nebraska to care for her ailing father, she expects a quiet life—but finds herself embroiled in solving mysteries from the past, and hunting down diabolical killers… Forgotten tragedies resurface as Hannah Mercy links a macabre string of murders to the dark days of the 1980s farm crisis. With victims displayed among haunting relics, Hannah must dig through history's wreckage to prevent another name from being added to this killer's morbid museum. COME HOME is book #2 in a new series by #1 bestselling and critically acclaimed mystery and suspense author Rylie Dark, whose books have received over 2,000 five-star reviews and ratings. The series begins with COME CLOSE (Book #1). The HANNAH MERCY series offers a captivating take on the mystery genre, filled with unexpected twists and intense suspense. Its cleverly-crafted lead character, a brilliant but flawed heroine, will win your affection and keep you turning pages long into the night. Fans of Robert Dugoni, Melinda Leigh, Lisa Gardner, and Teresa Driscoll are sure to fall in love. Future books in the series are also available! "I loved this thriller, read it in one sitting. Lots of twists and turns and I didn't guess the culprit at all… Already pre-ordered the second!" —Reader review for Only Murder "This book takes off with a bang… An excellent read, and I'm looking forward to the next book!" —Reader review for SEE HER RUN "Fantastic book! It was hard to put down. I can't wait to see what happens next!" —Reader review for SEE HER RUN "The twists and turns kept coming. Can't wait to read the next book!" —Reader review for SEE HER RUN "A must-read if you enjoy action-packed stories with good plots!" —Reader review for SEE HER RUN "I really like this author and this series starts with a bang. It will keep you turning the pages till the end of the book and wanting more." —Reader review for SEE HER RUN "I can't say enough about this author! How about 'out of this world'! This author is going to go far!" —Reader review for ONLY MURDER "I really enjoyed this book… The characters were alive, and the twists and turns were great. It will keep you reading till the end and leave you wanting more." —Reader review for NO WAY OUT "This is an author that I highly recommend. Her books will have you begging for more." —Reader review for NO WAY OUT

When the FBI assembles an elite team to solve political murders, Special Agent Jessie Reach must navigate through treacherous political waters and powerful secrets. But when the President's personal assistant is brutally murdered, an enigmatic symbol resembling an American flag becomes the only clue in a high-stakes manhunt that pits Jessie against the most diabolical killer she has yet to encounter…. "A brilliant book. I couldn't put it down and I never guessed who the murderer was!" —Reader review for Only Murder HIS OTHER SELF is book #2 in a new series by #1 bestselling and critically acclaimed mystery and suspense author Rylie Dark, whose books have received over 2,000 five-star reviews and ratings. A cat-and-mouse thriller with harrowing twists and turns and filled with heart-pounding suspense, the JESSIE REACH mystery series offers a fresh twist on the genre as it introduces a brilliant protagonist who will make you fall in love and keep you turning pages late into the night. Future books in the series are also available. "I loved this thriller, read it in one sitting. Lots of twists and turns and I didn't guess the culprit at all… Already pre-ordered the second!" —Reader review for Only Murder "This book takes off with a bang… An excellent read, and I'm looking forward to the next book!" —Reader review for SEE HER RUN "Fantastic book! It was hard to put down. I can't wait to see what happens next!" —Reader review for SEE HER RUN "The twists and turns kept coming. Can't wait to read the next book!" —Reader review for SEE HER RUN "A must-read if you enjoy action-packed stories with good plots!" —Reader review for SEE HER RUN "I really like this author and this series starts with a bang. It will keep you turning the pages till the end of the book and wanting more." —Reader review for SEE HER RUN "I can't say enough about this author! How about 'out of this world'! This author is going to go far!" —Reader review for ONLY MURDER "I really enjoyed this book… The characters were alive, and the twists and turns were great. It will keep you reading till the end and leave you wanting more." —Reader review for NO WAY OUT "This is an author that I highly recommend. Her books will have you begging for more." —Reader review for NO WAY OUT

From Booktok sensation Harley Laroux, author of the New York Times bestseller Her Soul to Take, part two of the infamously spicy, irresistibly dark, Why Choose bully duology – perfect for readers of Sadie Kincaid, LJ Shen, and Eva Ashwood. **NOW A DELUXE LIMITED EDITION paperback with foil cover, stenciled edges, and full color fan art** Every action has consequences. I made one foolish mistake and ended up with a debt I had only one way to pay...by bowing my head and submitting to the men I swore I hated. But in their dominance I found catharsis. In the darkness we share, parts of myself were brought to the light. I've been wearing a mask for far too long. Now I'm torn between the future I thought I wanted, and a life I once believed was only fantasy. These feelings between us were never just a game. What am I willing to sacrifice? My pride and carefully laid plans, my determination that I can do it all alone? Or my new-found freedom to live without boundaries with the men who turned my world on its head? How much am I willing to give up? Who am I willing to lose?

From Booktok sensation Harley Laroux, author of the New York Times bestseller Her Soul to Take, part two of the infamously spicy, irresistibly dark, Why Choose bully duology – perfect for readers of Sadie Kincaid, LJ Shen, and Eva Ashwood. **NOW A DELUXE LIMITED EDITION paperback with foil cover, stenciled edges, and full color fan art** Every action has consequences. I made one foolish mistake and ended up with a debt I had only one way to pay...by bowing my head and submitting to the men I swore I hated. But in their dominance I found catharsis. In the darkness we share, parts of myself were brought to the light. I've been wearing a mask for far too long. Now I'm torn between the future I thought I wanted, and a life I once believed was only fantasy. These feelings between us were never just a game. What am I willing to sacrifice? My pride and carefully laid plans, my determination that I can do it all alone? Or my new-found freedom to live without boundaries with the men who turned my world on its head? How much am I willing to give up? Who am I willing to lose?

Are you searching for an advanced spelling book for kids? Your quest ends here! "A Difficult Spelling Book For Smart Kids" is the perfect tool to enhance the spelling abilities of intelligent young minds. This is not just another English spelling book for kids; it is a comprehensive guide that promises age-appropriate spelling challenges that will elevate your child's language skills to new heights. Our smart kids' learning guide covers a range of words from various difficulty levels. Starting with simpler words such as 'Believe' at level 5, it graduates to complex ones such as 'Sesquipedalian' at level 10. It's the ideal resource for children, homeschoolers, and teachers who aim to tackle tricky words for kids to spell. The spelling challenges do not stop at merely understanding the words; the book encourages usage, aids in vocabulary building, and instills confidence in children to conquer any spelling bee they participate in. It's much more than a spelling book; it's a vocabulary builder for kids. Every word in the book comes with a difficulty rating, part of speech, and a definition, making it an easy-to-use, comprehensive spelling guide. For example, 'Bibliography' - a level 7 difficulty noun meaning a list of the books referred to in a scholarly work. "A Difficult Spelling Book For Smart Kids" is designed to make learning a joyous journey. Whether your child is just starting to explore the world of words or already a young wordsmith, this book provides the right level of challenge to keep them engaged and motivated. Take advantage of this valuable resource. Order your copy of "A Difficult Spelling Book For Smart Kids" today and embark on an enriching spelling adventure!

THE PRICE OF VICTORY Jungoh and Ibeom have dealt with the nightmare plaguing Ibeom’s dreams. But when they both awaken, Jungoh is confused about the two of them sharing a bed. It doesn’t take long for Ibeom to uncover that the conflict has robbed Jungoh of their memories together. Can Ibeom find a way to restore them or is their connection the cost of success?

Three Public Talks 1. A radical transformation in the psyche itself - 8 November 1968 Duration: 80 minutes To communicate we must know that the word is not the thing and also be in that state of mind whose quality is attention, care. That can only take place if we are serious. We are the world and the world is us. To bring about a radical transformation, which is so essential in society, there must be radical transformation in ourselves. Analysis of violence does not end violence, nor is violence ended by thinking of non-violence. There is no teacher outside, no saviour, no master; you yourself have to change and therefore you have to learn to observe, to know yourself. Knowledge and learning are two different things. Q: What is this silence you talk about? The silence that I am experiencing comes and goes. 2. Thought is the cause of fear - 10 November 1968 Duration: 76 minutes Though we have plenty of energy, apparently we lack the drive, enthusiasm, vitality to bring about a change in ourselves. As long as there is fear there must be violence, aggression, anger, hatred. Thought is the source of fear. Is it possible to live everyday life without thought interfering? Thought is always old. When you worship thought you are worshipping some thing that is dead. Q: Could you discuss the process of verbalisation that goes on when one observes? Q: How do we get rid of this separation, division in ourselves? 3. The benediction of meditation - 17 November 1968 Duration: 67 minutes We shall explore together into this life, existence, in which is included relationship, love and death, not merely as a phenomenon but as something tremendously significant, to be cherished, deeply lived. Meditation is the approach to this problem of living. It is only a free mind that is capable of attention in which there is no achieving or losing or fear. It is only a quiet, attentive mind that can understand this immense problem of living. It is only the quiet, meditative mind that can come upon what is called love. What is living? The observer cannot possibly do anything about envy because he is the cause and the effect. Whatever he does with regard to envy is still envy. What does it mean to die, knowing the organism comes to an end? What does it mean to die psychologically, inwardly? Five Public Discussions 4. Freedom of choice is not freedom - 11 November 1968 Duration: 83 minutes What do we mean by free will? Is there such thing? Is choice ever necessary? Freedom exists only when I perceive very clearly, when the mind sees things as they are. Q: Is it possible to be free in society? Q: Is love the absence of hate? To find out what truth is you must be free of propaganda: the propaganda of the Church, the propaganda of literature, propaganda of tradition, so that you see things clearly for yourself. 5. Learning is action - 12 November 1968 Duration: 56 minutes Our education is concerned with the accumulation of knowledge. Very few of us are capable of living a life without the influence of specialists. What is the point of going to a university, getting a degree and disappearing into the vast structure of society? Q: How shall we approach the idea of study? If you express from something already accumulated it is a deadly bore, but if you are all the time watching, not only yourself but the world, you are learning. Q: You say that a mantra is an escape. Do you think that people use drugs as an escape or because they want to become closer? When I observe myself I cannot learn if I condemn what I find. We observe through our imagination, through our image, through our knowledge. 6.

"A wickedly sharp adventure!" —ND Stevenson, New York Times bestselling creator of Nimona The second book in the YA graphic novel series about star-crossed lovers and misunderstood monsters, which is already a webcomic phenomenon! All Dr. Henry Jekyll wanted to do was make London a safe place for rogue scientists. That’s why he and his best friend Robert created the Society for Arcane Sciences in the first place, and why their upcoming exhibition to show the public all the incredible things they can do for the world is so important. But ever since Frankenstein arrived, nothing has gone according to plan…. And now Jekyll’s dirty little secret is about to become a huge problem. Hyde, his devilishly devious alter-ego, is fed up with being jerked around and Jekyll not letting him out to play. And he’s just discovered a new trick that will allow him to take the driver’s seat of their shared body. With Hyde behind the wheel, it’s not just the impeding exhibition and the future of the society in jeopardy. The ruffian threatens to destroy something that’s even more dear to Jekyll: his relationship with Robert. Will Jekyll be able to regain control of his mind, body, and life, or will he lose everything he has been fighting for? Volume Two collects Chapters 8-12 of this beloved webcomic, which is available in print for the first time ever. It also features loads of exclusive bonus content including a brand-new prequel story (Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Meet Dracula!!!), a behind-the-scenes look at the comic’s origins, and more!

Musashi's tale continues as he transforms himself from an inexperienced soldier with no direction into Japan's greatest swordsman! This is the second book of Musashi: The Novel, a sweeping three-book unabridged translation of Eiji Yoshikawa's bestselling masterpiece--Japan's most beloved historical novel. Masterfully translated for the first time in its entirety by Alexander Bennett, this vivid and fast-paced story reveals the exploits and inner life of a man who finds not only his true purpose but also his humanity. In Book Two Musashi continues his travels across Japan, earning a name for himself as a fearless swordsman. One by one, he dispatches the most skilled fighters in Japan with minimal effort, and it all seems too easy. But stung by their defeat at his hands, the Yoshioka fighters vow revenge, and their leader, Seijuro, seeks out Musashi for a duel to the death. Wrestling with his demons, Musashi is torn by his love for Otsu and his goal of becoming Japan's most famous warrior. He decides to take on a young student, but in doing so, is he losing his focus? Musashi holds his destiny in his hands, yet difficult choices will have to be made.

Musashi's tale continues as he transforms himself from an inexperienced soldier with no direction into Japan's greatest swordsman! This is the second book of Musashi: The Novel, a sweeping three-book unabridged translation of Eiji Yoshikawa's bestselling masterpiece--Japan's most beloved historical novel. Masterfully translated for the first time in its entirety by Alexander Bennett, this vivid and fast-paced story reveals the exploits and inner life of a man who finds not only his true purpose but also his humanity. In Book Two Musashi continues his travels across Japan, earning a name for himself as a fearless swordsman. One by one, he dispatches the most skilled fighters in Japan with minimal effort, and it all seems too easy. But stung by their defeat at his hands, the Yoshioka fighters vow revenge, and their leader, Seijuro, seeks out Musashi for a duel to the death. Wrestling with his demons, Musashi is torn by his love for Otsu and his goal of becoming Japan's most famous warrior. He decides to take on a young student, but in doing so, is he losing his focus? Musashi holds his destiny in his hands, yet difficult choices will have to be made.

FBI Special Agent Maeve Sharp, a rising star in the BAU, decides to leave behind a shining career when she transfers to Las Vegas to come back home to her dying mother and incarcerated brother. But when victims of a new killer appear on the strip, all with chronic gambling problems, Maeve digs deeper, and in a shocking twist, realizes that this killer is not at all what he seems…. "A brilliant book. I couldn't put it down and I never guessed who the murderer was!" —Reader review for Only Murder WITH ENVY is book #2 in a new series by #1 bestselling and critically acclaimed mystery and suspense author Rylie Dark, whose books have received over 2,000 five-star reviews and ratings. FBI Special Agent Maeve Sharp never got over her sister's disappearance when they were teenagers, the case gone cold, the feeling that just maybe she is still out there, somewhere. It ruined her family and destroyed her father who, once a decorated cop on the LVPD, now sits alone in a dilapidated trailer in the middle of nowhere, refusing to reconcile with her. It wrecked her brother, too, leading to lockup after lockup, as he pleads with Maeve to help get her out. And it wrecked her mom most of all, who in her dying days can think of nothing else. Maeve though she got away from it all when she transferred to Quantico and made a career for herself. But the past has a way of calling, of bringing back dark and unresolved memories. And Maeve has stepped right back into, ready, this time, to wrestle her darkest demons while she hunts down new serial killers…. A cat-and-mouse thriller with harrowing twists and turns and filled with heart-pounding suspense, the MAEVE SHARP mystery series offers a fresh twist on the genre as it introduces two brilliant protagonists who will make you fall in love and keep you turning pages late into the night. Future books in the series are also available. "I loved this thriller, read it in one sitting. Lots of twists and turns and I didn't guess the culprit at all… Already pre-ordered the second!" —Reader review for Only Murder "This book takes off with a bang… An excellent read, and I'm looking forward to the next book!" —Reader review for SEE HER RUN "Fantastic book! It was hard to put down. I can't wait to see what happens next!" —Reader review for SEE HER RUN "The twists and turns kept coming. Can't wait to read the next book!" —Reader review for SEE HER RUN "A must-read if you enjoy action-packed stories with good plots!" —Reader review for SEE HER RUN "I really like this author and this series starts with a bang. It will keep you turning the pages till the end of the book and wanting more." —Reader review for SEE HER RUN "I can't say enough about this author! How about 'out of this world'! This author is going to go far!" —Reader review for ONLY MURDER "I really enjoyed this book… The characters were alive, and the twists and turns were great. It will keep you reading till the end and leave you wanting more." —Reader review for NO WAY OUT "This is an author that I highly recommend. Her books will have you begging for more." —Reader review for NO WAY OUT

From #1 bestseller Morgan Rice comes the debut of a breathtaking new fantasy series, ideal for fans of Sarah J Maas, Brandon Sanderson and Jennifer L Armentrout. From USA Today and #1 bestseller Morgan Rice, author of A Quest of Heroes (over 5,000 five star ratings) comes the long-awaited debut of a major new epic fantasy series. The SWORD OF THE DEAD series boldly reimagines the Persephone myth as a jumping off point to launch us into a startlingly new epic fantasy world, replete with fresh villains, kingdoms, tragedy monsters, and heroes. When Thea, the king's 18 year old daughter, is snatched by a monster and taken miles down to an underground kingdom, Lance, a peasant boy who dreams of joining the King's elite knights, vows to risk his life to save her. Lance embarks on an epic quest to prove himself before the king's men, to find the secret passage to the underground, to brave intense trials, to battle hideous monsters, and to get her back. Meanwhile, up above, with the king distracted and betrayed, a once-impregnable kingdom is crumbling, as enemies on all sides close in. Only a hardened girl thief, an unlikely hero, stands a chance of saving it all. SWORD OF THE DEAD weaves an epic tale of fate and destiny, of magic and love, of sacrifice and power. A page-turning read, packed with cliffhangers and twists you will not anticipate, it will immerse you in another world. Appealing to young adults and adults of all ages, SWORD OF THE DEAD offers a fresh take on sword and sorcery adventure fantasy, and will keep you reading late into the night. Future books in the series are also available. "The beginnings of something remarkable are there." --San Francisco Book Review (re A Quest of Heroes) "Has all the ingredients for an instant success: plots, counterplots, mystery, valiant knights, and blossoming relationships replete with broken hearts, deception and betrayal. It will keep you entertained for hours, and will satisfy all ages. Recommended for the permanent library of all fantasy readers." --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re The Sorcerer's Ring) "A spirited fantasy ….Only the beginning of what promises to be an epic young adult series." --Midwest Book Review (re A Quest of Heroes) "Action-packed …. Rice's writing is solid and the premise intriguing." --Publishers Weekly (re A Quest of Heroes)

"Shit You Should Care About was launched as a WordPress blog by three best friends in the back of a political science lecture. Today it's a global ecosystem of content - two podcasts, 3.5 million Instagram followers and a daily newsy. They are your culture vultures, news agents and (reluctant) agony aunts all rolled into one. MAKE IT MAKE SENSE is a collage of cultural analysis, anecdotes, personal essays, poems, and lists, interplayed like a conversation between friends. So sharp they'll make you wince, so honest that you might feel uncomfortable with what's reflecting back at you, so funny you'll want to take a photo and send it to your best friend."--Provided by publisher.

Interpol agent Alex Quinn, 29, born to Italian-Turkish parents, is a multi-lingual genius. With an advanced degree in Criminal Psychology from a university in France and a PHD from a Germany university, Alex was recruited by Interpol at the age of 25—their youngest recruit—because of her encyclopedic knowledge of serial killers. When a body is found hanging from the rafters of the Notre Dame in Paris, Alex is dispatched immediately—but this killer may just be the match she has yet to meet… "A brilliant book. I couldn't put it down and I never guessed who the murderer was!" —Reader review for Only Murder SECOND, DEATH is book #2 in a new series by #1 bestselling and critically acclaimed mystery and suspense author Rylie Dark, whose books have received over 2,000 five-star reviews and ratings. With killers preying in high-trafficked historic sites, Interpol convenes a special task force to hunt them down before panic spreads—and finds no one better to head up this new force than Alex Quinn. Beautiful in an exotic way, with a mixture of her Mediterranean heritage, Alex, with her olive complexion and startling green eyes, bears a pencil thin scar along one hand from the palm to the tip of a finger—a scar that keeps her single-mindedly focused on avenging her parents. Able to solve cases in record time, Alex has been all over Europe for nearly a decade. Yet one killer still eludes her. The man who killed her parents. The darkness of past propels her—yet it also threatens to swallow her whole… A page-turning and harrowing crime thriller featuring a brilliant and tortured Interpol agent, the Alex Quinn series is a riveting mystery, a cat-and-mouse thriller packed with non-stop action, suspense, twists and turns, revelations, and driven by a breakneck pace that will keep you flipping pages late into the night. Fans of Rachel Caine, Teresa Driscoll and Robert Dugoni are sure to fall in love. More books in the series are also available! "I loved this thriller, read it in one sitting. Lots of twists and turns and I didn't guess the culprit at all… Already pre-ordered the second!" —Reader review for Only Murder "This book takes off with a bang… An excellent read, and I'm looking forward to the next book!" —Reader review for SEE HER RUN "Fantastic book! It was hard to put down. I can't wait to see what happens next!" —Reader review for SEE HER RUN "The twists and turns kept coming. Can't wait to read the next book!" —Reader review for SEE HER RUN "A must-read if you enjoy action-packed stories with good plots!" —Reader review for SEE HER RUN "I really like this author and this series starts with a bang. It will keep you turning the pages till the end of the book and wanting more." —Reader review for SEE HER RUN "I can't say enough about this author! How about 'out of this world'! This author is going to go far!" —Reader review for ONLY MURDER "I really enjoyed this book… The characters were alive, and the twists and turns were great. It will keep you reading till the end and leave you wanting more." —Reader review for NO WAY OUT "This is an author that I highly recommend. Her books will have you begging for more." —Reader review for NO WAY OUT

"Shit You Should Care About was launched as a WordPress blog by three best friends in the back of a political science lecture. Today it's a global ecosystem of content - two podcasts, 3.5 million Instagram followers and a daily newsy. They are your culture vultures, news agents and (reluctant) agony aunts all rolled into one. MAKE IT MAKE SENSE is a collage of cultural analysis, anecdotes, personal essays, poems, and lists, interplayed like a conversation between friends. So sharp they'll make you wince, so honest that you might feel uncomfortable with what's reflecting back at you, so funny you'll want to take a photo and send it to your best friend."--Provided by publisher.

"A MASTERPIECE OF THRILLER AND MYSTERY. Blake Pierce did a magnificent job developing characters with a psychological side so well described that we feel inside their minds, follow their fears and cheer for their success. Full of twists, this book will keep you awake until the turn of the last page." --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone) ALMOST LOST is book #2 in a new psychological thriller series by USA Today bestselling author Blake Pierce, whose #1 bestseller Once Gone (Book #1) (a free download) has received over 1,000 five star reviews. When a divorcee vacationing in the British countryside puts out an ad for an au pair, Cassandra Vale, 23, broke, still reeling from the ruins of her last placement in France, takes the job without hesitation. Wealthy, handsome and generous, with two sweet children, she feels nothing can go wrong. But can it? Treated to the best England has to offer, and with France out of sight, Cassandra dares to believe she finally has a moment to catch her breath—until a startling revelation forces her to question the truths of her tumultuous past, her employer, and her very own sanity. A riveting mystery replete with complex characters, layers of secrets, dramatic twists and turns and heart-pounding suspense, ALMOST LOST is book #2 in a psychological suspense series that will have you turning pages late into the night. Book #3 in the series--ALMOST DEAD—is available for pre-order!

"A brilliant book. I couldn't put it down and I never guessed who the murderer was!" —Reader review for Only Murder Recovering gambling addict-turned FBI Agent Cassidy Wilde is summoned when a killer leaves a mysterious, single playing card at the scene. Finding herself trapped in the center of a diabolical case that summons her worst memories, Cassidy must keep it together to save the next victim in what is another hand in a deadlier game…. In Southern California's most exclusive neighborhoods, divorced women are dying wrapped in the jewelry their settlements bought them. FBI Agent Cassidy Wilde must find who's playing the Queen of Diamonds—before another fortune becomes a funeral. EVER DEAD is book #2 in a new series by #1 bestselling and critically acclaimed mystery and suspense author Rylie Dark, whose books have received over 2,000 five-star reviews and ratings. The series begins with EVER GONE (BOOK #1). The CASSIDY WILDE series deals out mystery and suspense with every turn of the page. Its compelling protagonist, a gifted investigator fighting her own demons, anchors stories that will grip you from the first card to the final reveal. Fans of Teresa Driscoll, Kendra Elliot, and Melinda Leigh are sure to fall in love. Future books in the series are also available! "I loved this thriller, read it in one sitting. Lots of twists and turns and I didn't guess the culprit at all… Already pre-ordered the second!" —Reader review for Only Murder "This book takes off with a bang… An excellent read, and I'm looking forward to the next book!" —Reader review for SEE HER RUN "Fantastic book! It was hard to put down. I can't wait to see what happens next!" —Reader review for SEE HER RUN "The twists and turns kept coming. Can't wait to read the next book!" —Reader review for SEE HER RUN "A must-read if you enjoy action-packed stories with good plots!" —Reader review for SEE HER RUN "I really like this author and this series starts with a bang. It will keep you turning the pages till the end of the book and wanting more." —Reader review for SEE HER RUN "I can't say enough about this author! How about 'out of this world'! This author is going to go far!" —Reader review for ONLY MURDER "I really enjoyed this book… The characters were alive, and the twists and turns were great. It will keep you reading till the end and leave you wanting more." —Reader review for NO WAY OUT "This is an author that I highly recommend. Her books will have you begging for more." —Reader review for NO WAY OUT

“The workplace is now more diverse than ever before. Building a stronger culture starts by relating to each other, regardless of background, age, or life experience. Maria Ross shows that empathy can be your superpower if you want to achieve your goals. She gives you solid tips to help you build your emotional intelligence, and harness the power of diverse perspectives if you want your organization to thrive.” — Chip Conley , hospitality entrepreneur and New York Times–bestselling author “In today’s crowded and noisy marketplace, humanity wins. Maria Ross’s compelling new book shows—through research, case studies, and practical advice—how compassion and cultivating an empathetic mindset can help leaders and brands stand out.” — Dorie Clark , author of Stand Out and Reinventing You and adjunct professor at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business “Today; the products and services of Company A and Company B are often engineered and optimized until they are indistinguishable. But one differentiator remains: empathy. This is a wise, passionate, motivating book that’s a must-read for every manager and executive.” — Jay Baer , founder of Convince & Convert and co-author of Talk Triggers “Maria Ross’s insightful book couldn’t have come at a better time. She shows why empathy is an intangible good that customers will happily pay for. The Empathy Edge is a wave worth riding.” — Marty Neumeier author of The Brand Gap “Today; when top talent seeks not just a paycheck, but purpose and fulfillment at work, Maria Ross shows us that empathy is the foundation of thriving careers and cultures. Those organizations that figure it out will be the ones that succeed in the new economy, and those that don’t will be increasingly irrelevant—losing talent, productivity, and market demand. This book goes beyond theory to lay out specific actions leaders can take to build the brands and cultures of the future.” — Aaron Hurst cofounder and CEO of Imperative and bestselling author of The Purpose Economy “Maria Ross brings practical, compelling insights to one of the key attributes we must all build and grow if we hope to thrive on this planet: empathy. Empathy is one of those roots that will ground your success in all aspects of your life. The ability to understand others’ perspectives gives us a design edge for our business, an understanding of differences that creates more powerful relationships, and a happiness factor that is priceless. Read this book if you want to level up in all parts of your life.” — Vicki Saunders founder of SheEO and #radicalgenerosity “Relationships are critical to success and your greatest asset. To enable productive relationships with colleagues, subordinates, and customers, individuals must approach those connections with empathy and compassion. This book brings theory and action together in one powerful resource to help organizations create a connected culture and prioritize people to fuel success. Empathy is a concept that needs to be embraced in the workplace—and Maria Ross shows us exactly how to do it.” — Michelle Tillis Lederman author of The Connector’s Advantage and The 11 Laws of Likability “Maria Ross shares hard-won lessons about the power of empathy from her experiences in the healthcare system and her years as a brand strategist to some of the top brands in the world to empower leaders and businesses of all kinds to treat their stakeholders with the compassion and care required to build customers for life. She provides practical steps for any organization to shift their cultural mindset in ways that will not only increase their productivity, retention, and financial success, but also improve their personal interactions. This book is exactly what we need right now to ensure our world is a lot more livable for all of us.” — Denise Brosseau CEO of Thought Leadership Lab and bestselling author of Ready to Be a Thought Leader?