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Information Security and Privacy

Autor: Lynn Batten , Jennifer Seberry

Número de Páginas: 525

The Seventh Australasian Conference in Information Security and Privacy (ACISP) was held in Melbourne, 3–5July, 2002. The conference was sponsored by Deakin University and iCORE, Alberta, Canada and the Australian Com- ter Society. The aims of the annual ACISP conferences have been to bring together people working in di?erent areas of computer, communication, and information security from universities, industry, and government institutions. The conferences give the participants the opportunity to discuss the latest developments in the rapidly growing area of information security and privacy. The reviewing process took six weeks and we heartily thank all the m- bers of the program committee and the external referees for the many hours of valuable time given to the conference. The program committee accepted 36 papers from the 94 submitted. From those papers accepted 10 papers were from Australia, 5each from Korea and USA, 4 each from Singapore and Germany, 2 from Japan, and 1 each from The Netherlands, UK, Spain, Bulgaria, and India. The authors of every paper, whether accepted or not, made a valued contribution to the conference. In addition to the contributed papers, we were...

Administrative Law Judge Decisions Report

Autor: United States. Federal Labor Relations Authority

Número de Páginas: 82

Information Security and Cryptology - ICISC 2001

Autor: Kwangjo Kim

Número de Páginas: 479

Annually sponsored by the Korea Institute of Information Security and Crypt- ogy (KIISC), the fourth International Conference on Information Security and Cryptology (ICISC2001) was held at the 63 Building in Seoul, Korea, Dec- ber 6–7, 2001. The 63 Building, consisting of 60 stories above the ground and 3 stories underground, stands soaring up into the sky on the island of Youido, the Manhattan of Korea, and ranks by far the tallest of all buildings in the country. The program committee received 102 submissions from 17 countries and regions (Australia, Belgium, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, The Netherlands, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, UK, and USA), of which 32 were selected for presentation in 8 sessions. All submissions were anonymously reviewed by at least 3 experts in the relevant areas. There was one invited talk by David Pointcheval (ENS, France) on “Practical Security in Public-Key Cryptography”. We are very grateful to all the program committee members who devoted much e?ort and valuable time to reading and selecting the papers. These p- ceedingscontainthe?nalversionofeachpaperrevisedaftertheconference.Since the revised versions...

Maliea's Hero

Autor: Elle James

Número de Páginas: 219

Reid Bennet and Maliea Kaleiopu's story from New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Elle James Welcome back to Brotherhood Protectors Hawaii! Ex-Navy SEAL, Reid Bennet left the military after his wife left him and took their daughter. Now in Hawaii, he’s working for Hank Patterson’s Brotherhood Protectors Hawaii division. With no intention of remarrying or having children he’s content with his current assignment on Oahu, providing security for a film crew. Maliea Kaleiopu works two jobs to support herself and her three-year-old daughter. When Maliea arrives home to find it ransacked and her daughter’s room destroyed, she’s shocked and scared. Luckily her daughter was with a friend. Worried the attack on her home isn’t random, she seeks help. Her friend, Tish, sends her to the Brotherhood Protector who’d looked after her in her own time of need. If anyone could protect Maliea, it was him. After a long week of running interference between curious tourists and the temperamental cast and film crew, Reid returns to his cabin for much-needed rest. Rest isn’t in his cards when he discovers a woman and her child have taken up residence, claiming they need...

Explosive Engagement

Autor: Lisa Childs

Número de Páginas: 218

GETTING MARRIED MAY BE MORE DIFFICULT THAN COMPLETING HIS MISSION. Nothing has fazed Logan Payne in his entire career as a bodyguard. That is, until he's tasked with protecting his biggest enemy. Stacy Kozminski isn't too thrilled about having to work with Logan either, but when attempts are made on her life, she knows he is her only hope if she wants to survive. Soon, a target is placed on both their backs, and they have no choice but to stage an engagement to protect one another. Logan won't let Stacy out of his sight. But is it because he doesn't want to fail his assignment…or because he's come to care for the gutsy and gorgeous woman—the only woman who's ever gone toe-to-toe with him?

Information, Coding and Mathematics

Autor: Mario Blaum , Patrick G. Farrell , Henk C.a. Van Tilborg

Número de Páginas: 380

Information, Coding and Mathematics is a classic reference for both professional and academic researchers working in error-correction coding and decoding, Shannon theory, cryptography, digital communications, information security, and electronic engineering. The work represents a collection of contributions from leading experts in turbo coding, cryptography and sequences, Shannon theory and coding bounds, and decoding theory and applications. All of the contributors have individually and collectively dedicated their work as a tribute to the outstanding work of Robert J. McEliece. Information, Coding and Mathematics covers the latest advances in the widely used and rapidly developing field of information and communication technology.

The Janes

Autor: Louisa Luna

Número de Páginas: 440

The page-turning follow-up to acclaimed thriller Two Girls Down features the tenacious PI Alice Vega and her electric partnership with Max Caplan, as they follow a shocking murder investigation to it’s even more shocking conclusion. On the outskirts of San Diego, the bodies of two young women are discovered. They have no names, no IDs, but one of the Jane Does holds a note bearing the name, “Alice Vega.” The police and FBI reach out to Vega, a private investigator known for finding the missing. Fearing the possibility of a human trafficking ring, Vega enlists the help of her one-time partner, former cop Max “Cap” Caplan. Despite a case with so few leads, Alice Vega is a powerful woman whose determination is matched only by her intellect, and, along with her partner Cap, she will stop at nothing to find the Janes’ killers before it is too late. Louisa Luna is writing new classics of crime fiction, and her partnership of Vega and Cap is rightfully joining the pantheon of the most memorable thrillers.

The Navigator

Autor: Pm Johnson

Número de Páginas: 280

EARTH HAS CHANGED. The old world order collapsed following the meteor impacts of 2031 when fire rained down from the skies, instantly vaporizing millions. Billions more died during the Long Winter and resource wars that followed. Over one hundred years have passed since those devastating events and new societies have formed around the globe. In North America, the fragile peace that exists among the continent’s independent nations and city-states is under threat. The ambitious Grand Guardian of the People’s Republic of America is mobilizing his massive war machine in order to make real his dream of reunifying a former great power. But on the eve of the offensive, a leading scientist dies under mysterious circumstances, though not before he entrusts another with the key to unlocking a secret. A secret so powerful, it could not only unravel the Grand Guardian’s designs, but also doom, or save, all of humanity. Book 2, The Warrior, and Book 3, The Renegade, and Book 4, The Conqueror, now available.

Information Security Practice and Experience

Autor: Ed Dawson , Duncan S. Wong

Número de Páginas: 371

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Third International Information Security Practice and Experience Conference, ISPEC 2007, held in Hong Kong, China, May 2007. The 24 revised full papers presented with two invited papers cover cryptanalysis, signatures, network security and security management, privacy and applications, cryptographic algorithms and implementations, authentication and key management, as well as cryptosystems.

Written On His Heart

Autor: Cathy Jackson

Número de Páginas: 122

Award-winning author Cathy Jackson’s contemporary Christian romance in which we find forgiveness and love go hand-in-hand. Anise Branden is a hard-working and kindhearted woman living alone in a small town. Her long days leave her little time for socialization or physical pleasures. Logan Stewart is her handsome, hard-bodied next-door neighbor who she secretly watches bathe through his bathroom window. His morning routines stir Anise’s unfulfilled lust. When they meet, Logan expresses his concern for Anise’s heart, mind, and soul. Their meaningful conversations make Anise question everything she’s ever known. Through Logan, Anise sees the loving God she accepted as a child. He’s guided and guarded her entire life, bringing them together. No man has ever treated her with care and respect. Finding out he is an Assistant Pastor makes her wonder if she should give up her favorite pastime. Will her secret keep them from finding the eternal love they deserve? Publisher's Note: Written On His Heart contains scenes of implied self-pleasure, strong Christian themes that clash and cause an extreme amount of tension.

Joshua's Key

Autor: H. Brading

Número de Páginas: 575

Imagine being spirited away in the middle of the night and waking up on a ship in the middle of the ocean, that didnt bother Joshua, he was a Seaton, he had grown up in the ocean, after all he had gills behind his ears and could breath underwater. What bothered Joshua was the giant rock man called Cragos, How could rocks talk? Never mind stand up? He didn't really understand the warrior women of Hen Coed, Why did they dislike him so much? Why were they always cranky? These women wanted to go to Morfa where the Seaton Elders lived Even the Seatons themselves didn't want to go down there, the Elders were up tight, How did these women expect to get to Morfa? They couldnt breath underwater, and now there was a Key and a Garden that shone light all year round, all day, every day, not to mention a phrophecy. A Darkness was coming, threatening to destroy the earth and everyone on it. So why had Joshua agreed to help find this Key and vanquish the Darkness? Maybe it was the Sheetrea he had just drunk, or that the Hen Coed warrior women were bloody scary! Either way, he was signed up to save the world, Well he had Minga his loyal aquadine, not to mention his father Raymond, What could...

The Best Man's Baby

Autor: Karen Booth

Número de Páginas: 132

It's a second-chance baby! Julia Keys has everything going for her—beauty, brains and a Hollywood career. So why does she keep ending up in Logan Brandt's bed? The sexy former pro baseball player has wreaked havoc on her heart for years. But when their latest fling ends with a plus sign on the pregnancy test, Logan makes the case for marriage. Julia knows the only wedding in their future is the one they're both attending, no matter how hot the chemistry between them still burns. Can two high school sweethearts who've made a mess of love finally get it right…even if the baby isn't Logan's?

Adventure

Número de Páginas: 608

LOGAN

Autor: Megyn Ward

Número de Páginas: 305

My name hasn’t always been Logan and I haven’t always been a Bright. Once upon a time, my name was Matthew Collins and my father is The Family Man, one of the most brutal and notorious serial killer this country has ever known. When I was nine years old, he killed my mother… and then he just kept on killing. Who I am has always been a secret. What I’ve been through and the things that I’ve seen have always been off-limits. Something I don’t talk about. Not with anyone—not even my brothers—and if anyone gets too close to the truth about me or if one of father’s followers manages to find me, I do what I always do. I run. That’s what I should be doing right now. I should be running. Because not only does Jane Halstead know every one of my dark family secrets, she’s determined to drag them and me into the light. Jane knows everything about me but it doesn’t seem to matter. Every time I try to put any sort of distance between us, scare her into leaving me alone, she just closes the gap and refuses to listen. She keeps getting closer and closer. Throws off the delicate balance between who I really am and who I pretend to be. Even though I’m the monster,...

The Virtuous Saint

Autor: Johan Minto

Número de Páginas: 215

Dr Marcus Hoag, an American Antique Specialist, had been searching for the lost monastic rule of order for almost thirty five years. When he meets up with his son at his old alma mater and encounters a co-conspirator in his deceased wife's sister and an FBI Agent, he finds himself on the trail of conflicting clues found on the stained glass windows from the Graduation hall and Old Chapel. As he traverses the Atlantic to Canterbury and up through the shires of England, Marcus, with cunning fortitude, will always be one step ahead of his old adversary, the corrupt Dean of the university John Graham, who follows him with dangerous determination.

All Fall Down

Autor: Carlene Thompson

Número de Páginas: 344

Few locals believe Sinclair's wealthy golden boy Martin Avery actually took his own life, or that his beautiful young widow had nothing to do with his death. Well aware of the rumors behind her back, Blaine Avery is focused on managing her late husband's finances and raising her adolescent stepdaughter, until her serene woodland property yields a gruesome discovery. For the second time in six months, Sheriff Logan Quint has been called out to the Avery place, where another corpse has been found. This time, it belongs to a teenage girl who had everything to live for. But if Rosie Van Zandt didn't kill herself, who did? As the town reels from the deaths, Blaine regrets the day she ever came home. Only Logan is willing to accept her innocence, or her suspicions. For Blaine is desperate to clear her name, but someone intends to destroy it. Someone who calls her in the dead of night, taunting her with the childhood rhyme: Ring a ring o' roses, a pocket full of posies, a-tishoo!, a-tishoo!, we All Fall Down.

Ataraxia

Autor: Abby Jaquint

Número de Páginas: 260

Ataraxia By: Abby Jaquint Ataraxia tells the story of the agonizingly long road to feeling okay. With his parents’ drama, the struggle to keep his emotions in check, his ever-changing relationships with his friends, and the death of a student that may or may not be his fault, Halo Dyer doesn’t know how to handle himself. With the help of his closest friends, Halo stumbles through his senior year of high school, doing everything from accidentally becoming a drug dealer to finally coming out to his mom. But there might be hope for him after all, even if it means he has to go through hell first.

Senatorial Campaign Expenditures, 1932 (Louisiana)

Autor: United States. Congress. Senate. Special Committee On Investigation Of Presidential And Senatorial Campaign Expenditures

Número de Páginas: 1710

SR-322 Freeway (proposed), Logan to Monroe

Número de Páginas: 102

Surf Mules

Autor: G. Neri

Número de Páginas: 292

Logan never dreamed he would chop off his surfer shag, put on a Sears suit, and carry a Young Republicans ID card. But he'd rather look like a straight-laced loser than risk attracting any attention. Why? To raise money for college, he's driving nonstop from Cali to Orlando. And he definitely doesn't want anyone sniffing around inside his car.

Driftwood Bay (A Hope Harbor Novel Book #5)

Autor: Irene Hannon

Número de Páginas: 367

After tragedy upends her world, Jeannette Mason retreats to the tiny Oregon seaside town of Hope Harbor to create a new life. Vowing to avoid emotional attachments, she focuses on running her lavender farm and tea-room--until a new neighbor with a destructive dog and a forlorn little girl invades her turf. But she needn't worry. Dr. Logan West is too busy coping with an unexpected family, a radical lifestyle change, and an unruly pup to have any interest in his aloof and disagreeable neighbor. Yet when both Jeanette and Logan find themselves pulled into the life of a tattered Christian family fleeing persecution in war-torn Syria, might they discover that love sometimes comes calling when it's least expected? Bestselling and award-winning author Irene Hannon invites readers back to the charming seaside town of Hope Harbor, where they are sure to find peace, healing, and a second chance at happiness.

Magical Adventures Paranormal Cozy Mystery Starter Pack

Autor: Nyx Halliwell

Número de Páginas: 563

Looking for a new Paranormal Cozy Mystery series? Try these THREE full-length series starters filled with magical heroines, romance, talking cats, and fun! Get cozy with a warm drink and dive into: Of Potions & Portents, Sister Witches of Raven Falls, Book 1 - Welcome to Raven Falls, where four sisters—Spring, Summer, Autumn, & Winter—run their witchy shop, Conjure, and find themselves up to their magickal tea cups in murder, mystery, and romance! Pumpkins & Poltergeists, Confessions of a Closet Medium, Book 1 - Avalon Fantome sees ghosts, but lordy, she wishes she didn’t! Returning to her family home in Georgia after her Aunt Willa is murdered, she must take charge of her aunt’s event planning business, live with a shape-shifting cat, cope with small town secrets, and deal with poltergeists, cursed objects, and malevolent spirits…and then there are the townsfolk who don’t want her messing in their affairs. It all adds up to magic, murder, laughter and love. Cinder, Sister Witches of Story Cove, Book 1 - Once upon a time in a small town called Story Cove… Four magickal sisters, plus their family, find themselves in very real, living versions of their favorite...

BETRAYAL

Autor: April A. Luna

Número de Páginas: 167

The love saga continues with Betrayal, when a series of malicious, ritualistic killings consume the city of San Antonio. Sophia once again finds herself surrounded by danger. Amid the turmoil, she is forced to choose between the light and the darkness. Sophia knows her decision has the grave potential to ignite and unleash an ageless war between Wiccans and gargoyles. Time is of the essence, and Sophia has one additional decision to make—life or death. Who will live, and who will die? Follow Sophia Mahoney as she steps between waking realities into the world she never knew existed. A world full of dark and white magic. A world where witches and gargoyles battle for a foothold. Sophia, born from both the light and darkness, must make a choice. Which side will she choose, light or dark?

The Breakaway

Autor: Cynthia Gunderson

Número de Páginas: 314

The only thing worse than crossing the line is wanting to… Living with my boyfriend Logan should have been everything I wanted—until I realized his best friend, Rob Thompson, came with the deal. Rob and I are like oil and water, fire and gasoline, sworn enemies under one roof. When Logan got selected for World Juniors in Germany, I thought I’d get a reprieve. I could handle the quiet loneliness of his absence. What I couldn’t handle was Rob. He’s still here, stomping around the house with that cocky grin, pushing every button I have. And somehow, when it’s just the two of us, the air feels heavier, charged with something I don’t want to name. It’s infuriating how he can see right through me, past every wall I’ve built, calling me out in ways no one else ever has. But as much as I hate him, I can’t seem to look away. Logan will be gone for two months. Rob will be here every day. And I’m terrified that everything I thought I knew about love—and hate—is about to change.

Forevermore

Autor: Nicole Edwards

Número de Páginas: 421

With nine years of marriage behind them and eight years into their polyamorous relationship, Logan, Samantha, and Elijah are about to take their relationship to the next level. Six months ago, in a cabin lit by candlelight, as part of a game Samantha convinced them to play, Elijah kissed Logan, ultimately changing the dynamic of their relationship. They’ve had plenty of time to process what it means, but it isn’t until Sam takes a girls’ trip that Logan makes the first move, deciding it’s time to explore things further. When Logan and Elijah realize that one mind-blowing encounter hadn’t been a one-time-only event, they look to Sam to help guide them through the unknown. *Forevermore is a continuation of Cabin By Candlelight, from Naughty Holidays 2021, voted on by the readers.

BOX SET TWO

Autor: April A. Luna

Número de Páginas: 250

Follow Sophia Mahoney as she steps between waking realities into the world she never knew existed. A world full of dark and white magic. A world where witches and gargoyles battle for a foothold. Sophia, born from both the light and darkness, must make a choice. Which side will she choose, light or dark? BOOK 3: BETRAYAL The love saga continues with Betrayal, when a series of malicious, ritualistic killings consume the city of San Antonio. Sophia once again finds herself surrounded by danger. Amid the turmoil, she is forced to choose between the light and the darkness. Sophia knows her decision has the grave potential to ignite and unleash an ageless war between Wiccans and gargoyles. Time is of the essence, and Sophia has one additional decision to make—life or death. Who will live, and who will die? Follow Sophia Mahoney as she steps between waking realities into the world she never knew existed. A world full of dark and white magic. A world where witches and gargoyles battle for a foothold. Sophia, born from both the light and darkness, must make a choice. Which side will she choose, light or dark? BOOK 4: REDEMPTION Torn between her irrevocable love for Aden and an intense...

Du Rose Blaze

Autor: K T Bowes

Número de Páginas: 372

Another cuckoo. Another rogue parent. How much more complicated can Hana's life get? The answer? A lot more. Despite her husband's objections, Hana's raising another child cast aside by the Du Roses. But her tender heart is being stretched to its limits by the little girl's needs. As Hana comes to terms with the battle before her, she receives a phone call which ruins a sunny afternoon and throws her world into chaos. With one of her children missing and a body to identify in the morgue, Hana must balance her responsibilities with her dwindling ability to cope. Download Du Rose Blaze now, and lose yourself in another installment in this long running New Zealand series. Keywords related to this novel; mysteries and thrillers, mysteries set in New Zealand, murder mystery books, mystery books for adults, mystery chapter books, mystery crime books, mystery fiction books, mystery love books, mystery novels for adults, mystery romance, mystery romance books, mystery romance books for adults, mystery romance books for women, mystery thrillers and suspense, romantic suspense, romantic suspense books, romantic suspense novels, romantic suspense series, New Zealand romantic suspense,...

Confessions of a Closet Medium Books 1-3 Special Edition (Three Supernatural Southern Cozy Mysteries about a Reluctant Ghost Whisperer)

Autor: Nyx Halliwell

Número de Páginas: 584

Small-town murder mysteries, a reluctant ghost whisperer, a quirky guardian angel, a cantankerous cat, and more! Ava Fantome sees ghosts, but lordy, she wishes she didn’t! Returning to her family home in Georgia after her Aunt Willa is murdered, she must take charge of her aunt’s business, live with a shape-shifting cat, cope with small town secrets, and deal with poltergeists, cursed objects, and malevolent spirits…and then there are the townsfolk who don’t want her messing in their affairs. It all adds up to magic, murder, laughter and love. This boxed set includes the first three humorous paranormal cozies in the Confessions of a Closet Medium series, featuring reluctant ghost-whisperer, Ava, and her talking cat, Tabby. If you love ghost stories, southern manners, and eccentric characters, welcome to Thornhollow! Enjoy this chance to binge read the first three books with this special boxed collection! ★ WHY READERS LOVE Confessions of a Closet Medium ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “…totally enchanting.” ~ Goodreads reviewer ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “Amazing read! Could not put it down!” ~ Goodreads reviewer ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “Put this one at the top of your TBR...

The Passenger

Autor: Lisa Lutz

Número de Páginas: 294

Tanya DuBois doesn't exist. At least not after an accident leaves her husband dead and makes her Suspect No. 1. She has one choice: Run. Tanya isn't real, and neither is Amelia Keen, Debra Maze, or any of her other aliases. She is "Amelia" when she meets Blue, another woman with a life she'd rather not discuss, and thinks she's found her kindred spirit. But their pasts and futures clash as the body count rises around them...

Q.M.C. Historical Studies ...

Autor: United States. Army. Quartermaster Corps

Número de Páginas: 150

Key Command: Ulysses S. Grant's District of Cairo

Autor: Terri K. Kionka

Número de Páginas: 245

A Woman's Civil War

Autor: Cornelia Peake Mcdonald

Número de Páginas: 324

Cornelia Peake McDonald kept a diary during the Civil War (1861- 1865) at her husband's request, but some entries were written between the lines of printed books due to a shortage of paper and other entries were lost. In 1875, she assembled her scattered notes and records of the war period into a blank book to leave to her children. The diary entries describe civilian life in Winchester, Va., occupation by Confederate troops prior to the 1st Manassas, her husband's war experiences, the Valley campaigns and occupation of Winchester and her home by Union troops, the death of her baby girl, the family's "refugee life" in Lexington, reports of battles elsewhere, and news of family and friends in the army.

Just in Time for Christmas

Autor: Kim Boykin

Número de Páginas: 154

Nobody does Christmas like Miranda Hamilton, and now that she finally has her chance to chair Magnolia Bay’s tree lighting and the cotillion, which benefits her late mother’s breast cancer foundation, this Christmas is shaping up to be the best ever. That is until her childhood nemesis Logan Mauldin buys his way on her committee and starts making plans of his own. Logan Mauldin loves to get under Miranda’s very sexy skin, and it’s only fair. She’s been getting under his since long before their first kiss at 13. Logan’s the last man interested in co-chairing a Christmas committee or participating in a sexy bachelor auction, but since that night he interrupted Miranda on a date and cornered her under the mistletoe, he can’t stop thinking about her. Or vying for her attention and bugging the hell out of her. Christmas cheer isn’t the only thing that heats up between the Miranda and Logan, but, thanks to a lie that is as much her fault as it is his, he loses the woman he’s loved since forever. Logan will need a Christmas miracle for Miranda to forgive him. A grand gesture to melt her heart and win her back just in time for Christmas.

The Key to Eternal Glory

Autor: Storm Shorter

Número de Páginas: 128

Ananzul was almost destroyed by the Dark Ladys right hand a rouge mage from the Eastern Barrons, now the dragons are scarce and hardly ever seen anymore along with most of the mystical creatures that were once abundant throughout the realms of this once beautiful world. Many of them returned to their daily lives and some went back into hiding amongst the very people that feared them; though not out of shame but for something more valuable, their survival. Some were summoned away to work with the Luna Order and those whos paths had once crossed now led them in different directions and on a search for purpose, in a land that will once again be ruled by darkness should their paths not cross again. The lands of Ananzul now lay divided by borders. Clans scout searching for any scraps they can find this will reveal the true meaning of survival and most of all the dark side of the creatures of a once beautiful but now savage world, when there is power to be gained the primitive and savage side takes over and with the quest for power comes with a high price higher than most are willing to pay....death

Grey Griffins: The Brimstone Key

Autor: Derek Benz , J. S. Lewis

Número de Páginas: 285

A brand new adventure starring The Grey Griffins! Max---the leader Natalia---the brains Ernie---the changeling Harley---the muscle A year ago, the Grey Griffins were just regular kids from Avalon, Minnesota. That was before they learned about the existence of evil fairies, werewolves, and other things that go bump in the night. Now they are monster-hunters, celebrated heroes, and allies to the legendary Templar knights---but even heroes have to go to school. When the Griffins enroll at Iron Bridge Academy, a school to train young recruits in the fight against the forces of evil, they find themselves at the center of a whole new adventure. The Clockwork King, a Templar foe from days past, has returned to finish the plan he set in motion decades ago. A plot to steal the souls of changelings---humans infused with fairy blood and supernatural abilities---in order to power his army of clockwork war machines. In The Brimstone Key, authors Derek Benz and J.S. Lewis deftly blend the mystical wonder of steampunk with magic and adventure to create an action-packed thrill ride.

The Antique House Murders

Autor: Leslie Nagel

Número de Páginas: 268

In this irresistible cozy mystery from the USA Today bestselling author of The Book Club Murders, amateur sleuth Charley Carpenter fights to avenge a crime that hits far too close to home. Mulbridge House stood, silent and decaying, deep in the woods at the heart of Oakwood, Ohio, long before the passing of Augusta Mulbridge. Yet suddenly everyone in town seems to have a stake in its fate: the greedy heirs, eager to tear it down for a tidy profit; the local preservationists, determined to maintain it as an historic site; the angry neighbors, staunchly opposed to the construction of a modern subdivision. Even Charley Carpenter is forced to admit that her beloved shop, Old Hat Vintage Fashions, could use an infusion of the estate’s treasures. The clock is ticking. The wrecking ball is ready to swing. All that stands between Mulbridge House and oblivion is one final vote. That, and murder . . . The trouble begins when Charley walks into auctioneer Calvin Prescott’s office to find her cherished family friend crumpled on the floor. Detective Marcus Trenault quickly connects his death to a string of increasingly violent burglaries plaguing Oakwood. But when Charley uncovers a link...

Journal

Autor: Pennsylvania. General Assembly. House Of Representatives

Número de Páginas: 1194

The Vampire's Tainted Mate

Autor: Minette Enfers

Número de Páginas: 293

Logan hasn't derived satisfaction from a mortal in centuries. Gwendolyn doesn't shy away from danger. When she walks into his nightclub in search of the gorgeous man she's only seen in photos, her scent alone is enough to bring him to his knees. However, her passion for life makes him afraid of ruining her by bringing her into his lifeless world. *** "You don't want to get mixed up with me, trust me, you're too full of life. I'll only bring you death and chaos and no one wants that," Logan leaned on the bar, "most that is." "And if I do?" "Then I gotta say you must have lost your d*mn mind, darling." *** Now, Logan must fight his primal urges to protect his prey from a vicious werewolf stalker, who broke the treaty between wolves and vampires by encroaching on his home, and more importantly, his soulmate. Will Logan choose to ruin Gwen, or will he hand her over to the wolves? The Vampire's Tainted Mate is created by Minette Enfers, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

Manual and Course of Study ...

Autor: Monticello (ind.). School Board

Número de Páginas: 94

The Gathering

Autor: J. M. Mills

Número de Páginas: 405

Thrown into inter-dimensional space and time, onto a foreign planet, by the creators of the universe. Koby must gather an elite group of Kindred, to learn their skills, and save them from an off-world threat. Foretold in a prophecy, Koby must make her peace with the creators in time to overthrow a race of superior beings. The Territes are trying to locate several artifacts to help them rule the universe, and the White Queen is the keeper of one very powerful artifact – herself, and the five keys of creation. Can Koby come to grips with her change in life; becoming a Queen, and gather enough power to overthrow the most ruthless race the galaxy has ever known? Will her White Order army of Vampires, Mage, Faerie, Vanishers and a Knight, be enough to stop total domination?